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Monday, June 17, 2013

Simon & Schuster's The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Movie Party at BEA Re-Cap & GIVEAWAY!

Kami Garcia, Cassandra Clare, Myself (photo credit to Vania Stoyanova)

WOW! Does Simon & Schuster know how to throw a party! The main reason for my coming to BEA and NYC this year was for Simon & Schuster's TMI Movie Party for Cassie. WOW! WOW! WOW! They threw a Magnus sized party for Cassie, and I was honored to be able to be there. I'm pretty sure Magnus would highly approve of what they did. I know many of us were left speechless. Not only was it my first time to attend BEA this year, but it was my first time in NYC. WOW! What an amazing city. I'll post more about my adventures around the Big Apple and at BEA in another post. I'm not sure my next visit can be topped by this one.



The Party
 

This is where the fabulous TMI movie party was held. Kind of looks like the Institute doesn't it? I'm pretty sure Magnus had a hand with what they did with the inside.

See what I mean!?! It was amazing! The pictures don't even do it justice. Simon & Schuster knows how to throw a part. What I didn't get a picture of were the runes on the ground, and the Tera Card readings that were happening. You can see those pictures here, that Cassie posted. It was amazing, as they did have movie props on display.


Cassie & I

The Movie Props

(Josh, Cassie Clare & Myself being filmed by a film crew as we're taking pictures of the movie props).

I LOVED the Sony allowed Simon & Schuster to display the props from the movie. Take for granted I didn't get pictures of everything there, but I did get pictures of a few things. All I can say is WOW! The attention to detail on these things is amazing. Even though I was on set, just from seeing these props gives me so much confidence in Sony and how right they are going to get this movie!


The Mortal Cup


  Izzy's necklace & Jace's ring


The Shadowhunt Codex, I know, I want this book too!




Having fun with Friends:


Though Alyssa and I conquered NYC together on this trip, it felt like a mini movie set reunion with Sharon from The Mortal Institute. It was so fun being with this girls again. 

(Sharon, Myself, Cassie, Kallie, Val (who crafted ALL of the Shadowhunter runes), and Alyssa)
 The TMI fansites there that night with Cassie.

With Kami Garica & Holly Black  (photo credit to Vania Stoyanova)


My with Kami & Cassie (thanks Kimmy for this pic!)

Get Your Runes 


Every Shadowhunter party needs one of these! Not one of us could resist the urge to get a rune, or two or three. My rune of choice was of course the Fearless one. 

Getting my fearless rune

YA bloggers showing off their runes ;)

Standing by my two favorite posters, Magnus & Will.....
 Exclusives


This wasn't a party without seeing a few mins of never before seen TMI Movie goodness, and all I can say is WOW!! Jamie is Jace, which is something I've said before. I can't wait till August 21st! Along with the footage we saw, we were also treated to hearing from the President of Simon & Schuster's Children's division, The VP, and Cassie herself. 

One of the things that I loved most about this party wasn't just hanging out with Cassie, and friends, it was finally getting to meeting those I've worked with for so long at Simon & Schuster. That was also the thing I enjoyed most at BEA, being able to put names with faces. 


These girls were so much fun to finally meet! Bloggers like Shanyn, Tara, Emily, Compelled To Read and Yara whom I already know. ;)

With Amy Duncan Oelkers! We've "known" each other for a few years from working back on the TM's site, and we finally got to meet here. Another reason why I love bookish events. You finally get to meet your online friends.

Getting Ready

One of the things I love about this fandom, are the friends I've made. Myself, Alyssa with TMI Source, and Kimmy with Page to Premiere all had a great time in Toronto last year on the set of the TMI Movie, and the fun only continued as we all roomed together for BEA and headed to the movie party together. 

The Giveaway:


I have a Simon & Schuster tote bag, TMI movie tie in program and the TMI Movie tie edition of City of Bones to giveaway. Note, this paperback is NOT the signed copy I've got for a giveaway to be posted shortly. Please read the giveaway rules in the form below before entering to win. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

THANK YOU Cassie, and Simon & Schuster for an amazing party!

*Unless noted, all pictures were taking by myself and can not be used without my permission.

68 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Magnus! Haven't seen him shown much in the trailers ;)

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  2. I can't wait see jace because he is glorious hotness. And Magnus because he's just super awesome.

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  3. It broke my heart that I was invited to the party but couldn't go to it (or BEA in general) because I was in Costa Rica. *sigh* Thanks so much for this post! I was really curious to see what it ended up being like there and I'm glad you had such a marvelous time! :D

    ~Briana

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  4. JACE! I can't wait for all the Jamie haters so eat their words when they see how amazing he is. And then eventually when they make COG into a movie I can't wait to see Jonathan!

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  5. Jace so that I can prove to the world that Jamie Campbell Bower does make an AMAZING Jace Lightwood/Herondale/Morgenstern/WHATEVER

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  6. I bate having to wait for this movie-but it gives me time to re-read it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. Ugh, I can't choose just one character I am most excited to see! All the actors are going to be so amazing, but I guess I'll have to go with Jace. From what I've seen, Jamie totally rocked that part. Can't wait for August 21!!

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  8. I can't wait to see Simon! He's my baby!!!! <3

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  9. I'm ridiculously excited for Robert's portrayal of Simon. I loved him in Misfits and think he will give Simon a little extra something :)

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  10. I'm most excited to see Godfrey Gao's portrayal of Magnus! The movie has an extra scene with Magnus that's not in the book, so I'm interested to see what they included.

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  11. First I want to say I LOVE the blog post I mean what an awesome event you were at and the awesomeness of it all!! WOW! I love all the pictures to looks like you were in heaven! I agree I want that book too I mean who would not! hahah:)

    WEll thanks for the giveaway and I think I have to say I just cant wait to see the movie ! I mean I want to see ALL the characters in the book in the movie I mean they all rock!!!;)) HEHEH

    Thanks again:)

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  12. I'm excited to see Simon on the big screen!

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  13. I'm looking forward to seeing Magnus!
    It's Godfrey's first english movie and I really hope he's proud of his accomplishment :D
    And I just love Magnus so much!

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  14. Magnus & Robbie! All of them !

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  15. I am looking forward to Izzy and Clary

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  16. Clary, I want to see how she fits with how I saw her in my head.

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  17. Valentine and Magnus! S awesome and thanks :-)

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  18. I'm super excited to see Magnus portrayed on the big screen!
    Awesome giveaway! Thank you!

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  19. I have total confidence in Jamie as Jace, and can't wait to see how he plays the character!

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  20. Definitely Izzy! I love her, and I can't wait to see her in the movie.

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  21. Jace actually. Cannot wait for the midnight premiere!

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  22. I'm most looking forward to seeing Simon & Magnus in City of Bones! :D

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  23. I WOULD say Simon and Magnus but I'm a huge JRM fan, so Valentine!!! :)

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  24. I'm excited to see Simon, probably because he's being played by Robert Sheehan. Or Jace.

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  25. Haven't read the series yet but looking forward to.

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  26. I'm so jealous. It looks amazing! I definitely want to wint the bag!

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  27. Im thinking its Jace but I know when I see the movie, some one will just blow me away.

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  28. Simon! I just love him so much and I think Robert will do an amazing job at playing Simon.

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  29. Im looking forward to seeing Jemima as Isabelle! Her stills are absolutely gorgeous and really look like Isabelle. Can't wait to see her and her sassiness in the city of bones movie. :)

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  30. I so can not wait for this movie!!!

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  31. I have no merch I would love to have some lol

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  32. I would like to see Mangus on the big screen

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  33. So glad you had a great time! I'm dying to see Alec onscreen as he is my absolute favorite character in the series (and possibly in any series). This post just made me 10,000 times more excited for the movie! :)

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  34. If I had to pick one it's gotta be Jace!! Omg so awesome to see the pics...the party looked seriously epic!

    Dee @ Dee's Reads

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  35. I am looking forward to see Valentine Morgenstern...

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  36. Oh my god I can't wait to see them all! I LOVE Magnus so of course him, but it looks like this movie is casted really well. I'm just excited in general. scdkbvbeefbgr

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  37. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Simon and Jace!

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  38. Really can't wait to see the movie, I want to see how well it does compared to the book. Hoping for mercy!

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    1. Suppose to mention can't wait to see how Jace is played on screen. :)

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  39. I really can't wait to see Luke and Alec <3

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  41. I want to see everyone. It's gonna be a great movie. Thank you for this amazing giveaway .

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