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EVENT DC Metro Area Premiere Party

Discussion in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' started by walnut the wise, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. walnut the wise

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    As there has been some interests in organizing a The Force Awakens midnight premiere event in the DC Metro area, @TIDMADT suggested starting up an official list. Here are the details of the premiere event I'm organizing for fans in the DC area, hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun.

    WHAT: Star Wars: The Force Awakens DC Midnight Premiere Party
    WHERE: The Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun
    WHEN: December 17 - 6 pm


    I started planning this party because I wanted to celebrate with fellow fans without having to worry about waiting in line for a good seat in the theater. I targeted The Alamo Drafthouse due to its great reputation among film enthusiasts, and they offer reserved seating for every theater (as well as food/drinks!). Here are some awesome things I'm working on securing for this event:

    • Local 501st Garrison in Attendance
    • Electronic Arts Star Wars Showcase - We only "officially" know of Battlefront, but I'm hoping EA will be there to have demos of their latest Star Wars titles and perhaps hold a tournament.
    • Fantasy Flight Game Star Wars Showcase - If you aren't familiar with Fantasy Flight Game's excellent Star Wars tabletop properties, this will be a great chance to demo some of their games.
    • And much more!

    Tickets won't be on sale for a while, but you can subscribe for more updates here: http://awakensdc.splashthat.com/ or keep an eye on this thread. If you live in the DC area and would like to help plan, organize, and execute this event; let me know!
     
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    I'll be there!! Sounds awesome!! Can't wait!
     
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    Bells on... this is gonna be freakin awesome...
     
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    I was planning on going to a theater in the Manassas or Gainesville area with my friends opening night, but if anyone ends up going to the same theater I'd be more than happy to meet up with people and hang out for a bit!

    Actual theater to be determined.
     
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  5. ThePurloinedFowl

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    Yes we have to make sure we see this on the biggest, baddest, most impressive screen in the area. What are some candidates?
     
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    Wow, SW7N perhaps should be there for the event......interesting. I'll ponder this...
     
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    Well if we are looking for the best screen, then we should consider the IMAX at Udvar Hazy!
     
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    count me in
     
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    I've also been pondering seeing if the Alamo is willing to host a line up/ camp out even without the need to have one in light of reserved seating. I've seen some interest in getting that atmosphere. Personnally, I won't be able to camp out since I have a toddler and its December, but I know that atmosphere can be a fun time for fans. What do you all think?
     
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    That is great right before the premiere definitely expect a big turnout. I wish I could go but due to recent events seeing at the cinema anyway,
     
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    Well... I plan on being there... not sure if that is official representation or not...
     
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    Pictures, pictures!
     
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    Oh, I certainly hope it will be a gala affair... I am hoping for at least one slave girl Leia to be in attendance...
     
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    I have high confidence the 501st will be there (not sure if that includes the requisite slave Leia). Anyone affiliated with the R2 Builders club? It would be fun to get a BB-8 rolling around the party.
     
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    My my, I didn't realize the DMV had such representation here in the Cantina. :D
     
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    Its been a long time since my last update. In addition to the other activities I mentioned in the first post, I'm hoping to get some Star Wars themed Pub Trivia going thanks to a connection from Rookhelm from the Jedi Council forums to a local trivia group.

    Also, I'm waiting to hear back from Lucasfilm on whether theaters will be able to show a marathon of the saga beforehand. Remember that rumor about the AMC manager who said they were going to play all six movies beforehand? Well, that hasn't been officially sanctioned by Lucasfilm yet, but I contacted them directly, and they are waiting on marketing to finish plans for fan premiere events. I'm crossing my fingers that the Drafthouse can get that license.

    If you're in the DC area and want to get updated as soon as tickets go on sale (which probably won't be until the fall at the earliest), don't forget to sign up here: http://awakensdc.splashthat.com/
     
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    thanks for the update. :)
     
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    Very cool!

    I live in the DC metro area (Laurel, MD specifically) and this here is something that I can possibly looking into doing this fall.

    Thanks for setting this up!
     
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    It's still my plan to be there (with dad in tow... which probably means his wife, my sister and her husband, and perhaps her kids as well)
     
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    in like flynn
    as a side not i have seen the first showing in my area since 1977 I aint going to stop now
    hell i still remember at 10 for Rotj being in line thinking I WASNT GOING TO GET IN
    i did
    but maybe the most stressful 3 hours of my life
    yes back then you only had to show up 3 hours early in KC

    i don't know how much time I can dedicate to assisting but if you need anything I swear I will try
     
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