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obituary1 year ago

Elwood Edwards, Iconic AOL 'You've Got Mail' Voice, Passes at 74

Elwood Edwards, the iconic voice behind AOL's "You've got mail" alert, passed away at 74 after a long illness. Edwards, who recorded the famous phrase in 1989, became a defining sound of the early internet era. His voice, recorded on a cassette for $200, introduced many to email and made AOL feel more welcoming. Edwards later worked at WKYC Studios in Cleveland and retired in 2016. His voice continued to appear in media, including the film "You've Got Mail."

via NPR|
#aol#elwoodedwards#internethistory
obituary1 year ago

Elwood Edwards, Iconic AOL 'You've Got Mail' Voice, Passes at 74

Elwood Edwards, the iconic voice behind AOL's "You've got mail" notification, has died at 74. His voice became a cultural touchstone, inspiring the 1998 film "You've Got Mail" and appearing in various media, including "The Simpsons." Edwards also recorded humorous sound files and worked in television production. Despite his passing, his voice remains a nostalgic symbol of early internet culture.

via Ars Technica|
#aol#culturalimpact#elwoodedwards
entertainment1 year ago

Konami Confirms Little Mermaid's Ariel Voiced Eva in MGS3 After 20 Years

Konami has confirmed that Jodi Benson, known for voicing Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, was the voice behind the character Eva in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Benson used the pseudonym Suzetta Miñet, inspired by her childhood pet, to keep her involvement a secret. This revelation comes as Konami works to revitalize the Metal Gear Solid series, including a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3.

via Eurogamer|
#entertainment#jodibenson#konami
gaming2 years ago

Chris Pratt's Mario Movie Role Sparks Excitement and Controversy Among Fans

Nintendo announced a "movie mode" for "your favorite Mario games" that will feature the voice cast of the upcoming Super Mario Movie, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black. Supported games include Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario Kart 8, and even the original Super Mario Bros. Activating the new mode will replace existing voices with movie cast members or add them in. The Super Mario Bros. Movie releases on April 5, and a release date for the Mario DLC featuring their voices has not yet been revealed.

via IGN|
#chrispratt#gaming#nintendo