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Voice talent Andy Boyns is fascinated by stories about the career journeys of voice talents, which he documents in his audio interview series, the “Person Behind the Voice.” And now he looks no farther than his 4-year old son, William, whose reading of “Po’s Magic Watering Can” has become a YouTube “audiobook” hit …
& Writes ‘Toppling Of A Pharaoh’ VOXtra Note: Last week, we emailed Cairo-based voice actor Mahmoud Taji, concerned about the well-being of he and his family, including a new-born daughter. We also invited…
The hot competition for voice over jobs is reaching a new level – Reality TV. Two television programs – “Behind The Mic – The VoiceOver Talent Search,” and “America’s Next Voice” – are being developed by well-known voice over professionals, in which voice over talents will vie for a shot of fame on camera. Casting calls are likely weeks or months ahead, but some details are emerging about show principals and formats …
The media frenzy and outpouring of well-wishes for Ted Williams – the former homeless man with the golden voice – got veteran voice actor Paul Strikwerda thinking about what he calls the “randomness of reporting” and possible “self-serving charity.” No one begrudges Ted his hard-earned due, of course. And he’ll hopefully always be remembered as “the man who gave the homeless a voice …
“Golden Voice” Ted Williams – the homeless man voicing radio promos on a busy street corner in a YouTube video this week that stunned and captured the hearts of the nation – has returned home to voice overs. In the video that was shot out of a car window by a Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch newspaper reporter, Williams amiably voices with an unexpected ease and rich voice. And in a new video today, VO stars Randy Thomas and Joe Cipriano invite Williams to participate in a Hollywood reality TV show they’re developing, ‘America’s Next Voice’ …
Note: The multi-award-winning author of this article recently recorded Tom Clancy’s Patriot Games. See his website (link below) for updates on other recent recordings. By Scott Brick Audiobook Narrator December 22, 2010 Hear…
You need a laugh break. Check out this video of ‘Animal Voice Overs’ …
The Florida Motion Picture & Television Association has honored voice talent and actor Bob Noble with a Crystal Reel Award for Noble’s narration of the audiobook, “UFOs – God’s Celestial Air Force.” The two-hour audio adventure into the realm of Unidentified Flying Objects was actually more than a narration performance for Noble, who explains in an earlier VoiceOverXtra article that he worked with author M.P. Marshall for three years to bring the project to audio …
Beware: the “Frank Mayfield and company” scam continues – and now with higher stakes. Voice actor Bobbin Beam was targetted in the first round of this mess earlier this year. The perps were widely reported on VoiceOverXtra and in the VO social media. So was it over? Not by a longshot. In October, Bobbin got a suspicious package … and a few weeks ago, a call from a very upset producer. Who’s next?
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday … yes, for the turkey, pumpkin pie and good times. But the spirit of “thanks” makes this holiday so much more. And it’s a scientific fact that you’ll feel better if you share what you’re thankful for …