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 Members from various Pokémon forums emailed the former voice actors.
 ==== [[Maddie Blaustein]] ====
+Maddie Blaustein posted under the name [http://www.serebiiforums.com/member.php?39369-NewBrock "maddiejoan"] at Serebii.Net Forums. She held a Q&A there.
 This was sent by a staff member of [[Serebii.net|Serebii Forums]]:
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 ==== [[Eric Stuart]] ====
 "Pokémon USA has decided that it's too expensive to use 4Kids and the actors that have made Pokémon the TV show such a success for the last 10 years. They have 'behind our backs' re-cast the show with 'sound-a-likes' to try to save money. They actually believe the fans don't care. They are starting with the 10 year anniversary special - starring all new voices. The main cast, me included, has taken a lot of pride in the characters we have helped to create. To change now, on the last season, based on greed is a sad example of what big business kids marketing really is.
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 ==== [[Veronica Taylor]] ====
 "Hey Scott-
 Unfortunately, this is very real. We have been informed that Pokémon USA has already made plans to do the Anniversary special with substitute voices. Apparently, they haven't made a firm decision on the next season yet. None of us have been formally asked to do the show, we've simply been told we'll be replaced. Pokémon USA has made no effort to negotiate with 4Kids, simply feeling that getting a cheaper rate to dub the show is enough. They care nothing for the quality. They will be using new script writers, voices, music, etc. We (the voice actors and those at 4Kids who work so hard on the show) are all extremely upset as we care very much for Pokémon and what we've worked to create. However, there is nothing that we can do. It seems that the only recourse is for fans to write to Pokémon USA and tell them how wrong their decision is and how it will adversely affect the show.
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 Veronica"<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/pokesavethevas/1392.html]</ref>
+==== [[Rachael Lillis]] ====
+"From: "rlil2001"
+Date: Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:16 pm
+Subject: More about rumors rlil2001
+Interesting that we just had a discussion about rumors.
+Apparently the new voice of Brock posted on Serebii's message
+board. I can't not look at the boards, I guess. It's like a car
+wreck. I might register with this message board myself just to
+reply to this. This is just making me angrier. (yes, I know who
+this person is) Just the first part of the message is posted here
+since I don't have time to respond to the whole thing right now.
+This person does not speak for us and does not know our business or the specifics of why we aren't doing the show. The contracts do not per se prevent us from doing the show. It was that _no one even appoached us to do it, no negotiations, nothing, was done to allow the possbility._ The contract is not impermeable in this fashion, and this VA has no idea what he's talking about. That's why all of this is very shady and why I'm very angry.
+URGH. This is one headache of an example of rumors.
+He wrote more, but I have to go. I just wanted to clear this up here. This person should not be speaking for anyone, especially what isn't true."<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/theincrediblerachellillis/conversations/topics/1696 The Incredible Rachael Lillis!]</ref>
+"As for the non-compete clause--I'll say it again in this message if the person or anyone else wondering about this wants to read it for him or herself without looking through the archives.
+The contract did not present unimpeachable terms whatsoever. We could very well have continued with the show, that is, if we knew what was going on in the first place.
+We didn't know the licensing contract was ending. We didn't know they were considering soundalikes. No job offers were made.
+In fact, the producer at 4Kids had been sent the materials for the next season and was awaiting further correspondence. There was no indication anything out of the ordinary was going on, until the decision had already been made.
+Now, you can take a job away if it's yours to take. No one disputes that. But the reason used to justify these decisions was an erroneous reference to the original actors' contracts.
+Anyone who has seen a 4Kids' actor's contract knows that the cited reason is not correct. It's never a good idea to discuss other people's contracts publicly, especially when you haven't seen them.
+The new VA who posted on that message board and whoever wrote that blurb on PUSA's website were, one could conclude, perpetuating hearsay.
+Who started or allowed the hearsay? That's my question, although I have a good idea who it is."<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/theincrediblerachellillis/conversations/topics/2201 The Incredible Rachael Lillis!]</ref>
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 === PUSA's reaction to complaints ===
 After many complaints from the fans about Ash's voice, which was done by [[Kayzie Rogers]] (as "Jamie Peacock") they re-casted the voice actor for Ash. It was announced at Comic Con International that [[Sarah Natochenny]] will do the voice of Ash. Also, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' special was re-dubbed. Sarah Natochenny's performance of Ash is still a controversy for some in the Pokémon Community up to this day.
+====Pokémon.com====
+The following response was posted on May 8th, 2006 at Pokémon.com
+"Dear Pokemon fans,
+Whew! The last couple of days have been exhausting for us -- we've been going through all of the emails concerning the television special we aired recently, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon. The show was fantastic, with a mostly positive response. Many said the action was "awesome", that the plot and storyline were "outstanding", and that the overall look of the animation was "very, very cool." Once again, you've proven yourself to be the best fans in the world, and we always appreciate your comments!
+We also heard you were concerned with the new voice actors, and many of you have voiced your concern (pun intended) through your e-mails and letters. Believe us - we are fans of the TV show, too, and we care just as much about something like voice changes as you do. We changed the voice actors for the main characters because we were told that the actors who used to provide voices to our characters had conflicting contractual commitments. So, we hope you will help us welcome the new voice actors into the Pokemon family - we think they're great, and they did a great job on The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon during the shortened transition period between production studios... Nothing else was changed, and it is still the same awesome show you're used to seeing every week, with great storylines straight from Japan, original music, and a well-thought out plot (which is the most important thing when producing a TV show)!
+Pokemon has always been about fair play and teamwork, and we expect the same from our fans. In other words, if you have comments, complaints or praise, let us know directly at [email protected]. We always welcome constructive criticism!
+We are, and always have been, dedicated to our fans and how passionately and strongly they believe in Pokemon. We promise to always take your concerns to heart as we continue to make the show your favorite every week. Watch this space in the upcoming days for even more exciting news about Pokemon, and don't forget to check out our Pokemon coverage from E3 next week!
+Yours truly,
+Lawrence Neves
+Editorial Director
+Pokemon.com
+Mail: [email protected]"<ref>[http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=66414&page=7 New Voice cast - Discussion]</ref>
 ==Aftermath==