Anime Vegas 2005 (October 28th - 30th) Las Vegas, Nevada

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Hey all!!

Just wanted to let everyone know about the convention. It'll be October 28th - 30th this year at the Cashman Field Convention Center. (Yay! We got an exhibition hall!!)

Visit the website at: http://www.animevegas.com

Just so you know. I am a member of the convention staff, handling all things graphic and artistic. I'll also be cosplaying as my screen name, Rukia from Bleach, so look for me! (Heh, I know its a long ways away)

Well, I hope a lot of people can come to the con, it'll be a lot of fun and hey, its Vegas too. I'll be posting big news items as they come up.

Oh and by the way, on May 7th we are going to have a Voice Acting workshop at the West Charleston Library. Laura Bailey and Chris Sabat, from Funimation, will be leading the workshop.

Rukia

[animegirl22]

I'll be sure to see ya there! Grin. Tell Rich "Howdy! from Texas!" for me! And say hi to all the kids there at the anime club!

[joeboeing]

Greetings and good morning all,

I'm going and I can't wait to go there. It'll be my first out of state con. I can't wait to see you again Sami. You were a blast at Ani-Magic last year. I also tried to e-mail you the pics I took there of you at AM but it bounces. How do you want me to send them to you?

Anyways, I can't wait for Anime Vegas. I hope to have my Adol from Y's done for the con.

From,
Joe

[animegirl22]

Heya Joe!
Oooooooh! I remember you!!!! Yeah! I look forward to seeing everyone who attends! I'll be teaching people how to do Flash Animation there. Grin. I'll have a table in the artist alley and when I do, I'll have my computer there so if anyone wanted to learn some animation techniques that are more in depth, I can teach one on one. Grin.

As for the pics....my email has a bit of a tight antivirus protection, anything that it even hints at having something odd on it might cause it to send it back to the sender. But ya know, since I'll be seeing you anyway, you can probably just bring them....it might be easier that way. grin.

AnimeVegas is smaller than most conventions, but the people there and the location make it one of those conventions where you know you'll never ever be bored. I really like the new website design. Grin. The person who runs the con....Rich...is a super awesome dude! He's super sweet.

[Otakuman1]

You Can count me in for AV2005 as well Sami /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif


Joe & I will be there!!

See ya!

[rcstott]

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animegirl22 said:
Heya Joe!
Oooooooh! I remember you!!!! Yeah! I look forward to seeing everyone who attends! I'll be teaching people how to do Flash Animation there. Grin. I'll have a table in the artist alley and when I do, I'll have my computer there so if anyone wanted to learn some animation techniques that are more in depth, I can teach one on one. Grin.

As for the pics....my email has a bit of a tight antivirus protection, anything that it even hints at having something odd on it might cause it to send it back to the sender. But ya know, since I'll be seeing you anyway, you can probably just bring them....it might be easier that way. grin.

AnimeVegas is smaller than most conventions, but the people there and the location make it one of those conventions where you know you'll never ever be bored. I really like the new website design. Grin. The person who runs the con....Rich...is a super awesome dude! He's super sweet.

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Wow! Nice things about me (first for everything). This year we are a bit bigger, so we can have more fun! Sami is such a sweetie too (with a killer bear hug). Thanks for the kudos, see you in Las Vegas.

R

[animegirl22]

lol. I love bear hugs. So far, I can bench a guy at 190lbs. Grin.

Rich, you have such a nice bunch of kids at your con, that it makes the con that much more fun. grin. They are super lucky to have you around. Grin. Gosh, I wish I had someone like you around when I was a youngin. grin.

[rcstott]

Thanks Sami, Can't wait until the convention! So many guests now are confirmed and we are 6 months out. More guests will confirm in the next few months too. So chck out the site for the latest. Love that picture you sent me from your website.

R

[animegirl22]

lol. actually, the pic of me doing the cel was a complete surprise...one of the animators snuck up on me. Grrrr. So yeah, that is a very big uber shocked look. grin. But yes, I'm super duper excited. Can't wait to give you a bear hug!

[rcstott]

Finally! The online pre-registration is open. www.animevegas.com/ginfo.html (http://www.animevegas.com/ginfo.html)
R

[Mr. Nail Bat]

This is looking very tempting to me right now...

[animegirl22]

Dude, Geoduck! You gotta go! It's so much fun!

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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animegirl22 said:
Dude, Geoduck! You gotta go! It's so much fun!

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With the battalion of dub guests Anime Vegas has lined up this year along with cheapo hotel rates, a lot of us English Trackers are being tempted by this con.

[animegirl22]

Dude, ya gotta go. It'll be uber super duper fun.

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Yes! Everyone must come to this con. And we're still not done adding guests either.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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Rukia Kuchiki said:
Yes! Everyone must come to this con. And we're still not done adding guests either.

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Sweetness... does that mean we can make requests?

I know Jonathan Klein will be really grumpy if all of his hired goons (Liam, Patrick, Sam) get to party it up while he's stuck in Los Angeles burning the midnight oil directing some NewGen dub. If anything, Jon needs the break more than any of 'em... the guy's a workaholic. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Actually, I'm not sure we can take requests (but I'll mention it the boss, if he hasn't seen it already), because what's been happening is that one Voice Actor/Actress will tell another that they're going to Anime Vegas, then this other Actor/Actress will contact us saying they want to come too. It's crazy, but flattering at the same time.

[PatrickD]

I'm confused. The con issued a press release (http://www.anime-cons.com/news/article.shtml/140) recently that lists a bunch of guests...but the list doesn't match up with the list on the web site (http://www.animevegas.com/guests.html). Which list is more accurate? Did any cancel?

[tstidm1]

I am confused, also. They may have some additions, which is partially announced on the list. I am shocked at who they did get. The creator of Inuyasha is a confirmed guest of Anime Vegas. Vegas is that can get people like Takanshi, but they are only a second year con. I would not want to be on staff for that con.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

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Redneck Otaku said:
I am confused, also. They may have some additions, which is partially announced on the list. I am shocked at who they did get. The creator of Inuyasha is a confirmed guest of Anime Vegas. Vegas is that can get people like Takanshi, but they are only a second year con. I would not want to be on staff for that con.

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Uh, Takahashi is not a guest at Anime Vegas. It looks like there was some malformatting. The Press Release currently says "Liam O'Brien Anime script writer/ADR, Director Koi Kaze, Rumiko Takahashi (Anthology, DearS and Boys Be)". It's supposed to say "Liam O'Brien Anime script writer/ADR, Director Koi Kaze, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, DearS and Boys Be)". (No, RT is not responsible for DearS and Boys Be /images/graemlins/wink.gif).

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Thanks Geoduck, for clarifying that mistake.

As for the confusion on the guest list, the website is correct as to who our guests currently are. I've already conntacted the boss about the issue on the press release. As of yet, we do not have a guest from Japan... doesn't mean we're not trying though.

[PatrickD]

Thanks for the clarification. I hope the con has someone available to proofread future press releases since I noticed a few grammatical mistakes and spelling errors as well.

[aniki21]

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Rukia Kuchiki said:
Yes! Everyone must come to this con. And we're still not done adding guests either.

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It's down to Vegas or Dallas (http://www.animefest.org). Vegas would give me an extra month to save up, as well as a break between Aya and the next con. It's cheaper to get to Vegas than Dallas, and hotels look slightly cheaper too. Plus, I'm a big CSI fan, and going to Las Vegas...

And if a whole bunch of the ET crew is gonna be there, that would actually be nearly as big a draw for me as the VA list, after meeting some of you briefly at KamiKazeCon.

This will require careful consideration.

[rcstott]

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PatrickD said:
Thanks for the clarification. I hope the con has someone available to proofread future press releases since I noticed a few grammatical mistakes and spelling errors as well.

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Gomen Nasai,

As the organizer for the convention I must take responsibility for this news release. I have asked that corrections be made and the rest of the guests be added to the release. Sorry about the mistake.

R

[animegirl22]

Oooooh, can't wait. grin. *doin an irish jig*
grin

[rcstott]

So we goofed on the release, sorry and don't bludgen me to death with a mallot. Here is how it should read now.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Anime Vegas Convention, October 28-30, 2003

LAS VEGAS, NV - May 31, 2005 - Updated corrections for Anime Vegas Convention. Either you're in or you're out! Either you already know what's happening in Vegas on Halloween weekend, 2005, or you don't care. If you're one of the 1,019 anime enthusiasts, who attended the First Anime Vegas Convention in 2004, you have collectively convinced the staff volunteers to begin organizing the Second Anime Vegas Convention scheduled October 28-30 at the Cashman Center, Las Vegas Nevada.

Activities and features will include Anime Screenings, Dealer's Room, J-POP Video Showcase, Cosplay, Anime Music Video Contest, Electronic Gaming, Cartoon Mogul's Big Cartoon Exhibition (www.cartoonmogul.com), and a dozen or more invited guest, from the Anime industry.

Confirmed guest scheduled to appear in person (as of May 31, 2005):

Artist and Voice Actress Samantha Inoue Hart of www.powerhouseanimation.com (http://www.powerhouseanimation.com) and ADV Films (Sakura Wars the TV series, Final Fantasy: Unlimited).

Artist Hide-san, www.playgroundpop.net (http://www.playgroundpop.net) small-press/Indies.

ADV Films:

Voice Actor Greg Ayres (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Full Metal Panic).
Voice Actress, Script Adapter Monica Rial (Rahxephon, Steel Angel Kurumi, Noir, Gantz, Full Metal Panic, DNAngel, Supermilk-chan, DNAngel, Madlax, Gatchaman and Excel Saga).

Four Kids Productions:

Voice Actor and Voice Director Darren Dunstan (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokeman).
Voice Actor Wayne Grayson (Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, F-Zero Falcon Densetsu, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
Voice Actress Megan Hollingshead (Pokeman, Yu-Gi-Oh).

FUNimation Productions:

Voice Actress Laura Bailey (Dragon Ball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, Kodocha).
Voice Actress and Scriptwriter Colleen Clinkenbeard (Lupin, Full Metal Alchemist, Case Closed, Kodocha).
ADR and Voice Actor Mike McFarland (Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Lupin The Third (Movie Specials), Fruits Basket, Full Metal Alchemist).

West Coast Anime Mafia:

Liam O'Brien, Anime Voice Actor, Scriptwriter, and ADR Director (Koi Kaze, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, DearS, Boys Be, Comic Party, His & Her Circumstances, Duel Masters, Paranoia Agent, Texhnolyze).
Actor, Writer, and Director Sam Regal (Daphne in the Brialliant Blue, Shingu, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology, Boys Be, Comic Party, Paranoia Agent, K.O. Beast, Texhnolyze, Ikki Tousen, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Shaman King, Pokemon).
Voice Actor, Script Adapter, and Director, Patrick Seitz (Koi Kaze, Texhnolyze, R.O.D. the TV, Hellsing, Daphne in the Brilliant Blue, DearS, Ikki Tosen, Paranoia Agent)
Voice Actress Jennifer Sekiguchi (FLCL, Koi Kaze, Ultra Maniac, Tenho Tenge, Snow Fairy Sugar, Haibane Renmei, Cybuster)

Anime Vegas is a non-profit organization to promote awareness of Japanese Culture and Entertainment in Las Vegas, providing a public forum for those, who share an interest in Anime, a subculture of animation fans. Because of Anime's viral popularity across the nation and around the world and the growing number of Anime enthusiasts and clubs, in the city, adding “Anime Vegas,� to the repertoire of events, within the convention capital of the world, made perfect sense.

Armed with passion and a desire, not to mention a dedicated staff of organizers, Anime Vegas decided to produce the first Las Vegas Anime Convention. Attendance, garnered only by word of mouth and Internet bulletin board postings, surpassing wildest expectations and has convinced the organizers to continue the event.

It's happening again!

For more information: www.animevegas.com (http://www.animevegas.com)
info@animevegas.com

Am I forgiven?

R

[Ben Phillips]

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Rich S. said:
Am I forgiven?


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With a guest list like that, I should say so.

[Rukia Kuchiki]

To add the the already huge list of guests we have:
Chris Sabat and Michael Sinterniklaas

Also we have the Anime Music Video event info up.
Ah, and the first 500 people to Pre-Reg are going to get a goodie bag.

http://www.animevegas.com

--Rukia

[Ganguro]

Rukia, dont forget about the super awesome Gaming room..
and it's terribly uber-cute coordinator! /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[Mr. Nail Bat]

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animegirl22 said:
Dude, Geoduck! You gotta go! It's so much fun!

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My plane tickets have been purchased. Vegas or bust! (What do you mean that isn't an "or" situation?)

[rcstott]

Animegirl22,

I am at Anime Expo this weekend, and I wish you were here too. Yesterday was great as I got to finally meet a lot of the guests coming out to Vegas in October! I sure want to talk about some of the other guest coming to the convention and a lot of the events, but they will have to wait until next week. Talk to you soon.

R

[animegirl22]

Heya Rich!
Yeah, I was thinking about going to AX...but I had to come back to Austin for work...it was funny cuz I was in Cali the week before AX for work....even did some Walla for New Generation which was super duper cool.
But to be sure, I am totally looking forward to Vegas! Grin.

And this time I'll definitely be bringing stuff to give away....

[rcstott]

Sami!!!

I missed you at AX /images/graemlins/depresse.gif but it was really fun. I am heading to San Diego on Wednesday for that big show (I remember when it was little...) I wish you could attend, but if anyone else sees me at the show say Hi!

[animegirl22]

hiya Rich!
Yeah, I missed AX just by a week. I had to rush back home to Austin to do work. Am crunching down on papers, talkin to clients on a new television show that I'm producing which will be all about anime. grin. But I can't say anything else other than that. it's a secret.

[rcstott]

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animegirl22 said:
hiya Rich!
Yeah, I missed AX just by a week. I had to rush back home to Austin to do work. Am crunching down on papers, talkin to clients on a new television show that I'm producing which will be all about anime. grin. But I can't say anything else other than that. it's a secret.

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SECRETS... You can trust me! Tomorrow is San Diego and I cannot sleep tonight. I am too hyper about going. I am travelling with Adam (remember him from last year's event?), and he is sacked out in my spare bedroom. I told him we are leaving at 6:00 AM, as it was a mere 117 degrees today in Vegas and I want to beat the heat by travelling early in the morning. I wish you could go with us, but email me your address and I will send you a card from San Diego. I can't wait to see you again at AVC. Almost forgot, Jerry is atending again this year, talked to him on the phone yesterday and he wants to appear again!

R

[Ganguro]

Hi guys and gals
I have a minor update on the con stuff from the gaming room.

"We are proud to announce at AnimeVegas 2005 our gaming room will have a section devoted strictly to wireless and handheld gaming. Bring your Nintendo DS and Sony PSP systems and hang out and play with others. Relax with your friends and make new ones (or rivals)! We are more than happy to provide a section of our gaming room to showcase this emerging technology, and our featured wireless game is the soon-to-be-released NINTENDOGS! Come exchange dogs, in game items, compete in friendly competitions, and take part in our prize giveaways only for NINTENDOGS owners!"


More to be announced soon...

[rcstott]

Hello everyone,

Thanks again for stopping by the registration area at Otakon this past weekend and saying Hi to me. It really made me happy to know that everyone is excited about Anime Vegas this year. Otakon was a lot of run (even if I did work it everyday), and I hope I am invited back next year to do staff work.

R

[mikemc1]

Hey, Rich! Good to see you for those 3 minutes at Otakon (they kept me waaaaaay busy!). Look forward to seeing you again in October!

[rcstott]

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mikemc1 said:
Hey, Rich! Good to see you for those 3 minutes at Otakon (they kept me waaaaaay busy!). Look forward to seeing you again in October!

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Hi Mike,

Nice to see you too. I was kept very busy working the show as well. Since you will not be so busy working Anime Vegas (unless you are at the tables), I thought I would promote you to Chairman so I can take it easy and enjoy the show. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

R

[Vicious]

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Rich S. said:
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mikemc1 said:
Hey, Rich! Good to see you for those 3 minutes at Otakon (they kept me waaaaaay busy!). Look forward to seeing you again in October!

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Hi Mike,

Nice to see you too. I was kept very busy working the show as well. Since you will not be so busy working Anime Vegas (unless you are at the tables), I thought I would promote you to Chairman so I can take it easy and enjoy the show. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

R

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If you haven't already done so, can you see if you can have Mike do an improv panel like he did at Kamikazecon this year. That was the best panel I've ever been to.

And don't worry. If I go, I'll be keeping Mike company at the tables. Me and him still need to play poker against each other.

[rcstott]

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Vicious said:
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Rich S. said:
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mikemc1 said:
Hey, Rich! Good to see you for those 3 minutes at Otakon (they kept me waaaaaay busy!). Look forward to seeing you again in October!

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Hi Mike,

Nice to see you too. I was kept very busy working the show as well. Since you will not be so busy working Anime Vegas (unless you are at the tables), I thought I would promote you to Chairman so I can take it easy and enjoy the show. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

R

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If you haven't already done so, can you see if you can have Mike do an improv panel like he did at Kamikazecon this year. That was the best panel I've ever been to.

And don't worry. If I go, I'll be keeping Mike company at the tables. Me and him still need to play poker against each other.

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Mike and Improv... sounds fun. Vegas is shaping up to be one big VA con this year. Next year, maybe, we can make it a Japanese guests majority convention.

R

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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Rich S. said:
Mike and Improv... sounds fun. Vegas is shaping up to be one big VA con this year. Next year, maybe, we can make it a Japanese guests majority convention.

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Lots of dub VA guests and improv go hand-in-hand with one another. The only real shame about Anime Vegas is the early 6:00pm wrap time for most con-sponsored functions. It'll limit the amount of flexibility you'll have with booking fun blow off panels like these.

On the bright side, it gives the guests plenty of time to take it easy, enjoy themselves and take in the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps.

[rcstott]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
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Rich S. said:
Mike and Improv... sounds fun. Vegas is shaping up to be one big VA con this year. Next year, maybe, we can make it a Japanese guests majority convention.

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Lots of dub VA guests and improv go hand-in-hand with one another. The only real shame about Anime Vegas is the early 6:00pm wrap time for most con-sponsored functions. It'll limit the amount of flexibility you'll have with booking fun blow off panels like these.

On the bright side, it gives the guests plenty of time to take it easy, enjoy themselves and take in the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps.

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I know this... and we thought about it and decided to knock off early. Lots of reasons influenced the decision (gets darker earlier, hotels are a bit farther away, guests need time to have fun). I am letting the guests have their way at the panels, events and workshops, so it should really be fun. Even I do not know what they are going to do.

But the screening room and the gaming rooms will be open late. Once Vegas grows in stature, we can have longer hours and a bigger venue. So spend some money and pre-register I don't own a casino you know!

R

[Otakuman1]

Howdy folks!

Any possibilies that the con would add 2 more VAs??

One of em Is Caitlin Glass best known as Winry Rockbell from Full Metal Alchemist.

The other VA is Lisa Ortiz best know as Lina Inverse From Slayers.

Other Credits can be found on my site:
The Lisa Ortiz Shrine (http://community.webtv.net/Otakuman/TheOtakumansLisa)

If Rich S. can invite them that would make me sooooooo HAPPPY!!!! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

See ya!

[rcstott]

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The Otakuman said:
Howdy folks!

Any possibilies that the con would add 2 more VAs??

One of em Is Caitlin Glass best known as Winry Rockbell from Full Metal Alchemist.

The other VA is Lisa Ortiz best know as Lina Inverse From Slayers.

Other Credits can be found on my site:
The Lisa Ortiz Shrine (http://community.webtv.net/Otakuman/TheOtakumansLisa)

If Rich S. can invite them that would make me sooooooo HAPPPY!!!! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

See ya!

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Hmmm... a loooooonnnnnnnggggggg time ago I did ask Lisa Ortiz, but I never heard back. Caitlin Glass... I have to look deep in my pockets to see if there is cash for her, but I am broke /images/graemlins/sad.gif (I think we are just about finished with guests, can we have them out next year or have them as alternates?). I still have about 6 more guests to confirm and announce, so be patient.

R

[B-Rad Lascelle]

I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year. That being said, I know I wouldn't object if he was able to put Caitlin on his short list of guests to look into if somebody from the current roster happens to cancel. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[BigPants]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year.

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DAMN.

I might have to see if I can make it now...

[rcstott]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year. That being said, I know I wouldn't object if he was able to put Caitlin on his short list of guests to look into if somebody from the current roster happens to cancel. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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The budget went out the window a long time ago. I am still finding $$ in weird places (in the couch, the dryer, coat pockets). Heck I even found 300,000 yen this week with my passport. Now to get a guest from Japan to commit, that is the hard part. Arakawa-san is unavailable, waiting to hear from 15 others I have contacted.

R

[guyver83]

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Rich S. said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year. That being said, I know I wouldn't object if he was able to put Caitlin on his short list of guests to look into if somebody from the current roster happens to cancel. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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The budget went out the window a long time ago. I am still finding $$ in weird places (in the couch, the dryer, coat pockets). Heck I even found 300,000 yen this week with my passport. Now to get a guest from Japan to commit, that is the hard part. Arakawa-san is unavailable, waiting to hear from 15 others I have contacted.

R

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ALL-IN! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Vicious]

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guyver83 said:
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Rich S. said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year. That being said, I know I wouldn't object if he was able to put Caitlin on his short list of guests to look into if somebody from the current roster happens to cancel. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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The budget went out the window a long time ago. I am still finding $$ in weird places (in the couch, the dryer, coat pockets). Heck I even found 300,000 yen this week with my passport. Now to get a guest from Japan to commit, that is the hard part. Arakawa-san is unavailable, waiting to hear from 15 others I have contacted.

R

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ALL-IN! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Don't you usually lose at poker? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[guyver83]

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Vicious said:
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guyver83 said:
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Rich S. said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
I think Rich's guest budget is tapped out... which isn't surprising given that he's invited close to 30 dub VAs and directors this year. That being said, I know I wouldn't object if he was able to put Caitlin on his short list of guests to look into if somebody from the current roster happens to cancel. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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The budget went out the window a long time ago. I am still finding $$ in weird places (in the couch, the dryer, coat pockets). Heck I even found 300,000 yen this week with my passport. Now to get a guest from Japan to commit, that is the hard part. Arakawa-san is unavailable, waiting to hear from 15 others I have contacted.

R

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ALL-IN! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Don't you usually lose at poker? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

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won on saturday donkey boy.

[Vicious]

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guyver83 said:
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Vicious said:
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guyver83 said:
ALL-IN! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Don't you usually lose at poker? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

won on saturday donkey boy.

[/ QUOTE ]

Were you playing with the preschool kids or the kids who ride the short yellow bus?

[LadyFae]

*polishes her magic stick of thwacking*

now play nice boys!




*sprinkles*

The Lady Fae

[aniki21]

Booked flights this morning, much to my bank balance's dismay. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

See you guys in Vegas! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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aniki21 said:
Booked flights this morning, much to my bank balance's dismay. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

See you guys in Vegas! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Hell yeah! Can't wait to see you in Vegas! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[rcstott]

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aniki21 said:
Booked flights this morning, much to my bank balance's dismay. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

See you guys in Vegas! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Great, I am glad you are making such a long trip (first time here?) Shoot me an email this week, so I can makes plans to meet you.

R

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Hmn... thought I would just chime in to remind everyone to Pre-reg. It's only $25 for all three days, that breaks down to like $1 a guest!!! My goodness do we have guests!

[wingednike]

I want to but I don't think I can get away that weekend /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif I'm going to miss the Jello-wrestling /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[Rukia Kuchiki]

To all those who cosplay. We have put up the form needed to enter the cosplay competition on the website (www.animevegas.com (http://www.animevegas.com)). I know a lot of people have been asking us for it. BTW, the cosplay event is being held in a theater adjacent to the Cashman Convention center. Long story short... the venue is NICE!

On a side note... our weather is really nice right now. We have dropped into the 80's. Come convention time, it shouldn't be much colder (maybe 70's)... though at night it will get cold. You know desert nights and all.

[Leprechaun14k]

Does anyone know where to get some cheat plane tickets? This con looks tight and I'd love to go, but everything I've looked at (as far as airfair goes) is out of my budget. I need a little help.

[Vicious]

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Leprechaun said:
Does anyone know where to get some cheat plane tickets? This con looks tight and I'd love to go, but everything I've looked at (as far as airfair goes) is out of my budget. I need a little help.

[/ QUOTE ]

It was about $225 for me when I was looking at ticket prices a few days ago. Just check around on the usual sites - expedia, hotwire, orbitz.

[animegirl22]

Heya Rich,
If you need some Japanese industry guests, I'm friends with Hiroaki Inoue and with Yasufumi Soejima. They might be either A) willing to go or B)willing to give you more names or contacts for the con next year. Lemme know what you think. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[rcstott]

Sami,

Email me or call me.

R

[Rukia Kuchiki]

To those who live in the Vegas area, and have cable. Our commericals are airing on Cartoon Network, Toon Disney, and Nickeloden.
They are also floating around on the net. Sadly, I don't have links to them at the moment.

[PatrickD]

There are links here:
http://www.anime-cons.com/news/article.shtml/186

[rcstott]

Two more guests were announced for Anime Vegas today. Toshifumi Yoshida and Trish Ledoux! Are there more announcements coming? I hope so, as I have not yet got the confirmation on two more guests.

R

(see I do listen to Lady Fae, I'm a good boy!)

R

[LadyFae]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
Two more guests were announced for Anime Vegas today. Hurry over to the site to check it out.

R

[/ QUOTE ]

It would be even better if you could edit this post to include who your new guests are so we all have something to discuss about your con here! /images/graemlins/happy.gif

Pretty please?

*sprinkles on top*

The Lady Fae

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Anime Vegas Graphic Designer here... I'll take a stab at that answer.

The brand new ones are:
Trish Ledoux and Toshifumi Yoshida

Of course you know that our guest list is huge! I'll mention a few though. Veronica Taylor, Vic Mignogna, Monica Rial, Hilary Haag, Laura Bailey... and the list goes on and on.

We also posted our tentative events schedule. Lots of things to do. Our cosplay event will be huge (I mean we have a theater that can seat like 2,000 or so people). We have a whole bunch of panels, a anime triva event, lots of things going on in the Gaming room, and I'll be hosting a fanart contest. Lots of fun.

[rubyeye]

Holy Crap! There's an Anime Convention in Las Vegas!? I just came back from visiting family there. It's a virtual dead-zone, with nothing but rock, sand, gamblers & hookers. There wasn't a single thing related to anime I could find anywhere. Then I come back and see online there's a Convention being held there ~ go figure /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif.

But with such an incredible list of people showing up.... God I hope somebody films all those voice actors (panels) like they did at Anime Fest last year in Dallas, TX. You wouldn't want to pass up missing such a huge collection of anime actors from around the nation?

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Gee, please don't put it like that. I live here for crying out loud. Anyway, I happen to enjoy the rock and sand out here. I like to avoid the Strip like the plague... but I have to pass through it every day to get to the college.

But seriously... I've only been trying to pimp this con for like half a year or so... I know there really isn't any culture out here in Vegas but there are anime fans. They tend to hide though. You have to be a local to find all the anime fan hangouts /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Rukia Kuchiki]

Okay so the Convention is like this week. Needless to say I am buzzed. All the badges and things are getting printed and I'm seeing them for the first time, out of my computer screen... *squee* Everything looks soo cool. I love seeing my logo everywhere too. *hugs Anime Vegas Logo* This is the first time, any of my designs has been used like this, so I can't help but gush. BTW, to any Anime Companies... if you like my work... feel free to hire me. Just ask Rich for my real name.

Anyway. I thought you guys were going to talk about our huge number of guests and whatnot. We put up the events list too. And we have a lot of things to screen. And have I mentioned that I will be hosting Iron Fanart: The Ultimate Fanart Competition. So, please share in the joy (that the convention is this week).

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Rukia Kuchiki said:

Anyway. I thought you guys were going to talk about our huge number of guests and whatnot.

[/ QUOTE ]

I would go on and on about how this is Hilarycon 2 and everyone should try and attend it. But I'm sure someone would complain and I'd get in trouble. But you guys are unofficially Hilarycon 2 as far as I'm concerned. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[AutoGyro]

I wonder what new title FUNimation will announce during their panel. They said they'll announce two new titles, one during Anime Vegas, and one on their Prime Animation Report.

[wingednike]

[ QUOTE ]
AutoGyro said:
I wonder what new title FUNimation will announce during their panel. They said they'll announce two new titles, one during Anime Vegas, and one on their Prime Animation Report.

[/ QUOTE ]
Has Cheeky Angel been licensed yet? I'd like it if Funi announced that title.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Geoduck said:
Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes. Very good con. Rich is an awesome guy. He did everything possible to try and accomodate the guests and the fans. I'll post a more in depth report later after I get some sleep.

B-rad - I got to meet each and every single guest. Did you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[Vicious]

Awww man. I was looking on the con website and just realized that there was a Smash Bros. tourney. Had I known, I would've participated and totally kicked peoples asses. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[christianlf]

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Geoduck said:
Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[/ QUOTE ]

You must blog....everything. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

And who took pix? C'mon, it's Vegas, some wild stuff had to go down. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
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[ QUOTE ]
Geoduck said:
Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[/ QUOTE ]

You must blog....everything. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

And who took pix? C'mon, it's Vegas, some wild stuff had to go down. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I know he has a pic of Hilary slapping me . . . again. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[Mr. Nail Bat]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
chmblspuzz said:
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Geoduck said:
Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[/ QUOTE ]

You must blog....everything. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

And who took pix? C'mon, it's Vegas, some wild stuff had to go down. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I know he has a pic of Hilary slapping me . . . again. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Which you posed for (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/ViciousSlapped.jpg).

Liam O'Brien having been self-pied, with Jennifer Sekiguchi, Jonathan Klein, and Mike McFarland (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/PiedLiam.jpg).

[Huntressfan]

[ QUOTE ]
Geoduck said:
Which you posed for (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/ViciousSlapped.jpg).

[/ QUOTE ]

Hah! I love the "expression" on Mike McFarland's face(plus, pointing the finger was an excellent touch) /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[ QUOTE ]

Liam O'Brien having been self-pied, with Jennifer Sekiguchi, Jonathan Klein, and Mike McFarland (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/PiedLiam.jpg).

[/ QUOTE ]

Whoohoo! Liam rocks!

Great pics, Geoduck!

[B-Rad Lascelle]

Are we sharing pics now? Let's see what I've got up my sleeves...

<ul type="square"> Dale (aka Geoduck) 'In Monica Shirt' &amp; Monica 1 (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/MonicaRockStar.jpg) (courtesy of Geoduck's personal site)
Dale 'In Monica Shirt' &amp; Monica 2 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/DaleMonica.jpg)
Mike &amp; Colleen (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/FullMetalWinners.jpg)
Ben &amp; Jen (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/BenJen.jpg)
'Baby Hater' Mike &amp; 'Jack Thompson' Hater Paul (aka Aniki) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/WeHateStuff.jpg)
Carrie Cosplays as Nina from Ultra Maniac (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/CarrieasNina.jpg) (talk about your uncanny resemblances)
Farhan (aka Vicious) &amp; Hilary ... yes, they really do get along (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/FarhanHilary.jpg)
Paul, Dale &amp; Ben Pay Tribute to the Beatles (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/BeatlesTribute.jpg)
The World's Largest Gift Shop... your 1-stop source for moccasins, live cactus, jewelry, indian jewelry... and yes, even gifts! (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/WorldsLargestGiftShop.jpg)


Laura Gets Possessed By Sana 1 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/LauraGetsPossessedBySana1.jpg)
Laura Gets Possessed By Sana 2 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/LauraGetsPossessedBySana2.jpg)
Laura Gets Possessed By Sana 3 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/LauraGetsPossessedBySana3.jpg)
Laura Gets Possessed By Sana 4 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/LauraGetsPossessedBySana4.jpg)
Laura Gets Possessed By Sana 5 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/LauraGetsPossessedBySana5.jpg)


The Biggest Dub Panel of All-Time - Part 1 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/TheBiggestDubPanelofAll-Time1.jpg)
(Greg Ayres, Jennifer Sekiguchi, Jonathan Klein, Samantha Inoue Harte, Vic Mignogna, Johnny Yong Bosch, Justin Cook, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Darren Dunstan, Sean Schemmel, Carrie Savage, Laura Bailey, Christopher Sabat &amp; Jerry Jewell)
(VAs are listed in counterclockwise order starting from bottom left)


The Biggest Dub Panel of All-Time - Part 2 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/TheBiggestDubPanelofAll-Time2.jpg)
(Liam O'Brien, Sam Regal, Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal, Jonathan C. Osborne, Taliesin Jaffe, Clarine Harp, Christopher Bevins, Wayne Grayson, Megan Hollingshead, Veronica Taylor, Monica Rial, Mike McFarland, Hilary Haag &amp; Mike Sinterniklaas)
(VAs are listed in counterclockwise order starting from bottom left)[/list]That's about all my good ones. One can only do so much with a lousy optical zoom and substandard response time. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[rubyeye]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Are we sharing pics now? Let's see what I've got up my sleeves...

The Biggest Dub Panel of All-Time - Part 1 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/TheBiggestDubPanelofAll-Time1.jpg)
(Greg Ayres, Jennifer Sekiguchi, Jonathan Klein, Samantha Inoue Harte, Vic Mignogna, Johnny Yong Bosch, Justin Cook, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Darren Dunstan, Sean Schemmel, Carrie Savage, Laura Bailey, Christopher Sabat &amp; Jerry Jewell)[/b]
(VAs are listed in counterclockwise order starting from bottom left)


The Biggest Dub Panel of All-Time - Part 2 (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a154/Lascelle/TheBiggestDubPanelofAll-Time2.jpg)
(Liam O'Brien, Sam Regal, Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal, Jonathan C. Osborne, Taliesin Jaffe, Clarine Harp, Christopher Bevins, Wayne Grayson, Megan Hollingshead, Veronica Taylor, Monica Rial, Mike McFarland, Hilary Haag &amp; Mike Sinterniklaas)
(VAs are listed in counterclockwise order starting from bottom left)[/LIST]That's about all my good ones. One can only do so much with a lousy optical zoom and substandard response time. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Man, I hope somebody was there to film all these panels (or most of them anyway). I would pay to see that.

[rcstott]

We have access to the Biggest VA Panel in the theater on film. However we are not able to show it or sell it. I know that the staff and volunteers can watch it, once I receive a copy. So that means you must attend our meeting in Las Vegas to view it. We also have some video and digital pictures of the event, courtesy of our photographer and Cartoon Mogul's own Johnie Tidwell. Some will be posted on the site later in November.

Thanks to Vicious for the kind words too, but he really out did himself and guided most of the guests. I could not have done this task alone and he was the best second anyone could have at their convention working with guests.

A great time was had for all. What will we do to top this next year? Oh yeah, speaking of next year, some guests CONFIRMED AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION! Check out the site for the updates (yes, thanks to the power of No Dose, we got some things posted today).

Rich

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
Thanks to Vicious for the kind words too, but he really out did himself and guided most of the guests. I could not have done this task alone and he was the best second anyone could have at their convention working with guests.

A great time was had for all. What will we do to top this next year? Oh yeah, speaking of next year, some guests CONFIRMED AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION! Check out the site for the updates (yes, thanks to the power of No Dose, we got some things posted today).

Rich

[/ QUOTE ]

I'll give you the $20 I promised you later for saying those nice things about me. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

Yay. Monica and JYB and Laura/Colleen are all back next year. And Yuri and Tara are official guests this time.

[tstidm1]

It is great to see that the convention is coming back. I hope the con gets some more of the big names in fandom. Maybe, a Japanese guest for next year. There has to be someone like Anno who would love Vegas.

[rcstott]

[ QUOTE ]
Redneck Otaku said:
It is great to see that the convention is coming back. I hope the con gets some more of the big names in fandom. Maybe, a Japanese guest for next year. There has to be someone like Anno who would love Vegas.

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought we had Soejima-san this year, and was waiting til the last moment to announce, but it just did not happen. I am sure with all the hype now, we will have a Japanese guest(s) next year. Still chasing Kishimoto and wishing...

R

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
[ QUOTE ]
Redneck Otaku said:
It is great to see that the convention is coming back. I hope the con gets some more of the big names in fandom. Maybe, a Japanese guest for next year. There has to be someone like Anno who would love Vegas.

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought we had Soejima-san this year, and was waiting til the last moment to announce, but it just did not happen. I am sure with all the hype now, we will have a Japanese guest(s) next year. Still chasing Kishimoto and wishing...

R

[/ QUOTE ]

Not sure who any of those people are. The only Japanese guest I'd recognize is Rumiko Takahashi. Now if you could get her . . .

[animegirl22]

Hiya all!
I'm baaaaaaack! (que scary music)
Wow! I wanted to say thank you to everyone who went! It was so much fun! Rich, you especially! (big bear hug) I'm sorry bout the problem on Monday morning, I felt like such a dork, got caught by renegade fanboys and they wisked me away into a taxi cab before I could get all the stuff I needed to do done. *grimace* But, I think it was just great to come back there to see all the faces that I remembered from last year. So many fans came up to me saying such nice things about them being glad that I had come back. It was super duper sweet! Grin. It was so nice to see sooooooo many other voice actors....you don't get to see very many others in the austin area. grin.
I hope everyone enjoyed their candies and the prizes I gave away. Grin. Gave away 2 wooden swords, 2 "how to do animation" books, 1 complete art set, a whole LOTTA candy, and even gave away a Lilo &amp; Stitch cel and a Clerks cel. Super fun stuff.
Vicious, were you able to get on the plane with that sword I gave ya?
It was cool to see everyone from AOD there! Super duper fun! I hope I didn't bore Bitterman too much on Sunday morning. lol. Got to yap on Geoduck's phone for a second, Always good to see Ben! My favourite Irish boy was there. So many folks from here! It was just super duper cool!
All I can say is that I found out what my favourite slot machine was. grin. /images/graemlins/wink.gif I even won a small jackpot in the airport. Grin.

Anywho, just wanted to say hi. I crashed and burned yesterday and the day before. My brain fried and I had to sleep most of the day away. I'm now back to normal and working on some more animation stuff. grin.
Hopefully in January you'll be able to see some of my animations on a very popular network channel...under contract and can't say where, but it's pretty hilarious. Almost done with the first episode. So far it is 17 episodes long. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[rcstott]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
[ QUOTE ]
Redneck Otaku said:
It is great to see that the convention is coming back. I hope the con gets some more of the big names in fandom. Maybe, a Japanese guest for next year. There has to be someone like Anno who would love Vegas.

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought we had Soejima-san this year, and was waiting til the last moment to announce, but it just did not happen. I am sure with all the hype now, we will have a Japanese guest(s) next year. Still chasing Kishimoto and wishing...

R

[/ QUOTE ]

Not sure who any of those people are. The only Japanese guest I'd recognize is Rumiko Takahashi. Now if you could get her . . .

[/ QUOTE ]

Soejima is one of the 2D and 3D artist at Gonzo, he has worked on Gankutsuou and Last Exile, Kishimoto is the Creator/Artist for Naruto. Rumiko will not come out unless we are a BIG convention. I guess we beter hurry and grow.

R

[aniki21]

[ QUOTE ]
Geoduck said:
Just got back home: Have to say that, despite some minor inconveniences, this was an awesome con and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[/ QUOTE ]Ditto on that. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Was well worth the trip to Vegas.

For anyone wondering about a breakdown of (some of) the panels, my LJ (http://www.livejournal.com/users/aniki21) has my day-by-day accounts.

Still have to do one for the trip home, but I'm still decompressing that one. /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

[Bitterman]

I'm still decompressing after the convention, but I'll add to what others have said. It was a great convention. Anime Vegas was very fun, and Rich did a wonderful job organizing and running the event. They had the schedule packed with stuff to do. From the open to the close, there was always a good panel worth attending. I also had the great pleasure to talk to quite a few people, including several from AoD. Of course the giant VA panel was a unique experience. It was the largest gathering of the dubbing industry I've ever seen in one place. Other highlights include the "From Japan to America" panel, where the panelists described the anime pre-production process in detail. The discussion included several parts of often overlooked aspects, such as mixing, DVD design, QA, and packaging layouts. It was a great convention for technical panels.

Overall, I'd say I had the most fun at the "VA tryout" panel on Saturday. We essentially watched a super-accelerated version of the dubbing process, from auditions (taken from volunteers in the audience) to recording and finally ending with a semi-finished product synched to the video and everything.

Thanks to everybody who attended my panel on Sunday afternoon. I hope you all had a good time.

[bctaris]

Eeesh... I'm still exhausted after driving some 11 hours straight yesterday. (Southwest airlines finally comes in here next year and I'll be flying out next time, certainly, as much as I enjoyed the scenic routes I took.) I think those three late nights in a row caught up right quick. This was indeed a very enjoyable con, the guests and AoD'ers were all great, the panels were interesting, the con seemed well organized and last, post-con activities in Vegas-proper were memorable.

Of panels, I'll echo others about really enjoying the director/technically-geared examples where JK, Jaffe, McFarland, Bevins, Clinkenbeard, Sinterniklaas, Schemmel and others I'm spacing out could talk shop. I like knowing a particular VA's favorite line from their least favorite character in their second favorite anime as much as the next guy, but the From Japan to America, Voice Acting Tryouts, Insight to Directing and East meets West panels were very much appreciated.

I do want to apologize again to Vegas-virgins aniki, Ben, B-rad and Geoduck (who hadn't been there in so long he may as well have been) for the Vegas Strip crash tour from Bitterman and myself. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

And yes, this the first time I've actively interacted (read: gambled) with the industry talent, Carrie and Sami Hart really are the sweetest people in the world. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[bctaris]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
A great time was had for all. What will we do to top this next year? Oh yeah, speaking of next year, some guests CONFIRMED AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION! Check out the site for the updates (yes, thanks to the power of No Dose, we got some things posted today).

Rich

[/ QUOTE ]

Heck, Rich, you can have half the North American talent you had this year and fill out the rest with Japanese guests and it would still be impressive. If we could get some more technical-minded panels next year, like say one where a couple Japanese actors or production staff and English counterparts could compare notes would be perfect. (Though I'm sure not easy. /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

But thanks for the hard work, and good luck next year.

[rcstott]

[ QUOTE ]
bctaris said:
[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
A great time was had for all. What will we do to top this next year? Oh yeah, speaking of next year, some guests CONFIRMED AT THIS YEAR'S CONVENTION! Check out the site for the updates (yes, thanks to the power of No Dose, we got some things posted today).

Rich

[/ QUOTE ]

Heck, Rich, you can have half the North American talent you had this year and fill out the rest with Japanese guests and it would still be impressive. If we could get some more technical-minded panels next year, like say one where a couple Japanese actors or production staff and English counterparts could compare notes would be perfect. (Though I'm sure not easy. /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

But thanks for the hard work, and good luck next year.

[/ QUOTE ]
yes, I did try to get at least one VA from Japan, but it did not Happen (emailed and mailed letters to Junko Takeuchi (Naruto), Minami Takayama (Conan, Luffy), and Romi Paku (Ed Elric), just to name a few). Will try again next year.

R

[Jonathan Klein]

Just got back home today. Like most of you who attended, I'm exhausted. I had an amazing time.

I enjoyed putting faces to the names of so many AODVD posters here I've corresponded with. I even got to play several hours of Blackjack with some of them /images/graemlins/happy.gif

The actors: Wow! so much talent in one place at one time. I only wish I had a recording booth and an anime to record with all of these people. Meeting many of my fellow anime production bretheren for the first time was quite a treat. I hope I have the opportunity to work with them in the future.

The Panels: Having so many panels discussing the technical process of producing/directing anime was great fun to participate in. I decided to crash the "East meets West" panel and I am so glad I did. What started out a simply a Q&amp;A with the audience, turned into a intelligent round-table (technically rectangle) discussion/debate amongst all of the creative talent. We learned a lot about the similarities and differences in the processes we use in the various studios around the country.

Rich and his staff put on an excellent con. I hope I can attend next year.

Regards,

JK

[rcstott]

[ QUOTE ]
Jonathan Klein said:
Just got back home today. Like most of you who attended, I'm exhausted. I had an amazing time.

I enjoyed putting faces to the names of so many AODVD posters here I've corresponded with. I even got to play several hours of Blackjack with some of them /images/graemlins/happy.gif

The actors: Wow! so much talent in one place at one time. I only wish I had a recording booth and an anime to record with all of these people. Meeting many of my fellow anime production bretheren for the first time was quite a treat. I hope I have the opportunity to work with them in the future.

The Panels: Having so many panels discussing the technical process of producing/directing anime was great fun to participate in. I decided to crash the "East meets West" panel and I am so glad I did. What started out a simply a Q&amp;A with the audience, turned into a intelligent round-table (technically rectangle) discussion/debate amongst all of the creative talent. We learned a lot about the similarities and differences in the processes we use in the various studios around the country.

Rich and his staff put on an excellent con. I hope I can attend next year.

Regards,

JK

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks Jonathan for the nice words (the check is in the mail!). Once things settle down we can start to plan for next year (hopefully Oct 27-29).

R

[rcstott]

We have pictures! Some of the Anime Vegas Pictures are now posted online at www.animevegas.com (http://www.animevegas.com) (plus there is a link to more at Test Market Evolution's site).

R

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Rich S. said:
We have pictures! Some of the Anime Vegas Pictures are now posted online at www.animevegas.com (http://www.animevegas.com) (plus there is a link to more at Test Market Evolution's site).

R

[/ QUOTE ]

I saw glimpses of me standing behind the autograph line in a few of those pics. I didn't even notice somebody was taking those pics.