User:Nephelodeon

About me
Link to old account = User:Nephthali kuyena

I enjoy watching cartoons, drawing, and making up ideas for movies, shows, or spoofs that I'd like to create and post online.

P.S.: Also referred to on Scratchpad as Nephelodeon.

Voice Cast (characters who could appear in movies, video games or a TV series)

 * Roger Craig Smith - Sonic the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic
 * Colleen Villard - Miles 'Tails' Prower, Charmy Bee
 * Cindy Robinson - Amy Rose
 * Jennifer Hale - Princess Sally Acorn
 * John DiMaggio - Rotor Walrus
 * Rob Paulsen - Antoine D'Coolette
 * Ashleigh Ball - Bunnie Rabbot
 * Tabitha St. Germain - NICOLE the Holo-Lynx
 * Travis Willingham - Knuckles the Echidna
 * Keith Silverstein - Vector the Crocodile
 * Troy Baker - Espio the Chameleon
 * Michelle Ruff - Cream the Rabbit
 * Kyle Hebert - Big the Cat
 * Kirk Thornton - Shadow the Hedgehog, Orbot
 * Karen Strassman - Rouge the Bat
 * Vic Micnogna - E-123 Omega
 * Mike Pollock - Doctor Ivo 'Eggman' Robotnik
 * Wally Wingert - Cubot
 * Jaleel White - Young Sonic
 * Billy West - Charles 'Chuck' the Hedgehog
 * Cathy Weseluck - Ben 'The Mutt' Muttski

Voice Cast (other characters in a movie sequel, video game sequel, or TV series)

 * Jeff Bennett - King Acorn
 * Tabitha St. Germain - Sonia the Hedgehog, Rosie Woodchuck
 * Matt Hill - Manic the Hedgehog, Dingo
 * Charlie Adler - Dr. Julian Snively
 * Maurice LaMarche - Sleet
 * Mark Acheson - Walter Naugus
 * Michelle Ruff - Tikal the Echidna, Vanilla the Rabbit, Maria Robotnik
 * Quinton Flynn - Silver the Hedgehog
 * Laura Bailey - Blaze the Cat, Omochao
 * Tress MacNeille - Marine the Raccoon
 * Mike Pollock - Dr. Eggman Nega, Gerald Robotnik
 * Roger Craig Smith - Captain Metal
 * Colleen Villard - Tails Doll
 * Travis Willingham - Storm the Albatross, Mephiles the Dark
 * Michael Yurchak - Jet the Hawk
 * Kate Higgins - Wave the Swallow
 * Samuel Vincent - Mighty the Armadillo
 * Brain Drummond - Ray the Flying Squirrel
 * Ingrid Nilson - Matilda the Armadillo
 * Dee Bradley Baker - Nack the Weasel, T-Pup
 * Rob Paulsen - Bean the Dynamite, Commander
 * Fred Tatasciore - Bark the Polar Bear
 * Kevin Michael Richardson - Black Doom
 * Kirk Thornton - Eclipse the Darkling
 * Ashleigh Ball - Breezie the Hedgehog
 * Greg Cipes - Chip/Light Gaia
 * Tara Strong - Thunderbolt the Chinchilla

Idea
This is an idea of mine for a reboot or a reimagining of Sonic the Hedgehog (it's good to dream). I feel that a true Sonic story should combine elements from the video games with elements from Sonic SatAM and the Archie comics. It should probably be about as dark as Batman: The Animated Series. The series would have to be rated PG-13 at the most (just for violence, NOT swearing) and have either CGI animation or traditional animation (it would be awesome either way). If they do use CGI animation, it should be animated by the company that helped make Sonic: Night of the Werehog. Redesigns wouldn't matter since the Freedom Fighters got redesigned anyway. Their classic designs could be featured in a flashback indicating how young they were. If it were a movie or video game, its main theme should be Sonic Youth by Crush 40, if not something similar. If it were a TV show, its theme should be a shortened (maybe between 0:48 and 1:00) version of His World, Endless Possibilities, any other fitting Sonic song.

Hollywood seems to rely on famous celebrities for voices, since they want their movies to be a big hit. I decided to use voice actors from TV series and video games instead. For starters, Jaleel White should definitely voice a younger Sonic as a nod to the classic shows. It's a no-brainer, really. Next, all the current voice actors from the Sonic video games can reprise their roles (yes, even Cindy Robinson, whose voice for Amy has actually improved). I have no problem with Mike Pollock voicing Eggman/Robotnik, but maybe he can make him sound a bit more threatening like Jim Cummings did. Since the Freedom Fighters look older, I find it fair that they should sound older. Of course, Rob Paulsen can't be replaced, so he's still voicing Antoine. I picked Jennifer Hale (Mallory McMallard, The Mighty Ducks (TV series)) as Sally and Tabitha St. Germain (Luna, MLP:FIM) as NICOLE. Ashleigh Ball (Applejack, MLP:FIM) can fill in for the retired Christine Cavanaugh as Bunnie. She could also voice Breezie the Hedgehog who sounds a bit like Rainbow Dash. I also believe that John DiMaggio (Bender, Futurama) can do a good voice for Rotor, not that I have anything against Cam Brainard. Since Uncle Chuck's original voice actor is long gone, I can see Billy West (Professor Farnsworth, Futurama) in his place.

Jeff Bennett (Tong Fo, Kung Fu Panda: LOA) should lend his voice to King Acorn. Charlie Adler could return as Snively. Samuel Vincent (Krypto, Krypto the Superdog), Brian Drummond (Streaky, Krypto the Superdog), and Ingrid Nilson (Maud Pie, MLP:FIM) can voice Mighty, Ray, and Matilda respectively. Dee Bradley Baker (Numbuh 4, KND) can imitate animals and Australian characters, so he can be both T-Pup and Nack. Rob Paulsen, who voices Antoine, can also lend his voice to Bean and the Commander (he's voiced so many characters you might not know the difference). Fred Tatasciore (Hulk) is Bark; 'nuff said. In addition to NICOLE, Tabitha St. Germain can also star as Sonia and Rosie. Matt Hill (Finn, Storm Hawks) is Manic, Tress MacNeille (Dot, Animaniacs) is Marine, and Cathy Weseluck (Spike, MLP:FIM) is Muttski. Because of his work as Lord Tirek in the season 4 finale of MLP:FIM, I chose Mark Acheson as Walter Naugus. I also went with Kevin Michael Richardson (Shredder, TMNT 2012) as Black Doom, Greg Cipes (Beast Boy, Teen Titans) as Chip/Light Gaia, and Tara Strong (Bubbles, The Powerpuff Girls) as Thunderbolt.

Now, if such a movie or video game ever existed, it could most likely get one or more sequels. I would very much appreciate a trilogy. Of course, sequels are supposed to be bigger and better than the first movie. It should most likely have more characters and a much darker storyline. The movie could probably be over two hours and thirty minutes (about as long as your average superhero flick nowadays). You can't rush good work. Just look at Sonic '06 (which I like, by the way). However, if this were a TV show, it would have to take a much bigger risk. Taking inspiration from Codename: Kids Next Door, the series starts out light-hearted, but would get darker and edgier as time goes by. The 2004 Batman TV series didn't quite do this well enough. It pretty much went backwards instead, starting out as a dark and edgy series and turning into something light-hearted.

Something else the show would obviously need is action, and lots of it. You just can't have Sonic the Hedgehog without action. There also needs to be character development. They could start by introducing the main characters in the first episode (which should be a two-parter) and possibly explaining how they first formed their team. The next episodes could introduce more heroes and villains and every season can have some sort of epic finale. It could get about 4 or 5 seasons and maybe an epic TV movie like KND and Teen Titans did. One mistake you don't want to make, though, is end a season with a cliffhanger too soon, considering what happened with Sonic SatAM. The Simpsons were lucky enough to get away with that since they didn't end their 2nd season with a cliffhanger; they waited for a long time. This series could take a lesson from that. If that's too risky, it could at least have a two-part season premiere/finale much like MLP:FIM.

Sonic Freedom Fighters
''Every passing hour of every day, the Eggman Empire grows stronger, humans and animals get roboticized, and Mobius suffers from the uncontrollable wrath of the villainous and cold-hearted Doctor Eggman (Mike Pollock). Sonic the Hedgehog (Roger Craig Smith) and his allies try everything they can to bring down the machine, but it's never enough. Upon uncovering the doctor's plan to obliterate Knothole Village, the Blue Blur decides to warn some old friends of his. Accompanied by Tails (Colleen Villard) and Amy (Cindy Robinson), he sets course for Knothole to rescue the Freedom Fighters from a badnik invasion while Shadow (Kirk Thornton), Knuckles (Travis Willingham), and the rest of the gang fight alongside what little resistance is left. Together, the Sonic Heroes of today and the Freedom Fighters of yesterday hope to silence their longtime arch-nemesis for good. It's either their defining moment or their last stand. Can the Fastest Thing Alive somehow find a way to overcome the odds and protect the ones he loves, or will he and his army of crime-fighters be decimated at the hands of the tyrannical overlord?''

Sonic Freedom Fighters: The Thunderbolt Strikes
''Doctor Eggman has been defeated, the Empire is destroyed, and peace is restored to the planet of Mobius. Furthermore, the Freedom Fighters are once again united as heroes to Mobotropolis. However, the celebration will be cut short. Thunderbolt (Tara Strong), a ruthlessly sadistic chinchilla and former assistant to Doctor Eggman, discovers that her master has fallen and sees her opportunity to do something he couldn't do. She collects the Chaos Emeralds and separates the Freedom Fighters from each other, sending them on a wild goose chase. Sonic, Sally, Rotor, Knuckles, and Amy join forces with fellow rebels Sonia (Tabitha St. Germain), Manic (Matt Hill), Mighty (Sam Vincent), Ray (Brian Drummond), and Matilda (Ingrid Nilson). Shadow, Bunnie, Antoine, Rouge, and Tails strike a deal with bounty hunters Nack (Dee Bradley Baker), Bean (Rob Paulsen), and Bark (Fred Tatasciore). During their respective journeys, they will uncover all sorts of interesting secrets. Can these unlikely teams somehow coexist and cooperate for the better good? Are Nack and his partners trustworthy? And most importantly: what kind of history do Sonia and Manic share with Sonic?''

TV Series Plot
''Welcome to the future. The future is a dark and frightening place. Humans and animals everywhere have had to suffer under the reign of Doctor Eggman. It is nothing but torture and many are too afraid to stand up for what they believe in. But every day, one certain organization of rebels steps out of the blue to confront the doctor and bring down the machine. They are the Freedom Fighters and their sole purpose in life is to fight for freedom...and chili dogs if they have time for any. Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Sally Acorn, Miles 'Tails' Prower, Amy Rose, Antoine D'Coolette, Bunnie Rabbot, Rotor Walrus, and NICOLE the Holo-Lynx as they look to protect the world from Eggman and his machines. Aided by Cream the Rabbit, Cheese the Chao, Big the Cat, Omochao, and T-Pup, they join forces with GUN, the Chaotix, and others brave enough to stand by their side. Watch as they battle Badniks like Metal Sonic, mercenaries such as the Hooligans, and even darker foes like Eggman Nega. The adventure will be dangerous, lives will be at stake, and secrets will be revealed. In the end, it all comes down to one important question: who will survive?''

Voice Cast

 * Mike Nawrocki - Larry the Cucumber/LarryBoy, Jerry Gourd, Jean-Claude, additional voices
 * Phil Vischer - Alfred (Archibald Asparagus), Bob the Tomato/ThingamaBob, Mr. Lunt/S-Cape, Jimmy Gourd, Philippe, Pa Grape, Rooney the Olive Dog, additional voices
 * Tress MacNeille - Junior Asparagus/Ricochet, Petunia Rhubarb/Vogue, Mayor Blueberry, Laura Carrot
 * Jim Poole - Officer Scooter
 * Rob Paulsen - Ichabezzer
 * ??? - Mom Asparagus
 * ??? - Dad Asparagus
 * ??? - Officer Lettuce Wedge
 * ??? - Bacon Bill
 * ??? - Motatoe

Idea
If there's one VeggieTales character who deserves a theatrical movie, it's LarryBoy. Superhero movies are very popular nowadays, considering the Marvel films being made. Even Deadpool's getting a movie! If LarryBoy were to get a movie of his very own, it would have to be as good as superhero films today. They could make it dark and edgy, but not too dark since it would have to be aimed at children as well as adults. It should be rated PG at best. It's likely that when LarryBoy gets a movie, it will feature the current designs and voices of the characters. Quite frankly, I wouldn't care either way. I'm okay with the new designs for the VeggieTales cast, especially LarryBoy's. His outfit almost reminds me of the outfit Batman wore in the Nolan films, so it could work for a slightly darker LarryBoy adventure. He looks like someone from the future, which makes me think of Batman Beyond. It's probably the greatest of the new VeggieTales looks. As for the voices, Junior's voice is okay, but it's not the best to me. Personally, I think Lisa Vischer did a good job voicing him, but Junior's new voice actress isn't so bad. She actually makes him sound older and a little more mature. Regardless of which voices are featured in this movie, it can still be enjoyable.

The movie could include a few elements from LarryBoy: The Cartoon Adventures, like the Daily Bumble for instance. It can also have a decent comic book feel and use an epic musical score. LarryBoy MUST save the day in the end and act more heroic (less meaningless behavior). It would probably help if LarryBoy's voice was slightly grittier than Larry's. He also needs a bunch of Batman-ish gadgets (i.e. S.M.A.R.T. cape and other stuff featured in the LarryBoy and the Bad Apple video game, etc.). Alfred could have his own motorcycle in addition to his scooter and the viewers could actually SEE Larry putting on the LarrySuit again. The League of Incredible Vegetables can also appear just as long as they have less screen time than LarryBoy (this is his movie after all). Larry's just the everyday billionaire living a double life. Bob is the editor at the Daily Bumble. Petunia's a news reporter, Mr. Lunt works as a baker (he had that job in LarryBoy and the Bad Apple), and Junior's just the same kid he's always been in the original LB stories. LarryBoy hasn't always saved Bumblyburg from harm; sometimes the credit goes to Junior Asparagus. Maybe that fact can be used as part of the plot in the movie. Imagine how well that would play out. The main theme for the movie should be Hero by Skillet. That song seems to fit LarryBoy perfectly. If that doesn't work, the Newsboys can always sing their own version of the original LarryBoy theme song.

We'd also need to know something very important about LarryBoy: how did his legacy begin? LarryBoy's origin is a mystery to many VeggieTales fans. I have a theory for how he began his legendary career as a superhero: '''When Larry was a little younger, his wind-up lobster fell down the toilet. Feeling extremely frantic, he would immediately grab a plunger and start unclogging the toilet over and over until his lobster was finally free. Larry became quite fond of plungers and after a lot of thought, he decided to use them to help other veggies. With help from his old friend Alfred, he would create an superhero alter-ego for himself named LarryBoy. At first, most citizens of Bumblyburg considered the mysterious cucumber in spandex (or 'Toilet-Man' as they liked to call him) to be nothing but an oddball from the wrong side of town. The police even went after him a few times. One night, however, he defeated a group of wanted thugs that tried to attack Junior Asparagus and his family and left them hanging near the police station. He even left a note which read, 'I am that hero - LB'. Everyone began to take a liking to the Power Pickle, but Junior became his biggest fan. Late the next night, Junior had a run-in with LarryBoy and took some time to thank the hero personally. '''

Honestly, I don't think that a movie about LB's backstory is a bad idea, but if Big Idea were to make such a film, it would make sense if they used the original designs of the characters (and the LarryMobile). But since I don't see them returning to the classics anytime soon, it would be better if they at least mentioned LarryBoy's beginnings somewhere in the film. It has to be placed in at just the right moment so doesn't feel like it was forced into the story. Larry could bring it up somewhere in the middle of the film. My theory of LarryBoy's origin also indicates that Junior Asparagus has been a fan of LarryBoy even before the the latter's run-in with the Fib. Maybe his appreciation for LarryBoy was why he was so excited to join the League of Incredible Vegetables. But like I said before, this is LarryBoy's movie. Junior shouldn't overshadow him. As a kid, he can be a valuable asset and his intelligence can help both LarryBoy and Alfred. And, to break from the famous cliche of a concealed identity among friends, Larry should tell Junior face to face about his secret identity. He's mature enough to keep a secret. I think it would be very interesting if LarryBoy and Junior could have a brotherly relationship like Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles 'Tails' Prower.

For every main protagonist, there has to be a main antagonist. Every superhero needs at least one major villain to face in a movie, because there are some superhero movies out there with way too many villains (i.e. Spider-Man 3). Not every superhero movie with more than one villain is bad (i.e. The Dark Knight Rises), but if there is more than one villain, you'd have to make sure they don't overshadow each other. If Big Idea played their cards right, Motatoe can be a formidable opponent for the plunger-headed hero. When he appears on VeggieTales in the House, there's a good chance he'll be an insane lunatic (like Awful Alvin) instead of a sinister mastermind (like the Bad Apple). However, he can be portrayed differently in a movie. In the SpongeBob SquarePants TV series, Plankton is a comedy villain who sometimes acts like he's not evil at all (i.e. Band Geeks). The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, which was darker and edgier than the show, made him more depraved and vicious (he wanted SpongeBob, Patrick, and Mr. Krabs murdered!). The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie featured a villain named Robert the Terrible who tried to kill the main characters, which proves that Big Idea can make dark VeggieTales villains.

Motatoe looks like the kind of guy who could be just evil as Plankton and Robert were in their respective movies. Give him an extremely diabolical scheme to concoct and just like that, he's ready to go. His plan could involve trying to kill LarryBoy in some way. It might help if Motatoe had a partner or two to work with. Plankton hired Dennis to kill SpongeBob. The Kingpin hired Bullseye to kill Daredevil. Likewise, Motatoe could hire someone serious or humorous to carry out his dirty work, as long as they don't overshadow him in the movie. They can either be old characters from episodes/books or brand new characters entirely. There also needs to be a good motivation to Motatoe's scheme. I think the whole 'revenge on the hero' story's been overdone, so that's out of the question. And finally, since it's VeggieTales, there has to be one important thing added to this story: a valuable lesson (and a possible verse to go with it). I think the story should be about doubt. As for the bible verse, I'd probably go with James 1:6 (But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind). And you know, just to be random, add a cameo from 3-2-1 Penguins! Imagine if the Rockhopper was randomly zooming in the sky! That would be hilarious!

Movie Plot
''For a long time, the city of Bumblyburg has been protected by its favorite plunger-headed hero, LarryBoy. But now, evil will rear its ugly head once again. And this time...it looks like a potato? Yes, believe it or not, the maniacal Motatoe actually has a wicked scheme brewing. LarryBoy's arch-nemesis creates a machine to give himself unimaginable superpowers. After practically obliterating the Cucumber of Steel, he then declares himself the ruler of Bumblyburg and throws the whole town into chaos. After being declared public enemy #1 by the despicable dictator, Larry starts believing that Bumblyburg deserves a hero better than him. Feeling that Motatoe has indeed beaten him, he decides to call it quits. But when ThingamaBob, S-Cape, and Vogue get roped into serving him as mindless slaves, Alfred and Junior have to convince their one-toothed friend to don the plungers once again or else the whole world is doomed to a life of slavery forever. Bumblyburg needs a hero, but does it really deserve him?''

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