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In response to: Driver 2 PlayStation Video Game Review

Comment from: Devinnytroy [Visitor]

Have you played any of the other Driver games besides this and Driver 1? (For reference, There is “Driver 3″ (PS2, Xbox, PC), “Driver: Parallel Lines” (PS2, Xbox, Wii, PC), “Driver 76″ (PSP), “Driver: San Francisco” (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC), “Driver: Renegade 3D” (3DS) and “Driver: Speedboat Paradise” (Mobile game)

Mar. 13, 2024 @ 14:34

In response to: LG Smart TV Unknown Device Is Disconnected Fix

Comment from: Tulley [Visitor]

This was an excellent write up! I have a similar version. LG Electronics 65SK8000 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2018 Model)

The resolution was the exact same steps. The only difference between this TV and the TV model in the article is, they hid the wifi adapter in the bottom plastic housing of the TV. So you do not immediately see it when you remove the back cover. You have to also remove the screws for the plastic molding at the bottom. This is where the power switch nub and the wireless adapter are stored. Disconnecting the connector from just the wiresless adapter board solved my problem.

Thank you Paul, I saved your article here in 2022 and finally got frustrated enough to go tear apart the TV. Your guidance was super helpful.

Feb. 18, 2024 @ 14:05

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Jackson Burnett [Visitor]

This had me frantically checking the undersides of about every DVD I ever bought new on Amazon. I must have incredible luck avoiding counterfeits, since they all had numbers on the underside. (Okay, “Train to Busan” does have the movie title, but it’s from the legit Well Go USA, and there’s legit numbers alongside it, too.)

HOWEVER, that wasn’t the case when we all got copies of “Homeland: The Complete Fourth Season,” “Game of Thrones: The Complete Fourth Season,” “Minions,” and “WKRP in Cincinnati: The Complete Series” from someplace in Arizona for Christmas 2016. I knew right away all were boots, but at least they reproduced the slipcover on “Homeland” pretty nicely. “Game of Thrones” looked shoddy, and sure enough, they’re on BD-Rs! “Minions” is an odd one - there’s no parental controls, the wrong Universal logo opens the disc (it’s their 1997 one and not the 2012), and on one occasion (maybe more than one), I couldn’t get the movie to play. Lastly, “WKRP” had the underside numbers of the real release, but looked sub-par. I still keep it around because I like the show, and I even made my own custom packaging for it.

Feb. 25, 2023 @ 14:18

In response to: Magnum P.I.: The Complete Series (1980-1988) Blu-ray Review

Comment from: chris [Visitor]

Hi, was reading through the site and was interested in this review - I own the Universal DVD set and was looking to upgrade. I was wondering - every single physical release of Magnum I’ve seen has a scene removed from “L.A” (the first part, e 701) where he’s running around in the dark and accidentally finds a woman in a hot tub. It’s a short, funny bit but I’ve always found it odd that this scene is cut - apparently it is in the syndicated version but I’ve never seen it. Just curious if this version includes it (my guess is no). Thank you!

Sep. 11, 2022 @ 22:20

In response to: Shot On Site - East Pavilion Hospital Stock Footage

Comment from: S. Ingram [Visitor]

Cold Case “A Time to Hate” (Season 1, Episode 7) has a shot of the East Pavilion at St. Vincent’s in Portland. As it happened, I was at the hospital the same day I saw a clip of the episode, so it definitely caught me eye. I know the series is set in Philadelphia and most of the filming was done there, so I paused the video to make sure of what I was seeing. Sure enough, fountain and all.

Jul. 24, 2022 @ 21:28

In response to: Shot On Site - East Pavilion Hospital Stock Footage

Comment from: Emilly Alves [Visitor]

I just saw this hospital on an episode of The O.C.
I guess it was the 7th episode of the 1st season.

I was trying to find more information about this hospital because I’m sure I saw an old movie with the same location but couldn’t find online.

Jul. 22, 2022 @ 01:13

In response to: LG Smart TV Unknown Device Is Disconnected Fix

Comment from: Daniel & Lola [Visitor]

Querido como te llames:

Esto solucionó a la perfección un modelo de 60 pulgadas que teníamos jodido hace 2 años.
Creíamos que no habría solución, pero esto lo resolvió de manera sencilla y realmente apreciamos mucho tu esfuerzo.

Sos el mejor, gracias por tu trabajo.

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Resune: IT FU***NG WORKED!!! YHEEEEAAAAAA!!!!

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[ENGLISH TRANSLATION]

This perfectly solved a 60 -inch model that we had screwed 2 years ago.
We believed that there would be no solution, but this solved it in a simple way and we really appreciate your effort.

You are the best, thanks for your work.

May. 24, 2022 @ 13:32

In response to: Shot On Site - East Pavilion Hospital Stock Footage

Comment from: Tamarie Hall [Visitor]

I just saw in on that episode of Charmed, but a hospital in San Francisco was given credit. The same San Francisco hospital was given credit for being the setting of Scrubs.

Mar. 7, 2022 @ 07:32

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Tina [Visitor]  

When you buy from Walmart or Amazon make sure it says SOLD by Walmart or Amazon , not by some other seller . Do that and you won’t get a bootleg . I’ve been using a trick a friend from Sony taught me 20 years ago . It works every time . It takes 3 seconds to spot a bootleg dvd . Look on the silver side around the hole . You should see random holographic letters and number ONLY … if you see the name of the tv show and the season wrote out in white letters that is a bootleg !!! Authentic dvds do not have it spelled out . They don’t need to . Bootleggers do , so they can keep track of what they are burning .

Jan. 28, 2022 @ 17:59

In response to: Sabrina Down Under DVD Review

Comment from: Red Arrowe [Visitor]

Ive also been scouring the internet looking for this song… even downloaded shazam and it just said they couldnt identify it. Anyone have the entire list of songs used in the film?

Jan. 4, 2022 @ 05:07

In response to: The Ultimate Scream Collection DVD Booklet

Comment from: Kyle Reed [Visitor]

Thanks for this post man! You just saved me some time, energy and money and I’m low on all 3!!

Nov. 8, 2021 @ 21:39

In response to: Editorial - My Thoughts on New York State's Plastic Bag Ban

Comment from: joseph luongo [Visitor]  

I forgot my shoprite bag and had to pay .15 .that was robbery I feltCclerk handed me one with handles They had them where you can’t see them so no choice.

Sep. 26, 2021 @ 09:26

In response to: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack Review

Comment from: Bob [Visitor]

What a great page. Thanks for all this info. Well done.

Aug. 19, 2021 @ 22:37

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Locke [Visitor]  

Came here after getting some bootleg Curb Your Enthusiasm DVDs. The way I found out they were fake, because to me they looked real, was that I rip all my DVDs and Blurays to hard drives for easy access. When I inserted the first DVD MakeMKV gave me a warning that it might not rip right and to instead rip from original DVDs.

It’s crazy to think that counterfeiters can get discs produced professionally yet the MOD companies just use DVD-Rs or Blu-ray-Rs…

Thanks for the very useful article.

Aug. 18, 2021 @ 22:54

In response to: Shot On Site - East Pavilion Hospital Stock Footage

Comment from: T.L. [Visitor]

Our kids were born there as well and we recently noticed it while watching an old episode of The Sopranos, season 2. We didn’t catch it on our initial viewing of the show, but having visited the hospital and nearby doctors offices multiple times since, it is was hard to miss.

Aug. 3, 2021 @ 01:12

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Valerie [Visitor]  

Is there a simple way to check the disc specs on a Macbook?
I’ve tried DragonBurn, Burn, VLC and can’t find a way to see the specs to check.

Jul. 21, 2021 @ 20:44

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Tina Wildcat [Visitor]  

Much simpler way that takes 1 minute to check . Been using it for 20 years . Friend who works for Sony told me . Look on the shiny side of the disc near the hole . There will be random holographic numbers and letters going around on the authentic sets .If you see the name of the series and season spelled out then it is a bootleg . Look at every set you ever bought at Walmart and you will never see that .Also when buying on Amazon scroll down and look for SOLD BY AMAZON and you will not get a bootleg .

Jul. 9, 2021 @ 11:09

In response to: LG Smart TV Unknown Device Is Disconnected Fix

Comment from: alan frederick sacre [Visitor]

thanks for info SPOT ON disconnected wi fi module and the unknown message has ceased

Jun. 27, 2021 @ 04:20

In response to: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) Blu-ray Review

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May. 24, 2021 @ 01:24

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Friend [Visitor]

Thank you so much for this blog and the recommendation of NERO INFO TOOL. I just used it on 2 DVD sets that I purchased from Ebay and was on the fence about being a counterfeit, but NERO showed that both sets were fake. I will now check all my other recently purchased DVD sets to double check.

May. 21, 2021 @ 00:43

In response to: Shot On Site - East Pavilion Hospital Stock Footage

Comment from: Lynnette Oostmeyer [Visitor]

Just popped up in an episode of Supernatural. Season 6 episode 11. I first saw the footage in the movie The Dirt, it’s a fun little game trying to find it in other places now. I have walked past that fountain countless times over the last three years.

May. 1, 2021 @ 18:02

In response to: 'Til Death: The Complete Series (Mill Creek) DVD Set Review

Comment from: Paul Rudoff [Member]

Stuart

Please don’t post comments that have nothing to do with the review you’re posting the comment to. If you want me to review the Drive-In Delirium: The Final Conflict Blu-ray so badly, buy me a copy and I’ll happily review it. Otherwise, I’ll buy it when the price goes down and the availability goes up. Remember, it’s not something that is normally released here in the United States. I can’t just go over to Target and Walmart and pick it up, now can I?

- Paul

May. 1, 2021 @ 11:15

In response to: 'Til Death: The Complete Series (Mill Creek) DVD Set Review

Comment from: Stuart McPherran [Visitor]

Are you gonna get Drive-In Delirium: The Final Conflict? It’s out right now.

May. 1, 2021 @ 03:45

In response to: LG Smart TV Unknown Device Is Disconnected Fix

Comment from: Keng [Visitor]

I opened up my tv and took the white ribbon off from the wifi module. And it solved the problem! No more pop-up messages. If you do attempt this just becarfull.

Apr. 26, 2021 @ 02:18

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Darrin [Visitor]  

There are some discs that are not counterfeit from overseas such as China that have a license to make so many copies of said dvd such as say 10,000 copies, but one can find them at a cheaper price point because they actually end up manufacturing more that they are licensed to, such as 20,000 copies and then they can sell them cheaper.

So, there are four possibilities, legitimate, bootleg, counterfeit, or over manufactured units.

Apr. 11, 2021 @ 10:45

In response to: Neca $9.99 Pop Culture Blind Bag Unboxing Review

Comment from: Cici Whiteman [Visitor]

THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW! I just bought the same blind bag and got the jaws drain stopper too! And we all thought it was an ice mold too!

Feb. 27, 2021 @ 15:43

In response to: Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Straight to the Castle Book Review

Comment from: Paul Rudoff [Member]

Hi Stuart

Mr. King’s review over at Amazon doesn’t make the “The AGFA Horror Trailer Show” Blu-ray sound all that interesting. I’ll pass.

– Paul

Feb. 6, 2021 @ 16:24

In response to: Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Straight to the Castle Book Review

Comment from: Stuart McPherran [Visitor]  

When are you gonna get the Blu-ray The AFGA Horror Trailer Show?

Feb. 6, 2021 @ 15:41

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Joel [Visitor]

Thank you so much for this nice post. It’s a big help.

I’ve been buying physical media again and ran into two sets that are counterfeit: Three Stooges Ultimate Collection and Garfield and Friends Vol. 1-5 from 20th Century Fox, both on eBay. I got suspicious after makemkv gave me errors: DvdFab / Mac the Ripper.

If anyone is looking to buy these sets, Garfield is out of print and Stooges Ultimate is hard to find lately from retailers, be careful. I verified both with Nero Tool: found them to be single layer discs with no copyright protection.

I have a likely legit copy coming of Garfield volume 1 to compare the outside. I think the real copies are in black slim cases while the fake ones are clear, but maybe I’m wrong. Stooges I just bought so I am going to contact the buyer. Garfield was too long ago.

The whole thing is very frustrating. There are sellers that know these are fake and specialize in new DVDs online. But what about normal people that buy these and have no idea then sell them down the road? That is scary.

Feb. 4, 2021 @ 20:52

In response to: How to Identify Counterfeit Bootleg DVD Box Sets Being Sold on eBay and Amazon

Comment from: Derrick [Visitor]  

I recently purchased a copy of the Law and Order Season 8 DVD (2011 release) and everything looked good until I put it my laptop. The picture quality is poorer than usual quality and all of the DVDs register as having the same exact amount of data on them at 4.19 GB which makes me suspicious of them. Any thoughts?

Jan. 9, 2021 @ 23:51