"King" Star Kevin James a Heavyweight In Germany - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-17-2007, 04:43 AM

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COLOGNE, Germany (Hollywood Reporter) - Where U.S. sitcom giants from "Seinfeld" to "Friends" to "Everybody Loves Raymond" failed, "The King of Queens" conquered Germany.

The series finale of Kevin James' blue-collar show drew 8% of the total viewing public Monday -- an almost unheard-of figure for a U.S. comedy. The figure was twice the average for "Queens"' German channel Kabel1. "Queens" also drew 2.5 million viewers aged 14 to 49, for a market share of 16.4%.

The series has been a hit since it debuted here in March 2001, making James a star from Bonn to Berlin. In 2005, the actor took his fame to a new level with the romantic comedy "Hitch," in which he played a luckless nerd alongside Will Smith's silver-tongued date doctor. The movie was a massive hit in Germany, selling 4.2 million tickets for a EUR25.5 million ($36.1 million) box office gross.

This past summer, James was a main focus of the German campaign for "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," a tacit acknowledgment that, in these parts, the heavyweight comedian is better known than nominal headliner Adam Sandler.

The strategy seemed to pay off. Despite its very U.S.-centric themes (the gay marriage debate, health insurance) "Chuck & Larry" opened at No. 1. "King of Queens" or not, it seems, James' German reign continues.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

energy · 10-20-2007, 11:44 PM

Does anybody know if the show uses subtitles or is dubbed when it play in Germany?

honolulugator · 10-21-2007, 04:33 AM

dubbed.

the legend · 11-29-2007, 03:26 PM

I just want to say that KoQ is dubbed in germany and the sync is very good. Carrie´s voice is much more "warmer" in the german version than in america. But
very ironic and sarcastic. If you want, you can take a look at some clips on youtube.

Guy Bramsworth · 01-18-2008, 04:46 AM

Damn news writers, I thought it meant Kevin was a real heavyweight wrestler

How would you like it if I said something in a news title like "King of Queens a drag"
You'd get a farfetched idea, right?!

TracknField_Rebel · 07-01-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by energy

Does anybody know if the show uses subtitles or is dubbed when it play in Germany?

are u serious with that question? there are no subtitle shows in germany...and i doubt in most parts of europe....

but I guess You just didn´t know...

anyway....King of Queens was and still is very big over here....it took off very quick and everybody was talking bout it...in school, at work everywhere....compared to Everyone Loves Raymond...that show never really took off here...

Amanda Woodward · 09-04-2008, 11:39 PM

No dubbing in Scandinavia , it's the real voices......

TracknField_Rebel · 11-04-2008, 07:20 PM

so in scandinavia...You watch it in English? with subtitles?
I just recently found out that in Poland....no matter which show...it´s kind of a translater is describing the show and speaks all the dialogues....male and female...I´ve seen in...it´s quite annoying...

btw....king of queens is still showing without a break, two episodes the day, five days the week...people love it...and I don´t think the show will be off the screens any time soon....and rightly so

10-17-2007, 04:43 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	"King" Star Kevin James a Heavyweight In Germany Link COLOGNE, Germany (Hollywood Reporter) - Where U.S. sitcom giants from "Seinfeld" to "Friends" to "Everybody Loves Raymond" failed, "The King of Queens" conquered Germany. The series finale of Kevin James' blue-collar show drew 8% of the total viewing public Monday -- an almost unheard-of figure for a U.S. comedy. The figure was twice the average for "Queens"' German channel Kabel1. "Queens" also drew 2.5 million viewers aged 14 to 49, for a market share of 16.4%. The series has been a hit since it debuted here in March 2001, making James a star from Bonn to Berlin. In 2005, the actor took his fame to a new level with the romantic comedy "Hitch," in which he played a luckless nerd alongside Will Smith's silver-tongued date doctor. The movie was a massive hit in Germany, selling 4.2 million tickets for a EUR25.5 million ($36.1 million) box office gross. This past summer, James was a main focus of the German campaign for "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," a tacit acknowledgment that, in these parts, the heavyweight comedian is better known than nominal headliner Adam Sandler. The strategy seemed to pay off. Despite its very U.S.-centric themes (the gay marriage debate, health insurance) "Chuck & Larry" opened at No. 1. "King of Queens" or not, it seems, James' German reign continues. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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10-21-2007, 04:33 AM	#3
honolulugator Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 98	dubbed.
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11-29-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
the legend Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 14, 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 16	I just want to say that KoQ is dubbed in germany and the sync is very good. Carrie´s voice is much more "warmer" in the german version than in america. But very ironic and sarcastic. If you want, you can take a look at some clips on youtube.
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01-18-2008, 04:46 AM	#5
Guy Bramsworth Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2004 Location: Hades Posts: 76	Damn news writers, I thought it meant Kevin was a real heavyweight wrestler How would you like it if I said something in a news title like "King of Queens a drag" You'd get a farfetched idea, right?!
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10-20-2007, 11:44 PM	#2
energy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2006 Location: florida Posts: 101	Does anybody know if the show uses subtitles or is dubbed when it play in Germany?

09-04-2008, 11:39 PM	#7
Amanda Woodward Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 04, 2008 Posts: 108	No dubbing in Scandinavia , it's the real voices......

11-04-2008, 07:20 PM	#8
TracknField_Rebel Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 20, 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 59	so in scandinavia...You watch it in English? with subtitles? I just recently found out that in Poland....no matter which show...it´s kind of a translater is describing the show and speaks all the dialogues....male and female...I´ve seen in...it´s quite annoying... btw....king of queens is still showing without a break, two episodes the day, five days the week...people love it...and I don´t think the show will be off the screens any time soon....and rightly so