Summer Bay Online Interactive Storyline

[Abigail]

http://www.summerbayonline.com.au/site/

The Diner needs you!
At 7.30pm on Monday 4th August, Yahoo! 7 is launching Summer Bay Online.

You will be enlisted to run errands for Irene - so you can snoop around Summer Bay and go places you can't normally go on tv.

Then watch the mystery unfold as you uncover secrets and take a journey that will reveal an exclusive storyline during the Olympics.

[thestud2k7]

can we take part?

does anyone know?

[Abigail]

We can now. A few days ago it was only for Australian viewers but the site has been changed and everybody can access it.

[thestud2k7]

oh thanks abi

sounds fun

[Abigail]

I'm looking forward to it. There are pictures of the cast that are going to appear in these online episodes on the website. Irene, Alf, Julie (nurse at the hospital), Colleen, Belle, Charlie, Miles, Leah, Annie and Rachel. Pretty random bunch, especially Julie. More info on the cliffhanger here (http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=79693)

[Bad Wolf]

can anyone post the details on here so we dont miss out?

[Abigail]

Everybody can acess the site and take part, wherever they are in the world.

The site doesn't open until August 4th.

[Bad Wolf]

any guesses what th mystery is???? i think it has something to do with rachel and jimmy?????

i think the kidnaps her

[Abigail]

Olmpyic cliffhanger week promo for Australia


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWwF2yBfNZE


I think Jimmy does kidnap Rachel and that's why she doesn't turn up to the wedding.

I'm more interested in what's going to happen to Nicole. Seems rather random for Geoff to kiss Nicole under water when she is drowning. Unless he's giving her some of his oxygen.

[Abigail]

Home and Away is taking a leaf out of Lost's (amongst others) book by adding interactive, parallel stories to an online portal. Designed to keep fans satiated while the show rests for the Olympics, Summer Bay Online will launch on Monday asking fans to help solve the mystery of Rachel's disappearance.

A cross between an online drama and an interactive game the site will include clues, puzzles, specially-prepared videos, plus nostalgic videos and postcards.

And fans will finally see, once and for all, a definitive Summer Bay map.

Press Release:
In an Australian first, Yahoo!7 is launching an exclusive interactive drama, Summer Bay Online, whereby the storyline of Seven’s most popular Australian drama series, Home & Away, will be played out online over four weeks.

Launching Monday 4th August at 7.30pm following Seven’s Home & Away nightly show, Summer Bay Online (www.summerbayonline.com.au) on Yahoo!7 will sync in with the storyline of the TV series as anticipation builds in the lead up to the wedding of key characters, Rachel and Tony. Later in the week as Rachel mysteriously disappears, Summer Bay Online will create a parallel online world where Home & Away’s million loyal fans can solve the mystery of Rachel’s disappearance by exploring the familiar world of their favourite drama series, solve puzzles, engage with other fans in group forums, and be in the running to win $20,000.

During the two weeks of Seven’s comprehensive 2008 Beijing Olympics coverage when Home & Away is off-air, the mystery will continue to unfold online and build tension as the audience works alongside key Home & Away characters to unravel Rachel’s disappearance.

A cross between an online drama and an interactive game, Summer Bay Online comprises:
· Summer Bay Map – first time this has been produced by Seven for the public
· Daily Video from popular characters, such as Irene and Alf, letting players know the latest from the Bay and what locations to visit to solve the puzzle
· Daily ‘To Do List’ - players can personalize and keep tally of their clues each day
· Interaction with the characters – a number of key locations in Summer Bay Online will be populated by characters from Home & Away, appearing in video sequence to share information, tasks or Bay gossip. Plus, fans will receive emails and voicemails from key characters to help solve the online mystery.

· Viral ability to send postcards from the Bay to your friends.
· Internet radio station streaming the latest hits featured on Home and Away
· Memory Stars – a library of all your favourite clips from the last 20 years of Home & Away, including the first ever episode, the Fletchers moving into the Bay, weddings and other special moments.

Tim Worner, Seven Director of Programming and Production said: “Home & Away is one of the most popular programmes on Australian television – not only in terms of television ratings but the fans’ connection with the programme. It’s a natural development for us in taking the programme beyond television. The site is innovative and expands on and complements the television programme. While this might be the first initiative of this kind in Australia, it certainly won't be Seven's last as we expand beyond television with our major brands."

Kristin Carlos, Head of TV, Yahoo!7, added: “Summer Bay Online moves drama
entertainment away from being a passive activity for the audience. This interactive initiative offers a unique drama and gaming experience weaving fact and fiction, reality and unreality in a way which not only draws audiences in imaginatively, but embeds fans further in the TV series.

“The Home & Away site is one of our most popular TV destinations on Yahoo!7 with fans consuming up to one million video streams each month. We’re excited to be able to extend this passion by working closely with the Home & Away storywriters and Hoodlum to produce such an innovative online experience,” continued Carlos.

Seven and Yahoo!7 partnered with the award winning team at Hoodlum (the producers of LOST Find 815) to create Summer Bay Online.

Summer Bay Online launches at 7:30pm on Monday 4th August
www.summerbayonline.com.au

Home & Away airs Monday to Friday at 7pm on Channel Seven:
www.yahoo7.com.au/homeandaway

[Bad Wolf]

i knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Abigail]

Channel 7 have had a change of heart again and blocked users from outside Australia :angry::crying:

[Bad Wolf]

your joking???????

[Abigail]

Nope, I was just on the official website now and checked to see if I could get on and it came up as access denied. Tried the links in this thread and they come up with the same.

[Bad Wolf]

thats so unfair, have you watched tonights yet???? lots of sweetness between aden and belle!

[Abigail]

I haven't yet. I've just watched Monday's preview, a whole two minutes of Aden :D I'm going to watch today's in a few minutes.