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Making a Fortune

Making a Fortune

Most of us don't realize how far and wide the profession of voice acting ranges until we brush up against some new sector in the business. Let me tell you a little back-tale to get where I'm going. "Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy" is one of the most lucrative hours of TV programming EVAR...and now...

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The Ugly Gene VO’s Want To Deny…Why?

The Ugly Gene VO’s Want To Deny…Why?

Subtitle:  The SECOND most transparent blog I've ever written  [Prologue: In my closet, I have a special section for storing thin ties, Angel's Flight pants, and Nehru jackets.  As fashion trends go... they'll be back.  I'm sure they'll come back.] Last night, for the thousandth time I noticed...

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Oscars’ Male Voice

Oscars’ Male Voice

The voice at the Oscars (this year, two: Melissa Disney and Tom Kane) Tom Kane.  The guy does it all.  Star Wars.  The Wild Thornberry's.  Animation. Narration. The Smurfs, and more. The mark of a good voice for the show that is seen by 100's of millions around the world? (1) You barely notice...

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“X” Man Stands His Ground

“X” Man Stands His Ground

You gotta draw the line.  Stand up for yourself. Peter Dickson did.  Maye we should all take a little lesson from him. The booming Brit voice on the X-Factor saw a challenge to his job comfort coming, and (with a little help from his agent) put his foot down. We may not all operate in the rarified...

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