Casting Scottish Characters: Parody vs. Representation
Is it ok for non-native talent to portray Scottish characters? An accurate representation of Scottish characters in media can be hard to come by. It’s almost a cliché at this point that Non-native actors usually voice Scottish characters. Audiences can …
Is Shrek Scottish?
If Shrek is set in a land far, far away, then why is Shrek Scottish? Released in 2001, Shrek is a DreamWorks computer-animated fantasy film. The franchise has been commercially successful globally with three sequels, a spin-off, TV series, and …
Are these Scottish Characters Fake?
Scottish characters are often more of a novelty than genuinely from Scotland. While many Scots look at these representations as fun caricatures, constructed from various stereotypes of a Scottish person, just how authentic are these characters? When we checked out …
Scottish Slang and Dialects Explained
Dae ye ken Scots? The Scots language and Scottish slang are loved the world over. From the harsh Aberdonian tones of Groundskeeper Willie from The Simpsons to Rabbie Burns’ best poetry to Glasgow’s weird and wonderful Scottish slang, everyone knows Scots to …
Happy Halloween – Do you dare enter the studio today?
This Is Why You DON’T Want To Be A Voice Artist At Halloween! You have to be either very brave or crazy to enter the recording studio today. A fun video from Matinée Multilingual. Happy Halloween everyone!
