I just got a note from my good friend, and excellent new SF writer Shane Berryhill, who's new novel Chance Fortune and the Outlaws is due soon from Starscape in the US... well Shane isn't just an author - he's a legend in his own lunchtime. Curious? Read on...

"A year or so ago, Marvel Entertainment (Marvel Comics) held a contest for amateur voice actors to star in their straight-to-DVD animated feature film, ULTIMATE AVENGERS. Having been a lifelong fan of Marvel, and considering myself to have somewhat of a mimic, I sent in an audition tape. The DVD released today so I rushed out to video store to see if I had any presence on the disc. My faith was rewarded. I am briefly featured along with several other hopefuls) on what I would describe as a gag reel of auditions. It is hilarious. I was trying out for the part of THOR, so I donned my Viking helmet (a relic of Halloween 2004). I even roar at the end. Yes, that is right. I have joined the ranks of such stars of DVD and the internet as the three Chinese teens miming a Backstreet Boys song and the not-so-slim kid pretending to fight with a lightsaber. If you want a laugh, go check me out. Rent ULTIMATE AVENGERS. On the DVD menu, go to SPECIAL FEATURES and then choose VOICE TALENT SEARCH."


So what are you waiting for, go check it out and laugh at the Viking Helmet!

While you are at it, check out Shane's fine new website:

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