Shoutbox

Current Version: 1.4
Developed By: ckpro
First Release: 11/10/08
Release: 04/01/10
Script URL: http://www.msgpluslive.net/scripts/view/491-iMDB-Script/

Description

This script will allow you to search iMDB (Internet Movie Database), and retrieve the results.

Usage

/imdb "keyword" - To search iMDB.
!imdb or ~imdb "keyword" - External Trigger.
     
/imdbcast "keyword" - To get a cast list.
!imdbcast or ~imdbcast "keyword" - External Trigger.
     
/imdbname "keyword" - To search for an Actor/Actress.
!imdbname or ~imdbname "keyword" - External Trigger.
     
/imdblist "keyword" - To get a list of a Filmography for an Actor/Actress.
!imdblist or ~imdblist "keyword" - External Trigger.

/imdbid "keyword" - To search using an iMDB ID.
!imdbid or ~imdbid "keyword" - External Trigger.

To allow external usage, the option must first be enabled in the iMDB Settings menu.

/|!|~imdblist/cast Parameters
         
/imdblist "keyword" -s<start> -e<end>
     
-s<start> = Define a start point. (eg. -s10)
-e<end> = Define an end point. (eg. -e30)

Example Usage: /imdblist Tom Cruise -s10 -e20

(Check script Help -> Parameters for more information)

Options

*Allows you to choose what information to output.
*Allows you to set your own output attributes.
*Allows the script to be triggered externally.

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Features

[11/10/08] Version: 1.1

- /imdb, !imdb to search iMDB.

[10/11/08] Version: 1.2

- /imdbcast, !/~imdbcast to retrieve a cast list.

[04/01/09] Version: 1.3
     
- /imdbname, !/~imdbname to retrieve actor/actress information
- /imdblist, !/~imdblist to retrieve a filmography list for an actor/actress.
- /|!|~imdblist "keyword" -s<start> -e<end> to define start and/or end points of a filmography list.

[08/08/09] Version: 1.3.1

- No additional features implemented. (Bug fix only)

[04/01/10] Version: 1.4

- /imdbid, !/~imdbid to search using an iMDB ID.
- /|!|~imdbcast "keyword" -s<start> -e<end> to define start and/or end points of a cast list.

Change Log

[11/10/08] Version: 1.1

- First Release.

[10/11/08] Version: 1.2

- Added /imdbcast, !/~imdbcast search function.
- Added ~ as an alternative external trigger identifier.
  (Due to a conflict with MSN Discovery)
- Added more attributes to alter for the output.
  (Bold/Italic/Underline)
- Added a no colour option.
- Fixed a bug with the search function.
  (Not parcing correct url for some movies)
- Various gui edits.

[04/01/09] Version: 1.3

- Added /imdbname, !/~imdbname, /imdblist and !/~imdblist search functions.
  (Allows you to retrieve Actor/Actress information and a filmography)
- Parameter support for /imdblist and !/~imdblist.
  (Allows you to define a start and/or an end point for a filmography list)
- Fixed a major search function bug.
- URL search function improved.
- Added name output settings.
- Various gui edits.

[08/08/09] Version: 1.3.1

- Fixed iMDB Settings XML bug.

[04/01/10] Version: 1.4

- Added /imdbid, !/~imdbid search functions.
(Allows you to search an exact iMDB ID)
- Parameter support for /imdbcast and !/~imdbcast.
(Allows you to define a start and/or an end point for a cast list)
- Data parsing from results fixed/improved.
- Code checked/fixed for redundancy.

Plan Log

[x] = Implemented

[04/01/10] Version: 1.4

[x]*A command to return the cast list. (Suggested by: djdannyp) (V1.2)
[x]*A no colour tag option for the output. (Suggested by: Felu) (V1.2)
[x]*More attributes to alter for the output. (V1.2)

[x]*A command to return a list of films, a certain actor has done. (Suggested by: FilmingInTheDark) (V1.3)

[x]*Fixed iMDB Settings XML bug. (Solution by: JaMeSsS) (V1.3.1)

[x]*Fixed parsing errors. (V1.4)
[x]*IMDB ID searching. (V1.4)
[x]*Eliminated redundant code.. (V1.4)

Plans for the next release

TBA...

Thank you for using the script,
ckpro.