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Postby Mr. Big (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:16 am

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I'd argue writing for the series in a different medium certainly gives him the right for a chance. He knows the characters, he knows the world, and you've gotta start somewhere. Books and scripts are a different beast too, but Berrow got in.

Also, a lot of comic writers write scripts for animation, too. Mark Evanier and Amy Keating Rogers come to mind.

And Ted can still learn to write TV scripts.
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:20 am

I feel like books are closer to TV eps than comics, but I could be wrong on that count
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Postby Octavia (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:22 am

Wayoshi wrote:I feel like books are closer to TV eps than comics, but I could be wrong on that count

Every episode is storyboarded, which is basically a big comic of the episode.
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Postby InsertAuthorHere (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:57 am

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Not only do I think he could write a good episode, we'd get a hilarious afterparty.

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Ted is then assigned to write the next Equestria Girls. The result is so terrible that it not only kills the entire franchise, but goes back in time and erases it from existence entirely.

As for his other works...eh. Ted's written some really good stuff, but he has his fair share of clunkers, and when one of his stories doesn't work, it really doesn't work.

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Dear Hasbro, please don't hire Ted Anderson and Cuteosphere. Also, stop taking eleven months to give us a season.
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:58 am

Octavia wrote:Every episode is storyboarded, which is basically a big comic of the episode.

Storyboarding and comic layouting is done after the writing, right? Don't see how this affects things.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:02 am

Writing for the comics and for the show will be at least a bit different since you have to understand which jokes will work in one medium and not the other. Most issues of the comics don't have quite as much "time" to tell a story as a full episode has, but I think that's something that varies a lot from writer to writer.

Anyway, even with all that in mind, I think familiarity with the characters and the world is vastly more important, especially when it comes to a highly character-driven show like FiM.
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Postby Mr. Big (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:08 am

And, of course, the story editor can fix things to make it work, too.
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Postby Pocket (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:18 am

Wait, Ted is a writer? I always assumed he was an artist because generally that's who would be inserting non-speaking cameos.

Maybe I should actually start buying these comics just so I can have some clue what's going on.
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Postby PictishBeast (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:06 am

Wayoshi wrote:I feel like books are closer to TV eps than comics, but I could be wrong on that count


No, from a writer's perspective comics are much closer to TV episodes.

A comic book writer produces a script, which format-wise is very similar to a TV or movie script. It also hits the same two beats: dialogue and stage direction. The only thing the writer is literally "writing" in terms of what the audience will experience word-for-word is the dialogue. Everything else (story, gags, whether someone looks happy or pissed off) is up to the writer, but the writer knows they're just passing the baton. Storyboards, page layouts, all the artsy stuff happens after the writer is finished and hands the script off to the comic book artist or the animation department.

Writing a book is a whole nother thing, where the writer is responsible for everything. There the writer can just think in words alone, not in how someone else is going to interpret those words into pictures.

So basically I think if Ted has comics experience he's better prepared than most to turn out a good episode script. Whether Hasbro thinks so is another matter.

(Entertainment industry stereotype goes movie writers > TV writers >>>> comics writers)
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Postby Mr. Big (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:33 am

^ - Yeah, pretty much. I've written comic scripts and it's much closer to TV scripts than books.

Of course, there are writers who has written for comics, screen, and novels, so it's moot point.
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Postby Stone Cold Jane Austen (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:36 am

Most of the examples I can think of are writers who went from TV to comics. Neil Gaiman has written fiction, poetry, TV and films after his time in comics, though.
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Postby PictishBeast (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:37 am

Bakertoons wrote:Of course, there are writers who has written for comics, screen, and novels, so it's moot point.


I too enjoy the works of Neil Gaiman.

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Postby PhoolCat (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:58 am

londonarbuckle wrote:
Dear hasbro, please hire both Ted Anderson and Cuteosphere, signed me

:gotcha: "My Little Ponies, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to my mother sister very special somepony, Princess Glitter Punch!"

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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:01 am

You know, it'd be interesting to see what Ted could bring to the table in terms of writing. I'm for him. :)
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Postby Frosthawk (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:34 am

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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:43 pm

Pocket wrote:Wait, Ted is a writer? I always assumed he was an artist because generally that's who would be inserting non-speaking cameos.
The writers have some amount of ability to specify what they want the artists to draw. This obviously varies from person to person, but in the grand scheme of things it's a reasonable request for a writer to be all like "hey [artist name], can you put this character in the background of this panel, it's [a friend/a reference/etc.]" in a script.
Pocket wrote:Maybe I should actually start buying these comics just so I can have some clue what's going on.

If you missed all that drama then I gave a rundown of it back when the Soapbox opened. But yeah, you should also buy the comics since they're pretty good in general. :wink:
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Postby Pocket (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:42 pm

I got the initial run back when iTunes was offering them for free, but apparently unlike their music and videos, their e-books can't be accessed from a computer and require an actual iPad because Apple. And then I forgot to buy the humble bundle because I was waiting to see if anyone wanted to team up to beat the "Please fire Ted Anderson" guy by one cent and then I got distracted.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:43 pm

Pocket wrote:unlike their music and videos, their e-books can't be accessed from a computer and require an actual iPad

Books purchased through the iTunes Store used to be iOS-only, but Apple has allowed you to read them on a computer since OS 10.9. I guess you're out of luck if you are a PC user, though.

I've always gotten the comics through Comixology, which works on basically every single platform ever.
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Postby Rainbow Crash (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:14 am

Finished my pre-season marathon with a day to spare :yeah:

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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:40 am

Thinking about holding a mini marathon today myself, in order to get the proper amount of :ponydrugs: .
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Postby Seven Seas (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:51 am

STILL WORKING ON MINE :heehaw: Six episodes left! I've got this.

This is my first time rewatching most of Season 4, and I am, if possible, even more impressed than I was the first time around. There are a handful of clunkers, yes, some mediocre episodes, and a really big cluster, right at the top of my rankings, of episodes packed with relatable conflict and pitch-perfect dialogue and surprising emotional nuance. This season, more than any other, has the ring of truth. And it's made me even more excited to see what Season 5 has in store.
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Postby Youtwo (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:47 am

Since I just got into this series and fanbase a week ago this is really exciting for me. I watched the entire series for the first time in 5 days just so that I could truly have the ultimate fan experience with you guys. I'm looking forward to starting Season 5 with you all!
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Postby Wylie (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:01 pm

Seven Seas wrote:STILL WORKING ON MINE :heehaw: Six episodes left! I've got this.

This is my first time rewatching most of Season 4, and I am, if possible, even more impressed than I was the first time around. There are a handful of clunkers, yes, some mediocre episodes, and a really big cluster, right at the top of my rankings, of episodes packed with relatable conflict and pitch-perfect dialogue and surprising emotional nuance. This season, more than any other, has the ring of truth. And it's made me even more excited to see what Season 5 has in store.


We've talked about that phrase before around here. Have a read!
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:02 pm

Youtwo wrote:Since I just got into this series and fanbase a week ago this is really exciting for me. I watched the entire series for the first time in 5 days just so that I could truly have the ultimate fan experience with you guys. I'm looking forward to starting Season 5 with you all!


I hope that you enjoy it and that we can have some great discussions here, Youtwo. You're really nice and I hope you have a lot of fun! Just watch out during the ponyless times... :v:
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Postby BeautifulShy (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:46 pm

I think this is the best place for this. EQD has a list of the different streaming sites and what they will be doing for the premiere.

BronyState, BronyNetwork, Brony TV are ones that I am familiar with. There is 2 new ones though for me at least. Otaku Ascended and CinemaQuestria.

Here is the schedule of those streaming sites. http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/04/s ... up-to.html

I am probably try CinemaQuestria because of the leadup to the episode.
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:12 pm

Hmmm...if they have better quality than Bronystate, I might try some of them. :pinkieshrug:
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Postby Octavia (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:14 pm

24 HOURS TIL NEW PONIES :flail:
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:16 pm

Octavia wrote:24 HOURS TIL NEW PONIES :flail:


My brain still hasn't processed this.
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Postby Aramek (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:21 pm

Highbrow Dash wrote:
My brain still hasn't processed this.

I'm useless at work today. Utterly useless.

I have...Ponitis.

:ponydrugs:

e: It has been four whole years. Four whole years. And I still have no idea why this god damned show has this affect on me. :flipout:
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:26 pm

Aramek wrote:I'm useless at work today. Utterly useless.

I have...Ponitis.

:ponydrugs:

e: It has been four whole years. Four whole years. And I still have no idea why this god damned show has this affect on me. :flipout:


:spike101: It's the ponies.
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Postby Seven Seas (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:27 pm

Wylie wrote:
We've talked about that phrase before around here. Have a read!

Aw hell, that must be where my subconscious dredged that up from. :v: I read this and bookmarked it when it was first posted. Someday I want to go back through all those old front-page essays, because they're still some of the best writing I've ever seen about this show.

Super R.I.P the front page :fluttersmith:
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:27 pm

Octavia wrote:24 HOURS TIL NEW PONIES :flail:


It's happening...it's actually happening. We are so close to new episodes... :ponydrugs:
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Postby Seven Seas (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:40 pm

Thanks for posting those streams, Knuckleshy!

I... haven't decided whether I actually want to watch a stream. If there were some kind of more intimate TRS thing going on, I'd probably join, but otherwise I'll likely wait for it to hit Youtube in 1080p and watch it at my own pace.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:42 pm

:gotcha: My Little Pony will not be seen today so that Discovery Family can bring you this Terrance and Phillip special!
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Postby BeautifulShy (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:47 pm

Seven Seas wrote:Thanks for posting those streams, Knuckleshy!

I... haven't decided whether I actually want to watch a stream. If there were some kind of more intimate TRS thing going on, I'd probably join, but otherwise I'll likely wait for it to hit Youtube in 1080p and watch it at my own pace.



Well the past season we always jumped in the Ponyday IRC and had reactions and those chatlogs would be posted in another topic on the forums so there is that intimate TRS thing going on. Also you are welcome.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:30 pm

Octavia wrote:24 HOURS TIL NEW PONIES :flail:

It's longer than that for me since I have to be out of town for Easter. :fluttersmith: Hopefully I'll be able to find an upload of it on YouTube or DailyMotion or wherever without having spoilers shoved in my face.
Seven Seas wrote:Thanks for posting those streams, Knuckleshy!

I... haven't decided whether I actually want to watch a stream. If there were some kind of more intimate TRS thing going on, I'd probably join, but otherwise I'll likely wait for it to hit Youtube in 1080p and watch it at my own pace.

Like Knuckleshy said, we have an IRC channel (#ponyday on SynIRC; if you've ever joined #ponygoons, you can get to #ponyday easily) where we blab about the episode as it happens. If you want to do this then I recommend finding a stream that doesn't have its own built-in chat.
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:36 pm

I'll be investigating options this evening and putting up the best couple in the #ponyday topic tomorrow morning.
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Postby Perrydotto (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:49 pm

It should be noted that for anyone who has hearing issues, CinemaQuestria will have an additional stream with closed captions. Neat!
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:06 pm

Well, that does it, I'm going with that streaming service. Closed captions really helps me comprehend when watching stuff. :)
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Postby Snow Drift (?) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:20 pm

Oh new horse anime soon? I guess its a good time to sashay back here. Super excited :yay: :awesomedash:
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