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Hai guys! Welcome to EKP’s blog (formally known as our news archive). Here you’ll find tidbits we’ve found about Show as well as updates on our current projects. Feel free to explore the categories to find exactly what you’re looking for.
If you’ve stumbled upon us randomly, EskimoKissProject is a fansite dedicated to the German soap, Alles was zählt, and more specifically, the storyline of Deniz & Roman. Take a gander at our webpage or our YouTube channel or our FAQ for more information.
We’ve finished uploading EKP’s videos for download, in case you missed downloading the YouTube clips before they went offline. All episodes (230 through 1282) are up now; please refer to the descriptions for details. The episodes we didn’t cover are the ones that didn’t feature any of the relevant storylines.
PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for your own personal use and may not be streamed online. This means NO uploads to YouTube, DailyMotion or similar streaming portals. RTL will enforce their copyright (and close your channel) if they are posted to streaming sites. They could also decide to crack down on sharing the downloads here if they’re abused in this way, so please don’t screw it up for everybody.
Download links to the individual playlists:
(1) The Story of Deniz & Roman
(2) The Dark Years
(3) These Days and DeRo 2.0
(4) More GBWI
(5) DeRo 3.0
(6) Days of Fluff
(7) Random Moments of Unexpected Sparkle (three snippets only)
(8) Once More With Feeling
(9) Those Left Behind
(Download the file to your computer, then change the extension from .abc to .avi. If you don’t know how to change a file extension, google.)
PS: If any of the links are broken (as in permanently broken, not Megaupload’s occasional “temporarily unavailable” glitch, which is best fixed by coming back later and trying again), let us know.
As you probably know by now, Megaupload has been closed by the FBI and its owners charged with piracy etc. In light of the current legal issues regarding filesharing, we will not be re-uploading episodes for the foreseeable future.
UPDATE: The complete episode descriptions have now been made available by our two lovely volunteers.
You can download them from here:
Complete EKP Episode Descriptions collected by 22Alvin
or
EKP’s episode descriptions collected by Emma
Both files are in PDF format and contain the complete set of episode descriptions from ep230-1282. Huge thanks to Emma and 22Alvin for compiling and sharing them!
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Quick note because quite a few people have been asking: I gather there is some interest in a collection of EKP episode descriptions. Unfortunately we don’t have one that’s in a shareable format, but I know some people are already collecting them anyway and from the comments in previous posts it looks like there’s been some emailing of files going on already. I was wondering if we could make that sharing process a little more efficient, so question to those lovely folks among you who have already been saving episode descriptions:
Would any of you be willing to update your collection through episode 1282 (i.e. probably after October 7), then put it in a PDF and upload it to a media-sharing platform such as mediafire.com or similar? That way we could just post a single link at the time and anyone who’s interested could download the compiled file, instead of lots of you doing the same work at the same time or lots of emails containing massive files flying back and forth.
Make sense? Volunteers, please speak up in the comments. Cheers! <3
ETA: That was quick! The lovely 22alvin and Emma have both agreed to share their collections, which has us covered for volunteers. Send them cookies and hugs! We’ll post download links once the storyline has wrapped for good and the descrip compilations are complete.
Hello lovelies. We won’t ask how you’re doing today because we know the answer to that question. Instead, just a few organizational things today regarding the impending removal of EKP’s videos.
1. How long will you keep posting videos?
We are planning to cover all of the immediate aftermath of Roman’s death. Currently that means our last clip will probably be episode 1282, which is scheduled to air on October 7. We have also had several inquiries as to whether we will be covering episode 1299, which is referenced in this article and will air on November 1. Currently our answer to that question is “we don’t know.” It depends on what exactly happens in that ep. It is very important to us to end this final storyline on an episode that is in keeping with the spirit of EKP, i.e. one that focuses on Deniz and Roman. If that is the case with 1299, we’ll cover it. HOWEVER, if that ep deals with, say, the return of Katja and her bestowing of condolences, then no. We are and have always been primarily about the story of Deniz and Roman, and we feel strongly about ending this adventure with the focus on the two of them (and/or Deniz and Florian as those left behind), not any other character.
Also, due to the nature of the story arc, the “Once More With Feeling” playlist will end with episode 1269. You’ll see why. All subsequent episodes will be placed in a final, aftermath-themed playlist.
2. When will your videos go offline?
Currently channel closure is scheduled for November 2, 2011. We reserve the right to change the date should unforeseen circumstances arise (as they have a tendency to do, lol), in which case we will let you know.
3. Will there be a party?
We hope so! We’re a bit too spread thin at the moment to organise anything impressive, but at the very least we can all go bonkers over the channel comments on the day as we get drunk, lol. If something more specific does get organised, we’ll let you know.
4. Will your entire channel be deleted?
No. We are taking down all the AWZ videos at RTL’s request, as previously announced, but we are planning to keep the channel itself up, if mostly empty. Call it a memorial if you will.
5. Will you upload your videos somewhere else?
Absolutely not. RTL have been as accommodating towards us as they possibly could be for three years, and we will not repay that by dishonouring our agreement with them. (Plus, all AWZ material will be wiped from other upload platforms as well anyway.) Copyright law is certainly not up to date with the content-sharing possibilities (and possible benefits) of the internet, and perhaps someday that will change. Alas, it will not be in time to save this channel, and having struggled against copyright restrictions for three years, we’ve grown weary of that battle.
So in essence, you have a month and a half to revisit old favourites, marathon, download episodes you wish to keep for private use, and give the old Igloo a good send-off. We’ve already seen a few of you doing the rounds of the older playlists and commenting your little hearts out. It’s been wonderful to see, as has the explosion of appreciative messages we’ve been getting in all sorts of forms. Thank you all. You are such an important part of why this last journey has been so amazing.
Much love, as ever,
Aldi & Lil
P.S. We’ve received numerous emails asking if we will burn discs for people. The answer to this is “No.” With over 800 videos, it would take us an unfathomable amount of time to burn even one set to disc. Doing this at the volume that’s now being requested would destroy us and our laptops. We’ve been putting these clips up on a daily basis for nearly three years. The least you can do is figure out how to burn your own copy now.
Dennis Grabosch hat für EKP ein paar Fragen beantwortet. Da das Interview als ziemlicher Sprachensalat zustandekam, haben wir gleich eine deutsche und eine englische Version draus gemacht, damit nichts von der Authenzität verloren geht, es aber vielleicht trotzdem jeder versteht. Die englische Variante gibt’s hier.
Und hier geht’s zur deutschen Version (enthält Spoiler für die aktuelle Storyline):
It’s raining interviews! What’s going on, something important or something??
…oh, right, That Thing. Gaaaaah.
Anyway! Dennis Grabosch, ever the trooper, has answered a few questions for EKP. The original came out as the customary entertaining Sprachensalat, but we’ve divvied it up into an English and a German version for you because we’re nerdy like that. You can find the German version here.
As with previous interviews, this does contain spoilers about the final storyline, though nothing too detailed.
Photograph courtesy of Jovan Evermann, 2011
IN magazine published an interview with Dennis Grabosch about his life after Roman Wild. Germans, hie thee to the nearest newspaper shop to snatch up a copy! For the rest of you, we’ve translated it below.
Also, check out the official goodbye page for Dennis Grabosch and fans of Roman Wild on Facebook, with pictures and more to come.
Dennis Grabosch leaves Alles was zählt on September 15, 2011
Click here for the announcement in German on RTL.de
Click here for a translation of the article (warning: contains detailed SPOILERS)
Dear Eskimos, subscribers, lurkers and any other interested parties:
Remember that thing about the winds changing? Well, whattaya know – soon as you turn your back for half a year to write a book, those damn winds go and change on you again! So we have some news for you all, and in best AWZ tradition, it is both stabby AND sparkly.
First the stabby bit: RTL is in the process of enforcing their copyright on all Alles was zählt material, which officially is not allowed and was never to upload on any platforms except their own RTL.de, RTLNOW.de and clipfish.de. Practically, this means no one will be able to upload AWZ material any more, and any clips already containing AWZ material will be deleted for good. Several channels have already been affected by this, and this time, EKP is not exempt from these measures. If you want to download any subtitled clips from our channel for private use only (no re-uploads permitted!), you’ll need to act fast. We’ll post another warning when we have an actual date for channel closure, which will happen in the near future.
ETA: Cullenlovingmom has compiled some handy tips on how to download clips from YouTube here.
We understand that many of you will be upset by this, but there is nothing to be done. Alles was zählt is RTL’s intellectual property and they are well within their rights to protect their copyright. It has been an enormous favour to the international fandom that they’ve tolerated our subtitled clips for so long.
Secondly, as some of you may be aware, there is one last DeRo storyline that has just started airing. Although EKP stopped uploading clips back in December 2010 when the boys left Essen to start a happy threesome with Marc, we have been specifically asked by one of the most fabulous people alive to cover this storyline before we’re shut down. After giving it some careful consideration (“This is so inconvenient. LET’S DO IT!”), we’ve decided to take it on. Because we’re suckers for a good hopeless cause!
Please note that we’re coming back for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. The storyline is not a long one, and we’ve been granted special permission (and a bit of extra time) to upload it. We will stop posting videos for good once this storyline is concluded, and shortly thereafter our videos (yes, all of them) will be deleted just like everyone else’s.
Now, a word on inter-fandom relations (since there seems to be some confusion!): Those of you who kept watching AWZ after we left know that the lovely Cullenlovingmom and her collaborators have been subbing episodes on DeRoAholicsAnonymous, which was shut down due to the copyright blocks. To everyone who couldn’t quench the addiction despite the overall meh factor of the stories (a condition we know everything about, lol), her work has been an invaluable resource. Apparently there have been some unsavoury rumours flying about, so let us make this abundantly clear: We hold Cullenlovingmom (and the liquor cabinet we share with her) in the highest regard. She’d always said that she would cover the storyline only until we chose to pick it back up, and the decision that EKP will be covering this last storyline is a unanimous one. Absolutely no animosity towards Cullenlovingmom and her project will be tolerated on EKP, ever. In fact, no wank about this turn of events will be tolerated at all. We’re all too old for that shit. Anyone likely to read this is likely to be a DeRo fan, so let’s all focus what unites us and on the shiny side of fandom, yeah? Awesome.
Anybody can continue watching the show on RTLNOW.de, at least in regions where there is no so-called “geo-blocking” (geographical blocking of content in certain countries for legal reasons).
Lastly… oy vey, this all sounds way too official and grim! Let’s have some fun with this and give one of the most compelling pairings in telly history a good send-off, because that’s how we roll! There will be tears, there will be drama, there will be snark. THERE WILL BE HAIR, BY MEDUSA’S SNAKES! Let’s wibble and rant and cackle and ruthlessly obsess together – one last time.
Ready to be strong? Stockpiled your tissues and booze? Then let’s rock this thing.
ETA: The above-mentioned most fabulous person would also like us to post this picture. We would like to state that we only behaved like shirt-ripping sluts on specific instructions and are usually very respectful and decorous *ahem*
Support Japan’s relief efforts and get a personal message from Dennis Grabosch! He’s joining a heap of other celebrities auctioning their voices for this worthy cause. The highest bidder gets a 15-second personalised voice recording (and if you’ve ever heard the man talk, you know that will be the most information-packed 15 seconds of your life).
Bidding is on now and goes until 11:59 EST on 4 April. See Japan Calls for more information!*
Note: The auction takes place on Livejournal, but don’t worry, you don’t need an LJ account to bid. Information about the bidding process and options for your donation can be found in this master post.
Here’s one of the cool things about collaborations: You’re not alone. There’s always someone with the same vested interest as you, dragging you out of writer’s block when you most need it, bouncing ideas back and forth, making suggestions that you’d never have thought of but that just slot into place, making your brain think in new media. Each person contributes something unique, and if you’re lucky, the components complement each other really well. Like mayo and fries go with Pommes, Prosecco and strawberries go with faked abductions, or chocolate goes with… other kinds of chocolate.
And if you’re really really lucky, you get situations like this:
EKP: Damn, we wish we could make art.
DG: Oh, by the way, I made you some art.
EKP: \o/!!!!!
For the record, no, we’re not doing a double retcon on The Wizard of Oz or Wicked. (Actually, we’ve already done that.) But there are elements that are universal here, elements that fit Perfect Combination to a T: A quest, a roadtrip, a journey of self-discovery, and the detours we sometimes have to take in order to realise where we really want to go.
