I just recorded the voice of a new Miss Sunshine toy from Mattel!
The plushie toy is sooo adorable. Plus, I got to sing a Miss Sunshine song that will play when you hug her!
Looking forward to seeing it when it comes out!
I voiced several characters in a new upcoming video game from D3 productions. The coolest part about this, is that the game will star Neil Patrick Harris, my childhood crush. Seriously, just to know that I will be in video game with DOOGIE HOUSER is the coolest thing ever. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he also starred in "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog". Genius, enough said!
I'll keep you posted with the details when I can say more!
Also, I had the opportunity to work with the very talented Matt Mercer. A truly talented actor & voice guy.... what a joy!
I just recorded the voiceover for a DVD extra for the new "Little Tikes" DVD. I play the narrator that will help you put together your own car. Check it out!*
* In 2009 or so when it's actually release;-)
So who's headed to COMICON this year?
I've been invited to speak on a Cartoon Voices Panel with some absolutely AMAZING talented VO peeps. What an honor!
Here's the official breakdown:
12:30-2:00 Cartoon Voices I— It's the first of two gatherings this weekend of actors who lend their voices to animation, as they discuss and demonstrate their craft. Co-hosts Mark Evanier and Earl Kress welcome Jason Marsden (Fairly OddParents, Loonatics Unleashed), Wally Wingert (The Garfield Show, Family Guy), Phil LaMarr (Justice League, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), Alicyn Packard (The Mr. Men Show, World of Warcraft), TV legend Chuck McCann, Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), and a few surprises. Room 6CDEF
The full schedule is now on the web at: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci08_prog_sat.php
I really hope to see you guys there! Let me know if you're going!!
I just recorded some voices for the BluRay DVD "Happy Gilmore." The new DVD features an option where you can cheer along with Happy while he's golfing. I played the grandmother & the girlfriend. FUN! I'm not sure of the release date, but I'll keep ya posted!!
Here's a music video for a song I sang as Little Miss Sunshine called "Reach High." It appeared in the "Dreams" episode of "The Mr. Men Show." E N J O Y !
It's official, "The Mr.
Men Show" has been greenlit for a second season on The Cartoon Network. We'll begin recording in July with new episodes to come in 2009. In addition, "The Mr. Men Show" premiered on Al Jazeera this month & is currently the number one children's show in the UK!
You can check out "The Mr. Men Show" daily on CN at 9am & 1:30pm. I play the characters, Miss Sunshine, Miss Naughty & Miss Whoops.
If you like what you see, visit www. mrmenshowblog. com and leave a comment.
This is super-helpful!
Much Love,
Ali
PS if anyone can find video online of the show in arabic that would be AMAZING!
I got called in to do more voices for the characters of Miss Davis, Katilin & Conner for Olivia. What's more, I met the voice of Ian, an adorable 8 year old who was amazing!!
Do you wish you could dress your Dogz up in the lastest fashions?? Well now you can with Petz Dogz Fashion for Ninendo DS.
Oh, and the extremely excitable yet loveable child that does the promo for the in-store is actually yours truly! Now go accessorize your pooch!!
I just played a cupcake in the new animated short film "Cupcake Life" by Mike Miller.
A comedic Aardaman-style claymation, "Cupcake Life" centers around the short lives of a group of cupcakes. Here's a clip Mike did that serves as a precursor to "Cupcake Life." Some cupcakes are feeling the heat.
Mike Miller's first short, "Super Ending" premiered at the San Diego Comicon in 2007. "Super Ending," stopmotion animation that utilizes action figures much like Cartoon Network's "Robot Chicken. "After making it through Spike & Mike's Gauntlet show it toured with Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Animation Festival.
More information on Mike Miller can be found on his website at: http://mikemillerproductions.com
I worked on the radio teleplay "Adventures in Odyssey" this week playing a variety of characters, from a reporter, to Eve, to an elderly librarian. I had a total BLAST and got to work with some of the greatest voiceover artists in the country.
I can't describe what an amazing experience it was to work alongside Will Ryan, Katie Lee, Fred Tatasciore, and good friend Keith Ferguson.
I love my life :O)
I just recorded some more vo work on the upcoming animated series "Olivia" series for Nick Jr. I'm voicing a few of Olivia's classmates.
If you're not familiar with Olivia, the absolutely, ADORABLE precocious piglet, you can visit her site at: www.oliviathepiglet.com.
I just recorded the voice of this amazing character in an upcoming game for PSP. You guys are going to love it!
I wish I could tell you more at this point, but I've signed a non-disclosure agreement, so my lips are sealed.
But I'll just say it was a purr-fect role;o)
xoxo
I recorded six different voices in five different episodes for "Olivia," a new animated series on Nick Jr. based on the book series "Olivia the Piglet".
The show is will begin airing in 2009.
Chorion announces new US licensing and merchandising deals for its new animated series The Mr. Men Show, including TV tie-in merchandise, which is set to launch in US in early 2009, including product from: Freeze (junior/kids T-shirts, tanks, fleece etc); Armitron (youth watches); ES Originals (novelty stationery, handbags/totes/backpacks, novelty youth footwear etc); Skechers (Cali Bits Shoe Charms), Briefly Stated (men/junior/kids sleepwear, loungewear, underwear); American Greetings (party goods, stickers, various novelty products) among others. Toys based on the series will be available beginning fall/holiday 2009, including products from master toy licensee, Fisher Price. Based on author Rogers Hargreaves' Mr. Men and Little Miss books, The Mr. Men Show launches here on Cartoon Network, February 4 at 9a, where the series will air daily. (mrmen .com)
(from http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/78380
Blizzard Ent. Inc. announced today that subscribership for its massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft has passed the 10 million mark worldwide since debuting in November of 2004. Geographically, the number breaks down to approximately two million subscribers in Europe, more than 2.5 million in North America, and about 5.5 million in Asia. The game is currently available in seven languages, with a Russian version in development and scheduled for release later this year.
“It’s very gratifying to see gamers around the world continuing to show such enthusiasm and support for World of Warcraft,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Ent. “We’re always pleased to welcome new players to the game, and we’re looking forward to sharing the next major content update with the entire community in the months ahead.”
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, the first expansion pack for the game, was the best-selling PC game of 2007 in both North America and Europe, and holds the record for fastest-selling PC game of all time, with nearly 2.4 million copies sold in its first 24 hours of availability. Development is underway on World of Warcraft’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, which was unveiled at the company’s BlizzCon gaming festival in August of 2007. For more information on World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade, and Wrath of the Lich King, go to the official website at www.worldofwarcraft.com.
My dad found some audio samples of my World of Warcraft stuff on You Tube. You've gotta love new media!
(from Animation Insider: http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1448)
August 8th, 2007 1:18 PM by Aaron H. Bynum
'The Mr. Men Show' Merchandising
Seven New Deals
Still seasons and seasons away from domestic broadcast, The Mr. Men Show television animation remains newsworthy, and for a good reason. Chorion Ltd. has been actively seeking, and actively inking, licensing deals for the property as it enters into a new stage of interest from a variety of demographics. The classic literary property, which through distinct character personalities involves its youth audience in a variety of mishaps, misadventures and much more--Mr. Men and Little Miss--is gauged for return, and in a big way. In the past week, Chorion, the copyright-holder of the Mr. Men property, has announced a slew of new apparel and lifestyle item licenses relevant to The Mr. Men Show: the new animated television series to feature animation production from Renegade Animation.
At the head of this licensing blitz is Berkshire Fashion, Inc.; whose service as a leading accessory and intimate apparel company has reportedly satisfied many a customer. The company will develop a wide selection of materials for mid-tier, high fashion retailers that range from headwear, raingear and cold weather accessories. Soliciting feedback from department and specialty stores, Berkshire Fashion is one of many companies looking to capitalize on the classic property of Mr. Men. With the television animation scheduled for release in January 2008, now is the time for product developers and manufacturers to buckle down, with "additional licensees on board, we are ready to embark on a fully integrated effort to pave the way for the launch of The Mr. Men Show," Cheryl Gotthelf, svp, Global Brand Management for Mr. Men and Little Miss at Chorion, stated.
Additional licenses include:
C-Life, a New York-based manufacturer and leading resource for girls' character and branded apparel, whose "No Kidding" division will launch a full line of boys' sets and swimwear, and girls' dresses and sets for Spring 2008; H.E.R. Accessories, specializing in novelty junior accessories; You and Me Legwear, for hosiery and socks; and stickers and temporary tattoos for tweens and teens via Vending Supply Inc. There will even be pet accessories available in due time, courtesy of Pamper Me Pets.
Lastly, Franco Manufacturing is currently developing a line of bedding, bath towels, beach towels and slumber bags to be marketed at select mid-tier and specialty stores nationwide. Seven licensing deals inked, in addition to the previous reported release of Fisher-Price as having acquired the master toy license for The Mr. Men Show [related A.I. news: "Toy License: 'The Mr. Men Show'"].
About Chorion: Chorion Ltd is a media content company that owns and manages an extensive portfolio of classic and contemporary premium copyrights with worldwide appeal. The company comprises three divisions: Children's, Literary Estates, and TV and Film. The Children's division directs global entertainment and merchandising for Chorion-owned brands including Noddy and the Mr. Men, as well as managing the non-publishing rights for properties such as Olivia; Literary Estates manage such Chorion-owned properties as the works of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler.
Hey guys!
The Mr Men TV Show Website phase 1 went live this week! Check it out at www.mrmen.com. Phase 2 with even more characters is right around the corner. You can get a sense of the updated look & feel of the characters play games & download images.
FUN!
Help Miss Sunshine chase the clouds away & make everything bright & happy in Dillydale again :o)
For those readers out there in the Chicago area, check your radio for upcoming comedy spots for Robbins Brothers voiced by your's truly!
(from http://www.toynewsmag.com/news/27608/Mattel-clinches-Mr-Men-deal)
Mattel’s Fisher Price division has won the master toy licence for the new series of the The Mr Men Show, which launches next year.
The deal with licensor Chorion was announced at the New York Licensing International show and initially covers UK, US and French territories.
Fisher-Price will manufacture a range of pre-school products based on the show, including feature plush, playsets, figures, musical toys, and vehicles. The collection of toys is expected to hit shelves in the UK in autumn 2008, with other territories to follow from 2009.
Eric Karp, EVP of global licensing and merchandising at Chorion, said: “We at Chorion are delighted to be partnering The Mr. Men Show with the industry leader in preschool toys. Fisher-Price brings innovation and creativity to playtime, and we’re thrilled that they will now bring our much-loved characters to life.”
Jean Christophe Pean, general manager, Mattel UK added: “We are thrilled to have signed The Mr. Men Show license with Chorion. The Mr. Men and Little Miss is such a fantastic, much loved classic brand, especially in the UK, and with our expertise in developing great pre-school product it will make the perfect marriage.”
Twenty-five Mr. Men and Little Miss characters will be featured in the new series. To complement the new animation style, some of the characters are being refreshed and some completely re-worked – but all will remain true to the essence of Roger Hargreaves’ original Mr. Men and Little Miss creations.
Hi Everyone!
Check the Video on Demand section of your Comcast cable later in the month to hear a promo I did for the new CD by Riley Cyrus (daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus & star of the hit Disney show "Hannah Montana").
It's called "Hannah Montana Meet Riley Cyrus".
I hope everything is fantastic for you guys!!
Cartoon Network will be the US home for The Mr. Men Show (52x11'), a new sketch animated series From Chorion Ltd, which is slated to launch on the network in January 2008. Additionally, Cartoon Network is also co-producing the series with Chorion. The Mr. Men Show is based on the Mr. Men and Little Miss books created in the 1970s by Roger Hargreaves. The series is written and produced by Kate Boutilier and Eryk Casemiro (Rugrats, As Told By Ginger) directed by Emmy-award winning Mark Risley ( and animated in the US by Renegade Animation.
Alicyn Packard has been cast as the roles of Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Naughty, & Little Miss Whoops.
Hey Guys!
My latest animation voiceover demo is now up on my splash page at www.alicynpackard.com. It's entitled "New Animation Demo 2007".
Feel free to post feedback if you'd like. I hope you enjoy it!
I co-wrote and produced it, it was recorded at Switch Studios, engineered by Brett Hinton, and edited and co-written by Matt Danciger.
I voiced the character of the Female Blood Elf in the latest edition of World of Warcraft. Here's a press release from the WoW website that discusses sales and the popularity of the game.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT®: THE BURNING CRUSADE™ CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING SALES PACE
Subscriber base for bestselling PC game of 2005 and 2006* passes 8.5 million as expansion set continues to build on day-one sales momentum
IRVINE, Calif. – March 7, 2007 – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that World of Warcraft®: The Burning Crusade™ sold through approximately 3.5 million copies within one month following its mid-January launch in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.* This includes more than 1.9 million sold in regions that play on North American realms, including more than 100,000 copies in Australasia, and nearly 1.6 million in Europe. World of Warcraft's worldwide subscriber base now numbers more than 8.5 million and is continuing to grow as new and returning players join existing players in the game.
Blizzard previously announced that this first expansion set for World of Warcraft sold through nearly 2.4 million copies worldwide in its first 24 hours -- more than any other PC game in history had sold within an entire first month of availability.* With approximately 3.5 million copies sold through, The Burning Crusade has now established the new one-month record for PC-game sales.
"We're thrilled about the overwhelming response that we've received for The Burning Crusade," said Mike Morhaime, president of Blizzard Entertainment. "We have worked hard to build upon nearly every aspect of World of Warcraft with this expansion, and it's gratifying to see that players and reviewers are enjoying the new content."
Amazon.com® reported that it received more preorders for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade than for any other PC or console game ever, and Wal-Mart® also recorded similar record-breaking numbers for The Burning Crusade. According to Gary Severson, senior vice president and general manager at Wal-Mart, "Not only was The Burning Crusade the top-selling item in our electronics department the day it released; it had the best day-one sales of any PC-game launch in our company's history."
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is Blizzard Entertainment®'s first expansion for its subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. It adds an extensive amount of new content to the game, including an increase in the level cap, complete with new spells, abilities, and talents for players to acquire as they advance their characters; huge new outdoor zones and dungeons for players to explore after they journey through the Dark Portal into the shattered world of Outland; two new playable races; flying mounts; a new character profession: jewelcrafting; and much more.
Following the initial launch of the expansion on January 16, Blizzard held a highly successful open beta test in Korea and then commercially released The Burning Crusade for players there on February 12. The company is currently working with its partners to localize the content into Simplified and Traditional Chinese for mainland China and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau and release the expansion in those regions as soon as possible. For further information on World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade, please visit www.worldofwarcraft.com.
World of Warcraft®'s Subscriber Definition
World of Warcraft subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an active prepaid card to play World of Warcraft, as well as those who have purchased the game and are within their free month of access. Internet Game Room players who have accessed the game over the last thirty days are also counted as subscribers. The above definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired or cancelled subscriptions, and expired prepaid cards. Subscribers in licensees' territories are defined along the same rules.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment® (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard's track record includes ten #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's free Internet gaming service, Battle.net®, reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users.
*Based on industry sell-through data, internal records, and reports from key distribution partners around the world.
Alicyn will be starring in the film "The Tale of Perdita," an animated short film directed by Curt Stewart, that tells the story of a young girl who is led astray by a dangerous clockwork rat. The film was recorded at Cinema Libre Studios and will be doing the festival circuit in the Fall of 2006.
Alicyn will be voicing the main character, Perdita as well as the narrator.
The short film "Transgressions," directed by Valerie Weiss and produced by Carrie LeGrand will be screening tonight at the AFI's Directing Workshop for Women Showcase, which features films from the 19th Cycle of he Directing Workshop for Women.
The film, which stars Robert Johnson and Holly Robertson, was written by Isabelle Marinov. Alicyn portrays a newscaster and additional voices for the movie.
Alicyn just booked and recorded a radio spot for San Diego Credit Union. The commercial, directed by Joel Ziskia of Nucleus Productions will air locally in the San Diego area. Alicyn co-starred with voice actress Leah Lynette, in a comedic spot where both girls portray recent college grads.
I completed a workshop this weekend entitled Extended Comedy Characters for Commercials. It was taught by the one and only Roger Scott (who is wonderful) and took place at the North Hollywood Recordings. The workshop was put on by the Voiceover Connection. Check out their website for great classes.