[CON][AnimeNext] Convention Info

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 AnimeNEXT 2003 * OCTOBER 3-5 * RYE TOWN HILTON * NEW YORK "the NEXT evolution of anime conventions!"
The Hilton Rye Town is located in Rye Brook, NY, only 20
miles away from Manhattan. Situated near several major
highways and by rail through Metro-North, the Hilton is
accessible to travelers yet maintains the feel of a country
hideaway. We are within driving distance from all nearby
states. Come and join us at AnimeNEXT 2003!
AnimeNEXT is the largest fan-run, all-genre anime convention
serving the Tri-State area. We are a full-service event,
with Dealers, Guests, Industry, Events, Videos, Panels, and
much, much more! Find out why we say we are "the NEXT
evolution of anime conventions!"
[HIGHLIGHTS]
* Japanese Guests of Honor!
* HUGE Dealers Room!
* Cosplay!
* Concert by Himawari!
* Anime Music Video Contest!
* Dance!
* Panels & Workshops!
* Manga Room!
* Game Shows!
* 24-hour Video Rooms!
* Video Gaming!
[VOICE GUESTS]
* Tiffany Grant (Asuka, Evangelion)
* Mike Sinterniklaas (Leonardo, TMNT)
* Mike Pollack (Meat, Ultimate Muscle)
* Marc Diraison (Guts, Berserk)
* Kristen Nelson (Megumi, Boogiepop Phantom)
* Bill Timoney (Parn, Record of Lodoss War)
* Daniel Kevin Harrison (Gokudo, Gokudo)
* Georgette Reilly (Ikkyu, Gokudo)
* Jamie McGonnigal (Takeo, Magic Users Club)
[MUSICAL GUEST]
AnimeNEXT is proud to announce Himawari in Concert on
October 3, 2003. (http://www.himawaring.com)
[INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES]
* Matt Greenfield (Vice President, AD Vision)
* David Williams (Producer, AD Vision)
* Toshifumi Yoshida (Producer, Viz Video)
* Steve Bennett (IC Entertainment)
* John Sirabella (President, Media Blasters)
* CB Cebulski (Editor, Marvel Comics)
* Robert Bricken (Managing Editor,Anime Insider)
* Trisha Sebastian (Associate Editor, Anime Insider)
* Zach Oats (Wizard Entertainment)
* John Guttierez (Wizard Entertainment)
* Frank Pannone (CPM Comics)
* Steve Pearl (Nu-Tech Digital)
* Barry Winston (President, Voyager Entertainment)
[ARTIST GUESTS]
* Robert DeJesus (http://www.robertdejesus.com)
[PANELISTS]
* Jan Scott Frazier Storyteller, Director, Translator
* Rob Malda Founder Slashdot.org, AnimeFu.com
* Chris Beveridge Webmaster, animeondvd.com
* Megazone Former Moderator, rec.arts.anime.creative
[WORKSHOPS]
* Sake Tasting come join us and learn the history and science of sake! Taste various types of sake and learn a little about it as well. Just remember, you need to be at least 21.
* Cel Painting Animation veteran Steve Bennett guides you through the art of Cel Painting!
* Kimono workshop Learn about the historical and cultural aspects of this Japanese formal-wear.
* Drawing the Manga Way Come and particpate in this workshop! Mike Hayes guides you step-by-step on creating a manga Mater piece!
* Shogi/Go Workshops You won't master the ancient games of Shogi and Go at this workshop, but you can try!
* Dubbing Workshops This year, AnimeNEXT is excited to have representatives from FOUR different dubbing studios! They will show you first-hand what a recording session is like.
[REGISTRATION]
Pre-register and avoid the long lines at the convention.
The current rate for pre-registration is $30 until June 14.
Afterwards, the rate increases to $35 until September 1.
Discounts are available for children and for groups of 8
or more people. For more details see:
http://www.animenext.org/register
At-the-door rates are also available at the website.
[DEALERS]
Contact <email-address-deleted> to reserve space in our Room
[MAILING LIST]
Send mail to email-address-deleted to
join our mailing list and receive the latest updates.
[FORUMS]
The AnimeNEXT 2003 Forums are now on-line! Check it out at:
http://www.animenext.org/forum
[ABOUT US]
Universal Animation is a non-profit organization whose
purpose is to encourage the appreciation of anime and manga.
Founded in 2002 in New York, the group is responsible for
coordinating the AnimeNEXT convention in the NY/NJ/CT area.
[CONTACT INFORMATION]
Universal Animation, Inc.
PO Box 1088
Pearl River, NY 10965
http://www.animenext.org
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