[El Ken]

Vic Mignogna returns to ACen! Not that he really needs it, but here's his bio info:

Vic has been acting for stage and screen since he was 8 years old. But he started his career in anime a little over ten years ago as Vega in Streetfighter II. Since then Vic has been in more than a hundred and fifty shows and video games, known for such roles as Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tamaki Suou in Ouran High School Host Club, Fai in Tsubasa Chronicle, Dark in DN Angel, Kurz in Full Metal Panic, Broly in Dragonball Z, Kougaijji in Saiyuki, Ikkaku in Bleach, Yukito in Air, Takanaga in Wallflower, Tatsu in Peacemaker, Luciano in Code Geass, Virgil Walsh in Trinity Blood, Hikaru in Macross and many more. Currently Vic is playing roles in the new Wolverine and Iron Man series on G4. He's also playing Zero in Vampire Knight, and Yoshimori in Adult Swim's Kekkaishi. He is also back in the role of Edward for Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, playing Death Scythe in Soul Eater, as well as Pokemon, Naruto, Bleach and several others. Vic has also voiced roles in a large number of video games including Soul Calibur, Disgaea, Persona III, Sonic Colours, Project Sylpheed, DBZ, Bleach, FMA and more. But even longer than his voice acting, Vic has been a professional music composer / singer / producer who has written and produced hundreds of pieces for TV, radio and CD. He sings the themes for shows like One Piece & DBGT, and has produced several CDs of his own original music, all available on iTunes. Finally, in addition to anime and music, Vic has a degree in film and is deeply involved as an actor and director in several web series like "Nuka Break", "Starship Farragut", and is executive producing a brand new TOS based series "Star Trek Continues". Vic works regularly writing, producing and directing video and film productions of all kinds.

[Mystyc_Dragon]

Schweet

[MarkVanPerry]

Oh my god. I thought I was excited enough already. Hoooly crap!

[Ashori]

Hah, cool. XD Well, I'll definitely be bringing one of my Tsubasa DVDs, likely my OVA collection, to get signed.
Thank you for more awesomeness, A-Cen! ^^

[BreBre716]

again... MY EMOTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GITS SAC Motoko]

Cool cool. :3 here come the fan girls! ;3

I would like to get my Ganbare Goemon stuff signed......

[TaiyakiOni]

I will make sure to crossplay just for him.

[Darkspawn]

Can you have a 24 hour Vic panel on Friday and Saturday? That'd suck away, like, 40% of con goers. Empty out the halls a bit, make the lines shorter for the rest of us... Win/win.

[chamgirl89]

Now I have to bring my female Broly costume back!

[PikaAxel20]

I AM SOO HAPPY! I finally get to met Vic!

[BreBre716]

PikaAxel20, on 23 March 2012 - 08:44 PM, said:

I AM SOO HAPPY! I finally get to met Vic!

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HOLD ALL THESE FEELS!

[Hoshigumo]

BreBre716, on 23 March 2012 - 09:13 PM, said:

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HOLD ALL THESE FEELS!

I know that feel.

[GITS SAC Motoko]

Darkspawn, on 23 March 2012 - 06:45 PM, said:

Can you have a 24 hour Vic panel on Friday and Saturday? That'd suck away, like, 40% of con goers. Empty out the halls a bit, make the lines shorter for the rest of us... Win/win.

hhahahahahaha yup. XDDDD I feel it's easier to meet Vic at smaller cons so then I don't have to wait in line and stuff for a long time and only get like 2 seconds with him, unlike a smaller con I can actually have a conversation with him. Though I would like to go to one of his panels though just to say I went to see what he talks about.

[Washu Takahashi]

Yay! My Acen has just been made. I proudly admit I'm a Vic fangirl haha.

GITS SAC Motoko, on 23 March 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:

hhahahahahaha yup. XDDDD I feel it's easier to meet Vic at smaller cons so then I don't have to wait in line and stuff for a long time and only get like 2 seconds with him, unlike a smaller con I can actually have a conversation with him. Though I would like to go to one of his panels though just to say I went to see what he talks about.

I went to his panel one year at Acen. He mostly just tells funny stories, but it's a good time and you can tell he has a lot of fun being with his fans ^^

[BreBre716]

maybe we can get him to tell Travis Willingham(Roy Mustang) that he looks "Dead sexy in a miniskirt"

[Darkspawn]

BreBre716, on 03 April 2012 - 10:18 PM, said:

maybe we can get him to tell Travis Willingham(Roy Mustang) that he looks "Dead sexy in a miniskirt"

Oh God, please no.

[BreBre716]

Darkspawn, on 04 April 2012 - 07:13 AM, said:

Oh God, please no.

hahahah It's a hilarious compliment.

[Darkspawn]

Yeah, but it's pretty obvious that he's sick and tired of it. He refused to do it at the panel I saw him at a few years ago.

[BreBre716]

Darkspawn, on 05 April 2012 - 07:05 AM, said:

Yeah, but it's pretty obvious that he's sick and tired of it. He refused to do it at the panel I saw him at a few years ago.

and that's why youtube exists

[Darkspawn]

I dislike when people make VAs say a line or something. They're not performing monkeys that do tricks on request. A lot of them really dislike it. Not all, but a lot. I know Spike Spencer doesn't appreciate it too much.

[BreBre716]

Darkspawn, on 08 April 2012 - 05:28 PM, said:

I dislike when people make VAs say a line or something. They're not performing monkeys that do tricks on request. A lot of them really dislike it. Not all, but a lot. I know Spike Spencer doesn't appreciate it too much.

Well Spike isnt here is he. And yes they arent performing monkeys.

[Ashori]

BreBre716, on 03 April 2012 - 10:18 PM, said:

maybe we can get him to tell Travis Willingham(Roy Mustang) that he looks "Dead sexy in a miniskirt"

Actually, I believe he's made a statement not too long ago that he will not say that line anymore. With likely good reason; what started out completely as a joke had gotten way out of hand. There's likely 50+ different videos of Vic saying the line already on Youtube, plus any parody videos by cosplayers, AMVers, and the like, so if you really want to hear him say it, then it's best to just look it up on there.

[Darkspawn]

BreBre716, on 08 April 2012 - 07:55 PM, said:

Well Spike isnt here is he. And yes they arent performing monkeys.

Uh, no, he isn't. Obviously. I was just using him as an example of a VA who has explicitly stated he doesn't like doing requests. My point was that many VAs feel this way, even if they don't come out and say it as bluntly because they don't want to upset fans. I'm sure SOMEONE will request the stupid miniskirt line. Why they would do that when they consider themselves a fan and know Vic doesn't like it is beyond me.

[BreBre716]

Darkspawn, on 09 April 2012 - 10:10 AM, said:

Uh, no, he isn't. Obviously. I was just using him as an example of a VA who has explicitly stated he doesn't like doing requests. My point was that many VAs feel this way, even if they don't come out and say it as bluntly because they don't want to upset fans. I'm sure SOMEONE will request the stupid miniskirt line. Why they would do that when they consider themselves a fan and know Vic doesn't like it is beyond me.

To be honest I wouldnt think anyone would ask him that. I hadnt planned on it since i heard he doesnt like it and after saying it that one time he has regretted it since most fangirls took it in a "yaoi" way when it wasnt supposed to be. He doesnt like yaoi or BL so why make him sign stuff/say stuff like that :/ hahahaha..some of the videos about wierd things fans have asked him to do are pretty crazy

Ashori, on 08 April 2012 - 10:29 PM, said:

Actually, I believe he's made a statement not too long ago that he will not say that line anymore. With likely good reason; what started out completely as a joke had gotten way out of hand. There's likely 50+ different videos of Vic saying the line already on Youtube, plus any parody videos by cosplayers, AMVers, and the like, so if you really want to hear him say it, then it's best to just look it up on there.

Oh I'm well aware. I was just joking around. I've seen it on youtube. I'm aware Vic doesnt care for that line at all. The poor man isnt a fan of yaoi-esque/BL stuff anyway and it was made to be a funny/endearing compliment not a romantic thing . However fan girls warped it. The poor man has a right to no longer want to say it.

This post has been edited by BreBre716: 09 April 2012 - 10:33 AM

[Dark Spellmaster]

This very much reminds me of the comment I made in the suggestions/Gripes area about fans asking the same question or asking for line requests and such. On the one hand, yes they are not preforming monkeys and shouldn't be subjected to things they don't like. On the other hand, they are actors, and actors create characters and thus embody that character. You know what would work, in all honesty, and I think that maybe in the future Acen or other conventions should do this (might even quell the fans some raging for lines) have the actors preform a skit from a show, or show us how they preform their lines on stage. Or do a reading. This way, 1. It's not like they're getting asked to do requests and are actually playing a part in a skit, and 2. It makes the fans happy to hear lines from their favorite shows.

They do it at Botcon every year with the VAs, and have them preform a skit on Saturday where the VAs that were invited do a whole "Show" that's been written by the writers that are invited every year. And, given the fact that some of the actors that come to ACen are also writers, why not let them write a short skit, using lines that the actors know they will be asked to say by guests, or the most popular lines from characters. This skit can then be preformed and poof, we have a way that fans can get their line fixes, and actors don't have to feel like their preforming monkeys. Also the actors can use it as a way to goof off. Or adlib some of their lines.

I remember seeing a video of Chris Ayers along with several other actors preforming an old radio program of the Shadow at another convention, and it went over really well because it gave them the chance to act and have fun with it, and it gave fans the chance to see their favorite actors well, acting, and isn't that what they're profession is about?

[BreBre716]

Dark Spellmaster, on 09 April 2012 - 01:15 PM, said:

This very much reminds me of the comment I made in the suggestions/Gripes area about fans asking the same question or asking for line requests and such. On the one hand, yes they are not preforming monkeys and shouldn't be subjected to things they don't like. On the other hand, they are actors, and actors create characters and thus embody that character. You know what would work, in all honesty, and I think that maybe in the future Acen or other conventions should do this (might even quell the fans some raging for lines) have the actors preform a skit from a show, or show us how they preform their lines on stage. Or do a reading. This way, 1. It's not like they're getting asked to do requests and are actually playing a part in a skit, and 2. It makes the fans happy to hear lines from their favorite shows.

They do it at Botcon every year with the VAs, and have them preform a skit on Saturday where the VAs that were invited do a whole "Show" that's been written by the writers that are invited every year. And, given the fact that some of the actors that come to ACen are also writers, why not let them write a short skit, using lines that the actors know they will be asked to say by guests, or the most popular lines from characters. This skit can then be preformed and poof, we have a way that fans can get their line fixes, and actors don't have to feel like their preforming monkeys. Also the actors can use it as a way to goof off. Or adlib some of their lines.

I remember seeing a video of Chris Ayers along with several other actors preforming an old radio program of the Shadow at another convention, and it went over really well because it gave them the chance to act and have fun with it, and it gave fans the chance to see their favorite actors well, acting, and isn't that what they're profession is about?

Sounds like a pretty cool idea.

[Darkspawn]

Dark Spellmaster, on 09 April 2012 - 01:15 PM, said:

This very much reminds me of the comment I made in the suggestions/Gripes area about fans asking the same question or asking for line requests and such. On the one hand, yes they are not preforming monkeys and shouldn't be subjected to things they don't like. On the other hand, they are actors, and actors create characters and thus embody that character. You know what would work, in all honesty, and I think that maybe in the future Acen or other conventions should do this (might even quell the fans some raging for lines) have the actors preform a skit from a show, or show us how they preform their lines on stage. Or do a reading. This way, 1. It's not like they're getting asked to do requests and are actually playing a part in a skit, and 2. It makes the fans happy to hear lines from their favorite shows.

They do it at Botcon every year with the VAs, and have them preform a skit on Saturday where the VAs that were invited do a whole "Show" that's been written by the writers that are invited every year. And, given the fact that some of the actors that come to ACen are also writers, why not let them write a short skit, using lines that the actors know they will be asked to say by guests, or the most popular lines from characters. This skit can then be preformed and poof, we have a way that fans can get their line fixes, and actors don't have to feel like their preforming monkeys. Also the actors can use it as a way to goof off. Or adlib some of their lines.

I remember seeing a video of Chris Ayers along with several other actors preforming an old radio program of the Shadow at another convention, and it went over really well because it gave them the chance to act and have fun with it, and it gave fans the chance to see their favorite actors well, acting, and isn't that what they're profession is about?

Interesting idea, although I can imagine some VAs would prefer to opt out, because they can't just perform certain voices at the drop of a hat. Going back to Spike Spencer, last year at a con I was at someone asked him to say something in Shinji's voice, and he said it was just too hard to do it without any preparation. But yeah, very interesting idea that could work for a lot of actors and fans.

As to Vic, fans should know by now that he doesn't like yaoi for religious reasons. He's pretty upfront about that. So why do they keep asking? I've seen him twice now and both times people requested the line. I'm sorry, but really, how thick can you get?

This post has been edited by Darkspawn: 09 April 2012 - 09:27 PM

[BreBre716]

Darkspawn, on 09 April 2012 - 09:26 PM, said:

Interesting idea, although I can imagine some VAs would prefer to opt out, because they can't just perform certain voices at the drop of a hat. Going back to Spike Spencer, last year at a con I was at someone asked him to say something in Shinji's voice, and he said it was just too hard to do it without any preparation. But yeah, very interesting idea that could work for a lot of actors and fans.

As to Vic, fans should know by now that he doesn't like yaoi for religious reasons. He's pretty upfront about that. So why do they keep asking? I've seen him twice now and both times people requested the line. I'm sorry, but really, how thick can you get?

There are alot of newcomers to the anime fandom and newcomers to (insert show that he's voiced acted in). many people arent aware of Vic's strong Christian background and take his refusal to do such things as him being arrogant or homophobic which is indeed not true at all. The man is pretty nice and an immense sweet heart especially at his age. He has the right to refuse if he wishes because he has a justifiable reason but not many congoers like you or myself are aware of this. or the new ones to it are not aware of Vic's stance on this.

[Dark Spellmaster]

BreBre716, on 09 April 2012 - 10:21 PM, said:

There are alot of newcomers to the anime fandom and newcomers to (insert show that he's voiced acted in). many people arent aware of Vic's strong Christian background and take his refusal to do such things as him being arrogant or homophobic which is indeed not true at all. The man is pretty nice and an immense sweet heart especially at his age. He has the right to refuse if he wishes because he has a justifiable reason but not many congoers like you or myself are aware of this. or the new ones to it are not aware of Vic's stance on this.

In regards to opting out, sure that could be done. No one would be forced to do it, I'm just thinking that a good number of Actors and Actresses could find it fun to do.

As for Vic, again I think it's a thin line he walks here. On the one hand, it is his right to say no to it, on the other hand there's a certain expectation to actors for them to play their roles in public, or say famous lines. My honest advice, rather then he say it, maybe hold a silly contest to see who can say the line the best and that winner gets a hug from him or something. Or make it into a joke, "I know a lot of you expect me to say...The line, but it's become so famous that it's become a meme onto itself, so best to let it rest in peace...and come up with a new one."

Edit: Better still, maybe just make a joke on it where it's like lord Voldemort, and be like "No, I can't it's the line that can not be named." Or something goofy like that, where he can make fun of how it's become alive by itself.

This post has been edited by Dark Spellmaster: 11 April 2012 - 01:34 PM

[Naoya Toudou]

Think hed be up for just calling out "Persona" with me on camera together? XD LOL