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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 18, 2009 16:19:32 GMT -5
I'm not sure what the cost is for that. I'm sure it's crossed their minds to do one. If not, they are not any kind of business people. I'm just thinking they need a little "push" or incentive. Now to just think of that incentive. I'm thinking "free promotion" would be one. Aside from the logistical issues already raised by Zam... I think the bigger issue is also royalties. And that goes back to why they're not streamed online (regularly). Someone with more knowledge on this can speak to it better than I can (Lola? for example) but they'd have to split it between Grundy and Daserste because they both own the rights (and if I remember right part of this is gov. funded?) Add to that the royalties I'm assuming (though it could be different in Germany) they'd have to pay the actors/writers. I know it's not the answer you want...but even with a "little push" I don't think it's feasible. Even the US soaps don't do DVD releases hardly ever (I think GH did one for like weddings or something?). I think a better option is to campaign channels like Logo or Bravo to rerun episodes - but even with that; where do you start? Do you start two years ago? There's too many solve for x in this problem... I don't see them moving forward with a solution any time soon.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 17, 2009 22:13:48 GMT -5
Anyhoo... just wanted to pop in over here and say hi. I'll be sure to visit often. My RL friends just don't get the whole Verbotene Liebe love. *sigh* Your RL friends need a lesson in love.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 17, 2009 20:47:24 GMT -5
I'm thinking Axel... with his brother's family, of course. Charlie would have not known who they were until it was too late. I'm thinking I hope she tells us soon!!
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 16, 2009 20:35:21 GMT -5
It's a good thing that I DID NOT get drunk that night with the guys and Shirley. If I did, i wouldn't know how I'd be acting or what I'd be saying at all in front of them. AAAAH! scary! but then again, maybe I would just be dancing like I always do when I drink (I've only gotten drunk twice). When I get drunk though... i talk a lot and tend to just act on impulse. But then again, for someone who's still waiting for the right person to offer his V-card (no, i'm not talking about Valentine's Day Card), I would just prolly be talking a lot. WAHAHHAHAH! Maybe one of the best posts I've read on here in a long while, CJ I don't know you in real life (but now on facebook!) and you just seem like such a real, real person. Never change man.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 12, 2009 22:30:53 GMT -5
THANK YOU!!!! (and damn, I thought I was done with the Classes story, but maybe not...) Sorry for the quick post & run, but dh got admitted to the hospital with a temp of 102F (sorry, no clue what that is in C other than high) and I'm waiting for him to come out of surgery. I'll be back soon I hope. Liz, I'm praying for you and DH. We all are. Keep us updated when you can.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 12, 2009 10:30:30 GMT -5
Oh believe me, he tried to tell us that he did open them with his teeth. ;D But look at those pretty teeth. I think he wants to keep them. LOL! Oh fine. I guess I can't blame him. Off topic slightly, I'm insanely neurotic about my teeth. At night I still wear the same retainer from when I was 12, I brush and floss every single day, sometimes three times a day... and the worst recurring dream I have is where my teeth fall out. I wake up in a panic and I have to run into the bathroom to see if they're still there. I know. I'm weird.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 12, 2009 10:05:34 GMT -5
Looking at Andre's photos from the article, I have to say I like the one in front of the landscape most. The others are specific to this event, but you could almost stage them at home! I love Jo's sweaters. One day in black, the other in white. Thore has an iPod! Is that the present from the fan? ;D And both seem to be wearing rings now. I also like Thore's sunglasses in the first pic. I wonder what he gets to keep from VL or maybe his Bundeswehr days or what is given to them (like apparently those jackets). It all looks really cool! And it's impressive how well Shirley fits into the picture. I would be invisible in a photo with them if not ruin it. Jo was quite beautiful in both of those sweaters. He also had a black t-shirt that he wore (don't know if there is a picture of it) that had some sort of design on the front (silver kind of thing) that looked fantastic on him. And those beautiful green eyes of his just glowed. He truly is very very beautiful. And the kindest soul in the entire world. As is Thore. He was like a ray of sunshine almost. When he smiled, he lit up a room. Not kidding. So much fun and like a big kid. They got along great..not like big brother/little brother. More like good friends..equals. Now the ring situation (to stop speculation). Thore's ring was nothing more than a bottle opener. LOL. I was teasing him about it. And he turned his hand over to show me. Sure enough on the underside, you can put your bottle of beer and poof..off comes your cap. So, there you have it. So, no, they didn't change rings. Sometimes Jo took his off if he was going to do something like play in the snow or something where he might lose it. That's all. SHIRLEY! You just ruined it for me! I wanted to believe that Thore was truly rugged and opened bottles with his TEETH! ;D
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 11, 2009 9:32:32 GMT -5
Ok, since it's been posted on another thread, I'll spill about Thore and his trip to the hospital. I didn't say anything in my earlier report because I wasn't sure they wanted it talked about. But since Jo apparently told it in an interview, I guess it's ok. ;D When I saw Jo Thursday night, Thore was not with him. His first words were Thore was in the hospital in Vancouver. Apparently, on the flight over he started having really bad stomach pains and was they had to lay him down in first class. When they got to Vancouver they took him immediately to the hospital where he stayed to get checked out while Jo came on to Whistler. They did think he may have appendicitis but he did not. So during the Fashion show when they were introduced for the first time and the clip was being shown....you got it...Jo was on the stage alone. LOL Poor thing... LOL But Thore arrived by bus around midnight, went straight to bed and was perfectly fine the next morning when we saw him (see the pictures with he, Jo and Charlie). He was good the rest of the trip. So, all was ok. Okay firstly, major props to Jo for staying true to the old adage "the show must go on." That's professionalism at its best. Secondly... OMG Thore! So glad he's okay! I've been there and done that and there's nothing fun about any of it so I can totally feel his pain (no pun intended...well okay maybe a little one). Thanks for filling us in Shirley. He did look like he was feeling great the next day.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 10, 2009 21:19:06 GMT -5
divinewinds and sozment... I'm so very happy for both of you. The pictures look amazing (CJ; I'm going to FB you in a bit - I do so much better on facebook LOL) Anyway... I'm just so happy that everything worked out ant that you were able to have so much fun. Don't ever let anyone tell you different (this is mostly for CJ) dreams do come true and God (or the universe or whatever you subscribe to) does work in the weirdest and most amazing ways. Personally, I love surprises when you worry and worry if things will happen the way you hope, and then they happen better than you ever dreamed. YAY!
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 9, 2009 22:27:29 GMT -5
ahhhhhhhhhhhh! Liz! THE SUSPENSE IS LITERALLY KILLING ME! good chapter.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 7, 2009 19:29:02 GMT -5
Bradley Cooper from "Alias" and "Kitchen Confidential" has a new movie coming out and in sort of a promotion gag, the lead actors from that film enacted scenes from chick flicks that aren't going to be in it. Afterelton.com did a whole article on it, but if you watch it, you're reminded of tons of VL scenes. Like Constantin describing to Judith all the little details he loved about her or the characters frequently sliding down doors or getting into thunderstorms in summer. Personally, I think that kind of stuff works really well on VL and has produced some of the most memorable scenes, but if you're not too familiar with VL in general or these cliches, I'd recommend watching this clip. It's a bit of an eye-opener. Right now VL seems to go in more of a fairytale/telenovela direction with the princess than emotional chick flick, but I'll keep a look out for these cliches from now on. This is kinda off topic but, I saw that movie today! "He's just not that into you" is a great movie. I saw the promo short before it though (I heart Justin Long) Anyway, the clip is hilarious but cliché #10 is in there with a twist, cliché # 3; the one where a girl falls out of frame and lands on the pillow; it's in there, but with a twist. It's really good. I recomend it for just about anyone. And I thought it was gay friendly. Both on the eyes and such.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 4, 2009 21:48:13 GMT -5
Awe. Poor Chrissie - But nice chapter Liz.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Feb 4, 2009 17:50:55 GMT -5
Thanks Ivan! I really like Olli's "Superman Curl"
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 19:38:43 GMT -5
I think it funny Andreas (Gregor) chose to speak in English instead of German. That completely threw me...I was having a language overload from the italian and the german and then BAM... mine ear doth hear mine native tongue. If I had to guess, Andreas knew that that whole world (quite literally) would watch it and it was his chance to show off! LOVE what he said about Thore... cracked me up.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 15:30:54 GMT -5
Does anyone know since when does Christian say "du" and "Charlie" to Olli's aunt? Looks like he's a part of their family now. All I know that in the 31.07. episode he was still calling her "Ms. Schneider". I caught that too (and I don't even speak german...except what I've learned by watching VL...which is more than I knew a year ago) anyway... yeah it was really cute today. Christian didn't even seem to mind sharing - he was just so happy.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 14:34:03 GMT -5
REJOICES! SINGS a SONG in HONOR of IVAN.... *runs off to watch* (oh, and um... Karina you and I are gonna have to fight over him.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 14:25:18 GMT -5
*Prays too* I feel left out too But I still love you, Ivan! You have no idea how much your effort means to me You can't d/l? I can't until I get home from work. File-sharing is filtered.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 14:20:25 GMT -5
Ivan, you poor guy!!! There are times when I could gladly strangle YouTube if only the darn thing had a neck Is it weird that when I read "if only the darn thing had a neck" in my head it came out, "if it only had a neck" to the tune of "if I only had a brain" But I totally totally agree.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 14:17:00 GMT -5
My only complaint: Those ugly mud-coloured shirt/sweaters they were wearing. ;D One more reason to take them off Update on YT - the clip is still uploading. I hope I didn't jinx it *prays even harder!!* Because I feel totally left out right now.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 14:14:24 GMT -5
No, youtube clib up yet? Ivan's been having problems with YT... grrrr. We love you Ivan!
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 13:16:54 GMT -5
Caps first. There seems to be a problem with the upload to YT OH NO! booo. *prays hard-like* Thanks Ivan, you are a star. I can't see the caps until tonight when I get home. I know right!
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 12:57:02 GMT -5
Oh happy day!! "Thore in Italy" and Olli's comeback, all in the same day! ;D Can't wait to see both! is today a nuke day because I don't think I could take much more.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 12:41:57 GMT -5
Christian and Olli are dancing together. Olli’s tired. They kiss again. Christian has a suggestion for Olli, which he whispers into Olli’s hear. Olli obviously likes Christian’s suggestion and says that he’ll quickly say goodbye to Charlie and Olivia. When he dashes off, Christian calls him back for “a preview” and kisses Olli again. Olivia to Sacha: “Love must be wonderful!” Wait... is that the sound of Fan-ficers sharpening their pencils? I believe it is! THANKS EVERYONE for the live recap... you're all awesome... I cannot wait to see this online later. (Thanks to Ivan and Nanna for that later.) Oh HAPPY DAY! Wait wait... happy happy joy joy, happy happy joy joy...
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 27, 2009 12:40:10 GMT -5
This one will be tricky. There's a lot of music in the background so if the corporations and their minions go mental it may be pulled down pretty quickly. I recommend to watch/download immediately while it's still available I can't until I get home from work... will you be putting it on send space? I think if they're talking over the music it messes with the algorithm YT uses. The Damian Rice songs were over-lays. Just a thought.
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Post by riboflavinb2 on Jan 26, 2009 22:13:14 GMT -5
Excellent chapter Liz. Just excellent.
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