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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

The Changing Sound of Food Commercial Voiceover in Modern Restaurant Advertising

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 1, 2026

Food commercials have always depended heavily on voiceover. Whether promoting pizza, burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, or desserts, restaurant advertising often succeeds or fails based on how effectively the narration creates appetite, comfort, excitement, and emotional familiarity in a matter of seconds. Yet the way food commercials sound today is dramatically different from the style that […]

Benoît Rousseau Remembered for His Voice Work Across Animation and Film

By Austen Moret. Published on: April 27, 2026

News of Benoît Rousseau’s passing has drawn attention to a career that many audiences may not immediately recognize by name, but have likely experienced through some of the most widely known entertainment properties. His work connected to titles like The Simpsons and Austin Powers placed him within globally recognized franchises, even as much of his […]

How AI and Automation Are Changing Educational Voiceover

By Tom Aglio. Published on: April 25, 2026

AI-generated voices are no longer experimental. They are already being used in training modules, internal tutorials, and instructional content across multiple industries. In educational voiceover, this shift has been gradual rather than disruptive, building alongside the growth of digital learning itself. For companies producing large volumes of training content, automation offers speed and scalability. For […]

Long-Term Careers in Dubbing and How Actors Sustain Them

By Austen Moret. Published on: April 24, 2026

Dubbing is often viewed from the outside as project-based work. A film is released, a series is localized, and the job appears to end there. In reality, many voice actors build careers in dubbing that span decades, working across multiple productions while maintaining a consistent presence in the industry. This kind of longevity is not […]

Character Voice Acting in Unexpected Formats From Toys to Interactive Media

By Tom Aglio. Published on: April 23, 2026

Character voice acting has traditionally been associated with animation, film, and video games. That boundary has expanded. Today, character-driven voice performances are appearing in formats that operate outside of traditional entertainment, including toys, interactive devices, and hybrid storytelling platforms. This shift reflects how audiences engage with content. Characters are no longer limited to screens. They […]

Inside Audiobook Casting and Narration Selection

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: April 17, 2026

Audiobook narration is often judged by the finished product. Listeners focus on performance, character delivery, and overall storytelling. Long before any of that reaches an audience, casting decisions shape how a book will sound. Behind every audiobook release is a selection process driven by producers, casting teams, and publishers. These decisions are not based on […]

Character Voice Acting and the Performances That Define It

By Austen Moret. Published on: April 17, 2026

Some of the most recognizable characters in modern entertainment are defined not by what audiences see, but by what they hear. A voice can establish authority, personality, and emotional depth before a character even appears on screen. In many cases, it becomes the defining feature that audiences remember long after the story ends. Recent years […]

What Makes Educational Voiceover Different From Commercial and Character Work

By Tom Aglio. Published on: April 16, 2026

Voice acting is often associated with bold performances, memorable characters, and energetic delivery. Commercials aim to persuade, animation brings characters to life, and games rely on emotional intensity. Educational voiceover operates in a very different space. It is not built around performance in the traditional sense. Instead, it is structured around clarity, pacing, and understanding. […]

Inside Audiobook Production from Recording to Final Release

By Maria Pendolino. Published on: April 13, 2026

Audiobooks are often experienced as a seamless performance. The narration flows, characters feel consistent, and the story unfolds without interruption. Behind that finished product is a structured production process that involves far more than recording a voice. Modern audiobook production operates at scale. It combines preparation, performance, direction, and post-production into a workflow designed to […]

Global Character Voice Acting and the Rise of Localized Performances

By Tom Aglio. Published on: April 12, 2026

Characters no longer belong to a single audience. A series released on a streaming platform today can reach viewers across dozens of countries at the same time, each experiencing the story in their own language. While the visuals remain the same, the voices change, and with them, the way characters are understood. This shift has […]

How Voiceover Dubbing Is Driving the Global Rise of K-Dramas

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: April 10, 2026

K-Dramas Go Global Korean dramas have moved far beyond regional success. What was once a strong domestic and niche international market has turned into a global phenomenon, with platforms like Netflix pushing K-dramas into mainstream viewing across North America, Europe, and beyond. While storytelling, production quality, and star power are often credited for this rise, […]

How eLearning Voiceover Became One of the Most Consistent Jobs in Voice Acting

By Austen Moret. Published on: April 9, 2026

Voice acting is often associated with animation, video games, and commercials. These areas get the attention, the headlines, and the recognition. Behind the scenes, however, a different segment has quietly become one of the most reliable sources of work in the industry. eLearning voiceover has grown into a steady, scalable, and essential part of modern […]