Kaltxi ma James,

Here is the link for that event. empmuseum.org - CALENDAR - Special Events - Avatar: The Actors’ Experience

James,
EDIT: Beat to the post by Tammie

- Mikko

I'd guess the exhibition is different.

- Mikko

Kaltxi folks - Wow a flurry of activity here

I must admit I was a bit miffed when I found out we would not be able to get into the exhibition until 12:00, especially when we have all travelled so far to be there. Paying $50 for an extra 3 hours seems a bit excessive when we will probably not be visiting again. Having seen the morning activities for 'members' they do seem more family orientated.

But, hey ho. At least the panel discussions make up for that. I must say Irayo to CyanRachel who purchased my panel tickets at the same time as hers. Irayo ma tsmuke

Well, not long now until I take to my Ikran and start my adventure to you land. Just one day at work to go...talking of which I must dash!

Kiyevameeee.....

Are there going to be any more e-mail news-letters?
I for one wouldn't mind some for of "last things" e-mail with latest details, and perhaps a general schedule of what's going on all in one place.

And it probably wouldn't hurt to get the word out to everyone about those panel discussions ASAP.

- Mikko

who is going to both , or 1 or none of the panels???

Ok, wow a lot has happened here. I bought my tickets yesterday a while back. Here is the official report from Kristen at the SFM

"I am have some very exciting news for you – we are about to announce our opening day panels and I wanted to send the info your way first! Here they are!

Avatar: the Actors’ Experience
Join us for a star-studded insider look into the making of James Cameron’s Avatar with principal cast members Michelle Rodriguez (Trudy Chacon), Giovanni Ribisi (Parker Selfridge), CCH Pounder (Mo’at), and Laz Alonso (Tsu’tey). Hear from the actors themselves what it was like to act in a virtual world, utilizing new filmmaking technologies, and be a part of the highest-grossing movie of all time. Exhibition curator Brooks Peck will lead the intimate discussion with the actors and take questions from the audience.

$40 EMP members, $50 general admission for Avatar: The Actors’ Experience. Tickets available at Brownpapertickets.

3:00 PM
Pandora: The Creation of a New World
Dive into the vivid world of James Cameron’s Avatar. From alien landscapes and magnificent bioluminescent creatures, to the rich Na’vi culture and the groundbreaking technical advancements that made it all possible, this discussion will look at the many facets of creating Avatar and the process of translating decades of vision into big-screen blockbuster magic. Here to share their insights will be, Yuri Bartoli (Virtual Art Director), Terry Notary (Movement Choreographer), and Glenn Derry (Virtual Production Supervisor), moderated by exhibition curator Brooks Peck.


$15 EMP members, $20 general admission for Pandora: The Creation of a New World. Tickets available at Brownpapertickets.



I would like to encourage memberships of course, because they will lower the ticket cost for these events and as I mentioned before, get you into the exhibit earlier. There are only 180 seats in our theater, so it will be a pretty amazing experience! Please spread the word!



Best,
Kristen"


Anyway, I think all of us should buy the panel tickets ASAP and NOT buy membership seeing as most people think this is the way to go.

I will be sending out a newsletter tomorrow detailing the panels and all of the final info.

Hi Guru Kevin ~ thanks for posting this for eveyone and for preparing one last newsletter for us. Outstanding job ... as usual.
I posted the panel information on our Avatar Wiki yesterday and was so excited that I could barely type.

Hi Traveling Alan ~ see you at the airport. Safe journey!

Yes! (Emphasizing this detail.) Of course, make sure you order your own ticket before spreading the word! I suspect that these tickets will be gone by tomorrow.

I just bought both ticket for the panel, are we going to have time to go thru the musume????

Kaltxi, James!

Actually, I was thinking this too, and here's a suggestion: Since the 1st panel is at 12:30 and the 2nd panel is at 3:00 (or 3:30 -- forget now which), we can use the time in between panels (roughly an hour and a half?) to go through the exhibit. I think that could work, since we won't be getting in there until 12:00 and a half hour wouldn't be long enough (before 12:30) to see the entire exhibit (at least not leisurely), but we should have enough time to go through the exhibit btw the panels...at least I hope so.

And Irayo for the updates/reports on your traveling progress, Alan! See you in a few days in NYC...

Kaltxi friends

Well it's getting closer! I guess with us going to the two panel discussions time in the actual exhibition might be a bit tight. Maye for those who are staying a bit longer get the city passes then that will cover another visit on, say, Sunday morning before we got to the aquarium?

Glad you my updates where of interest. Last night the four of us went to an Irish pub for dinner just off Times Square, which was just as busy. I managed to get a bit of video on my phone and do a quick edit! Amazing technology you can get in these things. Anyway here's the link hope it works ok.

ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting

Really looking forward to meeting up with you CyanRachel in New York before we saddle up our Ikrans for Seattle

Hi Alan ~ you are so much fun! I loved your video of Times Square. It was a WEE bit more chaotic than when I was there ten years ago.

I'm glad that we decided to get a CityPass so we would have an extra day into the museum .... I think we might need that because of attending the panels on Saturday. I am almost in a state of shock that I will be leaving IN A FEW DAYS FOR SEATTLE! HOO RAH!

Hell Yeah.

And there's always Sunday also.



- Mikko

Hi all,
The member events on June 4 do not include the panels, they are separately ticketed events!

See you there!