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Kaz · May 24th, 2003, 10:20 AM

I guess it's true - you snooze...you loose. I don't check this site very frequently - just heard about the Toronto premier & of course it's at capacity.

Oh well ... I'll have to see it in Burlington. Maybe I'll just sit in the parking lot & see how many people stop by!
Cheers!
Have fun in Toronto!
Dori

MiniMan7 · May 24th, 2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TINMAN
Huh?

Apparently they had to use electric motors and such by law when working in the subway and stuff with the cars.

Silvercooper · May 27th, 2003, 04:35 AM

I got my pass today in the mail and there will be a reserved parking for MINI owners in Montreal

:white:

MiniMan7 · May 27th, 2003, 04:42 AM

Just got my pass too!!!

Awesome, they have reserved parking!!!

Wooo Weeeee!!!!

See everyone there!

MiniMan7 · May 27th, 2003, 04:45 AM

Here's the details for anyone who hasn't gotten their pass yet:

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2003
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Place: Paramount Toronto
Address: 259 Richmond St. West., Toronto
What to bring: Your ticket and your guest

Be sure to drive your MINI down to the event, as there will be some special reserved parking at 220 Richmond Street West for MINI enthusiasts. We don't have room for all of you, so make sure you arrive early. Keep an eye out for our MINI parking representative.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

thegrommit · May 30th, 2003, 09:48 AM

I missed out on the free parking, then left my change in the machine

A little cliched, but the MINI's (both on film and in real life) were worthwhile.

Silvercooper · May 30th, 2003, 07:58 PM

The event in Montreal was a great succes, close to 200 MINIs!!!

I didn't know there was so many MINIs in the Montreal region since we rarely see any on the road

very mini · May 31st, 2003, 10:37 PM

Hi silvercooper!

I was there as well!

I must say, I found the crowd to be pretty tame during the movie. Whenever I saw a MINI do a cool stunt, I felt like screaming Woohoo!! and I did on several occasions, and no one seemed to join in!

Oh well, I had my fun!

duke2mini · May 31st, 2003, 11:19 PM

Yep, the crowd in Montreal was very quiet

during the screening except for the Italian Famiglia I had beside me (was in the last row just in the middle). They were talking pretty much for the first quarter of the film, unfortunately the volume of the screening was very low - have I turned deaf from listenig to too much loud music in my MINI? - they should have pumped up the volume a notch or two. But I was fine with them, it kind of blended with the first part in Venice.

I was not expecting much from the movie, just happy to go to this premiere. But I definitley was entertained

- of course I am biased. There were a few witty dialogues and the group had a chemistry that was credible. And of course, stunts were great.

What about the MINI presentator

, he had the best opportunity to heat up a crowd, instead, the way he was talking, he put us all into hibernation mode.

Cheers and to the next event.

Silvercooper · Jun 1st, 2003, 04:21 AM

The crowd was definitely quiet but I enjoyed the movie a lot! Much better than I was expecting, it was great. Can`t wait until the DVD is released it will be a must buy for me

We should find a way to identify the guys from MINI2 at the next event so can introduce our self, no?

jakearama · Jun 1st, 2003, 05:04 AM

Yes, we must find a way to identify ourselves.

Man, that host for the event was totally subdued! I thought it was just the wife and I that thought so; what was up with that guy? I could barely hear what he was saying. Hope they have more enthusiasm at the GP.

Jakearama.

duke2mini · Jun 1st, 2003, 05:16 AM

I will buy the DVD definitely. Never saw the original Italian Job but it would be great if they could put both on the DVD when it comes out. I saw this last time I rented a DVD, on one side there was Charade, excellent movie with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn and on the flip side, the remake The Truth About Charlie (awfull) with no other than Marky Mark. Have you ever noticed how this guys always ends up on a remake? (The perfect storm (I think), Planet of the apes, The truth..., and now the Italian Job). The irony is that he plays always the same way whatever the movie.

To recognize each other, best would be to wear T-Shirt from MINI2 on the next event. Let's make an official suggestion to MINI2 merchandising, what about a black T-Shirt with www.MINI2.com printed on it, white lettering, to respect MINI styling.

Are you in with me on this one? (it is a little bit short noticed since the next event is mid-June, but would be a nice to have)

jakearama · Jun 1st, 2003, 01:00 PM

I agree with the t-shirt suggestion. How can we make it happen?

Jakearama.

very mini · Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:03 AM

I like the T-shirt idea as well

PS: the presenter WAS a snooze, and me too, I found the volume to be quite low (and my hearing is sensitive)

Maybe at that cocktail party, with a few drinks down people's throats, they would be more WILD!!! :-))

Silvercooper · Jun 2nd, 2003, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by duke2mini
To recognize each other, best would be to wear T-Shirt from MINI2 on the next event. Let's make an official suggestion to MINI2 merchandising, what about a black T-Shirt with www.MINI2.com printed on it, white lettering, to respect MINI styling.

Are you in with me on this one? (it is a little bit short noticed since the next event is mid-June, but would be a nice to have)

I like the t-shirt idea, DUKE2MINI you are in charge of the t-shirt!

I went to a store where they sell only DVDs over the week-end and they told me the DVD of the old Italian job film was not yet available but they expect it will come out at the same time as the new version.

thegrommit · Jun 13th, 2003, 07:05 AM

mini.ca has pics from the various preview events.

Gothboy · Jun 13th, 2003, 12:54 PM

If you want to see more pics from the Vancouver event, go to http://www.vancouverminicooperclub.com/photogallery.asp

Goth

HarryHBMCC · Jun 18th, 2003, 11:50 PM

I didn't make it into the Toronto showing but MINI sent me two gift certificates for Famous Players to see it on my own time! Already saw it but will make use of the certificates anyways (Angels 2 perhaps).

Harry

djafactor · Jun 20th, 2003, 07:49 AM

I'm a buyer in the fashion industry and if everyone wants I can get some t-shirts made quick and cheap from a local source (with the consent of mini2.com of course). I recently had some made for our company's annual meeting and turn around can be 2 days. Price ranges depend on quantity (these kinds of things can be extremely inexpensive if you know the right people). I'll do this for the MINI2 community so if we get a good number of people it will be nice and cheap $5 - $10 max (Canadian dollar)

Amit

Silvercooper · Jun 20th, 2003, 08:37 AM

I want one!!! If you can get the consent of MINI2...

May 24th, 2003, 10:20 AM	#21
Kaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Burlington, On Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Missing out AGAIN! I guess it's true - you snooze...you loose. I don't check this site very frequently - just heard about the Toronto premier & of course it's at capacity. Oh well ... I'll have to see it in Burlington. Maybe I'll just sit in the parking lot & see how many people stop by! Cheers! Have fun in Toronto! Dori

May 24th, 2003, 11:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 01:38 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by TINMAN Huh? Apparently they had to use electric motors and such by law when working in the subway and stuff with the cars. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 27th, 2003, 04:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 01:38 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Just got my pass too!!! Awesome, they have reserved parking!!! Wooo Weeeee!!!! See everyone there! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 27th, 2003, 04:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 01:38 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Here's the details for anyone who hasn't gotten their pass yet: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Date: Thursday, May 29, 2003 Time: 8:00 P.M. Place: Paramount Toronto Address: 259 Richmond St. West., Toronto What to bring: Your ticket and your guest Be sure to drive your MINI down to the event, as there will be some special reserved parking at 220 Richmond Street West for MINI enthusiasts. We don't have room for all of you, so make sure you arrive early. Keep an eye out for our MINI parking representative. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 31st, 2003, 10:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
very mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal, Quebec Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Hi silvercooper! I was there as well! I must say, I found the crowd to be pretty tame during the movie. Whenever I saw a MINI do a cool stunt, I felt like screaming Woohoo!! and I did on several occasions, and no one seemed to join in! Oh well, I had my fun! MINI Cooper Feb'03 built

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May 27th, 2003, 04:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 252 Offline	I got my pass today in the mail and there will be a reserved parking for MINI owners in Montreal :white:

May 30th, 2003, 09:48 AM	#26 (permalink)
thegrommit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 343 Offline	I missed out on the free parking, then left my change in the machine A little cliched, but the MINI's (both on film and in real life) were worthwhile.

May 30th, 2003, 07:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 252 Offline	The event in Montreal was a great succes, close to 200 MINIs!!! I didn't know there was so many MINIs in the Montreal region since we rarely see any on the road

May 31st, 2003, 11:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
duke2mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Yep, the crowd in Montreal was very quiet during the screening except for the Italian Famiglia I had beside me (was in the last row just in the middle). They were talking pretty much for the first quarter of the film, unfortunately the volume of the screening was very low - have I turned deaf from listenig to too much loud music in my MINI? - they should have pumped up the volume a notch or two. But I was fine with them, it kind of blended with the first part in Venice. I was not expecting much from the movie, just happy to go to this premiere. But I definitley was entertained - of course I am biased. There were a few witty dialogues and the group had a chemistry that was credible. And of course, stunts were great. What about the MINI presentator , he had the best opportunity to heat up a crowd, instead, the way he was talking, he put us all into hibernation mode. Cheers and to the next event.

Jun 1st, 2003, 04:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 252 Offline	The crowd was definitely quiet but I enjoyed the movie a lot! Much better than I was expecting, it was great. Can`t wait until the DVD is released it will be a must buy for me We should find a way to identify the guys from MINI2 at the next event so can introduce our self, no?

Jun 1st, 2003, 05:04 AM	#31 (permalink)
jakearama MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Local Time: 04:38 PM Posts: 158 Offline	Host at the movie?!? Yes, we must find a way to identify ourselves. Man, that host for the event was totally subdued! I thought it was just the wife and I that thought so; what was up with that guy? I could barely hear what he was saying. Hope they have more enthusiasm at the GP. Jakearama. '05 All Black MCS Convertible

Jun 1st, 2003, 05:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
duke2mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 71 Offline	I will buy the DVD definitely. Never saw the original Italian Job but it would be great if they could put both on the DVD when it comes out. I saw this last time I rented a DVD, on one side there was Charade, excellent movie with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn and on the flip side, the remake The Truth About Charlie (awfull) with no other than Marky Mark. Have you ever noticed how this guys always ends up on a remake? (The perfect storm (I think), Planet of the apes, The truth..., and now the Italian Job). The irony is that he plays always the same way whatever the movie. To recognize each other, best would be to wear T-Shirt from MINI2 on the next event. Let's make an official suggestion to MINI2 merchandising, what about a black T-Shirt with www.MINI2.com printed on it, white lettering, to respect MINI styling. Are you in with me on this one? (it is a little bit short noticed since the next event is mid-June, but would be a nice to have)

Jun 1st, 2003, 01:00 PM	#33 (permalink)
jakearama MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Local Time: 04:38 PM Posts: 158 Offline	T-shirt idea, sounds good. I agree with the t-shirt suggestion. How can we make it happen? Jakearama. '05 All Black MCS Convertible

Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:03 AM	#34 (permalink)
very mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montreal, Quebec Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 123 Offline	I like the T-shirt idea as well PS: the presenter WAS a snooze, and me too, I found the volume to be quite low (and my hearing is sensitive) Maybe at that cocktail party, with a few drinks down people's throats, they would be more WILD!!! :-)) MINI Cooper Feb'03 built Last edited by very mini : Jun 3rd, 2003 at 03:26 AM.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 07:20 PM	#35 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 252 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by duke2mini To recognize each other, best would be to wear T-Shirt from MINI2 on the next event. Let's make an official suggestion to MINI2 merchandising, what about a black T-Shirt with www.MINI2.com printed on it, white lettering, to respect MINI styling. Are you in with me on this one? (it is a little bit short noticed since the next event is mid-June, but would be a nice to have) I like the t-shirt idea, DUKE2MINI you are in charge of the t-shirt! I went to a store where they sell only DVDs over the week-end and they told me the DVD of the old Italian job film was not yet available but they expect it will come out at the same time as the new version.

Jun 13th, 2003, 07:05 AM	#36 (permalink)
thegrommit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 343 Offline	mini.ca has pics from the various preview events.

Jun 13th, 2003, 12:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
Gothboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 09:38 AM Posts: 147 Offline	If you want to see more pics from the Vancouver event, go to http://www.vancouverminicooperclub.com/photogallery.asp Goth http://www.vancouverminicooperclub.com/gothboy.jpg

Jun 18th, 2003, 11:50 PM	#38 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 11:38 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I didn't make it into the Toronto showing but MINI sent me two gift certificates for Famous Players to see it on my own time! Already saw it but will make use of the certificates anyways (Angels 2 perhaps). Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Jun 20th, 2003, 07:49 AM	#39 (permalink)
djafactor MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 167 Offline	I'm a buyer in the fashion industry and if everyone wants I can get some t-shirts made quick and cheap from a local source (with the consent of mini2.com of course). I recently had some made for our company's annual meeting and turn around can be 2 days. Price ranges depend on quantity (these kinds of things can be extremely inexpensive if you know the right people). I'll do this for the MINI2 community so if we get a good number of people it will be nice and cheap $5 - $10 max (Canadian dollar) Amit '05 MCS '78 MINI 1000 electricpixel.org

Jun 20th, 2003, 08:37 AM	#40 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 252 Offline	I want one!!! If you can get the consent of MINI2...

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