Adam Driver performing voice acting in a recording booth while leaning on a support bar during an intense character performance

How Adam Driver Accidentally Inspired the “Adam Driver Bar” Technique in Animation Voice Acting

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 5, 2026.
A Surprising Voice Acting Innovation When actors step into a recording booth for animation or voice work, the assumption is […]
Filed Under: Animation
Marylou Thistleton-Smith leading The Voiceover Gallery during industry expansion and AI discussion

How The Voiceover Gallery Is Expanding in the AI Era

By Austen Moret. Published on: March 1, 2026.
As the voiceover industry continues to adapt to rapid technological change, agencies are being forced to rethink how they operate, […]
Filed Under: Business, AI, Technology
Professional audio editing software interface displayed on studio monitors representing growth in the global voiceover software market

Global Voiceover Software Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2033

By Tom Aglio. Published on: February 24, 2026.
The global voiceover industry is not only expanding in terms of talent and content demand. It is also growing rapidly […]
Filed Under: Business
Guy Mowbray recording football commentary in a studio for EA Sports FC game series

EA Sports FC to Use AI Version of Guy Mowbray’s Voice for Commentary

By Austen Moret. Published on: February 20, 2026.
Electronic Arts has confirmed that AI technology is being used to generate certain in-game commentary lines in EA Sports FC, […]
Filed Under: AI, Video Games

Should the Oscars Finally Honor Voice Acting?

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Each year, as the Oscars roll out their red carpet and honor the best performances in cinema, a glaring omission continues to go unaddressed: voice actors. Despite decades of emotionally powerful, technically demanding, and artistically rich performances in animation and beyond, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has yet to introduce a category […]

Pixar’s Elio Brings Emotion and Wonder Through Stellar Voice Acting

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Now that Pixar’s *Elio* has landed in theaters, audiences are getting to hear—and feel—the heart of the story through the performances of its voice cast. At the center of it all is 11-year-old Yonas Kibreab, whose breakout voiceover role as Elio is already being praised for its emotional vulnerability, comedic rhythm, and youthful sincerity. For […]

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, […]
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