Well, it's that time of year again - MOVIE RELEASE TIME!

Most of you are in the know already, but here's the low-down:

15 July 2009, Southbank Cinemas: 10:00am

There has been no official release of the Showing Times at Southbank, but it's a safe bet to say it'll be around 10 in the morning. I'd strongly suggest buying tickets online (when they become available - still no luck on the site). If I know you and you don't have access to a Credit Card etc to purchase your tickets, please let me know and I will arrange to buy yours for you. If I buy your ticket and you do not come along, I'll still need your money. FYI ;)

Costumes are entirely optional, so don't feel pressured. I'm feeling rather lazy this year myself, so I won't be dressing up :P

(x-posted to Holly & Phoenix)

FYI, for those that aren't able to make the first session, Kate has organised a Meetup Group event at 8pm at Balmoral Cinemas.

dienacht may also be planning a night-time event if she is unable to take the time off work, but I'm sure she'll let y'all know when she finds out!

Hey guys,

Tickets have officially gone on sale today at Greater Union. Is anyone interested in taking the Wednesday (15 July) off of work/uni/whatever to go see the movie?

There’s an 11:00am session at the Regent, and a 10:00am session at the Myer Centre. There’s been no times announced yet for Southbank Cineplex Cinemas. Alternatively, we could go to the ‘burbs and watch it in Gold Class

Anyone keen?

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

What: The Holly & Phoenix June 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 7th June 2009, 3:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

We’re starting with a later time this weekend - 3:00pm. At the moment having the meetup on the first weekend of the month is easier to remember, so it will stay as is for now. This may be discussed more in future, though.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

It was mentioned at the last meetup that the first Sunday of the month, 1:00pm, was not really the best time for a lot of people. So we are now opening up the floor for suggestions! (except the floor is actually a comment form)

What recurring day/time would suit you best? First Sunday? Last Sunday? Saturdays?

Since new Harry Potter sources are few and far between, we’re also widening the discussion at Holly & Phoenix to include other fantasy movies, books, tv series etc. Yes, that includes Twilight. Even WE have a love/hate relationship with it.

Another great idea, and potential source for lively discussion, is the inclusion of a bookclub or recommended reading list. There are lots of great fantasy books out there, and quite a good deal of Australian fantasy authors waiting to be re-discovered.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on both issues.

EDIT/UPDATE

Please note that we will not be having a meetup this weekend. We will wait for feedback before scheduling the next one.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

Hi all, just a reminder the the April meetup will be on this SUNDAY, APRIL 19th at 1:00pm.

Same bat time, same bat place.

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April 12  is Easter Sunday *slaps self*

You know, I think we’ve done this every year…

Anyway, the meetup will be SUNDAY, APRIL 19th at 1:00pm.

Just on another note, we will be expanding Holly & Phoenix to become a general Fantasy (and occasional SciFi) meetup group this time around. Our reasons are that.. well, Harry Potter is essentially done with at the moment. There are a couple of more movies, but not too much by the way of new information. By expanding the group to include other fantasy discussion, we hope to be able to keep the conversation flowing with the new information, movies and books that are available!

We aim to keep Holly & Phoenix a casual meetup group, where people can come along and relax and share their love for fantasy and the occasional Guinness Pie and/or Chocolate Brownie.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the group or the website, please feel free to let us know!

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

Hi all, just letting you know that the meetup date has changed to 12th April 2009 due to Supanova being on this weekend!

Just on another note, we will be expanding Holly & Phoenix to become a general Fantasy (and occasional SciFi) meetup group this time around. Our reasons are that.. well, Harry Potter is essentially done with at the moment. There are a couple of more movies, but not too much by the way of new information. By expanding the group to include other fantasy discussion, we hope to be able to keep the conversation flowing with the new information, movies and books that are available!

We aim to keep Holly & Phoenix a casual meetup group, where people can come along and relax and share their love for fantasy and the occasional Guinness Pie and/or Chocolate Brownie.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the group or the website, please feel free to let us know!

ARGH! We didn’t realise it was Easter Sunday! Alrighty, we’ll have another update for you soon…

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

What: The Holly & Phoenix April 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 12th April 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

I’ll be there, digging into the Nachos. Or the Chocolate Brownie.

The Infamous Harry Potter 20 Questions Game will also be making an appearance. Hope y’all can come!

EDIT: Forgot Supanova was on this weekend. If everyone is busy, how do you feel about having the meetup 12th April instead? if I could have your answers by Wednesday night, please - we’ll make a decision then.

EDIT: Meetup date changed to 12th April 2009.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

Due to the lack of response about the March meetup, we’ve decided to postpone it.

Will have an update during the week with a new date.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

What: The Holly & Phoenix March 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 1st March 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make this meetup. If there are any problems with this, please let me know - I’m more than happy to re-schedule the meetup for the weekend after on either Saturday or Sunday. But since the gathering has been pretty small lately, I’ll leave it up to you all!

Just on a related note, the Brisbane Scifi & Fantasy Group are having their meetup on Saturday, 7th March at the Plough Inn.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

What: The Holly & Phoenix February 2009 Meetup
What: and Guinness Pie Eating Contest
When: Sunday, 1st February 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

Guinness Pie Eating Contest! Since it was only Ashley & I last time, it wasn’t much of a contest, but now… If you can eat an ENTIRE GUINNESS PIE (Large) and drink a ENTIRE PINT OF GUINNESS (or other beer), you win! What do you win? Well.. respect. Yes, that’s it. Quite a prize, right?

O’Malleys has a vaguely dungeon-like feel to it, so Snape lovers will feel right at home! That being said, sometimes it gets a little cold in there - don’t forget to bring a jumper.

Under 18’s are allowed at the venue during the day, so don’t worry if you’re underage.

Mirrored from Holly & Phoenix.

What: The Holly & Phoenix February 2009 Meetup
What: and Guinness Pie Eating Contest
When: Sunday, 1st February 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O'Malley's Irish Pub, Wintergarden

What: The Holly & Phoenix January 2009 Meetup
What: and Guinness Pie Eating Contest
When: Sunday, 4th January 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O'Malley's Irish Pub, Wintergarden

What: The Holly & Phoenix December 2008 Meetup
When: Sunday, 7th December 2008, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O'Malley's Irish Pub, Wintergarden