Illustration of a well-dressed squirrel standing beside a smartphone with a generic investment app in a suburban setting inspired by the Acorns commercial campaign

How Christopher Walken’s Talking Squirrel Became the Voice of Acorns

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 3, 2026.
Financial commercials rarely become memorable because of a mascot. They usually rely on simple messaging, celebrity endorsements, or promises of […]
Filed Under: Commercials
Atmospheric illustration inspired by Control Resonant showing a mysterious research facility with silhouetted figures and paranormal energy.

Control Resonant Trailer Highlights the Voice Continuity Behind Remedy’s Next Game

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 1, 2026.
A newly released Russian-language trailer for Control Resonant has put fresh attention on the role of voice performance in Remedy […]
Filed Under: Dubbing, Video Games
Original anime-inspired pirate crew sailing toward a colorful island with two female adventurers at the forefront

One Piece Expands With New Heroines Special as Classic Voice Cast Continues

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: June 30, 2026.
The One Piece franchise is continuing one of its busiest years yet with another animated project heading to screens. This […]
Filed Under: Anime
Young voice performers and industry professionals discussing AI voice rights in a modern animation studio setting

AI Voice Rights Dispute Over Child Performers Sparks Industry Backlash

By Austen Moret. Published on: June 28, 2026.
A fast-moving controversy over AI voice rights in children’s animation has drawn major attention across the entertainment industry, after reports […]
Filed Under: Cartoons, AI

The Voices Behind the World’s Biggest Football Commercials

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The FIFA World Cup is one of the largest advertising events on the planet. Every four years, brands compete for attention alongside the biggest tournament in football, launching campaigns that often become as memorable as the matches themselves. Fans may remember iconic goals, dramatic upsets, and championship celebrations, but many also remember the commercials that […]

Spotify Expands AI Advertising Strategy With Automated Voiceovers

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Spotify is continuing its push to modernize digital advertising, and artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of that strategy. Recent reports indicate the company is expanding its advertising business by investing in automation, AI-powered campaign tools, and AI-generated voiceovers designed to simplify audio ad production for advertisers. The latest developments build on Spotify’s advertising […]

SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Performers Gathered to Discuss Union Priorities and Celebrate Narration Excellence

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SAG-AFTRA audiobook performers gathered in New York earlier this year for two connected events focused on the future of audiobook narration and the recognition of standout work in the field. According to SAG-AFTRA, more than 100 audiobook narrators attended a national meeting at the union’s New York local office on March 2, 2026. The meeting […]

TikTok Voice Actor Linked to $25 Million Plan to Revive Spirit Airlines

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Voice actors occasionally make headlines for major casting announcements, video game roles, or animation projects. It is far less common to see one connected to an effort to revive a commercial airline. That unusual situation recently emerged when reports linked social media personality and voice actor Moses Jeanfrancois to a proposed $25 million plan involving […]

Google Added AI Voiceovers to Its Advertising Platform. Voice Actors Took Notice

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Google’s expansion of AI-generated voiceovers into its advertising products marked another major step in the spread of synthetic voices across mainstream marketing. The feature, introduced for Performance Max and Demand Gen video campaigns, allows advertisers to add AI-generated narration to video ads directly within Google’s ad tools. For marketers, the feature is designed to make […]

Filed Under: AI

Lionel Richie Wants to Trademark His Voice. Could More Performers Follow?

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For decades, Lionel Richie has been recognized by fans around the world through a combination of hit songs, memorable performances, and one of the most distinctive voices in popular music. Now, that voice has become the center of an important legal and technological discussion. Recent reports revealed that Richie has filed multiple trademark applications related […]

Filed Under: AI

Looney Tunes Voice Actor Jeff Bergman Joins Toy Story 5

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Veteran voice actor Jeff Bergman has joined the voice cast of Toy Story 5, adding another major animation franchise to a career already closely tied to some of the most recognizable cartoon characters in entertainment history. Bergman is voicing Mr. Potato Head in the new Disney and Pixar film, taking over a role long associated […]

Final Fantasy VII Revelation: What We Know About the Trilogy’s Final Chapter and Sephiroth’s New Voice Actor

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After years of speculation, Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in its ambitious remake trilogy. Announced during Summer Game Fest 2026, the game will bring Cloud Strife’s modern journey to its conclusion while introducing new gameplay features, expanded exploration, and a notable change to one of the […]

Billy West Returns as Rayman as Ubisoft Revives a Platforming Classic

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Ubisoft has officially brought Rayman back into the spotlight. During PlayStation’s State of Play presentation in June 2026, the publisher unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a refreshed version of one of the most acclaimed platformers of the last decade. The announcement immediately generated excitement among longtime fans who have spent years wondering when the limbless hero […]

Rick and Morty’s New Voice Actors Reveal What It Was Really Like Replacing Justin Roiland

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Few animated series have faced a voice acting challenge quite like Rick and Morty. For more than a decade, Justin Roiland voiced both Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, helping establish one of television’s most recognizable animated franchises. When Adult Swim parted ways with Roiland in 2023, many fans wondered whether the show could continue without […]
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