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Plympton Creates Simpsons Couch Gag

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Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton creates “Film Noir,” a short film “Couch Gag” for an-all new episode of “The Simpsons” on FOX.

Jane Lynch Joins Fox’s Murder Police

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Jane Lynch and Wilmer Valderrama join the force of new animated comedy “Murder Police” on Fox. Voice cast also includes Will Sasso, Chi McBride, Peter Atencio, Justina Machado and Jason Ruiz.

Top 10 Iconic Voice Over Performances

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We've listed our top 10 most memorable, most inspirational Voice Over Performances. Ever.

Liam Neeson Joins Nut Job Cast

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Liam Neeson joins the cast of the animated comedy feature “The Nut Job.”

Dane Cook Tapped for Disney’s Planes

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Dane Cook is tapped to voice Dusty in Disney’s “Planes.” High-flying animated comedy adventure soars into theaters August 9, 2013.

Sandra Bullock to Voice Minions Super-Villain

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Sandra Bullock is signed to provide the lead villain voice in “Minions,” the Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment spinoff of the “Despicable Me” franchise.

Brooks on Board for Finding Nemo 2

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Albert Brooks signs a deal to reprise his role as Marlin in the sequel to Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.”

2013 Kids’ Choice Award Nominees Announced

Nickelodeon announces the nominees for the 2013 Kid’s Choice Awards which will be hosted by Josh Duhamel on March 23.

40th Annual Annie Award Winners Announced

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Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” wins Best Animated Feature at the 40th annual Annie Awards.

Charlie Brown Voice Actor Arrested

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Peter Robbins, the voice actor who portrayed Charlie Brown in many “Peanuts” shows is arrested on charges that include stalking.

IFC to Premiere Out There Feb 22

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IFC is set to premiere a new animated series, “Out There,” from former “South Park” director and producer Ryan Quincy.

Neil Patrick Harris & Donald Glover Head to Adventure Time

Neil Patrick Harris and Donald Glover guest star in the new “Adventure Time” episode, “Bad Little Boy,” on Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT).

Book Review - Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices

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Fred Patten reviews Ben Ohmart’s fascinating new book about the legendary voice actor.

Women In Animation Visit Edge Studio

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Women In Animation to visit Edge Studio in New York City on January 28, 2013.

Great Stories in Voice Over: Mind The Gap

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The tube was made famous thanks in part to its soothing, silver-voiced announcement to please Mind the Gap.

A Writer’s #1 Most Important Creative Tool is...

Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott reveals the writer’s #1 creative tool.

Sofia the First Gets Modern with Guest Star Eric Stonestreet

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Eric Stonestreet guest stars alongside His "Modern Family" co-star Ariel Winter in premiere episode of animated series "Sofia the First."

Great Stories in Voice Over: Mike Meyers and the Story of Shrek’s Voice

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What would Shrek be without his Scottish accent? Can you even imagine it? But not only was the character of Shrek NOT Scottish in William Stieg’s original books, (in fact, his name comes from Yiddish) but Mike Meyers very nearly never got the chance to play Shrek.

Intro Voice Over Class to Be Held January 22

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Voice Over artist, producer and director MJ Lallo leads a three-hour Intro to Voice Over class on January 22, 2013.

Aaron Sorkin to Guest Voice The Simpsons

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Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”