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39th Annual Annie Award Tickets On Sale Now

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood announces today that tickets for the 39th Annual Annie Awards are now on sale.

Bryan Cranston Talks Lt. Jim Gordon in Batman: Year One

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Three-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston flips to the other side of the law as the voice of Lt. James Gordon for the animated retelling of Frank Miller’s landmark comic in Batman: Year One, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies.

In Their Own Voice: Richard Epcar

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Richard Epcar has voiced more than 300 characters, in games, cartoons, and anime, so he’s no stranger to juggling multiple roles. He recently worked on an audiobook where he played the entire cast, and we were curious to know what it was like to have to go back and forth between so many characters. Here’s what Richard had to say:

Eliza Dushku Talks Batman: Year One, Catwoman Short

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Eliza Dushku has taken command of Catwoman and she’s not about to give her back.

The Godfather Star Alex Rocco Talks Batman: Year One

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Alex Rocco, best known for his role as gangster Moe Greene in The Godfather, returns to his mobster roots as Carmine Falcone in Batman: Year One, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies.

Southland Star Ben McKenzie Talks Batman: Year One

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Ben McKenzie plays a wealthy young man on a personal quest for justice in TNT’s hit series Southland.

Preparing for your Voice Over Casting Session – Part 2

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Welcome back! Last week we talked about the importance of coming to your voice over casting session with a great sense of the characters and tone of your project. This week, we’re focusing less on the creative side of things, and more on the practical – how much money do you have and how fast do you need it by?

In Their Own Voice: David Lodge

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If you’ve ever watched a cartoon or played a video game, you’ve probably heard David Lodge’s work; his resume boasts a wide range of heroes and villains alike. We’ve used him as everything from orcs to puppies, and his never ceases to surprise us with his creative choices. In this clip, he talks about what it’s like doing voices for video games.

Voice Cast Contract Dispute Could End The Simpsons

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The Daily Beast reports that contract negotiations between the six primary voice actors on THE SIMPSONS and FOX could jeopardize the continuation of the longest running sitcom past this current season.

Preparing for your Voice Over Casting Session – Part 1

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Voice over casting can be one of the most creatively exciting times in the life of your project. Finding the voices that fit the characters that have been living in your script/storyboards/head makes everything feel like it’s really starting to come to life. We love watching that moment happen, and we’ve seen it happen over and over during voice over casting sessions. We know it’s risky to put this information out there on the Internet, but we’re going to reveal the number one secret to finding the perfect voice cast. Are you ready? This is going to blow your mind.

THE FUTURE OF ANIMATION

Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott takes a (cough!) look at the future of animation.

Postman Pat Feature Coming To Cinemas Spring 2013

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Classic Media, a media company with a portfolio of some of the world’s leading family entertainment brands, and RGH Entertainment, the animation development and production unit of Rubicon Group Holding (RGH), are proud to announce that Postman Pat will be making his big screen debut in ‘Postman Pat: The Movie – You Know You’re the One’.

Hollywood Voice Cast Lines Up for South African Animated Film

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South Africa-based Triggerfish Animation Studios has tapped some Hollywood talent for its latest animated feature ZAMBEZIA.

Futurama, Prep & Landing, Boardwalk Empire Win Creative Emmys

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Call it the comeback king. The Comedy Central resurrected FUTURAMA won Outstanding Animated Program at the Creative Arts Emmys Awards on Saturday, Sept, 10, 2011.

Bullock & Reynolds to Reunite for Animated Gordon

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Sandra Bullock is in talks to join the voice cast of 20th Century Fox TV's AND THEN THERE WAS GORDON, writes The Hollywood Reporter.

Kick Buttowski Returns With Wicked Guest Stars

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Disney XD gears up for an adrenaline-filled Labour Day Monday with the season two premiere of Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil on Monday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Jon Cryer Leads Voice Cast For DisneyToon's Planes

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Dusty, the small-town crop-duster from DisneyToon Studios' upcoming feature “Planes,” has found his voice: Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Cryer, lands the role of the daring dreamer who takes on the most notoriously grueling air race in history, and in the process gives a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Planes,” an all-new, CG-animated comedy action adventure, flies into homes on Blu-ray and DVD in Spring 2013.

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2011 Annies Call For Entries

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its ‘Call for Entries’ for the 39th Annual Annie Awards.

Tosh.0 Host Gets Comedy Central Animated Series

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Comedy Central has greenlit a new animated series titled BRICKLEBERRY from Daniel Tosh (TOSH.0), reports Deadline.com.

Eddie Murphy to Voice Hong Kong Phooey

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Alcon Ent. has found its voice for Hong Kong Phooey – Eddie Murphy.