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If writers ratify the recently negotiated contract deal between the WGA and AMPTP, the path might be clearer for a similar contract with actors, who remain on strike. And what does it all mean for voice actors? Voice actor/coach Kate McClanaghan explains …
Even if your voice over work is not directly affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike, know that the outcome of this fight for new pay and work standards will affect the entire industry. Voice actor/coach Kate McClanaghan details the struggle with studio bosses and what’s at stake for all …
If your voice over work involves movies and certain aspects of TV, that work has likely been put on hold by the SAG-AFTRA strike. Production was shut down by the union’s July 13 decision to strike following the expiration of TV, Theatrical and Streaming contracts without a new deal. A guide published by NAVA – the National Association of Voice Actors – lists the types of voice over work affected by the dispute (and those that are not) …
With so many of us coming to the voice over world from broadcast radio, it would seem natural that somebody, some day, would launch a radio station for voice actors. Well, finally. It’s happened. And it’s a blockbuster. Voice talent/coach/broadcast veteran/entrepreuner Anthony Reece launched VO Radio – a 24/7 streaming internet station pulsating with VO how-to advice, news and commentary, plus music, contests, a store – even a flea market for selling your unused gear. And more!
Health insurance … financial assistance for voice actors in need … greater inclusion/diversity … keeping an eye on AI and VO contracts … professional VO education – these are among benefits and goals touted by the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) on it’s launch in mid-November last year. But now, two months into the official start, how’s it going? Many questions are answered in this VoiceOverXtra video interview …
Three scholarship opportunities to attend the VO Atlanta 2023 Conference (March 23-26 at the Hilton Atlanta Airport), have been announced by the VO Peeps Career Education Scholarship Fund, which is now accepting applications. Entry deadlines are soon …
In a boost for disabled voice actors, the Disabled Voice Actors Database launched recently to give voice seekers quick and easy access to voice actors to “authentically portray disabled roles they are casting,” explains popular voice actor Maria Pendolino, who helped create the database and explains how to join and use it …
The National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), a new non-profit association for voice actors, opened the door to membership this week touting numerous member benefits including the availability of four health insurance options starting in 2023 …
Popular voice actor Bev Standing and TikTok have settled a lawsuit brought by Standing earlier this year in which she cited the social media giant for unauthorized use of her voice in its TTS (text-to-speech) feature …
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