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elle_brighton · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 12

Hi all,

I went to a press screening of the film on Monday and was at the press conferences with the stars - it was great fun!

Skiathos and Skopelos are very well presented in the film - we got back from our holiday 2 weeks ago, and seeing Skiathos Town's port made me wish we were back out there again!

You can see what Meryl Streep said about the area in this article:
http://uk.popsugar.com/1753095

I'll be writing more over the next week.

Wish I could be in Skiathos for when the film premiere's there, I bet it will be a great atmosphere!

Elle

Ian · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

Yvonne has an article on her Painting Skiathos website ...

See http://paintingskiathos.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/mamma-mia-world-premier-in-skiathos-tonight/
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Elle · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject:

"sure to put Skiathos firmly on the map..."

<groan>.
I want my little island all to myself... well, and to you guys.
But no one else... Wink

and I don't want to see it become a caricature of itself... 'girls gone wild' and lifestyles of the stoned and debauched... you know. Shocked

sigh...

fingers crossed, hoping for the best and can't WAIT to see the film!!!!!! We have to wait until Thursday here in the wilds of northern california... where there are still 1800 wildfires raging, the temps are topping 100 this week and after 2 days of glorious clear blue skies, the smoke is going to smother us again... the movie will be like a bit of a holiday!
Elle
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Swinjohn · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 87 Location: Northumberland

Release date in Newcastle is tomorrow(Thursday).
Reservations made for Saturday night at 20.00hrs. Thought we'd do something just a little different to mark the occasion, so................
Have invited a couple of guests to the house for early dinner.
A fairly simple menu as follows:
Tsatsziki and stuffed vine leaves.........Stifado with oven potatoes, onions, Greek salad and gigantes.......then yogurt with honey and walnuts to finish. We'll wash it all down with something suitable!!!!
Well that should be a good start..........hope I don't fall asleep in the film!!!
Yammas!!
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Val & Kev · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 135

Our daughter and her boyfriend are going to the open air cinema in Skiathos tonight to see it. I'll bet the atmosphere is fantastic!

skiathos lad · Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 295 Location: skiathos

wife and friend went and waited in line, for an hr, for tonight's showing but when their turn came, Robby told them no more seats available,
ill get the bloody Scott back,
ill download the durn thing and project it daily , for free, in my place for all summer.............

AForrest · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Bolton Lancs

Can someone who's in Skiathos tell them to turn the lights off up at the clock tower as its in the way of the view of the cinema Shocked

I got tickets for Saturday as well.
Only i have to watch it in Bury Sad

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suejet · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

and I'm heading up to Newcastle to Swinjohns.... Laughing

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Bluegrassman · Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 38 Location: Leeds

Just got back from the Leeds Premier. Fantastic film wonderful scenes, great music, very funny. Don’t leave when the first credits appear - there is a surprise!

Mike

elle_brighton · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 12

Hi all,

I've published a review of the film, which includes some gorgeous pictures of Skiathos ...

http://uk.popsugar.com/1768418

Thanks!

Elle

Ian · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

Just been watching Mama Mia on the open air screen at Skiathos ...

... On the webcam Laughing

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Swinjohn · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 87 Location: Northumberland

Suejet, you're welcome anytime............We'll just throw a few extra "tatties" in the pot!!!

Anyway how sad am I.........Went food shopping today for the weeks groceries and came back with what?????????

Anyone who answered "the film soundtrack to Mamma Mia the Movie" guessed correctly and gets invited next time we throw a Greek bash. Have found a place where I can buy beautiful lamb shanks...........so Kleftiko will definitely be on the menu!!!
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KAZ · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 302 Location: Staffordshire

Got back from Skiathos last night went to see Mama Mia the second night of showing 4th July, what a fantastic atmosphere it was in the open air cinema everyone was singing waving their hands and really getting a buzz out of being there. Thoroughly enjoyed it, hilarious in parts although the cast are not the best singers!!!!!!. Will probably go again this week and see it on a big screen with better sound. The only downside side to the evening was that about 30 mins to the end it started to rain we were lucky as we had a canopy over us, but did it bother anyone? not at all it only added to the atmosphere.
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Swinjohn · Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 87 Location: Northumberland

Well what can I say............We've had an absolutely great night ..............food was super and the film, well it hit the right spot too.

In fact I cannot remember the last time a film that I was at got such a great ovation at the end with a marvellous and spontaneous round of applause, including foot stomping.

Well done to everyone associated with the film, it was real enjoyable entertainment.

On a personal note, I now have forgiven Meryl Streep for what she did to Dustin Hoffman in Kramer V Kramer She was an absolute star!!!

Have just finished listening to the Soundtrack again and am in serious danger of a red card if I continue with the number of times I've played it.

If you've not seen it yet, I suggest you make plans to fill the void in your life and get there!!!!!!!
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AForrest · Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Bolton Lancs

I second that Swinjohn.
We went last night and it was the best film i have seen in a while. Very funny and some times cringe making but good.
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