Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2007 February 3

=February 3=

Where was A Christmassy Ted's lingerie section filmed?
In the article's talk page, Zilog Jones asked where the Lingerie section was filmed. He speculates that it was not in a studio, but rather, in an actual Irish department store. Does anybody know if this is true?--Dark Green 16:08, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Well I don't know if it's true, but the IMDb entry does say it was filmed in the lingerie deparment of a department store. Anchoress 18:02, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it was recorded in an branch of Dunnes Stores. If you look closely you can see the Dunnes (St Bernard) signs (see, I wasn't just looking at the lingerie!) Downunda 22:11, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

The wiki page says it was Dunnes Stores in Ennis, although the reference to IMDB doesn't mention this. Downunda 22:20, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

24
Television Series 24 on Fox. What effect does this series have on the Muslim community in the United States. Steve Hader 17:08, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


 * What effect does it have on the christian community, the white community, the gay community, the Puerto Rican community? The muslim community is not as homogeneous as it is usually depicted and they probably have varying views from utter hated, to intense fandom, via never-watched-it-ism. And after that rant there is some mention of muslim and the series over at the article page 24 (TV series). meltBanana  00:12, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Some Arabs have protested it, as it allegedly portrays them in an negative light --IvanKnight69 04:19, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Dylan cover
I think I remember some major Bob Dylan song actually being a cover or someone else, perhaps Peter Paul and Mary. Is this possible? Do you know the song? I know PP and M covered Dylan songs (Blowin' in the Wind and more, I think), but was it ever the other way around? Did he do any covers of other peoples' songs? Thanks, Sashafklein 20:03, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


 * On his 1970 album, Self Portrait, Dylan covered both Blue Moon and The Boxer. There are probably others, but these two come to mind right now. Carom 20:13, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure about a PP and M cover. But he did do a lot of covers. For example, all the songs on his 1973 album, Dylan, were covers. If you go through this link on Allmusic.com. You can find all the covers he's done. - Akamad 22:38, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

How funny. I thought for some reason (and, like an idiot, told someone) that PP and M had written Mr. Tambourine Man. But I guess I should have realized that the lyrics were too good. Sashafklein 07:13, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Who are the Guinness Brewmasters?
I'm sure we're all familiar with the "Brilliant!" commercials... but who are the two Irish men based on? I know the two have faces from real--but long dead--people. Any names? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.147.57.134 (talk) 20:35, 3 February 2007 (UTC).

Playstation 2 cost of manufacture at launch
I know the PS2 retailed for $299 at launch, and I believe it was initially sold at a loss. What were the estimates for manufacturing and component costs of the PS2 at the time of its launch? Need this info to see how it might scale in comparison to PS3.Tehw1k1 23:12, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


 * I have found an old thread about the PS2 from around launch and it suggest a production price of $488 (link: http://www.sharkyextreme.com/forums_spotlight/26/7.shtml) not sure how trust-worthy this is though. It is common knowledge that the console market plays long-term profit and expects to lose money in 'establishing an ownership base' - I was to understand that Microsoft were willing to run x-box at a loss for a very long time in order to establish themselves into the marketplace. ny156uk 20:03, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Father Ted's First Episode
For the trivia section of the article I just wrote about the episode of Father Ted "Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest", I recall hearing that this episode was originally intended to be the series's opener, but was eventually replaced with Good Luck, Father Ted, due to the necessity of character back story that encompasses much of the episode's humour. Can anybody find me a source for that? Thank you very much!--Dark Green 23:57, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

You could try the writers commentary on the DVD (can't remember if it is Linehan or Matthews who does it). Downunda 22:15, 4 February 2007 (UTC)