Data Issues & Policy Discussions
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Include YouTube in the “More watch options”
When I search for a movie or show that I like and I tap on the “More watch options” YouTube is never an option even though they are available on YouTube for purchase or rent
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When adding non-unique crew names for episodes of a TV series, always put the matching name first that already has credits for the series
I've been adding a lot of missing crew for episodes of a TV series. To reduce the effort, I've done this at series level: add credits for John Smith to episodes 1.1, 1.5 and 1.9; add credits for Joe Soap to episodes 1.1 and 1.3, etc. There are cases where there are multiple people in IMDB who have
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Spoiler Alerts on Plot Summaries
I looked up an episode of a show that I enjoy and clicked on the Plot Summary. It contained two. The second of which was basically a full recap of the whole episode. Since I had already seen it, there were no surprises for me. However, for somebody looking it up for a first viewing would have had al
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Why no Grip Department category
Does anybody else find it strange that there is no classification for the Grip Department in the crew listing on a Film or TV Show? The Grips are found in a category of Camera and Electric. While Grips work closely with the Camera and Electric departments, they are a separate and well recognized dep
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How to Report Bad Amazon Video/On Disc Links
I would like to know how to report a bad Amazon Video/On Disc link.I just stumbled uponhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Z2TLDY?ref_=imdbref_ttwo_wn_sub_piv_1&tag=imdbtag_ttwo_wn_sub_piv-...athttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/and see bad links on a regular basis. I tried searching the Help Hub for
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I want to add a language that is currenty not an option
I would like to add a language, Kadazandusun, that is currently not an option. How do I do this? Thanks! It is for this film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13050748/
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Production Crew - that deserve their own Catagory - it is about time!
I am writing on behalf of the Department of the Film Industry that everyone forgets. They are the backbone of every production and, as most of these crew members are not seen, they are forgotten. Where does the call sheet come from that gets into your inbox for your next filming day? Where does t
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justification for adding cast
I just added a credited cast member an old film, and it went through just fine.But I was expecting to be able to provide a screenshot to justify the addition, and found NO such option on the Contribution page.Given all the false credit claims I've read about on GS, this makes me wonder what justific
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[ Staff: Add IMDb message ]
Add IMDb message from GS Boards to top text IMDb.com IMDb is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Message from IMDb For Problems or Questions, please include a link to the page(s) you are referring to if possible. If you have submitted dat
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Request to add honorable mentions on Primetime Emmy Award winners
Hello. I was the VFX Unit First AD on the HBO series, John Adams, which won the Primetime Emmy Award for best VFX in 2008. While VFX ADs aren't included as nominees by the Academy, they do issue Honorable Mentions to them, in the form of a letter and plaque. I went to see about adding this award to
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