The MLPCU and its potential

MuttonBash

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Ok, let’s say the tv series ends.  
Imagine if it continued with films, broadcasting twards a wider age range and being allowed more time to discover all the nooks and crannies equestria and its history have to offer.  
A Cinematic Universe  
I for one am all for the idea and think it would be a huge step on the right direction for the franchise as a whole. What do you guys think?
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You don’t make a franchise into a cinematic universe, you start one as such. The way the seasons have always been designed does not leave much space if at all to expand, and it shows. Loose ends are quickly closed off, character development is going in circles for many main characters, some to the point of actual regression, and retcons about what can and cannot be done happens regularly now (What is a cutie mark and what can be done to one? Well, which season’s version do you want?). Elements of a show which hasn’t been built to last, and is kept alive merely because it still is profitable, to the apparent surprise of those at Hasbro pulling the strings.
 
By now it would be too jarring to shift to a longer-lasting model with recurring villains and multi-season arcs. It’s too late to go with a “cinematic universe” and all it implies when we’ve already been shown all too often that continuity and establishing a long-term story are not priorities.
MuttonBash

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@Poison Trail well, how about this.  
Gen 5 could do it. It could take place in an equestria similar to the one were use to, but it will be a fresh start to better establish how the world works.  
It could star new characters, i honestly only care if the movies keep up with the same quality we are use to from the show.  
Its just an idea.
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@MuttonBash  
I don’t think a franchise like MLP would get a cinematic universe  
it’s too insignificant a reboot yes but once FIM ends it ends.
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You don’t make a franchise into a cinematic universe, you start one as such.
 
Somebody tell Hollywood that so they’ll stop chasing MCU’s money…
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As much is it would be awesome I don’t think we’ll see anything like that for MLP for some time  
Maybe if the movie is super successful then there’s a possibility but we’ll have to wait and see.
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