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Quoting ObiKen:
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Is there a rule that states the overview must be about the film?
It's very easy to find the rule pertaining to overviews of films. One might assume that the overview would be identified by it's being about the film.
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Copy the overview from the back of the DVD case exactly as written, including capitalization of words exactly as shown on the back of the case. Separate all paragraphs with a blank line.
If there is no overview on the back cover one may supply a simple, short overview.
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Thanks for your response. I suppose the best way to answer my question is by example. Is the following an overview (exactly as printed on the back cover):
The star-studded epic lands onto 4K Ultra-High-Definition for the first time ever in this 3-disc set packed with bonus features and a booklet! | Posted: Topic Replies: 5, Topic Views: 298 |
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In a combo set with slip cover, where both parent and child share the same slip cover scans, can the child use a different overview found on the inner cover?
Is there a rule that states the overview must be about the film?
My understanding is that the combo set parent/child share the same covers/overview and that the rule for the overview does not define what the overview is about, as long as it matches the text on the back cover. Is this correct? | Posted: Topic Replies: 5, Topic Views: 298 |
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Quoting rdodolak:
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Both have been used in the credit block of the back covers. You should use what is listed in the credit block just like we use whatever is listed for the studio in the film credits.
I agree with that approach, however, it does not resolve the conundrum with the licensing because the 1977 copyright owner (hyphenated name) had "All Rights Reserved", which means that company had sole exclusive rights to the distribution, not the unhyphenated company name (which, if it is a legit company name, is technically, a breach of copyright). That is why I considered the "Licensed from ..." entry a mistake and placed reliance on the 1977 copyright holder (which was listed in the credit block). Does that makes sense? | Posted: Topic Replies: 5, Topic Views: 494 |
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A recent contribution change was made to the media company, changing the above hyphenated name to the unhyphenated name. The home media release was in Dec, 2024 and the film was produced in 1977.
Original contribution stated that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. was both publisher/licensor, as per the © 2024, © 1977 copyrights and fine print at the bottom of the back cover.
The fine print at the bottom of the back cover was:
"© 1977 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Package Design © 2024 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights reserved. Licensed from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc."
The contributor based the change only on the "Licensed from ..." name, stating there was no hyphen between the M, G and M. This was approved by the screener. This change also removed the publisher credit.
The unhyphenated name on the back was a mistake (see NOTE).
So, which name should be used?
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There is no company called "Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc.", it doesn't exist, on the other hand, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is an active Delaware corporation:
• https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_de/2359895
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | Posted: Topic Replies: 5, Topic Views: 494 |
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I used the information printed on the front/back covers to determine the media companies.
There was no reference to Kino Lorber Studio Classics on the front/back covers.
Am I missing something here? | Posted: Topic Replies: 7, Topic Views: 1253 |
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Quoting rdodolak:
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Disagree. Paramount Pictures isn't the publisher in this case and Paramount is only a licensor. It's Kino that is doing the publishing.
Kino Lorber Studio Classics (publisher), Paramount Home Entertainment (licensor) and Kino Lorber (distributor).
This is my understanding:
• Kino Lorber Studio Classics (aka KL Studio Classics) is not a valid company name, it is a physical media label used by Kino Lorber, which focusses on Hollywood classics. Refer "Our Story" section (2nd and 4th paragraphs): https://kinolorber.com/about
• DVD package design (which includes graphic design) is a publishing function, as it covers package construction, artwork, typography. Even "The Criterion Collection" has on their back covers a "package copyright author (media release year)", confirming their publisher role. Kino Lorber made no such claim on the packaging.
• The "Paramount Pictures" logo was on the back cover.
• The restored 3D/2D film was not a derivative work of the original film, so Kino Lorber (or 3-D Film Archive) cannot claim ownership (copyright) of the restoration work, but is licensed to distribute the restoration work. | Posted: Topic Replies: 7, Topic Views: 1253 |
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The fine print at the bottom of the back cover displayed:
DISTRIBUTED AND MARKETED BY KINO LORBER INC. UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FROM PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT INC. PACKAGE DESIGN © 2023 PARAMOUNT PICTURES.
Media companies: Paramount Pictures (publisher), Paramount Home Entertainment (licensor) and Kino Lorber (distributor).
I inferred that Kino Lorber commissioned the 3D/2D restoration (by 3-D Film Archive) for the release.
"3-D Film Archive LLC" may act as a media company when it owns the film (such as, The Stewardesses, 3-D Rarities).
Hope that helped. | Posted: Topic Replies: 7, Topic Views: 1253 |
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Version 2.0.3 gets an A+ mark from me, so you can safely go back to the front row of the classroom  | Posted: Topic Replies: 10, Topic Views: 5277 |
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UPC was 5055761913002
The help file stated to just copy/paste the UPC, whereas, I manually entered the UPC into the top box and pressed the enter key. | Posted: Topic Replies: 10, Topic Views: 5277 |
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The restored help file in 2.0.2 couldn't help me on the following problem.
When I click the fetch box, I get the following error message:
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at ContribLookupPlus.ucContrib.btn_Click(Object sender, RoutedEventArgs e) in C:\Users\gsyre\OneDrive\Documents\Visual Studio Projects\ContribLookupPlus\ContribLookupPlus\ucContrib.xaml.vb:line 58
I am running the program on Windows 11 (24H2). | Posted: Topic Replies: 10, Topic Views: 5277 |
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| Is the help file missing in the 2.0.1 release? | Posted: Topic Replies: 10, Topic Views: 5277 |
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Quoting GSyren:
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Quoting ObiKen:
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Seems to me the Invelos title tool is treating the colon as a continuation mark in the title, so the preceding word is no longer the last word in the title.
Ah, I see what you mean. I guess I'm making the same mistake. I considered everything in the title field to be a single title. So, if I understand you correctly, for capitalization purposes anything followed by a colon should be capitalized as if it were a last word?
I think it should be anything following a colon will be treated as a new title (with first and last words capitalized). If there are multiple colons, then there will be multiple titles to be capitalized. The first and last word in each title should always be capitalized.
However, the Invelos title tool does not follow this rule absolutely for the last word in each title. If the last word is in your list of uncapitalized words and is followed by a colon, it will be uncapitalized by the tool.
Let me demonstrate with this made-up example where the words (by, and, the, out) from your list of uncapitalized words are used:
The front cover displays the title over multiple lines
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As Time Goes By <== this is the primary title
The Complete Series Four and Out <== this is a subordinate title
And No Way Out <== this is a subordinate title
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The rules state we use a colon and space for separate lines in the cover title, thus we enter the three titles as one title:
As Time Goes By: The Complete Series Four and Out: And No Way Out
On the other hand, the invelos title tool displays:
As Time Goes by: The Complete Series Four and out: And No Way Out
Note how the word (and, out) is uncapitalized in the second title line but are capitalized in the third title line.
Had Invelos stipulated we use for line separators a semi-colon or hyphen, the result from the Invelos title tool would look as follows:
• As Time Goes By; The Complete Series Four and Out; And No Way Out
• As Time Goes By - The Complete Series Four and Out - And No Way Out
In summary, I believe the Invelos title tool uses the colon to demarcate subordinate titles, but comes unstuck when one of the words in your uncapitalized word list is a last word in a title followed by a colon, in which case, the tool leaves it as uncaptalized (when it should be capitalized).
That is why I asked whether it was possible to capitalize the words in your list when it was followed by a colon (to ensure the last word in a title was always capitalized).
Hope that provided more clarity on the matter.
PS: Just saw your latest software update in response to my request, ta. At least I have provided more detail into the background of the issue. | Posted: Topic Replies: 13, Topic Views: 5132 |
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Quoting GSyren:
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I'm not 100% sure if I take colon into consideration, but the main problem with "As Time Goes By" is that "by" is (incorrectly) listed in the settings among the words that should not be capitalized. My mistake.
There was no mistake made, its the Invelos title tool that is misinterpreting the title capitalization when a colon is present in the title.
Your list of uncapitalized words are accurate, they are indeed not capitalised when embedded within a movie/TV title, as long as it is not the first or last word in a title (which are always capitalized).
The problem with the Invelos title tool is that it treats the title name and title name: differently when the word before the colon is in your list of uncapitalized words.
For example:
"as time goes by" ==> As Time Goes By
"as time goes by:" ==> As Time Goes by: <== any last word IN the list are uncapitalized
If I switch the last two words:
"as time by goes" ==> As Time by Goes
"as time by goes:" ==> As Time by Goes: <== any last word NOT in the list are capitalized
Seems to me the Invelos title tool is treating the colon as a continuation mark in the title, so the preceding word is no longer the last word in the title.
Is it possible to capitalize the words in the list when followed by a colon? | Posted: Topic Replies: 13, Topic Views: 5132 |
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Very handy tool, thank you.
I was just wondering, with regards to the list of words that will not be capitalized, did you consider the case when those words were followed by a colon?
For example, in the screenshots above, the TV series "As Time Goes By: ..." is listed as incorrect.
I realise the program is following the Invelos title tool results, but the colon is typically not present on the cover, rather, it is the title followed by a descriptor on another line (and we separate them by a colon and space in the title field, as per rules).
The use of a colon makes the descriptor a subordinate title, however, the Invelos title tool cannot distinguish the primary title from the subordinate title. Had the rules stipulated we use a hyphen, semi-colon or parenthesis as the line separator, the Invelos title tool would be able to capitalize the primary title correctly.
For the exclusive list of words not to be capitalized, is it possible to capitalize these words if it precedes a colon (on the presumption it is the last word of the primary title)? | Posted: Topic Replies: 13, Topic Views: 5132 |
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Thanks for your explanation.
I'm still not sure why these titles for LUKE HANSON were not considered:
• Bergerac
• The Quatermass Conclusion
This was a feature film (re-edited version of the Quatermass TV Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0823523/). | Posted: Topic Replies: 14, Topic Views: 4774 |
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Jean Louis (1907–1997)
IMDb
Wikipedia
Costume Designer, Wardrobe Dept.
Know for: From Here to Eternity (1953), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
Jean Louis (????)
IMDb
Writer
Know for: L'insegnante viene a casa (1978), La poliziotta a New York (1981)
Jean Louis (????-2020)
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westernsallitaliana
Actor
Know for: Operazione San Gennaro (1966), Continuavano a chiamarlo Trinità (1971)
Added a third person to the name list.
Unfortunately for now, only the date of death is known.
The IMDB link for the third person (actor) now shows (1934-2020). | Posted: Topic Replies: 5804, Topic Views: 403380 |
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I was just wondering:
• Should the following titles be listed under LUKE HANSON?
1990: The Complete Collection
Armchair Thriller: The Complete Series
Bergerac: The Complete Eighth Series
The Quatermass Conclusion
• Should the following titles be listed under HANS DE VRIES?
Maigret: Season 4
Maigret: The Complete Series
Man in a Suitcase: The Complete Series
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased): The Complete Series
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased): The Complete Collection
The Saint: The Complete Colour Episodes
Simon Templar: Collector's Box I
UFO: The Complete Series
UFO: The Complete SHADO File | Posted: Topic Replies: 14, Topic Views: 4774 |
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| Shalako ==> HANS DE VRIES | Posted: Topic Replies: 14, Topic Views: 4774 |
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Confirmed from opening credits:
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Season 3 (3.9) ==> Elizabeth Bennett | Posted: Topic Replies: 3, Topic Views: 2810 |
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| 1969???? I don't think Hollywood has stooped that low to be using 14 year-olds to executive produce a movie. | Posted: Topic Replies: 6, Topic Views: 8072 |
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Quoting ralf.ramge:
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Hi,
the affected release is UPC 9-337369-042909, "Tales of Adventure - Collection 4", released on 9/24/2024 by Imprint.
I can't find it online in the pending updates database, and yes, I updated the online profile list using the CTRL key.
Anyone have an idea?
Thanks :-)
I submitted the parent profile for the box set on 11th November, so please be patient. It will probably take 2-3 weeks before it is approved/released. I am also in the process of submitting all seven child profiles (with corresponding bonus feature films). It's a big job, particularly tracking down and verifying all cast role names for each serial (there were no standard cast credits). | Posted: Topic Replies: 3, Topic Views: 3009 |
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If the Rating Details rule is followed literally then it also includes conjunctions such as [although, before, after, because, how, once, since, that, unless, until, when] as being in lower case because they are all joining words.
Was that the rules intention? | Posted: Topic Replies: 23, Topic Views: 11120 |
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Here's others to add to the list:
out
per
pro
qua
via
I would also check whether the word is preceded by other characters, such as parenthesis or brackets, as this may result in the capitalization of the words before and after the character. If a comma precedes these special characters then it may only capitalise the following word. That is my observation, for what its worth. | Posted: Topic Replies: 23, Topic Views: 11120 |
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Quoting GSyren:
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I am a bit uncertain of the title capitalization rules that should be followed in DVD Profiler. There seems to be a lot of different rules out there, so it's not entirely clear to me which to apply.
Here is what I am trying to do now (when updating ClipCapitalizer):
- Always capitalize the first and last word.
- Keep the following words in lower case (unless first or last):
a, an, and, as, at, but, by, for, in, nor, of, off, on, or, out, to, the, up, vs
Have I missed anything?
Edit: I see that in the rules it says AP style. That doesn't help me much though. So any thoughts are welcome.
What about these word examples, they stay lower case using the Invelos capitalization tool:
• yet
• aka ("also known as" ) | Posted: Topic Replies: 23, Topic Views: 11120 |
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Quoting GSyren:
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The rules say "enter rating details". These are not rating details. They are rating definitions. So, as I see it, they are not allowed by the rules.
The PG rating definition does not provide information on exactly why a film received a PG rating, rather, it is the content advice (that is, the rating details) provided by the BBFC: https://www.bbfc.co.uk/rating/PG
Under section titled "How can I find out more about a specific film?", BBFC states:
"Please check the content advice for the film or video you are thinking of watching. Content advice is available on this website, on our free App, as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings."
The BBFC Classification Guidelines state content advice includes:
• short description of the issues contained in the film or the episodic content.
• an extended version, designed for people who want a more detailed idea of the issues.
Personally, I would double-check the BBFC web site for the title concerned and confirm whether there was no content advice provided. | Posted: Topic Replies: 12, Topic Views: 8068 |