Harry Potter Premiere in Madrid

We had a chance to catch the European premiere of Harry Potter's final movie in Madrid.  Pete's company, Daktronics, installed 2 very large high-definition screens on the facade of the historic Cines Callao.  Daktronics CEO, Jim Morgan and his son Mark attended as well.   The event featured a "live" broadcast from the London premiere as well as "live" from Callao square.  Daktronics video boards carried the feed from both cities. 

After the red carpet in both cities, the premiere was shown in the theatre.  Pete was busy schmoozing with his customers while I sat in the theatre with 3D glasses on watching the movie in Spanish (no subtitles!).  OMG, I came out totally confused and sick to my stomach (kidding).  But since I had never read the books or seen the movies before, I relied on Mark and other aficionados of Potter to get me through. 

We had an al fresco late night dinner (starting at midnite - even late for Spanish standards) near our hotel.  Our local salesman, Ivan and his wife Mafe, ordered up all types of tapas for us.  It was a great finish to the day. 

Cines Callao with video, satellite truck prior to event



Representing Daktronics: Jim, Stefan, Claudia, Sabina, Rolf, Us.
Mark - Photographer



People gathering in Callao Plaza for Premiere



Lovely Senorita's:  Mafe, Mary, Sabina, Claudia



The "Live" shot shown on Daktronics board is from Trafalgar Square - London.

 Adios! from Espana!