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GTA 6 Extended Look Puts Jason and Lucia’s Voices in the Spotlight

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 30, 2026.

Rockstar Games has finally given players an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, releasing a 26-minute presentation that offers […]

Filed Under: Video Games, Movies

Avatar Aang’s New Voice Cast Found the Adult Versions of Team Avatar

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 27, 2026.

More than two decades after audiences first met Aang, Katara, Sokka and Toph, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender brought the […]

Filed Under: Animation, Television

Jeff Hays Will Keep Voicing Princess Donut in the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Series

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 23, 2026.

When Dungeon Crawler Carl makes the jump from bestselling books and audiobooks to live-action television, one of its most recognizable […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Television

Disney’s New D23 Attractions Bring Character Performance Beyond the Screen

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: August 23, 2026.

Disney’s biggest D23 announcements stretched well beyond movies and television this year. During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, the company […]

Filed Under: Event, Industry

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 […]

Why Voice Actors Are Pushing Back Against Automated Dubbing

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: January 9, 2026

The global dubbing industry is facing a moment of real tension as automated voice systems move from experimental tools to real-world production tests. For years, synthetic speech technology has existed mostly in the background, used for internal demos or limited applications. That balance is shifting quickly. Major studios and streaming platforms are now testing automated […]

The Growing Preference for North American Accents in Voiceover Casting

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: January 7, 2026

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

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 4, 2026

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 […]

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

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 2, 2026

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

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: December 30, 2025

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

By Austen Moret. Published on: December 27, 2025

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, […]