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SMB - Apr 13, 2008 - 09:12 AM
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This is for the next time you are shooting Shatner Vision with fan questions. I wanted to write it down while I was thinking about it.

When Boston Legal is shown in other countries, are there other actors who dub in the voices for the language of that particular country or does Bill and the others run the lines phonetically in those languages? or do the shows simply show sub-titles?

I have actually heard of shows done any one of the three ways.

I remember a special on tv one time of how they did shows around the world. It was really funny to see a clip from Bonanza with Ben Cartwright speaking Japanese (of course it was a Japanese voice over).

Paul - Apr 15, 2008 - 01:16 AM
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I will ask, but I don't know if Bill really will know what happens with translated versions. I don't think the actors run the lines phonetically.

Iowagirl - Apr 15, 2008 - 01:39 AM
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May I help out with regard to Germany? In Germany, all programs are shown dubbed in German. Bill's dubbing actor is Hartmut Neugebauer, who is also director of synchronization and dialogue for BL. He is also dubbing actor for Gene Hackman, John Goodman, and Robbie Coltrane, just to name a few.

So, if you live in Germany, and still want to enjoy BL and Bill in the original, you have to buy the DVDs. Rolling Eyes

idreamedmusic - Apr 15, 2008 - 06:05 AM
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There's actually not that many countries that dub movies/tv shows. Germany, Russia, France, Italy or Spain come to mind. But most show things with subtitles and I honestly can't recall any time an actor has dubbed themselves by just "speaking" another language phonetically. At least semi-recently. Quite frankly, the results would be rather horrible and wouldn't fly.

daisydownunder - Apr 15, 2008 - 07:32 AM
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My Friend in Hungary says actors voices are used , she also has to buy DVD to get the original format language:)

Daisy Smile

SMB - Apr 15, 2008 - 07:47 AM
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That is all very interesting. I recall reading a book about Elvis. He did sometimes record songs in another languages, but I guess that is a whole different venue.

I somehow can't imagine watching movies like Star Wars without hearing that distinctive voice of James Earl Jones, and I especially can not imagine watching Boston Legal or any of the STs without hear Bill's distinctive voice.

GervdHoof - Apr 19, 2008 - 05:39 AM
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In Turkey, when using CABLE, everything is dubbed. When using SATELITE TV, you can choose between the original language or the Turkish language. So, having sat. TV, I see Boston Legal in English. And thank God for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ger

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:34 AM
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Thank God that Tower of Babel was overcome..in accordance to the prophecy! Very Happy

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:34 AM
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angel wrote:

Thank God that Tower of Babel was overcome..in accordance to the prophecy! Very Happy

Work it, baby!

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:36 AM
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Hey! I'm just prophesizing in accordance there of! Cool

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:40 AM
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angel wrote:

Hey! I'm just prophesizing in accordance there of! Cool

I love it! I love it! I love it! Iloveit, Iloveit, Iloveit!

littlestar - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:41 AM
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Prophesize THIS.....

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:41 AM
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Good! I prophesized that in accordance there of! Wink

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:44 AM
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angel wrote:

Good! I prophesized that in accordance there of! Wink

Yes! Yes! Always in accordance! Strict accordance!

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:45 AM
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I didn't know you were into that, Johnny! Shocked

But that's in accordance to the prophecy I'm sure! Wink

littlestar - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:47 AM
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Funniest thing I have heard in weeks....

A Seventh Day Adventist experienced the Earthquake in Indiana....

and Told me they thought they were being Haunted or even Possessed....

Now THAT is in accordance with the Prophesy.....

BWAH-HHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:48 AM
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angel wrote:

I didn't know you were into that, Johnny! Shocked

But that's in accordance to the prophecy I'm sure! Wink

HA! HA! I want you to know I'm with you, Angel! In full support!

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:48 AM
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Seventh Days are ALWAYS in accordance of the prophecy! At least in theory. Cool

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:50 AM
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Johnny_Turbo wrote:

angel wrote:

I didn't know you were into that, Johnny! Shocked

But that's in accordance to the prophecy I'm sure! Wink

HA! HA! I want you to know I'm with you, Angel! In full support!

Good! In accordance to the prophecy I'm going to have to knock off for lunch and go to work soon! You might have to take over! In accordance to the prophecy, of course! Wink

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:50 AM
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littlestar wrote:

Prophesy, yes. Prophecy, I'm not so sure. By the way, are there any 8th day Adventists?

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:54 AM
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angel wrote:

Good! In accordance to the prophecy I'm going to have to knock off for lunch and go to work soon! You might have to take over! In accordance to the prophecy, of course! Wink

I'm at your beck and call, 24-7.

"To have someone "at your beck and call" means to have complete control over every action that person takes, to command their constant attention, and to have them standing ready to obey your slightest whim."

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 12:55 AM
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Are you sure you want to go thaaaat far? Laughing

If I said to cluck like a chicken would you do that for me? Of course you wouldn't be able to resist. It's all in accordance to the prophecy! Very Happy

Johnny_Turbo - Apr 22, 2008 - 01:06 AM
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angel wrote:

Are you sure you want to go thaaaat far? Laughing

If I said to cluck like a chicken would you do that for me? Of course you wouldn't be able to resist. It's all in accordance to the prophecy! Very Happy

Only for you and you alone! You have me all worked up today!
I clucked for the daily FedEx driver. But he knows me well enough not to even question it. In accordance!

angel - Apr 22, 2008 - 01:08 AM
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Fed Ex drivers are strange anyways and he wouldn't look askance at a bit of clucking! I know one that I used to work with a long time ago and he's hinky. But that was in accordance to the prophecy! Shocked

SMB - Apr 22, 2008 - 02:09 AM
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littlestar wrote:

Maybe that squirrel paid them a visit. Laughing