
As many of you know, I e-mailed Tom Kane and he answered me! You can read about The Voice of Yoda e-mail
here. Today, I sent an e-mail to Corey Burton, and I already got a reply! Mr. Burton has voiced Count Dooku in numerous projects and some other characters. You can see his credits
here. Here's the e-mail and his reply:
Dear Mr. Burton,
I am a big Star Wars fan and I would like to thank you for your excellent work on your many Star Wars projects. You did a superb job. If you can find the time, I have a few questions for you
Thanks for the kind remarks...
1) Did you like Star Wars before you got involved in any of the Star Wars projects? If so, how much of a fan were you and who was yout favorite character?
I was a big fan of the 2 original movies... And was thrilled to have had a 'microscopic' role in "Empire Strikes Back" (on the ADR stage), where I first met Mark. I sheepishly had to admit having portrayed his Luke Skywalker characterization for the Disney-produced "Star Wars" storyteller record (and continued in that role for the two following read-along adaptations), which in subsequent conversations over the years, he has graciously complimented me on. Partly because of Mark's incredibly upbeat and generous attitude, I've always had a particular "soft spot" for the character of Luke. I also am forever impressed with Peter Cushing's remarkably subtle, elegant portrayal of icy bureaucratic Evil in that first film.
2) Do you have any future Star Wars plans or do you hope to?
I'll be glad to show up for any Star Wars project I'm asked to, for as long as the 'franchise' lasts. The LucasArts people are especially wonderful to work with, and LucasFilm Ltd is likewise a great group of folks.
3) How has your opinion on Star Wars changed since you became involved with it, if it has changed?
It was very exciting to be connected to the original series of films, and my regard for the Lucas production people has never waned. But, as an aging curmudgeon who is more impressed with traditional Old Fashioned film techniques and adult-friendly storytelling, my enthusiasm for the movies themselves has died-down considerably since the release of the 3rd film (in the first series). Nothing wrong with the latter fare, as "popcorn entertainment"; but I must admit to being personally disappointed by the turn towards a purely "kid-friendly" approach to the storytelling and production values, which have become so evident in the more recent releases. Then again, I'm not in the 'target demographic' that these films were intended for, anyway.
4) Have you always wanted to do what you're doing now?
Since I was 4 years old! As the cliché goes - "I'm livin' a Dream".
Thank you very much for your time,
My pleasure.
All the Best -- CB