Aaron Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Dear Paramount's Kings Island Enthusiasts, On behalf of the entire PKI team we would like to thank you for your unwavering enthusiasm as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary Season. We truly appreciate your constant support as we continue to add new and innovative attractions to the Best Kid's Area in the World and as we add new larger-than-life thrills. It was our pleasure to entertain our most diehard fans this year and we look forward to an even more entertaining and exciting year, in 2003. For those of you that are already missing the excitement of visiting Paramount's Kings Island.... We have an offer for you....We need your help. We were informed that Discovery Channel's Extreme Rides 2003 will feature TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. To achieve the ride footage required for the show, PKI will host a video shoot on Saturday, November 16, 2002 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and we need 100 volunteer riders. We ask that you are able to stay for the entire shoot and wear a brightly solid colored summertime shirt (no logos please). As our way of saying thank you to our thrill-seeking participants, we are offering a catered lunch during the event and two free 2003 tickets as well as the opportunity to see how we facilitate a behind-the scenes video shoot of TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. Your participation is greatly appreciated. To reserve your seat on TOMB RAIDER..... just email me at jeffrey.siebert@paramountparks.com. .... Hurry space is limited and volunteers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. I will send you a confirmation along with directions to the video shoot "talent" parking area. Thank you for being a star! Have a great day...see you soon, Jeffrey Siebert Marketing Communications Please NOTE: ALL participants and riders must be available for the full 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and must be 54" or taller to experience TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. Due to the nature of the video shoot, you may expect to ride several times with lengthy delays between rides due to repositioning of cameras and equipment. Your patience is greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Sounds like a good plan for the day guys. Hope to see some of you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I sent my email in. With my mom and brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I say if we do have this happen all the PKIUers meet at a spot. Hopefully this will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1825 Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Did anyone get a confirmation back from Jeff yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Nope but he most likely has Sunday off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 He's going to send out confirmations tomorrow I'm sure. If not tomorrow by Tuesday. He'll probably give you 24 hours to send one back before he gives someone else your spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inraider Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 I can't wait! it will be soo much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I would recommend this to anyone curious about the interior of the ride building itself. ... not for phototgraphical purposes (don't bring your cameras) but for gawking's sake. You are almost guaranteed a look at the ride with the lights turned on during the filming. And it is a sight to behold! I was fortunate enough to ride with the lights turned on and the ffects turned down on media day and it was then that I realized the immense size and scope of this thing. Give's you a new appreciation for it. Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 Hey Shaggy, I'm assuming you'll be at the shoot? If so, hopefully I'll get to meet you! (I've met you once, about two years ago at a URC event at PKI ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I will not be at the shoot. Originally the shoot was going to take place as a "surprise" after the final Beast ride on Nov 3rd. But that didn't happen and the PKI folks told me that day about the reschedule to the 16th. But I already had plans to be at another park that weekend so I turned them down. I sure hope everyone has fun, it sounds as though it will be a blast! You'll have to forgive me for not remembering you specifically from the URC event. That day at PKI was quite hectic for me (as you can imagine... Sonny being temperamental.) I met lots of people and am the worlds worst with placing names/faces. I am sure if I saw you it would click. Have fun, I hope to hear lots about it! Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I have also seen it with its matinance lights on. Its one of those buildings where the inside looks bigger than it does on the out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SML828 Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Well, I got the rejection letter from Siebert. It said over 1000 people e-mailed about the video shoot. Oh well, it was worth a try!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 yea mine said... Dear Paramount's Kings Island Enthusiast, On behalf of the entire PKI team we would like to thank you for your interest in the Discovery Channel's Extreme Rides 2003 video shoot.. featuring TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. I'm sorry to inform you that we have a full cast for the video shoot. We received more than 1,000 requests to fill only 100 positions. We chose the first 100 on a first-come first-served basis. Thank you for your interest... see you around the park in 2003, Jeffrey Siebert Marketing Communications I thought I would make it because I sent mine in so quickly. I don't think that there were over a thousand people though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 Well, I got my acceptance letter, anyone else from the boards going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1825 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Aaron, when did you send in an email? I wasn't accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 I signed up around 5:15 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inraider Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 wow! i sent mine in within a half an hour of it being posted! yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pki_guy Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I got turned down too. I e-mailed right after it was posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I wasn't accepted, too. Bummer... maybe in 2003. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Ooooh, my first post...and not a good first post...but I also got rejected. It sounded like alot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1825 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 That doesn't make sense, I sent mine in before that and got rejected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I SENT MINE IN AT 4:04 and 14 seconds AND GOT TURNED DOWN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Myself and my girlfriend will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Oh well, theres always next year, have fun Sparky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inraider Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 thats ok, I will still be very excited to see it on television! yay for tomb raider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 On 11/10/2002 at 12:44 PM, Aaron said: Dear Paramount's Kings Island Enthusiasts, On behalf of the entire PKI team we would like to thank you for your unwavering enthusiasm as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary Season. We truly appreciate your constant support as we continue to add new and innovative attractions to the Best Kid's Area in the World and as we add new larger-than-life thrills. It was our pleasure to entertain our most diehard fans this year and we look forward to an even more entertaining and exciting year, in 2003. For those of you that are already missing the excitement of visiting Paramount's Kings Island.... We have an offer for you....We need your help. We were informed that Discovery Channel's Extreme Rides 2003 will feature TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. To achieve the ride footage required for the show, PKI will host a video shoot on Saturday, November 16, 2002 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and we need 100 volunteer riders. We ask that you are able to stay for the entire shoot and wear a brightly solid colored summertime shirt (no logos please). As our way of saying thank you to our thrill-seeking participants, we are offering a catered lunch during the event and two free 2003 tickets as well as the opportunity to see how we facilitate a behind-the scenes video shoot of TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. Your participation is greatly appreciated. To reserve your seat on TOMB RAIDER..... just email me at jeffrey.siebert@paramountparks.com. .... Hurry space is limited and volunteers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. I will send you a confirmation along with directions to the video shoot "talent" parking area. Thank you for being a star! Have a great day...see you soon, Jeffrey Siebert Marketing Communications Please NOTE: ALL participants and riders must be available for the full 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and must be 54" or taller to experience TOMB RAIDER: The Ride. Due to the nature of the video shoot, you may expect to ride several times with lengthy delays between rides due to repositioning of cameras and equipment. Your patience is greatly appreciated WOW this sounded like fun, anyone have the video of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 I believe this was what was aired: Â 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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