Frank Welker Peter Cullen panel at Rhode Island Con 2015

[@PaceBreaker]

So humbling. They're not egotistical but instead very warm and give off this fantastic energy. It must be borderline overwhelming to see so many people who have grown up hearing the voices you've performed for decades and to see all that love and support. The world will weep the day these men pass from it.

[@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO]

Agreed. Peter Cullen in particular is something really special. I'm glad he's been honored with a ceremony and star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his role as Optimus Prime. Well deserved.

[@ghostoferlock]

@@ShaunaCheungBoSaanWOGO wow, I didn't know he had a star on hollywoods walk of fame. when was the star made for him ?

[@XthegreatwhyX]

You can see in Cullen's eyes he's the biggest Welker fan.

[@eliyafethsoto1309]

XthegreatwhyX And yet he pretends to kill him on a television show intended for children.

[@chaoticproductions3922]

I believe it’s mutual because they are both very good friends with one another so I believe their is a lot of respect between them

[@enderdude7902]

He calls him "the king"

[@mikeydaniel9478]

peter cullen should NOT have to audition for optimus... he is optimus!!!!

[@rosewetzel8284]

I agree!

[@My2Cents1]

These two men pretty much defined my childhood. For the first time I see what they look like.

[@ibs_haver]

Wow, Cullen is unbelievably humble for someone of his fame. Literally the first thing he does is express how he feels that Welker is far more talented, and how grateful he is to work with him. I also love his story about how he came up with his way of speaking as Optimus. A leader who is gentle, forgiving, and truly cares about his men, yet is tough when he needs to be; against the villain. In the Michael Bay movies I think Optimus' demeanor really goes against this idea. It may be badass, but it's not really how I think Cullen wants Prime to be perceived. I kinda feel bad for him in a way, because despite how he may not like how Prime is written in Bay's films, he probably still feels an obligation to voice this character since he knows the fans want it.

[@randomaccount7708]

Very true.

[@PyrozPlayground]

Peter's story of how the voice came about is so incredible! The part where his brother said "be strong enough to be gentle" got me. ♥️😭♥️

[@montdiamonds5738]

Peter Cullen is so humble and modest, love this man a true inspiration

[@reaverofsouls]

Such a great panel. Long Live Prime! All Hail Lord Megatron!

[@michaelcartwright8570]

Those two have great chemistry together, you could almost sense a bit of bromance between them. Besides all that, greatest legends ever!

[@PCFixer]

Optimus and Megatron are the BIGGEST BEST BROS IN THE UNIVERSE!

[@titanfreak2936]

Then in a second they become blood-feuded enimies!

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Frank is far more versatile.

[@kornfreak78]

Peter Cullen and Frank Welker are two personal heroes of mine. These two guys were such a MASSIVE part of my childhood. They have done so many voices on several different cartoons I watched as a kid but the ones that stand out to me the most are of course Optimus Prime and Megatron from Transformers! Peter Cullen and Frank Welker are masters at what they do. I have always and will always have massive respect for them both. This was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thank you for posting it.

[@wcalnan]

Peter's story makes the scene of "there can be only one" make so much seance now ... made me choke up then and more so now. God bless your brother!

[@mightbegenius]

Peter Cullen's voice as optimus prime is what god would sound like

[@DungarooTV]

I would say it's close between Peter Cullen & Larry Kenney (voice of Lion-O).

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Frank's is even better.

[@GORT70]

Ok. Load up an app called ‘the chosen’. It’s legit.

[@entertheyoda]

Damn!, Peters story about his brother was brilliant, and kicked me in the feels a bit.

[@AlexArias828]

Peter Cullen's laugh ❤️ just close your eyes and think of Optimus laughing

[@Prime_The_Great]

Don't have to, can watch David Kanye do it in Tf animated

[@notfound2058]

Ikr

[@WikiHL]

@@Prime_The_Great Aaa HA HA HAA!!

[@OutroBusan]

@@Prime_The_Great Literally everyone has a soft spot for Peter’s Optimus. His Optimus never laughs, so it’s nice to hear his genuine one.

[@miked1190]

I would love to meet both of them,they're both outstanding voice actors and both also seem like genuinely very nice people and generous their time. And Transformers was a huge part of my childhood as well. So much so,that I'm an aspiring voice actor today

[@dianaAthemiscyra]

Forever in our sparks. Much love going out to these two.

[@billybank2012]

2 giants of the voice acting world.... It's really hallowed ground wherever they are.... Absolute gems.... All hail Peter and Frank!!!

[@jaded_stardust7313]

I May not have been born around the time that Peter Cullen and Frank Welker did their voices for the fist time on transformers, heck that was 20 years before I was born! But I’ve seen the g1 show when I was a child thanks to my father and fell in love with it, it’s so inspiring to hear their stories and experiences that they’ve been through in their career and how they started. These guys are the real deal and are true legends!

[@mistersooty]

It didn't take 15 years for Optimus Prime to come back. He came back in G1 Season 5!

[@melaniecollins8328]

All Hail Lord Megatron! All Hail Optimus Prime!

[@benulrand9137]

DDG Studios I agree

[@savannahrankin570]

ALL HAIL STARSCREAM!

[@moonstone7563]

Savannah Rankin no

[@ultra3268]

Melanie Collins YAAASS

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Megatron forever!!

[@jayblack1257]

i got goosebumps from hearing these two guys . absolutely fantastic.

[@snugglebunnies7657]

look at Franks sleeve at 15:55 It says : "Leader of The Decepticons" lol 18:31 shirt also says Megatron

[@lanibird2182]

StupidBaby B I saw that, and laughed so hard

[@philipquaglino]

Both of these guys are beyond amazing! Must be crazy to know they influenced so many kids and adults.

[@senpaigarr]

Two great voice acting legends.

[@Tiresias55]

Staggeringly good. Just amazes me how great these two are together, I'd quite happily listen to their stories for hours and hours. Truely admirable the way they both equally value and admire each other's talents, both paying respect to their colleague and long time friend. They work so well together still after all these years, a true privilage to hear them both speak about their time in the recording booth and hear their insights into their craft. Truely love Peter's dedication to the role, he gives the Bayformers movies their heart and soul. Without him, they wouldn't be worth watching. Though I do feel sorry for Frank, that Hugo Weaving got the Megatron role instead of him, would've been a delight to hear these titans duke it out on the big screen. All our love Peter and Frank, the foundations of our childhoods were built by you.

[@littleaussierippa]

I was waiting to hear Frank do Dr. Claw, one of my favourite voices of his.

[@tommydiaz-millan2438]

Let's see if Rob Paulsen would still have these two wonderful men at his next Talkin Toons Podcast someday.

[@maxborg1627]

Don't know about Cullen, but Rob has mentioned at least once on the podcast that he's had multiple conversations with Welker about doing one...

[@kellypoole3791]

Fred Jones in the flesh. Love me some Scooby-Doo!

[@Labrli]

I love the friendship they have. It is pure. And Peter is just so pure 👀

[@brianburgett5894]

Optimus Prime was my fav. And I liked his work on Voltron. The Voices of King Alford and Corran were my two favorites there .

[@brianburgett5894]

From days of long ago. From unknown reaches of the universe . Comes a legend , the legend of Voltron king of the universe.

[@OptimalNeo42]

18:00 - scariest sounds I've ever heard Frank made. I'm at home in a safe neighborhood as I watch this, and suddenly I sense dark, foreboding and even intangible beings in my mind's eye - feeling ill at ease and hearing the wind crack things outside then suddenly stopping. Where are the horror movie directors to hire him?

[@lowket]

Living Legends!! Nothing but love and respect. True originals.

[@nobodysperfect06]

So jealous of the people who got to meet Frank Welker, I really hope to meet him someday

[@CROSSTATT]

nobodysperfect06 Me too! I always sing the "Ghostbusters" theme with his name.

[@aaronrus]

a great testament to two amazing actors

[@700gsteak]

26:16 - 27:40 is the best part. They're both so funny and Peter Cullen's laugh is so loveable. Incidentally Frank and Peter lent their voices to the Gobots too. You would have thought there would be a non-competing clause! Anyway, amazing panel interview. I wish this went for 10 times longer. It sounds like Peter and Frank have a lot more stories to tell.

[@PhoenixPrime]

Err, you mean Peter, right?

[@700gsteak]

err.. FUCK!!!!! Fixed it. I have a friend called Paul with the same last name. lol

[@PhoenixPrime]

700gsteak XD

[@mariehelenajmahn3791]

That's how Optimus would laugh

[@NathanWhitford]

37:00 I love this story! "Ooh, have you been parking in the director's parking spot?"

[@javonjames4573]

Two legends!😎

[@tommydiaz-millan2438]

Frank Welker as Megatron, Abu, Plotz, Ralph, Flavio, Runt, Buttons, Goddard, Stripe, Sharptooth, Fred, Scooby, Gompers The Goat, the confused gorilla, Max The Dog, Jabberjaw, Krunk, Dyno-Mutt, Dr. Claw, Cujo, the martians, Sparky, and so on and so forth.

[@CodenameVODID]

+Tommy Diaz-Millan and then Peter Cullen as...Optimus Prime

[@orionlax626]

@@CodenameVODID He also played Ironhide, Streetwise, Nightstick, Slugslinger and Wingspan, as well as Eeyore, Monterey Jack, Venger, Bankjob Beagle, Cindarr, Zandar, Airborne, Nemesis Enforcer, K.A.R.R., Felix Faust, the Hulk, Red Skull, Murky Dismal, Captain Slaughter, Zanzoar, Klaar and the Predator. But whatever.

[@DemonicRage15]

you find it funny now that you know frank is fred......and Megatron think on that, loveable goof turns into this big metal leader whos evil and stuff its just wow

[@JoeStuffz]

For some reason, I want to keep hearing Peter Cullen saying the word "Lasagna"

[@dianaAthemiscyra]

Love that I can hear what's being said. Excellent sound quality. Thanks!

[@jonstefanik9400]

This monirator's been living under a rock. I thought EVERYBODY knew that Michael Bay INSISTED on Peter Cullen for the voice of Optimus Prime.

[@artytoons]

Detect a bit of John Wayne in Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime voice as well. Stoic, slow talking deep voiced hero.

[@randomaccount7708]

And I liked him for it.

[@BenjaminWirtz]

After years of being a public recluse, it looks like they were finally able to drag out Frank to a few public appearances.

[@hulkmeister23]

who the hell are you calling a recluse?

[@BenjaminWirtz]

Derek Bates Frank is my favorite voice actor but it was well known he wouldn't make many public appearances and avoided conventions.

[@hulkmeister23]

***** they also said Richard Gere shoved gerbils up his butt. Don't believe everything you hear, son.

[@BenjaminWirtz]

Derek Bates It's not that I was told this, you literally could not find a single video of him at a convention before this. He did do some interviews but those were few and far between.

[@hulkmeister23]

***** I literally could not find a single photo of Chris Latta before recently; didn't mean the man was camera shy.

[@rosewetzel8284]

I love the part where Optimus Prime aka Mr.Peter Cullen starts laughing because of Mr.Frank Welker and it’s such a deep,joyful, and beautiful laugh that just resonates with all the Transformers fans including me as I’ve always wondered what Optimus Prime would sound like if he weren’t on a mission or fighting in a war against the Decepticons at the moment and was completely free to laugh💞❤️☮️🇺🇸

[@senpaigarr]

This is such a great video. Thanks so much for posting this! Going in my favorite list. Great panel. I love Frank and Peter's work. And really love G1 Transformers.

[@thatonedrainedplatter5421]

These two are a joy to listen to, especially together.

[@650hpreventon]

both of them should do a motor oil commercials, using the robot voice talk about the oil.

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

I really hope they come to Toronto, I'd so love to see them

[@saberimages3512]

+TheCanadiangirl4 Peter Cullen came to the TFCON in Mississauga 2015, Frank Welker is coming to TFCON in July of this year.

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

***** Really!? Thank you for the info on Frank Welker! How often does Peter Cullen come to these Cdn events?

[@triKlops401]

Went to the Con but never made the panel. Glad to finally see it in full!

[@quackeroo4553]

EPIC BROFIST!!!!! :D

[@johnb.1750]

Am I the only person who almost tears up every time I hear this man speak? ✊😢❤🇺🇸💯✔

[@chuckmoore8668]

Hugo Weaving was alright as Megs, but it really was complete when they brought Frank back in age of extinction. When he said that is why I have no fear, my childhood came back full force! I almost jumped up in the theater and screamed he's back baby!

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

"...of course it is, i'm Megatron"

[@JohnnyTheA]

The 2 best old men in the world

[@cheezlayer]

Man amazing legends.!

[@liegelord1971]

anyone who dislike the video should be fed to the sharkticons

[@randomaccount7708]

Yeah! 😆👍

[@skyfotress5782]

All Hail Megatron and Optimus!

[@Zorua28]

Peter is just like Optimus Prime. Humble, kind, and honest. The world we weep when we lose them.

[@aidenmorreyvoiceactor]

Peter has an awesome laugh...

[@LordStarscream100]

I feel that the way Optimus was portrayed in the first Transformers films was great. Same with the second and third, but towards the end, he started getting a bit violent. But in the fourth and fifth films, he sounds like a merciless killer at times. Lines like "I'll kill you!" and "You die!" really went against the character.

[@chaoticproductions3922]

We’re ignoring GIVE ME YOUR FACE from revenge of the fallen that’s not me judging what you said or anything I just normally block it out of my memory

[@FakeJake5843]

@@chaoticproductions3922 exactly

[@FakeJake5843]

He said those things in dark of the moon like bru

[@acusticsunri4255]

Only the late great Chris Latta is missing in this panel...

[@errittsmith4536]

Peter I want to thank you for your brothers service and you did nail it with the voice with mega tron truck

[@lads1843]

"They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing everyday" -Lads

[@PedroGonzalez-xd3mb]

Legends 4 life

[@MikeKosiorRex]

Folks interested in meeting Frank Welker should look into attending TFcon Toronto 2016: www.tfcon.ca/ - He is one of this year's special guests and it is a very nicely run convention.

[@Ultrasilverblue80]

Wow that's cool

[@rethinkyoureheroes4542]

omg cullen and Welker look like friends

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

Ugh! How could I have missed this!

[@DrBhil-oc5yg]

16:43 I started clapping without even thinking I wasn't there.

[@Zorua28]

Love Frank Welker's shirt!!! Leader of the Decepicons.

[@Thornus_______]

Peter got choked up praising Frank

[@notfound2058]

Peters laugh gives me live

[@squashmallow2006]

Question. How do you find out where Peter Cullen is gonna show up next?

[@barrythechopper]

Till all are one! Decepticons forever!

[@GreyhawkTheAngry]

Sorry Welker, not to diminish your tremendous skill as a VA, but as far as I'm concerned there will only ever be one voice of Garfield: Lorenzo Music.

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Frank Welker is the best of all.

[@natekankelfitz9735]

The Julia Child voice is perfect.

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

Everything Frank does is perfect tbh

[@missxmarvel]

I adore prime but I was gopsmacked when I read about a dude who changed his name into optimus prime.

[@oliviaannejohnson9689]

Wow awesome 😎

[@killjeff2]

Anyone feel like peter reminds you of Bryan cranston

[@Lady_Deadpool]

I remember when they announced they were going to make a live action film of Transformers and me and my coworkers, all of which grew up in the 80s watching TF, we all were like, they better get the guy who did Optimus Prime's voice. At the time we didn't know Peter's name. Growing up he was just the voice of Optimus Prime. I feel bad but ya, we all wanted him for the voice or it wasn't Transformers.

[@randomaccount7708]

Me too. Transformers won't be the same anymore for me if he didn't.

[@smashley4661]

This is one of those few rare videos were Peter has a beard

[@bradp366]

I love how Frank has to do a bunch of weird stuff with his voice to get Megatron and Peter is just naturally Optimus.

[@jonstefanik9400]

But it sure as hell worked

[@Wolffen51]

Frank didnt mention the fact that he voiced Marvin in Superfriends in the 1970's

[@jkdortch2308]

WE LOVE THIS IN THE HOOD TOO 80s BABIES

[@faye61]

frank sounds like fred from scooby doo

[@lanibird2182]

khari Goldclaw Frank Welker voices fred from Scooby doo 😐

[@artytoons]

His natural speaking voice. Same for playing Iceman in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends.

[@BrothersWebOfficial]

27:19

[@Mandalorian_Goblinslayer]

All hale Lord Frank Welker

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Megatron should be my wake up alarm.

[@deadringer22000]

didn't Weller do the voice of Sound wave as well?

[@lanibird2182]

deadringer22000 Yes, he also did thundercracker, skywarp, rumble, frenzy, lazerbeak, ravage, galvatron, and wheelie in g1. He did others but I can't remember...

[@artytoons]

Welker's Soundwave was his Inspector Gadget Dr. Claw voice that was electronically altered to sound robotish.

[@artytoons]

Welker played Megatron, Skywarp, Rumble, Frenzy, Soundwave, Ravage, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Mixmaster, Ratbat, Galvatron, Mirage, Trailbreaker, Blades, Sludge, and Wheelie

[@jonstefanik9400]

He used his natural voice for Galvatron, but Frank's hair looks like the head of Megatron.

[@djxzgalaxylang7703]

Larry would very proud of you Peter cullen

[@JohnSmith-ur8fr]

FRANK WELKER IS SECOND ONLY TO MEL BLANC IT SEEMS....TONS OF CHARS....

[@robbridges5020]

Michael Bay thumbed this down.

[@eliyafethsoto1309]

Rob Bridges Except Bay actually used these 2 actors for his movies.

[@gamewithme9736]

I can't take Frank Welker. It sounds like optimus is talking.😂😂😂

[@lanibird2182]

MiniGhast Gaming ?

[@CROSSTATT]

He voiced Megatron, not Optimus Prime. Cullen voiced Optimus, as you can see here.

[@mixmaster3028]

Anyone known when they will appear in the next comic con? I would like to meet them?

[@OPTIMUMELITE]

I think my only role models.

[@mattirzzmattimuss]

I wonder who voiced Orion Pax on the g1 episode.

[@RetroRanter]

man hearing Peter do G1 Ironhide in 2017 is amazing! I'd love him to voice Ironhide again one time just once even 😂 leakin oiiiil 😂 👌 also Frank Welker inspired me doing stupid noises and voices throughout my life.

[@lanibird2182]

Retro Ranter I would like Peter Cullen to do Ironhide again, too. Frank Welker inspired me to actually consider voice acting... I love bad guys :3

[@playtheGameyoulike]

Was he thinking of David Kayes megatron 17:20?

[@Giles29]

Frank's Julia Child voice is spot on.