It centered around a singer who led a double life, using technology from a supercomputer named Synergy to use holograms in her earrings to disguise herself. [5] The animation for most of the episodes was provided by Japanese animation studio Toei Animation[6] with some provided by South Korean studio AKOM. [13] Vicki Sue Robinson, famous for the 1970s discothèque-oriented hit "Turn the Beat Around", who provided the singing voices of both Rapture and Minx, and Ari Gold, pop singer and songwriter, who provided the singing voice for Ba Nee. The Stingers' speaking voices were provided by Townsend Coleman (Rory "Riot" Llewelyn), Ellen Gerstell (Phoebe "Rapture" Ashe), and Kath Soucie (Ingrid "Minx" Kurger). The Misfits' speaking voices were provided by Patricia Alice Albrecht (Phyllis "Pizzazz" Gabor), Samantha Paris/Bobbie Block (Roxanne "Roxy" Pellegrini), Susan Blu (Mary "Stormer" Phillips), and Louise Dorsey (Sheila "Jetta" Burns), the daughter of Engelbert Humperdinck. The episodes are dubbed in French with the exception of the music videos. Advertised as a re imagining(under a different Title) and presented to moms and daughters as a good family movie it could have done well. Jem and the Holograms meet alot of characters throughout the 65 episodes of the cartoon series. Video Gems distributed the TV movie, Contains all 26 original, uncut episodes of season one released as. Jem was partially released on DVD in multiple countries, with a complete set available for the first time in 2011. The Truly Outrageous Creation of an '80s Icon", "Glamour & Glitter", and "Jem Girls (and Boys!) [18][19], Ellen Bernfeld, performing as Pizzazz, Britta Phillips, performing as Jem, and Gordon Grody, performing as Riot, the lead singer of the Stingers, along with Diva Gray, Florence Warner and Angela Capelli were the voices of the pop, funk and punk electronica productions, supported by Britta Phillips's father, pianist Peter Phillips, and by guitarist Steve Bill, bassist Tom Barney and set drummer and electronic drum programmer Tom Oldakowski. and Candy Land, amongst others; Jerrica herself is shown as not having taken up the Jem identity yet, but will eventually compose the "Music of the Spheres" (presumably with Synergy's aid). From what we can find in the Jem series, Zipper is the typical thug you can find in an alley. Other writers for the series included Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Paul Dini, Buzz Dixon, Ellen Guon, Steve Mitchell, Michael Reaves, David Wise, Marv Wolfman, Mary Skrenes, Beth Bornstein, Roger Slifer, Richard Merwin, Sandy Fries, Cheri Wilkerson, Misty Stewart-Taggart, George Arthur Bloom, Jina Bacarr, Barbara Petty, Chris Pelzer, Michael Charles Hill, Eric Early, Clare Noto, Carla Conway and Evelyn A. R. Gabai. When Jerrica Bentonfirst assumed control of Starlight Music following her father's death, one of her first problems arose from meeting with her then-business partner, Eric Raymond. Jerrica Benton is a young singer living with her three sisters—Kimber, Aja, and Shana. As a small-town girl Jerrica lives an unexceptional life until she takes on a secret identity inspired by her music. [15], The inclusion of music videos in Jem was a result of the success and popularity of MTV (Music Television) at the time, which began airing four years prior. Gordon Grody, a vocal coach who later worked with Lady Gaga, provided the singing voice for Riot. Jem and the Holograms As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Jem and the Holograms work with their rivals The Misfits and The Stingers - artwork created by Braeden (braeprint) Tags: evobs, pop-culture, jem, the-misfits, the-stingers Available in Plus Size T-Shirt. But when it seems that she may lose touch with the things that really matter the most, Jerrica and her band of three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey, discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. The series' directors and supervising animators included many veterans of the DePatie-Freleng cartoon studio including Gerry Chiniquy, John Gibbs, Norm McCabe, Warren Batchelder and Tom Ray. Directed by Jon M. Chu. [8], Hasbro hired advertising agency Griffin-Bacal Advertising, the founders of Sunbow Productions, to create the 65-episode animation series. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Teenager Jerrica (Aubrey Peeples) is an extremely shy but talented singer-songwriter whose dreams of stardom come true when she forms the group Jem and the Holograms. Griffin-Bacal (Sunbow), as well as Marvel Productions, had previously created the successful G.I. [63], This article is about the animated series and toy. Jem and The Holograms, or simply The Holograms, is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. It is as this point that he introduced The Misfits, who made their entrance by riding into the office riding atop motorbikes designed to look like guitars. Despite having toured as a child singer in Africa, she did not do the singing for Jem. The executive producers were Joe Bacal, Jay Bacal, Tom Griffin and Margaret Loesch. For the live-action film, see, Title character and logo from opening sequence, 30 second sample from the music video "Beat This" featured in "The Talent Search Part 2", Animated television series and films in mid-1980s tied in to. Just, just slightly. [26][27][28][29][30], Christy Marx has long expressed a desire to make a modern-day revival of the animated series, but stated in a 2004 interview that there are a great deal of complications concerning the rights to the Jem properties.[40]. Riot's relationship with his father is mended with the help of Jem. Abby's made a 16 wishes list for her 16th birthday. The Holograms have two rival bands; the Misfits and the Stingers. Christy also added her own creations, many of which became regulars in the cartoon. Jem and the Holograms + The Misfits + The Stingers T-Shirt. As a small-town girl Jerrica lives an unexceptional life until she takes on a secret identity inspired by her music. [58] The film was theatrically released on October 23, 2015;[59] it received generally negative reviews from critics and fans, with criticism targeted at the angsty teen drama, strayed too far from the source material as well as original series fan content being manipulated into reaction to the in-film characters. The girl group return for more adventures, this time traveling to Spain to take part in a music festival. However, he is very discrete about his jobs. Hasbro discontinued the Jem toyline at the end of 1987 after it failed to meet sales expectations but, despite this, the series continued production and aired until 1988. The Misfits (no relation to the real-world band Misfits) consist of petulant rich girl Pizzazz (real name Phyllis Gabor) and her group; no-nonsense guitarist Roxy (Roxanne Pelligrini) and kind-hearted, sensitive keytar player Stormer (Mary Phillips) they are joined later by the manipulative British saxophonist Jetta (Sheila Burns). [7] Jerrica adopts the persona of Jem with the help of a holographic computer, known as Synergy, which was built by Jerrica's father to be "the ultimate audio-visual entertainment synthesizer" and is bequeathed to her after his death. In 1985 the "truly outrageous" TV show Jem and The Holograms premiered to the delight of young girls and boys. Bonus material includes the documentary featurettes "Showtime, Synergy! [16], The series' format called for three fully produced songs for the featured music videos in each episode. Marx wrote 23 of the 65 episodes. Raya joining Jem and the Holograms. [44], On June 27, 2012, Integrity Toys, Inc. announced their plans to release a brand-new series of collectible fashion dolls based on the TV series. Originally from Germany, the Stingers are composed of egotistical lead singer Riot (Rory Llewelyn) guitarist/con artist Rapture (Phoebe Ashe) and keyboardist Minx (Ingrid Kruger) the real names of Minx and Rapture are not disclosed in any of the installments. A badly presented/advertised fraud that was a good family movie and had its potential ignored. In 2011, Hasbro released a one-off comic book titled Unit:E as an exclusive at the New York Comic-Con; this was created by "HasLab" as a potential multi-brand crossover platform. Personality. The music for Jem was all cast and recorded in New York and Atlanta and the voiceover actors were cast and recorded in Burbank, California. We meet our four heroins, who are just about to make their dreams of becoming super stars true, if only Jerrica could bring herself to sing. They're in a band named "The Holograms" however Jerrica has issues with Performance Anxiety. From shop HandmadebymartStudio. The plan was for Zipper to get inside the house and move some of the objects inside to make the girls get scared. Just, just slightly. Jem and the Holograms is a 2015 American musical fantasy comedy-drama film produced and directed by Jon M. Chu, written by Ryan Landels, and starring Aubrey Peeples (as the title character), Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Aurora Perrineau, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald, and Juliette Lewis. Joe, Transformers, Battleship Galaxies, Stretch Armstrong, Action Man, M.A.S.K. [14] Episodes of the series frequently revolve around Jerrica's efforts to keep her two identities separate, protect Synergy from those who might exploit the holographic technology, and support the twelve foster children known as the Starlight Girls who live with her and the Holograms. Face and more from the creative team of Integrity Toys. Collectible Fashion Dolls including Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker, Fashion Royalty, Industry, Nu. What is your favorite "Jem and the Holograms" song? [50] The comic book offers a modern re-imagining of the series with new character designs and different situations, such as the Holograms and the Misfits being unsigned bands at the start with Eric Raymond being hired as the Misfits' manager during the second story arc. November 28, 1986 (Video Gems) 1987–1991 (Tempo Video, Tempo Kids Club). NC (vo): The original Jem and the Holograms was a slightly dated 80s cartoon. The series was a joint collaboration by Hasbro, Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions, the same team responsible for G.I. Jem/Jerrica Benton - Jem is the leader of the Holograms where she provides the lead vocals. Since then, despite losing the Battle of the Bands and having to make their own way … In season three, Bryant introduced the slower, smooth, sexy/funky groove for the third group that entered the show, the Stingers. They matched the speaking voices of the cast to the singing voices. [62] This release was digital only. Most of the main characters were created by Hasbro, and usually it was Christy Marx's job to introduce them in the cartoon. The music videos paralleled the style of rock videos found on MTV at the time featuring fast editing, a quick pace, and special effects. In 1986 Hasbro released a Rock and Roll video fashion doll line called JEM. The set is missing the episode "Fathers' Day". Follows a perky head cheerleader named Bella whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the new quarterback for her school team, the Bulldogs. Various home video releases containing between two and five episodes. Was this review helpful to you? "It's Workin' Out/It's Doing Me In" Jem and the Holograms/The Misfits, "Only the Beginning" – Jem and the Holograms, "Twilight in Paris" – Jem and the Holograms, "Can't Get My Love Together" – Jem and the Holograms, "Love's Not Easy" – Jem and the Holograms, "She's Got the Power" – Jem and the Holograms, "Something Is Missing" – Jem and the Holograms, "Share A Little Bit" – Jem and the Holograms/The Misfits, "Gettin' Down to Business" – Jem and the Holograms, "It All Depends on the Mood" – Jem and the Holograms, "There's a Melody Playin'" – Jem and the Holograms, "Click/Clash" – Jem and the Holograms/The Misfits, "You Oughta See the View from Here" – The Misfits, "I Got My Eye on You" – Jem and the Holograms, "Friend or Stranger" – Jem and the Holograms, "We Can Change It" – Jem and the Holograms, "She Makes an Impression" – Jem and the Holograms, "Running Like the Wind" – Jem and the Holograms, "When It's Only Me" – Jem and the Holograms, "Glitter 'n Gold" (commercial version)  – Jem and the Holograms, "Time Is Running Out" – Jem and the Holograms, "Depends on the Mood I'm In" – Jem and the Holograms, "People Who Care" – Jem and the Holograms, "Puttin' It All Together" – Jem and the Holograms, "How You Play the Game" – Jem and the Holograms, "Rock 'n Roll Forever" – Jem and the Holograms, "Walkin' on Sunshine" – Katrina and the Waves, "Glitter 'n Gold" – Jem and the Holograms, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 13:40. JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS is a live-action modernization of the popular late '80s cartoon.In the movie, orphaned Jerrica Benson (Aubrey Peeples) lives with her social media-obsessed sister, Kimber (Stefanie Scott); their aunt, Bailey (Molly Ringwald); and Bailey's foster daughters, Aja (Hayley Kiyoko) and Shana (Aurora Perrineau).After Kimber convinces her sisters to raid Aunt Bailey's … Shana briefly leaves the group to pursue a career in fashion, at which point a new Latina character, Carmen "Raya" Alonso, is introduced as her replacement. Chu's interest in developing a film adaptationof Jem is based on having gro… Lyrics for the show's featured songs were written by Barry Harman. He also provided the voices of both of Eric's major henchmen Zipper and Techrat. The series ended on June 14, 2017, with issue #26, but a six-issue miniseries--Jem & the Holograms: Infinite #1 and Jem & the Holograms: Misfits Infinite #1 was released later in the month. She gets 16 magic candles - 1 wish per hour. This was done to create an identifiable punk electronica style in stark contrast to their rival singing groups. 1986. The plot depicted Synergy, now an alien artificial intelligence, assisting the descendant of Acroyear and a Biotron from Micronauts in searching for heroes to help him combat Baron Karza; she shows them characters from G.I. It was not well advertised and Kids now Don't know or care who Jem was. Jem's group, the Holograms, consists of Kimber Benton, Jerrica's younger sister, keyboardist, and main songwriter for the band; Aja Leith, Asian-American guitarist; and Shana Elmsford, Jerrica's african-american foster sister who plays the synth drums. 1 Members 2 History 2.1 Cartoon Continuity 2.2 IDW Continuity 2.3 Movie Continuity 3 Logos 3.1 IDW Continuity 4 Songs 5 Gallery 5.1 IDW Character Bios 6 Navigation The Misfits were first seen as as a successful and popular band (Showtime, Part Two). I don't want to go into a lot of detail, but the whole rights situation for Jem is very, very complicated. [43], On September 8, 2011, Hasbro issued a press release announcing its attendance at the 2011 New York Comic Con convention, which ran from October 13 to October 16. A snowboarder takes lessons from a former champion, inspiring him to reach for the stars once again. But when it seems that she may lose touch with the things that really matter the most, Jerrica and her band of three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey, discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. JEM was really Jerrica disguise by a hologram. A group of teenagers get ready for their high school prom. It is a touching and well told story, The acting is good and the plot is OK. [11], No official Jem soundtrack was ever released; however, many of the songs from the first season were released on cassette with dolls or play-sets. Chu. The voiceover cast never auditioned for the music side of the series and vice versa. [45] The Jem doll sold out on day two of the convention. This new animated series focused on the dual life of beautiful Jerrica Benton, co-owner of Starlight Music, and her pop star alter-ego, Jem, lead singer for the all-girl band Jem and The Holograms. Commentary. To some it was a Foregone Conclusion however others thought the comic was changing things up. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The theme song "JEM – Truly, Truly, Truly Outrageous" was the opening and closing theme for the show until late 1987, when Bryant's second theme, "JEM GIRLS" became the series' opening theme for the majority of episodes and "JEM – Truly, Truly, Truly Outrageous" was kept as the show's permanent closing theme. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Remember", as well as original commercials, animatics, and rare DVD-ROM material. Shout! Joe and Transformers films, Hasbro began considering a live-action film adaptation or a new incarnation of the animated series with Universal Pictures, with which Hasbro had signed a six-film contract in 2010. Take a much loved nostalgia item and childhood institution like Jem, Ignore the source material, alienate the true fan base, Fail to advertise to the tween girl fan base and fail to mention its a family movie suitable for moms and daughters. Marx created the full character biographies and relationships, including the love triangle aspect between Rio and Jerrica Benton/Jem, Starlight Music and Starlight House, the Starlight Girls, the villain Eric Raymond and various secondary characters. [10] Britta Phillips, who had never before worked professionally as a singer, was cast as the singing voice of Jem after obtaining an audition through her father who worked on jingles in New York. During the series, Eric Raymond constantly plots to become owner of Starlight Music and get revenge on Jem and the Holograms for having cost him control of the company. Factory, 2011. The comic takes place 20 years after the final issue of the ongoing comic. This was a film for 30+ year olds who grew up with it. The Misfits is an American rock band. Joe writer Christy Marx was hired to create the series based on the line of dolls and the original concept, which consisted of the two girl bands, Synergy, the boyfriend Rio, and the Rockin' Roadster. Contains the first 5 episodes of the series in their TV movie format. Jem and the Holograms She becomes Jem: the bold, stunning and absolutely fearless singer that catapults from an underground video sensation to global superstar overnight. A bad deed on the part of a tough minor-league hockey player results in an unusual sentence: He must serve one week as a real-life tooth fairy. DVD. The Jem comic book was released by IDW in March 2015: written by Kelly Thompson, art by Sophie Campbell and colors by M. Victoria Robado. Samantha Newark provided the speaking voices of Jem and Jerrica. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. They are long-standing rivals of Jem and The Holograms. [55] On April 24, it was announced that Aubrey Peeples had been cast as Jem, with Stefanie Scott as Kimber, Hayley Kiyoko as Aja and Aurora Perrineau as Shana. Five high school kids, Olivia, Wendall, Stella, Charlie, and Mo, meet in detention and start a band based on the lemonade vending machine outside the detention room. Her father is found by Jem and the Holograms with the help of Riot's father. [21], Love Is Here – (included in the Video Madness playset of the same name), Show Me the Way – (included in the Video Madness playset of the same name), It's Workin' Out – (included in the Video Madness playset of the same name), Welcome to the Jungle – (included in the Video Madness playset of the same name), (instrumental versions of songs on side B), Kimber Second Edition – (included with the Kimber Second Edition doll), Aja Second Edition – (included with the Aja Second Edition doll), Shana Second Edition – (included with the Shana Second Edition doll), Pizzazz – (included with the Pizzazz doll), Stormer – (included with the Stormer doll), Synergy – (included with the Synergy doll), Flash 'n Sizzle Jem/Jerrica – (included with Flash 'N Sizzle Jem/Jerrica doll), Glitter 'n Gold Jem/Jerrica – (included with Glitter 'N Gold Jem/Jerrica doll), Glitter 'n Gold Rio – (included with Glitter 'N Gold Rio doll), Glitter 'n Gold – (Second year mail-in offer), Jem and Friends Dream Tour – (mail-in offer for Glitter 'N Gold Jem/Jerrica or Glitter 'N Gold Rio dolls), Jem was the #1 Nielsen rated syndicated cartoon series in November 1986, and in 1987, it was the third most watched children's program in syndication with 2.5 million viewers weekly. All 65 episodes spread over 10 discs, a Region 2 PAL re-release of the US Shout! The same year, Jem began airing on The Hub in the United States, causing a significant increase in the ratings for the channel. Various home video releases containing between two and five episodes. Borrowing elements from the 1980s animated television series Jem by Christy Marx, the film was produced by Hasbro Studios and Blumhouse Productions. But there are some very big complications that are in the way at the moment. With Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko. The series is about record company owner Jerrica Benton, her singer alter-ego Jem, and the adventures of Jem and her band the Holograms.[3]. Because it is not what it claims to be. Upon her return to the Holograms, Shana becomes the band's bassist. Dolls. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Jem and the Holograms. She becomes Jem: the bold, stunning and absolutely fearless singer that catapults from an underground video sensation to global superstar overnight. [56] On April 30, 2014, actor Ryan Guzman was cast as Rio. The special edition Hollywood Jem doll became available at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth during Comic-Con International in San Diego at an approximate retail price of $135. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [26] On April 5, 2012, Hasbro announced that Jem, along with several other Hasbro franchises, will be available on Netflix. The sound for the Misfits was crafted as strictly electronic other than the addition of guitars and an occasional sax solo when the character of Jetta was introduced into the Misfits. Rated PG for thematic material including reckless behavior, brief suggestive content and some language, Willow TV Show Is Happening at Disney+ with Warwick Davis & Ron Howard Returning, Why Director Jon M. Chu Still Can’t Enjoy the Groundbreaking Success of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2020, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Films: by Cyclops, Comic Book Superhero Movies: Types and Genres, Cinematic Excrement: Jem and the Holograms. Biography. [61], Hasbro Studios with Legacy Recordings released its first non-soundtrack album, Truly Outrageous: A Tribute to Starlight Records on August 7, 2015. [53], On March 20, 2014, a live-action motion picture adaptation of Jem and the Holograms was announced, to be directed by Jon M. After almost 20 years, since last airing in the United States in 1993 on the USA Network (in re-runs), Jem returned to syndication. I would like to see that happen. [11] The remaining Holograms speaking voices were provided by Cathianne Blore (Kimber Benton/Aja Leith), Cindy McGee (Shana Elmsford), and Linda Dangcil (Carmen 'Raya' Alonso). This is Hanna Montana with a be yourself and love your friends final moral. This FAQ is empty. The Misfits frequently attempt to upstage Jem and the Holograms' endeavors, often nearly resulting in physical harm to members of the group. Jem, also known as Jem and the Holograms, is an American animated musical television series that ran from 1985 to 1988. [17] Music videos featured an "in-your-face" style that was directed at the viewer or the more traditional style. The record was part of the promotion of the Jem film. (2015). The press release stated that Hasbro would be showing new and upcoming products from its toy lines at its booth, including Jem and the Holograms. The opening theme song for the 1980 show, Jem and the Holograms.Subscribe to HasbroStudiosShorts: http://j.mp/LkHWOxJem and the Holograms: http://j.mp/1cUGGbJ Jem and the Holograms is a story of dreams, finding your true self and having fun along the way! A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to battle his nemesis and win the girl of his dreams. JEM was the lead singer of JEM and the Holograms; the Holograms included Jerrica's sister Kimber, and foster sisters Aja and Shana. And had we been given what we remembered we would have rewarded the studio with our money. [46], On October 5, 2012, the four (then-upcoming) dolls in the new Integrity Toys limited edition collectible line were presented with pictures: Classic Jem, Jerrica Benton, Synergy and Rio Pacheco. [57] On May 20, Juliette Lewis and Molly Ringwald joined the film. I hate this movie. A princess whose country has been invaded goes into hiding in Louisiana, where she has to learn to act like an ordinary teenager. [48] As of October 2016, Integrity Toys has produced over forty different dolls based on the classic show.[49]. Later, Marx was asked to develop new characters as they were introduced.[9]. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Title: After she loses her father, Jerrica Benton must find a way to save Starlight … This rather stereotypical street thug is hired by Eric Raymond in order to "scare" some girls in a house. Eric explained his distaste for Jem and the Holograms, stating that the industry needed "fresh blood". Jem, through the use of her earrings, is also able to project holograms around her and uses this ability throughout the series to avoid danger and provide special effects for the performances of her group. The complete series on 11 DVDs with bonus material. Ellen Bernfeld provided the singing voice of Pizzazz. The album consisted of remakes of classic Jem TV series songs. Written by Jem and the Holograms. As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. Where to Watch Season 1, Episode 9 Joe series for Hasbro. [54] Filming on the production began in April 2014. Rio romantically pursues both women, not knowing they are one and the same. jem, holograms, 80s, cartoon, 80s cartoon jem and the holograms, jem 80s cartoon, jem cartoon 80s, jem and the holograms old cartoon, jem and the holograms animated series, jem and the holograms, jem and the holograms, truly outrageous, retro, 1980s, outrageous, 80scartoons, vintage, cartoons, jem and the holograms, 80s tv But It is Not Jem. Based on the 1980s Hasbro cartoon Jem that followed the adventures of an all-girl rock group, Chu spent the best part of a decade working alongside indie producer Jason Blum trying to … The series aired reruns on The Hub Network/Discovery Family from May 31, 2011, to November 15, 2015. Jem and the Holograms - Ebook written by Kelly Thompson. The placement of the songs throughout each episode was done to complement the story and the use of music videos in the show was considered "radical" for the time. ‎"Jem and the Holograms" is coming to The Hub on May 28th! Aja and Shana are also childhood friends, and adopted foster sisters of Jerrica and Kimber, having lived with the Benton family since they were young. 1987. A 2015 Continuity Reboot of the 1980s cartoon Jem from IDW Publishing. Add the first question. Following an embarrassing viral video, a New York model decides to escape from her suffocating existence by visiting her faraway aunt in Australia. As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. This is how to do it wrong. The story editor was Roger Slifer and Christy Marx featuring industry veteran Wally Burr as the series' voice director. 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