Wolfestone Blog

Before launching headlong into the Japanese market, it’s important for food and drink companies to realise one incontrovertible fact: the Japanese consumer is unique.

A look at how Harry Potter, a book series that is jam-packed with English-language puns, anagrams, invented words and British cultural peculiarities, become so popular across the world.

During these 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, we shine a spotlight on how translation can serve as a way of empowering vulnerable people across the world, particularly women in situations of violence.

Stan Lee, the mastermind behind the hugely popular Marvel comic book franchise has passed away at the age of 95. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy and will be remembered as one of the finest story creators of a generation. We explore his Marvel comic books and the impact the franchise has had on the world.

Fear is an absolutely natural part of life. It’s what makes us individual and helps to guide our choices. But sometimes fear can be holding back from realising our true potential. In this column, Anna discusses some of her biggest fears and methods she’s adopted to overcome them.

When quoting a translation project, the process of calculating the price can get pretty confusing. So, we’ve created this useful guide, breaking down each of the elements at play in translation pricing.

The rise of online streaming services like Netflix have had a huge impact on the production of Hollywood movies, leading movie executives to re-think their strategy when producing big budget feature films. Localisation could become central to their strategy.

For those who only speak one language, there is a whole host of untranslatable words in foreign languages that you may not be aware of in English. Here we take you through just a small sample of them.

Literary translation is on the rise, with huge new novels coming from foreign authors coming frequently. But what is it that makes this literary translation so great?

On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s data protection laws will get a drastic overhaul. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will bring in stricter policies for how companies obtain and store people’s personal data. This blog looks at the impact of GDPR, with specific look at the translation industry.