Freebase: Discussion about Film

George W. George: Merge request

2009-12-17T09:46:26.0013Z

Select the "Merge with another topic" option from the bottom of the page :-)

George W. George: Merge request

2009-12-17T00:22:04.0005Z

How can I merge these two topics: http://www.freebase.com/view/en/george_w_george http://www.freebase.com/view/guid/9202a8c04000641f8000000012cfa3bf

and what exactly is the difference between these two...what's the word...ah yes: Topics?

Clearly, there are in fact two distinct entities--one has four types and the other has six.

Looks like I unwittingly created a new topic instead of adding to the existing one; I think I initially added a "record" to Rube Goldberg's topic...I think I initially created this article by adding a child to Rube Goldberg's topic. Oops.

Argh. Argh!

Theodore Shapiro: split

2009-12-16T01:04:56.0021Z

the film credits and related keys don't belong to this topic - but to the other Theodore Shapiro....

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T23:09:07.0000Z

I thought about using the Adaptation type too...it would require an uncommon if not unusual interpretation of the word "adaptation". The Lego Star Wars games do follow the films' plot line closely, so I suppose it would make sense. Definitely will cotype with Work of Fiction.

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T08:15:39.0013Z

I'd use adaptation: this game is an adaptation of Episodes I-III while this one is an adaptation of Episodes IV - VI, and they're both works of fiction set in the Star Wars Universe (without personally caring "which" Star Wars universe that is, but I appreciate other people might).

I'm not sure that the LEGO theme and the video game series should be the same topic.

Star Wars: Games "based on" existing works (e.g. films)

2009-12-15T00:45:51.0005Z

Hi,

How should I use to link a video game that either exists within the realm of or extends that of an existing work, such as a film? For example, I would like to say that the Lego Star Wars game series is derived from the Star Wars films, and is a part of the Star Wars franchise. There are several Franchise types but none pertains to video games. There's also Consumer Product with property Product Line that can probably be used to link books and films and games and toys of the same theme together.

Another possibility is to use Fictional Universe to indicate that a game is defined within a fictional universe. However, some fandoms are quite sensitive about Canon vs. Expanded Universe. Video games can be problematic when it comes to continuity.

Suggestions?

Rembrandt: Rembrandt Author

2009-12-13T05:24:00.0013Z

It depends, and you will need to do this on a work-by-work basis. If the work consists of reproductions of works by an artist, the artist is usually listed as the author of the whole book (the compiler is merely an editor). In that case, what exactly is the subject? I would argue that the artworks are the subjects. If it is an art history book about a particular artist's works then the writer of the text is listed as the author and the artist is listed as the subject. For exhibition catalogues, list the curators as editors and the artists as subjects. Often times, the curators and artists (along with the gallery) are also listed as the agents of responsibility (authors).

Connie Marshall: Connie Marshall

2009-12-11T08:32:22.0013Z

Malcolm,

Thanks for contributing to Freebase. What would be really great is if you could add any data you have about Connie (which films she acted in, etc) to the data we already have on Freebase so this is available for the rest of the community. I've also created topics about your website and yourself to hold some of the data you added in the description in a structured way.

Please ask if you need any help!

Connie Marshall: Connie Marshall

2009-12-11T06:59:34.0040Z

Would you all like to know anything at all about Connie Marshall, child film star in Hollywood during the 40s and 50s? If so please e-mail me at malcolmjames@london.com, founder of The Connie Marshall Society and Official Fan Site.

Baltimore: Split military conflict

2009-12-11T02:15:15.0013Z

done.

Paula Hart: Melissa's mom: Feeling much better!

2009-12-11T02:04:39.0006Z

An article in the August 24 issue of In Touch linked Melissa Joan Hart and her family's recent move to Connecticut to her mother Paula's recovery from brain tumor surgery. However, Paula still lives in Malibu, where she's recovering nicely!

Isak Dinesen: Merge - same author

2009-12-11T01:56:57.0000Z

Isak Dinesen was Karen Blixen's pen name. Same person - please merge.

Jean-Luc Picard: Person or being in fiction?

2009-12-07T22:29:19.0007Z

The best I can think of (which I forgot about when I posted this question) is my Derived Character type for fictional characters that are based on or inspired by other fictional characters. http://www.freebase.com/view/user/duck1123/default_domain/derived_character

Jean-Luc Picard: Person or being in fiction?

2009-12-07T22:16:11.0015Z

Yeah, there isn't really a type for clones. But fictional characters should never be typed with the "person or being in fiction" type.

The Slugger's Wife: Merging

2009-12-07T00:30:37.0028Z

I do agree with merging the same one because that way it will get connected together and see what happens.

Leo Logan

Jean-Luc Picard: Person or being in fiction?

2009-12-06T02:37:13.0015Z

Doesn't the presence of this type indicate that he is a real person and that the character of Shinzon was inspired by him?

It seems this relation would more accurately be defined by a "Fictional Duplicated Character" type