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Back in October, Apple released a version of iTunes that allowed you to download TV shows for $1.99. This was the first service to publicly offer episodes legally that you could pay to download At the time it was limited to just Desperate Housewives, Lost and a show they just canceled. However that has all just changed.
Today, Apple announced a new partnership with NBC Universal. Not only can you download this weeks Law & Order, The Office or Tonight Show - but they are also offering Vintage TV Shows. One of the very first being Knight Rider. (Dragnet, Adam 12 and Hitchcock Presents being the other vintage offerings)
The complete first season is now available for $1.99 each or $35.99 for the whole season. It is a digital rights managed device which allows you to play on five machines at one time. It is also compatible with the new video iPod.
We just downloaded Trust Doesn't Rust, and here are our quick observations. Image size is on par with other iTunes releases 320x240 resolution. (that's half broadcast). File size for the 48 minute episode is 223.6MB, so a bit of a haul for those with dialup. It also includes the teaser preview before each episode.
For those of you already with Season 1 on DVD, you may question why this is necessary. Well if you already have that copy, then it's true that you probably don't need this, even though it's not a disc that will scratch, and with an iPod you can have the entire season in your hand. But for those looking for a method to download Knight Rider, without worrying about the feds, this is a great and we are excited that it is finally available! Maybe well see Season 4 here before DVD, wont that be something.
Ten years ago tomorrow, Knight Rider Online was born! I just wanted to thank everyone who has helped us along the way behind the scenes, and who continue to do so (sith, michael pajaro, knightshade and jup). and more importantly viewers like you. It is the community (over 3000 registered here alone) that has grown here that has made and continues to make Knight Rider Online the success it has become. I've had the privilege to talk at lengths to a number of you and even meet a few in person, and it really is an amazing group here. I want to thank everyone for their support, even those that continue to lurk in the recesses.
Also I'd like to thank our sponsors for the contest that have helped with this months celebration, Universal, 80stees.com and hopefully one more that I'm waiting to confirm on. (not over yet folks Smile )
If someone told me ten years ago that this site would still be around and thriving, I wouldn't have believed them. It really is incredible to still be here. Thank you everyone.
I put together a quick little page about our story, which also has a few images from what the site used to look like in previous versions that is kinda fun to check out
http://www.knightrideronline.com/ten
Here is to Ten more!
(and hopefully a Knight Rider movie by then! That rumor has been going since day one!)
What you are seeing above is the winner of our first annual Knight Rider FanArt Challenge, created by KnightRiderFinland!
This challenges goal was to create a movie poster based on a future Knight Rider movie. It was hosted on our Message Board and was run by Sith. View the the thread to check out the other great entries and be sure to post your latest artwork! Congratulations to all that entered!
For years Knight Rider Archive has been a vital destination to any fan of Knight Rider. With detailed episode descriptions, early drafts of scripts and an appreciation of Knight Rider above many, it constantly is a gem of the community. Up until recently it was offline, as it's creator Paul worked to move it onto it's own server after the free host it had been online decided to take over with popup adds.
To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Knight Rider, Knight Rider Archive has relaunched at it's own domain (finally!): knightriderarchive.com!
From the original thread:
For Everyone:Unveiling the new and improved Knight Rider Archive -- now at www.knightriderarchive.com -- update your bookmarks!
It's been a long time coming, but the Knight Rider Archive now has its own domain. To celebrate its new home, and Knight Rider's 22nd Anniversary, I've started afresh with a big update, and I've also tidied the site up a little bit here and there. I hope nobody is disappointed!
NEW - 9/26/2004:
KNIGHT RIDER BIBLE / SCRIPTWRITER'S GUIDE
- The original production guide to Knight Rider
THE COMPETITION IS NO COMPETITION
- Rare 1982 promotional ad promoting the Pilot Episode
- (Special thanks to Joe Huth for the above items!)
FORGET ME NOT TRADE AD
- 1982 Hollywood Reporter ad promoting Forget Me Not
SPEED DEMONS
- Promotional Photo with David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare & K.I.T.T.
KNIGHT OF THE JUGGERNAUT
- Shooting Schedule available for download
VOODOO KNIGHT
- Studio Call Sheets available for download
NOT A DROP TO DRINK
- 1982 First Draft script by Hannah Shearer
HEARTS OF STONE
- 1982 4th Draft by Robert Foster
THE TOPAZ CONNECTION - 2nd DRAFT
THE TOPAZ CONNECTION - 4th DRAFT
- 1982 script by Stephen Katz
A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR
- First Draft script by Janis Hendler & Tom Greene
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 2nd DRAFT
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 3rd DRAFT
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 5th DRAFT
- 1983 script by Robert Foster & Robert W. Gilmer
SPEED DEMONS - 1st DRAFT
SPEED DEMONS - 2nd DRAFT
- 1983 script by Tom Greene & Janis Hendler
DEAD OF KNIGHT
- 1st Draft by Peter Baloff & David Wollert
CUSTOM MADE KILLER
- 1st Draft script by Burton Armus
BUY OUT
- 1st Draft by Gregory S. Dinallo
EPISODE GUIDE
Revised & updated, including:
- Production order -- filming dates now included for Seasons 1 and 2
- Extended cast lists for "Knight of the Phoenix" and "Soul Survivor"
- Additional trivia
- Added pictures
- Script-to-screen analysisThat's all for now. I'll be uploading some new stuff every two months (scripts, articles, etc. -- going bi-monthly should ensure that there is always something new to go online), but I am also putting together a news section dedicated to interviews and info about the new movie. When that's up and running, there will also be updates whenever there's something new to add!
A new design will be unveilled soon!
Keep Riding!!
- Paul
On Friday, nominations for this years Edwards awards had begun. The Edwards is a yearly event to honor the Knight Rider Fan Fiction community who are constantly hard at work at keeping the spirit of Knight Rider alive and is run by Knightimmortal of Knight Foundation.
It is a four stage process, the first of which is currently underway. Winners of each sub-category recieve a graphical award presented to them.
More information can be found in a thread on our message board here or at edwards.krfoundation.com
Back in 1997, before TKR was released, I received a copy of a promo trailer for TKR. The 5 minute video was sent to syndicators and advertisers around the country to build support and sponsorship. It summaried the basic story for the new series, and introduced the characters and vechicles.
After the show aired, I put the whole video online, but a couple of years ago I had to take it down because at the time we were having board issues and what not and I needed the space.
To make a long story short, I've put the video back online. I've re-encoded it so it has better quality, and is half the file size of the original. Its 240x180, and is just under 10MB in size. It's pretty interesting to see if you haven't before, especially for those who missed its run.
You can find it at:
www.knightrideronline.com/tkr/tkrtape.php
a big thanks goes out to aussieknight! this whiz of the digital paint brush took it upon himself to correct some inaccuracies in the image of KITT on the main page of this site. Be sure to check out our message boards for some more graphics created by aussieknight.
The old image can still be accessed here for comparison. what an improvement!
Knightimmortal has launched a radio station influenced by Knight Rider. This new amazing radio station is broacasted through live365.com and it airs 24 hours 7 days a week. It's focus is music of the 80s, specifically those whos music aired on the series. However, the station doesn't stop there, additional program blocks include comedy, fan fiction readings, cover blocks, guilty pleasures and more.
This is a great new addition to the Knight Rider universe, and has the potential to be very successful. It's free to listen to so please do!
You may even hear me DJing.
More information can be found at knightradio.krfoundation.com
