I was going through my old recordings, dvd’s and videos; yes, I actually have some things on VHS! Finding the player is the trick, right?!? Anyway, I came across a great audio book I did a few years before I created my website. It’s called, “The Report Card” by Andrew Clements. It’s a great book and if you have…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E6suFLJcCM”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]The latest Lalaloopsy has just been released and I’m the promo voice once again. Yay! This time they wanted more of a mom sound. Enjoy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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May I present a typical craziness that goes on in the vo business. It comes in all forms and formats, but here is today’s typical kerfuffle. Monday night I got an audition for a pretty standard cartoon character, attached to a pretty standard looking drawing of said character. However, the directions from the client said to, “Think out of…
Ron Clements and John Muskar, are the men behind such classics as, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet the Frog and the Princess, and more. Besides having amazing films to their names, the two are a hilarious comedy duo. During their award presentations, they had the audience laughing at every turn. But what surprised…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]I just have to mention this guy Sabrina and I met on the red carpet! We didn’t catch his name because he was so busy talking about his incredible doll, Winnie from Boxtrolls. (I think he is either one of the creators or puppeteers, such was his enthusiasm.) I have never seen or felt…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”1759″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Last night I attended an awesome event at YouTube LA! What an amazing facility and organization. Youtubers have a top-notch, pro-grade resource right at their fingertips. Depending on your number of followers you have days where you can use their facility for free. There are also free classes and seminars. Our…
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I’m super excited for this years contenders for best animated picture. “Best Animated Features nominations include: Big Hero 6 (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Cheatin’ (Plymptoons Studio), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (DreamWorks Animation SKG), Song of the Sea (GKIDS/Cartoon Saloon), The Book of Life (Reel FX), The Boxtrolls (Focus Features/Laika), The LEGO Movie (Warner…
Sometimes we just have to be creative in ways outside the booth. My daughter wanted to be Rapunzel from Tangled. So we bought a dress: And with some ribbon, sewing and glue… Here is my Rapunzel. The hair is home grown. 😉
My first big movie trailer VO! Lalaloopsy Babies: First Steps. Click here Ok, not the big ticket, popcorn and licorice movie vo, but the baby girls will love it!
Super excited! I’ve come up with a new way to Put my Money where my Mouth is! I am giving away a Free Ringtone to anyone who donates $10 (or more) to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Here is the link to the donation page. http://act.alz.org/goto/Dina On my website, the “Charity” page has all the details. Wouldn’t you just love…
On Sept. 7th I will once again join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I walk for my grandma. I walk for my parents who were her caregivers for years. I walk for my girlfriend who in 1993 gave up a promising acting and singing career in LA to go home and take care of her…
I love my agents! The top dog, Tom Lawless, was interviewed this morning on Kurt Kelly’s Podcast. Great guy, great agent! I’m so happy to be with Vox. Click here to catch the podcast. http://kurtkelly.com/watch/celebrity-host-kurt-kelly-interviews-ceo-of-vox-inc-tom-lawless
This past weekend I had the honor of awarding 2 Emmy Awards for individual achievement in Character Design & Animation. Unlike other Emmys awarded, these awards are given by a juried panel of your peers. There is no blind ballot. This panel of people, sit and review and discuss every nominee’s work. Trust me, sometimes…
For all my friends going to Comic Con this week in San Diego, “Captain Action“ has a panel Thursday, July 24th, from 3:30-4:30 in room 24ABC. I voiced “Lady Action” for the pilot you will be seeing. They will also be announcing the winners of their “Captain Action Custom Figure Contest.” With Tom Tataranowicz, Steven…
Just calling to let you know my new Animation Demo is up and loaded on my website. Hope you like it!
I was tickled pink yesterday, when the producers of It’s a Small World sent us a letter from a family. They decorated their daughter’s 1st birthday with all the characters and pictures from our animated series. What an amazing feeling to be told you are a happy part of a family’s celebration. Happy Birthday Makenzie! …
I recorded my first big movie promo…Okay, maybe not so big… and maybe not big screen. More like, straight to DVD…but it’s still pretty cool! And something the kids know. I’m the happy, promo voice for the new LALALOOPSY BABIES: FIRST STEPS! trailer. The rough cut is super cute, and I just know all my little neices, and my…
Last week I recorded another episode of Uncle Grandpa. What a lot of fun! I love what I do, especially when you get to work with great people on a funny show! Still… you always have to remember, that inside that fish bowl/recording booth, just because we can’t hear the production side of the glass, it doesn’t mean…
I had so much fun voicing with my friends at Cartoon Network, yesterday. Pete Browngardt is the creator and voice of Uncle Grandpa, and a really nice guy! Always a blast working with Tom Kenny and Kevin Michael Richardson. A tour of kids came in just before we started and boy did they go crazy…