Anyone Going to The Hobbit Premiere Events?

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#112156 28-Nov-2012 09:59

As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental....

I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk....

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#724039 28-Nov-2012 10:39

Im going, pretty excited. Im not a fanatic or anything so I haven't read the books only watched the LOTR movies. I think im just caught up in the hype. Going to head down at around 12-12:30 ish.

Edit: Remember you only live life once, might aswell make the most of it. I didnt go to any of the LOTR premieres but thought why not to this one.

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#724042 28-Nov-2012 10:43

I am not coming to town today, even though it is the "weekly Wednesday lunch in town"...

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#724050 28-Nov-2012 10:59

I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much - and since I'm working until it starts I'd just be battling the crowds. We have a view over Dixon Street but unfortunately can't see down Taranaki Street/Courtenay Place :(

Watching it on the web or on telly will be a much better experience for me I think ;)

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#724052 28-Nov-2012 11:00

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#724054 28-Nov-2012 11:06

gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much

So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2?

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#724056 28-Nov-2012 11:07

Finch:
gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much

So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2?

I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy.

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#724057 28-Nov-2012 11:09

gehenna:
Finch:
gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much

So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2?

I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy.

Wow. better get a move on then lol

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#724070 28-Nov-2012 11:16

gehenna: As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental....

I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk....

you cant deal with Boat people but sane adults who dress up as fantasy creatures, you are ok with

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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#724093 28-Nov-2012 11:44

Finch:
gehenna:
Finch:
gehenna: I went to the Fellowship and Return of the King premiere parades. They were kinda fun but really unless you get a good spot a few hours before it starts you're not going to be able to see much

So you think getting there 3/4 hours before it starts you will get a good spot? Be able to take pictures easily enough and get an autograph or 2?

I really doubt it. Maybe near the very start of the red carpet up at Taranaki Street but certainly not anywhere near The Embassy.

Wow. better get a move on then lol

They started the fencing and carpet laying after 6 last night, on tv this morning most the fence-side spots were taken by people who were camped there since 9 last night. Sleeping bags and all.

In short. Take a ladder ;)

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#724130 28-Nov-2012 12:12

Nope

I'm working from home today to avoid it all, enjoying the peace and quiet up in Broadmeadows

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#724132 28-Nov-2012 12:17

vexxxboy:
gehenna: As above, are any GZers heading down to Courtenay Place later today for The Hobbit festivities? I can't really decide if I can be bothered - it's going to be pretty mental....

I have a feeling I'd have a better time watching it online! Especially after seeing that massive cruise liner docking in the harbour this morning......I really can't deal with boat-folk....

you cant deal with Boat people but sane adults who dress up as fantasy creatures, you are ok with

At least people who dress up know how to walk at a reasonable pace and don't stop to take photos of buildings in the middle of peak foot traffic :)

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#724138 28-Nov-2012 12:27

Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera?

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#724140 28-Nov-2012 12:30

OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera?

Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere....

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#724142 28-Nov-2012 12:35

gehenna:
OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera?

Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere....

http://wixcam.citylink.co.nz/courtenay/ is working
http://www.citylink.co.nz/citylink-experience/webcams/courtenay-place isn't

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#724149 28-Nov-2012 12:45

OmniouS:
gehenna:
OmniouS: Looks like the Citylink website is down.. I wonder if that is due to too many people hitting the streaming Courtenay Place camera?

Pretty sure it's going to be streamed online anyway....I'm sure I heard that somewhere....

http://wixcam.citylink.co.nz/courtenay/ is working
http://www.citylink.co.nz/citylink-experience/webcams/courtenay-place isn't

Neither are.

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