Metrocon '07 - July 6-8

[Unlimited Rice]

So yeah, I like how we're already talking about AFO, but we needa have a thread for another Florida con that's occuring before AFO, which would be Metrocon(Tampa, FL.).

So who's going? Who entered the AMV contest?

Metrocon was my first convention and I've been to it every year since. And this year is actually the first time I successfully entered an AMV

[CosmoP Justy]

Come join the fun as METROCON, Florida's largest anime convention, celebrates its fifth year.

In addition to the fourth installment of the Original Anime Human Chess Match, attendees will be treated to new events and presentations, including the Riverwalk Pirate Festival and a Superhero Stunt Show. Returning events include the Fantasy Masquerade, the Anime Idol competition, and, of course, the METROCON dances.

Guests scheduled to attend include:

Scott McNeil - Actor, Voice and Live Action
Laura Bailey - Actress, Voice; Director
Vic Mignogna - Actor, Voice; Musician
Johnny Yong Bosch /w Eyeshine - Actor, Voice and Live Action, Musician
Greg Ayres - Actor, Voice; DJ
Steve Bennett - Artist
Luci Christian - Actress, Voice
Lauren Goodnight - Actress, Voice
David Williams - Producer/Director, ADV Films
Cynthia Martinez - Actress, Voice
Kyle Jones - Producer/Director/Writer, ADV Films, The Anime Network
Doug Smith - Actor, Voice; Artist
John Swasey - Actor, Voice; Director
Robert and Emily DeJesus - Artists, Studio Capsule
YaYa Han - Cosplayer
Ashley Clark - Artist, Webmistress - AnimeBelle.com

For more information, visit METROCON'S website at http://www.metroconventions.com.

See you there!


METROCON Promotions

[meleechampion]

pssh, who goes to megacon? Just kidding. =P I always found it too close to both jacon and afo to afford... Maybe I can get some money together next year!

[Qyot27]

I might be there - it depends on whether or not my sister's friend manages to get over here by like, the Thursday night prior to the convention. If she doesn't, I'll be there. Didn't enter anything into the AMV contest, though - I didn't even think of it till today (because I didn't know I might be going until today), and it closed on the 9th. Besides, I still need to tweak things in the only video I possibly could submit.

Technically this would be my first anime-only convention - before this I went to Megacon in '04 and entered the AMV contest there.

[CosmoP Justy]

From Bandai Visual USA's website:

Heya Florida!
Bandai Visual USA is coming to Metrocon! We have generously packed this summer event with exciting activities this year!

First, check out the Industry Panel by the vice president of Bandai Visual USA! There will be new release announcements and a Q&A session. It will be a rare opportunity to ask questions to Bandai Visual USA’s V.P. directly. Also, you’ll get to take a peek at brand-new promotional clips of our upcoming releases! The panel starts at 5:30pm on 7/7 (SAT).

Also, we have a gorgeous screening line-up for Metrocon! Experience the fantasy adventure by Gundam famed director Yoshiyuki Tomino! We will show the ALL 6 episodes of The Wings of Rean right after our panel which starts at 5:30pm on 7/7 (SAT)!. !

So save the date, come join us at Tampa Convention Center on July 6th - 8th!

Here's the link:
http://www.bandaivisual.us/whatsnew.html#news2

METROCON Promotions

[Qyot27]

Ok, so I actually will be able to make it.

[Minion]

unless i actually get dragged along by friends, i think i'm skipping it this year

[SQ]

My lack of money and unfound hate for the creator of the con made me skip.

Which is interesting since I got invite for a press pass again.

Someone videotape the live chess match, because I want to see that. xP

[meleechampion]

well, how was it?

[SQ]

My roommate went and she said the second half of the chess battle was boring?