Genndy Tartakovsky's 2001 animated series "Samurai Jack" is probably one of the best of its era. The series boasted a peculiar and stoic tone, with the title hero (Phil Lamarr) staying quiet for vast blocks of the show. Samurai Jack was lost in the distant future, thanks to the sorcery of a tricky trickster god named Aku, and a lot of the series was devoted to Jack's exploration of strange, new alien settings. "Samurai Jack." also featured a unique, neo-cubist aesthetic; characters didn't have black-line outlines, and backgrounds were often abstract and blocky. Fans will also hasten to add the overwhelmingly awesome action of "Samurai Jack." If one is animating with blocky shapes and abstract backgrounds, the action can be just as stylized. The fight scenes on "Samurai Jack" are the stuff of legend.
"Samurai Jack" ran until 2004, and there had long been plans to adapt the series into a live-action feature film.
"Samurai Jack" ran until 2004, and there had long been plans to adapt the series into a live-action feature film.
- 4/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender, usually considered as one of the greatest animated series of all time, also had a really fabulous voice-acting cast.
Mike Dimartino opens up about landing Jason Issacs for Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender was first released back in February 2005 and quickly went on to become one of the most successful animated series of all time. The animated series revolved around the story of Avatar Aang and his journey of how he developed his bending skills to fight and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai and establish an era of peace after a hundred years of war.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender, usually considered as one of the greatest animated series of all time, also had a really fabulous voice-acting cast.
Mike Dimartino opens up about landing Jason Issacs for Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender was first released back in February 2005 and quickly went on to become one of the most successful animated series of all time. The animated series revolved around the story of Avatar Aang and his journey of how he developed his bending skills to fight and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai and establish an era of peace after a hundred years of war.
- 4/4/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
General Iroh of the Fire Nation is one of the most beloved characters to come out of the Avatar franchise. Through his wisdom and compassion shown towards those around him, along with the badass monicker of the Dragon of the West, Iroh cemented himself as one of the most interesting characters in the show.
Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mako Iwamatsu was the voice of General Iroh at the beginning of the series, but the voice actor sadly passed away in 2006, which prompted Greg Baldwin to take over the role from his mentor. Baldwin took over the role of Iroh, along with a myriad of roles that were under Iwamatsu, such as Aku from Samurai Jack, and Master Splinter from Tmnt.
Greg Baldwin was not expecting “a part of the job”
Iroh, in Tales of Ba Sing Se
Baldwin’s involvement as Iroh won him a lot of praise as an actor.
Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mako Iwamatsu was the voice of General Iroh at the beginning of the series, but the voice actor sadly passed away in 2006, which prompted Greg Baldwin to take over the role from his mentor. Baldwin took over the role of Iroh, along with a myriad of roles that were under Iwamatsu, such as Aku from Samurai Jack, and Master Splinter from Tmnt.
Greg Baldwin was not expecting “a part of the job”
Iroh, in Tales of Ba Sing Se
Baldwin’s involvement as Iroh won him a lot of praise as an actor.
- 3/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda is one of the greatest mangakas, as his magnum opus, One Piece has sold 523.2 million, and has been running strong for more than two decades. As of now, the manga has entered its final saga. The artist has become a source of inspiration and an idol for countless people around the world, as he is esteemed for being immensely committed to his work.
One Piece
Needless to say, Oda-san is extremely passionate about his work. However, Mackenyu recently shared an intriguing incident on how he made friends with Eiichiro Oda over a card game. However, the actor shared how the artist texted him, and fans could not believe it as they laughed at Oda’s text because it looked as if a character from One Piece had texted the star.
Eiichiro Oda’s Hilarious Text To Mackenyu
Eiichiro Oda started writing manga at the age of 17. He was...
One Piece
Needless to say, Oda-san is extremely passionate about his work. However, Mackenyu recently shared an intriguing incident on how he made friends with Eiichiro Oda over a card game. However, the actor shared how the artist texted him, and fans could not believe it as they laughed at Oda’s text because it looked as if a character from One Piece had texted the star.
Eiichiro Oda’s Hilarious Text To Mackenyu
Eiichiro Oda started writing manga at the age of 17. He was...
- 3/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation series of the original animated series from 2005. Revolving around the story of Aang the Avatar, who needs to master the four elemental powers to fight and save the world at war, it stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas James Liu, and Elizabeth Yu.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who starred in The Mandalorian (2019) and Kim’s Convenience (2016), played General Iroh in The Last Airbender, reportedly got a minimal salary for every episode. The South Korean-born Canadian actor and television host is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).
Suggested“They watched him record… They were crying”: Avatar: The Last Airbender Uncle Iroh Actor’s Death Forced Greg Baldwin to Also...
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who starred in The Mandalorian (2019) and Kim’s Convenience (2016), played General Iroh in The Last Airbender, reportedly got a minimal salary for every episode. The South Korean-born Canadian actor and television host is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).
Suggested“They watched him record… They were crying”: Avatar: The Last Airbender Uncle Iroh Actor’s Death Forced Greg Baldwin to Also...
- 3/5/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Uncle Iroh has undoubtedly been a fan-favorite and one of the most likable characters from the 2005 show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Played by the Japanese voiceover artist Mako Iwamatsu for two seasons, the actor injected the character of Iroh with wisdom and warmth. Unfortunately, by 2006, the role went over to American actor Greg Baldwin.
Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Oscar-nominated actor, Mako Iwamatsu who dedicated his life to nurturing talents unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer at the age of 72. He not only brought the character of Uncle Iroh to life but also played the voice of the villain Aku in the cartoon Samurai Jack. Thereafter, following his death, Greg Baldwin was forced to replace Iwamatsu in The Last Airbender as well as Samurai Jack.
Mako Iwamatsu’s Untimely Death Forced Uncle Iroh to Be Recast
Mako Iwamatsu’s incredible and versatile voice isn’t the...
Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Oscar-nominated actor, Mako Iwamatsu who dedicated his life to nurturing talents unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer at the age of 72. He not only brought the character of Uncle Iroh to life but also played the voice of the villain Aku in the cartoon Samurai Jack. Thereafter, following his death, Greg Baldwin was forced to replace Iwamatsu in The Last Airbender as well as Samurai Jack.
Mako Iwamatsu’s Untimely Death Forced Uncle Iroh to Be Recast
Mako Iwamatsu’s incredible and versatile voice isn’t the...
- 3/4/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most iconic animes of all time. The series has one of the most dedicated fandoms of all time and has managed to survive multiple bad adaptations that could not taint the love and memories they have tied with the series. Not only are fans attached to the story and the protagonists, but every single character has managed to resonate with at least one part of the viewer.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
A perfect example of a beloved character is Uncle Iroh, whose wisdom has helped more than those who exist in that universe. One very iconic part of his character is a song that he sings called Leaves From The Vine. It is quite common for actors and voice actors to get asked to sing or say something that their characters say quite frequently.
Suggested“I didn’t even realize that”:...
Avatar: The Last Airbender
A perfect example of a beloved character is Uncle Iroh, whose wisdom has helped more than those who exist in that universe. One very iconic part of his character is a song that he sings called Leaves From The Vine. It is quite common for actors and voice actors to get asked to sing or say something that their characters say quite frequently.
Suggested“I didn’t even realize that”:...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
One of the riskiest scenes in Netflix’s new “Avatar: The Last Airbender” adaptation has nothing to do with any of the four elements, flying a 12-year-old over the skies of the Earth Kingdom, or the nefarious schemes of the extremely hot Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). It’s a simple two-minute scene tucked in the middle of Episode 4, mostly shot-reverse shot, nothing fancy. Of course, you don’t need that many camera positions to shoot a funeral.
This funeral is a new twist and old information in the story of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” — and an example of the live-action adaptation at its most successful in both deviating from and honoring its source material. The original animated version of “Avatar” had 20 episodes per season to slowly tease out its characters’ depth, even those loyal to the Fire Nation who have been trying to destroy the Avatar (hence why...
This funeral is a new twist and old information in the story of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” — and an example of the live-action adaptation at its most successful in both deviating from and honoring its source material. The original animated version of “Avatar” had 20 episodes per season to slowly tease out its characters’ depth, even those loyal to the Fire Nation who have been trying to destroy the Avatar (hence why...
- 2/26/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Film Review: The Holiday Sitter (2022): Boy-Meets-Boy Hallmark Holiday Opus is Plenty Glib and Perky
The Holiday Sitter Review — The Holiday Sitter (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Ali Liebert, written by Greg Baldwin, Tracy Andreen, and Jonathan Bennett, and starring Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs, Everett Andres, Mila Morgan, Matthew James Dowden, Gabrielle Rose, Matty Finochio, Amy Goodmurphy, Robert Wisden, Todd Matthews, Bella Leonardo, and Nathan [...]
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Continue reading: Film Review: The Holiday Sitter (2022): Boy-Meets-Boy Hallmark Holiday Opus is Plenty Glib and Perky...
- 12/20/2022
- by David McDonald
- Film-Book
Exclusive: Jonathan Bennett, who recently signed an exclusive, multi-picture overall deal with Crown Media Family Networks, will headline and executive produce a new movie for Hallmark Channel called Wedding of a Lifetime.
Brooke D’Orsay will co-star in the original that’s currently in production to air later this year.
Bennett (Mean Girls) and D’Orsay play an engaged couple who have been together since their days as high school sweethearts in a close-knit mountain town, but have found themselves in a rut and out of love. As Darby and Jake prepare to break the news of their separation to their families, they inadvertently find themselves entered in a “romantic relationship competition” hosted by a popular national daytime TV show after being nominated by the whole town. The grand prize is a televised, all-expenses-paid “wedding of a lifetime!” Though Darby and Jake are uncomfortable pretending they are still engaged,...
Brooke D’Orsay will co-star in the original that’s currently in production to air later this year.
Bennett (Mean Girls) and D’Orsay play an engaged couple who have been together since their days as high school sweethearts in a close-knit mountain town, but have found themselves in a rut and out of love. As Darby and Jake prepare to break the news of their separation to their families, they inadvertently find themselves entered in a “romantic relationship competition” hosted by a popular national daytime TV show after being nominated by the whole town. The grand prize is a televised, all-expenses-paid “wedding of a lifetime!” Though Darby and Jake are uncomfortable pretending they are still engaged,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
It seems odd to think that this time last week everyone was excited for news about how Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender was progressing. Now the only thing people are expecting is news of how badly it’s going to go. The latest to add to the assumption of disappointment is Greg Baldwin, Iroh’s voice actor.
The downturn in expectations stems from the surprise departure from the production of Avatar’s original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, citing “creative differences” of Netflix failing to uphold its promise to allow the pair the necessary freedom required to bring their vision to life in a new medium. In reaction, Baldwin posted a short series of tweets expressing his immediate thoughts on the situation.
Wow. Just…wow!
https://t.co/0B0Cgn8KJY
— Greg Baldwin (@GregBaldwinIroh) August 12, 2020
Seriously…I'm gonna have to ruminate on this.
The downturn in expectations stems from the surprise departure from the production of Avatar’s original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, citing “creative differences” of Netflix failing to uphold its promise to allow the pair the necessary freedom required to bring their vision to life in a new medium. In reaction, Baldwin posted a short series of tweets expressing his immediate thoughts on the situation.
Wow. Just…wow!
https://t.co/0B0Cgn8KJY
— Greg Baldwin (@GregBaldwinIroh) August 12, 2020
Seriously…I'm gonna have to ruminate on this.
- 8/17/2020
- by Andrew Marshall
- We Got This Covered
Samurai Jack changed the game when it debuted on Cartoon Network in 2001, paving the way for experimental, auteur-driven animated series on a network mostly known for kiddie fare. Following the story of a samurai (voiced by (Phil Lamarr) who is flung forward in time against an evil overlord, Samurai Jack […]
The post All of ‘Samurai Jack’ is Now Available to Stream for Free on Adult Swim’s Website appeared first on /Film.
The post All of ‘Samurai Jack’ is Now Available to Stream for Free on Adult Swim’s Website appeared first on /Film.
- 3/25/2020
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Did you see the series finale of Samurai Jack? Recently, star Phil Lamarr spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the Cartoon Network TV show's emotional ending.Lamarr voices the titular character on the animated series, which follows a samurai who travels to a dystopian future in order to defeat a shape-shifting demon. The voice cast also includes Greg Baldwin, Sab Shimono, John Dimaggio, and Tara Strong.Read More…...
- 6/8/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In under two weeks, some of our favorite DC TV shows will return to airwaves with new episodes. So, as we continue the sprint toward their respective season finales, it’s only natural that official synopses for each surface well in advance. Given that, we’re able to peer into the future and discuss what’s to come in the first week of May for Supergirl, The Flash and Arrow.
Obviously, we’ll begin with Supergirl, since it’s the first to air. When examining the description, one can’t help but compare Alex being kidnapped by an unknown party to Kara having a price put on her head not long ago. And although Rhea is in this episode, I’m not so sure she’s responsible because this kind of has Cadmus’ stench on it. But, I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Here’s the early word on “Alex,...
Obviously, we’ll begin with Supergirl, since it’s the first to air. When examining the description, one can’t help but compare Alex being kidnapped by an unknown party to Kara having a price put on her head not long ago. And although Rhea is in this episode, I’m not so sure she’s responsible because this kind of has Cadmus’ stench on it. But, I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
Here’s the early word on “Alex,...
- 4/14/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Think back to 2001, when SpongeBob SquarePants reigned supreme on Nickelodeon and the Cartoon Network was deep in the age of Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory and Johnny Bravo — clever, talky animated shows who trafficked in wackiness and often took their storytelling cues from live-action sitcoms. Then along came a samurai named Jack: a laconic lone-wolf hero who uttered fewer words in a whole season than most toon characters spoke in a single episode. The creation of animator (and Dex-Lab veteran) Genndy Tartakovsky, this feudal-era Japanese prince was sucked into a...
- 3/13/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Two episodes were provided prior to broadcast.
Over twelve years have gone by since it left the air, but Samurai Jack is finally back. Creator Genndy Tartakovsky’s highly imaginative series took the animation world by storm when it debuted back in 2001 with a visual style that was equal parts anime and Frank Miller and ran the gamut of genre with pop culture influences ranging from Akira Kurosawa to Blade Runner.
The tale of a noble samurai trying to return to the past so he may destroy the demon Aku and prevent the world from falling under his rule ran for four seasons before ending in 2004. Season 5 will reflect the show’s elongated absence by moving fifty years into the future, where every time portal has been destroyed and a weathered Samurai Jack (Phil Lamarr) has stopped aging.
The series’ signature split screen presentation is kept intact for this upcoming season.
Over twelve years have gone by since it left the air, but Samurai Jack is finally back. Creator Genndy Tartakovsky’s highly imaginative series took the animation world by storm when it debuted back in 2001 with a visual style that was equal parts anime and Frank Miller and ran the gamut of genre with pop culture influences ranging from Akira Kurosawa to Blade Runner.
The tale of a noble samurai trying to return to the past so he may destroy the demon Aku and prevent the world from falling under his rule ran for four seasons before ending in 2004. Season 5 will reflect the show’s elongated absence by moving fifty years into the future, where every time portal has been destroyed and a weathered Samurai Jack (Phil Lamarr) has stopped aging.
The series’ signature split screen presentation is kept intact for this upcoming season.
- 3/4/2017
- by Joseph Hernandez
- We Got This Covered
Dark Horse will publish an adult coloring book based on the Avatar: The Last Airbender TV show, which was cancelled after three seasons on Nickelodeon. Caveat colorer: water, earth, and fire are all likely to harm the book, which should hit shelves in October 2016.
The book features forty-five pages of artwork on heavyweight 10 x 10–inch pages. The Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series voice cast includes: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Jessie Flower, Dante Basco, Dee Bradley Baker, Mako Iwamatsu, Greg Baldwin, Grey DeLisle, Jennie Kwan, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, and Mark Hamill.
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The book features forty-five pages of artwork on heavyweight 10 x 10–inch pages. The Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series voice cast includes: Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Jessie Flower, Dante Basco, Dee Bradley Baker, Mako Iwamatsu, Greg Baldwin, Grey DeLisle, Jennie Kwan, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, and Mark Hamill.
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- 6/15/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Wdbj shooter Vester Flanagan targeted reporter Alison Parker because of harmless comments she made as an intern at the station in 2012. “One was something about ‘swinging’ by some place; the other was out in the ‘field,'” assistant news director Greg Baldwin wrote in a report that summarized complaints made by Flanagan about Parker. It referred to her as Alison Bailey; Bailey was her middle name. These are the comments Flanagan seemed to be referring to when he tweeted hours after murdering Parker and photographer Adam Ward on live TV on Wednesday. Also Read: Wdbj Made Shooter Vester Flanagan Seek Counseling During.
- 8/28/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
A couple of Insomniac Games vets' labor of love involves putting a bunch of spacemen, creatures, beasties, and monsters in a premium hardcover. And with 26 days to go, it looks like it's already about to happen.
The Monster Volume is an independent project from Insomniac Games' Lead Character Artist Greg Baldwin and character designer, art director, and most recently, principal artist Dave Guertin, and is based on five years of their original work. Baldwin and Guertin have their own design/illustration studio, CreatureBox, where they provide design services for animation, graphic design, and illustration.
Their proposed hardcover will run 140 pages with measurements of 8.5" x 12.5" and will also be available in a digital edition for those of us who don't want any more physical media in our homes.
Based on the sample images on their Kickstarter page, you can see some Ratchet & Clank-inflected visions making their way into the work.
Related...
The Monster Volume is an independent project from Insomniac Games' Lead Character Artist Greg Baldwin and character designer, art director, and most recently, principal artist Dave Guertin, and is based on five years of their original work. Baldwin and Guertin have their own design/illustration studio, CreatureBox, where they provide design services for animation, graphic design, and illustration.
Their proposed hardcover will run 140 pages with measurements of 8.5" x 12.5" and will also be available in a digital edition for those of us who don't want any more physical media in our homes.
Based on the sample images on their Kickstarter page, you can see some Ratchet & Clank-inflected visions making their way into the work.
Related...
- 7/27/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Ben & Jerry's is causing a buzz with its latest Csr and promotional efforts.
Ben & Jerry's teamed up with Target recently to offer an exclusive Ben & Jerry's flavor (sold at the retailer), Berry Voluntary, to support the work of VolunteerMatch, which engages volunteers by pairing them up with projects that best meet their interests and expertise. Today, the group issued a taste-off challenge to Stephen Colbert.
Beyond the mere letter to producers and a YouTube taunt (below), the folks at VolunteerMatch actually did their best to curry favor with Colbert's own studio audience. In their words: "This challenge was presented today to the New York City studio audience of The Colbert Report as they waited to see the live taping of the program. They were given sample sizes of Ben & Jerry's Berry Voluntary."
In other words, they bum rushed the line outside of the Colbert taping.
"I challenge Stephen Colbert--man...
Ben & Jerry's teamed up with Target recently to offer an exclusive Ben & Jerry's flavor (sold at the retailer), Berry Voluntary, to support the work of VolunteerMatch, which engages volunteers by pairing them up with projects that best meet their interests and expertise. Today, the group issued a taste-off challenge to Stephen Colbert.
Beyond the mere letter to producers and a YouTube taunt (below), the folks at VolunteerMatch actually did their best to curry favor with Colbert's own studio audience. In their words: "This challenge was presented today to the New York City studio audience of The Colbert Report as they waited to see the live taping of the program. They were given sample sizes of Ben & Jerry's Berry Voluntary."
In other words, they bum rushed the line outside of the Colbert taping.
"I challenge Stephen Colbert--man...
- 9/13/2010
- by Jenara Nerenberg
- Fast Company
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