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New speech pattern of young women: ‘Vocal fry’

2011-12-15T07:19:00.000-08:00

NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on a new trend called “vocal fry,” a speech pattern of low, rough sounds that’s popular with pop stars and entertainers.

Defining glottal fry:
the raspy or croaking ("froglike") quality of the voice in its lowest register. It results from loose closure of the glottis that allows air to bubble through, giving rise to a series of low-pitched pops and rattles.

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Nolan North, the voice behind Nathan Drake and Penguin Answers Questions.

2011-11-02T13:30:00.001-07:00

Nolan North, the voice behind Nathan Drake in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and the Penguin in Batman: Arkham City, answers questions posed to him by fans.

Bioshock Infinite -The Voice Actors Behind Booker and Elizabeth.

2011-11-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

Ken Levine, the Creative Director of "Bioshock Infinite" talks about directing the voice actors: Troy Baker, the voice of Booker Dewitt, and Courtnee Draper, who provides the voice of Elizabeth.

Home Recording Studio for Less

2011-10-07T14:01:00.000-07:00

$300.00 too much? Here are some ways to cut costs and bring the price to under $200.00.

Making a vocal booth out of a closet for under $50.00.

This one is really do-it-yourself!

How to build a Home Studio Recording Booth for under $300.00

2011-10-07T13:50:00.000-07:00

Kim Snyder from TheVoiceClub.Com shows off the Home Studio Recording Booth she made for under $300.00.

Earl Kress R.I.P.

2011-09-19T10:36:00.000-07:00

Voice actor/writer/animation historian, Earl Kress, died last night from the cancer he had been battling since earlier this year. More information can be found on Mark Evanier's blog: Earl Kress

Clarifying a Character Voice with Pat Fraley

2011-09-16T15:39:00.000-07:00

If you've ever wondered what it takes to completely craft a character voice Pat Fraley shows you how to adjust the sound with the thinking and feeling of a character for the most evocative effect.

25 years ago Pat's audio tape, "Creating Character Voices," was published. Following his system of creating characters, you will gain the skill of breaking the character voice down to its basic elements, and learn how to develop a living breathing character. Pat know what it takes and that knowledge has been central to his performance career and has guided a great many of his students over the years.

Pat tells more here:

Pat Fraley Podcast

Pat Fraley Podcast MP3

Bill Farmer, the current voice of Goofy.

2011-08-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

Bill Farmer stopped by KCAL 9 News in Los Angeles yesterday, where he talked about his work as the voice of the iconic Goofy (a role he’s played for the past 25 years!), as well as his appearance at Disney’s D23 Expo this weekend:

The voice actors of "Batman: Arkham City."

2011-08-09T16:36:00.000-07:00

More Batman: Arkham City Videos

Jim Cummings feature interview on ABC news [HQ]

2011-07-25T17:26:00.000-07:00

Jim Cummings feature interview on ABC news [HQ]

Interview with Jim Cummings and Tom Kenny

2011-07-25T17:18:00.000-07:00

This is the interview taped on 6/16/11 with Jim Cummings the voice of Tigger and Pooh and Tom Kenny (SpongeBob Squarepants) as the voice of Rabbit in the new Winnie the Pooh Movie out in theaters 7/15/2011

The Teaser for DisneyToon's Planes, coming in Spring of 2013

2011-06-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

DisneyToon Studios has released this teaser trailer for the CG animated film "Planes", which is an extension of the "Cars" world coming to Blu-ray and DVD in Spring 2013.

"Planes" takes off with an international cast of the fastest air racers around, in a comedy starring Dusty, a small town dreamer who longs to enter the most epic around-the-world air race... despite his fear of heights. With the help and support of a fleet of new characters, Dusty wings his way into the biggest challenge of his life.

Read more: The Teaser for DisneyToon's Planes - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78589#ixzz1PMsYu1Rn

V.O. Booth Etiquette

2011-06-03T07:05:00.000-07:00

Voice coach, MJ Lallo, tells us about proper etiquette in the audio booth.

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Voiceovers

2011-05-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

Nathan Fillion, Henry Rollins and casting director Andrea Romano talk about character and voiceover work for Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.

Official Trailer

Sketches and behind-the-scenes look.

June Foray on "Carson's Cellar."

2011-05-16T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a clip of "Carson's Cellar" starring Johnny Carson, from 1953. June Foray first appears beginning at 3 minutes 35 seconds.

June Foray on Nightwatch, August 7th, 1990

2011-05-04T13:32:00.000-07:00

Robert Krulwich interviews voice actor June Foray about her work on "Rocky & Bullwinkle." Excerpted from interview on CBS News Nightwatch, August 7, 1990.

"Mopiness of Doom" an unproduced Invader Zim Script

2011-04-20T09:53:00.000-07:00

The cast of Invader ZIM do a live script reading of "Mopiness of Doom" an unproduced episode at InvaderCON in Atlanta!

Invader Zim - "Day of da Spookies" script reading

2011-04-20T09:38:00.000-07:00

Here we have the cast of "Invader ZIM" doing a live script reading of an unproduced episode, " Day of da Spookies" at InvaderCON in Atlanta.

YouTube - "Day of da Spookies" script reading

TRON Evolution | behind the scenes - voice talent (2010)

2011-03-28T13:44:00.000-07:00

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the voice acting in TRON Evolution, the new video game based on the movie, "TRON Legacy."

TRON Evolution | behind the scenes - voice talent (2010)

Would Foghorn Leghorn Make A Bad Audiobook Narrator?

2011-03-24T08:26:00.000-07:00

Maurice LaMarche Celebrates the 3rd Annual Talk-Like-William-Shatner-Day

2011-03-22T10:30:00.000-07:00

Maurice LaMarche, co-founder and co-creator of International Talk Like William Shatner Day (and creator of the first video), wishing William Shatner a Happy 80th Birthday, and judging TrekMovie.com's "Talk Like Shatner" contest.

Marice also announces "Futurama" renewal.

Star Wars Clone Wars Voice actors

2011-03-20T10:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the voice actors from "Star Wars; The Clone Wars."

Star Wars Clone Wars Voice actors

A Visit With Daws Butler - April 3, 1986

2011-03-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

This video was posted by Joe Bevilacqua (Joe Bev) - Here's Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear, Huck Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, etc., who was Joe's mentor. This is a POV video recorded by William Simpson that lets us visit Daws guest house and studio on April 3, 1986. Check out http://www.dawsbutler.com and http://www.joebev.com.

Daws Butler - April 3, 1986

Voicing Fame

2011-03-18T05:33:00.000-07:00

Voice Actors share their thoughts about 'A-list TV Actors' in the Voiceover business.

Voicing Fame

A Look At Johnny Depp Acting In Rango

2011-03-10T06:55:00.000-08:00

Jonny Depp in "Rango"

North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns

2011-03-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

Here is a map of North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns so check it out!

Scott Brick on Audiobook Narration and Pacing

2011-02-07T13:32:00.000-08:00

Pat Fraley: Formula for Getting Audiobook Narration Work

2011-02-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

VO Looping session: ICE T

2011-02-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

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VO Looping session: ICE T

The Voices of Toy Story 3

2011-01-08T07:12:00.000-08:00

"Toy Story" Voice Talent 1

"Toy Story" Voice Talent 2

Casey At The Bat - A V.O. Odyssey

2010-12-05T08:22:00.000-08:00

Craig Crumpton performs a multi-voice interpretation of the classic poem by Earnest Lawrence Thayer. This in-studio video from 2004 was recorded in a single take with no edits or post-dubbing.

Back to the Future - The Game - Behind The Scenes

2010-12-03T07:59:00.000-08:00

Coming out December 2010 is Telltale Games "Back to the Future" a video game for the PC, Apple Macintosh, Playstation 3, and the Apple iPad.

Starring the voices of Christopher Lloyd as "Doc Brown" and introducing A.J. Locascio as the voice of Marty McFly.

Back to the Future: The Game- Behind the Scenes Part 1

Back to the Future: The Game- Behind the Scenes Part 2

Back to the Future: The Game- Behind the Scenes Part 3

Back to the Future: The Game Trailer

DC Universe Online - James Marsters, the voice of Lex Luthor

2010-11-16T16:17:00.000-08:00

DC Universe Online - Gina Torres, the voice of Wonder Woman

2010-11-16T15:56:00.000-08:00

Pixar director of "Day and Night", Teddy Newton speaks about his favorite cameo

2010-11-16T10:34:00.000-08:00

Teddy Newton in Toy Story 3

Soundproofing ideas when you're on the road

2010-10-26T13:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some ideas for creating a portable sound booth from dirt-cheap to a bit more expensive.

Soundproofing ideas for your studio

2010-10-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

Here are some ideas on how to soundproof your recording area:

Mature Language

A Day In The Life: Ben Patrick Johnson, voice talent

2010-10-22T14:51:00.000-07:00

This is a short documentary look into a day in the life of voice over talent Ben Patrick Johnson. Produced and directed by Jesse Springer of Forethought Pictures and Derek Hoffman of 413 Pictures, this short examines what it is like to be one of the leading movie trailer and television voices. Featuring trailers and clips from current and past BPJ projects, including "Surf's Up," "Night at the Museum" starring Ben Stiller, and Cold Case promos. See what it is like in a live ISDN session with the leading voiceover professionals.

2010 San Diego Comic-Con VOICE panel

2010-09-22T17:34:00.000-07:00

This is the first half of a reading of "Cinderella" by the talent assembled at the Comic-Con Voice Panel I on Saturday hosted by Mark Evanier(with (left to right:) Chuck McCann, Candi Milo, Jason Marsden, Tom Kane, Gregg Berger, Fred Tatasciore and April Winchell.)

This is the second half of a reading of "Cinderella" by the talent assembled at the Comic-Con Voice Panel I on Saturday (with (left to right:) Chuck McCann, Candi Milo, Jason Marsden, Tom Kane, Gregg Berger, Fred Tatasciore and April Winchell.)

Mercedes Rose, The Lazy Actor: Introduction

2010-09-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Professional actor, Mercedes Rose (Rosealina in Super Mario Bros), introduces The Lazy Actor, a vlog that delivers her views on how to transform your acting hobby into an acting career. She gives business tips and tricks to help you step up your game.

Riders in the Sky Perform "Woody's Roundup" from TOY STORY 2

2010-09-01T16:50:00.000-07:00

Riders In The Sky is a Western music and comedy group which began performing 1977. They have won two Grammy Awards and have done music for major motion pictures, including Toy Story 2's "Woody's Roundup" and Pixar's short film, "For the Birds"
WOODY'S ROUND UP won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Musical Album For Children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv-faHqmiVM

"Spanish Buzz" Javier Fernadez-Peña

2010-07-27T05:43:00.000-07:00

Voice123 sat down with Javier Fernadez-Peña "Spanish Buzz" to talk about his experience working with Lee Unkrich and the producers of Toy Story 3.
Javier was found by Pixar in Voice123 while they were meticulously looking for a voice that was similar to Tim Allen's but to speak Castilian Spanish. Buzz becomes a flirty Spaniard after being reset by his toy pals in the film.

July 24, 2010 San Diego Comic-Con: Janet Waldo is "Judy Jetson"

2010-07-26T22:31:00.000-07:00

Janet Waldo "Judy Jetson"

http://www.youtube.com/user/tvbarn#p/u/2/EItX_X1z6v0

How Improv Can Help You Improve

2010-05-20T22:29:00.000-07:00

Public speaker, Lisa B. Marshall, talks about how improvisation can help you to improve your life here.

Heavens to Murgatroid! It's Daws Butler as Snagglepuss for Kelloggs Cocoa Krispies

2010-04-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

Zachary Quinto & Leonard Nimoy Voice Over Sessions for Star Trek Online

2010-04-09T09:03:00.000-07:00

Leonard Maltin interviews Bill Farmer, current voice of Goofy

2010-02-10T17:07:00.000-08:00

Part 1 of 2

Part 2 of 2

"Pinto Colvig: The Man Behind the Goof"

2010-02-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

"Pinto Colvig: The Man Behind the Goof"

Commentary! The Musical

2010-01-08T14:45:00.000-08:00

From the same people who brought you the musical, "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" comes Commentary! The Musical on iTunes which is a musical commentary. . .of. . ."Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." Humm.

Below you'll find the YouTube videos for the songs which are more songs than videos.

Commentary! - 01

Strike - 02

Ten-Dollar Solo - 03

Better (Than Neil) - 04

It's All About The Art - 05

Zack's Flavour - 06

Nobody Wants To Be Moist - 07

Ninja Ropes - 08

All About Me - 09

Nobody's Asian In The Movies - 10

Heart (Broken) - 11

Neil's Turn - 12

Commentary (Reprise) - 13

Steve's Song - 14

Jimmy Fallon & The Muppets sing "The 12 Days of Christmas"

2009-12-25T13:41:00.000-08:00

Creating Shapes Using Sound

2009-12-24T11:32:00.000-08:00

Here you will observe the effects of sound on sand while changing the frequency and the resultant shapes created.

Shapes Using Sound Effects - Click here for more blooper videos

Arnold Stang 1918/09/28 – 2009/12/20

2009-12-22T14:08:00.000-08:00

Character actor, comedian and cartoon voice actor Arnold Stang has passed at the age of 91. Read more about him at Mark Evanier's blog, "News From Me"

"The Man With The Golden Arm"

Making of Top Cat 1

Making of Top Cat 2

"Broadside"

What It's Like in the Studio From a Director's Point of View

2009-12-21T11:09:00.000-08:00

Ellie Devers talks to Frank Piazza of APVoices who shares his unique perspectives in this interview-style podcast, "What It's Like in the Studio From a Director's Point of View." Discover what a producer's expectations are of a voice over talent and how to come prepared to a recording session.

Audio Player
Downloadable MP3

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009

2009-12-15T21:29:00.000-08:00

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - One Hour Version

Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Special! from Maria Bamford on Vimeo.

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 1 of 6

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 2 of 6

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 3 of 6

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 4 of 6

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 5 of 6

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009 - Part 6 of 6

The Muppets Do "Carole of the Bells."

2009-12-11T15:30:00.000-08:00

Bob (Porky Pig) Bergen & Bill Holmes in a new series.

2009-12-11T10:09:00.000-08:00

This is the first of a series of "how to" voice-over podcasts with Bob Bergen and his buddy Bill Holmes. This episode deals with physicality. Tracy Pattin conducts the interview.

June Foray - Voice Legend

2009-11-28T17:02:00.000-08:00

On February 23, 2000, Karen Herman conducted a two-hour interview with June Foray in Woodland Hills, CA. Ms. Foray discussed her start in radio and her transition to voice-over for animation and television. Some of the characters voiced for classic Warner Bros. animation include Granny in Tweety and Sylvester and Witch Hazel. She then went on to create and voice her most famous character, Rocket J. Squirrel on The Bullwinkle Show. Other television shows she discussed include The Twilight Zone, I Love Lucy, Looney Toons, George of the Jungle, and The Smurfs.

The segments run about thirty minutes each and should follow one after the other.

http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/june-foray

Maria Bamford in Target Ad Campaign

2009-11-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Target campaign features two sisters (both played by comic, Maria Bamford) who are getting ready for the Target 2-Day Sale: one is an overachieving overachiever who can't wait for 5am, and the other is a frazzled everymom who'll get there when she can.

Quite The Character: Maria Bamford

2009-11-26T04:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a collection of twenty short videos under the title "The Maria Bamford Show." Bamford, a stand-up comedian, does some excellent character work, portraying herself, her sister, her mother, her father, a cadre of her high school enemies, and a variety of people from her hometown of Duluth, Minnesota.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D4A7B23D87E784A9

An interview with Maria Bamford, part 1:

An interview with Maria Bamford, part 2:

Dave Fox of Z100 Radio in New York

2009-11-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

Nick Parker interviews Dave Fox, the Creative Services Director of Clear Channel New York. Dave Fox - Known in some circles as a Prod-god,
is highly regarded as one of the top signature voices in Top 40 radio as the voice of Z100, here he shares his in-sight on radio imaging.

I am not a smoker personally, and do not condemn anyone who does, but Dave Fox credits his voice success to the "cancer stick," although he doesn't recommend it.

Kids, DO NOT TRY THIS IS HOME. Every great voice is NOT a deep voice.

From Weird Al Yankovic to Carl Sagan & Stephen Hawking : Auto-Tune

2009-11-13T08:12:00.001-08:00

Weird Al Yankovic helps to explain the history of the software which created the auto-tune effect.

Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking auto-tuned

Pat Fraley and Me

2009-11-07T12:57:00.000-08:00

These photos (taken on October 31st) are courtesy of Linda Montana.

" I Love Lunch : The Musical "

2009-11-06T13:44:00.000-08:00

I've been fond of lunch, but not like these people.

Grocery Store Musical

2009-11-06T13:41:00.000-08:00

Have you ever felt as if you wanted to bust out into song in the middle of a grocery store? You'd feel right at home with these improv players.

Robbie Rist Talks About The Biggest Myth Of Voice Over

2009-10-27T17:41:00.000-07:00

Here are some voice over tips by actor Robbie Rist. Robbie talks about the biggest myth of being a voice over artist. http://www.ExploreTalent.com He has voice over credits for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, television, radio and video games as well.

Continuing Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series

2009-10-26T22:25:00.000-07:00

Here are several interviews including multiple ones of Robert Jordan, and his widow and editor Harriet McDougal and bestselling author Brandon Sanderson who speak about how McDougal selected Sanderson to complete the "Wheel of Time" series and how Sanderson first examined the final notes and material left by Jordan. These notes and material have now become "The Gathering Storm," "Towers of Midnight," and "A Memory of Light."

The Gathering Storm goes on sale October 27, 2009.

Robert Jordan interview (March, 2003) - Fast Forward - Book 10 - Part I

Robert Jordan interview (March, 2003) - Fast Forward - Book 10 - Part II

Robert Jordan interview (December, 2005) - Fast Forward - Book 11 - Part I

Robert Jordan interview (December, 2005) - Fast Forward - Book 11 - Part II

Interview with Harriet McDougal and Brandon Sanderson

Team Jordan on "The Gathering Storm" (Wheel of Time Bk 12)

Leigh Butler shares her experiences with the Wheel of Time community.

Interview with Brandon Sanderson

Celebrating The Wheel of Time - Reduxe

Bob "Porky Pig" Bergen on Demos

2009-10-23T09:45:00.001-07:00

Bob Bergen guides you on "Preparing to Record a Commercial Voice Over Demo". Bob talks about how to choose material, the importance of variety, and promoting your commercial voice over demo once it has been produced.

Expert Bob Bergen on Recording a Commercial Voice Over Demo
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Annette Turns 67

2009-10-22T07:37:00.000-07:00

Today is Annette Funicello's 67th birthday and while I don't know here current state of health I want to send good thoughts her way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annette_Funicello

"Lonely Guitar"

Suzanne Vega sings "Tom's Diner"

2009-10-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

On the August 4th, 2003 episode of "The Screen Savers," Suzanne Vega performed "Tom's Diner."

Video Games - E3 2009 - The Screen Savers

Thunderbirds Are Go! Interview with the creator of SuperMarrionation: Gerry Anderson

2009-10-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

Leo LaPorte interviews the creator of Supercar, Firebal XL5, Thunderbirds, and Space:1999, Gerry Anderson on The Screen Savers(August 28, 2002.)

Video Games - E3 2009 - TechTV Vault

Think You Know "Fiddler On The Roof?" Watch this . . .

2009-10-11T21:58:00.000-07:00

Bob "Porky Pig" Bergen Sings "New York, New York"

2009-10-06T08:46:00.000-07:00

I am not certain if Leah Ann Civoli or Patrick Sweeney shot this at VoiceLympics 2009, but here is Bob Bergen, the voice of "Porky Pig" singing "New York, New York."
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Real or Fake: Answering Machine Message for Maroochydore High School in Queensland, Australia

2009-10-06T08:17:00.000-07:00

The following is purported to be an answering machine message on the phone system at Maroochydore High School in Queensland, Australia. Real or fake, it certainly speaks to issues schools, parents, and students need to face.

Bob Bergen Takes His Act On The Road, Again!

2009-10-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

Bob Bergen is taking his one-pig, er . . . his one-MAN-show, "So, Here's The Deal" to Chicago where he'll be performing at "IO Theaters Del Close Theater" on October 2nd. It's the tender story of how a nice Jewish kid from Cincinnati moves to Hollywood and becomes the worlds most famous stuttering pig (among other characters.)

I now seen three versions of Bob's show and found it hilarious. He's honed and expanded the show each time. Ask him how the captain of the Norwegian Pearl became part of his show on Deb Munro's VoiceLympic Cruise. For a taste of Bob as Porky Pig, Tweety Pie, Sylvester Jr. and others, watch the trailer:

Spongebob Squarepants Does The Classics!

2009-09-27T12:47:00.000-07:00

What happens when the cast of "Spongebob Squarepants" dubs their voices to classic films like "Casablanca," "Singing in the Rain," and "The Godfather?" Watch and find out.

The Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants dubs "The Godfather"

Pat Fraley- Triple Coaching Lesson

2009-09-05T11:13:00.000-07:00

Here are three lessons from the actors actor and the voice coaches coach: the Legendary, Pat Fraley. Enjoy as you learn. You can't fail to do both when Pat is the teacher.

Pat Fraley: Character Voice, Accents, and Acting

Pat Fraley: Improv for Voice Over Actors

Pat Fraley: Producing a Character Voice Demo

Debbie Munro: Being Believeable While Understand Your Client's Needs

2009-09-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

Voice Coach/Actor, Debbie Munro, talks about "Understanding Your Client's Needs and Being Believable". In this podcast, Deb shows why you should care about your clients as if their projects were your own. She conveys acting methods to be believable, and how your passion can come through in your read. Deb want voice actors to connect to their characters and their copy effectively and achieve success for themselves and their clients.

Deb Munro

Marc Cashman: Practice Makes Perfect

2009-09-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

In this example, voice coach Marc Cashman addresses the importance and value of practicing the craft of voice acting. He talks about developing an enjoyable practice regime. His gives examples of how artists, Joshua Bell and Wynton Marsalis, pushed themselves to practice regularly and how you can make use of their procedures.

Marc Cashman

Ed Cunningham on making a Voice-Over Demo

2009-08-16T07:07:00.000-07:00

You've decided it's time. You've honed your craft, studied other voice actors, and you're ready to have your demo produced. Here are some tips from voice-over actor and demo reel producer, Ed Cunningham, as he talks about how an actor should prep for a voice-over demo recording session.This is a 3-part BackStage "Short Cuts" video series.

Ed Cunningham, Part 1

Ed Cunningham, Part 2

Ed Cunningham, Part 3

Oddity from Disney - "A Symposium on Popular Songs"

2009-08-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Professor Ludwig von Drake (voiced by Paul Frees) gives a concert of songs he "wrote" from Rag Time, through the Roaring '20's, and ending in the early '60's. While von Drake's segments are cel animation, the songs are portrayed in stop-motion paper cut-out animation, unusual for Disney. The singers are Skip Farrell, Paul Frees, Billy Storm, and Gloria Wood. Words and music by Richard M. & Robert B. Sherman, arranged and conducted by Camarata.

Part 1

Part 2

At 4min 23sec, the Professor introduces "Puppy Love Is Here to Stay" performed by Jackie Babylon and his Babylonians.

In reality, the song was performed by Billy Storm,originally released as Buena Vista 403, circa September 1962 seen and heard here from the Walt Disney Production, "Symposium on Popular Songs", released 19 December 1962. Bill Justice did the stop-motion animation. Enjoy!

Dig That Crazy Stephen Foster ala Stan Freberg

2009-08-15T06:39:00.000-07:00

In the wake of Stan Freberg's appearance at Comic-Con International in San Diego, here's an oldie, but a goodie: Rock Around Stephen Foster!

Voice Actor/ Writer Craig Crumpton Speaks Out on "Futurama" Pay Dispute

2009-08-03T22:36:00.000-07:00

In his blog, Voice Actors in the News, Craig Crumpton has "An Open Letter to ‘Variety’ and ‘The Hollywood Reporter’" concerning the discrepancies between what the voice actors of "Futurama" were asking and what Fox was offering.

For an enlightening read, go here.

Interviews with June Foray & Paul Winchell on the passing of Hal J. Smith

2009-07-27T18:33:00.000-07:00

Actor, Hal J. Smith, died on January 28, 1994, and while he was best known as Otis Campbell, the town drunk on The Andy Griffith Show,Smith was also a voice actor.

He voiced Goofy after Pinto Colvig died and provided the voices of Owl and Winnie-the-Pooh in many of the shorts and feature films. He provided the voices for many characters in Davey and Goliath,he did voices for The Flintstones, and he was the voice of Elmer Fudd after Arthur Q. Bryan died. He reprised his role as Owl and voiced Winnie The Pooh in the Disney Channel's Welcome to Pooh Corner television series to replace longtime actor Sterling Holloway. In 1988's, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh TV series, Smith again played Owl and sometimes he alternated voicing Winnie the Pooh with fellow voice actor, Jim Cummings. In 1991, Smith provided the voice of Philippe the horse in Disney's Beauty and the Beast movie.

What follows are interviews with June Foray and Paul Winchell concerning Smith.

The Queen Speaks

2009-07-23T04:52:00.000-07:00

"Did You Grow Up With Me, Too? - The Autobiography of June Foray" has hit the bookstores (or at least Amazon.Com) and will be promoted this weekend by June Foray at Comic-Con International in San Diego. You can find the book here.

Cut! Acting's Middle Class Losing Income.

2009-07-22T18:56:00.000-07:00

I was listening to NPR and heard Madeleine Brand interviewing Beth Broderick (Aunt Zelda on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) about how the economy has affected the acting profession. What would you do if you had your pay cut by 4/5ths? To read more or listen to the interview, go here.

Ken Levine has a few comments on actors communicating with writers.

2009-07-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading Ken Levine's "Actors: How to give notes to writers" and thought it worthwhile reading, not only for the subjects mentioned, but also for those day-to-day encounters we all experience. Read it here.

Warming up before a recording session

2009-07-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

Speaking at PodCamp London, Stephanie Ciccarelli, co-founder of Voices.com, shares tips on caring for your voice and preparing for a recording session.

Memoir of the Queen - June Foray

2009-06-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

It looks like we'll soon be able to read the memories of June Foray, the undisputed Queen of Cartoons. According to Mark Evanier's blog, News From Me, the autobiography goes to press this week. With help from Evanier and noted animation historian, Earl Kress, Foray's book promises to be a blockbuster for the voice acting community. Foray will be signing her book at the upcoming Comic-Con International in San Diego where it has been rumored she'll be on a panel with her old friend, the legendary Stan Freberg.

The Genus of Daws Butler

2009-06-07T14:56:00.000-07:00

I find myself thinking about Daws Butler a great deal these days. Here's what people who knew him personally had to say about the voice acting innovator.

Talking about Daws Butler, Part 1

Talking about Daws Butler, Part 2

How To Talk Like Pinky & The Brain

2009-06-07T09:31:00.000-07:00

The legendary Rob Paulsen, and phenominal Maurice LaMarche, met at Starbucks in Burbank to have a cup of coffee. One thing led to another and . . .

Maurice LaMarche & Rob Paulsen Riffing on Pinky and the Brain

Two Thumbs "Up" for Pixar's Latest Triumph

2009-05-30T17:48:00.000-07:00

Laurie and I saw "UP" this morning and we loved it!

Sure, there was a willing suspension of disbelief, but this film contained many of the same tender and heart rending moments which made "Paladin of the Lost Hour", "It's A Wonderful Life", and "Day of the Dolphin" exceptional. Laurie and I both cried during the first ten minutes and we choked up several times through out the film. And we laughed. . .we howled during several spots in the film. This is a film about life and living, death and dying, and all of the ups and downs in between.

The voice cast is wonderful with Ed Asner as the curmudgeonly Carl Fredricksen, Christopher Plummer as the megalomanical Charles Muntz, and newcomer Jordan Nagai as Russell. Co-director and screenplay writer, Bob Peterson also supplies the voices of dogs,Dug and Alpha. Bob Bergen has told me that he provided the voices of a buncha dogs and a tv announcer.

We both recommend "UP" for ages 9 to 99. Stay through the credits!

Disney/Pixar's "UP"

CBC Review of "UP"

"UP" teaser

Adventures with Carl and Russell

"UP" trailer 2

Up Trailer - Watch more
"UP" Movie Trailer

Up Trailer 3 - Watch more
"UP" Trailer 3

Long "UP" Trailer

Wayne Anthony Allwine (February 7, 1947 – May 18, 2009) and Russi Taylor

2009-05-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

The current voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, was stilled on May 18. The third vocalist for the mighty mouse, Allwine held the title the longest, starting with the New Micky Mouse Club in 1977 and ending with the Nintendo DS game "Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days over Two" which he completed before his death. He will be missed.

The Voices Behind Mickey and Minnie - Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor (Part 1/3)

The Voices Behind Mickey and Minnie - Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor (Part 2/3)

The Voices Behind Mickey and Minnie - Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor (Part 3/3)

Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney

2009-05-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ventriloquism is rapidally becoming a lost art, but I hold out hope that future generations will be inspired by masters of the art when they see examples such as the following:

Paul Winchell & Jerry Mahoney performing one of their classic songs - "Ice Cream".

Harlan Ellison Speaks Up

2009-05-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

Harlan Ellison is one of those rare authors who can perform as well as he writes. Here is an interview conducted nearly one year ago by Studio 360's Kurt Anderson. Listen as Ellison has some fun making Anderson squirm a bit.

Acappella Simpsons Theme by Canvas

2009-04-26T22:26:00.000-07:00

I caught this on the end credits of tonight's "Simpson's" episode. Arranged by Cason Swindle.

Rob Paulsen & Mark Evanier

2009-04-18T09:11:00.001-07:00

Mark Evanier and Rob Paulsen discuss the business of voice acting at Anthrocon 2007

Part 1 of 3

Part 2 of 3

Part 3 of 3

Five of the Biggest Voices in Animation

2009-04-17T19:09:00.000-07:00

The Many Voices of June Foray

The Many Voices of Mel Blanc

The Many Voices of Don Messick

The Many Voices of Daws Butler

The Many Voices of Paul Frees

Mel Blanc as the Frito Bandito

2009-04-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

When I was a lad, Frito Lay ran a campaign of commercials for Fritos Corn Chips starring the Frito Bandito, voiced by Mel Blanc. Eventually anti defamation groups forced the character off of the airwaves. Now here, without animosity, are a few of those commercials.

Mel Blanc Sings

Not Mel Blanc

I had that eraser. Mason Adams speaks at the end

Julie Williams Interviews Stephanie Ciccarelli

2009-04-02T05:57:00.000-07:00

Julie Williams discusses with Stephanie Ciccarelli various methods to promote yourself using Internet marketing.

Shane Shellenbarger Speaking - A Blog Celebrating The World Of Voice-Acting

New speech pattern of young women: ‘Vocal fry’

Nolan North, the voice behind Nathan Drake and Penguin Answers Questions.

Bioshock Infinite -The Voice Actors Behind Booker and Elizabeth.

Home Recording Studio for Less

How to build a Home Studio Recording Booth for under $300.00

Earl Kress R.I.P.

Clarifying a Character Voice with Pat Fraley

Bill Farmer, the current voice of Goofy.

The voice actors of "Batman: Arkham City."

Jim Cummings feature interview on ABC news [HQ]

Interview with Jim Cummings and Tom Kenny

The Teaser for DisneyToon's Planes, coming in Spring of 2013

V.O. Booth Etiquette

Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Voiceovers

Top 50 Worst Videogame Voices

June Foray on "Carson's Cellar."

June Foray on Nightwatch, August 7th, 1990

"Mopiness of Doom" an unproduced Invader Zim Script

Invader Zim - "Day of da Spookies" script reading

TRON Evolution | behind the scenes - voice talent (2010)

Would Foghorn Leghorn Make A Bad Audiobook Narrator?

Maurice LaMarche Celebrates the 3rd Annual Talk-Like-William-Shatner-Day

Star Wars Clone Wars Voice actors

A Visit With Daws Butler - April 3, 1986

Voicing Fame

A Look At Johnny Depp Acting In Rango

North American English Dialects, Based on Pronunciation Patterns

Scott Brick on Audiobook Narration and Pacing

Pat Fraley: Formula for Getting Audiobook Narration Work

VO Looping session: ICE T

The Voices of Toy Story 3

Casey At The Bat - A V.O. Odyssey

Back to the Future - The Game - Behind The Scenes

DC Universe Online - James Marsters, the voice of Lex Luthor

DC Universe Online - Gina Torres, the voice of Wonder Woman

Pixar director of "Day and Night", Teddy Newton speaks about his favorite cameo

Soundproofing ideas when you're on the road

Soundproofing ideas for your studio

A Day In The Life: Ben Patrick Johnson, voice talent

2010 San Diego Comic-Con VOICE panel

Mercedes Rose, The Lazy Actor: Introduction

Riders in the Sky Perform "Woody's Roundup" from TOY STORY 2

"Spanish Buzz" Javier Fernadez-Peña

July 24, 2010 San Diego Comic-Con: Janet Waldo is "Judy Jetson"

How Improv Can Help You Improve

Heavens to Murgatroid! It's Daws Butler as Snagglepuss for Kelloggs Cocoa Krispies

Zachary Quinto & Leonard Nimoy Voice Over Sessions for Star Trek Online

Leonard Maltin interviews Bill Farmer, current voice of Goofy

"Pinto Colvig: The Man Behind the Goof"

Commentary! The Musical

Jimmy Fallon & The Muppets sing "The 12 Days of Christmas"

Creating Shapes Using Sound

Arnold Stang 1918/09/28 – 2009/12/20

What It's Like in the Studio From a Director's Point of View

Maria Bamford's Homemade Christmas Special 2009

The Muppets Do "Carole of the Bells."

Bob (Porky Pig) Bergen & Bill Holmes in a new series.

June Foray - Voice Legend

Maria Bamford in Target Ad Campaign

Quite The Character: Maria Bamford

Dave Fox of Z100 Radio in New York

From Weird Al Yankovic to Carl Sagan & Stephen Hawking : Auto-Tune

Pat Fraley and Me

" I Love Lunch : The Musical "

Grocery Store Musical

Robbie Rist Talks About The Biggest Myth Of Voice Over

Continuing Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series

Bob "Porky Pig" Bergen on Demos

Annette Turns 67

Suzanne Vega sings "Tom's Diner"

Thunderbirds Are Go! Interview with the creator of SuperMarrionation: Gerry Anderson

Think You Know "Fiddler On The Roof?" Watch this . . .

Bob "Porky Pig" Bergen Sings "New York, New York"

Real or Fake: Answering Machine Message for Maroochydore High School in Queensland, Australia

Bob Bergen Takes His Act On The Road, Again!

Spongebob Squarepants Does The Classics!

Pat Fraley- Triple Coaching Lesson

Debbie Munro: Being Believeable While Understand Your Client's Needs

Marc Cashman: Practice Makes Perfect