themoviedb.org (TMDb) - The Open Movie Database (wiki-based, register and contribute)

zag2me · 2008-10-09, 16:40

Here is a new website for movie info and backdrops, please give it a test and provide any feedback in this thread or on thelighthouse account.

themoviedb.org (tmdb) | The open movie database

Features
Actor cross referencing
Personal my movies feature
Fanart and Coverart
Wiki like functionality
Youtube trailer links
Plot tags
Personal ratings

All the coding work was done by TravisBell and FForde so aim your thanks at them . I will be working with the data but we need help from all the sites users to keep it current. The API will come in the future, so no plugin interfaces yet. But we would be interested to find out what people think of the basic site so far. Eventually this should be a one stop show for all your movie information needs so we don't have to rely on imdb any more.

matt_cyr · 2008-10-09, 18:36

Looks like a very good idea. I hope you guys open up an api for it, similar to thetvdb.com.

I would like to suggest something though. On the movie page, you cycle through pictures/backdrops of the movie. Is there a way to manually cycle through them instead of just waiting until one you like comes up? If not, I think there should be a way to see all backdrops at once, or at least manual cycle buttons (ie. Prev Next buttons)

Looks great, keep up the good work

**rwparris2** · 2008-10-09, 22:53

Very nice, I like it.

Like matt_cyr said there needs to be a way to see the pictures on demand, instead of waiting for them to cycle.

If you're serious about going up against IMDB I personally think the search box should be more clearly labeled. For instance, someone non tech savy like my mom wouldn't realize that is a search box.

onesojourner · 2008-10-09, 23:17

I would vote for a small thumbnail view of the other back drops.

travisbell · 2008-10-10, 02:36

A ticket exists for this, I'm just working through them.

xb2iris · 2008-10-10, 03:32

Sites great so far... very impressed... can't wait till xbmc fully supports it... travis, u've done a great job, there cheers!

digitalhigh · 2008-10-10, 14:08

Is this site going to be permanent now, or are we going to switch again in another few months? I have nearly 300 backdrops, but I'm not going to even bother getting them ready for another site until I know this one is going to last more than a few weeks...

Half the stuff I uploaded to Meligrove was never even added to the DB...

**Gamester17** · 2008-10-10, 14:55

Thank you guys for providing this community driven free wiki based site as an alternative to IMDb.com

@digitalhigh, you should know that themoviedb.org (TMDb) is a merge between the Movie-XML.com and Meligrove.com projects (crew and content), so yes, I think you can expect it to be just as permanent as TheTVDB.com, ...we are really looking forward to the official launch, and the open API when it is ready!

So please register and start uploading Porters, Banners, FanArt and Actors Profile images

We wish all the best to TravisBell, FFord, and zag2me with this new venture!

travisbell · 2008-10-10, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalhigh

Is this site going to be permanent now, or are we going to switch again in another few months? I have nearly 300 backdrops, but I'm not going to even bother getting them ready for another site until I know this one is going to last more than a few weeks...

Half the stuff I uploaded to Meligrove was never even added to the DB...

Yup, this one is permanent just like Gamester mentioned. It sucks we are changing things around again but it will be well worth it. With movie-xml going down we decided it was worth the time and effort at not only bringing it back from the dead but combining sites to make it a killer all-in-one.

All 2282 backdrops from Meligrove were migrated to TMDb BUT (BUT!) it is possible that some of them need your help. Since we're actually creating our own database now, information could be missing. Please consult this url for more information.

digitalhigh · 2008-10-11, 02:52

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this already...but how do you sort submissions? Movie title, or IMDB number?

2008-10-09, 16:40	#1
zag2me themoviedb.org (TMDb) mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 191	themoviedb.org (TMDb) - The Open Movie Database (wiki-based, register and contribute) Here is a new website for movie info and backdrops, please give it a test and provide any feedback in this thread or on thelighthouse account. themoviedb.org (tmdb) \| The open movie database Features Actor cross referencing Personal my movies feature Fanart and Coverart Wiki like functionality Youtube trailer links Plot tags Personal ratings All the coding work was done by TravisBell and FForde so aim your thanks at them . I will be working with the data but we need help from all the sites users to keep it current. The API will come in the future, so no plugin interfaces yet. But we would be interested to find out what people think of the basic site so far. Eventually this should be a one stop show for all your movie information needs so we don't have to rely on imdb any more.

2008-10-09, 22:53	#3
rwparris2 Team-XBMC Python Coder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,300	Very nice, I like it. Like matt_cyr said there needs to be a way to see the pictures on demand, instead of waiting for them to cycle. If you're serious about going up against IMDB I personally think the search box should be more clearly labeled. For instance, someone non tech savy like my mom wouldn't realize that is a search box. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search and search the forum before posting. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please read how to submit a proper bug report. If you're interested in writing addons for xbmc, read docs and how-to for plugins and scripts \|\|\| http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-addons/

2008-10-09, 23:17	#4
onesojourner Aeon Group Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 262	I would vote for a small thumbnail view of the other back drops. __________________ ubuntu 9.10+xbmc+aeon_stark+1080p= ﻪﻥﻋﺸﻷﻜﻈﭚ

2008-10-10, 02:36	#5
travisbell themoviedb.org (TMDb) admin Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 91	A ticket exists for this, I'm just working through them. __________________ Travis Bell themoviedb.org \| The open movie database

2008-10-10, 03:32	#6
xb2iris Skilled Skinner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 561	Sites great so far... very impressed... can't wait till xbmc fully supports it... travis, u've done a great job, there cheers! __________________

2008-10-09, 18:36	#2
matt_cyr Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 344	Looks like a very good idea. I hope you guys open up an api for it, similar to thetvdb.com. I would like to suggest something though. On the movie page, you cycle through pictures/backdrops of the movie. Is there a way to manually cycle through them instead of just waiting until one you like comes up? If not, I think there should be a way to see all backdrops at once, or at least manual cycle buttons (ie. Prev Next buttons) Looks great, keep up the good work

2008-10-10, 14:08	#7
digitalhigh Skilled Skinner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,379	Is this site going to be permanent now, or are we going to switch again in another few months? I have nearly 300 backdrops, but I'm not going to even bother getting them ready for another site until I know this one is going to last more than a few weeks... Half the stuff I uploaded to Meligrove was never even added to the DB...

2008-10-10, 14:55	#8
Gamester17 Team-XBMC Project Manager Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,582	Great site! Thank you guys for providing this community driven free wiki based site as an alternative to IMDb.com @digitalhigh, you should know that themoviedb.org (TMDb) is a merge between the Movie-XML.com and Meligrove.com projects (crew and content), so yes, I think you can expect it to be just as permanent as TheTVDB.com, ...we are really looking forward to the official launch, and the open API when it is ready! So please register and start uploading Porters, Banners, FanArt and Actors Profile images We wish all the best to TravisBell, FFord, and zag2me with this new venture! __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2008-10-11, 02:52	#10
digitalhigh Skilled Skinner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,379	I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this already...but how do you sort submissions? Movie title, or IMDB number?

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