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How Pierre Coffin Built the Minions’ Voice and Minionese
entertainment9 days ago

How Pierre Coffin Built the Minions’ Voice and Minionese

Pierre Coffin reveals the Minions’ squeaky voice is his own voice pitched up six semitones and recorded in slow motion, a method that began during Despicable Me as ad-libbed gibberish and evolved into Minionese, a playful, evolving language mixing Italian, French, Spanish and other words chosen for melody rather than meaning; he uses special software to preserve pitch and tempo, has kept the voice in-house to maintain the language’s feel, and even after stepping back from directing he returns for projects like Minions & Monsters while expanding the linguistic repertoire across films.

via Variety|
#despicable-me#entertainment#minionese
Capcom's 'Diana Police' Shape Pragmata's Childlike Heroine
gaming20 days ago

Capcom's 'Diana Police' Shape Pragmata's Childlike Heroine

Capcom formed a women-led group dubbed the 'Diana Police' to ensure Pragmata's Diana feels naturally childlike without feeling contrived, guiding voice direction, motion capture, and performance. The approach was discussed during a Capcom livestream and in subsequent interviews, with director Cho Yonghee noting the rationale for mostly women on the panel. A new Hugh suit was also teased during the stream.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#capcom#character-portrayal#diana-police
Persona 4 Revival Overhauls Visuals, Combat, and Dialogue in Remake
gaming20 days ago

Persona 4 Revival Overhauls Visuals, Combat, and Dialogue in Remake

The June 2026 Persona 4 Revival broadcast reveals three big changes: a visual upgrade with a larger, more dynamic Inaba and revamped UI and level-up screen; a reworked combat system adding Baton Pass-style chaining along with new Send Flying and Prime Time mechanics to ease MP management; and fully voiced dialogue with a new cast plus localization tweaks that align more with the Japanese text, potentially nudging humor changes that may disappoint longtime fans while offering a more engaging Social Link experience.

via TrueAchievements|
#atlus#combat-system#gaming
George Lucas Steps Back Into Acting, Voices a Character in Minions & Monsters
film20 days ago

George Lucas Steps Back Into Acting, Voices a Character in Minions & Monsters

George Lucas will lend his voice to a character in Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, arriving July 1, marking a rare post‑Star Wars return for the filmmaker in a non‑Star Wars project; Lucas recorded his lines in France after Illumination founder Chris Meledandri invited him, and Meledandri says Lucas is open to doing more voice work in future Illumination films.

via Deadline|
#animation#film#george-lucas
Capcom’s Pragmata used a ‘Diana Police’ to perfect its young heroine’s innocence
gaming21 days ago

Capcom’s Pragmata used a ‘Diana Police’ to perfect its young heroine’s innocence

Capcom’s Pragmata development team formed a female group nicknamed the Diana Police to review Diana’s childlike innocence, guiding motion capture and voice acting so she feels natural rather than contrived; the Japanese voice actress was told to avoid being overly cute. Capcom noted women are better at spotting such “cunning” cuteness. Pragmata sold around 2 million copies by May, and a sequel remains a possibility.

via Eurogamer|
#capcom#diana-police#gaming
Ronnie Schell, Gomer Pyle’s Witty Sidekick, Dies at 94
entertainment28 days ago

Ronnie Schell, Gomer Pyle’s Witty Sidekick, Dies at 94

Ronnie Schell, the stand-up comedian and actor who played Duke Slater, the best friend of Jim Nabors’ Gomer Pyle on the 1960s CBS comedy Gomer Pyle: USMC, died at 94 of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center. A prolific performer, Schell also did voice work as Peter Puck, appeared in Disney films, and headlined a long-running Las Vegas act; he served as Encino’s honorary mayor and is survived by his wife Janet, two children (Gregory and Christian) and granddaughter Chiara.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#gomer-pyle-usmc#obituary
Hasbro Unveils Sixth Wall, an AI Studio to License Its Iconic Characters
business1 month ago

Hasbro Unveils Sixth Wall, an AI Studio to License Its Iconic Characters

Hasbro announced Sixth Wall, an AI studio that will license its character IP—including Optimus Prime, Mr. Potato Head, Cobra Commander, Megatron and the Clue cast—for AI-enabled experiences. Working with original voice actors and partners like ElevenLabs, the initiative aims to offer authorized, guardrail-governed character interactions across interactive storytelling, games, connected devices, and brand engagement, rather than producing films or TV. The platform uses a CharacterOS “golden record” to set personality and behavior guidelines, ensuring authentic, on-brand appearances in licensed experiences.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#business#hasbro
technology1 month ago

Expanse RPG Recasts Protagonist Voice After Beta Feedback

Owlcat Games will recast the male protagonist’s voice (and the male version of J) in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn after beta players complained the voice was not expressive enough; the female lead’s voice remains, and some of J’s lines will be reworked as part of a broader dialogue overhaul. The game is planned for Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

via GameSpot|
#beta-feedback#expanse-osiris-reborn#owlcat-games
Expanse RPG Recasts Protagonist Voices After Beta Feedback
gaming1 month ago

Expanse RPG Recasts Protagonist Voices After Beta Feedback

Owlcat Games announced it is recasting the male lead and his twin J’s voices in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn after beta players complained the performances were not expressive enough, alongside plans to polish facial animations and adjust dialogue. The update also includes a rework of the 'Ask' system and a more intuitive cover mechanic, with a Q2 2027 release target.

via Kotaku|
#beta-feedback#facial-animations#gaming
Osiris Reborn Recasts Lead Voice After Fan Backlash
gaming1 month ago

Osiris Reborn Recasts Lead Voice After Fan Backlash

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn’s PS5 beta drew criticisms of the male lead’s voice and tone, prompting Owlcat Games to recast both the male protagonist and his twin J. The studio also plans improvements to facial animations and overall tonal consistency ahead of the game’s launch next year, following the feedback from players who praised combat but felt the writing and performances didn’t fit the hardened space mercenary vibe.

via Push Square|
#beta-feedback#gaming#owlcat-games
Legendary Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64, Remembered for Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girls
entertainment1 month ago

Legendary Voice Actor Tom Kane Dies at 64, Remembered for Star Wars and The Powerpuff Girls

Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for voicing The Powerpuff Girls’ Professor Utonium and for Star Wars roles (including as the narrator for The Clone Wars and voices like Yoda and C-3PO in various games and series), died at 64 from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020, at a Kansas City hospital with his family by his side. Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network tributes celebrated his influential contributions to Star Wars and children’s animation.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#powerpuff-girls#star-wars
Tom Kane, Voice of Yoda and More, Dies at 64
obituaries1 month ago

Tom Kane, Voice of Yoda and More, Dies at 64

Tom Kane, a prolific voice actor renowned for voicing Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and for work on The Powerpuff Girls and Archer, died May 18, 2026 in Kansas City after suffering a stroke more than five years earlier. He was 64 and had retired in 2021. His career spanned from early credits like The Legend of Prince Valiant, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and The Angry Beavers to more recent work in video games and Marvel properties, leaving behind wife Cindy and nine children.

via Deadline|
#clone-wars#obituaries#powerpuff-girls
Tom Kane, Voice Behind Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64
entertainment1 month ago

Tom Kane, Voice Behind Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64

Tom Kane, a veteran voice actor known for roles in Star Wars (notably Yoda and Admiral Ackbar) and The Powerpuff Girls (Professor Utonium), died at 64. His death was confirmed by his agency, Galactic Productions. Kane also lent his voice to numerous video games; he began voiceover work at 15 in Kansas City. In 2020 he suffered a stroke that left him largely unable to speak. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, and nine children (three biological and six adopted), and he was celebrated as a legendary talent whose work shaped the childhoods of millions.

via Variety|
#entertainment#obituary#powerpuff-girls
Tom Kane, Beloved Voice of Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64
entertainment1 month ago

Tom Kane, Beloved Voice of Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64

Tom Kane, the prolific voice actor behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Yoda and The Powerpuff Girls’ Professor Utonium, died at 64 from stroke complications in Kansas City, Missouri. A Kansas native who began voice work at 15, his career spanned roles in Archer, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Kim Possible and Marvel projects, among others; he retired in 2021 but appeared publicly in March. His death was announced by Galactic Productions and he is survived by his wife Cindy and their nine children.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#clone-wars#entertainment#obituary