How accessible will the story be?

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Will you have had to of watched the show? Will it be indecent in that you don't need to watch the show to understand it? I feel like it will be a movie that does financially well by critics will hate.

[DixonTheAdversary 1,632]

There will probably be references to episodes in the show, but they should not impact the movie in a way that makes people who have not watched every episode not understand what is happening.

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

There will probably be references to episodes in the show, but they should not impact the movie in a way that makes people who have not watched every episode not understand what is happening.

Exactly the way it should be. Still though I feel like critics might not like it. It might make a pot of money but get a 20% on Rotten Tomateosm

[TheAnimatorOfficial 567]

Exactly the way it should be. Still though I feel like critics might not like it. It might make a pot of money but get a 20% on Rotten Tomateosm

 

 

Not that Rotten Tomatoes is the most credible site, but I highly doubt that with this voice cast and Disney/Don Bluth veterans on board they will hate the film. They love the mythological/broadway-type mix. The only way it gets bad reviews is if they really screw up and make it incredibly cringy and modernized.

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Not that Rotten Tomatoes is the most credible site, but I highly doubt that with this voice cast and Disney/Don Bluth veterans on board they will hate the film. They love the mythological/broadway-type mix. The only way it gets bad reviews is if they really screw up and make it incredibly cringy and modernized.

I know.in general I just don't want the movie to suck.

[Jangocoolguy 433]

Aye, there's the rub...if it, like all the other movies begat by a cartoon show or anime, will pander to fans while telling everyone else in the world to screw off...or if it will try to go easy on the non-fans & parents in the audience and let them get in on it fairly well...  

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Aye, there's the rub...if it, like all the other movies begat by a cartoon show or anime, will pander to fans while telling everyone else in the world to screw off...or if it will try to go easy on the non-fans & parents in the audience and let them get in on it fairly well...

 

You don't want the story in be inaccessible. Other wise non fans won't enjoy it.

[Prospekt 11,020]

There will probably be references to episodes in the show, but they should not impact the movie in a way that makes people who have not watched every episode not understand what is happening.

There needs to be some sort of overview of who the characters are and the world they live in, just so maybe the parents who take their kids to see the movie won't be totally lost Other than that, I could see them throwing in little references to episodes. Both of the SpongeBob Squarepants movies have those little bits that only the dedicated fans of the show will understand. I could see the MLP movie doing the same thing, with episode references here and there and maybe even small cameo appearances by characters like Vinyl and Octavia. Those certainly won't overtake the actual plot, though, but they will serve as a way to cater to as much of the audience as possible.

[Silver Letter 1,832]

There is no reasonable way to make characters known to new people without going over their personalities again and rehashing basic information. That could take half of what is likely to be a two hour experience, max. I want to see the ponies we know go on a great new adventure while learning new stuff along the way. Not watch, "meet the ponies". That sort of thing is great in an episodic series. We can get to know characters and see them progress over time. You can't get that same treatment in a film. So I guess parents and other non fans will just have to accept that they won't understand everything in the film, not like they're going to really be paying attention anyway. Anyone who will go see this film for their own enjoyment will have already watched the show proper. Make this film good for the fans and make it something worth seeing and worth paying money for.

Edited December 29, 2016 by Silver Letter

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

There needs to be some sort of overview of who the characters are and the world they live in, just so maybe the parents who take their kids to see the movie won't be totally lost Other than that, I could see them throwing in little references to episodes. Both of the SpongeBob Squarepants movies have those little bits that only the dedicated fans of the show will understand. I could see the MLP movie doing the same thing, with episode references here and there and maybe even small cameo appearances by characters like Vinyl and Octavia. Those certainly won't overtake the actual plot, though, but they will serve as a way to cater to as much of the audience as possible.

That would probably be the best way to do it story wise.

There is no reasonable way to make characters known to new people without going over their personalities again and rehashing basic information. That could take half of what is likely to be a two hour experience, max. I want to see the ponies we know go on a great new adventure while learning new stuff along the way. Not watch, "meet the ponies". That sort of thing is great in an episodic series. We can get to know characters and see them progress over time. You can't get that same treatment in a film. So I guess parents and other non fans will just have to accept that they won't understand everything in the film, not like they're going to really be paying attention anyway. Anyone who will go see this film for their own enjoyment will have already watched the show proper. Make this film good for the fans and make it something worth seeing and worth paying money for.

You don't want it so inaccessible otherwise nobody will enjoy it outside of the fandom and little kids.

[Silver Letter 1,832]

 

 

You don't want it so inaccessible otherwise nobody will enjoy it outside of the fandom and little kids.

Well, how could it be done? The only way is to waste our time going over details in a "telling" fashion.

 

"Hi! I'm princess Twilight! I live in a castle now but I used to be a unicorn student of our princess Celestia who was given a mission to save the world from Nightmare Moon, an evil spirit that took over the princess of the night, Princess Luna. I'm also very literal and I am all about books and studying!"

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Well, how could it be done? The only way is to waste our time going over details in a "telling" fashion.

 

"Hi! I'm princess Twilight! I live in a castle now but I used to be a unicorn student of our princess Celestia who was given a mission to save the world from Nightmare Moon, an evil spirit that took over the princess of the night, Princess Luna. I'm also very literal and I am all about books and studying!"

It will be easy to tell Twilight is a princess. She lives in a castle. A guard would just have to call her Princess Twilight.

[trademark2 485]

You don't want it so inaccessible otherwise nobody will enjoy it outside of the fandom and little kids.

 

You know, a lot of movies do this and don't get punished for it and it really annoys me. They will have random stuff and flashbacks that don't make ANY sense if you don't already know a bunch details about the show. I can't name any specific examples off the top of my head but I know I have seen a lot of movies like this.

Edited December 29, 2016 by trademark2

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

You know, a lot of movies do this and don't get punished for it and it really annoys me. They will have random stuff and flashbacks that don't make ANY sense if you don't already know a bunch details about the show. I can't name any specific examples off the top of my head but I know I have seen a lot of movies like this.

I don't like that either. Which is why you don't want to make it inaccessible.

[Silver Letter 1,832]

It will be easy to tell Twilight is a princess. She lives in a castle. A guard would just have to call her Princess Twilight.

Yes but what about the rest of it? And that there are five others to go over? Introductions could take far too long to be reasonable. That doesn't include the Cutie Mark Crusaders as well. A princess is easy to see. A wonderbolt isn't. Also, what is a "wonderbolt"?...they would ask.

[Jangocoolguy 433]

I can't name any specific examples off the top of my head but I know I have seen a lot of movies like this.

 

Allow me then

 

*ahem*

 

The 80s MLP movie (heh)

The 80s Transformer movie

Movies based on Nicktoons (2 for Rugrats, 2 for SpongeBob Sqaurepants, The Wild Thornerries, the TWT/RR crossover, and Hey Arnold.)

Movies based on Disney Cartoons (Ducktales, Recess, and Teacher's Pet come to mind. I think there are some more)

Doug's First Movie

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

The Power Rangers Movie and Turbo: A Power Ranger's Movie

Countless anime movies spawned by a hit TV show. Every major anime series has a few. Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z are the biggest examples.

 

For other examples:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_cartoons

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Yes but what about the rest of it? And that there are five others to go over? Introductions could take far too long to be reasonable. That doesn't include the Cutie Mark Crusaders as well. A princess is easy to see. A wonderbolt isn't. Also, what is a "wonderbolt"?...they would ask.

I see what you mean. But it would be easy to see that Wonderbolt' s are a aerial flying time. They would just have to show Rainbow Dash performing.

[TheAnimatorOfficial 567]

Allow me then

 

*ahem*

 

The 80s MLP movie (heh)

The 80s Transformer movie

Movies based on Nicktoons (2 for Rugrats, 2 for SpongeBob Sqaurepants, The Wild Thornerries, the TWT/RR crossover, and Hey Arnold.)

Movies based on Disney Cartoons (Ducktales, Recess, and Teacher's Pet come to mind. I think there are some more)

Doug's First Movie

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

The Power Rangers Movie and Turbo: A Power Ranger's Movie

Countless anime movies spawned by a hit TV show. Every major anime series has a few. Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z are the biggest examples.

 

For other examples:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_cartoons

The difference between those and MLP is that this film is far higher in production quality plus is more aimed at a general audience.

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Allow me then

 

*ahem*

 

The 80s MLP movie (heh)

The 80s Transformer movie

Movies based on Nicktoons (2 for Rugrats, 2 for SpongeBob Sqaurepants, The Wild Thornerries, the TWT/RR crossover, and Hey Arnold.)

Movies based on Disney Cartoons (Ducktales, Recess, and Teacher's Pet come to mind. I think there are some more)

Doug's First Movie

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

The Power Rangers Movie and Turbo: A Power Ranger's Movie

Countless anime movies spawned by a hit TV show. Every major anime series has a few. Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z are the biggest examples.

 

For other examples:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_cartoons

I can see what you mean in your post.

The difference between those and MLP is that this film is far higher in production quality plus is more aimed at a general audience.

So it will probably try and be more accessible.

[TheAnimatorOfficial 567]

I can see what you mean in your post.

So it will probably try and be more accessible.

Far more. This will be more like The Simpsons Movie than the Powerpuff Girls Movie.

[GrimGrimoire 4,973]

I think S7 will lead up into the film, but I am pretty sure it will still be a stand alone film with little reference to the show itself. The main audience going to see it will already be familiar with the show or will be too young to care. The very title "My Little Pony the Movie" will keep out pretty much everyone else except the curious and the bold.

 

And no one actually cares what the critics think. If they did we would not have a Transformers 5 (and 6 & 7) coming or a Fast and Furious 8 now would we?

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

[qhavthose movies so I really wouldn't know.n't seen tote name=TheAnimatorOfficial" post="4778151" timestamp="1483052498]Far more. This will be more like The Simpsons Movie than the Powerpuff Girls Movie.I haven't seen those movies so I wouldn't know.

[Ganondorf8 11,362]

If the movie is canon to the show, then having a brief summary explaining the most significant events from the seven seasons so as to not drag it on too long. If the movie is only canon to itself, then they should still have a summary but limit it to basic character and world explanations again so as to not have it drag on. In either case, the rest of the movie can focus on the story itself which needs to be engaging and bring people in right off the bat. I expect they will use several of the standard plot devices the shows and Equestria Girls are known for, but hopefully some new ideas show up that throw audiences for a loop.

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

If the movie is canon to the show, then having a brief summary explaining the most significant events from the seven seasons so as to not drag it on too long. If the movie is only canon to itself, then they should still have a summary but limit it to basic character and world explanations again so as to not have it drag on. In either case, the rest of the movie can focus on the story itself which needs to be engaging and bring people in right off the bat. I expect they will use several of the standard plot devices the shows and Equestria Girls are known for, but hopefully some new ideas show up that throw audiences for a loop.

Well that would probably be the best way to do it.

[Ganondorf8 11,362]

Well that would probably be the best way to do it.

 

Too much time dedicated to summarizing events from the show would take away precious time needed for the movie's plot. It needs to stand on its own two feet while paying homage to where its origins come from.