Donnie
07-13-2012, 11:12 AM
Man, it feels like such a long time ago, although only removed 3 years. In 2009, to celebrate the TMNT's 25th Anniversary, Tribeca put together a TMNT fan convention in New York City. On top of hosting Kevin Eastman and Ernie Reyes, Jr., they screened the first movie on a huge screen over-looking the water to cap off the night. It was such a big deal in NYC that the Empire State Building was lit green for the night. So cool.
I have such fond memories of that day: being interviewed by ESPN, singing the original TMNT theme song on camera, talking with Ernie Reyes, Jr., receiving the cardboard cut-out 2k3 masks. It was just a great time to be a Turtles fan.
Who else was there? I remember at least Powder, a fellow Long Islander, was present, although I didn't "know" him at the time: in fact I wasn't very active on the 'Drome until after the festival. I guess you could say the festival propelled me to become far more active in the TMNT community than I was previously.
The highlight for me probably was being interviewed by Ray Carsillo of ESPN and seeing the reel on YouTube! Check it out at 0:32:
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So, who else was there? What are your fondest memories from that awesome day? Share your stories!
I have such fond memories of that day: being interviewed by ESPN, singing the original TMNT theme song on camera, talking with Ernie Reyes, Jr., receiving the cardboard cut-out 2k3 masks. It was just a great time to be a Turtles fan.
Who else was there? I remember at least Powder, a fellow Long Islander, was present, although I didn't "know" him at the time: in fact I wasn't very active on the 'Drome until after the festival. I guess you could say the festival propelled me to become far more active in the TMNT community than I was previously.
The highlight for me probably was being interviewed by Ray Carsillo of ESPN and seeing the reel on YouTube! Check it out at 0:32:
I52TujUEiSU
So, who else was there? What are your fondest memories from that awesome day? Share your stories!