Katsucon 2013 Discussion Thread

[WTK]

Katsucon 2013 (February 15-17, 2013 ● National Harbor, MD)

Live stream provided by aquastar831 (FUNimation & Aniplex of America industry panels)

Friday - February 15, 2013

• FUNimation Q&A @ Live 1 (National Harbor 10 & 11) | 1:45pm - 2:30pm
• FUNimation Industry Panel @ Live 1 (National Harbor 10 & 11) | 6:45pm - 7:45pm
• Vertical Q&A @ Live 5 (National Harbor 4) | 8:00pm - 8:45pm
• MangaGamer: The Now and Future of Visual Novels @ Live 2 (National Harbor 13) | 9:15pm - 10:45pm

Saturday - February 16, 2013

• Aniplex Q&A @ Live 6 (National Harbor 15) | 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Aniplex of America Industry Panel @ Live 4 (National Harbor 5) | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Vertical Industry Panel @ Live 4 (National Harbor 5) | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

[Buckeye]

That's a pretty decent lineup there. Certainly, I would be interested in what Aniplex has to say about their release strategies for Oreimo and Fate/Zero considering that they sold imports. As for Funimation, I am thinking maybe they announce the dub cast for something like Future Diary, Guilty Crown, or Last Exile, and announce physical media rights to one of their simulcasts.

[Rootsofjustice]

Aniplex: Blue Exorcist BD release details, Gurren Lagann BD-BOX import (or cheaper domestic release)

FUNimation: Additional rights for Kamisama Kiss and/or Psycho-Pass, One Piece Film Z, cast list for Fam and maybe Future Diary

Calling it now.

[ToAruOni]

Aniplex will likely be going over all their current simulcast series, perhaps confirming some that are streaming-only right now for physical release (like Vividred Operation). Not really expecting anything in terms of new acquisitions.

FUNimation will definitely be announcing home-video rights for some of their streaming titles (Psycho-Pass for sure). Maybe an older title license will be announced, or perhaps something from the recent acquisitions from AU or UK companies.

Vertical (yeah it's manga), will be announcing two new josei titles, along with their first license from Japanese publisher, Hakusensha. This much has already been confirmed.

[WTK]

via FUNimation.com

It's Time for Katsucon Kids!

I am sooooooo excited to head to National Harbor MD this weekend for KATSU CON 19, taking place this weekend, February 15th-17th at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort! Wanna know why? Oh, just two little premieres called THE HEAVEN'S LOST PROPERTY MOVIE, THE ANGELOID OF CLOCKWORK and A CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC RAILGUN.

No big deal. Okay, I'm totally lying. I am so stoked to be bringing these rad titles to you East Coast anime fans.

You want panels? We got panels!

Friday February 15th

• FUNimation Q&A - Live 1 - 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
• FUNi Industry Panel - Live 1 - 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

Saturday February 16th

• Hellsing Panel w/Crispin Freeman & FUNimation - Live 2 - 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
• FUNimation Sneak Peek - Live 1 - 8:15 PM-9:15 PM

Sunday February 17th

• FUNimation Town Hall Panel - Live 1 - 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Catch these lovely FUNimation Screenings as well:

• Mass Effect: Paragon Lost -- Friday at 8:00 PM and 12 Midnight
• Panty & Stocking w/Garterbelt -- Friday at 10:00 PM
• Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar -- Saturday at 11:00 AM- PREMIERE
• A Certain Scientific Railgun -- Saturday at 6:00 PM, Sunday at 12:30 PM- PREMIERE
• Heaven's Lost Property: The Angeloid of Clockwork -- Saturday at 8:00 PM- PREMIERE

Meanwhile at the booth, we have all the latest and greatest in FUNimation releases with some really cool goodies for the folks that stop by. When you pick up your copies of Heaven's Lost Property: The Angeloid of Clockwork, Is This A Zombie?, Hellsing Ultimate 5-8, Steins;Gate 1&2, Level E, Deadman Wonderland, BLOOD-C or Soul Eater: The Complete Collection, you can get a super special, SUPER EXCLUSIVE gift. Yes, we will have copies of the new Heaven's Lost Property Movie a full two weeks before it's release. How stinkin' cool is that?

So if you are at Katsucon this weekend, make sure you come say hi!

[Buckeye]

Funi sure has some great events planned. I look forward to hearing what they have to say.

[WTK]

via TFP forums

Originally Posted by aquastar831

Hey guys! I am attending Katsucon this weekend and I'll be on site to live stream the Funimation and Aniplex of America Industry panels.

Here's the link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/animecon-industry

FUNimation Industry Panel @ Live 1 (National Harbor 10 & 11) | 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aniplex of America Industry Panel @ Live 4 (National Harbor 5) | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

[Rhodes]

Someone ask about the Funi vs ADV lawsuit... last I heard it was moved to Federal Court.

[Rootsofjustice]

Originally Posted by Rhodes

Someone ask about the Funi vs ADV lawsuit... last I heard it was moved to Federal Court.

I don't think the reps would be at liberty to discuss it at this time. If it's moving to the Federal Court system we'll probably have to rely on court documents.

[Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Rhodes

Someone ask about the Funi vs ADV lawsuit... last I heard it was moved to Federal Court.

This is something that I don't think the reps have a whole lot they can comment on. The party that instigated this lawsuit is Sojitz, so I don't think the reps can give a good answer on this.