Archive for December, 2007

Anime Expo® 2008 Opens Online Pre-Registration

Save Money, Save Time, Register Online
Pre-Registration Special Available Only Till End of the Year

Anaheim, California (December 29, 2007) — Anime Expo® 2008 announces that online pre-registration for attendees, industry members and press representatives will be made available Saturday; December 29, 2007 at noon PST. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

One of the most anticipated changes for Anime Expo® 2008 is the new FULL-SERVICE Registration Support. Anime Expo®’s full-service registration support will include:

  • A seamless full-service process including an online pre-registration site with customized registration pages, group reservation options, hotel reservations and self service in registration changes
  • “Scan and go technology” which pre-registered attendees will be able to print a bar code confirmation and have a separate entrance to receive their expo credentials quickly and easily
  • Access to a Call Center with professional representatives to help with questions and concerns regarding the housing and registration process
  • Consultation and implementation of on-site registration to include line placement and equipment set up
  • 100 registration stations, including 60 manned stations and 40 self registration kiosks
  • Experient registration personnel on site to assist and help manage the registration process

A pre-registration special for attendees of $45.00 U.S. for all four (4) fun-filled days and nights of anime/manga goodness will be available till the end of 2007. Online pre-registration accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA. Attendee Pre-registration for all four (4) days after the 2007 deadline will be $50.00 U.S. Attendees, industry members and press representatives that do not pre-register can also register onsite during the convention held during the 4th of July weekend (July 3 - 6, 2008) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Anime Expo® Registration Division Head Elizabeth Wang states, “We are very excited the registration process will be much easier and faster for attendees. That way attendees can spend their time attending events instead of waiting in line.”

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2007 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

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Red And Black Ticket Auctions

Be The First To Get Exclusive Passes At AX 2008!

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is auctioning 2 pairs of Red and Black Passes on eBay. (Auction started December 19th)

What is a Red & Black Pass?
These special passes provide the bearer not only free admission to Anime Expo® 2008, they are also escorted first into the exhibit hall and all ticketed events, provided premier seating at all ticked events, and more. “Ticketed events” would include any concerts, the Masquerade, and the Music Video contest. Red & Black Pass bearers will be provided custom badges as well. Each of these “golden tickets” are valued at over $1,000.00 U.S. each.

The proceeds of one pair of tickets will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
http://www.choc.org/

The proceeds of the second pair of tickets will be donated to Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play Charity. The winning bidder may designate which hospital receives the funds from the current list of participating hospitals, if they so desire. A list of participating hospitals can be viewed at:
http://www.childsplaycharity.org

Child’s Play Auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI….cSELL.m315.lVI

Children’s Hospital of Orange County Auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI….cSELL.m315.lVI

Thank you and good luck to those who bid!

See more details at http://forums.anime-expo.org/index.php?showtopic=7259

If you wish to read the news in Japanese, please view the PDF file below.
このニュースを日本語で読むには添付された PDF ファイルをご覧ください。

pdf Red and Black Passes (Japanese)

New Look and Feel-Anime Expo® 2008 Website Launches

Forums And Registration Information Available Now And More Coming Soon!

Anaheim, California (December 12, 2007) — Anime Expo® 2008 kicks off the holiday season with the revealing of the new website. More information can be found on the website www.spja.org.

Currently both forum and registration information are available for public view and usage. Attendees can begin their planning for the nation’s largest anime/manga convention! Coming soon will be additional features, videos, sign-ups, voting polls, and much more!

One of the most anticipated changes for Anime Expo® 2008 is the new FULL-SERVICE Registration Support. Anime Expo®’s full-service registration support will include:

• A seamless full-service process including an online pre-registration site with customized registration pages, group reservation options, hotel reservations and self service in registration changes.

• “Scan and go technology” which pre-registered attendees will be able to print a bar code confirmation and have a separate entrance to receive their expo credentials quickly and easily.

• Access to a Call Center with professional representatives to help with questions and concerns regarding the housing and registration process.

• Consultation and implementation of on-site registration to include line placement and equipment set up.

• 100 registration stations, including 60 manned stations and 40 self registration kiosks.

• Experient registration personnel on site to assist and help manage the registration process.

Anime Expo® Registration Division Head Elizabeth Wang states, “We are very excited the registration process will be much easier and faster for attendees. That way attendees can spend their time attending events instead of waiting in line.”

Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2007 convention at www.AXBackstage.org.

Continue reading ‘New Look and Feel-Anime Expo® 2008 Website Launches’



 
 

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