An Analysis of Grimms’ Transmedia Storytelling in the Age of Technology

This research paper delves into an intersection of traditional literature and transmedia storytelling, with particular emphasis on Grimms’ tales and its television series adaptation. Providing young audiences with engaging and dynamic experiences, transmedia storytelling involves delivering a single story across numerous platforms. Utilizing narrative analysis, this research seeks to uncover hidden themes, character growth, and story dynamics by breaking down the complex presentation and structure of stories in diverse media. Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques like thematic analysis, sentiment analysis, keyword sentiment analysis have been employed to examine the differences between the presentation of these stories in varied formats as well as evaluating audience reception. It also assesses the degree to which transmedia adaptations support the resuscitation of beloved children's books in popular culture. By incorporating digital surrealism and aspects of technology, this paper enhances our understanding of how traditional stories captivate audiences across various media forms while maintaining their timeless quality.