Until an e-mail this morning, the only person I knew that was coming was Chris Saradon, the voice behind Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
For one, Vic Mignogna is coming back (although no Travis Willingham or Laura Bailey here). Lisa Furukawa also returns for another con, as well as the duo of Katie Bair and Jondon Bellofatto.
We also have Tom Kane, the voice of Yoda in The Clone Wars (both the 2003 TV series and the 2008 movie).
It may not be as epic as the three-headed-monster of Vic-Travis-Laura from last Winter, but a good line-up of guests.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
MINI-REPORT: Sac-Con Sept. 2008
Well I just got home from dinner with the Console Game Room (CGR) staff over at Olive Garden, a smashing time with them.
Even though I worked for 6 days straight, I still found the strength to get up and actually do something instead of sit around and do nothing on my day off; so I went to Sac-Con. The first thing I learn when I get there is that there's no Masquerade for this con today since Imari and the Cosplay staff could not make it. Apparently there was a post on the forums about this, but given the fact I haven't visited the forums in awhile I didn't know. CGR was happy though, because they had more time to game without any interruption from the Masquerade. For me, it meant less pictures this time around, although I did find enough cosplayers and events to fill out the roster of today.
Like I mentioned in the Day 3 Wrap-Up video, there was another con yesterday and on Friday that focused on Sci-Fi and Horror. From what I heard, the attendance count for Sac-Con at 11am totaled the attendance for the other two days all day. I had a feeling that the last two days were an experiment and odds are won't happen again (but that's just my opinion).
So the whole entire day I found myself kicking it with the CGR crew, taking pictures around the con, catching up with people, and just relaxing myself after a hard week. I also did a bit of the Charity Auction, although the loot wasn't worth it given my interest level; I got outbidded for an Desert Eagle-looking airsoft pistol by a mother and her son, which I didn't want to happen. But since I have more than enough (most of them the real thing in terms of airsoft) I let them have it. I also won a KHII necklace, which broke off 3 minutes after I bought it. So I stripped it on both ends, hung the end parts on my camera case, and gave the remaining pieces to someone else, probably to modify for cosplay or something.
One of the highlights of the con was the Futurama and Simpsons Panel, which rocked. I was able to see the people behind these great TV franchises, and it was fun to listen in at their panel.
The con came to a quick end (it must of given there wasn't a Masquerade), and I was stuck outside waiting for the CGR staff to conclude their meeting to determine where to eat. I suggested Olive Garden, and after determining they still had their Never-Ending Pasta Bowl deal going, we all headed out there.
It was nice seeing everyone after Sac-Anime, and it was nice to hang out with them without being "stressed."
I'll guess I'll see you all in December, and if not January for Sac-Anime!
Even though I worked for 6 days straight, I still found the strength to get up and actually do something instead of sit around and do nothing on my day off; so I went to Sac-Con. The first thing I learn when I get there is that there's no Masquerade for this con today since Imari and the Cosplay staff could not make it. Apparently there was a post on the forums about this, but given the fact I haven't visited the forums in awhile I didn't know. CGR was happy though, because they had more time to game without any interruption from the Masquerade. For me, it meant less pictures this time around, although I did find enough cosplayers and events to fill out the roster of today.
Like I mentioned in the Day 3 Wrap-Up video, there was another con yesterday and on Friday that focused on Sci-Fi and Horror. From what I heard, the attendance count for Sac-Con at 11am totaled the attendance for the other two days all day. I had a feeling that the last two days were an experiment and odds are won't happen again (but that's just my opinion).
So the whole entire day I found myself kicking it with the CGR crew, taking pictures around the con, catching up with people, and just relaxing myself after a hard week. I also did a bit of the Charity Auction, although the loot wasn't worth it given my interest level; I got outbidded for an Desert Eagle-looking airsoft pistol by a mother and her son, which I didn't want to happen. But since I have more than enough (most of them the real thing in terms of airsoft) I let them have it. I also won a KHII necklace, which broke off 3 minutes after I bought it. So I stripped it on both ends, hung the end parts on my camera case, and gave the remaining pieces to someone else, probably to modify for cosplay or something.
One of the highlights of the con was the Futurama and Simpsons Panel, which rocked. I was able to see the people behind these great TV franchises, and it was fun to listen in at their panel.
The con came to a quick end (it must of given there wasn't a Masquerade), and I was stuck outside waiting for the CGR staff to conclude their meeting to determine where to eat. I suggested Olive Garden, and after determining they still had their Never-Ending Pasta Bowl deal going, we all headed out there.
It was nice seeing everyone after Sac-Anime, and it was nice to hang out with them without being "stressed."
I'll guess I'll see you all in December, and if not January for Sac-Anime!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Showing Up
I'll be showing up at Sac-Con tomorrow to hang out, take pictures, and blog. Until then, peace!
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Missing Link
Because of that takedown e-mail that I got, you probably have noticed a omitted portion of the 2nd part of the Fashion Show that I reuploaded.
Well here is that missing portion, courtesy of ACP.
Well here is that missing portion, courtesy of ACP.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Not Posting Masquerade Videos
I've decided to not post the Masquerade videos for the time being as ACP is starting to post theirs on YouTube; plus, they had a better angle than me (judging by the videos up so far and comparing them to mine) and that ACP's video don't switch from the back to the front row halfway through. Instead, I will continue to focus my videos on other events at the con. Next up, the Rave (Friday night).
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Temp Header
Due to legal conflict with FanimeCon (that's the best way to describe to it), I had to remove the header. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, though.
For now, there's atemporary header until I can create an original header.
For now, there's a
Fashion Show Video Reuploaded
After editing the video to reflect the takedown notice, part 2 of the Fashion Show is back up!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Lessons Learned
When I started blogging from FanimeCon back in 2007, my first ever entry into the world of convention blogging, I knew that good things could come out of these experiences. My first ever event that I covered in this blog was Sac-Con June of 2007. My first blog report from Sac-Anime was a month later in July of 2007. Since then I've covered many events and have purchased a custom domain, which shows the dedication of my efforts to give a first-hand account in near real-time if not real-time.
Sac-Anime Summer 2008 was the first time I blogged under a press badge. This was a golden opportunity to show who I am and what I can do. One of things I did is went out and purchased business cards so that I can spread the world and also give people a outlet to contact me in case they wanted material off my blog (which I have received already). The other is video coverage, and I plan expand at the next Sac-Anime in January and FanimeCon in May 2009.
I have learned a ton from having a press badge. One of them is that some people just don't want to be on a website, and that most of them can exercise their legal rights. The first person who sent me a notice told me that I didn't give her permission to be put on the blog and that the rights weren't given to me. And honestly, and won't fight back; I'll just listen and do what you say unless I can sense something more than just legal rights. I am also learning the way in which I report, which now comes in the realm of video and text blogging. I expect to provide better coverage the next time I head on out to a con.
Sac-Anime Summer 2008 was the first time I blogged under a press badge. This was a golden opportunity to show who I am and what I can do. One of things I did is went out and purchased business cards so that I can spread the world and also give people a outlet to contact me in case they wanted material off my blog (which I have received already). The other is video coverage, and I plan expand at the next Sac-Anime in January and FanimeCon in May 2009.
I have learned a ton from having a press badge. One of them is that some people just don't want to be on a website, and that most of them can exercise their legal rights. The first person who sent me a notice told me that I didn't give her permission to be put on the blog and that the rights weren't given to me. And honestly, and won't fight back; I'll just listen and do what you say unless I can sense something more than just legal rights. I am also learning the way in which I report, which now comes in the realm of video and text blogging. I expect to provide better coverage the next time I head on out to a con.
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