Squared Media has undergone a rebrand and the animation directors have announced a shift towards a more consistent upload schedule. The team is currently working on eight standalone animation projects, and a new 3D animated Minecraft series is also in production. The company is also expanding into other forms of media and has a Minecraft server project called Project Avalon in the alpha testing phase. Additionally, the team aims to network with other large creators to create exciting new content for the Minecraft community. The next animation is set to be released later this month.
1. **Rebranding:** The channel, formerly known as Black Plasma Studios, has undergone a rebrand, and Matthew Bliven is now the leader since January.
2. **Staff Changes:** In January, the old boss and two senior directors, Sam and Thomas, left the channel to pursue other careers, but the remaining team is still actively working on animations.
3. **Discord Server:** The Discord server is now public, providing a way for the community to connect with the team and participate in various events.
4. **Minecraft Server Project (Avalon):** A new Minecraft server project named Avalon is in alpha testing, featuring an MMORPG setup with combat classes, dungeons, and unique features.
5. **Upload Schedule Changes:** The channel is transitioning to a more consistent upload schedule, moving non-mainline animations to a community channel, and introducing a new upload schedule.
6. **New Series in Production:** A new 3D animated Minecraft series is in production, deviating from the style of "Songs of War," focusing on the everyday lives of high school characters.
7. **Patreon and Financial Considerations:** Acknowledgment of the financial challenges in animation production and a reworked Patreon, with a request to pledge after the release of another animation.
8. **Future Projects:** Mention of other animation projects in production, including non-Minecraft productions, but specific details are kept secret until completion.
9. **Website and Contact Information:** A new website, squaredmedia.org, is in development. For business inquiries, the preferred contact is via email at mail@squaredmedia.org.
10. **Community Interaction:** A commitment to actively network with other large creators in the Minecraft community to foster collaboration and build a positive and supportive community.
11. **Upcoming Animation Release:** The announcement of an upcoming animation release later in the month and a tutorial video scheduled for the summer.