M******* Voice Actor

[GoktimusPrime]

It seems that some fans have forgotten that voice actors, including Peter Cullen, had to audition for the role and then there would have been a selection process - just like with any other job. Cullen himself has said that he did audition for the role and that it wasn't given to him on a platter just because he was the G1 voice. And Bay said that he didn't select Cullen based on that either, it's just that he felt that Cullen's voice was perfect for Optimus Prime in the movie - i.e.: according to Bay and Cullen, Cullen got the role as Prime based on his own merit and not because of his status as "G1 Optimus Prime." As a professional Cullen has stated that he knows the role could've gone to anyone who was qualified to do it.

I'll never truly understand why people say Weaving was perfect and Welker just could not do the voice! Please don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Hugo fan! But puh-lease let's be honest... his voice was so digitally altered and had so many effects added that it was not recognisable at all.

Seriously, what is the point of casting a man who has such a tremendous voice and then altering it so much that it doesn't sound like him? Anybody (even Welker - *gasp*) could have done that! Hell, they could have got a child to read the lines and just changed the pitch of the voice to sound deeper (I would rather hear Weaving's voice, not an over-processed version of it).

Whether you prefer Welker or Weaving is pretty subjective and is up to each fan's personal opinion... I personally prefer Weaving. But I disagree that "anyone" or even a child could've played Megatron. Yes, the voice is heavily digitised, but it still requires a level of acting skill to put in emotion, cadence etc. to bring the character to life. TF voices were heavily digitised in G1 too (especially Soundwave).

Can anyone honestly say that they are surprised that Megatron is in the film? Hasbro have made at least three toys for him, doubt they would do that for a non-appearing character...

Not surprised, but disappointed. I always knew that Megatron would come back, but I was hoping that they would hold it off for the third film. Have someone else in charge for the second film and build toward Megatron's return toward the end of it. I was also hoping that Megatron would return as Galvatron (even if only by name).

Still could happen though - just because the toy's called Megatron doesn't mean that the character will be. Look at Brawlastator. Yeah, I'm giving Bay way too much credit aren't I?

[Robzy]

I disagree that "anyone" or even a child could've played Megatron. Yes, the voice is heavily digitised, but it still requires a level of acting skill to put in emotion, cadence etc.

Well, that's my point! All that "acting" was lost in the special FX! Maybe it's just me, but why have a "celebrity" voice actor and then change his voice so much (and let's face it - that's what he is... a celebrity voice actor - albeit a very good actor). I don't have a problem with Weaving at all - he's excellent. I would just like to hear his voice a little more. As for Cullen, I think Bay had a gun pointed at his head with that one! BTW, I could have also used "monkey" to make my point

TF voices were heavily digitised in G1 too (especially Soundwave).

Yes, but Celebrity voices are typically brought in to films to add "star power" to a film (eg Tom Hanks in Toy Story), rather than using people who have trained voices for the job! This doesn't apply to G1 Cartoon Soundwave because it was made for TV!

Not surprised, but disappointed. I always knew that Megatron would come back, but I was hoping that they would hold it off for the third film.

*SPOILER* Well, if you click on the link that Vector Sigma 13 provided above... according to Bay, Megatron's not actually "returning" but is only in a "flash back"! */SPOILER*

Of course, it is entirely possible that Michael Bay hasn't actually read the script yet!

[SofaMan]

Not surprised, but disappointed. I always knew that Megatron would come back, but I was hoping that they would hold it off for the third film. Have someone else in charge for the second film and build toward Megatron's return toward the end of it. I was also hoping that Megatron would return as Galvatron (even if only by name).

If he comes back, it'll probably just be as a cliffhanger at the end in time for the third movie. Might even be an Easter Egg in the credits.

[Vector Sigma 13]

Ther maybe some hope yet for Frank! Perhaps not as Megs though-

http://www.shootfortheedit.com/forum...8&postcount=19

[griffin]

I think I would wet myself if I heard Frank Welker do his classic Soundwave voice in this movie. I almost wet myself when Optimus first spoke in the first movie...

[Vector Sigma 13]

I too would exercise those same bodily functions! Its a very exciting prospect which i hope turns out to be true.

[i_amtrunks]

I think I would wet myself if I heard Frank Welker do his classic Soundwave voice in this movie. I almost wet myself when Optimus first spoke in the first movie...

Maybe someone needs to get Griffin some incontinence pants?

Im still suss that this is misdirection. If Weaving has recorded his lines for a "small part" such as Megatron, surely then Soundwave who by all guesses will be playing a larger role would have had his lines recorded before now?

I know that they did the voice recording only weeks out from release last time, but surely they were smarter the second time around?