Re: MLP Movie - 2017, Hasbro Allspark, Joe Ballarini Writing

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In the movie, a new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home. The MY LITTLE PONY film will feature all new music with the Mane Six characters voiced by Tara Strong, Cathy Weseluck, Andrea Libman, Tabitha St. Germain and Ashleigh Ball. Jayson Theissen is directing. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis are producing the film with Meghan McCarthy and Michael Vogel co-executive producing.
ROBOT B9 wrote:Has Lionsgate ever distributed animated films before?
Bakertoons wrote:I notice that there's no mention of Joe Ballarini. Did they drop him?
Wayoshi wrote:Plz no live action like Smurfslol
Wayoshi wrote:Plz no live action like Smurfslol
ROBOT B9 wrote:
Sony tried pushing the movie in that direction but Hasbro was like "no way in hell are you doinf this" and they broke off.
ROBOT B9 wrote:So wait, if they dropped Joe Ballarini, does that mean his contributions won't make it in to the final project?
ROBOT B9 wrote:Has Lionsgate ever distributed animated films before?
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Fizzbuzz wrote:Maybe he wrote the basic story and Meghan McCarthy (and possibly others) filled out the full screenplay. A handful of episodes have been written in such a fashion, too.
Wayoshi wrote:Well, Ballarini's past tweets now look dumb probably.
Fizzbuzz wrote:Maybe he wrote the basic story and Meghan McCarthy (and possibly others) filled out the full screenplay. A handful of episodes have been written in such a fashion, too.
Fizzbuzz wrote:PYHD, SAYS, KCaFO, Pinkie Pride, The Cutie Map, Princess Spike, and Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep? were all specifically credited as such.
Bakertoons wrote:Also "Party Pooped".
Marimo wrote:
What exactly does a basic story mean? For Princess Spike, Party Pooped, and Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?, Jim said he and Jayson provided just a basic premise. Example for Party Pooped: "Yaks being difficult. Pinkie on a journey." I can't imagine they brought in Ballarini just to write a few sentences or paragraphs.
Marimo wrote:
What exactly does a basic story mean? For Princess Spike, Party Pooped, and Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?, Jim said he and Jayson provided just a basic premise. Example for Party Pooped: "Yaks being difficult. Pinkie on a journey." I can't imagine they brought in Ballarini just to write a few sentences or paragraphs.
the Ballarini version