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WASABI ANIME PRESENTS “WHO WANTS TO BE THE FX SUPERHERO?” WITH THE FX
INTERNATIONAL SHOW AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER.
The contest, co-sponsored with the convention, will allow contestants to win
the chance to act as the mascot for the FX International Show for future
conventions.

ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 18, 2009:  Wasabi Anime, in cooperation with The FX
International Show, will be sponsoring the “WHO WANTS TO BE THE FX
SUPERHERO?” mascot contest on Friday, January 25th-27th at the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Inspired by the popular Sci Fi
Channel program, the event will serve the purpose of finding a mascot for
the FX International Show that will be used in various promotions and travel
opportunities in 2008.  Contestants will be judged by Wasabi Anime staff, FX
staff, and other “hero” consultants based on five criteria.
.       COSTUME – Is your hero’s costume worthy of the pages of an epic
comic?
.       INSTINCT – If posed with tough a decision – will you make the right
one?
.       LEADERSHIP – Can you command the respect of your peers and the
judges?
.       PERSONALITY – Are you un-boring?
.       THEMING – Does your character appropriately represent the FX spirit?

The contest schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Saturday at 2:00 PM – All contestants must be on hand and in costume with an
entry form and a completed “Hero Written Exam”.  (Both are available at the
Wasabi Anime table)
Sunday at 1:00 PM – Contestants who survived Saturday’s trials return for a
Q&A session to determine if he/she has what it takes to be a hero.
Sunday at 4:00 PM – Contestants return from their final trial to be judged -
with the winner to be announced on stage.

ABOUT WASABI ANIME
Founded in the late summer of 2001, Wasabi Anime (owned by Green Mustard
Productions) has evolved into one of the greatest “genre” fan organizations
in the Southeast U.S.  With a team of talented artists, costumers, event
staff, and “web geeks,” they have worked consistently to enhance Florida’s
convention and fan community.  Since its inception, Wasabi Anime has hosted
events at over thirty conventions.  Further information can be found at
www.wasabianime.com.

ABOUT FX INTERNATIONAL
FX International (aka “The Coolest Show on Earth”) is a multi-genre consumer
show catering to anime, comic book, fantasy, science fiction fans and toy
collectors.  Each year the show draws thousands of fans from across the U.S.
by offering an eclectic dealers room, innovative events, and celebrity
autograph signings.  This year’s guests include:
.       Greg Grunberg, Stephen Tobolowsky and George Takei  (from TV’s
“Heroes”)
.       Nathan Filllion (from TV’s “Firefly”)
.       Laura Vandervoort and Helen Slater (from TV’s “Smallville”)
.       Jake Lloyd, Ray Park and Orli Shoshan (from the “Star Wars” movies)
.       Tara Strong (voice of Bubbles in Cartoon Network’s “The Powerpuff
Girls”)
Further information can be found at www.fxshow.com.

Con Nooga has something for everyone!

Con Nooga is the newest Multi-Fandom convention coming to Chattanooga, Tennessee offering fans of Anime, Horror, Comics, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Independent Films, Fan Films, Paranormal, Console Gaming, Celebrities, Music, Artist, Authors, Skateboarding, Role Playing Games, Card Games, and more! Con Nooga is a convention focused on the fans and bringing fans from numerous genres and areas together in one place. Featuring gaming tournaments, seminars, workshops, contest, entertainment, celebrities, Anime, music, horror, anime, costuming, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, films, and more!

Con Nooga will have representatives and experienced gamers on hand to help teach new gamers how to play games, seminars and workshops to teach people how to do various costuming, book writing, movie making and comic book industry hints, information and ideas. Console Gaming and some professional gamers on hand pwning the competition! Learn from professionals, meet other fans and learn about other fandoms all in one weekend!

Featuring celebrities: Audra Lynn (former Playboy Playmate), Felix Silva (actor), Suzi Lorraine (actress), April Monique Burril (actress), Chris Notarile (actor, producer, director), Niki Notoralie (actress, producer), Jim O’Rear (actor, director), Ted Alderman (actor, producer, martial artist), Kitty Contreras (actress, martial artisit), Daniel Taylor (actor, director), Glenn Weis (producer, director), Glenda and Tony Finklestein (authors, voice artist, actors, producers) Bands: Radio Cult, EESCH, Leticia Wolf.
Acts: Syrens of the South, TFP, Merrybellies, Scenic City Sadistic Sideshow
Authors/Artist: Steve Stanley, Lin Workman, Martheus Wade, Sean Taylor, Chris Hazleton, Dion Floyd, Billy Tackett, Georgiana Kotarski, Christina Barber, Ed Crandell, Robert Freese
Other local Wrestlers, 1337 Girls

Several Chattanooga Fans developed Con Nooga as a desire to bring other people with their passions and hobbies together in one place. The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel was chosen as the location for Con Nooga 2008. Beginning Friday February 22nd 2008 and ending February 24th 2008, Con Nooga offers three days of fun for everyone. No matter what genre or fan activity you enjoy, Con Nooga should offer a little something for everyone!
For more information on Con Nooga visit our website: WWW.CONNOOGA.COM
Or contact: Info@CONNOOGA.COM
or via phone: (423) 593-8167 Todd Patton

WHAT: Multi-Fandom Convention
WHEN: February 22nd – 24th 2008
WHERE: Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel

As has been reported elsewhere, Newtype USA is indeed going be finishing an over five year long run with the upcoming February 2008 issue. There’s no doubt that it’s been a lot of fun bringing you guys month after month of great anime and manga coverage, and while we’re bummed that it’ll all come to an end soon, the future is still bright.

You may have also heard that the NTUSA team is already at work on something new, and unfortunately, all I can really say now is “yes, we are.”

Here’s a hint: P…i…Q. Roll that around for a bit and see what you can make of it.

We think it’s safe to say that if you’re a fan or longtime reader of NTUSA, you’ll surely like what we have in store for you. Stay tuned for more details!

Atlanta, GA. – January 10, 2008 – Anime O-Tekku of Georgia Tech is pleased to announce the return of MomoCon, an annual anime/gaming/comics convention held in Atlanta, GA, March 15-16, 2008 at Georgia Tech campus. The convention is a family friendly event and is free of charge* to all attendees. People of all ages are encouraged to attend!

In 2008, MomoCon enters its fourth year with a horror theme (the number four considered unlucky in Japanese culture) and will feature the cinematic full-length thriller Miyuki. Miyuki tells the story of an affluent American family who take in a young female Japanese exchange student. At first their expectations of a sweet and innocent Japanese girl are realized but soon strange things start to happen….a unique macabre tale of horror, part supernatural, and part psychological, Miyuki is sure to keep you gripped to your seat. [This film is unrated and is suggested for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.] In addition, MomoCon is proud to host an arcade game courtyard with free to play arcade cabinets, a much larger selection in the Retro Gaming room, and additional anime viewing rooms with many new and classic titles.

The staff at MomoCon is also proud to bring local groups and special guests to both delight and instruct on various aspects of fandom. Returning guests include Gina Biggs (Red String), My Little Transformer (featuring a special viewing hosted by its creators), local game developer Gamesare Studios, Bill Hollbrook (Kevin and Kell), John Lotshaw (Accidental Centaurus), craftsmen from Outland Armor, expert costumers Sith Vixen and Vader Painter, the costuming troupe Making Mischief, the Giraf Network artists resource group, and pianist Daniel Brown (who will be performing an encore of Final Phantom). The convention welcomes it’s new guests Steven Cummings (Tokyopop’s Pantheon High), Vampire Anime Radio, Brendan LaSalle (creator of Xcrawl RPG), Hi-Rez Studios (developers of Global Agenda), Tripwire Interactive Studios (developers of the award-winning FPS Red Orchestra: Ostfront 1941-1945), local independent artist James Burns (Grumbles as published in the Sunday Paper), webcomic creator James Mason (Urban Shogun), webcomic creator Eddie Humphrey (Teacher), webcomic creator Jarret Williams (Lunar Boy Land), expert costumer Anne Brunsgaard, and Game Producer Jon Hanna (The Virtual World of Kaneva).

MomoCon continues to encourage other groups to bring their own events to their corner of Atlanta. Future plans include expanding MomoCon’s Costuming and Social events to neighboring states and hosting video game tournaments in the metro area.

* Attendees Ages 16 and older admitted with valid government ID (driver’s license, military, passport etc) at registration. Minors younger than 16 must have an adult be present at registration to sign-off on their registration form. An adult can sign-off all minors in their party.
ABOUT ANIME O-TEKKU: Celebrating its 13th year of charter, the anime club of Georgia Tech, Anime O-Tekku (http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/anime) boasts a multitude of mailing list members as well as dozens of local supporters who help with events. They are responsible for providing Mid-Town Atlanta with previous events such as screenings of Spirited Away, an annual “Anime Fest” celebration, and up-to-date information on the newest and best anime out of Japan. You can read more about Anime O-Tekku and MomoCon in the February 2005 issue of Newtype USA, or visit the website. All showings and meetings that the club hosts, as well as MomoCon, are free of charge.
MomoCon?Free Admission?March 15-16, 2008?Georgia Tech Campus?Atlanta, GA?www.momocon.com

Ergo Proxy – Fridays at 12:00 am ET

Tenjiho Tenge – Fridays at 12:30 am ET

To see if you get fuse TV, check out their website!