Anime Next 2003 Convention in NY

evangelion1701 · Post by **evangelion1701** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 4:11 pm

AnimeNEXT 2003: OCTOBER 3-5 @ HILTON RYE TOWN, NY
New York, NY -- April 21, 2003 -- AnimeNEXT will take place
in the Rye Town Hilton on October 3-5, 2003. Conveniently
located only 30 minutes north of NYC, AnimeNEXT is sure to
be one of the most exciting Anime events of 2003! Come and
see why we are "the NEXT evolution of anime conventions"!

The following are some important updates:

Now's the time to pre-register before the rates go up!
The current convention rate is $25 until May 1st, 2003.
After that, the rate increases to $35 thru September 1st.
You register online at:
http://www.animenext.org/register

We are pleased to announce Tiffany Grant, Steve Bennett and
Jan Scott Frazier as guests to AnimeNEXT 2003! All of these
guests have made a significant impact in the Anime Industry.
The list of guests just keeps on growing! For a complete
list of guests and industry representatives, visit:
http://www.animenext.org/guests

Also, we are pleased to announce that Rob Malda, creator
of Slashdot.org and AnimeFu.com, will also be attending
AnimeNEXT 2003. We're excited to have such a well-regarded
member of the tech community join us.

Our web forums are now on-line. Come and sign up for an
account today, and you can begin exchanging messages with
staff and other attendees:
http://www.animenext.org/forum

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of our
low rates. But hurry, because our rates will be going up
after May 1st. Make AnimeNEXT your NEXT stop!

Universal Animation is a non-profit organization devoted
to promoting anime and manga in the United States. Founded
in NYC in 2002, the company is organizing AnimeNEXT to aid
in its goals.

evangelion1701 · Post by **evangelion1701** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 4:13 pm

Tiffany Grant
Asuka, Evangelion
Kome Sawaguchi, Blue Seed
Becky, Gunsmith Cats

Mike Sinterniklaas
Founder, NYAV dubbing studio
Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Marc Diraison
Guts, Berserk

Kristen Nelson
Megumi, Boogiepop Phantom
Mrs. Arima, His & Hers Circumstances (Kare Kano)

Mike Pollock
Adon, Berserk
Takitori, Knight Hunters (Weiss Kreuz)
Meat, Ultimate Muscle

Bill Rogers
Prime Minister, Assemble Insert
Officer Yamamoto, Boogiepop Phantom
Mr. Arima, His & Her Circumstances (Kare Kano)
Shaba, KO Beast

Artist Guests
Robert DeJesus [website]
Steve Bennett

Industry Representatives
David Williams Producer, AD Vision
Matt Greenfield Vice President, AD Vision
Toshifumi Yoshida Producer, Viz Video
Steve Bennett IC Entertainment
John Sirabella President, Media Blasters
CB Cebulski Editor, Marvel Comics
Robert Bricken Editor, Anime Insider
Trisha Sebastian Editor, Anime Insider
Zach Oats Wizard
Jon Guttierez Wizard
Frank Pannone CPM Manga
Steve Pearl NuTech Digital
Barry Winston President, Voyager Entertainment

Panelists
Rob Malda Founder Slashdot.org, AnimeFu.com
Jan Scott Frazier Storyteller, Director, Translator, Jack-of-All-Trades

evangelion1701 · Post by **evangelion1701** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 4:14 pm

AnimeNext is "the NEXT evolution of anime conventions" because we will be bringing you more cool stuff to do than ever before! Here are just some of the things that we've got in store for you:

Get Autographs of your favorite Artists and Voice Actors

Anime videos and movies, Including un-released material

A huge main-events room to host a great Cosplay

An enormous Dealer's Room

The first AnimeNext Dance

The first AnimeNext Concert

Win prizes at our many Game Shows

Watch great Music Videos created by talented fans

Hear the Otaku sing during our Open Mic Karaoke

Exciting Panel Discussions on many topics

A great Video Game Room

A gorgeous Art Show and Artists Alley

A relaxing Manga Room stocked with plenty of titles to read

...and much more!

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 4:24 pm

hmmm...sounds like just another con...

VegettoEX · Post by **VegettoEX** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:00 pm

Those couldn't be posted in the same post.. ? They're all a minute or two off from each other... :/

And... it's a cool con... 'cuz the music video contest is run by the most awesome guy on the planet, this year :D.

*grumbles about the rules not being up on the site, yet*

Villainsbright · Post by **Villainsbright** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 5:50 pm

I think this is a great con because it is only 20 miles away from my home...err...school anyway there is just one tiny Problem I HAVE NO RIDE. It will cost me 35 dollars each way for a taxi

and that is just evil sooooo i know this isn't really the best place or time for this but
ANYONE IN THE NYACK AREA GOING I WILL GIVE 10 DOLLARS TO TAKE ME THERE ON FRIDAY AND BRING ME BACK ON SUNDAY thank you E-mail me JsBr4@aol.com I wil be at the pallisades almost every friday and sat. night

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