I just finished watching this and the two animatic episodes.
Really, really strong stuff. Wonderful characters, smart writing, I love it. I am intrigued in what this new direction you're pitching will be like, because I already love what you have here. I hope the staff all the best in their pitch, I really think you have a something amazing going here. One of the strongest films I've seen uploaded to the Newgrounds for sure. Instant 5.