THIS IS VERY SHINY!!! EVERYONE MUST READ!!!

POSTED BY: Static
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STATIC

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:51 PM

Okay. . .We need to keep this post on the front page for a few weeks. . .all interested parties, please continue to *bump* for a while to make sure it gets well-seen!!

**deep breath**

Remember me discussing having the BDM premiere at that old, classic, beautiful, 'movie palace' theatre I mentioned?

I spoke to the owner today and he LOVES the idea!

Here's the snags, the options, and what we need to do.

Snag #1: His theatre does mostly independant stuff. Very rarely mainstream stuff, so his distributor might not have "Serenity" available for "The Rialto Theatre" in Raleigh NC.

Shiny Option for Snag #1: He owns several theatres, none of them big multiplex affairs, and one of which DOES show mainstream stuff, and he's giving us a CHOICE.

Here's what we need to do!

Step #1: Go online. Go to http://www.therialto.com and take a look. If you like it, email me and let me know.

Step #2: Contact Universal Pictures! Email, call or write ANYONE in distribution and let them know that you REALLY want to see this picture at THE RIALTO THEATRE in RALEIGH, NC!!!! The Theatre is owned by Ambassador Entertainment!!!

The Rialto is "the little guy" and Universal MUST appeal at all times to the almighty dollar. If we convince them that they'll make money showing it at a small theatre, they MIGHT be willing to run it there.

WORST CASE SCENARIO: If we DON'T get to see it at The Rialto, the owner said he'd be interested in running it at one of his other theatres that's still small, but shows mainstream films. I think it's a 4-6 screen theatre. He'd still be interested in granting us time and space for costume contests, general elbow-rubbing shindigging and the like.

Now. . .if you've read this far, please keep reading.

I realize that alot of you might think, "Well.. .we're talking about North Carolina. There's no way I could go there, I'm all the way out here in (insert other state here)!" All NON-Carolina area Browncoats. . .PLEASE support this? Would you please call/write/email 'Versal pictures and help us make this happen for us? Please?

Thanks folks! One more small victory for the Browncoats!!!!

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"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

SARDONICA

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:58 PM

Hi there--

This looks really cool! I'd love to try and make it on down--in fact, the director and editor of MY film (The NUKE Brothers) live in North Carolina.

I wonder if you would consider having the NUKE Bros (44 minutes) shown as a pre-Serenity teaser? Might be cool, and I could probably get a few of our fans in there as well--make a few Firefly converts while we're at it...?

Thought it might be worth mentioning--for more info on me and the NUKE Bros movie, you can check out this thread:

New FFF MARKETPLACE Item -- NUKE Bros...!!!
http://www.apocalypsefiction.com/nukebros/nuke.html

Chief Editor, AFM
www.apocalypsefiction.com
Writer/Producer, The NUKE Brothers
www.nukebrothers.com

THATWEIRDGIRL

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:50 PM

So on a Friday night, in a little theater, there'll be lots of fantastic people in costume and makeup singing along to a movie? Are we watching Rocky Horror too?

It will be a Friday night and a lot of folks could be converted. Under the Kaylee costume have on a Columbia costume. It could be fun. I bet Simon clothes will easily convert to Brad clothes. Inara to Magenta. Weeee. Mapquest here I come.

www.thatweirdgirl.com

EST120

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:50 PM

are you serious? in raleigh? outrageous! i JUST moved here last week (to cary) and i now know that this is EXACTLY why i moved here! fantastic! please keep me informed about the showing! i will try to add my support for the theater owner! thanks so much for inquiring about this! i was excited before. NOW i am EVEN MORE excited! i thought i would have to go to the theater alone but now i can share it with other fans!
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"i can't comprehend the ways that i miss you, they come to light in my mistakes."
-neko case

SHINY

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:31 AM

Here's a link to pix of the Rialto:
http://www.therialto.com/images_webpage/rialto_pic_00.html

Looks like a Shiny place to me, Static!

"I left my heart in Seren-ity Val-ley..." <-- the farthest I've ever gotten in writing filk. ;)

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:11 AM

Shiny news Static, snags or no snags. I was wondering where you stood on the Raleigh, NC BDM shindig.

I for one will be there, as will my wife. I will check the Rialto site and drop you an email.

This sounds like it will be one heck of a Shindig.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

PEARLAT32

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:17 AM

Not bad, Browncoat! I could be talked into showin' up. This Tarheel *does* go home about 4 times a year (Charlotte). I am planning to take vacation around that time to shindig with fellow Browncoats. I know I'll be somewhere other than MD, just don't know where. :)

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They were little geisha dolls with big heads that WOBBLED!

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:36 AM

I'm all for it! At either the Rialto or his other theater! Thanks for talking with your friend, Static.

THATWEIRDGIRL

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 1:54 AM

As I excitedly tell the SO about the Rialto and the shiny premier, the only thing he can say is, "What is the sound system like?"

The deal will be hard to sell if he doesn't like the sound and projection. What can you tell me? He is very picky about opening day showings. We can only go opening day if the movie is being shown in a sufficiently techified establishment. he hates to travel, so I'll need help with this sell.

www.thatweirdgirl.com

STATIC

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:13 AM

The Rialto may be a classic one-screen "movie palace".. .but it has state of the art, Dolby Surround sound. . .complete with handheld microphones so's yours truly or others can do a decent job of hosting the show. Trust me. . .the sound is solid.

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"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

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