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2017-07-11, 11:09 | Link #442 |
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The idea is that as panels/premieres go, press waits in the premier line. I never had any problem with that. If I'm the 100th person in the premiere line, great. That's what the official policy dicates.
The problem is that in prior years, I've had line nazis tell me "You can't be in the this line - premiere badge only". You show them the rules, no difference. Do they legitimately not know, or just like being assholes? I even had one guy tell me "You don't belong here, this is for fans." Well, WTF do you think I am? Fortunately that didn't happen this year. Hopefully that represents real progress and not an aberration.
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2018-06-17, 18:10 | Link #444 |
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The AX 2018 schedule is up at:
http://www.anime-expo.org/plan/sched...-2018/1/1/__/& Hopefully, there will be a printer-friendly version available soon. |
2018-06-25, 09:57 | Link #445 |
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Okada will be at AX premiering her newest work, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. And of course it's at the same time as the convert I've already paid to go to. AX and their scheduling.
Guardian Enzo will you be doing press again this year?
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2018-06-27, 20:09 | Link #448 |
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Or both, as is usually the case!
I will say this - in the relatively short span of years I've been attending/covering, A/X has materially improved. The door staff seems better prepared, they've added more entrances for press/staff. The scheduling is still a nightmare and the communication from the press office is a joke, but they at least try and change. I think the addition of mailing badges out beforehand will be a great improvement.
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2018-07-02, 23:49 | Link #450 |
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Stay safe everyone!
Man Threatens Shooting at Anime Expo, Authorities Notified: "A man by the name of Alonzo Rodriguez sent at least one threatening text message to a friend, which have since become public, describing a potential shooting at an anime convention. Screenshots of the text conversation were originally shared on Facebook by recipient Robert Kampfy Grubbs but were then removed by the social media website. Facebook user Karen Huynh then shared the screenshots on June 8 where it was picked up by other social media accounts and distributed widely." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...tified/.133142 |
2018-07-03, 15:39 | Link #451 | |
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2018-07-12, 02:37 | Link #452 |
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Anime Expo 2018 Caps Out Attendance at 110,000; Next Year's Dates Set:
"The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) announced that this year's Anime Expo in Los Angeles had 110,000 unique attendees, which was the attendance cap the staff placed on badge sales. The event's turnstile attendance was more than 350,000. The SPJA also noted that it had more than 524 exhibitors, 1,700 volunteers, and 150 guests and industry appearances. Attendees came from more than 70 countries. Finally, the SPJA announced that Anime Expo 2019 will take place next July 4-7 with a preview night on July 3." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dai...es-set/.134138 Looks like they've reached the limits of what LACC can handle. |
2018-07-12, 10:43 | Link #453 |
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And there's really no where else for them to go, unless they want to move down to San Diego, so they'll likely be at LACC for a while yet.
Anyway, I've ordered my badge for next year, and mostly enjoyed this year. Just the usual complaints, scheduling issues and lack of autograph transparency with AX partners.
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2018-07-13, 08:55 | Link #456 |
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No kidding. Although in some respects it doesn't feel anymore crowded then it use to. But that's probably in part to how AX has changed things. Most room line ups are outside, so you don't have people standing in line in hall ways taking up space. The event is more spread out with the inclusion of the JW Marriott, Kentai Hall and the Entertainment Hall.
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2020-04-18, 02:55 | Link #457 |
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Anime Expo 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19:
"Ray Chiang, CEO of The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), announced on Friday that this year's Anime Expo convention has been cancelled due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation. The event was planned for July 2-5. Chiang stated: "With the COVID-19 situation continually changing, as well as more restrictions in place worldwide and in our host city Los Angeles, we can't in good faith move forward with this year's event. We know it will affect all of you differently and we did not come to this decision lightly." Chiang added that badge holders will have the option to either get refunds or roll over their badge to the 2021 event, which is slated for July 2-5. He asked for patience as the process for refunds and rollover will take time. In addition, hotel rooms booked through ConferenceDirect in the AX official hotel block will automatically be cancelled. Those who booked hotels outside of that service will need to contact their hotel directly. The organizers of the San Diego Comic-Con convention also announced earlier on Friday that this year's event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and California Governor Gavin Newsom's statements." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...vid-19/.158725 |
2020-05-27, 23:05 | Link #458 |
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Now with fewer calories ........ !
Anime Expo Holds 'Lite' Event in July: "Anime Expo's official Twitter account announced on Friday that it will be hosting "Anime Expo Lite" on July 3 and July 4. The convention's official website has yet to post any details about the event and allows visitors to sign up for updates. The Twitter post features logos for Bushiroad, Crunchyroll, Pony Canyon, and Viz Media." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...n-july/.159845 & https://www.anime-expo.org/2020/05/2...culture-event/ |
2021-03-04, 00:21 | Link #459 |
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No (physical) AX for this year:
Anime Expo 2021's Physical Event Canceled; Organizers to Hold Virtual Event in July "Ray Chiang, CEO of The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), announced on Wednesday that this year's in-person Anime Expo convention has been canceled due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation. The 30th anniversary Anime Expo event was slated to take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 2-5, 2021. The organizers will host the "Anime Expo Lite" virtual event during the July 4 weekend. Badge holders who have rolled their registration over to this year's event will get priority access to registration for next year's event." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...n-july/.170190 |
2021-08-03, 22:10 | Link #460 |
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It's back!
Anime Expo Returns to Los Angeles as Physical Event on July 1-4, 2022 "The staff of Anime Expo announced on Wednesday that the event will return as an in- person convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 1-4, 2022." See: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...4-2022/.175659 |
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