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 Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:12 am
This is a new thread for all official AX Announcements or Unofficial when I'm allowed to. I will be the only one posting in this thread. This is purely for announcements, not for discussion. Please go to the General AX thread for discussions and the AX Rooming thread to find roomates and the sort.
Don't forget to check out AX LIVE the podcast at http://www.anime-expo.org/ax-live/
To get announcements directly to your inbox send an email to AdamSMAnimeExpo@hotmail.com with your Full Name.
Current All-con Price: $65 until April 30th
Staff Application: UP AND RUNNING Mar.12
Volunteer Application: Not Yet Available
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:13 am
It’s the event you’ve been waiting for! Anime Expo 2010 is happening this July 1 – 4 in Los Angeles. Join other fans and industry members at the largest anime and manga convention in the U.S. There is no other event that features such die-hard fans and key industry members.
Anime Expo 2010 will be out of this world! This year, enjoy over 300 already-signed exhibitors, concerts, cosplay, gaming, guests of honor, fan gatherings and so much more. Register and book your hotel today to make sure you’ll be in on the action.
Register for your 4-Day Ticket to Anime Expo 2010
* Only $65 (a $10 savings) through April 30.
* One and two day passes also available – prices start at $35.
Hotel Reservations – Anime Expo 2010 Housing Now Open
* Click to find the most competitive prices at Los Angeles’ best hotels.
NEW THIS YEAR! AX2010 will feature incentives for registrants that can only be earned by staying in the Anime Expo hotel block. Keep your ears open for the announcement on how YOU can become a premiere attendee and enjoy special perks and elevated status!
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:15 am
Anaheim, CA February 18, 2010 – Anime Expo® 2010 is honored to announce anime director and seiyu Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe as an official Guest of Honor for its July convention. The United States’ largest anime and manga convention is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The famed director will participate in guest panels, meet-and-greets and autograph sessions at the 19th annual Anime Expo.
The charismatic director is among the most well-known anime directors in Japan. Mr. Watanabe is a favorite among fans for his directorial work on Excel Saga, Puni Puni Poemy, The Wallflower, Tenchi Muyo! GXP and Nerima Daikon Brothers along with many other titles. His off-beat comedic take on anime has earned him a huge fan following.
“Anime Expo is thrilled to have Mr. Watanabe join our line-up,” said Convention Chair Joyce Lim. “We are looking forward the excitement that he will bring to our convention!”
In addition to his work as a director, Mr. Watanabe also appears as the voice of Nabeshin. This caricature and his likeness have appeared in such titles as Excel Saga, Puni Puni Poemy, Dotto Koni-Chan, EyeShield, Hayate no Gotoku and Tayutama. Mr. Watanabe frequently appears in public as Nabeshin, so keep a look out for his signature red blazer and afro at Anime Expo 2010!
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:51 pm
The AX Managers retreat was this weekend so that means the staff application will be going up very soon for those interested.
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:42 am
To get announcements directly to your inbox send an email to AdamSMAnimeExpo@hotmail.com with your Full Name.
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:30 am
Anime Expo® 2010 Announces SOPHIA as an Official Guest of Honor
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Sophia is Set to Perform at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater
Anaheim, CA February 23, 2010 – Anime Expo® is thrilled to announce today that the Japanese rock band Sophia is an official 2010 Guest of Honor. Sophia is set to perform at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Nokia Theater. Along with their much-anticipated performance, Sophia will also participate in an attendee panel and autograph sessions. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Sophia comes to Los Angeles to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their impressive career. Formed in 1994, the Japanese rock band consists of vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka, guitarist Kazutaka Toyota, bassist Yoshio Kuroyanagi, drummer Yoshitomo Akamatsu and keyboardist Keiichi Miyako. Sophia has enjoyed much success through the years with the release of more than 15 albums and 35 hit singles. The band has embarked on over 40 tours, rocking out with fans all over the globe. Sophia has also shown great interest in promoting anime through their music. The band’s single, Boku wa Kokoni iru, was used as an ending theme for the anime Kaleido Star.
“We feel that under the new and experienced leadership of SPJA President and CEO Michael Lattanzio the Expo serves as a great ambassador and platform for bringing Japanese culture to America. We are excited to support the efforts of Anime Expo by performing at this year’s event,” said Sophia lead vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka.
The band will feature several songs off of their latest album, 15, along with other hit singles during their July 3rd performance in the Nokia Theater.
Lead vocalist, Mitsuru Matsuoka, lends great star power to the fame of Sophia. He has been featured in several Japanese J-dramas like Koi wa Tatakai (Love & Fight!) and Yamada Taro Monogatari (The Story of Yamada). He also had starring roles in the critically-acclaimed musicals Nine and Titanic. Matsuoka-san writes much of his own music as it is important to embed meaningful messages within his lyrics.
Sophia joins Anime Expo’s 2010 line-up along with famed director and seiyu, Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe. To stay updated on all the latest Anime Expo 2010 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and check us out on YouTube.
Check out their bio here!
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:20 pm
Anaheim, CA – March 2, 2010 – Anime Expo® is excited to announce today that prolific seiyuu Yuu Asakawa will be an official Guest of Honor at its July convention. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ms. Asakawa will take part in autograph sessions, meet-and-greets and attendee panels.
Yuu Asakawa has enjoyed much success over her career as a seiyuu. Her extensive list of credits include work on some of the most famous anime titles in the industry, such as the Love Hina series (Motoko Aoyama), School Rumble (Itoko Osakabe), the Vandread series (Jura Basil Elden), Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 (Priss S. Asagiri) and Azumanga Daioh (Sakaki). Ms. Asakawa has lent her vocal talents an impressive 70+ anime titles, including such others as Kaleido Star, Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny and Fate/stay night.
Ms. Asakawa has captured the heart of fans all over the world for her work not only as a voice actress but also as a musical artist. The theme songs for bothBubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 and Love Hina Christmas Special were recorded by Yuu Asakawa. Over the course of her career, she has worked on several video games, as the voice of Lebreau in Final Fantasy XIII and Shalua in Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.
Asakawa joins Anime Expo’s 2010 line-up along with J-rock band, Sophia, and famed director, Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe. To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2010 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:21 pm
Anime Expo will hold its annual Staff Open House on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The Open House will be held at the SPJA office in Anaheim. Anyone interested in staffing at AX is welcome to drop by for further information. Lunch & refreshments will also be provided. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, March 13th
10:00am – 2:00pm
1733 S. Douglass Road, Suite F
Anaheim, CA 92806
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:52 am
The AX Staff Application is up and running!!! Check first post for link!!!
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:45 pm
Anaheim, CA – March 11, 2010 – Anime Expo® is excited to announce today that renowned Japanese animator, Toshihiro Kawamoto, will be an official Guest of Honor at its July convention. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Mr. Kawamoto will take part in autograph sessions, meet-and-greets and attendee panels.
Toshihiro Kawamoto is among the most well-known animators and character designers in the industry. His impressive career spans over two decades in which he has worked on such beloved anime titles as Cowboy Bebop, the Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 series, Golden Boy and Wolf’s Rain as chief animation director and character designer. Kawamoto-San has most recently acted as key animation director for Sword of the Stranger, Escaflowne: The Movie, Fullmetal Alchemist and Eureka Seven.
Toshirio Kawamoto has also co-founded Bones, a Japanese anime studio that has produced over 30 popular titles. Such series as Ouran High School Host Club, Soul Eater, Wolf’s Rain and Fullmetal Alchemist were all produced by the famed anime studio. Kawamoto-San is currently working on his next title, Hero Man, as chief animation director along with Spider-Man co-creator, Stan Lee.
Kawamoto-San joins Anime Expo’s 2010 line-up along with seiyuu Yuu Asakawa, J-rock band Sophia, and anime director Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe. To stay updated on all of the latest Anime Expo 2010 news, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and check us out on YouTube.
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:46 pm
Anaheim, CA – March 18, 2010 – Anime Expo® is pleased to announce today that Kyle ********* will be an official Guest of Honor at its July convention. Anime Expo, the United States’ largest anime and manga convention is scheduled for July 1 – 4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Mr. ********* will take part in autograph sessions, meet-and-greets and attendee panels.
Kyle ********* is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor whose list of credits include over 80 individual projects. A favorite among fans, Kyle has enjoyed much success over the course of his career. Some of his most notable anime roles include Gurren Lagann (Kamina), Bleach (Sosuke Aizen), Naruto (Kiba Inuzuka), Street Fighter IV (Ryu), Fullmetal Alchemist (Vato Falman) and Dragonball Z (narrator and Teen Gohan).
Kyle also provides voices in many popular video games including Final Fantasy XIII, World of Warcraft, Devil May Cry IV, Dynasty Warriors, and Star Ocean. You can also catch him as the voice of Rai ‘Uk in James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game. In addition, he co-hosts a weekly podcast called The Big Bald Broadcast that has recorded over 150 episodes to date. Kyle’s personality and great talent has also led him to become a voice acting coach, offering lessons to budding stars.
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:51 pm
Check out the AX LIVE Podcast
...a weekly webcast, filmed at the Anime Expo headquarters in California. During each live webcast, fans will be able to tune in to get the latest news about AX2010 and discuss topics related to the anime & manga industry.
Along the way, viewers and fans have the opportunity to offer their viewpoint on various issues through methods ranging from live chat to twitter. AX Live will also include special guest interviews and sneak peeks into Anime Expo 2010.
Each live webcast will feature the following segments:
* AniByte provides a deeper look into the happenings of the anime and manga industry, including release announcements, press releases, and more.
* AX Express gives you all the Anime Expo info you need, covering the latest Guest of Honor announcements, event information, and other news.
* Fan Feed is an interactive segment where the hosts read letters and comments from the viewers, as well feature contests and trivia.
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:53 pm
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