CLUE: Main Cast Decided

After I announced CLUE a while back, my director senses immediately began tingling on who the main characters would go to. CLUE has always had a very colorful cast, whether talking about the film that we're set to adapt or even various incarnations of the game itself. (Did you know that there was actually a game show version in the UK? Look it up on YouTube; it's rather interesting!)

Thankfully, 3DF has the talent to do it. Your favorite VAs return to take on the wackiest suspects known to man. Minor roles have yet to be determined, but the main seven are as follows: James Hall as Wadsworth the butler, Jason Marnocha as Colonel Mustard, Samantha Ylagan as Mrs. White, Dylan Spencer as Professor Plum, Rina Adachi as Ms. Scarlet, Pam Larson as Mrs. Peacock, and Curt Rose as Mr. Green.

More news to come!

P3: Special Event - BLACK BUTLER Anniversary

Post-Production Podcast
Ep. 4 - SPECIAL EVENT: BLACK BUTLER Anniversary
~ DOWNLOAD HERE ~


~ Click here to listen and download the special Pre-Show Festivities! ~

• Your favorite 3DF VAs had one hell of a time prior to recording the podcast itself! Come listen to hilarity, lessons in road safety from Curt Rose, and a surprise visit from Denise Kelter (Paula the maid in My Fair Lady)!

DATE RECORDED: 8/5/12
GUESTS: Jason Marnocha (Sebastian, Drocell, Eric Slingby in Stella); Rina Adachi (Ciel, Luci in Stella); Curt Rose (Finny, Grell, Claude); Dylan Spencer (William, Baldroy); Samantha Ylagan (Lizzie, Alois, Stella); James Hall (The Undertaker); Sukisho (Alan Humphries in Stella); Faith Kelter (Director, Madam Red, Pluto)
CO-HOSTS: Dylan Spencer and Faith Kelter
PLEASE NOTE: Like our BLACK BUTLER productions, both the podcast and the pre-show are not safe for work, nor around the kids. Also, during the podcast, please be on the spoiler alert for Black Butler Season 2. You have been warned.

It's been one year since the premiere of BLACK BUTLER: His Butler, Able, and it's not an anniversary without a party! In this special edition of the Post-Production Postcast, the cast of BLACK BUTLER gets together to reminisce about our favorite memories and craziest mishaps in recording this for posterity. And thanks to some of your questions, aspiring voice-actors can learn some secrets and behind-the-scenes work from 3DF's finest! So come celebrate with us and enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: As always, 3DF is all-fun non-profit. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, A-1 Pictures or FUNimation. We do this alongside our fellow fans out of respect and adoration of the original.

P3 Special Edition, This Sunday 8/5

So I previously mentioned something about a big special edition of the P3, our Post-Production Podcast. It's still on. It's still going to happen. Real life and scheduling and what not just tends to get in the way. It's a pain, but it's true. 3DF is sadly not our day job.

With some free time opening up, we are proceeding as planned. This Sunday, August 5th, some of 3DF's Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji fan-audio cast will be gathering to record a special post-finale edition of the P3. Memories, reminiscing, derailed conversation by the first subject, you know, the usual!

But free time isn't the only reason. August 5th is also the first anniversary of our first audio, His Butler, Able. We officially debuted the project on 8/5/11, and it's been a wonderful year since. So what better day to get together and celebrate the project that started it all?

Currently RSVPed the affirmative and scheduled to attend are the following: Jason Marnocha (Sebastian, Drocell, Eric Slingby), Rina Adachi (Ciel, Luci from Stella), Curt Rose (Grell, Finny), Dylan Spencer (William, Baldroy), Samantha Ylagan (Lizzie, Alois, Stella Brooks from Stella) and Pam Larson (Mey-Rin, Kat from Stella). Denise Kelter (Paula) is also planning to step in for an appearance. Please be aware, any of this can change at any time.

"The First Month of Red"

* Photo from the Kuroshitsuji Comic Anthology fan-manga

THE FIRST MONTH OF RED

A BLACK BUTLER Mini-Sode

Based on“Red Theater” from the Kuroshitsuji Comic Anthology fan-manga

Translated by Selene Broers

Directed/Adaptation by Faith Kelter

CAST

GRELL SUTCLIFF ... Curt Rose

MADAM RED ... Faith Kelter

~ Download the full audio here!

RUNNING TIME: 8mins

RATING: T

MUSIC

~ "Die Hasen!", "Diabolic Waltz", "Home Again" from the Kuroshitsuji Original Soundtrack.

SOUND

~ Various from the anime

~ freesound.org

~ sounddogs.com

DISCLAIMER: 3DF is non-profit. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, Square Enix, A-1 Pictures, FUNimation, or the writer of this story. We do this for fun and the love of the series, no money whatsoever. If you enjoy what you hear, PLEASE show the original sources support! The manga is available at your local bookstores and the anime is on DVD or via streaming on most major video websites under FUNimation.

Thoughts and Prayers to CO

On behalf of 3DF, I would like to take this time to send continued thoughts, prayers, well wishes - whatever suits best - to those who fell victim of the shootings last Thursday night in Aurora, CO. What was supposed to be a wonderful night at the movies turned into a most unfortunate event that has reminded many of us how precious life is. As always, in the worst of times, all of you have the support and good vibes behind you from your fellow citizens.

All my best
~ Faith Kelter
Director/Creator, 3DF Productions

3DF Honors Dave Kelter

So, today's a very special day for a very special person. And on 3DF, that's a pretty big deal.

I'm very fortunate to have the most loving family in the world. In a time when a lot of imagination and creativity has become suppressed, my family has been very supportive and encouraging in many of 3DF's endeavors. I know of few parents and siblings who would take time out of a busy schedule to record a guest spot. You've heard all of the Kelter household at some point or another. My brother has played a few small roles, including Timber in Black Butler: The Spider's Intention. My mother is a regular with 3DF, being the "narrative" voice of Turnabout Reminiscence and Paula in Black Butler: My Fair Lady. I guess those you could kind of expect. My brother's always wanted to be an actor, and Mom's been doing voices for me since I was a kid and she read me bed time stories.

And then there's my Dad. :) He was a cop for 29 years, a big guy with a very tough reputation and a heart of gold. Long and short of it, not someone you would expect to just get behind a microphone and record a couple of lines for a radio-play. And yet, he's done it. I tried to make it easy for him, casting him in roles that he's played in real life, mostly police oriented. You can currently hear him in Act 3 of Turnabout Reminiscence, where he has a one-liner as a courthouse baliff.

But he's had a bigger role before, and with The Dark Knight Rises coming to movie theaters next week, I think it's an appropriate time to let this be heard. Those who have been with me since Day 1 remember an unreleased project that started it all, Batman: Chronicles of Arkham. Well, I couldn't imagine anyone better for the role of Commissioner Gordon than my own father. He only had a short 20 second scene, but he did a wonderful job.

Thus, in honor of his birthday this weekend, I release this for the first time to the public. A rough original cut from Chronicles, featuring the voices of P.J. Simmers as Batman and Dave "The Commish" Kelter, Sr. as Commissioner Gordon. If you would like to see the lovely original trailer, made by our very own Jason Marnocha, be sure to check it out here!

To Dad: Thank you for everything. I don't say that as often as I should, and I know I'm not always the easiest person to deal with. But know that everything you do is appreciated more than you know. Love you and happy birthday! <3

PREMIERE - BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes

[3DF Fan-Audio #5] BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes by 3DF2

3DF PRODUCTIONS 

presents 

BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes

~ Click the above link to download the file.
~ Adapted from the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji anime & manga series by Yana Toboso.
~ RATING: T (language, some mild content)
~ RUN TIME: 1hr 2mins


CAST
(In order of appearance)
NARRATOR ... Faith Kelter
TANAKA ... Jason Marnocha
BALDROY ... Dylan Spencer
FINNY ... Curt Rose
MEY-RIN ... Pam Larson
SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS ... Jason Marnocha
CIEL PHANTOMHIVE ... Rina Adachi
FRENCH PASSERBY ... TheZoni
ANGELA BLANC ... Krystal Donahue
QUEEN VICTORIA ... Samantha Ylagan
ASH LANDERS ... JohnofOrdo3
MAN with a CART ... Curt Rose
CLERK at the INN ... Krystal Donahue
PLUTO ... Faith Kelter (Human), Sandy (Hound)
SAILORS ... Steven C. Phillips, Curt Rose
UNDERTAKER ... James Hall
GRELL SUTCLIFF ... Curt Rose
RONALD KNOX ... Gabriel Clarke
SERVANT ... Faith Kelter
GUARDS ... James Hall, Vick Valentine
WILLIAM T. SPEARS ... Dylan Spencer
FALSE QUEEN ... Pam Larson
VINCENT PHANTOMHIVE ... Dylan Spencer

MUSIC
~ Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji soundtrack
~ "Yes, My Lord" Theme from Kuroshitsuji: That Butler, Friendship (Intro/Credits)


SOUND
~ Various from the anime
~ SoundDogs.com
~ FreeSound.org


DISCLAIMER: 3DF is a non-profit voice acting group. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, Square Enix, A-1 Pictures, or FUNimation. We make NO money off of this; this is solely a group of folks who love the series and what we do. Please, show the original sources some love and support. The manga books are available at your local bookstore; the anime is available on DVD and via streaming on must major video websites.

ASHES Tomorrow (6/27); P3 Special to Follow

3DF's BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes will be released tomorrow, 6/27. As this is the final "main line" Kuro/Butler project in the works, everyone take a small moment of silence.

[...]

However, I want to reassure that this is not the final project all together. This is simply the end of the era that was our beloved fan-audio series based on the series itself. In the future, 3DF hopes to bring you some more Kuro/Butler projects along the line of original works (i.e. stories like Stella), perhaps some of the manga arcs, etc. We're just putting to rest the line based directly off of the anime. While we've loved every minute, we want to do some more things that won't have direct comparison from the show.

Just to be reassuring, my upcoming story, Date Night (a small follow-up to Stella), is being considered. But we don't know just yet, as it hasn't even been finished. And on a recent trip to California, I purchased a Kuroshitsuji manga anthology with short stories and artwork by readers and fans in Japan. I currently have a friend of mine translating a short one for me, and the awesome Curt Rose has agreed to join myself in voicing this tiny tale. (Take that as a full-fledged hint to which characters are featured in the story.)

Now, following the release of "Ashes", we're planning on doing a special edition of the P3 (the Post-Production Podcast, 3DF's official behind-the-scenes chat with our VAs). This may be happening this week; we're looking at Thursday or Sunday (most likely the latter). We would LOVE to have some questions this time around for our voice-actors. We're still in deliberation on the who's and such, but please, if you have any questions at all, leave a comment down below or note them to me.

If you've never listened to any episodes of the P3, they can be downloaded via the links in the left hand sidebar. We currently have three episodes: Ep 1 centered on Will the Reaper, #2 featuring Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi as a pre-"Ashes" release sit down chat, and #3 centered on Spider's Intention.


NOTE: Due to scheduling, Jason Marnocha (Sebastian, Drocell, Eric) will be unable to attend. If you have any questions for him, please send them to me, and I will message them along to be answered as soon as possible.

As one final note, I thought I'd share what's currently scheduled for 3DF in the days ahead:

1) SHANGRI-LA: The Palace of Water, based on the play by the Takarazuka Revue, will finally make its debut. This project has sadly taken far too long to put together due to casting issues, and was supposed to be the debut of Dylan Spencer and Samantha Ylagan. It will finally see the light of day very soon.

2) PHOENIX WRIGHT: Turnabout Goodbyes Part 3 is also long overdue. That will be following S-L, featuring Erik Copper u/s Phoenix Wright. Following that, Vick Valentine and Curt Rose will be taking over the roles of Phoenix and Larry.

3) That surprise manga story I told you about will creep up when least expected.

4) CLUE: An Audio Mystery was announced a while back as our newest "big" project in production. Based off of the 1980s film, which in turn was based on the famous board game (Cluedo in the UK), 3DF is going to take you on a wild and wacky murder mystery starring some of your fave VAs as everyone's favorite crazy suspects. Stay tuned.

And finally, I have some plans to decide on for Christmas this year. I still have an old project in mind that I may prepare in order for it to be ready by Christmas, which is always a busy time for our group.

Thus to conclude, "Ashes" tomorrow; P3 in the coming days, leave questions/feedback for the actors in a comment or message them to me privately.

Final 3DF "Butler" Fan-Audio Complete!

**

I'm very happy to announce that the long-awaited 5th and final fan-audio in our Kuro/Butler main line is complete as of today. BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes is based on Eps. 22 - 24, the finale episodes of Season 1. It is our longest "proper" production to date (i.e. not counting Stella as part of that group), clocking in at 53mins without intro or credits added in.

We'd really like to do a live premiere for this one, as its our current last project from the series. A release date and decisions on that are still being determined. This, of course, doesn't mean we're finished with Kuro entirely. In the future, I'm planning to write our own productions, as I did with Stella. But for now, the cast is in need of a well-earned break.

BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes closes out the tale of Ciel Phantomhive and his Demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis. On a trip to Paris, Ciel discovers the remaining identities of those who killed his parents. But loyalty is called into question on all sides, and the contract of the boy's soul is threatened. Everything you've heard until now is put at risk, and it all leads to the last great journey in the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji story.

From the Ashes brings back leads Jason Marnocha (Sebastian Michaelis) and Rina Adachi (Ciel Phantomhive). Rounding out the cast are Dylan Spencer (Baldroy, William T. Spears), Curt Rose (Finny, Grell Sutcliff), Pam Larson (Mey-Rin), Samantha Ylagan (Queen Victoria), JohnofOrdo3 (Ash Landers), Krystal Donahue (Angela Blanc), James Hall (The Undertaker), Steven C. Phillips (Sailor) and Gabriel Clarke (Ronald Knox). Special appearances include director Faith Kelter, Kuroshitsuji fan-fiction author Zoni, and Vick Valentine, fan-favorite Ronald Knox from 3DF's For the Love of Stella.

Release date and information to follow.
** - Image from Season 1, Episode 24; © A-1 Pictures

3DF Live! CIEL IN WONDERLAND Read-Through

(Image © A-1 Pictures)

UPDATE: The read-through is ON for THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD, at the following times: 1:30pm (US West Coast), 3:30pm (Midwest), 4:30pm (East Coast), 9:30pm (UK). Please be aware that this will be the time the cast goes live, read-through to proceed following some pre-show time to allow all to arrive in time. :)

Have you ever wondered how the process goes when 3DF first decides on a project? What goes on behind the scenes? Is there such a thing as a rehearsal?

The answer is "Yes." And now, through the magic of the internet, you too can have the chance to see how that happens. The idea of doing read-through rehearsals over Skype was first introduced to me by Krystal Donahue, who has beautifully voiced the role of Angela Blanc in our fan-audios of Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji, and I'm very glad she did for a few reasons.

For one thing, 3DF's troupe of actors are spread out all over the country, and in some cases, the world. Thus, like many professional voice acting instances, we never record at the same time or in the same place. I send them the script; they send me the lines. Doing the read-throughs, however, gives them a chance to hear what they might be playing off of in the finished product. As a director, I have a better opportunity to give them better direction (i.e. "Maybe try the line this way." or "That's good! Do it just like that!") instead of it running the risk to ask for re-dos.

On a more technical aspect, these read-through recordings have saved my butt in times of mixing. XD There has been at least one instance where a line was missed in the final batch. When I checked the read-through recording, the line was said perfectly and with little interference. With the mere addition of a well-placed sound effect, I was able to use it the final product at the last second, a real life-saver.

But what does this have to do with the listeners? Well, we're booting up our Justin.tv channel to broadcast a special read-through event LIVE. This won't become an official project, but the majority of the cast has seen the CIEL IN WONDERLAND OVA and just want to have a relaxed bit of fun with it (God help you all). XD

CIEL IN WONDERLAND is a fun, little bonus tale, featuring everyone's favorite characters from Black Butler. One ordinary afternoon at the Phantomhive estate because extraordinary when Ciel finds himself in a dream-world, much resembling the stories of Alice and her friends. Follow him along his way to find Sebastian the White Rabbit, as well as many other familiar faces taking over the realm of Wonderland.


Please be aware that, like many of the episodes, these were no different in the ratings department. It features some content that is better suited for older audiences.

So come by the channel, sit a spell, get ready to have a lot of laughs because this episode set is pure ridiculous fun at its finest. :D By using the chat feature, you also have a chance to give feedback and talk to the cast of some of your favorite audios. As of this moment, those POSSIBLY in attendance include Myself XD (Madam Red), Dylan Spencer (William T. Spears, Baldroy), James Hall (The Undertaker), Vick Valentine (Ronald Knox in Stella), Jason Marnocha (Sebastian Michaelis, Drocell Cainz, Eric Slingby in Stella), Rina Adachi (Ciel Phantomhive), Pam Larson (Mey-Rin), Curt Rose (Grell Sutcliff, Finny), and Krystal Donahue (Angela Blanc).

Again, mark the calendars! We'd love to see you guys here!

Upcoming Productions & Update

Enough with the downer news dominating the blog. Time for some good news!

~ First order of business, our beloved Butler will be winding down by the end of this month. I have four days off from the "day job" coming up (see: the job that pays bills :)), and I intend to work on From the Ashes over that time. We do have one more fun Butler event planned, but more on that in the future when the details are ironed out.

~ Following that, the long-awaited Shangri-La WILL BE COMPLETED. No other project will be started until it's finished. It's time for it to see the light. Leading the cast are Black Butler's Dylan Spencer (William T. Spears) and Samantha Ylagan (Lizzie and Alois Trancy) as leads, Sora and Miu.

~ Our Pre-Production Announcements has changed. Two previously announced productions are on hold due to circumstances. PW: Turnabout Goodbyes has had some casting issues that we'll get figured out soon. The long-awaited Part 3, however, should be released following Shangri-La, featuring Erik Copper (For the Love of Stella/Shangri-La) understudying Phoenix Wright.

Now, before we announce the new project currently listed under Pre-Production, I'd like to make some things official. We currently have two voice-actors who have attained "Legend" status among the group, both for having been with me since the beginning, Jason Marnocha and James Hall. Today, I have made the decision to expand that. Two of my voice-actresses have been with me for a long time now, and performed in just about every project that I've put out there for the masses. Please join me in wishing well to our newest Legends, Rina Adachi and Pam Larson. Rina and Pam have been with me since I debuted our very first project, Turnabout Reminiscence. Rina first joined on for that project. Pam was actually cast as a replacement in the unreleased Chronicles of Arkham. They have been there for every project since, sometimes playing multiple characters and on a moment's notice. Well done, ladies, my thanks and best to you always.

Finally, break out the trumpets! It's time for the new project official debut! Ladies and gentlemen, 3DF Productions is proud to present it's newest production...

* - Belongs to Parker Brothers/Hasbro

Based on the Paramount 1985 film, 3DF Productions will be taking on a fan-audio production of Clue. Casting decisions are currently underway, and many of your favorite VAs from past productions are in talks, including James Hall, Jason Marnocha, Dylan Spencer and Curt Rose. Further casting notices and announcements to come. As always, 3DF is not associated with the original creators, Parker Brothers, Hasbro, Paramount Pictures, et all. We're fans, a group of fans who love what we do and make no profit off of our work.

3DF Downtime Update

Hey there, 3DF fans.

It had been brought to my attention tonight after someone tried to listen to For the Love of Stella that the links had become unavailable. This is due to many of our projects being turned off by 4Shared, due to the music that was used in the Black Butler projects.

The issue has been taken care of and all projects are now currently up and running. I want to once again make clear, however, that I'm running a non-profit group. We make absolutely no money off of our projects. We are not out to hurt anyone. I credit all sources and point listeners in the direction of finding those sources to support them. Music in our projects is turned down low and constantly has sound and voices playing over it. However, if anyone has a specific issue, please come to me about it. I will gladly adjust anything that needs to be so. Anything to keep the hard work, time, and love put into this group's work available for all.

Once again, all projects are working again. Streaming is currently unavailable on the majority of projects outside of the Post-Production Podcast. Only the main Black Butler projects and In French can be streamed. The Story of Will the Reaper can still be seen over on YouTube. I once again thank you for your understanding.

Post-Production Podcast: SPIDER'S INTENTION

Post-Production Podcast
Ep. 3 - "The Spider's Intention"
~ DOWNLOAD HERE ~

Date Recorded: 3/25/12
Guests: Curt Rose (Claude), Samantha Ylagan (Alois), Faith Kelter (Director)
Host: Dylan Spencer
Closing Scene: BLACK BUTLER: The Spider's Intention

It's that time again, for another episode of the Post-Production Podcast! This evening, Curt Rose joins us for another round of fun, and Samantha Ylagan makes her P3 debut as we discuss 3DF's take on The Spider's Intention, based on the Black Butler II OVA of the same name. Topics include Sam's get-to-know-you, the wicked-fast creative process behind the project, the bleak future of Season 2 for 3DF, and...the "knock off" master and butler call out the original pair. ;)

DISCLAIMER: As always, 3DF is all-fun non-profit. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, A-1 Pictures or FUNimation. We do this alongside our fellow fans out of respect and adoration of the original.

FOR THE LOVE OF STELLA: Audio Edition

~ Download the full audio here
~ Read the story on deviantArt or Fanfiction.net

~ BONUS FEATURE: "Stella" Gag Reel (WARNING: Contains spoilers for "Stella" and the anime.)

3DF PRODUCTIONS

presents

FOR THE LOVE OF STELLA: 

The Audio Edition

~ Adapted from a fan-fiction by Faith Kelter, based upon characters appearing in the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji series by Yana Toboso.

~ RATING: PG-13 for mild language and content. Discretion is advised.

The stunning artwork above is by the lovely Simply-Psycho on deviantArt. Please go visit her page here!

CAST

(In order of appearance)

GRELL SUTCLIFF

Curt Rose

STELLA

Samantha Ylagan & "Miles Sebastian"

RONALD KNOX

Vick Valentine

ALAN HUMPHRIES

Sukisho

ERIC SLINGBY

Jason Marnocha

QUENTIN HOWSHAM

Steven C. Phillips

WILLIAM T. SPEARS

Dylan Spencer

PIERCE

Erik Copper

KAT

Pam Larson

LUCI

Rina Adachi

Grell's CONSCIENCE

Curt Rose (S1) & Faith Kelter (S8)

MARY

Pam Larson

ALICE BROOKS

Rina Adachi

UNDERTAKER

James Hall

VICAR

Curt Rose

MUSIC
~ Kuroshitsuji & Kuro II Soundtrack
~ "Piano Bars," Sauver Mallia JRT Music Tele Music BMI SACEM
~ "Nearer my God to Thee," as heard in "Titanic"
~ "Bird," Yuya Matsushita


SOUND
~ Various from the anime
~ SoundDogs.com
~ FreeSound.org


DISCLAIMER: 3DF is a non-profit voice acting group. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, Square Enix, A-1 Pictures, or FUNimation. The only thing I claim is the story, but it would've been nothing without this great series. We make NO money off of this; this is solely a group of folks who love the series and what we do. Please, show the original sources some love and support. The manga books are available at your local bookstore; the anime is available on DVD and via streaming on must major video websites.

Premiere! BB: The Spider's Intention

Kuroshitsuji & Characters © Yana Toboso, A-1 Pictures 


~ Download full audio here!

Welcome to the estate of the "Queen's Spider," Alois, the Earl Trancy. At first glance, it appears to be the home of a young nobleman. But what lies inside is a dark past, an unstable soul...and an entire staff of Demons to nurture it, led by Alois' butler, Claude Faustus.

The Spider's Intention is based on the Season 2 OVA of the same name. Please note that it might contain spoilers for Black Butler II. But, at the same time, it makes a rather wonderful prelude to the anime-exclusive tale.

CAST
(In order of appearance)
Alois Trancy - Samantha Ylagan
Claude Faustus, his butler - Curt Rose


The Triplets
Timber - David Kelter, Jr.
Thompson - Curt Rose
Cantebury - Dylan Spencer

Hannah Annafellows, the maid - Rina Adachi
Luka Macken - Samantha Ylagan

SOUND EFFECTS
SoundDogs.com
FreeSound.org
The episode

MUSIC
Kuroshitsuji II Original Soundtrack

TRANSLATION
From the subtitles by "ppngai" (Please step forward!)

DISCLAIMER: 3DF is not associated with Yana Toboso, Square Enix, A-1 Pictures, or FUNimation. We are a group of fans who love the series and wish to share that love through our non-profit projects. That's right, no mula made. None. We do this for fun. We even encourage listeners to support the original source, as Black Butler II comes out in North America on April 3rd. Show it some love.

BLACK BUTLER: The Spider's Intention

Kuroshitsuji & Characters © Yana Toboso, A-1 Pictures


3/16 UPDATE: Our fan-presentation of The Spider's Intention will officially premiere on Monday, March 19th.

With Black Butler "Proper" slowly winding down, 3DF is starting to feel the Finale Blues. We have the upcoming For the Love of Stella coming up very soon, but some of us wanted one last hurrah with the series. And quite literally overnight came Black Butler: The Spider's Intention.

Based on the Season 2 OVA episode of the same name, The Spider's Intention is a short story that focuses on the anime-exclusive members of the Trancy household. If you thought the Phantomhive Estate was madness, just wait until you see a day in the life of a boy that has an entire staff of Demons.

The cast includes Samantha Ylagan and Curt Rose as Alois Trancy and his Demon butler, Claude Faustus; Rina Adachi as Hannah Annafellows; David Kelter, Jr. as Timber; and Dylan Spencer as Cantebury. Sam also voices Luka Macken and Curt plays the third triplet, Thompson.

Advisory: Please be aware that Season 2 is rated TV-MA as opposed to the TV-14 of Season 1. While this episode is rather tame, 3DF still strongly encourages discretion for language and content.

As always, 3DF is not associated with Yana Toboso, Square Enix, A-1 Pictures or FUNimation. We are simply a group of fans who love the series and do this entirely for fun, not profit. Black Butler II will be released in North America by FUNimation on April 3rd, and is currently available for pre-order. This episode, as well as another 3DF favorite, The Story of Will the Reaper, are part of that beautiful package. Show them some love and get a copy!

Post-Production Podcast: Jason Marnocha & Rina Adachi

Post-Production Podcast: Ep. 2 - FROM THE ASHES, Pre-Release
DOWNLOAD HERE
Date Recorded: 2/4/12
Guests: Jason Marnocha (Sebastian) and Rina Adachi (Ciel)
Host: Dylan Spencer
Co-host: Faith Kelter
Closing Scene: BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper


In the newest edition of P3, the 3DF team gets together on short notice to help pump up the excitement for the upcoming finale of "BB Proper", BLACK BUTLER: From the Ashes. "Butler" leads Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi join Dylan and Faith for some very short questions and lots of chattery. Subjects include who really gets the credit for introducing Faith to Black Butler, Ciel becoming a director, cats, Halloween, and the further adventures of "Man with Cart."

DISCLAIMER: As said, 3DF is all-fun non-profit. We are not associated with Yana Toboso, A-1 Pictures or FUNimation. We do this alongside our fellow fans out of respect and adoration of the original.

WILL THE REAPER: Visual Edition - HOW many? O.O

*~ Photo belongs to A-1 Pictures ~*

A while back, I made a "visual edition" of 3DF's fan audio of The Story of Will the Reaper, the OVA from Kuroshitsuji Season 2. It's our most successful audio yet, probably due to the fact that, for a while longer at least, it's the only available English version. If you haven't heard it yet, go to the left side bar, and click the link. The visual edition is there as well.

[PS: In April, FUNimation is releasing Season 2 in North America on DVD, and the OVAs are a huge reason why I want to get it. So as with all 3DF projects, show your love for the original sources as we're just a bunch of fans who love what we do. I think it's currently available for pre-order.]

But anyway, I made a visual edition using the audio from our project and still imagery of the episode. Why still imagery as a lot of folks have complained about? For the following reasons:

1) 3DF will always, first and foremost, be about audio and listening. We have stated that we fight for the art of audio-drama, a media that has become lost in a sea of films and television. With still imagery (pictures over audio), a viewer still has to pay attention to the audio itself. The pictures are an added bonus.

2) Video dubbing is NOT easy, and I applaud professional and amateur voice actors who have done it. I made a full motion video dub once for Gyakuten Kenji 2, and it was the biggest pain in the rear ever. Not to mention, for Will the Reaper, as a radio-play style audio that took necessary liberties in adaptation, it doesn't match up directly to the video. A visual edition is a bonus from 3DF, a treat. And that's what it was always meant to be.

3) With all the insanity going on about YouTube and copyrighted materials, doing an actual video of the dub would probably not go over well. I go out of my way to constantly say "We're NOT making money off this! We just love what we do." It would kill me to put so much hard work into a project only to see it taken down because bots and suchery found matching material and doesn't know the different. Still imagery alone takes many hours between picking screen captures and then editing it all together in a crappy video editing program. To do so much work on a video itself only to see it taken down or silenced...I wouldn't be a happy camper.

With all this said, however, I'm quite honored to say that Part I and Part 2 of Will the Reaper have received over 10k and 12k views. And frankly, that's pretty damn epic. If you're one of those viewers, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. If you haven't seen it yet, please, go take a listen and watch!