Tokyo International Anime Fair 2003
Begins: March 19, 2003
The Tokyo International Anime Fair has over 50,000 visitors a year. It is the place to be for all the latest news on Japanese anime.
In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation
Tagged With: Anime
MegaCon 2003
Begins: February 28, 2003
The southeast's premiere comic book, gaming, sci-fi/fantasy, anime, multimedia event of the year! Conference features over 200 top professionals, many mainstream guests, two continous anime rooms, Gaming
galore by Sunquest games, movie previews and screening room. Tickets purchased at the door: $18 per day or $40 weekend pass.
TechTV Announces Anime Unleashed
TechTV, a cable network dedicated to all things technology, recently launched ANIME UNLEASHED, a program block devoted to screening anime feature films and series, some never before seen on television in the U.S. ANIME UNLEASHED premiered December 30, 2002 with the series debut of CREST OF STARS, which follows a human boy whose life changes forever when an alien race invades his home planet, and currently airs nightly at 1:00 am EST. "ANIME UNLEASHED is a natural extension to our programming mix," said Greg Brannan, senior vice president of programming and production for TechTV.
Anime Network Unveils Format Details
Anime producer and distributor ADV Films is readying the launch of The Anime Network, with a mid-December launch as part of Comcast Cable's video-on-demand (VOD) initiative in the Philadelphia area. Comcast's VOD service is available to approximately 1.2 million customers in the Philadelphia area. The move will be phase one of the rollout of the network, which is the first television channel in North America dedicated to anime and anime-related content. Leadership at The Anime Network described the decision to launch phase one via VOD service as one of complementary strengths.
Cartoon Network Swims With Anime Acquisitions
Cartoon Network is expanding the range of its popular Adult Swim block with the acquisition of three anime series: LUPIN THE THIRD, REIGN and TRIGUN. LUPIN THE THIRD follows the adventures of globetrotting crook Lupin, who is aided in his adventures by his two partners, expert marksman Jigen and samurai master Goemon. Lupin travels around the world stealing extraordinary treasures and matching wits with rival thief, Fujiko, all the while staying one step ahead of Inspector Zenigata.
eigoMANGA: ELECRITICITY V. 2.0
Begins: November 21, 2002
eigoMANGA is kicking off another ALL-ANIME party!
Kick it at our party with other eigoMANGA anime and comic fans.
There's music, anime, and fun; BUT IT WON'T BE A PARTY WITHOUT YOU!!!!
Here's another chance for you to DRESS UP again into your favorite anime character and BREAK IT DOWN on the dance floor!
Show up in the best anime costume and you'll appear on our NEW ANIME TV SHOW! The best costumes will win cool prizes!!!
There are discounts if you sign our guest list and buy your ticket online, so SIGN UP ON OUR WEBSITE!!
Location: Blind Tiger
787 Broadway @ Powell
eigoMANGA Electricity Anime Event
Begins: November 21, 2002
eigoMANGA is kicking off another ALL-ANIME party!
Kick it at our party with other eigoMANGA anime and comic fans.
We are featuring a 1ST EVER ANIME FASHION SHOW. These clothing designs are from anime inspired designers Kayo Anime Clothing!
There's music, anime, and fun; BUT IT WON'T BE A PARTY WITHOUT YOU!!!!
Here's another chance for you to DRESS UP again into your favorite anime character and BREAK IT DOWN on the dance floor!
Show up in the best anime costume and you'll appear on our NEW ANIME TV SHOW! The best costumes will win cool prizes!!!
THE BLIND TIGER,
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Anime expert Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including Ceres, Celestial Legend, Hamtaro, Pilot Candidate, Real Bout High School and Soul Hunter.
Anime Vegas
Begins: September 28, 2002
Anime Vegas is a non-profit group, with free monthly anime shows in the Las Vegas area. Please visit www.animevegas.net for more information.
In Event Types: Screenings, Animation
Anime Weekend Atlanta
Begins: September 27, 2002
This is the eighth year for southern-style Japanese animation fun. From around the country and around the world, we have Japanese animation guests, both professional and fan. The conference includes the world's only Video Art Track, the most comprehensive display of anime music videos known to man, a gigantic dealer's room full of Japanese cartoon goodies, continuously running video rooms showing the latest and greatest anime titles, video games sure to excite your eyes and damage your wrists, a costume contest where the styles of tomorrow meet the
In Event Types: Conferences, Animation
Big Apple Anime Fest 2002
Begins: August 30, 2002
BAAF 2002 will take place over Labor Day Weekend (August 30 to September 2) Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
The Big Apple Anime Fest is proud to be the Red and Black sponsor of Anime Expo New York in 2002. BAAF and AXNY will both take place over Labor Day Weekend in Times Square, New York City, and will be working together to bring anime fans the biggest and most exciting anime party of the year. In addition to all of your favorite Anime Expo video screenings, dealer rooms, and live events, look forward to many unique BAAF events taking place at the same time.
Big Apple Anime Fest Hosts Premiere Screenings This Weekend In New York City.
The Big Apple Anime Fest 2002 (BAAF 2002) will present the exclusive sneak preview of DreamWorks' recently acquired anime feature MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, this Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 7:30 pm. The screening will be introduced by Taro Maki, the film's producer, who will also be hosting a question and answer session directly following the feature. The festival will also premiere the English dubbed version of COWBOY BEBOP: THE MOVIE on Friday, August 30, 2002 at 8:00 pm (this screening is unfortunately sold out!).
Anime Film The Voices Of A Distant Star Acquired For DVD Release
Anime and manga distributor ADV Films has acquired the short anime film THE VOICES OF A DISTANT STAR and plans a DVD-only release for the title. Using a mix of traditional and computer animation, the film was written, directed, edited and animated by Makoto Shinkai using a Power Macintosh 7600/120 computer and several consumer and professional-level design and animation software programs. Shinkai recently won the award for "Most Valuable Newcomer" at the 2002 Tokyo Anime Fair.
Anime Series Highlight Fox Kids UK’S Fall 2002 Line-Up
Fox Kids UK has announced the line-up for its new season of programming and it includes several UK television premieres and a second season of the battling robots show MEDABOTS, which is currently one of Fox Kids UK's top-rated shows. Among the UK premieres are the anime series SHIN CHAN, acquired from TV Asahi, and PIG CITY, a Cinegroupe production that features the adventures of a country bumpkin pig in the big city.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
While many of us believe drawing is knowledge based, Jean Detheux explores how venturing beyond this "given" opens up an entire new realm of paradoxes, dilemmas and ultimately success.
Viz Communications And Shueisha To Launch Manga Magazine
U.S. producer of anime and manga Viz Communications, Inc. has partnered with manga publisher Shueisha Inc. to launch a new mass-market boys' magazine. Viz currently produces Japanese animation and comics in English with over 20 monthly titles. The new monthly magazine, to be launched in November 2002, will be patterned after Shueisha's magazine SHONEN JUMP and will feature the manga from which many of the world's most popular anime properties such as DRAGON BALL Z and YU-GI-OH were derived. "U.S. kids know all about anime due to exposure on television," said Yamaji.
Director Yoshiyuki Tomino To Appear At BAAF
The Big Apple Anime Festival (BAAF) will host anime director Yoshiyuki Tomino, creator of the GUNDAM saga, as a guest of honor at BAAF 2002. Tomino will be appearing at BAAF 2002 and the Anime Expo NY, both held in Times Square, August 30 - September 2, 2002. Yoshiyuki Tomino's CHAR'S COUNTER ATTACK will be one of the featured films to be screened at the festival. There will also be a panel discussion on Tomino's works and he will make a special guest appearance at the Times Square Virgin Megastore where he will greet fans and sign autographs.
Fanime Con 2002- the Silicon Valley Japanese Animation convention
Begins: April 26, 2002
Fanime Con, located this year at the beautiful Santa Clara Convention Center, is a leading convention for fans of anime and manga (Japanese animated cartoons and comic books), and related popular culture. Guests of honor include: producer and director Hiroyuki Yamaga of Studio Gainax, Takemi Akai of Ninelives, Kunihiko Ikuhara- director of Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena, singer/songwriter Mari Iijima, manga translation publisher Steve Bennett, anime scholar Gilles Poitras, former child star Taliesin Jaffe, and a plethora of voice-over actors.
This Week's Animation Trivia Quiz
Test your skills and challenge your brain with AWN's Animation Trivia Quiz. This week, we're asking more questions about anime. What film was Mamoru Oshii credited with directing the first made-for-video anime in 1983? What was Yellow Dancer in the original Japanese version? What film portrayed the Japanese Imperial Navy as brave, cute anthropomorphic animal sailors? Good luck...you'll need it!
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, Plastic Little, Princess Nine, Psychic Force and The SoulTaker.
This Week At Animation World Magazine
Each week, Animation World Magazine offers new articles, special features and theme-based coverage of the art, craft and industry of animation. New this week:
- TV Review: "Welcome To Eltingville"
Jerry Beck finds his rightful place in "Welcome to Eltingville," one of Cartoon Network's latest additions to their Adult Swim block.
New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews
Running to and fro, Ed, Edd n Eddy failed to impress Terrence Briggs.
The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide To Japanese Animation Since 1917
Alan Neal reviews the latest book to attempt to capture, and make sense, of anime's numerous titles.
Animation In Asia And The Pacific
Alan Neal reviews John A. Lent's new book, which profiles the animation industries in various Asian and Pacific countries. From real-life applications to aesthetic concerns, the book offers a potpourri of regional information.
This Week At Animation World Magazine
Each week, Animation World Magazine offers new articles, special features and theme-based coverage of the art, craft and industry of animation. New this week:
- The Art of Monsters, Inc.Jerry Beck reviews The Art of Monsters, Inc., which showcases the film's development and concept art in all its glory. Get a peep at some of the industry's best in these 144 pages of inspiration.
