Voice Acting
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Jad Saxton is Coming to SacAnime Summer 2026
Voice actress and ADR director Jad Saxton has been announced as a guest for SacAnime Summer 2026. Saxton is known for her roles in various anime series and her work as an ADR director. She joins previously announced guests Ming-Na Wen, Brittney Karbowski, and Alix Wilton Regan at the Northern California anime convention.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan says the term 'voice actor' is outdated: 'You see the performances in the eyes, it blows me away'
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan believes the term 'voice actor' is outdated, advocating for a term that better reflects the full performance capture involved in modern game development. He highlights the increasing detail and emotional depth conveyed through motion capture technology, noting how actors' performances are now more recognizable and integral to the gaming experience.
Tom Kane, voice actor whose work spanned Star Wars: KOTOR to The Powerpuff Girls' dad, dies aged 64
Prolific voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation, has died at the age of 64. His career included iconic roles such as Jedi Master Vandar Tokare in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls. Kane passed away due to complications from a stroke.
Pokémon's Exceptional Dragonite Anime Short Has Finally Been Dubbed
The Pokémon anime short "Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery," produced by CoMix Wave Films, has been officially dubbed and released on YouTube. The 14-minute short follows Hana, a girl from Paldea, and her partner Fuecoco as they help a boy named Rio deliver a birthday letter to his father in the Kanto region. The article also briefly mentions a potential leak regarding new Lego Pokémon sets.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag star thought he was auditioning for a "pirate TV show," not Ubisoft's…
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, initially believed he was auditioning for a pirate television show. He recalled being informed it was a video game during a callback and expressed his enthusiasm upon learning it was an Assassin's Creed title, having played the first game.
Deadlock voice actor cast list
This article lists all of the voice actors who have been cast in the upcoming game Deadlock. The full cast list provides details on the talent behind the game's characters.
Into the Black
Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his work in Star Wars and various video games, has passed away at the age of 64. The article also briefly mentions a teaser for HBO Max's "Lanterns" and an obituary from Kotaku.
Tom Kane, Longtime Star Wars And Call Of Duty Voice Actor, Dies At 64
Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was attributed to complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane was notably the voice of Yoda in various Star Wars projects and Takeo Masaki in the Call of Duty Zombies series.
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
Veteran voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation over three decades, has passed away at the age of 64. Kane had a prolific career, with notable roles in the Star Wars franchise, Grim Fandango, Final Fantasy XII, Wolfenstein, and Ghost of Tsushima. He retired from voice acting in 2021 following a stroke.
'It's kind of humbling to come back to a project after all these years, to know that the fans love the game and they love the character so much' — Edward Kenway's actor speaks about revisiting the character for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway, discusses his return to the character for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. He describes the process of re-recording voice lines and performing motion capture for new story content, noting the need for slight vocal adjustments due to the passage of time. The upcoming remaster will feature improved graphics, modernized controls, and revamped stealth missions alongside the new story elements.
Tom Kane, Longtime Star Wars And Call Of Duty Voice Actor, Dies At 64
Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in Star Wars and Call of Duty, has passed away at the age of 64. His death follows complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane's notable roles include Yoda in various Star Wars productions and Takeo Masaki in the Call of Duty Zombies series.
Keanu Reeves Jadi Pengisi Suara untuk Film Stop-Motion Jepang 'Hidari'
Actor Keanu Reeves will voice the main character in the Japanese stop-motion film "Hidari," directed by Masashi Kawamura. The film is an expansion of Kawamura's viral short and is inspired by the legend of Jingoro Hidari. Reeves, who has previously done voice work for "Toy Story 4" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," expressed his enthusiasm for the project, which is a collaboration between Dwarf Studios, Whatever, and TECARAT.
Saros Protagonist’s Actor Says He Found His Voice by Getting Mad While Stuck in Traffic
Actor Rahul Kohli revealed that a frustrating traffic jam in Los Angeles helped him discover the intense voice for Saros protagonist Arjun Devraj. Director Paul J. Vogel commented on the unpredictable nature of creative storytelling, while Kohli also shared his initial discomfort with performance capture suits and advice received from Troy Baker.
Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Died at 61
Japanese voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, known for her role as Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Her agency, Aoni Production, announced her death on May 15, 2026. Yamazaki had a prolific career, also voicing characters in Dead or Alive, Digimon Adventure 02, Marmalade Boy, and One Piece.
Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Died at 61
Japanese voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, known for her role as Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Her agency, Aoni Production, announced her death on May 15, 2026, citing illness as the cause. Yamazaki had a prolific career starting in 1991, with other notable roles including Ayane in Dead or Alive and Arukenimon in Digimon Adventure 02.
"Sometimes all it really takes is one very bad commute" - the Saros team reveal the surprising origins of Arjun's angry delivery
Actor Rahul Kohli revealed that the distinctive angry voice for Saros protagonist Arjun Devraj was born out of a frustrating commute to a recording session. This anecdote is part of Housemarque's behind-the-scenes documentary series about the game's development. Despite critical acclaim, Saros' launch sales reportedly did not match that of Returnal.
Saros PS5 Making Of Video Reveals the Relatable Reason Behind Arjun's Rage
Sony and Housemarque have released the first episode of a behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the making of their PlayStation 5 exclusive game, Saros. The video focuses on lead actor Rahul Kohli and his process of bringing the character Arjun Devraj to life, revealing that a frustrating commute inspired the character's intense voice performance.
Crimson Desert Voice Actor Says He Would “Happily” Come Back to Voice Kliff Again
Voice actor Alec Newman, known for his work on games like The Witcher 3 and Alan Wake 2, expressed his fondness for voicing Kliff in Crimson Desert, calling it a unique experience. He would "happily record Kliff forever" if given the chance. The article also notes that Crimson Desert has sold 5 million copies, leading developer Pearl Abyss to reward employees with a bonus.
Crimson Desert star acted in The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring but says Pearl Abyss' "beautiful" open-world game is "unlike anything I've ever been involved in"
Scottish actor Alec Newman, known for his roles in The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring, describes his experience voicing Kliff in Pearl Abyss' upcoming open-world game Crimson Desert. Newman states that Crimson Desert is unlike anything he has been involved in before, praising its beauty and expressing a desire to continue voicing the character.
Interview: Holostars Vtuber Jurard T Rexford Talks Music, Voice Dramas, and Streaming for Charity
Holostars Vtuber Jurard T Rexford discusses his recent music releases, new model design inspired by Devil May Cry, and his passion for voice dramas. He also details his experience organizing a 12-hour charity stream that raised over half a million Philippine pesos for typhoon victims.
