Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Kellan likes my sign "Slutz4Lutz"
Near the end ha ha ha OMG I love it!!!! I had him sign my Slutz 4 Lutz sign when he came by tent city (I made it on the back of a donut box he had given us) then for the premiere I made another one... tee hee!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Some Photos from the Past Few Days
I have posted a lot more photos on my FaceBook (Mandy S Mind) and I did a post about my experiences the past few days below (Scroll down) but for now here are a few fun photos I wanted to share...
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| Kellan Lutz comes by Tent City |
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| Stephenie Meyer gave all the fans in tent city an autographed Breaking Dawn book then three winners had a gold sticker inside and won tickets to the Premiere and after-party |
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| MyAnna Buring and Casey LaBow - Denali Girls |
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| Peter Facinelli Sunday with fans |
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| Jackson Rathbone making goofy faces with fans |
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| So hot |
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| Booboo and Jackson signing autographs for fans |
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| Brady Fuller, Collin in Breaking Dawn |
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| Mia Maestro performs |
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| Charlie Bewley hosts soundtrack concert |
Like I said truly hundreds more photos to upload and dozens more already up on facebook - go peek and scroll down to my last post for info on my experiences the past few days.
Thursday - Sunday in TentCity3
It has been a few days, I apologize it has been go go go, I have so many photos and things to share, most have been tweeted so check out my timeline for daily happenings.
Since it has been a few days I will try to go through as much as I can from the days...
THURSDAY
Thursday Morning the 6am non-line was a terrible mess. We were first told as JW MArriott hotel guests we could stay on property at our hotel and join the line at 6am when it was going to form. THEN we were told at 5:45am to go across the street to an empty parking lot to join a mob of 300+ people. The men instructing us in conflicting ways were not identified as even being associated with Summit, but some fans from past years recognized them and said they were legit....
We all stood in clusters in this parking lot off property and waited for isntructions that came few and far between from one man in a John Deere hat who would wander the lot talking to who ever was in ear shot. No mega phone, not even a loud voice... we relied on he-said rumours like a game of telephone as to what was going on.
One man was given the power to choose who he wanted to go in line first, while others sat in their groups quietly, hoping to be chosen. It felt like being picked last for the kick-ball team in school.
He was rude and degrading to some groups, calling the NZ boys "kiwi's your up" and "Florida, come on" or making groups do tricks "Say please in French" one group commented on this and he said "I like this power" it was unbelievable!
There was no rhyme or reason to how he chose people, our group was among many that obeyed his instructions and moved to the back of the mob, was quiet, didn't raise our hands or follow him around... yet we were among the last chosen for his line.
The first 500 or so were processed and set up in the plaza and LA Live. This became "Tent City 1"
After hours (no joke) with no information as to if we would get in, when we would get in, if there were multiple tenting areas, what was going on, many at the back of the line got angry. No one would give us information, many were interviewed by news reporters wondering why weren't as happy and excited as the front of the line or the people sitting outside their tents in the plaza....
Finally, Summit sent reps down to address our concerns and let us know there would be another location and there was only one person typing in each persons information and that was why it took so long (at this point is was about 2pm and we started the line 6am)
Around 4pm we were told they would just give us wristbands and we should come back ay 6:30pm and line up by number so they could process us in order at 7pm.
When we got our wristbands and went up to our hotel room we noticed the numbers were out of order. Our group had numbers ranging between 627 - 658 and there were only 12 of us.... the security just grabbed a bunch of wristbands randomly and handed htem out in no particular order...
At 6:30pm when I arrived they had began to pricess people who were there, not in order, into Camp City 2. There were people in the 660s in tent City 2 while people in the 620s were putinto Tent City 3.
We had been told we would be tent City 2 but when we were placed it was tent City 3 mainly because they started processing people before 7pm (before 6:30PM EVEN) and because wristbands had been handed out basically randomly after Tent City 1 filled up. (As seen when people in front of us got higher # wristbands than us, even though they were wristbanded 2 minutes before us??!)
We soon were deemed the "ghetto" or "section 8 housing" because not only were we the last to get our housing assigned... we didn't have a tent/canopy available until the next morning. We were told we could camp out tonight but we would need to tear down our tent at 6am and reset up at 9am after the large canopy was erected.
Fine.
That night they played Twilight on the big screen in tent city 1. Tent City 2 could also view it from their tents, but since tent city 3 was located down the street/around the corner, we were unable to view from our area. There was a small space between tent city 1 and 2 where we could bring our chairs to set up and watch. I tried to go watch with friends in tent city 1 and security told me "black wristbands were not allowed inside"
Of course the segregation of fans began as the pruple/black wristbands became labels as to who we were. It was ridiculous because we had purple wristbanders in tent city 3 camping yet with my black wristband we were somehow restricted from the tent cities with view of movies.
Regardless, we got tents set up and joined in shortly after the movie started.
There was popcorn from yahoo which all campers had access to as wella s starbucks mint hot cocoa or coffee which allw ristbanders had access to.
Jack Morrissey came and walked through tent city 1 and visited with fans and talked to us in the space between tent city 1 and 2 and things seemed to be ok.
Friday
The next morning the tent'/canopy did not start getting built until after 9am and wasn't finished until 2pm.
We sat on the sidewalk watching and waiting before we could move/set-up our tents and FINALLY be settled.
It was Day 2 (Friday) and while Tent City 1 and 2 had been settled for 24 hours, we were just now getting things organized. Still, it felt good to have a "home" at last.
We quickly bonded over the ordeal and joked we were Section 8 housing.
Friday night we got into Tent City 1 (Summit Reps clarified the wristbands were all access and not to "discriminate" against black wristbands) and we enjoyed watching New Moon from the side of Tent City 1. It felt nice being in the plaza with the 500 + campers of Tent City 1, like a real community because of how big and wide the space was. Yahoo handed out cotton candy and we all had a blast.
When we walked back from the movie Kellan Lutz was by our tents. He had just arrived (his car parked at the end of the street where Tent City 3 is) and was walking towards the plaza with donuts. He had stopped to talk to a few fans in Tent City 3 who had skipped New Moon.
He handed out a few donuts and when he heard the movie was over he said he had to go to the plaza first but would be back on his way out.
We later learned via his twitter that he wasn't allowed to hand out the 50 dozen donuts he bought (he had only got thru one box with the few fans who had skipped the movie, before he was told he could not hand them out)
Anyways, Kellan was gone a while then, sure enough, on his way back to his car he walked our line of people and did a few autographs and photos before leaving. Just like he said he would do after he hit the plaza (Tent City 1)
It was a good thing he returned since only 30 or so fans had even seen him the first time around as most of us were at New Moon in the plaza.
Some think we got extra benefits because of the donuts or because we happened to see him briefly when he arrived, but mainly it was just circumstances that meant a few people (12) got donuts and saw him on his way to the plaza.
Saturday
Saturday morning Stephenie Meyer came with autographed Breaking Dawn books for everyone. Again the car parked at the end of the street so she walked past tent City 3 first on her way to the Plaza.
It was very cool because three (I think?) books had Golden Stickers inside them and those people won a meet and greet with Steph in the twi-fi lounge and also tickets to the premiere and the after-party!
WOW!
I knew one of the winners as the two guys from NZ (Jay & Rob) - they had been at the Convention and were memorable characters from Tent City 2.
Everyone was excited to have that once in a lifetime experience to meet Stephenie Meyer and get an autogrpahed book - absolutely amazing experience!
Later in the day there was a Soundtrack concert in front of Tent City 1 / in the plaza. Tent City 2 was behind the stage and tent City 3 down the street so both of us were moved to the pit between the stage and tent city 1 (the plaza) this was the same spot they set up the popcorn and cotton candy stands for movie nights.
We had a great time at the show. Charlie Bewley hosted and said some off the wall things as always. Mia Maestro performed along with Imperial Mammoth, Sleeping at Last, Cider Sky Band, Aqua Lung Music, Lucy Schwartz. It was so awesome to hear some real talent as well as live performances of songs from the movies. Rumours had been around Christina Perri and Bruno Mars may come, but those were false... just another example of how misinformation circulates = people should really get the facts before broadcasting information until it is confirmed... or state that it isn't confirmed.
I got some great photos I have finally uploaded to my laptop but still need to post... soon - i promise!
After the concert we returned to our tents and started thinking about dinner. All the resturants here have Happy Hours and we have been taking full advantage of them!
We noticed sonme posters near our tents. It was like Santa delivered us gifts. There were some Breaking Dawn posters left and two or three people even had a calendar lef toutside their tent door!! I got a Jacob poster, but that is cool because my daughter loves Jacob.
We saw Summit reps and thanked them for the goodies, we thought maybe it was something special because of the hell we experienced with no tents the first night etc. etc. but they said they had planned to do it for everyone anyways...
On our way to the plaza to choose which place to eat dinner we saaw some of the bands walking back to the parking garage and chatting with fans as they went. We talked to a few as we passed and even stopped to get a photo with Lucy Schwartz by tent city 1 / the plaza as she was near the registration desk talking to some fans.
Then we headed to dinner. Mexican food mmmm - I love guacamole!
We were a bit late to Eclipse and a bit tipsy from some super strong margarita's
I went to bed early because I was still feeling sick and the exhaustion was catching up to me.
Sunday
Today, Sunday, we woke up early and waited for the brunch rumoured to be coming along with 5 cast members.
Tent City 1 had moved early in the morning because they needed to set up for the black carpet/event Monday. They were now across/behind Tent City 2 on Staples Centre plaza.
Cast arrived and went to all three camps as we now formed a "U" shape around the street where tent city 3 is located.
Peter Facinelli, Booboo Stewart, MyAnna Buring, Casey LaBow, Jackson Rathbone were the cast and they were fabulous going through the line of fans autographing and taking photos (when their handlers would allow it - which wasn't too often but sometimes)
It was really a good time for all having the cast come out and spend time with fans.
Lot's of swag was handed out. Our particular area (Tent City 3) didn't get any of the posters as they went out at Tent City 1 first, but we did get cool Breaking Dawn fans. Some got t-shirts but it seemed they were limited and only did a few to each of the sections (Tent City1, 2, 3) and ALL the cast went to ALL the sections.... it was just amazing!
The only downside to that was the media in the street kind of blocking and taking time to interview the cast. Do not get me wrong, this is as much a media thing as a fan thing, but I think they could have had some time at the end to interview them not pull them from fans throughout.
After the exciting mornign we went for lunch then I fell asleep while uploading photos.
I am truly exhausted!
I am not sure what, if anything is planned tonight, I know there is apodcast with Yahoo hosted by Laura at Twilight Lexicon but not sure what else since there won't be movie night.
I am so excited for tomorrow.
I know it has been a crazy rollercoaster of a few days, with a rough start and some bumps along the way, but overall I am just happy to be here experiencing the good, the bad and the beautiful!
Tomorrow should be interesting. They are having fans arrive according to wristband #. The first group (#1-300) arrives 2pm, #301-600 arrives 2:30pm, #601-900 (that's me) arrives 3pm, #901-1200 arrives 3:30pm, #1201+ arrives 3:30pm.
So esssentially Tent City1, then 2, then 3, then late comers.....
We have no idea how they will place them but rumour is everyone will be happy and that the first 700 or so are red carpet and the rest bleachers.
I am hoping to have a ncie spot, though to be honest, I would be ok with first row or two int he belachers since I have been so sick, standing again for hours may kill me ha ha - but I will take whatever I get, I have come too far to not just go with the flow...
I promise to try and post some photos tonight if I can but as you can imagine by reading this (or even parts, I apologize it is so long) things have been hectic and I haven't had a lot of down time to sit and type :)
Thanks for reading, I wish you were all here to experience this craziness.... I am not sure I would do it again or not, I know there will be changes next year so perhaps I would give it another go - I have met the most amazing people and despite stupidity of some fans, overall, there are some incredible people here that are or have become life long friends!!
Thanks for Reading!
Since it has been a few days I will try to go through as much as I can from the days...
THURSDAY
Thursday Morning the 6am non-line was a terrible mess. We were first told as JW MArriott hotel guests we could stay on property at our hotel and join the line at 6am when it was going to form. THEN we were told at 5:45am to go across the street to an empty parking lot to join a mob of 300+ people. The men instructing us in conflicting ways were not identified as even being associated with Summit, but some fans from past years recognized them and said they were legit....
We all stood in clusters in this parking lot off property and waited for isntructions that came few and far between from one man in a John Deere hat who would wander the lot talking to who ever was in ear shot. No mega phone, not even a loud voice... we relied on he-said rumours like a game of telephone as to what was going on.
One man was given the power to choose who he wanted to go in line first, while others sat in their groups quietly, hoping to be chosen. It felt like being picked last for the kick-ball team in school.
He was rude and degrading to some groups, calling the NZ boys "kiwi's your up" and "Florida, come on" or making groups do tricks "Say please in French" one group commented on this and he said "I like this power" it was unbelievable!
There was no rhyme or reason to how he chose people, our group was among many that obeyed his instructions and moved to the back of the mob, was quiet, didn't raise our hands or follow him around... yet we were among the last chosen for his line.
The first 500 or so were processed and set up in the plaza and LA Live. This became "Tent City 1"
After hours (no joke) with no information as to if we would get in, when we would get in, if there were multiple tenting areas, what was going on, many at the back of the line got angry. No one would give us information, many were interviewed by news reporters wondering why weren't as happy and excited as the front of the line or the people sitting outside their tents in the plaza....
Finally, Summit sent reps down to address our concerns and let us know there would be another location and there was only one person typing in each persons information and that was why it took so long (at this point is was about 2pm and we started the line 6am)
Around 4pm we were told they would just give us wristbands and we should come back ay 6:30pm and line up by number so they could process us in order at 7pm.
When we got our wristbands and went up to our hotel room we noticed the numbers were out of order. Our group had numbers ranging between 627 - 658 and there were only 12 of us.... the security just grabbed a bunch of wristbands randomly and handed htem out in no particular order...
At 6:30pm when I arrived they had began to pricess people who were there, not in order, into Camp City 2. There were people in the 660s in tent City 2 while people in the 620s were putinto Tent City 3.
We had been told we would be tent City 2 but when we were placed it was tent City 3 mainly because they started processing people before 7pm (before 6:30PM EVEN) and because wristbands had been handed out basically randomly after Tent City 1 filled up. (As seen when people in front of us got higher # wristbands than us, even though they were wristbanded 2 minutes before us??!)
We soon were deemed the "ghetto" or "section 8 housing" because not only were we the last to get our housing assigned... we didn't have a tent/canopy available until the next morning. We were told we could camp out tonight but we would need to tear down our tent at 6am and reset up at 9am after the large canopy was erected.
Fine.
That night they played Twilight on the big screen in tent city 1. Tent City 2 could also view it from their tents, but since tent city 3 was located down the street/around the corner, we were unable to view from our area. There was a small space between tent city 1 and 2 where we could bring our chairs to set up and watch. I tried to go watch with friends in tent city 1 and security told me "black wristbands were not allowed inside"
Of course the segregation of fans began as the pruple/black wristbands became labels as to who we were. It was ridiculous because we had purple wristbanders in tent city 3 camping yet with my black wristband we were somehow restricted from the tent cities with view of movies.
Regardless, we got tents set up and joined in shortly after the movie started.
There was popcorn from yahoo which all campers had access to as wella s starbucks mint hot cocoa or coffee which allw ristbanders had access to.
Jack Morrissey came and walked through tent city 1 and visited with fans and talked to us in the space between tent city 1 and 2 and things seemed to be ok.
Friday
The next morning the tent'/canopy did not start getting built until after 9am and wasn't finished until 2pm.
We sat on the sidewalk watching and waiting before we could move/set-up our tents and FINALLY be settled.
It was Day 2 (Friday) and while Tent City 1 and 2 had been settled for 24 hours, we were just now getting things organized. Still, it felt good to have a "home" at last.
We quickly bonded over the ordeal and joked we were Section 8 housing.
Friday night we got into Tent City 1 (Summit Reps clarified the wristbands were all access and not to "discriminate" against black wristbands) and we enjoyed watching New Moon from the side of Tent City 1. It felt nice being in the plaza with the 500 + campers of Tent City 1, like a real community because of how big and wide the space was. Yahoo handed out cotton candy and we all had a blast.
When we walked back from the movie Kellan Lutz was by our tents. He had just arrived (his car parked at the end of the street where Tent City 3 is) and was walking towards the plaza with donuts. He had stopped to talk to a few fans in Tent City 3 who had skipped New Moon.
He handed out a few donuts and when he heard the movie was over he said he had to go to the plaza first but would be back on his way out.
We later learned via his twitter that he wasn't allowed to hand out the 50 dozen donuts he bought (he had only got thru one box with the few fans who had skipped the movie, before he was told he could not hand them out)
Anyways, Kellan was gone a while then, sure enough, on his way back to his car he walked our line of people and did a few autographs and photos before leaving. Just like he said he would do after he hit the plaza (Tent City 1)
It was a good thing he returned since only 30 or so fans had even seen him the first time around as most of us were at New Moon in the plaza.
Some think we got extra benefits because of the donuts or because we happened to see him briefly when he arrived, but mainly it was just circumstances that meant a few people (12) got donuts and saw him on his way to the plaza.
Saturday
Saturday morning Stephenie Meyer came with autographed Breaking Dawn books for everyone. Again the car parked at the end of the street so she walked past tent City 3 first on her way to the Plaza.
It was very cool because three (I think?) books had Golden Stickers inside them and those people won a meet and greet with Steph in the twi-fi lounge and also tickets to the premiere and the after-party!
WOW!
I knew one of the winners as the two guys from NZ (Jay & Rob) - they had been at the Convention and were memorable characters from Tent City 2.
Everyone was excited to have that once in a lifetime experience to meet Stephenie Meyer and get an autogrpahed book - absolutely amazing experience!
Later in the day there was a Soundtrack concert in front of Tent City 1 / in the plaza. Tent City 2 was behind the stage and tent City 3 down the street so both of us were moved to the pit between the stage and tent city 1 (the plaza) this was the same spot they set up the popcorn and cotton candy stands for movie nights.
We had a great time at the show. Charlie Bewley hosted and said some off the wall things as always. Mia Maestro performed along with Imperial Mammoth, Sleeping at Last, Cider Sky Band, Aqua Lung Music, Lucy Schwartz. It was so awesome to hear some real talent as well as live performances of songs from the movies. Rumours had been around Christina Perri and Bruno Mars may come, but those were false... just another example of how misinformation circulates = people should really get the facts before broadcasting information until it is confirmed... or state that it isn't confirmed.
I got some great photos I have finally uploaded to my laptop but still need to post... soon - i promise!
After the concert we returned to our tents and started thinking about dinner. All the resturants here have Happy Hours and we have been taking full advantage of them!
We noticed sonme posters near our tents. It was like Santa delivered us gifts. There were some Breaking Dawn posters left and two or three people even had a calendar lef toutside their tent door!! I got a Jacob poster, but that is cool because my daughter loves Jacob.
We saw Summit reps and thanked them for the goodies, we thought maybe it was something special because of the hell we experienced with no tents the first night etc. etc. but they said they had planned to do it for everyone anyways...
On our way to the plaza to choose which place to eat dinner we saaw some of the bands walking back to the parking garage and chatting with fans as they went. We talked to a few as we passed and even stopped to get a photo with Lucy Schwartz by tent city 1 / the plaza as she was near the registration desk talking to some fans.
Then we headed to dinner. Mexican food mmmm - I love guacamole!
We were a bit late to Eclipse and a bit tipsy from some super strong margarita's
I went to bed early because I was still feeling sick and the exhaustion was catching up to me.
Sunday
Today, Sunday, we woke up early and waited for the brunch rumoured to be coming along with 5 cast members.
Tent City 1 had moved early in the morning because they needed to set up for the black carpet/event Monday. They were now across/behind Tent City 2 on Staples Centre plaza.
Cast arrived and went to all three camps as we now formed a "U" shape around the street where tent city 3 is located.
Peter Facinelli, Booboo Stewart, MyAnna Buring, Casey LaBow, Jackson Rathbone were the cast and they were fabulous going through the line of fans autographing and taking photos (when their handlers would allow it - which wasn't too often but sometimes)
It was really a good time for all having the cast come out and spend time with fans.
Lot's of swag was handed out. Our particular area (Tent City 3) didn't get any of the posters as they went out at Tent City 1 first, but we did get cool Breaking Dawn fans. Some got t-shirts but it seemed they were limited and only did a few to each of the sections (Tent City1, 2, 3) and ALL the cast went to ALL the sections.... it was just amazing!
The only downside to that was the media in the street kind of blocking and taking time to interview the cast. Do not get me wrong, this is as much a media thing as a fan thing, but I think they could have had some time at the end to interview them not pull them from fans throughout.
After the exciting mornign we went for lunch then I fell asleep while uploading photos.
I am truly exhausted!
I am not sure what, if anything is planned tonight, I know there is apodcast with Yahoo hosted by Laura at Twilight Lexicon but not sure what else since there won't be movie night.
I am so excited for tomorrow.
I know it has been a crazy rollercoaster of a few days, with a rough start and some bumps along the way, but overall I am just happy to be here experiencing the good, the bad and the beautiful!
Tomorrow should be interesting. They are having fans arrive according to wristband #. The first group (#1-300) arrives 2pm, #301-600 arrives 2:30pm, #601-900 (that's me) arrives 3pm, #901-1200 arrives 3:30pm, #1201+ arrives 3:30pm.
So esssentially Tent City1, then 2, then 3, then late comers.....
We have no idea how they will place them but rumour is everyone will be happy and that the first 700 or so are red carpet and the rest bleachers.
I am hoping to have a ncie spot, though to be honest, I would be ok with first row or two int he belachers since I have been so sick, standing again for hours may kill me ha ha - but I will take whatever I get, I have come too far to not just go with the flow...
I promise to try and post some photos tonight if I can but as you can imagine by reading this (or even parts, I apologize it is so long) things have been hectic and I haven't had a lot of down time to sit and type :)
Thanks for reading, I wish you were all here to experience this craziness.... I am not sure I would do it again or not, I know there will be changes next year so perhaps I would give it another go - I have met the most amazing people and despite stupidity of some fans, overall, there are some incredible people here that are or have become life long friends!!
Thanks for Reading!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Weak Wednesday in L.A.
This morning I woke up early to tweets, texts and calls about a "premiere line" that had started at LA Live and then moved off property tot he west parking garage.
Upon further investigation there was indeed about 20 people some had camped out.
I went to go check it out and saw security walk up and the girls all hide their faces and face the wall and not look. Rumours that Summit were taking names and photos to black list people had emerged and these ladies were not wanting to take the risk.
Soon after the line dispersed, so that makes 3 lines that I know of that Summit has brokenm up.
I had some coffee from Starnbucks, chatted with friends and then went back up to my room to get ready for X-Factor.
I have to be honest, I have been waiting for X-Factor eagerly this week.... we went to In & Out ( I was an in & out virgin til today - it's true! and I must say it was a glorious cherry popping experience ;) ha ha) then went to line up for x-factor.
I won't draw out this part of my day - we waited for hours and were given theimpressionwe would get in - and then they reached capactiy and were sent home - - - after hours and hours of standing waiting - - - fail!
So we took a public transit BUS back to LA Live to see aprox 100 fans mingling around LA Live plaza in groups of 2-10 each. No one in line, no one rushing any spot, just milling about.
I had this uneasy feeling in my stomache, I was already so pissed about x-factor, I remember my only movie premiere experience was WFE NYC and it was horrible, so I am starting to have severe anxiety over this premiere - once everyone is in or not in and wristbanded or not I think we can all enjoy the experience - but until then everyone is on high alert and I feel this sense of panic and anxiety!
Anyways, I went up to my hotel after chatting with friends - literally so many people I know here - so cool!
I showered, talked to my family, who I miss so much - seriously homesick :( then came down to blog in the lobby where I can get dfree wi-fi
the day is not over, i anticipate a sleepless night as people panic and do false lines and mad rushes to nothing and endure security's endless talks about "how it will be"
I hope that it all works out....
Not many pcis today but I will put them on Facebook - - scroll down for Tuesday's blog that I was late posting....
Stay tuned to twitter for updates on the advenutres in LA and I will try to still blog daily with pics and fun updates
Wish you were all here!! (I know many of you are)
Cheers,
Mandy
PS - I have some special presents to hand out to tentcity tomorrow night ;) stay tuned!!
Upon further investigation there was indeed about 20 people some had camped out.
I went to go check it out and saw security walk up and the girls all hide their faces and face the wall and not look. Rumours that Summit were taking names and photos to black list people had emerged and these ladies were not wanting to take the risk.
Soon after the line dispersed, so that makes 3 lines that I know of that Summit has brokenm up.
I had some coffee from Starnbucks, chatted with friends and then went back up to my room to get ready for X-Factor.
I have to be honest, I have been waiting for X-Factor eagerly this week.... we went to In & Out ( I was an in & out virgin til today - it's true! and I must say it was a glorious cherry popping experience ;) ha ha) then went to line up for x-factor.
I won't draw out this part of my day - we waited for hours and were given theimpressionwe would get in - and then they reached capactiy and were sent home - - - after hours and hours of standing waiting - - - fail!
So we took a public transit BUS back to LA Live to see aprox 100 fans mingling around LA Live plaza in groups of 2-10 each. No one in line, no one rushing any spot, just milling about.
I had this uneasy feeling in my stomache, I was already so pissed about x-factor, I remember my only movie premiere experience was WFE NYC and it was horrible, so I am starting to have severe anxiety over this premiere - once everyone is in or not in and wristbanded or not I think we can all enjoy the experience - but until then everyone is on high alert and I feel this sense of panic and anxiety!
Anyways, I went up to my hotel after chatting with friends - literally so many people I know here - so cool!
I showered, talked to my family, who I miss so much - seriously homesick :( then came down to blog in the lobby where I can get dfree wi-fi
the day is not over, i anticipate a sleepless night as people panic and do false lines and mad rushes to nothing and endure security's endless talks about "how it will be"
I hope that it all works out....
Not many pcis today but I will put them on Facebook - - scroll down for Tuesday's blog that I was late posting....
Stay tuned to twitter for updates on the advenutres in LA and I will try to still blog daily with pics and fun updates
Wish you were all here!! (I know many of you are)
Cheers,
Mandy
PS - I have some special presents to hand out to tentcity tomorrow night ;) stay tuned!!
Twilight Tuesday in L.A.
Tuesday was yet another busy day. We woke up and I packed up and moved to my new hotel and new roomies. But, I wasn't done with the old roomies yet - we went for a trip to the Grove. Extra was taping Nick Lachey and Kellan Lutz (it should air on Friday) it was pretty cool to see them tape the show right in the middle of the plaza.
Kellan looked amazing and discussed Immortals, Breaking Dawn, the wedding scene, his clothing line, and took some fan questions also - it was pretty aswesome!
Then we went to Cheesecake Factory and had horrible servers. When we complained the server came up to our table to try and question us on why we complained and got really defensive ha ha ity was mildly amusing.
That night we decided to go see New Moon for Twilight tuesday which was awesome because they did a ton of interviews and stuff with the cast before, plus watching with a ton of Twilight Fans who have all seen the movie was hilarious.
Erik Odom and Jack Morrissey joined us at the movie and we had a lot of photos and chatter afterwards.
Then we all went for drinks at the bar near the theatre - it was super awesome to just hang out with all the gals and of course Jack and Erik LOL
Here is our "thug life" photo with Erik....
We didn't thug out with Jack....
I have more photos of everyone on Facebook (Mandy S Mind) if you want to check them out....
Kellan looked amazing and discussed Immortals, Breaking Dawn, the wedding scene, his clothing line, and took some fan questions also - it was pretty aswesome!
Then we went to Cheesecake Factory and had horrible servers. When we complained the server came up to our table to try and question us on why we complained and got really defensive ha ha ity was mildly amusing.
That night we decided to go see New Moon for Twilight tuesday which was awesome because they did a ton of interviews and stuff with the cast before, plus watching with a ton of Twilight Fans who have all seen the movie was hilarious.
Erik Odom and Jack Morrissey joined us at the movie and we had a lot of photos and chatter afterwards.
Then we all went for drinks at the bar near the theatre - it was super awesome to just hang out with all the gals and of course Jack and Erik LOL
Here is our "thug life" photo with Erik....
We didn't thug out with Jack....
I have more photos of everyone on Facebook (Mandy S Mind) if you want to check them out....
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Taylor Lautner on Jimmy Kimmel & Immortals Premiere
Today was yet another adventure in L.A.
We slept in and then we went to Hollywood for some lunch and shopping before lining up for Kimmel.
A few were chosen to wear Team Herman and Team Jacob t-shirts, one of our group was included so in the opening you can see me on tv tee hee. (Notin a shirt, but beside them)
Things got all messed up on Kimmel. We started way late and had to endure the opening warm up guy for way too long and see audience memebers attempt crazy tricks to win a t-shirt. I should say after the first so-called-talent I felt I might as well go for it and did a Xena yell/yodel to earn a shirt. There was one gal who could beat-box but the rest of us were talentless.
Some guy actually said he was the best kisser so they made him kiss an elderly lady, then theopener kissed her and she voted on him over this young buck who was too cocky.
Anyhow, eventually we got started, Jimmy Kimmel was noticably irritated and we had to tape out of order because of Herman Cain being so late to arrive (maybe because of his sex scandals)
Anyhow, we taped his interview first, it felt fake and forced but was fresh given that he was accused (again) this morning by WOMEN #4 (who had a name versus anonymous gals #1-3)
ANYHOW after taping him talk about pizza, accusations of sexual harrassment, and politics we taped fake intro's to a band we never actually got to watch (juniper)
then finally Taylor came out and did a short segment which was pretty awesome, he talked about the Grauman's hand print ceremony, the twilight convention and the twi=mom panty story.
See pics here
Then we went out back and got somepics of Taylor before heading to the Immortals Premiere.
Unfortunately because of the delay taping we did not make it for the red carpet or to go inside. We did arrive in time to see some friends, have some dinner and then catch some celebs after the movie.
I have to say I am not a fan of the L.A. autograph hounds... I mean in Vancouver we have a handful and they can be nasty or mean, though mostly to each other, overall they are not bad, some are even super cool.... but these guys tonight - they were cruel. At Kimmel I saw a guy push a kid over to get multiple Taylor autographs, then at the Immortals lot there were a ton of them pushing and shoving. I pushed back of course ;) but I got quite upset at the way things were going on and felt frustrated that the hounds were at front getting most of the pics and graphs while fans were pushed, shoved and tossed aside... ah well, clearly I am not aggressive enough...
Anyways here are some of the photos I did get :)
We saw many more celebs, some I got photos, some I did not - it was pretty insane with the few fans and ton of autograph hounds.
I have more photos up on my Facebook - Mandy S Mind
Tomorrow may be the Grove or Price is Right or Ferguson or sleep all day... ha ha
We slept in and then we went to Hollywood for some lunch and shopping before lining up for Kimmel.
A few were chosen to wear Team Herman and Team Jacob t-shirts, one of our group was included so in the opening you can see me on tv tee hee. (Notin a shirt, but beside them)
Things got all messed up on Kimmel. We started way late and had to endure the opening warm up guy for way too long and see audience memebers attempt crazy tricks to win a t-shirt. I should say after the first so-called-talent I felt I might as well go for it and did a Xena yell/yodel to earn a shirt. There was one gal who could beat-box but the rest of us were talentless.
Some guy actually said he was the best kisser so they made him kiss an elderly lady, then theopener kissed her and she voted on him over this young buck who was too cocky.
Anyhow, eventually we got started, Jimmy Kimmel was noticably irritated and we had to tape out of order because of Herman Cain being so late to arrive (maybe because of his sex scandals)
Anyhow, we taped his interview first, it felt fake and forced but was fresh given that he was accused (again) this morning by WOMEN #4 (who had a name versus anonymous gals #1-3)
ANYHOW after taping him talk about pizza, accusations of sexual harrassment, and politics we taped fake intro's to a band we never actually got to watch (juniper)
then finally Taylor came out and did a short segment which was pretty awesome, he talked about the Grauman's hand print ceremony, the twilight convention and the twi=mom panty story.
See pics here
Then we went out back and got somepics of Taylor before heading to the Immortals Premiere.
Unfortunately because of the delay taping we did not make it for the red carpet or to go inside. We did arrive in time to see some friends, have some dinner and then catch some celebs after the movie.
I have to say I am not a fan of the L.A. autograph hounds... I mean in Vancouver we have a handful and they can be nasty or mean, though mostly to each other, overall they are not bad, some are even super cool.... but these guys tonight - they were cruel. At Kimmel I saw a guy push a kid over to get multiple Taylor autographs, then at the Immortals lot there were a ton of them pushing and shoving. I pushed back of course ;) but I got quite upset at the way things were going on and felt frustrated that the hounds were at front getting most of the pics and graphs while fans were pushed, shoved and tossed aside... ah well, clearly I am not aggressive enough...
Anyways here are some of the photos I did get :)
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| Mickey Rourke - we saw leave dinner then head to the after party |
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| Daniel Sharman who plays Aries in Immortals |
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| Damien Gillies who plays Elijah on Vampire Diaries, he was there to support Joseph Morgan (who plays Klaus on TVD and Lysander in Immortals) |
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| Dean Cain from Louis & Clark, there to support new Superman Henry Cavill perhaps? |
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| Batista, I loved him when I watched WWE regularily, back in the day, don't judge me |
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| Kellan Lutz who plays Poseidon in Immortals |
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| Stephen Dorff who plays Stavros in Immortals |
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| Catherine Hardwicke who chatted with me for a bit off to the side, she remembered me from Portland Twilgiht Tour. |
We saw many more celebs, some I got photos, some I did not - it was pretty insane with the few fans and ton of autograph hounds.
I have more photos up on my Facebook - Mandy S Mind
Tomorrow may be the Grove or Price is Right or Ferguson or sleep all day... ha ha
Monday, November 7, 2011
More from L.A. - Wrapping up Convention, Hollywood and more
Last night was the "Wedding Reception" where Booboo, Charlie, Mia, Christian and Tinsel came to hang out with fans.
Once again Booboo and Tinsel showed their committment to fans staying quite late. Mia disappeared early on again and Christian stayed quite a while chatting with fans.
I had a great conversation with Christian Camargo, I totally love him! We chatted about Whistler, Vancouver, Olympic Village, Dexter.... gah!!! I also got a photo with him - totally amazeballs!
I also chatted with Charlie about Vancouver and skiing. Then this morning was the breakfast, a lot different than usual. Charlie had to catch his flight so he did a quick autograph and no table circulation.
Alex, Christian and Daniel, however, did the rounds at the tables and then autographs.
Daniel was sweet as ever, we chatted about bars in Vancouver and how he was wearing a poppy to represent Canada.
Alex was cute and cocky as always, but super sweet. We talked about Vancouver, in particular Coquitlam where Jacob's house is (for the films) I told him some history on that land/area and he shared some fun filming stories.
Christian bumped his leg on our table when he went to sit down. We had a brief chat, I stayed mostly quiet because I had chatted with him for so long last night, but a friend at the table said to him that I was a huge Dexter fan, and he said he knew and reminded me what he had said the night before... Stay tuned for more ice truck killer on dexter... *squee*
How incredible!
We got photos with Gina after (I used to watch her on Gladiators)
After that we tried the Metro and found it super fast to get to our hotel - SCORE!
Now it is ZZzzzzz time as tomorrow is another long day with Jimmy Kimmel to see Taylor Lautner as well as the Immortals Premier (no I amnot doing both, the cloning experiement failed unfortunately)
Wish you were all here - Having a blast!
Once again Booboo and Tinsel showed their committment to fans staying quite late. Mia disappeared early on again and Christian stayed quite a while chatting with fans.
I had a great conversation with Christian Camargo, I totally love him! We chatted about Whistler, Vancouver, Olympic Village, Dexter.... gah!!! I also got a photo with him - totally amazeballs!
I also chatted with Charlie about Vancouver and skiing. Then this morning was the breakfast, a lot different than usual. Charlie had to catch his flight so he did a quick autograph and no table circulation.
Alex, Christian and Daniel, however, did the rounds at the tables and then autographs.
Daniel was sweet as ever, we chatted about bars in Vancouver and how he was wearing a poppy to represent Canada.
Alex was cute and cocky as always, but super sweet. We talked about Vancouver, in particular Coquitlam where Jacob's house is (for the films) I told him some history on that land/area and he shared some fun filming stories.
Christian bumped his leg on our table when he went to sit down. We had a brief chat, I stayed mostly quiet because I had chatted with him for so long last night, but a friend at the table said to him that I was a huge Dexter fan, and he said he knew and reminded me what he had said the night before... Stay tuned for more ice truck killer on dexter... *squee*
After autograpsh (I got a double of Daniel because one was for my roomie Juaan who sadly had to leave to catch her flight) I met with new roomie Lisa and we took a cab to our new hotel... it sure isn't the Hyatt ha ha ! Then our other roomie Dez joined and we went to Hollywood for the Marilyn Monroe movie premier red carpet. We missed Emma Watson but saw Michelle Williams (barely)
Right after was the BUTTER premier at the AFI Festival and we saw some more celebs as well as some convention friends. Here are the red carpet photos for Butter featuring Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde....
It was awesome because we called for Jenn and she waved to us mid-interview... Olivia Wilde arrived quite late and did the carpet very quickly. Ashley Greene, Hugh Jackman, Alicia Silverstone among other cast were not seen by us. Not sure they attended.
Then we went to eat at Hooters and used our 4square check-in to get free appies - score!
Then we went to the AFI people and won tickets to the advanced screening of Haywire.
I am, as many know, a MASSIVE Channing Tatum fan, sadly he wasn't there because he is filming, but after the awesome movie there was a Q & A hosted my Joel McHale with director Steven Soderbergh, and actors Ewan McGregor, Gina Carano, Michael Fassbender.
How incredible!
We got photos with Gina after (I used to watch her on Gladiators)
After that we tried the Metro and found it super fast to get to our hotel - SCORE!
Now it is ZZzzzzz time as tomorrow is another long day with Jimmy Kimmel to see Taylor Lautner as well as the Immortals Premier (no I amnot doing both, the cloning experiement failed unfortunately)
Wish you were all here - Having a blast!
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