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Why this rejection?

#260901-163633-631000

For Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special (2026) (TV):

I provided the screenshot showing Doug Goldstein and Tom Root credited as Head Writers (you can see the title in the browser tab). The proposed writing credit structure is identical to that shown for another Robot Chicken special: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35854600/

Why didn't this go through?

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Hi sycasey80-

Thank you for posting the reference! Further reviewing, this was rejected because when it comes to Showrunners and Head Writers there is a correct way to add and list these two specific credits on the site. 

As per our guidelines: 

  • Only series or episodes can have the "(showrunner)" and/or "(head writer)" attribute, not standalone titles like movies or TV specials.

For further detailed information on Showrunners and Head Writers credits, I encourage you to review our following Help Guide

Cheers!

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@Maya​ 

As stated in the help page:

  • Only series or episodes can have the "(showrunner)" and/or "(head writer)" attribute, not standalone titles like movies or TV specials.

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@Peter_pbn​ - Thank you, Peter! Forgot to mention this as well, yes, only for series or episodes.

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@Maya​ 

The original query is about a title listed as a special, so the attribute should not be required.

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@Maya​ 

You seem to have deleted credits on the second title. I think you have misunderstood something. It's not the credits that are not allowed, it's the attribute.

I think the contribution referenced in the first post should be approved and the deleted credits reinstated.

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@Peter_pbn​ - Thanks Peter! These have all been corrected. 

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@Maya​ This is a TV Special and the Head Writers are clearly credited on the title. I would ask that you rethink this decision. If a TV show (Robot Chicken) produces a standalone special with its original writing team, they should all still be credited on the new entry if they are credited on screen (which they are).

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@sycasey80​ - Thank you! Apologies for the confusion, this has been re-submitted.

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@Maya​ Great! Just FYI, I also submitted a further correction to restore Douglas Goldstein's position in the credit order on the other special:

#260902-210008-070000

Hopefully that gets approved as well.