diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2fa023b..5c4643f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,9 +1,13 @@
-# Tinyblast v1.0.0
+# Tinyblast v1.0.1
 
 # **Important!**
 
 FFmpeg is no longer bundled with Tinyblast directly in the source. In order to download the plugin with FFmpeg please go to the [release page on this repo](https://git.jackmchristensen.com/jack/tinyblast/-/releases/v1.0.0) and download tinyblast_v1.0.0.zip or download it [here](https://drive.proton.me/urls/JVV34W2H3R#VOJzkesz0Cgq). If you only download the source, the plugin **will not work**.
 
+## Version 1.0.1 Hotfix
+
+There was an issue in v1.0.0 that would cause Maya to hang on 'Loading plugins (lookdevXmaya)' when booting. Removing Tinyblast from the plug-ins directory temporarily would fix it for a time, but it would inevitably happen again. v1.0.1 aims to remove the issue entirely. If the issue still arises please contact me and let me know and I'll keep working on it.
+
 ## Overview
 
 Tinyblast is a lightweight plugin designed to enhance Maya’s playblast workflow by converting uncompressed `.avi` files to compressed `.mp4` files using the efficient H.264 codec. It adds a custom button to Maya's Playblast Options window, enabling users to save playblasts in the more storage-friendly `.mp4` format, significantly reducing file sizes without sacrificing quality.
diff --git a/tinyblast.py b/tinyblast.py
index 934aed6..86cb493 100644
--- a/tinyblast.py
+++ b/tinyblast.py
@@ -5,10 +5,6 @@ import os
 import subprocess
 import sys
 
-# Global variable to store the scriptJob ID
-playblast_job_id = None
-original_playblast = cmds.playblast
-
 def get_plugin_directory():
     # Get the path of the currently loaded plugin
     plugin_name = "tinyblast"
@@ -23,7 +19,7 @@ def custom_playblast(*args, **kwargs):
     kwargs['quality'] = 100
     kwargs['widthHeight'] = (1920, 1080)
 
-    result = original_playblast(*args, **kwargs)
+    result = cmds.playblast(*args, **kwargs)
     print(f"{result}")
 
     if result:
@@ -107,10 +103,8 @@ def add_custom_button_to_playblast():
     else:
         print("Playblast Options window not found.")
 
-
 def custom_button_action(*args):
-    cmds.playblast()
-
+    custom_playblast()
 
 def get_playblast_options_window():
     # Check if the Playblast Options window is open
@@ -120,9 +114,7 @@ def get_playblast_options_window():
             return window
     return None
 
-def setup_script_job():
-    global playblast_job_id
-
+def setup_script_job(playblast_job_id):
     # Kill any previously running scriptJob
     if playblast_job_id is not None and cmds.scriptJob(exists=playblast_job_id):
         cmds.scriptJob(kill=playblast_job_id, force=True)
@@ -143,19 +135,18 @@ class Tinyblast(ompx.MPxCommand):
 
     def doIt(selfself, args):
         print("Executing custom playblast command.")
-        cmds.playblast()
+        custom_playblast()
 
-    @staticmethod
-    def cmdCreator():
-        return ompx.asMPxPtr(Tinyblast())
+def tinyblastCmd():
+   return ompx.asMPxPtr(Tinyblast())
 
 def initializePlugin(mobject):
     try:
-        mplugin = ompx.MFnPlugin(mobject, "Jack Christensen", "1.0.0", "Any")
-        mplugin.registerCommand("tinyblast", Tinyblast.cmdCreator)
+        mplugin = ompx.MFnPlugin(mobject, "Jack Christensen", "1.0.1", "Any")
+        mplugin.registerCommand("tinyblast", tinyblastCmd)
         om.MGlobal.displayInfo("Tinyblast plugin loaded.")
-        setup_script_job()
-        cmds.playblast = custom_playblast
+        playblast_job_id = None
+        setup_script_job(playblast_job_id)
     except Exception as e:
         om.MGlobal.displayError(f"Failed to initialize plugin: {str(e)}")
         raise