 Simon Furman and Guido Guidi..., Are working for the Japanese!? |
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 Jun 27 2009, 07:07 PM
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The Real Ghostbuster Group: Citizen Posts: 7,641 Joined: 19-July 05 From: Springfield, VA Member No.: 6,887  |
Props to Lonegamer for noticing this.
I think it's pretty cool that, for perhaps the first time EVER (that I know of), a Japanese publisher has sought out Western Transformers fiction talent and employed them to produce some Japanese-exclusive material. I know that several Western Transformers comics have been imported by Japanese publishers (sadly, that includes Dreamwave), but this is the first I've heard of one of them actually paying attention to those involved in the Western Fiction, contacting them and hiring them to write and draw some stuff strictly for their market. Of course, this was all done at the behest of Million Publishing and not Takara, so who knows if they care what's going on in the Western Transformers comics... Still, pretty cool. And Furman's gonna post his original English script once the comic is released, so TFPulp won't have to reverse translate it. ; ) This post has been edited by DrSpengler: Jun 27 2009, 09:30 PM -------------------- Hey, check out one of my sites!
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Jun 27 2009, 09:13 PM
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 Handsome afthead, ain't he? *tries not to start fangirling* Group: News and Content Posts: 4,278 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,100 Faction: Autobot |
A bit of hope, I suppose for the reading realm of TF. I do have to wonder how the translation will go through for Japanese readers, other than the imports from Dreamwave and IDW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif)
Now how funny would the script look like if we translated it back to English from Japanese? :3 --------------------  My works! Lemme show you 'em! Allspark's August Reading List 2007 - "Sides" Allspark's July Fic Challenge 2007 "Red Carpet" winner - "Blue Carpet" The NEW TFWiki! Pack-in comic summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. Monthly manga summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers serialized in Japanese magazine Comic Bun Bun. |
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Jun 27 2009, 09:18 PM
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 Aw Yeah Ragdoll! Group: Citizen Posts: 3,387 Joined: 28-September 03 Member No.: 3,634 |
QUOTE(lonegamer8 @ Jun 28 2009, 03:13 AM)  Now how funny would the script look like if we translated it back to English from Japanese? :3 It circles overhead, like a winged, hunting avian of menace. Let us feed this thing until it feels physically uncomfortable to an extent which it has not previously experienced! It is done! Completed! SHEEEUUURRRRK. It is the hour at which stage it will be necessary for me to no longer be present! This post has been edited by Chris McFeely: Jun 27 2009, 09:24 PM -------------------- |
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Jun 27 2009, 09:27 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 876 Joined: 22-October 03 Member No.: 3,769 |
Meh, we already know what the script will include, so it's not like we need to wait to see it. Just use the Furman Formula, and figure out the script before it's even published! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-arcee.gif)
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Jun 27 2009, 09:37 PM
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Handsome afthead, ain't he? *tries not to start fangirling* Group: News and Content Posts: 4,278 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,100 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Chris McFeely @ Jun 27 2009, 07:18 PM) QUOTE(lonegamer8 @ Jun 28 2009, 03:13 AM) Now how funny would the script look like if we translated it back to English from Japanese? :3 It circles overhead, like a winged, hunting avian of menace. Let us feed this thing until it feels physically uncomfortable to an extent which it has not previously experienced! It is done! Completed! SHEEEUUURRRRK. It is the hour at which stage it will be necessary for me to no longer be present! Now should we translate "DERYAAAAAAAAA!" or leave it as it is? And then there's the Japanese onomatopoeia... Those are always FUN. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) -------------------- My works! Lemme show you 'em! Allspark's August Reading List 2007 - "Sides" Allspark's July Fic Challenge 2007 "Red Carpet" winner - "Blue Carpet" The NEW TFWiki! Pack-in comic summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. Monthly manga summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers serialized in Japanese magazine Comic Bun Bun. |
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Jun 27 2009, 10:18 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 570 Joined: 21-April 07 From: UK Member No.: 10,144 Faction: Free Agent |
OH man, now we gotta do more Japanese overly-formal Furmanisms.
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Jun 28 2009, 12:25 AM
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 Cyber Key Power...linx! Group: Citizen Posts: 5,930 Joined: 14-January 02 Member No.: 355 |
"More beneficial to do battle and expire afterward, than continue my current span of existence with awareness that I moved swiftly!"
"What opportunity do we possess at the moment?" "We are merely... items beyond the necessary quantity!" I am horrible at this. This post has been edited by lastmaximal: Jun 28 2009, 12:25 AM -------------------- Click to visit Cybertron Philippines, the biggest Filipino Transformers fan community!  |
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Jun 28 2009, 12:38 AM
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 I'm a Veronica man. Group: Citizen Posts: 1,738 Joined: 22-June 05 Member No.: 6,714 |
Whups.
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Jun 28 2009, 01:33 AM
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 President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 15,662 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
I'm still wondering if there is another exclusive figure to this magazine.
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Jun 28 2009, 03:29 AM
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Handsome afthead, ain't he? *tries not to start fangirling* Group: News and Content Posts: 4,278 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,100 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Powered Convoy @ Jun 27 2009, 11:33 PM) I'm still wondering if there is another exclusive figure to this art book. Fixed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) If there is, not mentioned or teased in volume 2, or we'll find out in July. -------------------- My works! Lemme show you 'em! Allspark's August Reading List 2007 - "Sides" Allspark's July Fic Challenge 2007 "Red Carpet" winner - "Blue Carpet" The NEW TFWiki! Pack-in comic summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. Monthly manga summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers serialized in Japanese magazine Comic Bun Bun. |
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Jun 28 2009, 04:50 AM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 116 Joined: 16-January 07 Member No.: 9,883 Faction: Lesbian Ninja |
"Grimlock is me, evil behind!"
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Jun 28 2009, 05:21 AM
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 You ever realise the word "bed" looks like a bed? Group: Citizen Posts: 1,897 Joined: 22-May 05 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 6,551 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Bobbington @ Jun 28 2009, 04:50 AM) "Grimlock is me, evil behind!" Win. ------- Looking forward to this. This post has been edited by Reload: Jun 28 2009, 05:22 AM --------------------  http://barbaryape.deviantart.com/ My buddy draws real good. http://www.nuklearpower.com/2009/03/28/warbot_001/ - "WARBOT In Accounting" |
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Jun 28 2009, 05:34 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 3,704 Joined: 29-June 03 From: New Haven, CT, USA Member No.: 3,087 |
Can we please stop with this "the Japanese" stuff already? Seriously, what is that even about? Why do we conflate the producers of Transformers materials in Japan with the entire country? I find it... creepy and icky.
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Jun 28 2009, 10:25 AM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 15,662 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
QUOTE(lonegamer8 @ Jun 28 2009, 04:29 AM) QUOTE(Powered Convoy @ Jun 27 2009, 11:33 PM) I'm still wondering if there is another exclusive figure to this art book. Fixed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) If there is, not mentioned or teased in volume 2, or we'll find out in July. Well obviously. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-primal.gif) I knew when I hit Add Reply and left it as magazine, that LG would be in soon after to correct me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-fire.gif) Randy -------------------- |
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Jun 28 2009, 10:52 AM
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Those TRAITORS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-bee.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-bee.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-bee.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-bee.gif)
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Jun 28 2009, 02:56 PM
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Handsome afthead, ain't he? *tries not to start fangirling* Group: News and Content Posts: 4,278 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,100 Faction: Autobot |
*cackles at PC in a Naga-esqe fashion*
QUOTE(Kil @ Jun 28 2009, 03:34 AM) Can we please stop with this "the Japanese" stuff already? Seriously, what is that even about? Why do we conflate the producers of Transformers materials in Japan with the entire country? I find it... creepy and icky. Eh, just a bit harmless fun on "translating" Furmanisms to Japanese and then back, due to how Japanese is linguistically structured. Although it does become a bit much, I'll admit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-waspy.gif) -------------------- My works! Lemme show you 'em! Allspark's August Reading List 2007 - "Sides" Allspark's July Fic Challenge 2007 "Red Carpet" winner - "Blue Carpet" The NEW TFWiki! Pack-in comic summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. Monthly manga summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers serialized in Japanese magazine Comic Bun Bun. |
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Jun 28 2009, 03:10 PM
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Aw Yeah Ragdoll! Group: Citizen Posts: 3,387 Joined: 28-September 03 Member No.: 3,634 |
QUOTE(lonegamer8 @ Jun 28 2009, 08:56 PM) *cackles at PC in a Naga-esqe fashion* QUOTE(Kil @ Jun 28 2009, 03:34 AM) Can we please stop with this "the Japanese" stuff already? Seriously, what is that even about? Why do we conflate the producers of Transformers materials in Japan with the entire country? I find it... creepy and icky. Eh, just a bit harmless fun on "translating" Furmanisms to Japanese and then back, due to how Japanese is linguistically structured. Although it does become a bit much, I'll admit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-waspy.gif) I believe Kil is referring not to our linguistic larks, but to the use of the phrase "the Japanese" to refer to Takara/Million/the Japanese production company staff, as if they were representative of an entire race. It is a situation lacking in a moment of cessation! -------------------- |
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Jun 28 2009, 03:56 PM
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Handsome afthead, ain't he? *tries not to start fangirling* Group: News and Content Posts: 4,278 Joined: 6-April 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,100 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Chris McFeely @ Jun 28 2009, 01:10 PM) I believe Kil is referring not to our linguistic larks, but to the use of the phrase "the Japanese" to refer to Takara/Million/the Japanese production company staff, as if they were representative of an entire race. It is a situation lacking in a moment of cessation! Touche, and probably no different how US or UK is "represented" by other things as perceived by other countries. Begs the question on how Simon's going to tie things up following Ghost Starscream meeting Megatron since volume 2 in just two pages... -------------------- My works! Lemme show you 'em! Allspark's August Reading List 2007 - "Sides" Allspark's July Fic Challenge 2007 "Red Carpet" winner - "Blue Carpet" The NEW TFWiki! Pack-in comic summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers. Monthly manga summaries for Henkei! Henkei! Transformers serialized in Japanese magazine Comic Bun Bun. |
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Jun 28 2009, 04:47 PM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 15,662 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 |
I'm very interested in seeing what they have in store. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif)
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Jun 28 2009, 05:30 PM
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 Damn, we're old. Group: Citizen Posts: 16,989 Joined: 22-March 02 Member No.: 731 Faction: Autobot |
We simply require, for the art of national sensitivity, a lesson of brief length and well-honed edge.
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