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

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  • @10aallkins
    @10aallkins 2 роки тому +143

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

  • @tomhartland818
    @tomhartland818 2 роки тому +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.

  • @greenuranium2052
    @greenuranium2052 2 роки тому +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.

  • @dylansweet1660
    @dylansweet1660 2 роки тому +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!

  • @Jay21L
    @Jay21L 2 роки тому +33

    I love the passion that you have towards Sam Raimi!

  • @JohnJohnson-yu8xw
    @JohnJohnson-yu8xw 2 роки тому +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.

  • @Jimmie_Rudolfsson
    @Jimmie_Rudolfsson 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @PBuffdaddy00
    @PBuffdaddy00 2 роки тому +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.

  • @CompleteUpload
    @CompleteUpload 2 роки тому +1

    You guys filmed this so well.

  • @jennameera8871
    @jennameera8871 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 !!!!!

  • @superpowereddesign4341
    @superpowereddesign4341 2 роки тому

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

  • @zairman
    @zairman 2 роки тому

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

  • @swalsh216
    @swalsh216 2 роки тому +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.

  • @rhythmrainbow
    @rhythmrainbow Рік тому

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

  • @davidfar92
    @davidfar92 2 роки тому +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.

  • @restlessoblivion
    @restlessoblivion 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @mrwatermelo50
    @mrwatermelo50 2 роки тому +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

  • @tyleradams3490
    @tyleradams3490 2 роки тому +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!

  • @ajtracks396
    @ajtracks396 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @SenorRCorona
    @SenorRCorona 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kabnoot
    @kabnoot 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @joshhonea6012
    @joshhonea6012 2 роки тому +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.

  • @FestArc
    @FestArc 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @misky86
    @misky86 2 роки тому

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

  • @jamaljames9331
    @jamaljames9331 2 роки тому +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!

  • @mohammedisah4412
    @mohammedisah4412 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @trabjackson101
    @trabjackson101 Рік тому

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

  • @JohnSmith-wh2ob
    @JohnSmith-wh2ob 2 роки тому

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

  • @maplestreetpictures7454
    @maplestreetpictures7454 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @mightywizard7475
    @mightywizard7475 2 роки тому

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

  • @toddjamesa
    @toddjamesa 2 роки тому

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

  • @CaptinSoapProduction
    @CaptinSoapProduction 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @matthewwinterle5475
    @matthewwinterle5475 2 роки тому

    Why am I crying? This is awesome

  • @ForwardWolf-Hobbies
    @ForwardWolf-Hobbies 2 роки тому

    ...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.

  • @lawlietriver8869
    @lawlietriver8869 2 роки тому +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.

  • @ceramiccoconut
    @ceramiccoconut 2 роки тому

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

  • @goldenlightpictures6223
    @goldenlightpictures6223 2 роки тому

    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 UA-camr connections there in meeting him/getting the autograph;)

  • @MiaRTV
    @MiaRTV Рік тому +1

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

  • @Bender-fv9fu
    @Bender-fv9fu 2 роки тому

    Congratulations Holden

  • @robertfarmer1602
    @robertfarmer1602 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @corvoattano1094
    @corvoattano1094 2 роки тому

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

  • @metallicamadmen172
    @metallicamadmen172 2 роки тому

    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

  • @actionsonobj
    @actionsonobj 2 роки тому

    Good for you Holden, glad to see you so excited

  • @bignaaasty5096
    @bignaaasty5096 2 роки тому +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.

  • @Memonade
    @Memonade 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @vitalivardanidze503
    @vitalivardanidze503 2 роки тому

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

  • @caseydalton1234
    @caseydalton1234 Рік тому

    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. 🤜🤛

  • @Derek-e9j
    @Derek-e9j Рік тому

    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.

  • @WerdnaTehOmnomnomer
    @WerdnaTehOmnomnomer 2 роки тому

    Happy for you Holden

  • @jarredwilkinson4666
    @jarredwilkinson4666 2 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @DARKDURELL2
    @DARKDURELL2 2 роки тому

    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

  • @zc_films
    @zc_films 2 роки тому

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

  • @kubiaksp
    @kubiaksp 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @SeanChandlerTalksAbout
    @SeanChandlerTalksAbout 2 роки тому +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

  • @TCTUnlimited
    @TCTUnlimited 2 роки тому

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

  • @Rikrik1138
    @Rikrik1138 2 роки тому +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.

  • @HansCholo619
    @HansCholo619 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @jackhussey2918
    @jackhussey2918 2 роки тому

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

  • @lancedement40
    @lancedement40 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @charlesbailey5678
    @charlesbailey5678 2 роки тому +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.

  • @samuelarellano9400
    @samuelarellano9400 2 роки тому

    I was driving home the same weekend you were on live stream saying you had to get going because of the Con, and it took all my will power to not take the exit for New Orleans and just try to find you 😩 much love and blessings HH!

  • @Schtooka1567
    @Schtooka1567 2 роки тому

    Holden that is so awesome man

  • @danielmiller7029
    @danielmiller7029 2 роки тому +1

    "I think these are all holos" lmfao

  • @r.j.h.l2031
    @r.j.h.l2031 2 роки тому

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

  • @alexjromero
    @alexjromero 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @safewayman
    @safewayman 2 роки тому

    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.♥

  • @simonstradel9454
    @simonstradel9454 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @PrimeAddonexus
    @PrimeAddonexus 2 роки тому +2

    So awesome, man! Hate that I missed it

  • @31SKY
    @31SKY 2 роки тому

    This was amazing ‼️

  • @Berto2K
    @Berto2K 2 роки тому

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

  • @js1423
    @js1423 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on meeting your hero, Holden!

  • @zachariahmakintosh
    @zachariahmakintosh 2 роки тому

    I'm so happy for you Holden!

  • @Jokin_Jake
    @Jokin_Jake 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @Gxbbzee
    @Gxbbzee 2 роки тому +1

    That was super cool of Lance!

  • @plutoniumparker3849
    @plutoniumparker3849 2 роки тому

    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 🤩

  • @blerd-ish
    @blerd-ish 2 роки тому

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

  • @billyp1836
    @billyp1836 2 роки тому

    This is so wholesome. Love this place!

  • @tylerdunnan5059
    @tylerdunnan5059 2 роки тому

    That was so damn exciting to listen to man. Congratulations on chatting with Mr Sam raimi

  • @TheRomansReact
    @TheRomansReact 2 роки тому

    Your interaction with Sam Raimi was awesome. Your reflection of the moment and the audio of you talking to him was so emotional. I almost teared up. We live in Tampa. If you’re ever In town for a convention or something let us know. Congrats on the family and your success on the platform.

  • @anthonyaikensofficial
    @anthonyaikensofficial 2 роки тому

    Holden, you are by far one of my favorite UA-camrs I hope to meet you someday.

  • @midnight7703
    @midnight7703 2 роки тому

    Holden, such a great video and experience! I felt like I was right there with you. Your are right, Jen is going to be upset/jealous with your Kangaroo experience and R2D2 - lol

  • @danniru75081
    @danniru75081 2 роки тому

    I went to a expo like this a couple months ago here in Dallas tx and I got to meet Ashley eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, and Matt lanter (Ahsoka, Obi-wan and Anakin). And I also got to meet Troy baker and got a autograph for my sister.

  • @walasona
    @walasona 2 роки тому

    Dude I'm so happy for you! Those Spider-Man films had such a huge impact on me back in the day and they've helped shape who I am today. I'd love to meet Sam and I've made recommendations to Rhode Island Comic Con. Let's hope they get him! 👍

  • @horrorooze
    @horrorooze 2 роки тому

    So happy for you Holden! So deserved! You’re living out my dream. I hope I get to cross path with him someday, he’s my hero. Watching these made me feel like I was you meeting him! I could feel your nerves haha!

  • @michaelh1703
    @michaelh1703 2 роки тому

    I loved this! So happy for you and a little jealous 😁 Cons, expos and so on look way better in the USA then they do in Sweden.

  • @joec7217
    @joec7217 2 роки тому

    This is something else!

  • @hen913
    @hen913 2 роки тому

    damn!!!! Sam's Spiderman movies were such a big part of my childhood too and hearing you speak to him almost brought a tear to my eye!!! So damn happy for you man. It's a shame these Con's don't give you more time with these people but it's just the way it is. Good to see your amazing work on his channel got you that opportunity. WELL deserved!

  • @littlesparrow303
    @littlesparrow303 2 роки тому

    I like how Holden need to go to every panel of Sam Raimi. Besides that… I enjoy that you enjoyed the convention. Can’t wait to go to the LA one this year

  • @giusseppebarsallo695
    @giusseppebarsallo695 2 роки тому

    I had a similar experience happen to me in NYCC 2022. Im a big Joker fan and since it was my first CC, i decided to go as him. My bro and I were walking for only 15min until i got stopped by John Caglione Jr, the personal makeup artist for Heath Ledger's Joker. He stopped me to personally say my joker costume was the best one there. Not only was it my first CC, but it was his first CC as well. It was like fate told me to be there that day. Im not a makeup artist, but i do wanna be a screenwriter and director, and this compliment was all the inspiration i needed!

  • @soulstealer82
    @soulstealer82 2 роки тому

    i went to the Fan Expo in San Francisco last november and going back this year, i got to see Martin Kove and Billy Zabka from Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, Caity Lotz from Legends Of Tomorrow and Arrow, Michael Rooker, the cast of Clerks along with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, Ming Na Wen, Rufio from Hook

  • @TheGameUK82
    @TheGameUK82 2 роки тому

    Holden, I am so thrilled for you to have had those moments with Sam Raimi.

  • @GerbenVanDeCasteele
    @GerbenVanDeCasteele 2 роки тому

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

  • @Xonslaught1
    @Xonslaught1 2 роки тому

    Lance was fired promptly lol. It's pretty cool to meet your actual heroes. I met Kevin Conroy a few years ago, and he was such a nice person, and hopefully one day I will get to meet both Mark Hamil and Steven Spielberg. This was a really fun video.

  • @MarvelMan320
    @MarvelMan320 2 роки тому

    That is so cool. Sam Raimi and the Black Ranger in the same day. Happy for you Holden!

  • @BichaeldeAngelo
    @BichaeldeAngelo 2 роки тому

    Man watching Holden change his life so much in recent years is really interesting to see- wishing you all the best man

  • @JazzFan76
    @JazzFan76 10 місяців тому

    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  10 місяців тому +1

      I hope you have a good time!

    • @JazzFan76
      @JazzFan76 10 місяців тому

      @@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 10 місяців тому

      @@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  10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @JazzFan76
      @JazzFan76 10 місяців тому

      @@HoldenHardman Thank you for letting me know. 🙂

  • @ago5022
    @ago5022 2 роки тому +1

    Walter E Jones?! Heck yeah!

  • @chasedunagan
    @chasedunagan 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @videovoidtv
    @videovoidtv 2 роки тому

    This warmed my hear Holden. Real sweet. Sam is a true hero… but the Black Ranger was king lol