Creative Focus :: Voice Acting

A Monster in Paris Gathers Five Cast Members

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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is reporting that Adam Goldberg, Jay Harrington and Danny Huston will do voice work on A MONSTER IN PARIS.

Jonathan Winters to Voice Papa Smurf

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UGO reports that Columbia Pictures has hired comic legend Jonathan Winters to voice Papa Smurf in their live-action/CG animated THE SMURFS.

REVIEW: Dark Void

Posted In | Blog Categories: Reviews, Capcom | Site Categories: 3D, Games, Voice Acting
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After two E3 showings, Capcom finally delivers Dark Void. Hit the jump to see the review.

Up Away with the Annie Award

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On Feb. 6th, ASIFA-Hollywood handed out the prizes in the 37th annual Annie Awards.

REVIEW: Dragon Ball Raging Blast

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Dragon Ball fighting games have never been short on style... and gigantic fireballs. Check out what we thought of Dragon Ball Raging Blast.

REVIEW: Army of Two: The 40th Day

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Salem and Rios are back for another round of guns, explosions and trendy masks. Check out the AWN review of Army of Two: The 40th Day.

REVIEW - Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

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Another victorious Ratchet game for the PS3 shines in our review of Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time.

Damon and Pitt Cast for Happy Feet 2

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Matt Damon and Brad Pitt have been cast for HAPPY FEET 2, according to MOVIELINE via COMINGSOON.NET.

Leonardo DiCaprio to Narrate New IMAX 3-D Space Film Hubble 3-D

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Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that three-time Academy-Award(R) nominee Leonardo DiCaprio will narrate Hubble 3D.

Notes from under the Otaku

Change always accompanies the new year. And The Anime Beat is no different. That's right folks, I'm continuously expanding this little dog and pony show!

37th Annual Annie Awards

Posted In | Event Category: Animation, Features, Short Films, Television | Event Type: Contests | Site Categories: Awards, Commercials, Events, Films, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting, Writing
Starts: Feb 06, 2010 - Ends: Feb 06, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Website: http://annieawards.org/

The Annie Awards will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at UCLA's Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, California. General Admission tickets are $25. Award Ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m.

ASIFA-Hollywood member VIP tickets are $150, and non-member VIP tickets are $250. (VIP tickets include: Champagne Reception at 5:00 p.m., Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. and Post Award Party immediately following the ceremony)

Click here to order tickets.

Presented by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, the 37th Annual Annie Awards will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at UCLA's Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, California. The award ceremony will also be webcasted on www.annieawards.org at a later date.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archives, Library and Museum.

Nancy Cartwright Chats with Andrea Romano -- Part 2

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Nancy Cartwright | Site Categories: Television, Voice Acting
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Nancy Cartwright continues her revealing conversation with legendary casting director, voice director and voice actress Andrea Romano.

Spock Gets Nimoy Treatment in Star Trek Online

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Leonard Nimoy, the original actor who played Spock in STAR TREK, has joined the cast of STAR TREK ONLINE, a multiplayer online role-playing game, COMINGSOON.NET reports.

Brittany Murphy Dies at 32

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A variety of news outlets, including TMZ reported that actress Brittany Murphy died early Sunday morning after going into full cardiac arrest. She was declared dead on arrival after being rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. A cause of death has not been determined.

Alex Zamm Signs Up For Marvin the Martian

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Director Alex Zamm will helm MARVIN THE MARTIAN, a big screen feature film based around Bugs Bunny's nemesis, according to THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.

Tony Winner To Lend Voice to Rapunzel

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Donna Murphy, the Tony winner, has joined the cast of Disney's RAPUNZEL, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Williams and Wood Gearing Up For Happy Feet 2

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Robin Williams and Elijah Wood are in talks to voice their characters again in HAPPY FEET 2, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Jack Black Joins Crytozoology Project

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A mostly unknown project centered around Crytozoology has attracted Jack Black as a producer, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER's HEAT VISION BLOG.

37th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation.

AFTRA Ratifies Game Deal

Two weeks after SAG rejected a similar offer, AFTRA members have ratified a new deal with video game producers, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.