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'''Save Our Voice Actors''', commonly abbreviated '''SOVA''', is a Pokémon community-driven campaign to bring back the original voice actors to the [[Pokémon anime]] [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|instead of recasting them]]. It temporarily disbanded on February 18, 2009, but has been regrouping | '''Save Our Voice Actors''', commonly abbreviated '''SOVA''', is a Pokémon community-driven campaign to bring back the original voice actors to the [[Pokémon anime]] [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|instead of recasting them]]. It temporarily disbanded on February 18, 2009, but has been regrouping since 2011. Due to many characters being removed from the show, the group has shifted its focus on [[Veronica Taylor]], in hopes that she may still regain her role as [[Ash Ketchum]]. | ||
==Mission Statement== | == Mission Statement == | ||
''SOVA originally formed in 2006, after fans heard that [[The Pokémon Company International]] (aka TPCi) was going to replace the voice actors currently working with [[4Kids Entertainment]], starting with "[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]" special episode. This turned out to be an unfortunate side effect of doing business with a new dubbing company, with whom the actors couldn't transfer to due their commitment with 4Kids at the time. With the goal of campaigning for TPCi to return the 4Kids actors, we were well known throughout large Pokémon communities such as Bulbagarden and [[Serebii]]. In the end, TPCi continued to use new dub studio and voices anyway, despite the protests.'' | ''SOVA originally formed in 2006, after fans heard that [[The Pokémon Company International]] (aka TPCi) was going to replace the voice actors currently working with [[4Kids Entertainment]], starting with "[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]" special episode. This turned out to be an unfortunate side effect of doing business with a new dubbing company, with whom the actors couldn't transfer to due their commitment with 4Kids at the time. With the goal of campaigning for TPCi to return the 4Kids actors, we were well known throughout large Pokémon communities such as Bulbagarden and [[Serebii]]. In the end, TPCi continued to use new dub studio and voices anyway, despite the protests.'' | ||
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''Be sure to check out the How you can help, and FAQ tabs. You can also join the SOVA group page to chat with other members in Save Our Voice Actors. The main page here will be used primarily for announcements and information, or if you have questions/comments. Here at Save Our Voice Actors, there is one lesson learned from Pokémon that stands out here; strive to achieve your goals, and never give up!'' | ''Be sure to check out the How you can help, and FAQ tabs. You can also join the SOVA group page to chat with other members in Save Our Voice Actors. The main page here will be used primarily for announcements and information, or if you have questions/comments. Here at Save Our Voice Actors, there is one lesson learned from Pokémon that stands out here; strive to achieve your goals, and never give up!'' | ||
==Returning 4Kids voice actors== | == Returning 4Kids voice actors == | ||
In 2008, PUSA switched dubbing studios from [[TAJ Productions]] to [[DuArt Film & Video | In 2008, PUSA switched dubbing studios from [[TAJ Productions]] to [[DuArt Film & Video]]. | ||
Because DuArt's production budget wasn't as low as TAJ's, several of the voice actors from the 4Kids dub began to return to the series. Initially, they were voice actors who had played minor roles or recurring characters, such as [[Evelyn Lanto]], [[Sean Schemmel]], [[Dan Green]] and [[Bella Hudson]]. However, beginning with ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy]]'', fans noticed that [[Rachael Lillis]] had returned to voice [[Maylene]] and later {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Shinx}}. [[Maddie Blaustein]] returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing {{p|Chatot}} in ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''. | Because DuArt's production budget wasn't as low as TAJ's, several of the voice actors from the 4Kids dub began to return to the series. Initially, they were voice actors who had played minor roles or recurring characters, such as [[Evelyn Lanto]], [[Sean Schemmel]], [[Dan Green]] and [[Bella Hudson]]. However, beginning with ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy]]'', fans noticed that [[Rachael Lillis]] had returned to voice [[Maylene]], and later {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Shinx}}. [[Maddie Blaustein]] returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing {{p|Chatot}} in ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''. | ||
So far, the only voice actors who have redeemed one of their former roles are [[Ted Lewis]] and [[Mike Pollock]]. In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'', Lewis redeemed his role as {{an|Giovanni}}, while Pollock redeemed his role as [[Raoul Contesta]] in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. Although other voice actors with notable roles have returned, they have yet to return to them, an example being Rachael Lillis's main role as [[Jessie]]. | So far, the only voice actors who have redeemed one of their former roles are [[Ted Lewis]] and [[Mike Pollock]]. In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'', Lewis redeemed his role as {{an|Giovanni}}, while Pollock redeemed his role as [[Raoul Contesta]] in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. Although other voice actors with notable roles have returned, they have yet to return to them, an example being Rachael Lillis's main role as [[Jessie]]. | ||
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* [[Darren Dunstan]] (returned in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'') | * [[Darren Dunstan]] (returned in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'') | ||
* [[Eva Christensen]] (returned in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'') | * [[Eva Christensen]] (returned in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'') | ||
* [[ | * [[Suzy Myers]] (returned in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'') | ||
* [[Kerry Williams]] (returned in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'') | * [[Kerry Williams]] (returned in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'') | ||
* [[Stan Hart]] (returned in ''[[BW064|Explorers Of The Hero's Ruin!]]'') | * [[Stan Hart]] (returned in ''[[BW064|Explorers Of The Hero's Ruin!]]'') | ||
* [[Matthew Charles]] (returned in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'') | * [[Matthew Charles]] (returned in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'') | ||
* [[Jayne Grand]] (returned in ''[[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'') | * [[Jayne Grand]] (returned in ''[[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'') | ||
* [[List of English voice actors|David Wills]] (returned in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'') | |||
==Staff== | == Staff == | ||
===Current staff=== | === Current staff === | ||
* Ryan Woosley - Administrator | * Ryan Woosley - Administrator | ||
* Taylor Barton Moorefield - Moderator | * Taylor Barton Moorefield - Moderator | ||
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* T. Anderson - Moderator | * T. Anderson - Moderator | ||
===Former staff=== | === Former staff === | ||
* Nekusagi - SOVA Leader | * Nekusagi - SOVA Leader | ||
* Dark Master - SOVA Leader | * Dark Master - SOVA Leader | ||
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* Lisa Levenson - Treasurer | * Lisa Levenson - Treasurer | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
{{Bulbanews|Opinion: Fans rally to combat anime change}} | {{Bulbanews|Opinion: Fans rally to combat anime change}} | ||
* [http://www.facebook.com/saveourvoiceactors Save Our Voice Actors Facebook page] | * [http://www.facebook.com/saveourvoiceactors Save Our Voice Actors Facebook page] | ||
* [http://www.serebii.net/dub.shtml Save the Dub] | * [http://www.serebii.net/dub.shtml Save the Dub] | ||
* [http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?116959-Save-Our-Voice-Actors!-(Serebii-branch) Save Our Voice Actors (Serebii branch)] | * [http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?116959-Save-Our-Voice-Actors!-(Serebii-branch) Save Our Voice Actors (Serebii branch)] | ||
* [http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=66489 Save Our Voice Actors (PokéCommunity branch)] | * [http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=66489 Save Our Voice Actors (PokéCommunity branch)] | ||
* [http://saveourvoiceactors.deviantart.com/ Save Our Voice Actors DeviantArt page] | * [http://saveourvoiceactors.deviantart.com/ Save Our Voice Actors DeviantArt page] | ||
* [https://twitter.com/SOVAPokemon Save Our Voice Actors on Twitter] | |||
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