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Why Audiobook Narration Is Physically Harder Than It Sounds

By Austen Moret. Published on: October 17, 2026.

Listening to an audiobook can make narration sound deceptively simple. A performer sits down with a book, reads the words and eventually emerges with ten or fifteen hours of finished audio. Compared with voice work built around shouting characters, rapid commercial sessions or physically animated performances, reading a novel aloud might not immediately seem particularly […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks

Female pop star holding a smartphone, illustrating Nicki Minaj's improvised voiceover after a recording mishap.

Nicki Minaj Turns Recording Mishap Into an Impromptu Voiceover

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

Even celebrities occasionally run into technical problems while recording videos, and Nicki Minaj recently found herself dealing with […]

Filed Under: General

Cinematic 1930s New York mystery scene illustrating Anjelica Huston's voice role in Amy Ephron's Unseasonably Cold audiobook.

Anjelica Huston Joins Amy Ephron’s Unseasonably Cold Audiobook

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

Academy Award-winning actress Anjelica Huston has added another voice performance to her extensive career, joining the audiobook adaptation […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks

Traditional British red postbox in a Christmas setting illustrating the Royal Mail AI voiceover controversy involving late BBC narrator Paul Vaughan.

Royal Mail Faces AI Voiceover Controversy Over Late BBC Narrator Paul Vaughan

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: October 9, 2026.

Royal Mail has confirmed that it used an artificial intelligence-generated voiceover in its 2025 Christmas advertising campaign after […]

Filed Under: AI

How Voiceover Reaches Across Disney’s World at D23 2026

By Austen Moret. 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 Maria Pendolino. 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 […]

Backyard Sports Expands Into an Animated Series With a Familiar Voice Cast

By Tom Aglio. Published on: August 9, 2026

The revival of Backyard Sports is getting considerably bigger. Playground Productions officially announced Backyard Sports: The Animated Series during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, turning the long-running sports video game franchise into a 20-episode animated show. The series will bring back a large voice cast that has already begun establishing the personalities of the revived Backyard […]

Voices Launches New Agency Service Combining Human and AI Voiceover

By Leah Arscottt. 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 voiceover work is 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 […]

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, […]