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007 First Light voice actor cast list
The cast and voice actors for the game 007 First Light have been revealed. The article lists the individuals providing the voices for the game's characters.
Siapa Pengisi Suara Masha and the Bear?
The popular Russian animated series Masha and the Bear features multiple voice actors for the titular character across its seasons and different language versions. Alina Kukushkina voiced Masha in the original Russian for the first two seasons, later succeeded by Varvara Sarantseva and Yulia Zunikova. English versions have featured Elsie Fisher, Rebecca Bloom, Angelica Keamy, and Kaitlyn McCormick, while Azelia Rashika Andini voices Masha in Indonesian.
New Zayne Love and Deepspace Voice Actor Confirmed
Paper Games has announced Junta Terashima as the new Japanese voice actor for Rei (Zayne) in the mobile otome game Love and Deepspace, replacing Takuya Sato. Terashima's performances will be implemented starting in June 2026, with existing lines being re-recorded from late August 2026. This marks Terashima's second time replacing a voice actor in a Chinese-developed game after a similar situation with Genshin Impact in 2025.
Tia Ballard is Coming to SacAnime Summer 2026
Voice actress and ADR director Tia Ballard has been announced as a guest for SacAnime Summer 2026. Ballard is known for her roles in various anime series including Darling in the Franxx, My Hero Academia, and Fairy Tail. The convention will take place from September 4th to September 6th, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California.
Invincible voice actor still doesn't know why his role was recast for season 4: "There was maybe a little…
Andrew Rannells, the original voice of William Clockwell in Invincible, has stated he is unsure why he was recast for season 4 with Brandon Scott Jones. Several other guest stars, including Zachary Quinto and Jonathan Groff, were also replaced in the latest season. It remains unclear if Rannells or other original cast members will return for the confirmed season 5.
Lego Batman actor doubles down on Solid Snake comparisons by teaming up with Metal Gear star David Hayter himself and…
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight actor Shai Matheson teamed up with Metal Gear's Solid Snake voice actor David Hayter to address comparisons between their characters' voices. Matheson made a video with Hayter, who humorously acknowledged the similarity while also praising Matheson's Batman performance.
007 First Light voice actors: Full cast list – and yes, you may well have heard some of these dulcet tones before
IO Interactive's upcoming game, 007 First Light, features an original cast including Patrick Gibson as a younger James Bond, Priyanga Burford as M, Lennie James as John Greenway, Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Noémie Nakai as Miss Roth, Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan, and Lenny Kravitz as Bawma. The game is an origin story for Bond and does not feature actors from the film series.
007 First Light voice actors: Full cast list – and yes, you may well have heard some of these dulcet tones before
IO Interactive has revealed the full voice cast for its upcoming game, 007 First Light. The cast includes Patrick Gibson as a younger James Bond, Priyanga Burford as M, Lennie James as John Greenway, Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Noémie Nakai as Miss Roth, Gemma Chan as Dr. Selina Tan, and Lenny Kravitz as Bawma. The game features an original story and characters, distinct from the film series.
007 First Light features both Jacksepticeye and Shroud, for some reason
The game 007 First Light features surprise cameos from popular content creators Seán 'Jacksepticeye' McLoughlin and Michael 'shroud' Grzesiek, who also have speaking roles. Jacksepticeye voices a character managing a VIP list, while shroud praises Bond's combat skills. TikTok star Khaby Lame also makes an appearance.
First Batch of Voice Performer Guests Announced for ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2026
ANIME Impulse Bay Area 2026 has announced its initial lineup of voice performer guests, including Alain Mesa, Samantha Béart, and Barrett Leddy. Mesa is known for roles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Bleach, while Béart gained recognition for Baldur's Gate 3. Leddy has voiced characters in various Yu-Gi-Oh! series and LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest. The convention will also feature VTubers and additional guests will be revealed later.
Brian Blessed says that playing Gotrek Gurnisson in Warhammer is 'six and a half times more demanding' than…
Actor Brian Blessed described his role as Gotrek Gurnisson in Warhammer audio productions and Total War: Warhammer II as six and a half times more demanding than playing King Lear. He highlighted the immense vocal power and control required for the character, calling it the most demanding part he has ever undertaken.
Marathon Voice Actor Hits Back at Online Trolls and Says 'People Just Want to Hate'
Voice actor Elias Toufexis has addressed the online criticism surrounding the game Marathon, suggesting that people are simply looking for reasons to be negative. He noted that Bungie's focus on Marathon has led to some backlash from Destiny 2 players.
Michelle Ruff is Coming to GalaxyCon San Jose 2026
Voice actress Michelle Ruff, known for her roles in Bleach, Lupin the Third, and various video games like Persona 5 and Disgaea, is scheduled to appear at GalaxyCon San Jose 2026. The convention will take place from August 21st to August 23rd at the San Jose Convention Center, featuring a variety of guests from anime, gaming, and other pop culture franchises.
Crimson Desert's Kliff actor would play the character "forever," and thinks his relationship with other key characters is "territory that can be even further developed"
Alec Newman, the voice actor for Crimson Desert's protagonist Kliff, expressed his willingness to continue playing the character indefinitely. He highlighted the rich potential for developing the relationships between Kliff and supporting characters like Oongka and Damiane, suggesting ample room for future narrative expansions or sequels.
Kenjiro Tsuda sues TikTok over AI videos allegedly stealing his voice
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has sued TikTok's parent company, alleging that AI was used to replicate his distinct voice without permission for narrated videos. The lawsuit claims these AI-generated narrations, which allegedly generated significant income, infringe on his publicity rights and could harm the voice acting industry. TikTok has countered that the voice is generic and potentially trained from another source.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
Super Shout Showdown lets you battle online by casting anime spells with your voice
Indie developer Rezero Studio has released a playable demo for their upcoming anime-style fighting game, Super Shout Showdown. The game allows players to cast spells using their voice or by typing incantations, with options for duels, team battles, and free-for-all matches supporting up to 16 players. The demo is available now on Steam and features support for multiple languages and VRoid avatar integration.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
The Expanse RPG Recasts Its Protagonist After Player Complaints
Owlcat Games announced plans to recast the voice actor for the male protagonist and J in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn following player complaints about a perceived lack of emotion. While the studio is changing the voices, player feedback on Reddit also highlighted desires for dialogue and story adjustments. The game is scheduled for release in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually exist
Actor Troy Baker believes that artificial intelligence cannot create true art, stating that art is inherently a human expression. While acknowledging AI's presence in game development, particularly for voice work, he is not concerned about it replacing human actors. Baker is focused on creating art and believes the industry is at a crucial point to decide its future direction.
