RotK premiere and Return of the Ringers party! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morgul Queen · 12-02-2003, 02:35 AM

Return of the King WORLD premiere. WOO HOO! (C Celeborn) who was there, who didn't quite make it, what did you wear, what pics/sigs did you get, who did you go with, where were you standing?C'mon people. tell us all about your experience, and while we're at it, let's talk about the Return of the Ringers....that is, if you went!I got some AMAZING pics, and there was this really good one of my friend, Debbie, who was dressed as Chase!Arwen, in her costume in front of the Cave Troll, and an extremely funny one of her Super-Posable-Aragorn Doll posing on the Red Carpet (they wouldn't let US on, but they didn't say anything about Aragorn). And Meela, have to say this...I ended up kissing John Noble at RotR, and what a honey he is up close too... , I think you have competition a'cause I've just been converted to Denethor Fangirlism...I also stole his pen. (Still the only Celebrimbor Fangirl, though...)Me and my friends kate and Debbie went into Wellington at about 9 am and waited.... and waited...and waited....for close to 8 hours in the hot sun for the stars to come. The place was packed, but with co-operation we got places right on the barricade. At about 4 pm there was a Maori welcome down the Carpet, then all the races of Middle-earth paraded down, the Hobbits, Rohirrim, Haradrim, Eldar, Gondorians and all. Then more Elves.Of the Stars, Liv Tyler came down the Carpet first, followed by Viggo. The both skipped out our section so I didn't get their autographs, but I got Phillipa Boyens instead. They were followed by David Wenham (sp?) and I got his. Richard Taylor gathered his friends 'round and showed off my chainmaille (that he gave me a while back) to them. I got his...and Barrie Osbourne...Elijah came along with Billy and Dom...they stayed on the other side of the carpet. I got Orlando's (would someone give the guy a sandwich, he is far too skinny) and John Rhys-Davies, who has an extraordinary voice. I have a wonderful picture of him. Everyone was screaming for Orlando when Peter came walking down (in shoes, no less) and the cheers doubled. PJ, if you're reading this, we're all so proud of you and what you've done. We love you to bits, mate! When everyone famous had passed, we left because we were in a position where you couldn't see the screen, but the carpet curved so you couldn't see what was going on down the other end. We went to the Warehouse and played with the LotR Action figures ("Cold be heart and hand and bone..." 'OH MY GOD!!! GOLLUM'S NOT ANATOMICALLY CORRECT.....HE'S FLAT!!!') and ended up watching the TV One coverage on the tele's there.We were going to stay for the TTT Ex. at the park, but it was cold, cramped and I have it at home, so we came back and watched it here. Went to bed at about 3 am on Tuesday. All in all, a very satisfying weekend (even if I only got about 6 hours sleep - I had school today). This is not something I'll forget in a hurry.P.S. If you were at RotR, I was the lass in Purple dress with the chainmaille who kissed the Gandalf Look-a-likes, danced with the lifesized Gandalf Cutout and spent about 5 mins kissing John Noble...WOO HOO! (C Celeborn)

Meela · 12-02-2003, 07:33 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> And Meela, have to say this...I ended up kissing John Noble at RotR, and what a honey he is up close too... , I think you have competition a'cause I've just been converted to Denethor Fangirlism...I also stole his pen. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>*screams long and loud*

mark12_30 · 12-02-2003, 08:22 AM

Meela, what are all those bundles of wood for? And the oil, and the torch? What? Meela, calm down. Meela....!Pippin, go get Gandalf. Run.

Daisy Brambleburr · 12-02-2003, 01:49 PM

Oh my goodness, you are so lucky! I've been looking at pictures from the premiere, but no lass in a purple dress It sounds like you had an amazing time. Any chance of you putting the pictures up? I'd love to see. *Squeals* how I wish I didn't live a whole day away from NZ!

Meneltarmacil · 12-02-2003, 09:32 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Meela, what are all those bundles of wood for? And the oil, and the torch? What? Meela, calm down. Meela....! Pippin, go get Gandalf. Run. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Pippin runs, but can't find Gandalf, so he gets Meneltarmacil instead.Pippin returns with Meneltarmacil, who dumps a huge bucket of water on Meela, putting out the fire.So, Morgul Queen, any tasty little spoilers that some of us might want to hear? Like will Saruman/Grima really be out? And who exactly does Aragorn fight in the final battle? And especially if the Mount Doom scene has been changed...

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 12-03-2003, 10:28 AM

Has the Mount Doom scene been changed? NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woah, Meela! I am soooo jealous of you, MG...does anyone know when the London Premiere is?!

Everdawn · 12-04-2003, 01:23 AM

I wasnt there but my Aunt went for Ch. 10 Australia along with some other Ch 10 journalists and others from Newscorp. To the premiere becuase she is a journalist.She rang me from the premiere as i was staying ta her house wiht my cousin and we were on speaker phone and it sounded great. What we could hear was poeple screaming for Liv Tyler, we were hyper all night even after we had finished talking.The day before, my Aunt interviewed Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin and Orlando and Liv at the Press junket. She shook their hands and when my aunt came home today my cousin and i were fighting over who got to hold my aunts hand. I have been like OH-MY-GOD! these past few days! Her interviews were on channell 10 the day after. ohmygod!ohmygod!ogmygod!Anyway. Im still bummed i couldnt get there, perhaps the Australian Premiere i will be able to get into. My Aunt has said that she is going to try and get us in as Guests of Newscorp. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> (Still the only Celebrimbor Fangirl, though...) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>No Celebrimbor is MAD! But i am the Éomer fangirl, and to a degree Haldir. But ÉOMER comes first.

Morgul Queen · 12-04-2003, 03:51 AM

Not mad, just misguided...like the rabid Fangirls....wait...that's my fault. I kinda told 'em that Frodo gets killed by a giant spider in RotK (well, that's kind of a half lie), Aragorn commits suicide (not entirely lying there either), and Legolas gets killed by a mental Aragorn (lookie, the first true lie).So there's all these rumors going around the school and all the people who have read the books know what I'm up to and see no need to correct the poor buggers. Why is it that everyone overseas thinks that when you say you went to the premiere that you actually went in? When you say 'I went to the Premiere!' in NZ everyone just asks how many autographs you got. PJ wanted to screen it for us on the big screens on the Red Carpet, but was worried about it ending up on the Internet. Goddangit! I really want to see it but have to wait. We're suffering withdrawl, we are precious! *gollum, gollum*

12-02-2003, 02:35 AM	#1
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	RotK premiere and Return of the Ringers party! Return of the King WORLD premiere. WOO HOO! (C Celeborn) who was there, who didn't quite make it, what did you wear, what pics/sigs did you get, who did you go with, where were you standing?<P>C'mon people. tell us all about your experience, and while we're at it, let's talk about the Return of the Ringers....that is, if you went!<P>I got some AMAZING pics, and there was this really good one of my friend, Debbie, who was dressed as Chase!Arwen, in her costume in front of the Cave Troll, and an extremely funny one of her Super-Posable-Aragorn Doll posing on the Red Carpet (they wouldn't let US on, but they didn't say anything about Aragorn). <P>And Meela, have to say this...I ended up kissing John Noble at RotR, and what a honey he is up close too... , I think you have competition a'cause I've just been converted to Denethor Fangirlism...I also stole his pen. (Still the only Celebrimbor Fangirl, though...)<P>Me and my friends kate and Debbie went into Wellington at about 9 am and waited.... and waited...and waited....for close to 8 hours in the hot sun for the stars to come. The place was packed, but with co-operation we got places right on the barricade.<P><BR>At about 4 pm there was a Maori welcome down the Carpet, then all the races of Middle-earth paraded down, the Hobbits, Rohirrim, Haradrim, Eldar, Gondorians and all. Then more Elves.<P>Of the Stars, Liv Tyler came down the Carpet first, followed by Viggo. The both skipped out our section so I didn't get their autographs, but I got Phillipa Boyens instead. They were followed by David Wenham (sp?) and I got his. Richard Taylor gathered his friends 'round and showed off my chainmaille (that he gave me a while back) to them. I got his...and Barrie Osbourne...Elijah came along with Billy and Dom...they stayed on the other side of the carpet. I got Orlando's (would someone give the guy a sandwich, he is far too skinny) and John Rhys-Davies, who has an extraordinary voice. I have a wonderful picture of him. <P>Everyone was screaming for Orlando when Peter came walking down (in shoes, no less) and the cheers doubled. PJ, if you're reading this, we're all so proud of you and what you've done. We love you to bits, mate! <P>When everyone famous had passed, we left because we were in a position where you couldn't see the screen, but the carpet curved so you couldn't see what was going on down the other end. We went to the Warehouse and played with the LotR Action figures ("Cold be heart and hand and bone..." 'OH MY GOD!!! GOLLUM'S NOT ANATOMICALLY CORRECT.....HE'S <B>FLAT!!!</B>') and ended up watching the TV One coverage on the tele's there.<P>We were going to stay for the TTT Ex. at the park, but it was cold, cramped and I have it at home, so we came back and watched it here. Went to bed at about 3 am on Tuesday. <P>All in all, a very satisfying weekend (even if I only got about 6 hours sleep - I had school today). This is not something I'll forget in a hurry.<P>P.S. If you were at RotR, I was the lass in Purple dress with the chainmaille who kissed the Gandalf Look-a-likes, danced with the lifesized Gandalf Cutout and spent about 5 mins kissing John Noble...WOO HOO! (C Celeborn) __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

12-02-2003, 07:33 AM	#2
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> And Meela, have to say this...I ended up kissing John Noble at RotR, and what a honey he is up close too... , I think you have competition a'cause I've just been converted to Denethor Fangirlism...I also stole his pen. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>screams long and loud __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

12-02-2003, 08:22 AM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Meela, what are all those bundles of wood for? And the oil, and the torch? What? Meela, calm down. Meela....!<P>Pippin, go get Gandalf. Run. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

12-02-2003, 01:49 PM	#4
Daisy Brambleburr Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 334	Oh my goodness, you are so lucky! I've been looking at pictures from the premiere, but no lass in a purple dress It sounds like you had an amazing time. Any chance of you putting the pictures up? I'd love to see. <BR>Squeals how I wish I didn't live a whole day away from NZ! __________________ 'What news from the South, O sighing wind, do you bring to me at eve? Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve.'

12-02-2003, 09:32 PM	#5
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Meela, what are all those bundles of wood for? And the oil, and the torch? What? Meela, calm down. Meela....!<BR>Pippin, go get Gandalf. Run.<BR><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Pippin runs, but can't find Gandalf, so he gets Meneltarmacil instead.<P>Pippin returns with Meneltarmacil, who dumps a huge bucket of water on Meela, putting out the fire.<P>So, Morgul Queen, any tasty little spoilers that some of us might want to hear? Like will Saruman/Grima really be out? And who exactly does Aragorn fight in the final battle? And especially if the Mount Doom scene has been changed... __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

12-03-2003, 10:28 AM	#6
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	Has the Mount Doom scene been changed? NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR>Woah, Meela!<BR>I am soooo jealous of you, MG...does anyone know when the London Premiere is?! __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

12-04-2003, 01:23 AM	#7
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	I wasnt there but my Aunt went for Ch. 10 Australia along with some other Ch 10 journalists and others from Newscorp. To the premiere becuase she is a journalist.<P>She rang me from the premiere as i was staying ta her house wiht my cousin and we were on speaker phone and it sounded great. What we could hear was poeple screaming for Liv Tyler, we were hyper all night even after we had finished talking.<P>The day before, my Aunt interviewed Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin and Orlando and Liv at the Press junket. She shook their hands and when my aunt came home today my cousin and i were fighting over who got to hold my aunts hand. <P>I have been like OH-MY-GOD! these past few days! Her interviews were on channell 10 the day after. <P>ohmygod!ohmygod!ogmygod!<P>Anyway. Im still bummed i couldnt get there, perhaps the Australian Premiere i will be able to get into. My Aunt has said that she is going to try and get us in as Guests of Newscorp.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> (Still the only Celebrimbor Fangirl, though...) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>No Celebrimbor is MAD! But i am the Éomer fangirl, and to a degree Haldir. But ÉOMER comes first. __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

12-04-2003, 03:51 AM	#8
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	Not mad, just misguided...like the rabid Fangirls....wait...that's my fault. I kinda told 'em that Frodo gets killed by a giant spider in RotK (well, that's kind of a half lie), Aragorn commits suicide (not entirely lying there either), and Legolas gets killed by a mental Aragorn (lookie, the first true lie).<P>So there's all these rumors going around the school and all the people who have read the books know what I'm up to and see no need to correct the poor buggers. <P>Why is it that everyone overseas thinks that when you say you went to the premiere that you actually went in? When you say 'I went to the Premiere!' in NZ everyone just asks how many autographs you got. PJ wanted to screen it for us on the big screens on the Red Carpet, but was worried about it ending up on the Internet. Goddangit! I really want to see it but have to wait. We're suffering withdrawl, we are precious! gollum, gollum __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!