Animation

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 […]

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

By Voice Over News Staff. 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 […]

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, […]

Pixar’s Elio Brings Emotion and Wonder Through Stellar Voice Acting

By Kate Marcin. Published on: July 24, 2025

Now that Pixar’s *Elio* has landed in theaters, audiences are getting to hear—and feel—the heart of the story through the performances of its voice cast. At the center of it all is 11-year-old Yonas Kibreab, whose breakout voiceover role as Elio is already being praised for its emotional vulnerability, comedic rhythm, and youthful sincerity. For […]

Tim Daly Reflects on the Legacy of Voicing Superman

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: July 18, 2025

For many fans of superhero animation, Tim Daly’s voice has become inseparable from the image of Superman. Though best known at the time for his work on Wings, Daly took on the role of the Man of Steel in Superman: The Animated Series without realizing the magnitude of the character’s cultural footprint. Years later, his […]

Bryan Cranston Keeps Turning Down Invincible Roles: Fans React to the Legendary Actor’s Decisions

By Danielle Famble. Published on: February 16, 2025

Bryan Cranston, renowned for his portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad, has become a household name in Hollywood. His commanding presence and versatile acting skills have made him one of the most sought-after actors for a wide range of roles. However, when it comes to the popular animated superhero series Invincible, Cranston has repeatedly […]