Hillary Huber Announces People’s Choice Awards
January 7, 2009
On the evening of January 7, 2009, Hillary Huber will be making history, announcing the names of individuals who have been chosen for the people, by the people.
While waiting in her trailer in the parking lot of the Shrine Auditorium mid rehearsal on January 6th, Hillary had a few moments to spare to answer some of Stephanie Ciccarelli from Voices.com’s questions about her involvement in The People’s Choice Awards.
Voice Over Is Alive and Well in Europe
January 6, 2009
Bettye Zoller recently returned from a three week sojourn over the Christmas holidays from a European tour and learned a fair deal about what is going on in voice over in countries such as Austria and Germany.
While out to lunch with a friend in Nurnberg, Zoller discovered that more and more actors and singers are making money in the voice-over field all over Europe nowadays, in cities of all sizes from large to small, and that many also work from home, similar to their counterparts overseas.
Voice-overs are particularly attractive to starving artists as extra income – filmmakers, actors, models, and of course, musicians.
Duly was that many Europeans have the advantage of speaking three or more languages fluently, since most European schools teach languages to children in the early grades, not waiting, as do American schools, until the pre-teen or teen years.
Multiple languages are spoken by many European parents.This means that European voice talents easily voice jobs in many languages.
What Europe lacks, her friend confided, is U.S. English – people who speak American English without a European accent.
For more information, read the complete article at VoiceOverXtra.com
Source: Bettye Zoller via VoiceOverXtra
Voices.com Launches New Video Blog
January 6, 2009
Looking for videos that feature voice actors?
Voices.com has started a new video blog that highlights interviews, funny moments, recording sessions and how-tos from the world of voice acting.
Viewers are encouraged to comment and join the conversation, even submit their own voice over videos to be published on the blog.
With fresh content provided weekly, courtesy of videos embedded from YouTube.com, voice over entertainment on-demand has never been closer than it is now, especially with the option to subscribe to the blog by email.
Why wait any longer? Start watch videos about voice acting now!
Source: Videos on Voices.com
Unofficial Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Announcer Auditions
January 6, 2009
Do you have what it takes to unofficially announce for Jimmy Fallon on NBC?
There’s still time to enter the contest, but you must do so by January 9th, 2009 at 5 p.m. EST.
Rodney Saulsberry’s Better Than Before
January 5, 2009
In a recent interview Rodney stated, “Given the choice between music that brings me down and music that lifts me up, I’ll choose the positive uplifting music every time.”
Rodney Saulsberry’s motivational CD “Better Than Before”, features 7 motivational songs available on CDBaby.com, iTunes and RodneySaulsberry.com.
One of the most sought after voiceover artists in the world, Saulsberry is the voice of many commercial products that include, Twix Candy Bars, Zatarain’s Cajun Foods and Toyota Camry. He’s also the author of two bestselling books, You Can Bank on Your Voice and Step Up to the Mic.
Rodney Saulsberry reveals, “I recorded this CD for the voiceover community and all individuals who seek success. These seven motivational and inspirational songs were designed to help us navigate these tough times, as we pursue our VO careers with a positive attitude, and a confident frame of mind.”
Rodney returns to his musical roots with the release of his new album, “Better Than Before.” His first album was produced by the legendary jazz bassist, Stanley Clarke. He also sang on the catchy tune, Hakuna Matata on the Lion King Movie Soundtrack Album. This smooth and exciting CD is designed to uplift listeners and keep them in a positive frame of mind.
CD Baby reviewers LOVED this album.
Listener Rick Lance said “…If I had to choose one, my favorite is ‘Better Than Before’. He sings with the sweet stylized tone of Marvin Gaye and with the soulful, gospel conviction of Al Green…”.
Reviewer Jon Morss shared “…Considering the news about the state of the economy and of the world, it is great to have some positive and emotionally uplifting music to brighten the day. This is like a personal ‘Spiritual Bailout’ that will get you out of a funk and into to a state of happiness all while causing you to dance around…”
Apparently Rodney’s music is drawing the attention of more than just the VO community and his other US fans. He is also experiencing strong sales in both Great Britain and Japan.
Rodney Saulsberry hopes that you will make the choice to purchase his new album and be, “Better Than Before.”
Source: Rodney Saulsberry
Teri Clark Linden and Sherri Berger Teach in Detriot May 2-3, 2009
January 5, 2009
Detroit Voice Over Talent/Teacher Teri Clark Linden is partnering with Chicago’s Sherri Berger to bring Sherri’s Voice Over U Beginner’s Lecture and Lab Workshops to Detroit.
The two day workshop will be held Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd and will include breakfast, lunch and a workbook on both days. Saturday’s workshop will be held from 10:00-5:30 at the Troy Homewood Suites and will also include a guest speaker (agent or producer) and Sunday will be behind the mic at Randy Stephenson’s RMS Studios in Birmingham from 10:00-6:00pm.
The Sunday series will be limited to 10 students. Teri is a professional, union actress with twenty plus years in stage, screen and voice over. Voice over credits range from commercial (On-Star, Comerica Bank, Honey Baked Ham) to narration (Dodge/Visteon) to audio books (Mirage, Big History, Blue Covenant,) some of which have been recorded from her home studio near Ann Arbor.
Known as one of the most highly respected voice over performers and one of the top names in Chicago, Sherri Berger has accumulated a vast list of high profile accounts. Among her national campaigns are: Culligan, Coast Soap, Mr. Clean, McDonalds, Bounty, Mrs. Dash, Rubbermaid, Kelloggs, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Bisquick, Sears, Wrigley Gum, Chrysler, Pharmacia, Sprint’s 1-800-PINDROP, and many more local and regional spots.
Teri and Sherri met during a Pat Fraley voice over workshop weekend Sherri hosted at Cerny America Studios in Chicago. Teri recently flew to LA to study ADR/Voice Matching and Replacement with Pat and Ned Lott at Buzzy’s Recording Studio and began to realize a lack of professional voice over training in Detroit, but a multitude of inquiries on how to get started in the business. Both Teri and Sherri are excited to bring professional voice over skills to Detroit area talent and hope this is the first of many.
Registration and information inquiries can be sent to Teri Clark Linden at info@tericlarkvoiceover.com.
Source: Teri Clark Linden
