“Electric City is a thought-provoking and engaging series and we are thrilled to be partnering with Playtone and Reliance Entertainment to bring Tom Hanks’ vision to the world on Yahoo! for the first time,” stated Ross Levinsohn, EVP Americas, Yahoo!. “Electric City is so much more than just an online video series – it is an interactive and immersive experience from one of the world’s biggest stars and premier storytellers.”
“It was always our intent to have this project live and breathe online and we felt Yahoo! would be the perfect home,” said Hanks’ Playtone partner, Gary Goetzman.
Electric City – The Story:
The world as we know it has ended and out of the rubble, the Electric City stands as a symbol of peace and security. Yet under the veneer of order lies a world full of secrets and violence. Secret police, back-alley dealings, daring chases, and murder all find a home in the Electric City. Through the lens of a functioning, yet dystopian metropolis, Electric City touches upon relevant global issues and themes including energy consumption, freedom of information, crime and punishment and more. The story unfolds gradually, layering mystery upon mystery, inviting viewers to interact with the content and each other. Metaphors and symbols are woven throughout, creating a perfect environment for puzzle-solving and community interaction.
Source: Playtone, Yahoo!, and Reliance Entertainment – January 9, 2012
