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Elementary Audio, My Dear Watson

September 19, 2016 / / 0 Comments

underworld-evolution-derek-jacobi-e1474295628220The versatile and brilliant Derek Jacobi dons the famous deerstalker as Sherlock Holmes in the latest adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s classic- The Hounds of the Baskervilles.

Fangoria magazine describes the new release of Sherlock Holmes: The  HellHounds from Canadian filmmaker and actor Anthony D.P. Mann’s multi-media production company, Bleak December Inc. will release the new audio drama later this year and plans future audio releases of full-cast adaptations of FRANKENSTEIN, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. DRACULA will be available as of September 30th – just in time for Halloween!

Crime Classics in Chicago

September 18, 2016 / / 0 Comments

otrr_crime_classics_singlesIf you’re in the Chicago area, the Kimball Street Theater will be putting on Crime Classic on October 4th.

From the Chicago Tribune:

“Crime Classic,” an old-time radio drama with Radio Players West and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra trombone section will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Kimball Street Theater of the Elgin Academy, 261 Dundee Ave., Elgin. It is presented by Chamber Music on the Fox. General admission is $20; student tickets $10. For information, go to www.ChamberMusicOnTheFox.org.

So get your ticket while you can, and go watch some incredible live Radio Drama!

The Archers Highlight the Issues of Domestic Abuse

September 15, 2016 / / 0 Comments

dashWe’ve mentioned before that the BBC long running audio drama series The Archers have been helping a charity highlight the issues of domestic abuse. As this story line winds down, Helen Titchener, is on trial for the murder of her husband. The Slough Express writes:

A domestic abuse charity from Slough is hoping a hit radio show’s harrowing storyline will help bring the plight of domestic abuse victims ‘to the forefront of everyone’s minds’.

The tale of Helen Titchener, from BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, came to a gripping conclusion on Sunday.

She was accused of attempting to murder her abusive husband Rob, who had subjected her to months of physical and mental abuse.

During a special hour-long episode, a jury found her not guilty.

After the show’s conclusion, Becky Spiller, head of services at The Dash Charity, told the Express that the storyline helped address some misconceptions people have on domestic abuse victims.

Becky said: “In the case of Helen and Rob they’re quite a well to do middle class couple.

“People sometimes have a preconception in their heads that only a certain class of people will be victims of domestic violence.

“But it can be very difficult to leave an abusive relationship, especially when children are involved, and this storyline has really highlighted that.

“The issue needs to be talked about more and brought to the forefront of everyone’s minds.”

Audible Channel Surfers

September 15, 2016 / / 0 Comments

imagesFrom Yahoo:

Amazon.com just added a new perk to its Prime program.

Prime subscribers in the U.S. will now enjoy unlimited free access to a new short-form digital audio service from Audible Inc. called Audible Channels. Subscribers also will get a rotating selection of more than 50 audiobooks from Audible’s catalog.

Audible describes itself as “the world’s largest provider of expertly performed audiobooks.” Amazon owns the company.

Audible says its Audible Channels service allows subscribers to “listen to original audio series from an award-winning team whose mission is to take listeners to new places.” Audible Channels also offers “playlists handcrafted for every interest.” According to Amazon:

Audible Channels features a consistently refreshed, thoughtfully organized selection of original programs, distinctive comedy, lectures, and audio editions of standout articles and news from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Affairs, Charlie Rose, McSweeney’s, The Onion, and other leading periodicals.

Audible Channels is normally available with the purchase of a monthly subscription, but is now free to Amazon Prime members. They can access Audible Channels for Prime by downloading the Audible app for Apple iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices.

In addition to Audible Channels, Prime members will now be able to stream a rotating selection of Audible’s audiobooks, which include:

  • Top-rated audiobooks across a range of genres.
  • Celebrity-narrated classics.
  • Shared listening experiences for the family.

Prime is Amazon’s subscription service. Other subscriber benefits include:

  • Free two-day shipping with no required purchase minimum

  • Free video streaming, including movies and TV series

  • Free unlimited music streaming

  • Free unlimited photo storage

  • Free access to more than 800,000 e-books

  • Up to 50 percent off Android phones

So if you love Audio Books and Audio Series of all kinds, here’s another opportunity!

Writers Write!

September 11, 2016 / / 0 Comments

624RTÉ and Northern Ireland Screen are looking for writers for online dramas and comedies. Check out this link from the BBC Writing Room website.

RTÉ and Northern Ireland Screen are seeking submissions from writers and producers to develop five new, original online dramas for the new season of Storyland.

Writers from the worlds of television, film, theatre, literature, documentary and journalism are sought, whether or not they have previously written for film or TV.

And there’s more good news for writers! In a change to previous years, the writer will be at the centre of the drama. RTÉ and Northern Ireland Screen will commission five scripts and work closely with the writers and producers on their development. Once the scripts are ready for pre-production, directors will be contracted. In total, five single dramas of up to 20 minutes duration – and each with a budget of €30,000 – will be commissioned and shown both nationally and internationally on RTÉ Player.

Want to find out more? There’s an explanatory open day in Dublin on Wednesday, 21st September and another in Belfast on Thursday, 22nd September. (Further details below).

The closing point for Storyland submissions is noon on Thursday, October 13th, 2016 (Irish Standard Time).

It’s essential you establish exactly what the organisers require and you can get the necessary information plus details about how to apply at the official Storyland website.

Teknikal Torments

September 2, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Torment Tides of Numenera headerThe incomparable Cayenne Chris Conroy from Tek Diff did some of his usual vocal magic the upcoming Torment: Tides of Numenera this past summer. How many of us will buy it, just to hear him?

Check out how awesome the game sounds in this PCGamesN Review:

The world of Torment may well be the most imaginative gaming has ever seen. ‘Any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic’ said Arthur C. Clarke, and it’s a law that developers inXile have run with. The Ninth World is neck-deep in ‘magic’, AKA technology from a billion years in the future, and you can tell that the writers have had a riot of a time creating it.

 

 

Society Meetings on the SouthWaves

September 2, 2016 / / 0 Comments

cb9e68e94d-logo_design-1If you tune into SouthWaves Radio, check out the latest flourish of Audio Drama. Station Manager Jamie Dyer has our Sonic Society on twice Thursdays. Sonic has the classic beshttp://www.southwavesradio.co.uk/behind-southwaves-02-09-2016/t times drive times of 9-10 AM and 7-8 PM.

Check out this article on the SouthWaves site for details of all the great changes on the air!

The Rise Of Audio Drama

My focus in the last week, has been increasing the amount of audio drama heard on the station. The first thing I did was ask the community, and they delivered. I was inundated with lots of companies wanting their productions and series played out on the station. It is important to know that we negotiate with every company, as each have their own conditions. I had a few issues during the talks, but they were quickly sorted out. Many companies are concerned that we might run ads on the stream, and thus earn money from their content. This is not the case, and I have explained this previously. We are run by a series of donations, funding and from my own pocket. After all of the conversations that have taken place this week, I am pleased to announce that we have secured a number of series and productions, all of which are listed below.

Although we have taken on a large variety of new programming, we are still open to welcoming more audio drama companies into the fold. If you’re a company or organisation that are interested in getting some extra exposure, then do not hesitate to contact us!

Moonlight Glow

September 1, 2016 / / 0 Comments

moonlightSonic Society friend David Farquhar, has a phenomenal announcement from Moonlight Audio:

MOONLIGHT AUDIO THEATRE Sets New Monthly Milestone at 115,000 Downloads

Canada based Moonlight Audio Theatre is thrilled to announce that August 2016 has been our best month ever with 115,000 Downloads. Wow! I still remember those days when we thought 20,000 to 30, 000 downloads per month was totally awesome.

Thanks to all the listeners who downloaded the audio drama offerings on the Podcast and to all the audio drama producers and production companies out there. It just goes to show you that Radio/Audio Drama is alive and well in the Digital World.

Currently, there are approximately 549 FREE Shows and 115 PREMIUM shows covering all genres available for downloading or streaming via our website or various Apps.

Total downloads to date: 2,300,000

Moonlight Audio Theatre Is Your Portal To The Best In Modern Audio Drama Suspense, Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Drama, Comedy, Halloween, Christmas And Special Features.

Check It Out!

MOONLIGHT AUDIO THEATRE
http://www.moonlightaudiotheatre.ca/

Absolutely check out MAT! The very best in an Audio Drama netflix!

Kung Fu Action Reborn!

August 15, 2016 / / 0 Comments

KFATNewThe ever-so-missed Kung Fu Action Theatre is back! Creator, writer, director, actor, and host, Rob Paterson announced the return of this beloved gem. While, KFAT has opened its doors beyond the audio drama realm, to read and written stories of all kinds, we’re grateful that maybe we’ll get more of the pulp audio dramatic form from the eclectic author. In the meantime, make sure you have your bookmark. As Mr. Paterson points out on his site:

What is this place?
Kung Fu Action Theatre (KFAT) is your gateway to swashbuckling action-adventure stories from across time and space. Whether your choice is written fiction, audio readings, or full-cast audio dramas, KFAT has you covered. So what are you waiting for? Click a link and explore!

Now to go make some D-Ranger fan fiction….

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