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

I ventured off to New Orleans to meet Sam Raimi. Here's my journey documenting the con, exploring New Orleans, seeing great cosplays, and talking about my amazing experience with Sam Raimi.
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[@10aallkins]

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

[@tomhartland818]

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]

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]

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]

I love the passion that you have towards Sam Raimi!

[@JohnJohnson-yu8xw]

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]

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

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

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

[@zairman]

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

[@PBuffdaddy00]

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.

[@kabnoot]

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

[@stern12akachris32]

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 !!!!!

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

I met Sam Raimi last month at Monster Mania he was very nice. It was a blast meeting him. Photo Opp was worth the money. He asked me if I like Spiderman comic books, I told him his Spiderman movies is the reason why I am a Spiderman fan. he told me to do a Spiderman Pose in front of the camera my 5 second of direction by Sam Raimi.

[@user-jj6pl2oy5o]

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.

[@charlesbailey5678]

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.

[@jennameera8871]

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!!

[@JazzFan76]

I met Sam Raimi last week at monster mania 58 and oh my god, the line was out the door. There were so many people there to meet Sam. He walked passed me and other fans a couple of times and the first time, he stopped when I said hi Sam and looked at me and smiled and waved and said hello. It was awesome. The second time he just waved because he was heading back to his table. Me and my sister were happy he said hi and waved. I got a photo op with Sam which was $100 and I wore my Curly Three Stooges shirt because Sam and I both love the Stooges. I audio recorded the photo op, which Sam said "N'yuk N'yuk N'yuk" with me, and when I got his autograph. In our photo, myself and Sam were doing the Stooges eye poke gesture. He was so nice. When I got to his autograph table, we talked about the Three Stooges and he told me Shemp was his favorite and it was his grandfather that got him into the Stooges. I told him it was my dad. I also told him Curly was my favorite and did my impression of Curly which made Sam laugh. He said "That's awesome. Mitzi, you're so funny". He signed my autograph which was $100, "To Mitzi, from your fellow Stooge fan, Sam Raimi". I would've liked to talk to Sam a bit longer but there was a huge line so I made it short. My sister and I waited for over five hours to meet him and our legs were tired and in pain but it was worth it. The funny thing was i wasnt too nervous neeting Sam. Now I have to meet Ted Raimi...if he comes back to NJ. If I do meet Ted, I know I'll be nervous then as I used to have such a crush on him.

[@joshuacampbell7493]

The Man who directed the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Trilogy & Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness 😉.

[@slurpgod261]

Aaaand The Evil Dead

[@karmenh8844]

Also add executive producer of Hercules and Xena to the list.

[@maplestreetpictures7454]

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

[@superpowereddesign4341]

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

[@danielmiller7029]

"I think these are all holos" lmfao

[@MiaRTV]

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

[@metallicamadmen172]

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

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

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

[@CaptinSoapProduction]

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.

[@CompleteUpload]

You guys filmed this so well.

[@Bananapuddin86]

And you got to talk to the best power ranger...super jelly!

[@TCT92Graphics]

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

[@davidfar92]

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.

[@rhythmrainbow]

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

[@swalsh216]

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.

[@lancedement40]

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

[@mrwatermelo50]

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

[@misky86]

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

[@HansCholo619]

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.

[@visitorzeta1669]

Sam Raimi is a legend

[@tyleradams3490]

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!

[@ForwardWolf-Hobbies]

...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.

[@restlessoblivion]

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

[@s.a.c.productions9595]

Especially the red hood cosplayer.

[@SenorRCorona]

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

[@TCT92Graphics]

5:40 THE MILLENNIUM RING! For all those Yu Gi Oh fans!

[@FestArc]

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!

[@r.j.h.l2031]

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

[@bignaaasty5096]

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.

[@trabjackson101]

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

[@lawlietriver8869]

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.

[@toddjamesa]

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

[@kubiaksp]

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!

[@jamaljames9331]

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!

[@ajtracks396]

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

[@horrorooze]

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!

[@robertfarmer1602]

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!

[@ceramiccoconut]

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

[@corvoattano1094]

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

[@joshhonea6012]

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.

[@safewayman]

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.♥

[@michaeljosephjackson2364]

Sam raimi literally shaped my childhood With great power comes great responsibility

[@Jokin_Jake]

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.

[@Memonade]

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.

[@Rikrik1138]

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.

[@actionsonobj]

Good for you Holden, glad to see you so excited

[@Gxbbzee]

That was super cool of Lance!

[@defunctus408]

Great interviews, Holden! You should do a "My wife reacts to the 1990 Sam Raimi superhero movie Darkman".

[@DARKDURELL2]

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

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

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 KZbinr connections there in meeting him/getting the autograph;)

[@matthewwinterle5475]

Why am I crying? This is awesome

[@31SKY]

This was amazing ‼️

[@simonstradel9454]

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

[@jarredwilkinson4666]

Awesome!

[@TheRomansReact]

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.

[@mohammedisah4412]

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

[@PrimeAddonexus]

So awesome, man! Hate that I missed it

[@vitalivardanidze503]

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

[@mightywizard7475]

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

[@MissFanCulture]

This was wonderful!

[@billyp1836]

This is so wholesome. Love this place!

[@WerdnaTehOmnomnomer]

Happy for you Holden

[@jackhussey2918]

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

[@caseydalton1234]

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. 🤜🤛

[@HoldenHardman]

Good luck, I hope you have fun!

[@Bender-fv9fu]

Congratulations Holden

[@zachariahmakintosh]

I'm so happy for you Holden!

[@walasona]

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! 👍

[@samuelarellano9400]

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!

[@tylerhartloff9748]

Holden that is so awesome man

[@hen913]

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!

[@tylerdunnan5059]

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

[@joec7217]

This is something else!

[@chasedunagan]

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

[@TheSpiderScientist]

Nicee, I'm so happy for you, Holden! 🤙🏻😄 I was at a comic con for the first time last year and I went there to meet Charlie Cox👍🏻 I could talk to him, get his autograph and a photo with him together. That experience was awesome for me!! 😯😀 I saw Andy Serkis, Hayden Christensen for example there as well and Charlie Cox's Co Star Elden Henson aka Foggy Nelson😅👌🏼

[@soulstealer82]

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

[@noahcharlestheman.7494]

nice video Holden. Your one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

Omg! Sam Raimi got to meet his Biggest Fan! Thank You to Lance! Edit: 8:33 Jim Cummings was there?!😮

[@zc_films]

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

[@giusseppebarsallo695]

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!

[@plutoniumparker3849]

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 🤩

[@alexjromero]

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

[@AlluttajaYT]

That was so cool :)

[@michaelh1703]

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.

[@js1423]

Congratulations on meeting your hero, Holden!

[@TheGameUK82]

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