Peter Cullen Audition has come and gone...

[DrSpengler]

http://www.d13satellite.com/donmurphy/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11262

However, all Don Murphy had to say about it is this:

absolutely true
when I feel you can handle the truth I will tell you
What's on second?

So we still don't know if he's landed the part or not, but however the audition went, Murphy does not think we can "handle the truth" yet.

[CFlash]

http://www.d13satellite.com/donmurphy/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11262

However, all Don Murphy had to say about it is this:



So we still don't know if he's landed the part or not, but however the audition went, Murphy does not think we can "handle the truth" yet.

Don Murphy has done such a job on manipulating the fan community.

[blind_fury]

If Cullen doesn't get hired there's going to be a mutiny over there. lol!

[jignat]

sigh..
I'm prepared for the inevitable disappointment...........

[WalkingDead]

The **** will hit the fan HARD if Cullen's audition did not go well.

[CFlash]

The **** will hit the fan HARD if Cullen's audition did not go well.

Why?
Who cares. People can't be that hung up on this. I have a feeling they are because this is like the ONE bone Don Murphy threw at the community...

Man, that guy really strung you guys along for a long time.

[WalkingDead]

Why?
Who cares. People can't be that hung up on this. I have a feeling they are because this is like the ONE bone Don Murphy threw at the community...

Man, that guy really strung you guys along for a long time.
A lot of fans will take it hard...yes.

[y2jversion1]

I wonder if they considered/auditioned Gary Chalk (Optimus from Beast Wars)

[DorkyFresh]

as much as i'd love to see Cullen cast, i won't be disappointed if he's not. Cullen is a great voice actor but voice acting for a cartoon and voice acting for a movie are 2 totally different things. there's a lot of leeway with cartoons...you can be overly dramatic. movies are a whole different beast...

[Darth Takeo]

Cullen doing Prime would enhance the overall feel and anticipation of this movie ten-fold, to me anyway.

[roach]

What if Cullen doesnt have that voice anymore?????
Should Optimus Prime sound like an old man just to satisfy fanboys??????
I would still put him in the movie as a cameo if he wasnt gonna do the voice of Prime.

[Octoberist]

If Cullen didn't get the part, then I wouldn't mind if Gary Chalk audition for the role.

I liked Cullen BECAUSE of his soothing voice. Prime shouldn't have a macho voice. WHat Cullen brought to the plate was a voice of reason, leadership, understanding, and whatever. It sounds stupid and overlydramatic I know..

If Cullen doesn't get it, it's not the end of the world for me. As long as they can get the voice right (my above description).

It's been YEARS since Transformers so it's who knows if Cullen can do that voice again. But at least I'm confident that Welker can still do his own TF voices...

[jignat]

if you watch Cartoon network for the pas few years, hes done promos for TF cybertron and and armada. sounds just like his old G1 self.
If he doesnt get it, prolly b/c studio wants to be differnt for different sakes...

[CFlash]

if you watch Cartoon network for the pas few years, hes done promos for TF cybertron and and armada. sounds just like his old G1 self.
If he doesnt get it, prolly b/c studio wants to be differnt for different sakes...

Ah, yur right. He did like Toonami promos and stuff. Yeah, he still sounds the same.

Still, this ain't a cartoon. His voice-- cool as it is--- is sort of cartoony. Real actors might lend a bigger credibility to the roles. I'm all for getting real actors to the TF's.

[ComicKoryn]

Ah, yur right. He did like Toonami promos and stuff. Yeah, he still sounds the same.

Still, this ain't a cartoon. His voice-- cool as it is--- is sort of cartoony. Real actors might lend a bigger credibility to the roles. I'm all for getting real actors to the TF's.

Just as long as it still has that original Transformers feel though, right?

I'm fine with actors putting their talents into the voices, I just hope they try to maintain the overall tone of the originals.

[Dope Nose]

Ah, yur right. He did like Toonami promos and stuff. Yeah, he still sounds the same.

Still, this ain't a cartoon. His voice-- cool as it is--- is sort of cartoony. Real actors might lend a bigger credibility to the roles. I'm all for getting real actors to the TF's.

if they do go for "real" actors I wouldn't mind Laurence Fishburne in the role of Prime.

[CFlash]

if they do go for "real" actors I wouldn't mind Laurence Fishburne in the role of Prime.

Nice. I hadn't thought of him. I totally agree.
If not him, I think Dennis Haysbert (President Palmer) would be perfect.

[Speedball]

yeah, i hope the cast of the current transformers doesn't get any of the parts. they are really bad.
It would be cool if some big names did the voices. but who could be Starscream?

[skorponok]

Chalk was GREAT on Beast Wars...on the newer cartoons he sounds rushed because of the translation

[DrSpengler]

The Ocean Group did a marvelous job on Beast Wars, but I do admit, they've been phoning it in quite a bit for AEC. It doesn't help that, especially during Armada, there were so many inconsistent translation errors in regards to simple stuff like character names and attacks.

When motivated, Chalk is a DAMN good Prime. When motivated.

His work on Cybertron has been a bit better, but he's also been aided by translators who actually give a s*** and some considerably better animation to give his characters some more personality (though I still hate their "lip-syncing", the robots talk like ventriloquist dummies).

[kaisersoze]

Don't care if anyone believes this or not but Peter Cullen has been cast as the voice of Optimus Prime. His voice will be used in the upcoming teaser trailer and will deliver a famous Prime line. It is *NOT* recycled previous voice work from his earlier days. This dialogue came from his recent audition.

You can wait for July 4th and see/hear it for yourself.

[Dope Nose]

link?

[kaisersoze]

link?

From source. Sorry.

I know it'll be meet with skepticism so all I can say is wait for July 4th and hear it for yourself. :)

[Mic]

From source. Sorry.

I know it'll be meet with skepticism so all I can say is wait for July 4th and hear it for yourself. :)Thats funny.
Cause Don Murphy has out and out called this rumour BULL****.

Edit:

INNNNNNNNNNNNTERESTIING. The news story that about Don Murphy saying the rumour is bull**** is no where to be seen.

:scatches chin:
Interesting!

[GhostPoet]

So, when do we hear the announcement that Vin Diesel is going to voice Prime? ;)

[Dope Nose]

*shudder*

[DrSpengler]

So, when do we hear the announcement that Vin Diesel is going to voice Prime? ;)

I think he's still busy with that live-action Megaman movie.
;)

[skorponok]

Diesel...hmmmm...(thinks of IRON GIANT)


UNICRON??? ;)

[zer00]

I picked the wrong day to quit doing LSD.

[ComicKoryn]

I picked the wrong day to quit doing LSD.

Drug's are bad, mmmmkkay

[zer00]

That joke was genius 5 years ago

[ComicKoryn]

yeah, and jokes about drugs were genius never.

[zer00]

No they still are.:up:

[ComicKoryn]

just keep telling yourself that

[zer00]

And you keep failing at being right.

[ComicKoryn]

.....lol

[Flexo]

.....lol

Now now, we should all bow before this man.

He has the word "Comic" right in his username, and "Funny" in his signature.

Why he isn't on Last Comic Standing I'll never know.

Like the Krusty the clown of SHH, this guy is.

[CConn]

Flexo ftw.

[ComicKoryn]

Now now, we should all bow before this man.

He has the word "Comic" right in his username, and "Funny" in his signature.

Why he isn't on Last Comic Standing I'll never know.

Like the Krusty the clown of SHH, this guy is.

The "Comic" is for "comic books" not "stand up comic" bud.

mind you, I wasn't the one who started getting on anyone's case, I just quoted a line from South Park.

[Flexo]

The "Comic" is for "comic books" not "stand up comic" bud.

mind you, I wasn't the one who started getting on anyone's case, I just quoted a line from South Park.

And yet you're still not making me laugh. :confused:

[clintrussell]

Everyone should just get back on topic:):up:

[zer00]

Hi forum police:)

[ComicKoryn]

And yet you're still not making me laugh. :confused:

I couldn't care less if you laughed or fell down a well.

Back on topic, what actors do you guys think should do the voices of which Transformer? I'll start up my list soon, I'm still trying to think of some :)

[Flexo]

I couldn't care less if you laughed or fell down a well.

And yet you attempted to make people laugh with a lame-ass joke.

I don't understand your angle, but I know I don't want what you're selling.

[zer00]

2 fast

2 furious

[ComicKoryn]

And yet you attempted to make people laugh with a lame-ass joke.

I don't understand your angle, but I know I don't want what you're selling.

Flexo, lay off, I seriously don't understand why you're harrassing me. I said a line from South Park, not to make people laugh, but just to have a reply to some lame-ass comment about quitting LSD. It was a random comment meant to reply to another random comment. You are not involved, and you have no reason to be bothering me with your bizarre humor judge panel. Get a life, seriously.

And to reiterate what I said earlier, I don't care if you find me funny or not. You are the last person on the planet I would care about entertaining, so stop pretending I'm trying to "sell" you anything.

[WalkingDead]

This thread went to hell...
But anyways.

Rumors say Cullen auditioned, but there are rumblings saying he hasn't even came in for a read-through, test voice yet. Welker is also in the same boat. So who knows, they both might come up for an audition soon, or not.

I personally don't think either of the them will get the job. I think the studio and Bay will push for more known actors in the end.

[WalkingDead]

Also, part of me thinks that they won't have an actual need for many voice actors...that the TF's will barely talk. Prime, Megatron, and maybe Starscream and Bumblebee might say a few lines.

If that does happen...this movie will make me very unhappy, since I want them all to be full characters. But at least I'll have the toys to hopefully get giddy over...hopefully.

[ComicKoryn]

This thread went to hell...
But anyways.

Rumors say Cullen auditioned, but there are rumblings saying he hasn't even came in for a read-through, test voice yet. Welker is also in the same boat. So who knows, they both might come up for an audition soon, or not.

I personally don't think either of the them will get the job. I think the studio and Bay will push for more known actors in the end.

Yeah, I agree. I tried to get back on track, but some people just love causing problems for others.

I think it really comes down to Bay wanting more star power as far as voices are concerned. It would've been nice to have the good ol' cast back (the ones that are alive that is), but it doesn't look good.

[ComicKoryn]

Also, part of me thinks that they won't have an actual need for many voice actors...that the TF's will barely talk. Prime, Megatron, and maybe Starscream and Bumblebee might say a few lines.

If that does happen...this movie will make me very unhappy, since I want them all to be full characters. But at least I'll have the toys to hopefully get giddy over...hopefully.

Oh man, I hadn't thought about that. Mute Transformers? Oh no, that's not good.

[WalkingDead]

Oh man, I hadn't thought about that. Mute Transformers? Oh no, that's not good.

Well Bumblebee already is rumored to be mute...supposedly, he gets his voicebox ripped out and Ratchet (if he still makes the final cut) can't repair his voicebox. So Bumblebee can only communicate through songs on the radio, until he gets his new upgrade during the 3rd Act of the film.

But new rumblings say that whole idea was tossed out recently and that BB can now talk like everyone else, but that could also just be buzz to shut up the fans.



And as of the last heard rumors, most of the Decepticons can't or won't say much through out the film. They make loud screeches, battle cries, and grunts/moans, but don't actually have true dialogue.

[CFlash]

Oh man, I hadn't thought about that. Mute Transformers? Oh no, that's not good.

Beep. Beep. Beep BOP!!!..... well, that's what you're gettin'.... as far as any script review can tell at least...........

So LOVE it!!!!!!!


Megatron seems to be an ivalid until to the last act... where Bay fuses Shockwave persona's with Megatron's (not quite unfaithful,.. but nonetheless inaccurate.... by comic book continuity at least).

[Flexo]

Flexo, lay off, I seriously don't understand why you're harrassing me. I said a line from South Park, not to make people laugh, but just to have a reply to some lame-ass comment about quitting LSD. It was a random comment meant to reply to another random comment. You are not involved, and you have no reason to be bothering me with your bizarre humor judge panel. Get a life, seriously.

And to reiterate what I said earlier, I don't care if you find me funny or not. You are the last person on the planet I would care about entertaining, so stop pretending I'm trying to "sell" you anything.

It wasn't random; zer00 was talking about using Vin Diesel as a voice actor. You didn't understand, and made a stupid South Park reference that's been done to death.

Silly me, I'd just prefer to not read garbage while going through a thread (Apologies to those that are reading this arguement.) Also, I suppose I should be beaten with a stick for using subtle humor instead of obvious things like, "OMG, u r 2 stupid!!!1!"


As for the topic; mute transformers would suck. And I really hope the Bumblebee radio idea has been cut.

[nosebleed.]

Cullen for the new movie might not be the smartest move. Compared to Unicron and Galvatron in TF:TM, Cullen's performance wasn't up to snuff. Nimoy and Welles pretty much outshined him in what little voice roles they had. Go ahead and flame on, I am a die hard G1 fan but I'm keeping an open mind to this movie. We'll see if they feel that Cullen can hang with a fast paced live action version...he might not be able to keep up.

[gkokujin]

just call this movie the Go-BOts and be DONE with it.

[WalkingDead]

just call this movie the Go-BOts and be DONE with it.
Then the Challenge of the Go-Bot fans will be up in arms and try to do something stupid probably.

It's funny though...Hasbro has owned the Go-Bots since 1992-93.

[bluejake01]

Cullen for the new movie might not be the smartest move. Compared to Unicron and Galvatron in TF:TM, Cullen's performance wasn't up to snuff. Nimoy and Welles pretty much outshined him in what little voice roles they had. Go ahead and flame on, I am a die hard G1 fan but I'm keeping an open mind to this movie. We'll see if they feel that Cullen can hang with a fast paced live action version...he might not be able to keep up.

You are entitled to your opinion...no matter how off base it is. Cullen's performance in TF: The Movie still gives me chills. As cheesey as lines like "Arise Rodimus Prime" are, he delivered them with such honesty that I can't help tearing up a bit.

[Boiiinng]

The death bed scene was the best Cullen performance ever. That and him finally saying, "Megatron must be stopped...no matter the cost" and then Stan Bush's "The Touch" playing while he goes f--'n apesh--t on the Decepticons. Man, I might have to watch that tonight. :)

[bluejake01]

..."Megatron must be stopped...no matter the cost" and then Stan Bush's "The Touch" playing while he goes f--'n apesh--t on the Decepticons. Man, I might have to watch that tonight. :)

That scene goes down in my book as THE definitive scene that best illustrates why Gen. 1 Prime was a bot for the ages...He was badass...simply badass.

[nosebleed.]

You are entitled to your opinion...no matter how off base it is. Cullen's performance in TF: The Movie still gives me chills. As cheesey as lines like "Arise Rodimus Prime" are, he delivered them with such honesty that I can't help tearing up a bit.

You're telling me that if you watched that for the fist time today that you'd get the same effect. I blame nostalgia for most peoples' blinders.

[CFlash]

You're telling me that if you watched that for the fist time today that you'd get the same effect. I blame nostalgia for most peoples' blinders.

While I'm not totally in the "Cullen Camp" (I don't know why... I mean, I grew up on the cartoon.... I'm just a bit indifferent about the voices).... I totally understand people's feelings. To a lot of people that voice IS Prime. It's like making a Star Wars movie where James Earl Jones isn't Vader.

If a Knight Rider movie were being made tomorrow (actually it is from what I heard)... I would pretty much keel over and give up on movies altogether if William Daniels wasn't the voice. I would probably boycott the movie. :mad:

[Spark]

You're telling me that if you watched that for the fist time today that you'd get the same effect. I blame nostalgia for most peoples' blinders.
A lot of people from non-English speaking countries would disagree with you there because they watched dubbed shows when they were kids and only heard the likes of Cullen in adult-hood.

And production peeps pushing for the originals have a lot more invested in the movie than us (financially at least). ;)

[Destructicus]

Ba weep graw na weep nini bong. Ba weep graw na weep nini bong.

[bluejake01]

You're telling me that if you watched that for the fist time today that you'd get the same effect. I blame nostalgia for most peoples' blinders.

No blinders here...There was A LOT wrong with Gen 1. I can admit every single fault...but...the movie is where Cullen shined. Between Orsen Welles' failing vocal chords and Leonard Nemoy's over acting, I thought Cullen sounded great. Judd Nelson was decent...and Robert Stack did a so-so job.

[DrSpengler]

I saw Transformers the Movie for the first time in 2000, I think, and I also thought Cullen did a remarkable job. Just as good as the "top flight" actors they cast (many of which phoned it in for a quick buck).

So nope, no nostalgia getting in the way. Cullen did a fantastic job in the movie, as did the rest of the cast who weren't overrated big-name movie stars.

[GhostPoet]

Cullen did an AMAZING job. I mean, in the movie and his return to the show...his acting is top notch.

[Barry Allen]

Ba weep graw na weep nini bong. Ba weep graw na weep nini bong.

Awesome. Just awesome.

Here's an energon goodie for you. :up:

[terry78]

They'll all end up sounding like Uniblab from the Jetsons. :eek:

Though the one casting choice I feel as of now that's a must is Andy Serkis as Starscream. After his Gollum stint, I think he has that scratchy, devious tone that the character needs.

[Longbow_Hunter]

They'll all end up sounding like Uniblab from the Jetsons. :eek:

Though the one casting choice I feel as of now that's a must is Andy Serkis as Starscream. After his Gollum stint, I think he has that scratchy, devious tone that the character needs.

excellent choice :up:

[Stringer]

And as of the last heard rumors, most of the Decepticons can't or won't say much through out the film. They make loud screeches, battle cries, and grunts/moans, but don't actually have true dialogue.
Why would they do that:confused: All we can do is hope that doesnt come to pass.

[JamesTheDread]

Don't care if anyone believes this or not but Peter Cullen has been cast as the voice of Optimus Prime. His voice will be used in the upcoming teaser trailer and will deliver a famous Prime line. It is *NOT* recycled previous voice work from his earlier days. This dialogue came from his recent audition.

You can wait for July 4th and see/hear it for yourself.

You are talking sh-t about Murphy, but I see with my two eyes your cred is shot all to h#%. Your's and CFLush opines mean jack sh-t!

[zer00]

what a useless bump

[JamesTheDread]

what a useless bump


No, hardly. I'm calling him out for his false claim.

[zer00]

Because it's always cool to call someone out over the internet on a comic book forum.

[Dope Nose]

what I'd like to know is when exactly was kaisersoze "talking sh-t about Murphy", because if he did it certainly doesn't appear in this thread.

[jks]

Don't care if anyone believes this or not but Peter Cullen has been cast as the voice of Optimus Prime. His voice will be used in the upcoming teaser trailer and will deliver a famous Prime line. It is *NOT* recycled previous voice work from his earlier days. This dialogue came from his recent audition.

You can wait for July 4th and see/hear it for yourself.How embarrssed you now are.

[Dotten]

Cullen will always be Optimus Primes voice for me, like Christopher Reeve always will be Superman. But Brandon Routh did an honest job as supes, maybe they can find someone who can be a good Optimus.

But I hope they go for Cullen.