Talk:Highlander (film)/Archive 1

Subtitle?

I have never heard of the subtitle named in this article. Is there any reference for this? I always thought the original film was simply called "Highlander".

Commendation

Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this, but i think that the info on this series is comprehensive, and, in short, incredible. I wanted to commend anyone who added to this article.

different versions

I have not been able to find a release in the U.S. that contains any of the Nazi Germany scene, which I always felt was pivotal to anchor and explain the recurring phrase "it's a kind of magic" -- some scenes from the final fight seem to also have been cut in the U.S. versions, namely the toppling water tower. Anyone know of a U.S. source for the uncut version?

As a comment on the first item here, Subtitle?, I was not able to find any such reference?!

The Director's Cut is essentially the European cut, with the Buzz added in and the line "This is the Quickening!" removed.--TOOTCB 21:37, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

there can be only one

wasn't this movie suposed to be called Highlander: There Can Be Only One. Watch this trailer if you don't believe me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq4SqgxIKM0 Golumas-Smygolas 16:31, 26 November 2006 (UTC)

No, "There Can Be Only One" is just the tagline.--TOOTCB 07:14, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Reception

I don't think the mention of "movie critic Joe Gayeski" seems appropriate - it strikes me as a probable advertisement. If you're going to mention reviews for a movie, why wouldn't you mention more famous reviewers instead of someone no one's heard of?

Heroscape

Can someone more familiar with Heroscape trim that section? At the moment, it doesn't seem to contain much of relevance to Highlander, apart from having a similar "there can be only one" tagline. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Optimus Sledge (talk • contribs) 20:26, 12 January 2007 (UTC).

French/Quebec Controversy

I am moving the plagiarism claim to the discussion page until we can have a verifiable, reliably-sourced reference to back it up. The link in Frnech may provide that, but we need an English versionof that link (it's the English language wiki, after all). If we cannot find it, we cannot keep the statements. We certainly cannot keep the external link (which should have been tagged as a reference, anyway).

• In Quebec, Canada, controversy struck in 2007, when a twelve year old French author, Marie-Pier Cote, tried to fool readers into believing she created an original story named Laura L'immortelle, when in fact it was a plagiarism of a fan-fiction by Frédéric Jorge based on the Highlander universe.

• Marie-Pier Côté Plagiarism Story French

-Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 16:35, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

(Later, the poster provided me with a link, so I added the statement back in and referenced it) Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 17:27, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for Image:Highlander.jpg

Image:Highlander.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 22:37, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

I don't see why we shouldn't keep it. It has the wrong template through, because it's not a screenshot either, as far as I remember. If anyone can provide the source for the picture, I can change the template and write the FURs for the three pages it appears on. Thanks Rosenknospe 12:00, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Already done. I provided the rationale for the image. It was a sceenshot in the UK and European release (which difffered significantly from the US-released version). One of the many marketing gimmicks was the release of postcards of stills from the film. This was one of them iuncluded with the DVD and VHS releases. I cannot believe how much of a nerd I am for knowing that. I also shyly admit that I am the proud owner of a miniature McLeod katana letter opener. Gah! -Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 13:43, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

Ah, thanks, you beat me on that. I have added FURs for the other pages, too. Image saved. What a great collaboration ! If it can make you feel better, I once took part to the 100 Years of Cinematography Celebrations at the biggest studios in Europe (Babelsberg Studios, Germany), dressed as the Highlander, complete with kilt and plastic katana. How nerdy is that ? ;D Rosenknospe 10:57, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Lol, pretty nerdy, but I still have you beat. Six words: star trek costume and Andorian makeup. :D

I agree. The collaboration was a good one; altogether too rare in WP. Something else to consider doing: the image for Adrian Paul that was replaced in the Highlander (series) franchise should be replaced in the two other articles that feature the old gif. I am not sure how to do it (It keeps ending up too big).

Another thing that I have asked for some assistance in is the Highlander (series) artucle title. It is not that Adrian Paul series, but rather the franchise of Highlander films that include all media Highlander. I think the article should be renamed Highlander (franchise), and not the confusing Highlander (series), which is the same name for the Highlander (series) tv program. If you know ways to accomplish either of these tasks, please - knock 'em out. :) - Arcayne (^{cast a spell}) 17:45, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

LOL, ah, you beat me there. I only had the Star Trek costume. My only excuse : Captain Picard is human and doesn't require makeup (not even a wig ;)

I've seen to that already. In Duncan MacLeod, there is a similar picture in the infobox, so I don't think we need to replace the picture. As for Adrian Paul, this is the biography of a living person, and WP:BLP doesn't allow any fair use images at all, so we'll have to find a free one, such as taken during a convention or whatever. To shrink the picture, change the px number in the link (it must be smaller than the current one).

Rename I can. I'm going for it. See ya on the talk page.Rosenknospe 12:45, 8 June 2007 (UTC)