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

By Voice Over News Staff. 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. […]
Filed Under: Career, Event

The Cartoon Voices Panel Returns to SDCC 2026

By Voice Over News Staff. 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 […]
Filed Under: Cartoons, Event

AI Ad Voices Fooled 37% of Listeners in New Azerion Study

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 14, 2026.
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the commercial voiceover industry, and a new study released by digital advertising company Azerion suggests […]
Filed Under: AI, Business

Futurama Returns to Comic-Con Ahead of Season 14

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 14, 2026.
More than 25 years after its television debut, Futurama continues to prove why it remains one of animation’s most enduring […]
Filed Under: Cartoons, Event, Television

AI Is Reading Your Audiobooks—But Voice Actors Aren’t Staying Silent

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The rise of synthetic voice technology is reshaping the audiobook world, and for many professional narrators, the change is sounding alarm bells. While tech companies push ahead with AI-generated narrators that promise speed and cost efficiency, human voice actors warn that something vital is being lost in translation: the soul of the performance. At the […]

Pokémon Voice Actor James Carter Cathcart Dies at 71

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James Carter Cathcart, the longtime voice actor behind some of Pokémon’s most iconic characters, has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by his wife, Martha Jacobi, who shared the news in a heartfelt message noting that Cathcart passed peacefully at home on July 18 after a long battle with cancer. A […]

New Video Game Union Deal Finalizes AI Voice Protections and Consent Rules

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In a landmark agreement that could reshape the future of voice work in gaming, video game voice actors and major studios have officially ratified a new labor deal that includes unprecedented safeguards against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence. Finalized in July 2025, the agreement represents a significant win for voice actors after months of negotiations […]

The Hidden Toll of Battle Dialogue in Voice Acting

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Video game voice acting often sounds effortless epic battle cries, guttural death sounds, and sharp verbal hits that punch through combat-heavy scenes. But behind those intense performances is a quieter reality: many voice actors are putting their vocal cords at serious risk. Unlike animation or commercial VO, action-oriented game roles frequently demand high-impact vocalizations that […]

SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Ends With Groundbreaking AI Deal

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After years of tense negotiations and a prolonged standoff, SAG-AFTRA has officially ended its long-looming strike against major video game companies, marking a significant milestone for voice actors in the gaming industry. The union announced on July 1 that a new agreement has been ratified, closing a chapter that began nearly a decade ago with […]

Narrating for Accessibility in eLearning: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

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As accessibility standards evolve and inclusive learning becomes the norm, voiceover in eLearning has taken on new responsibility. For voice actors, this shift means more than just speaking clearly — it means delivering narration that supports all types of learners, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent traits, or limited literacy. Instructional designers are increasingly building courses […]

Paul Harvey’s Estate Sues Paramount Over Voice Imitation in Landman

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The estate of iconic radio broadcaster Paul Harvey has filed a lawsuit against Paramount Global, alleging unauthorized use of Harvey’s distinctive voice in the upcoming Taylor Sheridan-produced series *Landman*. Filed in an Illinois federal court, the suit claims that Paramount and the show’s creators improperly used a sound-alike voiceover that closely mimics Harvey’s signature delivery, […]

Genshin Impact’s English Voice Cast: Return of Familiar Voices After the Strike

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The world of Genshin Impact has recently seen a resurgence of its original English voice talent after a prolonged period of industry disruption. With the suspension of the SAG-AFTRA video game voice actor strike, the game’s community is witnessing the gradual return of its beloved voices — a move that brings relief, excitement, and renewed […]

Behind the Script: How eLearning Professionals Prepare Narration for Voice Talent

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When voice actors receive an eLearning script, it’s usually clean, structured, and ready to read. But that finished version is just the surface of a much deeper process. Instructional designers and learning professionals put considerable thought into how each word is written, timed, and delivered. To perform eLearning narration effectively, voice talent must understand how […]

SAG-AFTRA Suspends Video Game Voice Actors’ Strike After Tentative Deal: A Landmark Moment in the Fight for Digital Rights

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After nearly a year of industrial action, SAG-AFTRA has announced the suspension of its strike against major video game companies. The decision follows the union’s approval of a tentative agreement that, if ratified, would bring new protections, wage increases, and AI safeguards for voice actors and performance artists in the interactive media sector. This marks […]

Adapting Voiceover Performance for Instructional Impact in eLearning

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In the world of eLearning, content must do more than simply inform — it must teach effectively. While instructional designers handle the structure and pedagogy, the voiceover artist is responsible for translating written words into a spoken experience that supports learner engagement and comprehension. This requires a specific type of performance — one that may […]

The Return of the Voiceover Narrator in Film and Streaming

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In recent years, modern storytelling particularly in film and streaming has shifted toward immersive realism, minimal exposition, and visual storytelling techniques. But in 2025, a compelling trend is making its return: the reemergence of the voiceover narrator as a central storytelling device. From character-driven indie dramas to global streaming hits, more filmmakers are once again […]
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