Animation

Looney Tunes Voice Actor Jeff Bergman Joins Toy Story 5

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: June 10, 2026

Veteran voice actor Jeff Bergman has joined the voice cast of Toy Story 5, adding another major animation franchise to a career already closely tied to some of the most recognizable cartoon characters in entertainment history. Bergman is voicing Mr. Potato Head in the new Disney and Pixar film, taking over a role long associated […]

Rick and Morty’s New Voice Actors Reveal What It Was Really Like Replacing Justin Roiland

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: June 2, 2026

Few animated series have faced a voice acting challenge quite like Rick and Morty. For more than a decade, Justin Roiland voiced both Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, helping establish one of television’s most recognizable animated franchises. When Adult Swim parted ways with Roiland in 2023, many fans wondered whether the show could continue without […]

What Aspiring Voice Actors Can Learn From a Four-Decade Career in Animation

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 28, 2026

Many aspiring voice actors spend their early months focused on the obvious parts of the profession. They research microphones, build home studios, practice character voices, and prepare demo reels. Those steps are important, but they represent only part of what it takes to build a lasting career. The entertainment industry is filled with talented performers […]

The Powerpuff Girls Cast Helped Create One of Animation’s Most Lasting Legacies

By Virginia Welch. Published on: May 22, 2026

Few animated series from the late 1990s remain as instantly recognizable as The Powerpuff Girls. Decades after its original debut on Cartoon Network, the series continues attracting new audiences through streaming platforms while longtime fans still revisit it with deep nostalgia. The show’s visual identity, explosive humor, and superhero chaos helped define an era of […]

Whatever Happened to the Voices Behind Your Favorite Cartoons?

By Austen Moret. Published on: May 4, 2026

Most people can instantly recognize cartoon characters they grew up with. A single catchphrase, laugh, or line of dialogue can bring back memories from decades ago. Characters such as Charlie Brown, Bugs Bunny, Dexter, Minnie Mouse, and countless others remain part of popular culture long after their original shows first aired. What many viewers cannot […]

Zelda Voice Actor Patricia Summersett Addresses Future of Princess Zelda Role

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 21, 2026

The Legend of Zelda series has long stood as one of Nintendo’s most important and recognizable franchises. For decades, the games relied on text-driven storytelling, allowing players to imagine the voices of characters like Link and Princess Zelda. That changed in recent years with the introduction of full voice acting in key scenes, bringing a […]

How Adam Driver Accidentally Inspired the “Adam Driver Bar” Technique in Animation Voice Acting

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 5, 2026

A Surprising Voice Acting Innovation When actors step into a recording booth for animation or voice work, the assumption is that they simply stand in front of a microphone and read lines. In reality, voice acting is often far more physical than people expect. A recent discussion circulating through entertainment media and fan communities highlights […]

How Character Voice Acting Changes Across Film, Television, and Games

By Austen Moret. Published on: February 8, 2026

Character voice acting is often discussed as a single discipline, but in practice it operates very differently depending on the medium. A performance that works in an animated feature film may not translate cleanly to a television series, and both require a different approach than interactive game work. This year’s SOVAS Animation and Character nominations […]

Jack Black Reflects on Turning Down a Voice Role in The Incredibles

By Virginia Welch. Published on: January 19, 2026

The Incredibles has long been regarded as one of Pixar’s defining films, praised for its storytelling, design, and memorable, whimsical characters. Over the years, its legacy has only grown, becoming a reference point for what modern animated films could achieve. Recently, Jack Black added a personal footnote to that history by acknowledging a voice acting opportunity […]

What We Know About Voice Actor Salaries for the Next Frozen Films

By Austen Moret. Published on: November 29, 2025

As anticipation builds for the next entries in the Frozen franchise, new attention has turned toward the salaries of the performers who helped turn the series into a global phenomenon. Animated films rarely generate as much discussion about compensation as live-action projects, yet major franchises often spark renewed interest in how studios value their returning […]

How K-Pop: Demon Hunters Turned Its Voice Cast into Halloween Headliners

By Austen Moret. Published on: October 31, 2025

A Halloween Encore for Netflix’s K-Pop Phenomenon Netflix is giving K-Pop: Demon Hunters a second act this time, one that sings back. The streaming platform’s Halloween Sing-Along edition of its breakout animated film is more than a seasonal treat; it’s a full-scale celebration of voice artistry and musical storytelling. When the film first launched, it […]

Avatar: The Last Airbender Marks 20 Years with NYCC Celebration

By Virginia Welch. Published on: October 15, 2025

Nickelodeon and the original cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender reunited at New York Comic Con 2025 to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary, drawing a packed audience of fans eager to revisit one of animation’s most beloved shows. The milestone event featured a main-stage panel, immersive booth experiences, and a look at the franchise’s future, […]