Hey everyone! ^_^ Sorry that this press release is a few days old, but
looks like I forgot to post it here (whoops!)
New guest announcements are below. Hope to see you at the con! ^_^
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PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Three New Guests
Stephanie Chateau, C.J. Collins, and Eden Star come to Zenkaikon.
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- February 20, 2009: The staff of
Zenkaikon is pleased to announce several new guests for its 2009 event
- the interactive duo Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins from Concept
Galaxy, as well as musical guest Eden Star.
About Concept Galaxy:
The goal of Concept Galaxy is to provide interactive themed
entertainment - much in the vein of what is presented at theme parks –
to events such as conventions, trade shows, and expos. Concept
Galaxy's Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins will be running a number
of interactive events at Zenkaikon 2009.
http://www.conceptgalaxy.com/
About Stephanie Chateau (Concept Galaxy):
Stephanie Chateau is an unusual convention guest. In an interview with
Dave Durico on Sci-Fi Overdrive, she was asked "You make your own
comic, you're an internationally known costume designer, an actress,
an intern to Working Actor Productions, and now you're trying your
hand at being a show director as well. What DON'T you do?" As a show
director, Stephanie is known for creating unique and entertaining
shows that turn into interactive games. While she directs these
games, she can also double as one of the characters, displaying her
talent as an improv entertainer. Stephanie has created interactive
events for conventions across the United States.
About C.J. Collins (Concept Galaxy):
C.J. Collins has made a name for himself in both the cosplay community
and the convention circuit. He is not only known for his remarkable
acting skills but also his "laugh out loud funny" film work. Videos he
directed and uploaded to his "lolfilmworks" YouTube account were so
well received that he now oversees all of Concept Galaxy's film work.
C.J.'s experience in acting and film comes from eight years of classes
as well as an extensive amount of participation in community theater.
About Eden Star:
Eden Star's music is chiefly inspired by the hedonism of the 80s hard
rock scene and the burgeoning Japanese rock sound. The group plays
energetic tunes that combine various forms of Rock and Roll. Hailing
from New Jersey, their sound can be described as an amalgamation of
Punk Grit and Metal Grind, mixed with Hard Blues, Pop Sensibility and
even a dash of Rockabilly. Combined with a manic stage show, the end
result is a crazy ride packed with blistering energy.
http://edenstarmusic.com/
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention
Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia
area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous
success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November
7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The
convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists,
panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to
thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success.
They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively
anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer
space, and video game rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two
Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day
VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find
information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon
rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are
also available.
Seriously, unless you are planning to spoof him on his own show, why would
anyone with even 1/10th of a brain even go within 100 feet of his studios? No
matter what he is planning to specialize on...
Wait, does anybody still bite off live chicken heads as a sideshow act?
--- On Thu, 2/19/09, animewhatever@yahoogroups.com
<animewhatever@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> From: animewhatever@yahoogroups.com <animewhatever@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Anime Whatever] Digest Number 256
> To: animewhatever@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 9:29 AM
> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Jerry Springer needs geeks
> From: prophetbanzai
>
>
> Message
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1. Jerry Springer needs geeks
> Posted by: "prophetbanzai"
> prophetbanzai@... prophetbanzai
> Date: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:38 pm ((PST))
>
> Springer is doing a show on anime,sci-fi,etc.geeks.Taping
> is on Monday
> and Tuesday so call a.s.a.p. Tim @1-888-321-5399.Free trip
> to Chciago.
Hey all! Just a quick reminder that the monthly meeting of the DAS PA
(Kanameiji) Chapter will be on Saturday, February 28 from 12:00 to 6:00PM
The meeting will take place at:
Brave New Worlds Comics
212 N Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Here is an approximate schedule:
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Gaming Hour #1: Featuring PS3, Gamecube and Wii games
(Boom Blox, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart etc. Members are
welcome to bring other games.)
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Aquarion, courtesy of Operation Anime
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Announcements (White Day Minicon, Zenkaikon 2009,
Philly Cherry Blossom Festival 2009 and Sakura Sunday)
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Lunch/Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Random Pick: "Fushigi Yugi" and other member-brought
titles (members vote!)
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Gaming Hour #2
It should be lots of fun! Hope to see you there! ^_^
> 1a. I have added you to my friends network today!
> From: girltprider
Once again, can't your admin or group owner filter this out? Next time it comes
I'm going to mark it as spam, and that will most likely make all of the group's
messages be considered spam...
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- March 1, 2009: Concept Galaxy is
organizing an interactive production for Zenkaikon 2009, and will be
auditioning cosplay talent from around the area to participate.
Auditions will take place on August 15, 2009, at the Radisson Valley
Forge Hotel, the same location as the convention, Zenkaikon. Those who
plan to audition should come prepared with a minute-long
"in-character" monologue as the character they wish to play. Stephanie
Chateau from Concept Galaxy will be hosting the auditions, and will be
looking for cosplayers that fit into the categories listed below.
Naughty, Wicked, and V.I.L.E. Villains
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers to portray their
favorite anime or video game villain. Those who are chosen to
participate in the production will act out the part of delinquents
plotting to commit a heinous crime at Zenkaikon 2009.
Good Guys, Champions of Justice, and A.C.M.E. Agents
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers to portray
characters that fight for the ideals of truth and justice. Those who
are chosen to participate in the production play the part of heroes
attempting to stop the villains from succeeding in their plot.
Zenkaikon Host Announcer
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers who enjoy making
their own original costume designs. They are seeking a host or hostess
to represent Zenkaikon and serve as its "announcer" for events that
will happen throughout the weekend. The character should compliment
"Zenkai-chan" - the official Zenkaikon mascot who appears on all of
the convention's promotional material.
Additional information regarding the time of auditions, the room they
will take place in, will be forthcoming in future announcements. Those
will questions regarding auditions should e-mail Stephanie Chateau at
steph@....
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention
Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia
area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous
success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November
7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The
convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists,
panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to
thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success.
They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively
anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer
space, and video game rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two
Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day
VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find
information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon
rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are
also available
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- March 17, 2009: Due to his enormous popularity at
Zenkaikon 2008, the staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce that award-winning
science fiction author C. J. Henderson will be returning for the 2009
convention. In addition, the staff is announcing the first ever Zenkaikon hotel
room block at the Radisson Valley Forge, and Zenkaikon-sponsored activities at
the Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival's Sakura Sunday.
About C.J. Henderson:
C.J. Henderson is the Origins Award-winning creator of the Teddy London
supernatural detective series, as well as the author of over 50 books and
novels, including such diverse titles as "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Films", "The Field Guide to Monsters", and "Baby's First Mythos." Over the past
30 years, he has also written hundreds of short stories and comics, as well as
thousands of non-fiction articles. With his work now translated into a dozen
different languages, and his fame circling the globe, you would think this
mighty literary figure would sit back on his laurels and simply bask in the sun.
Instead, he fills his days searching the streets for pennies and dreaming of
platters filled with bacon. Attendees are invited to meet this truly unusual
personality during Zenkaikon 2009.
http://www.cjhenderson.com/
About the Zenkaikon 2009 Hotel Room Block:
Zenkaikon has reserved a block of rooms for its 2009 convention at the Radisson
Valley Forge Hotel. These rooms are available to convention attendees for the
discounted rate of $149 for the evening of November 7 through November 8, 2009.
Attendees can secure this rate by proceeding to
http://www.radisson.com/zenkaikon. Attendees who wish to book additional nights,
or would rather make reservations by phone, can also call the Radisson directly
at (610) 337-2000 and ask for the "Zenkaikon" rate. The staff expects these
rooms to fill quickly, as availability is limited.
About Zenkaikon at Sakura Sunday:
On Sunday, April 5, 2009, Zenkaikon will be sponsoring a variety of activities
as a part of Sakura Sunday - a spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture
in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Sakura Sunday is the main event of the 2009
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, hosted by the Japanese American Society of
Greater Philadelphia. The staff of Zenkaikon will be running anime screenings
and video game tournaments throughout the day, with a cosplay contest taking
place from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Attendees will also be able to pre-register for
Zenkaikon 2009, and purchase Zenkaikon-related merchandise. Sakura Sunday will
take place at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
http://jasgp.org/cherryblossomfestival/
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and science fiction convention
Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In
2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon
will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into
the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of
programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The
Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such
a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively
anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space,
and video game rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information
on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations.
Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
Zenkaikon is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated
staff to add to its team. Zenkaikon is a two-day anime and science
fiction convention located in King of Prussia, PA (Philadelphia area).
Our fourth annual convention is taking place on November 7-8, 2009,
and we would love to have you!
Website: http://www.zenkaikon.com
Requirements:
Staff Members Must:
* Check their e-mail at least 3 times a week, and reply to all
inquiries within 3 days of receipt.
* Actively participate on the staff forums.
* Be prompt, clear, and respectful in communicating with other staff
and attendees, both online and in person.
* Work with their department chairs and other department members as a
team, while having the flexibility to work independently.
* Quickly resolve departmental problems, seeking help from other
staffers when necessary.
* Be willing to receive constructive criticism and incorporate approved changes.
* Regularly attend staff meetings - online, on the phone, or in person.
* Work at the convention (unless they cannot attend due to unforeseen
circumstances).
* Have reliable transportation.
* Be available by phone in case of emergencies.
* Provide at least 2 references.
* Be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits of Being Zenkaikon Staff:
* Working in a fun and friendly environment with other anime fans
* Meeting the convention guests
* Work 8 hours, get hotel room reimbursal on Saturday night (stay with other
staff members),
* Convention badge
* Meals during con hours (catered)
* Access to the staff room
* Be a crucial part of the fastest-growing anime convention in the
Philadelphia area
Open Positions:
* Dealers and Artists Department Head
* Tabletop and Other Gaming staff
* Security staff
* Registration staff
Interested? Please email zenkaikon@... for an application by
March 31, 2009.
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DAS C.hief E.xecutive O.taku
Delaware Anime Society: The Rising Sun in the First State and Beyond
http://www.delawareanimesociety.com
Zenkaikon 2009 Convention Chair
http://www.zenkaikon.com
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VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- April 8, 2009: The Zenkaikon Anime Convention in
King of Prussia, PA has teamed up with Viz Pictures to give away free tickets to
the Death Note: L, Change the World Live Action Movie Event on April 29, 2009.
To be entered in the raffle, pre-register online for a 2-day pass to Zenkaikon
by April 21, 2009. Attendees who have pre-registered before this announcement
are also eligible.
There is one (1) pair of tickets available for the 7:30PM showing at:
The Bridge - UPenn
South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
There is also one (1) pair of tickets available for the 7:30PM showing at:
United Artists Riverview Plaza
1400 South Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19147
To pre-register for Zenkaikon and enter the drawing, visit
http://www.zenkaikon.com/register.htm
About the Death Note: L, Change the World Live Action Movie Event:
By popular demand, Viz Pictures and NCM Fathom partner again to present Death
Note: L, Change the World Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 at 7:30PM
local time in a movie theatre near you. Death Note: L, Change the World is the
third live action event based on the Death Notemanga franchise. The follow up to
Death Note and Death Note II, Death Note: L, Change the World will feature
Fathom's first ever subtitled event. The event (in Japanese with English
subtitles) will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of
Kenichi Matsuyama (L), Alessandro Juliani (L's English voice actor), and Hideo
Nakata (the director).
http://deathnotefilms.com/L/home.php
Event Overview:
Inspired by the best-selling manga Death Note, Death Note: L, change the World
reveals how the legendary detective "L" spends the final days of his life.
Directed by master J-horror filmmaker Hideo Nakata, Kenichi Matsuyama once again
stars as L. L has finally solved the "Kira" case in which countless criminals
had died under mysterious circumstances, but sacrificed his own life in order to
stop Kira, leaving himself with only 23 days left to live. For his final case L
goes up against a bio-terrorist group trying to wipe out humanity with a deadly
mutated virus ten times more fatal than Ebola. As L tries to formulate an
antidote with a scientist, he must also save the lives of two children who have
no one else to turn to. Will L be able to save the world before it's too late?
Witness the last 23 days of L. Don't miss your chance to see Death Note: L,
change the World larger-than-life on the big screen! This event is not
officially rated but should be treated as equivalent to an "R" rating.
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon
and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they
put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return
for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson
Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with
dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff
wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success.
They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating
expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game
rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information
on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations.
Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
Zenkaikon Wants You! 2009 Gopher and Street Team Recruitment
Zenkaikon is currently recruiting interested individuals to join its 2009 Street
Team and/or be a gopher at its convention. Read all the details below!
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Street Team
Do you love Zenkaikon? Do you look forward to it every year? Do you wish more
people knew about it?
Then you should consider joining the Zenkaikon Street Team! Street team members
give out or leave Zenkaikon flyers at related events, stores, or any other
location where anime fans may gather. They may also promote Zenkaikon on their
website, blog, or favorite forum.
If this sounds like something you would like to do (or do already), then send us
the following information:
Name
Website
Mailing Address where we can send flyers
Where and When you will promote Zenkaikon
Specific Conventions or Events where you can put out flyers, and the dates of
the events
E-mail all information to zenkaikonpr@... or PM "Kirsehn" on the Zenkaikon
Forums (http://www.zenkaikon.com/forum/).
In exchange for being a part of our street team, you will receive an exclusive
Zenkaikon Street Team button, as well as your name and link on our website!
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Gophering
go•fer n. Slang – one who performs minor or menial tasks such as running
errands. [Alteration of "go for"]
What a Gopher does
Gofers help con staff with event set up, line control, badge checking, guiding
attendees, running video and gaming equipment, workshops, panels, the
masquerade, break down and clean up.
What you get out of it
Now you might be asking yourself, "What's in it for me?" Well, depending how
many hours of your life you are willing to give, you get:
* Partial or full convention registration refund
* Meals
* Beverages
* Swag
* A behind-the-scenes look at an anime convention
* Did I mention the refund, free food, and beverages?
If this sounds like something that might interest you, then read up on all the
details at our gopher web page (http://zenkaikon.com/gophers.htm) and fill out
our Gopher Application (http://zenkaikon.com/gopherapp.php)
If you have any questions about this application, the Gofer rules and/or
expectations please send a detailed message to zenkaikongophers@....
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PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Hi5, and
Fighter's High
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- May 11, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to
announce four new guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest
list include live action and voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch, California-based
rock band Eyeshine, rave DJ Hi5, and Philadelphia's own Ikuzo! Studios.
About Johnny Yong Bosch:
Johnny Yong Bosch is most recognized for his role as Adam Park in the hit
television series, The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. As part of the cast, he
completed an impressive run of over three seasons, two films, and two guest
appearances. He is also one of the only actors involved in the series to have
made appearances in six different seasons as the same character.
After completing his work with the Power Rangers, Johnny become active in the
voice acting industry, landing numerous lead roles. Recently, he has been
working as an English voice actor for numerous Japanese animated television
series, video games, and movies. His most notable roles are as Ichigo in Bleach,
Renton in Eureka Seven, Vash in Trigun, Kaneda in Akira, Kiba in Wolf's Rain,
Lelouch in Code Geass, Claus in Last Exile, Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch
Hunter Robin, Itsuki Koizumi in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Yuji "Saku"
Sakurai in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Guy in Tales of the Abyss for the
Playstation 2, and Nero in Devil May Cry 4 for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and
PC.
Johnny is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of his band, Eyeshine, and
serves as the host for the hit video podcast, Anime TV.
http://goanimetv.com
About Eyeshine:
Eyeshine is a four-piece "edge rock" band originating in West Hills, California.
Eyeshine broke into the underground rock scene in 2006 with their debut EP "How
About That?" Their full length debut album "Red Stripes/White Lights" was
released in the early spring of 2008, and four tracks from their latest CD
"Paper Kingdom" are currently available on their MySpace page. The band invites
you to check them out at Zenkaikon 2009.
http://www.eyeshine.net
About Hi5:
Hi5 has been a DJ for over four years. Although he first took the stage as a
convention DJ at Otakon 2008, he has been an anime and video game enthusiast
since middle school. This Baltimore native got into electronic dance music while
playing DDR in 8th grade. He also enjoys making his own music, following in the
footsteps of dance music pioneers BT, Deadmau5, and Armin van Buuren. In a Hi5
DJ set you will hear everything from electro/progressive house and trance, to
remixes
of your favorite anime, video game and DDR music. With Hi5 at the helm, you will
surely be dancing and singing along. He is excited to be a DJ for the Zenkaikon
rave on Saturday, November 7, 2009.
http://www.myspace.com/hi5md
About Fighter's High:
Philadelphia's own IkuZo! Studios is responsible for bringing us Fighter's High
- a live-action martial arts high school comedy. This anime-inspired web series
was created and co-written by Christopher A. Ryons, and co-written by Kevin
Siter, with SFX/Digital FX by James Panetta and fight choreography by Joey Min.
Series Synopsis: It's the 1st day of school at J.D. Oliver High School (A.K.A.
"Fighter's High"), and Adam Kane, the new transfer student is in for the shock
of his life. Everyone in this school is a martial artist, from the principal to
the janitor. This school also houses the weirdest group of kids Adam's ever
seen.
The Fighter's High production group will be hosting a panel and screening their
latest work at Zenkaikon 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/fightershigh/
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and science fiction convention
Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In
2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon
will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into
the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of
programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The
Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such
a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively
anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space,
and video game rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit http://www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find
information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and
regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
Just a reminder to everyone that the first pre-registration deadline
for Zenkaikon 2009 is only six days away! Pre-register by June 6,
2009 to take advantage of our lowest registration rates, and save time
in line at the convention.
Current registration rates are:
Saturday Only: $15
Sunday Only: $15
Two-Day Pass: $28
VIP Pass: $48
VIP Registration includes an exclusive Zenkaikon 2009 T-shirt, which
will not be available in our merchandise store or sold at the
convention. VIP memberships are only available to those who
pre-register for Zenkaikon 2009.
For more information on pre-registering for Zenkaikon, click here:
http://www.zenkaikon.com/registration/attendee.php
Also, if you are still looking for a place to stay, the Zenkaikon
Hotel Room Block at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge is still
available. Book a room in the block to get a significant discount on
the regular rates for Friday and Saturday night stays! (For more
information, click here: http://www.zenkaikon.com/general/hotels.php)
We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
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NEEDED- People to do a simple Para-para song at Otakon at some point on the
Saturday during Otakon. Professionalism and sense of fun required
CONTACT: dasmomo@... for more details
DAS C.hief E.xecutive O.taku
Delaware Anime Society: The Rising Sun in the First State and Beyond
http://www.delawareanimesociety.com
Zenkaikon 2009 Convention Chair
http://www.zenkaikon.com
_______________________________________________________________________
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VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- July 2, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to
announce another four guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest
list include visual kei band Geist, the creators of the web comic Friday
Knights, and the Geek Comedy Tour. Due to popular demand, the staff also
welcomes back anime comedian Uncle Yo for his third straight year.
About Geist:
Visual kei and Japanese rock have swept America, and there is hardly a better
example of its influence than Geist -- an American group devoted to the sound,
look, and feel of the medium. Prepare yourself for a torrent of passionate,
chaotic, beautiful music -- and the newest phase of Japan-influenced rock music.
Determined to draw out the best in themselves, Geist aims to thrill fans
everywhere in every way.
http://www.myspace.com/geistband
About the Geek Comedy Tour:
The Geek Comedy Tour is a collective of the funniest stand-up comedians from the
Washington D.C. area. Each one is an experienced comic, having performed at
bars, clubs, and colleges all over the East Coast. They all started out telling
their normal jokes to normal audiences, but there was something amiss. They were
all gigantic dorks, and comedy club crowds do not fully appreciate jokes about
comic books, anime, and video games. Thus, they decided to let their geek flag
fly, form together, and bring their jokes to the horde that needed them most.
Since their formation two years ago, The Geek Comedy Tour has performed at a
variety of venues, from anime conventions and college shows to the grand opening
of a comic shop.
http://geekcomedytour.com/
About Uncle Yo:
The anime world's oldest stand-up comedian is back at Zenkaikon for his third
consecutive year. In 2009, Uncle Yo returns to the anime convention that started
his career. The only man to intern with both the Jedi and the Sith, Yo is fired
up with more parodies, more complaints, and more DDR than ever.
http://www.uncleyo.com/
About Friday Knights:
While wandering in Tokyo, Wilfred and Laura Robinson conceived an idea to start
a web comic chronicling their exploits. The idea was tragically lost in a kaiju
attack. Months later, safely back in America, the stubborn idea found its way
back during one of their weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions. The comic and the
game merged into one entity. The hilariously funny Michael Gans joined them as a
writer, and thus was born Friday Knights -- where humor meets critical failure.
http://www.www.friday-knights.net/
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and science fiction convention
Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In
2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon
will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into
the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of
programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The
Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such
a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively
anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space,
and video game rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit http://www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find
information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and
regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
Do you enjoy cosplay? Do you really get into your character? Concept Galaxy and
Zenkaikon Want You!
Concept Galaxy is organizing an interactive production for Zenkaikon 2009, and
will be auditioning cosplay talent from around the area to participate.
Audition Details
Date: August 15, 2009
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Radisson Valley Forge
Bryn Mawr Room
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Requirements and Criteria
Those who plan to audition should come prepared with a minute-long
"in-character" monologue as the character they wish to play. Stephanie Chateau
from Concept Galaxy will be hosting the auditions, and will be looking for
cosplayers that fit into the categories listed below.
Naughty, Wicked, and V.I.L.E. Villains
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers to portray their favorite
anime or video game villain. Those who are chosen to participate in the
production will act out the part of delinquents plotting to commit a heinous
crime at Zenkaikon 2009.
Good Guys, Champions of Justice, and A.C.M.E. Agents
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers to portray characters that
fight for the ideals of truth and justice. Those who are chosen to participate
in the production play the part of heroes attempting to stop the villains from
succeeding in their plot.
Zenkaikon Host Announcer
Concept Galaxy is looking for talented cosplayers who enjoy making their own
original costume designs. They are seeking a host or hostess to represent
Zenkaikon and serve as its "announcer" for events that will happen throughout
the weekend. The character should compliment "Zenkai-chan" – the official
Zenkaikon mascot who appears on all of the convention's promotional material.
The mascot theme for Zenkaikon 2009 is steampunk.
Those with additional questions regarding auditions should e-mail Stephanie
Chateau at steph@....
http://www.zenkaikon.com/cosplay/auditions/
We hope to see you there!
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- July 23, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is excited
to announce a new contest in which two lucky attendees will have the chance to
enjoy lunch with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. They are also pleased to add two
more guests for their 2009 event - voice actress Trina Nishimura, and the
creators of the webcomic "Geeks Next Door."
About Lunch with Johnny Yong Bosch Contest:
The staff of Zenkaikon is giving pre-registered attendees the opportunity to win
a lunch outing with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch during Zenkaikon 2009. All
attendees who pre-register for a two-day pass for Zenkaikon 2009 before October
6, 2009 will be automatically entered into the contest. Two winners will be
chosen on October 7, 2009, and will be announced shortly thereafter. In
addition, each winner will be able to choose one additional pre-registered
attendee to attend the lunch as their guest. For more information and full
contest rules, please visit
http://www.zenkaikon.com/registration/contest/
About Trina Nishimura:
Trina Nishimura is relatively new to the voice-acting scene. Noted as the voice
of Akira from School Rumble, Nishimura has also starred in Black Cat, Claymore,
Desert Punk, Jyu Oh Sei, Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple, Speed Grapher, both of
the Negima!? properties, Sasami: Magical Girl Club, Baldr Force Exe, School
Rumble: 2nd Semester, and the ever popular Witchblade. Recently, she has been
working on a character named Nadie in the upcoming El Cazador de la Bruja, the
final installation in B-Trains 'girls with guns' trilogy. Nishimura has also
voiced characters in many other Funimation properties.
About "Geeks Next Door":
When two geeks love each other very much, and their names happen to be Jessi and
Matt Pascal, that is when the miracle known as "a webcomic" happens. From their
everyday adventures at home to their game sessions on DungeonMastering.com,
Jessi and Matt combine their powers to mock the absurdities and celebrate the
awesomeness of the geek life.
http://geeksnextcomic.com/
About Zenkaikon:
Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon
and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they
put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return
for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson
Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with
dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff
wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success.
They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating
expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game
rooms.
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information
on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations.
Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
Calling all cosplayers!
Online Registration for the Masquerade and Hall Cosplay Contest are now
available online.
Be sure to read through the rules and fill out the online forms as completely as
possible.
Applications for the Dating Game are also now available. Remember, Dating Game
participants are selected by the quality of their applications, so do your best!
Follow the links below to register:
Hall Cosplay: http://www.zenkaikon.com/cosplay/hallcosplay.php
Cosplay Masquerade: http://www.zenkaikon.com/cosplay/masquerade.php
Cosplay Dating Game: http://www.zenkaikon.com/cosplay/datinggame.php
Good luck to all contestants and participants!
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- September 15, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is
happy to formally announce their presence at three major upcoming events in the
Philadelphia area - gaming conventions Video Game Expo and GameX, and the Video
Games Live Concert experience.
Zenkaikon will be sponsoring two anime screening rooms at Video Game Expo,
taking place on October 9-11, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Zenkaikon will also be on hand selling anime-themed merchandise, and taking
pre-registrations.
Also on October 11, 2009, Zenkaikon will be having a presence at the Video Games
Live Concert pre-show festival, taking place at the Kimmel Center for the
Performing Arts. Zenkaikon will be screening Anime Music Videos and running
trivia contests. In addition, the winner of the Video Games Live cosplay
competition will receive a free membership to Zenkaikon 2009.
On October 24, 2009, Zenkaikon cosplayers will be roaming the halls of GameX at
the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. They will also be assisting with the GameX
Costume Contest.
The staff of Zenkaikon 2009 looks forward to meeting the attendees of all of
these exciting events.
About Video Game Expo: VGXPO is one of the premiere gaming destinations on the
game industry calendar. Over 24,000 gamers and 55 exhibitors participated in
2008. This year Video Game Expo is bringing back all of the great content that's
made VGXPO so much fun for gamers: The Great American Video Game Tournament;
Anime and Games Fest; The VGXPO Arcade; Breaking In; Retro Con; and R-Botx Fest.
This year they are also adding a new super hero and sci-fi section powered by
Wizard World's Comic Con. Also new this year will be their closing night
ceremonies - held at the Kimmel Center, and a lifetime achievement award
presentation. http://www.videogame.net
About Video Games Live: Created by two industry leading video game composers
Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, Video Games Live (produced under their company
Mystical Stone Entertainment, LLC) is the front runner in the field of live game
music performance. Video Games Live is an immersive concert event celebration
featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. The debut performance
launched on July 6th, 2005 at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles
with the LA Philharmonic with over 11,000 people in attendance making it the
largest video game concert in the world. http://www.videogameslive.com
About GameX: The Games and Media Expo is a national game consumer show and 'pop
culture' festival produced by Virtual Rush Gaming, designed to draw from local,
regional and national audiences of game players, film and TV fans, comic book
buffs and tech enthusiasts. http://www.gamexpo.us
About Zenkaikon: Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi
convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the
Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a
tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November
7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will
feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances,
gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who
made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in
2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel
areas, dealer space, and video game rooms. http://www.zenkaikon.com
Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:
Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.
Registration Rates:
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a
Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.
Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information
on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations.
Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.
What: DAS 6th Annual Halloween Minicon (Potluck)
When: 10/24/08,12-4 PMWhere: Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk
Road , Wilmington, DE 19803
Cost: $5 admission with a main dish that can FEED AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE.
Some examples are: precooked hot dogs or hamburgers with buns, chicken,
chili, sloppy joes,meatballs, tuna casserole, etc.
$7 admission with a dessert or side dish that can FEED AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE.
Some examples are: Brownies, baked beans, dip with chips, potato salad, a cake,
a large pie, cupcakes, etc.
$10 if you bring nothing but your sparkling personality and witty repartee.
Activities Include:
Video Gaming (BlazBlue) & Card Tournaments (Extreme UNO) for Prizes!
Horror Anime & Live Action Video Showings
Video Gaming Free Play
Cosplay/Costume Competition for Prizes!
Raffle for Asian candy, plushies, DVDs and more!
Anime Name that Tune and Anime Trivia...and more!
Questions? Email us at dasmomo at gmail dot com
http://www.delawareanimesociety.com
Here is a link to some standard potluck food safety guidelines.
http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2007/potluck.htm
DAS C.hief E.xecutive O.taku
Delaware Anime Society: The Rising Sun in the First State and Beyond
http://www.delawareanimesociety.com
Zenkaikon 2009 Convention Chair
http://www.zenkaikon.com
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