GOONIES 25th Anniversary Celebration Details and Schedule
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Feb 19 2010, 3:02 PM
I'm all for the eighties love when it comes to movies, I grew up on those films, but this whole Goonies thing is getting a little out of control. Five years ago there was a Goonies 20th Anniversary Celebration and now, of course, there's going to be a Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration June 4th-7th 2010. Here's EVERYTHING you need to know:
Never Say Die: “The Goonies” Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in Historic Astoria, Ore. Fans Gather from Around the World to Commemorate Cult Classic Movie on Location, June 4-7
“The Goonies” 25th Anniversary
Friday – Monday, June 4 – 7, 2010
Weekend events include:
Bus tours of filming sites, including an interior tour of the Goonies House
Stars from the movie signing autographs and meeting fans during meet and greet sessions and a VIP dinner, along with local residents sharing memories from being on set
Black carpet event and showing of “The Goonies” at the Liberty Theater on Friday, plus additional movie showings throughout the weekend at other local theaters
“Truffle Shuffle” 5k Run/Walk
An 80s night out in downtown Astoria with costume contests, music, bowling at “Chunk’s Bowling Alley” and more
A “Goonies” themed concert at Warren Field
Hand-crafted “Goonies” beers created by local breweries
Cast members that will be attending include (so far):
Corey Feldman who played Mouth
Curt Hanson who portrayed Mr. Perkins – the richest man in Astoria
Truth Movement - Corey Feldman’s Pink Floyd inspired class rock band will start their 2010 summer tour here in Astoria.
The Ataris– Alternative band whose album in 2003 titled So Long, Astoria references their love of the film and a trip they took to Astoria to see the Goonies sites. Currently touring the States in support of their 6th album, The Graveyard of the Atlantic.
The Whiskey Rebellion- An acoustic, bluegrass band with YouTube hit “The Ballad of Chester Copperpot”
Troy’s Bucket– A pop-punk band from Southern California named after a memorable scene in the Goonies
Event Schedule:
Friday, June 4
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
VIP Dinner with Cast
“Red Carpet” Showing of The Goonies & Premiere of Documentary
Saturday, June 5
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Oregon Film Museum Grand Opening
Meet & Greet with Cast
Bus Tours to Film Locations
Talent Show & Fan Review
80s Night Out
Sunday, June 6
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Meet & Greet with Cast
Bus Tours to Film Locations
Goonies Themed Concert
Monday, June 7
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Truffle Shuffle 5K Run/Walk
Picnic Social at Ecola Park
For cost and any other info check out the 25th Anniversary Website
I'm curious why nobody else will be there, well, except for Josh Brolin.
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I'm all for the eighties love when it comes to movies, I grew up on those films, but this whole Goonies thing is getting a little out of control. Five years ago there was a Goonies 20th Anniversary Celebration and now, of course, there's going to be a Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration June 4th-7th 2010. Here's EVERYTHING you need to know:
Never Say Die: “The Goonies” Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in Historic Astoria, Ore. Fans Gather from Around the World to Commemorate Cult Classic Movie on Location, June 4-7“The Goonies” 25th Anniversary
Friday – Monday, June 4 – 7, 2010
Weekend events include:
Bus tours of filming sites, including an interior tour of the Goonies House
Stars from the movie signing autographs and meeting fans during meet and greet sessions and a VIP dinner, along with local residents sharing memories from being on set
Black carpet event and showing of “The Goonies” at the Liberty Theater on Friday, plus additional movie showings throughout the weekend at other local theaters
“Truffle Shuffle” 5k Run/Walk
An 80s night out in downtown Astoria with costume contests, music, bowling at “Chunk’s Bowling Alley” and more
A “Goonies” themed concert at Warren Field
Hand-crafted “Goonies” beers created by local breweries
Cast members that will be attending include (so far):
Corey Feldman who played Mouth
Curt Hanson who portrayed Mr. Perkins – the richest man in Astoria
Truth Movement - Corey Feldman’s Pink Floyd inspired class rock band will start their 2010 summer tour here in Astoria.
The Ataris– Alternative band whose album in 2003 titled So Long, Astoria references their love of the film and a trip they took to Astoria to see the Goonies sites. Currently touring the States in support of their 6th album, The Graveyard of the Atlantic.
The Whiskey Rebellion- An acoustic, bluegrass band with YouTube hit “The Ballad of Chester Copperpot”
Troy’s Bucket– A pop-punk band from Southern California named after a memorable scene in the Goonies
Event Schedule:
Friday, June 4
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
VIP Dinner with Cast
“Red Carpet” Showing of The Goonies & Premiere of Documentary
Saturday, June 5
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Oregon Film Museum Grand Opening
Meet & Greet with Cast
Bus Tours to Film Locations
Talent Show & Fan Review
80s Night Out
Sunday, June 6
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Meet & Greet with Cast
Bus Tours to Film Locations
Goonies Themed Concert
Monday, June 7
Event Headquarters Open – Retail Shop, Tickets, Event Info
Multiple Showings of The Goonies & Documentary
Truffle Shuffle 5K Run/Walk
Picnic Social at Ecola Park
For cost and any other info check out the 25th Anniversary Website
I'm curious why nobody else will be there, well, except for Josh Brolin.
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