News: Industry

Will 2026 be a Happy Voice Over New Year? Industry authority J. Michael Collins treats us to his annual predictions of what will enfold for AI, voice talent, work, genres and more …

The National Association of Voice Actors has announced individuals and organizations it will honor with awards at the annual NAVA Foundation Benefit Gala, Friday December 12 in Los Angeles. Also featuring a keynote address, silent auction and party, the Gala “is a chance for us to gather together to celebrate and support the voiceover industry,” says NAVA Vice President and Co-Founder Carin Gilfry. Tickets to attend via Zoom are available.

We’re always advised to not compare our voice over skills or careers to colleagues because we’re unique individuals, not copycats reliant on mimicking others. But. Would you like a peek at where you might be fitting in the scheme of things? For instance: income, types of jobs done, union status, AI use, and so on? The National Association of Voice Actors’ (NAVA) ‘The State of Voiceover in 2025’ report was recently released and affords such a picture …

The National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) joined SAG-AFTRA,  the Concept Art Association, and the Authors Guild yesterday in co-sponsoring California Assembly Bill 412 (AB 412), the AI Copyright Transparency Act, introduced yesterday by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (AD-16). What’s the legislation about, and why is it so important?

Rachael Naylor announced today the closing of The Voice Over Network, the organization she founded “10 incredible years” ago. While remaining in the voice over industry as a voice actor, coach and demo producer, Naylor says health issues in the past year forced the decision, which now allows her to focus more on her health, personal life and family. We all wish her the best, and with much gratitude for the thousands of VO careers she has touched …

The newly formed Voice Actors League of Africa (VALA) has an ambitious and welcoming message for voice talent in Africa: “Our vision is to develop independent freelance voice actors who can manage their businesses effectively,” explains VALA co-founder Jennifer Kanari. VoiceOverXtra recently enjoyed this enlightening online chat with Jennifer about the “seasons” of her career, voice acting in Africa, and how VALA helps voice actors there …

The magic of giving is bringing holiday cheer to thousands of children and their families in hospitals worldwide now, thanks to the 22nd edition of Holiday Magic, A Gift for Children of All Ages CD. This amazing annual production of the all-volunteer Children’s Holiday Magic Project organization of voice actors and other artists is currently delivering 5,000 “Care Deer Packs” to nearly 70 hospitals. And it’s funded entirely by donations …

From our Home (Studio) to Yours … Our hope is that you feel warmth and joy in this holiday season, however you may share it with family and friends – your VO family, too!

Celebrating an amazingly successful inaugural year of accomplishments at its NAVA Foundation Benefit Gala in North Hollywood, CA on December 6 – and raising nearly $60,000 for its programs at this event alone – the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) also honored three voice actors and one company with special awards …

It’s a big holiday wrap for the 2023 Children’s Holiday Magic Project (CHMP) – the annual project that brightens the days of children who must spend their holidays in Children’s Hospitals, and their siblings. Some 7,000 ‘Care Deer Packs’ are being shipped worldwide, and a key fundraiser dinner and show is December 12 in San Diego …