What are you doing for EP. III premiere?

[Cardinal Aiyalin]

I was wondering if people are doing anything interesting for the premiere of EP III..

I was thinking of heading to Indy for the last Celebration, but then I realized it was being held a full month before RotS (he he, I love fun acronyms). Then I was thinking it may be neat to go to NY and wait in line there!!

What are you guys planning? I need some good ideas.. And do you think it's weird that I'm actually excited about taking a vacation and waiting in line to see a movie? :)

[Marcus Telcontar]

Considering how reality and hindsight has damaged the prequels (And it also doesnt help TPM is just plain unbearly awful), I'm going to vote with my wallet and say "George, the prequels sucked. I dont care if Vader's turning up. Ep III is not worth my money"

And most likely give the whole thing a miss.

:/

[imported_Eve]

There is a thread over at Meras. Check it out: Ep III Meet Up (http://meras.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6995)

Since the thread is long, I will sum up. Originally, everyone was going to Vegas. Now it may be possibly Vegas and Los Angeles. I have a strong notion Vegas will be cancelled altogether, and there will be a meet-up in Los Angeles only.

[Jarek T'chort]

Pretend it isn't happening.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

*Hopefully* going to catch it opening night, since I won't have school the next morning, or a final to catch, like I did for all the other prequels.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Midnight show in L.A. possibly, or here in Portland, OR. Costume, the whole bit. :D

[Slayn Cloak]

Man, I'll go wach it, or download it... simple as that.

[Stafford]

I'll be praying that it doesn't disappoint. I mean, this is it, right? No Episode VII as far as we know.

[Slayn Cloak]

I still want them to make shadows of the empire... that was a cool story idea, IMO. Or something not main stream SW, you know like something new. Don't get me wrong I love the trilogy, the last two have been, well exceptable, IMO; But I want something fresh, like an RP I would read here, you know?

[Cardinal Aiyalin]

Ohhhh, Vegas or LA.. Sounds fun! I would LOVE to go to Vegas -- hello, gambling AND Star Wars?! But, then again, I am a big baby when it comes to losing money (however, not spending money.. I'm ok with that :) ).

I think I'll restart the Meras thread here.. I don't feel like registering an account over there right now..

Anyone else going to either Vegas or LA?


Mark.. Oh come on now.. It won't be THAT bad :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Originally posted by Cardinal Aiyalin
I think I'll restart the Meras thread here.. I don't feel like registering an account over there right now..

Lazy!!!

:)

[Charley]

I am one of the stubborn mule hold-outs still wanting to go to Las Vegas.

Something about excessive drinking, dollar craps, and star wars just seems right.

That, and I'm going to send Sonja on the bender of her lifetime.

[Mitch]

I'd still like to go to Vegas for it, if I can get the time off. More to meet folks from the boards than to see the movie, though. And, where else can you stay for fifteen bucks a night in a room with free cable and HBO? Nowhere else I know of.

[Slayn Cloak]

GET THAT THE CHEAT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!

You have no idea where that has been, god mitch... you discust me. I want to go drinking with charley, and I can finally gamble... hmmm a movie I guess would be good too....

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I'll go to either Vegas or L.A. Depends on where the people are.

[imported_Eve]

What is a "bender"? I know I used to be able to, but I can't drink you under the table anymore, Charley. I drink like once every month, maybe every two months. So, one or two drinks makes my nutty.

But that doesn't mean I won't be the funness.

I am glad there are people still holding out for Vegas. It warms my heart. ;)

I don't mean to take up room, but I think a third thread should be started, less all this conversation. It should have the locations, dates, who is (planning on) going, and updates regarding just vital info.

If you're up for this, I will start said thread. First, post where you're planning on going, and if you're planning on going. Right now, just say "L.A.", "Vegas" or anything else.

[Shade Magus]

L.A.

[Slayn Cloak]

Where ever more people are.

[Telan Desaria]

I plan to don my full dress uniform: jackboots, olive breeches, 3-button single breasted coat, white shirt, tie, visor-officer's cap, Knight's Cross, and enjoy the film.

Then again, me=Imperial, so as long as I see a Star Destroyer since Im suffering from 2-films worth of withdrawal, Ill be fine. Though the Acclamators did it for me, it wasnt enough to make up for TPM.

[darth_mcbain]

I'm hoping to catch the midnight show, although with a new baby, I'll have to see if I can actually swing it. For Ep. II, I caught the midnight show, and then the first three shows later that day - don't know if I'll be able to do something similar this time, but I'm gonna try...

[Cardinal Aiyalin]

Eve,

Can I register my "whereever more people are" vote?

I'm leaning towards Vegas.. Maybe we can convince some of the LA people to come!

And Hollie... I'm lazy and I'm damn proud of it!

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Only 179 more school days left!

[Lady Vader]

And, where else can you stay for fifteen bucks a night in a room with free cable and HBO?

Better start bookign now. Vegas is one of those places that gets booked a year in advance. (Holly and I checked some possible places already, and they were sold out :\ )

As for me, the less traveling and money spending, the better...

L.A.


(I'm not saying LA's cheap, but since I live here, I don't have to worry about finding a place to stay, packing, or searching the universe for a decent theater cause I know all the theaters in town and which ones are worth going to see Ep 3 at.)

[Figrin D'an]

Vegas was(is) a cool idea, but being realistic, we should have had the major details hammered out well before now, and already have made room reservations. Like feline-lady said, Vegas books up more than a year in advance because it is such a high-profile and popular yet cheap spot for vacations.

I would have liked to have gone there, but at this point, another major city (LA, Chicago, New York, etc) would be more feasible. However, provided the decided-upon location isn't something completely bizarre, I'm willing to go where people will be.

[imported_Eve]

What hotel did you call? Us peeps in CO visit Vegas regularly (because its so close) and we've never had a problem booking anything but shows (like the Cirque de Soleil). I can call some hotels tomorrow at work, but iit's hard to ask for availability when no one is committing to anything.

COMMIT PEOPLE.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

We *had* a pretty good group NEARLY committed to Las Vegas, but then when I started looking and asking for people to commit they all started backing out.

So - who knows. I didn't want to be the only one going to Vegas.

The Best Idea would probably be to have a few places where people are going to be, and make people commit to one or the other.

If one is L.A. and the other is Vegas, however, it seems silly to have so many people so close together without *getting* together. And if the majority of the votes are "wherever everyone else is" then someone needs to step up and make the decision for them. ;)

[Pierce Tondry]

I'll commit to wherever Eve goes. ;)

[imported_Eve]

That's right baby! I pick Vegas.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Should we ressurect the Sw-Fans.Net t-shirts for the trip?:D

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Eve
What hotel did you call? Us peeps in CO visit Vegas regularly (because its so close) and we've never had a problem booking anything but shows (like the Cirque de Soleil). I can call some hotels tomorrow at work, but iit's hard to ask for availability when no one is committing to anything.

COMMIT PEOPLE.


If Vegas is still an option, I'd suggest making getting a commitment from people soon and get whatever room reservations may still be available, because the time frame for this get-together is likely going to overlap main event of the 2005 World Series of Poker. As soon as the schedule for that event is set, rooms in Vegas are going to be impossible to find.

[AmazonBabe]

Well, I've already commited to LA, regardless of whether ppl show up or not.

I'd like it if some showed up, and I've even offered to house ppl. But ppl do what they must/want.

Just let me know if you're commited to coming to LA (and you don't have to commit now as getting things in LA are pretty easy all the way up to the event date), and if you are, I'll see to it you have tickets for the midnight show, first in line to see the midnight show (or at least close to first in line), a roof over your head, food in your belly, and a bucket-load of fun. :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

OR

You could do what hubby and I are most likely doing. Going to LA for the premiere, and then spending a few nights afterwards in Vegas. :D

[Anbira Hicchoru]

Unless Rie conjurs up an open bar and a casino with dollar craps, I'm committed to Vegas :)

[AmazonBabe]

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
OR

You could do what hubby and I are most likely doing. Going to LA for the premiere, and then spending a few nights afterwards in Vegas. :D

I thought about that, but Joe isn't wild about Vegas AT ALL. So trying to convince him to go would be like pulling teeth, arms, and legs all at once. Too much of a hassle for something so minor. (Unless I could get us rooms at the Las Vegas Hilton where the ST Expereince is... that'd probably be the ONLY way to convince him to go. But last I checked, they were sold out.) :\



Originally posted by Anbira Hicchoru
Unless Rie conjurs up an open bar and a casino with dollar craps, I'm committed to Vegas :)

In that case, Charley, you're better off plodding on to Vegas. I can't deliver on what you want. :p

[Darth Vader]

I'm pretty sure you can go to the Experience without having a room there.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Rie - I'm convinced there was something wrong with the websites we were looking at. I can call the Hilton if you want...?

If we both (both couples) decided to spend two nights (friday and saturday maybe?) up in Vegas, since Ty and I will be renting a car and flying out from Vegas... no wait that wouldn't work. I was going to say you could ride up with us, but then you'd be stuck there. :p

[AmazonBabe]

:lol Yeah, really.

Besides, I don't think Joe'd pass up the opportunity to drive my Camaro up to Vegas. Long stretch of road, 300 hp under the hood... yeah, he definitely wouldn't pass it up. :lol

[Lilaena De'Ville]

MAYBE we could turn in our car in LA, and drive up with YOU.

No wait, the Camaro would be WAY cramped.

:p we can figure this out! Even if we have to bop Joe on the head and stuff him in a trunk to get him there. Ty will help, I think he's always wanted to do that. >D

[AmazonBabe]

What an idea! >D *borrows Marcus' frying pan*

[Cardinal Aiyalin]

Hey hey.. I just checked Expedia.. and the Sahara has rooms for $55 a night (Wed, Thurs) and $80 a night (Fri and Sat)...

Charley.. You're definite for Vegas.. well, what the hell.. Me too. Definite for Vegas!

I'm looking to go from the 18th to the 22nd of May. Unfortunately, it's the end of the school year so I can't stay any longer.. But it is from Wednesday until Sunday, so we'll be there for long enough. My husband (hereafter referred to by his name, Shannon) has always wanted to go to Vegas, so this'll be great!

Let me check some more hotel costs, and I'll post again :)..

So far.. Eve, Charley, Figrin, De'Ville (?)....... anyone else?

[James Prent]

Cardinal, I think that people are going to be going to the midnight show on Tuesday. Not sure about the Vegas crowd, though.

[ReaperFett]

I'm not saying anything any more. Now everyone is commiting to different places, I just see it more likely that it ends up where nothing happens.

[Slayn Cloak]

lol @ fett

[Cardinal Aiyalin]

Oh crap.. I totally forgot.. Well, we can probably arrive on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. We aren't taking a vacation this year, so we can take a long one next year :).

Oh come on, Fett.. Just say Vegas. I'm probably going to go anyway... Shannon has wanted to go to Vegas for a long time, and this is an incentive for me to go.

Sorry to all the LA people.. But neither of us were really fond of going to Cali...

[Lady Vader]

Holly... are you going to LA midnight or Vegas midnight? I think your last post and a previous [post has somewhat confused me...

[imported_Eve]

I suggest we stay on the strip where everything is. If you don't, you'll end up paying for cab fare, and other travel expenses that will make up the extra room fare anyway. That, and no one has to worry about driving anywhere; cause we're going to be drinking.

I just skimmed New York, New York last night. It said $80/night. I didn't look to far into it.

I suggest everyone see a travel agent. They can hook you up with the best deals. Last time I went, I paid 400-something for four nights and airfare staying in New York, New York. It also included cab fare to and from the hotel. Bigger hotels usually include breakfast buffets in the room rates.

Also, the more we can be there during the week, as oppossed to the weekend, the cheaper it is. Weekend is more money as it is more desirable.

How does this sound:

OPTION ONE (4 days, 3 nights):
Arrive Wednesday, May 18th
Depart Saturday, May 21st

OPTION TWO (4 days, 3 nights):
Arrive Tuesday, May 17th
Depart Friday, May 20th

To revise Jen's list, and to include roomming arrangement:
VEGAS HOPPERS:
Sonja and Brian
Charley
Fig
Fett (he'll come or he'll be sorry!)
Holly and Hubby (later) - Maybe arrive the 18th morning/midday?
Rie and Hubby - (later) - Arrive with Holly and Hubby.

Does anyone know? Is Vegas Mountain Time?

[AmazonBabe]

It's Pacific Time.

Just checked on http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?continent=namerica

[Mu Satach]

Viva Las Vegas baby...
:)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Originally posted by Lady Vader
Holly... are you going to LA midnight or Vegas midnight? I think your last post and a previous [post has somewhat confused me...

L.A. Because I want to be on TV and get discovered.

j/k about the last part. ;) Eve's sum up of everyone's destinations was correct.

[AmazonBabe]

:thumbup

Got it. :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Hey, are we going to get CMJ to see the movie with us this time??

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

going to neither since Zeke wouldn't be able to make it so going to his hometown....

[Slayn Cloak]

If I go, put me down for vegas... Charley is it ok if we hang out with my friend Johhny walker first? I'm not much into giving my money to casinos, but johnny could really use the money; He's gotten black labeled.

[Crystal]

I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing. Not very into the Vegas idea. Either way I want a Swfans t-shirt.

It really depends on what plans my friends have, if they're doing something intresting, I'll just stay here.

[Zasz Grimm]

Originally posted by Crystal
I'm still not quite sure what I'm doing. Not very into the Vegas idea. Either way I want a Swfans t-shirt.

It really depends on what plans my friends have, if they're doing something intresting, I'll just stay here.

Maybe me and you could do something Crystal. I know in other threads I said I'd try to make Vegas or LA, but it seems I won't be able to make it, college might still be on then, and funds will be limited.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

For T-shirt news, check Arcan IV forum.

[the cubs]

as I said before Zeke is the only reason I'm going, he's the one I need to see.....though t-shirt would be cool...

[Charley]

Originally posted by Slayn Cloak
If I go, put me down for vegas... Charley is it ok if we hang out with my friend Johhny walker first? I'm not much into giving my money to casinos, but johnny could really use the money; He's gotten black labeled.

Hehehehe

We can do this. Johnny Walker Black is a good friend of mine.

[Slayn Cloak]

LOL I thought you would like that.

[Morgan Evanar]

Voted Vegas.

[Slayn Cloak]

maybe us miami guys can get a group rate? Will school be out by then morg?

[Dasquian Belargic]

Wow, something is actually coming of this. I don't think I'll be able to find out enough in advance when my exams are to be able to join in, sadly :|

[AmazonBabe]

Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
Hey, are we going to get CMJ to see the movie with us this time??

I don't see why not. :)

[CMJ]

I can tell you I'm not going to Vegas. Not unless I'm doing alot better financially then than now. BUT if that's the case Jedieb is gonna kill me if I don't go to Indy with him for the SW Celebration.

If it's in LA, drop me a line.

[James Prent]

there will be a small group in LA for the opening. You should join us. >D

[Lilaena De'Ville]

*bump* Anyone else meeting up with anyone anywhere that we should add to the list (if it's not a prrrrivate parrrty that is) :)

[Shawn]

Considering my options. LA seems likely for me, if I have the cash.

[Charley]

Originally posted by Shawn
Considering my options. LA seems likely for me, if I have the cash.

Don't be gay. All the cool kids are going to LV :)

[Pierce Tondry]

Haha, that just sounds wrong Chuck.

I can't wait for Vegas. It will be awesome for two reasons:

1) Eve
2) Everyone else.

I should maybe book a hotel room soon, eh?

[imported_Eve]

I may switch jobs. If so, I won't make it. I'm not trying to be wishy-washy, but I really won't know until later.

BTW Charley, better make that, "going to Vegas" (as oppossed to LV). People may get the wrong idea.

[Charley]

hehe o yeah

[Lady Vader]

>D Come my pretties... and your lil dog/cat/whatever too!

*Wiggles large lollipops in their faces.*

:p


Considering my options. LA seems likely for me, if I have the cash.

If you decide to come to LA, our couch is open to you for crashing on. I don't think Morg will be needing it as he is going to Vegas. :)

[Shawn]

I don't think I'll be going out of state this time. I have some friends here who would like to see it with me. We'll be going to catch it out our local Egyptian Muvico (http://www.muvico.com/main/muvico_egyptian.htm)

[Aurora Silvin]

I'm likely going to stay up here in Victoria, BC, Canada. I'm more or less broke, so I really can't go anywhere. Plus I don't know if I will have school to go to.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Anyone in the UK, not going stateside, want to organize something?