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 Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?, a voice acting contest produced by leading New York City recording studios NYAV Post and TripWire Productions, will return to the New York Anime Festival convention for its second year. Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?, hosted by NYAV Post founder Michael Sinterniklaas and TripWire Productions founder Tom Wayland, will put attendees through a series of contests, testing their vocal skills and range, narrowing voice actor hopefuls down until only one remains. The winner will get the chance of a lifetime to be cast in an upcoming animated series.
The New York Anime Festival, an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention from the creators of New York Comic Con, takes place September 26th through the 28th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, NY. Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor? runs from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM on Sunday, September 28th. Contestants wishing to enter can download an application now from newyorkanimefestival.com.
"We're very pleased to be working with Tom and Mike again this year," NYAF Show Manager Lance Fensterman said. "Not only are they giving anime fans an amazing opportunity, but they're both from New York City, and it's very important to us to foster and celebrate the professional anime community right here in NYC."
For more information, please visit newyorkanimefestival.com.
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 Voice actor Keith David has been awarded a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Award in the juried category of Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for his narration of the PBS mini-series The War. The Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards presentation took place September 13th (televised September 20th on E!), and Robot Chicken actor/creator Seth Green presented Keith David with the award. Green also gave a small tribute in memory of both Don LaFontaine and Bill Melendez.
For more information and a full list of winners, please visit the official Academy of Television Arts and Sciences website.
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 Animation voice-over work is popping up in many cities across the U.S. You want to be ready when it hits! Voice actor Bob Bergen is traveling to several cities this year to teach his 2-day Animation Voice-Over Workshop.
Bob will be returning to Atlanta, GA on October 18th and 19th for his Workshop at Captive Sound Studios. The evening prior, October 17th, he will be performing his one man show -- Bob Bergen: So, Here's the Deal -- at The Basement Theatre in Atlanta, at 8:30pm.
Tickets for the one man show are $15.00 and are selling out, but can still be purchased online at www.thebasementtheatre.com or through the theatre directly.
There are 5 spots left for his Workshop in Atlanta and if you sign up before September 20th, you will receive a 10% discount. The workshop is great for anyone wanting to expand their range for voice-over, theatre or improv. Learn to create and sustain original characters, mic and audition technique, the dos and don’ts of demos, agent/client relationship, the business of the business, one-on-one time in the booth with Bob, and much more!
Here's Bob's schedule for the remainder of 2008:
* Dallas, TX - October 11 and 12
* Atlanta, GA - Bob Bergen: So, Here's the Deal - October 17
* Atlanta, GA - October 18 and 19
* Boulder, CO - November 1 and 2
* New York City, NY - December 6 & 7 (SOLD OUT)
* Sarasota, FL - December 13 and 14
All informational flyers can be accessed through Bob's official website.
Auditors are welcome to audit the classes for $75.00 per day. Space is limited and needs to be reserved in advance.
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 It is with great sadness that we report the loss of voice-over legend Don LaFontaine. He died Monday, at age 68, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to complications from a collapsed lung. His family had reported he was in critical condition less than two weeks ago after a blood clot was found lodged in his lung.
Rightfully titled as the "King of Voiceovers," Don LaFontaine's job as a recording engineer eventually led to his illustrious 25-year career as a voice-over artist. A master of his craft, LaFontaine has been the leading voice in the movie trailer industry, and is known for popularizing the phrase, "In a world..." He was the voice of the Academy Awards, Entertainment Tonight, several major television networks, and recorded thousands of commercials and radio spots. He is often recognized as the busiest working actor in the history of SAG, and in an interview noted that his favorite work was the movie trailer for the film The Elephant Man.
Recently, he was featured on-screen in commercials for both GEICO Insurance and the Mega Millions Lottery (along with announcers Ed McMahon and Johnny Gilbert). In 1997, he also appeared in the short film 5 Men and a Limo, which featured LaFontaine with four other leaders in the industry, John Leader, Nick Tate, Mark Elliot, and Al Chalk, sharing a ride in his limousine.
LaFontaine is survived by his wife, singer and actress Nita Whitaker, and his three daughters Christine, Skye, and Elyse. Our deepest condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Some other articles and tributes to Don LaFontaine are below:
* Entertainment Tonight's announcement of his passing
* CNN.com Obituary
* Washington Post: In a World of Don LaFontaine, A Reel-Life Figure of Speech
* Tom Kane's Tribute to Don LaFontaine (on Bob Souer's blog)
* Tribute from Paul Pape on Voiceover Universe, which includes links to several videos of Don
* AFTRA President Roberta Reardon Remembers Don LaFontaine
* SAG's Alan Rosenberg's Statement on the Passing of Don LaFontaine
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 Bang Zoom! is offering a full-day "Boot Camp" style voice acting workshop in late September with voice actor Tony Oliver instructing.
Curriculum includes:
* How to develop a character
* How to use your voice and project
* Basic acting skills
* Studio etiquette and protocol for when you land your first audition
The workshop will take place Sunday, September 28th, from 10 am to 6 pm in New York City. The cost is $350.00 for the workshop and is limited to just 12 students per class.
For more information, please visit the official website.
Additionally, be sure to check out the long-awaited Adventures in Voice Acting - Volume One, a documentary featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the industry, now available on DVD.
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