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August 14

Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen.

I keep seeing pictures on the internet of the new Robots from the upcoming Transformers 2:Revenge of the Fallen.Does anyone know if they're real?Because that's really getting to me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.203.252.58 (talk) 02:03, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

I guess it all depends on what you mean by "real". Do they do all the things in the movie ? Of course not. Will there be posable transformer toys that resemble those in the movie for sale immediately after the movie opens ? You can count on it. That's pretty much the point of the movie, to push their "action figures". StuRat (talk) 05:33, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

He probably means to ask if the pictures he's seen are of robots that will actualy be featured in the film, or is he seeing forgeries. Hard to say without knowing which photographs he's thinking of. APL (talk) 19:51, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Nationality

How did the Georgian beach volleyball teams qualify to play for Georgia, since they're all Brazilians? Nyttend (talk) 02:47, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

I think all that matters is citizenship. --mboverload@ 02:51, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

There was a similar question a few days ago on the Misc desk about an American basketball player on the German team; the discussion is here. The short answer is that Mboverload is correct: IOC rules only require that they have Georgian citizenship. If they are dual citizens, they can pick which of the two countries they want to represent. (Which typically is the country where they willhave the easiest time qualifying for the team.) - Eron^Talk 13:40, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

help me about video capture!

Hi Guys, I use i Screen Recorder to capture my video files, but I can not make it work. Is there anyone can show me what to do? Thanks in advance! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Crystal AB (talk • contribs) 03:52, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

I suggest you e-mail or phone the developers of the product, and provide for them a better description of what doesn't work. — Twas Now ( talk • contribs • e-mail ) 13:19, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Disney Channel Business Model

I was just wondering today, what is Disney's business model with their Disney Channel? They display no commercials, except for previews for their own shows, and new DVDs, soundtracks, etc. I was thinking it's that they might be able to "expand their Disney universe" - trying to make younger kids fall in love with Disney, so they can see their movies, etc., but can you think of any more reasons why? Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Legolas52 (talk • contribs) 04:55, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

That sounds like it to me, it's a marketing device for Disney. I think they also get a portion of your monthly cable fees, but that's just gravy. StuRat (talk) 05:27, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Radio Disney only runs ads for Disney products as well, they must subsidize themselves. Corvus cornix_talk 19:22, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Apropos of not much, as far as I know Disneyland and Disney World have never had a toll-free phone number for reservations. That must save them millions each year. — OtherDave (talk) 21:26, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Disney Channel is a marketing device to sell merchandise and crappy music. The Hannah Montana empire can probably support the whole channel. You really have to marvel - it's hideous genius. --mboverload@ 21:35, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

The Disney Channel, like many other cable networks, charges a subscriber fee. This is paid by your local cable provider thus comes out of your monthly cable bill. Most relatively popular cable networks charge some kind of fee and most also run commercials but you as a subscriber don't see the itemized cost. I.e., ESPN, I believe, has one the highest fees in the business — somewhere around $5 per subscriber. That's on top of their significant ad sales. Like Disney, Turner Classic Movies and C-SPAN have no commercials and get all of their revenue from subscriber fees. —D. Monack ^talk 05:10, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

A video on Beavis & Butthead

Hi. I'm trying to remember the name of a band I saw on the original broadcast of Beavis and Butthead, back in the day. The boys were watching music videos, as always, and this band with two singers came on. I think they were sort of a metal-rap hybrid. White guys, from the US midwest, I think. While one of the singers was singing, the other was talking in a low voice, if I remember right. Beavis was somewhat freaked out by the talking. Anyone remember the band & the song? Thanks in advance! 24.172.156.74 (talk) 06:48, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Need more info. Lyrics, episode, etc. Something more than a vague description music video description, Doc. --Endless Dan 12:15, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Power of 10 game show

On the American game show Power of 10 hosted by Drew Carey there was a question: "What percentage of Americans would wrestle a muzzled and declawed bear to get their mortgage paid off?" I missed the answer and would like to know what it was. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 20.137.18.51 (talk) 11:49, 14 August 2008 (UTC) I found the answer myself. In case anyone else wants to know it's 32%. Source: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/powerof10/community/index.php?ep=15&id=5 20.137.18.51 (talk) 15:46, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Joy Division and goth culture?

Were Joy Division gothic or related to gothic subculture in any way?Leif edling (talk) 14:39, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Other then their fans getting beat up by the same groups of people, I believe they're associated with each other due to their gloomy overtones. Sorta like metal heads associating themselves with a non-metal band like Led Zeppelin. --Endless Dan 18:16, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Non-metal band like Led Zeppelin. Aw, that's cute. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 16:50, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Isn't it?--Endless Dan 19:02, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Mrs Mankster sez she really feels for Goths in the summer, all that black clothing... then again we live in scotland and our summer was last tuesday, between 2 and 3 in the afternoon, pissed it down ever since. Perry-mankster (talk) 17:06, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, well, we've got Goths in Las Vegas. Most of them have learned about air conditioning by now. --jpgordon^∇∆∇∆ 23:17, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Game Boy - Game Boy Pocket

What differences there are between a standard Game Boy and a Game Boy Pocket? David Pro (talk) 19:42, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

They both play the same games. Check out the article Game_Boy_Pocket. It clearly outlines all of the differences.--El aprendelenguas (talk) 20:10, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

DC and the Crisis crisis

Hello, I like to read comics, but only in trade-paperback form, I dont like to collect individual issues. I want to catch up on the Infinite Crisis storyline that DC have had going for a few years, and I would like to know, which TPBs are in print that I can get? And which other ones do I need to look out for?

At the moment I have Identity Crisis, The Omac Project, Day of Vengeance, Villians United, Rann-Thanagar War, and the Prelude to Infinite Crisis.

Ta 80.229.160.127 (talk) 20:57, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Super Mario Galaxy

In Super Mario Galaxy I have earned 60 stars meaning I can go to the cener of the universe and fight Bowser. However I would like to unlock Luigi. Do I have to beat Bowser with 120 stars or can I beat Bowser now and get the stars and Luigi later?--76.176.122.19 (talk) 22:19, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

You have to beat Bowser with 120 stars to get Luigi. You can beat Bowser now, or wait until later. I'm not sure if you have to beat Bowser to get the purple star coin to appear, in which case you'll have to beat the final Boswer twice. Hope that covers it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shipsonfire (talk • contribs) 23:26, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

Telenovelas filmed in Florida

According to Film in Florida, how many Spanish language telenovelas would be filmed in Florida? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 22:48, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

If youn want to know an answer "according to the article", the best solution is to read the article. Grutness...wha? 00:10, 15 August 2008 (UTC)