That’s right everyone. As of March 10, 2013, the decision was made by the team and I to delay Journey of the Spark’s tentative release date to the Summer of 2015 instead of the Holiday season of 2014.
There were various reasons for the delay. The team and I have been taking time to think about how we would like to go about structuring its further development. While it is disheartening to see the film get delayed, we feel its for the better of the production.
Despite the delay, the team and I will continue our plans to promote the film at PON3Con and BronyCon later this summer. We look forward to sharing more developments of the project with all of you this Summer and we hope that you will continue to follow the film’s progress. Thank you!
Its a dark time currently in the fandom for all of us. With the recent news of the highly-anticipated Fighting is Magic being shut down by a Cease and Desist from Hasbro, I have been receiving countless questions, E-Mails, and letters asking me to make a statement on what the future of Journey of the Spark is going to be like.
Its incredibly devastating that Fighting is Magic was so close to completion, but I must ask all of you to remain calm. I’m eternally grateful that all of you are scared, frightened, and worried about the film’s future. While I cannot make any broad statements about how this event will affect Journey of the Spark, I can assure you that my team and I are taking all necessary precautions to deal with the situation. At the moment, we are currently trying to get in contact with Hasbro again. In the meantime, I only ask that you remain patient and hopeful.
But I ask from the bottom of my heart: please, please, PLEASE do not blame all of these take-downs solely on Hasbro. They are, first and foremost, a company. It is within their jurisdiction to protect their original IP’s as they see fit. This could be one of the primary reasons as to why Fighting is Magic’s take-down was requested. If Journey of the Spark falls into the category that they feel our product is interfering with how they want the IP to be portrayed, then they have every right to submit a Cease and Desist.
I thank all of you for understanding and I once again appreciate all of your wonderful enthusiasm and support. Thank you very much.
Hey guys! Want to help the Journey of the Spark production? Then feel free to fill out all the information on our newly created Staff Application forms! If you can’t help out by applying for some of the positions we have available, then go ahead and spread the word!
But quickly everyone! Spread the application form as much as you can! The fate of the production depends on it!!!
In honor of the Journey of the Spark Youtube channel hitting over 1,000 subscribers, its time to celebrate in style! The 1,000 Subscriber Video Special is on its way, but in the meantime take a look at a concept drawing of a Costume for Applejack!
This includes both the original design by Lead Concept Artist Sarah Williams and the more show-accurate vector by Lead Vector Artist Zachary Holcomb.
Oh my gosh! Journey of the Spark fanart! Check out this amazing piece of fanart inspired by the scene from the animatic featuring Twilight Sparkle and Discord. Seriously, this is an AMAZING piece. I love it to pieces. You guys make me wanna cry tears of happiness every day!
