Two new templates have been created to alert editors on how to improve film articles. Add {{needs film infobox}} for an article that is missing an infobox and {{film needs synopsis}} for an article that needs a plot summary for the film. Both templates go on the talk page on the film article and once the information is added, the templates can be removed. Talk pages that have these templates are accessible from Category:Articles that need a film infobox and Category:Films that need a synopsis. So if you are looking from something to do, go there!
We are introducing a new department this month, Spotlight. This department will show articles and members that we are especially proud of or achievements that the project or its members have made. One of the key features of this new department is a listing of the project's featured and good articles. In addition to have the listing on the department page, Spotlight will showcase the new additions in the newsletter each month. Here is the first update:
The project banner has had a new feature added to help show the past and current collaborations' improvements inside the template. Check out the usage information for details.
The Assessment Department continues to grade our many articles as they are added. If you feel that you have greatly improved an article or think a grade is outdated, you can go ask the people at the Assessment Department to assess it. You can also view the project statistics there.
The Peer Review Department has had five new articles this month, with two becoming good articles. Another improvement for that department is MartinBotII listing our peer review pages on the general peer review page, allowing the articles to get more feedback than before.
The Naming Conventions for films have been updated. We are currently discussing whether we agree with the changes to get a consensus and allow them to stay.
If you've just joined, add your name to the Participants section of Wikipedia:WikiProject Films. You'll get a mention in the next issue of the Newsletter and get it delivered as desired. Also, please include your own promotions and awards in future issues. Don't be shy!
Lastly, this is your newsletter and you can be involved in the creation of the next issue (Issue 3 – January 2007). Any and all contributions are welcome. Simply let yourself be known to any of the undersigned, or just start editing!
