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Why Clients Love Online Casting Even When Voice Actors Don’t

By Voice Over News Staff. 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 […]

Filed Under: Industry, Casting

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

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 […]

How Voiceover Transformed Fight Club Into a Cult Classic

By Virginia Welch. Published on: February 4, 2026

Few films are as closely associated with voiceover as Fight Club. From its opening moments, Edward Norton’s unnamed narrator guides the audience through insomnia, consumer disillusionment, and eventual chaos with a steady stream of internal commentary. The narration is sharp, ironic, and psychologically revealing. It has become one of the defining elements of the film’s […]

The Voiceover Gallery Launches Short-Form Content Division

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: February 3, 2026

The Voiceover Gallery has announced the launch of a new division dedicated to short-form content production, marking a strategic expansion for the London-based audio post-production and voice specialist. The move reflects the accelerating demand for digital-first storytelling, where brands, broadcasters, and streaming platforms increasingly prioritize concise, fast-turnaround content. The new short-form content division is designed […]

The Casting-Friendly Voice Actor: What Gets You Called Back

By Austen Moret. Published on: February 2, 2026

New voice actors often picture casting as a simple pass or fail moment. You send an audition, someone likes it, you book. Real casting is closer to building trust over time. Casting teams are listening for performance, yes, but they are also listening for signs you will be easy to direct, consistent across sessions, and […]

VO Summit: Pacific Northwest Introduces a New Voiceover Gathering to the Region

By Virginia Welch. Published on: January 31, 2026

The voiceover industry is set to welcome a new in-person event in 2026 with the announcement of VO Summit: Pacific Northwest, a conference organized by Tarvis and designed to bring voice actors, creators, and industry professionals together in one of the country’s most active creative regions. The newly announced VO Summit reflects a growing interest […]

Original Tomb Raider Voice Actor Joins Amazon’s Live-Action Series

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: January 29, 2026

Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider television series is beginning to take clearer shape, and one of its most intriguing casting choices connects directly back to the franchise’s origins. Shelley Blond, the original voice of Lara Croft in the first Tomb Raider video game released in 1996, is set to appear in the live-action series for Prime […]

The Best Mobile Microphones Defining Modern Voiceover Workflows in 2026

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 22, 2026

Voiceover work in 2026 looks very different from the studio-bound model that once defined the profession. Remote casting is now standard, deadlines are tighter, and many working voice actors balance home studios with travel, hybrid schedules, or temporary recording spaces. As a result, microphones designed for mobility are no longer seen as backup tools. They […]

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 […]

Kevin Afghani Steps Into Mario’s Voice With Respect for a Gaming Icon

By Kate Marcin. Published on: January 17, 2026

Few characters in video game history are as instantly recognizable as Mario, and much of that recognition comes from his voice. For decades, Charles Martinet defined how Mario sounded, shaping the character’s rhythm, energy, and personality across countless games. When Nintendo confirmed that Kevin Afghani would take over the role, the change marked one of […]

Narrators Are Becoming the Reason People Choose Audiobooks

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: January 16, 2026

Audiobook listening has changed in a subtle but meaningful way. While authors and book titles still matter, an increasing number of listeners now begin their search somewhere else entirely: with the narrator. For many people, the voice delivering the story has become the deciding factor in whether an audiobook is downloaded, finished, or recommended. This […]

Streaming Platforms Test Automated Dubbing at Scale

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 13, 2026

Automated dubbing has moved well beyond internal demos and pilot programs. Major streaming platforms are now testing AI-driven localization on finished content, placing the technology directly in front of global audiences. That shift has turned what was once a technical discussion into a public-facing controversy, with Netflix and Amazon at the center of the debate. […]

Inside Political Advertising: How Campaigns Choose Their Voiceover Talent

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 11, 2026

Political voiceover work is one of the most specialized and strategically designed areas of the industry. Campaigns rely on narrators to frame arguments, guide emotional response, and communicate values in a polished and efficient way. Because political ads move quickly, often shifting tone and content within days, casting choices are intentional and shaped by established […]