From today (March 5), hop on over to Delgo.com, the official Web site for the computer animated feature film Delgo, a new fantasy adventure still in production, and the first independently produced computer animated feature in the U.S., for a fun competition that challenges the player to guess the voice actor behind the lead character! “In addition to discussions on Internet message boards, fans have sent countless emails via the Delgo web site pondering the identity of Delgo”, explained producer and co-director Marc F. Adler. “So we decided to have some fun with it and give our fans the chance to win prizes for their guesses”. Prizes include tickets to the Delgo movie premiere and merchandise signed by the unidentified actor. Other voices announced include Jennifer Love Hewitt, Val Kilmer, Anne Bancroft, Michael Clarke Duncan, Eric Idle, Burt Reynolds and Malcolm McDowell. Check out the full press release here:
Movie Fans Can Guess the Voice of “Delgo” and Attend Premiere – In Response
to Rumors and Web Chat About the Actor’s Identity, Fathom Studios
Launches a Contest Allowing Fans to Guess the Voice of “Delgo”
Listen and Win:
Fans can visit Delgo.com, the official Web site for the computer animated feature film, Delgo, where they can watch and listen to an animated clip of the title character, and then submit their guess online. All other cast members have been announced, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Chris Kattan, Val Kilmer, Anne Bancroft, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Ripa, Eric Idle, Burt Reynolds, Malcolm McDowell and Lou Gossett, Jr.
Voices Carry:
The contest is Fathom Studios’ answer to fan interest around the world. “In addition to discussions on Internet message boards, fans have sent countless emails via the Delgo.com web site pondering the identity of Delgo,” explained producer and co-director, Marc F. Adler. “So, we decided to have some fun with it and give our fans the chance to win prizes for their guesses. The actor has graciously agreed to sign merchandise for the winners. We look forward to seeing all the guesses that come in and announcing the winners.”
Start Guessing:
The contest goes live Friday, March 5, 2004.
The Loot:
Prizes include: Tickets to the Delgo movie premiere and merchandise signed by the actor.
The Place:
The contest can be found on Delgo.com.
The Movie:
Delgo is a fantasy adventure film and the first independently produced computer animated feature in the U.S. Still in production, Delgo has created a worldwide following largely due to the Digital Dailies, a message board on the movie’s Web site (Delgo.com) where the studios’ production teams post selected works-in-progress, allowing fans to follow artist collaboration and watch the making of the film as it happens.
The Studio:
Atlanta-based Fathom Studios has been creating award-winning computer animation for more than a decade. A division of the interactive agency Macquarium Intelligent Communications, the studio focuses on developing original content for television, film and the Internet through passion and creativity. Delgo has been in production since 2001.
Source: Jennifer A. Jones, Fathom Studios.
