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WALL-E, Waterfalls, Batman

June 27, 2008

WALL-E (© Disney Enterprises Inc./Pixar)

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.

SLIDESHOW: "WALL-E"

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Posted by: Ben Gordon June 29, 2008 - 07:19PM
Brooklyn

That last sound clip is from Indiana Jones. that last sound must be a whip!

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