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Mumbling Kitsune: Anime Conventions: No Kids Allowed?
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-03-2008)
With the summer heat comes good traveling weather, and with that comes dozens of conventions. It doesn't matter if you like to fish, fire pottery, assemble newspapers or just stare out the window; someone, somewhere loves the same things as you do, and co... The Art of the Con
by Janet Houck (Wed 10-11-2006)
...he sci-fi conventions of the 70s and 80s. The first invasion of anime into these stuffy hotel rooms came in the form of bootleg and imported VHS tapes, as well as the rare art book or model. The cross-over audience of general sci-fi fans and mecha anim... Right Stuf ™s ANIME TODAY Talks Conventions With AnimeCons.com Founder Patrick Delahanty Plus travel gear for your trip to Japan, contests and reviews in Episode 49! (Fri 09-14-2007)
Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Talks Conventions With AnimeCons.com Founder Patrick Delahanty Plus travel gear for your trip to Japan, contests and reviews in Episode 49! GRIMES, IA, September 14, 2007 " Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right S...
Supercon Conventions presents Super Anime Day and Super Comic Day this September 6 & 7, 2008 in Davie, FL. at the Davie P.A.L. (Thu 06-26-2008)
...ports our conventions, admission is FREE for both days to all attendees who have pre-registered for Anime Supercon, our 3 day event on Halloween weekend. For more information on Anime Supercon go to www.animesupercon.com. For attendees who have not pre...The Cosplay Complex
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-08-2007)
Seeing people dressed up in costumes at conventions is just an accepted reality now at anime conventions and larger comic shows, even at trade shows with the notorious booth girls. The practice has its origins at sci-fi conventions where fans showed t... Con Game
by Mark A. Altman (Thu 10-24-2002)
...at sci-fi conventions were as doomed as doomed could be. That they were dwelling in a malaise of mediocrity and had become glorified baseball card shows with overpriced stars trotted out for expensive autographs and apocryphal storytelling in the inter... SF Vs. Apathy
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-08-2002)
... see...3. CONVENTIONS ARE ONLY FOR THE GEEKY:Conventions have always been for the more... let's say... "invested" fans of science fiction. But there was a time when the hometown, truck stop comic book convention would bring out an actor like Leonard Ni... HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME - Adrian Paul Part I
by Matthew F. Saunders (Fri 09-01-2000)
...NG TO THE CONVENTIONS?Well, I haven’t been to conventions lately. I’m not sure if I will go to many more. I tend to not go to too many, because you don’t want to go to too many conventions anyhow. It’s a lot of work actually--two days of doing a lot of... The Hidden Side of Claudia Christian, Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 02-06-2000)
... still do conventions for the fans, absolutely,` she affirms. `It`s a great opportunity for the fans to meet the actors, and they1re always polite and rather excited to see you. I`ve accumulated a nice little, group of people who are very loyal and ent... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
...ar and at conventions. That costs you about $700 total, including shipping. You send your book out and Cold Cut sends you a check. They're paying you sixty percent of the cover price $4 in my case which means they're buying it for $1.60 or so. So, $1... DR. HORROR'S EROTIC HOUSE OF IDIOTS
by Brian Thomas (Wed 07-28-2004)
... of genre conventions, as most of the people involved met at genre conventions, such as the annual Monster Bash or one of Fangoria’s Weekends of Horror. Everyone in the cast and crew is a convention regular, and many of them formed longtime friendships... FUNimation & Reviews
by Allen Divers (Sat 06-14-2003)
...e various conventions that are happening across the states and even in Canada. My trek into this year's slate of conventions began with Akon, held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Akon is one of those conventions that feel's like it's been around foreve... Being a Brief Discussion with Greg Ayres
by Way Jeng (Wed 11-10-2004)
... going to conventions-which I love, I guess that's my recreation right now-going to conventions, and meeting people, I'm spending all my time working either in the studio or at the theater. I work as a marketing director for a local theater in Houston.... G-Fest XII report
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 07-11-2005)
This past weekend, July 8-10, fans of Godzilla and related daikaiju (giant monsters) gathered yet again just outside Chicago to discuss, support and celebrate their passion at what is increasingly one of the most significant and enjoyable conventions in s... AMVs: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
by Janet Houck (Thu 03-15-2007)
...ost anime conventions feature AMV competitions, where creators duel it out on the screen. Nan Desu Kan, for example, offers the “Asuka” for several categories, including Action/Adventure, Drama/Romance, Comedy/Parody and Category X, an a... Independent Inc.
by Janet Houck (Fri 02-23-2007)
...Doujinshi conventions are regularly held, the largest being Comiket in Tokyo, which is held in the Big Sight convention center during the summer and winter. Over 20 acres of doujinshi are bought, sold and traded at the convention. Comiket is also kn... Comicscape - September 14, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-14-2005)
...I went to conventions like Gen Con trying to scare up more work and gain a name for myself. I sent samples out to different companies the whole nine yards. It was tough going, but I was very focused on my objective. Now, during this time, I was also h... Wizard World Los Angeles to Premiere 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex' (Thu 03-04-2004)
...er Wizard Conventions Inc., Wizard World Los Angeles will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center, March 19-21, 2004. Wizard World Los Angeles joins Wizard World Philadelphia, Wizard World Chicago and Wizard World Texas on the company's growing...Connecticon - Overall Convention Report
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
In an effort to hit a few more conventions in 2005 than I did in 2004, I opted to check out the relatively new one down in Connecticut this past weekend. This is their third year I believe and they took advantage of their overall growth to do two things. ... Comicscape - August 17, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-17-2005)
...urself at conventions. There were only three self-publishing questions for Tedd Walley from last week, and I've forwarded his answers to all those that wrote. I'd like to thank Tedd again, along with all of this week's contributors for their time and... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 1: After the Cancelation
by Edward Gross (Tue 12-07-1999)
...ings [the conventions] started to peter out, we noticed that an incredible network of fans had been created. I don`t take credit for all of it, but I claim credit for triggering a large part of it, because I also helped the other conventions build up t... Maids, Bishonen, and Fashion: Kakkoi Con 2008 Report
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-08-2008)
There’s a certain sort of… je ne sais quoi… to a new anime convention, especially when it’s one of the smaller conventions. That might sound a bit weird with the summer being full of big conventions like AnimeExpo and Otakon... WEBS & WONDER: MARK BAGLEY (Part 1)
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Mon 09-18-2006)
... a lot of conventions now, and, when you're at shows, do you get a lot of wannabe pros or newer comic creators asking you a lot of questions about the business?BAGLEY: I don't do many conventions anymore. I am way too busy, and life has intruded, and t... Anime Expo - Sunday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
...e fiction conventions do you do
in Japan?
Morioka: Japan Science Fiction Convention is the
main one. Aside from that, there are many local science fiction conventions. I
go to a few every year.
Andrew: Are they panels or signings?
Morioka: There are... A History of Anime, Part 3
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-27-2006)
...ar at the conventions, one of the most expensive anime films to date was released in 1987. THE WINGS OF HONNEAMISE did poorly during its initial theatrical run, but it would find a place in US hearts as a cornerstone of early high quality VHS anime.The... Notenki Memoirs Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 08-05-2005)
...se sci-fi conventions, garage kits, sentai warrior films, GAINAX, and of course Evangelion. While not everyone may be a fan of EVA or GAINAX, any anime fan interested in the culture that bred these types of shows will find this book quite interesting.... AnimeOnDVD Interviews Monica Rial
by Dani Moure (Sun 09-26-2004)
... a lot of conventions, and have a lot fan interaction. Do you see that as quite important?
MR: I think it's really important, and the reason so, especially working for ADV which is basically run by fans, everything that's said, I know a lot of times ... BSG, Star Trek, Scantly Clad Women, and More...
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 09-14-2007)
Going to conventions always reminds me a bit of going to film festivals. Every time I mention to family members that aren’t into film that my latest film is going to a festival, they always reply with “Oh so you are going to Sundance?&rdq... J-pop across the USA
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-03-2005)
... US anime conventions, and the response has been so strong that Geneon and Musicland have signed her to tour malls across the country. Here's the latest schedule: September 3, 2005 Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN (hey, that's today!) September 10, ... SUNLAND HEAT
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-09-2005)
With the current state of world cinema, genre pictures can spring up just about anywhere, making this Brazilian martial arts entry no surprise. What is surprising is that it's so unconventional, delivering standard genre conventions in unusual ways in an ... HOUSE OF WAX
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 05-06-2005)
...ithin the conventions of the form. With HOUSE OF WAX, director Jaume Collet-Serra and writers Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes have come up with enough specific innovations to keep things lively and creepy. One particularly good notion that leads to an ... BOO!
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 09-23-2005)
...the genre conventions that dictate all characters must behave with suicidal stupidity and instead comes up with likable focal figures and more organic, original ways of putting them in peril. He's also helped immeasurably by the quality of the effects,... Comicscape - May 4, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
...ations at conventions and comic shops." Then-DC editor Dennis O'Neil, in the postscript to BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY DC did one of the single most controversial things in comics history more so than Joel Schumacher's bat-nipples. At the end of BA... More than meets the eye?
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 07-23-2005)
...op comics conventions. Which brings us to the Mystery of the Optimus Prime License Plate. Seems that last weekend a major attraction of the San Diego Comicon was a "life-size" version of TRANSFORMERS hero Optimus Prime or just a customized semi-traile... Comic Geek Speak talks with Daniel Way
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-31-2006)
...tend more conventions. It's a frank discussion on why Daniel Way loves comics.You can find it here, or download it directly from here. Amecon Hangover
by Matt Kamen (Wed 08-16-2006)
...from most conventions, stuck strictly to licensed shows which did lead to some repetition of content but stands as a notable endorsement of the still relatively small UK anime industry. Many shows were introduced by the star guests, voice actors Monica... Learning the Lingo
by Janet Houck (Wed 08-23-2006)
... girls at conventions and anime club meetings really means. Let's start with the basics. Anime and manga is generally categorized by its intended audience, which may or may not be the actual people viewing it. Shoujo means "girl," and as you can guess... Comicscape - May 24, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 05-24-2006)
...straining conventions most of us have about mountains that think. All right, I just saw Art School Confidential. F--kin' sue me. Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex The Lost Memory Novel $8.95Al: Wait...you mean, like a book kind of thing? With... Mammoth melt
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-01-2006)
...me/comics conventions, which generally feature a costume contest, but we're starting to catch up to the Japanese. To facilitate this growth, the USA Network has created an online community where folks can show off their own characters in pictures and v... Lost in Babylon
by Jason Davis (Mon 12-12-2005)
...rances at conventions, and his ancillary writings in magazines have done a lot for the demystification of TV in general, and BABYLON 5 in specific. Now, he's going one step further by publishing the blueprints to his masterpiece with copious notes on ... KISS KISS, BANG BANG
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-21-2005)
...erves the conventions of the gumshoe genre despite Harry's asides to us, nobody here is interested in deconstruction. Shane in fact revels in the bodies, guns, reversals and everything else that comes with the lore. He also utterly enjoys Harry, who i... SCOOP: What's the word on CITY OF HEROES?
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-23-2004)
...llecting, conventions, comic books or video games. We would love to publish more scoops about games, whether they be inside reports, tips about news stories or reports from readers who have been involved in the beta testing phase of a game (it's just l... PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 07-09-2003)
...e genre's conventions while supplying the only thing that really matters with this kind of film: a boatload of fun.While the mere idea of a PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie smacks of synergistic corporate filmmaking at its most calculated (you can almost... SPY KIDS 3-D: GAME OVER
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 07-25-2003)
...e off the conventions of videogames than those of spy movies. He uses the 3-D element as a way to emphasize the difference between the real world, viewed in regular 2-D, and the virtual game world, viewed in 3-D after moviegoers are humorously requeste... THE WHITE SHEIK (LO SCEICCO BIANCO)
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 07-08-2003)
...cking the conventions of the great silent film comics. You know, like Charlie Chaplain or an early period Laurel and Hardy. (Oddly, nobody mimicked a Buster Keaton, that is nobody jumped off a table through a small opening over a door and then came bac... LONE WOLF & CUB 2
by Brian Thomas (Thu 06-26-2003)
...tyle name conventions, while I use the reversed names the Japanese present for foreign trade.] The disc also contains the original theatrical trailers for two of AnimEigo’s upcoming Lone Wolf DVDs, plus two of their upcoming Zatoichi discs.Questions? C... Comics, in Birmingham
by Matt Kamen (Mon 08-28-2006)
...an events/conventions/fairs in the UK, with standard entry (11am) costing a mere £7 per adult and £3 per child and early entry (9am) only £10. New DVD Picks for 28/08/06 Most weeks, I like to list DVDs here that have caught my attention in a positive l... PETER PAN
by Abbie Bernstein (Thu 12-25-2003)
...me of the conventions of the stage versions. For example, Captain Hook and the children's father, Mr. Darling, are played by the same actor. Isaacs gets Hook's over-the-top malice and bad guy sexiness perfectly right and contrasts it wonderfully with M... FREDDY vs. JASON
by Brian Thomas (Fri 01-23-2004)
...nglund at conventions that summer that Yu decided that F13 veteran Kane Hodder wasn't large enough for his vision of the film. For his part, Kirzinger is just grateful for the opportunity to let someone else do stunts for him for a change. Depending on... KINSEY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-12-2004)
...ll social conventions, even when he feels out of his depth, and Chris O'Donnell and Timothy Hutton are both extremely good as other key researchers in Kinsey's project.Condon gives KINSEY a beautiful burnished look and paces it cleverly, springing litt... AFTER THE SUNSET
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-12-2004)
Readily visible in AFTER THE SUNSET is the basis for a thriller that explores the conflict between ambition and satisfaction while commenting on the conventions of the caper genre. However, this insightful piece remains out of reach. Instead, we get an ag... Official specs for STAR TREK: Season One DVD set
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-18-2004)
...y events, conventions, trips, or hobbies. In Season One, William Shatner gives viewers an exclusive invitation to his ranch to discuss his love of horses."To Boldly Go...": Includes discussion of "The Naked Time,” "The City on the Edge of Forever,” "T... ALPHA FLIGHT #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 03-08-2004)
... the very conventions of comic book storytelling, all without saying anything fresh, new, or interesting, is "funny." Lobdell thinks peopling his team with a superhero called Major Mapleleaf and a Tarzan knockoff who speaks in the same archaic English... MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #1
by Tony Whitt (Wed 02-11-2004)
...lays with conventions, though, as the structure of the book itself shows. It's split into chapters, the first being a fairly straightforward demonstration of Jeriven's interference in his one True Believer's sex life. But the first curve ball is thrown... TRU CALLING: "Last Good Day"
by Jason Davis (Sat 04-16-2005)
Richard Hatem, co-creator of the short-lived (but imminently available on DVD--check it out!) MIRACLES, brings his talent for turning the conventions of traditional television storytelling upside down to the late, lamented TRU CALLING with an episode sure... Sci-Fi Channel finally announces STARGATE: ATLANTIS
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-31-2003)
Late Monday The Sci-Fi Channel announced that it had officially given the greenlight for the long-rumored spinoff series from STARGATE SG-1, STARGATE: ATLANTIS. Rumors of ATLANTIS have been floating around Stargate fansites and conventions for over a ye... THE STAR WARS VAULT
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-10-2007)
...rom these conventions and the displays that were used to promote it. Another great repro-collectible is the flyer handed out to fans at theaters inviting them to come see a preview of Star Wars at the Northpoint Theater in San Francisco. Ther... STAR WARS REBELLION VOL. 2: Ahakista Gambit
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-04-2008)
...e stories conventions and adds a bit of dark humor to this tale. A sick conscience ready to point out the obvious and dubious downfalls that await Wyl.
Wyl’s back story with his brother plays out superbly over the course of five issues.&nbs... Twohy Updates on RIDDICK Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-19-2007)
...ts and at conventions and I take your pleas to heart. All I can say now is "We're talking about it." The DVD numbers were really good – we know that, and some potential financiers know that.
But if another movie surfaces, it... DC Goes to the Movies (or Doesn’t)
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-31-2007)
... at comic conventions, but with Christopher Nolan returning to direct and a cast that includes most of the original principle players – with Maggie Gyllenhaal replacing Katie Holmes, thankfully – I think it’s going to turn out well.&n... Otakon 2007
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-26-2007)
...any, many conventions and establishments can take a cue from Otakon. Thanks to swift organisation and dozens of booths (all of which are manned), pre-registration rarely means waiting in line for more than an hour or two. There are probably worse fates... Schedule for New York Comic Con
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
The upcoming schedule for the New York Comic Con 2008, which will be held April 18-20, has been released:The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced... Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)
The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b... In Memoriam: Stan Winston
by Rob Vaux (Wed 06-18-2008)
...rly hokey conventions became works of art whose like may never appear again.
People close to Winston talked about his openness and the enthusiasm he brought to every project. That enthusiasm may help explain why he is so revered today. He came to L... Katsucon 8 ADV News (Sun 02-17-2002)
Chat regular "Bludstone: got back from Katsucon today and has filed an ADV Films report for us (I've edited out some of the previously known material, so check the conventions forum for a rougher draft): Live action titles licensed: Andromeda, Farscap...Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
...ing comic conventions, or finding a mail order service. In some cases, it also meant dealing with mercenary prices. Now, virtually everything ends up in a trade paperback or hardcover collection, with many popular single issues seeing reprint... Columbia Gets GOOSEBUMPS
by Associate Editor (Thu 05-15-2008)
... societal conventions. These range from a comfortable suburban area to boarding schools, foreign villages, campsites, unfamiliar relatives' homes or even oversea areas. The books in the series usually feature semi-homogenous plot structures w... Future Hiro at Comic Con
by Robert T. Trate (Wed 05-07-2008)
...us summer conventions, including the legendary San Diego Comic Con. Mezco's full line of eight Summer Exclusives will be revealed in Toy Fare issue #132 available in June.
The Future Hiro exclusive will also be available for Pre-Order at... Gothic Classics: Graphic Classics #14
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 06-16-2007)
...est genre conventions and geographic boundaries.
Graphic Classics’ 14th volume, appropriately entitled Gothic Classics, adapts and illustrates five examples of the genre. The selections include obvious selections like Ann Radc... DVD Filler Week
by Matt Kamen (Thu 06-07-2007)
When there are no conventions, fairs or other esoteric events to cover and there's nothing else to do, how do you fill a column? With great difficulty, frankly. In fact, short of Doctor Who having its strongest series yet since its return and Freema Agyem... Pay Per View Fight Night
by Janet Houck (Thu 01-11-2007)
...downs at conventions and fans taking action themselves against local stores), because frankly, the industry isn’t that large and doesn’t have the money or government connections to make this an issue.
National Anime at least has the i... Laura Martin talks to Mania
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sun 01-14-2007)
...NIA: What conventions do you plan on attending this year?
MARTIN: As always, convention plans are nebulous because my deadlines pretty much dictate whatever I do. But we're thinking hard about HeroesCon, SDCC, and hopefully the Pittsburgh Comic-... Interview with Gail Simone
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Sat 12-23-2006)
...to attend conventions and such, and so remained less visible. Certainly, I had a few people who discouraged my comics reading, but in general, since I read everything I could get my hands on, comics were just sort of part of my compulsive rea... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
...adings at conventions, as thousands have come to appreciate the negative genius of this amazing Ed Wood of prose.
Wall of Mirrors, Jay Caselberg (Penguin Group USA)
Linked to an advanced alien culture through his dreams, Jack ha... Eating Otaku Style
by Janet Houck (Wed 11-01-2006)
... at anime conventions for a premium. Then again, you also get to try the more exotic flavors.
The drink equivalent to Pocky in terms of US popularity is Ramune, a carbonated soda. It tastes like most lemon-lime soda, but it comes in other fl... Anime, Ain’t It?
by Janet Houck (Thu 01-18-2007)
...es and at conventions. However, both anime and manga are still looking for the right terminology, ones that don’t imply that Japanese media is “better” than non-Japanese products.
I abide by “anime” being Japanes... Con Men
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-28-2007)
The warm weather arouses dreams of baseball diamonds and beer for sports fans. And, well, even happier dreams for everyone else. But spring brings something else for otaku: The Con season.
Dozens of anime conventions take place in N... Hot Anime Podcasting Action!
by Janet Houck (Thu 04-12-2007)
... American conventions, online retailer promotions... You name it, it’ll show up eventually.
Anime World Order Podcast, despite the oppressive name, contains much unadulterated geeking, where the intricacies of English romanization of ... Entering the Asylum
by Matt Kamen (Thu 05-17-2007)
Con Coverage
There were two conventions of note this past weekend that, annoyingly enough, I was unable to attend due to real-life constraints. First was the Bristol International Comics Expo, which I’ve devoted a bit of lead in coverage to... Means and Ends
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-28-2007)
...the genre conventions, but it’s still pretty entertaining.
Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at comicscape@mania.com. Danny Elfman Meets The Robinsons
by Randall Larson (Thu 03-15-2007)
... of movie conventions. Lalo Schifrin provided a terrific score in the traditions of his western and action efforts of the time (such as Clint Eastwood's Joe Kidd), with a distinctive Latin flavor as well as orchestral elements ranging from the avan... Con Men II
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 03-07-2007)
...ost anime Conventions take place over the course of a weekend (usually Friday, Saturday and Sunday), but several are open for pre-registration on the Thursday beforehand. If you're traveling a long way, it's not a bad idea to try and arrive fo... A History of Anime, Part 2
by Janet Houck (Wed 09-20-2006)
...at sci-fi conventions, but that was the extent of the fandom scene. In 1987, the MACROSS PERFECT MEMORY reference book, a postcard was included from a company that offered to translate the book into English -- for free. Another company, AnimEigo announ... HIGH HEELS AND LOW LIFES
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-26-2001)
...ng up the conventions of the British gangster film. It's lightweight but well-made, and highly enjoyable.HIGH HEELS AND LOW LIFESGrade: B+Reviewed Format: Limited Theatrical ReleaseRated: R (language, violence, some nudity)Stars: Minnie ... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
...ing up at conventions as self-appointed experts and claiming any number of things about the death of horror fiction. Sometimes I feel like these are people bemoaning their lost youths. I say: get over it and let the ghosts come through!` In other w... Dracula? No, Dr. Acula! - Forrest J Ackerman vs Ray Ferry
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 05-03-2000)
...om sci-fi conventions and led him to sign a contract that would have allowed Ferry to buy millions of dollars worth of Ackerman’s assets for $1. Ferry has filed a countersuit, claiming that he, not Ackerman has owned the rights to the `Dr. Acula` trade... X-PHILES
by Frank Garcia (Tue 04-11-2000)
For this 52-minute mail-order documentary videotape that details the X-Files fan phenomenon, documentary filmmakers Maria Bowen and Chris Clements, along with producer Julie Goldman, connected with the fans at the roving X-FILES Expo conventions in 1998. ... The Grand Slam Show VIII: Celebrating Sci-Fi and Star Trek
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 04-10-2000)
Creation Convention’s eighth Grand Slam STAR TREK and Sci-Fi convention, held the weekend of March 31st through April 2nd, 2000, offered something for everyone. In the main auditorium, actors from every incarnation of TREK appeared. This included VOYAGE... STAR TREK Special Effects Redux, Part I
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-14-2000)
For the past 30 years millions of STAR TREK fans all over the world have faithfully watched 79 episodes of the original 1960s TV series in reruns and videotapes in a seemingly perpetual loop. There are hardcore fans today who can tell you, from a single l... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)
...he action conventions we know and love, rather than a regurgitation of genre traditions. His fourth `Americanized` directing effort is a homerun at the box office. Born as Wu Yu Sen in 1946 in Guang Zhou, China, his first grade English teacher suggest... Jeffrey Willerth and Patricia Tallman Chat Transcript (Mon 06-26-2000)
...`re doing conventions or fundraisers and other events every year to benefit one or another research effort. No car washes, but if you and Pat come out for one, I`m sure it`d be a big hit! *smiles*jeffreykosh I`m sorry I was teasing about the car washes...Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orchestra
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 09-23-2000)
...e fiction conventions. He recently performed at the annual `Alien Reunion` in Roswell, New Mexico. `It’s a specialized field of science fiction music, but most people get a kick out of it,` Norman said. `We wear costumes, and we have a light show tha... Stardate 0009.25: Reality Showing
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-25-2000)
...it during conventions earlier this fall. But it sounds like the `Drive` marriage will not make it onto the air when the episode is televised, because a number of people at Paramount say there`s a wedding script being worked out now.It`s possible there ... Stardate 0007.28: Be on VOYAGER!
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 07-27-2000)
...g at many conventions and coffeehouses, though his discography cannot yet rival that of William Shatner. Stern, a casual Trek fan, made clear his desire to meet Roxann Dawson after seeing the `hot` episode `Blood Fever.` RISING STARS: J. Michael Straczynski
by James Busbee (Wed 07-19-2000)
...aditional conventions on their ear, suggests possible growing pains for any writer. Straczynski’s regrets about the opening arc, however, are few. `Theoretically, I would have liked to move forward faster,` says Straczynski of the first arc’s pacing. `... X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS
by Jason Henderson (Thu 07-06-2000)
...omic-book conventions, the X-Men make their own lives all the harder.Trade Paperback from Marvel. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Brent Eric Anderson. STAR TREK: Directing The Motion Picture
by Frederick C. Szebin (Wed 01-12-2000)
... alive by conventions, books, a Saturday morning cartoon show and, finally, the dubbing of the first space shuttle Enterprise. Even Paramount executives couldn’t miss the commotion caused by the little science fiction show everyone thought dead and bur... Hailing Frequencies Stardate 0115.01
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 01-15-2001)
...serted at conventions that there was no hope whatsoever of a DS9 revival, so in this case, any news is good news.Trek People: Facing the EndKate Mulgrew wept for the Television Critics Association, saying seven years `is a long time to be, as we say, `... Anime Expo - Geneon Anime Festival
by Jason Yeh (Sat 07-02-2005)
...t past AX conventions, people have said he looked like a yakuza. So now he wants people to call him Colonel.
Anime Central - FUNimation Industry Panel
by Marc Lunden (Wed 05-16-2007)
...ne and at conventions for people to fill out in order to express interest.
Nothing was asked or mentioned about the Musicland bankruptcy or the state of the industry, but Adam did make a general comment about how important it is that fans help grow the... Otakon - Full Report/Travelogue
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-31-2002)
...there are conventions like Otakon where we can all get together
and share in this enthusiasm, and let the positive side of fandom really shine
through. Otakon - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-10-2001)
By Chris Beveridge
Otakon 2001 has come and gone, and much like the past two
conventions, this one is just as varied as those.
Be forewarned that we\'ll ramble a bit here. The convention, as
is unfortunately typical of Otakon, lacked any serio... Anime Expo - Press Panel with Kazuki Yao
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)
... US anime conventions?
A: No, this is my first one.
Q: What is the difference between US and Japanese fans?
A: I think they?re fundamentally the same. I mean, they both do things like get nervous in front of the guests and such. One difference is that... Fanime Con - Bandai Entertainment Panel
by Jason Yeh (Mon 05-26-2008)
... at other conventions, so he obviously used an updated version of the same presentation. Here is a summary of the titles he talked about.
Bandai Entertainment will release the second batch of Code Geass dvds on October 7, which will contain episodes 1... Right Stuf’s Anime Today Hits Anime Expo 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-19-2008)
... upcoming conventions, courtesy of AnimeCons.com.
- Listen to musical clips from the JapanFiles.com CDs Dawn and Happy East by Fresh Cuts From Japan artists Guitar Vaders.
- And ... HOLLOW MAN, DEATH NERVE, NOSFERATU and AVENGERS.
by John Thonen (Tue 01-02-2001)
...`slasher` conventions such as the `mystery killer` and a motive based on a twisted sexual nature, are both missing here. The motive in Bava’s film is one of pure greed, and there is no innocent survivor; everyone is out for themselves and potentially ... New DF Universe X Mini-Busts (Mon 02-12-2001)
...he summer conventions. The first mini-bust will be Logan/Wolverine, followed by Venom and Spider-Girl and then the Earth X Submariner! Alex Ross designed, sculpted and painted all four mini-busts and he will design all future statues, mini-busts and bo...Calling Counselor Troi
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 11-29-1999)
...when I do conventions. I’ve never actually asked them whether they’d want to see new characters or whether they’d want to see the old characters again.` She laughs, `I kind of think they’d want to see the old ones, but maybe that’s just me angling for ... The Manic Maniac: Obamamania, Matrix-Style
by Joe Crosby (Fri 08-29-2008)
The first in a two-part Manic Maniac Mini Series, where the maniac offers a maniacal take on the party conventions. This week: The DNC. Next week: The Republican National Convention.
"Believe me when I say we have a difficult time ahead of u... Mumbling Kitsune: Comedy AMVs Need Serious Work
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-24-2008)
If the reeking anime swamp on YouTube is any indication, good anime music videos (AMVs) are in pretty short supply. Even so, AMV editing is an older hobby than most would imagine and it still has its true craftsmen (and women).
Anime ... On the Information Superhighway to Hell
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-20-2000)
...e fiction conventions in which the theme was `Why is SF so Blindingly White?` so I think this volume will help dispel the notion that SF is not relevant to the minority experience. Note to African-American Fandom.com readers: Sheree Thomas is now readi... FREQUENCY and THE BLOB
by John Thonen (Tue 10-31-2000)
... are) fan conventions for the film, which generally took place on Macinac Island in Michigan, where it was filmed. So, this may be to your taste. It sure ain’t to mine.Columbia/Tri Star offer (VHS & DVD) what may be scariest video release of the wee... HOLLYWOOD ENDING
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-03-2002)
...ch to the conventions of Allen's comedy subgenre.If one is accustomed to this subgenre and doesn't mind the way Val interacts with the world around him, there is amusement to be had here, amid stretches of blandness and a feeling that some of this terr... DEUCES WILD
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 05-03-2002)
... abide by conventions of the past (except for language, which has contemporary roughness), even though there's also a good measure of unintentional silliness. Titus Takes Off
by Etana Jacobson (Thu 04-25-2002)
...here were conventions all over the world. The type of fans was incredible. It was a form of continuous storytelling, of which the fans became a part. It's great to share [a film] with a community that will get equally excited. You're both getting somet... DEATH TO SMOOCHY
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-29-2002)
...ly on the conventions of children's television or much of anything else. It is possible to mine laughs out of children's television, but it appears that either it ought to be a backdrop for more grown-up shenanigans or be the focus of a plot that coul... Now Moore Than Ever, Part 3
by Stephanie Crawford (Mon 02-18-2002)
...ranger to conventions, and he remarks on how they differ from his day-to-day."You know those things where you sit on the stool and people throw balls at the target? It's like that," says Moore. "Working in the studio alone for several months on end is ... DOG SOLDIERS
by Jason Henderson (Fri 05-10-2002)
...llows the conventions of almost any genre but werewolf films and comes out with one of the best werewolf films I've ever seen.The story has a young soldier named Cooper (Kevin McKidd), recently failed in his attempt to qualify for the special forces be... STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 05-14-2002)
...with some conventions so he can make a couple of mini-movies within the STAR WARS structure and show off some things we haven't really seen done before in these films.One of the most classy is a sort of retro noir detective story Obi-Wan gets wrapped u... THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 10-25-2002)
... grasped. Conventions that were beguiling and suspenseful when the original was made depended a lot on being fresh which they were in 1962. Audiences in 2002 have come to expect a few more twists that CHARLIE simply doesn't provide.While on vacation, ... Catching up with Actor Michael Pare'
by Eric Moro & Sue Schneider (Tue 12-10-2002)
...elevision conventions and they said, 'We are not going to go with Michael. We don't want to use him.' He said, 'That is a surprise.' Of course, it's there choice.Do you have any other projects lined up?I start shooting a picture in November in Atlanta ... 2002 World Con is in High Gear
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 09-01-2002)
World Con, the seminal SF literary convention is in full swing. The 2002 convention, called Con Jose, is currently being held in the McEnery Convention center in San Jose, California. The five day event began unofficially with a round of parties last Wedn... Zemekis harassed by aspiring screenwriter
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-22-2002)
... to genre conventions anymore.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. 24 - "11:00pm - 12:00am"
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 05-22-2002)
...with film conventions - so much so that you'd think Mike Figgis was one of the producers. It was pumped enough to deliver spectacularly tense action scenes. It was intelligent enough to offer intriguingly labyrinthine plots. And yet, among all those ot... Shrek 2
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 06-08-2004)
... of those conventions you tell a dramatic and funny story. But the story idea Dreamworks chose for SHREK 2 does not deal with fairy tale conventions."[Scooped by 'double whammy'; originally appeared in Creative Screenwriting magazine.]January 25, 2002.... Con Season Update (Wed 04-03-2002)
As a lot of you know from going to various conventions, a good number of people who visit here go to cons throughout the year and wear shirts bearing our site mascot, Divi-Chan. This year, we\'ve made special effort in coordination with our site staff art...THE LAST PRECINCT
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 06-11-2001)
...the genre conventions, which by now are mere background the stage upon which the hero can shine. GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)
...omic book conventions. When asked why he created the book, he reveals a savvy marketing strategy.
Scarlett Johansson in the dark comedy GHOST WORLD
© 2001 United Artists Films
"I thought I'd have the only two girl characters in all of the ... ANDROMEDA: Keith Hamilton Cobb
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-18-2000)
...e fiction conventions, a duty that often comes with such high-profile sci-fi TV roles. `I can vouch for the intensity of daytime fans; I`ve been there, so I don`t imagine I`m going to be thrown by it,` chuckles Cobb. `I`m sure it`s quite an experience.... STAR TREK's Grace Lee Whitney
by Steve Fritz (Tue 12-12-2000)
...r at Trek conventions even to this day. For instance, Whitney isn`t just known for working on Trek. She was a favorite bit part actor for legendary director Billy Wilder. Something most Trekkers don`t know is Whitney was a member of the girl band in on... USAGI YOJIMBO: Stan Sakai and Diana Schutz
by Trent D. McNeeley (Wed 11-01-2000)
...ded major conventions such as Wizard World in Chicago and the San Diego Comic-Con, along with the Small Press Expo and Mid-Ohio Con. Earlier this month, he even went to Spain to receive the Haxtur Award for Best Short Story (for the Usagi tale `Noodles... MURDER IN SMALL TOWN X: REAL OR MEMOREX?
by Scott Collura (Tue 08-07-2001)
...ne of the conventions of this kind of story," he says. "You want to see the field of suspects in some way, just as you do in any kind of story like this. And I think part of the fun of it is for the audience to see these 15 people out there and maybe m... ACTOR features at Wizard World
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-09-2001)
... of these conventions are outstanding, and the ultimate pleasure to work with. And they put on great shows."For more information or to send donations, to ACTOR please contact: ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots) 11301 Olympic Blvd, #587 Los Ang... Muppetfest Canceled
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-21-2001)
This weekend in Pasadena, Creation Conventions had scheduled Muppetfest, an event devoted to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jim Henson's THE MUPPET SHOW. Now comes word that the con has been shelved.The Jim Henson Co. issued the following statement:I... WEREWOLF OF LONDON / SHE-WOLF OF LONDON
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-20-2001)
...cientific conventions. Hull plays Dr. Wilfred Glendon, botanist. While on an expedition to Tibet in search of an ultra-rare plant that blooms only in moonlight, Glendon has a violent encounter with rival botanist Dr. Yogami (Warner Oland: Charlie Chan ... WALKING IN ETERNITY
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 09-17-2001)
...ll of the conventions normally associated with writing DOCTOR WHO, Eales has assembled some of the wackiest, weirdest and wildest excursions into the Whoniverse yet published. No sacred cow is left alive at the end, and all those "quarries, corridors a... THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
by Scott Collura (Wed 08-22-2001)
...hed story conventions in favor of a haunting tale of evil. Foster is FBI trainee Clarice Starling, a woman in a man’s world who is called upon to interview the incarcerated Lecter with hopes of gaining insight into the personality of Buffalo Bill, a se... THE DEEP END
by Abbie Bernstein (Sun 08-12-2001)
...ids genre conventions to deliver an end result that is all the more unsettling for its understated restraint.THE DEEP ENDGrade: BReviewed Format: Theatrical ReleaseRated: RStars: Tilda Swinton, Goran Visnjic, Jonathan Tucker, Josh LucasW... Peter Jackson Straddles THE TWO TOWERS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 12-17-2002)
...w certain conventions. As a result, TWO TOWERS takes a different course in its storytelling from its predecessor, FELLOWSHIP."I think that we are obviously basing it on the books," says Jackson. "Tolkien certainly did this in his books where episode tw... Macross TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-05-2002)
... years at conventions and image images posted to their company site, the overall look and feel of the show practically surpasses its origins. When it was released, it was truly a state of the art piece of animation. Those who\'ve seen Otaku no Video wi... The Pros and Cons of Being a Female Anime Fan
by Tena Mastrangelo (-)
...vents and conventions - we are still little fish in a large sea.
And of course, like everything else, there is always a good and bad side of every situation.
Most of the time I enjoy being one of the few (if any) females who attend my local anime clu... Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Volume One
by Way Jeng (Tue 05-18-2004)
...ain genre conventions that have to be followed, and the dub is also going to demand some suspension of disbelief from the audience. People expecting or hoping for dialog that matches everyday conversation are going to be disappointed. The dialog matche... Marketing and the Anime Consumer
by Tena Mastrangelo (-)
...e seen at conventions and anime clubs. With the growing number of females and children watching anime (for example, the Pokemon craze) several companies have expanded on their products to include these different demographics.
"Our main target for the ... The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
... to anime conventions, they see the few big, big, big money fans (in their custom-made Anavel Gato uniforms; funny, I don't recall Anavel Gato being so chubby) going around the convention floor with shopping carts full of anime and anime related access... Ascension of Astro Boy
by Oliver Chin (-)
...efied the conventions of the medical and cultural establishment. Living in a society rebuilding from the wake of World War II, he produced the dizzying historiography Adoph which interwove the life of the century's most infamous dictator with those of ... Animé and the Move to DVD: Simple Economics
by Chris Meadows (-)
...me, or at conventions; it is certainly less than the cost of an entire series on VHS. Add to this the facts that DVD offers much better quality, content, longevity, and ease of storage than VHS, and even those fans who hate having to change may realize... Being a Brief... Platonic Dialog About Angelic Layer?
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-27-2004)
...olate the conventions of anime drawing?
G. Surely not. The characters appear friendly and detailed.
S. What of the colors? Is it true that they were vibrant?
G. Yes.
S. Then you did not find them garish?
G. No, I did not. In several occasions it m... Being a Brief Discussion with Tiffany Grant
by Way Jeng (Wed 03-02-2005)
...people at conventions of different ages, different ethnicity, different socio-economic backgrounds... These days it's almost as many females as males. People really come together over anime. I think that's very valuable. There's such a friendly atmosph... Madman to Release Captain Herlock (Wed 02-09-2005)
...D ANIME CONVENTIONS WHERE YOU'LL FIND MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT Supanova AVCon ABOUT MADMAN THE MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP proudly showcases the best in world cinema, arthouse film, Australian independent features, animation and Japanese anime. Madman i...Anime Crash enters anime production (Fri 02-11-2005)
... at anime conventions and trade shows across North America and Asia in 2005. “I didn’t want to make something that would only be available in Japan first and then for the rest of the world as a second thought ” said Mr. Ikeda speakin...Madman announces the release of Comic Party on DVD (Thu 01-06-2005)
...ga ANIME CONVENTIONS WHERE YOU'LL FIND MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT Supanova ABOUT MADMAN THE MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP proudly showcases the best in world cinema, arthouse film, Australian independent features, animation and Japanese anime. Madman is Austr...Newtype USA Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with return of Bonus DVD (Mon 10-18-2004)
... at anime conventions. "Newtype USA readers are the ultimate anime fans, so it's only fitting that they get to select the best anime of all time," says editor in chief Gary Steinman. "The final list has plenty of surprises; I'm sure it's something anim...Being a Brief Discussion with Liam O'Brien About Koi Kaze
by Way Jeng (Tue 07-18-2006)
...uld go to conventions dressed as their characters. Anyway, back to the alleyway--That scene's not like many anime scenes, because it's just her talking forever. It goes on, and on, and on. Normally in anime it's moving images. There'll be good dialogue... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
...ions with conventions into a "Simul-con." Starting in 1999, they hosted an online auction during the San Diego Comic Con. Conventioneers could view products at the company's booth and bid on them against eBay members worldwide.
Retail
Barry Short fro... Various Reviews
by Allen Divers (Tue 07-02-2002)
...t various conventions (with and without DUB) before its official release. All the positive buzz generated by the screenings proved correct as ADV has hit quite a home run with this DUB. The cast fits well with the insane pace of this series. Yes, th... Rosario+Vampire Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 06-30-2008)
...tablished conventions, tapping the material for its maximum entertainment value; combined with a swift pacing and overall solid composition, this first volume offers a readily enjoyable high school comedy with a ghouls and ghosts twist. Menkui! Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 06-07-2006)
...ypical BL conventions and I really wish the story had been longer. The unrelated shorts at the end weren\'t especially developed or interesting, but the one about the brothers was at least entertaining. Those who have outgrown sweet high school romance... Loveless Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 03-22-2006)
...with many conventions here, too. Some might consider certain events – or words – in this book to merely cater to fan-service, but this story warns us not to take everything at face value. The relationships are incredibly complicated, provin... Comic Party Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-25-2006)
...eators at conventions is something unique to this form of media. More often that not, a writer only meets his/her readers when on book tour, and the locations are limited. Only a percentage of the people buying will get a chance. Actors might meet thei... MAR (aka: Marchen Awakens Romance) Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Wed 12-07-2005)
... does the conventions right and keeps a little smirk on my face as I follow these spunky punks on their upbeat fantasy journey. Appleseed Vol.#01 - The Promethean Challenge
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 03-17-2008)
...rends and conventions. For some, this will undoubtedly create an aura of antiquation, prejudice they'll inherently need to combat in order to appreciate the work. Readers with a fondness for the time period and those able to look past the dated trapp... Rure Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 10-25-2007)
...hed genre conventions. Other readers are advised to wait and see what direction the story takes in future volumes; nothing in Rure really screams \"must-read\" at this point, but there\'s still plenty of time left for Seomoon to pull out a few surpris... FUNimation Talks Kiddy Grade/Tenchi GXP
by Lance Heiskell (Sun 11-30-2003)
[Editors Note: This was originally posted to the forums after confusing information regarding upcoming releases from FUNimation was printed in Diamond's Previews magazine.]
Through the 8 anime conventions FUNimation attended this year, I had a questionna... Interview with Jamie McGonnigal
by Allen Divers (Tue 05-27-2003)
....
A - At conventions, you've made quite a stir by being openly gay. What kind of response has your stance received from fans?
J - Actually, I'm really glad you asked that. I have yet to have a negative experience at a convention regarding being out. ... Chat with Charles McCarter of Bandai
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-10-2000)
...uring the conventions?
chris: well you said this would be the only place to get the OVAs, but thats incorrect. the DVD is the only place to get the MOVIE version, with the extra 11 minutes of footage. (including poor Dorothy who was hacked out of the ... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Wed 10-22-2003)
...he bigger conventions of the year. For me, three significant series made their appearance at July's Anime Expo.
Being a strong industry show as well as a major fan show, it's no surprise that many companies preview some of their major works at Anime ... Demon Ororon Complete Collection Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 01-24-2008)
...and media conventions, and yet still keep the end result from degenerating into an unreadable mess.
Unfortunately, this stylistic veneer only partially covers up The Demon Ororon\'s most significant flaw: when the basic underlying story is unraveled an... MADMAN Releases Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD (-)
...S ANIME CONVENTIONS WHERE YOU'LL FIND MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT Supanova AVCon ABOUT MADMAN THE MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP proudly showcases the best in world cinema, arthouse film, Australian independent features, animation and Japanese anime. Madman is...Kaiju Big Battel to perform at Anime Boston 2006 (Mon 03-27-2006)
...est anime conventions in the United States with more than 7,500 attendees. Anime Boston 2006 will be from May 26, 2006, through May 28, 2006, at the Hynes Convention Center and the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. More information about ...Anime Expo - Final Thoughts
by Andrew Tei (Thu 07-05-2001)
...out anime conventions is the people. You can
easily strike up conversations and start talking about this hobby we all
enjoy. Dinner ended roughly at 10:30, and the survivors dragged themselves
back to their hotels.
Next morning called for... Anime Boston - Overview
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)
...ttend any conventions last year after Anime Boston due to some issues with my parents in the medical realm as I need to stay close by. That itself wrapped up this past February so Anime Boston 2005 became my first vacation in over a year. Even though i... Comic-Con International - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Thu 07-17-2003)
...han anime conventions. I headed to the Smallville panel really early, and really only go to see fifteen minutes of it before I had to rush over to the CPM panel.
Central Park Media
John O?Donnell ran the panel with a July 2003-December 2003 presentati... Anime Boston - ADV Films Panel
by Andrew Tei (Sat 04-10-2004)
I\'m gonna ignore the dumb press release and report everything as new. DLW brought out one of his great DVDs that he makes for conventions, and introduced himself the the SUCK BUNNY.
Tee first trailer he showed was for Princess Tutu, which had much chee... Viz Media Celebrates SHONEN JUMP With Collector's Edition (Thu 07-10-2008)
...nd comics conventions. For complete sweepstakes rules and information, please visit shonenjump.com/wsj40. VIZ Media’s SHONEN JUMP imprint will further publish an array of new Collector’s Editions beginning this summer that feature jacketed...Anime Central - ADV Films
by Marc Lunden (Fri 05-18-2007)
...e made at conventions. Matt suggested keeping an eye on things like press releases and ADV's website.
Somebody asked about Kanon, and Matt acknowledged that ADV is aware of fan interest and may look into it if Air does well. The monthly release for A... Anime Expo - FUNimation Panel
by Jason Yeh (Tue 07-08-2008)
...attending conventions and watching anime on the Internet. There is also the trend of Hollywood licensing anime properties such as Speed Racer and Dragonball.
Funimation continues to expand into digital downloads and Adam announced that they would be se... Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part Two
by Ron Quezon (Mon 08-04-2008)
...big anime conventions, and the operation anime program, and our FUNimation films program. We consider all those direct to consumer programs integral to what we do. We like to speak directly to them… or should I say with them. [GF]- It&rsquo... The Manic Maniac: McCain in the Movies
by Joe Crosby (Fri 09-05-2008)
The second in a two-part Manic Maniac Mini Series, where the maniac offers a maniacal take on the party conventions. This week: The RNC. Last week: The DNC.
"This isn't an election, this is a coup. "
You'd think coups were the ... Mumbling Kitsune: Otakon 2008: The Good, The Bad and the Costumed
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 08-17-2008)
Otakon has come and successfully gone. The Otaku Convention's fifteenth year was a success, breaking attendance numbers with over 26,000+ anime-crazed souls bouncing around the Baltimore Convention Center. The special guests were a hit, especially Japan's... Toy Maniac: A Look at what Debuted at the SDCC
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 07-31-2008)
...omic book conventions are getting their own toy exclusives. Some companies are catching on and offering these special items online, but does that really make them exclusive? No. DC Direct produced 6,000 Batmans and 2,000 Jokers to celebrate their 10 ye... Interview with FUNimation's Gen Fukunaga - Part One
by Ron Quezon (Mon 07-21-2008)
...we do the conventions, we do the operation anime. The full gambit on those titles. Now, we are responsible for all rights around that brand. We’re going to do the full rights management push on it.
Titles that have not p... Game On: ALTEIL Set to Launch July 11 (Thu 07-10-2008)
...ariety of conventions, including GenCon, Otakon, PAX and New York AnimeFest. We will also be hosting live and online events such as tournaments, giveaways, raffles and art contests. To learn more and begin playing on July 11th, log on to www.alteil....WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT RETURNS TO NYAF (Wed 07-02-2008)
WINNERS OF COSPLAY COMPETITION TO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN JAPAN Norwalk, CT, July 2, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will again partner with the World Cosplay Summit at the second annual New York Anime Festiv...