The New York Extended DVD Winners Thread

[Fatty]

Well if you won and wan tto arrange to meet up on the day post here. :-)

[Mdoll79]

Hi, my name is Missy & I won a chance to go see the screening in NY, but I live in Virginia and don't want to travel alone. Is there anyone else from Virginia going? Airfare is outrageous and requires a hotel stay overnight. Anyone who would want to carpool or share expenses, please let me know :p Thanks!!

[Black Rider]

hi! i can meet up with anyone. i live in new jersey and it's a 30 minute car ride away, so no airfare applicable for me. my name's Amy btw.

[Casana]

Hi Amy, my name's Ana, and I also live in NJ , perhaps we could meet up and go together?? I hate going there on my own. I
was thinking of taking the train into the city rather than driving.

[hbangel78]

Hi- I am planning on attending too...but I gather that I can't bring anyone. I am from CT and I think that I am going to take the Metro North in. I'm just worried that I'll get all the way down there and they won't let me in cause there are no seats left. What time was everyone planning on going???
Thanks, Heather

[Black Rider]

i'm not sure. i'm probably going in with my dad, he commutes in every morning. so whenever that is, i have no idea. it'll be a charter bus though.

[hbangel78]

Hi-

I think it would be fun if we all met up at the theater..you know posted what we'll be wearing or something. :+)
Going alone for the whole day sort of scares me.
Here is my email address if anyone wants to make plans:
heatherb78@juno.com
I look forward to meeting everyone there. Anyone going to dress up?? I was thinking of it, but I couldn't use the coupon cause the last train home is way before midnight...
Heather

[Menolly]

Hi I posted on another thread but thought I'd post here too. I too won tickets and am very excited though a bit " Frightened" to be there all by meself. Anyone from the Maine area of the country going?Am I dressing up? Probably but not sure what since there are but a few women in the tale. I might just go all out and dress like one of the guys :elfeek:
We don't take a guest right?

Menolly

[legolass77]

Hi, all. I, too, won the contest. I would be coming up from Baltimore, MD, but, as you all, don't want to go by myself if I have the choice. PM me if you're interested in car-pooling with me (I would be driving, you just need to read the map)

[hbangel78]

I too was thinking of dressing up as one of the guys....I share the same blond hair that Legolas has, but I am no where near as skinny as that elf. LOL
Maine is a haul. I'll be coming in from CT...I am taking the train..I have driven in Manhattan before, given it was in a UHAUL, but I won't be doing that ever again.

[legolass77]

From what I'm understanding, no guest :-( . I'm just wondering how to get a costume at this short notice. Knew I should've had a different Halloween costume...

[Aerlinn]

Does anyone have any idea if the pass is transferable? I really don't think I can go - I don't see how! - but I know people who would love the opportunity!

[maddy]

i just found out that i'm going and i'm so excited. i just hope i can get the day off from work :P
if you've never been to the AMC in times square, you're in for a treat. it's my favorite theatre in manhattan!
I live in the city, so i don't need to travel very far, but if anyone is planning to meet up beforehand, let me know. i might be able to think of a good meeting spot.

[Ninvainiel]

I will probably be getting there between 8 and 9, and will be dressed as Arwen in her gray dress. See you there.

Aya ;)

[Rhiannon]

Hello there:p

I'm coming from Germany
And I've won the competition, too.

Does anybody else come from Germany???


Bye Rhi :grin:

[Ariarwen]

I'm Mary, and I'll be flying in from Charleston, SC. I'm a Mirkwood Elf, and still trying to figure out how to pack my bow. I'm arriving on Sunday.

[Mrs.Frodo]

Im from New York and I won a ticket to the screening. I wasn't to excited that I had to go alone.Is anyone going to wear costumes? What time will you be arriving? Id like to meet some people who are going. If anyone is going to meet up before hand please let me know. Thanks.

[Menolly]

I think I've come to the conclusion that I will be a Hobbit you know they are such noble creatures ;) Maine is about a six and a half hour drive and I hope to get there at nine or so. I'll probably drive down sunday and stay somewhere. But I won't complain about the drive. Germany...wow... now that is a long way :elfeek:

Menolly:dragon:

[legolass77]

I think it would be fun to meet, since we are by ourselves it would make the experience more fun. Also, does anyone have any quick and easy tips for costumes? (oh, and priceworthy :grin: )

[Fatty]

Folks let just caution if meeting up. Please do it in a public place with plenty of people about. i suggest outside the theatre itself. :-)

I will put up an image you can print off and cut out if you like. To identify yoursleves. Let me know.

Fatty

[Mrs.Frodo]

I think Fatty is right. If we are going to meet we should do it somewhere public. I don't know if they will want us to wait outside but I have been to this theatre many times and right nextdoor there is a food court type of place that might be good for people to gather at.

[Fayette Sidra]

Anyone know where to get a good outfit to wear? I have no idea what to go as!

[Ninvainiel]

if you need quick & easy ideas, http://www.alleycatscatch.com has a ton of great tips...

[legolass77]

help, the link doesn't work

[Ariarwen]

I'm getting to NY before noon on Sunday. Meeting at the food court sounds great, and I like the idea of something we can print and use as a badge to wear. I made my elf outfit for Halloween, but used a lot of the info from alleycatscratch.com. Anyone know the best way to take your bow and arrows on the plane? I may also need help gluing my ears on Monday morning, so anyone experienced with spirit gum?

[Casana]

Legolass77,
If you don't care about being "super" authentic, try the local mall!
I just went to the mall yesterday, and found stuff to "invent' a costume using sale items. You might get lucky (ie capri pants, peasant shirts and other summer clothes on sale). Then mix/match with stuff you may own already (for example, a belt).
Granted, not very authentic looking but at least for me the main point is to get the free dvd, not to dazzle everyone with my fancy costume.

[The~Evenstar]

hello everyone. I can't belive that I actually won this!
Anyway my name is Annie and I live in MA. Did anyone else who lives in Mass win this? And does anyone have anyideas on a costume I could wear? :grin:

[Ariarwen]

Look at www.alleycatscratch.com for costume ideas

[legolass77]

hey all, I have a costume and am all set. I can't wait, this is so crazy exciting

[Deckard]

Hello,

I was wondering if there is anyone travelling from Montreal to NYC for the screening on the 11th. If there is, would you considering sharing transportation? As of now, I have no way of going to NYC except by Greyhound. Thanks!

Alex

[Catz]

hey there Deckard...im gonna move this and put it with the NYC thread ok?
thats a sticky and its where most of the NYC winners will be looking...
congrats BTW. and hope you get your ride:thumbs: :cool:
:catz:

[Ariarwen]

I heard there is a food court next/near to the theater. any out of towners want to meet there on Sunday at 2pm to go exporing NY?

[Black Rider]

speaking of times, what time is everyone planning on going to the theatre monday? and if we are to be standing outside the theatre, what time does everyone want to go inside? i think the picture image to print out is a good idea btw.

[Menolly]

The printed picture idea seems like a good one, I say lets do it.

Menolly

[Menolly]

Another thought...does anyone now if we just walk in or do they make us wait somewhere until noon then let us in? Anyone?

Menolly

[Illuvatar]

Well.... whether in NY or LA, the folks from New Line will be there to meet and greet(they like to do that), plus they have to collect the signed release forms from you so it's the release form that actually serves as your ticket.

Enjoy!

[Ariarwen]

I'm just down the street from the theater at the internet cafe. It's a little scary, but exciting being in the big city. See you all at the crack of dawn tomorrow!

[Black Rider]

cool! manhattan is so great! i love going into the city. it's so exciting

[Fatty]

OK folks, have fun be sure send us reports and photos. I have not had time to sort this, but the person with best costume sent in to us will win some great books. So send those photos in. :-)

[Ninvainiel]

Can we send in a picture of the costume that is not from yesterday? My camera was broken so I didn't take any pictures of myself even though lots of other people did...

[JustJon]

I had the pleasure of winning a ticket through this site for yesterday. I was wondering if anyone has put up pictures from the event anywhere online.

[Menolly]

Well, the screening was just wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of it. Did everyone else? It was so great to be with so many fans. (I swear I'm the only one in Maine that knows what a hobbit is) If anyone has pictures please post them. I'd love to see. :blush: Hope everyone made it back safely to their part of the world:dragon:
Menolly...the hobbit

[legolass77]

Hey all, I, too, was able to make it and just had the time of my life. It was definitely worth it and just a ton of fun. I'm going to get my pics developed tomorrow or the next day and will post some, if possible. :whoohoo:

[Mrs.Frodo]

I had a wonderfull time also. It was so cool getting to meet so many Lord of The Rings fans. I will also try to post my pictures within the next few days.

[Ariarwen]

It was really great to meet so many of the fellowship. I hope you all heard about the gathering in Toronto in Dec 2003. The web site is www.tolkiengathering.com. Hope to see you all there.

[Fatty]

Glad to here you all had fun. Please send in your reports of the day and photos. For those in costume we have a little competition for the best one. I emailed all the winners regarding it. Photos for the competition should be in a week today. :-)

Sorry only photos form the day, maybe someoen else will have a photo of you Ninvainiel. :-)

[Black Rider]

it was so much fun, i had a great time. i'd love to see any pictures that people took, i didn't bring a camera :(

[legolass77]

question: do we post the pics here or somewhere else?

[Illuvatar]

Ahh...send them to fatty@warofthering.net, and please include any feedback in regards to the event if you would.

[Mrs.Frodo]

Are the pictures up yet? I want to see them!

[Black Rider]

ditto!!

[Stormcrow]

So, what ever happened to the pictures?

[Laurelin]

I'm guessing that they are long gone by now, given the age of this topic. :(

[Stormcrow]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. lol