Category Archives: Other News

1. North America’s Largest Anime and Manga Event Concludes Most Successful Event Ever at Los Angeles Convention Center

   Posted in Other News on July 12, 2010.

   (LOS ANGELES, CA – July 9, 2010) Anime Expo (AX), North America’s largest anime and manga event, has concluded its most successful event ever – a four-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center that drew over 100,000 fans of Japanese animation, manga (comic books) and pop culture.
   Featuring the largest program and exhibition in [...]

2. Interview with CEO and SOPHIA Bandleader

   Posted in Guests, Message from the CEO, Other News on June 28, 2010.

   CEO Michael Lattanzio joins SOPHIA bandleader and actor Mitsuru Matsuoka to dicuss his upcoming performance at Anime Expo 2010.

3. Intoducing… SCHED Scheduling System

   Posted in Other News, Programming on June 27, 2010.

   Announcing…. SCHED!
   Create a personal schedule based on events YOU want to attend. Export and bring it with you to Anime Expo 2010!

   Use!

   SCHED makes it easy for attendees to explore and learn more about AX events by using color-based categorization, single-column view and live search.
   Detailed session information is revealed by hovering over any of the color [...]

4. Introducing… Inside AX!

   Posted in Other News on June 24, 2010.

   Get the scoop on all things Anime Expo
   Anime Expo comes around only once a year… but we have good stuff to share with you all year long! We’re excited to launch our brand new sister site, Inside AX.
   Inside AX is a great way to get in on all the Anime Expo action. The site is [...]

5. April Message from the CEO

   Posted in Message from the CEO, Other News on April 20, 2010.

   Hello Fans & Friends,
   There is one thing to be certain about, the clock is ticking, and time is moving really fast! Only 71 days until Anime Expo 2010. The SPJA Team is thrilled to present to you an incredible show in July.
   Since January, the team has exhausted countless hours working to secure a programming and [...]

6. Interested in helping out with Anime Expo 2010?

   Posted in Other News on March 8, 2010.

   Anime Expo will hold its annual Staff Open House on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The Open House will be held at the SPJA office in Anaheim. Anyone interested in staffing at AX is welcome to drop by for further information. Lunch & refreshments will also be provided. We hope to see you [...]

7. New Year’s Message from the CEO

   Posted in Message from the CEO, Other News on January 4, 2010.

   Happy New Year to all of you!
   I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. This is always a hopeful time, as we celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. We must also look back on this past year with the knowledge that brighter days are [...]

8. SPJA and Anime Expo® partner with the JAPAN Animation and Manga College

   Posted in Other News on November 25, 2009.

   Anaheim, California (November 24, 2009) — Over the 19 years that the SPJA has been established, the organization has done much for the Anime industry. Many of you know and have attended the SPJA’s Anime Expo® – the largest Anime convention in North America. The Expo plays an integral role in bringing fans and industry [...]

9. November Message from the CEO

   Posted in Message from the CEO, Other News on November 11, 2009.

   Dear Membership and Attendees,
   Welcome to the new Anime Expo® website.  It is fitting that we are launching a new website at a time when new leadership has taken the reigns and exciting changes are underway.  I am honored to represent the many passionate members and attendees who make Anime Expo® so special and one of [...]

10. Anime Expo® Introduces a New Website!

    Posted in Other News on November 11, 2009.

    Anime Expo® introduces a new website! Check it out to find everything you love about Anime Expo®… and more!
     
    Anaheim, California (November 11, 2009) — Anime Expo® has always been devoted to giving attendees a fun, memorable experience at its July convention. But why stop there? We want fans, press and industry members to be in [...]

11. Anime Expo® Releases the October 2009 Newsletter!

    Posted in Other News on October 1, 2009.

    ANIME EXPOSed – The Official AX Newsletter; Oct. 2009, Vol. 3, Issue 1 – Available for Download Now!

12. THQ*ICE to Showcase ‘Dragonica™ Online’ at Anime Expo® 2009

    Posted in Other News on June 29, 2009.

    Attendees of Convention Gain Entry into Exclusive Closed Beta Test
    LOS ANGELES, CA – June 29, 2009 – Allowing anxious fans the chance to play new content for the very first time, online game operator THQ*ICE LLC today announced the consumer debut of Dragonica™ Online (http://dragonica.thqice.com) for North America during the nation’s largest [...]

13. Anime Expo® 2009 Announces the Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Live Action “Blood: The Last Vampire.”

    Posted in Other News on June 29, 2009.

    The first 20 minutes of the live action “Blood: The Last Vampire” will be screened at Anime Expo® 2009. The movie goes into limited release in select theaters on July 10th.
    Based upon the popular anime film by Production I.G, “Blood: The Last Vampire” tells the story of Saya, a “halfling” born to a human father [...]

14. Anime Expo® Launches AXBackstage 2009

    Posted in Other News on June 21, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Launches Official Convention Video Coverage Site With New Videos in Anticipation of Upcoming Event
    Anaheim, California (June 21, 2009) — Anime Expo® 2009 launches the convention’s official video coverage site, AXBackstage, of the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los [...]

15. Prove You’re Gundam at Anime Expo® 2009 with Bandai and American Cosplay Paradise!

    Posted in Other News on June 17, 2009.

    June 17, 2009 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment and American Cosplay Paradise are proud to celebrate the US release of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 at Anime Expo® 2009 in Los Angeles (July 2 – 5, 2009; Los Angeles Convention Center; http://www.anime-expo.org) with a costume contest! If you have a costume from GUNDAM 00, this is [...]

16. Anime Expo® 2009 Announces SPJA Industry Conference Panels

    Posted in Other News on June 15, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Brings Together Industry Experts and Professionals for Key Note Engagements and Panels
    Anaheim, California (June 15, 2009) — The industry comes together as Anime Expo® 2009 and the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation announce the key note speakers and panel topics for the 2009 SPJA Industry Conference [...]

17. Anime Expo® 2009 Announces Convention Program Schedules

    Posted in Other News on June 13, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Brings Makes Schedule Available Online
    Anaheim, California (June 13, 2009) — With something for everyone, Anime Expo® 2009 announces the 2009 Program Schedule for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
    With an event for fans of anime, manga cosplay, [...]

18. Anime Expo® 2009 Announces AX AFTER DARK and 24-Hour Shuttle Schedules

    Posted in Other News on June 10, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Brings New Programming to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel
    Anaheim, California (June 10, 2009) — Anime Expo® 2009 is proud to announce its latest programming addition … the AX AFTER DARK program that will be hosted at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and the 24 Hour Shuttle Service Program that will [...]

19. Anime Expo® 2009 Teams Up With UTB Hollywood

    Posted in Other News on June 5, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Teams Up with First 24-Hour Japanese Television Channel in North America
    Anaheim, California (June 5, 2009) — UTB, United Television Broadcasting Systems, Inc., the first 24-hour Japanese digital television channel in North America announces their media partnership with the nation’s largest anime and manga convention [...]

20. Gainax and Aniplex Presents the US Premiere of Gurren Lagann the Movie -Childhood’s End- at Anime Expo® 2009

    Posted in Other News on June 4, 2009.

    U.S. Debut of Film to Appear at Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Over the 4th of July Weekend
    SANTA MONICA, CA (June 4, 2009) – Aniplex announces a partnership with GAINAX to present the US Premiere Screening of GURREN LAGANN the MOVIE –Childhood’s End- at Anime Expo® 2009 the nation’s largest anime and manga convention [...]

21. Clash of the Titans! Anime Expo® 2009 Announces 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands Finalists

    Posted in Other News on June 1, 2009.

    Six (6) Final Bands to Duke it out Live at Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention
    Anaheim, California (June 1, 2009) — Fans of Japanese anime music are in for a treat as six (6) highly talented bands meet for the final round and compete LIVE for the ultimate championship title of the 3rd Annual [...]

22. Anime Expo® 2009 Provides Additional Discounts for Hotels

    Posted in Other News, Registration on May 29, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Provides Updated Information for Hotel/Shuttle Wristband Policy
    Anaheim, California (May 29, 2009) — To better serve attendees within the Anime Expo® 2009 room blocks, several hotels have lowered their room rates just for individuals that are registering within official convention hotels for the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held [...]

23. Anime Expo® 2009 Welcomes Cartoon Network

    Posted in Other News on May 22, 2009.

    Calling All Artists! Cartoon Network to hold Portfolio Reviews at Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention’s
    Anaheim, California (May 22, 2009) —Anime Expo® 2009 welcomes Cartoon Network to host portfolio reviews at the Artist Alley of the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009. More information can be found on the website [...]

24. Anime Expo® Breaks Out with 2009 Convention Commercial

    Posted in Other News on May 19, 2009.

    Nation’s Largest Anime and Manga Convention’s National Commercial Launches
    Anaheim, California (May 19, 2009) —Anime Expo® 2009 launches its national commercial that will be seen on national cable networks, online and in theatres in California in order to promote the nation’s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009. More information can be found [...]

25. Morning Musume。X MySpace OPV (Original Promotion Video) Contest

    Posted in Other News on May 13, 2009.

    YOU can bring out the attractiveness in MORNING MUSUME。!
    MORNING MUSUME。 is collaborating with MySpace to collect OPV (Original Promotion Video) submissions!
    Try making the promotion video for “3, 2, 1 BREAKIN’ OUT!” – the coupling song of MORNING MUSUME。’s 39th single “Shouganai Yume Oibito” to be released on May 13. Using a combination of the free [...]