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== Criticisms == | == Criticisms == | ||
=== Mirage Special === | === Mirage Special === | ||
Pokémon USA received some complaints after the initial airing of ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. They were accused of lying about not being able to use the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] voice actors due to contract issues. This claim was denied by the voice actors, but never by [[4Kids Entertainment]]. | Pokémon USA received some complaints after the initial airing of ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. They were accused of lying about not being able to use the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] voice actors due to contract issues. This claim was denied by the voice actors (with the exception of [[Stuart Zagnit]], but never by [[4Kids Entertainment]]. | ||
They also faced criticism in regards to [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as "Jamie Peacock") voicing [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. Many fans complained about her portrayal of the character. In response, Pokémon USA announced that they would redub the Mirage Special with improved voices. The redub became available on the [[M08|eighth movie]] DVD, and was aired on October 28, 2006 on [[Cartoon Network]]. | They also faced criticism in regards to [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as "Jamie Peacock") voicing [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. Many fans complained about her portrayal of the character. In response, Pokémon USA announced that they would redub the Mirage Special with improved voices. The redub became available on the [[M08|eighth movie]] DVD, and was aired on October 28, 2006 on [[Cartoon Network]]. | ||
=== Hiring of voice actors === | === Hiring of voice actors === | ||
At {{wp|Comic-Con International|Comic Con 2006}}, it was revealed that Ash's voice actor would change, and his new voice actress would be the then nineteen-year-old [[Sarah Natochenny]]. Although a talented actress with many non-animation credits to her name, some fans criticized the company for their decision to hire Sarah, as she had no experience with anime voice overs. They claimed that Sarah was too inexperienced. However, [[Veronica Taylor]], the first actress to voice Ash, was only twenty and fresh out of acting school when she landed the role. | At {{wp|Comic-Con International|Comic Con 2006}}, it was revealed that Ash's voice actor would change, and his new voice actress would be the then nineteen-year-old [[Sarah Natochenny]]. Although generally accepted as a talented actress with many non-animation credits to her name, some fans criticized the company for their decision to hire Sarah, as she had no experience with anime voice overs. They claimed that Sarah was too inexperienced. However, [[Veronica Taylor]], the first actress to voice Ash, was only twenty and fresh out of acting school when she landed the role. | ||
===Removal of Game Corner slot machines=== | ===Removal of Game Corner slot machines=== | ||