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Marc Handler

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Marc Handler
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Occupation(s)Executive producer, scriptwriter, voice director
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Marc Handler is an American writer, producer, and voice director. He has contributed to various animated series, including Cowboy Bebop, Astro Boy, FLCL, Stitch & Ai, and Voltron. Handler is noted for his role as a story editor on the 2003 Astro Boy series, marking a significant collaboration between American and Japanese production teams.[1][2][3]

Early life

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Handler formed the Subject to Change Theatre Troupe and was active in various political causes. He holds two master's degrees from the University of Southern California in directing theatre and writing for film and television.[4]

Career

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Handler's career includes writing for American animated series such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Widget the World Watcher, and Denver, the Last Dinosaur. He has also adapted and voice-directed numerous anime series for English-speaking audiences. His work encompasses a range of projects from Cowboy Bebop to Power Rangers.[2][4][5] Handler has also facilitated the introduction of original Chinese and South Korean animation to Western audiences.

In 2019, Handler spoke at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing.[6] He has authored two books on writing and presentations, published in China and Korea.[7]

Handler is affiliated with the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild, and has lectured at the University of Southern California and Glendale College.[8]

Personal life

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Handler is married and has a son. The family resides in Shanghai, China and Phnom Penh, Cambodia.[9]

Awards

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Year Title Award Position Result
2017 Stitch & Ai CCG Award - Best Animation Series in China Executive Producer, Writer, Voice Director & Consulting Producer Won
2017 Stoney & Rocky SMG Award - Best International Collaboration Executive Producer, Writer, Voice Director & Consulting Producer Won
2003 Astro Boy Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Animation Executive Story Editor & writer Won
2004 Astro Boy Tokyo International Animation Fair: Best TV Series Executive Story Editor & writer Won
2012 Kioka Shanghai TV Festival: Best Pre-School Animation Series[10][11] Voice Director Won
2013 Kioka Cynopsis Kids Awards, NYC[12] Voice Director Nominated
2007 FLCL American Anime Awards: Best Comedy[13] ADR Writer & Voice Director Won
2007 FLCL American Anime Awards: Best Short Series[13] ADR Writer & Voice Director Won
1998 The New World of the Gnomes Premios Midia Awards: Best Animated Series in Latin America/Spain Writing Staff Won
1990 De Donde L.A. Dramalogue Award for Stage Directing Director Won

Filmography

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ADR / voice director

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Script writer / adapter

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Story editor

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Casting

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Actor

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References

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  1. ^ "FLCL Interview with Marc Handler". Anime News Network. 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  2. ^ a b "Anime World Order Podcast: Anime World Order Show # 37 - Interview with Marc Handler, Writer for Voltron and Lots More". Animeworldorder.blogspot.com. 2006-10-13. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  3. ^ "Marc Handler – "Astro Boy"/「アストロボーイ・鉄腕アトム」 (2003) Interview". Uno10's Depository. 2015. Archived from the original on 2018-05-05.
  4. ^ a b "2012-02-16 MARC HANDLER INTERVIEW – WRITING DUB ANIMATION (2002, 2009)". 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
  5. ^ "Interview with Marc Handler". Rangercrew.com. 2013-05-16. Archived from the original on 2016-04-12. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  6. ^ "Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations". english.2019cdac.com. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  7. ^ "Books". Marc Handler. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  8. ^ "Teaching - Marc Handler". Marc Handler Official Site. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  9. ^ "Marc Handler | Producer, Writer, Voice Director". Marc Handler. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. ^ "KBS 3D animation Kioka winner of Shanghai TV Festival 2012". Retrieved 2013-09-16.
  11. ^ "Kioka – Winner of Shanghai TV Festival 2012". English.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  12. ^ "Cynopsis Kids Announces !magination Awards Finalists, Kids People Awards and Luncheon Details". Prweb.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  13. ^ a b "American Anime Awards Winners". Anime News Network. 2007-02-24. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
  14. ^ a b "Anime Tourist Interview: Behind the Scenes of FLCL". Anime Tourist. 2002. Archived from the original on 2002-03-28.
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