2011-07-16, 19:28
Hello to all!
This aligns directly with a request I made on some threads on this forum (cant remember which one..) to be able to revert the movie.nfo files that Couchpotato creates to the standard structured file XBMC understands. Back when I first complained about the fact that CP creates a movie.nfo file with only the hyperlink to the IMDB page instead of filling the info properly, I mentioned that I wanted to have full control over what XBMC displays.
Now I can really complain. I experienced problems with all three Matrix movies.
I just realized that for some mysterious reasons, the information presented by XBMC before playing the movie (the description also called synopsis ?) was incorrect.
The movie.nfo file in the matrix folder (the first movie) has this in it:
which will bring you to the IMDB page of the movie. So I guess what normally happens is that XBMC retrieves via the internet (this is the first reason I want to "unplug XBMC for the web as much as I can) the movie description available on IMDB. From IMDB:
The problem is that XBMC presents:
WTH!? The second sentence is NOT on IMDB...
For the second matrix movie:
IMDB:
XBMC:
And finally for the third movie:
IMDB:
XBMC:
OK this might seems funny but I'm rather frustrated because this has been pointed out to me by some friend's kids....
If anybody can explain whats going on with this crap I'd be happy to hear what wou have to say. Also I need to find a way to control what XBMC displays, and proof be made, I dont want to rely on the web, except for first retrieval.
Any automated tools to populate the nfo files? The format I'm looking to have is something like:
But CP does not create this kind of file so ALL my movies have nfo files with hyperlinks to the IMDB pages.... Filling all these by hand will take too long.
This aligns directly with a request I made on some threads on this forum (cant remember which one..) to be able to revert the movie.nfo files that Couchpotato creates to the standard structured file XBMC understands. Back when I first complained about the fact that CP creates a movie.nfo file with only the hyperlink to the IMDB page instead of filling the info properly, I mentioned that I wanted to have full control over what XBMC displays.
Now I can really complain. I experienced problems with all three Matrix movies.
I just realized that for some mysterious reasons, the information presented by XBMC before playing the movie (the description also called synopsis ?) was incorrect.
The movie.nfo file in the matrix folder (the first movie) has this in it:
Code:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/
which will bring you to the IMDB page of the movie. So I guess what normally happens is that XBMC retrieves via the internet (this is the first reason I want to "unplug XBMC for the web as much as I can) the movie description available on IMDB. From IMDB:
Code:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
The problem is that XBMC presents:
Code:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Also Negativefusion has to fight his natural instincts to realize his true natural attraction to boys.
WTH!? The second sentence is NOT on IMDB...
For the second matrix movie:
IMDB:
Code:
Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams.
XBMC:
Code:
Neo and the rebel leaders estimate that they have 72 hours until 250,000 probes discover Zion and destroy it and its inhabitants. During this, Neo must decide how he can save Trinity from a dark fate in his dreams. And Negativefusion realizes his dreams by dating a man.
And finally for the third movie:
IMDB:
Code:
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.
XBMC:
Code:
The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith. Negativefusion submits to the battle for his rear as he reveals his true loyalties and desires. He submits to his feelings as he allows enemy forces to penetrate his outer rear doors.
OK this might seems funny but I'm rather frustrated because this has been pointed out to me by some friend's kids....
If anybody can explain whats going on with this crap I'd be happy to hear what wou have to say. Also I need to find a way to control what XBMC displays, and proof be made, I dont want to rely on the web, except for first retrieval.
Any automated tools to populate the nfo files? The format I'm looking to have is something like:
Code:
<movie>
<title>Who knows</title>
<originaltitle>Who knows for real</originaltitle>
<sorttitle>Who knows 1</sorttitle>
<set>Who knows trilogy</set>
<rating>6.100000</rating>
<year>2008</year>
<top250>0</top250>
<votes>50</votes>
<outline>A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.</outline>
<plot>A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.</plot>
<tagline></tagline>
<runtime>90 min</runtime>
<thumb>http://ia.ec.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/25/65/31/10f.jpg</thumb>
<mpaa>Not available</mpaa>
<playcount>0</playcount>
<watched>false</watched>
<id>tt0432337</id>
<filenameandpath>c:\Dummy_Movie_Files\Movies\...So Goes The Nation.avi</filenameandpath>
<trailer></trailer>
<genre></genre>
<credits></credits>
<fileinfo>
<streamdetails>
<video>
<codec>h264</codec>
<aspect>2.35</aspect>
<width>1920</width>
<height>816</height>
</video>
<audio>
<codec>ac3</codec>
<language>eng</language>
<channels>6</channels>
</audio>
<audio>
<codec>ac3</codec>
<language>spa</language>
<channels>2</channels>
</audio>
<subtitle>
<language>spa</language>
</subtitle>
</streamdetails>
</fileinfo>
<director>Adam Del Deo</director>
<actor>
<name>Paul Begala</name>
<role>Himself</role>
</actor>
<actor>
<name>George W. Bush</name>
<role>Himself</role>
</actor>
<actor>
<name>Mary Beth Cahill</name>
<role>Herself</role>
</actor>
<actor>
<name>Ed Gillespie</name>
<role>Himself</role>
</actor>
<actor>
<name>John Kerry</name>
<role>Himself</role>
</actor>
</movie>
But CP does not create this kind of file so ALL my movies have nfo files with hyperlinks to the IMDB pages.... Filling all these by hand will take too long.