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Key Takeaways
Thanks to partnerships with the estates of legendary stars, the voices of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier are now available on ElevenLabs' Reader App. Users can now listen to any digital text, such as articles, PDFs, ePubs, newsletters, and e-books, in the iconic voices of these stars. According to Liza Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland and representative of the Garland Estate, this technology will bring new fans while delighting those who already cherish these legacies. These voices, however, are exclusively available for individual streaming on the app and will not be part of the broader Voice Library for creating shared content. Dustin Blank from ElevenLabs and Tina Xavie from CMG Worldwide expressed their excitement about this major step in making content accessible in any language and voice, respecting and honoring the legacies of these celebrated actors.
Key Takeaways
- ElevenLabs has added legendary voices of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier to their Reader App.
- These voices are available for listening to any digital text, including articles, PDFs, ePubs, newsletters, and e-books.
- Partnerships with the estates of the stars make this possible, reflecting thoughtful collaboration and respect for their legacies.
- The voices will not be part of the broader Voice Library for content creation.
- This marks an advancement in ElevenLabs' mission to make content accessible in any language and voice.
Thanks to partnerships with the estates of legendary stars, the voices of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier are now available on ElevenLabs' Reader App. Users can now listen to any digital text, such as articles, PDFs, ePubs, newsletters, and e-books, in the iconic voices of these stars. According to Liza Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland and representative of the Garland Estate, this technology will bring new fans while delighting those who already cherish these legacies. These voices, however, are exclusively available for individual streaming on the app and will not be part of the broader Voice Library for creating shared content. Dustin Blank from ElevenLabs and Tina Xavie from CMG Worldwide expressed their excitement about this major step in making content accessible in any language and voice, respecting and honoring the legacies of these celebrated actors.
