#National Association of Voice Actors

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NAVA Presents AI Panel at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con

NAVA Presents AI Panel at 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con

This Saturday, December 2nd 2023, The National Association of Voice Actors hosts their panel with special guests from across the voice acting industry at this year’s Los Angeles Comic Con! Join them as they discuss the challenges facing voice actors in this new world of AI, machine learning, and synthetic voices. Moderated by NAVA VP Carin Gilfry and featuring:Tim Friedlander (NAVA)Duncan…

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NAVA and UVA fight to protect actors with an amendment to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act

NAVA and UVA fight to protect actors with an amendment to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act

United Voice Artists (UVA) and The National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) have submitted an amendment proposal to the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), seeking to safeguard the rights and interests of voice actors in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and voice technology. United Voice Artists is a global coalition of 35 voice acting guilds,…

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DISCOURAGING, DEMONIZING, AND ALIENATING NEWBIES

Are we demonizing and alienating people who choose to find jobs at voices dot com (VDC) or Fiverr? Someone new to VO posted this on Facebook recently: “A couple days ago I posted on another VO FB group I’m on about some success I was having on Voices dot com aka VDC as a very new talent, trying to share my experience so others could know what to expect when it comes to their “algorithm” for…

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Anya Taylor Joy is a confirmed Bharani ASC thank goodness I was right. Elven beauty and playing the vengeful Furiosa??? BHARANIIIIII NATION STAND UPPPPPPP

Also. I personally believe Tom Hiddleston is a sidereal Virgo ASC. I am for the first nakshatras of the rashi. If he is, I wonder if Loki is more Uttara Phalguni because Uttara Phalguni Sun native Jeremy Irons has voiced the character Scar. He parallels Loki a lot. And also, Hela is literally played by a Krittika Sun! And she is very similar to Loki, too. So there's a lot of Sun in the theme of fighting for the throne. Will be researching this because I'm seeing an heirdom overlap between Sun and Ketu again! (Interestingly, with Tom Hiddleston's possible Uttara Phalguni ASC and Ashwini Moon, he has played King Henry V who has also been played by other Solar and Ketu natives (such as Uttara Phalguni native Michael Sheen played the character, and double Ketu native Timothee Chalamet has as well. Ashwini Moon Adrian Lester played Henry V. King Henry VIII has been portrayed by double Mula native Jonathan Rhys Meyers as well. More importantly, Uttara Phalguni Sun Jeremy Irons has played King Henry IV!!! I also made the connection of Ketu nakshatras to King Arthur). I'll be definitely coming back to this pattern for Sun nakshatras).

The green seems to be associated with the Mercury rashis. In vedic astrology, the colour of the nakshatras Ardra and Hasta is green. They fall in the Gemini and Virgo rashi respectively. Scar's voice actor is a Virgo Sun, while I personally suspect Tom Hiddleston having Virgo ASC as well. Both these villainous/anti-hero characters are known for their association with green.

Kovu is the son of Scar, and I love the green trait mark in the eyes. He is voiced by Uttara Phalguni, likely in Virgo, Moon Jason Marsden.

When actors have played the same characters, or very similar characters, there tends to be a synastry! Loki and Scar are literally the same character, let's be so fucking serious. And Uttara Phalguni is a very ambitious nakshatra so the power-trip tendencies are often the negative impulse of it, due to the themes that define it. And Loki & Scar's counterparts are Uttara Phalgunis themselves.

And not the only Tom Hiddleston-Jeremy Irons connection; they both played the historic figure, Uttara Phalguni Sun native, F. Scott Fitzgerald!

F. Scott Fitzgerald was also Ashwini Moon, and Tom Hiddleston's possible Uttara Phalguni ASC would mean he has Ashwini Moon. But Hasta is common in witchcraft, magic, fraudulence, impersonation and deception. So Hasta is also possible as well, as it is still Virgo.

This scene has always, always gave me Hasta energy. Either way, with a plain Virgo ASC, that puts his Jupiter and Saturn in the 1H in HASTA. So 1H would still be in Hasta and that's valid enough. Also the possible Saturn in the 1H makes sense, I so see it on his appearance.

This is all speculation, of course. I'd be very excited to be proven right.

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About TOSAA (Thai On-Screen Actor Association)

On February 24, Thai media reports that actors and actresses in Thailand has established TOSAA - Thai On-Screen Actor Association with the purpose and announced the first/current board of members.

Nat Kitcharit - President Works: Fast and Feel Love, 4 Kings, 4 Kings II, In Youth We Trust, Delete, I Told Sunset About You...

Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul - 1st Vice President Works: Bad Genius, I Feel You Linger In The Air, 46 Days, The Revenge, 23:23, Operation Undead, Wannabe, Remember, Project S: Shoot! I Love You...

Ud Awat Ratanapintha - 2nd Vice President / International Coordination Division Works: Doi Boy, Operation Undead, Haunted Universities 3, Doctor Climax, Project S: SPIKE, Hormones The Series...

Aelm Bhumibhat Thavornsiri - Secretary Works: Spare Me Your Mercy, In Youth We Trust, Tomorrow and I, The Broken Us, Mom's Recipe, Nakorn-Sawan, The Up Rank, Khun Phan 3, Girl From Nowhere 2...

Ek Thaneth Warakulnukro - Advisor Works: Thai Cave Rescue, Hurts Like Hell, In Family We Trust, Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn, Bad Genius, One For The Road...

Sine Inthira Jaroenpura - Spokesperson / PR Division Works: By the Time It Gets Dark, Nang Nak, 4 Kings II, Taklee Genesis, The Unborn, The House, Absolute Zero...

Oh Anuchit Sapanpong - Spokesperson / PR Division Works: Malila: The Farewell Flowers, The Overture, Kahon Maha Ratuek (Inspector Vedas), Thicha...

Donut Manatsanun Panlertwongskul - International Coordination / Special Actitivities Division Works: Thai Cave Rescue, The Edge of Daybreak, Rivalry...

Meng Chaiwat Chartsuriyakiat - Special activities Division Works: In Youth We Trust, Khun Phan 3... Meng is the drummer for Thai rock band Desktop Error.

Jaii Itkron Pungkiatrussamee - Director Works: In Youth We Trust, 4 Kings, 4 Kings II, The Cliche... Jaii is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Thai modern folk rock band TaitosmitH.

Linn Mashannoad Suvanamas - Director / Treasurer Works: Queendom, Voice In The Rain, Investigation of Love, Sampat Ruttikan, Lhong Fai, Mr. Hurt...

Best Nathasit Kotimanuswanich - Director Works: My Sassy Girl, Friend Zone, Friend Zone 2, Dark App, Sleepless Society: Insomnia, Fleet Of Time, Ghost Is All Around, Alone In Outing...

Mook Minrayaporn Somnongkham - Registrar Mook is an event planner and organiser at Bhorncheewaa Entertainment.

Although the official board has only been announced very recently, the association released its first statement on the objectives of the establishment of TOSAA in March 2024. Essentially, the main purpose is to gather Thai actors in any mediums such as feature films, documentaries, dramas or series with a common goal of creating professional standards for actors, facilitate an environment for exchange and development and be one of the driving forces that pushes Thai industry to the global standard.

Throughout the year of 2024, TOSAA hosted their series Monologue talks and roundtables between actors, similar to the format of Variety's Actors on Actors and The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable.

1. Aelm Bhumibhat Thavornsiri and Pat Chayanit (EP 1 & EP 2)

2. Sine Inthira and Namfon Kullanat (EP 3 & EP 4)

3. Noi Pru, Jaii TaitosmitH, Nat Kitcharit (EP 5 & EP 6)

4. Monologue Roundtable with Aelm Bhumibhat, Anne Thongprasom, Oh Anuchit, Fresh Arisara, Nat Sakdatorn, Aom Phiyada (EP 1 & EP 2)

5. Monologue Roundtable with Nat Kitcharit, Gap Thanavate, Mote Pramote, Top Todsapol, Meng Chaiwat (EP 3 & EP 4)

Nat and Nonkul are actually members of Film Subcommittee for Thailand Creative Culture Agency which is an agency established by Thailand's National Soft Power Strategy Committee. (Bonus fun fact: Actor Tong Thanayut Thakoonauttaya, more known to QL fans for his roles in Kinnporsche, Man Suang, Tharntype... is actually a member of the Series Subcommittee of THACCA)

Here's an excerpt from a Deadline article detailing some of THACCA's plans.

Inspired by organizations such as Korea’s KOCCA, Taiwan’s TAICCA and France’s CNC, THACCA is described as an organization that “oversees strategic collaboration between the government and private sectors to create income and opportunities for the Thai people through soft power by using its cultural industries as a powerful tool.” It also oversees Thai creative industries including music, publishing, sports, games, design, fashion and food.  While total budget was not mentioned, THACCA is spending spending some $6.7M on Thai films, series, docs and animation in 2024-2025, investing in around 30-40 projects, and also plans to launch a new international film festival and T-Expo showcase for Thai content. A further $5.25M is being spent on reskilling the workforce. Longer term, there are plans to launch a Thailand Film Council, invest more in local productions and international co-productions, as well as promote Thai content overseas. Thailand’s government is also planning to establish Media Business Economic Zones, with Pattaya mentioned as a location, and expand cinema circuits in rural areas. 

So at the same time that THACCA was being worked on for its pilot programmes in 2024, Nat and Nonkul were already gathering their actors friends to come together and plan the establishment of TOSAA (Thai On-Screen Actors Association).

I did wonder if this association would be similar to the American Screen Actors Guild. And I found in this article with Meng Chaiwat Chartsuriyakiat that the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike for fair wages was indeed one of the reasons that sparked the actors to come together to push for on-screen standards for Thai media.

pinging friends @flowerbeasblog @virtualtadpole @mukaikun @thomaskong @chayatorns @kittychicha who may be interested in general thai media landscape news.

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MISS DIPLOMAT & MR. CHARMING |

dominik szoboszlai x female reader.

author's note: this handsome man's living rent-free in my head. he's a freaking masterpiece. talented, funny, charismatic, attractive. i watched interviews, tiktok videos made by supporters and much more to understand a little bit of his language, personality and what he does towards friends and loved ones. laughed a lot! i made my homework as a writer, hope you enjoy it! (compliments and any kind of retributions are more than welcomed).

summary: your job is involving the commitment of unify the population and create interrelations to another countries, using the eurocup qualifiers and the hungary national team executions. you just didn't expect to fall in love with the no. 10's captain player.

words and characters: 1,811/11,223. it was three days working too hard on this story. i'm begging for your consideration, lol.

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sports diplomacy: it's the unique power of sport to bring people, nations, and communities closer together via a shared love of physical pursuits. this responsibility is the reason of a transition between strangers to connected individuals, advancing foreign policy goals and augmenting sport for development initiatives. the complex landscape where sport, politics, and diplomacy overlap become clearer, as do the pitfalls of using sport as a tool for overcoming and mediating separation between people, nonstate actors, and states. the power of sport has never been more important. so far, the 21st century has been dominated by disintegration, introspection, and the retreat of the nation-state from the globalization agenda. in such an environment, scholars, students, and practitioners of international relations are beginning to rethink how sport might be used to tackle climate change, gender inequality, and the united nations sustainable development goals, for example. to boost these integrative, positive efforts is to focus on the means as well as the ends, that is, the diplomacy, plural networks, and processes involved in the role sport can play in tackling the monumental traditional and human security challenges of our time. credits: international studies association and oxford university press.

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MLSZ (hungarian football federation) ──

new training ground at telki.

"i can't believe that being in places like this made up my most theoretically utopian childhood dreams. what a progress in front of me!" you still witness exciting moments where you pinch yourself, trying to believe in the reality that surrounds you: visiting the new training center of the players who are just a few meters away from you, getting ready to represent an entire country.

"your presence is our privilege. a voice of the spread of eurocup to our nation, right here…" the technical director gives you deference, obtaining a measure of humbleness and respect by you.

"the honor belongs to me in its entirety. grateful for having me, sir. while the view is immersive and captivating — my fervent congratulations to everyone involved — could we retreat from the pleasant glass-enclosed room and see everything closer, on the outside? please? i will never get used to this atmosphere." you pour politeness and charisma to the staffs around you, being directed to the proximity of the field and saluting the employees who pass through your path.

meet dominik — your szobo — instigates the nostalgic combination of detailed moments in which your thoughts display as photographic retrospectives. you're incapable to oppose the little enthusiastic laughs, fidgeting the rings between your fingers and avoiding possible suspicious glances from others. however, for you, this wouldn't actually work. the lives of you both are correlated, but different.

the training session is finished. clapping your hands and celebrating the performances, you greet the athletes and recognize some familiar people. nevertheless, reality slows down after those dark woody eyes capture through your soul. his arms tattoos are glorified by the sun's rays, the same illuminated smile is offered to you: that one you got during the very first time you saw him — instantly knowing he made you testimony the accuracy of freedom, catharsis and emotional amorous complement. that he'd be the one to introduce you what you never experienced, what you thought you'd never receive or deserve. what love truly is. when you were novices in your actual professions, not even imagining the future gifts of your unreal purposes.

"there you are!" intimately, dominik points at you, being reciprocated by vibrant nods and your old sort of secret — not that mysterious or serious — handshake. "még mindig emlékszel rá? (still remembering it?). you're a real one!"

"hogy tudnám elfelejteni? alábecsülsz engem. (how could i forget it? you're underestimating me)". your defensive actions demonstrate purposeful falseness. masking any sensitive, verbal or figurative communicative fragment from him is a difficulty that makes you give in over time. honestly, you never complain about this. it's like he wants to understand the factors and layers of you.

"a te kézfogás fickó. ne merészelj lecserélni engem. (your handshake man… don't you dare to replace me)". a shameless wink is send to you, butterflies acquiring space in your stomach.

"és hivatalosan is a szavamat adom rá. (and you officially have my word on it)." your gloss is pigmented against your fingers while you raise it up, displaying an oath, wondering if szoboszlai comprehends that his replacement in your life would be blasphemous.

"diplomata kisasszony, (miss diplomat)…" the hungarian fingerprints are shared and you recognize the sign to hold them, ready to perform your typical fashion icon moment. "gorgeous as always. go ahead! you know what to do!".

amusement surrounds you with the nickname's citation. although, you could feel some curious glances, from the outsiders, about the intimacy between you and him. "i appreciate, our top-class national bless…" you move your body in rotations to exclaim the outfit's characteristics, lifting your feet to show off the specificities of your heels. "how is your hair so well-groomed after sweating, though?" your arms cross and you raise an eyebrow in questioning, trying to hide your fascination.

"thank you, my number-one fan, but don't change the subject. finish our inside joke, c'mon!" dominik grabs his water bottle and spreads the cooling liquid on his forehead, wiping the glowing droplets across his face as he lifted his jersey high enough to exhibits his fortified abs.

your attention is directed to any surrounding scenery, throat being piked. szoboszlai pretends he doesn't notice, preventing to embarrass you.

"alright, alright! you've won, bájos úr… (mr. charming)". your final comment escapes as, practically, a whisper. you can't control the shy laughter, coupled with the considerable redness invading your cheeks.

"that's the secret to make my day!" using his tongue to reproduce a sharp noise, he matches your humorous reactions. "would you like me to show you the infrastructure changes? i'm just gonna take a shower!"

"i've already been granted a tour around here, but in case you insist…" during the dialogue, some athletes cross your space, wishing them good luck for the competition. your concentration on the activity is significant, at the point that dominik's silent admiration goes unnoticed.

"i mean, you know me! i'm gonna insist anyway, so…" he reaches your captivity, bringing you jollification.

"i'll rate you as a personal tour guide. now, go there!" jesting each other, you both exchange exaggerated reverences, like a challenge of who makes the most chaotic one.

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walking around the area, various subjects are explored, informations entrusted. you ask and are updated about his ethereal younger sister.

portraits of the generations are framed. you magnifies his presence in celebratory pictures, dedicated to find him in the memories and achievements on that wall. pride shines from you and the hungarian finds it lovely.

"you know i'm a sucker for accents… they're much more than mere verbal characteristics, they're stories: life experiences, marks and scars. identities and cultural integrations." the topic is random. through generalized opinions, you're explaining conceptions and dominik is retaining mental observations. he exalts every scrap of your identity, like a faithful worshiper.

"basically, you're admitting being enchanted by my accent. i can see the stars in your eyes. a win is a win!" szoboszlai and his frequent attribute to physical touch, tickling your ears and playing with them. it doesn't bother you, actually: adoring the affection exuded by you and him. you feel like a little girl dealing with your one and only love.

"it's beautiful, how can you blame me? and hey, i know mine's making you grin too." he holds your arm, shivers running down your spine, the two of you being euphoric in the midst of your own enthusiasm.

"putting me against the wall? okay, hum… what were you saying before?" he's changing the subject and you have a natural wit to boo him. lifting his shoulders as a surrender, the hungarian focuses on the specific loose strands of his simple bracelet, which you get used to help him tie it again, willingly.

"trying to avoid the truth? fine! let me take care of you while i talk about my admiration towards globalization and communication. like, with every fiber of me…" you accept the conversation's direction and utter a 'voilà' towards the accessory's new appearance.

"that's why you're the best person i've ever seen doing this job." dominik compliments you, an act full of honesty.

"thanks a lot, mate. but which job? as your bracelet helper or my real one?" you provide tenderness, looking amused.

"i mean… both of them." szoboszlai chuckles, revealing courtesy by your continuous helpfulness.

"literally? because i know you know a lot of people. you're so young and already is the national team's captain." you nudge him in a form of tease. he's a starboy, it's undeniable.

"flattered! literally, thought. you were born for this, believe me." vulnerability collides to you, as his words are deliberated: emotions embracing you and warming your insides.

"dominik szoboszlai, my dear friend, you're gonna make me cry, right here. i'm sorry, i need to do it…"

innocent satisfaction builds strength over you and executes unthought-of approach to the tangibility of your gratitude — his colony enrapturing your sensitive olfaction — in the most out-of-control way. the sounds reach your hearing: a choir of angels singing hallelujah. he reciprocates the contact, laughing at your juvenile excitement. joining him and doing the same thing, harmonizing the triumph. in the separation of the touch, you both remain close to each other and the hungarian doesn't miss the opportunity to feel the softness of your side face, caressing the skin. appreciation and satisfaction invade your structure, delighting on the palm of his hand.

"just a dear friend? why are we pretending all this time?" dominik's reading you. the intimidation at the sight of him overhanging you is paralyzing. you don't usually back down, but in that instant — superior than your most repressed desires — your gasps are escaped.

"who is putting who against the wall now?" insisting and failing on your witty answers, shyness and uncertainty corrodes you.

"please, look at me! i'm not kidding anymore." his voice is questioning, intrigued — contradictorily vulnerable and calm — your rationality being fragmented, fragile.

"you know i'm not the kind of woman you're surrounding by, domi. i'm not an influencer, bikini model. i'm not a public figure. i don't live for the cameras and gossip platforms. i live to work hard. i didn't achieve any of this with some type of perk. my routine and your routine are based on traveling..." who could deny it? szoboszlai's always been all that you see. it's much more than a mere passion. your attraction to him is magnetic, intense, vivid. consequently, terrifying.

"i'm just asking for a chance, (your nickname). i don't lie when i say i've never met someone like you. i may be surrounded by a crowd and you'll still be the one to steal my attention, because nobody compares to you."

your eyelids are closed and the exhalation of his sigh penetrates your lungs with the numbing breath of life you've never experienced before. it's happening: the rare situation where thinking carefully about the pros and cons is unworthy, dumbness. your decision is made and the privilege's resolution unify your lips. the beginning demonstrates slowness and patience — the intensification through the concluded wait of the longed-for reality, transforming light and magical kisses into open mouths discovering each other and witnessing the endearment that both offer — hairs, necks, shoulders and waists captured.

"you're the first to create a meaningful presence in my mind and heart. i want you to be the last one too. i love you, kincs (my treasure). i'm finally brave enough to demonstrate it with no fears." dominik's forearm covers your upper torso. your back against his chest, noses resting on each others. rejoicing at the miraculous, incomparable circumstance.

"i love you, drágám (my precious). you're finally mine and it was so fucking worth waiting." his whisper: the living proof of celestial existence.

"how blessed we are…" intertwined bodies, coalesced essences. solitary melodies turning into the sweetest and most complete symphony.

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Jonathan Groff, T. Oliver Reid, Brooke Shields Among 8 Industry Members Joining Broadway Cares Board of Trustees

During the October 10 meeting, the Board lovingly acknowledged the contributions of late trustees Chita Rivera and Gavin Creel.

The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously October 10 to add eight industry leaders, all with a shared commitment to the lifesaving impact of Broadway Cares.

Joining the board: Kristin Caskey, executive vice president, content and creative at Ambassador Theatre Group; production stage manager Julie DeVore; Tony-winning actor Jonathan Groff; Jason Laks, interim president and general counsel at The Broadway League; production stage manager Johnny Milani; Erik Piecuch, senior vice president, entertainment banking at City National Bank; actor and Black Theatre Coalition co-founder T. Oliver Reid; and Actors’ Equity Association president Brooke Shields.

“These eight luminaries are essential voices across our industry,” stated Robert E. Wankel, president of the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees and chairman and CEO of The Shubert Organization. “Their expertise and unique perspectives will play a critical role in ensuring the continued success and future growth of Broadway Cares’ fundraising and grant-making. The Broadway Cares board is excited and proud to continually bring new, fresh voices to the table.”

Stepping off the board after years of distinguished service are Chris Boneau, Linda Duncombe, Adam Krauthamer, Stephen Lewin, Kate Shindle, and Charlotte St. Martin. The Board and staff also lovingly acknowledged the contributions of former trustees Chita Rivera and Gavin Creel, who both passed away in the last year.

[tobiasdrake]

In the original series, Mikado was voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue, who is also the JP dub voice of PRince Eric from the Little Mermaid, and Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 2021. In the new series, he's Mamoru Miyano, who is Light Yagami, Gamma 2 in Dragonball, Willy Wonka, and Riku from Kingdom Hearts. Original ENG is Ian James Corlett, Who was Saban's original actor for Goku, and Cheetor. New ENG is Marin Miller, who doesn't have any roles I think you'd recognize

There's something sincerely twisted in a fun way about Mikado being a Disney Prince. Shame we couldn't get Snow White's.

Light Yagami also fits in a weird way. Not because he and Light have much in common, but because he's kind of the archetype that Light occupies. Light was designed to be shocking because he's an academically successful pretty boy from a well-off family, and not what you generally associate with "serial killer".

Uh.

At the time, and in Japan. Light's based on a doomsday cult that emerged in Japan in the early 90's, which grew its following from college-educated young men. The cult shocked the nation by turning the "elite" young men of society with silver spoons and bright futures into violent cultists and terrorists, ultimately culminating in the sarin gas subway attack of 1995.

(I sometimes wonder if Ultimate Despair was based on the same cult.)

Mikado is basically what Light "should have been" with his wealth, prestige, academic excellence, and status. Rather than a cult leader and serial murderer.

[evolvingsidekick]

BD - winners where are they now (incomplete)

I think someone requested this somewhere

Most females and recent males because there are just too many to do rn

At companies:

Miriam Gittens (s2013): Gibney Company

Alyssa Allen (s2014): Ballets Jazz Montreal

Brianne Sellars (s2014): Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Ashley Green (s2015): Alvin Ailey American dance Theater

Payton Johnson (j2012, t2015, s2017): L.A. Dance Project

Vivian Ruiz (s2019): Ballet BC

Kelis Robinson (t2018, s2020): The Batsheva Dance Company; The Juilliard School

Kiarra Waidelich (m2016, j2018, t2020): Royal Flux Company

Quinn Starner (t2017): New York City Ballet Corps de Ballet

Emma Sutherland (j2014, t2016): MashUp Contemporary Dance Co.

Sarah Pippin (t2011): Ballet BC

Timmy Blankenship (s2017): Sydney Dance Company; choreographer

Brady Farrar (m2014, j2017, t2021): ABT Junior Company

Easton Magliarditi (t2020): Royal Flux Company

Graham Feeny (t2015): Artistic associate at Gibney Company

Logan Hernandez (t2015): Göteborgs Operans Danskompani

Zenon Zubyk (t2013): Nederlands Dans Theater

Jonathan Wade (j2011, s2016): Rambert Dance Company

Wyeth Walker (s2017): Rubberband Dance Company

Faculty/teacher/choreography:

Lucy Vallely (t2015, s2018): Broadway Dance Center, freelance choreographer

Jayci Kalb ( j2011, t2014, s2016): The Dance Centre; Radio City Clara 2010

Taylor Sieve (s2016): Jump Dance Convention

Jenna Johnson (s2012): DWTS pro, 24 Seven Dance Convention

Jazzmin James (t2012, s2015): faculty several intensives

Jaycee Wilkins (j2015): Club Dance Studio

Sophia Lucia (j2014): Dancelab OC

Brynn Rumfallo (m2014): Strive Dance Workshop (own project)

Talia Seitel (m2012): Project 21 (part-time)

Lex Ishimoto (t2014, s2016): Jump Dance Convention

at University/college:

Ellie Wagner (s2019): Ohio State University Dance Team

Ella Horan (s2021): USC Kaufman

Kayla Mak (m2014, s2021): The Juilliard School; Radio City Clara 2014, 2015

Brianna Keingatti (s2022): The Juilliard School

Julia Lowe (s2023): USC Kaufman

Ava Wagner (j2018): University of Minnesota Dance Team

Avery Gay (m2015, j2017): University of Arizona School of Dance

Leara Stanley (m2011): Duke University

Sam Fine (s2023): USC Kaufman; Young Arts 2022

Seth Gibson: The Juilliard School

Alex Shulman (s2022): New York University Tisch Dance

Joziah German (m2014, t2018, s2020): The Juilliard School

Joey Gertin (t2018): The Juilliard School

Professional dancer/choreographer:

Simrin Player (t2014, s2017): The Voice, Missy Elliot, Justin Bieber, RBD

Jaxon Williard (s2021): Rihanna, Madonna, Lil Nas X

D'Angelo Castro (j2012, t2016, s2019): DWTS troupe

Findlay Mcconnell (t2017, s2019): Tate McRace

Christian Smith (s2018): Tate McRae, NBC's Saved by the Bell

Keanu Uchida (s2014): Dancer the Musical; also a big advocate for protecting dancers and calling out inappropriate behaviour

Eric Schloesser (s2014): Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, J Balvin; choreographer, creative director, designer; Dana Foglia Dance Company

Other/a combo of things:

Bianca Melchior (s2011): actor, dancer, singer; Nick Jonas, Alessia Cara, own music; faculty at On The Floor dance competition

Tate McRae (m2013, j2015, t2018): singer/songwriter

Bostyn Brown (j2016, t2019): Professional assistant at DanceOne

Megan Goldstein (t2017); dancer, photographer

Christina Ricucci (t2013): actor, musician, dancer

Bella Klassen (j2017): The Space, vlogger

Kalani Hilliker (j2013): influencer, teaching at several places (Danceplex, MBA)

Elliana Walmsley (m2018): influencer, DWTS Junior, Radio City Clara 2019

Diana Pombo (m2016): singer/songwriter, dancer, actor; Young Arts voice 2023+2024

Morgan Higgins (t2016, s2018): dancer, aerialist

Zelig Williams (s2013):dancer/actor: MJ the Musical, Hamilton

Daniel Gaymon (s2011): dancer/actor; Broadway (Cats, The Lion King); Hamilton national tour, La La Land

Ricky Ubeda (t2011, s2012): choreographer, actor; Steven Spielberg's West Side Story

Michael Hall (s2015): Saturday Night Fever the Musical, tv dancer in Cairo, Egypt; teacher

Julian Elia (t2014): Steven Spielberg's Westside Story, working on the development of a new Broadway musical

Sage Rosen (t2016): influencer; DWTS Junior

Ryan Maw (j2015, t2017): choreographer, dancer, actor: High School Musical: The Musical - The Series

Holden Maples (j2016, t2019): dancer, teacher, choreographer

Competing/not graduated honorable mentions:

Cameron Voorhees (m2018, j2021, t2023): Evolve Dance Complex; starting career as a teacher/choreographer

Crystal Huang (m2019, j2021, t2023): The Rock Center for Dance, Bayer Ballet Academy; Prix De Lausanne 2024, Young Arts 2024, Radio City Clara 2021

Hailey Bills (m2017, t2022): Center Stage Performing Arts Studio, DWTS Junior

Brightyn Brems (m2017): DWTS Junior

Avery Hall (t2022): Danceology; Young Arts 2023

Savannah Kristich (t2021): The Rock Center For Dance; Twyla Now

Savannah Manzel (m2020): Larkin Dance Studio, Radio City Clara 2023

Kya Massimino (m2021): Radio City Clara 2023

Ian Stegeman (m2019, j2021, t2023): Woodbury Dance Center, Young Arts 2024

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SDCC 2023: SAG/AFTRA National Executive Director is joining the AI in Entertainment: The Performer's Perspective panel

SDCC 2023: SAG/AFTRA National Executive Director is joining the AI in Entertainment: The Performer's Perspective panel #SDCC #SDCC2023 #SDCC23

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG/AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, will be joining the AI in Entertainment: The Performers’ Perspective panel at San Diego Comic-Con. AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the world. Entertainment performers must adapt to this groundbreaking technology that can not only replicate their voices and movements but also feed machine learning to…

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THE COURAGE TO BE UNPOPULAR

You may know that I’ve created a bit of a sh*tstorm in voiceoverland last week, by calling out Carin Gilfry, the VP of the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), for something she said about Fiverr at a panel during VO Atlanta. After my video, Carin clarified that she had not been speaking on behalf of NAVA, and that she thinks Fiverr is “problematic in many ways.” As the storm was raging,…

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We, the undersigned, come together as creatives and artists, recognising the immense power held within each voice, especially those often underrepresented in our society. 

Art and creativity shapes and reflects the diverse experiences of our communities. It’s vital that politics does too, and that everyone’s voice is heard in our democracy. 

But in Britain today, as many as 8 million people are not registered to vote at their current address. Turnout of younger voters has been falling considerably.  New rules requiring photo ID risk excluding hundreds of thousands of citizens, and disproportionately affecting poorer people, those with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

We, the undersigned, stand united in our belief that participation in elections is not just a right, but a profound responsibility—one that should extend to everyone, at the heart of a vibrant democracy. 

That is why we urge you to join us in registering to vote for the upcoming local elections before the deadline of 23:59 on Tuesday 16 April, at https://qrco.de/giveanx. Remember, you are also eligible to register if you are a qualifying EU or Commonwealth citizen. 

We join hands with the young people leading the Give an X campaign in emphasising the importance of young people shaping the future, and we urge each and every citizen to claim their seat at the table.

Voting is not just casting a ballot; it is narrating the stories of our communities and painting a vision of a better tomorrow. In the face of huge challenges nationally and globally, that has never been more important.

Let’s all of us write the next chapter together. We Give an X – will you?

Signed,

Michael Sheen - Actor

Paapa Essiedu - Actor

Meera Syal CBE - Actor and writer

Armando Iannucci - OBE Writer, director, producer and performer

Amelia Dimoldenberg - Comedian and presenter

Billy Bragg - Singer and songwriter

Samuel West - Actor and director

Sharon Gaffka - TV personality

Es Devlin CBE - Artist and designer

Ahir Shah - Comedian

Ralf Little - Actor and writer

Sir Stephen Frears - Director

Misan Harriman - Photographer and Chair of the Southbank Centre

Mei Mac - Actor

Sally Lindsay - Actor

Siobhán McSweeney - Actor and presenter

Sir Alistair Spalding CBE - Artistic Director, Sadler's Wells

Alice Aedy - CEO, Earthrise

David Lan CBE - Writer, producer and director

Georgia Harrison - TV personality

Timothy Sheader - Artistic Director, Donmar Warehouse

Henny Finch - Executive Director, Donmar Warehouse

Paule Constable - Lighting designer and Associate Director of the National Theatre

Daniel Lismore - Sculptor and designer

Luke McQueen - Comedian

Elliot Levey - Actor

Joseph Henry - Architect

Charlie Condou - Actor

Seeta Indani - Dancer and actor

Ania Magliano - Comedian

John O'Farrell - Author and scriptwriter

Emily Berrington - Actor

Rebecca Hendin - Illustrator

Jack Guinness - Writer and founder of The Queer Bible

Michael French - Head of Games London

Joseph Zeal-Henry - Director, Sound Advice

Sacha Lord - Co-founder of The Warehouse Project & Parklife festival Sam Evans - Musical Director

Estelle van Warmelo - Director

Bernard Donoghue OBE - CEO, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions

Stephen Skeet - Director of Impact, Volunteering Matters

Kayleigh Wainwright - Director of Youth Sector Innovation, UK Youth

Joe Bailey - CEO, Brighten the Corners/Out Loud Music

Jack Gamble - Director, Campaign for the Arts

Mete Coban MBE - CEO, My Life My Say

Lauren Kay-Lambert - Co Managing Director, Shape History

Sami Gichki - Co-Chair of the #iWill Movement

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Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From The Shadows- Episode 9 Review - The Real Reward

I am not crying; you are… (fat lie). Man, it felt so satisfying to finally see Jinwoo’s mother Park Kyung-hye finally awake! His whole motivation to be a Hunter and go through these crazy trials and tribulations was so he can find a way to cure her. The dude went through so much and was finally rewarded blissfully.

Jinwoo has been rewarded so well in this episode. He’s got a dragon minion from Baran’s wyvern, so he earned a way to fly now. He also gained the ability to teleport to wherever one of his shadow minions are, so he can swap places with a patrol minion whenever he wants now. These will definitely be useful later on.

A common ‘criticism’ I’ve seen on social media was that Jinwoo is emotionless and such. Hey, he’s an adult (24 years old) and is basically a slave to a menu system that only he can see. The system only gives him two options: survive or die. Given his motivation in life, he has to survive. The first time he killed humans was back in Episode 6 of the first season, meaning that he’s someone who has solidified his resolve to fight. I’m sure that anyone would harden themselves if they went through the same things Jinwoo did.

But yeah, the hospital scene was so beautiful. The soft blue lighting and the way SennaRin started singing the background ballad just amped it up so well. Jinwoo has been hardened by all of his Hunter stuff, so to see him finally let it out and be the gentle boy he once was like in the beginning was just so wonderful. The way A1 animated this was basically a masterpiece. They animated small details like Jinwoo shaking as he used the Elixir on her to the way Kyung-hye’s hair flowed against the wind as she woke up… it was so breath-taking. Also, the way Jinwoo’s Japanese voice actor Taito Ban voiced him choking on his tears so soft and tenderly is just…*sniff*. Jinah had her fair share of tears too when Jinwoo brought her to the hospital after Kyung-hye’s awakening.

Now that Jinwoo reached his goals, what’s next? Well, there’s still the matter of the giant ants that is the main topic of conflict. The Hunters Association is gathering up all the S-rank Hunters and are also collaborating with Japanese Hunters for this raid mission—you know it’s that serious when Korea has to ask other nations for help. Because of the collaboration, the Hunters are going to test their skills and that’s how the episode ends. Let’s see who’s the strongest…

There’s also the scene with Yoonho and the S-rank Healer Min Byung-gyu who retired from being a Hunter and was planning on becoming a civil servant. It was due to trauma from losing his friend Eunseok during their previous encounter with the ants which was all the way back in the very first episode of the first season. Why does it feel like Byung-gyu is going to change his mind about not participating and join the raid? He’s got death flags planted all over him…

The voice cast just keeps increasing in quality. Park Kyung-hye is voiced by Yuri Amano who you might know as Keiko from Yu-yu Hakusho and Mary from Tales of Destiny. Min Byung-Gyu is voiced by Junya Enoki who you might know as Totomaru from Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions and as Yuuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen. The late Eunseok is voiced by Takuma Terashima who voiced Satoru from Wonderful Precure and Shiki from Edens Zero. A few hunters also have quality voice actors like Kazuyuki Okitsu, but I don’t know who he’s voicing… and there’s also Akio Otsuka as the guy training with Yoonho, I believe…

Will the next episode just be focused on the power scaling between the Korean and Japanese hunters? When will the Jeju arc start? Also, what’s with that Thomas Andre guy’s deal? What are your thoughts on this episode?

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Heroes & Villains The DC Animated Universe - Paper Cut-Out Portraits and Profiles

Agent Bennet

James Bennet, Sr. was a dedicated and relentless agent of the National Security Association. He was assigned to track down and destroy the rogue android known as Zeta.  This Zeta had previously been an asset of the NSA yet the android developed sentience and refused orders to assassinate a target the android believed to be innocent.  

Zeta’s refusal to obey orders left Bennet convinced the android had fallen into the hands of a terrorist cell and been reprogrammed.  Seeing Zeta as a clear and present danger to national interests, Bennet would stop at nothing to hunt down and terminate Zeta.  

In the course of his pursuit, Bennet discovered that a young woman named Ro Rowan was assisting Zeta.  Convinced that Ro was also a terrorist, Bennet ordered her apprehended with extreme prejudice.   Throughout Zeta and Ro’s many adventures, Bennet remained just a few steps behind and they were constantly narrowing escaping capture by the ruthless agent.  

Eventually, Agent Bennet came to discover that Zeta had not indeed been reprogramed; rather his refusal to obey orders had been the result of his cultivating a sense of consciousness.  The evidence of this was destroyed in an explosion and Bennet remained the sole individual who could exonerate Zeta and halt the search and destroy order on the android and his accomplice.  What Bennet ultimately chose to do with this knowledge remains to be told.  

Actor Kirkwood Smith provided the voice for Agent Bennet with the persistent pursuer first appearing in the series premiere of The Zeta Project.    

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The Hatboy Project: Delicious Sticky Poast

F O L L O W A N D S U P P O R T

YouTube Channel // Nexus Mods // Ko-Fi

C O M M O N T A G S

#hatboyproject LE daily // iterative progress #shoker // #jeff joker moreau // fandom specific #mass effect mods // #mass effect modding #private terminal mail // asks #for long and boring technical reasons // tech breakdowns (sometimes not just the tech)

R E S O U R C E S

Mass Effect Modding Discord // Lip-Sync for Mass Effect Games

M E N T I O N S I N M E D I A

Polygon // PCGamer // TechTimes

C L I C K F O R F A Q A N D M O R E

But, yes, it's for both Male and Female Shepard, now.

S T A N C E O N V O I C E S Y N T H S

Breakdown of The Issues at Play (Video) * After having spoken to NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) there will be an update, this post will be updated when it is available. This video is a useful introduction to how the issue relates to non-commercial fanworks and the understanding of the wider issue.

F E M A L E S H E P A R D O N L Y ?

Hatboy Project: LE will be available for both Male and Female Shepard. Only the beta version, for the original Mass Effect 3, is Female Shepard only.

C A N I P L A Y O N C O N S O L E ?

Sorry, the console versions can't be modded. That is not something within my control. PC only.

D O E S I T C O S T M O N E Y?

You must own a legitimate copy of Mass Effect 3 (2012) to use the beta version which is out right now. You must own a legitimate copy of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition in order to use my upcoming mod. My mod will never be pay-gated, and everyone will receive the same version of the work at the same time once it's released. You can support my creative endeavours via the link above to my Ko-Fi, but it isn't necessary.

W H O M S T ?