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...Why not hire cheaper voice actors?

Chaoslock wrote:...Why not hire cheaper voice actors?

Have you've noticed that shows don't do well when they replace voice actors? Main example: Pokemon.

Wreck 'n Rule wrote:I have to agree with my fellow Vermonter here. As much as I love The Simpsons and enjoy the work of the voice actors, it's hard to sympothize with someone refusing millions of dollars a year, even if it is a pay cut. And besides, even if the show is cancelled they'd still be making royalties from syndication, merchandise and DVD sales.

That's the thing, the voice actors don't get royalties for their work, only their normal pay.

Two more seasons.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of the Simpsons, and that's why I think its important for all fans to say that of late, it just hasn't been that good. I watched the first episode of the most recent season online the other day, and I have to be honest, I stopped watching about 10 minutes in, I thought it was rubbish.

I'd rather they churn out a season every two years thats actually quality, then try and ram sub-standard episodes down our throats. Of course, it does go through cycles where the seasons are a little crud. The seasons that came out around the time Family Guy and Southpark were really popular are absolute arse. Hopefully they can pull themselves out of their slump.

But all shows have to end at some point. I'd rather it go out on a high note. As for the salary disputes, which I hear are now sorted, they do need to pay those guys a decent wage as they simply can't replace them and think we wont' notice.