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Translations have historically maintained an essential role in the diffusion of knowledge, culture, arts, and sciences across national and cultural borders. This article introduces the special section on translations, situating the analysis within the unfolding globalization phenomena that have fostered an international communication milieu in which English is increasingly the lingua franca in academic, economic, technological, and popular culture domains. This special section delves into the craft and challenges of translating in the 21st century, contributing to shed light on the work and vital role of translators and translations. It provides, at the intersection of diverse fields of academic inquiry and theoretical frameworks, a venue for scholarly contributions sharing an interest in translations and their relevance in the global communication landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evolutions in available communication technologies historically have profoundly impacted human existence and have contributed with other societal forces, not without painfully negotiated processes, to paradigms shifts altering social dynamics. This paper focuses on the effects of the unfolding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution on the contours and boundaries of the global mediascape, modifying its content, delivery platforms and existing business models, while facilitating the introduction and the global rise of new entities. In particular, the paradigm of the Digital Glocalization of Entertainment is introducing new modalities of producing, distributing, and consuming media entertainment content at a global level: Successful media texts crossing national and cultural borders incorporate global, glocal, and local elements, enriched by customized elements made possible by the new digital media environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]