Worked my first session yesterday on a new Disney project, and had a blast! There are a lot of characters involved with many different accents from around the world. My two main characters are Dutch and French Canadian. Fortunately, I don’t need to speak the language, I just have to speak with an accurate accent….
I have just been offered 2 of the lead characters on a new internet series. During the final callback, I worked with an amazing dialect coach for about a half an hour, recorded, then they actually called my back in the room and offered me the roles! I got to call my agent and tell…
Some exciting news, Captain Action is going to MIP-Com. I voiced a new promo as Lady Action, while Wally Wingert lent his talents as the voice of Captain Action. Fingers crossed for an “Action” series!
There is a great article about Disney’s movie “Planes,” and how they made the flying look so incredibly good. Here is an excerpt: “Filmmakers called on Jason McKinley (“Red Tails”) to serve as flight specialist for the film. McKinley, creator, producer and director of the “Dogfights” series for the History Channel, specializes in designing flying…
Go see Planes this weekend! My close friend, Jason McKinley, was responsible for bringing the “eye-popping aerial sequences” (Entertainment Weekly) to the screen. If you like animation, insiders say to check it out! I’m going tonight. Let me know what you think.
Last night, The Telelvision Academy threw a party for all the nominees in Daytime Programing and Animation. The activities committee along with the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, put on a very elegant evening, and it was great to see old friends and make new ones. Good luck tonight to all the nominees!
Here is a little promo I did for G7 Animation and their presentation for the Chicago ComiCon. They are bringing back the 1960’s Captain Action series, and I play Lady Action. Check out the Captain Action site and their Captain Action Promo. Fans unite! Lets bring back some Action!
As a member of the Television Academy, I vote for the Emmy Awards. As a member of the Animation Peer Group, I spent this last weekend voting on character animation and character design. What great work and an Emmy was awarded! Sadly, we didn’t have many submissions, compared to the body of work that is out there….
I’m excited about a new character I am playing on a popular kids edu-tainment website. The producers have asked me to wait until after the press release before mentioning the character or the site. So, more news to come!
My friend caught a picture of me on stage! As a voice over talent, you are usually heard, not seen. Thanks to Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen, I was introduced on stage and got a chance to strut my Alina Pizzano gown. Then it was back to announcing the next presenters. What a fun night!!! …
Once again the Annie Awards will be shown streaming live. Click Here to enjoy the best in Animation! February 2, 2013, 7pm PST
I’m so excited to once again be the announcer for the 40th Annual Annie Awards. 8 years now, and this year I will be gracing the red carpet in an Alina Pizzano original. I’m looking forward to more updates and pictures as we jouney down the road from concept to couture, culminating on the big night of Februry 2nd,…
JumpStart and Dreamworks have joined forces to create a whole new game for kids. I’m the voice of Young Melman in the new Madagascar Game. Kid friendly and fun, what more could you ask for!?!
“Founding Fruits” a hilarious and educational (hahahaaa) fruitastical rendition of our revolutionary war. These guys are crazy fun. A total blast to work with. The last airing of this episode is July 19th on Cartoon Network. (8pm-PST) Annoying Orange shows regularly on Monday nights 8pm/7central. Or go to Cartoon Network to catch missed episodes and…
Series starts Thursday! YEA!!! Cover Photos By: Tom Sheppard
Saturday I spent the day voting for the Daytime Emmy Awards. I was part of a juried panel that judged Character Animation and Character Design. There are some very talented people out there, whoooweee!!! My fellow judges are pretty amazing as well. It ‘s fun to be in the company of such talent!
Yesterday, I had a blast recording character voices for a hot new on-line game! The title is being kept confidential, I had to sign all these papers, but apparently it is highly anticipated by the avid on-line gamers. This looks like a good one! I am just learning about this side of the game industry….