Film Details

Production Year

Enter the year of the original theatrical release. For films that have been updated (e.g., a Special Edition or Directors Cut) use the year of the original release, not the year that the re-release was "made" or released.earliest copyright date from the film's credits.

DVD Release Date

Use the date when the DVD was first released for sale in its specific locality. Do not change the DVD Release Date if a release:

• Goes out of print and then is subsequently re-released using the same UPC.
• Is recalled due to a production error and is subsequently re-released in a corrected version

The DVD Release Date is always the date of Original Release.

Running Time

Use the Running time specified on the DVD cover unless you can verify there is a discrepancy between that and the actual Running time. Verify the Running Time using your DVD player or DVD-ROM drive.When contributing an accurate, DVD-based, time from the DVD, round down from 29 seconds and up from 30 seconds into the nearest minute. Include your verification method in your Contribution Notes. For instance, note thatif a given movie has an actual Running time of 119: 37, the Running time would be 120 even if the case said 119 or 121.

For branching titles, or those with multiple versions (e.g. Theatrical and Director's Cut) on the same disc, use the longest running time. Exception: If the longer version is available only as part of an Easter Egg, use the shorter running time.

Rating

Use the Rating shown on the DVD cover. When there is no rating, or there is an unrated version of the film on the disc, use the NR rating. Use the "Adult" rating for all Adult films.

IVS - we feel that you should define "Adult", since you use the value entered here to prevent cover scans being shown (i.e. 2257 compliance)

SRP

Use the SRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) at the time of the DVD's original release using the currency type matching the locality of the DVD. Do not change the SRP in DVD Profiler to reflect reductions in SRP that distributors make in continually over time following release. Ensure the currency type matches the locality of the DVD. Do not make contributions with changes of a few cents/pence to the SRP. If you cannot determine the correct SRP and none is listed, leave it blank.

Studios

List the Studios in the following priorityorder.

• Theatrical Release Studio(s)
• Production Company(s)
• DVD Distribution studio(s) if there is room available. Take this name from the DVD's packaging if it is not found in the DVD's credits.

Do not abbreviate Studio names. e.g., use Universal Pictures not just Universal; The Criterion Collection rather than Criterion or Criterion Collection; Walt Disney Pictures not just Disney or Disney DVD. Exception: If the studio name is too long to fit, use standard abbreviation rules. Exclude any legal form (e.g. LLC, Inc., Ltd.) from the Studio name.

There is further information about correct names for studios, and the opportunity to ask questions if unsure, in the Studios thread in the forum – click here

Genre

Genres are often a matter of personal interpretation, which can differ among users. If your personal preference for Genre differs from the main database, you can store the information you prefer in your local database and lock the Genre field from further updates. Do not make contributions that only change or re-order Genres, unless the existing Genre list is blatantly incorrect.