[Your Name] – Department of Media Studies, University of Colombo

7.3 Obtaining full dub‑rights for blockbuster franchises can be prohibitively expensive for regional broadcasters. This financial barrier often leads to informal arrangements or unauthorized adaptations, which perpetuate a cycle of piracy and legal risk.

The Sinhala‑Dubbed Broadcast of “Harry Potter” on Sirasa TV: Cultural Adaptation, Legal Context, and Audience Reception