Studio Update: Welcome to Hey, Monkey!

 By: Andrew Bermudez

(Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Headquarters; August 1, 2024)

    We may not have a cookie, but we do have a brand-new month theme, based on An Afternoon at the Zoo! Let's zoom on in like a chimpanzee riding on a segway and take a look at this more laid-back month!

Hey, Monkey!: What to Expect in August

    Hey, monkey! Heh, heh, hey, monkey! Who's wants some new releases? We've got some new releases and more coming, so here's everything that set to be released this month:

  • The production gallery for Ninjago: Visions of Memories will be released on August 5.
  • On August 17, the interactive game Shady Acres Super Sleuth will return with fully functioning interactivity. No changes will be made to the experience.
  • The early storyboard animatic and art gallery for Alms Pouch will have its debut on August 21.
  • The long-awaited special edition for Johnny Thunder and the Secret of Marco Polo is making its triumphant debut on August 23.
  • A press release discussing the brief history of the cancelled game Zoo Flight will be shared later in the month.
  • New art designs, including the Torgo's Atlantic Excursions logo from Howling Hollow: The Forest of Fear, will debut late in the month in the art & apparel store.
  • New merchandise, including a limited physical release of Camel: The Album, will soon debut in the collectibles store.

This list is subject to change without notice, so check back for new updates!

Catching Up from Falling Behind!

    You might have noticed that, unlike what was originally planned, there are no completely new releases this month. This is because we've fallen behind on several projects, including The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards. We're going to need time to finish all of them, and after evaluating the actual production timeline for Galactic Convoy, we're working to balance all of it out. Therefore, this month will be a work month for us.

Taking a Look at Galactic Convoy, Our Latest Film!

    To give you an idea of how hectic the end of July was, we've just found time to talk about our latest film, Galactic Convoy, which was released on July 26! While this film gave us a reality check on how much time it takes to make an effects-heavy film, it did allow us to expand the cinematic universe into space with new characters and locations! It's been receiving praise for its effects and story, especially noteworthy since the film had a three-month turnaround. More importantly, this has also spurred talks of a sequel at some point in the future.

A More Realistic Schedule for the Rest of 2024!

    With that said, the fact that a third of Galactic Convoy's production timeframe was the editing alone, this has given us a framework to use when working on the rest of the new projects for the rest of the year. Because of this, release dates have been shuffled, which has resulted in the current schedule, which is listed below.

  • Sackie's Mishap (And Other Tales) - September 6
  • Ten Years of Going Crazy!: Celebration Soundtrack - September 6
  • The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards - September 20
  • Mustache Maniacs Film Co.: The Visual Dictionary - 3rd Edition - September 23
  • William's Bell Overture: The Symphony of the Realities - September 27
  • Cooking With Flex: Recipes from Around Mustache Maniacs Film Co.'s Cinematic Universe - October 6
  • Alms Pouch: Finished At Last! - October 25
  • Tales Across the World: A Short Story Collection - November 8
  • A Future in the Past - November 29
  • The Archivist - December 20

Be aware that this schedule can and will change without notice. If any new updates are made, we will let you know. The rest of the re-releases and behind the scenes material is sticking to its current release dates and will not change.

Stay Connected for More!

    If you want to continue to explore our network of content, be sure to like us on Facebook, watch us on YouTube, visit us at our website, and buy from us at our store! And of course, check back often throughout the year to see everything that's new!

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