Convention Fans

Although not a convention, I wanted to share this upcoming event for my friends at the DC Anime Club, who have been working in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan. Below is the official press release for the event:

 Metropolis to be Screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Metropolis on Friday November 13, 2009 6:30 pm at Lafayette Center III (Lower Level) 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).

Kenichi and his detective uncle, Shunsaku Ban, leave Japan to visit Metropolis, in search of the criminal, Dr. Laughton. However, when they finally find Dr. Laughton, Kenichi and Shunsaku find themselves seperated and plunged into the middle of a larger conspiracy. While Shunsaku searches for his nephew and explanations, Kenichi tries to protect Tima (a mysterious young girl), from Duke Red and his adopted son Rock, both of whom have very different reasons for wanting to find her. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
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Readers of the Convention Fans blog have been selected to receive a special $8 off entry to Madame Tussauds Hollywood to see the unveiling of the newest addition to their permanent collection: William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk! It is “Star Trek Weekend” at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, November 5-8 as the attraction celebrates the new figure. The discount is good through the end of the year. General Adult tickets are $25 and Kids tickets are $18. In order to receive the discount, you must print off the PDF coupon below (the discount can only be redeemed at the Box Office).

Download: Star Trek Weekend at Madame Tussauds Hollywood Downloadable Coupon

Thanks to Madame Tussauds Hollywood!

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Below are two press releases for the DC Anime Club, which has been working in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center. While not anime convention events, these may be of interest to anime fans in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Please see below for details:

Death Note 2: The Last Name to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present screen Death Note 2: The Last Name on August 28, 2009 6:30 pm as part of inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).

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I know, I know! I’m way behind the times here. I didn’t go see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at midnight the day it came out. I waited until yesterday to finally head out to the theater. Some fan right? Well, this will boggle your mind even more: I haven’t even read the book! Shocking, I know. I never managed to finish anything past Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. That being said, I am actually a rather big fan of the films and the HP universe, and I wanted to share my thoughts on the film, specifically as a fan of the movies who hasn’t finished reading the books.

I would first like to say that I thought director David Yates did a killer job directing this movie. I think it is the best directed HP film so far, and it is clear to me why he has been chosen to direct Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts I and II. The entire movie was breathtaking in its visuals. On top of that, the movie felt well paced. Although some of my friends felt the movie lagged a bit at parts, I found it compelling and interesting all the way through. I never once looked down at my watch, or wondered how much time was left (and that is a big deal for me, as I am quite prone to looking at my watch in movies).

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