This document discusses transmedia research related to the television show Big Brother and transmedia television. It provides background on transmedia storytelling and how reality TV shows like Big Brother were early adopters of transmedia strategies. Big Brother is used as a case study, with different readings summarized that examine how it incorporated the internet, phones, and other media to engage audiences and allow them to participate in the show across platforms. The readings also discuss how emerging technologies are transforming television and audience engagement with multiplatform texts.