Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator (vocalizations by Peter Cullen) TFcon 2026-09-18 | Voice of Optimus Prime is also The Predator (vocalizations by Peter Cullen)
Transformers War For Cybertron Q&A Part 02 | Starscream, Soundwave & Wheeljack Voice Actors at TFcon TFcon 2024-05-11 | Voice actors Frank Todaro (Starscream, Rattrap), Ed Bosco (Soundwave, Ultra Magnus), and Bill Rogers (Wheeljack) from Netflix's Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy chat with the audience and answer questions during their War for Cybertron Q&A Panel during TFcon. This video is the second part of the panel as the panel discusses creating Starscream's voice, participating in a fresh take on the franchise, making the characters your own, as well as comparing War for Cybertron to Marvel Studio's Loki series. Would Starscream and Loki hang out?0:00 Creating Starscream's Voice2:09 Would You Want to Re-Invent Your Characters6:01 Making the Characters Your Own9:20 WFC is a Loki Variant#warforcybertron #transformers40 #transformers #tfcon
Transformers War For Cybertron Q&A Part 01 | Starscream, Soundwave & Wheeljack Voice Actors at TFcon TFcon 2024-05-09 | Transformers voice actors Frank Todaro (Starscream), Ed Bosco (Soundwave), and Bill Rogers (Wheeljack) answer your questions during their Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy Q&A Panel at TFcon. The trio discuss working on the Netflix show, and share advice on voice acting - but perhaps most importantly, what would happen if The Cuphead Show's Mugman and Transformers: Kingdom's Rattrap met?0:00 Introductions1:34 Ed Bosco's Origin Story2:55 Frank Todaro's Origin Story4:05 Bill Roger's Origin Story6:40 Q&A Begins7:11 Ed Bosco's Approach to Soundwave8:13 Soundwave Sounds Like Dr. Claw8:49 Why Optimus Prime Seems Weak9:19 Dad Jokes9:45 Favourite Lines13:00 Director and Actor Collaboration16:37 Frank Todaro on Cuphead Game18:43 Mugman Meets Rattrap#warforcybertron #transformers40 #transformers #tfcon
Rare and Unusual Beast Wars Merch Part 2 | Rik Alvarez & Peter Chavez IV | Maximize Your Merch TFcon 2024-05-04 | Rik Alvarez and Peter Chavez IV present Maximize Your Merch as they discuss unique, rare and unusual Beast Wars: Transformers merchandise together in this second video of their panel from TFcon. The two share a look at many items Beast Wars: Transformers items including water squirters, tickets, maps, and more. And when technical difficulties interrupt the presentation, Rik extends the Q&A Period with the audience before Peter returns to the rare Beast Wars items presentation.#beastwars #transformers #transformerstoys #beastmode
Rare and Unusual Beast Wars Merch Part 1 | Rik Alvarez & Peter Chavez IV | Maximize Your Merch TFcon 2024-04-30 | Rik Alvarez and Peter Chavez IV present Maximize Your Merch as they discuss unique, rare and unusual Beast Wars: Transformers merchandise together in this panel from TFcon. The two share a look at many items including the Beast Wars Sony Playstation game (also available on PC!), the Transformers 3D Battle Card Game, Kaybaya's Beast Wars Transformers Adventure Gum, "One Day License" Wonderfest Beast Wars add-on/upgrade kits, and more.#beastwars #transformers #transformerstoys #beastmode
3D Printed Transformers | 3D Printing Toys | with Mike Syfritt & Friends | Half the Battle Toys TFcon 2024-04-27 | Mike Syfritt and his panel guests discuss 3D printing for cosplay, 3D printing toys, and specifically 3D printing Transformers during their panel together at TFcon 2024. The panel shares information on 3D printing tips, 3D printing, different kinds of 3D printers and 3D printing technology, as well as printing with different materials depending on the results you want and what you are trying to accomplish.#transformerstoys #3dprinting #3dprintingtips #tfcon
Q&A with Transformers The Movie Writer Ron Friedman & Transformers Legacy Author Jim Sorenson TFcon 2024-04-23 | Transformers G1 writer, Transformers: The Movie writer, and G.I. Joe: The Movie writer Ron Friedman fields questions from the crowd at TFcon LA. And having been more than familiar with the material in question, Transformers: Allspark Almanac and Transformers: Legacy co-author Jim Sorenson joins Ron on stage to shed light on a few facts, as well as discuss a Go Fund Me campaign to assist Ron and his wife with medical expenses. Link below!gofundme.com/f/tv-legend-ron-friedman-with-medical-expenses#transformers #transformersmovies #tfcon #ronfriedman
Benefit Auction for Transformers Legacy Author Bill Forster | Hosted by Rik Alvarez & Jim Sorenson TFcon 2024-03-28 | See rare and unique Transformers items as over $10,000 is raised for Transformers Legacy and Transformers Animated Allspark Almanac Co-Author Bill Forster during TFcon LA 2024. Co-Author Jim Sorenson, and former Transformers Creative Manager at Hasbro Rik Alvarez host the auction.Bill Forster is suffering from early onset Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder, and the auction funds will assist in alleviating some of the financial burdens. Bill sends his gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support.If you do have a few bucks you can comfortably spare, consider kicking in to his GoFundMe campaign. It really helps a ton. gofundme.com/f/bill-forster-is-in-grave-danger
3rd Party Panel Presentation for TFcon LA 2024 | Transformers Inspired Toys and Collectibles | TFcon 2024-03-21 | Watch the full Third Party Toy Panel Presentation from TFcon LA 2024. The 3rd Party Panel features a close look at many new toys and collectibles inspired by the Transformers toys and entertainment.0:00 Greetings from TFcon0:24 MakeToys1:25 StarToys2:26 O1 Studio3:36 Robot Toys4:39 Magic Square5:47 New Age6:16 Metagate6:48 Iron Factory8:50 DX9 Mini12:54 Cang Toys14:07 Mechanical Skull Studio15:18 Dream Star Toys16:48 X Transbots20:43 Fans Toys26:10 MMC29:27 Fans Hobby#tfcon #3rdpartytransformers #3rdparty #transformerstoys
Transformers Script Read w/ Victor Caroli, Garry Chalk, Dan Gilvezan, Richard Newman, David Sobolov TFcon 2024-03-02 | After TFcon attendees participated in a round of auditions, four members of the audience were chosen to read along with Bumblebee (Dan Gilvezan), Optimus Primal (Garry Chalk), Depth Charge (David Sobolov), Rhinox (Richard Newman), and the Transformers Narrator (Victor Caroli) in the TFcon Transformers Script Reading "Spontaneity, Revelation, Confusion & Delay" - and G1 Narrator Victor Caroli is not shy to show TFcon Narrator @Evantainment how it's done.Dan Gilvezan is well-known as the voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, as well as Bumblebee in the original Transformers cartoon series. Dan Gilvezan also portrayed Goldbug, Hot Spot, Outback, Rollbar, Scamper, Skids and Snapdragon in Transformers. Many of his other voice acting animation credits include G.I. Joe, Pound Puppies, Dino Riders, Sectaurs, and The Real Ghostbusters. And let's not forget fan-favourite video games Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, and Transformers: Devastation.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov is also known for performing as Blitzwing in the Transformers: Bumblebee film, Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Gorilla Grodd on The CW's The Flash, Robocop in Robocop: Alpha Commando, Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy cartoon series, Lord Tyger in Spider-Man: Unlimited, Lobo in DC's Young Justice, and Volibear in Riot Games' League of Legends. David Sobolov returns to the Transformers franchise this summer in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts as Battletrap and Rhinox.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.Victor Caroli, the narrator in Transformers is well-known for lines such as, "It is the year 2005," and "The Transformers will return after these messages," in the original Transformers cartoon. He is also the narrator in Robotix - and we are pretty sure that's him narrating some of those Masters of the Universe books on tape in the 1980's. Victor Caroli is also the voice of the My Little Pony villain Tirac, as well as the Paralyzed Horse in Bravest Warrirors.#tfcon #voiceacting #transformers #g1 #beastwars #transformersanimated
Why Does This Exist? | Part 4 | Plus Q&A | with Former Transformers Creative Manager Rik Alvarez TFcon 2024-02-29 | No Pez? We've got Clickety Clack! Plus, party hats, rubber bands, and Easter eggs! It's every collector's dream as Former Transformers Creative Manager at Hasbro Rik Alvarez is back for more of weird licenced Transformers products during his "Why Does This Exist?" panel at TFcon. And stay til the end for Q&A!And to help support Transformers: Animated Allspark Almanac co-author Bill Forster, check out his Go Fund Me page here: gofund.me/1767ea620:00 Why Does This Exist Part 46:05 Question and Answer Time!#transformers #transformersmovies #collection #tfcon
Performing a Successful Stunt & Working with Actors | Transformers John Carmichael & Chris Zaragoza TFcon 2024-02-27 | Transformers film stuntmen John Carmichael and Chris Zaragoza discuss how long it takes to pull off a successful stunt, explaining that takes hours of practice to complete it successfully. They also touch on working with on-camera actors which can sometimes lead to tense working environments depending on the situation. The duo are then asked about their scariest stunt sequences. Chris Zaragoza answers by talking about tough driving stunt sequences, and John Carmichael talks about a wire rigging jump that resulted in an injury.John Carmichael was the assistant stunt coordinator for Transformers and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.Chris Zaragoza was a stunt driver on Transformers, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers Age of Extinction, and Transformers The Last Knight.0:00 Planning Successful Stunts1:55 Actors Onscreen3:00 Actor Input3:38 Tom Cruise4:10 Tense Working Environment6:08 Scary Driving Sequences7:30 Wire Rigging#transformers #transformersmovie #moviestunts #tfcon
Why Does This Exist? | Part 3 | with Former Transformers Creative Manager Rik Alvarez at TFcon TFcon 2024-02-24 | Former Transformers Creative Manager at Hasbro Rik Alvarez is back for more of weird licenced Transformers products during his "Why Does This Exist?" panel at TFcon. From Dark of the Moon Dark Chocolate to Icing Coloring Set, Rik takes us through more unique products.And to help support Transformers: Animated Allspark Almanac co-author Bill Forster, check out his Go Fund Me page here: gofund.me/1767ea62#transformers #transformersmovies #collection #tfcon
How to be a Stunt Driver, Stunts with Kids & More | Transformers Stuntmen | Carmichael & Zaragoza TFcon 2024-02-17 | Transformers Stuntmen John Carmichael and Chris Zaragoza talk about working with Transformers director Michael Bay, share advice in how to become a stunt driver, talk about how to film stunts with kids, and discuss parts of the job they don't like (there's a lot of standing around and waiting).John Carmichael was the assistant stunt coordinator for Transformers and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.Chris Zaragoza was a stunt driver on Transformers, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers Age of Extinction, and Transformers The Last Knight.0:00 Working with Michael Bay0:44 Stunt Kids1:55 How to be a Stunt Driver5:25 Tough Part of the Job#transformers #transformersmovie #moviestunts #tfcon
Why Does This Exist? | Part 2 | with Former Transformers Creative Manager Rik Alvarez at TFcon TFcon 2024-02-13 | Former Transformers Creative Manager at Hasbro Rik Alvarez is back for more of weird licenced Transformers products during his "Why Does This Exist?" panel at TFcon.And to help support Transformers: Animated Allspark Almanac co-author Bill Forster, check out his Go Fund Me page here: gofund.me/1767ea62#transformers #transformersmovies #collection #tfcon
Can Ultra Magnus Look Down? This Question and More with IDW Transformers Comic Book Artists TFcon 2024-02-10 | More Q&A with the IDW Transformers Comic Book Artists at TFcon.Josh Perez talks about references he has sneaked into his artwork (like Toy Story's Buzz, Woody, and Jesse), while Alex Milne likes Star Trek, and Josh Burcham has referenced the angry lady pointing at the cat in Beast Wars. The artists then discuss what type of scenes best suited their art style throughout the comics. And perhaps the most troublesome question of the day, "How does Ultra Magnus look down with his head positioned so far back on his large chest?" Alex Milne and Josh Burcham state they would like to redo Megatron Origins and Stormbringer if they could, as well as if it was intimidating when having the opportunity to redesign characters such as Megatron.0:00 Memes & References1:20 Best Suited Art Style2:49 Can Magnus Look Down4:14 Artwork Redo5:00 Character Redesigns#transformerscomics #comicartists #tfcon
How Fast Do Stunt Drivers Actually Drive? w/ Transformers Stuntmen Chris Zaragoza & John Carmichael TFcon 2024-02-03 | Transformers movie stuntmen Chris Zaragoza & John Carmichael tackle more behind the scenes topics during their panel together at TFcon. The duo discuss whether or not there is a film they liked working on more than another, how fast are stunt drivers actually driving, choreographed robot fight scenes, if there are any stunts that they struggled with, and which films inspired them to follow a career in film stunts.Chris Zaragoza was a stunt driver on Transformers, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers Age of Extinction, and Transformers The Last Knight.John Carmichael was the assistant stunt coordinator for Transformers and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.0:00 Films You Enjoyed Working On1:35 Stunt Driving Speed2:35 Robot Fight Scenes3:20 Impossible Stunts6:56 Career Inspiring Films#stunts #moviestunts #stuntdriver #stuntdriving
Why Does This Exist? Weird Transformers Products with Former Creative Manager Rik Alvarez Part 1 TFcon 2024-01-30 | Former Transformers Creative Manager at Hasbro Rik Alvarez presents weird licenced Transformers products during his "Why Does This Exist?" panel at TFcon. And to help support Transformers: Animated Allspark Almanac co-author Bill Forster, check out his Go Fund Me page here: gofund.me/1767ea62#transformers #transformersmovies #collection #tfcon
Transformers OMG Moments! Beast Wars Nyx & Skold Toys? Art Tips from Alex Milne! IDW Artists Panel TFcon 2024-01-25 | When artists first read a script, do they ever have an "OMG" moment where they have to draw a page right away? Transformers artists Transformers comic book artists Josh Burcham (Beast Wars), Alex Milne (Megatron Origin), Josh Perez (Dark Cybertron), Casey Coller (Combiner Hunters), and Sara Pitre-Durocher (Till All Are One) weigh in.Then Sara Pitre-Durocher and Josh Perez discuss working on Transformers: EarthSpark after being asked about the show and the current Transformers comics from Skybound and Image. Plus Josh Burcham briefly mentions his thoughts on Nyx and Skold Beast Wars action figures.Then Alex Milne discusses how he came to draw Transformers hands and joints the way that he does, as well as offering beginner art tips.0:00 OMG Moments5:30 EarthSpark and Skybound6:04 Nyx and Skold6:29 Drawing Robot Hands7:40 Art Tips#comicartists #artforbeginners #arttips #tfcon
Transformers Stunts- From Script to Stunts, Vehicle Armor & More w/ Chris Zaragoza & John Carmichael TFcon 2024-01-23 | Live-action Transformers film stunt driver Chris Zaragoza, and assistant safety coordinator John Carmichael answer more questions during their Transformers Stunt Panel at TFcon. The duo cover a range of topics from Script to Stunts, the Transformers freeway scene, Driving and Explosions, Vehicle Modifications, and then the Transformers: Dark of the Moon highway scene where Chris discusses the difference between stunt driving and precision driving.Chris Zaragoza was a stunt driver on Transformers, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers Age of Extinction, and Transformers The Last Knight.John Carmichael was the assistant stunt coordinator for Transformers and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.0:00 From Script to Stunts1:51 Thanks the Hard Work2:25 Transformers Freeway Scene3:43 Driving Famous Cars4:10 Stuntmen on Fire4:58 Armor & Modifications7:29 DOTM Hwy Chase#stunts #moviestunts #stuntdriver #stuntdriving
Whats inside Rungs Holoform Book? Draw One Transformer forever? Comic Artists Hold the Answers! TFcon 2024-01-20 | If you could draw one character, and only one character for the rest of your life, do you think you would be able to choose which one? Transformers artists Transformers comic book artists Josh Burcham (Beast Wars), Alex Milne (Megatron Origin), Josh Perez (Dark Cybertron), Casey Coller (Combiner Hunters), and Sara Pitre-Durocher (Till All Are One) choose right here.Then Alex Milne reveals what could be in Rung's human form book that he carries around. A fan congratulates Sara Pitre-Durocher on her success, and also is curious to know how artists create the illusion of movement in their art. Casey Coller explains.And is there one Transformers moment that inspired the artists to become artists, and particularly to continue working on Transformers? Each artist on our panel at TFcon discusses.0:00 Draw One Character Forever0:57 Rung's Autobot Symbol Book2:10 Applause for Sara2:45 Create the Illusion of Movement5:08 Rom vs Transformers Rocks5:30 Transformers Moment that Inspires#comicart #comicartists #mtmte #tfcon
Transformers Stunt Drivers Chris Zaragoza & John Carmichael on Their Favourite Movie Stunts and More TFcon 2024-01-18 | Live-action Transformers film stunt drivers Chris Zaragoza and John Carmichael discuss the beginnings of their careers, stunt accidents, their favourite stunts, and potentially the worst part of the job during their Q&A panel together at TFcon.Chris Zaragoza was a stunt driver on Transformers, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers Age of Extinction, and Transformers The Last Knight.John Carmichael was the assistant stunt coordinator for Transformers and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.0:00 Career Beginnings3:30 Stunt Accidents5:28 Favourite Stunts6:30 Safety Protocols
Transformers Characters Artists Love & Hate to Draw, and How to Keep Consistent Transformers Designs TFcon 2024-01-16 | Transformers comic book artists Josh Burcham (Beast Wars), Alex Milne (Megatron Origin), Josh Perez (Dark Cybertron), Casey Coller (Combiner Hunters), and Sara Pitre-Durocher (Till All Are One) reveal what Transformers characters they love to draw, and what characters they may not enjoy drawing quite as much. Plus, the panel of artists talks about how they keep the Transformers designs consistent throughout their books.0:00 Love & Hate4:17 Keeping Consistent Designs#comicart #comicartists #mtmte #tfcon
Actor Wish List: Beast Wars Garry Chalk as Darth Vader & Rise of the Beasts David Sobolov as Batman TFcon 2024-01-11 | During the Beast Wars Q&A Panel at TFcon, voice actors Garry Chalk (Beast Wars Optimus Primal) and David Sobolov (Rise of the Beasts Battletrap and Rhinox) mention a couple of their dream roles: Darth Vader and Batman. Beast Wars and Beast Machines Rhinox, and Transformers: Energon Vector Prime voice actor Richard Newman shares his favourite episode, Garry Chalk accidently reveals a spoiler to new Beast Wars fans, and David Sobolov explains that Garry Chalk is the reason for his favourite episode.Then the three Beast Wars voice actors have a chat as their characters Optimus Primal, Depth Charge, and Rhinox!Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.0:00 David Sobolov on Playing Batman0:35 Richard Newman Not Sure0:43 Garry Chalk on Playing Darth Vader1:25 Richard Newman Favourite Episode2:24 Garry Chalk Favourite Episode2:44 David Sobolov Favourite Episode3:22 Beast Wars was Ridiculous3:55 Optimus Primal, Depth Charge & Rhinox Chat
Transformers Artists Share Their Favourite Ridiculous Crossovers, Working with James Roberts & More! TFcon 2024-01-09 | Our panel of Transformers comic book artists Josh Burcham (Beast Wars), Alex Milne (Megatron Origin), Josh Perez (Dark Cybertron), Casey Coller (Combiner Hunters), and Sara Pitre-Durocher (Till All Are One) discuss how long it takes to make a comic book, their favourite ridiculous Transformers crossovers that they would like to see and that already exist, the favourite Transformers comic books that they have worked on, influencial female artists, and what it's like to work with Transformers writer James Roberts (Lost Light).0:00 Comic Book Creation Timeline1:05 Ridiculous Favourite Crossovers2:14 Favourite Books5:10 Influential Female Artists7:12 Alex Milne Terminator Designs7:30 James Roberts#comicart #comicartists #mtmte #crossover #tfcon
What Happened to The Touch in The Transformers Live Action Film? Musician Stan Bush Weighs In TFcon 2024-01-04 | Transformers: The Movie composer Vince DiCola and musician Stan Bush discuss more of their work in and outside of the classic film.First Vince DiCola discusses his music lessons with a Catholic nun, and Stan Bush follows by talking about playing in night clubs and his musical influences. The duo then talks about their thoughts and process on looking back and remaking their music, and a fan compliments their work together.Vince DiCola also discusses his process of composing from storyboards, and how he felt is was similar to a comic book, but that the process you think will be the least successful, is sometimes the most successful. Stan Bush then talks about The Touch not being in the 2007 Michael Bay Transformers movie, and contributing to Netflix's War for Cybertron series.Stan Bush and Vince DiCola wrap the panel by sharing their bucket list projects, and upcoming projects. Stan Bush says he would like to work with Vince DiCola again in the future, and Vince DiCola discusses his piece of music Figurehead.0:00 Vince DiCola Musical Journey & Experience0:55 Stan Bush Musical Journey & Experience1:35 Music's Best Era2:18 Song Remakes3:54 Fan Loves Stan & Vince's Work5:30 Vince DiCola Composing to a Comic Book7:33 Michael Bay Didn't Use The Touch9:00 Bucket List#transformersthemovie #transformerssoundtrack #80smusic #tfcon
The Mysterious Voice in Transformers Rise of the Beasts and Garry Chalks Peter Griffin Impression TFcon 2023-12-21 | Beast Wars Optimus Primal, Depth Charge, and Rhinox voice actors Garry Chalk, David Sobolov, and Richard Newman have more answers to your questions. First Garry Chalk dazzles the crowd with his Family Guy Peter Griffin impression. Then the trio of Beast Wars voice actors discuss the inspiration for their characters, and Garry Chalk reveals he did not know Peter Cullen before he auditioned for Optimus Primal, talks about the audition process, and a "nightmare audition" trying to find the perfect inflection in his voice. David Sobolov then comments on a mysterious voice in the film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and his characters of Battletrap, and Blitzwing who he has portrayed in the Transformers live-action films.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.0:00 Garry Chalk as Peter Griffin0:58 Character Inspiration3:25 Garry Chalk on the Audition Process3:55 Voiceover Nightmare5:28 "I will clear the way" Mystery Voice6:54 ROTB Battletrap7:42 Bumblebee Movie Blitzwing
The Artists of IDW Transformers Comic Books TFcon 2023-12-19 | Transformers artists who previously worked on IDW Publishing's Transformers comic books introduce themselves at TFcon for the Transformers artist Q&A panel.Josh Burcham (Beast Wars), Alex Milne (Megatron Origin), Josh Perez (Dark Cybertron), Casey Coller (Combiner Hunters), Sara Pitre-Durocher (Till All Are One).#comicart #comicartists #mtmte #tfcon
Would Transformers Musicians Stan Bush & Vince DiCola Collaborate on a New Album Together? TFcon 2023-12-16 | More Transformers music discussion than meets the eye! A Transformers fan tells Stan Bush and Vince DiCola about how much his kids love The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack, and talks to Vince about where he grew up. The music duo also share advice on composing music and how they go about it, and discuss if they would consider collaborating on a new album together. Then Vince DiCola tries to pick his three favourite Transformers pieces, and says that Nelson Shin was not a fan of the Transformers film score.0:00 Kids and Their Music1:53 How Stan Bush Composes Music4:35 Bush & DiCola Album Collab?5:19 Did Vince Choose Score Pieces for the Soundtrack Release?#transformersthemovie #transformerssoundtrack #80smusic #tfcon
Beast Wars Rhinox: Does Richard Newman Give David Sobolov Approval for Rise of the Beasts? TFcon 2023-12-14 | Does Richard Newman give David Sobolov his official stamp of approval for his portrayal of Rhinox in Transformers Rise of the Beasts? Beast Wars Rhinox voice actor Richard Newman and Rise of the Beasts Rhinox voice actor David Sobolov chat about recasts along with Beast Wars Optimus Primal voice actor Garry Chalk. Then each Beast Wars voice actor discusses what the Transformers series means to them, as well as taking pride in their work.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.0:00 The Rhinox Stamp of Approval2:33 What Beast Wars Means to Me5:50 Beast Wars & Pride in Your Work#rhinox #riseofthebeasts #beastwars #transformers #tfcon
Livin The Transformers Dream with Cyberverse Windblade & Hot Rod Voice Actors at TFcon - and more! TFcon 2023-12-12 | Transformers: Cyberverse voice actors Jessica DiGiovanni and Travis Artz answer more questions from the audience about the Transformers animated series as well as their characters during their Q&A Panel together at TFcon. They discuss "living the Transformers dream" and if they would return for an encore performance to the Cyberverse universe if given the chance. Plus, which Transformers characters would they each like to go out for drinks with, something about churros, how Windblade might react to Trypticon, could Drift return as a rival to Hot Rod, and Travis Artz's TikTok account. There's lot to discuss in this one!0:00 Living the Dream1:36 Cyberverse Encore Performance?3:14 Which TFs Would You Hang Out With?3:49 Blue Churros...or something4:15 Windblade & Trypticon4:57 Hot Rod & Drift5:42 Travis on TikTok#transformersvoices #transformerscyberverse #windblade #voiceacting #tfcon
Stan Bush has The Touch! Transformers The Movie Musician on Voicing Jazz in a Transformers Short TFcon 2023-12-09 | TFcon's Transformers: The Movie Music Panel continues with composer Vince DiCola and musician Stan Bush talking about voice acting. As it turns out, Stan Bush provided the voice of Jazz in a Transformers stop-motion short which also starred John Moschitta Jr. as Blurr.Then Vince DiCola talks about how he comes up with music ideas, and him and Stan Bush discuss how music today has changed in style from what it was in the 1980's. Then off-camera, Joe Troutman (who worked on the above mentioned Transformers stop-motion video) stops by to ask a question of the Transformers Music Panel, and talks about the new version of the Transformers theme song that Vince DiCola has worked on.0:00 Stan Bush as G1 Jazz1:25 Brainstorm Music Ideas2:56 80's Music5:26 Joe Troutman asks about New Projects7:42 Joe Troutman Praises Transformers Theme#transformersthemovie #transformerssoundtrack #80smusic #tfcon
Turning off Your Phone and Rebooting It -Beast Wars Voice Actors on Playing Other Transformers Roles TFcon 2023-12-07 | The Beast Wars Q&A Panel continues at TFcon with Garry Chalk (Optimus Primal), David Sobolov (Depth Charge), and Richard Newman (Rhinox). David Sobolov chats about his role of Rhinox in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and then shares his favourite Depth Charge lines from Beast Wars: Transformers. Garry Chalk contemplates returning as Dr. Robotnik for Sonic the Hedgehog, and revisits his role as Harry the Werewolf in Scary Godmother.David Sobolov and Richard Newman discuss playing different characters throughout the Transformers franchise.The Beast Wars panel members then discuss whether or not the Beast Wars and Beast Machines plots became confusing for them, and some alternate casting choices of their fellow voice actors.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.0:00 David Sobolov as ROTB Rhinox1:33 Beast Wars Favourite Depth Charge Line2:34 Would Garry Chalk Return as Dr. Robotnik3:41 Garry Chalk on Scary Godmother4:30 Voicing Different Transformres Characters5:50 Beast Wars vs Beast Machines7:18 Beast Wars Voiceovers & Alternate Casting#transformers #beastwars #beastmode #transformersvoices #tfcon
What if Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime, Voicing Windblade and More with Transformers Cyberverse Actors TFcon 2023-12-05 | Transformers: Cyberverse voice actors Travis Artz and Jessica DiGiovanni talk more Cyberverse during TFcon. Jessica DiGiovanni discusses her favorite part about voicing Windblade, and Travis Artz shares thoughts on Hot Rod becoming Rodimus Prime in the Cyberverse Universe. Then the panel discusses what villains they would like to play, talks about how to get into voice over, giving Hot Rod an arch nemesis, and Travis Artz talks about voice over inspiration.0:00 Fav Part of Windblade1:04 What If Hot Rod Became Rodimus Prime?2:10 What Villain Would You Like to Voice?4:02 Steps to Becoming a Voice Actor6:00 If Hot Rod had an Arch-Nemesis6:43 A Character that Inspired You to Voice Act#cyberverse #hotrod #transformersvoices #transformers #tfcon
Stan Bush talks about Gene Simmons performing The Touch from Transformers: The Movie TFcon 2023-12-02 | They've got the touch! Stan Bush and Vince DiCola chat about the possibility of playing the score live, matching key signatures to characters, the use of their music including an episode of American Dad, Gene Simmons performing The Touch in a TABTouch commercial, and Stan Bush singing The Touch backstage with Mark Walberg. Stan and Vince also discuss the first time they had a panel together at a convention.0:00 Playing the Transformers Score Live0:50 Key Signatures and Characters2:15 Music Use - incl. American Dad & Mark Wahlberg4:45 Stan Bush on Gene Simmons5:40 Bush & DiCola First Con#transformers #genesimmons #thetouch #tfcon
Making the Unreal Real w/ Beast Wars Transformers Optimus Primal, Depth Charge & Rhinox Voice Actors TFcon 2023-11-30 | Beast Wars: Transformers voice actors Garry Chalk (Optimus Primal), David Sobolov (Depth Charge), and Richard Newman (Rhinox) discuss creating lasting characters, and that the job of a voice actor is to make the unreal seem real. The characters may exist in an unreal world, but those characters have to seem real in that world.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.#transformers #beastwars #beastmode #transformersvoices #tfcon
Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen is also Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh #shorts #shortsfeed TFcon 2023-11-29 | Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime discusses how he became the voice of Eeyore in The New Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh. #transformers #transformersvoices #disney
Transformers Cyberverse Windblade & Hot Rod Actors on Their Character Voices, Season 3 Curse & More TFcon 2023-11-28 | Transformers: Cyberverse Windblade and Hot Rod voice actors Jessica DiGiovanni and Travis Artz discuss how they created the voices for their characters, Team Hot Rod, acting and reacting when recording without your fellow actors, the season three curse, what their characters might order at Starbucks, their favourite lines in the Transformers Cyberverse series, and taking cues from the character designs when voicing their characters.Did we cover it all? I think so. Watch the video to find out for sure!0:00 Creating Voices for Windblade & Hot Rod2:38 Acting with Nothing To React To4:09 Transformers Season 3 Curse4:50 What Would Windblade & Hot Rod Order at Starbucks5:35 Favourite Lines in Transformers: Cyberverse6:32 Performace Cues from Character Design#transformers #transformersvoices #transformerscyberverse #windblade #tfcon
Peter Cullen Auditions for Michael Bay Transformers #shorts #shortsfeed #transformers #optimusprime TFcon 2023-11-27 | Optimus Prime voice actor talks about auditioning for Michael Bay's live action Transformers film, and reading the script for both Optimus Prime and Ironhide. #transformersvoices #tfcon
Transformers Film Composer Vince DiCola on Creating the Sound of the Film & Stan Bush Arrives! TFcon 2023-11-25 | Transformers: The Movie and Rocky IV film composer Vince DiCola talks about his inspiration and reference for the film, the process he went through when writing, and how he created the sound and style of the music just as fellow The Touch musician Stan Bush arrives, and Vince reveals his favourite synthesizer after discussing Intrada's release of The Transformers: The Movie film score.0:00 Inspiration & Reference1:45 Vince's Process3:39 The Sound of the Film5:20 Stan Bush Arrives5:35 Vince on Intrada's Film Score Release6:40 Vince DiCola's Favorite Synthesizers#vincedicola #stanbush #thetouch #transformersthemovie #tfcon
Michael Bay Wanted Peter Cullen to Audition for Optimus Prime #shorts #shortsfeed #transformers TFcon 2023-11-24 | Live-action Transformers 2007 director Michael Bay wanted Peter Cullen to audition for the film. #optimusprime #transformersvoices #tfcon
Beast Wars Voice Actors Threaten to Reveal Garry Chalks Secrets! & How They Became Voice Actors TFcon 2023-11-23 | Beast Wars Depth Charge and Rhinox voice actors, David Sobolov and Richard Newman threaten to reveal Optimus Primal voice actor Garry Chalk's secrets when he appears to be late for his AMA tell-all TFcon Q&A Panel. Luckily he shows up just in time, and the trio discuss how they all became voice actors.Garry Chalk 's first TFcon appearance was in 2005. He is well-known in the Transformers fan community as the voice of the original Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines. He also provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy which includes Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Outside of Transformers, Garry Chalk has many on-camera appearances as well including the television series Cold Squad, Stargate SG-1, the televison film Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD, and feature films Godzilla, and Freddy vs. Jason.David Sobolov has many Transformers credits to his name including Depth Charge in Beast Wars: Transformers, Shockwave in Transformers: Prime, Blitzwing in the live-action film Transformers: Bumblebee, and Rhinox, Battletrap, and Apelinq in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. David Sobolov can also be heard as Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Hulk and the Agents of SMASH. He is also the voice actor behind Gorilla Grodd in CW's The Flash, and is currently Kaido in One Piece.Richard Newman provides the voice for Rhinox in Beast Wars: Transformers and Vector Prime in Transformers: Cybertron, as well as portraying Megatron in an episode of Transformers: Energon. Outside of the Transformers franchise, Richard Newman is the High Evolutionary and J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man Unlimited (ICYMI catch up on that series on Disney Plus), and many other cartoons including Donkey Kong Country, Bob The Builder. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Dragon Ball Z, Franklin, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Richard Newman's on-camera roles have included The X-Files, and Supernatural.#beastwars #beastmode #transformersvoices #optimusprimal #tfcon
How Jessica DiGiovanni & Travis Artz Became Voice Actors on Transformers Cyberverse. TFcon 2023-11-21 | Transformers: Cyberverse Windblade voice actor Jessica DiGiovanni and Cyberverse Hot Rod voice actor Travis Artz greet the crowd at TFcon, chat about how they each became voice actors, and reveal how they both became voice actors in the Transformers franchise during their Transformers Cyberverse Voice Actor Q&A Panel together.0:00 Jessica DiGiovanni and Travis Artz Greet the Crowd0:51 How Travis Artz Got Into Voice Acting2:54 How Jessica DiGiovanni Got Into Voice Acting04:44 Jessica's Starbucks Follow Up Question#transformerscyberverse #cyberverse #netflix #transformersvoices
The Enduring Popularity of Optimus Prime & Transformers Season 3 #shorts #shortsfeed #transformers TFcon 2023-11-20 | Transformers Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen talks about the popularity of Optimus Prime, but that he didn't really have a chance to return as Optimus Prime in a cartoon series until the first live-action Michael Bay film. #petercullen #optimusprime
Deleted Transformers Music, Fav Music, and Creating an Orchestra with Synthesizers w/ Vince DiCola TFcon 2023-11-18 | Transformers: The Movie composer Vince DiCola chats about creating the music for the Transformers film with every kind of synthesizer, his favourite piece of music, composing music for action figures, and the missing and deleted tracks from the Transformers movie.#transformersthemovie #transformers #synthwave #filmscore
Thoughts on Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee vs Hotspot, and Bumblebees Wish TFcon 2023-11-16 | Transformers G1 Bumblebee voice actor Dan Gilvezan chats with the audience at TFcon sharing his thoughts on Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime in the upcoming Transformers: One film, talks about the difference between Hot Spot and Bumblebee, and reveals the one thing Bumblebee would want if he could only have one wish.#optimusprime #bumblebee #transformersone #tfcon
NASA Optimus Prime Spin-Off Awards #shorts #shortsfeed #optimusprime #transformers #tfcontoronto TFcon 2023-11-15 | Transformers Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen talks about the NASA Optimus Prime Spin-Off Awards during TFcon Toronto.
Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen on NASA #shorts #shortsfeed #transformers #tfcon #nasa TFcon 2023-11-15 | Transformers G1 Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen discusses his love of NASA and space at TFcon Toronto 2015.
Danny DeVito as Bumblebee? Dan Gilvezan on Live-Action Bumblebee, Bumblebees Can-Do Attitude & More TFcon 2023-11-14 | Transformers Bumblebee voice actor Dan Gilvezan comments on auditioning for the Michael Bay live-action version of Bumblebee, Transformers Generation One Bumblebee's "can-do" attitude, and if either himself or Transformers narrator Victor Caroli would be interested in returning to the Transformers franchise one day.#bumblebee #transformers #transformersthemovie #tfcon
Bask in the Glory of Bumblebee! Plus, a Tale of Orson Welles and the Transformers Georgetown Statues TFcon 2023-11-11 | Transformers G1 Bumblebee voice actor Dan Gilvezan shares a tale of Unicron voice actor Orson Welles and Transformers voice director Wally Burr. Then Dan and Transformers narrator Victor Caroli talk about the undying devotion from the fans, discuss their favourite Transformers series (Dan Gilvezan seems to have his heart set on G1), and Dan Gilvezan's favourite Bumblebee moment. As well, Dan Gilvezan talks about when him and Optimus Prime voice actor Peter Cullen appeared in a meeting over Zoom as Bumblebee and Optimus Prime in regards to Transformers statues in the Georgetown area of Washington DC.#orsonwelles #bumblebee #transformers #transformersthemovie #tfcon
Transformers Narrator & Bumblebee Voice Actor Discuss Their Favourite Transformers Lines & Episodes TFcon 2023-11-09 | Transformers G1 narrator Victor Caroli and Transformers G1 Bumblebee voice actor Dan Gilvezan discuss their favourite Transformers lines and favourite Transformers episodes during their Transformers Generation One Q&A Panel during TFcon.#transformers #transformersvoices #transformersg1 #bumblebee #tfcon
