Most successful
films are re-released on special anniversary edition DVD and Blu-ray releases
after ten years, and a few even have special events to celebrate the landmark.
The honor bestowed on Jon Heder’s portrayal of the title character in Jordon
Hess’ Napoleon Dynamite Monday
afternoon on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot was something else
entirely. Now housed just beyond the studio’s main entrance is a multi-colored
bronze statue of the tater-tot-loving bespectacled odd-ball.
In celebration
of the anniversary, Fox Searchlight Pictures brought filmmaker Hess and an
assortment of cast members to unveil the new studio landmark. Jon Heder, Efren
Ramirez (Pedro), Diedrich Bader (Rex),Tina Majorino (Deb), Sandy Martin
(Grandma), Haylie Duff (Summer), Shondrella Avery (Lafawnduh), and Carmen
Brandy (Starla) were in attendance for the event, along with studio executives
and various employees enjoying the break in their Monday. There was a brief Q&A
with the cast before the statue was uncovered by Heder and Hess.
The even also included a number of photo
opportunities and carnival booth activities. Photo opportunities were with Tina
the Lllama and Uncle Rico’s van. There were also prom-style glamour shots with
costumes available, and an arts & crafts table with Boondoggle Key Chains
and other handicrafts. Tater tots and quesadillas were served.
The 10th AnniversaryBlu-ray/DVD combo pack of Napoleon Dynamite is available now with a collectible
“liger” fur cover.
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