This Month in Internet (May 2017)

Let's start this post by getting the bad news out of the way first. Remember in my last post how I was so excited that Avi Kaplan was starting a side project in addition to Pentatonix? It isn't a side project. He is leaving the group. I should have known, but I didn't think it was possible. As long as they find another bass as good as Avi, Pentatonix can survive without him, but it won't be ever quite the same. Anyway, here's the next song from his new EP. It's amazing. As sad as I am about PTX, I know Avriel & the Sequoias is going to be amazing.



Okay, let's lighten the mood a bit, shall we? Here's a sketch by Studio C that has me in stitches every time I watch it. And I've watched it quite a lot. :p



You haven't lived until you've listened to Steve Urkel as remixed by the amazing remix master extraordinaire, Melodysheep.



Here's something quite a bit different. I recently discovered a YouTuber who goes by the name Peter Draws, as that is what he mostly does. However, there is no drawing in this video, but it's one of the best videos he's ever made. And make sure you watch until the very end.



Lindsey Stirling has been busy. She released several videos and a full length documentary this month! This was her best video of the month, a thematic sequel to her Shatter Me video.



And then The Piano Guys came back with a bang! This is their best video in ages!



And the trifecta is complete with an amazing new Peter Hollens video! You're Welcome, from Disney's Moana, with Andrew Huang!



Then Blimey Cow released a new Homeschoolers video, several points of which were, as usual, uncomfortably real. :p



And speaking of real, this video from Glove and Boots, BEAUTIFULLY explains my social media policy. It uses a little more language than I myself would, so, fair warning, but the sentiments expressed are exactly how I feel.



Next, we have a brand new video from the other remix master extraordinaire, Pogo!

Next up we have an AMAZING video from Funny or Die. However, unless you and I share a similar taste for absurd humor, you are unlikely to find this as side-splittingly hilarious as I do. Side note, have I ever mentioned how much I love Louie Anderson? The man is a treasure.



And finally, we have a brand new, amazing video from Puddles Pity Party. Normally when I feature the most amazing clown in the universe, it's with Postmodern Jukebox. Not that he's not good on his own, it's just that he's usually at his best with the musical styling of Scott Bradlee and Co. Well not this time! This video was (mostly) on his own and it's amazing!!! Side note, P³ is on this season of America's Got Talent! I am so excited! I hope he goes all the way!



And that was May! There were a few more videos than I normally put in one of these posts, but it's probably going to vary from month to month, depending on how many great videos I see. This month we had a lot of great ones! I'll see you again in June!

Rotoscopers Roundup 5

It's been a while since I've done an update about my work at the Rotoscopers, last November to be precise! But I have written quite a few stories in the last six months, here is a list of all of them!

Announcement of the long awaited third season of Young Justice.

Review of Star Wars Rebels: The Holocrons of Fate.

Review of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks.

Review of Star Wars Rebels: The Antilles Extraction.

Story about the new Cartoon Network short: Infinity Train.

I contributed to this Roundtable discussion of Disney's Moana.

Announcement of the voice cast for Disney XD's DuckTales reboot.

Blu-Ray Review of The Legend of Korra: The Complete Series.

DVD Review of Shaun the Sheep: Seasons 3 & 4.

Story about Netflix' new stop motion series: Buddy Thunderstruck.

Catch up review of Star Wars Rebels Season 3 Episodes 4-13.

Review of the Oscar Nominated Short: Pear Cider and Cigarettes.

Review of Star Wars Rebels: Legacy of Mandalore.

Story about director Hayao Miyazaki's un-retirement to work on a new film.

Review of Star Wars Rebels: Through Imperial Eyes.

First look trailer for DuckTales, plus announcement of an early second season renewal.

Announcement that Star Wars Rebels has been renewed for a fourth season.

Blu-Ray Review of Disney's 2016 version of Pete's Dragon.

Studio Ghibli Countdown: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Review of Star Wars Rebels: Double Agent Droid.

Review of Star Wars Rebels:  Twin Suns.

Review of Star Wars Rebels:  Zero Hour - Season 3 Finale.

Announcement of Cartoon Network's New Shows for 2017-2018.

Announcement for Steven Universe Return Date & Trailer.

Announcement for Netflix's New Carmen Sandiego Animated Series.

Announcement that Star Wars Rebels’ Season 4 will be the final season.

Review of Rugrats Seasons 1 & 2 DVDs.

Announcement that Lin Manuel Miranda has joined the cast of Disney XD's DuckTales.

TIIA 27 (The Internet is Awesome)

Disney's Moana has become a huge hit, and it has a bunch of great songs, but the most popular seems to be "How Far I'll go." So many people on YouTube have been covering them, so I'm going to limit myself to just a few, but they're all great. I love how each one puts their own spin on it. :)

Evynne Hollens:



Mike Tompkins:



And Nick Pitera.



After the death of Debbie Reynolds, Evynne Hollens posted a tribute to her, and it was so good, especially considering she did it in one take, with none of her usual production values.



I posted a video similar to this before, but the artist, Jonna Jinton, has posted a new, longer version, and it is just one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.



If you are a child of the 80's/90's who grew up watching An American Tail, you need to watch this video by Peter Hollens.



Pogo is magic, and he makes Disney magic.



Let's end this post with a bang. (Or a tap. :p) I love Postmodern Jukebox, but when they do a tap dance number they reach a whole new level of awesome. :)