ANIME SUPERCON set for April 13-15, 2007 -Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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ANIME SUPERCON: The Ft. Lauderdale Anime Convention (A.S.C.) will take place April 13-15, 2007.

A.S.C. will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at
THE INVERRARY RESORT - A Golf, Tennis, Spa & Conference Resort

A new website has been launched to support the show www.animesupercon.com and will be updated on a regular basis with event information, guests of honor and band info.

Tickets for A.S.C. are on sale now with pricing as follows: $12 weekend pass (before Jan. 1, 2007), $15 weekend pass (before April 10, 2007), $20 weekend pass at the door. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult.

We are talking to several anime voice actors and one high profile non anime cartoon voice actor - as well, we are looking into the logistics of putting on a concert event (jrock or jpop) - i'll have more info on these in the coming weeks.

For more info go to www.animesupercon.com

The location of the show is

THE INVERRARY RESORT - A Golf, Tennis, Spa & Conference Resort
3501 Inverrary Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
Phone (954) 485-0500
Reservations 1-800-241-0363
www.inverrary.org
Get a "FREE" weekend pass with your hotel room reservation!

The INVERRARY RESORT has a special room rate for us.
$109.00/night when you mention FLORIDA SUPERCON. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early!
As a special incentive to stay at the Resort, we will provide you with (1) free weekend pass to the event for
the first 100 hotel reservations. So...reserve your room at the hotel and get (1) free weekend pass. Just
email us after making the reservation with the hotel... we'll verify your reservation and put you on the
pre-registration list - which means you're really paying just $94 for your hotel room (an weekend pass is
valued at $15). If purchasing a Platinum ticket, we will take $15 off the ticket price if you have a hotel
reservation.

The phone number to reserve your room is
1-800-241-0363

There will be all sorts of events throughout the weekend and parties all through the night - you don't want to
miss out on anything!

We sold out the hotel at the last show (before the event) so please make your reservations early to make
sure you get your room.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MARCH 25, 2007 TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL ROOM RATE
DON'T MISS OUT! RESERVE NOW!

The Inverrary offers spacious King or Two Double bed Guestrooms within acres of lush landscaping. Private bath and separate vanity area,
coffee maker, balcony with either a Golf or Tennis view. Two legendary Resort Pro Tour courses with the addition of 7 other area
courses are our All Inclusive offering, together with the 30 tennis courts of the adjacent Inverrary Racquet Club and its Spa. The hotel
has 21,000 sq. ft. of Convention area.

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Anime Supercon Presents:
The ASC Mascot Art Contest

Anime Supercon is searching for a new mascot!

We’re looking for a mascot to use in our promotional materials such as flyers, website, groups, etc. The design of the mascot is entirely up to the artist. We ask only that it be an original character (no copyrighted or trademarked characters) and that it does not contain nudity or inappropriate conduct. Mascots can be drawn in any style (Color, Black/White, CGI, Ink, Male, Female, Human, Cyber, EGL, Neko, Chibi, etc.) so long as the art is anime-influenced.

Artists can send in up to three different mascots, but can submit up to four drawings of each mascot in different poses, costumes, expressions, etc.

Artists may also include props in their pictures, but should not include backgrounds. Also, we highly encourage artists to draw their characters in action poses.

We’re looking for a mascot that’s eye-catching and energetic.
The chosen mascot will be featured in all promotional materials for Anime Supercon 2007 and possibly for future cons. The winning artist will receive a 2 free weekend passes to Anime Supercon 2007, an autographed photo from all attending voice actors and recognition on the site and in printed materials for Anime Supercon 2007.

This contest will officially end at 11:59pm on January 8, 2007. All entries submitting after this date will be disqualified. The judges will make their decision and the winner will be announced on the Anime SuperCon website on January 13, 2007.

All entries submitted will become property of Anime Supercon and some art may be placed on the website regardless of whether they win the mascot art contest or not (to promote the artists and their work)
To enter the contest, submit the following information to the following 2 emails candy@floridasupercon.com and mike@floridasupercon.com

- Contact Information - including name, phone number, e-mail address.
- Mascot Drawing
o Must be in a JPEG, PSD (Photoshop), or TIFF format.
o Label each entry with the name or alias of the artist and a number ………(example: excel_01a.jpeg).

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AMV contest info
ANIME SUPERCON
www.animesupercon.com

ANIME MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST


Do you make your own AMV’s?
Want to enter the A.S.C. Music Video Contest?

SUBMISSION RULES

Please limit the length of each video to 6 minutes. Included in this time would be any notes or titles you wish to include with your video. Video’s over 6 minutes will not be accepted.

All submitted videos are assumed to be cleared by the creator(s) for display purposes.
No more than three (3) entries per creator will be accepted. No exceptions. We cannot guarantee that all entries will be shown, due to time constraints, but every effort will be made to show as many selected entries as possible.

Footage used in the video should be from anime or gaming. All entries become the property of A.S.C. and will not be returned to the creator(s). So, please, give us great copies, not masters.

Multiple entries may be placed on the same disc provided that:
You MUST leave 15 seconds of blank space between entries and
You MUST clearly label the order of the videos including each video's title and category.

Failure to follow these rules will result with us either only using the first entry on the tape or complete disqualification.
Entries should be submitted on a playable CD or DVD or a CD or DVD data disc.
Entries may be disqualified for the following reasons: Objectionable content of video or lyrics & bad audio or video quality. Objectionable content includes excessive profanity, excessive violence, or sexually explicit footage or lyrics. If you are not sure if the above rule means your entry will be disqualified, e-mail mike@floridasupercon.com and we can view the content in question and make a decision.
Anime Supercon and its judging methods are final. Prizes will be awarded only to those in attendance at the convention, though any submission will be entered for the contest.

Certificates will be mailed to non-attending winners. All other prizes will only be distributed at the convention itself.

The creator(s) of the video must select a category for their video and indicate this ON the submitted disk.
The available categories are:
- comedy
- drama
- romance
- action

Please label (print or type) your entry with your real name, email address, and the video's title.
On a separate sheet of paper, please submit:
- your real name
- pseudonym for publication release
- snail mail address
- email address
- indicate yes/no for website linking (include url if yes)
- submission type
- song title & artist
- name of video
- name(s) of anime footage used
- Category under which you wish your video to be judged (comedy, drama etc etc)

Include this form with your video. If submitting via the online submission process, you must mail in the form to the address listed below or attach a txt file to an e-mail for the contest coordinator.

Digital Submissions

For those who wish to submit online please go to http://www.yousendit.com (YSI) and use their tools to upload and send your video to the contest coordinator at mike@floridasupercon.com - Please note that video sent using YSI MUST be under one gigabyte in size (so we suggest using mpeg-2 for best quality). After you upload your video file, send a second e-mail that contains a text attachment with all the entry information as dictated above. Please note in your second e-mail that you sent the file via YSI so the coordinator can properly organize the videos. If you wish to send via ftp file transfer, please email me at mike@floridasupercon.com for ftp info.

Mail-in Submissions

Please send entries on DVD or VCD to the following address:
Anime Supercon AMV’s
6511 Nova Drive #262
Davie, FL. 33314
All entries must be postmarked by March 1st. On-line submissions must be submitted by March 3, 2007. No entries will be accepted at the door.

JUDGING


Anime Supercon will show the videos at the convention and voting will be done by ballot on awards for Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Action, Best Romance and Audience Favorite.

Our Guests of Honor will also participate in the viewing and present award in Special Judges’ Favorite.


WINNERS


All winners will receive prize packets (one packet per group) and a certificate. The winners’ name will also be listed on A.S.C. website. The winners will be announced at Closing Ceremony.

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ANIME SUPERCON ADDS FOUR NEW GUESTS
INCLUDING: CHRISTINE AUTEN, BRITTNEY KARBOWSKI,
SPIKE SPENCER & MIKE MCFARLAND


Anime Supercon has just added four new guests to it's growing lineup. Voice Actors Christine Auten (Full Metal Alchemist, Bubblegum Crisis, Lady Death), Brittney Karbowski (Gilgamesh, Yumeria, Jinki: Extend), Spike Spencer (Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats, Bubblegum Crisis, Battle Angel) and Mike McFarland (Dragonball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, Lupin The Third).

Christine Auten has voiced such notable characters as Lady Death in Lady Death, Priss in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040, Misato Yukimaru in Aquarian Age, Marvel Frozen in Aura Battler Dunbine, Marin in St. Seiya, Barbara Fuccon in The Fuccons, Shino in Princess Nine, Rizel in Chrono Crusade, Izumi Curtis in Full Metal Alchemist and
Sakaki in Azumanga Daioh. Christine has also done voices in a number of other titles
including Princess Tutu, Yugo the Negotiator, Godannar, Divergence Eve, Samurai Gun,
Rune Soldier, Full Metal Panic!, Kaleido Star, AD Police, Shadow Skill, Maburaho, Excel Saga, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Noir, Neo Ranga, Oh! Super Milk Chan and many more!.

Brittney Karbowski, a 19-year-old theater major at the University of Houston, is one of the newest dub voices for ADV Films. To date Brittney's work includes Fuko in Gilgamesh, Mone in Yumeria, Nahki in Madlax, Reiya in Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok, Momochie in Godannar, and Aoba in Jinki: Extend. She has also done work in Misaki Chronicles, Chrono Crusade, Ghost Stories, Samurai Gun, Vermillion Pleasure Night, and The Legend of Moby ****. She points to Fuko (Gilgamesh) as her favorite role so far. "She's cute and wicked, but wicked in a good way," said Karbowski.

Spike Spencer has been a voice actor since the early nineties. He has voiced hundreds of episodes of Anime including such notable titles as Evangelion, Battle Angel, Suikoden, Orphen, Spriggan, Nadesico, and currently in production on MAR. He has also voiced many radio and television commercials, video games (including the next "World of
Warcraft", and several other projects. An accomplished actor, he has worked with such notable stars as Tommy Lee Jones, Sandra Bullock, Frank Langella, Tia Carrere, and Scott Glenn and has been on set with many other stars. Spike is also an author, including “How to Be A Frickin Genius Voice Actor, Step One,” “What Happens At The Con, Stays At The Con?,” And a “Dating Cookbook.” Spike is also a screen writer with several projects in various stages. Spike is soon to begin production on his first
feature film that he scripted, “Dwindle Down.” Spike has traveled to many parts of the world and enjoys a nice hearty Zinfandel or a frothy pint of Guinness. Spike also has his official website up and running at: WORLDOSPIKE.COM

Mike McFarland got his start in anime as one of the first voice actors in Texas to be hired by FUNimation Productions in 1997. Notable roles include Master Roshi, Yajirobe, Android #8 and Pui-Pui in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, Baby and Baby-Vegeta in Dragon Ball GT, Goemon in Lupin The Third (Movie Specials), Ritsu Sohma in Fruits Basket, Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Leo in Burst Angel, Bruce J. Speed in Galaxy Railways, as well as various roles in Yu Yu Hakusho, Blue Gender, Case Closed,
Spiral, Kodocha, Baki the Grappler, Desert Punk, and Kiddy Grade. He has also worked with ADV Films on Parasite Dolls, Gantz, Shadow Skill, and Diamond Daydreams, and with Geneon on Ghost Talker's Daydream, Koi Kaze, and Rumiko Takahashi Anthology. As an ADR/Voice Director, Mike has worked on Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, Case Closed, Dragon Ball, Galaxy Railways, as well as Fullmetal Alchemist, as seen on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. ADR Scriptwriting credits include Fullmetal Alchemist, Kodocha, and the uncut versions of Dragon Ball Z. Mike is also an accomplished improv comedian, musician, and has appeared in numerous commercials and independent films, including The Rage Within, House Of The Generals, the award-winning Schtickmen, and the upcoming Placebo.

Anime Supercon is a convention for Anime and Animation fans taking place April 13-15, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale. FL. The show will include celebrity guests, writers, artists, vendors, Q&A's, parties, costume contest, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels and more.

The current guest list includes: Dana Snyder (Master Shake in Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Christine Auten (Full Metal Alchemist, Bubblegum Crisis, Lady Death), Brittney Karbowski (Gilgamesh, Yumeria, Jinki: Extend), Spike Spencer (Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats, Bubblegum Crisis, Battle Angel) and Mike McFarland (Dragonball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, Lupin The Third), Wendy Lo (Author) and Terribly Odd (Artist/Designer).

For more information, including tickets, the latest guest additions, vendor tables and artist tables please visit www.animesupercon.com

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ANIME SUPERCON

Johnny Yong Bosch and Eyeshine announced for the show also change in admission prices

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Johnny Yong Bosch made his debut as Adam, the Black Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He appeared in over 200 episodes and both big screen versions of the series. He is also known for his voice work as Vash in Trigun, Kaneda in Akira, Ichigo in Bleach,
Renton in Eureka Seven, Claus in Last Exile, Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch Hunter Robin, Mike in Please Twins, Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo, Nero in Devil May Cry 4 and Kiba in Wolf's Rain. Aside from acting Johnny has an edge alternative rock
band called Eyeshine.
www.myspace.com/johnnybosch
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Eyeshine is a Southern California based edge
alternative rock group that uses their powers to
fight evil out-of-shape ninjas.
Eyeshine's heroic trio are
Johnny Yong Bosch (vocals, guitar),
Maurice Salmin (vocals, drums).
and Alex Orantes (vocals, bass).
www.myspace.com/eyeshine
or
www.eyeshine.net
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ALSO:
Due to the costs associated with the growing show, the decision has been made to adjust ticket pricing.

The new rates are as follows:
Pre-Registration tickets are
$12 weekend pass (before Jan. 1, 2007)
$15 weekend pass (before Feb. 1, 2007)
$20 weekend pass (before April 11, 2007)
$25 weekend pass at the door
$20 for a 1 day pass at the door
CHILDREN UNDER 10-FREE ADMISSION W/ADULT

This still allows people to get the early $12 weekend ticket price... and even the $15 admission price. This only affects people who wait to purchase tickets.

Thanks,
mike

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Huge News!

Dana Snyder, the star of Aqua Teen Hunger Force is set to appear at Anime Supercon: The Fort Lauderdale Anime & Animation convention the same weekend as the NATIONAL opening of AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE: THE MOVIE! Admission tickets and vendor tables are available now at www.animesupercon.com

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters
Directed By: Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis
Starring: C. Martin Croker, Carey Means, Dana Snyder
Release Date: April 13, 2007
Running Time: 87 Minutes
Rating: R for crude and sexual humor, violent images and language
Genres: Comedy

Visit the Official Website - http://www.adultswim.com/shows/athf/movie/index.html

The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters is an action-adventure epic that tackles the mysterious circumstances that brought Meatwad, Frylock and Master Shake together. An immortal piece of exercise equipment threatens the balance of galactic peace, and it is up to the Aqua Teen Hunger Force to run away from it. Complicating matters, the Plutonians team up with the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past for ultimate control of the deadly device.


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Anime Supercon is a convention for Anime and Animation fans taking place April 13-15, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale. FL. The show will include celebrity guests, writers, artists, vendors, Q&A's, parties, costume contest, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels and more.

The current guest list includes: Dana Snyder (Master Shake in Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Johnny Yong Bosch (Power Rangers, Bleach), Christine Auten (Full Metal Alchemist, Bubblegum Crisis, Lady Death), Brittney Karbowski (Gilgamesh, Yumeria, Jinki: Extend), Spike Spencer (Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats, Bubblegum Crisis, Battle Angel) and Mike McFarland (Dragonball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, Lupin The Third), Wendy Lo (Author) and Terribly Odd (Artist/Designer).

For more information, including tickets, the latest guest additions, vendor tables and artist tables please visit www.animesupercon.com