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Romanization of Gao Qifeng

Hello @Crisco 1492–thank you so much for creating Gao Qifeng and bringing it to DYK. I am wondering if you would like to include some alternative romanizations of his name, Ko Kei-Fung (in Cantonese) and Kao Ch'i-Feng (in Mandarin)? The subject lived before the PRC and his contemporaries would not refer to him using the Pinyin system.

The romanization "Ko Kei-Fung" can be seen here on a 1940 magazine cover. "Kao Ch'i-Feng" can be seen here on An Index to Reproductions of Paintings by Twentieth-Century Chinese Artists (1998), listed under "Kao Weng", his birth name. Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 21:11, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

• Hi The Lonely Pather. The article has the Wade transcription (for Mandarin) in the infobox (the Liangyou article also used C.F. Kao). I was getting Gou Kei-fung for the Yale romanization - what system would Ko Kei-Fung be under? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 14:13, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  Hi Chris-- thanks for pointing out the Wade transcription, which I missed. The "K" in Ko implies that it is Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation, by comparing it with the List of common Chinese surnames. Hope this helps! Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 17:37, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  Ah, yes. That'll definitely do it - I remember that Hokkien transcriptions are also very varied, with regional differences (Compare Tay and The in SE Asia). Let me play with {{Infobox Chinese}} and see if that can be accommodated.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 17:40, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  Done. I believe I did it correctly, without the intonation.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 17:47, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you very much! Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 21:58, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Yang Pao'an

On 1 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yang Pao'an, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Yang Pao'an refused to forsake the Chinese Communist Party, reportedly even after a telephone call with Chiang Kai-shek? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yang Pao-an. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yang Pao'an), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:03, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Stadium ban decision

On 1 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stadium ban decision, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a German court's decision involving football stadiums may preclude Facebook from arbitrarily banning users? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stadionverbot Decision. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Stadium ban decision), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:04, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Fat fingers?

I kind of like the idea of covert templates :-) RoySmith (talk) 03:28, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

• {{ninja}} is unfortunately a redlink :-D — Chris Woodrich (talk) 03:29, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Gao Qifeng

The article Gao Qifeng you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Gao Qifeng for comments about the article, and Talk:Gao Qifeng/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Rollinginhisgrave -- Rollinginhisgrave (talk) 13:03, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

Congratulation! - Rohan de Saram - unbelievable story --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:16, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Today I remember an organist who was pictured on the Main page on his birthday ten years ago, and I found two recent organ concerts to match, - see top of my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:46, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

• Oh, I think I may have seen this one before. The photo appears familiar.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:56, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

  I worked with Vami_IV on his church's article then. - Today, I made Leif Segerstam my big story. -Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:59, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

  Nice. That's an excellent photograph — Chris Woodrich (talk) 10:05, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

  That's a great honour coming from you! - I hope to get to your FAC. - My story today is a cantata 300 years old, based on a hymn 200 years old when the cantata was composed, based on a psalm some thousand years old, - so said the 2015 DYK hook. I had forgotten the discussion on the talk. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:23, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

  I hope you followed to a rich day. Today a caricature, for a change. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:34, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

Lzzy Hale playing the piano with Amy Lee

• Thank you, Gerda Arendt. I think I'll share a picture as well, shake it up. Not classical, but a bit of sisterly support - all three of the bands I saw yesterday were headlined by women, and one had only women as members: The Warning, Halestorm, and Evanescence. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 16:41, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  That's lovely and considerate, - thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:47, 30 October 2024 (UTC)

  Happy whatever you celebrate today, - more who died, more to come, and they made the world richer. Greetings from Madrid where I took the pic of assorted Cucurbita in 2016. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:01, 31 October 2024 (UTC)

  Those are some gorgeous gourds. Today will be a karaoke night... I may sing "Thriller" like a certain famous Michael, or I may pull out the classic "Monster Mash" — Chris Woodrich (talk) 16:04, 31 October 2024 (UTC) (Update: did both, as well as "Devil Went Down to Georgia"03:30, 1 November 2024 (UTC))

Belated thanks for DYK review

Thank you so much for reviewing Template:Did_you_know_nominations/Come_In_(Weatherday_album), and I apologize for not seeing it at the time! Your kind words and feedback on the hooks are much appreciated :) LeMeilleurMiel (talk) 22:07, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

• Glad to help!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:09, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Re: Ye Gongchuo

Wow, incredible job with this article. I think I'm slightly jealous of your skills. Anyway, is there a reason you only make passing mention of his collaboration with Tagore? Is it hard to find more info? I only ask as that would make a great hook if we knew some other details. Viriditas (talk) 21:38, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

• I didn't see much in the sources, unfortunately. I can see if there's more discussion elsewhere.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:43, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

  No worries, don't bother. I thought I would ask. In terms of the review, I take it you prefer ALT0 as a hook? Viriditas (talk) 21:46, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

  I forgot to mention, I also found the dynamic between his diverse political allegiances to be most interesting, and the implicit foreshadowing of the threat he faced from the later regime almost stands out in the text. It's too bad that can't be used as a hook, but it would be difficult to construct it, I suspect. Viriditas (talk) 21:49, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

  All of them work, but ALT0 may be the most generally interesting. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:55, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

  Got it. Viriditas (talk) 21:56, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

Hey, do you do halftone restoration at all? Your lead slot image for Ye Gongchuo could be greatly improved using a separate image that uses a blur and sharpen filter. Apparently, the problem arose during the initial scan, where you can limit the dots from the halftone. Viriditas (talk) 22:14, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

• I've done FFT before, but I'm not always satisfied with the results. I can fiddle with it once I'm done touching up "It's Okay, I'm Okay" with the new source.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:15, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

• Alright, done. It doesn't look too bad at low resolutions.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

That was fast! Viriditas (talk) 22:26, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

• I had Photoshop open from doing some work with a 1927 book.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:29, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Pan He

On 4 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pan He, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chinese sculptor Pan He created the Zhuhai Fisher Girl (pictured), an icon of Zhuhai? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pan He. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pan He), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zhuhai Fisher Girl

On 4 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zhuhai Fisher Girl, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chinese sculptor Pan He created the Zhuhai Fisher Girl (pictured), an icon of Zhuhai? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pan He. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zhuhai Fisher Girl), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

This is a cool one! It was a nice read. Panini! • 🥪 17:25, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 17:33, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Caricature of Wang Lianying

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Caricature of Wang Lianying by Thomas Machamer, New York Tribune, 1920-10-03, p5.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Armbrust The Homunculus 15:41, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Beijing Hanhai

On 6 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Beijing Hanhai, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that one of the paintings sold by Beijing Hanhai was stolen by an emperor, and another was hidden in a well? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Beijing Hanhai. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Beijing Hanhai), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:04, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for He Jianshi

On 9 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article He Jianshi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that He Jianshi used Chinese opera to advance a revolution against the Qing dynasty? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/He Jianshi. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, He Jianshi), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Melanie Klaffner

Hello. As the nominator I have withdrawn my nomination of the aforementioned AFD which you have relisted. Unlike the other tennis articles I've listed for AFD this one has at least been partially improved and I've lost the will to bother trying to tidy up the Wikipedia tennis pages which are filled with nonsense. Sorry to rant. No criticism of you is meant. Best wishes . Shrug02 (talk) 01:26, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

• Alright, Shrug02, no worries. I've closed the nomination as withdrawn. Thank you for keeping an eye out for potentially non-notable subjects. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:29, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you. I won't be keeping an eye out anymore. Another closer has just relisted an AFD which has had no additions made to it in 7 days, has no references and has 4 people to 1 saying delete. I'm totally disheartened with the entire process and Wikipedia in general. It seems like a high school clique and I'm far too old for it. Again thanks and all the best. Shrug02 (talk) 01:33, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  No worries... I know that feeling. One reason why I've been focusing on content creation since coming out of retirement... a lot simpler to just be there with your sources. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:35, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  I have done lots of content creation but stopped making new pages when ones with dozens of sources were successfully AFD nominated because a group of people piled on with delete votes. I then switched to improving existing articles. I found a few that were impossible to improve so AFD nominated them, just to find that the powers that be keep them because I haven't got a bunch of people to pile on and those who agree these articles should be deleted are overruled by the admins. Anyway sorry to vent to a stranger. Think I'm going to find a new hobby. Shrug02 (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  Ooof. Best of luck! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:42, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Welcome back

Nice to see you back here. Hope all is well! Shyamal (talk) 03:16, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Shyamal. Things are... well, I had forgotten how much I enjoyed content creation. It definitely makes me feel like I have useful skills.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 13:14, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Promotion of Gao Qifeng

Congratulations, Crisco 1492! The article you nominated, Gao Qifeng, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:05, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

@Crisco 1492 Congrats to your first FA after returning to Wikipedia🥳. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 01:03, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, BP! I've got another one queued up for this week, and I'll be doing some reviewing after nominating it. How's Claire going? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 04:06, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

  What's the article you're planning next? About Claire, nope. I always struggle at reception section. Was about to withdraw, but I already thought that it will be good idea to gather more feedbacks. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 04:08, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

  The True Record. It's easily the best English-language source available about that publication. As for Claire, I know it's disheartening, but I wouldn't withdraw yet. Shapey has given some good feedback, and working through this should help you practice writing reception sections for future articles. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 04:12, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Ye Yanlan

On 11 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ye Yanlan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that, according to his family, Ye Yanlan was compelled to leave government service after speaking Cantonese in front of the emperor of China? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ye Yanlan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ye Yanlan), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for It's OK I'm OK

On 10 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article It's OK I'm OK, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the music video for "It's OK I'm OK" was edited to make its singer appear naked? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/It's OK I'm OK. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, It's OK I'm OK), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 15,794 views (658.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:27, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

Chen Dingshan–Thank you!

Hello @Crisco 1492,

Thank you for writing the amazing article about the amazing Chen Dingshan. I took liberty to put a bit more information, including his education, wives(?!), kid, travel, jail(?!), and re-organized the narrative of his early life into a chronological manner. I also hold the opinion that 飯店 would mean "restaurant", not "hotel", in 1930s China, but I could be wrong and I am more than happy to discuss with you about that. Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 20:42, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

And in case you want to reference your previous text, I've made a copy of the article before my edits at User:TheLonelyPather/sandbox2. Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 20:58, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

• That's excellent, TheLonelyPather! I'll make sure to add you as co-author on the DYK nom... I didn't think to look for articles on his sister, and I'm always happy to have more biographical data. As for the translation, I defer to you entirely, as I work primarily through Google when writing articles on Chinese subjects, and between sources using current language and Google not providing historical context, it's easy to miss things like that where the meaning has shifted. 03:26, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

• Oh, you reviewed. That could get awkward if I added you. Nix that. But either way, thank you! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 03:27, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

  You're most welcome. Now that we've got the older brother and the sister of the family, we might think about the younger brother Chen Cidie, the father Chen Diexian, and the mother Zhu Su ... I will be available by Christmas time. Looking forward to potential future collaborations with you! Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 03:56, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

  I haven't looked into the others in the family much, but just based on the Lear source, there is certainly enough for Chen Diexian! Some of the DYK hooks would be interesting... deliberately setting fire to bales of hay to prove that his new fire extinguisher worked, for example.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 03:57, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Ye Gongchuo

On 12 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ye Gongchuo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ye Gongchuo worked for emperors, warlords and republicans before leaving politics to focus on art? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ye Gongchuo. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ye Gongchuo), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Sohom (talk) 00:02, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Fengshan (general)

On 13 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fengshan (general), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the assassination of Fengshan resulted in a pun combining fried eggs and bombs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fengshan (general). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fengshan (general)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:03, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The Chinese Barnstar
		I love seeing all of the work you do on China-related articles! I've felt a little alone in the subject area and seeing someone else hard at work improving content in this field (especially in regards to late Qing and Republican stuff, my specialty) makes me so happy to see. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 02:23, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Generalissima! A lot of my previous work was on early-20th century Chinese Indonesians (Kwee Tek Hoay, Lie Kim Hok, and the domestic film industry), so it's been very interesting to look into the contemporary situation in China! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:46, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Xinwen Bao

On 14 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xinwen Bao, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Xinwen Bao was first published during the Lunar New Year to take advantage of its competitors being on hiatus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xinwen Bao. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Xinwen Bao), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:03, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Xifeng concentration camp

On 13 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xifeng concentration camp, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the barracks at the Xifeng concentration camp were named for Confucian tenets such as righteousness and filial piety? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xifeng concentration camp. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Xifeng concentration camp), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:02, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 14,632 views (609.7 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Zooming in on the Andromeda Galaxy

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Your GA nomination of Yan Ruisheng

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DYK for Eternity in Flames

On 17 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eternity in Flames, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Eternity in Flames, now commonly shown in Chinese schools, was banned during the Cultural Revolution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eternity in Flames. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Eternity in Flames), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

My previous account

I forgot the password for User:NGC 2736. Now Wikipedia is demanding me prove that it was me who operated that account. Is there any way I can do it? Can you help me in this regard? CometVolcano (talk) 03:50, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

• Hi CometVolcano. I'm not familiar with that, sorry.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 11:17, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Yan Ruisheng

The article Yan Ruisheng you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Yan Ruisheng for comments about the article, and Talk:Yan Ruisheng/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Yovt -- Yovt (talk) 16:45, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD

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Jaws is an American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. Released on June 20, 1975, it stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town. Regarded as a watershed moment in motion picture history, Jaws was the prototypical summer blockbuster and won several awards for its music and editing. It was the highest-grossing film of all time until the release of Star Wars two years later; both films were pivotal in establishing the modern Hollywood business model, which pursues high box-office returns from action and adventure films with simple high-concept premises, released during the summer in thousands of theaters and advertised heavily.

Illustration credit: Roger Kastel; courtesy of the Everett Collection; retouched by Crisco 1492

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Good article reassessment for Anggun

Anggun has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Z1720 (talk) 02:18, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

LaTasha Barnes DYK

Hello Chris, I received your message regarding some issues with my LaTasha Barnes article. It would be helpful if you point to exactly where you saw problems--I didn't see any flags in the article, but maybe I missed something. Could you please let me know what is concerning you? Thanks very much, Wroliver (talk) 17:26, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

• Hi Wroliver; I've replied at the nomination page.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:24, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

  Dear Chris,

  I believe I've addressed the issues mentioned in your comments about my LaTasha Barnes article. Here is the link:

  http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/LaTasha_Barnes

  Thanks,

  Wroliver (talk) 15:28, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

  Hi Wroliver. Please reply at the nomination to keep discussion centralized. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 16:39, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Song Qiyun

On 21 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Song Qiyun, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Song Zhenzhong (pictured), the son of Song Qiyun and Xu Linxia, was detained by the Kuomintang before his first birthday and executed at the age of eight? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Song Zhenzhong. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Song Qiyun), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Xu Linxia

On 21 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xu Linxia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Song Zhenzhong (pictured), the son of Song Qiyun and Xu Linxia, was detained by the Kuomintang before his first birthday and executed at the age of eight? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Song Zhenzhong. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Xu Linxia), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Song Zhenzhong

On 21 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Song Zhenzhong, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Song Zhenzhong (pictured), the son of Song Qiyun and Xu Linxia, was detained by the Kuomintang before his first birthday and executed at the age of eight? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Song Zhenzhong. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Song Zhenzhong), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 68,858 views (2,869.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		For all your very interesting articles on Shanghai history! Thank you for writing them :) PARAKANYAA (talk) 18:36, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thank you! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:03, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Mao Gong ding

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Ding cauldron of Duke Mao.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 19:44, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Murder of Wang Lianying

On 22 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Murder of Wang Lianying, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the murder of Wang Lianying was followed by a blitz of newspaper coverage, books, stage performances, a film, and songs (example featured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of Wang Lianying. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Murder of Wang Lianying), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—Ganesha811 (talk) 00:02, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 24,334 views (1,013.9 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

• A fun read, and what a hook (I've never seen an audio DYK!). Congratulations, Tenpop421 (talk) 01:53, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Tenpop421. It was really interesting to read into it, especially given the huge media focus it got. As for the audio file, it's not something we do a lot... I looked it up, and apparently we haven't had an audio DYK since November 2023. When I found those arias, I wanted to use them... So much early audio from outside the Anglosphere is lost. Crisco 1492 mobile (talk) 02:19, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

  You're doing amazing work on these articles! ꧁Zanahary꧂ 04:14, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

  • Thank you! I'm having fun looking into early Shanghai culture... early Indonesian filmmakers like The Teng Chun and the Wong brothers got their start there, so this is dovetailing very nicely with my previous body of work. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 05:00, 22 November 2024 (UTC)

Cina?

Anda kok sekarang malah rajin mengembangkan artikel tentang Cina ? Anda pindah ke Cina ya ? Glorious Engine (talk) 07:16, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

• Nggak. Kebetulan itu yang lagi menarik perhatianku.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 11:06, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Xu Xinfu

On 26 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xu Xinfu, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Xu Xinfu adapted the fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan for Chinese audiences? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xu Xinfu. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Xu Xinfu), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Feelie

On 25 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Feelie, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that feelies (example pictured) have been used for everything from copy protection to sexual roleplay? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Feelie. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Feelie), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 40,511 views (1,688.0 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of The Great Mecca Feast

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article The Great Mecca Feast you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Jon698 -- Jon698 (talk) 04:02, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Good article nominee

Hello, I recently nominated the article Le langaige du Bresil as a good article under the Language and literature subtopic, though I believe it could also fit under World history. Since you have not "contributed significantly" to the article, you might be able to review it according to the criteria. I would like to know if, having the necessary skills for this, you would be willing to do so. Thank you, RodRabelo7 (talk) 12:37, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

No-target errors on the front page

Hi, I just fixed a no-target error in Mały Brzostek, which is soon to be on the front page as part of DYK. The error had been present since the article was moved to mainspace in October. Are articles not checked for such reference errors before being allowed onto the main page, and if not, where would I go to suggest that they are? Thanks, DuncanHill (talk) 22:08, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

• Hi DuncanHill, and good catch. Those errors are not covered under the WP:DYKCRIT, though it would be good to catch them. If you want to go to suggest that they be added to the criteria, WT:DYK is the best spot. That being said, the entry bar for DYK is fairly low compared to the GA and FA processes, so I don't expect there to be much positive response.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:03, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Yan Ruisheng

On 29 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yan Ruisheng, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Yan Ruisheng, China's first full-length feature film, was banned within two years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yan Ruisheng. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yan Ruisheng), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Voting is now open for the WikiProject Military History newcomer of the year and military historian of the year awards

Voting is now open for the WikiProject Military History newcomer of the year and military historian of the year awards for 2024! The top editors will be awarded the coveted Gold Wiki. Cast your votes here and here respectively. Voting closes at 23:59 on 30 December 2024. On behalf of the coordinators, wishing you the very best for the festive season and the new year. MediaWiki message delivery via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:59, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

DYK for The True Record

On 7 November 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The True Record, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The True Record (issue pictured) closed shortly after implicating Provisional President Yuan Shikai in the assassination of Song Jiaoren? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The True Record. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The True Record), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

story · music · places

Thank you for another good one! - For a surprise, a Bach cantata is on the Main page today, where it was last year for the 300th anniversary, and they were too lazy to find something new ;) - Look at my story, and listen to the 3 whole-tone steps and the dialogues of Fear and Hope. - An open letter open to be signed (more info on the talk), - I haven't checked if you did, please ignore then. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:11, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

• Congrats. Always nice to have a Bach cantata on the main page... especially compared to the threats of doxxing and whatnot. I may sign with my real name, but it's not necessary. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:16, 7 November 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you! - I have some to review for GA, in case of interest. - Thank you today for the new DYK, - interesting to review! - "Interesting" has become an interesting topic for DYK, DYK? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:59, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  Your day today: congratulations to your new FA that was a pleasure to review! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:29, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  Thanks, Gerda! Glad to be back. I'm going to nominate another one once the bot goes through.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:34, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

  Looking forward! - I uploaded more pics, on a mountain in the sun above the fog. - Madeleine Riffaud - remember. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:05, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

  Rifaud sounds like an extraordinary woman! I've got a busy day ahead of me (going to upload some pictures from the Chicago show on Saturday, and I've got improv later, but I should be doing some editing this week. Will definitely be dropping by FAC.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 15:08, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you and good luck! - I uploaded pics of a trip that was a 10-day celebration of a 16 November event, but the day was also when a dear friend died. We sang Hevenu shalom aleichem at his funeral yesterday, and it was good. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:04, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of The Great Mecca Feast

The article The Great Mecca Feast you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Great Mecca Feast for comments about the article, and Talk:The Great Mecca Feast/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Jon698 -- Jon698 (talk) 02:05, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Sheryl Cooper

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:AliceCooperO2 250522 - Sheryl Cooper - (94 of 133) (52100040162) (cropped).jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 00:30, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Kudos for the cool DYK today about the Andromeda photo Bluethricecreamman (talk) 16:39, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

• Very kind, Bluethricecreamman! But that was entirely EF5. I merely saw they had created the article and nominated it. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 17:20, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

  ah well ill give them a barnstar too Bluethricecreamman (talk) 17:24, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zooming In on the Andromeda Galaxy

On 2 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zooming In on the Andromeda Galaxy, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that more than one hundred million stars are visible in Zooming In on the Andromeda Galaxy (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zooming In on the Andromeda Galaxy), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 25,622 views (1,067.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of December 2024 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for The Crystal (tabloid)

On 4 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Crystal (tabloid), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Crystal was one of few publications in early-20th-century China that regularly covered same-sex intimacy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Crystal (tabloid). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Crystal (tabloid)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Feelie (Brave New World)

On 4 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Feelie (Brave New World), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Aldous Huxley developed his "feelies" in response to the emergence of "talkies"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Feelie (Brave New World). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Feelie (Brave New World)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:04, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Sad news

Hope you heard about User:JarrahTree :( Shyamal (talk) 12:40, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

• Oh no. :( He was just reaching out to me offline last month, too.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 12:56, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Would you like to have a look at Draft:Shenzhou Daily?

Dear @Crisco 1492: hope all is well! I came across Draft:Shenzhou Daily from new pages feed. Since you've written The Crystal (tabloid) (great work by the way), I assume you might have the resources to expand this draft. Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 14:45, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

• That's a good start. I haven't been able to find Link's book yet, but I can see if I can find a bit more later.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 14:46, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Chris Redfield

Hi again! Btw, do you think at first glance the article looks okay? While I'm confident at the lead and appearances section. I'm not sure at the concept & design section a bit and especially reception sec lol. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 12:53, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

• I'll have a look after work.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 14:00, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Reviews/comments was moved to Wikipedia:Peer review/Chris Redfield/archive1. Thank you = ) 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 02:46, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

I've requested the article to copyguild again, hopefully it does help. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 02:55, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

• I'm not wanting to go through myself, because I probably would have to recuse myself from reviewing, but if there's no other option I can work on it.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 03:06, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

  My obligation is to work on the article a lot, not other editors (which is kinda embarrassing if they do a lot of work). In the meantime, I may ask other editors for feedbacks at PR. Thank you very much for your concern =). 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 03:11, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Four Award

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Gao Qifeng. PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 06:09, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/The Young Companion

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Liangyou 001 cover - Hu Die.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Armbrust The Homunculus 16:00, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Question

Hi Chris, I uploaded This image and for some reason the color rendering at either full-screen or full-size is fine, as should be. However at thumbnail sizes on Commons (created by Commons) and on en-Wiki, the colors are more saturated, more blue-ish. For example compare this 1024x710 thumbnail with this full-screen version. Is that just me and my display, or have you seen this type of thing before? Bammesk (talk) 19:28, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

• You're right, Bammesk. :/ I can't say I've encountered that before. Is it perhaps from an embedded colour profile? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:36, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
  • Actually, I seem to remember having some weird issues with Highsmith's imagery back in 2012/2013. There may be embedded profiles not playing nice with media wiki. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:43, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
  • So I've opened up both examples in Photoshop. The full-resolution image has "Untagged RGB (8 bit)" as its profile, whereas the reduced resolution image has "Adobe RGB (1998) (8 bit)" as its profile. I'll try comparing some other images, see if that may explain it. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:46, 7 December 2024 (UTC)
    • Yes Bammesk, it was the colour profile. I've embedded Adobe RGB (1998) (8 bit) and reuploaded. Looks like the thumbnail and full size are consistent now. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 19:57, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

Yes, I looked into it after your first reply. I was about to do somewhat equivalent of what you did in GIMP. I use GIMP and it is not a user friendly software when it comes to color space and meta data. I was about to delete the XMP data, which would remove the color profile bit, which would have made the file de facto sRGB. And then I would have done an upload. I keep that in mind next time. You beat me to it, your fix worked, so no need to do anything on my end. Thank you. Bammesk (talk) 20:21, 7 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Chen Qiyou

On 8 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chen Qiyou, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chen Qiyou, a would-be assassin, later became part of the Chinese Committee for World Peace? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chen Qiyou. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Chen Qiyou), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

1=Launchballer 00:03, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

AFDs

Hello, Crisco 1492,

I was looking at some AFDs that were filed and closed tonight (like Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Xana (drag queen)) and saw your comments. I've closed hundreds, maybe thousands, of AFDs and I'm not familiar with a "soft close". Can you explain it to me or point to it on a policy page? Thank you. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 05:37, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

• Hi Liz, it was intended as an allusion to WP:NOQUORUM (or "soft delete") and meant to indicate that, should there be any disagreement with the close, I would not object to anyone reverting it. This was meant to facilitate continued discussion should it be deemed necessary. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 13:19, 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Some 4As

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Sorga Ka Toedjoe. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 01:12, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Djaoeh Dimata. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 01:12, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang (novel). ♠PMC♠ (talk) 01:12, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zhou Jianyun

On 11 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zhou Jianyun, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zhou Jianyun pawned his wife's jewellery to make Orphan Rescues Grandfather (scene pictured), saving his studio? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zhou Jianyun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zhou Jianyun), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Jiangwan Racecourse

On 11 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jiangwan Racecourse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Jiangwan Racecourse hosted horse races, a golf club, and prisoners of war? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jiangwan Racecourse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jiangwan Racecourse), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

Four Award

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Streatham portrait. Staraction (talk | contribs) 04:41, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Orphan Rescues Grandfather

On 11 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Orphan Rescues Grandfather, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zhou Jianyun pawned his wife's jewellery to make Orphan Rescues Grandfather (scene pictured), saving his studio? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zhou Jianyun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Orphan Rescues Grandfather), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

This one is awesome! Great work. Panini! • 🥪 19:29, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

• Too kind!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 20:02, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

		The WikiProject Film Award
		I, TheTechnician27 (Talk page), hereby award Crisco 1492 the WikiProject Film Award for his valued contributions to WikiProject Film. I feel like you must be 10 Chinese film scholars in a ridiculously tall trenchcoat with the insane amount of high-quality articles you've been creating on Chinese film history recently. I wish I could operate at this level of productivity. Awarded 20:39, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thank you, TheTechnician27! I wish I could count myself as a scholar of Chinese film... there certainly seem to have been some interesting tendencies! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:19, 11 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Wang Hanlun

On 13 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wang Hanlun, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wang Hanlun used proceeds from her company's only film to finalize her divorce? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wang Hanlun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Wang Hanlun), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 13 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Revenge of an Actress

On 13 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Revenge of an Actress, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wang Hanlun used proceeds from her company's only film to finalize her divorce? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wang Hanlun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Revenge of an Actress), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 13 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Emancipation Pictorial

On 14 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Emancipation Pictorial, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that most of the contributors to the Emancipation Pictorial, a Chinese women's magazine, were men? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Emancipation Pictorial. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Emancipation Pictorial), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:25, 11 December 2024 (UTC) 00:02, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Re: An Amorous History of the Silver Screen

I didn't think it was dry! I read through it twice. I wanted to know a bit more about the book though. Viriditas (talk) 21:19, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

• It's an interesting read! Early 20th-century Shanghai is so different than anything in my experience, and Zhang does an excellent job exploring its cinema culture. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:00, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

  The book and film remind me of professor Grace M. Cho's book Tastes Like War.[1] Viriditas (talk) 22:55, 13 December 2024 (UTC)

  Can't say I'd heard of it before. I'll see if I can get a copy. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:34, 13 December 2024 (UTC)

  It's a very loose resemblance, so it's not exactly connected. Just reminded me of the struggles of both women. Viriditas (talk) 00:29, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

  Oh no, I'm not saying it is strongly connected (I did read the summary at NPR's page). It does seem like an interesting read, though... A lot of themes of perseverance and adaptation to new cultural milieus. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:32, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

  It occurs to me that Cho’s book would make a perfect television series, perhaps a limited one of 12 episodes or so. I could see Apple or Netflix picking it up. Viriditas (talk) 08:46, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Talk:Harlan Page Davidson

Hello. You deleted Talk:Harlan Page Davidson with G8. But it had a G8-exempt tag. Christian75 (talk) 21:01, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

• Hi Christian75, you are correct. I've restored it.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:57, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks. Christian75 (talk) 11:29, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zheng Zhegu

On 15 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zheng Zhegu, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zheng Zhegu urged his film students to bring their girlfriends when no women enrolled? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zheng Zhegu. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zheng Zhegu), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK nomination of An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937

Hello! Your submission of An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937 at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Llewee (talk) 15:27, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings!

Hello there, 'tis the season again, believe it or not, the years pass so quickly now! A big thank you for all of your contributions to Wikipedia in 2024! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2025! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:26, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Huaju

On 17 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Huaju, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that modern Chinese drama was banned during the Cultural Revolution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Huaju. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Huaju), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

Lovely article! Still in Indonesia? How's things? Feel free to put your articles up on Wikipedia:WikiProject Asia/The 10,000 Challenge!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:23, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

• Unfortunately, Dr. B, real life got in the way there. Long story. As for the 10k challenge... that looks interesting. Is there a time limit on contributions? Like, I have about fifty articles in the past six months that qualify (and then all my Indonesian stuff from last decade).  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 11:45, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

  You can put up any articles you like! I love seeing entries coming in from different countries and different topics. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:49, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

  Awesome. I'll see about doing something after work. Won't reach back to the 2010s, but anything from this year should be fair game.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 11:51, 17 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Fen Juhua

On 19 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fen Juhua, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Fen Juhua became the "first of the lady knights in the Chinese cinema" after fighting for love in a 1925 film? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fen Juhua. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fen Juhua), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Heroine Li Feifei

On 19 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Heroine Li Feifei, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Fen Juhua became the "first of the lady knights in the Chinese cinema" after fighting for love in a 1925 film? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fen Juhua. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Heroine Li Feifei), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

Promotion of The True Record

Congratulations, Crisco 1492! The article you nominated, The True Record, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.

This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Gog the Mild (talk) via FACBot (talk) 00:06, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Qian Xingcun

On 20 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Qian Xingcun, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that literary critic Qian Xingcun brought several Communist writers into the Shanghai film industry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Qian Xingcun. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Qian Xingcun), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:03, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Anchorage White Raven

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Anchorage White Raven.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 02:12, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

4A

Oops, that's what I get for trying to count anything at 6 in the morning. Doling out more of yours is on my to-do list, by the way :) Just keep forgetting to get back to it. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 14:08, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

• No worries! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 14:08, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Luo Shiwen

On 21 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Luo Shiwen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Luo Shiwen led a secret cell of the Chinese Communist Party that negotiated better conditions for inmates at their concentration camp? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Luo Shiwen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Luo Shiwen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Zhu Baosan

On 21 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zhu Baosan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the fortune left by Zhu Baosan was believed to have been greatly diminished by his philanthropic activities? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zhu Baosan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zhu Baosan), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

	A very happy Christmas and New Year to you!
	Have a great Christmas, and may 2025 bring you joy, happiness – and no trolls or vandals! Cheers SchroCat (talk) 08:39, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, SchroCat! Merry Christmas to you and yours. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 13:45, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Tony Lovato 2

An image created by you has been promoted to featured picture status Your image, File:Mest performing at Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit, 2023-09-14 03.jpg, was nominated on Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate an image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Thank you for your contribution! Armbrust The Homunculus 17:24, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Oen Boen Ing

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DYK for René Vallon

On 22 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article René Vallon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that René Vallon (pictured) achieved the first aeroplane flight, and was the first aeroplane-related death, in China? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/René Vallon. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, René Vallon), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:02, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for List of Mingxing films

On 22 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of Mingxing films, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Mingxing Film Company released more than 150 films in 16 years, but most are now lost? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of Mingxing films. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, List of Mingxing films), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:03, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Seasonal greetings:)

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Crisco 1492, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, — Benison (Beni · talk) 18:18, 22 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

— Benison (Beni · talk) 18:18, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Benison. Happy holidays to you and yours. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:24, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Oen Boen Ing

The article Oen Boen Ing you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Oen Boen Ing and Talk:Oen Boen Ing/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Esculenta -- Esculenta (talk) 00:44, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Oen Boen Ing

The article Oen Boen Ing you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Oen Boen Ing for comments about the article, and Talk:Oen Boen Ing/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Esculenta -- Esculenta (talk) 00:02, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Mwene Muji

Hi, sorry but would it be possible to change the wording of the hook from that the ruler of Mwene Muji's grand claims of once having imperial status were dismissed by Belgian colonial authorities? to that the grand claims from the ruler of Mwene Muji of once having imperial status were dismissed by Belgian colonial authorities? as it’s much more natural Kowal2701 (talk) 18:03, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

• Hi Kowal2701; I've tried rewording. Thoughts? — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:07, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

  Yes that’s much better, thank you Kowal2701 (talk) 19:34, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

Hello Crisco 1492, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. Happy editing, Abishe (talk) 21:47, 24 December 2024 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 21:47, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Abishe. A happy holidays to you and yours as well. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:48, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

What you are doing is really cool

I'm a kid who has always been interested in the Republic of China, and I've edited many Chinese Film articles, i'm really grateful that you keep adding so much to many articles! 2600:4809:8953:500:AC9E:F5C7:D29:BE4F (talk) 18:25, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, 2600! I do love me some early cinema. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 18:26, 15 December 2024 (UTC)

  No problem 2600:4809:8953:500:38E6:1B09:226E:3F44 (talk) 02:17, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

December music

story · music · places

I agree with the header! - Listen today to Beethoven's 3rd cello sonata, on his birthday - it was a hook in the 2020 DYK set when his 250th birthday was remembered. I picked a recording with Antônio Meneses, because he was on my sad list this year, and I was in Brazil (see places), and I love his playing. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:52, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thanks, Gerda. I'll be sure to give it a listen! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:02, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

  Thank you! - I came to fix the cellist's name, with a 10-years-old DYK and new pics - look for red birds --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:06, 18 December 2024 (UTC)

  Today it's another great woman, soprano Sigrid Kehl, and I found a 1963 Christmas Oratorio detail. 10 years earlier than that cycle, Bach wrote seven cantatas for the 1724 season, based on seven songs, - my focus this year. Expect three stories for the three days they celebrated in Leipzig ;) - Enjoy the season! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:52, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

  My first Christmas story is about Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91, 300 years today, and its song, 500 years old. Enjoy! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:42, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Merry Xmas!

I remembered before when I nominated the redirect, Umbrella Corporation I think? for AfD and saw your your old userpage before that you are a video gamer. Glad I met you before the year ends. Thank you! 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 00:42, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

Some more 4As

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 06:29, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Amir Hamzah. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 06:29, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Si Tjonat. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 06:29, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Fakih Usman. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 06:29, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

		Four Award
		Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Roekiah. ♠PMC♠ (talk) 06:29, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

• Thank you! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 12:55, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for Kwan Man-ching

On 28 December 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kwan Man-ching, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kwan Man-ching (pictured), who directed more than fifty films in forty years, entered the industry hoping to meet his celebrity crush? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kwan Man-ching. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kwan Man-ching), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

But did he??? Panini! • 🥪 03:25, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

• Source don't say, unfortunately. She wasn't in any of the films he worked on (at least that made it into the article); that much is clear.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 12:56, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

Gao Qifeng scheduled for TFA

This is to let you know that the above article has been scheduled as today's featured article for 13 February 2025. Please check that the article needs no amendments. Feel free to amend the draft blurb, which can be found at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/February 2025, or to make comments on other matters concerning the scheduling of this article at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/February 2025. Please keep an eye on that page, as notifications of copy edits to or queries about the draft blurb may be left there by user:JennyOz, who assists the coordinators by reviewing the blurbs, or by others. I also suggest that you watchlist Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors from two days before it appears on the Main Page. Thanks, and congratulations on your work! Gog the Mild (talk) 15:14, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

DYK for An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937

On 2 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that An Amorous History of the Silver Screen, an exploration of more than four decades of film in China, argues that cinema is a "modern folk tale"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, 1896–1937), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 00:02, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Zheng Zhegu

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DYK for Chen Dingshan

On 2 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chen Dingshan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chen Dingshan has been called the last heir of the Mandarin Ducks and Butterflies school? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chen Dingshan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Chen Dingshan), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 12:03, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Self-Portrait (Ellen Thesleff)

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Omakuva Ellen Thesleff 1894-1895 Ateneum.webp, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 14:06, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

DYK for Civilized drama

On 3 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Civilized drama, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that critics argued that involving actresses in civilized drama would promote obscenity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Civilized drama. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Civilized drama), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

DYK for The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai

On 3 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai depicted Charlie Chaplin in China fourteen years before it happened? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The King of Comedy Visits Shanghai), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 12:03, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Zheng Zhegu

The article Zheng Zhegu you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Zheng Zhegu for comments about the article, and Talk:Zheng Zhegu/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Kusma -- Kusma (talk) 20:42, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

DYK for An Amorous History of the Silver Screen

On 5 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article An Amorous History of the Silver Screen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that An Amorous History of the Silver Screen has been read as a biographic metafilm, paralleling its lead's rise from prostitution into film stardom? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/An Amorous History of the Silver Screen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Happy new year!

For your (very brief) perusal: Liang Lingxian. The Liang family is always a great subject to study... Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 16:41, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

• That's impressive, TheLonelyPather. I've been on a reprieve for a bit, but I was working on a draft about Li Minghui (the daughter of Li Jinhui). It's missing almost seventy years of her life, so I'm hoping that the resource exchange can get me a copy of her biography in the Shanghai Dictionary... oddly enough, the Chinese-language sources are almost entirely Sohu and other user-generated content.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 17:43, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

  @Crisco 1492 One should not expect great standards for Chinese-language sources. Chinese Wikipedia-equivalents are more or less of a wild west. Also be aware that the Shanghai Dictionary, being compiled by official committees, would only present people's biographies in politically suitable ways. I wish you luck! Cheers, --The Lonely Pather (talk) 01:42, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

  Yep, I expected as much. Unfortunately, English-language sources seem to have stopped looking into her past 1931, and Baidu claims that she was acting until 1938. State-sponsored sources are better than none at all, especially given that Li doesn't appear to have involved herself in politics all that much.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:17, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Black Slave's Cry to Heaven

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Black Slave's Cry to Heaven you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of LEvalyn -- LEvalyn (talk) 08:43, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Black Slave's Cry to Heaven

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DYK for Black Slave's Cry to Heaven

On 5 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Black Slave's Cry to Heaven, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the first modern Chinese play was based on an American novel and staged in Tokyo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Black Slave's Cry to Heaven. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Black Slave's Cry to Heaven), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

♠PMC♠ (talk) 12:02, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Pipa

Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Pipa MET DP216710.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 15:02, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

A WAM Barnstar for you!

	Wikipedia Asian Month 2024 contest
	Crisco 1492 Thank you for your additions in Wikipedia Asian Month 2024.19 of your articles have been accepted. Warm Regards, ZI Jony (Talk) 18:38, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Air Mata Iboe

Hi, {{sfn|Soerabaijasch Handelsblad 1941, Sampoerna theater}} is undefined and causes a Category:Harv and Sfn no-target errors. If you could provide the missing source it would be appreciated. DuncanHill (talk) 20:36, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Commane rvdeltion

Please see: Talk:Commane#Copyright violation Kellycrak88 (talk) 21:49, 6 January 2025 (UTC)

can you please undo the delete? Kellycrak88 (talk) 21:50, 6 January 2025 (UTC)

• Hi Kellycrak88, I've reviewed the deleted material, and it is clearly in violation of our copyright policy. The very first sentence of the body is lifted wholesale from a previously published book. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 21:56, 6 January 2025 (UTC)

  There is no sentence. There are headings "Earl Given Names" and lists of names, date of birth and locations Kellycrak88 (talk) 21:58, 6 January 2025 (UTC)