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 Growing Preference for North American Accents in Voiceover Casting

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Accent choice has become one of the most influential factors in modern voiceover casting. While performance quality and technical standards remain essential, casting decisions increasingly hinge on how a voice is perceived by audiences across borders. In that landscape, the North American accent has emerged as a preferred option for English-language content intended for wide […]

The Problem With Perfect AI Voices in Games and Media

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AI-generated voices are improving at a remarkable pace. They are clearer, smoother, and more consistent than ever before. Yet as these tools become more polished, a growing number of voice professionals are raising a different concern. The issue is no longer whether AI voices sound good enough. It is whether they sound like anything at […]

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The Jet2 Voiceover Moment During London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks

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London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are usually defined by music, visuals, and a carefully timed broadcast designed to feel celebratory and unifying. This year, however, part of the public conversation shifted away from the pyrotechnics themselves and toward an unexpected audio moment. Viewers quickly noticed that a familiar Jet2 holiday sound clip appeared during the […]

Voicing History: The Voice Actor’s Role in Museum Audio Description

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Museum audio description is often described as a collaborative effort, and that is accurate. Writers, accessibility consultants, engineers, curators, and historians all contribute to the final experience. Yet for the visitor using audio description, there is one constant presence throughout the space: the voice. The voice actor becomes the guide, the point of orientation, and […]

Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Voices Shaping Its Story Two Months On

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Metaphor: ReFantazio was released in October 2024, marking a major new role-playing release from Studio Zero, the team known for its work on the Persona series. From the outset, the game positioned itself as something distinct. Rather than leaning only on familiar fantasy elements, it built a world centered on power, language, and social tension, […]

Why Game Audiences Value Voice Acting More Than Studios Expect

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In recent years, voice performances in video games have moved from background detail to central storytelling element. Players now expect fully realized characters with emotional depth, clear motivation, and believable dialogue delivery. Yet despite that shift in audience expectation, many performers and observers continue to point out a disconnect between how much players value voice […]

Why Museum Audio Description Is One of the Most Demanding Voiceover Disciplines

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For many museum visitors, audio description operates quietly in the background. For blind and low-vision visitors, it is the experience. In galleries, memorial halls, and cultural institutions, the voice does not supplement what is seen. It replaces it. That responsibility places museum audio description among the most exacting forms of voiceover work, requiring a level […]

Lara Croft’s Voice Changes as Tomb Raider Enters a New Era

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The Tomb Raider franchise is entering one of the most carefully planned transitions in its history. After years of reboots and parallel interpretations, developers have confirmed that future games will exist within a single unified timeline that connects Lara Croft’s earliest adventures with her most recent stories. At the same time, the series is introducing […]

How New Performers Can Enter Voiceover and Build Momentum

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Voiceover work continues to grow across advertising, streaming entertainment, audiobooks, digital learning, and media for businesses. Because more industries rely on strong vocal storytelling, many new performers want to understand how to begin, which skills matter most, and how to move forward with confidence. With the right preparation and consistent practice, entering the field becomes […]

The Psychology of Political Voiceovers: How Vocal Tone Shapes Voter Emotion

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Political campaigns rely heavily on voiceover to shape emotional tone, reinforce messaging, and guide how voters interpret a candidate or policy. While visuals matter, the narrator often defines the underlying mood of a political ad, steering viewers toward trust, urgency, fear, or optimism. Research across communication studies, political marketing, and psychology shows that the human […]

Amazon’s AI Voiceover Backlash Shows Why Human Performers Still Matter

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Amazon recently faced significant backlash after releasing content that included an AI-generated voiceover, prompting widespread criticism from both viewers and industry professionals. The track was quickly replaced with a human-performed version, but the incident renewed fears about AI’s growing role in dubbing, narration, and voiceover production. The discussion intensified within anime communities, where concerns about […]

Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal and What It Means for Entertainment Workers

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The entertainment world is facing a major shift following the announcement that Netflix intends to acquire Warner Bros. The news sparked immediate reaction across Hollywood and raised urgent questions about how such a large consolidation might reshape the creative workforce. Regulatory agencies quickly signaled that the deal will undergo intense scrutiny, while unions representing performers, […]
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