Hank Azaria Apologizes For Voicing Apu On ‘The Simpsons’ And Perpetuating ‘Structural Racism’
“Part of me feels I need to go round to every single Indian person in this country and personally apologize,” said the actor.
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Animation Is Key To The BBC’s Efforts To Preserve An Endangered Language
Only around 11,000 people habitually speak Gaelic. The BBC wants to change that — and animation is at the heart of its strategy.
Outcry Across Europe As Joe, The Black Lead Of Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Is Dubbed By White Actors
In Denmark, the white actor who voices Joe has defended his casting. In Portugal, a popular petition is calling for the film to be re-dubbed.
Indian Audiences Are Loving Tom And Jerry’s New Localized Commentary-Style Narration
The local programmers of “The Tom and Jerry Show” are road-testing a new idea: the “thoughtover.”
New Animation Categories Created For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Leads With 14 Animation Noms
The new show is a spin-off from the Critics Choice Awards, with a greater focus on genres and animation.
Voice Artists Of Color Join Casts Of ‘The Simpsons’ And ‘Family Guy,’ Replacing White Actors
Alex Désert will voice Carl Carlson in “The Simpsons” and Arif Zahir will take over as Cleveland Brown in “Family Guy.”
Ayo Edebiri Cast As Missy In Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ Replacing Jenny Slate
Edebiri’s casting will enable the show to “tell more nuanced stories about Missy’s identity,” says co-creator Nick Kroll.
‘Chicken Run’ Actress Julia Sawalha Dismissed From The Sequel, Accuses Producers Of “Ageism”
“To say I am devastated and furious would be an understatement,” said Sawalha in a statement.
Critic Lauren Michele Jackson: Black Actors Voicing Black Characters Doesn’t Solve The Problem
It doesn’t matter if a black character is voiced by a black actor, Jackson argues, but studios need to endow more black talent.
‘Bojack Horseman’ Creator Says He Made ‘Huge Racist Error’ By Not Having Vietnamese Writers For Vietnamese Character
Voice actor Alison Brie has also apologized for voicing a person of color on an animated show.
White Actors Will No Longer Perform Nonwhite Characters On ‘Family Guy’ And ‘The Simpsons’
Animated series are addressing the use of white actors for nonwhite roles.
Luis Alfonso Mendoza, Spanish Voice Of Bugs Bunny And Gohan, Killed In Mexico
Mendoza’s wife and brother-in-law were also murdered.
Hank Azaria Explains Why He’s Stopped Voicing Apu On ‘The Simpsons’
“Things can be done with really good intentions and have negative consequences,” says the actor.
Samurai Jack’s Phil LaMarr Gives A Masterclass In Improvised Voice Acting
The actor performs 12 new characters in ten minutes — while narrating his creative process.
Spongebob’s Tom Kenny Offers Voice Acting Tips
The veteran voice actor reviews fans’ impressions of his characters, explaining his own methods in the process.
Can ‘Secret Life Of Pets 2’ Withstand The Replacement Of Its Lead Voice?
Do celebrity voice actors make animated features successful or the filmmakers themselves? We’re about to find out.
Anika Noni Rose, Voice Of Princess Tiana, Breaks Silence On ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ Controversy
The actress has released a personal statement about her role in Disney’s decision to modify Princess Tiana’s appearance.
Potential TV Animation Strike Averted After SAG-AFTRA And AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal
The actor’s union and tv producers have reached a tentative agreement that will prevent a strike of animated tv series in Los Angeles.
98% Of Voice Actors Approve TV Animation Strike Authorization
TV animation voice actors are ready to strike.
Voice Actors Threatening To Call Strike Over Streaming Services Like Netflix and Amazon
After a year of failed negotiations with entertainment producers, animation voice actors could call a strike.
Louis C.K. Is No Longer Fit To Play A Dog: Multiple Animated Projects In Disarray After Louis C.K. Admits To Sexually Harassing Women
Multiple animated projects are in disarray after Louis C.K. admits to sexually harassing multiple women.
June Foray, Voice Of Rocket J. Squirrel and Natasha Fatale, Dead At 99
The first lady of voice acting has died.
Billy West and Mark Hamill Are Dubbing Donald Trump As Cartoon Villains
Famous cartoon voice actors are having fun with America’s incoming president, Donald Trump.
BREAKING: Voice Actors Go On Strike Against Disney, WB, EA, Take 2, Activision and Other Game Makers
Voice actors are refusing to record any voices until game makers and entertainment companies agree to update a decades-old contract.
Happy 98th Birthday, June Foray
Happy 98th birthday to the First Lady of Animation, June Foray, born on this day in 1917. Here’s just a tiny sampling of the …
Lady and the Lawsuit: Peggy Lee’s War With Disney
The story of how pop star Peggy Lee took on one of the world’s most powerful entertainment companies — and won.
Pixar Suddenly Reshuffles ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Cast
The troubled Pixar production ditched many of its original voice actors.
Animation Director Raul Garcia Remembers Christopher Lee
The director worked with Christopher Lee on the animated short “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
‘Powerpuff Girl’ Actress On Being Shut Out of Reboot: “A Stab in the Heart”
“Powerpuff Girls” creator Craig McCracken supported the original cast on Twitter.
Harry Shearer Walks Away From ‘The Simpsons,’ $14 Million Deal
Mr. Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner have just lost their voices.
Stan Freberg, Who Had Record-Breaking 69-Year Voice Acting Career, Dies at 88
He voiced iconic cartoon characters like Pete Puma, Junyer Bear, and Cecil the Sea-Sick Sea Serpent.
Amy Schumer Comedy Sketch about Voice Acting
Actress Amy Schumer, of the eponymous Comedy Central show “Inside Amy Schumer,” created this segment last season to poke fun at voice acting in animation.
SpongeBob Voice Tom Kenny Talks About His Childhood
Tom Kenny, voice of SpongeBob, recalls growing up at a time without the Internet.
Christine Cavanaugh, Voice of Dexter, Babe & Chuckie, RIP
Actress Christine Cavanaugh passed away on December 22 at the age of 51. Cavanaugh was an unforgettable voice of Nineties-era cartoon characters.
Learn How To Do Porky Pig’s Stutter—In Thirty Seconds
In thirty seconds, voice actor Bob Bergen eloquently breaks down one of the most difficult to replicate classic cartoon voices: the stutter of Porky Pig.
“The Daws Butler Collection” Collects Hours of Audio Related to the Iconic Voice Actor
The Daws Butler Collection is seventeen-and-a-half hours worth of radio plays, comedy recordings, cartoon scripts, and acting tutorials …
