Popular Post joev14 Posted August 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) So, now that I've worked out the details, I am happy to announce that ANP is now official! Check out the NEW Trailer here! Check out Chapter 1 here, and stay tuned to that topic for more chapters! A quick summary to explain what this is. I've always loved reading Bionicle books; in fact, I have a feeling most of you do. I've always wondered though; what would it be like if it were in the form of an audio-book, with somebody reading it out loud? Furthermore, what if all the characters were voiced by different people. What if, on top of all that, there was music added from various Bionicle media to help immerse you in the world of Bionicle? That, is what ANP aims to do. ANP, Audio-Narration-Project, will begin with the first book of Bionicle: Chronicles: Tale of the Toa. If all goes well, we will continue with Chronicles and finish that series, along with Bionicle: Mask of Light. I hope that if all goes well for Chronicles, that we'd be able to go on to do Adventures, Legends, and the 2009/2010 arc. As of right now, we are doing casting for the main characters of the first book, Tale of the Toa. I (Joev14), will be directing the series, as well as being the narrator for all non-dialogue portions of the book. Eljay will be assistant director. Below is a list of the characters for Tale of the Toa. Casting for Book 1 is finished, but please check below for a list of books 2-5 characters you can audition for! Book 1Main Roles (All the Mata also have their shadow variant)- Narrator: Joev14- Tahu: Skullkid- Lewa: Eljay- Onua: Koji/GreySnow- Gali: Hanray PirateJenna- Pohatu: Skullkid- Kopaka: Tahu Nuva 3.0/MrSciFiGuy Minor Roles- Whenua: VakamaMetruNui- Onepu: VakamaMetruNui- Jala/Jaller: Kanohi Zatth- Makuta/Teridax: Skullkid Roles for future books are still open! Book 2-Vakama: MrSciFiGuy-Matau: Koji/GreySnow-Onewa: IXRollOutIX-Krana/Krana-Kal: Skullkid-Kapura: VakamaMetruNui-Po-Matoran (Unnamed): Kretta-Gahdok: Skullkid Book 3-Huki/Hewkii: Kretta-Kongu: Ayeff-Bohrok-Kal: SkullKid Book 4-Nuju-Nokama-Hahli-Macku-Matoro Book 5 (Mask of Light)-Takua/Takanuva If you are interested in playing a character, send me a PM with a list of the characters you'd like to audition for (There is no limit to the number of characters you audition for, or how many you can voice, keep in mind though that it is likely only character role will be given to each person). If you are given a part, you are committing yourself to that role for the book, and for some main characters, all five books of Chronicles. If there is a character you'd like to audition for that shows up in a later book of Chronicles, feel free to shoot me a PM, I'm willing to hear auditions for future characters as well. Here is the Format in which you should send your Audition Request. Skype and Audacity will be required in order to get a main role. Some of the minor roles might only require a recording program (like Audacity). Name (As well as preferred nickname):Gender & Age:Timezone:Availability: (When can you record? What days, hours?)Microphone type: (is it internal or external, studio mic, headest mic, etc.)Anything else you'd like to note about yourself:Characters you'd be interested in playing: (Put in bullet points below, like so)(example list)Omega TahuThe Mighty TumaToa of AnarchyIf you have any questions, please PM me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEMzi2F1aVI Edited September 30, 2015 by joev14 20 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Moving to Fan-Created Media. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Eljay has been cast for the role of Lewa, and will also be my assistant director. 2 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I assume you'll be adding music as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I assume you'll be adding music as well?Yup! I'll add background music to most chapters (IE: Chapter 2 would have a Le-Koro theme, because it's Lewa in Le-Koro) Edited August 28, 2014 by joev14 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkullKid Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Very cool. I did a audiobook of some of the bionicle serials back in the day, and that was quite fun. I'll be more than happy to audition for a part. I'll send you a PM about that.However, I do want to just warn you. One of the reason I never did the actual books was fear of copyright, or a C&D order. While my guess is that these books have been long out of print at this point that it may not really matter anymore, you may want to take the time and contact Lego (assuming you havn't already done so) and get permission. Or you can just do it and hope they turn a blind eye. Either way, its up to you. Anyway, I'll send you a PM. -SK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Auditions Acceptance for Chronicles: Tale of the Toa will be closing at 11:59 on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd Central Standard Time. Please get your forms sent in! EDIT: If you have already PMed me with your skype name, you are already on the auditions list. EDIT2: If you'd like to audition for characters in a future book, feel free to send me a PM as well! Edited September 3, 2014 by joev14 1 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Awesome! Can't wait to get it started! 2 Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Casting update: Skullkid will be voicing Tahu, Pohatu, and Makuta/TeridaxKoji/Grey will be voicing OnuaTahu Nuva 3.0 will be voicing KopakaKanohi Zatth will be voicing Jala/Jaller The only remaining roles necessary to be filled are Whenua, Onepu, and Gali. If you're interested, send in auditions forms to me via PM, thanks! 1 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatth Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I am so excited this is happening! I'm so pumped to work with all of you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 1st Shadow Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Aw.... No me?Perhaps a future book, then. ~Your friendly, neighborhood Shadow ~Credit for Avatar and Banner goes to NickonAquaMagna~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Snow Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Ah, Onua, far from my favorite, but I'll gladly take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Casting Update Hanray will be voicing Gali! Additional Notice: We will hopefully have a Trailer out within the next week! Edited September 7, 2014 by joev14 1 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Casting Update: VakamaMetruNui will be voicing Turaga Whenua (As well as Whenua Metru in the future), and Onepu! Casting for Book 1 is finished, I will be posting casting for book 2 soon! My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Trailer has been posted! 1 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Trailer is great! Can't wait to see, or rather hear, what the first chapter is gonna be like! Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikiru Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Oh this is going to be so awesome! The voices are perfect! I can't wait to hear the audiobook. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaTupac Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I need this in my life. I was actually searchig youtube for some bionicle audiobooks the other daywhen is the first book estimated to release? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I need this in my life. I was actually searchig youtube for some bionicle audiobooks the other daywhen is the first book estimated to release? We'll be releasing them chapter-by-chapter. Recording has begun, but we haven't got any dates quite yet. Although, we hope to have the first book finished by the end of September. My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Wow. I love this. All of the voices in the trailer seemed so perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys make. Also, question: does Kopeke come into the books, at all?Hmm? Why do I ask? Oh, no reason. No reason at all. heh heh heh 2 My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuma Nuva Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 An ambitious project to be sure. I wish you all the luck in the world and look forward to seeing the results. Are you going to be going through the books by release date then? No surprise whatsoever that Eljay has a hand in this as Lewa. I'd also like to say that the voices lined up for Pohatu, Kopaka, and Gali are fantastic. Pretty much spot on with my head canon (although sometimes Kopaka did sound more like Steve Blum in my head...). My only concern is what seem to be some obvious issues with the playback quality. Granted, not everyone can afford a studio-level microphone, but I imagine something could probably be done in Audacity or somesuch to clean it up a bit. Honestly, I'd be very interested in playing a part in all this. I just worry about having the time to do it in between school (that and what happens when one of the characters winds up with a MN accent? ).Takuma Nuva 2 If The Good Lord had intended us to walkHe would not have invented roller skates.-- Willy Wonka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattorack Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) So.. like, this isn't violating any kind of copyright policy?Ok, cool!I'll be keeping an eye on this for sure then! EDIT: Ok, Makuta's voice just sent me the chills! Awesome work on that Skullkid!The Toa voices also sound great. This is going to a very good quality project. Edited September 16, 2014 by Tattorack 1 -I was infected for the most part on April the 1st BEWARE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa TAK Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I will be keeping an eye on this project. I think it's a fantastic undertaking and I can't wait to read along. TAK 1 [MNOLG The Movie Website]Need to start a poll? Or start a topic in Games & Trivia? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 That Makuta voice is spot on. I'd like to hear Onua's voice reading a more normal line though. PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Wow. I love this. All of the voices in the trailer seemed so perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys make. Also, question: does Kopeke come into the books, at all?Hmm? Why do I ask? Oh, no reason. No reason at all. heh heh heh He has a very short number of lines in Downfall. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you're interested in voicing him! An ambitious project to be sure. I wish you all the luck in the world and look forward to seeing the results. Are you going to be going through the books by release date then? No surprise whatsoever that Eljay has a hand in this as Lewa. I'd also like to say that the voices lined up for Pohatu, Kopaka, and Gali are fantastic. Pretty much spot on with my head canon (although sometimes Kopaka did sound more like Steve Blum in my head...). My only concern is what seem to be some obvious issues with the playback quality. Granted, not everyone can afford a studio-level microphone, but I imagine something could probably be done in Audacity or somesuch to clean it up a bit. Honestly, I'd be very interested in playing a part in all this. I just worry about having the time to do it in between school (that and what happens when one of the characters winds up with a MN accent? ).Takuma Nuva I'm from Minnesota So.. like, this isn't violating any kind of copyright policy?Ok, cool!I'll be keeping an eye on this for sure then! EDIT: Ok, Makuta's voice just sent me the chills! Awesome work on that Skullkid!The Toa voices also sound great. This is going to a very good quality project. So long as we're not making money from it, I believe we are in the clear in terms of copyright laws. (Especially because the books are not being produced anymore). And yes, Skullkid is a joy to have on the team That Makuta voice is spot on. I'd like to hear Onua's voice reading a more normal line though. You'll get a chance to hear Grey in action in Chapter 3! 1 My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Sounds like an awesome project! I will definitely be following this, and hopefully I can help with this somehow. Looking forward to seeing your available parts for book 2! 1 Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Snow Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I voice Onua, and trust me, I don't like the trailer line either, but I can see why we used it. But yeah, it's a legit line from the book and makes sense in context. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 But yeah, it's a legit line from the book and makes sense in context.XD Seriously? From what one? He has a very short number of lines in Downfall. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you're interested in voicing him! Hmm, I might just do that. My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Snow Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 But yeah, it's a legit line from the book and makes sense in context.XD Seriously? From what one? Chronicles 1. He meets Onepu and tries to speak that way to him, thinking he might not speak the same language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 But yeah, it's a legit line from the book and makes sense in context.XD Seriously? From what one? Chronicles 1. He meets Onepu and tries to speak that way to him, thinking he might not speak the same language. Oh yes, that's right, I remember that scene, now. XD My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuparuTheArchivist Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can you use effects? Or does it just have to be voice talent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev14 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can you use effects? Or does it just have to be voice talent? It depends. What effects are you thinking of providing? My Revamp MOCs (flickr) (Brickshelf) My Short Stories The Last Memories | Birth of the Kal | Key of the Codrex Web of Karzahni | The Depths Below | Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) If you're considering using any sound effects at all in the narrations, I might be of some help with that as well - especially if there's any SFX from the films that you would want. Edited September 16, 2014 by TheSkeletonMan939 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuparuTheArchivist Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Can you use effects? Or does it just have to be voice talent? It depends. What effects are you thinking of providing? An electronic type effect. Something that sounds like it's coming from a robot (I'm planning on auditioning for a Bohrok-Kal ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanty Demon Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Dang I'm torn on whether I should consider signing up for this or not. On the one hand this does seem really cool and interesting, on the other I got college and work. Oh choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewa Krom Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) So.. like, this isn't violating any kind of copyright policy?Ok, cool!I'll be keeping an eye on this for sure then! EDIT: Ok, Makuta's voice just sent me the chills! Awesome work on that Skullkid!The Toa voices also sound great. This is going to a very good quality project. So long as we're not making money from it, I believe we are in the clear in terms of copyright laws. (Especially because the books are not being produced anymore). That's not how copyright works. Though the internet as a whole seems to have this mentality that copyright only applies to money-making circumstances, it is incorrect. To site the books themselves (well, City of the Lost anyway; too lazy to find my books atm): "No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher." Though, to be fair, I wouldn't expect Scholastic to pursue copyright infringement on an out-of-print book that's not coming back into the print unless Bionicle gets VERY popular in the next few years. (Edit: Fixed the second paragraph to make sense) Edited September 16, 2014 by Lewa Krom 1 Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back. -- Greg Farshtey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkullKid Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Dang I'm torn on whether I should consider signing up for this or not. On the one hand this does seem really cool and interesting, on the other I got college and work. Oh choices.Yah, college is a downer when it comes to projects like this.If it helps, Joev is very good at working around our schedules. Not to mention, their are small parts that will need to be filled!-SK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanty Demon Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Dang I'm torn on whether I should consider signing up for this or not. On the one hand this does seem really cool and interesting, on the other I got college and work. Oh choices.Yah, college is a downer when it comes to projects like this.If it helps, Joev is very good at working around our schedules. Not to mention, their are small parts that will need to be filled!-SK That's good, hopefully I won't fall behind on homework. Figuring out who to voice is another matter though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Dancing Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm excited to take part in this once the coming books arrive. Being a VA is my dream job, and lending a hand to this sounds fun. =3 1 This is a signature that describes me as a person. Lazy, dry, and overall just a procra... *insert placeholder signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Player1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) If we don't have the books, will you supply us with the text? Also, will you do the movie books as well? If so, I'd really like to voice Takanuva/Takua whatever. Edited September 17, 2014 by Player1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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