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Inside the Voice Cast of DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island

Colorful animated adventurers and a friendly creature exploring a lush tropical island with waterfalls and mountains, representing the voice cast of Forgotten Island.

DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is now playing in theaters, introducing audiences to a fantasy adventure filled with creatures drawn from Filipino mythology and an ensemble voice cast that includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy and Ronny Chieng. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, […]

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Master Chief Voice Actor Steve Downes Reflects on Halo, Creative Direction, and AI

January 26, 2026 by Austen Moret

For many players, the voice of Master Chief is inseparable from Halo itself. For more than two decades, Steve Downes has provided the calm, measured performance that helped define one of gaming’s most recognizable characters. Recently, Downes has spoken candidly about his experience voicing the Chief, touching on creative disagreements during Halo 5 and his […]

How Voice Actors Prepare for Studio-Specific Casting

January 24, 2026 by Austen Moret

Voice acting auditions are often described as universal, but casting does not work that way in practice. Studios listen for different qualities depending on their storytelling style, audience, and production culture. A performance that fits one studio perfectly may feel misplaced in another. For voice actors aiming to work consistently, preparation begins long before a […]

Troy Baker Urges Creatives to Rethink Their Approach to AI

January 14, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

Troy Baker has never been shy about weighing in on industry shifts, and his recent comments about artificial intelligence stand out in a conversation often dominated by fear and hard lines. As one of the most recognizable voices in modern video games, Baker’s perspective carries weight, not because he downplays concern, but because he approaches […]

Stardew Valley Gets a New Voice Through a Fan-Made Mod

January 12, 2026 by Austen Moret

Stardew Valley has always relied on text, timing, and imagination to bring its characters to life. For years, players have grown attached to the residents of Pelican Town through written dialogue alone, letting tone and personality fill in naturally. A new PC mod is now offering a very different way to experience that familiar world […]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Moves Forward With Its Core Voice Cast Intact

January 10, 2026 by Debbie Grattan

The announcement of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has brought renewed attention to one of the anime’s strongest assets: its voice cast. While new story arcs and escalating stakes naturally draw interest, the confirmation that the series will continue with its established performers is the detail many fans were waiting for. For a show driven by […]

A New Voice Steps Into LEGO Batman

January 8, 2026 by Lori Wild

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about LEGO titles in recent years, and much of that attention is centered on its voice cast. While LEGO games were once known for silent slapstick, modern entries rely heavily on dialogue, timing, and performance to sell both humor […]

The Audiobook Performances That Defined 2025

January 6, 2026 by Austen Moret

Audiobooks continued to grow in reach during 2025, but the titles that truly stood out did so for one central reason: narration. While compelling writing still matters, listeners increasingly pointed to voice performance as the deciding factor in whether a book became memorable or merely passable. Across fiction and nonfiction alike, certain audiobook performances shaped […]

Deus Ex Voice Actor Speaks Out as Franchise Remains on Hold

January 5, 2026 by Virginia Welch

The Deus Ex series has long held a distinctive place in video game history. Known for its blend of cyberpunk aesthetics, political themes, and player choice, the franchise has maintained a devoted following even as new entries have failed to materialize. That absence has returned to the spotlight after recent comments from the voice actor […]

Ned Luke, Michael De Santa, and the Cost of Visibility in GTA’s Ongoing Spotlight

January 3, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

Ned Luke has spent more than a decade linked to one of gaming’s most recognizable characters. As the voice of Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, Luke became part of a cultural touchstone that continues to shape conversations around open-world games, satire, and long-running franchises. In recent weeks, that attention has resurfaced in […]

How Voice Actors Get Noticed by Casting Directors Today

December 29, 2025 by Austen Moret

For many voice actors, the question of how casting directors discover new talent feels tied to auditions alone. In practice, most casting awareness begins well before an audition request is sent. Voices become familiar through context, timing, and repeated presence within the industry rather than through a single submission. Understanding how that recognition forms has […]