The fact is that it is work for us to show up in gear, even though we are doing it out of the fact that we love ghostbusters.. but it does seem like more of a hassle than it is worth already..
now that i think even more, why bother informing intrepid about anything? just show up in your gear how your originally planned and party it up.. if they have a problem with it then they should not have chosen such an iconic film to present on the deck of their huge ship and invite everyone within earshot
Guys, trust me, in my dealings with the intrepid, less is better. It’s a major tourist attraction in the middle of the city, the security there is picky as hell, the parking is insanely overpriced…its just a hassle.
I just recieved a final decision from the Intrepid’s marketing department.
“I looked over the stuff you sent me and it looks great! For this series, I don’t think we are going to do any official ghostbusters presence with a vehicle or anything, but I would definitely encourage you to come to Intrepid and enjoy the film. I know the public would definitely get a kick out of it! If you have any other questions about the screening please let me know!”
So, we will be there in gear, although the Ecto will be parked a couple blocks away.
All pending weather of course, 30% chance of thunderstorms Friday.
I agree with the fact that its just not worth it. IMO I would much rather be anonymous amongst the crowd and enjoy the film then have people ask me about my gear all night and end up being an attention whore.
I know the packs and gear are props but I would be hesitant to bring any gear on board the intrepid of all places.
Keep in mind with a combonation of heat and humidity, a scorching flight deck(i dont care what time of night it is, that thing is a floating frying pan), you guys are gonna roast in those suits…but damn would it be cool to see some GB’s in da city. Maybe wear the suits but not the packs? We can all meet up after or before for a photo shoot since i’m a photographer?
i will most likely be there, i will wear my movie suit cause i dont want people saying “um why the hell is your stuff all different colors, nice try though”
Sorry to say, but the NJGB are going to have to back out of this event.
The 3 days notice that they left me with is just not enough time for my team to get off work and plan for a 325 mile round trip on a weekday.
The best part, the auto response says their marketing department is out of the office through July 12th. So if anyone else needs anthing from them, sorry!
Methinks I phrased this to them as well as I could.
"I’m sorry to say, but there is a reason I first contacted the Museum on June 10th, one month ahead of the event date. Last minuite confirmation three days prior is just not enough time for me to scramble a team for a 325 mile round trip that involves taking vacation time off work for each of us.
I would love to attend any future screenings, but please keep in mind that groups like ours, star wars costumers, and the like all promote events like this for free (out of pocket), out of a love for the source material, and for bringing the magic to life for children and children at heart.
We take no payment, but basic courtesy is the least we can ask for.
Now imagine that line of people ooing and ahing, whilst snapping pictures, with Ghostbusters up and down it. Bring some levity to the fact they are waiting in line.
GBNJ is right - we are small in numbers, but every bit as passionate and as PR worthy as the 501st.
