I Speak Robot
Ben Burtt created some of the most famous sounds in movies, including R2D2’s mechanical chatter and the whir of the light saber. Burtt is also the voice of WALL-E, the starring robot in Pixar’s new animated movie. Kurt talks to Burtt about the movie and the legendary sounds of his career.
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