voice-over

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In the early years of television, voice-over introductions to shows and their casts were a necessity of the medium.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The heightened nature of Gaylord’s and Nikolić’s performances, off-putting in the voice-over scene, are a blast when the worlds of the play finally merge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Inspired by the popularity of the Japanese “Iron Chef” broadcast with an English voice-over, Food Network created an American adaptation, “Iron Chef America,” which premiered in 2005 and continued until 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

She watched an elderly woman stumble, fall, fumble for the transmitter around her neck, and Barbra Pierce’s voice-over echoed in her mind.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng