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Kring will be awarded the honour for launching Heroes multiplatform experience Heroes Evolution, which combines games, graphic novels and mobile formats, says The Hollywood Reporter.
"Tim Kring is a masterful storyteller and the Heroes Evolutions digital experience is the ultimate showcase for successfully integrating technology and content," said International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences president and CEO Bruce Paisner.
Kring is to be given the honour at a ceremony on April 12 at the MIPTV Media Market event in Cannes, France.
Heroes wraps its fourth season on February 8.
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