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East Brunswick, NJ, September 3, 2010 - MangaNEXT, the first Manga convention in the United States, returns for 2010. MangaNEXT returns to the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area for 2010 bringing a vast amount of manga and art focused programming to the area's manga fans. The 2010 convention will be at the East Brunswick Hilton hotel in East Brunswick, New Jersey from October 28 to 31, 2010.
The convention organizers, the same independent organization that manges AnimeNEXT, are planning several special new programming ideas for attendees to celebrate the convention's return after taking a one year hiatus. The convention has already announced several art and comics related guests who will be present at the convention. The convention is welcoming the following guests; Manga-ka Akino Kondoh, freelance artist and Bizenghast creator M. Alice LeGrow, veteran of syndicated comic strips and creator of Sita sings the Blues Nina Paley, print and web comics artist and author Lea Hernandez, and lastly Dirk I. Tiede, the creator of the graphic novel series Paradigm Shift.
MangaNEXT will also enable attendees to take part in and influence the convention's programming by accepting applications for panels and workshops directly from the convention's attendees. The convention has had a history of hosting some of the most unique and enlightening panels, discussion groups, cultural events and workshops in the past, and it plans on continuing that tradition in 2010 with the help of its attendees.
The convention has also opened its Artist Alley application and would like to attract as many unique and skilled artists as it can. Artists can apply for MangaNEXT's artist alley tables directly on the convention's web site.
Look for more announcements from MangaNEXT on the web as it continues to differentiate itself with its unique programming and guests. Please visit the convention's web site, MangaNEXT to register and attend the convention. You can also follow MangaNEXT on Twitter, @manganext, for even more up to date news.
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September 1, 2010 (Cypress, CA) - Sunrise announced today that the North America premiere of the movie, Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A wakening of the Trailblazer, will take place at New York Anime Festival/New York Comic Con on Sunday, October 10, 2:00-4:00pm. The movie will be subtitled in English with Japanese audio.
This movie is a two hour all original sequel to the television series Mobile Suit Gundam 00, which had two seasons and ran for 50 episodes. The movie will premiere in Japan on September 18th and will be released in some other Asian Countries this fall.
The series story was set at the dawn of the 24th century and the world was still torn by conflict, driven by the rivalry between three great superpower blocs. Then the private armed organization called Celestial Being appeared, announcing its intention to rid the world of war and conflict.
In the movie, the year is 2314 AD, two years after Celestial Being's last great battle, and the world faces a new crisis. A derelict Jupiter exploration ship, abandoned 130 years ago, has left its orbit and is approaching Earth. As Celestial Being and its Gundam Meisters begin their final mission to save humanity from an unimaginable threat, Gundam Meister Setsuna F. Seiei is about to discover the true purpose of his evolution as an Innovator, and the nature of the "dialogues" for which legendary scientist Aeolia Schenberg's plan has been preparing the human race.
The all original feature is directed by Seiji Mizushima, director of the television series.
ABOUT SUNRISE
Sunrise, Inc, a Namco Bandai Group Company, is an animation production studio who produces smash hit anime series like the original Mobile Suit Gundam, and all of the subsequent series in the Gundam franchaise, as well as Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne and many more . The company is located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan and was established in 1972. The President is Mr. Kenji Uchida. http://sunrise-inc.co.jp/international/index.html
ABOUT THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL:
The New York Anime Festival takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan and is organized by Reed Exhibitions, the creators of New York Comic Con. The New York Anime Festival showcases the best of anime pop culture, including the latest anime, manga, Japanese cinema, music, and games, and anime-influenced comics, animation, and films from around the world. The festival features exclusive and extensive screenings, a gala cosplay masquerade, sessions with the some of the biggest names in anime from Japan, Asia, and America, and explores the Japanese cultural experience with displays of both traditional and cutting-edge Japanese life. (www.newyorkanimefestival.com)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- Animation On Display (AOD), San Francisco's Anime/Cartoon convention, will take place February 19-20 2011, at the Hotel Kabuki in the heart of San Francisco's Japantown.
Until September 1, pre-registration for AOD 2011 is only $20 for the full weekend- that's like getting one day for free! For more information on AOD 2011 registration, please go to: http://www.aodsf.org/aod/reg
AOD is also pleased to announce that it is partnering with NEW PEOPLE on the 2nd annual J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL. The J-POP SUMMIT features a full week of events, including:
Anime Night at New People: Tuesday, September 14
There will be two screenings of 5 Centimeters Per Second at the New People Theater, at 7:30PM and 8:45PM. In between the screenings, AOD will be hosting a reception with refreshments, drinks, and giveaways.
http://www.newpeopleworld.com/festival/festival-sch edule/#Tuesday
J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL: Saturday, September 18, 11AM to 6PM
Free admission. The J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL is a pop culture-themed street fair that covers the grounds of Post Street from Webster to Buchanan to the Peace Plaza of Japantown, San Francisco. AOD will be hosting the Anime Lane section of anime/manga dealers, as well as a Cosplay Contest.
Full schedule of events during J-POP Summit Week:
http://www.newpeopleworld.com/festival/festival-sch edule/
AOD page on Anime Lane:
http://www.aodsf.org/aod/animelane/
About Animation On Display
Animation on Display (AOD) is a weekend celebration of Japanese animation, video games, recent American cartoons, and their related interests. Based in the heart of San Francisco's Japantown, AOD features industry guests and speakers, seminars and workshops, a costume contest, vendors, community artists, and more, all squeezed into two exciting days! AOD 2011 will take place on February 19-20 at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco.
http://www.aodsf.org/
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Voice Actors Richard Ian Cox, Patrick Seitz and Chris Cason will make their first appearance at Nan Desu Kan, Denver's largest and premiere anime convention, Sept. 10-12 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The Robotech 25th Anniversary Convention Tour with Steve Yun and Tommy Yune will also attend. With a total weekend attendance of more than 21,000, NDK is the largest convention in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
"I'm excited to introduce these new members of the NDK family," said Amanda Liebermann, Executive Director. "They bring a variety of life experience and a multitude of perspectives, from writing and directing to live action roles."
Actor Richard Ian Cox is a veteran of anime, video games and mainstream television, well known for voice acting roles in Inuyasha as Inuyasha, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 as Allelujah Haptism and Ranma 1/2 as Ranma Saotome (Boy-Type), as well as Nomad in Galaxy Angel, Logan in X-Men: Evolution and Cacao in Trouble Chocolate. He has also appeared on The CW's Life Unexpected, USA Network's Psych, SyFy's Eureka, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis.
Voice Actor/Screenwriter/ADR Director Patrick Seitz has appeared in more than 100 titles. His most recent anime roles are Germany in the upcoming Hetaila--Axis Powers and Grimmer in Monster, as well as video game roles Artanis in Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty, Ragna in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift and Silverbolt in Transformers: War for Cybertron. He is also known for Luke Valentine in Hellsing. His other video work includes Arthas Menethil and Garrosh Hellscream in World of Warcraft, Ragna the Bloodedge in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift and Calamity Trigger, Dracula in Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and Chopin in Eternal Sonata.
Voice Actor/Screenwriter/ADR Director Chris Cason has been involved in multiple facets of the anime industry for more than a decade. Currently, he's featured as the Holy Roman Empire in the upcoming Hetalia--Axis Powers. His most prominent role is Gluttony from Fullmetal Alchemist, but he is also known for Mr. Popo in Dragonball Z Kai, Chamo in Negima, Hanai in School Rumble, Babbit in Kodocha and Taruru in Sgt. Frog.
Nan Desu Kan will also feature voice actors Cristina Vee (Nanoha Takamachi, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha) Wendy Powell (Envy, Fullmetal Alchemist; appearing at her last NDK) and Chris Patton (Greed, Fullmetal Alchemist; appearing at his last anime convention), as well as New Jersey-based alt-rock band echostream. Cross-Pacific indie rock group Kazha will make a special appearance.
Additional guest news, including Japanese guests, is forthcoming.
Since 2000, NDK has sponsored a charity auction with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to a select organization. NDK's 2010 Charity Auction will benefit the United Way Gulf Recovery Fund. A combined $30,000 has been donated to previous worthy recipients the Japan America Society of Colorado, American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Diabetes Association and Child's Play.
ABOUT NAN DESU KAN: Nan Desu Kan (NDK), the largest anime convention in the Rocky Mountain region, provides a diverse mix of numerous cultural panels, musical guests, games, dances, workshops, art showings and auctions, as well as screenings of new and classic anime. Nan Desu Kan is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Anime Association. NDK 2010 is Sept. 10-12 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse, Denver, CO 80237. Weekend passes are available online or at the door for $50. Beginning in 2011, Nan Desu Kan will institute an attendance cap. For the latest news and programming information, visit http://ndkdenver.org.
About Rocky Mountain Anime Association: The Rocky Mountain Anime Association (RMAA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Japanese culture in Colorado. The RMAA sponsors Nan Desu Kan and NDK NYE, the New Year's Eve costume ball.
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WINNIPEG, MB - August 13, 2010 - Ai-Kon returns for it's 10th year on July 15-17th, 2011!
Ai-Kon has confirmed their dates and is happy to announce that it will be returning to the Winnipeg Convention Centre on July 15-17th, 2011!
This upcoming year marks the ten year anniversary for Ai-Kon and is expected to be the best year yet. It's humble roots began from a small University based anime club and has expanded into an ever-growing, ever-changing community that brings fans and enthusiasts together every year. The continued support of a dedicated committee and growing number of attendees has made it possible for Ai-Kon to grow year after year. It is because of the fans and industry support that they are able to continue for the tenth year, marking a decade of Manitoba's largest anime convention.
ABOUT AI-KON: Ai-Kon (http://www.ai-kon.org) is Manitoba's largest anime convention. An all-ages event, the goal of Ai-Kon is the promotion of Japanese/Asian animation and culture to the public. Started in 2001 by a local anime club, Ai-Kon took a reorganizing hiatus in 2002, returning in 2003 to become an autonomous event, run by an independent volunteer committee. "Ai" means "love" in Japanese, hence Ai-Kon's slogan "For the Love of Anime".
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