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Postby Mr. Big (?) » Wed Jul 08, 2015 11:21 pm

Wow. I guess we don't have to wait a year.

Seasons 2 and 3 of "Littlest Pet Shop" was only one month apart, too. I wonder if that's what's going to happen.
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Postby PonyHag714 (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:05 am

That's some good news. :allears:
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:31 am

Seems like they might want to get a Season 7 before the movie, or take a long break before the movie.
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Postby Pocket (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 2:08 am

Ponylessness-less fall/winter? :allears:
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:07 am

ShieldedDiamond wrote:Seems like they might want to get a Season 7 before the movie, or take a long break before the movie.


I think that Hasbro is shooting for a Season 7. It's a good number to end on and it can serve as a neat little tie in to the movie.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:41 pm

ROBOT B9 wrote:
I think that Hasbro is shooting for a Season 7. It's a good number to end on and it can serve as a neat little tie in to the movie.


Well, seeing as that was a typo on Hasbro's part now, I think they might end it on 6 as of now. That is, before the movie. Depending on whether or not it will continue after the movie.
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:57 pm

Hope that they don't pull a Spongebob and continue it long after the movie...I'd hate to see a potential quality crash.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:02 pm

ROBOT B9 wrote:Hope that they don't pull a Spongebob and continue it long after the movie...I'd hate to see a potential quality crash.

If Hasbro did something like that then I think they'd want to start generation 5 instead of continuing to run with FiM.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:46 pm

Fizzbuzz wrote:If Hasbro did something like that then I think they'd want to start generation 5 instead of continuing to run with FiM.


Yes, this is pretty much it. Hasbro can't have it continue incredibly long because this isn't really a cartoon, it's a toy commercial. Eventually, they'll reboot as they always do.
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Postby Illuminations (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:00 pm

ShieldedDiamond wrote:
Yes, this is pretty much it. Hasbro can't have it continue incredibly long because this isn't really a cartoon, it's a toy commercial. Eventually, they'll reboot as they always do.


We can only hope that when and if Hasbro chooses to plan and develop Generation 5 of MLP that they will continue to remain smart and implement an improved formula of the smash-hit that was their G4 reboot. Because if they don't and fail to produce something worthy of watching and supporting, then they can go right back to holding their status before Friendship is Magic came along. I want Hasbro's MLP show to continue being a success but I won't put my hopes up too high if they decide that one success generation is enough and move on to other/new IP ventures.
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:06 pm

I think Hasbro has at least figured out that finding a strong creator to head a show, as we had with Lauren Faust, is a good idea. When G5's time comes around, hopefully they'll let Meghan McCarthy assemble a good and fresh team to lead the development of that show.

Of course, I think she should stay in her current position now, instead of taking a more direct role in G5. Fresh ideas will be key to making that show good, so if she worked on it herself, it might feel too similar to FiM.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:09 pm

Given G4's popularity, I wouldn't be surprised if G5 is a direct continuation. Especially with Meghan now in the brand story manger role.
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Postby Highbrow Dash (?) » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:18 pm

ShieldedDiamond wrote:
Yes, this is pretty much it. Hasbro can't have it continue incredibly long because this isn't really a cartoon, it's a toy commercial. Eventually, they'll reboot as they always do.


It goes both ways though, they're not gonna stop making it if it's still selling toys. They already decided to keep going past the syndication mark, since I guess they decided in this day and age kids have access to Netflix and stuff, so keeping it fresh is a plus.

I don't know what will happen but it's not as cut and dry as "it's a toy commercial, they'll stop it asap and reboot after a while" since they're already making more content than they needed to.
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Postby Dexanth (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:09 am

If it stops after 6 seasons and a movie, I can live with that. But I am going to continue anticipating future seasons until something indicates otherwise, which nothing has yet!
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Postby Illuminations (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:16 am

Dexanth wrote:If it stops after 6 seasons and a movie, I can live with that. But I am going to continue anticipating future seasons until something indicates otherwise, which nothing has yet!

If anything, I'd argue that [6 seasons + 3 EQG movies + 1 major pony movie] is a great way to finish the generation. Six ponies, six seasons.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:56 am

Highbrow Dash wrote:
It goes both ways though, they're not gonna stop making it if it's still selling toys. They already decided to keep going past the syndication mark, since I guess they decided in this day and age kids have access to Netflix and stuff, so keeping it fresh is a plus. [/qoute]

Not necessarily true. What you're implying is that they would make a new show after it's too late. There is a considerable amount of effort until a new brand, it's not just on the spot, it takes years. It doesn't go both ways, and syndication doesn't matter for the toy commercial.


Just because they have more content doesn't make it any less of a commercial. In fact, it is nearly a commercial in itself, by the legal definition. The channel cannot air My Little Pony toy commercials during My Little Pony, or the time slot itself is marked as a 30 minute ad.
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Postby Durandal (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:42 am

Quick baby update:

Tara started saying the word "Pie" out of nowhere. We couldn't figure it out at first, but apparently she learned that "Pinkie Pie" is the name of a pony. So as of now:

- All ponies are "Pie", except for Pinkie, who is called "Apple Pie"
- The CMCs are collectively called "YeahYeahYeah", because that's what they sing in their song
- Cheese Sandwich is called "Mimi"
- Angel Bunny is "Money"
- Big Mac is "YYYYYYYYYYep"

I'm trying to get a video or something
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:46 am

YeahYeahYeah would be a great pony name. :gotcha:

But seriously, that's adorable and its nice to see that she likes it so much. :allears:
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Postby Headless Horse (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:07 pm

Been listening to the San Diego Comic-Con coverage on Entertainment Weekly on Sirius XM. In between all the various cast interviews and other dishing and discussion, they announced that the My Little Pony panel is coming up at 10:30 (that's in about half an hour), and they're talking like it's a great big deal that everyone knows about. :plonk: The cast of Archer even made a crack about a crossover.

Someone keep an eye out for stuff
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Postby Bumble-B (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:15 pm

Not MLP news per se but apparently Hasbro is producing an online Transformers animated series for Machinima, a popular Gaming/Entertainment YouTube channel.
http://www.toonzone.net/fansites/blog/v ... -machinima

Already the channel is hosting Justice League: Gods and Monsters (I think because Machinima is now owned by Warner Bros)


I wonder if MLP one day will have some sort of online series, like shorts which are appearing more and more from other shows.

Edit: Of course, I doubt Machinima will be the place for that :cheese:
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Postby ilcane87 (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:31 pm

Headless Horse wrote:they announced that the My Little Pony panel is coming up at 10:30

Is anyone covering the event live?

I assume EqD will, but I'd rather have an alternate source, considering their track record of mis-heard/-interpreted tidbits. :smooze:
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Postby SlateSlabrock (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:37 pm

AppleCobbler44 wrote:online Transformers animated series for Machinima

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Man, they must've really had a beef with Cartoon Network.
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:44 pm

Machinima? Really? I thought that channel was crashing in popularity. They would have done better to strike a deal with Maker Studios.
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:50 pm

This just in from SDCC: S6 is currently in voice recording. :)
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Postby Pocket (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:55 pm

SlateSlabrock wrote:Image

Man, they must've really had a beef with Cartoon Network.

If that's true, it's pretty ironic since it's owned by the same company.
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:58 pm

Wayoshi wrote:This just in from SDCC: S6 is currently in voice recording. :)


Awesome to hear that, maybe it'll come out earlier than planned, depending on how long it takes for the rest of production. :)
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Postby Bumble-B (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:07 pm

ROBOT B9 wrote:Machinima? Really? I thought that channel was crashing in popularity. They would have done better to strike a deal with Maker Studios.


So Disney would control much MORE of Youtube? :excellent:

I dunno, I remember subbing to their main channel and HOLY HELL my wall was FLOODED with Halo, Call of Duty, news, and other crap in mere minutes :gotcha:

I suppose they've done a better job at filtering and categorizing which videos appear on which channel.
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:16 pm

Good news, Doctor:

Q: Are there other stories or characters you hvent found the right approach for yet?
A: Lots of times they think of stories that get tabled until they can find a good way to do it. Mike wants a Celestia episode.


Maybe Mike Vogel will come through for you as a S6 writer in this regard.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:55 pm

One low level writer wanting to do a Celestia episode doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. :pinkieshrug:
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:58 pm

The Doctor wrote:One low level writer wanting to do a Celestia episode doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. :pinkieshrug:

Mike Vogel isn't exactly low-level, dude. For years he was the VP of development at Hasbro Studios, one of the highest-up positions when it comes to FiM (and Hasbro's other shows). I think he's working primarily on the 2017 movie now, but I'm still sure he wields a fair amount of influence when it comes to the show.

You may know him better as @mktoon on Twitter.
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Postby ShieldedDiamond (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:24 pm

SlateSlabrock wrote:Image

Man, they must've really had a beef with Cartoon Network.

Not true, this online series will be directed towards adult collectors, it's already been confirmed. Airing it on television would be a waste of money.
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Postby The Doctor (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:20 pm

Fizzbuzz wrote:Mike Vogel isn't exactly low-level, dude. For years he was the VP of development at Hasbro Studios, one of the highest-up positions when it comes to FiM (and Hasbro's other shows). I think he's working primarily on the 2017 movie now, but I'm still sure he wields a fair amount of influence when it comes to the show.

You may know him better as @mktoon on Twitter.


Then I am somewhat optimistic. I was confusing him with someone else.
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Postby Lorce (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:48 pm

Wayoshi wrote:Good news, Doctor:

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Q: Are there other stories or characters you hvent found the right approach for yet?
A: Lots of times they think of stories that get tabled until they can find a good way to do it. Mike wants a Celestia episode.


Maybe Mike Vogel will come through for you as a S6 writer in this regard.

Well, if 6 is already recording, could this only happen in s7? Then again, i suppose they could still be finishing writing on final parts of 6. ^^
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Postby SlateSlabrock (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:11 pm

Wayoshi wrote:This just in from SDCC: S6 is currently in voice recording. :)

So... are they recording "season 6," or the second half of season 5?
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Postby Wayoshi (?) » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:16 pm

Season 6. The last S5 eps have been storyboarded
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Postby Durandal (?) » Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:14 am

ROBOT B9 wrote:YeahYeahYeah would be a great pony name. :gotcha:

But seriously, that's adorable and its nice to see that she likes it so much. :allears:




As I'm typing this she's pointing at the emotes on the right side, pointing out Pinkie and saying "POT PIE! PA PA PIE!"
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Postby ROBOT B9 (?) » Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:55 am

Aw, she's just adorable. :allears:
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Postby Wylie (?) » Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:25 am

My dad senses started tingling hard when she started messing with the back of that pin, though. :twonk:
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Postby Fizzbuzz (?) » Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:38 pm

Wylie wrote:My dad senses started tingling hard when she started messing with the back of that pin, though. :twonk:

That's probably why Durandal stopped recording right about there.
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Postby Just Scuds (?) » Sat Jul 11, 2015 1:53 pm

SlateSlabrock wrote:Image

Man, they must've really had a beef with Cartoon Network.


Dunno, man. Part of the reasons given why the Hub failed was that they'd failed to predict how fast kids have turned to streaming services and abandoned straight up television. Kids these days use YouTube as their television.
Hasbro wants their own identity aside from Cartoon Network.


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