Sad news friends! The voice of the beloved and super popular Cooler in the animation series from the 1980’s, Pound Puppies, Dan Gilvezan, has not been approached for any upcoming roles for The Transformers, whether it be television or video game related.
In an interview with 2D-X.COM, Dan Gilvezan states that he has not been approached for a role in anything Transformers related, and he believes it is due to the fact that Volkswagen wants nothing to do with Transformers, and thus, Bumblebee is forever a Camaro. And that his voice was that of the old character, not anything related to the new Bumblebee, and so he’s forgotten.
For those who don’t recall or due to my clever introduction of the story, Dan Gilvezan voiced Generation One Bumblebee and Hot Spot, and later Goldbug and Snapdragon.
Some may ask – “How is this no-news story considered news?” Well my friends, Dan Gilvezan is a class-act, a real stand-up guy and great with fans and collectors (those who attended BotCon 2004 should know what I’m talking about). Any chance to get that guy’s name on the Internet is a chance no one should pass up.
But you never know! After all, Judd Nelson reprised his role as “Rodimus” and Dan Gilvezan has reprised his role of Spider-Man in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions” (as Spider-Man 2099).
Do you want Dan Gilvezan back in Transformers? Voice your thoughts!!
Ace Convoy
Bumblebee is Bumblebee no matter what car he uses as clothing.
Darthbane2007
This is just my opinion, so don't flame me.
I never grew up with G1 cartoons, but I respect the toys, cartoons, and impacts it has had in your lives. With that being said..
Does it really matter if a G1 actor is not approached about reprising a role in every single TF project since G1, and in the immediate future? Maybe the creators are looking for a different direction or interpretation for the characters, and feel that the G1 actors does not fit..
Toxicon
No harm done, man. We're all friends here.
G1-LORD GANGSTA
i do to others as they do to me you most of should know that and fish dont go after sharks. But truthfully i respect you and him and opinions and im not bieng sarcastic when i say this im not here to offend or judge anyone nor will i question any ones knowledge or iq im no better then no one. Sorry if i have done that we all human and equal. What i said about frank dan chris is what i beleave no harm intended.
General Magnus
Well, since I grew up on a country were everyone TF cartoon is voiced by portuguese actors, this doesn´t bother me as much. Glad I go to experience the awesomeness that is Culen tho.
Toxicon
And yet that's exactly what you did to Starscream NZ. Maybe you should grow up a bit before you argue with a freakin high-schooler.
G1-LORD GANGSTA
im not hating get the facts right. I wrote what i felt if he doesnt agree thats cool. But he the one hating and maybe you too but going back and rewriting or changing my post and uncalled for grow this aint middle school. The fact that chris frank and dan did there characters best and will never be out done is my belief and most would agree so again im stating the facts.
Toxicon
You can't be serious.
The hypocrisy is blinding.
G1-LORD GANGSTA
dude dont ever change my post man. Disrespectful and inmature i would never done it to respect my beliefs.
Toxicon
Listen, you seem like a well-meaning guy, but you must understand that what he said was an opinion. Same with what you said. He may not like the G1 performances as much, and you might worship them.
HOWEVER, everyone is allowed to think what they want. Don't go hatin' on Starscream NZ because he has a different opinion.
G1-LORD GANGSTA
kapow!!!
Toxicon
Pa-pow!
G1-LORD GANGSTA
Chris lattas starscream was epic and un forgetful and was great doin cobra commander visionarys. Frank welker made megatron and was more serious and passionate then dobson and kenny. Chris lattas starscream can never be out done or frank welker. Dobson and were real good but chris and frank were GREAT! And those are the facts. Dan bless his heart is still the best and real BUMBLEBEE for me!
Gingerchris
Pity, but oh well. Hasbro are in a 'pick and choose' mode these days, dropping some old stuff and taking up new things. Bummer that traditional Bumblebee looks to be getting replaced by badass BayBlebee style character. I guess TF doesn't already have plenty of kickass warrior sporty cars while at the same time also being overloaded with too many little wannabe underdog fellas.
I've not been approached for any recent TF games or movie work either. Can I have a news thread about me too?
Magnus’ Mate
Don't forget Charlie Adler as Starscream (he voiced Silverbolt – and others – in the cartoon).
Starscream NZ
I'm not sure how anyone 'deserves' to do a specific role/job? Dan did a great Bumblebee in 1984. That voice doesn't correlate well to the current incarnation of Bumblebee. There's nothing to say he may not be approached in the future. And why not give other voice actors the chance to do the roles?
As for Latta and Welker being 'real' Megs and Starscream – please. Kaye has done Megatron for far longer, and did it far more sinisterly. And both Michael Dobson and Tom Kenny did great jobs as their respective Starscreams.
swarlock
G1-LORD GANGSTA
Dans voice is etich in my soul as bumblebee he deserves to voice new tf chacters he is the real bumblebee always and forever and chris latta the real starscream frank welker the real megatron thats all that needs to be said
DavidLoPan
What he said. ^^
Not just Bumblebee, but he also voiced my favorite version of the web-head. Spiderman and his Amazing Friends (still my favorite cartoon of all time). Welker voiced Iceman in that show..and damn was he hilarious.