Convention Fans

It’s been a while since I had a chance to put a news post together (blame Zenkaikon!). There are plenty of convention updates and news to report, including tidbits on the official Xena: Warrior Princess con, Pacific Media Expo, Nekocon, Nerdpow!, Steamcon, and more!

1. Xena Convention Adds Four More Guests

Creation Entertainment announced yesterday that it has added four additional guests to their stellar line up for the official Xena: Warrior Princess convention, now in it’s 15th year. Steven L. Sears, Tsianina Joelson, Katherine Fugate, and William Gregory Lee are those latest additions. They are joining Lucy Lawless, Renee O’Connor, and others. It’s being held February 5-7, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

2. DJ/Fashion Designer Takuya Angel Hits Pacific Media Expo

One of my favorite bloggers, Liz Ohanesian, has a report from Pacific Media Expo, which was held November 6 - 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. She met up with Takuya Angel, a Japanese designer and DJ who creates “unusual pieces that cross over between the wa (traditional Japanese) and cyber styles popular in Tokyo clubs.” Be sure to check out Shannon Cottrell’s amazing pictures that are posted with the article.

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There has been a few new convention related articles posted the past few days, which is why I’ve decided to do two “Convention News Blurbs” articles this week. Admittedly, there was quite a bit coverage to come out of Big Apple Comic-Con, which was last weekend. Fall is, of course, considered part of the convention busy season.

This entry has articles about Big Apple Comic-Con, the Animation Asia Conference, Bakuretsucon, and it concludes with one called “Anime Conventions: Does Size Really Matter?”

1. Big Apple Comic Con is a Wonderful Guilty Pleasure

The Leader has an article about Big Apple Comic-Con, which their Entertainment Editor in Chief seemed to enjoy quite a bit. Although, he did point out some of the downsides of hitting up a con: sore feet and an empty wallet. He also commented on the pricey autographs, which many of us are all too familiar with. Nothing in this review was unexpected, but if you’re interested in feedback from this con, the article is worth a look.

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With all the hubbub about New York Comic Con and Big Apple Comic-Con running the same weekend in 2010, I feel compelled to start the week off with news from conventions other than those two. This edition has the latest convention news about FUNimation, William Shatner, Kuzuricon, and Anime League Club London (ALCL). It also has a link to the “8 Geek Conventions God Never Intended.” Okay okay, at the very bottom is a quick update about the New York Comic Con and Big Apple Comic-Con feud. But it’s only one link, promise. What can I say? Everyone was talking about it this weekend!

1. Anime Convention in London on 14th November: Just £5 Entry, Signup Now

Although Convention Fans is based in the United States, we try to keep tabs on all of our international con-going friends. Anime League Club London (ALCL) is holding a convention in London on Saturday, November 14th, at The Slug and Lettuce (1 America Square, London, EC3N 2LS). As the title suggests, it’s only £5 to get in, but you do have to be 18 and up. You can register for ALCL at http://www.animeleague.com/london/registration.php.

2. FUNimation Virtual Convention Panel

FUNimation, which normally has quite the busy convention schedule, decided to host a “virtual” convention panel in October, since they didn’t have any cons to attend for the month. It was held October 15th on FUNimation’s blog. You can watch the replay of the virtual panel at the link above. What a great idea! Kudos to FUNimation!
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Happy Wednesday con-goers! As usual, we have lots of convention news to share with you all today. We have guest announcements, convention reports, and articles a plenty. The first news blurb concerns the King of All Geeks, Wil Wheaton! This post concludes with an op-ed article on which of the large conventions gives attendees the “biggest bang for their buck”. The list may surprise you!

As always, if you have any convention news (or even photo streams) you’d like to share, post a comment!

1. Con Update: Media Guest: Wil Wheaton

The only Star Trek: The Next Generation actor we haven’t met, Wil Wheaton, will be returning to Emerald City ComiCon in 2010. He has attended for the past few years, and clearly seems to enjoy himself while he’s there. Emerald City ComiCon is happening March 13th and 14th, 2010. We’re totally jealous of you West coast people!

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Can you believe? We’re already going to be talking about San Diego Comic-Con 2010! I mean, I guess it’s only fair, considering how much we’ve been griping about Dragon*con 2010 already. But I promise this entry of News Blurbs has only one SDCC link! Read below for stories about Anime Vegas, Kuzuricon, Star Trek: The Experience, and more!

1. Comic-Con International 2010 Attendee Registration Available

That’s right, it’s time to get your tickets for SDCC 2010! 4-Day Attendee Memberships are now available online. Please note that these memberships are limited. There is also a new option to buy your ticket with our without “Preview Night.” The prices are the same, but get “Preview Night” while it is still available if you’re interested in attending on Wednesday, July 21st.
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