View Full Version : Should Frank Welker Voice Soundwave in Movie 2?
Hugo Weaving is Megatron, for better or for worse. But hiring Frank Welker as Soundwave would be perfection itself. To have the original Megs serve as the new Megatron's loyal minion would be beautiful irony, and besides, Frank Welker's involvement in the franchise means a lot to many fans out there. In addition, Michael Bay would be free to alter/enhance Frank's voice to his heart's content (a concern he had before when he considered Frank for Megatron), as Soundwave's cartoon voice was also heavily tinkered with. Nobody would be offended.
Consider this one more desparate effort from a fan who believes Frank needs another chance, and thinks he's just as invaluable as Peter Cullen.
Of course, others might disagree. Let's see what the majority vote is.
who?????? I Have Know Idea Who This Guy Is Or What He Sounds Like. What Has He Done? Maybe I Will Recognize And Give A Better Vote.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0919798/
devonnewberry
10-19-2007, 09:37 PM
It all depends. I don't think he would fit.
nelson
10-20-2007, 07:17 AM
Hugo Weaving is Megatron, for better or for worse. But hiring Frank Welker as Soundwave would be perfection itself. To have the original Megs serve as the new Megatron's loyal minion would be beautiful irony, and besides, Frank Welker's involvement in the franchise means a lot to many fans out there. In addition, Michael Bay would be free to alter/enhance Frank's voice to his heart's content (a concern he had before when he considered Frank for Megatron), as Soundwave's cartoon voice was also heavily tinkered with. Nobody would be offended.
Consider this one more desparate effort from a fan who believes Frank needs another chance, and thinks he's just as invaluable as Peter Cullen.
Of course, others might disagree. Let's see what the majority vote is.
You're beginning to be as obsessive as Bowspearer was with the guy that voice Bumblebee in the cartoon: give it a rest.
You're beginning to be as obsessive as Bowspearer was with the guy that voice Bumblebee in the cartoon: give it a rest.
I'll give it a rest after the cast list for the sequel is officially released (which should be soon, considering the speed that the production is moving at), and not before. I've been involved in too many flame wars over this issue to drop it now. I'm doing my best not to sound obnoxious or overbearing, but this isn't an obsession; I really believe a swell guy like Frank deserves another chance.
r-type
10-20-2007, 10:34 AM
No offense Mitp, but you've said you'd give it a rest at various points along the way. (both here and at DM.net) The loophole is that you keep changing the cause for your case. ( "still time left for them to get rid of weaving", "still time left for a welker alternate audio track", "i wont stop till the dvd's is out", now it's, "I wont stop till the sequel is out", etc. )
I'm sure Frank Welker is a swell guy, just as I'm sure Dan Gilvezan probably is. But like Bowspearer made me sick of hearing Gilvezan's name over and over, you too are succeeding at making me sick of hearing Welker's name.
No offense Mitp, but you've said you'd give it a rest at various points along the way. (both here and at DM.net) The loophole is that you keep changing the cause for your case. ( "still time left for them to get rid of weaving", "still time left for a welker alternate audio track", "i wont stop till the dvd's is out", now it's, "I wont stop till the sequel is out", etc. )
I'm sure Frank Welker is a swell guy, just as I'm sure Dan Gilvezan probably is. But like Bowspearer made me sick of hearing Gilvezan's name over and over, you too are succeeding at making me sick of hearing Welker's name.
I hate to break this to you, r-type, but this is a public forum. I have the right to state my opinion as long as it doesn't cross the line into outright name-calling. I admit I've made that mistake a couple of times, but the way you're spitting and snarling now, is it any wonder a flame war always erupts?
If you had phrased yourself a little better, I might have dropped it. But instead you exploded on the scene, waving your arms about and screaming at how sick you were of hearing Welker's name. If you hate it, the answer's simple: Don't read the thread.
So why are you here?
fu2kimus_prime
10-20-2007, 01:02 PM
I voted for the "It depends if Frank is right for the role" option. It does seem to me as though some fans think Frank deserves a role purely because his last name is Welker, and it does get on my nerves somewhat.
However it depends on what version of Soundwaves character they'll go with aswell, if it's the cartoon version then it won't really matter who gets the role as the voice will be tinkered with alot. However if they go with the more talkative, back-stabbing comic version, then I doubt Frank is right for that.
r-type
10-20-2007, 01:54 PM
edited: for woosah :p
uraydo
10-20-2007, 02:42 PM
Victory For Zim!!!!!!
Shadow
10-20-2007, 04:42 PM
I voted for the "It depends if Frank is right for the role" option. It does seem to me as though some fans think Frank deserves a role purely because his last name is Welker, and it does get on my nerves somewhat.
However it depends on what version of Soundwaves character they'll go with aswell, if it's the cartoon version then it won't really matter who gets the role as the voice will be tinkered with alot. However if they go with the more talkative, back-stabbing comic version, then I doubt Frank is right for that.
I also voted for the "it depends if Frank is right for the role" option. But as for the version of Soundwave, I dont think it will matter much. I think Soundwave will talk a lot in TF2. (why?) Because im sure he'll have a lot to say to Starscream on Megatrons behalf. lol And i dont think an actor would be needed. His voice could be done very well with no live actors voice at all.
The Great
10-20-2007, 05:48 PM
I hate to break this to you, r-type, but this is a public forum. I have the right to state my opinion as long as it doesn't cross the line into outright name-calling. I admit I've made that mistake a couple of times, but the way you're spitting and snarling now, is it any wonder a flame war always erupts?
If you had phrased yourself a little better, I might have dropped it. But instead you exploded on the scene, waving your arms about and screaming at how sick you were of hearing Welker's name. If you hate it, the answer's simple: Don't read the thread.
So why are you here?
lmao @ you saying r-type spits and snarls. the guy is the most even keeled dude i ever have known on the net
MegaOctane
10-21-2007, 07:58 AM
Ultimately it's the producers who make the last call on this issue (after all, they are the one spending all the money). Hugo turned out to be great, and I believe they will do a good job with Soundwave as well.
xXRavenXx
10-21-2007, 11:24 AM
lmao @ you saying r-type spits and snarls. the guy is the most even keeled dude i ever have known on the net
I didn't reply when I read it at first. I thought, "What the...". Ya, he's a generally "non-snarling" kinda guy.
But, they say you always have to worry about the quiet ones...:eek:
Radworld
10-21-2007, 07:58 PM
I hate to break this to you, r-type, but this is a public forum. I have the right to state my opinion as long as it doesn't cross the line into outright name-calling. I admit I've made that mistake a couple of times, but the way you're spitting and snarling now, is it any wonder a flame war always erupts?
If you had phrased yourself a little better, I might have dropped it. But instead you exploded on the scene, waving your arms about and screaming at how sick you were of hearing Welker's name. If you hate it, the answer's simple: Don't read the thread.
So why are you here?
I hate to break it to you...but he has the right to give his opinion on your post as well...under the same proviso's you state. Freedom of speech means freedom to take a contrary position to yours.
megatron42
10-21-2007, 08:30 PM
yes frank should voice soundwave
DaHaRaN
10-24-2007, 01:22 PM
Frank needs to do it.... I can do a pretty good Dr.Claw impression my self and tryed to vocoded my own voice to sound like soundwave is very very difficult to do, You'd need the same voice actor and the original technique in order to recreate Soundwave's voice. Lets face it Soundwave's voice is what gave him the power as a character in transformers to begin with. I would say either scrap Soundwave entirely or try to recrate his voice as much as possible.
My reasoning for the extremes like i said Soundwave's voice is where his power was derived from also his loyalty to Megatron but mostly his voice.
I'm not too concerned with what he looks like or what he transforms into because anybody who knows transformers at all knows Soundwave and his harmonized voice. I kinda liked the idea of having an SUV with an amazing stereo system. Just for size continuity between characters.
IRONMAIDEN
10-25-2007, 01:22 PM
make soundwave a beer keg and get fran drescher or someone equally annoying to voice it just to piss off all the people crying about frank
megatron42
10-25-2007, 02:39 PM
make soundwave a beer keg and get fran drescher or someone equally annoying to voice it just to piss off all the people crying about frank
Johnny LaPhlegm
10-25-2007, 03:13 PM
As long as they stay true to the spirit of the character, I don’t need Welker doing it. For example, Starscream’s voice was different than the cartoon, but still kind of nasal and weasely. It fit the character and also paid homage to the cartoon.
I wonder who added the "Who cares?" option to the poll. He should've known that choice was already available as "Whatever". :rolleyes:
OmarB
10-28-2007, 10:07 PM
I voted "Who cares" because really I don't. It's not like the voice is sacred, if the look of the character can be changed so can the voice. Nobody complains when they see Hamlet and it's not the same actors as the last time they saw it. The material stands on it's own legs and they already proved that you don't have to be doggedly faithfull. Weaving was awesome as Megatron and I'm sure they can cast somebody else awesome for Soundwave. I'm tired of hearing nerd hissy fits about stuff not being the same as it was in the 80's.
I'm tired of hearing nerd hissy fits about stuff not being the same as it was in the 80's.
Ironically, these kind of comments usually come from geeks with their own self-loathing issues. :rolleyes:
Let me clarify something here: I never wanted Soundwave as a boombox. I never wanted Megatron as a handgun. The only so-called "G1" element I've ever been insistent on was Frank Welker, but even that's enough to earn me the status of "militant geewunner."
I also can't help but notice how the majority of supporters for Hugo's Megatron often resort to patronizing remarks and flame-baiting after only one post. I'm sorry to see Omar didn't buck this trend.
KTMortimer7
10-29-2007, 10:04 AM
Dude... completely random but I cracked up laughing at that. So ingenious... and so much more hilarious if you happen to be listening to Panic at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies". It's one of those few moments in life that catch you off guard. LoL.:D Nice.
Anywho, I say go for it. Frank would be cool and ironic. That would be so awesome. :D But I can go for someone else too... really I have no preference.
I think some should just let the fact about Megatron as a handgun and Soundwave as a boombox go. It's great to do in G1 and completely original, but not a good idea for the movie. A movie is supposed to be realistic and the handgun transforming into Megatron defies the laws of physics.
KT
OmarB
10-29-2007, 10:47 AM
Ironically, these kind of comments usually come from geeks with their own self-loathing issues. :rolleyes:
Let me clarify something here: I never wanted Soundwave as a boombox. I never wanted Megatron as a handgun. The only so-called "G1" element I've ever been insistent on was Frank Welker, but even that's enough to earn me the status of "militant geewunner."
I also can't help but notice how the majority of supporters for Hugo's Megatron often resort to patronizing remarks and flame-baiting after only one post. I'm sorry to see Omar didn't buck this trend.
I was not trying to buck a trend or anything of the sort. I was stating my opinion and answered with one of the answers you provided. Take "Don't care" off the poll if you don't like people picking it because it somehow offends you. I didn't call you a G1er or anything of the sort man. IF you are gonna get upset about someone's opinion on the voice of a character then that's on you.
mrvideoguy
10-29-2007, 12:27 PM
Anyway Frank Welker can be apart of this movie would be great. I wish he could step in and do Megatron cause he was the original and is identifiable with those characters as Peter Cullen was with Prime. Gotta have Frank Welker. he voiced my favorite characters on the original cartoon and I would love to hear him on the big screen.
megatron42
10-29-2007, 01:44 PM
little too late hugo weaving is megatron
autobot2007
10-30-2007, 11:00 PM
Michael winslow,
Also hope this enlightens people, soundwaves voice can be easily replicated and sound near perfect or exactly the same as in the animated seriers. I used to have a program that would enable that, it was orange vocoder. I since then lost it,
Just a couple of vids...enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP1vrKXL-no
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TYzRanykbQ
megatron42
11-03-2007, 08:54 AM
i saw the second where he gets sloshed.. and pukes
irish_girv
11-09-2007, 08:14 AM
In my opinion, Frank Welker should definetly voice Soundwave. The man is Soundwave as far as i'm concerned. Have you ever heard any of the imitation Soundwave voices in various TV shows and youtube videos? They suck! The only way to do Soundwave justice is to engage the services of Mr. Frank Welker. Period.
Mech_1000
11-09-2007, 11:43 PM
Welker did great for the cartoon, but Hugo's voice is much better for the movie. I liked the comparison Mr. Bay made in his bonus disc using Frank Welker's voice and Hugo's voice for the scene. If you ignore the fact the words dont fit the mouth movements, the cartoon megatron didn't seem to fit the roll.
I fully support Frank Welker for the up comming animated series though.
megatron42
11-10-2007, 09:02 AM
corey burton is megatron in the new animated series
Kenzo
11-10-2007, 10:31 AM
If Soundwave should have the same voice i see NO reson why Frank should not get the part
irish_girv
12-03-2007, 07:48 AM
Hello everyone,
If you, like me, believe Frank Welker should voice Soundwave (and perhaps Megatron or Galvatron) and you have myspace, feel free to join my "Get fRank Welker into Transformers 2" group on Myspace, link as follows:
http://groups.myspace.com/getfrankwelkerintransformers2
Cheers
megatron42
12-03-2007, 09:44 AM
hugo is megatron
Bumblebee1983
12-03-2007, 09:59 AM
hugo is megatron
*bows* Yes, he is.
*claps*
Bumblebee1983
12-03-2007, 11:41 AM
I went with the majority: if the role is right for him.
I do enjoy Hugo as Megs though. *ducks and dodges flying food and drinks*
Seriously, I thought it was very well done. Welker seems to have aged a bit and the smoking has taken a toll on his voice.
But for Soundwave, I'm sure he'd fit in. :cool:
I suppose one criticism that could be levelled at Frank Welker's version of Megs was that there were multiple incarnations of Megatron throughout the years, from G1 to Beast Wars to Robots in Disguise. Peter Cullen's Optimus is considered iconic; Frank's Megatron, not so much.
However, to date there's only been one Soundwave, and no other variation. I wouldn't care how much Michael altered the voice in post-production, just as long as Frank was at the heart of the character.
Frank's participation in the new franchise really does mean a lot to many of the fans out there.
vekt35
12-04-2007, 06:54 PM
Honestly I have always felt Frank Welkers voice done up with some good audio processing (not to heavy mind you) would still be perfect and sound extremely sinister.
Considering Megs has a giant hole in his chest it is the perfect reason to go with Welker in this situation as the original voice done up with some real deep base similar to the hugo version should sound amazing.
You can definitely get welkers voice to sound bad ass and definitely make him sound more megs at the same time. The raspy voice and painful delivery would be perfect for megs in his current state and im sure it would cost a hell of a lot less than Hugo weaving which means more ILM shots :)
Hell if us fans were right about peter cullen over liam niesen then why the hell not Welker.