Owen Castellano, Author at Voice Over Talent Industry News

Atlus Recast a Late Actor’s Role With a Living One. In 2026, That Is a Decision

Published September 21, 2026 Owen Castellano Atlus, James Earl Jones, NO FAKES Act, Persona 4 Revival, recasting, Ryotaro Okiayu, Unsho Ishizuka, voice cloning

Unshō Ishizuka died in 2018. Atlus could have cloned his Dōjima. It hired Ryōtarō Okiayu instead. What that choice says about a voice after its owner is gone.

Voice Acting

Why Businesses Still Hire Professional Voice Actors in the Age of AI

Published August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Owen Castellano Artificial Intelligence, business, voice acting

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about developments in the voice industry. AI-generated voices are now capable of narrating training videos, answering customer enquiries, reading articles, and even delivering convincing commercial-style performances. As the technology continues to improve, businesses have more options than...

Voice Over Articles

The Rise of Conversational Voiceover: Why Authenticity Is Winning

Published June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Owen Castellano Authentic Communication, Conversational Voiceover, voice acting

The voiceover industry has experienced significant changes over the past decade. While strong vocal technique, clear diction, and professional delivery remain important, one of the most noticeable shifts has been the growing demand for authenticity.

Industry Events

Are Voice Over Conferences Worth Your Time?

Published March 31, 2015July 27, 2016 Owen Castellano arts, events, voice actors, voice over conference

Why should you attend a voice over conference? I'm not sure you should and maybe you aren't either. Voice-over conferences can be a terrific way to learn, mix & mingle and get up close & personal with high-quality industry professionals. These might include genre-specific pros,...

Industry Events

Simone Fojgiel to be Program Director for VO Atlanta Spanish Program

Published July 31, 2014July 27, 2016 Owen Castellano events, VOAtlanta2015, voice over conference

Internationally recognized voiceover talent and industry professional, Simone Fojgiel, has joined the VO Atlanta team as a Program Director for the conference Spanish Day program. As the largest multi-day voiceover conference on the east coast, VO Atlanta strives to associate itself with the finest talent...

Creating a Home Studio for the Beginner Voice Actor

Published June 16, 2014June 12, 2014 Owen Castellano portable studio, vocal booth, voice over studio

There is a certain mystique attached to working in a recording studio. For instance, the engineer, the high-tech equipment, expensive microphones and a “big-time” producer on the other side of a double-glass window – all are exciting but also quite intimidating, especially for the beginner...

Hiring an Intern in the Voice Over Industry

Published May 8, 2014 Owen Castellano voice over intern

Male voice actor Dane Reid writes exclusively for Voice Over Herald about how an internship when he was younger inspired him to get into voice overs. Now he is returning the favor and passing on his skills to his new intern. [hr] Many talent get...

Voice Acting For Beginners

New Site Promises to Help Students Start a VO Career without Getting Ripped Off

Published April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 Owen Castellano voice casting websites, voice over jobs

Every week thousands of hopefuls dream of a career in voice over. With all the stories about the million dollar voices and "easy work, getting paid to talk" it's obvious there's plenty of scammer out there willing to take money from anyone with a dream....

Author: Owen Castellano