Duplicate page problem- merge option seems like a bad idea. Need help. Long standing, issue.

@Eboy, same film, should be merged.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2768399/

I'm just reporting how IMDb usually operates. It doesn't want to "delete" information (at least easily). And it doesn't really help that two pages for the same film are created (it always brings some additional hassle). It also doesn't help that two IMDb names are created for the certain persons (again, potential confusion etc).

But fair enough. If that fist film festival "premiere" was not authorized, it wasn't official premiere of the final version, the film basically was not ready and the credits were (partly) wrong, I believe it's worth considering that IMDb would delete it. It's not up to me, though.

Maybe you could add screenshots of the credits to this thread? In that way IMDb data editors can confirm all the credited cast & crew and also how they're credited.

It was screened in 2010 at : 
http://cinesol.com/news/2010-movie-synopsis
was that illegal too?

FORGET 2011. It was an illegal screening that ended someone's job. 

The screening in 2010 was a screening for family and friends.It was done in my home town. Not a release of the film. It had many problems. Toward the end of the film the voice was strangely out of synch with the picture which I could not for the life of me, not figure out why and the mix was mono. After  asking around and talking with the projectionist, I found out that at that screening Dino Reyes had switched copies of the screener with his "superior" update. So in essence, it was a copy, unapproved by the production copy, making it illegal.

The CineSol Film Festival is a public event .
So, then there are two illegal public screenings 2010 and 2011.

Credit screenshots coming

Walter - are you trying to help me? I haven't seen you ask about the bootleg that is now attached to the old page. I've alerted the copyright department about it. They were swift to take it away last time but of course this demon uploads this stuff on the weekend so it has potential to hurt my business. He should be permanently banned from IMDB. I will make my case to that effect as his activities are meant to harm. Facebook was quick to remove his fake "Movie Fan Page which featured a bootleg of the film for free viewing. He also filed a false DMCA claim against my film on VimeoOn Demand- which is perjury. You do understand that when a film gets distribution, that the distributor wants to see proof of copyright, chain of title and Errors and Omissions insurance from the owner? This has all been taken care of or Gravitas Ventures would not have signed me. Should I alert the CEO? I think I should.

Who the hell put my release date to 2010?!?! Its a new film!! 2017 is the release date!

I came here to get help. Not the opposite of help. It has been publicly recognized that my film was release on March 7, 2017. Who would try to do something like that? 

I came here to get help. Not the opposite of help. It has been publicly recognized that my film was release on March 7, 2017. Who would try to do something like that? 

Ok. Because you insist on making a 2010 date, Let me make this clear. The page located here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098313/ known as the old page should have the 2010 date. It was under the production company Bajakaloop! LLC. That company lost the copyright on October 26, 2012 when post production of the film was not complete. There was a reversion clause in the contract that stated all materials were to revert back to the Author(John A Paris) for his(my) dispersement. In 2013 I formed Grexican Films LLC and had to start the film over. No working files. The film Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King was completed in 2016 and released by Gravitas Ventures on March 7, 2017- which this page http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6624858/ should have the 2017 date.

Actually looks like it was first shown 9 February 2017
https://www.facebook.com/events/304437066625395/

But I agree 2 different films.

Its either 2 different films or One film release in 2017. But putting a 2010 date on my brand new just released film is vey damaging. Not help! I came here for HELP.

The Feb 9 date was an unofficial, free of charge, promotional screening to bring awareness to the official release date of March 7, 2017.

The Feb 9 date is then considered the release date. The release date is the first public showing of the film.

I think we're losing the issue here, and I do appreciate the help if I can get it.  The issue is:  A prior company (my prior company), whether authorized by my company or not, has a record out there for a SCREENER and yes, non-production copy of my film.  (not yelling, just emphasizing).  The production was never completed by that company (Bajakaloop! LLC).  But it was completed by my subsequent company, Grexican Films LLC.   Last week I put out a new record for the PRODUCTION version of the film by Grexican Films LLC, distributor Gravitas Ventures LLC, released March 7, 2017. (Check Amazon, iTunes, etc.)  That production is hereby completed, distributed by Gravitas, currently available on multiple platforms, and needs to be accurately represented on IMDB.  Its release date is 2017.  Whether IMDB continues to insist on maintaining this old Bajakaloop! 2010  screener is annoying to me and is facilitating additional unauthorized activity by my prior employee, but is not our first priority:  We must have the production version (2017) restored to is correct state (as was entered last week) and, at best and to avoid continual confusion in our marketplace, we would really like to have the unfinished, screener version removed.  We can appreciate your assertion about the credits, but a quick glance between the two indicates that the cast and crew is the same, and moreover, ONLY the 2017 version is true to the production that is being distributed in the marketplace.  We would prefer one record, but, we MUST have  and deserve by way of factual information that our  Grexican Films LLC production has its stand-alone 2017 record.  It is just essential to sales and it is factually true and correct for the production of this film.  The production version was shown on Feb 9, 2017 at the Mexican American Cultural Center here in Austin, and was subsequently shown on March 7, 2017 (same location) on the film's official release date.  All of this information can be found on the Grexican record (which was for whatever reason turned to 2010 - actually prior to the formation of Grexican Films LLC - so that IS wrong and needs correction).  

He says he was at the 2010 CineSol Film Festival with Dino Reyes where the film was shown, so if it was an 'unfinished' film why did he show it and why did he attend with Dino Reyes.
It looks like the 2010 showing was a legit showing of the film where they both attended.
Maybe they fell out after that.
I don't know the answers, this is a complicated story with lots of twists and turns. Could make a good film on its own.

I obviously don't know what happen, when and why, but it's not uncommon that the "unfinished" film will be shown at some selected film festivals. And "unfinished"can mean several things in the first place (it can be edited version, but still a workprint/rough cut/first cut/etc).

I shall send one of my Taepodong-2 missiles to my uncle Col and see if he can resolve this.

I think we're losing the issue here, and I do appreciate the help if I can get it.  The issue is:  A prior company (my prior company), whether authorized by my company or not, has a record out there for a SCREENER and yes, non-production copy of my film.  (not yelling, just emphasizing).  The production was never completed by that company (Bajakaloop! LLC).  But it was completed by my subsequent company, Grexican Films LLC.   Last week I put out a new record for the PRODUCTION version of the film by Grexican Films LLC, distributor Gravitas Ventures LLC, released March 7, 2017. (Check Amazon, iTunes, etc.)  That production is hereby completed, distributed by Gravitas, currently available on multiple platforms, and needs to be accurately represented on IMDB.  Its release date is 2017.  Whether IMDB continues to insist on maintaining this old Bajakaloop! 2010  screener is annoying to me and is facilitating additional unauthorized activity by my prior employee, but is not our first priority:  We must have the production version (2017) restored to is correct state (as was entered last week) and, at best and to avoid continual confusion in our marketplace, we would really like to have the unfinished, screener version removed.  We can appreciate your assertion about the credits, but a quick glance between the two indicates that the cast and crew is the same, and moreover, ONLY the 2017 version is true to the production that is being distributed in the marketplace.  We would prefer one record, but, we MUST have  and deserve by way of factual information that our  Grexican Films LLC production has its stand-alone 2017 record.  It is just essential to sales and it is factually true and correct for the production of this film.  The production version was shown on Feb 9, 2017 at the Mexican American Cultural Center here in Austin, and was subsequently shown on March 7, 2017 (same location) on the film's official release date.  All of this information can be found on the Grexican record (which was for whatever reason turned to 2010 - actually prior to the formation of Grexican Films LLC - so that IS wrong and needs correction).  

Just a plea from the personal side of this hurtful fiasco. This film is meant to be a tribute to my late father Andrew J Paris, The Bubble Gum King and to finally tell his story that was almost lost over time. Having this rogue, early-project screener out on IMDB for many years has hurt me mentally and financially. There were many missed opportunities because of all of the confusion, and we just can't afford continued IMDB assistance provided to a law-breaker (multiple DMCA's filed) who is trying to impact my sales.  Please help me. I really, really would appreciate your most thoughtful consideration for the unusual victimization I find myself in here.  

FeRD - It is indeed very important to have the bootleg removed and I have sent an email to copyright@imdb.com. I expect that to be taken care of. BUT the most central thing I need addressed here is what I stated just above your comment here.(the larger paragraph) It sums up everything perfectly.

My heart goes out to you John.
I have been watching the saga unfold and wish you the best in resolving this. The 'bootleg' video on the 2011 film comes from Withoutabox (WAB) https://www.withoutabox.com/  and as far as I am aware whoever has that account will always be able to link it to IMDb. 

Col Needham thank you so much for this attention. Other than the continued bootlegs being uploaded by Dino Reyes on the old 2011 page the following statement is the most succinct information on what needs to be done:

  The issue is:  A prior company (my prior company), whether authorized by my company or not, has a record out there for a SCREENER and yes, non-production copy of my film.  (not yelling, just emphasizing).  The production was never completed by that company (Bajakaloop! LLC).  But it was completed by my subsequent company, Grexican Films LLC.   Last week I put out a new record for the PRODUCTION version of the film by Grexican Films LLC, distributor Gravitas Ventures LLC, released March 7, 2017. (Check Amazon, iTunes, etc.)  That production is hereby completed, distributed by Gravitas, currently available on multiple platforms, and needs to be accurately represented on IMDB.  Its release date is 2017.  Whether IMDB continues to insist on maintaining this old Bajakaloop! 2010  screener is annoying to me and is facilitating additional unauthorized activity by my prior employee, but is not our first priority:  We must have the production version (2017) restored to is correct state (as was entered last week) and, at best and to avoid continual confusion in our marketplace, we would really like to have the unfinished, screener version removed.  We can appreciate your assertion about the credits, but a quick glance between the two indicates that the cast and crew is the same, and moreover, ONLY the 2017 version is true to the production that is being distributed in the marketplace.  We would prefer one record, but, we MUST have  and deserve by way of factual information that our  Grexican Films LLC production has its stand-alone 2017 record.  It is just essential to sales and it is factually true and correct for the production of this film.  The production version was shown on Feb 9, 2017 at the Mexican American Cultural Center here in Austin, and was subsequently shown on March 7, 2017 (same location) on the film's official release date.  All of this information can be found on the Grexican record (which was for whatever reason turned to 2010 - actually prior to the formation of Grexican Films LLC - so that IS wrong and needs correction).  

It's been changed John. It will show in the next 24 hours.

Thank god. Thank you.

24 hours have come and gone and all that is out there is a skeleton of the old page. The page that represents my film Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King (2017) is nowhere to be found.

I hope thats the case but my prior experience with IMDB has not been good. Now the old page(now2010) has my Gravitas Ventures(My distributor's)2017 version of my trailer attached to it. That to me is not a good sign and not a factual representation of the product that sits out on iTunes and Amazon. That old page represents a failed screener project from another one of my companies, Bajakaloop! that doesn't even exist anymore. I'm glad you are optimistic, Eboy. My 2017 Grexican Films/Gravitas Ventures record of "Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King must be restored to its correct state.