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The [[Villain with Good Publicity]] has [[Evil Plan|his plan]] nearing completion, and is ready to [[Tyrant Takes the Helm|take the helm]] and [[Stock Evil Overlord Tactics|put his evil scheme in motion]]. Soon the world will be his! One thing left to do: Meet the press, and give them a speech.

 

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== Anime and Manga ==

* One in ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]] Brotherhood''. Immediately prior to [[The Reveal]] of Pride's identity, he recites a speech {{spoiler|technically an essay he wrote for his tutor}} that is filled with irony in light of the revelation.

* Done in ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' when King Piccolo takes over the position as King of the World and declares that all laws are abolished and all jails will be shut down.

{{quote|'''Doflamingo:''' ''The time is almost here. Go and lay the groundwork. A world where only true pirates can survive will soon be upon us. Those without power, flee while you can. The tide will bring those of unmatched power and the New Era will begin!''}}

* {{spoiler|Pain}} of ''[[Naruto]]'' pulled this on many of his recruits into Akatsuki. He promised them wealth, power, and control of the world while he was actually planning a massive [[Depopulation Bomb]].

* [[Satan|Lucifer Morningstar]] from Neil Gaiman's ''[[The Sandman]]'' delivers one of these when he gets the news that Dream will attempt to free Nada, the woman he left in Hell.

{{quote|'''Lucifer:''' ''Some say one day in hell is much like all the rest. That in this place of flux eternal, nothing changes. But '''this''' day in hell, this day you shall all remember '''forever'''. And so shall he.''}}

* In the same spirit, though not a speech per se, in the ''[[Watchmen (comics)|Watchmen]]'' comic, {{spoiler|Ozymandias' comic book body-building ads read "I will give you bodies beyond your wildest imaginings!" One such comic is fluttering down over the pile of corpses as Doctor Manhattan arrives}}

 

== Films -- Animated ==

* Palpatine's "New Order" speech from ''[[Star Wars|Revenge of the Sith]]''.

{{quote|''So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. - Padme Amidala''}}

* Lord Blackwood gives one of these in the 2009 movie version of [[Sherlock Holmes]].

* Stone Alexander in the Omega Code movies can belt out a New Era Speech at the drop of a hat. He's got pipes.

* ''[[Batman (film)|Batman]]'' (1989). During his parade the Joker gives a speech to the assembled citizens of Gotham:

{{quote|'''Joker''': And now, folks, it's time for, "Who Do You Trust?" Hubba, hubba, hubba! Money, money, money! Who do you trust? Me? I'm giving away free money. And where is the Batman? He's at home, washing his tights! <nowiki><snip></nowiki> And now comes the part where I relieve you, the little people, of the burden of your failed and useless lives. But, as my plastic surgeon always said, "If you've got to go, go with a smile."}}

* The ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' movie has one of these from Shang Tsung, addressing the fighters of the tenth tournament:

{{quote|'''Shang Tsung:''' ''You are all witness to one of the greatest turning points in the history of your planet. Treasure these moments...as if they were your last.''}}

** Hugo Drax in ''[[Moonraker]]''.

{{quote|"First there was a dream. Now there is reality. Here in the untainted cradle of the heavens will be created a new super-race, a race of perfect physical specimens. You have been selected as its progenitors - like gods. Your offspring will return to Earth and shape it in their image. You have all served in humble capacities in my terrestrial empire. Your seed, like yourselves, will pay deference to the ultimate dynasty which I alone have created. From their first day on Earth they will be able to look up and know that there is law and order in the heavens."}}

{{quote|I intend to change the face of history. By creating a world. A new and beautiful world beneath the sea. Today civilisation as we know it is corrupt and decadent. Inevitably, it will destroy itself. I'm merely accelerating the process. I will accept the judgment of posterity.}}

{{quote|Welcome to the new world order, Mr. Bond.Caesar had his legions, Napoleon had his armies; ; I have my divisions: News, sports, business, entertainment. And these are my foot soldiers: 2000 people working on 14 floors to feed 300 newspapers, 4 cable news networks, 87 magazines, and 29 different cable TV channels - in 35 languages.}}

* Judge Doom gives one to Eddie Valiant and Jessica Rabbit in ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit?]]''.

{{quote|Several months ago, I had the good providence to stumble upon this plan of the City Council's, a construction plan of epic proportions. They're calling it a freeway. Eight lanes of shimmering cement running from here to Pasadena. Smooth, safe, fast. Traffic jams will be a thing of the past...I see a place where people get on and off the freeway. On and off, off and on, all day, all night! Soon, where Toontown once stood, will be a string of gas stations, inexpensive motels, restaurants that serve rapidly prepared food, tire salons, automobile dealerships, and wonderful, wonderful billboards, reaching as far as the eye can see! My God, it'll be beautiful.}}

{{quote|''"A new power is rrrising! It's victory! Is at hand!"''}}

 

== Literature ==