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Disney’s New D23 Attractions Bring Character Performance Beyond the Screen

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 23, 2026.

Disney’s biggest D23 announcements stretched well beyond movies and television this year. During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, the company […]

Filed Under: Event, Industry

Adobe Firefly Expands With New AI Voiceover and Audio Tools

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 21, 2026.

Adobe is expanding Firefly into a more complete audio-production platform, making its AI-powered voiceover, soundtrack, and sound-effects tools generally available […]

Filed Under: Industry, AI

Woodo Reveals Voice Cast for Eight-Language Voiceover Release

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 20, 2026.

The upcoming cozy puzzle game Woodo is putting voice performance at the center of its international release, with developer Tiny […]

Filed Under: Video Games

Disney Reveals New Voice Casts and Animated Movies at D23 2026

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 18, 2026.

Disney used its D23 2026 Entertainment Showcase to look well beyond its next animated release, revealing new voice casting, an […]

Filed Under: Event, Animation

How Voiceover Reaches Across Disney’s World at D23 2026

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 13, 2026

When D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event opens in Anaheim on August 14, much of the attention will naturally fall on new movies, television series, attractions and major franchise announcements. Yet across those different areas of Disney entertainment, another creative discipline will repeatedly be present even when it is not explicitly mentioned in the name […]

D23 2026 Celebrates the Voices Behind Disney Animation

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 11, 2026

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will bring several generations of animation together when it returns to Anaheim from August 14 through 16. Among the more than 50 panels and shows planned for the weekend are celebrations of animated films and television series whose characters have remained familiar to audiences in large part because of […]

Voices Launches New Agency Service Combining Human and AI Voiceover

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 7, 2026

Voices is expanding the way advertising and creative agencies can source voiceover, introducing a new service that places traditional professional voice talent and licensed AI voices within the same production workflow. Launched in August, Voices for Agencies gives clients two primary options. Agencies can hire professional actors for conventional recorded voiceover or create a Branded […]

Chicago Voiceover Legend Joel Cory Remembered for a Lifetime Behind the Microphone

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: August 5, 2026

The voiceover community is remembering one of Chicago’s most recognizable commercial voices following the passing of veteran voice actor Joel Cory. News of his death was shared by ReelChicago, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and friends who remembered not only his remarkable talent behind the microphone but also the professionalism and generosity that […]

Family Guy Cast Teases Stewie’s Next Chapter at Comic-Con

By Austen Moret. Published on: August 4, 2026

The world of Family Guy is about to get a little bigger, and according to the cast, fans can expect a fresh adventure centered on one of television’s most recognizable animated characters. During the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, cast members shared their excitement about the newly announced Stewie spinoff, offering the first behind-the-scenes […]

AI Voice Cloning Is Fueling a New Wave of Fake Viral Videos

By Tom Aglio. Published on: August 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence has already transformed the way voices are created, edited, and translated, but its latest use has taken a stranger turn. A series of viral videos featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams has drawn widespread attention after social media users discovered that the clips were not authentic speeches at all. Instead, they paired […]

After Years of Mystery, Disney Fans Have Finally Identified the Voice Behind the Walt Disney World Railroad

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: July 29, 2026

For nearly four years, guests at Walt Disney World had no opportunity to hear one of Magic Kingdom’s most recognizable attraction voices. The Walt Disney World Railroad remained closed while crews completed work related to the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run, leaving one of the park’s classic experiences silent. When the railroad returned in […]

Why Netflix Chose a Historian Instead of a Professional Voice Actor for The American Experiment

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 27, 2026

When audiences watch a historical documentary, they often assume every voice they hear belongs to a professional actor or narrator. While that’s frequently the case, some productions make a different choice, one driven by authenticity rather than acting credits. Netflix’s new documentary series The American Experiment offers a compelling example. Alongside veteran actor Martin Sheen, […]

Why Clients Love Online Casting Even When Voice Actors Don’t

By Maria Pendolino. Published on: July 22, 2026

Few developments have reshaped the voiceover industry as dramatically as online casting platforms. Over the past two decades, they have transformed how producers find talent and how voice actors build careers. While many discussions focus on the challenges performers face, there is another side to the conversation that deserves equal attention. From a client’s perspective, […]

Industry Veterans Share How to Break Into Voice Acting at SDCC 2026

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: July 19, 2026

One of San Diego Comic-Con’s most valuable sessions isn’t centered on a blockbuster movie or a highly anticipated television series. Instead, it’s focused on helping the next generation of performers find their place in one of entertainment’s fastest-growing professions. Returning to SDCC 2026, the Breaking Into Voice Acting panel brings together working professionals from animation, […]

The Cartoon Voices Panel Returns to SDCC 2026

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 18, 2026

Every year, San Diego Comic-Con celebrates blockbuster movies, major television premieres, and highly anticipated video games. Hidden among those headline events is one panel that has become a tradition for voice acting fans: The Saturday Cartoon Voices Panel. Returning for SDCC 2026, the long-running session once again brings together experienced voice actors for an entertaining […]