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Tel: 0800 0966 825 (UK only) Tel: +44 (0)1329 828438 (outside UK) Email: [email protected] Feeling Fabulous..... We are feeling “fabulous” after our role in the production of a major British comedy film. Intonation was asked to translate a few lines of script into languages as diverse as Japanese, Swedish and the Nigerian language of Yoruba for the Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. The British Film Industry (BFI) has announced Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie was the highest grossing independent UK film of 2016, with box office takings hitting £16 million! The film is based on the BBC TV comedy series and charts the further adventures of fast-living, but now ageing, duo Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, played by Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. It also features supermodel Kate Moss. Intonation’s Commercial Director Dan Peachey said: “It was a slightly unusual request but when we learned what it was for, we didn’t hesitate to accept the job, as we’re such big fans of the show!” “We watched the film through and it seems our words were used in a TV news report that went global, on a multi screen with loads of languages at the same time.” said Dan. “Trust and confidentiality are just as integral to the high standards we work to and as part of the confidentiality agreement with our client, we couldn’t say anything about the film or our part in it until it was released earlier this month, but we’re very excited to have played a part in its production and made sure we had an office outing to see if we made the cut” he added. Intonation has been offering professional It’s testament to translation services to national and international our accuracy, speed companies for over 30 years. We have built our and the work of reputation on delivering clear, accurate translations our mother tongue efficiently and confidentially. translators that we were chosen to take Want to join them? on work for such a prestigious and For more information about our services, please successful British film. contact us on 0800 0966 825 or email us at [email protected]. www.intonation.co.uk.

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