I get a lot of questions from fans on how to become a voice over actor. I’m thinking that the focus of this blog should shift to give all of you out there a perspective on what it takes to make it in this profession. If you have specific questions make sure to contact me […]
Another Anime Company Bites the Dust Because of Video Piracy
Leave it to Facebook to get info on the state of the anime industry. Apparently, Bandai is throwing in the towel on its anime products because of video piracy. My friend and colleague Voice Actor Steve Blum wrote on Facebook: I’m going to address this once and move on. Sad that I even need to. […]
Meet the Ladies of Tenchi Muyo at PMX November 13, 2011
Check this out: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PMX2011-LadiesofTenchiMuyoPressRelease “The Ladies of Tenchi Muyo” Reunite at Pacific Media Expo LOS ANGELES, CA — Pacific Media Expo 2011 (PMX 2011) is proud to welcome the voice actresses from the classic anime series Tenchi Muyo. Voice actors Petrea Burchard (Ryoko), Rebecca Forstadt (Mihoshi), Ellen Gerstell (Mihoshi) and Sherry Lynn (Sasami, Tsunami) […]
The Future of Anime – What Do You Think?
I thought this was an interesting article on the future of anime in the Japan Times Online. Kind of scary! By ALEX MARTIN Staff writer After graduating from Tokyo Animator College, Yuko Matsui began working at a midscale animation production agency. Two years later, she earns roughly ¥80,000 a month, averaging 10 hours a day […]
Anime – R.I.P. By Eric Sherman of Bang Zoom Entertainment to Anime Fans
From the desk of the President of Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Eric P. Sherman: You must have noticed by now that many of the publishers that brought anime to the West have been shut down or substantially down-sized. There are only a few places left still able to bring titles to our shores. This is a […]
Saying Goodbye to Carl Macek, Producer of Robotech
I’m still getting over the shock of hearing about Carl Macek’s untimely death. He was the original producer/writer of Robotech. I recently saw him at a party and he looked wonderfully healthy. Carl, gave me the opportunity to have my 15 minutes, no make that 25 years of fame, when he produced a series that […]
