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Divergent Red Carpet Premiere at Mall of America = Hordes of Screaming Fans

By Chrysa | 34 Comments

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Minneapolis Divergent Red Carpet Premiere

When you have a crowd of 1,000+ screaming teenage girls at the Mall of America, you know there is something bigger going on than just a great sale.  On Wednesday night they were screaming for one reason only – Veronica Roth, author of Divergent, and young star Ansel Elgort (who plays Caleb Prior in the movie), made a stop in Minnesota for a special red carpet screening of Divergent.

Veronica and Ansel were excellent with the fans. They spent time speaking with them, signing books and posters and taking LOTS of selfies. Check out Ansel's Twitter feed – you'll even see some of them there!  Fans were doing anything they could to get a good look at Ansel – take a look at these girls squeezing into a window frame:

divergent fans

While I didn't do any screaming, I did have a good time soaking it all in and speaking with Veronica and Ansel to ask them questions.  (There was lots of press and little time, so questions were very limited!)  But, I did ask – –

Question to Ansel – What was the biggest challenge for you during filming or in preparation for filming?  

Ansel – The scene in Erudite is probably the most challenging scene.  In preparation for filming I get to know the character and make sure I know who he is.  Then I go there and just let it happen.  But the scene in Erudite (when Beatrice comes to Caleb and tries to tell him something is going on between Erudite and Dauntless and they might be trying to overthrow Abnegation) is the scene where Caleb first expresses to his family that he is faction over blood and that is a tough scene for me because I'm a family guy.  I love my family.  I love my friends.  I don't know that I would be that way.  If someone told me “Your parents are in danger”, I might step back and say ” I don't know if where I am is the right place.”

Question to Veronica – You have a lot of teen fans.  When you are that age, what were some of the books or authors your enjoyed?

Veronica – Well, Harry Potter – I was the right age for all of those books, so that was my fan girl thing. I also loved Lois Lowry and Madeleine L'Engle.  I was also starting to read adult sci-fi, so Dune was a big one.

Minneapolis Divergent Red Carpet Premiere Mall of America

After our time on the red carpet we headed on in to see Divergent.  I can't share any reviews until opening day, but I can say I saw a lot of smiling fans walking out of the theater.  DIVERGENT arrives in theaters & IMAX nationwide March 21, 2014. 

Minneapolis Divergent Red Carpet Premiere Mall of America March

 

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About Chrysa

Chrysa is the founder and owner of ThriftyJinxy.com, a site dedicated to living a fabulous life on a frugal budget. Her approach is that by spending less on the boring everyday stuff, you can have more money to splurge on the things you REALLY want, whether it’s travel, fashion, electronics – you name it! Chrysa is married, has an 11-year-old nephew she dotes on, as well as three lovable cats and a big sweetie of a German Shepherd.

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  1. Ashley M says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Okay I have to admit that I have never heard of divergent but it looks like a great event with amazing, loyal fans.

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  2. Paige says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:54 am

    I’m so jealous! I bet that was an amazing event!

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  3. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:36 am

    I think I am out of the loop – I have never even heard of this movie. Sounds like a great red carpet event, though.

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  4. Krystal says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:20 am

    This is going to be the next blockbuster! My friends loved this book.

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  5. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:14 am

    What a fun event. Looks like a bit of fun was had by all.

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  6. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I know this series is much like the Hunger Games. You think they would have a bigger following. Those who have read the series love it.

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  7. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:49 am

    What a fun time!! Really cool that you got to be a part of that event.

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  8. Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Sounds like you had a great time. I am looking forward to seeing this movie!

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  9. Karen says

    March 11, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Looks like a really great event! Looking forward to seeing this movie soon!

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  10. Shell says

    March 11, 2014 at 10:42 am

    What an awesome experience! I loved the book and can’t wait to see Divergent!

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  11. brett says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:38 am

    looks fab! I haven’t read the book yet but got it at bjs the other day. I won’t see the movie till I’ve read the book

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  12. Debra says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:56 am

    A co-worker just shared the book with me. I’m a little behind, but everyone sounds so excited about this movie.

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  13. Jessica says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I can’t wait for this movie to come out! I am really looking forward to see it with my other half. I heard that the series is amazing so I can only imagine how great the movie will turn out to be.

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  14. Tracey Tabone says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I’m jealous! That looked like so much fun!

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  15. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a fun event!! I loved the Divergent series, I can’t wait to see the movies!!

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  16. Kim Delatorre (@shopwithmemama) says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I have never heard of this either, I must live under a rock! Looks and sounds like you had a blast!!

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  17. Debbie L. says

    March 11, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Sounds like a really fun event! I know for sure Isa would love it! Looking forward to reading about the movie!

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  18. Terin Garrett says

    March 11, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I can’t wait to see this movie! I need to read the book first though! 🙂

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  19. Isabella Grey says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Looks like you had a fun time! I’ve never read the Divergent series, lol.

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  20. Kecia says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Okay, I really need to get to reading this series! It seems a bit The Hunger Games, am I right?

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  21. Melissa says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    What a fun experience! I really need to read Divergent!

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  22. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I haven’t read Divergent, although I do want to. My husband and I are trying to decide if we should read the book before seeing the movie.

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  23. Melinda Babiak says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I haven’t read the books yet. They have been downloaded so I should get to it soon

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  24. Cynthia R says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:08 am

    I am really looking forward to this movie, I hope its a big hit and the sequels are made.

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  25. Toni says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I can’t wait for this movie to come out. I am such a fan of the trilogy!!!

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  26. Amanda Love says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I can just imagine how big of an occasion this was. I am actually planning on looking at this movie too.

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  27. Eliz Frank says

    March 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    What a great opportunity to attend such a special event. I love the photo opps too.

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  28. Debi@TheSpringMount6Pack says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I haven’t heard of the series but I am sure my kids have.

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  29. Janel says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    I loved this book!! I Can’t wait for the movie!!

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  30. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    How how awesome! What a great event to be a part of! totally cool!

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  31. Brandy says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Sounds and looks like a great time! I haven’t even heard of this at all yet. Hmmm, must go look it up!

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  32. Jenn says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I’ve never even heard of the books to tell you the truth but I’m always looking for new recommendations, especially when it’s made into a movie. Looks like you had a lot of fun!

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  33. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Aww it looks like you had a great time! I haven’t heard of this before so I’ll have to check it out.

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  34. Autumn Reo says

    March 13, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Years ago I was a part of the first Twilight premiere. Had NO idea what it was or how big it would become! Love me some Kate!

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