Category: Interviews (Page 3 of 5)

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actress Rosario Dawson

February 27, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Actress Rosario Dawson provides the voice of Amazonian warrior Artemis in Wonder Woman, the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation on March 3, 2009. Warner Home Video will distribute the all-new film, which will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download day and date, March 3, 2009.

Rosario took some time to discuss her role in Wonder Woman, her adoration of Neil Gaiman, her love for anything in the comics realm, and much more.

Video interview with Henry Selick

February 7, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Check out this interview with Henry Selick, the writer (adapted Neil Gaiman’s novel) and director of Coraline.

Video interview with Andrew Stanton

February 7, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Check out this interview with Andrew Stanton, the writer and director of Wall-E and Finding Nemo.

Brad Bird talks 1906, Toy Story 3 and Iron Giant

February 6, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

The guys over at Latino Review had the chance to interview the great Brad Bird recently, and asked about his live-action film 1906, Toy Story 3 and the possibility of an Iron Giant theatrical re-release. Here’s a snippet of the interview:

Question: So do you see a lot of the other stuff that Pixar is working on, like Toy Story 3?

Brad Bird: Oh, absolutely. Michael Arndt, who wrote Little Miss Sunshine, wrote the script to it, so it’s going to be really great.

Question: How far along is it?

Brad Bird: It’s about ready to go into production. They’re just about They’re just about finished with Up, and the animators will regain their sense for a few weeks…

Head on over to Latino Review to read the entire interview.

Interview: Neil Gaiman on ‘Coraline’

February 2, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Silas Lesnick over at Collider had the wonderful opportunity to interview Neil Gaiman, author of Coraline, among many other notable works. The interview is quite enjoyable, covering everything from the upcoming Coraline movie to the rumors that he is writing an episode of “Doctor Who”. Below is a snippet from the interview:

Collider: [Coraline’s] story always reminded somewhat of “Alice in Wonderland”; […] Do you see the story as something that could stick around and have, over years and years, more adaptations?

Neil: I don’t know if, as an author, you’re ever allowed to ponder that. The joy for me with “Coraline” is watching the number of adaptations it’s already had and that it keeps getting. I mean, there’s been puppet theater. Places like Poland and Prague have been doing puppet versions of “Coraline”. There’s a musical version coming out in June with Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields and the Gothic Archies doing the music. Which all sounds 180 degrees from everything that Henry [Selick] did and still sounds amazing. Coraline is played by a large, 50 year-old lady. The Other Mother is a drag queen. It just sounds awesome.

Read the full interview over at Collider.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actor Nathan Fillion

January 29, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Nathan Fillion, star of Joss Whedonâ€™s â€œFireflyâ€ and â€œSerenity,â€ will do double duty this March as the title character in ABCâ€™s â€œCastleâ€ and the voice of Steve Trevor in â€œWonder Woman,â€ the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner Bros. Animation on March 3, 2009.

Fillion found time away from his upcoming series to chat about his tendency to play the anti-hero, an unrelenting Halo addiction, Canadian super heroes, and Keri Russellâ€™s tiara.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actress Vicki Lewis

January 23, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Vicki Lewis makes her second foray into the world of super heroes as Persephone, a key character among the Amazons in â€œWonder Woman,â€ the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies.

Warner Home Video will release the all-new â€œWonder Womanâ€ on March 3, 2009 on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and Download.

Lewis made her DCU film debut in â€œJustice League: The New Frontierâ€ as Iris West, fiancÃ© to the Flash. However, Lewis is no stranger to animation, having voiced characters in â€œFinding Nemo,â€ â€œKing of the Hill,â€ â€œBen 10: Alien Forceâ€ and the upcoming â€œPenguins of Madagascarâ€ among many more.

Lewis found time in her busy schedule to talk about finding the voice of a character, channeling Velma Kelly, and an addiction to Tetris.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Producer Bruce Timm

January 15, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Bruce Timm heads an impressive cast and crew as producer of â€œWonder Woman,â€ the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due on March 3, 2009. Warner Home Video will distribute the movie on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and via digital download.

Fans in the New York area will have a chance to see the premiere of â€œWonder Womanâ€ at New York ComicCon on Friday, February 6 in the IGN Theatre at The Javits Center. Timm will lead the post-premiere panel and also be available for autographs during a midday signing session on Saturday, February 7.

The three-time Emmy Award winner took few moments to discuss the evolution of the made-for-DVD movies, Lauren Montgomeryâ€™s rise to stardom, his 20-year working collaboration with Andrea Romano, and Wonder Womanâ€™s boots.

Interview with Pixar producers Jim Morris and Lindsey Collins

January 14, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actress Virginia Madsen

January 8, 2009 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen brings her voice to the role of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, for “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. The all-new film will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and download on March 3, 2009.

Madsen has appeared in â€œDune,â€ â€œCandyman,â€ â€œStar Trek: Voyager,â€ â€œSidewaysâ€ and done notable work in super hero animation. Madsen voiced Dr. Sarah Corwin and Roulette in four episodes of â€œJustice Leagueâ€ and Arella in an episode of â€œTeen Titans,â€ as well as a two-episode turn as Silver Sable in â€œSpider-Man.â€

Interview with Mel Blanc

December 31, 2008 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

If you don’t know who Mel Blanc is, then you are not a real fan of animation.
Go read up on your history.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Screenwriter Michael Jelenic

December 30, 2008 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Writer Michael Jelenic makes the leap from animated television to feature-length films with his script for “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films. The all-new film will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and download on March 3, 2009.

Jelenic is well-known for his work at Warner Bros. Animation, providing the words to series like “The Batman,” “Legion of Super Heroes” and the newest Dark Knight animated series, “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.”

Jelenic stepped away from his laptop to answer a few questions about the thoughts behind the words and story of “Wonder Woman,” the challenges of pleasing every fan, and the un-coolness of working in the comics realm.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actors David McCallum and Marg Helgenberger

December 17, 2008 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Criminal investigation meets Greek mythology when current primetime television stars David McCallum and Marg Helgenberger assume the voices of Zeus and Hera, respectively, for Wonder Woman, the all-new animated movie scheduled for release on March 3, 2009; available on DVD, Blu-ray, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View, and Download.

McCallum, known to current TV audiences as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in the hit CBS series NCIS adds Wonder Woman to an animation resume that already includes the DC Universe movie Batman Gotham Knight and TV series Ben 10 and The Replacements.

Helgenberger is best known for her role in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation where she is approaching her 200th episode as Catherine Willows, the series’ female lead.

The two actors took some time to answer a few brief questions during their recording sessions for Wonder Woman. Here’s what they had to say:

QUESTION: You’ve played a number of interesting roles, but what’s your take on voicing a god?

MARG HELGENBERGER: Well, as the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. I guess playing Hera means that I’m, well, not only Queen of the Gods, I’m better than he is! [she laughs]

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Actor Alfred Molina

December 11, 2008 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Alfred Molina voices the suave and ruthless Ares, the God of War, in DC Universe’s upcoming Wonder Woman. The all-new film will be released on March 3, 2009 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and for download.

“Wonder Woman” is not Molina’s first turn in animation, in fact, he voiced King Gustav for the two-part “Maid of Honor” episode of the “Justice League” animated series.

Alfred Molina took some time from his busy work schedule to answer some “Wonder Woman” questions:

QUESTION: Alfred Molina voicing Are, the God of War. That’s a nice title.

ALFRED MOLINA: Yeah. I’m thinking of changing my name professionally to Ares, the God of War. I think I might just do that.

Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Casting Director Andrea Romano

December 3, 2008 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Andrea Romano, regarded as one of the best casting/dialogue directors on the animation scene today, brings the voices of DC Universe’s upcoming Wonder Woman. The all-new film will be released on March 3, 2009 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand, Pay-Per-View and for download.

Wonder Woman is the fourth DC Universe film in the ongoing series, and Romano has returned â€“ after the first three successful ventures â€“ to cast and direct the likes of Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Virginia Madsen, Oliver Platt and Rosario Dawson.

Romano found time between recording sessions to discuss the stellar Wonder Woman cast, the intricacies of matching voices to roles, a little advice to the masses of hopeful voiceover artists, and a short list of actors she one-day hopes to direct.