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sniece · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:45 AM

My wife managed to nab tickets to a sneak preview of the Italian Job tonight! So I'm off to the theatre shortly, I still want to do an opening night mini show at a theatre with a bunch of Mini's, but I can't pass up this opportunity!

Steve

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:48 AM

What theatre!?!! What time!?!?! I GOTTA GO!!!

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

sniece · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:53 AM

7pm at Silver City in Ancaster, but you have to have an invite...I don't know if there are any at the door.

Steve

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:54 AM

How do you get an invite?!

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:03 AM

sniece, you gotta help me!! please don't make me drive all the way up there if I can't get any tickets at the door!

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:19 AM

Ok, guess I'm not going tonite...

sniece · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:36 AM

Sorry man, I had to leave right after I left my last post. My wife lucked out and got an invite at the Limeridge Mall Coles store this afternoon. To be honest, I think the rest of the people there were friends and family of Coles employees, I think we were the only two who didn't know everyone else! Typically, these free previews come out in View magazine, but this one wasn't advertised at all, like I say, my wife just lucked out today. The movie was 'unfinished', or so they said at the beginning, the music, some of the editing, etc. wasn't as it will be in the final form. None the less, it was pretty cool. I won't give anything away, but it was a decent movie all around, not just that there were Mini's in it. It made me want to drive fast on the way home (not like the Mini doesn't do that on it's own)

Steve

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:38 AM

Hehe.... not a problem, I was watching the leafs game anyways. I thought it was kinda early for a sneak preview, but oh well. Hope you enjoyed it, see you at the meet.

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:39 AM

BTW, were you the only Mini driver there?

ScooterMan · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:50 AM

I wonder if any of the people do'n this movie have contacted anyone associated with Minis about doing a promotion at a theatre in each city it opens???

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ScooterMan
I wonder if any of the people do'n this movie have contacted anyone associated with Minis about doing a promotion at a theatre in each city it opens???

That would be a cool idea.

bluesmini · Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:09 AM

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramo...e_italian_job/

check that out. you see lots of MINI's in the trailer

MiniMan7 · Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:14 AM

I've watched it many times.

It looks like its going to be an awesome movie... all the Mini's are just a bonus!

sniece · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
BTW, were you the only Mini driver there?

Yup, I didn't see anyone else anyway. Like I mentioned over on the SOMC website, I think there will be a lot more Mini's show up on the streets after the movie hits full release.

To answer the other question, I know someone in California has organized a drive-in movie preview of the movie that is Mini-only, plus the stars are supposed to arrive at the premier in Mini's.

Steve

jcam711 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 09:42 AM

I'm full of envy about the sneak preview ... when I registered at The Italian Job movie website, they sent me an email that they were planning special events in various cities during the opening. Alas, I haven't heard anything further. I'm sure that I'll see a few MINI's in the parking lot on 5/30 at my local cinema, but I'm hoping that various groups plan an event if the movie promoters don't follow through. So what should we do ...

PS to Sniece ... I appointed a colleague to be a designated driver on the way home from viewing The Bourne Identity.

sniece · Apr 23rd, 2003, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jcam711
PS to Sniece ... I appointed a colleague to be a designated driver on the way home from viewing The Bourne Identity.

Yeah, the urge to drive down stairs and through sewer drains has to be avoided! I think that may void the warranty

From the rumours I hear, Mini is planning on doing something to promote the movie (I'm seeing this as the longest edition of 'The Hire' series of films by BMW)...I'm just waiting for the call...and I'll be there!

Steve

ARitz · Apr 23rd, 2003, 10:05 AM

-JCam711

I don't know if you are a member of MINIOKI/MININEO, but we are planning a meeting/meal preceeding a showing of the movie here in Ohio. It may be far away for you depending on what part of Ohio you live in.

If you want more info let me know.

-Andrew

AlanB · Apr 26th, 2003, 07:57 AM

As an old timer Mini driver I ahve to tell you about my experience with the First Italian Job flick. We only knew it was about Minis and had Michael Caine. We drove three Minis (850's) to the drive in, watched the show in amazement and upon leaving had one very drunk guy in a van (this was the '70's!) open the back of his vehicle and try to "guide" the three Minins into his van--just like in the movie! I will NEVER forget THAT!

ARitz · Apr 26th, 2003, 11:21 AM

AlanB that is hilarious

. I hope you didnt try to drive them in

.

-Andrew

MiniG · Apr 26th, 2003, 12:08 PM

Paramount is doing plenty of cross-promotion, their licensing division (Viacom Consumer Products) is doing MINI product and stuff based on the old and new movie. A Special Edition release of the original will come out on DVD just prior to the opening of the new movie as well.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:45 AM	#1
sniece MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Going to see 'Italian Job' tonight! My wife managed to nab tickets to a sneak preview of the Italian Job tonight! So I'm off to the theatre shortly, I still want to do an opening night mini show at a theatre with a bunch of Mini's, but I can't pass up this opportunity! Steve 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	What theatre!?!! What time!?!?! I GOTTA GO!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
sniece MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 143 Offline	7pm at Silver City in Ancaster, but you have to have an invite...I don't know if there are any at the door. Steve 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	How do you get an invite?! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	sniece, you gotta help me!! please don't make me drive all the way up there if I can't get any tickets at the door! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Ok, guess I'm not going tonite... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
sniece MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Sorry man, I had to leave right after I left my last post. My wife lucked out and got an invite at the Limeridge Mall Coles store this afternoon. To be honest, I think the rest of the people there were friends and family of Coles employees, I think we were the only two who didn't know everyone else! Typically, these free previews come out in View magazine, but this one wasn't advertised at all, like I say, my wife just lucked out today. The movie was 'unfinished', or so they said at the beginning, the music, some of the editing, etc. wasn't as it will be in the final form. None the less, it was pretty cool. I won't give anything away, but it was a decent movie all around, not just that there were Mini's in it. It made me want to drive fast on the way home (not like the Mini doesn't do that on it's own) Steve 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Hehe.... not a problem, I was watching the leafs game anyways. I thought it was kinda early for a sneak preview, but oh well. Hope you enjoyed it, see you at the meet. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	BTW, were you the only Mini driver there? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScooterMan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 176 Offline	I wonder if any of the people do'n this movie have contacted anyone associated with Minis about doing a promotion at a theatre in each city it opens??? Pepper White / Red Interior / Red Stripes / CVT Talk is cheap 'cause supply exceeds demand.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ScooterMan I wonder if any of the people do'n this movie have contacted anyone associated with Minis about doing a promotion at a theatre in each city it opens??? That would be a cool idea. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 396 Offline	http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramo...e_italian_job/ check that out. you see lots of MINI's in the trailer

Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I've watched it many times. It looks like its going to be an awesome movie... all the Mini's are just a bonus! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
sniece MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 BTW, were you the only Mini driver there? Yup, I didn't see anyone else anyway. Like I mentioned over on the SOMC website, I think there will be a lot more Mini's show up on the streets after the movie hits full release. To answer the other question, I know someone in California has organized a drive-in movie preview of the movie that is Mini-only, plus the stars are supposed to arrive at the premier in Mini's. Steve 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper

Apr 23rd, 2003, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
jcam711 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ohio Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 70 Offline	I'm full of envy about the sneak preview ... when I registered at The Italian Job movie website, they sent me an email that they were planning special events in various cities during the opening. Alas, I haven't heard anything further. I'm sure that I'll see a few MINI's in the parking lot on 5/30 at my local cinema, but I'm hoping that various groups plan an event if the movie promoters don't follow through. So what should we do ... PS to Sniece ... I appointed a colleague to be a designated driver on the way home from viewing The Bourne Identity. Silver/Black Cooper, that I drove 548 miles home on April 12 '02 (14th buyer from Morristown NJ MINI). My other transportation is a silver Paso Fino - Happy Trails!

Apr 23rd, 2003, 09:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
sniece MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 143 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jcam711 PS to Sniece ... I appointed a colleague to be a designated driver on the way home from viewing The Bourne Identity. Yeah, the urge to drive down stairs and through sewer drains has to be avoided! I think that may void the warranty From the rumours I hear, Mini is planning on doing something to promote the movie (I'm seeing this as the longest edition of 'The Hire' series of films by BMW)...I'm just waiting for the call...and I'll be there! Steve 2002 Pure Silver and Black Cooper

Apr 23rd, 2003, 10:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 191 Offline	-JCam711 I don't know if you are a member of MINIOKI/MININEO, but we are planning a meeting/meal preceeding a showing of the movie here in Ohio. It may be far away for you depending on what part of Ohio you live in. If you want more info let me know. -Andrew

Apr 26th, 2003, 07:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
AlanB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tucson, Arizona USA Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 154 Offline	As an old timer Mini driver I ahve to tell you about my experience with the First Italian Job flick. We only knew it was about Minis and had Michael Caine. We drove three Minis (850's) to the drive in, watched the show in amazement and upon leaving had one very drunk guy in a van (this was the '70's!) open the back of his vehicle and try to "guide" the three Minins into his van--just like in the movie! I will NEVER forget THAT! Alan B

Apr 26th, 2003, 11:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 191 Offline	AlanB that is hilarious . I hope you didnt try to drive them in . -Andrew

Apr 26th, 2003, 12:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 382 Offline	Paramount is doing plenty of cross-promotion, their licensing division (Viacom Consumer Products) is doing MINI product and stuff based on the old and new movie. A Special Edition release of the original will come out on DVD just prior to the opening of the new movie as well.

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