Career

Jim Cummings Returns to Comic-Con as a Featured Guest

July 5, 2026 by Leah Arscott

Jim Cummings has spent more than four decades giving a voice to some of animation’s most beloved characters. This month, the veteran performer returns to San Diego Comic-Con as one of the convention’s official Special Guests, offering fans an opportunity to celebrate a career that has shaped generations of animation. Comic-Con organizers announced Cummings among […]

Darth Maul Voice Actor Reflects on Star Wars, George Lucas, and a Disappointing Paycheck

June 19, 2026 by Leah Arscott

More than 25 years after Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace arrived in theaters, the voice behind Darth Maul is looking back on the experience with a mixture of honesty, humor, and surprise. Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, who provided Darth Maul’s speaking voice in the 1999 film, recently shared candid memories about […]

Tom Hanks Says Voice Actors Do Not Need Their Own Oscar Category

June 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

Tom Hanks has weighed in on one of the longest-running debates in animation: whether voice actors deserve their own competitive category at the Academy Awards. While promoting Toy Story 5, Hanks told Gold Derby that he does not believe the Oscars need a separate award for voice acting. His view is that voice performances are […]

The Financial Realities Behind a Voice Acting Career

June 7, 2026 by Austen Moret

The recent news surrounding voice actor Carey Means surprised many animation fans. Best known as the voice of Frylock in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Means became the subject of widespread discussion after reports highlighted serious financial and housing challenges he was facing. For many people outside the entertainment industry, the story seemed difficult to understand. […]

Jim Cummings Continues Giving Back Beyond the Recording Booth

June 5, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Few voice actors have built a career as recognizable as Jim Cummings. Over the course of several decades, he has voiced hundreds of characters across animation, video games, television, and film. Generations of audiences know him as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Pete, Monterey Jack, and countless other characters that have become part of […]

Jim Cummings and the Evolution of Animation Across Four Decades

May 9, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Few voice actors have remained as consistently relevant across multiple generations of animation as Jim Cummings. For more than forty years, audiences have heard his performances in television series, animated films, video games, theme park attractions, and streaming content. While many performers become associated with a single era or a handful of memorable roles, Cummings […]

Why Versatility Has Become a Competitive Advantage in Voice Acting

May 6, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

For many years, aspiring voice actors were often encouraged to find a specialty and build their careers around it. Some focused on commercials. Others pursued animation, audiobooks, corporate narration, or video games. While specialization remains valuable, today’s voiceover industry increasingly rewards a different skill: versatility. Modern voice actors are frequently expected to move between genres, […]

Troy Baker’s Move Into Game Development Reflects a Shift in Voice Acting Careers

April 28, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Troy Baker has spent years as one of the most recognizable voices in modern video games. From The Last of Us to Indiana Jones, his performances have helped define some of the industry’s most narrative-driven titles. Now, his interest in stepping into game development marks a change that goes beyond a single career move. It […]

Voice Acting Lessons From Jim Cummings

March 4, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Jim Cummings has built a career that spans voice acting, on-screen performance, writing, and directing. Known to many for his work in film and television, including directing and starring in Thunder Road, Cummings has also remained closely connected to performance craft. His recent signing with Innovative Artists Entertainment signals continued momentum in his career, reinforcing […]

Global Voice Actors Rising at the 2026 SOVAS Awards

March 2, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Often described as the Oscars of the voiceover industry, the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards recognize excellence across every corner of spoken performance, from commercials and animation to audiobooks and video games. Each year, the awards spotlight not only established industry names but also emerging talent shaping the future of global voice work. In 2026, one […]