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All Adventures Must Have an Ending...

We are running out of yellow bricks on our little road, sea in our voyage, and steps in our journey, but this journey has a happy ending and I will tell you all about it.

We started our business's social media campaign about the first week of February and it's been a wild ride since. We wanted to reach our adventurers in every way possible. We've shared with you contest winners, new adventures coming, and pictures/videos you sent to us! We truly are a company made up of the people who partake in our adventures. Speaking of which, we have a huge announcement tonight. Drumroll please!


CEO Tyson Donahue telling Marcus the news!

After sorting through the 490 videos sent to us for our #1 Adventurer contest, myself, CEO Tyson Donahue, and 2015's #1 Adventurer Rory Bickerstaff are proud to announce that Reel-to-Real's #1 Adventurer for 2016 is... Marcus Thatcher! Congratulation Marcus on this huge opportunity and we're looking forward to bringing you along on our team this year as we organize amazing concepts for adventures! To hear more about Marcus's story make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page, should be coming soon.


New App - Coming Soon!

There's so much more news to share with you tonight, so if this post gets a little long I apologize in advance. We're just having a blast over here at Reel-to-Real and we want to keep you all involved! In the next few weeks we will be making our new app 'R2R Crossing' available for free in the Android Market and Apple Store. This app is the home for all adventurers to come across each other. The app has a gallery of each adventure series, merchandise, and weather updates to keep all adventurers informed to the minute about their adventures, but the coolest thing is this live chat area we're calling Adventurer Hub. In this Adventurer Hub, we provide an area for adventurers to chat with each other and also interact frequently with actors, directors, tour guides, myself, our 2015 and 2016 #1 Adventurers, and also CEO Tyson Donahue. All of it is live! We cannot wait for this amazing app and we hope you download it as soon as it comes to the market.
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Me, Logan Mackie

Now, I want to take a moment to break the fourth wall and discuss a little about who I really am. My name is actually LC Mackie, it just stands for Logan Callum Mackie. I am a college Marketing student who is in his last couple of semesters of his Marketing Communications Program. I'm a very shy person, but once you scratch past the surface there's so much interesting things about me. Like that my dad is from Scotland, I have 3 brothers and 1 sister, I have failed many times in my 24 years, I have lost a lot including my best friend, but I am also one of the hardest working individuals you will ever find. I am dedicated 200% to my future of becoming a screen writer in Hollywood and my career aspirations are coming to life right in front of me! In about 1 year, I plan on attending either the University of California - Los Angeles or Arizona State University. Being from Wisconsin, that is a huge move.

I have had a blast running this business for the last 3 months and I hope that I was able to interest you all in what I was doing. It's eye-opening to see how hard it is to run a business's social media and to stay creative, innovative, informative, and passionate. These are all things I put in to every Facebook post (36 posts), every Tweet (88 tweets), every picture/video on Instagram (25 posts), every blog post on this blog (9 blogs posts), and all the fun stuff we did like a Podcast, YouTube, TV commercials, Magisto, Jing/Screencast, and Soundcloud! I had such a blast and I am glad I took this class. I hope this helps vault me in my future and show the passion I could provide to a company in need of a social media marketer!
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As I sign off I just want to leave one lasting message, remember "movies are only an adventure away..."

#1 Adventurer Contest - 2016 Edition

For the second year in a row we are holding a contest to learn who our #1 adventurer is. Last year's winner was Rory Bickerstaff, who was a college student that saved her money to take her grandpa on every one of his favorite film adventures through Reel-to-Real as one of his last wishes before he passed away. We were proud to name Rory our #1 Adventurer and we brought her along with us as an intern this last year. She still works as an intern and she'll be helping us name 2016's #1 Adventurer.


Become Reel-to-Real's 2016 #1 Adventurer

The contest is now open and runs until Sunday, April 10. The winner will be chosen by myself, CEO Tyson Donahue, and Rory Bickerstaff and we will announce the winner on our blog post next Sunday. Contestants will upload their 1-2 minute video in our comment section, pitching their case to us why they believe they are our #1 adventurer. The #1 adventurer gets the opportunity to join our team at Reel-to-Real, working hand-in-hand with our development team as they come up with concepts for the next year. This is an exclusive and special opportunity to become part of our amazing company and affect the future for all film adventures to come.

If you meet these requirements below, do not miss your chance to become Reel-to-Real's 2016 #1 Adventurer:
    - Must be 18 years or older, with valid proof of age required
    - Must live in North America, South America, or Europe
    - Must speak fluid English, as our company is located out of Los Angles, California
    - Will need to sign a contract agreeing to a 1-year paid internship
    - Will need to move to Los Angeles, California (travel expenses covered by Reel-to-Real)
    - All Reel-to-Real employees and employees of affiliating companies are excluded from winning

We look forward to hearing all of your stories and naming a new #1 Adventurer!

Looking for a social media, other than Facebook and Twitter, that is more suited to adventurers like you? Check out Wayn, and here is a little instructional video of the basics of getting around Wayn.

Reel-to-Real's Bucket List Challenge

Life is a thing that can either swallow us whole or be experienced to the max. We at Reel-to-Real like to live life to the max. We have so many fun amazing adventures and we have been listening to what our adventurers are having the most fun with. We decided that it would be awesome to put together a little bucket list as a challenge for adventurers to accomplish throughout their lives.


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We have an incentive that if by the end of the year you can prove to have achieved all of the items on the bucket list, we will offer one free adventure every month (3 people in a group) in 2017. This is no small task so we look forward to hearing from all those that attempt to check everything off of their bucket list.

You can achieve each bucket list task by going on their respective adventurers:

1. Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Adventure - New Zealand
2. Harry Potter Wednesday Tournaments- Scotland
3. The Hunter Adventure - Tasmania
4. Pirates of the Caribbean "Battle for the Black Pearl" Events - Dominica
5. Indiana Jones "Last Crusade" Wednesday Adventures - Arches Ntl. Park, Utah
6. Game of Thrones Thanksgiving Day Feast - Ireland
7. Walter Mitty Adventures - Iceland
8. Vikings Challenge Adventure - Norway
9. The Constant Gardener Adventures - Kenya
10. City of Ghosts Halloween Event - Cambodia

Make sure to post your photos and videos of you on our adventures on our Facebook page as well as keep them on your phones/computers for proof of accomplishment. Good luck!

Also, we are excited to announce that we have created a YouTube channel that will be home to all videos of our adventures, teaser vids, and commercials. We just uploaded our Spring '16 commercial that you can directly check out here!

Movies Are Only an Adventure Away...

If you were told that there were places in the world where you can walk in the shoes of your favorite movie and TV characters without the long-lines and restrictions, would it interest you to keep listening?

If it were possible to reach out and touch iconic locations without anyone telling you "hey you can't touch that", would you want to learn more?

If for a very fair price we could promise you a worthwhile vacation away from the craziness of everyday life and promise you an experience worth sharing with every person you know, would you come join us?

 

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Reel-to-Real is now in it's second year and we're going all out this year to take the world by storm. We currently have ten acclaimed film adventure locations that span the globe in places like Norway and New Zealand, but we've also been paving the path for the future by getting set to open the long-awaited Jurassic Park adventure in September and we just recently announced on our Facebook page that we've purchased 12,000 acres in South West Oregon to start work on Project Kanto. We will be opening the doors to the Kanto Region Adventure PokéPark in June of 2018.

Our mission since day one has been to create and provide adventures that take you from the screens of movies and TV shows to real-life settings; hence the "Reel (movie reel) - to - Real" (real life) name of our company. We had an amazing opening year with the original five adventure locations, but with the special and creative people this company consists of we feel like we have only scratched the surface. We'd like to reach even more people so for the rest of March, starting Tuesday at 2:00pm, we will be spreading the word like crazy through all platforms and increasing the amount of knowledgeable specialists in our Customer Service Contact Department in order to answer any questions anybody may have for our company.

If you happen to call anytime from 2:00pm-3:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you just may be fortunate enough to reach me personally! I look forward to hearing from new people acquiring information about joining our family at Reel-to-Real.

If I were to tell you "movies are only an adventure away", are you willing to take that first step?

You can reach our Customer Service Department at 1-REE-LTO-REAL (1-733-586-7335) or reel2realadventures.support@gmail.com.

Spring Break Family Discount (25% off!)

Are you looking for more of a memorable Spring Break than flying to a city consumed by a landslide of drunk and reckless co-eds...? Would you rather take the opportunity to travel with your family and experience something only one place can offer...? An adventure through the landscapes of one of your family's favorite movies or TV shows may be the perfect destination this Spring Break and we at Reel-to-Real can offer you exactly that.

We are offering 25% off of all adventures (min. party of 3) this Spring Break, so don't miss this perfect opportunity to take your family on one of our amazing film adventures that you've been hearing all about.

Hearing the word "adventure" can seem like something tedious, but not every adventure is all about steep mountain climbing and rugged soreness for a week. We have an amazing Harry Potter adventure in Scotland that offers many special events like Magic Muggle Mondays, Quidditch Tournaments on Wednesdays, and Slytherin Saturdays, while also offering normal adventure tours to Alnwick Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Eilt, and other places used in the Harry Potter movies. On these tours you'll be guided by actors from Harry Potter like Rupert Grint and Tom Felton, as well as directors David Yates and Chris Columbus.

If you're looking to still soak up the sun on the beach but do more than just lay there until you're burnt or until the kids start missing their computer games, we have some of the best rates on flights and hotels in the Dominica for our Pirates of the Caribbean adventure. Enjoy treasure hunts, actual lazy rivers, Pirate themed nightlife with Blackbeard-inspired adult beverages and music from members of Hans-On Music Lounge, and also join cast from all of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies for an exclusive, interactive Battle for the Black Pearl event.

We'd love for you to come along on one of our amazing film adventures and join the family of Reel-to-Real adventurers! Below is a list of all the adventures and their respective hash tags that are used to activate the 25% off discount:


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Lord of the Rings & Hobbit       #lotrnewzealand

Harry Potter                                #potterscotland
Pirates of the Caribbean            #piratesdominica
The Hunter                                 #huntertasmania
Indiana Jones                             #indianajonesarches

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty   #mittyiceland

Game of Thrones                          #thronesireland
Vikings                                          #vikingsnorway
City of Ghosts                               #ghostscambodia
The Constant Gardener               #gardenerkenya

Just tweet us the hashtag or include the hashtag of the adventure your family plans to experience in a Facebook post and you'll be direct messaged by us with a code that'll be used at checkout on our website.

We also started a podcast that you can listen to here. This week we sat down with CEO, Tyson Donahue, to discuss all of Reel-to-Real's new adventures in 2016!

March is Red Campaign

For the last three months, Reel-to-Real has teamed with the American Red Cross to help countries all across the world that have been affected by disasters. Our "March is Red" Campaign will highlight throughout the month of March what the American Red Cross is about and how Reel-to-Real continues to provide our support. Here is how we have been able to assist the American Red Cross help thousands of people:



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Together in New Zealand, the American Red Cross and we at Reel-to-Real have increased emergency aid to Fiji after Cyclone Winston battered through, we have helped welcome Syrian families into Wellington, and we continue to support Cantabrians five years after the devastating earthquakes in Canterbury.

Also together in Dominica, we have maximized efforts to raise the necessary funds to assist the 3,000 families that were affected by Tropical Storm Erika, as well as invested more into making the mobile apps easily accessible regarding information about disaster knowledge, first aid techniques, and donating to support the Red Cross.

The American Red Cross is made up of the most unselfish, caring, and brave men and women that we have ever seen. We are more than happy to help support them as much as possible and rise to the call whenever disasters strike.

One man who has risen to the call every time is one of our main tour guides for the Lord of the Rings adventure in New Zealand and his name is Lucas Milich, or as those that know him call him "Lu-Man". Any chance that Lucas has to help families of disaster through the Red Cross, or even on his own, he immediately springs to action. Lucas does this though with the most unselfish drive because at home he and his amazing wife, Kristy, are doing all they can to help their beautiful seven year-old daughter, Faith, in her battle with Leukemia. Please check out our Facebook here to learn more about Lucas's story.

We are doing all that we can to help the American Red Cross in their efforts to aide families and people affected by disaster all around the world, but if you would like to learn more about the American Red Cross or donate to show your support we would really like to encourage you to visit their website: http://www.redcross.org/

Anything can truly go a long way in this ongoing effort. Thank you!

Reel-to-Real presents: "Hans-On Adventures"

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Reel-to-Real Adventures is proud to announce that we have come together with Hans-On Music Lounge to create musical experiences for everyone on all adventures in 2016. If you were able to meet Don Hanson and the others from Hans-On, who made the trip to our "Press Play" event on Saturday, you'll know that these talented men and women are blessed with having an amazing way of teaching people how to play instruments like guitar, banjo, and mandolin.

Whether it be learning how to play Pippen's Song on the Lord of the Rings adventure, the Harry Potter theme song on the Harry Potter adventure, or even an epic triumph of battle on the Game of Thrones adventure, each and every person will surely be able to take a musical feeling from the movies back home with them. Partnering with Hans-On Music Lounge is going to help amplify the experience for everyone who comes along on a Reel-to-Real adventure. We're excited for this new collaboration and can't wait to hear how much our adventurers enjoy it as well!

Make sure to check out our Facebook page for a recap of the "Press Play" event that took place over the weekend and follow us on Twitter for news and updates from Reel-to-Real in 2016.

You can find more information on Hans-On Music Lounge by clicking here.

2015 Opening Year Recap

In February of 2015, Reel-to-Real opened the doors to their film adventures and what an amazing year it was. Adventurers from all over the world took part in the one day adventures, which eventually expanded to 3-day adventures and weekend journeys. Adventurers love their experiences walking side by side with actors, directors, and others involved with the films. Here are some pictures to recap the adventures through the amazing scenery that is showcased in iconic films:


Lord of the Rings & Hobbit adventures in New Zealand...



Mary and Jack Mueller from Little Rock, Arkansas

Jackson Family from Salt Lake City, Utah

Harry Potter adventure in Scotland...



Ellen and Brian Ford from Augusta, Maine




Donahue Family from Madison, Wisconsin





Thom Rileson from Paris, France

Pirates of the Caribbean adventure in Dominica...

Tour group in Dominica

Harris Family with Johnny Depp

We are proud to be announcing at the "Press Play" Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb 20, the new adventures that will be opening in 2016. Thank you for the being a part of these amazing adventures and we look forward to seeing you this year! Remember, movies are only an adventure away...

Reel-to-Real's 2016 "Press Play" Extravaganza

In less than two weeks, Reel-to-Real Adventures' long awaited kickoff event is taking place for the 2nd year in a row! We at Reel-to-Real had a prosperous opening year with adventurers loving every aspect of their adventures through iconic film locations with breathtaking scenery. As joyous as adventurers were with their experiences, the exciting hunger for more was expressed and Reel-to-Real is ecstatic to announce that they have heard and they listened. We have established five more film location adventures and will be announcing those at the "Press Play" Extravaganza on February 20, which this year will be taking place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.

The event will open it's doors at 12:00pm (noon) with guest speakers throughout the day and night talking about the adventures that they are a part of, prize drawings with a few opportunities of free adventures, a performance by the North Hollywood High School Band, Meet & Greet opportunities, a few words from Reel-to-Real's CEO and Founder Tyson Donahue, and also a special announcement from a secret guest speaker capping off the night.

Tickets have been on pre-sale for the last month, but there still are opportunities to attend the event by visiting Reel-to-Real's website to purchase tickets or continue watching our twitter page for last-minute giveaways.

We are very excited to welcome past adventurers and also future adventurers to what surely will be the talk of the town on February 20, as we look to reach the entire world with our exclusive adventures through the landscapes of iconic films.

*Special Note... All proceeds will be donated to the N. Hollywood High School and the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles to ensure the opportunity for our youth to continue pursuing their dreams and living out every adventure they desire.

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Post #1 - About Reel-to-Real

Reel-to-Real Adventures takes film enthusiasts along for the adventures of their lives, through the screens and on-location of their favorite TV shows and movies. With once-in-a-lifetime views that can only be experienced in person, together we will feel the eerie mists of the Scottish Highlands that were home to the Wizarding School of Hogwarts, hunt down the last Tasmanian tiger through old-growth swamp forests like the legendary actor Willem Dafoe in The Hunter, and become part of the Fellowship as we embark through some of the world's most stunning views in New Zealand that were seen in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchises.

These epic adventures are hosted by various actors, directors, writers, and locals who called these beautiful locations home while they shot the iconic films that have resonated with us since the very first time we seen them. Reel-to-Real Adventures come in all different shapes and forms to accommodate the different levels each adventurer is pursuing, so come spend the day or week with us as we get you out of those recliners and place you right directly on these locations.

"Movies are only an adventure away."  - L.C. Mackie (Me)

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