Nightly Roundup #1036

I bet they'd do this if one of the comic artists was a Dark Souls fan.  That's one thing I love about the comics, so many references.

Roundup time! Go community it up below.

Nightly Discussion #81

Would you watch an entire episode dedicated to these two? How would you make a spa pony episode work?

Or discuss whatever below! An hour early today since all we got was random non-pony musicians sending music in.  I have no idea what is going on in this submit box sometimes.

"Disturbing Rarity Clopfic Reading" in Machinima's 7 Worst Youtube Videos Ever, and Pinkie Pie In Most Disturbing Kids Show Scene

Ponies... IN THE MEDIA.  Or the new media.  I don't think I've watched cable since season four ended.

Anyway, we have two videos today, the first from popular channel Machinima highlighting the 7 worst Youtube videos ever, with someone's live reading of a Rarity fanfic in attendance.  It keeps it SFW, and they don't attack the concept of ponies, but I wouldn't go digging for said fic or video.

And in slot number two, Pinkie Pie invaded a top 20 most disturbing moments in kid shows.  Party of One surprised all of us back in the day.  No one though pony would go that route.

Get both videos below! Thanks to Guenz, 1992zzepeda, and everyone else for sending them!

Suggestion Gathering: What Do You Want to See Us Do While We Wait for Season 5?

The season 5 release date is still pretty up in the air, and as usual for the yearly hiatus, we are looking for stuff to do!

We have a few events planned as the Summer rolls into Autumn, with a reintroduction to the oldschool "Friend Off" events when Calpain gets back from his vacation, to the Artist Training Ground being shifted to later in the year. 

We've also started doing a lot more interviews with both staffers working in pony, as well as interesting people in the fandom, and I'd love to drop some more editorials if the subjects for them ever arise.  We could always use more ideas though. 


So, what do you all want to see us report on or do for the next few months?

Bronies! The Musical Launches Soundtrack Kickstarter

The people behind Bronies! The Musical that has been popping up in random magazines and sites these last few months have moved toward making a professionally produced soundtrack for the show.  They also plan on aiming for a larger scale production in Los Angelis, with original puppets, sets, costumes, and a live band.

Head on over here to read up on the rest and decide if this is something you'd want to throw money at.

Thanks to everyone for sending it. 

Comic: Princess Celestia Hates Tea (Multiparter) / Couture and Crappy / Bath Time / A Sedimental Moment

We have a whole multi-parter dedicated to Celestia and her take on tea based on one of those silly popular fanfics, followed by a bit of Rarity, some Luna sitting, and Pinkie Pie with Maud.  Click for full!

Spotlight Music: Open Skies / 16 Bit Boss Music / Loyalty (ThatSonofaMitch Remix)

NOSTALGIA.  The emotion that makes the world go backwards.  I played the hell out of my Genesis back in the day.  Get that, some house, and a remix of Loyalty to finish it! Get them both below!

1.) EnsionD - Open Skies (feat. Evdog) (Vocal - House)
2.) 16-Bit Boss Music (Seasons 1&2 Villain Themes Remix) (Remix - Sega Style 16 bit)
3.) AcousticBrony & MandoPony - Loyalty (ThatSonofaMitch Remix) (Remix)

Build a Bear Celestia Plushie Pops Up

For all of you out there collecting the Build-A-Bear line of toys, Celestia has been uploaded to the database over on their website. Nothing else yet has been revealed aside from the image, but we have heard plenty of rumors from people talking to store employees saying to expect her this winter.  Their release dates tend to fluctuate, so it could be any time in the next year though. 

Thanks to Jennifer for sending it!

Drawfriend Stuff #1259

Cartoon horses building worlds. I'd watch something like that on Science channel. 

Time for more drawfriend stuff! Go get it all below as always.

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Zecora Temporary Shirt at Tee Public

Temporarily available, shirt, Zecora, it happened again.  You know how these work.  This one is 14 bucks over here!

Ponies: The Anthology 4 - Short Style, Five Expected Next Year

While the army of people working on Ponies: The Anthology are taking a bit of a break this time around with a much shorter video, they still plan on going nuts with a 5th one next year.  Get the 4th below, and the news update at the end of the video!

Convention Compilation - August 16th

It has been a while since the last convention post.  Time to get the ball rollin once again! We have some headlines:

Czequestria 2014: Promo
Ponyville Ciderfest Announces Community Guests!
Registration is Live for Midwest Bronyfest 2015
Fan promos for Grand Brony Gala
Harmony Con’s 24 Hour Livestream

And get the full releases below the break!

Friends Forever #8 Six Page Preview Arrives

It looks like we have another extended preview, this time for the 8th edition of riends Forever.  What madness will Applejack and Rarity get into this time? I always did like the interactions they pull off.  Screw those retailers out there who always sell their toys last!

Fight the power! Celebrate 6 pages of Applejack and Rarity below!

Thanks to Masem for the heads up!

New Friendship is Magic Writers: Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco

Two new writers have joined the Friendship is Magic staff.  Kristine Songco and Joanna Lewis have bother worked on previous cartoons, including Fairly Odd Parents, The Mighty B!, and Fanboy and Chum Chum.  If you want to read up on them, they have a bio over at Lady-Writers.com, or go bug them on Twitter!

Thanks to Masem and everyone else for sending it.