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LOS ANGELES - EntSun -- Los Angeles, CA – As Hollywood continues to expand its global footprint, one critical distinction is often overlooked: the difference between translation and localization. While many associate international film success with simple language conversion, industry insiders know that real impact comes from a much deeper process — true localization.
"Translation is about language. Localization is about culture," said Eve Pham, Project Manager at Gotham Lab, a premier provider of comprehensive localization services for the entertainment industry. "You can translate every word perfectly, but if you don't adapt the meaning, humor, or emotional nuance for the local audience, the story loses its power."
Localization ensures that films and TV shows are not just understood — they are felt across borders. It tailors dialogue, idioms, jokes, references, and even visual elements to make content culturally authentic and emotionally resonant for each audience. In today's competitive global entertainment market, localization has moved from a backstage necessity to a front-and-center strategy for success.
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The numbers support this shift: In 2024, international markets accounted for over 70% of Hollywood's total box office revenue. As more films debut simultaneously worldwide, studios recognize that authentic localization is crucial for emotional engagement and commercial success.
With the rise of global streaming platforms, audiences expect stories that speak directly to them — not just in their language, but in their lived experience. Gotham Lab's industry-leading services ensure that whether a blockbuster premieres in Madrid, Tokyo, or Buenos Aires, it feels like it was made just for that audience.
For Quote inquiries, please contact:
Eve Pham
Project Manager, Gotham Lab
info@gothamlab.com | 347-587-8110
www.gothamlab.com
"Translation is about language. Localization is about culture," said Eve Pham, Project Manager at Gotham Lab, a premier provider of comprehensive localization services for the entertainment industry. "You can translate every word perfectly, but if you don't adapt the meaning, humor, or emotional nuance for the local audience, the story loses its power."
Localization ensures that films and TV shows are not just understood — they are felt across borders. It tailors dialogue, idioms, jokes, references, and even visual elements to make content culturally authentic and emotionally resonant for each audience. In today's competitive global entertainment market, localization has moved from a backstage necessity to a front-and-center strategy for success.
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The numbers support this shift: In 2024, international markets accounted for over 70% of Hollywood's total box office revenue. As more films debut simultaneously worldwide, studios recognize that authentic localization is crucial for emotional engagement and commercial success.
With the rise of global streaming platforms, audiences expect stories that speak directly to them — not just in their language, but in their lived experience. Gotham Lab's industry-leading services ensure that whether a blockbuster premieres in Madrid, Tokyo, or Buenos Aires, it feels like it was made just for that audience.
For Quote inquiries, please contact:
Eve Pham
Project Manager, Gotham Lab
info@gothamlab.com | 347-587-8110
www.gothamlab.com
Source: Gotham Lab
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