LAS VEGAS, NV
Alternate Reality Comics

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 20th, 2010

4800 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119

More stops to be announced shortly for the book tour, but next on the list is

San Francisco, CA in March, and

Melbourne & Brisbane, Australia in April,

as well as Chapel Hill, NC in April.

We will add details and more cities as soon as they are confirmed, so check back to get more details!

In the meantime, need reviews on Amazon.com which YOU can help us with! So if you’ve read the book, we’d love for you to review it for us, CLICK HERE and write your VOVA Amazon review. Thank you

With orders from Borders and Barnes & Noble bookstores, as well as direct sales on our website, we’ve just ordered more copies of the book since we’ve sold out of our first print run, thank you all.

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Posted By Jerzy on August 25, 2009

We’re celebrating our two-year anniversary with an interview with two excellent examples of the kinds of renaissance creators we independent cartoonists should be!

Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal are actors, writers, producers, and voice actors who never stop working.

In addition to recently completing pre-production work on an independent film, they’ve also just finished work on a book about voice acting called Voice-Over Voice Actor, What it’s Like Behind the Mic (featuring comic strips and illustrations by me!).

Tara and Yuri spend some time with us to discuss the challenges of managing a collaborative project, why it’s important to always be working on something, their process of writing, and how they find and develop characters with their voices. Tons of great food for thought for any independent creator out there.

If you enjoyed listening to the discussion this week, be sure to check out their book!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Voice-Over Voice Actor, What it’s Like Behind the Mic – Now available for pre-order!
• Tumbling After, Tara and Yuri’s independent film
• Tara Platt’s website
• Yuri Lowenthal’s website

New Voice-Over Book by Yuri Lowenthal & Tara Platt

The husband/wife voice acting team of Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt have a new voice-over book scheduled for release later this year. Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic “offers a fun and comprehensive look at what it takes, what goes on and what it’s like behind the mic from two working pros who started from scratch,” according to the publisher’s website. This behind-the-scenes look at the industry has already gotten praise from some notable voice actors, including Phil LaMarr, Dee Bradley Baker, and John DiMaggio, as well as voice director Andrea Romano. The book is scheduled to retail at $19.95 when it is released November 1st, but a special discount of 15% is available if you pre-order your copy now. Autographed copies are also available.

]]> http://bugbotpress.com/2009/08/19/voicechasers-blurb-about-yuri-lowenthal-vova/feed/ 1 http://bugbotpress.com/2009/08/05/voice-actor-kick-start-interview-with-tara-platt/ http://bugbotpress.com/2009/08/05/voice-actor-kick-start-interview-with-tara-platt/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:56:39 +0000 Tara http://bugbotpress.com/?p=85

Voice Actor Kick Start Interview with Tara Platt

Written by Ayu, Tuesday, 04 August 2009 17:01

Would you believe that some people still write books these days? Well they do, and anyone looking to break into voice acting will definitely want to check out this one, co-written by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt. We had the opportunity to ask Tara a few questions about the book and voice acting in general. 1.) Okay, standard question first. How did you get into voice acting? Well, both my husband [Yuri Lowenthal] and I were actors first (theatre, film, television…) and we were trying to expand and explore other options within the industry and we actually just took a voice-over class, loved it, and the rest…was history! 2.) Could you tell us a little about the book you wrote? What’s in it? Sure, the book, Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic, is a book filled with tips, tools and information on how to be a voice actor, how to get into the business, how to market and promote yourself, as well as exercises and practice copy. It is also filled with anecdotes on various aspects of the world of voice-over from 20 other industry professionals (actors, writers, directors, agents, casting directors, engineers…) . 3.) What inspired you to write it? Yuri and I were each getting so many emails and calls from both friends of ours in the entertainment business interested in branching out into VO as well as fans of our work looking to get started. We always try to share what’s worked for us, and what we’ve learned and we were sending out lots of emails each week and giving the best information we could, but we quickly realized that a lot of people were interested in this information, and we had enough of it to create a book. We began the process last November, and when it comes off presses this November, the whole thing will have taken us the better part of a year! 4.) Did you each write a part individually, or did you collaborate on the writing? Actually a bit of both. We sat down and did a rough idea of the table of contents and what we wanted to cover. Then I wrote the first draft alone, poring over all the things we knew we wanted to hit. I took notes and expanded them as well as writing new sections and details. Then I turned the first draft over to Yuri to go through (since we have such different methods of writing, this was easier than sitting together). Then when he was done, we read the entire manuscript aloud together to find inconsistencies and make sure that the voice of the book was consistent and clear. Then we actually had a wonderful team of peer reviewers go through the book on their own and give us notes on what they felt worked/didn’t work and we did another pass together. 5.) It sounds like a great starting point for any aspiring voice actor. What suggestions to you have for someone after they’ve read the book? What’s the next step that people should take if they’re serious about this? I think it is a wonderful tool not only for an aspiring voice actor but anyone who’s even curious about the world of voice-over. There is a whole section of the book on what the next step should be for someone interested in building a career. I would just say, once you’ve read the book, look at the variety of options we explore and see what feels the best to you. Whether that is getting into a class, moving to the best VO city for you, or getting your demo together. Everyone is at a different place and has a different comfort zone and focus. We try to make sure to offer a lot of ideas on what the next step might be for every person’s situation. 6.) Thank you so much for your time. If I may be so bold, could you share a gem of wisdom from your book for our readers? Sure. You are most welcome. A gem of wisdom, huh. I guess it would be to always follow your heart and your dreams, don’t let other people’s ideas on the way the world works interfere with your passion. Do what you feel is the best thing for you so that you can be happy, confident and enjoy your life! Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic is available currently through http://www.BugBotPress.com and we’re offering a 15% pre-order discount on all orders by October 31st, 2009 (before it comes off presses November 1st).

]]> http://bugbotpress.com/2009/08/05/voice-actor-kick-start-interview-with-tara-platt/feed/ 0 http://bugbotpress.com/2009/07/27/sdcc-09-book-launch/ http://bugbotpress.com/2009/07/27/sdcc-09-book-launch/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:38:20 +0000 Tara http://bugbotpress.com/?p=82 Launching the book for pre-order at the 40th San Diego Comic Con this past weekend was an amazing success. As soon as the announcement went live, orders started coming in.

Then, during the autograph signing and surrounding SDCC events, we handed out several hundred pre-order %15 discount cards to friends and fans. (The discount still applies to all web pre-order purchases as well.)

Several publications have picked up the story and articles, interviews and review-interest is starting. Yuri and I (as well as Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic and Bug Bot Press) are thrilled.

Pre-Order Your Peek Into the World of Voice-Over with New Book

VO Pros Write Comprehensive Book about How to Get into Voice-Over

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2009 — Have you ever watched a cartoon, played a video game or heard a movie trailer and wondered just who are those folks behind the mic? Maybe you’ve wanted to get into the business and become a voice actor yourself, but wanted to know where to begin? Coming this November, you can get answers to those questions and more with a new book about the world of VO written by Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt, two working pros with a long list of credits and a stellar reputation in the biz. The book is being launched this coming weekend at the prestigious San Diego Comic Con.

With insider tips and in-depth discussion about this exciting profession, the book, Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic, is also peppered with anecdotes from stars in the field like Phil Morris (Secret Saturdays), Wil Wheaton (Batman: The Brave and the Bold), and Dee Bradley Baker (Spongebob Squarepants), and with a foreword by Eisner Award winning comic book writer Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin). This book is sure to open your eyes and entertain.

“So many people have asked us how we got into [VO] and how they can do it too,” Yuri says, “and in the book we do our best to tell them all about what we’ve done.” Tara adds, “But more than that, we let them know what they might be able to do on their own to break in.” The book includes everything from mic technique and the auditioning process to suggestions for voice exercises and tips on self-marketing.

Several VO celebs have already praised Voice-Over Voice Actor. Phil LaMarr (Futurama), no stranger to acting and voice-over, says, “People always ask me for advice on how to get started in the VO business. My advice: Get this book.” Emmy award-winning voice director Andrea Romano (Avatar: the Last Airbender) lends her endorsement by adding, “Anyone wishing to pursue a career in voice-over will be more prepared and have a better chance of success if they read & heed the wisdom contained in this book. Were I teaching a class right now, this book would be a required text.”

Lowenthal and Platt have a long list of voice-over credits from animation to video games, commercials, narration and more. Some of their recognizable credits include Yuri’s Superman (Legion of Superheroes), Ben (Ben 10: Alien Force), Jinno/Kuma (on the Emmy-Nominated Afro Samurai: Resurrection), and the Prince (the Prince of Persia series of video games) as well as Dell, Coca-Cola and more. Tara’s credits include Wonder Woman (DC vs. Mortal Kombat), Dream Girl (Legion of Superheroes), and Temari (Naruto) as well as commercial work for clients like Subaru, Budweiser and McDonald’s.

While at SDCC this week, Platt and Lowenthal will officially announce pre-orders for the book. Voice-Over Voice Actor is published by Bug Bot Press, and 15% pre-order discounts are being offered on the Web site before the book comes off presses November 1^st. For more information, visit www.BugBotPress.com to pre-order your book now.

Contact:

Tammy Lynn

Spotlight PR

SpotlightPRinfo@aol.com

310.867.1952

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