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Shelton Benjamin Eyes Acting and Voiceover Career Beyond Wrestling

Veteran professional wrestler Shelton Benjamin, currently one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions with Bobby Lashley, is setting his sights on new horizons beyond the wrestling ring. In a recent appearance on the Energis podcast, Benjamin shared his aspirations to venture into acting and voiceover work, marking a significant transition in his multifaceted career. […]

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Remembering Jonathan Joss: Voice of John Redcorn and Advocate for Representation

June 3, 2025 by Ashley Bryant

The voice acting community is mourning the tragic loss of Jonathan Joss, the acclaimed actor best known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill. Joss was fatally shot on June 1, 2025, outside his former home in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 59. His death has sparked conversations about hate crimes, […]

Ken Shiroyama, Voice of Ebizō in Naruto and Veteran Japanese Actor, Dies at 92

May 24, 2025 by Lori Wild

The anime and voice acting industry has lost one of its most enduring talents. Ken Shiroyama, the celebrated Japanese actor and voice performer, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for his role as Ebizō in Naruto Shippuden and a long list of other characters spanning over five decades, Shiroyama leaves behind a […]

Éric Legrand, French Voice of Vegeta, Dies at 66: A Legacy in Anime Dubbing

May 23, 2025 by Danielle Famble

The French voiceover community — and anime fans around the world — are mourning the death of Éric Legrand, one of France’s most iconic dubbing actors. Best known as the voice of Vegeta in the French-language version of Dragon Ball Z, Legrand passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 66. Legrand’s distinctive […]

The Simpsons Reveals New Voice Actor for Milhouse Following Pamela Hayden’s Departure

May 19, 2025 by Ashley Bryant

After decades of shaping one of television’s most recognizable voices, Pamela Hayden has officially stepped away from her role as Milhouse Van Houten on The Simpsons. In her place, voice actor Kelly MacLeod has been announced as the new voice of Bart Simpson’s best friend, marking a significant casting transition for the long-running animated series. […]

Ernie Hudson Replaces Carl Weathers as Combat Carl in Upcoming Toy Story 5

April 26, 2025 by Lori Wild

The upcoming Toy Story 5 will bring a touching blend of continuity and tribute with the announcement that veteran actor Ernie Hudson is stepping into the role of Combat Carl, a character previously voiced by the late Carl Weathers. Disney and Pixar’s decision not only preserves the presence of a beloved character but also pays […]

Laura Bailey on The Last of Us TV Adaptation: “HBO Got It Right with Abby’s Story”

April 24, 2025 by Danielle Famble

As HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 continues to unfold, fans of the original video game are noticing how certain controversial moments have been adapted—and in some cases, reworked. One of the most notable changes revolves around the character of Abby Anderson, who was first introduced in The Last of Us Part II and […]

Ashley Johnson’s Voice Returns in The Last of Us Season 2: A Subtle, Emotional Tribute to the Original Ellie

April 22, 2025 by Ashley Bryant

The Last of Us series on HBO has once again paid tribute to its video game roots—and this time, it did so through a haunting and meaningful cameo. Ashley Johnson, who originally voiced Ellie in the critically acclaimed video game franchise, made a surprise return in Season 2 of the TV adaptation, not on screen, […]

Remembering Clive Revill: The Voice of the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back

April 1, 2025 by Lori Wild

Clive Revill, a distinguished actor whose voice left an indelible mark on the Star Wars universe, has passed away at the age of 91. Revill is best known to Star Wars fans for voicing the Emperor in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). His portrayal of the dark figure helped establish the iconic Emperor Palpatine character, […]

The Voice Cast of Death Stranding 2: Getting to Know the Performers Behind the Game

March 26, 2025 by Danielle Famble

Death Stranding 2 is promising to be one of the most anticipated video games in 2025, and one of the major reasons why people are looking forward to it is because of its amazing voice cast. Following the success of the original Death Stranding, which introduced players to a hauntingly beautiful world filled with gripping […]

Disney+ Cancels Tiana Series: Anika Noni Rose Reacts and Fans Respond

March 12, 2025 by Ashley Bryant

In a surprising and disappointing turn of events, Disney has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Tiana series, which was slated to stream on Disney+. The series, which was set to expand on the beloved character Tiana from the 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog, was a significant project for Disney. The […]