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Meet the Voice of William: Shinnosuke Tachibana ♥️

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How did this turn into me translating parts of Nojima Kenji’s interview as Albedo’s Japanese VA two hours later…

(Expect a margin of error.)

So from the “Do you share any similar traits with Albedo?” questions (~05:32), Nojima-san answers that

(as a joke) “Probably the fact that I’m also a genius?”

(he quickly admits the lie and apologizes for the answer, that he’ll think about it properly)

he’s passionate about research when it comes to things he like, but for things he doesn’t like, he’d be pretty cold and be uninterested

says for Albedo this trait is a good thing since Albedo can focus, but for Nojima-san himself he can’t do that at all

Nojima-san also likes sweet things, specially the type of wagashi known as as youkan

(T/N: He’s talking about Japanese confectionery, specifically a type of sweet red bean paste.)

Comments on how the shape of the confectionery is artistic and he also likes art

Says though he’s bad at it he still draws when he has time

Tried out hanga (Japanese woodblock printing) once and carved at it for around five hours

“Aside from that, I don’t think… I have many similarities with Albedo...” [Laughs nervously.]

Says he looks up to Albedo since he trains and studies so hard

And how Albedo disciplines himself when it comes to an appetite for stuff like sweet things (only eating them when necessary and making a clear judgement on when to eat)

Nojima-san ends up talking a bit about him drinking stuff because they taste good

“This completely turned into me talking about drinking. I apologise.” [Laughs a bit and bows his head.]

[dragomer]

Someone found a lost Grey DeLisle interview if anyone is interested:

[sarahandjuliesroadtrip]

Exclusive! An Interview with Glynnis Campbell the voice of Julie Winters in MTV’s The Maxx!

  We here at Sarah and Julie’s Road Trip got the chance to sit down with the voice of Julie Winters herself Glynnis Campbell. A special thank you to Mrs. Campbell for taking the time to reflect on a brief period in her professional life that has meant so much to so many of us. Glynnis is a true joy and It’s safe to say she was as enthusiastic to talk to us as we were to meet her.

So ladies and Gentleman, Maxxheads of all ages, without further ado, sit back and enjoy a morning with Julie Winters.

Sarah and Julie’s Roadtrip: You have had a long and very interesting career that’s still going, spanning multiple professions that are very different from one and other. How did you get into voice acting?

Glynnis Campbell: First, thank you so much for interviewing me. It’s always a delight to make contact with people who like my work. And you’re so right about multiple careers! Sometimes I still wonder what I want to be when I grow up. Voice acting was an offshoot of singing, which I did all through school. I have a degree in Vocal Performance, so I sang opera at college and rock-and-roll on the weekends. That got me a contract with CBS Records in the all-girl rock band, The Pinups. The singing was fun, but the business was sketchy. Still, I loved the mic, so when the group burned out, it was an easy pivot to voiceover acting.

2. How did you get your part in The Maxx?

My voice coach, Johnny Rabbitt, let me know about the audition and said he thought I’d be a perfect fit. I wasn’t represented by an agent at the time, so I just went in and did a cold read for Rough Draft Studios

3. Were you ever into comic books?

 As a girl, I had a huge crush on Aqualad and the Teen Titans. Every time I visited my grandma, she’d buy me a comic book from the drugstore. I visited frequently!

4.  Did you know what The Maxx was before the Cartoon?

 I’d never heard of The Maxx. But that’s only because the comics of my youth were definitely meant for kids, so I stopped reading them. It never occurred to me that the comic audience might have changed, that current comics told deeper, more complex stories.

5.  How would you describe Julie Winters?

 More than anything, Julie Winters is a survivor. Life has left her badly damaged, but she’s managed to hold off (or embrace?) insanity with a lot of fascinating coping mechanisms—assigning characters to her emotions, finding interdependence with a fictional figure, creating alternate worlds in her mind. Her snarkiness keeps her from succumbing to depression, and her mental strength helps her battle her inner demons.

 6. Did you like working on the show?

 I absolutely LOVED working on The Maxx! It’s a rare treat to work with the whole cast while recording. Most productions are scheduled and recorded one character at a time. For The Maxx, two or three of us would be in the recording booth together, able to interact with and respond to each other. It was magical. I found Barry Stigler, who voiced Mr. Gone, deliciously evil. Since he preferred to stay in character, I cut him a wide berth! And I adored Michael Haley, who was a big, cuddly bear, so the affection you hear in my voice is real.

7. How did you prepare for voicing Julie and Lil’ Julie?

 I’ve been told I may have invented vocal fry! The truth was I wanted to give Julie a kicked-back sort of sardonic sound, like she was talking to herself. I’d heard that kind of self-assured, intimate tone from late night radio DJs. So I was channeling a male voice to a certain extent! For Lil’ Julie, it’s always been easy for me to access the little girl I used to be—innocent, pure, uncertain—so it was just a matter of reverting to that age with my voice.

8. Was it a challenge to voice some of the other, minor characters on the show like Glorie and the Cabbie victim?

 The most fun for me in doing voice work is inhabiting a wide cast of characters, slipping into the skin of someone completely different. I’ve voiced everything from a little boy to a singing tomato, from a rubber duck to the Queen of Blades. I like the challenge of changing my sound enough to fool the listener into believing it’s a completely different actor.

9. Didn’t your performance on The Maxx land you the role of our beloved Sarah Kerrigan in Starcraft?

 Speaking of the Queen of Blades… Yes, Blizzard originally wanted a Julie Winters voice for Diablo, so I was cast as The Rogue and Gillian the Barmaid. After the success of that game, I went on to voice Sarah Kerrigan and The Medic for Starcraft.

10. Did you get to interact with the rest of the cast and crew on The Maxx?

While recording The Maxx, I got to interact with other members of the cast, which as I mentioned is rare in recording. I enjoyed hanging out and listening to the other actors between my scenes. The Rough Draft directors were very warm and encouraging, and it was kind of a kick to take an occasional peek at what the animators were up to.

11. So Sam Kieth, the creator of the comic series, was heavily involved in the creation of the cartoon as a consultant. The cartoon is probably one of the most faithful comic book adaptions ever produced. Mr. Kieth is also known to be very reclusive, even with friends. Did you ever get to meet Sam Kieth?

I did meet Sam Kieth, and if I’d known how reclusive he was, I might have taken a photo. He came in one day during recording. I remember thinking he reminded me of a little boy, absolutely delighted with what all of us had done with his creation. His enthusiasm was contagious.

12. To put it lightly, the Maxx is very different and it tackles a lot of themes that are still highly controversial nearly thirty years later. Did any of your friends and family ever watch the show, if so, what did they think of it?

My friends and family watched the show, but I’m not sure they understood the story or related to the characters. Honestly, I think they were just excited that I was on MTV.

13. The Maxx’s story is very impressionistic, and it’s all intentionally left up to audience interpretation. How would you describe The Maxx cartoon and what would you say it was about?

I’m always hesitant to comment on the story, because you’re right, it IS impressionistic, and I feel like everyone takes away what they need. The thing that most surprised me, and I hope this doesn’t sound egotistical, is that despite the title being The Maxx, the main character really is Julie Winters. The series is all about her trauma, her pain, her reality, and how she manages to navigate through her world. The characters and symbolism come from her point of view and from within her mind.

14. Do you think there’s a reason Julie always seems to go barefoot?

 I don’t know for certain, but I always think of bare feet as indicating two things--vulnerability and being in touch with earth. In the case of Julie, I think that tracks. She’s emotionally fragile, and though in her head she’s exploring wild universes, she’s trying to stay grounded.

15. Any advice for aspiring voice actors?

 I think good voice acting requires two things. One is familiarity with basic mic technique, knowing about proximity and breath and the tricks of the trade. But more important is emotional openness, a willingness to expose sensitive parts of the psyche. When you don’t have the option of facial expressions or gestures, you have to be able to channel all that feeling into the voice.

16. For years there have been talks of a Maxx movie adaption, likely a live action movie. Sam Kieth has said before he’s interested in making a Maxx film and most recently, Channing Tatum has said in 2019 that he was going to direct a Maxx movie. If anyone ever contacted you to reprise your role, or even cameo in The Maxx movie, would you do it? 

I would be thrilled to have a cameo in The Maxx movie! How fun would that be? (I think I’m a bit too long in the tooth to do a live-action Julie.) But if they decided to do a full-length animated feature, I’d definitely insist on being considered for Julie.

 17. Any messages for the Maxxheads that are still out there?

I’ve been truly honored by the emails I’ve received over the years from those inspired and touched by The Maxx. Some told me the comic helped them through dark teen years. Some said they finally felt heard and understood. Some even said they felt the comic saved their life. I don’t feel I can take credit for that—it’s Sam who created the story—but I’m glad to be the conduit for his message.

 18. What do you think Julie would think of the female protagonists in your Historical Romance novels? 

The heroines in my historical romances are mostly kick-ass warrior maids, not unlike the Jungle Queen, so I’m sure Julie would approve.

19. If you could say anything to The Maxx what would it be?

 “We all need some place to go away to; some place we can be who we should have been instead of who we are; some safe place where we can escape reality. Hide. I know there are things to hide from. Shush. Just rest now. It’s okay. ‘S’okay.”

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RAD NEWS (VA interviews): Which brother do you like, besides the one you do voice acting for?

Rewritten for those who may have trouble reading the image:

Kazuya Yamashita (Lufier's VA):

I like the characters that have the absolute opposite personality to my own. Lucifer is my favorite, but I also like Satan. I don't have the sort of personality where I can relax while surrounded by books (I'm impatient and would want to move around).

I like Satan because he is calm and has a great wealth of knowledge from books, and because he is reliable. I also find it cute that he has two different sides to him! (=･ω･=)

Hirotaka Kobayashi (Mammon's VA):

Beel and Belphie, the youngest siblings are always the cutest. (Sorry Mammon! You know that you'll always be my number one.)

Satoshi Kada (Leviathan's VA):

I like Beelzebub! I am jealous of how fit he is despite eating a lot. So cool!

Shinya Sumi (Satan's VA):

Beelzebub. Because he eats a lot. I too like eating.

Mirua Ayme (Asmodeus's VA):

I like Mammon. I find it funny that he is full of himself but at the same time also has a gentle side to his personality lol.

Kyohei Yaguchi (Beelzebub's VA):

I would probably say Levi. Since I want to learn about video games, I'd like Levi to teach me. We could eat heaps of snack while playing games.

Satoshi Onishi (Belphegor's VA):

That would be Beelzebub! I get hungry all the time too.

This small interview was posted to the official Obey Me! accounts on 3/22/2021.

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Red Carpet Endings Interview of Vampire Academy Cast members, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry and Dominic Sherwood on January 29, 2014 in Houston Texas Skip to 56 seconds to where the interview starts

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[anaiqn]

“For instance there is a speech in the teaser that Lissa gives, and it’s not strictly in the book. But it is kind of a companion piece to being in the book where the queen humiliates Lissa. And that actual speech, trust, I swear to God you guys are going to like it! But the way it’s cut into that teaser and it’s like, “And blood is death!” Then everyone starts cheering at blood is death and I am like what is going on? They are going to think, “okay let’s all be humans now.” It’s very misinterpreted, and it is just marketing.” — Daniel Waters on Vampire Academy teaser trailer

I kinda like that he is so aware about all the things that the fans are saying, like Rose under the desk, the speech of Lissa etc… And he is explaining what they show that in the trailer. I like that he does that, I don’t know if others screenwriters have done the same thing about their movies because I’m not such a great fan of other books like I’m of VA

They’re showing different things in the trailer for marketing and publicity…. We have to wait to see the movie. I’m really excited with this. I feel that Dan and the rest of the crew who worked at the movie did an amazing job