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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 […]

Filed Under: AI

Outlander Season 8 Brings Back Tobias Menzies Through Voiceover

By Tom Aglio. Published on: March 15, 2026

Outlander has always blended romance, history, and time travel into a story that spans centuries. As the long running series moves toward its final season, the show continues to find creative ways to reconnect viewers with characters who shaped its earlier storylines. One recent example has sparked conversation among fans and cast members alike: the […]

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Actor Unable to Attend Oscars Due to Travel Restrictions

By Kate Marcin. Published on: March 14, 2026

The Voice of Hind Rajab has become one of the most talked about short films during the current awards season. The project tells a deeply emotional story connected to real world events, using voice performance as a central element of the narrative. As the film gains attention ahead of the Academy Awards, one of its […]

Google Introduces AI Voiceovers for Performance Max Video Ads

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: March 12, 2026

Google is expanding its advertising tools with a new feature that automatically generates voiceovers for video ads. The update applies to Performance Max campaigns, a widely used Google Ads format that allows advertisers to run campaigns across multiple Google platforms including YouTube, Search, Display, and Discover. The change means that some advertisers may soon see […]

Voice Actors Lead Narrative and Performance Sessions at GDC 2026

By Austen Moret. Published on: March 9, 2026

The Game Developers Conference has long been the industry’s most important gathering for professionals working in interactive entertainment. Each year the event brings together programmers, designers, writers, audio engineers, and performers who help shape the future of video games. Among the many specialized tracks at the conference, one area that continues to grow in prominence […]

Game Developers Conference 2026 Preview: Sessions, Awards, and Industry Trends

By Danielle Famble. Published on: March 7, 2026

The Game Developers Conference has long served as the central meeting place for professionals working across every corner of the video game industry. Each year, thousands of developers travel to San Francisco to exchange ideas, present new research, and discuss the evolving craft of game creation. In 2026, the conference returns to the Moscone Center […]

Adobe Corrective AI Voice Tool Sparks Debate in the Voice Acting Industry

By Tom Aglio. Published on: March 7, 2026

Adobe’s annual Max conference has become known for previewing experimental tools that may shape the future of creative work. One of the concepts that generated discussion in the audio and voice acting world was something Adobe called “Corrective AI.” The idea was simple but powerful. Instead of asking a voice actor to return to the […]

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 that they simply stand in front of a microphone and read lines. In reality, voice acting is often far more physical than people expect. A recent discussion circulating through entertainment media and fan communities highlights […]

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, represent talent, and position themselves in an increasingly competitive landscape. The Voiceover Gallery, led by CEO and founder Marylou Thistleton-Smith, has emerged as one of the agencies navigating this shift with a clear business strategy […]

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 on the technology side. According to a recent report from HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Voiceover Software Market is projected to experience strong growth through 2033, driven by rising demand for digital audio content, gaming, […]

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, including lines performed in the voice of longtime football commentator Guy Mowbray. According to multiple reports, Mowbray agreed to allow EA to create an AI version of his voice to assist with specific aspects of […]

Can AI Dubbing Really Replace Human Voice Performances?

By Tom Aglio. Published on: February 18, 2026

Automated dubbing has quickly moved from a technical curiosity to a serious proposal for large-scale localization. Streaming platforms and technology vendors now promote AI-driven voice systems as faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional dubbing workflows. Supporters point to expanding global catalogs and shorter release windows as reasons automation feels inevitable. Critics counter that dubbing is not […]

Taylor Swift Narrates Team USA Figure Skating Olympic Promo

By Virginia Welch. Published on: February 17, 2026

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Winter Olympics, NBC has unveiled a new hype video spotlighting Team USA’s figure skating squad — and the voice guiding the emotional montage belongs to Taylor Swift. The pop superstar lends her narration to the promo, adding a layer of cultural resonance to one of the Games’ most artistically […]