3DF continues with "BUTLER"

Found at Konachan.com; Sebastian Michaelis (right) along with newcomer to 3DF, Grell Sutcliff.

Following some wonderful reception of our first Black Butler production, I'm pleased to announce that 3DF will continue with another story following Lord Ciel Phantomhive and the ever faithful Sebastian Michaelis, his demon butler.

Based on Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6, the combined story will be entitled for 3DF as BLACK BUTLER: The Tale of Jack the Ripper, and introduces appearances by Butler characters Madam Red, Grell Sutcliff, William T. Spears, and the Undertaker.  Official casting of the roles shall be announced at a later time.  However, I'm happy to say that veterans Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi will currently be reprising their roles as Sebastian and Ciel.

In this new story, a serial murderer has been rampaging through London.  His identity is unknown, but all have dubbed him, "Jack the Ripper."  Black Butler brilliantly adapted it for the manga and anime, giving its own take on the unidentified historical killer in a story that will bring you fits of laughter and many sad tears.

More information to follow; please stay tuned!

PREMIERE! - BLACK BUTLER: His Butler, Able

BLACK BUTLER - His Butler Able by 3DF Productions

3DF is proud to announce our production of BLACK BUTLER: His Butler, Able.  Based on the anime by A-1 Pictures, adapted from the manga by Yana Toboso, our non-profit presentation whisks us away to Victorian England.  In the first episode, we are introduced to Ciel Phantomhive, a young boy earl, who has made an unbreakable covenant contract with a demon: in exchange for his soul to feast upon, the demon must help Ciel avenge the murder of his parents.  The deal is made, and the demon takes the form of a human butler, whom Ciel christens Sebastian Michaelis.  Two years later, we get a look into a typical day at home, with a cast of wacky servants and a...most unfortunate guest.

* Download the full audio at the link above! *

ATTENTION: Black Butler is an anime rated TV-14, and features scenes that may be disturbing for some listeners.  Discretion is highly advised.

CAST

(In order of appearance)

Jason Marnocha

SEBASTIAN MICHAELIS, the butler

Rina Adachi

CIEL PHANTOMHIVE, the young lord

Curt Rose

FINNY, the gardener

Pam Larson

MEY-RIN, the housemaid

Dylan Spencer

BALDROY, the chef

Steven C. Phillips

Mr. DAMIANO, a most unfortunate guest

Narrated/Mixing/Directed by

Faith Kelter

Anime produced by A-1 Pictures, distributed in the states by FUNimation.  Original manga written by Yana Toboso.  "Monokuro no Kisu" (Introduction song) performed by SID.  "Lacrimosa" (Ending song) performed by Kalafina.  Sound effects from SoundDogs.com and the original anime.  Music from the Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji soundtrack.

* - 3DF is non-profit; solely for the fans by the fans, no money made.

Be sure to check out the Black Butler manga at your local bookstore, as well as the anime on DVD or via the web.  All episodes, including this one in its original epic form is available on distributor FUNimation's website!

3DF Updates!

Hello there, 3DF fans!  This is your director/creator, Faith A.K. here with an update on what's going on behind the scenes at 3DF Productions:

Turnabout Reminiscence is slowly winding down to its conclusion.  I can't believe it's been almost a year since this audio began, and it makes me tear a bit to watch our debut piece come to a close.  I met most of my veteran VAs through this production, and it shall always be near and dear to my heart.  Act 4 is coming soon!

Shangri-La is going through some cast changes, but my special "soft-spoken child" is also chugging along.  More news on that as it comes in.

Our recently announced Black Butler production is very close to completion!  Now officially titled Black Butler: His Butler, Able after the episode, that will be coming your way hopefully in the next week or so.  Get ready for "one hell of an" audio-drama!  (And if you haven't joined our Facebook fan page yet, go do it!  There's currently a preview going on for members there!)

And now, some announcements for two brand new productions in the works, continuing in our tradition of the Ace Attorney series!

Following PW: Turnabout Goodbyes, we will be debuting a new story based on the final case of Gyakuten  Saiban 2/PW: Justice for All, Farewell, my Turnabout.  I've already been collecting lines for it for some time now, so we'll be keeping that moving steadily along in the future.

But for those fans of the Apollo Justice arc, I'm happy to say your time has come!  Klavier Gavin and Ema Skye debuted in Whip vs. Guitar and now they're back, along with Apollo Justice himself, in Apollo Justice: Turnabout Serenade, based on the third case from Gyakuten Saiban 4.


So as you can see, there's a LOT going on, and LOTS of reasons to stick around!

TRAILERS & SNEAK PEEKS #3 - 3DF's BLACK BUTLER

It's official!  After some quick planning and initial casting, 3DF is proud to announce our newest audio production of Black Butler ("Kuroshitsuji" in Japan).  Originally a manga by Yana Toboso, the anime is produced by A-1 Productions and featured the voices of J. Michael Tatum as Sebastian Michaelis and Brina Palencia as Ciel Phantomhive.

3DF is currently getting ready to present an audio presentation of the first episode.  If all goes well, I'd like to continue.  Veterans Jason Marnocha and Rina Adachi take on the leading roles; more casting information to follow soon.

ATTENTION: Please be aware that Black Butler contains adult situations and some mild language, and may not be suitable for all listeners.  Discretion is highly advised.

And of course, you know it, but I'm a broken record.  We never do this for profit and make absolutely no money from our projects.  All in good fun and adoration, folks!  Can't wait to get started.

"Like Father, Like Son" - Happy Father's Day from 3DF!

Image belongs to Capcom; from the finale of Gyakuten Kenji 2

Happy Father's Day, everyone!

Over at our Facebook page - link to the right - there's been talk about a "Secret Special" project that was due to premiere this weekend.  Hints were out in plain sight too, via the above photo as my profile picture, and bearing in mind that today was a special one.

After finishing Case GK2-3 (The Inherited Turnabout), I was inspired to write my very first fan-fiction for the Gyakuten Saiban/Kenji fandom.  Entitled Like Father, Like Son, it explores two different men, bound together by a strong father and son love that not even death can undo.  Defense Attorney Gregory Edgeworth is seen as a first time father, while years later, his son Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth visits his father's grave to finally put to rest a case that Gregory had lost...and simply to have a much needed conversation.

On very short notice, I was able to put together a cast of my finest, and turn it into an audio drama presentation.  I'm very proud of how we did, and hope you enjoy it.

More specifically, I would like to officially dedicate this to my own father, Dave Kelter, who is very much like the great Gregory Edgeworth...except he's still alive. :)  Dad, this one's for you.  Thank you for everything. <3

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Written by Faith Kelter

Based upon characters created by Capcom's Ace Attorney series

~ Read the Original Story here!

~ Download the Full Audio here!

CAST

(In order of appearance) 

DOCTOR/NARRATOR - Curt Rose

GREGORY EDGEWORTH - Jason Marnocha

"Mrs." EDGEWORTH - Rina Adachi

FRANZISKA von KARMA - Faith Kelter

MILES EDGEWORTH - James Hall

SOUND EFFECTS
SoundDogs.com
Court-Records.net

MUSIC
Gyakuten Kenji 2 Orchestra Soundtrack
Gyakuten Kenji OST

Capcom owns the characters.  I just wrote the story.  And completely for fun, not money.  Same, as always, goes for the audio drama as well. :)

PREMIERE! - TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE: Act 3

Image belongs to Capcom, too! :)

September 2011.  A young Miles Edgeworth and Franziska von Karma are still at their investigation to prove Rookie Detective Gumshoe innocent of a double homicide case.  The tale is about to conclude, for this is the beginning of the end.

James Hall returns to the role of Miles Edgeworth in Act 3 of TURNABOUT REMINISCENCE - A Miles Edgeworth Story.  Based on the case of the same name from Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, TR began production last year, and was 3DF's first official presentation.  Please see the links in the sidebar for Acts 1 & 2, and get ready for the upcoming Act 4!

CAST
(In order of appearance) 
Denise Kelter - Narrator
James Hall - Miles Edgeworth
Faith Kelter - Franziska von Karma
Rina "Mizura" Adachi - Kay Faraday
P.J. Simmers - Det. Tyrell Badd
Pam Larson - Calisto Yew
True Blue - The Judge/Byrne Faraday
Jason Marnocha - Agent Shi-Long Lang
Dave Kelter and Kenny Emp - The Bailiffs


3DF would like to thank Jason Marnocha for his creation of the "Yatagarasu's Key" sound effect!

SOUND EFFECTS
Court-Records.net
SoundDogs.com

MUSIC
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth Soundtrack
Gyakuten Kenji 2 Orchestra Soundtrack

Download the full audio here!
DISCLAIMER: 3DF of course makes no money on these projects.  They are done solely for fun.  Capcom owns all, show them love and demand the North American release of Gyakuten Kenji 2. Thanks! :)

PREMIERE! - PHOENIX WRIGHT: TURNABOUT GOODBYES Part 2

Image belongs to Capcom, too! :)

The story continues as we head into the courtroom!  State vs. Miles Edgeworth has begun.  But tension is high, for the prosecutor is none other than Edgeworth's ruthless mentor, Manfred von Karma.  Von Karma hasn't lost a case in his 40 year career, and this will be no exception, even for his former student.  This is quickly proving to be the toughest case that Phoenix Wright has ever faced...and it's only Day 1!

Based on the case of the same name from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney by Capcom, Phoenix Wright: Turnabout Goodbyes is a non-profit audio production, brought to you by voice-actors in it for the fun and love of the game.

CAST
(In order of appearance)
Narrator - Dylan Spencer
Phoenix Wright - Mark Ryan Anderson [Cettoto]
Miles Edgeworth - James Hall
Maya Fey - Rina "Mizura" Adachi
The Judge/Manfred von Karma - True Blue
Detective Dick Gumshoe - Jared J. Lee
Lotta Hart - Faith Kelter [Faith A.K.]

SOUND EFFECTS
Court-Records.net and SoundDogs.com

MUSIC
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Soundtrack
Phoenix Wright: Cadenza Album.

Download the full audio here!
DISCLAIMER: PW:AA belongs to Capcom.  We make no form of money on this. At all.

SHANGRI-LA - Our Little-Engine-That-Could

SHANGRI-LA Publicity Image © Takarazuka Revue

It's about 12:30am, and I thought I'd share an update. :)

It's been a few months since there's been any updates regarding 3DF's audio production of SHANGRI-LA: The Palace of Water.  As the title of this post suggests, it's still happily chugging along, refusing to go down.  I'm very proud of this one, and hopefully will be debuting it in the very near future.  Two scenes were completed tonight, one small "filler" sequence and one quite major scene.  (I would give more details, but as it precedes the ending, it would ruin the surprise factor!)  Tomorrow, I'm planning on mixing the grand finale of the story, as well as working on one of the opening scenes.

...see?  Like films, even audio productions aren't put together in chronological order of events :)

In short, please stay tuned.  It'll be worth the wait.

SHANGRI-LA: The Palace of Water is based on the Takarazuka Revue's 2010 production, Shangurira - Mizu no Shiro.  3DF's audio drama is the first collaboration with Mizu-Iro Productions, creator Rina Adachi translating the entire script to English.  Leading the cast will be Dylan Spencer as Sora and IchigoBoba as Miu, the roles originated by Soragumi [Cosmos Troupe] Top Stars, Oozora Yuuhi and Nono Sumika.

3DF Planning Christmas Project; "Christmas Toy" in the Running.

It may be early, even for a Christmas in July, but summer's always been the best time to cast and record a project.  Thus, 3DF is plotting a Christmas presentation to hopefully be recorded and mixed early, so that it may be ready for the 2011 Christmas season.

Under consideration is an audio production of Jim Henson's The Christmas Toy.  Originally aired as a holiday special back in 1986, it tells the story of what toys do when you're not around to see, particularly in preparation to meet new members to the family around Christmas.  "Leading man" Rugby the Tiger was the highlight of his owner's previous Christmas, and isn't too happy with the thought of another toy taking his spot as "Favorite Toy."

More information to follow, but stay tuned to the blog for news.

PREMIERE! - Whip vs. Guitar

Based on the story of the same name by xStormyx, Whip vs. Guitar brilliantly shows what happens when the Phoenix Wright and Apollo Justice Generations collide (and with tempers flaring, it won't be pretty!).  If you've ever wanted a glimpse at a typical day in the Prosecutor's Office...well, you're about to get your wish.

~ Read the original fan-fiction!

You won't be disappointed!  We, the cast, highly recommend it!
~ Download the complete audio!

CAST

[In Order of Appearance]

Franziska von Karma - Faith Kelter

Ema Skye - Rina Adachi

Klavier Gavin - Curt Rose

Miles Edgeworth - James Hall

SOUND EFFECTS

Court-Records.net

SoundDogs.com

MUSIC

Phoenix Wright: 
Justice for All Soundtrack

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Soundtrack

And of course, DISCLAIMER: All Gyakuten Saiban/Ace Attorney awesomeness belongs to CAPCOM.  We are in this for the fun and love of the game, not profit!