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Toy Story 5 Brings Together One of Animation’s Most Recognizable Voice Casts

Animated toy characters from a long-running franchise gathering for a new adventure with returning and new voices

Toy Story 5 has arrived with the kind of attention that only Pixar’s longest-running franchise can generate. Nearly three decades after the original Toy Story helped change feature animation, the fifth film once again brings Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bo Peep, Forky, and the rest of the toy box back into theaters. For many moviegoers, […]

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

June 19, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

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 […]

Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

June 17, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Daveigh Chase, the actress and voice performer best known as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has died at the age of 35. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching Chase’s work during the early 2000s. While many audiences knew her as the spirited young girl […]

Persona 4 Revival Recasts Its English Voice Cast, Prompting Emotional Reactions

June 16, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

The recent reveal of Persona 4 Revival generated excitement among RPG fans eager to revisit one of Atlus’ most beloved games. However, shortly after the announcement, attention shifted from the remake itself to another major development: the original English voice cast would not be returning. Several actors closely associated with the game’s iconic characters confirmed […]

The Witcher 3 Mod Seeks New Voice Actor for Geralt

June 13, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

More than a decade after its original release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains one of the most celebrated role-playing games ever made. Its story, characters, and performances continue to attract players, while the modding community keeps finding new ways to expand the game’s world. Now, one of the most ambitious Witcher projects in years […]

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

June 11, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

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 […]

Wayne Brady Joins The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 as Taryon Darrington

June 9, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Prime Video’s The Legend of Vox Machina has built a reputation for combining fantasy adventure, sharp humor, emotional storytelling, and an impressive voice cast. Since its debut in 2022, the animated adaptation of Critical Role’s first campaign has grown from a fan-backed project into one of the most successful adult fantasy animated series currently available […]

The Financial Realities Behind a Voice Acting Career

June 7, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

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 Voice Actors News Staff

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 […]

Voice Actor Precious Holloway’s Lawsuit Highlights a Larger Challenge for Disabled Performers

June 4, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

A lawsuit filed by voice actor and performer Precious Holloway against Aer Lingus has drawn attention to an issue that extends far beyond a single airline dispute. According to court filings and public reports, Holloway alleges that her motorized wheelchair was lost and later returned damaged after a trip from Los Angeles to Dublin in […]

Matthew Lillard’s Voice Acting Frustration Reflects a Bigger Hollywood Casting Problem

June 1, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Matthew Lillard has spent more than two decades tied to one of animation’s most recognizable characters. After first playing Shaggy Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, he eventually became the character’s primary voice actor across television series, movies, and specials. That history is one reason why his recent comments about Hollywood voice casting practices have […]