With the voice over pedigree of this show, do you think we're in for greatness?

**Jester** · 05-21-2012, 09:31 PM

Rob Paulsen returning to the franchise. The oh so zen Greg Cipes seems perfectly cast as Mikey. The incomparable Kevin Michael Richardson as the Shredder. Nolan North as the Krang. Phil LaMarr is our new Baxter. And all of them are lead by the tried and true Andrea Romano as the voice director. Despite gripes about the character models and the fact the show is CG and not traditional 2D animation, does this group of talented professionals give you hope that Nick's TMNT offering is going to kick some serious shell?

EDIT: Also Jim Meskimen and Clancy Brown have some roles in the series as well.

*CyberCubed* · 05-21-2012, 09:34 PM

The actual writing of the episodes depends on if the show will be good. Looking over the first drafts of the 4kids scripts on Peter Laird's blog, the series would have been far worse had PL not oversaw the whole thing.

The original cartoon embraced the fact that it was a fun cartoon, and it succeeded for that reason.

The Nick show has pretty big shoes to fill, with two entirely sucessful and well received TMNT cartoons coming before it. The show will likely be popular with kids simply due to airing on Nickelodeon, but I wonder if us older fans will actually be able to enjoy it.

I hope the show is as well written as Avatar or Young Justice...comparable action cartoons....and not like Ultimate Spiderman which most view as terrible.

*Jephael* · 05-21-2012, 09:46 PM

As psyched as I am to hear the voice actors in these roles, the animation will still play a big role in whether or not the show does well.

*Cure* · 05-21-2012, 09:59 PM

I voted no. Voices are probably the least important thing to me. They can all sound fine but if what they're saying is sh*tty, I'm out.

Ravenxl7 · 05-21-2012, 11:28 PM

As psyched as I am to have Rob Paulsen voicing a turtle again, and to have Kevin Michael Richardson's talented voice behind the Shredder, I voted maybe. The vast majority of the voice cast is quite talented, and while I'm of the mind that even the worst lines can be gold coming from the right person, I've also seen some really great people have their talent ruined by horrible writing. In the end I'm taking a wait-and-see approach to this show. Though I'm very optimistic, and it'll be surprising if I don't end-up liking this new show.

Only voice's I'm not quite sure about atm are Sean Astin as Raph and Jason Biggs as Leo. When it comes to JB I can't not think about his role in the American Pie movies, and I don't think I've experience any voice acting in the past (if there is any), so I'm not sure what to expect from him. As for Sean Astin, my mind keeps on bringing up his role in 50 First Dates and that lisp he used, making it impossible for me to imagine his normal voice, or any other voice he would/could use, coming out of Raph...

*BubblyShell22* · 05-22-2012, 07:19 AM

I voted maybe because I feel that the writing is the most important thing. There's no doubt that these actors are talented, and I'm sure they'll do well in their roles. However, for me, it's more about the stories and the animation that will determine whether I like the show or not.

*The Stryker* · 05-22-2012, 08:32 AM

I hope Paulsen does something other than the same two voices he's been doing for yeeeeaaaars.

Weirdly enough. I'm ok with everyone except Paulsen because it's more of the same ish. The three other guys will be something new at the very least.

Writing also trumps all.

*Spitfire* · 05-22-2012, 08:37 AM

Hard to say it has no bearing but even if I loved every voice actor the writing needs to be solid. At the core that's what matters. An animation style I hate I can deal with if the show is engaging and well written. I can even deal with bad voice acting but I need some combination. If the voice acting and the animation is horrible then even good writing can't save it in my book.

From what I've seen the style isn't doing anything for me. That leaves the other two things. I just hope characters like "Fish-face" aren't completely evocative of the imagination that's gone into the series.

*pannoni1* · 05-22-2012, 11:54 AM

Writing is clearly the most crucial toward the success of any cartoon; not only it provides the voice talents a good idea about how to speak their characters, but it also tells the animators what types of effects should be used. You can have great animation but lame effects or action as a result of a weak script, along with a tired voice cast based on flawed, confusing material. Still, while I don't think you'll ever beat the pedigree of the original cartoon and to a degree the 4kids show, if written to be fun like the 80's show, we could be in for some great success coming.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-22-2012, 04:34 PM

great voices can't sadly save a crappy movie or a bad show, but I am very pleased with the voice choices.

*Mr.Turtle* · 05-22-2012, 05:01 PM

so far so good...tho leo's voice makes me a lil bit worried....
<---so upset abt the poop joke...

but like the 1st movie, if the voices not perfect, the story make up to it

*Drose18* · 05-22-2012, 06:44 PM

I'd prefer to see animation. I've seen all these guys in other shows. I.E. American Pie Lord of The Rings TMNT Ultimate Spiderman Thundercats etc.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 05-22-2012, 07:25 PM

We definately have an amazing group of voice actors on this show, so when it comes to the character's voices, yes I think it will achieve greatness!

shezcrafti · 05-23-2012, 08:05 AM

Obviously voice acting alone doesn't make a cartoon great, but I admit I'm really excited about the talent that is attached to this show. I don't know if I'll be able to disassociate myself from Rob Paulsen's OT Raphael, but as talented as he is I'm sure he'll do an awesome job with Donatello.

Surprisingly, I'm most excited about Jason Biggs & Sean Astin. I love both of them as actors outside of voice work and I think their inexperience (at voice acting) has the potential to bring more authenticity to the characters...if that makes sense.

SherlockJr · 05-23-2012, 08:59 AM

The VAs themselves don't sound bad, but the writing is the most important factor to any show's success. If the writing is above average, then yes, I think it'll be wonderful.

Fugitoid Jones · 06-03-2012, 04:12 AM

I'm going to remain optimistic and say that I'm looking forward to this show, because I think the voice cast is outstanding, and with Andrea Romano doing the voice direction, it's hard to imagine the dialogue being bad enough to make the show unwatchable. I just hope the animation is watchable.

*Bauer536* · 06-14-2012, 02:45 PM

It’s possible. Rob Paulsen is like one of the greatest voice actors out there today. He’ll do great as Donatello.

Sean Astin will surprise others with his Raphael, but will not surpass his performance as Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings films. Jason Biggs may not be the pie guy by the year 2015. He may just become the new Leonardo. Imagine. Who would have predicted Mark Hamill could do an iconic Joker?

Greg Cipes will be an excellent Michelangelo, and show that after returning as Beast Boy.

Mae Whitman will have a new role after Katara, and this could run longer than that one. Kevin Michael Richardson could be a good Shredder, and possibly, find himself doing the voice even more instead of doing Kilowag or Panthro. Hoon Lee is a mystery. Like I say, “We’ll just have to wait and see.”

View Poll Results: Does the voice cast and director give you hope as to the quality of Nick's TMNT?
Yes, these people can do no wrong.	5	16.13%
Maybe, the writing and animation is still a large factor, too.	21	67.74%
No, this has absolutely no bearing on what will make this show rise or fall.	5	16.13%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

05-21-2012, 09:31 PM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	With the voice over pedigree of this show, do you think we're in for greatness? Rob Paulsen returning to the franchise. The oh so zen Greg Cipes seems perfectly cast as Mikey. The incomparable Kevin Michael Richardson as the Shredder. Nolan North as the Krang. Phil LaMarr is our new Baxter. And all of them are lead by the tried and true Andrea Romano as the voice director. Despite gripes about the character models and the fact the show is CG and not traditional 2D animation, does this group of talented professionals give you hope that Nick's TMNT offering is going to kick some serious shell? EDIT: Also Jim Meskimen and Clancy Brown have some roles in the series as well. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-21-2012, 09:46 PM	#3
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	As psyched as I am to hear the voice actors in these roles, the animation will still play a big role in whether or not the show does well. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

05-21-2012, 09:59 PM	#4
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I voted no. Voices are probably the least important thing to me. They can all sound fine but if what they're saying is sh*tty, I'm out. __________________

05-21-2012, 11:28 PM	#5
Ravenxl7 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 488	As psyched as I am to have Rob Paulsen voicing a turtle again, and to have Kevin Michael Richardson's talented voice behind the Shredder, I voted maybe. The vast majority of the voice cast is quite talented, and while I'm of the mind that even the worst lines can be gold coming from the right person, I've also seen some really great people have their talent ruined by horrible writing. In the end I'm taking a wait-and-see approach to this show. Though I'm very optimistic, and it'll be surprising if I don't end-up liking this new show. Only voice's I'm not quite sure about atm are Sean Astin as Raph and Jason Biggs as Leo. When it comes to JB I can't not think about his role in the American Pie movies, and I don't think I've experience any voice acting in the past (if there is any), so I'm not sure what to expect from him. As for Sean Astin, my mind keeps on bringing up his role in 50 First Dates and that lisp he used, making it impossible for me to imagine his normal voice, or any other voice he would/could use, coming out of Raph... __________________ Last edited by Ravenxl7; 05-21-2012 at 11:39 PM.

05-21-2012, 09:34 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,764	The actual writing of the episodes depends on if the show will be good. Looking over the first drafts of the 4kids scripts on Peter Laird's blog, the series would have been far worse had PL not oversaw the whole thing. The original cartoon embraced the fact that it was a fun cartoon, and it succeeded for that reason. The Nick show has pretty big shoes to fill, with two entirely sucessful and well received TMNT cartoons coming before it. The show will likely be popular with kids simply due to airing on Nickelodeon, but I wonder if us older fans will actually be able to enjoy it. I hope the show is as well written as Avatar or Young Justice...comparable action cartoons....and not like Ultimate Spiderman which most view as terrible.

05-22-2012, 07:19 AM	#6
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I voted maybe because I feel that the writing is the most important thing. There's no doubt that these actors are talented, and I'm sure they'll do well in their roles. However, for me, it's more about the stories and the animation that will determine whether I like the show or not. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

05-22-2012, 08:32 AM	#7
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I hope Paulsen does something other than the same two voices he's been doing for yeeeeaaaars. Weirdly enough. I'm ok with everyone except Paulsen because it's more of the same ish. The three other guys will be something new at the very least. Writing also trumps all. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

05-22-2012, 08:37 AM	#8
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Hard to say it has no bearing but even if I loved every voice actor the writing needs to be solid. At the core that's what matters. An animation style I hate I can deal with if the show is engaging and well written. I can even deal with bad voice acting but I need some combination. If the voice acting and the animation is horrible then even good writing can't save it in my book. From what I've seen the style isn't doing anything for me. That leaves the other two things. I just hope characters like "Fish-face" aren't completely evocative of the imagination that's gone into the series. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

05-22-2012, 11:54 AM	#9
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Writing is clearly the most crucial toward the success of any cartoon; not only it provides the voice talents a good idea about how to speak their characters, but it also tells the animators what types of effects should be used. You can have great animation but lame effects or action as a result of a weak script, along with a tired voice cast based on flawed, confusing material. Still, while I don't think you'll ever beat the pedigree of the original cartoon and to a degree the 4kids show, if written to be fun like the 80's show, we could be in for some great success coming. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

05-22-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	great voices can't sadly save a crappy movie or a bad show, but I am very pleased with the voice choices. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-22-2012, 05:01 PM	#11
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	so far so good...tho leo's voice makes me a lil bit worried.... <---so upset abt the poop joke... but like the 1st movie, if the voices not perfect, the story make up to it __________________

05-22-2012, 06:44 PM	#12
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	I'd prefer to see animation. I've seen all these guys in other shows. I.E. American Pie Lord of The Rings TMNT Ultimate Spiderman Thundercats etc.

05-22-2012, 07:25 PM	#13
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	We definately have an amazing group of voice actors on this show, so when it comes to the character's voices, yes I think it will achieve greatness! __________________

05-23-2012, 08:05 AM	#14
shezcrafti Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The East warehouse over at Lairdman island. Posts: 367	Obviously voice acting alone doesn't make a cartoon great, but I admit I'm really excited about the talent that is attached to this show. I don't know if I'll be able to disassociate myself from Rob Paulsen's OT Raphael, but as talented as he is I'm sure he'll do an awesome job with Donatello. Surprisingly, I'm most excited about Jason Biggs & Sean Astin. I love both of them as actors outside of voice work and I think their inexperience (at voice acting) has the potential to bring more authenticity to the characters...if that makes sense. __________________ Shellebrating 25+ Years of TMNT History [Infographic] All of Raphael's Badassery in One Video Spoiler:

05-23-2012, 08:59 AM	#15
SherlockJr Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The nearest Starbucks Posts: 216	The VAs themselves don't sound bad, but the writing is the most important factor to any show's success. If the writing is above average, then yes, I think it'll be wonderful. __________________ "SQUIRREL!!!"

06-03-2012, 04:12 AM	#16
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I'm going to remain optimistic and say that I'm looking forward to this show, because I think the voice cast is outstanding, and with Andrea Romano doing the voice direction, it's hard to imagine the dialogue being bad enough to make the show unwatchable. I just hope the animation is watchable. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

06-14-2012, 02:45 PM	#17
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	It’s possible. Rob Paulsen is like one of the greatest voice actors out there today. He’ll do great as Donatello. Sean Astin will surprise others with his Raphael, but will not surpass his performance as Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings films. Jason Biggs may not be the pie guy by the year 2015. He may just become the new Leonardo. Imagine. Who would have predicted Mark Hamill could do an iconic Joker? Greg Cipes will be an excellent Michelangelo, and show that after returning as Beast Boy. Mae Whitman will have a new role after Katara, and this could run longer than that one. Kevin Michael Richardson could be a good Shredder, and possibly, find himself doing the voice even more instead of doing Kilowag or Panthro. Hoon Lee is a mystery. Like I say, “We’ll just have to wait and see.”