Post-Production Podcast: WILL THE REAPER

Post-Production Podcast: Episode 1 - WILL THE REAPER
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Date Recorded: 9/20/11
Guests: Curt Rose (Grell Sutcliff) and Faith Kelter (Director)
Host: Dylan Spencer
Closing Scene: The Story of Will the Reaper

Join the 3DF Productions cast members behind William T. Spears and Grell Sutcliff, as well as 3DF's master and commander, Faith Kelter, for a behind the scenes look at how 3DF got started, and the production of the William and Grell sidestory, The Story of Will the Reaper.

You can find the 3DF Productions blog, including full episodes of our audio adaptation of Black Butler, at http://3dfproductions.blogspot.com/

Black Butler, William T. Spears, Grell Sutcliff, and The Story of William the Reaper are copyright their respective owners. 3DF Productions is in no way affiliated with A-1 Pictures, Square Enix, Funimation, or Yana Toboso. 3DF is a hobby group and we do not sell any of our productions.

[Description by Dylan Spencer]

DISCLAIMER: As said, 3DF is all-fun non-profit.  We do this alongside our fellow fans out of respect and adoration of the original.

PREMIERE! - "The Story of WILL THE REAPER"

Will the Reaper DVD cover, copyright of A-1 Pictures

When Black Butler Season 2 comes state-side, FUNimation has announced that we will be getting all 12 episodes, plus an entire lot of OVA [Bonus] episodes.  But until then, these episodes are only available in Japanese.  If you can't wait that long, 3DF has helped ease the wait!

Tonight, we premiere The Story of WILL THE REAPER, the newest of the OVAs that follows the misadventures of "those who gather the dying souls of humans, the Grim Reaper Dispatch association.  William T. Spears and Grell Sutcliff are chosen to train new Reaper students.  While touring the building, the students ask about the upcoming final exam, the latter part entailing that all interns team up with a partner and judge their very first soul.  Only those who pass the exam can become a full-fledged Grim Reaper. While teaching his nervous students, William recalls his time as an intern...one century ago when he took the exam with his partner...Grell Sutcliff." *

* - Summary from the Japan DVD.

~ Download the full audio here!

CAST

WILLIAM T. SPEARS
Dylan Spencer


GRELL SUTCLIFF
Curt Rose

The INTERNS
Krystal Donahue, Andre Egner, ShinkyoSendo89, Andrew Edwards and Drew Matney

HEAD of REAPER DISPATCH
Steven C. Phillips

THOMAS WALLIS
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Translation: adapted from the subtitles by "ppngai" (If this be you, please step forward for proper credit!)

Sound effects: SoundDogs.com/the anime episode.

Music: The Story of Will the Reaper episode soundtrack; "Arrival" and "Find your Truth" by John Herberman; "Byakuran's Theme" from Reborn!

As alway, 3DF is non-profit; this is all for fun, by the fans for the fans!  No money is made!  Stay tuned to FUNimation's website (link above) for the release date of Black Butler Season 2.  It is currently due out some time in 2012.

TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE Day - Bonus Feature

~ "Sweetness of Swiss Rolls" Download here!

On this day in Gyakuten Kenji history, Prosecutor Byrne Faraday and defendant Mack Rell were murdered in the courthouse during a recess.  Miles Edgeworth, Faraday's replacement, sets out to find his predecessor's killer amidst an odd cast of characters.  Thus, here at 3DF, we celebrate the actual date when that was due to happen, September 10th, 2011.

TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE: A Miles Edgeworth Story was our debut piece a year ago and I consider it near and dear to my heart.  I shed a "writer's depression" tear last week when it was finally concluded with Act 4.  It's had so many up's and down's, and yet it pulled through beautifully, introducing me to some of the greatest people I've ever had the honor of meeting.  See the Act 4 post for specific words of thanks.

Now, in honor of today, I have something very special that I've been keeping until after TR's final release.  Back when I started adapting the case for a script, I was having trouble coming up with an ending.  At the time, I wasn't sure if we were going to continue either Gyakuten Kenji or Saiban work, and the original case ending was made to set up for the game's final case.  I did eventually wind up writing the ending you hear in the finished product where Miles Edgeworth catches you up to his own present day.  But that was not the original choice.

In my online travels, I had found a great GK fan-fiction, "The Sweetness of Swiss Rolls," by fan-fiction.net writer 'Umi no Kanshisha.'  I fell in love with it immediately, and wrote to her requesting if we could use it as the ending for TR.  Sadly, she gave me the affirmative many months later after I had written the ending that made the cut and some VAs had already recorded lines for.  But I loved it so much that we agreed it could be a bonus feature with her approval and full credit.  And that's what you are receiving today.

This was also done before True Blue was called in to understudy Miles Edgeworth for Act 2 due to technical problems.  I wanted to give him some time in the spotlight as his Edgeworth is very well done, and thus he and I recorded the roles as Edgey and Franziska for the bonus feature.

A summary in the writer's own words: "After the brutal events of the 2nd KG-8 Incident, Miles and Franziska decide to calm down the best way they know how: indulging in Swiss rolls, snark, and a bit of bonding for good measure."

Please go into this having either 1) played the case or 2) listened to TR, as it contains spoilers for GK1-4, hence my having to wait til after Act 4 to release it.  This was also done very early on when I was first learning how to mix something not previously "set" with sound and music.  I was considering fixing it up, but I like the simplicity and charm it has as an "early" piece.  Gives it a real bonus feature feel.  I still want to go back and work on it someday.  Maybe for the "anniversary" next year :D

Until then, as always, we all own nothing nor do we make any mula for this at all.  All for fun.  Thank you again to the great cast of TR, to the writer of "Swiss Rolls" Umi no Kanshisha, and to True Blue for helping me out back-when with this little surprise.  Ladies and gentlemen, HAPPY TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE DAY!  Now enjoy this and then go listen to the case and/or play it through if you have the game! :D

PREMIERE! - BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper

BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper by 3DF Productions


Picture from the anime introduction, A-1 Pictures

3DF is proud to present the 2nd installment in our BLACK BUTLER fan-audio series, BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper.

Based on the anime by A-1 Pictures and the manga by Yana Toboso.  As always, 3DF is in it for the fun and none of the profit.  All belongs to them, we are here to have a blast and take you along for the ride! :D  To download, visit the link above!

The second installment is based specifically on Season 1, Eps. 5 & 6 of the anime.  Ciel and Sebastian have been desperately hunting down the notorious serial killer "Jack the Ripper."  But what happens when the culprit is a bit close to home with a very inhuman accomplice to help with the dirty work?

Attention! - Black Butler is an anime that was rated TV-14 (PG-13), and contains situations and/or language that may not be suitable for all listeners.  Discretion is advised.

CAST
SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS - Jason Marnocha
CIEL PHANTOMHIVE - Rina Adachi

GRELL SUTCLIFF - Curt Rose
MADAM RED - Faith Kelter
WILLIAM T. SPEARS - Dylan Spencer *
The UNDERTAKER - James Hall *

The Cinematic Record
FATHER - Steven C. Phillips
VINCENT PHANTOMHIVE - Dylan Spencer
RACHEL PHANTOMHIVE - Rina Adachi
PASSERBY - James Hall
1st VICTIM - Pam Larson

At the Phantomhive Estate
MEY-RIN - Pam Larson
FINNY - Curt Rose
BALDROY - Dylan Spencer
TANAKA - Jason Marnocha

At the Funeral
PRIEST - Steven C. Phillips
GUESTS - Denise and David Kelter, Jr.

Special Guest Appearance by Mesa the cat as the "Stray in the Alley."

* - Cast changes from previous posting.

Sound Effects from Sound-Dogs.com and the anime episodes.

Music from the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji soundtrack.  Opening song "Monochrome Kiss" by SID; ending song "Lacrimosa" by Kalafina.  Special thanks to Alyssa DiNapoli and Chris Sierra for helping to identify the song in the Introduction: "Der Holle Rache"/"The Queen of the Night Aria" from Mozart's The Magic Flute.


Stay tuned for the continuing story in the upcoming BLACK BUTLER: My Fair Lady!

PREMIERE! - TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE: Act 4 (The Conclusion)

This project has been in production for over a year now.  It is with elation (and some concluding sadness) that I present the final presentation of TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE - A Miles Edgeworth Story.  It has been through this production that I have not only grown as a director, mixing editor, and voice actress, but also met some of the most amazing people I have ever come to know.  I'd like to take a moment to thank the many folks who - without their assistance - this would've never been possible:

Pam and P.J. - My folks from the days of Chronicles.  I'm very lucky that you guys stuck by my side.  Your continued support and talent is so much more appreciated than you know.

True Blue - Papa! XD  You're still my favorite "old man," not to mention coming to the rescue as Miles Edgeworth back during Act 2!  I owe you one!  Thank you for everything :)

Jason - Oh, bossman...the Depp to my Burton. :)    You've been with me since the beginning, before 3DF even had a name!  Gumshoe was a cursed character before you stepped up to the plate.  Thank you, so much, for saying yes.  Your talent and friendship, there are no words.  I thank you, sir, and bow to you. ::does so::

Rina - I think I still remember the first day I received your audition, the beginning of a beautiful friendship.  You've earned your way to becoming a veteran, playing everyone from Kay to Maya, and all in-between and to come.  I couldn't ask for a better friend and voice actress.  <3 "Auntie Franny" ;)

James - ...Edgeworth.  My brilliant, amazing, official-head-canon Miles Edgeworth. :)  I can't play the game any longer without thinking of your voice.  Like I said previously to Rina, I still remember the Caps Lock email you sent when I shared that I was stepping into the Gyakuten Kenji pool.  It feels like yesterday that we recorded your "callback" of the JFA Airport scene.  In the past year, you've totally been my sanity and best friend throughout the entire process.  Love ya, Lil' Brother!

And of course, cliche as it is, I know why artists do it: my family.  The 3 D's in the group's name to attest to their awesomeness.  Dad and David, who have both joined the "L.A. Forensics and Courthouse Team." via TR.  Mom, the best Narrator ever: from playing the games with me to recording after long days of work for both of us.  Love you all, always will.

(...yeah, I'm a writer; I never do anything short and sweet. ;))

~ Download the Full Audio here!

CAST

(In Order of Appearance)

Denise Kelter

NARRATOR

James Hall

MILES EDGEWORTH

Rina Adachi

KAY FARADAY

P.J. Simmers

Det. TYRELL BADD

Faith Kelter

FRANZISKA VON KARMA

Pam Larson

CALISTO YEW

Jason Marnocha

Det. DICK GUMSHOE

True Blue

The JUDGE

Special Cameo Appearance by Mark Ryan Anderson as Phoenix Wright.  Director/Mixing by Faith Kelter.  Sound Effects from Court-Records.net and SoundDogs.com; Music from the Gyakuten Kenji soundtrack and orchestral albums.

Gyakuten Kenji belongs to Capcom; we are - as always - in this for the fun.  Please support the GK/Saiban series in the States by purchasing the game, available for the Nintendo DS.  Want Edgeworth's continuing adventures localized?  Be sure to sign the online petition to bring GK2 to North America!