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 […]
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Rick and Morty: The Anime Reimagines the Multiverse with a Bold New Voice

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When *Rick and Morty: The Anime* premiered last year, it surprised fans with a completely fresh take on the iconic Adult Swim property. One year later, the series continues to stand apart—not only as a stylistic outlier, but as a bold reinterpretation of what *Rick and Morty* could be when viewed through a different cultural […]

Tim Daly Reflects on the Legacy of Voicing Superman

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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 […]

Voice-Cloning Lawsuit Raises Groundbreaking Legal Questions for AI Use

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A lawsuit unfolding in New York could become a landmark case in how the law treats AI-generated voice clones. Filed by two professional voice actors, the case alleges that an AI voice startup used their voices without permission to create and sell synthetic replicas—raising first-of-its-kind questions about identity, consent, and control in the age of […]

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 […]
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