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Thunderbird God of Thunder posted 28 Feb 2009 18:48 (edited 28 Feb 2009 20:36)

I'm sure this has been batted around before, but it also gave me a chance to post a modern Gatchaman team I drew. Now don't get me wrong, I'd never want to see the original character designs looked at with disdain like Classic Trek is looked at by fans today (Heartless scum). But here is a North American comic style team...by me! Now, Who would you cast in the roles of Gatchaman characters?

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 28 Feb 2009 23:01

Wow, they all look a little edgier and bad-ass -especially Jun and Ryu -but they're still recognizable as their 1970s anime selves too. And you put a tattoo on Jun but not Joe -bonus points for originality there! BTW, I like Classic Trek!

Madilayn Mistress of Ebil posted 28 Feb 2009 23:29

I'd definitely go for Summer Glau (from Firefly/Serenity) for Jun. She's a dancer, so has got the grace of movement, the looks, and if you see her in action in Firefly, she looks like she's a great fighter!! And I've always thought Tilda Swinton (The White Witch from Narnia, and also in Orlando - in fact, when you see her in Orlando playing both a male and female role you'll understand) for Katze.

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 1 Mar 2009 07:27

I have to admit that I think Classic Trek looks cheesy today... but then, isn't that part of its charm? Wink

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I saw a preview of the new Star Trek movie yesterday though, and it is fantastic! And the new Kirk is yummy.... Grin

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As for Gatch actors, I have no idea. I am so out of touch with current acotrs...

Condorfan Master Boardie posted 1 Mar 2009 08:33

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I have to admit that I think Classic Trek looks cheesy today... but then, isn't that part of its charm? I saw a preview of the new Star Trek movie yesterday though, and it is fantastic! And the new Kirk is yummy.... As for Gatch actors, I have no idea. I am so out of touch with current acotrs...

I'm hopelessly out of touch with current young actors so perhaps they might cast unknowns so people will concentrate on the characters and not so much the actors. I will say this though--I don't want to see the Jonas brothers in ANY roles in this! P.S. I also like classic Trek

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 1 Mar 2009 10:59

I've been watching a lot of Battlestar Galactica lately, and I've been finding myself wondering how the actor who plays Sam Anders might do as a live-action Joe.

His face isn't really right, but there's something there...

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 1 Mar 2009 12:14

TB, your updated characters are fabulous!! I like that we can still recognize them...we need you to help the CGI people!

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 1 Mar 2009 12:15

Originally posted by lborgia88 I've been watching a lot of Battlestar Galactica lately, and I've been finding myself wondering how the actor who plays Sam Anders might do as a live-action Joe. His face isn't really right, but there's something there...

LB, that guy is hot...and I can see the "Joe-ness" you're talking about in him...

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 4 Mar 2009 14:05

see if this works.... i always thought this guy could maybe pull off joe, except now he has a fruity haricut.... Tongue

Tongue

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 4 Mar 2009 14:07

nope didnt work, damn i just cant figure this stuff out....

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 4 Mar 2009 14:08

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 4 Mar 2009 14:36 (edited 4 Mar 2009 14:39)

Tridee! You watch the Young and the Restless! ROFL 2

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(me too) BTW, here's a better pic:

Psst.... could we make him Ken? He is soooo hot.... (and Australian too)

shamrokchick Forum Legend posted 4 Mar 2009 20:58

Wow.. I could see him playing Joe.

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 4 Mar 2009 21:02

I dunno about "Cain" for Ken. He doesnt have that goody look to him, LOL!!! Plus he's WAY taller than "Daniel"! hahaha but he definatly is oh so fine! Grin

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yummeh! Yes, my indulgance is Y&R!!! haha makes my life seem so much easier and smoother!! 8D Ken is a tough one, I cant think of anyone off the top of my head.... the more i look at Daniel, the less I see it for Joe too..... Tongue

Tongue

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 5 Mar 2009 14:01

Originally posted by trideegurl2 Yes, my indulgance is Y&R!!! haha makes my life seem so much easier and smoother!! 8D

Cain is hot! He's my eye candy on the show right now. The new Billy isn't bad either. Wink

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I've been watching Y&R for far longer than is good for me... more than 20 years...

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 5 Mar 2009 16:20

oh wow! My mom has you beat though!!! haha I never liked it when I was younger, but then I started watchign it with my mom in the summer (shes a teacher) and got hooked, what can I say?! Grin

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Yeah Cain is for sure the eye candy of the show, kinda what JT used to be.... but JTs still great though... ANYWAY, I'm having a hard time finding a good Ken LOL

trideegurl2 Honoured Member posted 5 Mar 2009 16:32

Okay so I was thinking..... haha im having too much fun with this....

Daniel Radcliffe, now that he's older and not so nerdy looking, for Ken? He has that smooth complexion, big eyes, etc.... put some hair on that boys head, and just maybe.... And this dude, the guy from *gak* Twilight for Joe? Okay he doesnt exactly look liek him, but dang.....he has that bad boy look goin....

shamrokchick Forum Legend posted 5 Mar 2009 18:36

Hmm... Daniel Radcliffe looks like he might be able to pull off a Ken...

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 5 Mar 2009 19:14

Originally posted by trideegurl2 ah Cain is for sure the eye candy of the show, kinda what JT used to be.... but JTs still great though...

Yeah, JT's not bad, but he's just got this vacant 'dumb boy' look... Wink

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SJ_SwanJun Forum Goddess posted 6 Mar 2009 05:17

I still love the boys from Supernatural as my picks for the Condor and Eagle -- but, again, I always see BotP, not Gatch, so the personalities are vastly different. Thunderbird, I do love your original sketch! Very nice... Actually, I kind of like all the pics you do ... :grins: SJ

Firebird Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics posted 29 Apr 2009 09:11

Have to say some of the suggestions I really like. So far favourites are as follows Ken - Daniel Radcliffe Joe - Robert Pattison (guy from Twilight) Jun - Summer Glau Not seen Tilda Swinton but from the piccies ive seen when googling her name, would make a good Katse That just leaves Ryu Nambu Jinpei and of course Red Impulse BTW TB love the sketch!

Xephon0930 Member posted 29 Apr 2009 16:03

Daniel radcliffe could pull off Ken.But I was more hoping for a predominately Asian cast but good Asian Actors that are well known are hard to find in America. I wonder if George Takei can pull a Nambu? readpaper

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Firebird Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics posted 30 Apr 2009 07:47 (edited 30 Apr 2009 08:03)

I think George Takei is certainly talented enough to do it. So we now have a Nambu that leaves Ryu - Jinpei Red Impulse Thuinking of Asain actors for a minute here is an under rated Asian actor who would do a good condor

He is Marc Dacascos and played the crow in crow stairway to heaven.

Xephon0930 Member posted 30 Apr 2009 12:52

I've seen him in Only the Strong and in a millenium Man adaption on Scifi.

Becky Rock Gatchamaniac posted 1 Oct 2009 16:09

Originally posted by SJ_SwanJun I still love the boys from Supernatural as my picks for the Condor and Eagle -- but, again, I always see BotP, not Gatch, so the personalities are vastly different. Thunderbird, I do love your original sketch! Very nice... Actually, I kind of like all the pics you do ... :grins: SJ

I love Thunderbird's sketch also. I can't remember the Supernatural guys' real names, but I've always thought same would have been a great bG-2. As for G-1, the guy who played Boone on Lost and is now in the Vampire Diaries. For G-3, Danica Patrick, the Indy car driver. Will have to think more on G-4 and 5.

UnpublishedWriter Gatchamaniac posted 1 Oct 2009 17:00 (edited 1 Oct 2009 17:00)

Boone always seemed a bit skinny for his head. Maybe if he worked out a little more.... And I still say find a role for Daniel Dae Kim. Hottie! Maybe Jay La'agaia (sp?), who's a handsome, ripped, New Zealander I saw on 'Xena: Warrior Princess.' Ebonyswanne? Do you have any info on this guy?

Firebird Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics posted 2 Oct 2009 00:18

as far as supernatural goes the guys are Jensen Ackles (Dean) and Jared Padalecki (Sam). If it helps Dean is the one who wanted to battle the Devil alone. As for Jay La'gaia he has appeared in a number of shows from Australia/New Zealand (Water rats and Play School to name a couple). He is a maori actor and singer. Hopefully Ebony or someone else can expand more for you

amethyst Wanted: $1000 Reward posted 2 Oct 2009 09:00

How about Harrison Ford or Willem Dafoe for Red Impulse And for Joe, what about James Franco?

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 14 Nov 2009 17:18

You know, I happened to see a little part of "Road House" tonight...and Patrick Swayze seemed very Condor-ish back in the day...I happened to flip through to the movie at this part (I guess he was doing katas) and needless to say, I couldn't bring myself to turn the channel...man, he had a nice bod!

RIP- Patrick!

Ebonyswanne Gatchamaniac posted 14 Nov 2009 18:18 (edited 14 Nov 2009 18:18)

He looks like the way they drew them for Gatchaman II! You're right...nice bod!!! Patrick was cool.

amethyst Wanted: $1000 Reward posted 14 Nov 2009 20:37

Springie, that idea has my vote!

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 14 Nov 2009 20:45

Originally posted by Springie You know, I happened to see a little part of "Road House" tonight...and Patrick Swayze seemed very Condor-ish back in the day...I happened to flip through to the movie at this part (I guess he was doing katas) and needless to say, I couldn't bring myself to turn the channel...man, he had a nice bod!

Ooh, he does look good. In fact, that would be a great pic to use as a reference for a Condor pic... I can remember going to see Dirty Dancing with a couple of high school friends -it must have been about 1987. Very, very sad, what happened to Patrick Swayze.

gatchamarie Gatchamaniac posted 14 Nov 2009 22:55

Originally posted by lborgia88 Very, very sad, what happened to Patrick Swayze.

Yes, very very sad! I just couldn't help feeling sad seeing how much his body deteriorated during his last days ... it's always hard to see a person, who was an icon (famous or not) and full of life and strength before, becoming so frail and ill. I always like to remember these persons as they were during the best of their days!

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 15 Nov 2009 08:09

I was never that into Patrick Swayze (sorry, I like the pretty boys... like Eagle

Eagle

) but I felt the same way about Christopher Reeve... who BTW in his Superman days would have made a gorgeous Eagle, except that he was incredibly tall.

Becky Rock Gatchamaniac posted 15 Nov 2009 08:21

I agree with Springie about Patrick Swayze. I saw him in Red Dawn with Charlie Sheen and thought then he'd have been a great Jason (long before I knew about Joe). Road House just sinched the idea. I was saddened by his death and noticed all of the magazine attention to it and wondered if there would have been that kind of attention to Joe's death had his identity been leaked out.

gatchamarie Gatchamaniac posted 15 Nov 2009 11:06

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I was never that into Patrick Swayze (sorry, I like the pretty boys... like ) but I felt the same way about Christopher Reeve... who BTW in his Superman days would have made a gorgeous Eagle, except that he was incredibly tall.

You're right, TJ! That's another good example! When I last saw Christopher Reeve in "Smallville" I couldn't help comparing him with what he looked like in his good days. I didn't know that that was actually the last part I saw him acting in his life! BTW I agree with your saying that he would have made a gorgeous Eagle ... with those blue eyes, longer hair and a few cm shorter!

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 15 Nov 2009 11:57

Christopher Reeve, Huh? Oh yes, I can definitely see him as the Eagle...he was quite the hottie back in the day...

Hinotori Babbling Loonie posted 15 Nov 2009 12:35

So sad about Patrick. I always enjoyed him as an actor and a dancer. I'm glad that we have so many movies to remember him the way he was and keep his memory alive! He was very Condor, back in the day. And Chris Reeves... I never thought about it before, but yeah, he would have made a good Eagle! What about James Scott? He's a soap actor, but he's hot - and has a swoony British accent!!

amethyst Wanted: $1000 Reward posted 11 Apr 2013 20:36

Reviving an old thread here . . . What about Chris Hemsworth for Joe?

Daniella T GatchaFreak posted 12 Apr 2013 12:37

Looking back at this thread, I somehow get the idea of George Takei as Nambu, he's so cool! And a crazy idea: I recently watched "Oblivion", and suddenly saw Olga Kurilenko (sorry if I got her name wrong) as Princess. What do you think?

Victoria Exalted Member posted 1 May 2013 18:18

Here's my six cents. I'd opt to cast Tilda Swinton as Katse. She's no stranger to gender-swapping/androgynous roles (Orlando, Constantine's Gabriel). And as for Jun, I'd pick Audrey Hepburn with those big eyes and gentle features of hers. (Also, just found found out I can log in again. Yay. I missed you guys and your conversations. Hug

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jublke Forum Legend posted 1 May 2013 21:11

I think George Takei would make a great Nambu. And Harrison Ford - a few years back - for Red Impulse. He'd need to resurrect the Han Solo swagger.

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 1 May 2013 22:13

Welcome back, Victoria! I had to look up Tilda...good call! George Takei would be hilarious as Nambu...not sure if I could take him seriously, though!

littlewolf Forum God posted 2 May 2013 04:35

I was just watching "George of the Jungle" Drool1

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purr Brendan Fraser Other than the goofy smile all the way through - kept thinking he would make a good Jason (especially the body)

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 2 May 2013 06:25

Great to see you back, Victoria! I hope everything is well!

gatchamarie Gatchamaniac posted 5 May 2013 01:35

Welcome back, Victoria! Wave3

Wave3

Victoria Exalted Member posted 5 May 2013 10:18

Aaw, thanks, guys, for making me feel so welcome. Hug

Hug

And to get back on topic, I would like to dress Charles Bronson in a waistcoat, suit and tie, glue some glasses on the bridge of his nose and see what happens.

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 19 May 2013 21:48 (edited 19 May 2013 21:50)

Looks like someone else gave this some thought...I found this on You Tube... Gatchaman in Real Life

ChrisW Gatchamaniac posted 19 May 2013 23:26

You know, that's not too bad.

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 20 May 2013 12:27

I'm sorry, I just can't see Edward from Twilight as Joe. I just can't. I thought the Ken, Jun and Ryu choices were good (for physical resemblance).

amethyst Wanted: $1000 Reward posted 20 May 2013 12:37

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm sorry, I just can't see Edward from Twilight as Joe. I just can't. I thought the Ken, Jun and Ryu choices were good (for physical resemblance).

I'll agree, but then I didn't like him much in Harry Potter either. Jinpei was an interesting choice, not sure who the actor is, but for his character, I think the inquisitive energy would be more important than resemblance.

clouddancer Gatchamaniac posted 20 May 2013 14:07

Was Jinpei's choice not Will Smith's son? Interesting they would choose an African American, considering the cartoon character is obviously Asian/white, but I guess to get in that movie going "minority" it would be one of the characters I might choose to change as well.

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