Florida Premiere Shindig

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EVILMIKE

Sunday, June 20, 2004 3:44 PM

Over on the OB, csteinme suggested getting Universal Orlando involved. That reminded me that the theater at Universal Citywalk has worked with genre fans before. Once a month where they show an anime feature in conjunction with Anime Gaijin America.

To that end, I sent email to the default maildrop at Loew's Cineplex asking if they had anything planned for the BDM. I don't expect that they do, but it's never too early to get them thinking about the idea.

Similarly, I emailed Sci-Fi City in Orlando and the Coliseum of Comics in Kissimmee asking if they had any plans.

(At no time did I represent myself as part of an organized effort -- I didn't want to confuse the issue for whoever actually gets that job.)

MERCEDESTROY

Monday, June 21, 2004 10:43 AM

EvilMike -

Thank you for letting me know the discussion has moved. Glad to see I was on the right track.

Debs

If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress

EVILMIKE

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:51 AM

Got my first reply -- from Coliseum of Comics. They don't have any definate plans as of yet, but at least they know someone is curious about Serenity related events. About all I was hoping for at this point.

JENNNLEE

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:05 AM

I'm mostly a lurker around here, but I work in Orlando, and live just to the northwest of it in a little town called Mount Dora.

Coliseum of Comics is a great idea - they are excellent people there, and I bet they'd be willing to help out. If I remember right, they did an event for the premiere of Spiderman. The guy you want to contact there is named Brendan Boyle. (I'm almost positive that Sci-Fi City went out of business, but I could be wrong.)

Universal Cineplex is another good call, right on the grounds at Universal Orlando, and I'll betcha there will be at least one giant Serenity poster outside the theatre...

I personally would rather go for a larger theatre with better quality sound. Muvico at Pointe Orlando is one of the best theatres in the area, IMHO, and they have an IMAX screen. When a big movie opens, it usually will spend at least its first week in the IMAX theatre.

And then at the same time, Cinemark Festival Bay is off of International Drive, and it's a really good-quality theatre that's not quite as crowded as some of the others.

If the movie sticks to the April opening date, I would think it would be fairly easy to get something organized... that's before the main tourist season starts.

Anyhow, those are my random thoughts. Feel free to email me if I can help out in any way. I'll shoot an email to Brendan at Coliseum tonight. And if the shindig happens in Orlando, I'll be happy to offer crash space if you don't mind driving out to the country!

-jen

METALLISTEVE

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:19 AM

This would be really cool. I live in ORlando (Oviedo)...and of all the contacts I have across the City, none are related to any theaters (DOH!)

Just let me know when and where...I think it would be really cool to meet other fans...since (believe it or not) I haven't found ANYONE around me that has even HEARD of the show! (I know...GASP!!!)

BTW...Sci-Fi City is still open. There's one near the Home Deopt on 50 just before 436.

Another BTW...the IMAX theater at Muvico is very picky about what it shows on the big screen. I've called them before expecting certain movies to be playing on it and they laughed. Don't wanna burst any bubbles...but it's not a very safe bet to place until a lot closer to the relase date and they can give you answer as to whether or not it will be showing in there.

"It's all fun and games 'til someone losses an eye...then it's just fun you can't see."

JENNNLEE

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:23 AM

My bad about Sci-Fi City, Steve... I've been there once. I'm thinking of that place off International Drive, near Kirkman. Can't remember the name of it now. Damn.

Yeah, I figured the IMAX thing was a longshot, but a girl can dream.

I don't know any Browncoats in the area, either! It's a crime. If you ever make it up this way, let me know and we'll have a DVD party.

GUILDSSISTER

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:42 PM

SHINY!!!! I'll definitely be there for the premiere shindig!!! Should we come in costume for the movie, or just the shindig portion??? I say, both!

I've converted about 5 people in my area - Tampa bay, but other than that I haven't met anyone who was already a browncoat. Would love to attend any kind of shindig and meet others as addicted to this 'verse as my group is!

I don't have any contacts in Orlando, but any way I could help, you got it!!!

Guild Sister

FIREFLYGAL

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 5:55 PM

Hey GuildsSister,
Where in Tampa Bay are you? I'm in Pinellas Park. I'm planning on driving over to Orlando with friends for the Premier Shindig (if I don't fly out to LA) hopefully in costume for both Shindig and movie. Look forward to meeting you.

GUILDSSISTER

Thursday, June 24, 2004 12:44 PM

Well, I live in Spring Hill (about 45 min.north of USF) and I work at USF in Tampa. My best friend lives in Port Richey, and I'm travelling all over the area most weekends!

I'm getting started on costumes right away! Can't wait 'til the premiere!!!

Guild Sister

MER

Saturday, June 26, 2004 12:52 AM

I'm in Bradenton, but if I have a car by then, I shall try to get to Orlando be at a Shindig (yah! ). Me thinks I must keep track of this thread to see any specfics and stuff. I will need to have a good spot of directions for myself fore I'm not a good navigator. ^-^;;

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