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residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

Who cares what he thinks. He doesn't even have 5000 posts.

cause any of yours matter?

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

cause any of yours matter?

Jesus you people are dumb.

I obviously actually discounted your opinion because of postcount. I really care about postcount that much. I hope the italics gives away that I'm being sarcastic.

Laminar · Jul 20, 2009, 12:12 PM

Nice backpedal.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

Jesus you people are dumb.

I obviously actually discounted your opinion because of postcount. I really care about postcount that much. I hope the italics give away that I'm being sarcastic.

you would think you would know that

is for playing and i do understand? but apparently you are too busy whoring to get to your next account and just post post post.

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Nice backpedal.

It really is called the Sixteenth Chapel!

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:13 PM

...his posts; i don't miss.

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

you would think you would know that

is for playing and i do understand? but apparently you are too busy whoring to get to your next account and just post post post.

Sorry, I don't speak awful emoticon.

But yeah, you playing along seems totally plausible, especially in light of you taking a jab at my postcount mere moments after.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:16 PM

reported!

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 12:19 PM

Hehe

Uncle Skeleton · Jul 20, 2009, 12:24 PM

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

Hehe

trying to win the spam contest...har har harhar.

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 12:34 PM

No, that was my way of saying "I find your post funny, because I don't think its true, but even if it is, that's still funny."

No, I don't think that was self-explanatory.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

No, that was my way of saying "I find your post funny, because I don't think its true, but even if it is, that's still funny."

No, I don't think that was self-explanatory.

Hehe

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

Hehe

ShortcutToMoncton · Jul 20, 2009, 01:53 PM

Annoying much?

This is a thread of poorly-thought-out posts all around.

greg

ThinkInsane · Jul 20, 2009, 02:32 PM

Play nice kids

turtle777 · Jul 20, 2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

Play nice kids

There are exactly two kids here that don't add anything but unrelated (contentious) comments.

-t

ghporter · Jul 20, 2009, 02:54 PM

I'm seeing that too. Perhaps these "kids" would like some points to ponder? As in infraction points? Consider this a warning.

On topic, I think recasting the voices would be bad for the series and bad for Fox. It would make the network look like they were in the wrong whether they were or not, and it would hurt viewership. Fry's voice is part of his character; you may as well get someone else to voice Homer Simpson. The same is true for the other characters-could Bender "be" Bender without the particular qualities of John DiMaggio's voice? (Would the double entendre of the character's name come across if he didn't sound like he'd been "on a bender?") And viewers who have watched for years would tune out very quickly without Katey Segal voicing Leela. Bad for business on all counts, I think. How much does Dan Castellaneta make for doing Homer, anyway? I'll bet it makes the new salary demands of the Futurama cast sound more reasonable...

abbaZaba · Jul 20, 2009, 03:23 PM

this show is funny ß

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

Play nice kids

we are; just having some fun on monday. nothing to see here, move along. back OT. no harm, no foul.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

There are exactly two kids here that don't add anything but unrelated (contentious) comments.

-t

now _that_ is funny. seriously. really? hahaha.

Laminar · Jul 20, 2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

I'm seeing that too. Perhaps these "kids" would like some points to ponder? As in infraction points? Consider this a warning.

I assume you're referring to all three of turtle's on-topic, well-thought-out, and helpful posts, right?

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

I'm seeing that too. Perhaps these "kids" would like some points to ponder? As in infraction points? Consider this a warning.

no harm, no foul. just having fun. goodness. back OT it is then.

i'd post the "lighten up francis" image, but too lazy.

Laminar · Jul 20, 2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

now _that_ is funny. seriously. really? hahaha.

I can't understand how the irony doesn't sucker-punch him directly in the face.

SpaceMonkey · Jul 20, 2009, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

How much does Dan Castellaneta make for doing Homer, anyway? I'll bet it makes the new salary demands of the Futurama cast sound more reasonable...

He gets paid in rainbows and sunshine.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

I can't understand how the irony doesn't sucker-punch him directly in the face.

no idea. but i do get tired of that, and other similar situations that go unchecked. i rib one person, in my entire time here (9 years) and now i'm a "kid not playing nicely".

whatever.

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 03:35 PM

Gentlemen, gentlemen, I believe we're losing focus of this thread, which is shif's opinion on fair pay for voice actors is laughable.

Laminar · Jul 20, 2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

Gentlemen, gentlemen, I believe we're losing focus of this thread, which is shif's opinion on fair pay for voice actors is laughable.

Clearly, some sort of government program should be set up to determine what fair compensation would be for voice actors, and all of the leftover money from the show can go towards funding the government program. Win-win.

Shaddim · Jul 20, 2009, 04:23 PM

I won't watch it without the original voice actors, that would be like Star Trek without Shatner...

Wait for it...

Dakar V · Jul 20, 2009, 04:27 PM

I feel like we're stating the obvious here. Has there been some other cartoon show in history that actually survived such a stunt?

I think FOX would cancel the show before doing such a thing.

residentEvil · Jul 20, 2009, 04:44 PM

i know that the first season (and the shorts) had a few different voice actors for the Simpsons. first season or few episodes of Family Guy too. but that is the opposite of what Futurama may do.

Railroader · Jul 20, 2009, 05:52 PM

I have nothing of interest to add to this thread.

I love you guys.

SpaceMonkey · Jul 20, 2009, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Shaddim

I won't watch it without the original voice actors, that would be like Star Trek without Shatner...

Wait for it...

www.startreknewvoyages.com

Chuckit · Jul 20, 2009, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Star Trek: Phase II Home Page

I think he was actually aiming for a Next Generation comeback.

turtle777 · Jul 20, 2009, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

no idea. but i do get tired of that, and other similar situations that go unchecked. i rib one person, in my entire time here (9 years) and now i'm a "kid not playing nicely".

whatever.

You are NOT, I wasn't referring to you, but to the Laminar - Dakar feud.
But if the shoe fits, wear it.

-t

Shaddim · Jul 20, 2009, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

www.startreknewvoyages.com

Yeah, saw that. I wish I had been able to sit through the whole first episode. Ugh.

Railroader · Jul 20, 2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

You are NOT, I wasn't referring to you, but to the Laminar - Dakar feud.
But if the shoe fits, wear it.

-t

Only in Amaraca™

::maroma:: · Jul 20, 2009, 07:37 PM

This thread should be depressing because of the subject, but its actually quite entertaining/funny.

Railroader · Jul 20, 2009, 07:40 PM

And now, a LOLcat:

Eug · Jul 31, 2009, 07:16 PM

Futurama cast members ink new deal with Fox

LOS ANGELES–The Star has learned exclusively that the voice cast of Futurama has just signed a new contract with Fox after weeks of intense salary negotiations.

The compromise agreement, with the studio paying more and the actors accepting less, comes after the announcement of a 26-episode pick-up here by Comedy Central.

Brien · Jul 31, 2009, 07:39 PM

Yay!

Shaddim · Jul 31, 2009, 08:40 PM

The publicity was really bad, Fox had no choice.

CRASH HARDDRIVE · Jul 31, 2009, 11:24 PM

Actors should only make their money touring.

turtle777 · Aug 1, 2009, 01:12 AM

-t

tooki · Aug 1, 2009, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

I feel like we're stating the obvious here. Has there been some other cartoon show in history that actually survived such a stunt?

All the classic Disney characters, for example, since their original voice actors are dead, so no amount of salary negotiations will bring them back.

As much as I prefer the original actors, it's certainly possible (with great effort) to find suitable replacements that sound basically the same.

tooki · Aug 1, 2009, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by CRASH HARDDRIVE

Actors should only make their money touring.

Like the Star Trek actors?

LegendaryPinkOx · Aug 1, 2009, 11:04 PM

People would pay good money to see the Shatner cover Elton John numbers.

ghporter · Aug 2, 2009, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by LegendaryPinkOx

People would pay good money to see the Shatner cover Elton John numbers.

They've paid good money to hear him cover Lennon...

I think Shatner's best character so far is "the Priceline negotiator," where he lampoons himself so very thoroughly. Of course he makes a pretty good beat poet, too.

Back on topic: to me, the way Fox came to terms with the voice talent shows that they got some serious negative publicity out of flatly rejecting the talent's request for more money. I think it shows Fox that their audience is actually the SHOWS' audience, and that's a good thing. It won't bring back the several series that Fox shouldn't have canceled, but maybe it'll get their suits to think about what they do.

Big Mac · Aug 2, 2009, 12:10 PM

There's something I don't really understand regarding the corporate side of this show resurrection: Fox bailed on the show, and years later Comedy Central has picked it back up, so what does Fox have to do with the process at this point? Isn't it Comedy Central's cash funding the new season?

CRASH HARDDRIVE · 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mac

There's something I don't really understand regarding the corporate side of this show resurrection: Fox bailed on the show, and years later Comedy Central has picked it back up, so what does Fox have to do with the process at this point? Isn't it Comedy Central's cash funding the new season?

20th Century Fox= Production Company. You'd be surprised how little to do with each other that production and (Fox) broadcast divisions have. The broadcast network may as well be a rival company.

They're producing the show for the highest bidder to broadcast, but of course that doesn't mean Fox is giving it away. Fox maintains the rights- it's their property. C.C. already runs Futurama in Syndication- which is where the real goldmine is. (For Fox, that is.)