Looking at the problematic dubbed version, Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan felt an overwhelming pressure. With only two days left until the deadline set by Jack's platform, correcting these cultural misunderstandings and redoing the dubbing and post-production was no easy task.
"Everyone, don't panic. The more this is the case, the calmer we need to be." Ling Yichen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down and soothe the anxiety that permeated the crew.
Jun Mo Ran frowned, his mind racing: "We need to find professionals familiar with both Eastern and Western cultures to help review and re-edit the dialogue to ensure the dubbing is accurate."
Ling Yichen immediately nodded and arranged for someone to contact experts and scholars who had made significant contributions to the field of cultural exchange. At the same time, the dubbing team did not dare to slack off in the slightest, re-analyzing all the lines line by line and consulting a large amount of information, striving to accurately restore the original meaning of the plot.
In the intense revision process, every minute and second was incredibly precious. Experts arrived one after another, sitting down with the dubbing team to discuss and revise line by line. They didn't overlook any detail, carefully considering everything from the subtle meaning of a single word to the expression of a line in different cultural contexts.
"A direct translation of this idiom in the line would leave overseas audiences completely confused. We need to find a more accessible and understandable way to express it while preserving its cultural connotations," a senior cultural scholar said, pointing to the script.
The voice actors were completely focused, constantly adjusting their pronunciation and intonation based on expert advice. They recorded again and again, striving for the most perfect result.
Finally, on the night before the deadline, the new dubbed version was completed in its initial production. Ling Yichen and Jun Moran didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately organized a team for a final review. When the familiar plot flowed out slowly with precise English dubbing, everyone's hearts finally settled down.
"I finally finished before the deadline. I hope it will pass smoothly this time." Jun Mo Ran rubbed his temples wearily, but a hint of determination shone in his eyes.
Ling Yichen patted her on the shoulder: "We've done our best. Now it's up to Jack to react."
The next day, Ling Yichen, carrying a meticulously prepared market research report and a brand-new voice-over version, arrived at the meeting room with Jun Mozhan again, this time to meet Jack. Jack took the documents and silently flipped through them, his expression unreadable.
After a long while, Jack finally raised his head, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Ling Yichen and Jun Moran: "We have seen your efforts, and this report and the dubbed version are both excellent. However, we have one last concern."
Ling Yichen and Jun Moran's hearts tightened. They exchanged a glance, and Ling Yichen asked, "Mr. Jack, please speak. As long as it is a reasonable request, we will do our best to meet it."
Jack leaned back in his chair, arms crossed: "We're worried that the new show might face some legal disputes after it airs overseas. After all, copyright laws and cultural censorship standards differ from country to country, and we don't want to get into unnecessary trouble because of it."
Ling Yichen frowned slightly. He understood that Jack's concerns were not unfounded, but it also meant that they would need to invest more time and energy in studying and dealing with the laws and censorship standards of various countries.
“Mr. Jack, we understand your concerns. We will immediately assemble a professional legal team to conduct in-depth research on the laws and censorship standards of various countries to ensure that the new drama will not encounter any legal issues when it is broadcast overseas,” Ling Yichen said firmly.
Jack nodded: "Okay, then I'll give you a week. If you can resolve this issue properly, we can formally sign the distribution contract."
After leaving the meeting room, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran rushed back to the film set to begin assembling a legal team. They contacted renowned law firms everywhere, seeking professional legal advice. However, things didn't go so smoothly.
Some law firms have stated that researching copyright laws and cultural censorship standards in various countries is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the fees are very high, further exacerbating the production team's already strained finances. Other law firms have expressed concern about the overseas distribution prospects of the new series and are less willing to take on the project.
"Are we going to get stuck at this stage again?" Jun Mo Ran asked anxiously.
Ling Yichen gritted his teeth: "No, we will definitely find a way. Even if there is only a sliver of hope, we will do our best."
Just when they were feeling hopeless, a former crew member contacted them. This staff member, now working at an international law firm, offered to help connect them with a highly respected lawyer in the field of international copyright law.
With the staff member's help, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran met the lawyer. After learning about the new drama, the lawyer expressed great interest in the project. He stated that while researching the laws and censorship standards of various countries was indeed challenging, he was willing to lead his team to give it a try, and his fees were relatively reasonable.
Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan were overjoyed and immediately signed a cooperation agreement with the lawyers. The legal team was quickly assembled and put into work, working day and night to review materials, analyze legal provisions from various countries, and communicate with legal experts from different countries.
However, just when they thought everything was going well, a new problem arose. A rival platform, having learned of their latest developments with Jack's platform, reported the new series to relevant authorities in several countries for cultural copyright infringement, attempting to prevent its overseas release.
When Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan learned of this news, they felt dizzy and disoriented.
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