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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    A coworker of mine died this weekend from a heart attack. I didn t know him well, but I believe he was only 42. Sad to hear it.

    Sad news. Only a young man.
  • AlexanderWaverlyAlexanderWaverly
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    Television producer Bruce Lansbury, 87, whose credits included The Wild Wild West and Mission: Impossible. He was also the younger brother of Angela Lansbury. His twin brother Edgar was a U.K. theater producer.

    http://bit.ly/2lN1zF5
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    AlexanderWaverly wrote: »
    Television producer Bruce Lansbury, 87, whose credits included The Wild Wild West and Mission: Impossible. He was also the younger brother of Angela Lansbury. His twin brother Edgar was a U.K. theater producer.

    http://bit.ly/2lN1zF5

    Sad news. Wasn't aware the rest of the family were talents in their own right.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    The 60s/70s Mission Impossible series was a favourite during my childhood. It didn t air on Norwegian tv, but an older friend had Swedish tv in his home where it was aired every Wednesday evening. Thank you, Mr Lansbury.

    The 80s show and the Cruise films are pale imitations.
  • Some_Kind_Of_HeroSome_Kind_Of_Hero
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    Just learned of John Hurt's passing last month. Man. One of the greats. Gave a lot of great performances.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
    edited February 2017 Posts: 11,189
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    The 60s/70s Mission Impossible series was a favourite during my childhood. It didn t air on Norwegian tv, but an older friend had Swedish tv in his home where it was aired every Wednesday evening. Thank you, Mr Lansbury.

    The 80s show and the Cruise films are pale imitations.

    I have to confess when I think of Mission Impossible I usually think of the Cruise films, same with Harrison Ford's The Fugitive.

    Normally I associate Peter Graves with Captain Oveur from Airplane!
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    Another member of the Twin Peaks has left us.

    http://welcometotwinpeaks.com/news/warren-frost-doc-hayward-rip/

    Yet another memorable character from that groundbreaking show, he will appear in S3, prominent member of the cast of the original show, Warren Frost imbued Doc Hayward with such warmth and humanity and he's also Mark Frost's Dad.

    RIP.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    That show was full of memorable characters.
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
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    I'll always remember Warren Frost as George Costanza's would be father in law from Seinfeld.
    RIP
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    That show was full of memorable characters.


    Agreed I think in a way it still as the upper hand over most shows in it burnt bright for a short period of time but it's influence resonated so much.

    Although the warmth of it which is sometimes forgotten in all the weirdness and kooky element is something that modern shows are missing, Peaks was at time full of such emotion.

    For instance while Laura Palmer's funeral was darkly amusing it was also so sad and moving, well it was for me.

    I've noticed some in the fan community mentioning that they hope it's more like FWWM but although I do expect the darkness to be there, it would be a shame for it to lack that warmth that the best elements of the original program that made it so special.
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,993
    And fans of wrestling are mourning George "The Animal" Steele.

    cbr.com/wwe-legend-george-the-animal-steele-dead/

    I must confess that I didn't know him. Not a big fan of american wrestling I guess.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    @Gerard, how many obituary pages do you have bookmarked?
  • GerardGerard
    Posts: 5,993
    None. But I can't help it if the sites on which I go regularly sometimes post obituaries. Like Comic Book Resources, for example, where I go to have news about comics and movies. Didn't expect to see the obit for a wrestler there, that's for sure.
  • GerardGerard
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    And another one : former Wallabies player Dan Vickerman dies, aged 37. Wait, what ? 37 ?

    https://theguardian.com/sport/2017/feb/19/dan-vickerman-former-wallabies-player-dies-aged-37

    WTF happened here ? 37 is not an age to die.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
    Posts: 45,489
    I see. I was just curious as I see you contribute a lot here.
  • fanbond123fanbond123
    edited February 2017 Posts: 1,661
    The Internet Movie Database message boards. All removed today.

    RIP

    1999 - 2017
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,395
    This one hurts.
  • fanbond123fanbond123
    edited February 2017 Posts: 1,661
    Very brutal way to remove the boards. All the 'post history' of every user deleted too. Complete deletion. :( Almost two decades of internet human interaction wiped out.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    It's so strange they didn't just archive it all, giving you the ability to at least view the posts and/or discussions.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    fanbond123 wrote: »
    The Internet Movie Database message boards. All removed today.

    RIP

    1999 - 2017

    I predict imdb will have less and less views now. Bad mistake they made. Granted it was seeming like more and more people would post there as trolls just to stir the pot, but much of the fun was reading others comments about various films, actors, and their experiences seeing different films and so forth. Oh, well.
  • MooseWithFleasMooseWithFleas Philadelphia
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    What a shame. Been on there since 2002. Sure there was a lot of trolling but it was easy enough to ignore. Lots of good posts and fun interaction, all lost. Can never access it again :(. Perhaps wayback machine will allow us to review past posts.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    Every time I watch a movie for the first time, I always checked the forums for a bit of info not offered in the trivia section.
    I'll definitely miss it
  • MayDayDiVicenzoMayDayDiVicenzo Here and there
    Posts: 5,080
    Completely deleted, no archives whatsoever? I didn't frequent the IMBd boards, but that's just sacrilege.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    Posts: 13,785
    Yeah, I expected some final farewell activity at least through today the 19th (their notice: IMDb Message Boards Announcement. The IMDb message boards were disabled on February 20, 2017. This included the Private Message system. IMDb is passionately committed to providing innovative ways for our hundreds of millions of users to engage and communicate with one another. We will continue to enhance our current offerings and launch new features in 2017 and beyond that will help our customers communicate and express themselves in meaningful ways while leveraging emerging technologies and opportunities. For more information, see the FAQ here. . ]

    I understand business decisions and having a focus, but there's also the idea to end well. Not so much for IMDb Message Boards.

    So it's tomorrow's news today. Death for breakfast.

    And as of 7:23 PM EST 19 February 2017, it's done like Vijay--no more problems.

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  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    I read the reviews and occasionally read movie lists on the Imdb forums though never joined up, are people now unable to make movie reviews on there?
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    Posts: 13,785
    Movie reviews and lists and polls are available.

    Discussion on Message Boards is what's ceased.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    If you need to read them, just join the NSA.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    If you need to read them, just join the NSA.

    Ha ha, true. Thundy's always quick off the mark! :))
  • fanbond123fanbond123
    edited February 2017 Posts: 1,661
    Re the demise of the IMDB boards...

    https://www.themoviedb.org/

    is similar to IMDB. The site has boards for shows/films. :) Given enough support and users it can become the new IMDB! It's been online since 2008. Worth checking out and supporting.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    Posts: 18,270
    fanbond123 wrote: »
    Very brutal way to remove the boards. All the 'post history' of every user deleted too. Complete deletion. :( Almost two decades of internet human interaction wiped out.

    I agree wholeheartedly. That is pretty senseless. I personally thought that they would have archived the old forums and discussions but they must want a fresh start instead. A pity, but there you are
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