The Energon Pub

News Credits: 2 · by **Phategod1** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:23 pm

In a quest to be Front paged and credited again as Cullens makes the rounds here his stop by AICN.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32937

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:57 am

Thanks, front paged and all that good stuff.

I actually enjoyed reading this interview the most. For some reason, when I hear Peter Cullen say that it's the same Prime, I believe him.

News Credits: 3 · by **KoH4711** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:17 am

I've not had the chance to meet him in person like a lot of fans have, but it never ceases to amaze me, in these interviews, that Cullen comes across as a real easy-going, humble person. I've not heard Trans-fandom horror stories, but I have known plenty of people in fandom that have copped an attitude... and very few of them have had a part in creating a character as iconic as Prime.

A fun interview to read... I'm hoping Quint makes an audio copy of it, at some point. I'd love to hear the impression.

News Credits: 5 · by **Gutsman Heavy** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:22 am

I wanna know what Welker thinks of movie megs!

News Credits: 1 · by **Fang Wolf** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:18 am

I'm with Gutsman Heavy!

I do think Mr Cullen sounds like a great guy though. ^^

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:43 am

It would make my day if Cullen ever stopped by Seibertron.com and said "hi" to the fans.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:20 am

Stormrider wrote:It would make my day if Cullen ever stopped by Seibertron.com and said "hi" to the fans.

I agree!!!!

Whats bothering me though is this:

Peter Cullen: "On another level, his size, compared to a human being is huge, so there will be minor subtleties in sound to compensate for that for that size and on a big screen outlook, you are going to feel that in the theater and it wouldn’t make sense to have Prime’s voice… I was a little hesitant at first when they said they were going to give me a fuller sound and then when I heard it I realized perfectly (what they meant). The only thing I cared about was did they maintain his characteristics and they did, so I felt great."

What changes to the voice was done?

I am totally eating my work day lunches at Burger King for the whole month of July, in honor of the great Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime!!

by **Starscream227** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:46 am

skywarp-2 wrote:

I am totally eating my work day lunches at Burger King for the whole month of July, in honor of the great Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime!!

Your liver bemoans this fact, regardless of Cullen's greatness. But what does an organ know?

As for the interview(s), hearing (or reading) the good things Peter has to say about Prime, at least, does help psych me up for the film...

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:55 am

Starscream227 wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I am totally eating my work day lunches at Burger King for the whole month of July, in honor of the great Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime!!

Your liver bemoans this fact, regardless of Cullen's greatness. But what does an organ know?

As for the interview(s), hearing (or reading) the good things Peter has to say about Prime, at least, does help psych me up for the film...

they sell salads now...but I will occasionally get a "BK stacker"...3 flame broiled all beef patties, cheese, cheesy special sauce, bacon, 2 buns.. no fries and a large diet coke!! still on a diet, high protein, with small carbs.. so my liver will be okay.. as long as I take the "stackers" in extreme moderation...

still worried about what Peter was saying about the size comparison and sound thing though.. anyone have a speculation as to what they did??

by **Starscream227** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:01 am

skywarp-2 wrote:still worried about what Peter was saying about the size comparison and sound thing though.. anyone have a speculation as to what they did??

Probably some deepening and resonate/distort stuff.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:12 am

Starscream227 wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:still worried about what Peter was saying about the size comparison and sound thing though.. anyone have a speculation as to what they did??

Probably some deepening and resonate/distort stuff.

I hope it doesn't detract from his Optimus Voice too much..But have you noticed that the Mechanical voice box sounds are very subtle lately.. BW was notorious for not having that twang in their voices, which always bothered me... I just hope that the Mechanical voice sound isn't a lost art.. it makes them seem more robotic and not a voiced actor cgi thing.. even though thats what they are, but the illusion should be maintained.. to a degree..

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:47 am

If you watch/listen to the trailers, Prime has little more timber to his voice. (Is the timber the right word? :???:

)

News Credits: 2 · by **Autobobby1** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:03 am

The exact same character except with a different design and a sense of humor? Sweet!

News Credits: 1 · by **King Grimrob** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:28 am

AMEN!

by **Arcadius-Prime** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:02 am

Well it's not like he would saythe movie, uh... sucked duh. Anyway I can't wait to see Peter's Prime or is it Prime's Peter. Hee-hee

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:44 am

I'm sure Pete did a great job, but even if he didn't, whats he gonna say "This movie sucks"!?!

Only time I ever saw that happen was when Arnold wwent on Oprah to promote BatMan 4.

by **Jaw Crusher** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:01 pm

Stormrider wrote:If you watch/listen to the trailers, Prime has little more timber to his voice. (Is the timber the right word? )

I think it's 'tembor'. If Prime had more timber to his voice, he'd be a lumberjack. :-P

by **Hanch Prime** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:04 pm

please no mention of Batman and Robin,

I may throw up. Batman Begins, Batman Begins Batman Begins, there I feel better.

Anyways back to the topic at hand, you can tell they have made cullens voice a little deeper. This is to make him feel more massive as he is a 20 foot tall robot. Makes sense to me, it still sounds Like prime. Mr. cullen is Prime.

by **Sentinel Pax** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:05 pm

Jaw Crusher wrote:I think it's 'tembor'. If Prime had more timber to his voice, he'd be a lumberjack.

*Prime looks at giant redwood*
"One shall stand...
*Forms energy axe from G1*
...one shall fall."

Sorry.

by **Autobotspitfire** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:16 pm

right from the mouth of god, this movie will rock.

by **Burnup Prime** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:24 pm

if Pete agrees completely with his own character, then that is a truly great reason forn any transformers fan to go see the movie

by **Starscream227** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:50 pm

Arcadius-Prime wrote:Well it's not like he would saythe movie, uh... sucked duh. Anyway I can't wait to see Peter's Prime or is it Prime's Peter. Hee-hee

and I'm dead inside...

by **Spooner** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:37 pm

skywarp-2 wrote:
Starscream227 wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I am totally eating my work day lunches at Burger King for the whole month of July, in honor of the great Peter Cullen and Optimus Prime!!

Your liver bemoans this fact, regardless of Cullen's greatness. But what does an organ know?

As for the interview(s), hearing (or reading) the good things Peter has to say about Prime, at least, does help psych me up for the film...

they sell salads now...but I will occasionally get a "BK stacker"...3 flame broiled all beef patties, cheese, cheesy special sauce, bacon, 2 buns.. no fries and a large diet coke!! still on a diet, high protein, with small carbs.. so my liver will be okay.. as long as I take the "stackers" in extreme moderation...

still worried about what Peter was saying about the size comparison and sound thing though.. anyone have a speculation as to what they did??

BK stackers are one of the guiltiest pleasures on this earth.

Anyway, I'm sure he means that there will be a lot of modulation of the sound (think General Greivous)to sound a lot more resonant and mechanical, rather than 'echo-y' like the cartoon sometimes sounded.

by **Uncrazzimatic** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:50 pm

Liege Evilmus wrote:I'm sure Pete did a great job, but even if he didn't, whats he gonna say "This movie sucks"!?!

Only time I ever saw that happen was when Arnold wwent on Oprah to promote BatMan 4.

I guess there are some truths that you just can't like about, no matter what's at stake.