Wednesday, May 19, 2010

ACEN Special: Vic Mignogna, The One Man Con (By Rebecca “Bonks” Rothschild)

Where wasn’t Vic this year? Between panels, press sessions and Captain Kirk uniforms Vic managed to be everywhere at once and singing to himself the whole time. Mignogna, commonly recognized as the voice of Ed on FMA, has had a big year with FMA: Brotherhood and his new remix CD. His You Tube debut of his childhood Star Trek episodes only encouraged the Vic fever this year.

He is also showcasing his acting in the new Star Trek web series “New Voyages,” where he plays a Klingon, his Trekkie dreams are coming true. And of course he still has a lot of voice work ahead of him. He will be returning as Broly in Dragon Ball and he also mentioned some more video game work. The big voice job coming up for Vic is he will be playing Zero as well as Zero’s twin brother in Vampire Knight. This guy is bananas, does he know taking a break feels like?

During one panel session, Vic discussed with the audience possible casts for a live action film of FMA. We decided on Keanu Reeves for Colonel Mustang, at which point Vic did a great impression and it was hysterical. Other fun facts we learned in the panel, Vic was a Cop! I know! Later on at his press session I asked him if he brings any of his antics into the recording booth to break the ice. He said he walks into the studio saying “Do you want outtakes/” He even mentioned he likes to play tricks on the latest cast member Maxi Whithead who he adores. He also added that Aaron no longer sounds like Al due to puberty and the recast had to be done and there’s nothing but good feelings about the change.

One final fun note: This was Sugar Momma’s first ACEN as well as her first contact with Vic. So what did she do upon meeting him? Told him his butt looked great in his jeans. Well…it was true and he appreciated the compliment.

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