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My Journey to Meet Sam Raimi || Fan Expo New Orleans 2023

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  • Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
  • I ventured off to New Orleans to meet Sam Raimi. Here's my journey documenting the con, exploring New Orleans, seeing great cosplays, and talking about my amazing experience with Sam Raimi.
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Комментарии • 187

  • @10aallkins
    @10aallkins Год назад +143

    This is probably the happiest I've ever been for a stranger, this was lovely to watch and reawakened my inner geek

  • @greenuranium2052
    @greenuranium2052 Год назад +31

    You can hear how nervous you are to meet him in your voice but that just demonstrates how much passion and how inspired you are by Sam. Great video, always nice when someone gets to meet their idol and they live up to your expectations.

  • @tomhartland818
    @tomhartland818 Год назад +62

    As others have mentioned, seeing someone so passionate about meeting a hero of theirs almost made me tear up! Wasn't sure it was possible to be so happy experiencing someone else's happiness. Incredible to see how far yourself and the channel has come. Big love to you.

  • @Jay21L
    @Jay21L Год назад +33

    I love the passion that you have towards Sam Raimi!

  • @dylansweet1660
    @dylansweet1660 Год назад +57

    My man Holden has done so much in these last couple yrs. Honestly fell off on watching the channel because of stuff going on in my life l but getting back into it and seeing how much this channel has grown just nothing but love for this dude! Also Congrats on your lil "Gohan" Much love from Cali!

  • @JohnJohnson-yu8xw
    @JohnJohnson-yu8xw Год назад +21

    This actually brought tears to my eyes, Holden. Been a fan of your channel for a while. It's always wonderful to see someone with real love and passion doing something they love and get to meet one of their idols. Cheers to you and Jen's continued success.

  • @PBuffdaddy00
    @PBuffdaddy00 Год назад +13

    I'm super excited for you, Holden. I'm a huge fan of Comic Cons. I volunteer at the local one here in my town, and you can have some of the most amazing experiences at them. I went to my first con back in 2017 and met Lou Ferrigno, who was a really great guy. I was hooked. I had an interaction like you did a few years later with Tony Todd, Candyman. He and Tom Savini had tables right beside each other. Nobody was at their tables at the time, so I just strolled right up. Tony invited me to sit and talk with them. So, I sat there for a good half an hour having this really great conversation with 2 horror legends, Candyman and a legendary monster makeup artist. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life.

  • @jennameera8871
    @jennameera8871 Год назад +7

    Pfff I teared up when you spoke to Sam Raimi, such a well thought out speech and very personal, I'm so glad you got to have that moment with him Holden!!

  • @stern12akachris32
    @stern12akachris32 Год назад +3

    When you watch these type of videos from you the first thing that comes to mind is what a good person you are . I love that you could hear the nerves when you were talking to Sam Raimi just made me smile !!!!!

  • @mrwatermelo50
    @mrwatermelo50 Год назад +5

    I personally will never know what this feeling is like to meet someone you looked up to and feel inspired by
    It seems awesome, I get closer to what it would feel like when someone so passionate like you talks about it im happy for you

  • @zairman
    @zairman Год назад

    LMAO 17:20 had me rolling. Everyone else posing and smiling and this girls stare. xD

  • @danielmiller7029
    @danielmiller7029 Год назад +1

    "I think these are all holos" lmfao

  • @JohnSmith-wh2ob
    @JohnSmith-wh2ob Год назад

    Sam’s seems so genuine too like wow this was amazing

  • @davidfar92
    @davidfar92 Год назад +4

    I don't know if it's because I've been having a harsh week but this video made my day. I'm really happy for you Holden, big fan of your content. God bless.

  • @trabjackson101
    @trabjackson101 9 месяцев назад

    I was Master Chief!!! Thanks for the shoot. 17:06

  • @SeanChandlerTalksAbout
    @SeanChandlerTalksAbout Год назад +2

    Those kangaroo handlers were vicious. I paid for the experience for the my 8 year old to hold the kangaroo and they wouldn't even let my 4 year old pet the kangroo once without paying again. Haha

  • @Jimmie_Rudolfsson
    @Jimmie_Rudolfsson Год назад +1

    That's amazing Holden! Congrats! Raimis first 2 Spider-man movies are near and dear to my heart as well.

  • @superpowereddesign4341
    @superpowereddesign4341 Год назад

    OMG! I wasn't gonna watch this, but I am so glad I did. You made my CRY! So happy you got that moment!

  • @visitorzeta1669
    @visitorzeta1669 Год назад +1

    Sam Raimi is a legend

  • @maplestreetpictures7454
    @maplestreetpictures7454 Год назад +2

    Did not except to be crying by the end of this video hahahaha

  • @kabnoot
    @kabnoot Год назад +1

    Glad you got to meet one of your heroes. He seemed like a nice guy.

  • @misky86
    @misky86 Год назад

    I'm so happy for you and as they say good things happen to good people

  • @user-jj6pl2oy5o
    @user-jj6pl2oy5o Год назад

    Damn, this was beautifull.
    I'm a big fan of Sam Raimi, i hope some day i could meet him in a convention.
    I doubt he will come to Peru, but Ash Williams taught me the hope allways remains.

  • @rhythmrainbow
    @rhythmrainbow Год назад

    Some of the best B- roll footage of the con I've seen. So glad you had an awesome time.

  • @tyleradams3490
    @tyleradams3490 Год назад +2

    Wow that talk with Sam Raimi was incredible. Your speech brought tears to my eyes. It was wonderful hearing his reaction to that. He's such an inspiration to me. I hope I'm lucky enough (and brave enough) to chat with Sam one day. Cheers!

  • @MiaRTV
    @MiaRTV Год назад +1

    I posted a fan expo vlog because you inspired me!♥

  • @joshuacampbell7493
    @joshuacampbell7493 Год назад +12

    The Man who directed the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Trilogy & Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness 😉.

    • @slurpgod261
      @slurpgod261 Год назад +1

      Aaaand The Evil Dead

    • @karmenh8844
      @karmenh8844 Год назад +2

      Also add executive producer of Hercules and Xena to the list.

  • @charlesbailey5678
    @charlesbailey5678 Год назад +2

    Walter Jones and Karan Ashley are amazing people. When I was the celebrity coordinator at Space City Con I had the pleasure of driving them around Houston and taking them to Joel Osteen's church. Their positive attitude isn't just a stunt for their fans; they're like that at all times. If I'm not mistaken that was also the weekend that Jason David Frank filmed the reunion at his house, so they were likely exhausted and had every reason to withdraw when the fans weren't around.

  • @CompleteUpload
    @CompleteUpload Год назад +1

    You guys filmed this so well.

  • @swalsh216
    @swalsh216 Год назад +2

    I could tell you were trying to make your conversation with Sam quick so as not to take up his time ( and you were nervous) but he was clearly enjoying your words and I think he would've gladly let you take a breath and just talk for a minute. Very cool moment though and just another testament that if you work hard enough, good things will come. Hard to say it was *just* a coincidence the talent manager for the con is a fan. Keep on keeping on, Holden. Love seeing you rise.

  • @restlessoblivion
    @restlessoblivion Год назад +1

    I loved all the cosplayers you guys showed off. Such great costumes!

  • @mightywizard7475
    @mightywizard7475 Год назад

    That's so cool! Glad you got to meet your hero

  • @matthewwinterle5475
    @matthewwinterle5475 Год назад

    Why am I crying? This is awesome

  • @lancedement40
    @lancedement40 Год назад +1

    On behalf of all Lance's out there, thank you for letting our boy praise his idol

  • @metallicamadmen172
    @metallicamadmen172 Год назад

    Late seeing this post. the guy at 8:35 dressed like Jon Snow was behind me in line to meet Giancarlo Esposito. Giancarlo got pulled to do photo ops right when I got up there and he came out to apologize and let us know he'd be back soon and loved this costume. He told the guy it was awesome, touched the costume and asked if he was hot. The guy was blown away. Best part was his wife had gone off somewhere and didn't come back until all this had transpired. She missed the Grand Moff complimenting the King in the North

  • @TCT92Graphics
    @TCT92Graphics Год назад

    8:53 That's what I'm talking about Holden! WALTER JONES! Original Black Mighty Morphin Power Ranger!

  • @Bender-fv9fu
    @Bender-fv9fu Год назад

    Congratulations Holden

  • @ForwardWolf-Hobbies
    @ForwardWolf-Hobbies Год назад

    ...as I drove threw your town last year and gave you a high 5 ( virtual high 5 ). You now drove threw my town I give you another high 5. I would have come to the con, but I messed up and had other plans. Glad you had Fun in New Orleans.

  • @HansCholo619
    @HansCholo619 Год назад

    SO SO AWESOME.....Great Video!!....I was lucky enough to meet two of my favorite celebrities that I'll never forget
    1. I met my childhood hero Mark Hamill and got a photo with him at San Diego Comic Con and he was so so nice and this was obviously BEFORE they all starting charging for photo ops.
    2. My Son and I paid to get a photo op with Chris Evans but he had to leave and Tom Holland was there also and he stayed an extra 3 hours to give the Evans photo op fans a picture with him instead so My son and I got to meet Tom Holland and get a picture with him and that was so much cooler.

  • @ajtracks396
    @ajtracks396 Год назад +2

    Seeing this video makes me want to go to cons way more often. Glad you had a good time!

  • @michaeljosephjackson2364
    @michaeljosephjackson2364 Год назад

    Sam raimi literally shaped my childhood
    With great power comes great responsibility

  • @jarredwilkinson4666
    @jarredwilkinson4666 Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @CaptinSoapProduction
    @CaptinSoapProduction Год назад

    I'm from here and was there that saturday which is crazy, you can even see my friend and I in the background by the petting zoo at one point of the video. I went there in hopes to get my Original 2005 Master Replicas FX lightsaber autographed by the clone wars cast, I got all 3 autographs on the blade. Wasn't cheap but was it so worth it. So funny how I'm just watching this video and love your channel Holden and we were there and I didn't even see you.

  • @WerdnaTehOmnomnomer
    @WerdnaTehOmnomnomer Год назад

    Happy for you Holden

  • @SenorRCorona
    @SenorRCorona Год назад +1

    Dude, this actually made me really happy for you. So happy for you dude.

  • @jamaljames9331
    @jamaljames9331 Год назад +2

    Man I'm really happy for you! Meeting a person you've looked up to for years, and finally having an opportunity to get a picture and chat with them is a surreal, overwhelming and nerve-wracking moment (in a good way)!
    I remember how much getting a photo with Stan Lee meant to me at his last appearance in Canada, and just having that quick opportunity to say "thank you for creating Spider-Man!" will always be one of the most important days of my life! And I'm glad you got to experience this with the iconic filmmaker himself!

  • @vitalivardanidze503
    @vitalivardanidze503 Год назад

    Great video, glad you were able to meet your hero )

  • @johnnygunzfilmbuff7821
    @johnnygunzfilmbuff7821 4 месяца назад

    I met Sam Raimi last month at Monster Mania he was very nice. It was a blast meeting him. Photo Opp was worth the money. He asked me if I like Spiderman comic books, I told him his Spiderman movies is the reason why I am a Spiderman fan. he told me to do a Spiderman Pose in front of the camera my 5 second of direction by Sam Raimi.

  • @jackhussey2918
    @jackhussey2918 Год назад

    I’m going to meet him at the fan expo in Philadelphia this June!

  • @JazzFan76
    @JazzFan76 5 месяцев назад

    I met Sam Raimi last week at monster mania 58 and oh my god, the line was out the door. There were so many people there to meet Sam. He walked passed me and other fans a couple of times and the first time, he stopped when I said hi Sam and looked at me and smiled and waved and said hello. It was awesome. The second time he just waved because he was heading back to his table. Me and my sister were happy he said hi and waved. I got a photo op with Sam which was $100 and I wore my Curly Three Stooges shirt because Sam and I both love the Stooges. I audio recorded the photo op, which Sam said "N'yuk N'yuk N'yuk" with me, and when I got his autograph. In our photo, myself and Sam were doing the Stooges eye poke gesture. He was so nice. When I got to his autograph table, we talked about the Three Stooges and he told me Shemp was his favorite and it was his grandfather that got him into the Stooges. I told him it was my dad. I also told him Curly was my favorite and did my impression of Curly which made Sam laugh. He said "That's awesome. Mitzi, you're so funny". He signed my autograph which was $100, "To Mitzi, from your fellow Stooge fan, Sam Raimi". I would've liked to talk to Sam a bit longer but there was a huge line so I made it short. My sister and I waited for over five hours to meet him and our legs were tired and in pain but it was worth it. The funny thing was i wasnt too nervous neeting Sam. Now I have to meet Ted Raimi...if he comes back to NJ. If I do meet Ted, I know I'll be nervous then as I used to have such a crush on him.

  • @FestArc
    @FestArc Год назад

    That's awesome! I think it's cool that you visit New Orleans from time to time. I know you did a video a while back in New Orleans. I don't live in New Orleans but I'm close. St. Bernard Parish. I had to skip out this year because Fan Expo is expensive, but it's a lot of fun. I'm a bit salty about it because David Hayter was there and I love MGS. I don't blame you about Bourbon Street, btw. I avoid it like Crime Alley in Gotham. lol It can be fun, sure, but it's not my scene. Glad you got to meet one of your heroes!

  • @joshhonea6012
    @joshhonea6012 Год назад +1

    This is so cool man. Sam Raimi is one of my all time favorites as well, and nothing has been more influential to me than the Spider-man films.
    So happy for you that you got to experience this and meet Sam on multiple occasions. I can tell how much it meant to you, and it really comes across in the video.

  • @Gxbbzee
    @Gxbbzee Год назад +1

    That was super cool of Lance!

  • @tylerhartloff9748
    @tylerhartloff9748 Год назад

    Holden that is so awesome man

  • @TCT92Graphics
    @TCT92Graphics Год назад

    5:40 THE MILLENNIUM RING! For all those Yu Gi Oh fans!

  • @mohammedisah4412
    @mohammedisah4412 Год назад +1

    8:38 don't think jen is gonna be too pleased with that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @DARKDURELL2
    @DARKDURELL2 Год назад

    Holden that was nice that you went because I went last Saturday but last Friday I had picked up Rouge second debut comic and Saturday I had picked Rouge debut comic and had them autograph

  • @31SKY
    @31SKY Год назад

    This was amazing ‼️

  • @MittonBasher
    @MittonBasher Год назад

    the trading cards soo relatable lmfaoo

  • @corvoattano1094
    @corvoattano1094 Год назад

    I saw your post on r/raimimemes and went to RUclips to see the full meetup. Great video!

  • @joec7217
    @joec7217 Год назад

    This is something else!

  • @Rikrik1138
    @Rikrik1138 Год назад +1

    I can relate to meeting your inspiration. I met Steve Vai once, who has been my guitar inspiration for a thousand years, and it was one of the coolest experiences ever. So it’s awesome you got to meet someone so important to you.

  • @lawlietriver8869
    @lawlietriver8869 Год назад +1

    This was a treat. When I saw the length of the video my mind went "Probably going to skip through most of that," but you kept my attention. This was super cool! Congratulations on all of your success in life.

  • @goldenlightpictures6223
    @goldenlightpictures6223 Год назад

    Amazing Vlog! The convention looked like so much fun and so cool that you got to meet and talk to a director you look up to!
    (And getting some RUclipsr connections there in meeting him/getting the autograph;)

  • @chasedunagan
    @chasedunagan Год назад +1

    I got second hand jitters from watching this and seeing how nervous and excited you were to meet your idol. Good deal man.

  • @PrimeAddonexus
    @PrimeAddonexus Год назад +2

    So awesome, man! Hate that I missed it

  • @caseydalton1234
    @caseydalton1234 11 месяцев назад

    Holden, hey man. First time viewer. The whole reason I stumbled onto your video is I’m going to meet the legend himself Sam Rami next month and I couldn’t be more excited. Just absolutely loved your video. I feel exactly how you feel about Sam. Such an extraordinary and gifted filmmaker and person he is!!!! Dude love your content. You got a new subscriber. I know I’m gonna be nervous meeting him next month. But yeah just had to leave a comment. 🤜🤛

    • @HoldenHardman
      @HoldenHardman  11 месяцев назад +1

      Good luck, I hope you have fun!

  • @ago5022
    @ago5022 Год назад +1

    Walter E Jones?! Heck yeah!

  • @bignaaasty5096
    @bignaaasty5096 Год назад +1

    Haven't watched too much since the end of MFW but I saw this and had to click on it. Just finished writing an essay the other day on the important of Spider-Man 2 for an American cinema history class, got laid off of my editing gig the day after and this is very inspiring. Really shows that not all is ending and I'm only 22. Plenty of time to keep pursuing the things I love.
    Edit: this video released the day I was laid off. Interesting timing really. Came at the right time to reassure and put things in perspective as I go into the next semester.

  • @defunctus408
    @defunctus408 Год назад

    Great interviews, Holden! You should do a "My wife reacts to the 1990 Sam Raimi superhero movie Darkman".

  • @Berto2K
    @Berto2K Год назад

    What an awesome turn of events for all of that to play out.

  • @actionsonobj
    @actionsonobj Год назад

    Good for you Holden, glad to see you so excited

  • @blerd-ish
    @blerd-ish Год назад

    Nice video. I see 2 of my cosplayer friends made your video.

  • @simonstradel9454
    @simonstradel9454 Год назад +1

    So happy for you Holden, so awesome you got to meet him :D

  • @Memonade
    @Memonade Год назад

    A friend's post about her child turning 2 today and this video of your experience meeting your hero have honestly made my year thus far. There's nothing like genuine human emotion, felt by awesome people who deserve the best this world has to offer, to uplift one's soul. Thank you for sharing your time and I hope this year brings you bundles of joy.

  • @ceramiccoconut
    @ceramiccoconut Год назад

    This was so cool! I love how your channel actually led you to meeting your biggest hero/inspiration!

  • @robertfarmer1602
    @robertfarmer1602 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this! Your moment where you got to pour your nervous heart out to your hero brought tears to my eyes! Thank you sir!

  • @kubiaksp
    @kubiaksp Год назад

    What a great experience, not only for you but for us on this end! To see it in your eyes, the blessing and appreciation of everything that you just went through. Thanks for sharing this incredible moment of your fandom with us!

  • @AlluttajaYT
    @AlluttajaYT Год назад

    That was so cool :)

  • @LivinMyJeffLife
    @LivinMyJeffLife Год назад

    Omg! Sam Raimi got to meet his Biggest Fan!
    Thank You to Lance!
    Edit: 8:33 Jim Cummings was there?!😮

  • @Bananapuddin86
    @Bananapuddin86 Год назад +1

    And you got to talk to the best power ranger...super jelly!

  • @cinemaguerrilla
    @cinemaguerrilla Год назад

    love that for you

  • @wavyheadcris
    @wavyheadcris Год назад

    Bruh, the thanos cosplay😂

  • @gustavomendozajr.7268
    @gustavomendozajr.7268 Год назад

    That’s my guy! I wish I could have gone with ya 💔. Miss you we’ll catch up soon!

  • @joewilson4492
    @joewilson4492 Год назад

    Damn bro who cutting onions when he met Sam that second time

  • @GerbenVanDeCasteele
    @GerbenVanDeCasteele Год назад

    One of the most deserving humans to have that amazing chat with Sam Raimi!!!

  • @TheSpiderScientist
    @TheSpiderScientist Год назад +7

    Nicee, I'm so happy for you, Holden! 🤙🏻😄
    I was at a comic con for the first time last year and I went there to meet Charlie Cox👍🏻 I could talk to him, get his autograph and a photo with him together. That experience was awesome for me!! 😯😀
    I saw Andy Serkis, Hayden Christensen for example there as well and Charlie Cox's Co Star Elden Henson aka Foggy Nelson😅👌🏼

  • @JazzFan76
    @JazzFan76 5 месяцев назад

    I'm going to meet Sam next week at Cherry Hill NJ Minster Mania con. Looking forward to it. I wanted to meet him before but the pandemic took care of that. I also have a photo op with him.

    • @HoldenHardman
      @HoldenHardman  5 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you have a good time!

    • @JazzFan76
      @JazzFan76 5 месяцев назад

      @@HoldenHardman Thank you so much. I'm hoping it'll be better than my experience at the Saturday nightmares convention back in 2010.

    • @JazzFan76
      @JazzFan76 5 месяцев назад

      @@HoldenHardman do you know how much Sam charges for autographs? I just want to know so I make sure I have enough money for it. Thank you. 🙂

    • @HoldenHardman
      @HoldenHardman  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@JazzFan76 I remember it being up there. In the $75 to $100 range.

    • @JazzFan76
      @JazzFan76 5 месяцев назад

      @@HoldenHardman Thank you for letting me know. 🙂

  • @safewayman
    @safewayman Год назад

    Made my eyes water hearing you talk to Sam, am just happy to know you got to experience such a beautiful moment like that as well as just having an awesome time at the con in general.. Congrats, Holden.♥

  • @michaelbowen2343
    @michaelbowen2343 Год назад

    You met Zack too?! What an awesome trip!

  • @r.j.h.l2031
    @r.j.h.l2031 Год назад

    Good for you, Holden! Keep up the great work! Glad you can do things like this and just enjoy yourself from time to time!

  • @Jokin_Jake
    @Jokin_Jake Год назад

    I'm so happy for you Holden! I know how much you love Sam Raimi and this is probably one of your favorite experiences ever.

  • @theawesomeman9821
    @theawesomeman9821 Год назад

    I like Sam Raimi despite what people say about his Spiderman films, I grew up on them.

  • @_SomeGuyOnline
    @_SomeGuyOnline Год назад

    Greg Sistero seems like a super chill dude. Awesome that you got to meet him and of course your hero, Sam Raimi. 🤙

  • @alexjromero
    @alexjromero Год назад +2

    7:34 Holden, lady in the blue, might want to cut it out😧

  • @toddjamesa
    @toddjamesa Год назад

    Great filming and editing, Holden!.. I liked the speed changes mixed with the panning shots... created a great vibe and flow to the vid!

  • @zc_films
    @zc_films Год назад

    This is truly awesome! Raimi is an influence on my work, and I truly hope to meet him one day!

  • @js1423
    @js1423 Год назад

    Congratulations on meeting your hero, Holden!

  • @zachariahmakintosh
    @zachariahmakintosh Год назад

    I'm so happy for you Holden!

  • @plutoniumparker3849
    @plutoniumparker3849 Год назад

    That's so cool!! My hero is Ahsoka and I'd love to meet Ashley some day!! I'm so happy that you got to meet your hero 🤩