The National Press Club529 14th St. NW, 13th FloorWashington, DC 20045
When:
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
Types: Movies Price Ranges: $10 Phone: 202-662-7500 website
Meet the voice of Bender the robot from "Futurama," and watch a movie about all of his amazing friends! The National Press Club will host the East Coast premiere of the voice acting documentary "I Know That Voice" on Friday, November 8. The film’s executive producer, Annie Award-winning and Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio, will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions after the screening, followed by a meet-and-greet and signing. DiMaggio is known for voices such as Bender the robot in "Futurama;" Jake the Dog in "Adventure Time;" Marcus Fenix in "Gears of War;" and Rico in "The Penguins of Madagascar." "I Know That Voice" explores every aspect of the voice acting profession, and showcases some of the most talented, versatile, and hard-working members of the entertainment industry. It features interviews with more than 150 top voice actors and other animation industry luminaries. Those featured include the voices of Bart Simpson, Goofy, Porky Pig, Pinky and the Brain, Philip J. Fry, Winnie the Pooh, Wakko Warner, Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Spongebob Squarepants, Chris Griffin, Jimmy Neutron, The Wolverine, and more. The screening is free for Club members and $10 for nonmembers. The signing session is limited to one item per person.