Cell Phones in MLP G5??

[@justinriley]

I mean, they had Disco balls and ponies using headphones in G4, so why not?

[@milesgwatidzo4143]

Right

[@lloydlandrum3040]

Thats different as that Disco Ball tech has been around sense 1920 and headphones has been around in some fashion sense 1910..

[@justinriley]

@@lloydlandrum3040 Point being, technology has always been a thing in MLP and it's kind of silly that the existence of it is suddenly a "controversy".

[@lloydlandrum3040]

No it hasn't in My little pony G1 it was not really a thing on the pony side where as on the human side it was .. As for your point the difference and reason headphones and Disco balls are not a problem for many yet cellphones are because Cellphones are still extremely new in comparison to even early cellphone tech let alone more modern Cellphone tech like the one in this new set up seems to be largely based on fairly recent Cellphone tech

[@lloydlandrum3040]

@@justinriley Also to add to my other message encase you somehow by now don't know G1 is the first mlp series from the 80's and also the main problem most have with way more modern tech in varies series is modern tech aswell as modern trends aswell as to a level fashion trends tend to get a series dated rather quickly in general as for example while My little pony G1 is still watchable today for the most part do to not really having tech or trends put in in general just very little bits ... the follow up series it had that was loaded with at the time current trends aswell as current fashion and at the time current tech is hard to watch now as it made it very dated ... Where as My little pony G4 (my little pony Friendship is magic) has tech and things in it that isn't that modern as what tech and trends in it has been around long enough that it doesn't really date the series

[@BeeKee404]

I'm fine with them having cell phones and tablets and other electronic devices. As long as they don't go too modern and say stuff like "that's lit" or "fleek," then I'm perfectly fine with them giving a more modern setting. I do agree that it will be better if they do it differently than what Pony Life did with having modern technology.

[@HandheldGamer1991]

They will do the floss and the show wont even get a second season XD

[@lilj362]

Like equestrian girls were rainbow dash dabbed? Or fluttershy saying "woke"

[@user-dl3vn8ze9n]

@@lilj362 Pretty sure Fluttershy only did it just to describe Vin-what's-her-name in the internet style.

[@slim_meri7405]

If there is cellphone then there is technology that means there is modern weapons such as tanks, warplanes, jet fighters, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles,... and maybe nuclear weapons. 😈😈😈😈

[@xprojectsa3627]

I swear if one pony says “ We vibin” I’m gone.

[@catxborsuq1]

Honestly I always thought Equestria had phones at least, if not cell phones, except they kept them off-screen. In season 4 Applejack was somehow able to ask Rarity to come look after Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle without leaving her farm, and then in season 8 Discord used banana as cell phone and Trixie didn' bat an eye when she started talk through it with a phone company, apparently

[@wendyheatherwood]

We do see a rotary dial phone in at least one episodes of FIM. It's not used in the episode, just in the background of a scene.

[@goodmachines7743]

@@wendyheatherwood Doesn't matter. The phones were there. So, why should we draw the line at cell phones?

[@oldeskul]

I've always taken that scene as the creatures reacting to as Discord being Discord.

[@finnanima2413]

I’m only caught to S7.5 and I’ve only seen Discord use a phone in Discordant Harmony. Also, who said AJ didn’t leave the farm in her panic about her sister?

[@HandheldGamer1991]

Because it looks stupid when a horse uses a smartphone?!

[@enderpup9289]

Phone screen repairers will be rich in G5 from all those hooves

[@Purple_Sweater]

Underrated comment

[@moondropdazzle295]

@@Purple_Sweater omg hello fellow Varian fan

[@adolfodef]

People keep making the mistake of thinking it is "our normal smartphones" being used by ponies. This devices are not "copies" (merely "reverse engineered" from imported phones brought through the mirror), but TRUE INVENTIONS made by ponies FOR ponies. -> They use some "Gorilla Glass X" for the screens (made from the most resilient & crack resistant stuff "growing" in the Crystal Empire & Rock Farms); specially for the phones used by pegasi while they are flying around [likely to drop them by mistake]; something that was actually considered given the shape of the "hoof holder" on the backside.

[@DJCosmicLatte]

@@adolfodef Gorilla Glass isn't good enough, they've got Dragon Glass, forged by actual dragon fire.

[@Ryderboycolor9]

Indeed

[@Songal18]

I do like that little addition of a hoof slot on the back of Pipps phone, nice touch on the designers. And yeah, it sounds like it'll be the pony world we once knew, but more heavy-hooved on technology because the magic that many ponies once depended on, like Earth Pony's earth magic, Pegasai's weather control magic, and the magic that unicorns innately have, has faded out through who knows what means. I really am invested in the story and these characters now.

[@nexelray3207]

I was worried, but when you say it like that, it sounds like an interesting concept.

[@Songal18]

@@nexelray3207 Yeah, and maybe technology and magic can integrate again like in G4 and how they used magic to make their tech work, like the Flim Flam brother's Cider machine and Tank's propeller.

[@olleselin]

@@nexelray3207 horrible

[@olleselin]

@@Songal18 thry must have big eyes and blade teeth

[@andrewking2193]

Is it called a "hoofsocket"😂? I guess that's what I'm going to call it from now on.

[@patrickdees5256]

I don't really know how i feel about ponies with cellphones, mostly because I'm so used to the whole magic stuff

[@blazingstorm9351]

To be fair, Gen. 5 synopsis did say that magic was running out so it make sense they'll be using technology.

[@jjhggdcqz]

@@blazingstorm9351 One thing I've thought about a lot is if supernatural magic was reintroduced to a world of technology what if, instead of running counter to one another, magic and technology could make each other better? Perhaps technology could make magic easier to use and magic could eliminate some of the limits that technology has.

[@HandheldGamer1991]

Because a touch screen for hoves makes more sense then magic?

[@laugh-a-gramstudios4601]

The G4 series though had plenty of electronics? Let’s see if Pipp though says “OMG look at this cute cat vid! Ugh, so... adorable... I.... could....did! And sent” Lol I would have laughed if she said anything similar to this

[@blazingstorm9351]

@@jjhggdcqz that would be interesting, magic as a power source for the technology of Equestria would be cool to explore.

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

I think it's going to go the route as "Onward". Magic gave way to technology, but it gets reincorporated.

[@keeganfirecloak4695]

I loved Onward, so this idea is very welcome to me as long as it’s done right

[@UltraSonicRainboom]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought of that! Onward is an underrated movie.

[@AreGeeBee]

It's magitech

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

@@UltraSonicRainboom As a graduate of Electrical Engineering, I call foul on how quickly they gave up on magic. If the options are between learning magic or doing complex calculations to build a generator for power and going through the work of installing outlets and wires... 1 ticket for the Hogwarts Express, please!

[@SalwaCreationTime]

ONWARD! :D

[@ViviHayashi]

I can definitely see a cyber bully episode coming XD

[@dekuavatar8777]

Like glida is in charge of the anti bullying protest and the new villian is revealed

[@samyhaf6286]

Same here but it will still be epic tho

[@olleselin]

@@samyhaf6286 not if it's like this

[@Sparkxtube]

@@samyhaf6286 Yea, gonna be great.

[@jimmycrisp1180]

We already have the infamous Equestria Girls holiday comic.

[@funkmastaC]

With the literal magic of friendship gone ponies have retreated into technology. That sure in zeroing in on the target audience.

[@user-dl3vn8ze9n]

Oh fr-

[@nicielunar542]

G4 is set in the 20th century, while G5 is set in the 21st century.

[@LinkSanti]

Maybe.

[@olleselin]

It must be A long time ago in a faraway land.....

[@shadowafton6905]

@@olleselin no!

[@shadowafton6905]

@@olleselin stop that if you don’t like the new generation don’t watch it or don’t comment

[@olleselin]

@@shadowafton6905 i will get Mane 6 back

[@jaywerner8415]

Given "Equestira has lost its magic" Makes sense they would invent technology to compensate. Now gonna lie though its does feel kinda wierd given we are used to Twilight and Celestia exchanging letters via teleport magic. Then again, remember that for some strange reason in FIM season 1 they had what was clearly a steam train pulled by horses (i think they realized how weird and counter intuitive that was) then Every other season its just a Steam train, no ponys pulling it. Also now that i think about it, what ever happened to the Pegasi pulling the chariots? They just kinda...vanished and got replaced with a hot air balloon and Celestia and Luna presumably just flying to Ponyville themselves.

[@adolfodef]

There is an actual historical explanation for the "train pulled by horses" that MAKES SENSE in the context of that specific episode (the train going precisely to the most "extreme" part of civilized Equestria... their "Wild West" ): . Steam Powered trains need to repleanish both coal & water for its engine. . Most trains simply "hold" the coal as part of their cargo, but water MUST be provided from the exterior (already pumped up to some tank/reservoir somewhere above the position the locomotive at the recharging point). Because the general zone is a dry desert without any other population in the middle ( other than the destination: Appleooza ), they found out that there was no water stored in one of the "refueling points" (either evaporated because of the heat, leaked out into the ground, or even was taken by some wildlife/bandits); hence requiring actual "horse power" to complete the journey. On any other place of Equestria this would not be a problem (while there is no liquid water in the frozen tundra going to the Crystal Empire, they can simply shovel snow/ice & burn extra coal). With many other places having streams of water crossing the path of the train (so it can be manually moved over the locomotive either on buckets. with magic or some "pegasistance").

[@FishKepr]

The staff increased the use of the Balloon per a request from Hasbro to promote the toy. I have a feeling the same applied to the train.

[@jaywerner8415]

@@adolfodef Makes sense to me.

[@jaywerner8415]

@@FishKepr Yeah thats the obvious option. (id also like to think the carrots are basically private jets.)

[@jmpxcnzm]

G4 had electricity for lights, appliances, decorations and toys as well as arcade video games in season 2. None of that bothered us. G5 having cellphones and social media might even be the plot for some humorous episodes or some quick funny moments. I say don't stress out too much, it's still very early.

[@TheJewelDragon]

U make a great point, this actually helps me out to chill a bit on the fact they have phones now

[@BirchmarkAu]

I don't remember the arcade games

[@jmpxcnzm]

@@BirchmarkAu s2e17 "Hearts and Hooves Day" during the song.

[@buildingnumber4276]

But it was not a main focus. Or used to solve a friendship problem. It's friendship of magic not magic of technology.

[@BirchmarkAu]

@@jmpxcnzm thanks. I don't remember that. Will have to have a look

[@damonfernihough4398]

Imalou actually confirmed on the Equestria Daily Discord server that she was the one who made the design for the hoof slotted-phone lol

[@AppleLauda_destroyer99942]

How can I bring AppleLauda in MLP G5?

[@damonfernihough4398]

@@AppleLauda_destroyer99942 I'd imagine you'd have to work for Hasbro in some way.

[@AppleLauda_destroyer99942]

@@damonfernihough4398 ******

[@yosefyonin6824]

oh sweet, one of my favorite mlp artists actually take part in making the new movie? that is too amazing for words

[@lilj362]

If fan artists have a part in this movie I'm honestly not that worried

[@Pinstar]

In G4 we had scrolls transmitted via dragonfire/magic. That's a text message in magic form. A world that developed steeped in magic no doubt came up with hundreds of spells and enchantments to make daily life easier. When magic vanished, the memory of these magical spells/enchantments that made life easier was not lost, just the ability to make them work via magic. Thus technology was developed as a way to replace the things that were lost when magic vanished. I can absolutely see G5 starting out fully invested in the tech of the new world, but slowly exploring the magic of old. While I don't think they'll go the route of "technology = evil" I certainly think they'll explore some ways that technology has created problems that couldn't have existed without it (like cyber bullying). Part of me hopes that in the divided world, Sunny finds early and eager support from the Unicorns in her quest, but they have ulterior motives. A return of magic means they become more powerful and more important again where as Sunny has a more pure goal. I'm curious to see how much politics comes into play, since they are treading ground of modern issues.

[@slim_meri7405]

If there is cellphone then there is technology that means there is modern weapons such as tanks, warplanes, jet fighters, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles,... and maybe nuclear weapons. 😈😈😈😈

[@Pinstar]

@@slim_meri7405 An equal level of danger posed by a highly skilled wielder of magic. Maybe slightly different dangers, but an army of battle mages and an army of tanks would probably have an equal level of destructive power.

[@slim_meri7405]

@@Pinstar Perhaps in the same way ponies defend themselves, especially against humans (or eg humans). 🤔

[@slim_meri7405]

@@Pinstar But we have to consider that: 1_Cellphone->Social Networks->Internet->Satellite->Satellite rocket->ballistic missile 2_At the beginning of the new movie, the magic is gone

[@Pinstar]

@@slim_meri7405 Unless we get some formal proof that humans exist in the G5 world, I don't factor them in. That said, given the racial animosity between the three tribes present in G5, and the fact that technology can be wielded by all 3 tribes equally well, as opposed to magic which would favor the unicorns, there is plenty of reason for there to be modern weapons without humans being a thing. Even if there isn't active, open warfare, I could see cities of the three tribes stocking weapons and defenses as a deterrent. A cold war would be more likely.

[@sxftiebearuu]

✨c e l l p h o n e s✨, The main issue of the FANDOM.

[@PlebNC]

To be fair, there's not alot to talk about with G5 at the moment.

[@aceclop]

So if phones exist.... Then the internet probably exist..... And if the internet exist then all rule 34 is confirmed Which also means gallus, twilight, thorax and rainbow might have an only pony page lol

[@pancakeforsake]

Oh god...

[@shadowafton6905]

Welp this is life now

[@baraness24]

I'd simp for Thorax, I ain't ashamed.

[@forestgrump4723]

Only Flanks?

[@wisdomvisionf.]

Just because such things exist for them, doesn't mean everything from our world exists in their world. So I don't think ponies would think to do the same thing as us humans would do. Plus why would they need to have such a thing, they could just walk outside and seeing ponies walking by on the street naked anyway. It is only human to think and create the idea that ponies are capable of the same thing as us humans because that's the world we live in. Which is to why I'm sick that we as people can't think beyond of the things that are from our world but in a modern technology advancement in their only way within their world. So I don't think they will have R34 content on their internet in their world. Imo

[@dekuavatar8777]

So I guess sunset made a good relationship between the human and eq world. So now they modern. Thats interesting

[@Agnes_Bramble]

That's a genius idea

[@samyhaf6286]

Indeed it is but...what happen to the mirror portal to the human was it detroyed was it lost or lost in time that the big question to ask?

[@dekuavatar8777]

@@samyhaf6286 maybe or they expanded it and made it larger its like the spirit portal in legend of korra Like different types now?

[@LumiLovesNagito]

@@dekuavatar8777 YASSSS THATS REALLY A GENIUS IDEA

[@dekuavatar8777]

@@LumiLovesNagito yeah they stepping up

[@TheCommenterDragon]

If G5's Equestria has cellphones and possibly internet, then i wouldn't be surprised if it'll probably have television and radio as well.

[@LinkSanti]

It´s a posibility

[@olleselin]

@@LinkSanti this can't be happening....

[@andyreacts]

@@olleselin Can't wait!

[@olleselin]

@@andyreacts i want real MLP magic! Not this crap

[@shadowafton6905]

@@olleselin then don’t watch the show/movie

[@keyoteamendelbar8742]

Them using "smart" phones would be interesting, They could show the advantages and disadvantages of them. Advantage: They can be used to help with learning magic spells and other things which would take much longer before. Disadvantage: If they use their "smart" phones to "think" for them for too long and they get into a situation where their devices are worthless, they are stuck.

[@andrewking2193]

Dr. I'm surprised no one has said anything about the fact thet we haven't heard them talk yet. I'm not to worried about the phone side of it as much as I'm fixed on just how adorable they all are 😊.

[@lorettabes4553]

I like the fact that they use tech. You nailed it right on the head. Re-introducing magic will be very interesting along with tech.

[@yoshifan3077]

Well I also remember correctly back in season 1 then Twilight had like a secret laboratory in her basement and not only that there was arcade during the Hearts and Hooves Day in season 2 when Sweetie Belle was pointing at Button Mash and then there was a helicopter in season 4 and now there's like mechanical machines so that says a lot about there's Technologies there in Equestria but still I wasn't expecting a cell phone in there

[@finnanima2413]

Dr. Wolf said before that the space-time of FiM must be some sort of Industrial Revolution, with all that classic technology certain characters have. iPhones are much newer and we’re all just waiting for more specifics about G5.

[@MrMarinus18]

You have a point about the arcade but that was just a one time thing. The laberatory is fantasy enough that I can give it a pass.

[@Sparkxtube]

Remember, in gen 5 magic stopped existing, no magic scrolls, so they probably improvised with text messages.

[@Sparkxtube]

@@olleselin Oh well! Gotta deal with it!

[@olleselin]

@@Sparkxtube No!

[@olleselin]

We tell Hasbro to do right

[@Sparkxtube]

@@olleselin Yes, and they not gonna change it.

[@sofiaanttila863]

This is exactly what i thought! I bet that they still have mail ponies, but when it comes to sending messages fast and longer distance and no magic, they would evolve technology. Off topic but, they Hasbro mentioned a jewel heist so perhaps Twilight and her friends sealed away the magic of equestria to keep it safe. Maybe even trapped themselves in there?

[@tierwidy]

I'm kinda excited to see how they are going to explain the sudden modern usage of technology in G5. Like who was the first pony that invented it? Does the internet exist? Do they use social media? (Imagine them having an actual account on Twitter or something like that xD) The possibilities are limitless. And I'm really appreciating the idea coming from MLP team to actually take the risk and show us a completely new look of the franchise which we have grown to love so much. Keep in mind we could've gotten another G4, but just with different animation and artstyle. But instead, they want to deliver something new, fresh. Imo, that shows how they care about the franchise and people working behind it are not some randoms paid to make a 'good horses movie', but people who genuinely care about what's going to happen with the franchise.

[@ROBJAMBRE]

When you say MLP team are you talking about the same team that made G4? If that is the case they are not making G5 in fact no one from the G4 team is working on G5 is a whole new team and they are only making G5 connect to G4 is because the G5 team loved the G4 lore so much that they wanted to continue it into G5.

[@olleselin]

@@ROBJAMBRE yet they completely took a dump on G4

[@tierwidy]

@@ROBJAMBRE I was actually talking about how they could simply copy and paste the previous generation and call it a day. Yet, they decided to provide us something new. And yes, I'm aware of the new team. A lot of freelance jobs were put on the website, thus I had a little insight into the current progress of the movie. But, when it comes to writers, I practically know as much as people from the fandom do. I also had some hope to see at least a few familiar names of the writers from the previous generation, but it seems we will have to put our faith into new ones. Hopefully, they know what they are doing.

[@user-dl3vn8ze9n]

@@tierwidy Yeah, I hope they hired people who care about G4.

[@MLPDethDealr32]

@@tierwidy Look at the Witcher show. In the Books and games certain characters were "light skinned" or at least eastern European. In the Netflix series they changed certain characters' tones and profiles and ignored legit criticism. in the Books and games Fringilla Vigo is white, but in the show she's black? THe showrunner claims their holding to the lore or consistency when their really NOT doing that. Just because its "new" doesn't mean its automatically GOOD. The Season 9 Finale pissed me off because they shafted Starlight getting the spotlight for once and ruined the fight between her and Chrysalis. Instead we got the MLP Avengers: Endgame. And I'm not the only that feels this way.

[@Rockhoppr3]

According to TV Tropes on their "Medieval Stasis" page, societies reliant on magic tend to make less technological advancements than societies without magic. This could already be seen in G4 when you compare unicorn cities like Canterlot or Starlight's hometown to the more modern looking Manehatten or Las Pegasus. (Cloudesdale seems to be a mixture of traditional and modern). Also, playing Final Fantasy games, especially VII and VIII, made me quite used to seeing things like cell phones and cars alongside swords, magic, and dragons.

[@samyhaf6286]

Wait...i just relise that she was holding a phone i thought she was writing or reading but now i know this....is going to be an awsome movie right now and now show how long has it been for them

[@dracone4370]

I feel like the more modern devices they show in G5 could offer up quite a bit of worldbuilding. FiM wasn't a stranger to more sophisticated technologies, we saw Vinyl Scratch with a very modern-looking DJ booth in a few episodes, Button Mash was spotted playing an old arcade game quite a few times, and Las Pegasus had quite a few modern innovations dotted throughout some scenes as well. So, we saw the seeds toward a more modern society in FiM but they never went the full way because they had magic to take care of most of what we in our society created in response to things in our world to make our lives easier, but with the loss of magic they would have a greater need to make similar developments as our modern world has in its history to make up for the increasing lack, and eventual loss, of magic. Chances are that unicorns, like Izzy, only have enough power in their horns to have similar limitations to that of human hands and strength comparable to those of someone's arms and/or hands and nothing more, but there's still the chance that unicorns have lost so much power the best they can do is make their horns glow and basically have to do things with their hooves like Pegasi and Earth Ponies, we won't know for sure without any official material showing just what sort of limits we can expect from each of the pony tribes. That all said, Pipp and Zipp both seem to be able to fly, so it looks like Pegasi haven't quite lost their ability to fly just yet, but chances are they still lost their ability to interact with clouds as if they were a physical medium, assuming that world of G5 really has lost almost all its magic. I have the sneaking suspicion magic wasn't completely lost, just weakened well beyond the point it was no longer a viable option for the denizens of the world of G5.

[@twist58]

It's kinda like the concept shown in the Pixar film Onward or perhaps the anime Boruto.

[@joshfoustcommunity8928]

I really lloovve the art style! It takes inspiration from friendship is magic, but also adding something new! I can't wwaait to see my little pony generation 5!😊

[@robertcisneros2303]

Yeah well me too buddy!

[@maddiekoester7785]

Why is no one talking about Pip’s wings looking actual petals? I love that unique style choice! And it gives Pip a unique characteristic to her design!

[@Starwarsfanboy0928]

I think this going to be MLP meets Pixar’s Onward, But this movie is going to be way more entertaining than that film.

[@ArnibalCocoaVT]

The new designs make me uncomfortable until now to be honest, but I'll still watch the movie. G4 was just too timeless and unique for what it was, personally.

[@olleselin]

That's exactly what i thought

[@BMandAJ]

You guys are telling Pipp to not use her phone on your own phones 😂

[@Sparkxtube]

hypocrites :3

[@sunboltgift711]

This made me laugh.

[@wisdomvisionf.]

But not everyone is saying that to her from their phones but people who are on their computers and other devices.

[@michaelmurray8655]

😂 LOL

[@buildingnumber4276]

I dont think seeing them using phones will be entertaining. Is what they ment.

[@chaos383]

At this point, I'll be surprised if I ever get to meet you in person and hear your voice coming from a human and not a cartoon wolf. Lol I'm just so used to it.

[@l1nus0nl1neproductions9]

Have You not seen any of his irl videos?

[@djlamar2]

Same. But I'd love to meet the real life Dr Wolf :).

[@chaos383]

@@l1nus0nl1neproductions9 I have, but from what I've seen from his KZbin channel, he hardly does irl-related videos

[@l1nus0nl1neproductions9]

@@chaos383 Yeah 🤔 now that You mention it...he douse appeare more in front of the camera in his friends videos

[@serioussponge6416]

The blending of fantasy and modern themes is something that absolutely has been done successfully, even blending fantasy with outright science fiction. (The worlds of Harry Potter and Shadowrun come to mind in particular off the top of my head)

[@370H-SSV]

Sees thumbnail: Docs not happy and I think I know why

[@blakdeth]

I imagine earth ponies would struggle using them, considering they need at least 3 hooves to stand. Maybe they could sit, but still

[@codycartwright6998]

That I've seen people literally abandon the MLP series over a phone is a combination of sad and disgusting. I can't express how tired I am of watching certain fans throw their temper tantrums and jump ship over something so small, and it gets even worse since we still know only a fraction of what Gen 5 is all about. We don't know the characters except for basic descriptions. We don't know how the story is going to be handled or if it'll be slice-of-life like Gen 4. Comparatively speaking, we don't know anything, and so-called "fans" are already judging it as pure garbage worth leaving the series over. Mind you, people were already acting like this *before* the cell phone. Yet another example to add to my pile I guess. Also, hot take, but I think cell phones did exist in Equestria, just in more modern cities like Manehattan since Ponyville is the main town and not very advanced comparetively. Hey, Discord used them. Sure, you can argue he's a pile of references, but in order to reference something you need to; ya know, have a reference.

[@TurbulentEitri]

An understandable frustration. It seems to be common nowadays to see others become even quicker to judge things without actually seeing the subject in action. Sorta reminds me of Twilight's ascension in the season 3 finale which was the last rift that I recall causing a big uproar. Twilight's memorable house being blown up and replaced by the most gaudy castle ever to advertise their toy line was a big sting as well.

[@CTStormWingCT]

I bet discord will have a field day if he's in g5

[@michaelcozzi3167]

I am looking forward to seeing them use phones in Generation 5, it could be interesting. Also, fun fact, Imalou, the fan artist who worked on the movie said on twitter, that she helped design the phone.

[@darthluno3166]

Ah man, he's crossing his arms in the Thumbnail.

[@Astral_inkwell]

At first I was concerned but now I think adding them could be quite interesting to the plot and maybe helpful if done well

[@Gemg6]

I managed to find this in my recommended, and this just caught my eyes and I found this interesting. I've been pretty much gone from the mlp Fandom for probably around a year now. The most I've been into mlp is the mobile game I had on my tablet, but that tablet broke and I don't have the motivation to try and get back up to where I was. Mlp used to be my life, I remember watching it on Netflix all the time.

[@firetoacat]

I honestly want to see a episode where there is a scene where the main cast is in a fast food place and there is a rather large dragon wearing a tiny silly hat while he/she is working behind the counter and trying to be careful not to crush the machine the dragon is using to put in the orders.

[@wendyheatherwood]

While somethings were industrial revolution level or earlier, G4 also had arcade games, DJ equipment, landline telephones (never seen used, but appearing in background), a hydroelectric dam and cinemas. Smart phones don't seem like a stretch for a show set at least a few decades later.

[@lloydlandrum3040]

All those things you bring up headphones was from 1910.. Telephone lines was a thing in about 1877.. Turntables the more modern DJ sort was a think in 1955 arcade games was from 1973 atleast .. Cinama was a thing in 1932 and hydroelectric dams was a thing in 1882.. so ya All those things actually aren't a problem.. what is.. is when too much modern stuff is put in a long standing ip at once (sometimes even a new ip) Which is why many people have a problem with it as 9 times out of 10 the Quality of such a thing is bad or its done in a way that ages/dates the product badly

[@i8dacookies55]

If you take you line of thinking further and reason that Sunny is such a big fan of magic and is the main character, maybe she'll get a horn like Twilight got wings!

[@oldeskul]

It depends on how the integrate it. If it's a case of let's post this on Pony Reddit(Peddit? Hoofdit?), then it could greatly break the immersion, how ever if they use it as either a luxury item that only the wealthy has or as an item for the characters to quickly message each other, it might work.

[@namelesscreatureofthe]

My theory is MLP Generation 4 happened like it was all real and it's just history Pony life is a show with in generation 5 they're just using real characters from history

[@Ryderboycolor9]

That would make sinces i gusse

[@vernyulkisasszony4708]

This is an awesome headcanon!

[@Parkerplayzgamez1983]

Honestly I'm excited for the new series to see what happens especially because they seem to be wanting to revive the mane six influence

[@maxstroberger5404]

I had a dream tonight that the phone and the new design was not sitting well with everyone and the new series was cancelled i hope that doesn't happen cause im looking forward to it. Also i have a question i watched Generation 1 and the question is if its a show that little girls are supposed to be watching why is it so scary seriously im pretty sure most kids would be traumatized by some of the designs they put in it. That is also why Quest for camelot and Fern gully the last rain forest aren't things young kids should ever watch its too scary not to mention darker than a kids movie should be. Cgi is nicer looking because the computer can actually make things less elaborate than we can do with our brain and hand also something without a body or form of any kind is also scarier than something with a body because you can't really tell what it actually is.

[@autumn2876]

Having read the synopsis and now seeing that there's going to be cellphones makes me a little bit worried, but i am still excited nonetheless. The characters and animations look great.

[@RainbowGale]

What I want to know is now that ponies are getting cell phones if it’ll finally convince you to join the rest of us here in the 21st-century Doc.

[@DRWolf001]

Not likely :)

[@theunitedcommonwealth715]

Having tech more in G5 is fine so long as Magic comes back i don't think it's an MLP thing with out it i just hope they don't rub the inclusion diversity thing in our faces i hope it's nice and well done. Respect Dr Wolf and keep up the epic work.

[@JP-eh4ee]

When I first saw the picture, all I could think about is how the screen is he size of their hoofs. And I want their screen protectors.

[@thegreeter7027]

The real questions is HOW WILL THEY USE THE TOUCH SCREEN IF THEY HOOVES AND NOT FINGERS?!

[@Tall_Order]

If I revive my OC in G5 she will be an internet troll

[@jeffreydosdall4481]

I like your optimism, sir! I'm still convinced there will be magic from the start of G5. I think the first line of the synopsis is connected to the next line about paranoia and mistrust. I think the world of Equestria has lost the Magic of Friendship, specifically. I imagine there will still be unicorn magic and fantastical creatures. We know that Pegasi use magic to fly, for example (see Tirek draining them of magic in Season 4). But the Pegasi are still flying in G5. I hope this because I would love to see a fantasy world with modern technology. There's no rule that fantasy has to be set in a world with primitive technology. It works just fine with modernistic or even futuristic technology, like RWBY or Star Wars. I'd love to see MLP go down a similar route.

[@SleepyWhistles]

100 years later. Yeah... Electric devices exists in g5 now. This is going to be great!

[@MrConredsX]

Using modern technology is just lazy. Using everyday objects excuses writers not needing to think about creating fantasy setting that would fit pony society

[@nathejustice5297]

It will destroy the franchise

[@Araxijiro]

Here is something that most people probably didn’t notice but, in sunny’s room I saw 3 pins. 1 with twilights cutie mark, 1 fluttershy’s, and 1 rain dash’s

[@littlebeefbeefpro1920]

when you see a cellphone in G5 MLP: Dear God Equestria at War is real

[@crimsondragon1794]

it will detract. technology basically removes the need for them to study something as arcane and mystifying as magic. "why study magic to illuminate a cave when i can just push a button to turn on my flashlight?"

[@morelia1028]

Exactly this. I don’t want G5 to become EQG but with hooves.

[@yakirchernin6015]

Now this is my headcannon to Shadowtrotters

[@romangriffin4111]

You know now all I'm thinking about is a few scenes in g4 where in Manhattan there were ponies using headsets with those stretch down microphones and even one pony working at a desk with a mouse and computer

[@lloydlandrum3040]

And yet both computers and headphones have been around a very long time .. so its different when viewing Cellphones that haven't been around that long even more so ones heavily based on Modern Cellphones

[@TangleHamain]

Unpopular Opinion: I LOVE PIPP'S FLUFFY WINGS AAAAAAAAA-

[@Snomwithaknife420]

I’m actually really excited to watch the new mlp, I kinda want to see how the magic and technology intermingle with one another

[@RoseCadenza]

I guess I wasn't one of those that was bothered by the technology in Pony Life.

[@maggiesheartlove2734]

Nah, youre not alone. I mean, modern day cell phones are basically magic mirrors. In season 3 of Tangled the series, it was revealed that Mother Gotherl basically "recorded" all of her entire life with magic mirror. Whenever a character touched the surface it replayed a memory. Touchrd screens, anyone?

[@RoseCadenza]

@@maggiesheartlove2734 In TTS though, I had thought the mirror was more of a fantasy thing. Since Tangled is more or less a fantasy movie/tv show. I just kinda left it at that. But I guess it could be thought of as a touch screen.

[@kellingc]

An interesting idea - an earth pony reintroducing magic into the world? I like the idea.

[@ianlanders3808]

I am definitely not a fan of modern technology like phones and the internet existing in G5. It seems that the magical, mystical world of Equestria will just be replaced by a dull uninspired reflection of our own world. Part of what made the world of Equestria so great was its uniqueness along with the separation between it and the real world. Modern tech would defiantly break this emersion and take the fun aspect away from the world that once was so interesting. G4 did have some technology here and there of course, but the kind of technology was never too distracting and it didn't take away from the story. That's why I'm not against certain kind of tech being in Equestria. But when you have things like cellphones, the internet and social media it can take away from the stories and even ruin characters. Instead of ponies going out and talking with others and experiencing life in its fullest, they will be glued to their phones. Problems that would require friendship, magic, and problem-solving will now be able to be easily done via technology. Entire stories and characters will revolve around phones creating a bland world filled with bland characters. Having this kind of technology could overall be devastating to the world of My Little Pony, and I'm sad to see that this may just be the case.

[@randomsongs8328]

I feel like since Pipp is shown with the phone, that she may be like some people that most know are fixated on phones and social media, the others less so, and there might be a bit where she has to choose between her phone and her friends, and I think that’d be super neat!

[@somedudewhodraws9377]

Im fine with it as this probably takes place in a more modern and tech based Equestria. Its like u said overtime the Magical Elements will slowly come back into Equestria. I do have a main fear though and thats if the show Goes WOKE. Im hoping Zipps not lesbian based on her hairstyle. And that they dont force Gender or Modern day Politics into a Kids show aimed for younger audiences and younger teens. From what I understand some of the MLP G4 Writers are returning to work on this one so Im hoping its good.

[@coitag]

I hope you're not forgetting there were LGBT characters in G4

[@lloydlandrum3040]

@@coitag I think what the comment thread maker means is how when homosexuals male or female are a focus in media anymore rather then making the lesbian be treated like everyone else and not make it seem like being homosexual is way better then being Strait .. aswell as not using the homosexual matter as a selling point .. where as modern media actually makes homosexuals male or female when as the focus seem better then those who are strait.. Makes them be treated as if they are better then everyone else .. aswell as use them as a major selling point even if the being is only there for afew minutes or not seen much

[@fenwayteders202]

pipp i can already tell is going to be my favorite and if she’s obsessed with her phone i will cry

[@bashparty8429]

Well looks like Sunny Hitch and Izzy aren’t the only main characters yay 😀

[@nalakega5922]

I can't wait to see this show. With the state of the world a show teaching about bringing others together despite being different is something we need to teach.

[@melee_abuse]

Is it just me or does it look like there’s a pop socket on the phone in the shape of a horseshoe it could just be her hoof but take a close look at how she’s holding it

[@Sechwicky]

That's what he was talking about

[@MrMarinus18]

1:45 True. I always like playing around their anatomy, it's the most fun part of pony RP's. For example I do think ponies can eat grass but grass is extremely poor in nutrition. Meaning they need to eat for about 9 hours to get their fill which is a huge waste of time. For weapons I have them often wield Tampa style swords they can spin around.

[@HandheldGamer1991]

One of the biggest factors that made me like mlp g4 was the mythology setting and later on their own way of technology. This! This ain't it chief.... i can already hear the high school drama in the distance and oh please god let me be wrong :(

[@juanrisa945]

Well, at least for the first movie you may be wrong, since it sounds kinda more like an adventure/road trip movie. The series meanwhile...

[@flashystars5]

Very interesting theory our there. Very fascinated to see modern day technology in G5. Looking forward to see the movie!

[@Starbucks.]

Why can Hasbro just do 5G on Equestria girls with 3D better than ever

[@turquoiseninju7]

Me: Mom... MLP has ended... Mom: (*Happy*) Me: But MLP G5 is coming up! Mom: (*Sad*) Me: But all the characters are new... Mom: (*Happy*) Me: But I think I might like them! Mom: (*Sad*)

[@sunboltgift711]

The Pony Times Headlines "Cell phones causing pollution to the environment" alternative communication devices sought after magic might be an alternative. Kind of makes for a lame story, I hope the focus isn't so much the tech as much as it is about the world and the characters growing in it, after all a lot of us are tired of hearing all the crap in today's media why would we want to hear it in a show? Maybe good ,maybe bad, who knows, just depends on how they pull it off. G5 is still looking promising.

[@soysaucekitty]

Let's remember the original G2 ponies were about that timeline of the 90s and their technology

[@discord9386]

It'll detract. When have we ever gotten animation where cell phones provide any significant purpose to the stories?

[@serenitythesiren5031]

Teenagers: *See this video's title randomly while scrolling* Also teenagers: Oh heck yes am I watching that show from when I was a little kid again!

[@chanabanannaanimations6884]

I wonder if sunny will be one of those characters who doesn't care for phone and modern technology

[@olleselin]

We don't care about her. Only the Mane 6 and Spike

[@chanabanannaanimations6884]

What about starlight

[@olleselin]

@@chanabanannaanimations6884 her too

[@Wildcard71]

As we don't know the concept for now, we should wait and see.

[@joshuaareta2001]

Please don't let ponified apps be a thing.

[@ixiahj]

G4 always had modern devices. We just followed the lives of ponies that lived in a back water mud pony village so we hardly ever saw any of them. They had cities with buildings that had LCD screens on the side for display that looked like Times Square. They even have Bioshock-esq air ships.

[@AndrewHager02]

Come to think of it, if you pay close enough attention to the background of some MLP G4 episodes, there have been telephones placed in certain areas, not counting Discord’s banana phone in the Season 8 episode “A Matter of Principals”. I forget exactly where I got this from, but somebody on either Facebook or Twitter first mentioned it and shared screenshots of certain episodes displaying them. I’ll see if I can retrace my steps and look around for them.

[@JycRow]

Discord used cell-phone in S4, in case people forgot.

[@barbieq.sandwich2123]

So from what we know by the history of Hasbro we will be expecting a mlp style phone toy coming soon. :P

[@thewildman1000]

Maybe Twilight talked about this stuff from her time at Chanterlot High.

[@catshal1067]

I kinda like that they added cell phones. It shows that this show is modern and not old fashioned.

[@Yorancy]

I'm not surprised that cell phones exists in their universe, I mean, we have Manehattan and DJ Pon-3 with their technological stuff. But, I do hope it's just something in their universe and not a big thing, because tbh the "trope" of "OMG this thing happened! Gotta post about it" is really annoying

[@bennystar20d89]

Rest In Peace to the magic sending letters then 😔

[@UltraSonicRainboom]

I'm all for this change! I've always really loved the concept of modern technology being in Equestria. I don't like the way it was handled in Pony Life, but that's just because Pony Life was more fast and crazy and weird and is a much different show than G4 was. I hope G5 feels similar to G4 but with modern technology, that would be awesome! Imagine ponies with cars, smart phones, computers, the Internet, I don't know about you but just thinking of it sounds really exciting to me! Maybe the reason why I've always loved the concept of modern technology in Equestria is because it makes the world of Equestria feel more real and closer to us if that makes any sense. I've also wondered "what would it be like if the mane six went in our world?" Well now a form of that idea is going to happen!

[@morelia1028]

I also wonder what the guard will use as weapons for defense? If having technology advanced as a cellphone, it makes sense if they have developed something similar to a firearm that non-unicorns can wield. As I find hard to believe that they would be protecting a figure of power with swords and shields.

[@lloydlandrum3040]

Oh I doubt they'd bring something like fire arms or lazers in given varies factors

[@caracaracat2958]

It’s interesting to note that so far we have gotten five characters for the new Mlp generation- Sunny and Hitch the earth ponies, Izzy the unicorn and Pipp Petals and Zip the pegasi. Is it possible that those five correspond to the mane 6? We have two earth ponies, two pegasi, and one unicorn. Although, different from the mane 6, we’re missing the second unicorn- which probably represents Twilight. It’s strange that the mane character this time around is an earth pony.. perhaps the plot of the G5 movie is the five main characters trying to find the elements of harmony? Thought sunny wouldn’t necessarily fit into the role of the element of magic so perhaps there’s a 6th character not yet reveled... this is just my own theory tho :)

[@madi7178]

I’m just excited to see this incredible 3D animation in action.

[@-_princesssara_-yt5470]

At 0:21 In the background of Sunny's room you can see by her wall little toys of the original main six. Just thought I should point that out for ya. :)

[@javierfebronio8907]

My prediction is that the movie will be about Sunny and her friends bringing back magic to Equestria while the show's arc will be about trying to have it coexist with technology since the sudden return of magic has caused conflict

[@falcoflare8206]

Having Technology in Gen 5 could backfire and could lead to Discord and Alicorns Returning.