NEWS

July/10

New York renowned film critic John Anderson (Variety) attended Fantasia's world premiere of Saving Grace. Click below to read what he had to say.

Variety review

July/10

SAVING GRACE officially makes its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal! Screening dates are July 19th and 20th.

Fantasia film festival.com

June/10

SAVING GRACE the feature film that Jason stars in, is now online! You can check out the gallery stills, pics from behind the scenes, directors notes, as well as view the trailer. Details and festival info to follow. Stay tuned.

Savinggracethefilm.com

June/10

Have you ever had a nine foot tall, three hundred plus pound grizzly bear waltz through your campsite and you didn't even flinch? Well if you answered yes, you were probably too cool to care enjoying something from McDonalds Dollar Drink Days! Watch for these humorous national TV ads that Jason endorses and be cool this summer!

May/10

Jason is back in Afghanistan, well at least his voice is. This time he plays Pte. Arrons, an unlucky casualty of war who is the pinnacle of this episodes story. Tune in to AFGHANADA on CBC to follow the events as they take place.

Apr/10

News flash! FLASHPOINT! Jason just wrapped shooting episode #308 of the award winning US/CAN series Flashpoint. Watch for it this season! Updates and air times to follow.

Feb/10

Jason continues to dominate the airways in Canada and the US. This year he has joined the ranks of one of the top talent agencies in North American Innovative Artists in New York.

Dec/09

"Four Canadian soldiers ship out to Afghanistan. They are immediately sent deep into the heart of the conflict: Kandahar Province, where the Taliban insurgency is fiercest. AFGHANADA gives us a grunts’-eye-view of the conflict. Every day, these Canadian soldiers on the ground confront the chaos and violence of life "outside the wire". They don’t have the big picture; they’re not interested in the policy. They’re just trying to help the people, protect each other...and survive."

Jason plays private LANNON, a cold and stone faced Canadian soldier from Sudbury on his first tour.

CBC hosts the award winning radio drama series, now in it's fourth season, has garnered critical and public praise and is proving hugely popular with listeners.

Broadcast Times: Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. (3:30 p.m. NT) and repeated at 11:00 p.m. (11:30 NT) on CBC Radio One.

Nov/09

The T Mobile team has welcomed Jason's voice for select US radio markets. There is a new Blackberry coming, but you will have to wait for its release to find out what it is. News will follow after the non-disclosure agreement expires.

Aug/09

Hello 5 HOUR ENERGY! Just when you had enough of Jason's voice doing 5 Hour Energy, he's back and yes over 4 million times a week! At least that is what people seem to reach for on their way to work and to the gym. Remember, NO HERBAL STIMULANTS! Watch it here.

5hourenergy.com

May/09

Jason is back on the New York and Boston radio air waves supporting Labatt Blue Light. This spot features biking, rock climbing and power boating. Listen and let your senses take you there!

Feb/09

Jason continues to be the voice of 5 HOUR ENERGY. He can be heard in the US nationally on TV and radio. Click the link below to have a listen.

5hourenergy.com

Jan/09

Jason's voice is back doing more US spots for Labbatt Blue Lt. There is a place in the far north where Blue Lt. is brewed. This place is called Beer-topia! But all real Canadians know that.

Dec/08

Catch Jason's CBC interview for SAVING GRACE in the press section. Or click here.

CBC interview

Nov/08

Jason is currently in production for SAVING GRACE. A feature film presented by Knock Out Films. "Grace a young nurse with a heroin addiction, is kidnapped by a creepy survivalist who tells her that the world has ended and he has saved her."

Sept/08

Groucho: A Life In Revue opened at the famous Capitol Theatre in Windsor CAN. A great turn out and great feedback from all who attended. This is the first stop of many on our North American tour.

For updates check out Grouchoshow.

Performing Arts

Windsor Star

Published: Friday, September 19, 2008

Groucho: A Life in Revue: Play about Groucho Marx and his brothers, based on the book by Arthur Marx and Robert Fisher, starring Jason Barbeck, James Bondy, Christine Chemello and Dwayne Adams, with music by Marc Calcott, Len Temelini and Al Linnell. Directed by James Bondy.

www.Grouchoshow.com

Aug/08

"Last night I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas, I don't know." These lines were made famous by Groucho Marx whom Jason has the great honor of portraying in GROUCHO. A LIFE IN REVUE. This stage production opens in Windsor and runs september 19-21st, but will go on tour to a number of major cities including New York. If you get a chance, don't miss this rare look into the world of Groucho and his four brothers.

July/08

The villain from TOTALLY SPIES is back! That's right the evil character of MEL has broken loose from WHOOP prison and is determined to get even with the spy girls who put him there. Remember it's only a cartoon and its only Jason's voice. Stay tooned!

June/08

From hand modeling to star doubling to CONDOMS. That's right Jason just used his voice to sponsor none other than TROJAN EXTRA THIN ULTRA SENSITIVE CONDOMS. Easy girls its only his voice...this time!

June/08

The Hollywood Informant is now being launched on the festival circuit! Jason stars as "Smiley", an undercover cop who gets murdered when he gets too close to the truth when investigating the underworld of the 1920's. Check it out!

May/08

Jason just completed playing Mark Wahlberg's double in the 60 million dollar feature MAX PAYNE. Based on the popular video game. Watch for it in theatres!

Feb/08

Anyone who's seen the movie ZOOLANDER may remember David Duchovny's character JP Prewitt the former hand model. Well don't laugh because they do exist and this month Jason was asked to do just that. To Lend his hand acting skills to all new 2009 FORD FLEX SUV. He admits that this is his best hand job ever!

Feb/08

Labbatt Blue Lt. has taken Jason on for three US radio commercials. It tells the true story of how Canadian beer is brewed up in the Rockies by hockey players in igloos. If you live in the New York or Boston area, listen for them!

Dec/07

Have you ever met an average every day person who was a student by day and super hero spy by night? Welcome to the world of Totally Spies! You can catch Jason's voice as a rogue spy and villian by the name of Mel. Be careful, you never know who's lurking in the shadows!

Oct/07

Jason was cast yet again as a "tough guy" in the feature film ONE WEEK starring Joshua Jackson. He plays a red neck, pool playing bar fly that threatens to kick the shit out of Jackson's character. After many torn shirts and spilt beers, the scene actually turned out really good. You can see it in theatres some time next year.

Sept/07

All you IRON MAN comic book fans get ready! The blockbuster feature film starring Robert Downey Jr. will hit theatres next summer. Jason just finished working on the video game version shooting motion capture a la Andy Serkis (Rings, King Kong). Although he never once had to say "My precious." This Sega game will be the first to offer full range of motion with facial and hand movements. Watch for it in '08.

Aug/07

THE HOLLYWOOD INFORMANT now has trailers and pics that can be seen on their website. Check it out.

July/07

Jason's voice can be heard doing five different GM national ads this month for both radio and tv. He suggests that you "Hurry in to your GM Pontiac dealer now!"

April/07

THE HOLLYWOOD INFORMANT is a 1920's film noir crime drama that features Jason Barbeck as "Smiley", the undercover agent that tries to find out who the inside man is. This film is in production being shot at the famous LACY STREET STUDIOS in Los Angeles.

Feb/07

Check out a clip from "For Lease", Jason's latest film. Demo section.

Jan/07

Some more news in the wild of voice overs. Jason was cast to play a four foot tall hockey stick in a McDonalds radio commercial. To get that high pitched voice, he had to breathe in helium for every take. It was a good thing that in the end, they decided to alter his voice electronically so he didn't pass out in the session.

Jan/07

Happy New Year! The closing of 2006 was very exciting. Jason was asked to participate in the 6th annual Whistler Film Festival Celebrity Ski Challenge. "We didn't win, but it was fun hangin' with the smoking man, and Krycek from The X Files. Not to mention the legendary Norman Jewison!"

Nov/06

Get out your broadswords and helmets. Jason tested for a pilot and has been cast as the suave, debonair villian in the upcoming series THE SEEKER. Watch for the "Buffy-esque" new drama webisodes on the internet in early 2007.

Sept/06

Was cast in the upcoming movie STILL SMALL VOICES starring Catherine Bell (JAG).

Aug /06

Jason just finished shooting FOR LEASE. An intense dramatic short piece based on true events produced by the award winning dynamic duo Hayley Tyson (THE X FILES) and Daniel Kash (ALIENS). Watch for this film on Bravo in 2007.

June /06

The latest commercials featuring Jason' voice are the following. SCOTTS TURF BUILDER (tv/radio), CRESCENDO (tv), LOTTO 649 (radio), VIRGIN MOBILE (radio), CHASER (radio), 5 HOUR ENERGY (tv).

Click on the demo link to hear the new narration ad's.

March /06

History Of Violence is out on DVD! The film didn't win an Oscar in the two categories it was nominated for, but it sure did give Jason's career a boost. Check out the on-camera interview in the PRESS section. (Please be patient while it loads.)

February /06

Switching gears to overdrive, Jason can be heard sponsoring the new NISSAN ALTIMA now playing nationally. “Did it just get hot in here?”

January /06

Three more commercials for COORS LIGHT as the announcer. Coors is transforming selected bars in Ontario into the Rocky Mountains, complete with snow bunnies and party experts.

December /05

Check out Jason’ voice on the new Powerbar spot featuring Tiki Barber.  Powerbar Triple Threat.  “…one bite and you’ll feel Like you can take on anything!”..Even a pro running back.

October /05

Jason plays an FBI agent in the hit TV drama MISSING starring Vivica A. Fox. The episode called "Double Take" will be airing in the new year and you can catch it Sunday nights at 10pm. Watch for it on the Lifetime network.

September /05

Don't miss Jason this month in David Cronenberg's A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. World premiere septemeber 30/05.

August 1/05

Did you know that Jason lends his voice as the announcer for CRESCENDO "Rising Crust" Pizza as well as TWIX. Both are tv ad's that are on air this month.

July 14/05

Happy B-day J! His first present of the day was another booking. This time a Saskatewan tv commercial for WEYERHAEUSER. Weyerhaeuser Company is an international forest products company with annual sales of $19.9 billion. Their company was founded in 1900 and currently employs about 55,000 people in 18 countries. They're ranked in the Fortune 200 since 1956, and of course a proud sponcer of the Canadian Special Olympics.

July 1/05

Jason just landed two more commercials for GM as the announcer for Outlander and Avalanche. Listen for them!

May 15 /05

Jason will be out in LaLa Land for a while. Meet and greets, auditions, and chillaxing.

April 1/05

Catch Jason on stage in Windsor ON Canada. The triple threat is back to singing and dancing in the very popular show, Heartthrobs. For tickets and times, contact Casino Windsor.

March 1/05

"Richard Heat" directed by Detroit native, Richard Manigault is headed to Canne Film Festival. The film has also had screenings at NY Film Fest and LA FiIm Fest. Jason starred in the pic last summer and is excited about the festival success of the film. Hopefully, France will give the flick even more momentum.

BTW, Mr. Manigault was the second person in North America, George Lucas being the first, to shoot his movie on the Sony Cine Alta F900, 24p technology.

Feb 1/05

Jason has decided to take a month off and build a house. "I think every guy should build at least one house in his life" say Jason. "I've been busy on my last film, so I wanna spend some time with my dad, and building this house is a dream come true for both of us."

Jan 1/05

Jason wraps his latest film A History Of Violence. directed by David Cronenberg, and starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris and Willam Hurt. Jason plays WIllam Hurts' character's right hand man. Check out a few set pics in the Gallery section.W