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FOT Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: The Brighamist on October 30, 2013, 05:17:10 PM
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It's a new show on Cartoon Network (not Adult Swim). Tom is voicing Greg Universe, father of the title character.
There's a free episode and a (also free) sneak preview available on iTunes. I didn't see Tom's character in the free episode, but he makes a brief appearance in the sneak preview at 1:04, with the line "If all pork chops were perfect…"
https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/steven-universe-vol.-1/id714962395
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The first two episodes aired last night and I really like the show. Tom's character Greg Universe played a major part in the second episode.
The episodes are available (for free) here: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/steven-universe/video/episodes/index.html. (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/steven-universe/video/episodes/index.html.) I thought the whole thing was really good, but if you just want to watch Tom's part, Greg enters at around 15:00.
Some highlights (Spoiler alert):
"Who's there? I have a waffle iron!"
"I almost waffled your face."
"It was slow day at the car wash."
"I like to think of myself as someone who would golf, eventually."
A trademark "Ew boy" at 18:18.
Tom singing
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The first two episodes aired last night and I really like the show. Tom's character Greg Universe played a major part in the second episode.
The episodes are available (for free) here: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/steven-universe/video/episodes/index.html. (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/steven-universe/video/episodes/index.html.) I thought the whole thing was really good, but if you just want to watch Tom's part, Greg enters at around 15:00.
Some highlights (Spoiler alert):
"Who's there? I have a waffle iron!"
"I almost waffled your face."
"It was slow day at the car wash."
"I like to think of myself as someone who would golf, eventually."
A trademark "Ew boy" at 18:18.
Tom singing
I barely recognize his voice without the modulator.
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Watched both episodes and really enjoyed them. Great artwork, non-obnoxious characters, and sweet moments without being cloying. Plus, my 6-year old daughter watched them and really enjoyed them, so it passed the kid test (and as a plus for me, non-crude humor, so I don't mind her watching it).
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http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into (http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into)
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The moment at the end of the episode where Greg teared up and said "Rose..." has to be one of the saddest cartoon moments I've seen.
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http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into (http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into)
Everyone needs to click this. It's amazing.
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http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into (http://rebeccasugar.tumblr.com/post/66263499205/stevencrewniverse-let-me-drive-my-van-into)
Everyone needs to click this. It's amazing.
So good. I'm going to go listen to it ten more times. Can't wait to hear some other songs from Greg Universe's CD!
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Is it just me, or does Tom in the song at the link sound more like Tom from the show, compared to how the song sounded in the episode?
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Oh, Youtube:
(http://i.imgur.com/JPjeY47.png)
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Is it just me, or does Tom in the song at the link sound more like Tom from the show, compared to how the song sounded in the episode?
I agree! Not sure if this is a different version, or if it just sounds different due to the compression of audio/video from the cable provider.
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Greg Universe was back last night, after being gone for a few weeks. Great episode!
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Okay, a quick summary:
Tom plays Greg Universe the father of the shows main character Steven. Steven has magical powers given to him by his mother, Rose, who "gave up her physical form" (it has not yet been explained what they mean by this) so that they could have a child - Steven.. Greg is also a failed musician, though it was at one of his concerts where he met Rose. Greg often wonders why Rose chose someone like him. Steven does not live with Greg, he lives with the Crystal Gems, a group of powerful women who protect the world. In the series Greg owns a car wash, lives in a van, and keeps most of his belongings in a storage unit.
From what I've seen, or maybe I've been thinking about it too much, Greg is a complex character who, although he doesn't live with his son, cares about him deeply. He realizes that being with the Gems is ultimately what is best for Steven, accepts this fact, and is thinking about his sons future. I'd reccomend this Tumblr post which made me think about this a lot. (http://aspiring-kryptonian.tumblr.com/post/86021151456/greg-is-not-a-bad-father-im-sick-of-hearing)
I know this is an inactive/old thread but it really is a fantastic show. I began watching because of Tom but found myself watching the episodes he wasn't in and loving them just as much.
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Greg owns a car wash, lives in a van, and keeps most of his belongings in a storage unit.
Rings of true life.
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This whole thread just made my month. As if I needed another reason to watch Steven Universe.
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This was posted on the Tumblr of show creator Rebecca Sugar on Father's Day. That's Tom's character.
(http://38.media.tumblr.com/2e6dba7faf87e187d4cd8404cc5c3ac2/tumblr_n78jc0TUWO1qhjcclo1_500.jpg)
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First, sorry for double post.
Second, I found this on Tumblr, this isn't me. But someone is dressing up as Tom's SU character but he looks more like JW AS GENE SIMMONS.
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/7a48b2aecd27bab71250cb1c79b7737b/tumblr_n7uco3TMh11tpng3ho3_r1_500.jpg)
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Greg owns a car wash, lives in a van, and keeps most of his belongings in a storage unit.
Rings of true life.
It's a Wurster character to the 'T'.
PS- i love this show.
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There is a Steven Universe panel at Comic Con this year: http://comiccon2014.sched.org/event/cdcc0562488b4c75269909fb5c92f44d?iframe=no&w=i:680;&sidebar=yes&bg=no#.U813h5RdXIs (http://comiccon2014.sched.org/event/cdcc0562488b4c75269909fb5c92f44d?iframe=no&w=i:680;&sidebar=yes&bg=no#.U813h5RdXIs)
Yes, Tom will be there.
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There is a Steven Universe panel at Comic Con this year: http://comiccon2014.sched.org/event/cdcc0562488b4c75269909fb5c92f44d?iframe=no&w=i:680;&sidebar=yes&bg=no#.U813h5RdXIs (http://comiccon2014.sched.org/event/cdcc0562488b4c75269909fb5c92f44d?iframe=no&w=i:680;&sidebar=yes&bg=no#.U813h5RdXIs)
Yes, Tom will be there.
Tom said on Twitter he's going to be hosting the panel!
Am I the only one with fingers cross for a "Let Me Drive My Van (Into Your Heart)" performance? I won't be there in person but the video from that would still be sweet to see.
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The show has been renewed for a second season AND the viewership number is higher than Adventure Time.
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Here's something to hold us over until BEST SHOW 2014. An interview he did while at Comic Con with the kid who plays his son on Steven Universe. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWwMjfU7rIk)
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(https://31.media.tumblr.com/de36456af04cb7b5512111252bb59c72/tumblr_nb1l9ddVRR1qbik96o1_500.gif)
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/817e7e65352cac273c1bd83c48be8449/tumblr_nb1l9ddVRR1qbik96o2_500.gif)
Here's the video. I love the silence. (http://vimeo.com/101139829)
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We got cable a few months ago and I just started watching this show last week. Very funny stuff.
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(https://31.media.tumblr.com/de36456af04cb7b5512111252bb59c72/tumblr_nb1l9ddVRR1qbik96o1_500.gif)
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/817e7e65352cac273c1bd83c48be8449/tumblr_nb1l9ddVRR1qbik96o2_500.gif)
Here's the video. I love the silence. (http://vimeo.com/101139829)
The way he says "studs" had me rewinding this on the DVR a few times.
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The way he says "studs" had me rewinding this on the DVR a few times.
The pause before Pearl's "No" is pretty damn perfect too.
I asked show creator Rebecca Sugar a few things re: TOM during her Reddit AMA a few weeks back. Those can be found here. (http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2e4gmx/i_am_rebecca_sugar_creator_of_steven_universe_and/cjw2d66?context=3)
I linked to a bunch of Tom and SU related stuff here. (http://www.reddit.com/r/bestshow/comments/2e4uwy/steve_universe_creatorfellow_fot_rebecca_sugar/)
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A great line from Tom's character in the latest episode.
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/d566ac4f8a40944e6f7ff6e167cafa75/tumblr_nchk35X9tD1sr0k7ao1_400.gif)
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Thanks for the links. It's become a show that I need to watch every week. The most recent episodes with the new gem were really interesting, glad to see that the show might be expanding its universe a bit.
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Tom's character, Greg Universe, has really gotten more screen time in recent episodes. Tom got to sing part of this really sweet duet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UViYKBlpFbc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UViYKBlpFbc)
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I'd love to see Tom guest on Adventure Time. So many of his peers have done that gig; it seems like he would be a natural fit.
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Show has been renewed!
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Bumping this thread again to sharethis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P4a01uAIZ4&ab_channel=FinnManusia) song Tom sings in a recent episode. Tom's character had a lot to do in this past week's worth of episodes. I love the father/son relationship in this show. Stick around after the song for a great joke about it too.
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I just watched the time travel episode with Steven's dad trying to get the boat out of the car wash. This show is beyond charming and he just makes it even funnier.
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Also, a nice write-up on the Steven Universe episode "The Message", featuring some very salient points about Tom's character Greg:
http://overmental.com/content/steven-universe-recap-the-message-8819 (http://overmental.com/content/steven-universe-recap-the-message-8819)
(I really like this show guys. Even if I do get ribbed about watching it from my spouse.)
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The most recent episode is a total Tom de force. More Scharpling singing than a WFMU Marathon! Wurster as a sleazy manager named Marty who calls Tom's character something which will make all FOTs giggle! Greg Universe revealed as a laid-back force for feminism!
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A+ episode. Tom's delivery on "He's dead to me" is top notch. Also, I hope to see Marty again, what with him seeming to be the deadbeat dad of Sour Cream. My hope is still alive that Newbridge might exist in the same universe as Steven Universe. Marty just seems like he would fit right in. I wonder if Rebecca and the others wrote him with Jon in mind like they did for Tom's character?
I've been listening to the Best Show for six years, but now, when its on, this is the only image of me for Tom.
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/517c9662385164122d58ef8293e5ef7d/tumblr_nkv10kSWHR1rukhqzo1_500.jpg)
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So, I'm an idiot and I just NOW figured out that Tom was the voice of Willie Nelson on Aqua Teen, which has been my favorite episode of ATHF for years.
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So, I'm an idiot and I just NOW figured out that Tom was the voice of Willie Nelson on Aqua Teen, which has been my favorite episode of ATHF for years.
JUICE!
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Nice head, I think I'll take it. Nice head, I think I'll take it....what?!...what are YOU doing here?
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Tom and Jon on Adventure Time this week!!! Total surprise. Check it out! Jon as a demon named "Bryce." It's too right.
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I reviewed BOOM! Studios' Steven Universe: Greg Universe Special #1 yesterday for work and it took everything in me not to mention Tom during the review.
Here's a link if you guys are so inclined (spoiler alert: its really great): http://www.newsarama.com/24331-best-shots-advance-reviews-silver-surfer-11-divergence-1-the-all-new-all-different-avengers-fight-club-2-1-steven-universe-greg-universe-special-1.html (http://www.newsarama.com/24331-best-shots-advance-reviews-silver-surfer-11-divergence-1-the-all-new-all-different-avengers-fight-club-2-1-steven-universe-greg-universe-special-1.html)
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The show is coming back for a week in June (15th-19th) at 6pm Eastern, so we will see more of the "plot/backstory" episodes in a wad, as Cartoon Network is wont to do.
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STEVEN BOMB 2
Tom-heavy episode on 6/18?
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/c42d34c51967b382345ddb37bbbb56ec/tumblr_nozcn7Fo1C1smn4pqo1_1280.jpg)
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"We totally planned this!"
Man, I love this show and everyone involved.
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When it's all over there needs to be a cast album of Steven Universe songs, probably with two versions of some songs (TV and lengthened) to keep it from being an EP. Barring that, they could have an album titled Twee: The Music of Rebecca Sugar with her singing the music while Zach Condon of Beirut could play the ukulele. Album could also have her songs from Adventure Time for good measure.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJgr5ekUAAA2pDu.jpg)
All this week, more emotions will be probed by three lesbian space rocks and the small half-rock child they live with.
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(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSs2ISi6cgaQsANIAmlqPhl5mpBhwqhoc3ewzoc8TKagLYoVtBy)
[Original post changed because original image was too frikkin' huge.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJGH82INkM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJGH82INkM)
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Looking forward to more Greg episodes. He's easily my favorite human character. And that voice, man.. Tom's perfect for the role. I'm so glad SU introduced me to the Best Show via Tom's voice acting.
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While we are waiting for more episodes (because they decided to hold off until September), let's talk psychology, as in which character needs it the most on that show.
The Walking Wounded
Pearl: When you have autistic people thinking that this character is one of them, then the writers have done an excellent job. I actually don't think Pearl is autistic, just tweaked from ancient PTSD, wracked with unresolved grief over Rose Quartz, throwing herself into Steven's upbringing after ages of feeling rudderless while at the same time fighting her caste programming. She needs decades on the couch, but one gets the impression that Gems don't have psychiatrists.
Amethyst: The overlooked wreck. Puts up a massive front, but loathes herself due to her background. Possibly envies Pearl and Garnet for knowing the Gem Homeworld firsthand. Needs acculturation into her own culture just as Pearl needs time understanding human culture.
Ronaldo Fryman: The only human on this part of the list for good reason; he's frikking delusional. Like Alex Jones and David Icke in the body of a teenager, walking proof that if you are going to research conspiracy theories, you have to remain grounded. Ronaldo needs some time in an institution.
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I just finally caught up and holy cats, I was not emotionally prepared for how deep and rich this show got. When I first started watching it it just charmed and thrilled me, now it regularly makes me weep. It's incredble.