Hasbro's 'PonyChat' Helps Kids Process Major Themes in My Little Pony
Laura McQuarrie — July 10, 2017 — Life-Stages
References: youtube & toyworldmag
'PonyChat' is a new kid-led, official aftershow from Hasbro that is designed to pair with episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Episodes of PonyChat are shared to My Little Pony's official Facebook and YouTube accounts, offering a breakdown of major themes, lessons in friendship and character development. The first episode of the mini-series hosted by kids is just under six minutes in length and covers an episode from season seven of the My Little Pony series, alongside an "ice cream social" break segment that shows how to make a sweet snack.
Although there have been many aftershows created for adult shows like Game Of Thrones (After the Thrones), The Walking Dead (Talking Dead) and Orphan Black (After the Black), this format is now being explored for child audiences as well.
Episodes of PonyChat are shared to My Little Pony's official Facebook and YouTube accounts, offering a breakdown of major themes, lessons in friendship and character development. The first episode of the mini-series hosted by kids is just under six minutes in length and covers an episode from season seven of the My Little Pony series, alongside an "ice cream social" break segment that shows how to make a sweet snack.
Although there have been many aftershows created for adult shows like Game Of Thrones (After the Thrones), The Walking Dead (Talking Dead) and Orphan Black (After the Black), this format is now being explored for child audiences as well.
Trend Themes
1. Kid-led Aftershows - The creation of aftershows led by kids presents opportunities for engaging and educational content for young audiences.
2. Pairing with Episodes - The concept of pairing aftershows with episodes allows for a deeper exploration of major themes and character development.
3. Expanding Aftershows for Kids - The exploration of aftershows for child audiences expands the potential reach and impact of media franchises.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage kid-led aftershows to enhance the viewing experience and foster engagement with young audiences.
2. Education - The education industry can utilize aftershows as a tool for teaching valuable lessons and promoting critical thinking skills.
3. Media - The media industry can capitalize on the trend of pairing aftershows with episodes to provide additional content and extend audience interaction.
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