Full Sail University School Project - Marketing - Digital Storytelling and branding

1. Stephanie McNair
08/10/2013
My favorite story
Annie

2. Annie vs. Technology
Through the use of technology, I think
it has allowed us to see many different
versions. From a comic strip, to a
board game, we have seen Annie
concept come to life in many media
forms. With each new media version
of the film, allows the viewer another
chance to appreciate its timeless
storyline.

3. Little Orphan Annie
Year: 1924
Created by a cartoonist Harold
Gray Little orphan Annie, was
brought to life.
Through Gray's comic vision,
Annie, was an orphan, liked by
Oliver Warbucks, a wildly
successful salesman of almost
unlimited wealth and influence.
MrWarbucks wanted to help
Annie find her parents.

4. The first adaptation of
Annie
In 1977, "Little Orphan Annie" became
a Broadway musical, called "Annie". The original
production ran from 1977 to 1983

5. The story of Annie
From the popular comic strip,
the musical tells the story of a
little orphan who resides at
Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Annie; who believes her parents
are still alive, will one day come
back to take her home. Annie
had asked the wealthy Mr.
Warbucks to help her find her
parents

6. The second adaptation
of Annie
In 1979, Columbia Pictures secured the rights
to Annie in what would become a $50 million big-screen
adaptation. The movie was released in 1982

7. Annie
I think the producer was
able to keep the main
elements of the movie
intact. From what I
understand the scene
change, instead of taking
place during Christmas, it
was now summer.
Watching the movie you
simply fell in love with
Annie and cheered her on.

8. The third adaptation
of Annie
Annie, released in 1999, a made for television
musical-comedy film was based on the musical
Annie.

9. Annie
Eleven-year-old orphan
Annie (Alicia Morton) was
left at a girls' orphanage
when she was a baby with
half a locket shaped like a
heart with a key hole and a
note from her parents
saying they'll come back
for her.

10. The audience was
captivated with Annie
and cheered her on!

11. Annie
Since researching the
movie Annie, I’ve noticed
that there is or was a:
• Comic Book
• Clothing
• Digitally re-master
• Postage stamp
• Comic strip

12. My opinions on Annie
Q: How did the story change to adapt to new media or storytelling
methods?
A: With the musical, movie and made for TV show, the main storyline
stayed consistent. Throughout the life span of the story, it has had
several actor/actress changes and with these changes, I think the
actors added their personality to the characters.
Q: Was any important element of the story lost due to the changes
or was something important gained?
A: The character Annie, became more determined to find her
parents. You saw Annie character become more verbal in her quest.
Q: What draws people of different cultures to this story?
A: Annie is a well loved character. Everyone wants her to find her
parents and live happily ever after.

13. References
References
Schatz, T. (1982). Annie Hall and the Issue of Modernism. Literature Film Quarterly, 10(3), 180.
(2010, May 14). Leapin' Lizards, It's the End For 'Annie'. New York Times. p. 14.
RESS, S. (2010). Bridging the Generation Gap: Little Orphan Annie in the Great Depression. Journal Of Popular Culture, 43(4), 782-800.
doi:10.1111/j.1540-5931.2010.00770.x
References
Rothstein, M. M. (1990, January 28). How `Annie 2' skidded off a bumpy road to Broadway. New York Times. p. 1.
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14. References
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbXzg1KyIZ0
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:LSAnnie_Sandy.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Sunday24.jpg
http://www.broadway.com/shows/annie-bway/story/
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http://www.broadway.com/buzz/165051/annie-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow-all-about-broadways-favorite-
little-orphan/