FanCons.co.uk Press Releases


2008 Press Releases

December 24, 2008
Zenkaikon 2009 announces dealer/artist rates and Robotech Convention Tour
Zenkaikon 2009 has announced the opening of and improvements to its 2009 dealers room and artist alley and its first guest for 2009, Kevin McKeever and the Robotech Convention Tour.
December 23, 2008
2009 Robotech Convention Tour dates announced
Robotech.com has announced their first round of venues for the 2009 Robotech Convention Tour.
December 23, 2008
Otakuthon 2009 announces dates
Otakuthon has announced that their 4th convention will take place at the Palais des congrès in Montreal, Quebec from July 31st to August 2nd, 2009.
December 23, 2008
San Japan announces 2009 convention date
San Japan has announced the date for its 2009 convention. It will be returning to the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium and El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas on the weekend of August 14th - 16th, 2009.
December 16, 2008
Sakura-Con to host Hangry & Angry premiere US performance
ANCEA has announced that Hangry & Angry will make their US premiere at Sakura-Con 2009, April 10-12 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington.
December 11, 2008
Ohayocon announces additional guests for its ninth year
Ohayocon will be making its sixth consecutive appearance at Hyatt Regency Columbus on January 30 - February 1, 2009. New guests include Vic Mignogna, Jerry Jewell, J. Michael Tatum, Chris Patton, David Williams, Antimere Robinson, Dave Lister, Ananth Panagariya and Mohammad "Hawk" Haque, and GAIA Online.
December 7, 2008
Florida Supercon announces new dates, location, and initial guests
Florida Supercon has announced that they will be moving to the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel & Exhibition Center in Miami, Florida on June 5th through 7th.
December 7, 2008
Naruto's Temari to appear at Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Comicon has announced that Tara Platt, the voice of Temari in Naruto, will be attending their convention next month.
November 28, 2008
Anime Expo 2009 launches web site
Anime Expo has launched their web site for their 2009 convention. Anime Expo 2009 will be returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 2-5, 2009.
November 26, 2008
MTAC announces first annual battle of the bands
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention has announced that their 2009 convention will be holding a "battle of the bands" style competition. The winning band will have the opportunity to return as a headline act in 2010.
November 20, 2008
Katsucon announces Japanese musical guests YMCK and Aural Vampire
Katsucon has announced that its 2009 convention in Arlington, Virginia will include appearances and live performances by YMCK and Aural Vampire.
November 19, 2008
MomoCon announces skating event and winter ball
MomoCon, an annual free-admission anime/gaming/comics convention in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced their annual "Cosplayers on Ice" photo shoot for Saturday, December 13th and their winter ball on Saturday, January 17th.
November 18, 2008
Anime Expo and MTV cast for True Life
Anime Expo 2009 and MTV Network's "True Life" are looking to cast three individuals for an upcoming show. Individuals must appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and must identify as a fanboy/fangirl. Interested applicants can click on the "True Life" link on the Anime Expo web site.
November 17, 2008
Zenkaikon announces 2009 convention dates
Zenkaikon announced that they will be holding their 2009 convention at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on November 7-8, 2009.
November 4, 2008
Tsubasacon announces dates for 2009 convention
Tsubasacon in Huntington, West Virginia has announced that it will be returning to the Huntington Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center on October 9-11, 2009 for its sixth annual convention.
November 2, 2008
Anime Weekend Atlanta releases attendance for 2008
Anime Weekend Atlanta has announced that they had 11,101 paid attendees, a 12% increase from the previous year, at this past September's convention. This number does not include guests, dealers, staff or complimentary memberships.
October 28, 2008
Kitacon announces additional guests
Kitacon, a new UK anime convention to be held in April 2009, has announced that voice actors Laura Bailey and Travis Willingham will be attending.
October 20, 2008
MomoCon announces dates and guests
MomoCon, a free convention at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia, will take place March 14th and 15th, 2009. Guests include Bill Holbrook, Bill Winans, Bobby Nash, Anne Brunsgaard, and John Lotshaw.
October 16, 2008
Zenkaikon to provide anime content at VGXPO 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced a strategic collaboration with America's Video Games Expo 2008 in which anime content will be provided at the November VGXPO event in Philadelphia.
October 8, 2008
New England Fan Experience holds contest for tickets to Death Note II: The Last Name
New England Fan Experience is among the conventions holding a contest for free tickets to see Death Note II: The Last Name. Winners will be selected in a drawing.
October 7, 2008
Bakuretsu Con announces Greg Ayres
Bakuretsu Con has announced that voice actor Greg Ayres has been added to their guest list. The convention runs October 23-26 in Colchester, Vermont.
October 7, 2008
Anime Kaiju Experience hosts mini-manga/doujinshi contest
Anime Kaiju Experience, part of New England Fan Experience taking place this November in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has announced that they will hold a contest to produce an 8 to 12 page manga. Winners will have their manga published as part of the program.
October 7, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces new and updated guests
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced that IkuZo! Studios will be appearing at the convention in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania next weekend.
October 1, 2008
SITACon 2008 announces two more musical guests and cosplay chess
SITACon 2008 announced that Armcannon and LeetStreet Boys will be performing at the convention which runs from October 10th through 12th in Utica, New York.
October 1, 2008
Tekko 1/2 announces guests
Tekkoshocon has announced guests for this weekend's Tekko 1/2 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Carrie Savage, Uncle Yo, and Battlecake will be appearing.
October 1, 2008
Metrocon announces 2009 dates and rates
Metrocon announced today that Metrocon 7 will take place on the weekend of June 19-21, 2009 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.
September 30, 2008
Ohayocon announces first round of guests
Ohayocon 2009 has announced guests Mike McFarland, Aaron Dismuke, Brett Weaver, Matt Greenfield, Tiffany Grant, Greg Ayres, Chris Ayres, Rikki & Tavisha Simons, and Robert & Emily DeJesus. The convention will be held January 30 - February 1, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.
September 29, 2008
Setsucon 2009 announces first guests
Setsucon 2009 has announced that voice actor Robert Axelrod and band This Place is Haunted will be appearing at their convention. It is scheduled for January 17th and 18th in State College, Pennsylvania.
September 27, 2008
West Virginia home to fifth Tsubasacon this weekend
The fifth annual Tsubasacon is being held at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena's Riverfront Ballroom and Conference Center in Huntington, West Virginia this weekend with guests Robert Axelrod, Jen Lee Quick, Ultraball, and Astroboys.
September 27, 2008
Date announced for Castle Point Anime Convention 2009
The Stevens Anime Club has announced that the second Castle Point Anime Convention will take place on March 29, 2009 at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
September 27, 2008
Bakuretsu Con announces first round of guests
Bakuretsu Con has announced guests Robert Axelrod, Robert and Emily DeJesus, Mathew Myers, Michael "Mookie" Terracciano, and The Comiku Girls. The convention takes place October 23-26 just outside Burlington, Vermont.
September 27, 2008
Anime USA announces final round of guests
Anime USA, which will take place in Arlington, Virginia on the second weekend of October, has announced guests Tee Morris, Jason Canty, Miguel Antonio Nieves and Alison Rementer, Lori Collins, Dirk I. Tiede, Michael "Mookie" Terracciano, Brian Wilson, Garth Cameron Graham, and Yuko "Aido" Ota.
September 26, 2008
Yuri Lowenthal and Matt Greenfield to appear at Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Comicon has signed Yuri Lowenthal and Matt Greenfield to speak at the January convention in Mesa, Arizona.
September 26, 2008
JaniCon and Child's Play to host gaming-themed charity auction
JaniCon has announced that they will be hosting an auction in support of the gaming-based charity Child's Play. JaniCon has received items from well-known web comic authors, television personalities, established artists, and game companies. Every tax deductible dollar from the event will go directly to Child's Play.
September 24, 2008
NYAF makes final preparations for convention
New York Anime Festival has issued a press release that covers many details of this weekend's convention in New York City.
September 24, 2008
JapanFest Atlanta adds anime programming
Atlanime, an anime fan club in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that they will be providing anime screenings, trivia contests, and fan panels for JapanFest Atlanta this weekend in Duluth, Georgia.
September 24, 2008
Anime Matsuri announces Death Note 2 movie giveaway
Anime Matsuri is giving away 20 tickets to screenings of Death Note 2: The Last Name at the Regal Cinema/Edwards Marq*E Theater in Houston, Texas.
September 24, 2008
RIT Anime Club announces Tora-Con 2009 registration prices and first guests
The RIT Anime Club, organizers of Tora-Con 2009, have announced that Vic Mignogna and Colleen Clinkenbeard will be guests at their one-day convention in Rochester, New York next April. Registration is $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
September 17, 2008
Animation on Display returns to San Francisco on President's Day weekend
Animation on Display has announced that their convention will return to San Francisco's Cathedral Hill Hotel on the weekend of February 14-15, 2009.
September 17, 2008
NYAV Post & TripWire Productions announce voice acting contest at NYAF
The New York Anime Festival today announced Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?, a voice acting contest produced by New York City recording studios NYAV Post and TripWire Productions, will return to the convention for its second year.
September 16, 2008
Girugamesh coming to Sakura-Con 2009
The Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association has announced that J-rock artists girugamesh will be performing at Sakura-Con 2009. The Seattle-based convention takes place April 10-12, 2009.
September 14, 2008
First guest for MangaNEXT 2008 announced
Comic creator Misako Rocks! has been announced as the first guest for this year's MangaNEXT. The convention takes place the weekend of October 31 through November 2 in Somerset, New Jersey.
September 11, 2008
UK-based Kitacon announces voting for Fan Choice Awards
Kitacon, a new anime convention to be held during April 2009 in Northampton, UK, has announced plans for a "Fan Choice Awards" ceremony in which awards will be given to fan-favourite characters, anime, and manga.
September 11, 2008
SITACon 2008 announces third round of guests
SITACon 2008 has announced its third round of guests: Peter Fernandez and Corinne Orr, Mari Morimoto, and Anime World Order podcasters Clarissa Graffeo and Gerald Rathkolb.
September 9, 2008
AuroraCorp to host third annual Aurora-Con anime and video game convention
AuroraCorp has announced details on their third annual anime and video game convention, Aurora-Con. It will be held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 27th and 28th.
September 9, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces Death Note II movie ticket giveaway
Viz Pictures and Zenkaikon are giving away four pairs of tickets to screenings of the Death Note 2: The Last Name live action movie on October 16th, 2008 in the Philadelphia area.
September 9, 2008
Tiffany Grant to appear at Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Comicon has added Tiffany Grant to its guest list for January's convention.
September 8, 2008
Pre-registration for MTAC Ninja now available
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention has officially opened pre-registration for their 2009 event. The convention will be held during April in Nashville, Tennessee.
September 8, 2008
Anime Weekend Atlanta and Punch Brand to release exclusive hat
Anime Weekend Atlanta has issued a press release to announce an exclusive hat for the convention. Designed by the convention and manufactured by Punch Brand, the hat is a panda design in black and white with the convention logo stitched on the side.
September 3, 2008
Anime X Gamer Experience announces events and guests
Anime X Gamer Experience has announced that Steven J. Blum has been added to the guest list. The convention takes place this October in St. Augustine, Florida.
September 3, 2008
New York Anime Festival sponsors Death Note Day at Kinokuniya
New York Anime Festival announced it has partnered with VIZ Pictures to hold Death Note Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore on Sunday, September 14.
August 28, 2008
Anime Weekend Atlanta announces final guest and event list
Anime Weekend Atlanta has announced their final guest list of voice actors, bands, artists, industry representatives, and cosplayers. AWA will be held September 19-21, 2008 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
August 27, 2008
Chef Masahar Morimoto comes to NY Anime Fest
New York Anime Festival has announced that Chef Masaharu Morimoto -- star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America -- will attend its 2008 event as a guest of honor.
August 27, 2008
Kumoricon announces guests and screenings
As Kumoricon has announced guests and screenings for its 6th annual convention at the Portland Doubletree at Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon this Labor Day Weekend.
August 26, 2008
Anime USA announces Peelander-Z, Cherami Leigh, and Chris Patton as guests
Anime USA, which is scheduled for October 10th through 12th in Arlington, Virginia, has announced that Peelander-Z, Chris Patton, and Cherami Leigh will be appearing at the convention.
August 26, 2008
Atlanta Supercon announces eighteen new guests
Atlanta Supercon, a multi-genre convention this November in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced eighteen new guests from movies, comics, video games, and anime.
August 25, 2008
NY Anime Festival tickets available at retailers
The New York Anime Festival announced tickets to its 2008 event are now available at select retailers throughout New York City. Participating comic and anime shops include Manhattan anime landmarks Kinokuniya Bookstore and Image Anime.
August 20, 2008
MangaNEXT searches for a male mascot
MangaNEXT has announced a contest to design a male counterpart to their female mascot, Motoko. The winner will receive free admission to the convention in Somerset, New Jersey from October 31st through November 2nd.
August 20, 2008
Vampire Hunter D short story to be published by NYAF
New York Anime Festival (NYAF) announced that the short story Vampire Hunter D: The Wanderer's Ship by Hideyuki Kikuchi will be published inside its official guide book. The guide books will be available at the convention in New York City from September 26th through 28th.
August 20, 2008
SITACon 2008 announces second round of guests
SITACon 2008 has announced it's second round of guests for its 2008 show. OverClocked ReMix, James Silva, Yamila Abraham, Misako Rocks!, Douglas Smith, and bellydancing troupe Raqs Attaq! have been added to the guest list.
August 14, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces The Slants contest
Zenkaikon 2008 and The Slants have announced a new contest where participants can enter to win a pair of tickets to Zenkaikon 2008 as well as a special meet and greet with The Slants.
August 14, 2008
T-MODE announces voice actress guest Stephanie Sheh
T-MODE has announced that voice actress Stephanie Sheh will be appearing at their convention in Arlington, Virginia from September 5th through 7th.
August 13, 2008
Ikkicon announces new round of guests, mascot design, and events
Ikkicon has announced Tony Salvaggio, J. Shanon Weaver, Jamie Marchi, Wendy Powell, Brett Weaver, Clarine Harp, Carrie Savage, Kristine Sa, and Peelander-Z as guests for their convention being held in Austin, Texas in February.
August 13, 2008
New York Anime Festival, Del Ray Manga, and Samurai Beat Radio to stage cosplay day
New York Anime Festival announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga and Samurai Beat Radio to hold a Cosplay Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore on Sunday, August 17th. Sonnya Paz and Renee Gloger, Team USA in the 2008 World Cosplay Summit, will attend as special guests.
August 13, 2008
Mizu Con announces confirmation of guests Vic Mignogna and Yamila Abraham
Mizu Con, schedule for this December in Miami, Florida, has announced that voice actor Vic Mignogna and writer Yamila Abraham will be attending the convention as guests.
August 5, 2008
Creators of Ikkicon announce LouisiANIME
Ikkicon Entertainment LLC of Austin, Texas, best known for Ikkicon, has announced a convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana known as LouisiANIME.
July 29, 2008
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) launches new web site
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention will be held April 3rd through 5th, 2009 at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee.
July 27, 2008
T-MODE Announces cosplay guests YuffieBunny, Natalie Smith, and Fire Lily
T-MODE has announced guest cosplayers YuffieBunny, Natalie Smith and Fire Lily.
July 26, 2008
JaniCon announces guests and several events
JaniCon 2008, located in Jacksonville, Florida this November, has announced three raves, the premiere of a tabletop RPG, guests Sophie McNutt and Rose Thompson, and more.
July 25, 2008
Anime Matsuri 2009 announced
A press release has been issued to announce Anime Matsuri 2009 in Houston, Texas.
July 25, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces rules and merchandise
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced convention rules and policies, a lowering of the gopher minimum age requirement, and the availability of official merchandise.
July 25, 2008
Six more voice actor guests for Otakon 2008
Otakon has announced appearances by voice actors Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal, Tony Oliver, and Mela Lee.
July 24, 2008
DaizyStripper joins Otakon 2008 Sunday musical guest line-up
Otakon has announced that DaizyStripper will be performing at the Baltimore convention this summer. Otakon runs from August 8th through 10th at the Baltimore Convention Center.
July 17, 2008
Providence Anime Conference announces new guest Christopher Ayres
Providence Anime Conference has announced that voice actor and ADR director Christopher Ayres will be attending the Rhode Island event this October. PAC is the first 21+ anime convention.
July 16, 2008
MangaNEXT to be held October 31 through November 2
The third year of MangaNEXT will be held at the Doubletree Somerset Hotel in Somerset, New Jersey from October 31 through November 2, 2008.
July 16, 2008
Anime Supercon announces seven new guests
New guests at the Miami, Florida-based Anime Supercon include Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Kill Miss Pretty, George Moss, Heather Scott, Brittney Morrow, and Chickenbox!.
July 16, 2008
SITACon 2008 announces first round of guests and opening of pre-registration
SITACon 2008 has announced its first round of guests. The list includes Steve Bennett, Lawrence Eng, Ninja Consultant, Happy House of Hentai, R5 Central, Rob Balder, Uncle Yo, and Daniel Brown.
July 10, 2008
Otakon announces Sunday acts: The Underneath and MarBell
Bands The Underneath and MarBell will both be performing at Otakon 2008 on Sunday, August 10th.
July 9, 2008
Kazuko Tadano and Hiromi Matsushita to Appear at Otakon 2008
Newly added to the guest list for Otakon 2008 is the husband-and-wife team of Kazuko Tadano and Hiromi Matsushita. They are known primarily for their work on Sailor Moon. This will be their first US convention appearance since Nan Desu Kan 2005.
July 8, 2008
Kano Shimai (Kano Sisters) to appear at Otakon 2008
Appearing at Otakon 2008 are Kyoko Kano and Mika Kano, celebrities famous for their "ultimate, perfect bodies."
July 2, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 launches AXBackstage
Anime Expo 2008's official online video coverage site went live today at at noon PST.
July 2, 2008
Anime Supercon announces initial guest list
Anime Supercon in Miami, Florida has announced the appearance of guests Steve Downes, Tommy Yune, Richard Epcar, Kevin McKeever, DJ Heavygrinder, Tadahisa Yoshida, akai SKY, Spike Spencer, Dana Snyder, and Ellyn Stern.
July 2, 2008
Peter S. Beagle to appear at Otakon 2008
Otakon has announced that Peter S. Beagle, the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author of The Last Unicorn, will be a guest at the Baltimore, Maryland convention this August.
July 1, 2008
Anime Festival Orlando 9 announces Devil May Cry star Reuben Langdon
Anime Festival Orlando 9 has announced that Reuben Langdon, the star of the Devil May Cry video game series, will attend the convention. The convention runs August 15-17, 2008 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.
June 30, 2008
RIT Anime Club announces date and art request for Tora-Con 2009
The Rochester Institute of Technology's Anime Club has announced the date of their fifth annual anime convention, Tora-Con, on April 25, 2009 in Rochester, New York.
June 30, 2008
Mizu Con announces first annual event in Miami and confirmed guests
Mizu Con, scheduled for December 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida, has announced guests voice actressBrina Palencia, artist and voice actor Doug Smith, and ADR director and DVD producer David Williams.
June 29, 2008
Otakon 2008 announces web comics contest
Otakon is inviting web comic artists to feature the convention in their stories as part of a contest with at-con prizes.
June 27, 2008
Otakon 2008 announces additional guests
Otakon has announced voice actors Peter Fernandez, Willow Johnson, and Michael Sinterniklaas.
June 26, 2008
Supercon Conventions presents Super Anime Day and Super Comic Day
Super Anime Day will be a one-day festival in Davie, Florida. The event will be held on September 9th from 11:00am to midnight.
June 23, 2008
Providence Anime Conference announces Tom Wayland as guest of honor
Providence Anime Conference has announced that veteran voice actor and ADR director Tom Wayland will be attending the convention as a guest of honor. Providence Anime Conference is a 21+ event being held in Rhode Island on the weekend of October 3-5, 2008.
June 18, 2008
MEW Convention opens pre-registration and announces guests
MEW Convention has been announced for New Year's Eve in Vancouver, Washington. Guest bands The Slants and A-Key-Kyo will be performing.
June 17, 2008
Anime Expo presents the 3rd Annual SPJA Industry Conference keynotes and panels
The 3rd Annual SPJA Industry Conference will be presenting keynote speeches and panel discussions regarding pertinent industry issues of the present and possible solutions for the future. The conference will be held at Anime Expo 2008, which is scheduled for July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
June 15, 2008
Tsubasacon announces Robert Axelrod as guest
Tsubasacon has announced that voice actor and writer Robert Axelrod will appear as a guest during its convention in September at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia.
June 12, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces cosplay ball, cosplay dating game and AMV contest
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced three more of its major events: a cosplay ball, cosplay dating game, and an anime music video contest.
June 11, 2008
Anime Expo and Bang Zoom! Entertainment present Voice Acting 101 classes
Anime Expo has teamed with Bang Zoom! Entertainment to offer free voice acting workshops at Anime Expo 2008. There will be free classes that will give participants a taste of voice acting with insiders' tips, general discussions, and chances to dub with a professional audio engineer.
June 11, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 and Intermixi Tours to give away trip to Japan
Anime Expo and Intermixi Japan Tours will be giving away a trip to Japan at the Jyukai concert with special guest Yoko Ishida at Anime Expo 2008.
June 10, 2008
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) announces 2009 dates
MTAC Ninja, the 2009 edition of Middle Tennessee Anime Convention, has been announced for April 3-5, 2009 at the Sheraton Music City in Nashville, Tennessee.
June 10, 2008
Northern Anime Festival announces two additional bands
Northern Anime Festival has announced two additional bands for its annual convention. The bands Hoshi*Furu and Enchanter have joined the list with previously announced Spider's Kiss for live performances which will take place on June 28th in Oshawa, Ontario.
June 9, 2008
San Japan announces final round of guests
San Japan has announced the final round of guests for its debut convention which includes voice actors Carli Mosier, Hannah Alcorn, J-Rock cover band Knuckle Sandwich, and cosplay guests Shoeless Cosplay.
June 7, 2008
Win free tickets from the Anime Kaiju Experience to see Bleach the Movie
The anime part of New England Fan Experience joins the list of conventions giving away tickets to screenings of Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody.
June 5, 2008
Kakkoi Con 2008 announces second round of guests
Kakkoi Con has announced that voice actress Christine Auten and Alpha Shade creators Christopher Brudlos and Joseph Brudlos will be attending the convention in Minnesota this August.
June 3, 2008
Win free tickets from T-MODE to see Bleach the Movie
T-MODE and VIZ Media will give away 12 tickets to screenings of Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody. Anyone who pre-registers for T-MODE '08 by June 8, 2008 will be entered into a random drawing to win a free ticket to view the film.
May 29, 2008
Madhouse animator Hiromi Kato added to Anime Expo guest list
Anime Expo 2008 has announced the first convention appearance of Madhouse animator Hiromi Kato as an official guest of honor to their convention in Los Angeles this July.
May 28, 2008
Score Entertainment at Anime Expo 2008
Score Entertainment will have a presence at Anime Expo 2008 promoting the Bleach Trading Card Game with a panel, tournament, and fan appreciation party.
May 27, 2008
Anime X Gamer Experience announces new guests and events
Anime X Gamer Experience (aka "EXP Con") has launched a new web site and announced guests Beau Billingslea, Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, and AniRAGE. The convention will be held this October in St. Augustine, Florida.
May 23, 2008
Otakon 2008 announces Japanese voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi
Voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi will make his debut US convention appearance as a special guest at Otakon 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland this August.
May 22, 2008
Otakuthon 2008 announces second guest round of guests
Otakuthon, Montreal's fan-run anime convention, has announced that voice actor Spike Spencer will be its second "guest of honour" this year.
May 22, 2008
Yoko Ishida to return to Anime Expo
Anime Expo 2008, in conjunction with Geneon Entertainment, has announced the return of vocalist Yoko Ishida to this year's convention held from July 3-6, 2008.
May 22, 2008
AnimeNEXT 2008 announces guests and Death Note screening
In a four-part press release, AnimeNEXT has announced that it will host a free screening of the first live-action Death Note movie, voice actors Brian Drummond and his son Aidan will be making their first-ever joint appearance, voice actor and ADR scriptwriter Leah Clark has been added to the guest list, and band Rentrer En Soi will be performing.
May 22, 2008
Tsubasacon to host maid café
Tsubasacon in Huntington, West Virginia, in cooperation with limebarb.com, has announced plans to host the Neko Maid Café during the convention scheduled for the last weekend of September at the Big Sandy Supercenter Arena.
May 22, 2008
Anime Festival Orlando 9 announces Aaron Dismuke
Anime Festival Orlando 9 will welcome back voice actor Aaron Dismuke to this year's convention. AFO will be held August 15-17, 2008 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.
May 21, 2008
Toshihiko Seki to attend Anime Expo 2008
Anime Expo 2008 has announced the attendance of Japanese voice actor Toshihiko Seki for this year's convention in Los Angeles, California.
May 21, 2008
Actor Gregg Berger to attend Toronto TFcon 2008 on June 21st
TFcon has announced guest Gregg Berger, a voice actor from the original Transformers TV series, will be attending the Toronto-based convention on June 21st.
May 20, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 masquerade sign-ups available online
Anime Expo 2008 is currently accepting online applications for its masquerade.
May 16, 2008
Anime Festival Orlando 9 announces YouTube contest
Anime Festival Orlando is giving people a chance to win two weekend passes to the convention being held August 14 - 17, 2008. To participate in the contest, people must make a video about how they plan to get to the convention.
May 13, 2008
T-MODE to give away free passes to Death Note movie
Like several other conventions across the country, T-MODE in Arlington, Virginia, has announced that they are working with Viz Pictures to give away three pairs of tickets to the live-action theatrical screening of Death Note.
May 13, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces third round of guests
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced more guests for its October convention in King of Prussia, PA. Guests include musical guest Ultraball, voice actor Bill Rogers, and otaku bellydancing troupe Raqs Otaku.
May 12, 2008
FanimeCon charity auction announces matching program
FanimeCon announced two recipients for its annual charity auction: Asian Perinatal Advocates in San Francisco and The Springstone School in Lafayette. This is made possible by a commitment from the convention itself to match the money raised by the charity auction.
May 9, 2008
Providence Anime Conference to reward four registrants with free tickets to see Death Note
Providence Anime Conference and Viz Pictures are proud to announce a contest open for anyone registered for the inception of the convention -- the chance to win tickets to see the live-action Death Note movie in theaters.
May 9, 2008
Anime Expo announces Masahiro Ando added to list of guests
Anime Expo 2008 has announced the attendance of Masahiro Ando as an official guest of honor to this year's convention held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.
May 7, 2008
T-MODE 2008 announces musical lineup
T-MODE has announced musicians Thee 50's High Teens, Gelatine, Sakura Madams, and Love etc. for the Arlington, Virginia convention this September.
May 6, 2008
JaniCon announces Christopher Ayres and Select Start as guests
JaniCon has announced Christopher Ayres and Select Start as new guests and a special performance by Team Avalanche. The convention is scheduled for November 21-23 in Jacksonville, Florida.
April 24, 2008
Anime Festival Orlando 9 kicks off pre-registration
Anime Festival Orlando's 9th year will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on August 15th, 16th and 17th.
April 24, 2008
Anime South announces inaugural murder mystery ball
Anime South, a convention in Destin, Florida from January 2nd through 4th, 2009, has announced a murder mystery ball, guests Richard Epcar and Ellyn Stern, and pre-registration rates.
April 20, 2008
Dreamland Japan announces pianist Jen Cho as guest at Zuiichi
Dreamland Japan has announced pianist Jen Cho as the first guest of honor for Zuiichi, a one day event in Vancouver, Washington this August.
April 15, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 announces second main event concert guest of honor
Anime Expo 2008 has announced the attendance of Jyukai, a musical duo consisting of Manami (vocals) and Dewa Yoshiaki (composition), to this summer's convention.
April 10, 2008
Anime Expo announces shuttle service to the Los Angeles Convention Center
Attendees registered as guests in the official Anime Expo 2008 Hotel Room Blocks will be able to access a 24-hour complimentary shuttle service which will provide transportation from all official convention hotels to this year's Anime Expo.
April 9, 2008
San Japan announces second round of guests
San Japan in San Antonio, Texas has announced the second round of guests for its convention. Guests include Christopher Ayers, Tiffany Grant, Josh Grelle and Samantha Inoue-Harte along with Patrick Delahanty, CapsuleCorp, and DigitalDimensionCosplay.
April 7, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 announces online ticketing for main events
Anime Expo 2008 has announced their ticketing procedure for main events. All main events at AX will be held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
April 6, 2008
Tsubasacon announces first around of guests
Tsubasacon has announced its first round of guests for the 2008 convention: manga artist Jen Lee Quick and the musical group Ultraball. The convention will take place in West Virginia this September.
April 3, 2008
Providence Anime Conference announces two new guests and the commencement of online registration
Providence Anime Conference has announced two additional guests: Adam Sheehan, Senior Events Manager at FUNimation, and David Williams, ADR Director at ADV Films. Also, online registration is now available.
March 31, 2008
Tora-Con 2008 announces Carrie Savage and Asu Medina as guests
The RIT Anime Club has announced two more guests for Tora-Con 2008, voice actress Carrie Savage and Asu Medina.
March 27, 2008
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention finalizes 2008 music lineup
MTAC has announced musical guests Eyeshine, Peelander-Z, The Slants, Chickenbox, The Man Power, and Land Barons.
March 26, 2008
Shoko Nakagawa to appear at Anime Expo
Japanese television celebrity, blogger, voice actress, and illustrator Shoko Nakagawa (aka "Shokotan") has been announced as the latest addition to Anime Expo 2008's guest list.
March 26, 2008
Registration cap announced for Castle Point Anime Convention
The Stevens Anime Club has announced a registration cap and deadline for attendees of the Castle Point Anime Convention, electronic registration and payment, guest comedian Uncle Yo, and the debut of a bimonthly magazine.
March 25, 2008
Otakuthon 2008 announces Tiffany Grant and first round of guests
Otakuthon, a fan-run anime convention in Montreal, has announced that voice actress Tiffany Grant will be one of its guests of honor this year.
March 25, 2008
Yaoi Jamboree announces first guests
Guests le Perrugine, Eiki Eiki, and Mikiyo Tsuada have been announced for the June Yaoi Jamboree convention in Glendale, Arizona.
March 20, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 announces first American guest of honor
American voice actor and writer David Hayter is the latest addition to the list of guests of honor at Anime Expo 2008.
March 18, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces second round of guests
Zenkaikon 2008 has announce more guests for its 2008 show including musical guests The Slants and Le-Akt'z ISORA, voice actress Michele Knotz, and web comic artists Laura and Will Robinson of "Friday Knights".
March 18, 2008
SPJA to hold symposium at Tokyo International Anime Fair
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) will be presenting a symposium presentation/discussion about the history, current status and future of the US anime/manga industries at Tokyo International Anime Fair. In addition, announcements of the finalists of the SPJA Industry Awards will also be made.
March 18, 2008
Toys R Us Canada to sponsor TFcon Toronto 2008
TFcon Toronto will be on June 21st, 2008 at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel with the support of Toys "R" Us Canada as it's exclusive retail sponsor. Toys "R" Us Canada will support the convention through various means including the distributation of TFcon promotional material in Toys "R" Us stores to increase awareness of the Canadian Transformers collectors convention.
March 14, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 holds call for entries for Battle of the Bands
Anime Expo has announced that bands may now submit entries for their Battle of the Bands.
March 14, 2008
Ali Project to perform 'Kotodama' at Sakura-Con
Ali Project's appearance at Sakura-Con 2008, March 29th at 2:30 pm, will include a performance of their latest single "Kotodama", the theme song to a new anime series Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed.
March 14, 2008
Smile.dk to appear at San Japan
San Japan and Viverus Studios have announced the North American musical debut of Smile.dk. Smile.dk will be making an appearance at San Japan 1.5 in San Antonio, Texas this August.
March 12, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 announces first Japanese guest of honor
Director Masamitsu Hidaka is the first addition to the list of Anime Expo 2008 guests of honor.
March 11, 2008
Robotech Convention Tour to stop at T-MODE '08
Scheduled for September 5-7, T-MODE '08 has announced that The Robotech Convention Tour will stop at the convention to hold a screening of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and host panels.
March 9, 2008
Voice Acting "Brawl" to take place at PortConMaine 2008
PortConMaine has announced that stars of the hit new Nintendo Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Michele Knotz and Bill Rogers, will be appearing at this year's convention along with Daniel Kevin Harrison, a voice acting Maine native and regular guest of the convention. The four-day convention is schedule for July 3-6, 2008 in Portland, Maine.
March 8, 2008
EXP Con announces first guests and new events
Anime X Gamer Experience has announced its first round of guests which consists of voice actor Josh Grelle, artists Steve Bennett, Ashley Clark, and Siya, cosplayers Ya Ya Han and CJ Collins, as well as musical guests Select Start, J*Scape, and The Slants. The convention will be held this October in St. Augustine, Florida.
March 7, 2008
New hosts join AX Idol at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Anime Expo has announced that it will be holding its annual AX Idol contest at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.
March 5, 2008
Anime Expo 2008 and Intermixi Japan Tours announce Japan sweepstakes
Anime Expo and Intermixi Japan Tours have announced that all pre-registered attendees who register prior to June 15, 2008 will be automatically entered to win the Pre-Registration Grand Prize Getaway to Japan. Winners will be announced at Anime Expo 2008's opening ceremonies July 3, 2008. Anime Expo 2008 will be held from July 3-6, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.
March 3, 2008
FITcon returns for a third year to the Florida Institute of Technology
This year's FITcon will be headlined by voice actress Michele Knotz, voice actress from Pokémon. Other guests include comedian Aaron Pabon and podcaster Joey Snackpants.
February 29, 2008
Dreamland Japan announces Zuiichi one-day event
Dreamland Japan has announced Zuiichi, a one-day event this August in Vancouver, Washington. The event promises "four star food" and "modern theater-style viewing rooms with leather seating" in addition to sake and wine tasting.
February 24, 2008
SITACon2 announced
The SITACon Convention Committee has announced that SITACon will be returning in October 2008. It will again be held in Utica, NY using buildings at the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT).
February 22, 2008
Neo Nohcon announces Japanese performing arts
Neo Nohcon at Daemen College in Buffalo, New York has announced the addition of a special Taisho-Koto performance and traditional Japanese dance on Saturday March 8th at 8:00 pm.
February 22, 2008
Anime X Gamer Experience announced for St. Augustine, Florida
A new convention, Anime X Gamer Experience (aka "EXP con") has been announced for October 17-19 at the Renaissance Resort at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.
February 20, 2008
Zenkaikon 2008 announces first round of guests
Zenkaikon 2008 has announced the first guests for its 2008 show. The guest list consists of comedian "Uncle Yo", Jessi Bavolack and Matt Pascal of the "Geeks Next Door" web comic, and Charles Batschelet of "Subpar Comic".
February 19, 2008
Tora-Con 2008 announces Unicorn Table as guests of honor
The RIT Anime Club has announced that Unicorn Table will be guests of honor at Tora-Con 2008 at the Rochester Institute of Technology on April 26th.
February 19, 2008
FanimeCon 2008 announces Antic Cafe as musical guest of honor
FanimeCon has announced Antic Cafe (An Cafe) as their first musical guest of honor. The convention will be held in San Jose, California this May. The band previously appeared at A-Kon last June.
February 19, 2008
Seito ChibiCon announces The Slants as first guest
Seito ChibiCon has announced that The Slants, an Asian synthpop/rock band hailing from Portland, Oregon, will be making a stop at the convention next month during their west coast tour.
February 16, 2008
MTAC announces limited sale of lifetime memberships
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention has announced limited availability of lifetime memberships. These memberships guarantee admission for the owner into MTAC for life and are available for purchase at $200.
February 16, 2008
JaniCon announces 2008 convention and first guests
JaniCon has announced that their 2008 convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville from November 21st through 23rd. Guests include Steve Bennett, Amelie Belcher, and J*Scape.
February 14, 2008
J-rock sensation the pillows to appear at Anime Boston
Anime Boston ends a flurry of guest announcements with the announcement that the pillows will perform at Anime Boston 2008 in the Hynes Convention Center on Saturday, March 22nd. The convention runs from March 21st through 23rd.
February 14, 2008
Anime Boston announces musical guest Luv and Response
Anime Boston 2008 announced that Japanese vocal dance troupe Luv and Response be performing at next month's convention at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
February 14, 2008
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention announces special guests Johnny Yong Bosch and James L. Barry
Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) has announced that Johnny Yong Bosch, the voice of "Vash the Stampede", and James L. Barry, a published manga artist with Tokyopop, will be guests at the Nashville convention this April.
February 13, 2008
Anime Boston announces its second round of guests
Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in the northeast, has announced its second round of guests. Guests include voice actors Colleen Clinkenbeard, Aaron Dismuke, Todd Haberkorn, Brad Swaile, Michael Sinterniklaas and industry guest Tom Wayland. The convention is March 21-23, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
February 12, 2008
Neo Nohcon announces final round of guests
Neo Nohcon, a college-based convention in Buffalo, New York on March 7-8, has announced its final lineup of guests for 2008 including: Kyle Hebert, Samantha Inuoe Harte, Antimere Robinson, Michael "Mookie" Terracciano, Lucien Dodge, Professors Brent and Marj Wilson, Brian Hammer, Christian Brandjes, and Mary Hertzel.
February 11, 2008
T.M. Revolution will perform at New York Comic Con 2008
New York Comic Con today officially announced that Japanese pop star T.M.Revolution will be performing at the event this April. This will be his first concert in the United States since 2004 when he performed at the first Pacific Media Expo.
February 6, 2008
Anime Supercon presents Anime Day in Davie
Anime Supercon has issued a press release for a one-day anime event on February 23rd called Anime Day in Davie. It will be held at the Davie P.A.L. building in Davie, Florida.
February 4, 2008
Bandai Visual USA to premiere Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time at Sakura-Con 2008
ANCEA/Sakura-Con 2008, with the support of Bandai Visual USA, will host the premier of Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time -- A Tale of the Eight Guardians at the Seattle convention in late March.
February 4, 2008
Kawaii-Kon 2008 guest list announced
Kawaii-Kon, held in Hawaii from April 18th to the 20th, has announced its first round of guests.
February 1, 2008
Anime Weekend Atlanta announces guests and events
Anime Weekend Atlanta 14 announced its first round of confirmed guests, including Amy Howard Wilson, Fred Perry, Travis Willingham, Vic Mignogna, Carl Gustav Horn, Peter Fernandez, and Corinne Orr.
February 1, 2008
Otakuthon 2008 announces dates and new location
Otakuthon has announced the 3rd edition of Montreal's fan-run anime convention will take place July 26 - 27, 2008.
January 29, 2008
Tsubasacon Announces Opening of Pre-Registration
Tsubasacon, Inc. announced that it has started accepting pre-registrations for Tsubasacon 2008 scheduled to be held September 26th through 28th at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia.
January 28, 2008
Castle Point Anime Convention Announces Guest Andy Brick
The Stevens Anime Club is pleased to announce a special guest appearance by composer Andy Brick at Castle Point Anime Convention.
January 23, 2008
Sakura-Con hosts US debut of Ali Project and welcomes musical guests Scandal
Sakura-Con 2008 has announced that they will host the Japanese band Ali Project for their first ever US appearance. Also confirmed is the Japanese, all girl band SCANDAL.
January 16, 2008
Florida Supercon Announces Eight New Guests
The latest announcement for the Florida convention includes anime-related guests Yaya Han, artist Ashley Clark, author Wendy Lo, and bellydancer Rose Thompson.
January 16, 2008
Shojo Beat, Sakura-Con, and The Slants Announce Contest
The Slants have issued a press release to announce that Shojo Beat and Sakuracon have partnered with them to give out prize packs to ten winners.
January 15, 2008
Animation On Display Announces Guests of Honor
Animation On Display has announced their guest lineup. The convention will be held this Presidents' Day weekend on February 16-17 at the Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco.
January 15, 2008
Animaritime Announces Scheduled Guests
Animaritime has announced their current scheduled guests: K.V. Johansen, Jones, Nicole Letersky, and Svetlana Chmakova.
January 15, 2008
FanimeCon 2008 Announces Richard Waugh as Guest of Honor
FanimeCon has announced Richard Waugh as one of the guests of honor for this year's FanimeCon 2008.
January 10, 2008
MomoCon Announces Guests
Anime O-Tekku of Georgia Tech has announced the return of MomoCon held in Atlanta, GA on March 15-16, 2008 at the Georgia Tech campus.
January 10, 2008
Spike Spencer to Attend A&G Ohio
Animation and Gaming Ohio is has announced Spike Spencer as the final guest announcement for this February's convention.
January 8, 2008
MTAC Announces 2008 Music Lineup
MTAC has announced new musical guests The Slants, The Man Power, Chickenbox and the return of Peelander-Z.
January 8, 2008
DC Anime Club to Give Cosplay Presentation at the Japanese Information and Culture Center
The DC Anime Club will give a presentation on cosplay at the Japanese Information and Culture Center on January 18, 2008 at 6:30pm.
January 8, 2008
DC Anime Club and JICC to bring Anime/Live Action Movies to Washington, DC
The DC Anime Club and the Japanese Information and Culture Center will collaborate to bring anime and live action screenings to Washington, DC at the Japanese Information and Culture Center every fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30pm starting January 24, 2008.

Press Releases Archives