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The Internet Archive is currently down again and likely will have varying moments of online and offline status. This is due to the website having to be taken offline when changes are made. Rest assured, this is a sign of progress.
October 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM
The Internet Archive is currently down again and likely will have varying moments of online and offline status. This is due to the website having to be taken offline when changes are made. Rest assured, this is a sign of progress.
The Internet Archive is back online. However video playback, OCR searching and logging into accounts is currently not available. These features will likely come back soon.
October 21, 2024 at 7:52 PM
The Internet Archive is back online. However video playback, OCR searching and logging into accounts is currently not available. These features will likely come back soon.
The series had various international dubs made in 1995 that are similarly obscure (including an English one that aired in Ireland). Aside from 7 dubbed episodes that have appeared online, no proper release of the complete series exists. Sad fate for a cute fella.
September 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
The series had various international dubs made in 1995 that are similarly obscure (including an English one that aired in Ireland). Aside from 7 dubbed episodes that have appeared online, no proper release of the complete series exists. Sad fate for a cute fella.
Yousei Dick (aka Fairy Dick) is an anime series primarily produced by Zuiyo and aired on NHK BS2 in 1992. It is based on the 1955 children's novel Hobberdy Dick about a hobgoblin who befriends two children who move into the English country house he guards.
September 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Yousei Dick (aka Fairy Dick) is an anime series primarily produced by Zuiyo and aired on NHK BS2 in 1992. It is based on the 1955 children's novel Hobberdy Dick about a hobgoblin who befriends two children who move into the English country house he guards.
Color Dreams' co-founder, Dan Lawton, said in an interview in 2001 that "The hardware was done, and the artwork was 20% done, there was no programming. It was a 45 degree down angle view, with a maze of stone and walls and pits."
September 26, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Color Dreams' co-founder, Dan Lawton, said in an interview in 2001 that "The hardware was done, and the artwork was 20% done, there was no programming. It was a 45 degree down angle view, with a maze of stone and walls and pits."
The Hellraiser NES game, announced by Color Dreams in 1990 and meant to run on the new "super cartridge" hardware, never existed. Due to financial restraints and the declining market, the game never went in development beyond a title screen and an unplayable maze.
September 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM
The Hellraiser NES game, announced by Color Dreams in 1990 and meant to run on the new "super cartridge" hardware, never existed. Due to financial restraints and the declining market, the game never went in development beyond a title screen and an unplayable maze.
In 1982, GCC, who previously developed Crazy Otto (later known as Ms. Pac-Man) created a new game titled "Nightmare." Where the main character, Dr. Roldarr, must escape his cells in the "Realm of Nightmares." Nightmare was never released, and no public ROM dump is available.
September 24, 2024 at 1:10 AM
In 1982, GCC, who previously developed Crazy Otto (later known as Ms. Pac-Man) created a new game titled "Nightmare." Where the main character, Dr. Roldarr, must escape his cells in the "Realm of Nightmares." Nightmare was never released, and no public ROM dump is available.
The music to "Etcetera" was adapted by McCartney into "Thingumybob" for the Black Dyke Mills Band. Their recording was released as one of the first four singles on Apple Records. It also served as the theme to a LWT sitcom of the same name which is ironically believed to be lost as well.
September 22, 2024 at 10:01 PM
The music to "Etcetera" was adapted by McCartney into "Thingumybob" for the Black Dyke Mills Band. Their recording was released as one of the first four singles on Apple Records. It also served as the theme to a LWT sitcom of the same name which is ironically believed to be lost as well.
During sessions for The Beatles' White Album in 1968, Paul McCartney recorded a demo of a song called "Etcetera". It had been intended for Marianne Faithfull to record but she declined. The tape of the demo is believed to have been discarded but an acetate is rumored to be in McCartney's archive.
September 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM
During sessions for The Beatles' White Album in 1968, Paul McCartney recorded a demo of a song called "Etcetera". It had been intended for Marianne Faithfull to record but she declined. The tape of the demo is believed to have been discarded but an acetate is rumored to be in McCartney's archive.
RUMOR: According to LMW user gokaiorange, a contestant on the show "Let's Make a Deal," hosted by Wayne Brady, appeared on air cosplaying the "Foodfight!" character Daredevil Dan. This has yet to be confirmed.
September 16, 2024 at 2:29 AM
RUMOR: According to LMW user gokaiorange, a contestant on the show "Let's Make a Deal," hosted by Wayne Brady, appeared on air cosplaying the "Foodfight!" character Daredevil Dan. This has yet to be confirmed.
In 1970, Andy Griffith starred in Headmaster, his first series after leaving The Andy Griffith Show. Griffith starred as a principal of a private school in California tackling the social issues of the day.
September 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM
In 1970, Andy Griffith starred in Headmaster, his first series after leaving The Andy Griffith Show. Griffith starred as a principal of a private school in California tackling the social issues of the day.
Bill Melendez Productions, the animation studio behind the early Peanuts specials, seemingly had produced a mysterious special titled "Casey and the Comics". No footage, screencaps, or credits have surfaced on the internet. The only mention of its existence is a small blurb on the studio's website.
September 10, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Bill Melendez Productions, the animation studio behind the early Peanuts specials, seemingly had produced a mysterious special titled "Casey and the Comics". No footage, screencaps, or credits have surfaced on the internet. The only mention of its existence is a small blurb on the studio's website.
Did you know? A series of specials, part of the "Disney Studio Showcase" series, aired on the Disney Channel from 1983-1985. Out of 20 specials on a variety of topics from animation to video games, only 4 have made their way online.
September 10, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Did you know? A series of specials, part of the "Disney Studio Showcase" series, aired on the Disney Channel from 1983-1985. Out of 20 specials on a variety of topics from animation to video games, only 4 have made their way online.
The photographer, who has been identified as Leandre Escorsell, sent the original photo upon being asked, finally confirming the identity of the mysterious person after a four-year search to be Spanish Model Leticia Sardá.
September 9, 2024 at 2:43 AM
The photographer, who has been identified as Leandre Escorsell, sent the original photo upon being asked, finally confirming the identity of the mysterious person after a four-year search to be Spanish Model Leticia Sardá.
We are pleased to report that Celebrity #6 has finally been identified as Spanish model Leticia Sardá. Details— the Reddit user who uncovered the truth, and more.🧵
September 9, 2024 at 2:41 AM
We are pleased to report that Celebrity #6 has finally been identified as Spanish model Leticia Sardá. Details— the Reddit user who uncovered the truth, and more.🧵
Madhouse on Castle Street (1963) is a partially found BBC television play that featured Bob Dylan in a leading role before he became famous. Eventually, production was cancelled due to a blizzard, and BBC wiped the Master in 1968. All footage is now completely lost.
September 6, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Madhouse on Castle Street (1963) is a partially found BBC television play that featured Bob Dylan in a leading role before he became famous. Eventually, production was cancelled due to a blizzard, and BBC wiped the Master in 1968. All footage is now completely lost.
In 2015, an email was sent to YAMAHA, VOCALOID's developer, asking about the status of Ring and they replied stating that a release was not possible due to "many obstacles".
![Yamaha Customer Support support_vocaloid@inquiry.yamaha.com
to me
Dear [Name Obscured],
Thank you for contacting Yamaha's VOCALOID Products Customer Center.
About the inquiry, unfortunately, as we told in the past,
we cannot answer whether it will be released or not in the future.
We can only tell you the fact that
before, we planned 'RING SUZUNE' by YAMAHA VOCALOID Library product,
but we could not release it, because of many obstacle.
We already understand strong requests from customers.
Please understand.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
[Name Obscured]
Inquiry Case Number [Obscured]
Inquiry Case Thread ID : [Obscured]
Inquiry Type : Others
Model Name : Others
Serial Number :
Operating System : Windows 10 (64bit)
Software Version : Ver. 4.2.1
Inquiry Subcategory : Others
Subject :
RING SUZUNE](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rtyeajgv5tfwtzba4x6r3vju/bafkreidli4rr5jmwjxurgve4zh33sohmf77xgy6lahdo7blwzfgplt25ga@jpeg)
September 6, 2024 at 3:43 AM
In 2015, an email was sent to YAMAHA, VOCALOID's developer, asking about the status of Ring and they replied stating that a release was not possible due to "many obstacles".
Did you know? Ring Suzune is a presumed canceled voicebank for the VOCALOID3 singing synthesizer. Beginning development in 2011 by the group Vocaloid Next, Ring was set to be based on the voice of Japanese singer MiKA. Ring was set to release on December 12, 2012, however the release was missed.
September 6, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Did you know? Ring Suzune is a presumed canceled voicebank for the VOCALOID3 singing synthesizer. Beginning development in 2011 by the group Vocaloid Next, Ring was set to be based on the voice of Japanese singer MiKA. Ring was set to release on December 12, 2012, however the release was missed.
"Jenny Can't Work Any Faster" (1975) is a made-for-TV movie notable for being the first documented British film to feature an autistic character, played by English actress Pauline Quirke. While stills, articles, and scripts exist within the BFI, footage is completely lost.
September 6, 2024 at 12:47 AM
"Jenny Can't Work Any Faster" (1975) is a made-for-TV movie notable for being the first documented British film to feature an autistic character, played by English actress Pauline Quirke. While stills, articles, and scripts exist within the BFI, footage is completely lost.
Did you know? George Orwell's iconic novel "1984" was given an official sequel in the form of a video game titled "Big Brother." Though it was completed in 1998, it was never released. According to the company's founder, source still exists on a series of Jaz disks.
September 5, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Did you know? George Orwell's iconic novel "1984" was given an official sequel in the form of a video game titled "Big Brother." Though it was completed in 1998, it was never released. According to the company's founder, source still exists on a series of Jaz disks.
In 1993, Enoki Films made a short-lived anime series based off "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame (1908).
Full episodes of the Japanese Sub are finally available again for public viewing. Out of the 26 produced episodes, four are now available to watch in Japanese.
Full episodes of the Japanese Sub are finally available again for public viewing. Out of the 26 produced episodes, four are now available to watch in Japanese.
September 5, 2024 at 4:56 AM
In 1993, Enoki Films made a short-lived anime series based off "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame (1908).
Full episodes of the Japanese Sub are finally available again for public viewing. Out of the 26 produced episodes, four are now available to watch in Japanese.
Full episodes of the Japanese Sub are finally available again for public viewing. Out of the 26 produced episodes, four are now available to watch in Japanese.
Did you know? Rankin/Bass' first stop motion production "The New Adventures of Pinocchio" had 130 episodes. Of these, only 21 have surfaced online.
September 5, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Did you know? Rankin/Bass' first stop motion production "The New Adventures of Pinocchio" had 130 episodes. Of these, only 21 have surfaced online.
Assets from "Foodfight!" ranging from 1999-2011 have been officially included as part of the "Foodfight! Archive" collection on the Internet Archive. These include models, storyboards, toy designs, and game assets.
September 5, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Assets from "Foodfight!" ranging from 1999-2011 have been officially included as part of the "Foodfight! Archive" collection on the Internet Archive. These include models, storyboards, toy designs, and game assets.
"Playing With Fire," the failed 1985 television special starring Gary Coleman and served as a PSA about fire safety, was found yesterday by user TheShadowKnight1979. It was thought to be lost for nearly 40 years.
September 5, 2024 at 4:52 AM
"Playing With Fire," the failed 1985 television special starring Gary Coleman and served as a PSA about fire safety, was found yesterday by user TheShadowKnight1979. It was thought to be lost for nearly 40 years.
Did you know? Willy/Milly, a 1986 film about a girl turning into an intersex boy starring Pamela Segall and Seth Green, was released under three different titles; "I Was a Teenage Boy," "Something Special" and "Willy/Milly." "I Was a Teenage Boy" has not been seen in 40 years.
September 5, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Did you know? Willy/Milly, a 1986 film about a girl turning into an intersex boy starring Pamela Segall and Seth Green, was released under three different titles; "I Was a Teenage Boy," "Something Special" and "Willy/Milly." "I Was a Teenage Boy" has not been seen in 40 years.