NY Anime Fest 2008

[Shredder]

No Topic for this one?

A few Turtle guests, the usual suspects, will be at this one in September.  Debating on wether or not to go, because Kyle Hebert will be making a rare personal appearance...

[CriticalCrittles]

Where:   Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

When:   September 26th - 28th, 2008
Friday - 12 PM to 10 PM
Saturday - 10 AM to 10 PM
Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM
NYAF's Exhibition Hall closes at 6 PM on Friday and Saturday, but panels and screenings continue to 10.

Tickets are 55 for the weekend, 35 for just Friday, 40 for just Saturday and 35 for just Sunday

TMNT Guests:
Michael Sinterniklaas
Veronica Taylor
Tom Wayland

Fans going:
Michaelangelo *R*
Krakatoa *R*
Amicita *R*
Crittle *R*
Miki *R*
Raph23 (?)

[Kazari]

Hmmm...if they invite Zen to go then I DEFINITELY want to do this but I don't think I can *pouts*

[Shredder]

Anyone know if David Wise is going to show up again?  THIS time I'm going to be prepared for him, and I HOPE we might be able to convince him to sit down and record a commentary for Turtle Tracks if he has 20 minutes to spare ...

[Nightwatchersonlygirl]

I really like to go to the con

[Brinatello]

I have a very unusual request, so, if anyone is definitely going to this convention, could they email me privately?  And to let you know, it's not an autograph request, so don't worry!   

[Kazari]

Sadly I'm not going to this con. If they had different guests than ones I have already seen then I would but I just am tight for cash! Hopefully you can find someone who is going to help you out there, Brina!

[Michaelangelo]

I'm looking at going to this event...

It'd be My dad, Miki and I.  Hopefully Crittle will be with us in our hotel room.  Working out the plans right now, hopefully I'll be prepaying for my ticket tomorrow.

Working out hotel details right now....  I hate money

[Amicitia]

I maaayyyy be going, if my friend talks me into it.

[Michaelangelo]

I've bought my tickets today, so my dad and I are pre paid.

[Shredder]

Still undecided.  I'm not going to go for two days for one voice acting event each day.  I might go Saturday..

[Raph23]

My boss just posted up the work schedule for next week. By chance she gave me Friday of the con off.  However, I don't think I am going cause on friday nothing is really happening and I would also have to pay an extra day to trek into the city for a ticket (pre pay).  If it were Saturday I would definitely go. But who knows maybe I will go but at this point I think I will just wait for NYCC 2009. 

[Amicitia]

I'm registered now, for three days.

[Michaelangelo]

Here's my Schedule for the weekend for anyone going that wants to meet up with me.  I under line the reasons I'm going to the panel - and will make notes of how important the panel is to me.

Friday 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM  Opening Ceremonies:    
Anime News Network Theater 1A12
Welcome to the inaugural New York Anime Festival! Meet the organizers and guests and pretend to laugh at our jokes!

Friday 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM    Avatar: The Last Airbender - Anime Fandome
Panel Room 1A14
The Fan's Point of View Brought to you by Disorganization XIII. Come discuss Avatar, the Avatar community, and everything in between. Our crack team of analysts will show some of the symbolism from Avatar's past, examine parallels with real life events, and present theories based on in depth research. Come and argue over which bending is best!

Friday 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Adventures in Voice Acting Workshop    
Workshop Room 1A17
Interested in voice acting? Get advice and experience from the pros in an intimate, dynamic, and exciting setting. This class covers practical dubbing techniques, important issues such as studio protocol, and what to expect at your first audition. You'll also get some inside information on how to break in and what the industry is really like. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fans and aspiring voice actors to interact with some of the most accomplished members of the industry. Register at the Bang Zoom Booth.
(If taught by real voice actors I'll take part, I'll be asking my questions at the Bang Zoom Booth)

Friday 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM Claymore Cast Panel    
Anime Panel Room 1A06
Claymore is the story of kick-shell women with big-shell swords. What's not to love? Get your first glimpse of one of FUNimation's newest hits and learn what the show's all about (besides women and weapons) from Claymore's cast and crew!

Friday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Gundam 00    
Anime Panel Room 1A06
Bandai's Gundam 00 is the latest chapter in the epic Gundam saga, and Brad Swaile has all the reasons why it can't be missed. Learn about the world of titanic robots and their pretty boy pilots from the voice Gundam 00's Setsuna F. Seiei.    

Friday 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM Animation Collective    
Anime Room 1A06
Come inside Animation Collective and meet the creators of TV's hottest new toons! Spend an hour with the creative team behind such favorites as Kappa Mikey, Speed Racer: The Next Generation, Three Delivery, and Thumb Wrestling Federation: TWF and get a chance to pose questions some of the most talented directors, artists, and voice actors in the biz!    

Autograph Tickets 11am
NYAF Show Store (beside room 1A24)
Mandy Bonhomme, Rachael Lillis, Lisa Ortiz, and Veronica Taylor

Saturday 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Gurren
Anime News Network Theater 1A12
Lagann    Bandai Entertainment, Bang Zoom, Tony Oliver, Kyle Hebert, and Steve Blum bust through the heavens in this exploration of the year's biggest show -- Gurren Lagann. The panelists will recap everything that's come before and reveal everything that's still to come. Spin on!    

Saturday 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM Media Blasters
Anime Panel Room 1A06
Media Blasters, New York City's own anime company, presents a look into their future. See some of the company's newest titles and meet the women and men behind it at this exclusive event!   (If not voice actors I won't stick around long)

Saturday 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM    Vampire Hunter D    
Anime News Network Theater 1A12
Hideyuki Kikuchi, Yoshitaka Amano, and Kevin Leahy sit down together and spend an hour talking anything and everything about Vampire Hunter D. If D was your first experience with anime years and years ago, you need to be here. If you're just discovering D now, you need to be here. This panel cannot be missed!    

Autograph Session 2 to 3pm:
Autograph Room 1A01
Mandy Bonhomme, Rachael Lillis, Lisa Ortiz, and Veronica Taylor

Saturday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Voice Actors and The City
Pop Culture Panel Room 1A21    
Rachael Lillis, Jamie McGonnigal, Veronica Taylor, and Tom Wayland are among New York City's most accomplished voice actors. Find out what it's really like to work in the voice acting field from these hometown heroes. Also, expect laughing, poking, and funny voices.

Saturday 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM Adventures in Voice Acting Workshop    
Workshop Room 1A17
Interested in voice acting? Missed the Friday workshop? You've got another chance on Saturday. Register at the Bang Zoom Booth. (Once again will find out if being taught by a voice actor, depending on the teacher I may not go to these panels)

Saturday 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM    World Cosplay Summit Masquerade    
Anime News Network Theater 1A12
The best cosplayers in America have assembled and are ready to give their all in a contest with the title of Cosplay Team USA and a free trip to Japan and the World Cosplay Summit Finals up for grabs. This is history in the making. (Only going if my dad and sister enter the contest).

Autograph Tickets 10:30am
NYAF Show Store (beside room 1A24)
Jamie McGonnigal, Bill Rogers, Michael Sinterniklaas, and Tom Wayland

Sunday 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM Who Wants To Be A Voice Actor?
Anime News Network Theater 1A12
Dream of being a voice actor? Do you think you've got what it takes to be in a cartoon that'll be seen across the United States? Well, the New York Anime Festival, with our friends at TripWire Productions and NYAV Post, are giving you a chance to do just that! Veteran voice actors and directors Tom Wayland and Mike Sinterniklaas will put wannabe voice actors to the test -- with the winner receiving a professional voice acting gig!

Autograph Session 2pm to 3pm
Autograph room 1A01
Jamie McGonnigal, Bill Rogers, Michael Sinterniklaas, and Tom Wayland

Sunday 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM    Closing Ceremonies
Akihabara Stage (Across from 1A12)
It's over! It's done! Wave farewell to the 2008 New York Anime Festival and then run off to the After Party!

[Brinatello]

IVEY!!!  Doesn't Mik like Vampire Hunter D?  Have you read who else is going to be there?  Check it out:

Yoshitaka Amano

Yoshitaka Amano is one of the world's most renowned artists, famous for his otherworldly fantasy illustrations. Amano-san began his career at Tatsunoko Productions where he serves as a character designer for series including Gatchaman and Casshern. After 15 years with the studio, he chose to leave the comfort of a steady job to pursue his career as an artist. As a freelance illustrator, Amano-san contributed covers and illustrations to novels including Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D, Kaoru Kurimoto's Guin Saga, and Yoshiki Tanaka's The Heroic Legend of Arslan, teamed with Mamoru Oshii to create the film Angel's Egg, collaborated with Neil Gaiman to make the award-winning graphic novel Sandman: The Dream Hunters, and partnered with video game studio Squaresoft to create the look and feel for the company's flagship Final Fantasy series. Amano-san has worked with media including pencils, ink, paint, ceramic, stained glass, and fabric, and exhibitions of his work have taken place in cities including Tokyo, London, Paris, Berlin, and New York City. He is co-sponsored at the New York Anime Festival by Dark Horse Comics.

One year at San D, he was scheduled to be there and I stood in a line for almost 2 hours just to see him!  I purchased his new comic and then he graciously signed every Final Fantasy item I brought with me!  He also posed for a few pictures.  Very sweet humble guy.  Mik may want to stop and say hello.