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Voice Acting

Jan Rabson voices Jan Rabson voices

Jan Rabson, Voice Actor For ‘Akira,’ Leisure Suit Larry, And A Pixar Regular, Dies At 68

Rabson was a versatile actor whose voice can be heard on some of the most popular animated features of all time, often for only a few seconds.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Pinocchio Voice Actors Pinocchio Voice Actors

More Than A Pretty Voice: A Look At The Actors Behind Iconic Disney Animated Characters

Cartoon Brew looks at the faces behind the voices of dozens of Disney’s most iconic characters from the studio’s early animated features.

By Vincent Alexander | 5 months ago

Gru No Money

Animation Income Disparity Highlighted As Steve Carell Banks $12.5 Million Payday For ‘The Rise Of Gru’

As Carell’s fee went viral, so to did a conversation about how artists are compensated for their work and their creations.

By Jamie Lang | 7 months ago

Raya and the Last Dragon

Kelly Marie Tran Wants A Queer ‘Raya’ Sequel

The actress recently said that she would be “overjoyed” to explore a queer “Raya and the Last Dragon” sequel.

By Jamie Lang | 9 months ago

Gottfried Characters

10 Of Gilbert Gottfried’s Most Memorable Voice Acting Performances

Gilbert Gottfried’s voice acting credits are many and vast, so we’ve collected some of our favorites to remember the comedian.

By Jamie Lang | 10 months ago

Pierre Perifel

‘The Bad Guys’ Director Attempts To Teach The Film’s Voice Actors How To Draw

Studio promos for animated films tend to cut from the same cloth, but here’s an idea we’ve never seen before.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Frank Welker

It’s Time To Give Voice Acting Legend Frank Welker A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Welker says “the officials in charge have not found me worthy” of a star.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Also The Voice Of Paddington Bear

Zelensky voiced the cg-animated bear in the Ukrainian version of both “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Futurama

Disney Is Reviving ‘Futurama’; Bender Voice Actor John DiMaggio Not Attached

DiMaggio has been venting his feeling about the matter on Twitter.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 12 months ago

Peter Robbins

Peter Robbins, Voice Of Charlie Brown, Dead At 65 From Suicide

Robbins, who was bipolar, had spent time in prison in recent years.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Jay Johnston

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Castmember Who Allegedly ‘Took Part In Violence’ At U.S. Capitol Riots Is Banned From Fox/Disney Series

Actor Jay Johnston, who is wanted by the FBI, is no longer voicing Jimmy Pesto on “Bob’s Burgers.”

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Will Ryan

Will Ryan, Disney Voice Artist And Former ASIFA-Hollywood President, Dies At 72

Ryan also created Elmo Aardvark, a pastiche of early animated characters.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Marty Grabstein, Thea White

Marty Grabstein & John Dilworth Remember ‘Courage The Cowardly Dog’ Colleague Thea White

White, who voiced Muriel Bagge on the Cartoon Network show, has died at 81.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Apu

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"Song of the Sea"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Soul

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

"The Tom and Jerry Show"

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.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Critics Choice Super Awards

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Arif Zahir, Alex Désert

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.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

Ayo Edebiri, "Big Mouth"

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 2 years ago

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