: For many years, Indonesian viewers became accustomed to specific voice actors who regularly dubbed Jackie Chan’s characters, creating a "localized" identity for his roles that fans easily recognize.
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have been the primary platforms for these dubbed releases, making Jackie Chan a household name across the archipelago. Key Aspects of the Indonesian Dub The Indosiar Legacy Indosiar Post Production Department
: The movie was famously dubbed into Indonesian by studios such as Studio Dubbing RCTI for various broadcasts [16].
: The Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia) often requires more syllables to express a concept than Cantonese or English. Voice actors and script adapters must carefully choose words that match the mouth movements ( lip-sync ) of the original actors without losing the plot's context.
: Broadcasters like Indosiar and Trans TV continue to air the movie periodically, typically featuring the full Indonesian dub to cater to a broad family audience. Looking Ahead: New Police Story 2
Records indicate that New Police Story was broadcast on Indosiar multiple times. For instance, it aired on August 7, 2023, at 9:00 PM WIB, and again on September 29, 2022, at 10:30 PM WIB, among other dates. These broadcasts ensured that the film reached a wide audience across the Indonesian archipelago.
Dubbing a fast-paced Hong Kong action movie into Bahasa Indonesia is a complex art form that goes far beyond literal translation. Indonesian dubbing directors face the daunting task of matching "lip-sync" (lip movements) while preserving the high-stakes tension of the dialogue.
One notable figure is , better known as Iphie Lubis . A veteran voice actor who worked at Indosiar, Lubis was known for voicing iconic characters such as Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan , Shinichi Kudo, Krillin in Dragon Ball Z Kai , and Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail . As a member of the Indosiar dubbing team, he contributed his voice to many of the films and series that aired on the network, potentially including New Police Story . Lubis passed away on February 17, 2022, at the age of 50, leaving behind a rich legacy in the Indonesian dubbing industry.
Unlike the lighthearted nature of Rush Hour or Who Am I? , New Police Story plunges into dark, psychological territory. Jackie Chan plays Inspector Wing, a guilt-ridden, alcoholic officer suffering from severe PTSD after his entire squad is systematically executed by a gang of rebellious, tech-savvy youths led by the sadistic Joe (played brilliantly by Daniel Wu).
These characters, brought to life by Hong Kong cinema's biggest stars, were given a new voice by Indonesian talents, allowing local audiences to connect with them on a deeper level. The dedication of these often-unsung heroes of the dubbing industry is what makes international films feel like local stories.
