Legendary Voices Now On ElevenLabs: Garland, Dean, Reynolds, Olivier

In an exciting development, ElevenLabs has teamed up with the estates of Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier to bring their legendary voices to life on the ElevenLabs Reader App.

Bringing Legendary Voices to Life

Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland's daughter and representative of the Garland Estate, expressed her enthusiasm about this collaboration: “It's thrilling to see our mother's voice available to millions. Through the innovative technology of ElevenLabs, our family believes this will attract new fans to Mama and excite those who already cherish her unparalleled legacy.”

Introducing the Reader App

ElevenLabs recently launched the Reader App, allowing users to listen to any digital text on-the-go with AI-generated voices. This app can transform articles, PDFs, ePubs, newsletters, e-books, or any other text on your phone into an emotionally rich, context-aware voiceover. These iconic voices are exclusively available for individual streaming within the app and are not included in the broader Voice Library for content creation.

Excitement from the Estates

The collaboration with these stars' estates has generated significant enthusiasm. The heirs are eager to see their legacies continue and for fans to discover these icons in new ways. Users can now enjoy classics like "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" narrated by Judy Garland or Sherlock Holmes stories voiced by Sir Laurence Olivier.

Honoring the Legacy

“Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds, and Sir Laurence Olivier are among the most celebrated actors in history. We deeply respect their legacy and are honored to have their voices as part of our platform,” said Dustin Blank, Head of Partnerships at ElevenLabs. “Adding them to our growing list of narrators is a major step forward in our mission to make content accessible in any language and voice.”

A New Era for Iconic Voices

Tina Xavie, Chief Marketing Officer of CMG Worldwide, the management firm for these iconic estates, stated: “Having represented iconic figures throughout history for decades, I am incredibly excited about our partnership with ElevenLabs. We appreciate their thoughtful approach and are excited about the new opportunities they are providing our clients.”

A Milestone in Accessibility

This announcement marks a significant milestone in ElevenLabs' mission to make content accessible in any language and voice. Enjoy listening with these iconic voices, and stay tuned for more great talent coming to the platform soon.