NC Big Damn Movie Premiere Party Update..Part 2 by xanderlharris

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NC Big Damn Movie Premiere Party Update..Part 2

POSTED BY: XANDERLHARRIS
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 7, 2005 01:51
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:07 PM

This is the old thread:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=9394

I started a new one because the old one was taking too long to load up!

Okay so today was a busy day! I stopped at Ri-Ra's (where we plan to go for after movie partying) and spoke to the manager. His name is Greg Batchelor and he is very excited about the party. Ri-Ra's will let us order food all night and we will have our very own drink special! Normally they stop serving food at 9:30pm. Oh and Lissa they usually do not allow people under 21 but they will make an exception for YOU and maybe one or two others. Friday night is always crowded but he didn't bat an eye at the number of people coming! I plan to hear more from him tomorrow on several other little things. By the way they also are a restaurant so if some people want we can get there before the movie and have dinner.

Next I went to the Best Western that we will be staying at and had a chat with the manager there. I am sorry but I forgot her name but she was super nice! She new exactly who I was AND what group I represented.

Sorry to say the pool will NOT be open past 9:00PM. You can wave those bikini's around but it won't do a lick of good. Now as long as we are respectful to the guests and good little Browncoats we have been given permission to use the dining and meeting rooms to gather and hang out! Free!

Wow that was a very long post for me! LOL.

Please reserve your room now! If you don't when the time comes they WILL be gone. The phone number is (919)872-5000.

Thank you Static!
Here is the original post from Static!

Quote:

The North Carolina Big Damn Movie Premiere Party, hereafter referred to as the NCBDMPP, is 90% a BIG DAMN GO!!!

I've spoken with the Universal Rep, and while there are some legal loose ends to tie up, something about Theatres not being allowed to formally 'bid' for a film without a screening, it seems that Mr. Peebles, the owner of the Ambassador Entertainment, took it upon himself and established a relationship with the Universal Rep on our behalf, so that Universal has pretty much decided that Mission Valley Theatre will be an excellent venue for both the showing of the film AND our Premiere Event. You can find Mission Valley here:
http://www.movieminder.com/showtheater/?tcode=1

The folks at 'Versal to whom this info is relevant are aware that fans nationwide are planning major premiere events with theatres and are apparently quite excited about it. To quote the 'Versal rep who spoke to me. . .

Quote:
So you Browncoats are planning to make us some money, huh? We love people that make us money!

So it looks like we're going to be at Mission Valley, which is convenient to hotels and resturants, has plenty of parking, a nice-sized lobby, and an owner who had already agreed early in the summer to allow us to have the NCBDMPP in the first place!

Huzzah! Looks like this stuff is falling into place!!!

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http://burstsofstatic.blogspot.com/

Evil, Lecherous Hump

Ash

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:11 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Soon to follow:

A list of many local attractions to pick from for the premiere weekend.

Ash

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:16 PM

COZEN

Quote:
Originally posted by xanderlharris:

Sorry to say the pool will NOT be open past 9:00PM. You can wave those bikini's around but it won't do a lick of good. Now as long as we are respectful

Fine! I, for one, shall leave my bikini at home.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:29 PM

MAI

This is very exciting! Thanks for all your hard work Ash.

Can't wait to see everyone.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:29 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Hey Static have you talked to the movie theater manager recently?

Ash

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:49 PM

SLAYERFAN1975

Very cool.

I reserved my room today and have a friend in Raleigh to meet up with, too.

I apologize for asking as I did post on the yahoo group but what time are we to see the movie? Is it just Friday or Saturday too? Just curious because some friends wouldn't be able to come down until Saturday but didn't know if the party would be over by then. Thanks for the help and if it has been answered on the yahoo group then I apologize and you can ignore this question :)

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:56 PM

CALLMEATH

I just want to say that Ash, you're awesome!

"Invader's blood marches through my veins like giant radioactive rubber pants. The pants command me! Do not ignore my veins!"

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 3:59 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

We plan to see the movie several times over the weekend. Right now I think the general pick is the 7PM showing. With Ri-Ra's to follow. I know that some people won't be coming in til later but they will be coming to the party that night.

On Saturday some people are going to a Renaissance Fair. The rest of us plan to go do local activities like museums and putt-putt. I called the local putt-putt/lazer tag/go-cart/arcade place in town and they would be willing to set up something for a party this size.

Mostly I think we will be playing in the pool and going to see Serenity over and over and over again. Maybe doing a Firefly dvd viewing party too. Who knows.

More info to come once DragonCon is over.

Ash

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:02 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:06 PM

LISSA

Quote:
Originally posted by xanderlharris:
Oh and Lissa they usually do not allow people under 21 but they will make an exception for YOU and maybe one or two others.

ash, you rule at life.

~lissa, retired spwhore

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:51 PM

SLAYERFAN1975

Thank you very much on the info. Helps out big time

SF

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:08 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

If someone else want to plan something for the premiere weekend please do not wait......just shout out!

Ash

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:19 AM

CAPTAINREYNOLDS42

Just wanted to say that a small group of charlotte browncoats are gonna make the trek down to see the film, I am fairly new on this forum but hope to see you all at dragoncon for the shindig and for the movie event in raleigh.

"If someone trys to kill you, you kill em right back"

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:14 AM

CALLMESERENITY

Capt'n-welcome and nice to meet you. Be sure to say hi at D*C!!

Ash-we cannot sing your praises enough. You're doing a fantastic job!

I don't know if there's anything I can help with, but I'm going to be going to the Renn Faire on Saturday.

I believe someone mentioned at some point in the past about the possibility of getting discount tickets. Has anyone heard anything about that?

Also, I had the thought that if enough of us are going, we may be able to get a group discount. I don't mind looking into that, if enough people let me know they want to come. We'd have to have at least 10 people for that to work. So..if you want to go to the Renn Faire on Saturday, and you want to get a discount, why don't you let me know? Sound good?

Is that helpful enough, Ash?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:53 AM

CANTON

Xander thanks for the info, sooo. . .we have our own drink special?!? Shiny.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 4:57 AM

FLECHETTE

Heya!

I asked Static about the faire a week or so ago and he didn't have any new information at that time.

website for the faire is www.royalfaires.com but I having issues trying to get it up today.

Best I remember a group is 15 people+ and I think the admission is $14.50 per person -- however--- thats opening weekend and there's almost always a special rate like 2 people for $20.00 with a coupon. I sent them (the faire) an email a few days ago asking if that coupon will be running this year and when - haven't heard back yet.

Will give a shout here when I do

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Flechette - Destiny's Cook

We got Crab and pig tell,Squid ink and fish scale
Okra and dasheen leaves
Chitchat and chatter,Fill up the platter
With a garnish of pure make believe
- Jimmy Buffett's Calaloo

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:04 AM

XANDERLHARRIS

Thanks! I do not know about the tickets because I figured since Static knows the manager that he would want to do that. But of course I could be wrong which is not an uncommon state for me.

Ash

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:12 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Wow the more the merrier!

Ash

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 12:30 AM

TRACY

Raleigh won't know what hit 'em after the Browncoat invasion...

MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:36 AM

CANTON

All I want to know is:

1) What is the drink special?!?
2) Is it appropriate to wear the same nametag as I'm gonna wear to D*Con
3) Are we going to be "Those People" at the bar. . .cause I love that!

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:19 AM

XANDERLHARRIS

Yes I think we are going to be those people but I do plan to wear my badge all weekend! The manager called yesterday and wanted me to preorder the appetizers(sp?) but i told him I would have to get back to him on that. I have no idea what people would want to eat yet. LOL

Ash

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:55 AM

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

What type of food does Ri-Ra have?

If you want to preorder the food, I'd go with a variety of things: i.e. some spicy food, some mild, some veggies, some meat, etc. I'm sure the group will eat everything.

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:55 AM

THATWEIRDGIRL

Quote:
Originally posted by Canton:
Are we going to be "Those People" at the bar. . .cause I love that!

YES! I love that too! I'm giddy with anticipation.

www.thatweirdgirl.com
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"...turn right at the corner then skip two blocks...no, SKIP, the hopping-like thing kids do...Why? Why not?"

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:01 AM

XANDERLHARRIS

They are faxing me a menu today and I will post it later on.

Ash

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:34 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

First draft itinerary:

North Carolina Big Damn Movie Premiere Party
Affectionately known as NCBDMPP
September 30 - October 1
Special Showing at Raleigh, NC's Mission Valley Cinema
Costume contest before movie with prizes awarded
Shindiggery afterwards at Ri-Ra's
(Our local irish pub)
Poolside trivia contests Saturday (Weather permitting)
Special room rates available!

For more info visit:
www.ncfirefly.com [will be up by this weekend]
For updates please join the Yahoo group FireflyNC

standard disclaimer here

Ash

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:38 PM

CANTON

Xander you are larger than life. . .just thought you should know.

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:13 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Okay. It is not pretty but it will do. I will work on it in the days to come.

www.ncfirefly.com

Ash

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:22 PM

MONTANAGIRL

If it wasn't official before, it certainly is now: Ash, you are the NCBDPP GODDESS!

"Man has an evil side, Pinky." -Brain
"Front or back?" -Pinky

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:33 PM

THEREALME

* TheRealMe bows! *

We are not worthy!

Oh, don't forget the Renassiance Fair on Saturday.

Also, some folks are arriving Thursday eve.

We should probably make a list somewhere of who needs to be picked up when.

The Real Me, First Officer of the Sereni-Tree

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:45 PM

THEGREYJEDI

Most of your ren-festery tickets can be found at Harris-Teeter grocery stores. Don't ask me where the hell they are in Raliegh, I from different parts of NC. I'll try to get Static to post in here with official type stuff for theater information, time, format, etc.

Also, it's kinda last minute, but if anyone here is a regular on the movie board, post the hell out of this info there. There's a lot of crossover, but we're bound to find some people there that don't visit this site.

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Chief Engineer - USS SereniTREE
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Friday, August 26, 2005 1:25 AM

XANDERLHARRIS

Yea I'm working on it. I am not the best at html but by the end of the weekend the site will be completely flush with information. Once I figure out how to incorporate all the info into the site. I have more stuff on the list of activites for Saturday etc.

I planed to have sheets at the hotel for people to sign-up for rides to the airport and for them to pick what activities they want to do on Saturday. If I can figure it out I will just post a poll on the website so people can vote right then for instant happiness!

Ash

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Monday, August 29, 2005 6:26 AM

XANDERLHARRIS

Okay i am currently working on name badges etc for the party but I think I will have to pause until DragonCon is over. Too many things at once and Ash's head explodes you know! So I will see some of you at the con and I will return to work on the BDMPP when I get back.

Ash

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:49 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Posters at http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=4770&nid=6986

Ash

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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 5:47 PM

XANDERLHARRIS

Alright now that the con is over lets get planning! Please if you are not on the FireflyNC group tell us if you are coming and how many people you are bringing with you!!!! This way we can preorder the correct number of tickets, make sure you get a name badge, a hotel room, and/or swag! The more people that come the better the prizes are for the contests.

Speaking of contests, the main prize package for the costume contest is one(1) ticket to the movie, one(1) popcorn and/or candy, and.............a parasol autographed by none other than Jewel Staite!!!! I watched her sign the parasol myself!

I have other (equally as cool) prizes for the trivia contest and for other spontaneous contests. For example (sorry for the poor pic quality):

For those that cannot read the text it says, "To: North Carolina Big Damn Movie Premiere Party. Thanks! Morena Baccarin."

More to come in the days ahead!

Ash

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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 5:57 PM

THEREALME

I have my plane tickets, and I have a hotel room. I arrive at 6:24 pm Thursday. I am coming alone.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 6:04 PM

DRACOS

Hate to double post in your mail-box Ash, as I know how busy you are but I thought that for the sake of the thread I should repost my last post her...

Okay, never mind, you got to me already. I'll be sure to update my bookmarks, thanks!

"Dont ask me silly questions.
I wont play silly games."

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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 6:13 PM

JADEHAND

Ash,
You rock. Had a great time at D*C. Looking forward to having a few pints after. For the record, I'll have 7 people coming with me. Most are local and I will crash with them. Unfortunately, we have other plans for Sat. I look forward to seeing everyone that I met at D*C again, and meeting those of you I didn't.

"I can not sleep, for all these dreams."

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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 1:51 AM

FRED1988

I am driving down on the Friday from Maryland (assuming I can still afford the gas, that is). Right now, it's just me.

What's the drop dead date for numbers of people, in case I can talk some people into coming with me?

All my life I wanted to be somebody. I guess I should have been more specific.

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