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Janice · 08-28-2003, 12:55 PM

Here's an interesting article on Don LaFontaine, the man behind that famous voice on all those movie trailers.
Dateline profiled him a few year's back, and I've noticed his voice ever since.

There's a link in the article to listen to some of Don's work.

http://www.thetrailertrash.com/donlafontaine.html

webuster · 08-28-2003, 01:33 PM

I hate all those sinister voiceovers, I think the best trailers are ones that just shows clips, and some writing in between (like hannibal) instead of talking. The Hulk was probably the worst case of cheesy voiceover dialogue- alot of jokes are made in school about the guys doing voiceovers- and people have made up sum of their own

AKA · 08-29-2003, 02:42 PM

Everyone needs to check out the trailer for Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedian." He's priceless in it.

Oh, and, I feel like adding this to the end of all my posts from now on:

"Starts Friday in select cities!"

Janice · 08-29-2003, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Everyone needs to check out the trailer for Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedian." He's priceless in it.

Oh, and, I feel like adding this to the end of all my posts from now on:

"Starts Friday in select cities!"

or....'If you see only one movie this summer'...

'I laughed, I cried'...

'Be afraid, be very afraid'...

musicradio77 · 08-29-2003, 09:46 PM

Voiceovers used for movie trailers and it was shown in theatres in which it shows previews right before the main feature movie. Are there any voiceover work want to do a preview of Mary-Kate & Ashley's new flick "New York Minute" which it becomes a trailer and it says in the end "Coming soon". Is it going to be in theatres until the shooting is going to be complete?

Brian Damage · 08-29-2003, 10:24 PM

What a job that guy has! All he has to do is read from a script and probably gets paid in six figures!

AKA · 08-30-2003, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
What a job that guy has! All he has to do is read from a script and probably gets paid in six figures!

I could totally take over for him after he retires!

Kitt · 08-31-2003, 12:46 PM

I was jealous as hell reading about what a cruise through life that guy has had. In a world where, for most of us, there is no where to run, no where to hide and no way out, it's demoralizing to discover that Finding Nemo is considered to be beyond brilliant by someone who has so much opportunity to find so much more.

Janice · 09-04-2003, 02:17 AM

LOL Kitt. You know, of course, that Mr. Voice saying that Finding Nemo was brilliant was said with tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Regarding the discussion on how much Don LaFontaine earns, he states in this article that he makes millions. What a job.
Reading the first article I posted, it's clear that he worked hard and paid his dues that allows him to ride the gravy train....actually he invented that gravy train.

http://web.ask.com/redir?bpg=http%3a...CheapTalk.html

dlemond · 09-04-2003, 10:42 AM

I am curious why only one man does every movie voiceover.
(I am of course assuming he does EVERY one, it does seem like it.)

That sure as hell kills a lot of work for other people in the business.

Is it just the familiarity factor?

Brian Damage · 09-04-2003, 10:52 AM

I've heard other voices doing movie trailers, but he's obviously the most popular one.

dlemond · 09-04-2003, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
I've heard other voices doing movie trailers, but he's obviously the most popular one.

If I could get to the movies more, maybe I would know this.

Of course it would help if there was more watchable films out there.

But I used to be able to find some good ones with a little research.

And now I am babbling.

Brian Damage · 09-04-2003, 11:12 AM

Janice · 09-04-2003, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
I am curious why only one man does every movie voiceover.
(I am of course assuming he does EVERY one, it does seem like it.)

In the article I posted in the first post, LaFontaine states:

Q: 4000 films is one hell of an impressive resume. Is it pretty competitive in the trailer voice-acting field?

A: Today it's very competitive. It's an extremely lucrative field to get into, and there are a ton of actors, both men and women who are toiling mightily in it. In fact, quite a few of them are enjoying much more success at this time than I am. It's to be expected. Each generation of producers wants to put their own 'stamp' on the product, and that usually means a new 'sound'. Even if it is just a variation on the old sound.

If you read your assignments dlemond, this wouldn't happen.

It does seem as if he does every movie trailer voiceover.
Okay, now I want a job in voice acting, as they call it.
When can I start?

dlemond · 09-04-2003, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

If you read your assignments dlemond, this wouldn't happen.
It does seem as if he does every movie trailer voiceover.
Okay, now I want a job in voice acting, as they call it.
When can I start?

OK you caught me, I didn't re-read the article.

I read it before and was under the impression he did most of the movies. I can't remember the last time I didn't hear his voice doing it though (and what actors are doing trailer voice overs?)

I would also like to do voiceover work.
Maybe I could start out doing commercials, like being that dog begging for bacon-

"BACON! Bacon, bacon, bacon, it's BACON!"

I could do that.
I like bacon.

08-28-2003, 12:55 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	In a world of movie trailer voiceovers.... Here's an interesting article on Don LaFontaine, the man behind that famous voice on all those movie trailers. Dateline profiled him a few year's back, and I've noticed his voice ever since. There's a link in the article to listen to some of Don's work. http://www.thetrailertrash.com/donlafontaine.html

08-29-2003, 09:46 PM	#5
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	Voiceovers used for movie trailers and it was shown in theatres in which it shows previews right before the main feature movie. Are there any voiceover work want to do a preview of Mary-Kate & Ashley's new flick "New York Minute" which it becomes a trailer and it says in the end "Coming soon". Is it going to be in theatres until the shooting is going to be complete?
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09-04-2003, 10:42 AM	#10
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I am curious why only one man does every movie voiceover. (I am of course assuming he does EVERY one, it does seem like it.) That sure as hell kills a lot of work for other people in the business. Is it just the familiarity factor?
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08-28-2003, 01:33 PM	#2
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I hate all those sinister voiceovers, I think the best trailers are ones that just shows clips, and some writing in between (like hannibal) instead of talking. The Hulk was probably the worst case of cheesy voiceover dialogue- alot of jokes are made in school about the guys doing voiceovers- and people have made up sum of their own

08-29-2003, 02:42 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Everyone needs to check out the trailer for Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedian." He's priceless in it. Oh, and, I feel like adding this to the end of all my posts from now on: "Starts Friday in select cities!"

08-29-2003, 10:24 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	What a job that guy has! All he has to do is read from a script and probably gets paid in six figures!

08-31-2003, 12:46 PM	#8
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I was jealous as hell reading about what a cruise through life that guy has had. In a world where, for most of us, there is no where to run, no where to hide and no way out, it's demoralizing to discover that Finding Nemo is considered to be beyond brilliant by someone who has so much opportunity to find so much more.

09-04-2003, 02:17 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	LOL Kitt. You know, of course, that Mr. Voice saying that Finding Nemo was brilliant was said with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Regarding the discussion on how much Don LaFontaine earns, he states in this article that he makes millions. What a job. Reading the first article I posted, it's clear that he worked hard and paid his dues that allows him to ride the gravy train....actually he invented that gravy train. http://web.ask.com/redir?bpg=http%3a...CheapTalk.html

09-04-2003, 10:52 AM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I've heard other voices doing movie trailers, but he's obviously the most popular one.

09-04-2003, 11:12 AM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107