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31st August 2010

From 5PM The  Cinema Paradiso in Wanaka was a hive of activity. The Cinema was the venue for the yearly Salomon Movie Premiere This year the movie screened was Revolver the latest from the Poor Boyz Productions.

The Iconic Cinema Paradiso getting ready for the big night

The crowds wait patiently to get in to the movie

Salomon is a key sponsor of the movie and was granted special permission to screen this movie before it had been shown anywhere else in the world.

There was lots of local talent on hand with one of the movies stars Jossi Wells Signing autographs pre movie and Luke Potts and Byron Wells as MCs for the evening. 

The night's MC's Luke Potts and Byron Wells

International Salomon athletes present at the event and signings were Simon Dumont, Noah Bowman, Kris Atkinson, AJ Kemppainen, Henrik Halaut, Bobby Brown and Poster Boy Alexis Godbout.

Some of the Pro's enjoying Pre-Movie drinks

The evening which comprised of two shows was a sell out with people being turned away the door. We will be increasing showings for the next year to ensure that all those wishing to be part of the event can do so!   

There were a huge amount of prizes being given away by Salomon, Atomic, NZ Skier Magazine , Red Bull  and more.

Heads and tails games decided the prize winners on the night

One Lucky winner taking home some new threads

Salomon New Zealands Marketing Manager   Holly Cater says We were very lucky to have so many of our local and International athletes in town this was in part due to the FIS Junior World Champs being held at the same time.  These guys really make it a special event

All the VIP's pile in for the final showing

The day after the Movie Premiere the Salomon Team Members Beau- James Wells, Kris Atkinson and Noah Bowman competed in the Freestyle Ski Half Pipe. They were placed 7th, 3rd and 1st respectively.

We are looking forward to next years event and wish  to make it even bigger and better we are hoping to combine an exhibition element so keep an eye out for it next August.

Tori Beattie and Jossi Wells enjoying the night out

Bruce Wells and Henrik Harlaut having a laugh outside the Premiere

The boys from R&R Sports showing off their beards to Ella Spittle and Amy Sheehan

Holly Cater and Scotty Mazey from Salomon NZ the main sponsors of the night's entertainment