GOIN’ TO VEGAS, BABY!

I’m happy to announce I am a last minute guest addition to the incredible lineup at this year’s ANIME VEGAS.

Guests include Vic Mignogna, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Jerry Jewell, Kaiji Tang, Marianne Miller, Julie Rei Goldstein, Miley Yamamoto…..but wait, there’s more…..

Mike McFarland, Chris Cason, Wendy Powell, Cristina Vee, Lauren landa, Johnny Yong Bosch, Little Kuriboh, Maxey Whitehead, aaaaaaand Mary Elizabeth McGlynn. (whew!)

This will be my first time there and I’m beyond thrilled. Hope you can make it!

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NARUTO: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 2 DEMO

What’s up, true believers? I wanted to give a quick update about an AWESOME new game demo that just hit Xbox and PS3.

“Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2″ is coming on October 19. You’ll be able to play as my character, Kiba. Meanwhile, the demo features a quick level with Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi. If you thought the last game was gorgeous, ya ain’t seen nothing yet. Glad to see the developers giving some Xbox love this time around. The demo is free and is available now. I am totally loving it.

You can preorder the game HERE.

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EVER WONDER HOW VIDEO GAMES ARE RECORDED?

I want to give a shout out to Craig Crumpton for bringing me on board his must read blog, “Voice Actors in the News” as a guest contributor. My debut entry has just been posted. It describes the recording process for video games.  Click HERE to check it out!

Also, if you’re in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this weekend, make sure to stop by and see me at Animethon!  Here’s my schedule:

Saturday
-11:30-1:00 – Dragonbald:  A Dragonball Evolution Roast
-1-2 – autographs
-3:30-6 – hosting cosplay
-6-8 xpass dinner

Sunday
-11:30-12:30 – anime auditions:  the process
-1:30-3 – anime radio
-3:30-4:30 – autographs
-5-6 closing ceremonies

“JAMES CAMERON’S AVATAR” FOR THE WII

I’m very pleased to announce my involvement in this Wii exclusive game, based on James Cameron’s upcoming sci fi epic, “Avatar”.   I voice the playable character of Rai ‘uk, a Na ‘vi warrior on the planet Pandora.   I recorded the game in the summertime and have been anxious for its arrival (and the movie for years!).   I want to kick a shout out to Jesse Thind, the writer/director on the game who conceived of the original storyline, set years before the movie.    Also of note, the Wii version is an original adventure, as opposed to a direct tie-in and is different than the game developed for the PS3 and Xbox 360.   I had an absolute blast recording over the course of two 4-hour sessions (though I hear much was cut for the final release, sniff).

I just got my copy and I’m anxious to see how it all turns out, and I’m definitely psyched for the movie.   Most of all, I’m extremely proud to be associated with a James Cameron property.  Let me know if you check it out!

CON APPEARANCE UPDATE AND HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Big high five to the con staff and attendees at Another Anime Con, up in New Hampshire.  Myself, and my podcast gang, had a great time.  After meeting such awesome people, dare say, I’ll be going through withdrawal til the end of 2009.  But, time marches on, so visit the APPEARANCES page for the latest 2010 updates!  San Fran, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Dallas, Minneapolis, I’ll be seeing you soon!

Remember, if you don’t see anything close to you listed, and you’d like to see me as a guest, please email your local con staff and request me.  The Big Bald Broadcast is lined up to do another show at Tekkoshocon in April, but we’d love to bring audio candy to more cons!  Can’t do a show without Otherworld Steve and Engineer Marc, and we’re all jonesing to get out there and pimp more cons and mingle with more fans.  We tossed out a TON of Funimation DVDs at Another Anime Con, as well as Steve’s band, Perimeter of the Void CDs.  Who knows what other swag will materialize?

As we enter the holiday weekend, its a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives.  I am extremely thankful for all the fans, friends, family, and opportunities I’ve been given this year.  While being a voice actor isn’t exactly a walk in the park, all of those elements keep me going in pursuit of the career that I love.  May you and yours have a rockin’ awesome Thanksgiving!  And may you survive Black Friday with a shiny HD TV and a loaded laptop.