To kick off the 30^th anniversary experience of the 1995 classic film, Jumanji, starring Robin Williams, cast members and/or their family members are invited to attend a gathering on Saturday, January 18 from 2-4pm at Tempesta’s Restaurant, located in the Best Western Hotel building at 401 Winchester Street in Keene. Bar service available.  The location is special as the original casting call was held in the hotel’s ballroom.

Over 125 local and regional residents were chosen to be featured in the film, Jumanji.  Filming occurred in and around downtown Keene in the fall of 1994 and spring of 1995 in advance of the movie’s release on the very snowy night of December 14, 1995.  The iconic Colonial Theatre was allowed to be one of the first locations where the film was seen by the public.

In advance of the film’s premiere in 1995, a cast party was held on December 10 to recognize people who participated as actors, technical assistants, and who offered their classic cars and bicycles to bolster authenticity. On January 18, plans for the anniversary weekend will be shared, including a red-carpet cast party slated to occur on Friday, April 11. Attendees are encouraged to bring their memories and memorabilia, including any classic cars that were used in the film. The original cast party list is posted on the Jumanji 30th Anniversary Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JUMANJI2025 .

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