The Thread About Ponies, Logistics and General Weirdness (And Gilda)TV

[unit-one]

Sorry for double post.
I am having the worst day ever with attaching videos and images to forum!

 

[unit-one]

Enough for today, Good Night!

 

[Jim Prower]

X3

I didn't know there was another MLP/BAs related pic out there. XD

 

[Ondine]

Thanks for the welcoming party!

I herd that there will be a second season later this year.
And here's some news from Lauren Faust (developer of the show)

^And now I suppose it’s finally time for me to deliver some unfortunate news. I’ve been uncertain for a little while now about how, when and, to be honest, whether to announce the news at all. But here it is: I am no longer working on the show. Various circumstances with the production made it increasingly impossible for me to keep up the level of personal creative involvement and control that I had at the start of the series. I don’t think I can accurately express how difficult and painful the decision was and still is. When Season 2 begins, you will see my credit changed from Executive Producer to Consulting Producer. My involvement in Season 2 ultimately does not reach far beyond story conception and scripts. A little more involved in the beginning, and a little less towards the end.

However, you should be pleased to know that the gaps I have left are being filled by the same amazing artists, writers and directors who brought you Season 1. I’m certain the show will be as entertaining as ever, though perhaps in a slightly different way.^

...different way?

Noooooo!! I couldn't believe this! I hate how she says "different way," especially. I'm trying to be optimistic but I have a bad feeling about this, I bet it'll be really dumbed down... stupid Hasbro! Are they to blame!? We should riot!!!

I'm kidding btw .........kinda.

 

[Tornado]

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/05/season-2-updates.html

 

[Robin]

One more thing. I found these pics. You guys might like them. Adult humanization of the ponies. The person who did this is also one of the animators of the show:

That's some talent there, I really want an FMV movie now!

 

[Jim Prower]

We'll have to see how it comes out, but I'm a bit dissappointed that Lauren's not on the staff. We'll have to see how things go: at least she had a hand in S2. and she's not the only writer, either, which helps a great deal. I'm just wondering why she left after one season? was it politics? wanted to move on to something else?

 

[Minty]

Well, if they have the same artists and animators that part should hopefully still be as good as it currently is. Apparently she still has an influence on the story and script, so that should still be good depending on how much influence she has.


But if someone high up decides to change the look or personality of any of the characters we may need to start an uprising. I would rather see the series end all together than to go up in flames like the Final Season of Scrubs that never should have existed.

 

[Wiegert]

But if someone high up decides to change the look or personality of any of the characters we may need to start an uprising. I would rather see the series end all together than to go up in flames like the Final Season of Scrubs that never should have existed.

Yep, but I think the chances are that each character's appearance and personality won't change in season 2. The show is too, well, successful for anyone working on it to even consider making drastic changes that could anger the fans. It doesn't need altering in any way at the moment, but we'll just have to see what happens in the coming months.

 

[MercilessOne]

Yep, but I think the chances are that each character's appearance and personality won't change in season 2. The show is too, well, successful for anyone working on it to even consider making drastic changes that could anger the fans. It doesn't need altering in any way at the moment, but we'll just have to see what happens in the coming months.

They've got quite a bit of fans from the internet as well. They should know by now what they should do. I read somewhere that Derpy will be appearing more often in Season 2 as well. They listen and read on what we're (meaning the bronies of the internet) up to and want when it comes to pony stuff. Go us!

 

[Wiegert]

 

[C_Raccoon23]

^^Yeah, that pretty much sums it up for me.

 

[MercilessOne]

 

[Coxis]

I was browsing online when I came up with the idea to make this, just for you guys.

You may use it in your attempts to repell trolls by trolling them back.

 

[Wiegert]

We could use it, but the Bronified Troll Spray works best I think as it's super effective


Also, I thought this was pretty good, especially from 2.34 onwards:

 

[MercilessOne]

 

[JoshB1984]

Awesome. 👍

 

[Snaeper]

It should be noted that she is still working on MLP, though I get your point.

 

[Wiegert]

It should be noted that she is still working on MLP, though I get your point.

Yeah I know she's still working on it, she will just be less involved in the post-production of season 2 when she takes over her new role as Consulting Producer.

 

[Snaeper]

Yeah I know she's still working on it, she will just be less involved in the post-production of season 2 when she takes over her new role as Consulting Producer.

Yeah, but that's mostly scheduling and whip-cracking. All the creative aspects of the stories will still influenced by her. Plus the original animators and crew that worked on S1 during the whip-cracking part will still be there. So things will still be written just as good, things will still look just as good. The only difference is that someone else is piecing it together... which they do according to the script that was written with Faust.

It'll just be the same, not 20% cooler.

 

[Ondine]

They've got quite a bit of fans from the internet as well. They should know by now what they should do. I read somewhere that Derpy will be appearing more often in Season 2 as well. They listen and read on what we're (meaning the bronies of the internet) up to and want when it comes to pony stuff. Go us!

Yeah I read that Derpy is having an episode of her own... that could turn out horribly. Anyway, as long as the animation and voice acting are the same (and the storylines aren't notably worse, of course), then I doubt the Lauren Faust difference will be obtrusive to the show's awesomeness!

Hello everyp...body. It looks like I am way to late for the party...

I started to notice these series (avatars, pictures, fan art) popping all over the e-net a while ago. Then I decided to check what's the fuss is about. And ...I can't stop watching.
How can a show aimed at young children became so popular among people up to 25 Y.O.?

I personally liked the fluid animations, great voice acting, good songs, unpredictable twists (especially later in the show), character desighns are very good.

And this show gives so much positive energy! I mean... living, working under stress. Hearing and listening to horrific news... This show gives a chance to forget about all that stuff at least for a short while. Well, it seems I answered my question myself...

Yeah! You said it perfect! All the MLP avatars GTP members use are great, too, I probably wouldn't of discovered it otherwise. And I know what you mean about the positive energy thing, it's such a feel-good show without being tritely or immature. None of the characters seem one-dimensional, either, and I love all the little detail to their expressions.

Yeah, but that's mostly scheduling and whip-cracking. All the creative aspects of the stories will still influenced by her. Plus the original animators and crew that worked on S1 during the whip-cracking part will still be there. So things will still be written just as good, things will still look just as good. The only difference is that someone else is piecing it together... which they do according to the script that was written with Faust.

It'll just be the same, not 20% cooler.

That's true, I just wonder what the problem Faust was having exactly with the "various circumstances with the production."

Edit: Wait did that make sense? I meant I wonder what the various circumstances with the production were... yeah.

 

[Minty]

 

[Wiegert]

^I saw that a couple of hours ago, it doesn't look as though they're low on Executive Producers, does it?


I also knocked up a quick ponified facepalm image as I had nothing better to do:

 

[MercilessOne]

Okay, I'm not entirely sure yet, but I was on my deviantart account cycling through some art, and read a conversation about Lauren Faust.

Apparently the reason for her leaving is simply because she's having a baby. That's probably the reason for the 'scheduling conflicts' she mentioned. So it looks like she's time some time off. Good luck to her!

 

[Racedude]

Okay, I'm not entirely sure yet, but I was on my deviantart account cycling through some art, and read a conversation about Lauren Faust.

Apparently the reason for her leaving is simply because she's having a baby. That's probably the reason for the 'scheduling conflicts' she mentioned. Good luck to her!

Well, that's good.
In a couple years she'll get that Twilight Mothers Day card.

Regarding the brony-oriented MLP: I think it may lose some of that "Accidental magic" that made it so good. So hope it keeps the same current plan.

 

[Ondine]

I like this chart, it's reassuring 👍 I still wonder, though, how much involvement Faust had exactly in S1 compared to S2. As great as she is, it seems like no one else is getting much publicity for their involvement.

You guys probably already saw, but she said her leaving the show had nothing to do with her being pregnant. So what could it be??

 

[MercilessOne]

She mentioned that she has other projects she's involved with. I didn't say that her pregnancy was the exact reason, just that it could be one.

Anyway, it's not like she's leaving the show. And all of the animators, storyboard writers, and the directors are still there. Faust will still have some influence on the show. Who knows, maybe next season will be a darker kind of pony. Look at the last two episodes of season 1 (Party of One & The Best Night Ever). Insanity with ponies. Maybe this trend will continue onto next season? I'd personally like to see an episode with somepony (someone) actually dying.

 

[Brando-K]

Anyway, it's not like she's leaving the show. And all of the animators, storyboard writers, and the directors are still there. Faust will still have some influence on the show. Who knows, maybe next season will be a darker kind of pony. Look at the last two episodes of season 1 (Party of One & The Best Night Ever). Insanity with ponies. Maybe this trend will continue onto next season? I'd personally like to see an episode with somepony (someone) actually dying.

I don't think that this will happen as the show is primarily for children.

Personally I want to see more of that darker humor that the last 2 episodes show. However I still think that the other episodes are needed to keep the show from becoming too dark.

 

[MercilessOne]

I don't think that this will happen as the show is primarily for children.

Personally I want to see more of that darker humor that the last 2 episodes show. However I still think that the other episodes are needed to keep the show from becoming too dark.

I guess that's what fanfics are for, am I right?


Pssst. Cupcakes.

 

[Ondine]

She mentioned that she has other projects she's involved with. I didn't say that her pregnancy was the exact reason, just that it could be one.

Anyway, it's not like she's leaving the show. And all of the animators, storyboard writers, and the directors are still there. Faust will still have some influence on the show. Who knows, maybe next season will be a darker kind of pony. Look at the last two episodes of season 1 (Party of One & The Best Night Ever). Insanity with ponies. Maybe this trend will continue onto next season? I'd personally like to see an episode with somepony (someone) actually dying.

Yeah death to somepony! Hey, as long as it doesn't get really dumbed down like what happened to SpongeBob and Dexter, I'll be happy. I vote for Granny Smith to go, she's gotta have it coming sooner or later, right?

Or maybe not...