With thanks to Tony Quinn for posting the link on the VO-BB, there’s a very interesting article in the Washington Post about the trend of using big name, on screen, stars as the voices in animated films. I think the article takes a very balanced look at the situation, including comments about both the less-than-stellar performances in some films and the marketing realities that ensure this trend will not only continue but likely grow.
And for some cogent and thought-provoking commentary on this subject, be sure to catch my friend Mary McKitrick’s take in this post on her blog.
Update: My friend James Lorenz offer some additional insights and thoughts on his blog, specifically about responses to a poll he ran on this matter.