Movies Remastered began as a solo endeavor by Lee Masters, known as MR, a passionate faneditor who initially created projects for his own enjoyment. MR's introduction to fanediting came from watching The Hobbit: The Tolkien Edit by TolkienEditor, which condensed three films he wanted to love but couldn't into a four-and-a-half-hour, watchable adventure. This transformative experience showcased the potential of fanediting.
He was further inspired by the work on Bateman Begins: An American Psycho by Adabisi, his first exposure to fanmixing, which sparked his creativity with the idea of fusing multiple movies into one storyline. Additionally, MR was captivated by the incredible work on Cosmogony by The Man Behind The Mask, which combined over 20 forms of entertainment to tell a story of humanity and nature, from the creation of life to the future of every being on Earth.
The final catalyst was Adywan's Star Wars - Episode IV: 2004 Special Edition Revisited. Adywan's meticulous attention to detail and change lists resonated with MR and gave him the confidence to share his work with the public.
MR’s first projects were Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The journey took an unexpected turn when his fanediting tutorials on YouTube, particularly his breakdown videos on "Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker," renamed "Star Wars Episode IX: The Last Hope," gained popularity. This newfound attention inspired many newcomers to delve into the art of fanediting.
Movies Remastered's growing influence led MR to an invitation to join originaltrilogy.com, marking a significant milestone in his journey. Soon after, he became part of the team working on Hal9000's edit of the same movie, renamed "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise Of Skywalker: Ascendant." The collaboration on "The Ascendant Cut" spanned over a year during the lockdowns. MR fondly recalls this period, working with Hal9000 and over 200 other faneditors and contributors.
During this time, MR shared many scenes from "The Last Hope" and helped create incredible, unique VFX shots by collaborating with numerous talented editors on scenes such as the crackling saber, D-0's squeaky wheel, and the puppet show at the Aki Aki festival on Pasaana. Contributors included Poppasketti, Rogue Leader, Sherlock Potter, Chase Adams, Octorox, Burbin, Idir_hh, Jonh, Skenera, Snooker, Sir Ridley, Dominic Cobb, Kewlfish, Luka Frik, Axlanian, LILIAN02230, and many more. Our collective effort and creativity made the project a remarkable experience and a milestone for the fanediting community.
After the release of Hal9000s V2 of "The Ascendant," MR found himself inundated with requests for guidance from newer editors. Recognizing the need for a dedicated space for faneditors to connect and learn, he created the MR Discord, with significant help from Kegemd. Together, they added features like Watch Party rooms and Voice Chat rooms for faneditors to interact live with their audience, along with roles to reward those who contribute most to the community. Additionally, MR Reddit was established, forming a thriving community of like-minded enthusiasts.
In these spaces, fans of various genres, franchises, movies, and TV shows come together to discuss, analyze, and provide continuous support and feedback on future fanedits. The journey of Movies Remastered, from a solo passion project to a vibrant community, stands as a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and shared enthusiasm.
Background of the Website
Building on the success of the Movies Remastered communities, MR developed an incredible website designed to unite faneditors and fans of fanedits in one place. This platform offers comprehensive information on the world's largest fanediting database, MRDb. Thanks to the dedication of a vast team of volunteers, over 5,000 fanedit projects have been meticulously cataloged, creating the most comprehensive wiki database for fanediting available online.
Since fanediting operates in a gray area of copyright laws, we have established a set of rules and guidelines for our site. Our deep love for film drives us to support the industry while respecting the talented individuals who bring stories to life on the big screen. We encourage all users to read the rules and guidelines, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our helpful staff members.
The website is a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant and respectful fanediting community, where enthusiasts can connect, share, and celebrate their passion for film.
Team introduction
Our incredible team is the backbone of Movies Remastered. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment, our admins ensure the platform runs smoothly and efficiently. Our moderators work tirelessly to maintain a fair and respectful community, guiding discussions and providing assistance whenever needed. Our talented creators are the heart of our content, bringing their expertise and passion for fanediting to life. Together, they form a cohesive unit dedicated to making Movies Remastered the premier destination for faneditors and fans alike.
CEO: Movies Remastered
Site Admin: Gazza75
Moderator: El Marv
MR Discord Admin: Kegemd
Goals and future plans
Our goal is to maintain our position as the world's largest fanediting database, offering fans and faneditors all the tools they need to find and share their passion for fanediting. While other sites have fallen short, MRDb takes a fair and non-judgmental approach to all faneditors, both new and established. We encourage you to promote your projects, and we support this greatly.
Currently, our beta site hosts over 1,400 faneditors. We aim to increase interaction from fans, including ratings, reviews, and helping great edits achieve high chart positions. To recognize outstanding work, we will offer various awards such as Fanedit of the Month, VFX Awards for additional scenes, Collaboration Awards for team efforts, and our highest honor, the Gold Award for outstanding perfection.
Our commitment is to create a supportive and dynamic environment where faneditors can thrive and fans can discover and celebrate the art of fanediting.
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