Nightly Discussion #5

Well guys, that was the last episode before the finale! It's been a pretty good run for our pony friends this season with a fair number of episodes for most of our pony pals and Spike as well! Hope we can say the same for season 5 when it hits later this year (I assume).

Not a ton of news tonight so let's just have some friendly discussion.

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Everypony in the Club Mini PMV Compilation

Way back in the day, a meme popped up with each pony getting a "drop it\" pmv thing.  Fast forward to today, and we have another new one started by Littleshy So far a whole bunch of people have hopped on for it.  Head on down below the break for the playlist!

My Little Pony: Fluttershy’s Famous Stare

Another app has been released by Playdate for those of you with smaller kids that might be interested in an experience similiar to the Party of One game from a while back.  The general jist of it is an interactive episode, focused on learning.  If you want it, head on over here to grab it for iOS.

Thanks to Andrew for sending it!

Spotlight Music: Into the Green / Applesplosion

Know what I love me some of? Melodic electronic music. Every once in a while it's fun to break out of the deep wubs and just listen to something beautiful. Get that in the first slot from &I and Chichi, and down below that one we have another epic metal track from L-Train, combined with a bit of country vibe in the form of Applejack.  Now go! Listen to music! Bask in pony!


1.) &I ft. Chichi ~ Into the Green
2.) The L-Train - Appleplosion

Comic: The Beginning / It's Full of Rainbows / Flash in the Pan / Bovestrian Revolution: Part 2 / Derpy's Horror Film

Scootaloo the Adventurer is one of my favorite tumblrs and in celebration of 5000 followers, the artist has created this little mini-comic explaining how it all began. Check it out and find the other pages in the first page description. Also visit Scootaloo the Adventurer here.

Anyhow, even more comics guys. Click for full!

Twitter: Calpain

Analysis: After the Fact: For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils / In Retrospect Jan Animations Takedown

More Silver Quill! This time with SCIENCE. You like science don't you? Get that in the first slot!

And in the second slot, join AnY Pony and the dudes from In Retrospect for a bit of a talk about the Jan Animations takedown.  Now go! Analyze!

Evil Ponies Miniatures for Tabletop Gaming

Many of us in the fandom love tabletop gaming (I myself played D&D back in high school) and I've seen many custom figures made just for use with Warhammer and other tabletops. But do you lack the know how and resources to make your own? Never fear! The makers of the Pewter Ponies set from awhile back have a new Kickstarter focused on adding 'evil ponies' to your tabletop fun.

Including such ponies as Swarm ponies, occult ponies, and more they are sure to add to any tabletop experience, especially if you have a pony story in mind. As for the Kickstarter, they are so close to their goal with only less than a week left so if any of you tabletop enthusiasts want to get in on this you'd better do it quick!

Evil Ponies Miniatures Kickstarter

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Story Updates - May 3rd

See that Applejack up there? She marked updates on a story that was one of the defining fanfiction of the fandom early on.  Much like Past Sins, people would clamor to read every single little word every week almost as rabidly as they waited for episodes.  It looks like Jetfire has come out of hiding and is running a sequel to it It's Dangerous Business, Going Out Your Door.  Hope you guys are ready. 

Get that and more below!

Drawfriend Stuff #1155

Going OLDSCHOOL for a header image this time.  If you like OLDSCHOOL, then bask in the gloriousness that was the most awkward moment in pony when friends/parents were being shown the episode pilots for the first time!

But I guarantee it was stuck in their head afterward.  They MAY HAVE SCOFFED, but secretly they were tappin' those toes in their shoes without you knowing. 

ONWARD TO ART! CANTERLOCK!

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Giggle at the ghostie!

4DE Posts Up Rarity on Twitter!

Rarity will be in stores / online this fall! The gems aren't included, but if you do have any lying around darling... pic.twitter.com/BLyAHZCAqK
— 4th Dimension (@4DE) May 3, 2014

Fabulous has hit 4DE's Twitter account as they announce their upcoming Rarity plushie that is scheduled to release this fall. She sure is looking fine!

4DE Website

Twitter: Calpain 

Comic: Camping Trip Pt 4 / Little Pile of Secrets / Inspired Designs / Maybe Later, Spike Pt 7

This comic reminds me a lot of the official comics in style at least. Amazing how many different comic styles we have isn't it?

Comic time again, click for full.

Twitter: Calpain

Livestream Saturdays and Drawfriend

Not as many streamers today, but I think that has something to do with the huge livestream charity event Kallisti going on right now. Go check it out if you haven't already! They've already raised over 1000 euros.

As always with this event, if you want to partake in the madness make sure to send an email to me at [email protected] with your name, the type of art you'll be doing, a gallery link (optional) a link to your livestream and a banner (also optional). Make sure that your stream follows our content guidelines as laid out under our submit tab and also make sure to that you can be ready to stream at our standard time of 4pm EST / 1pm PST on Saturday. Also, if you participated in this week's stream event please send me the art you made so I can include it in next week's Livestream Drawfriend.

Twitter: Calpain

Equestria Games: The Game

Futz01 is back with another new game for you all to dig into, or multiple games in this case (by multiple people).  In celebration of the episode today, we have javelin tossing, hurdle jumping, and clay target shooting via Unicorn magic. Head on over here to join in!

Entertainment Weekly Magazine Clipping Teasing Movie Reference in The Finale

For the sake of keeping this one less spoilery even for those of you here in season 4 tag land, I'm tossing this one below the break! Go get it!

Thanks to Rainbow Fantasy for the heads up!

Inspiration Manifestation Ratings HATH ARRIVED

TV Media Insights has dropped the ratings for Inspiration Manifestation.  It looks like it only hit the 385k mark.  You were all off on vacation weren't you? That's the only excuse I think. 

Thanks to Andrew for the heads up!

Kallisti Charity Stream Now Live

Just as a reminder to everyone, the Kallisti Charity streams are now live! They have a ton of guests as well as artists for the charity stream today so make sure to check them all out. Here's the schedule:

The interview guests. Several of the preeminent minds behind the show have agreed to support our cause!

• Anneli Heed (May 3, 1 p.m. EDT): the Swedish Spike, Sweetie Belle, Cheerilee, Spitfire, Photo Finish, singing voice of Rainbow Dash, and many more
• Cindy Morrow (May 4, 11 a.m. EDT): the writer of “Winter Wrap Up,” “Sisterhooves Social,” “Read It and Weep,” “Hurricane Fluttershy,” and many more
• Dave Polsky (May 3, 7 p.m. EDT): the writer of “Keep Calm and Flutter On,” “Daring Don't,” “Rarity Takes Manehattan,” “Equestria Games,” and any more
• Jennifer Weiß (May 4, 6 a.m. EDT): the German voice of Pinkie Pie
• John de Lancie (time TBA): the voice of Q, uh, of Discord
• Lee Tockar (time TBA): the voice of Snips, Steven Magnet, and many more
• M.A. Larson (May 3, 11 p.m. EDT): the writer of “The Cutie Mark Chronicles,” “Luna Eclipsed,” “The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000,” “It's About Time,” “Magical Mystery Cure,” and many more
• Nicole Oliver (May 3, 3 p.m. EDT): the voice of Princess Celestia, Cheerilee, and many more
• Tara Strong (May 3, 2 p.m. EDT): the speaking voice of Princess Twilight Sparkle
• William Anderson (time TBA): composer of the score of almost ninety episodes of the show

Which artists are involved: 

Adlynh, AnticularPony, BlindCoyote, Captain64, ChuckyBB, Colonel210, DeathPwny, DerpTime, Feyrah, futzi, Garrett Gilchrist, Ikasama, James Corck, John Joseco, LeekFish, Rain-Gear,Sketchy, St-Timid, Suikuzu, Tsitra360, XTailsDudex, and Yooyfull, and more have signed up for the stream.

Interested? Join the fun here.

MLP Finale Teaser Trailer - Tons of Stuff Revealed!

The Hub has released one big ol' promo for the season finale. This is going to be absolutely insane from the looks of it. You guys better get some fan art ready. Get it down below!

Equestria Games - Episode Discussion

For a moment there, I was pretty sad I'd wasted an opportunity to post Spitfire on last week's ep. I mean, this one is the Equestria Games, it'd have been the perfect time to feature the Wonderbolts! And then I realized... there's no rule saying I can't post her again!

Anyway, as per the usual routine, you should watch @DavePolsky, @mktoon, @MMeghanMcCarthy, @goldenrusset, and the #MLPSeason4 hashtag on Twitter.

Equestria Girls - Adiago Dazzle Revealed

A while back, a rumor was floating around that Vinyl Scratch was named Adiago Dazzle for the upcoming Equestria Girls movie.  It looks like this has finally been completely crushed. K-Mart is listing the toy above over here.  According to the description, she's apparently a lead singer, though of what exactly is still a mystery:

Your Adagio Dazzle doll is the perfect lead singer for all your Equestria Girls adventures! Her rainbow-fied hair and wild outfit with wings give her the perfect look for her next gig. She comes with her very own microphone stand so she can belt out her favorite tunes for you! She's going to sing her heart out in true Adagio Dazzle fashion! My Little Pony and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.

• Equestria Girls doll looks like the Adagio Dazzle character and really sings
• Comes with fancy outfit
• Includes microphone stand
• Collect all the Equestria Girls dolls (each sold... 

Thanks to Vizz, Thomas, and everyone else for sending her!