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timbolton  6359 posts
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Date Posted: 7/6/07 1:23pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times!
Unfortunately, from what I understand that wouldn't have happened - CE people were told to hold back on announcements because of CIV. They had to wait till CIV was done to start the main announcements. Maybe lessons will be learned from having two Celebrations in one year and them competing for people.

 

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ANGRY_LEIA  64 posts
Registered: May '02
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Date Posted: 7/7/07 7:45pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times!
I hate to be a "sour grapes" person, but I don't travel much due to my work schedule (I'm a nurse), and Celebration IV in LA was a big deal to me.

To read that all these special guests are showing up at Celebration Europe has really upset me.

I could have as easily gone to Celebration Europe if I knew it was going to have such a big celebrity turn-out, but am only finding out now...

I enjoyed CIV so much, and all-in-all it was life-changing for me, but I doubt with my health, and work, limitations I'll ever make it to many more Celebrations or meet/see/hear Mark Hamill, Lucas, etc in person...

I am disappointed.

Oh well,

Martha

 

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Capt-SithPaark  109 posts
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Date Posted: 7/8/07 12:04am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times!
The newz about Hamill is unfortunate (would love to get his auto. someday)

Nowhere have I read that Ian is signing, says he's just there for the Opening Ceremonies (there is some comfort in that)

 

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ValedaKor  5131 posts
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Date Posted: 7/17/07 8:05am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times!
Just an FYI -- the following will all be done by 2008 next door to the L.A. Convention Center, just in time for 2009 tongue :

NOKIA Theatre
The 235,00 square foot, 7,100-seat venue will host 125 music, family, dance and comedy acts, award shows, televised productions and short running Broadway theater events annually.
Club NOKIA will host 150 concerts annually
NOKIA PLAZA
the 40,000 square foot open air plaza, capable of hosting special events, community gatherings, cultural festivals and live performances will be located in the very heart of L.A. LIVE. The plaza space has been designed with flexibility as well as state-of-the-art "plug-and-play" technology to accommodate broadcast events, large celebrations, festivals, outdoor concerts and other live programming.
STUDIOS
A 110,000 square foot showcase studio will be home to SportsCenter and a number of live shows and original programming broadcast on ESPN and its affiliate networks including ABC Sports. An additional broadcasting center is planned to accommodate national and local entertainment coverage, sports, news and music broadcasts.
RESTAURANTS
L.A. LIVE will be open for lunch and dinner, offering outdoor dining to take advantage of Los Angeles' pleasing climate.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar will occupy approximately 7,250 square feet on the bustling corner of Olympic and Figueroa Boulevards. Just south is The Farm of Beverly Hills, a 7,000 square foot American restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and an array of fresh bakery items.

Los Angeles' legendary Conga Room will relocate from its mid-Wilshire location and occupy approximately 13,000 square feet of second floor space.

Sushi and robata bar concept, Katsuya. Designed by Phillipe Starke, the ultra-hip 7,600 square foot, ground floor space will be utilized as the main dining room and a cocktail lounge will share the area.

Long Beach-based Yard House offers a wide menu of American food, excellent service and over 100 different beers from around the world and will feature a large outdoor dining terrace.

New York-based Rosa Mexicano brings a fine dining concept of traditional and nouvelle Mexican food within a contemporary David Rockwell design. Known for their pomegranate margaritas, guacamole freshly prepared tableside, and indoor water wall.

Los Angeles' own culinary icon, Wolfgang Puck will bring an exciting new California cuisine concept of fresh seafood, salads and steaks concept to L.A. LIVE in a 7,500 square foot location. The space, centrally located on NOKIA Plaza, will also be used for private parties and special events.

Several quick service restaurants are planned for L.A. LIVE as well.

Bowling
Hollywood's own Lucky Strike will occupy approximately 24,000 feet on the second floor offering a café and bar, plus billiard tables, dart and private function rooms in addition to 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes.

Museum
The Recording Academy (NARAS) and AEG are together developing The GRAMMY Museum, the permanent home for the GRAMMY Awards. Slated to open in October 2008 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary year of the GRAMMY Awards, the one-of-a-kind museum experience will be the cornerstone of the exciting L.A. LIVE development and is expected to draw over 300,000 visitors annually.

The second phase will open in October of 2008 with the ESPN offices and studio, the ESPN zone, the restaurants, the Grammy museum, Club NOKIA, The Conga Room, Lucky Strike, the broadcast studio and the corporate office space.

PARKING
Approximately 3,500 new parking spaces will be added to the existing parking supply servicing STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
L.A LIVE is well served by public transportation systems including the MTA Blue Line Station at Pico and Flower Streets, the MTA Red Line Subway at 7th and Figueroa, the LA Dot Downtown DASH shuttle service and numerous MTA regional and local bus routes.

 

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Amidala081499  582 posts
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Date Posted: 7/17/07 12:01pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
WOW Val...thanks for the info. Good job!!!

 

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ANGRY_LEIA  64 posts
Registered: May '02
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Date Posted: 7/17/07 8:30pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
Thanks so much, ValedaKor!

Great news for me, I loved LA, as a whole, thanks for the wonderful info...makes me look forward to LA even more!

Martha

 

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miarama  109 posts
Registered: Jun '06
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Date Posted: 7/17/07 11:19pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
ValedaKor posted:
Just an FYI -- the following will all be done by 2008 next door to the L.A. Convention Center, just in time for 2009 tongue :

Bowling
Hollywood's own Lucky Strike will occupy approximately 24,000 feet on the second floor offering a café and bar, plus billiard tables, dart and private function rooms in addition to 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes.



I love bowling! grin

 

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Grumpy_Jedi  1003 posts
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Date Posted: 7/19/07 12:55pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
miarama posted:
ValedaKor posted:
Just an FYI -- the following will all be done by 2008 next door to the L.A. Convention Center, just in time for 2009 tongue :

Bowling
Hollywood's own Lucky Strike will occupy approximately 24,000 feet on the second floor offering a café and bar, plus billiard tables, dart and private function rooms in addition to 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes.



I love bowling! grin




Is it a done deal already? Will the next con be in LA as well? I hope not.

 

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Grimby the Hutt  10149 posts
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Date Posted: 7/19/07 4:04pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
No it isn't.

 

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Grumpy_Jedi  1003 posts
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Date Posted: 7/20/07 7:37am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
Grimby the Hutt posted:
No it isn't.


That's good. I'd really wish it would be a more central location.

 

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JediJustin  1093 posts
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Date Posted: 7/21/07 3:20pm Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
Did you guys see the article on the "Tantive IV Experience" at CE? Talk about cool - that looked like it was fun as hell to partake in. grin

I certainly hope we get something like that for C5, no matter where it is held.

 

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Grumpy_Jedi  1003 posts
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Date Posted: 7/23/07 6:17am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
JediJustin posted:
Did you guys see the article on the "Tantive IV Experience" at CE? Talk about cool - that looked like it was fun as hell to partake in. grin

I certainly hope we get something like that for C5, no matter where it is held.


I'd like to say they should have it here in Baltimore, but I don't think there are enough Kevlar vests to go around for everyone so it's probably not a good idea.

 

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Dark Lady Mara  25331 posts
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Date Posted: 7/25/07 12:16am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
I have to say I don't understand the temptation to ask for C5 in one's own city. I kind of like the fact that I have to go somewhere to get to cons. I enjoy having the excuse to leave home.

 

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Grumpy_Jedi  1003 posts
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Date Posted: 7/25/07 5:11am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
Dark Lady Mara posted:
I have to say I don't understand the temptation to ask for C5 in one's own city. I kind of like the fact that I have to go somewhere to get to cons. I enjoy having the excuse to leave home.


No, I didn't mean that I didn't want to travel, but Baltimore has turned into one hell of a tourist area. We have a large harbor that rivals any other major city. In fact, the whole area has been designed to be convention friendly. I'd be all for having the con in Vegas. That would rock!

 

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pwinklespi  983 posts
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Date Posted: 7/25/07 10:30am Subject: RE: *Official Thread* - C-IV Social Thread - Good Times and Beyond!
You're not allowed to go to Vegas. You have a gambling problem. HAHA!

Actually Baltimore, Philly or NY would work for me.

 

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