Allowing Filipino (Thai, Singapore) Dramas on D-Addicts

I don't know where to post my query about uploading a certain TV series in our country. We've sub it and the first episode is finished already. It is a mid to high quality 640x480 resolution with hardsub Divx format done by our team Kabakas Fansubs.

The TV series is a tokusatsu metal heroes with certain drama spin offs. my question is.. Is this kind of TV series allowed here in D-addicts to upload in torrents..?

Possibly there would be a 50-70 episodes of this series. We are on the works on the episodes 2, and the GMA7 aired 5 episodes already..

By the way the name of the TV series is:

Zaido Pulis Pangkalawakan (Zaido Space Sheriff) Uchuu Keiji Zaido.
Length: 20 -30 mins.

Here's the sample of what it looks like, I've cut a part of it and upload it in youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHskQ2pcv4
I've warn you that the sample is very Low Quality, but the real deal is way way better than that.. Please answer me as soon as possible, Thanks in advance.. ^_~

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

you should have mentioned it was a filipino drama. being from hawaii, i recognized the language.

i watched it and i was quite impressed. subs were done well, but was some of it in filipino (tagalog/ilocano)?

anyways, it's not a cartoon (anime), and has action, fantasy, and the philippines is considered an asian country. i know there's bound to be some amount of drama in there. but i also know there are some tokusatsu-type trackers out there. have you thought about uploading to one of those?

just wondering why you would like to upload here rather than to another tracker.

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I support it, but I'm a bit biased and want to start seeing tagalog dramas become a part of D-addicts.

On another note, I skimmed the video quickly and the tagalog subtitles are part of the original video to translate the dialogue of the...aliens? If the video is allowed on this tracker, might I suggest that those portions be subtitled as well?

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

The only reason I'm against non-Eastern Asian dramas being posted on D-Addicts is the tracker and bulletin board resources. Even right now, utilization is very high, and performance can be low at times. And Ruroshin has explained it numerous times that he ends up paying out of his own pocket - as both the donations and revenue from ads don't cover the expenses 100-percent. Adding new genre like Filipino content will only increase utilization (and keep in mind that I'm myself Filipino, and do watch Filipino dramas on KIKU.)

Donation page
http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_2757.htm

I really don't want to toot my own horn, but I've donated several hundreds of dollars to D-Addicts to support Eastern Asian shows. If uploaders and leechers of non-Eastern Asian (BTW, I consider Singapore dramas Eastern Asian - as long as the drama uses an Eastern Asian language) content want to upload to D-Addicts, they had better start donating funds. It would be unfair IMHO for us donators to be funding content like this when people who like this stuff don't make a fair contribution.

So, my suggestion would be:

1. Have Ruroshin make the decision, but not act upon it immediately.

2. If he decides to allow Filipino content, allow him time to create a donation campaign - to allow these uploaders and leechers to build up the funding.

3. Once the funding reaches a level to Ruroshin's satisfaction, then he can start adding the infrastructure to the tracker and bulletin board.

As for tokusatsu content, it is actually allowed on D-Addicts. I've uploaded tokusatsu here before.

--- groink

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

thanks guys for replying immediately.. I am very pleased that you take attention to this..
I've posted this because of that reason also.. anyway I've found a website or should i say forum that is fit for that genre.. Thanks again, I'll upload it to them..

Maybe I'll sub one of soap here in our country,,, who knows.. ^_~

More power to d-addicts..

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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

A little trivia. This site was created based on a need at the time from members of the jdorama.com board so the site was intended for japanese dramas. Korean and Chinese dramas got added later when it was obvious that there was no dedicated place for them either and since I also watch these dramas I thought why not.

Now I guess we are seeing the same thing with Thai, Singapore and now filipino dramas. So in the spirit of our humble beginnings I will allow these dramas as well.

Don't worry too much about site cost, I am constantly reviewing them and making improvements to our sponsorship to make sure we can stay operational with the continued growth. I already acquired a new server which we will moving over to soon and next month I plan to acquire another one for the Wiki as well. Believe it or not the Wiki actually takes up more resources now than the forum itself! A testament to the awesome contribution of the members here.

When/if these non east asian dramas become more widespread I will make a spin off site for them.

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:06 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thanks Ruroshin! I'm glad you're also open with other asian dramas as well.
More power to D-Addicts! Smile

Regards,

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:07 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

this is a really good news! thanks Ruroshin!

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

asteeeg!

thank you sooo much Ruroshin-dono pinch

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hmmm.. so at last we can upload to d-addicts our teleserye.. ^_^
That is good to know.. Thanks so much Ruroshin.

As for the Project of Zaido Space Sheriff we decided to delay it coz certain personal matters we have to attend to.

The good news is we now have a new project on a teleserye that will capture your attention:

Here it is:

JOAQUIN BORDADO

Origin

Based on the graphic novels of novelist Carlo J. Caparas, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late '70s to early '80s. The graphic novel was turned into a live-action movie on 1988 by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor, and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role.

Sypnosis

Joaquin Apacible is an assassin masquerading as a sales agent. A family man at heart, Joaquin wishes to settle down to live a quiet life with his wife Sofia (Iza Calzado) and son Jimboy (Renz Valerio). His last mission as an assassin of a special military service group is to kill the head of an illegal arms dealer group. This last escapade will cause him to get caught and be imprisoned for some time.

Joaquin knows that his old boss, General Russo (Eddie Garcia) will do everything to kill him since Joaquin holds vital information about the covert group. While serving time in jail, Joaquin meets a mysterious man whose body is full of tattoos.

Unknown to him, one of his fellow inmates is actually an assassin in disguise sent by General Russo to kill Joaquin. But the hero of the story won't remain dead for long. Jilco (Pen Medina), the mysterious man with tattoos, will resurrect Joaquin. The powerful tattoos are all transferred to Joaquin.

With his new powers, Joaquin gets a new life and faces challenges as the chosen heir who will continue the mission to defend the good from the evil elements in the world.[6]

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Robin Padilla as Joaquin Apacible[7]
* Iza Calzado as Sofia
* Mark Herras as Jason Apacible
* Iwa Moto as Dianne
* Eddie Garcia as General Russo

Extended cast

* Pen Medina as Jilco
* Renz Valerio as Jimboy
* Ryza Cenon as Cecile
* Ian Veneracion as Jerome Apacible
* Maverick Relova as Tom [8]
* Ariel Villasanta as Jerry
* Jenny Miller as Elixera
* Kylie Padilla[9] as Erenea
* John Regala as Cefiro
* Ralph Padilla as Mico
* Antonio Aquitana as Kevin
* Lex Lopez[10]
* Carlos Morales
* Mon Confiado
* Mike Magat
* Rez Cortez
* Rommel Padilla
* Gene Padilla
* Anton Bernardo
* Tai Tomoyuki[11]

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We start at episode six (6) because we didnt get the copy of episode 1-5 on good resolution.
We have 640x480 High Quality of this, Hardsubbed.. We can upload it here in torrents as soon as I get more response on the thread that i will make... If you want this one, Better take a time to reply.thanks!

Here's the sample of Joaquin Bordado Episode 06 Full with english hardsubbed. Uploaded in youtube.

Part 1 --->> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Z4w6HzqoY
Part 2 --->> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6knKTZ7ooTw
Part 3 --->> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DqBKbTD62Y

I have to warn you that this youtube upload is on low quality, but the one that we have... have higher quality than that it is 640x480 High res hardsubbed with english.

Thanks Again Ruroshin..

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I really think they need to a have a section for THAI dramas as well as Filipino because they are starting to get popular and it's hard to watch them since no one subs them or puts them on D-addicts. I hope a section for them comes about soon.......... cheers