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Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters — He Was an Undeniable Force Original

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By Mike Ryan
| IndieWire Verified
It’s striking how much Peter Cullen did not not sound like Optimus Prime at all when you met him in-person. What makes this even more unusual is that I was even told he would not sound like Optimus Prime, and yet, I still kind of expected him to sound a little like Optimus Prime because, well … he’s Optimus Prime. Peter Cullen died on Wednesday, August 26 at the age of 85 after a storied career that spanned seven decades of voice work.
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Navy Life: Pasadena local recounts life on the seas

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By Mike Ryan
| Pasadena Weekly Verified
About three decades ago, my family and I visited Oahu, Hawaii. After four days on the island, I was surprised to find I had island fever. Island fever is a real sensation, especially for someone like me, with claustrophobia. In the Navy, I made two West Pac tours on a small Navy ship. It was a Destroyer Escort. We had a small crew of about 150 sailors. Our job was to follow and protect Air Craft Carriers during their flight operations.
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Of Course ‘Airplane II: The Sequel’ Isn’t Better Than ‘Airplane,’ but It’s Much Funnier Than It Gets Credit for Original

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By Mike Ryan
| IndieWire Verified
This article is part of IndieWire’s Sequels Week. Click here for the full schedule of essays, lists, and in-depth interviews. My favorite movie trivia question to ask is, “What are the only three movies directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker?,” the comedic directing trio also known as ZAZ.
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