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Ready for some TROPIC THUNDER This Friday At ALAMO SOUTH?!?!?

Published at:  Aug 01, 2008 2:54:55 AM CDT

Hey folks, Harry here - word has it that Tropic Thunder is gonna drop a shitload of laughs on the entire nation soon enough, but in the meanwhile - we've cooked up some hilarity of our very own - If you want to be a part of the insanity - sign up below...






This Friday, August 1st, 2008, Red Hour Films, Dreamworks Pictures and The Alamo Drafthouse will proudly present an advance screening of the most hilarious, blazing, raging film in the history of comedy: TROPIC THUNDER. And even better: it's free to get in.

BUT there is a catch. To get you into the right mindset for this movie, select attendees may have to make it through "THE SHIT," which is nothing short of a paintball tunnel of shrieking death. Want to get the first shot in Austin to see what is shaping up to be the funniest movie of the summer?

Show us you have the stones to face "THE SHIT." To enter to win tickets to the screening, all you have to do is email us at getsome@fantasticfest.com! half of the tickets are reserved for Fantastic Fest Badge Holders, half for the general public. If you are 2008 Badge Fantastic Fest badge holder, write "FANTASTIC THUNDER" in the subject line of the email. If you are not a 2008 Fantastic Fest badge holder, write "REGULAR THUNDER" in the subject line. In the body of your email, enter your name and whether you desire one or two tickets.

Winners will be drawn at random and announced at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, July 30, then posted to Ain't It Cool News and the Alamo Blog, Fantastic Fest blog and the Alamo Facebook Page.

About Fantastic Fest:
With over 100 films from more than 30 countries, Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the United States. The unique event features the best of new crime, horror, action, science fiction, fantasy and all-around badass cinema from across the globe. Fantastic Fest also offers unique free screenings for badge-holders throughout the year including this TROPIC THUNDER event. For more information or to buy a badge, check out Fantastic Fest .


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  • Jul 30, 2008 2:14:22 AM CDT

    The Shit?

    by stalfos

    It's called "the shit" and there's paint balls? Are they going to shoot poop...balls at you?

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  • Jul 30, 2008 2:14:56 AM CDT

    Oh...

    by stalfos

    And I'm classy.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 2:41:23 AM CDT

    uh...bad idea

    by jrbarker

    You're going to shoot audience members with paintballs? Count me out. That sounds terrible. I'll have to pay opening weekend not to be pelted.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 3:08:52 AM CDT

    this movie was fantastic

    by jubba

    good luck with your insurance covering the shooting of patrons with paintballs. in toronto, all we had to do to get into the screening is show up on time.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 3:15:03 AM CDT

    Actually - the folks getting shot will be

    by headgeek

    Members of AICN, The Alamo Drafthouse and Paramount.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 4:47:27 AM CDT

    Pussies scared of paintballs

    by infallible

    I sent in my notice many hours ago, before there was any assurance that I wouldn't be shot at. If you don't have the BALLS to take on THE SHIT, then you have no business at this screening. Am I right, Knowles??

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  • Jul 30, 2008 5:39:00 AM CDT

    infallible

    by headgeek

    you are right

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  • Jul 30, 2008 5:39:00 AM CDT

    infallible

    by headgeek

    you are right

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  • Jul 30, 2008 8:38:31 AM CDT

    Yes!

    by rando calrisian

    AICN - Alamo - Tropic Thunder! You guys rock. I sent my request, and can't wait to be there. I told my wife we had to be shot by paintballs, and she says she's ready for it. She's a trooper - but I ain't going to tell her she doesn't have to just yet!

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  • Jul 30, 2008 8:41:59 AM CDT

    you mean we don't get shot at with paintballs?

    by mefrog

    That's a damn shame. I would be looking forward to that.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 8:48:36 AM CDT

    Is it just me...

    by rando calrisian

    Or does that pic of Fred Williamson at the top of the page look exactly like Robert Downey Jr? Or is it the other way around?

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  • Jul 30, 2008 9:08:40 AM CDT

    Rando Calrisian

    by ted brautigan

    I thought the same exact thing about that picture of Williamson.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 1:16:19 PM CDT

    I got to see this film in March

    by brighteyes

    and I didn't even have to get shot with paintballs to see it. Instead I got a large popcorn, sprite and a hotdog. That sure set me in the mood.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 3:10:07 PM CDT

    i once had a magic jean jacket . . .

    by saint andeol

    . . . that paintballs would bounce off of. hurt like a motherfucker, but they didn't count. Also, I saw a guy get shot in the balls and foam at the mouth.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 9:05:11 PM CDT

    What'choo meee "you peepoh?"

    by project424

    Oh, man, this may just be the greatest comedy in ages. I've got a thing for Downey, Jr. and I am already waiting in line. Even if he is the only one who delivers, and the rest suck uncircumcised geriatric penis, I'll be happy. I can't believe I am hyped up for a Ben Stiller picture.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 10:42:01 PM CDT

    Any word on this?

    by jrbarker

    I'd like to see this.

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  • Jul 30, 2008 11:47:16 PM CDT

    Winners List

    by rando calrisian

  • Jul 30, 2008 11:48:36 PM CDT

    oops...

    by rando calrisian

    http://blog.fantasticfest.com/


    I didn't make it... bummer.

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  • Jul 31, 2008 12:16:48 AM CDT

    I admit it - I've drunk the Kool Aid

    by jackrabbitslim

    I'm gorging on the hype - can't wait to see this damn movie. That all being said, movies that have loads o inside jokes about moviemaking notoriously flop. As much as I loved it, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" anybody?

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  • Jul 31, 2008 12:19:47 AM CDT

    Is that Fantastic Fest list the whole list?

    by jrbarker

    Or just the badge holder list?

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  • Jul 31, 2008 7:11:41 AM CDT

    LOVE 2 GO

    by broseph

    one day i'll have to go to austin.JackRabbitSlim i love "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" but val and robert are two of my favorite actors.they have great chemistry together.I hope we see a sequel

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  • Jul 31, 2008 9:49:18 PM CDT

    Didn't get in

    by thefutureoffilm

    But I saw it tonight at the Gateway theater. Pretty funny stuff....."Never go full retard"

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