Entertainment Globalization Association

OOONA Joins New Audio Description Partnership “Our mission with the revamped EDU platform is to offer comprehensive courses on all essential media localization skills and tasks typically completed by professionals in the market,” says Andrew Garb, Global Account Manager at OOONA. “To achieve this, we partner with leading professionals and companies in the media localization space. We are thrilled to have Dr Snyder join our list of tutors on the EDU platform and help develop an audio description course tailored to our users.” To learn more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gSieduS2 #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

ONE DAY LEFT TO SUBMIT We are just one day away from the submission deadline for EGA’s Hermes Awards 2025. This is your final chance to ensure your work is considered in our awards program. Submission Requirements: https://lnkd.in/gAJ24hXU Submission Guide: https://lnkd.in/g-yeG4mT Deadline: December 20, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gpZCdm7G #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

XL8.ai Collaborates with NextGen TV for Live Spanish Caption Debut on PMVG’s 3.0 Test Bed Station in Tenn. Tim Jung, CEO of XL8 noted: “Whenever human language is involved, there will be variables from specific regions or topics. The XL8 translation engine uses a combination of AI and machine learning to enable translations that can take into account local language variations. This is ideal for broadcasters who operate in unique local environments.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpPpMfYc #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

Dubformer Introduces Emotion Transfer Technology to Achieve a New Level of Emotional Depth in AI Dubbing. “Until now, AI dubbing has struggled to capture the emotional nuances that human voice actors bring to their performances. With Emotion Transfer, we elevate the entire AI dubbing process by focusing on the emotions behind each phrase, enhancing the expressiveness of the output. By transferring emotional dynamics instead of cloning voices, we’re able to create a result that’s both more engaging and true to the original performance. This approach represents a significant leap in AI dubbing technology,” said Anton Dvorkovich, Dubformer’s CEO and Founder. To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gYzGF3cN #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

AVTpro Launches Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Certification with HKU. “Certification is the sign of a mature market,” adds Andrew Garb, Global Account Manager at OOONA. “Media localization has evolved substantially during the past two decades. Our mission at OOONA is to keep at the forefront of the media localization industry by providing solutions to the companies and professionals working in it. By driving this initiative, we aim to foster the continued growth of the field and enhance the visibility of media localization experts, enabling them to be discovered easily by language service providers seeking specialized talent.” To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5TAYxN3 #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

Did you catch our moment in the spotlight at #AWSReinvent? 🚀 We are over the moon and truly excited—not just the usual LinkedIn post excited, but really excited—that Deepdub GO was chosen to be featured during the keynote speech by Samira Panah Bakhtiar, General Manager of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at #AWS. This kind of recognition is kind of amazing! ❤️😎 Samira's talk focused on innovation in localization, media & entertainment, and gaming, spotlighting how our solutions are making waves in these industries 🌎 A special shoutout to Ariel Baril 🎗️ and our partners at Ananey Paramount for their crucial role in this success. Their collaboration has been instrumental in demonstrating innovation at scale. Together, we showcased how "Sky," a captivating tween drama series, was localized for global markets using #DeepdubGO.  A huge thank you to Samira Panah Bakhtiar , Colin Cupp, Robert R. and the entire AWS for M&E team. Your support is transforming dreams into reality! Missed it? Don’t worry, you can still catch all the groundbreaking insights and learn why the future of these sectors might just depend on technologies like ours. 👉 Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/d_FNN-Yu #eTTs #GenAI #AIdubbing Paramount Paramount Pictures AWS for Games Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thomas Zerbach

We’re in the final stretch – there’s less than 3 weeks left to make your submission to this year’s Hermes Awards! Submission Requirements: https://lnkd.in/gAJ24hXU Submission Guide: https://lnkd.in/g-yeG4mT Deadline: December 20, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gpZCdm7G #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

Join TransPerfect for a masterclass on the Introduction to Mechanical Restoration of Cinematographic Films. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/edt52UdB #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

Check your inbox to RSVP for the Top 100 Gala! This event is exclusively for members and invited guests. #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization

TransPerfect Media Named Netflix Preferred Fulfillment Partner of the Year 2024 for APAC Region. Phil Shawe, President and Co-CEO of TransPerfect, commented: “This award from Netflix is a watershed moment for TransPerfect Media. Producing high-volume work with uncompromising quality is always a challenge. We’re grateful to our global media team—for meeting this challenge with a tireless work ethic, a spirit of innovation, and an unwavering dedication to our clients.” Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/gVumCT26 #egahollywood #globalstorytelling #localization