Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
ANIME! High Art – Pop Culture Exhibit
I wish I could go, but I can't. :( I hope everyone who attends will have fun. :)
Press Release
Exhibition Information
When
May 15 through August 23, 2009
Where
The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery and Fourth Floor Gallery 8949
Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
Public viewing hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays. On Saturday, June 13, the Grand Lobby Gallery will be closed, and the Fourth Floor Gallery will be open from noon to 3 p.m.
Admission
Free
Exhibit Photos
For more information call (310) 247-3600 or visit ANIME! High Art – Pop Culture from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website
Other articles about the exhibit:
Academy offers exhibition devoted to the art of anime
San Francisco Chronicle, Hugh Hart, Sunday, May 17, 2009
Anime exhibit in Beverly Hills is both naughty and nice Los Angeles Times, Susan King, May 27 2009
Warning: there is an image at this link that may not be appropriate for all ages.
Anime! High Art - Pop Culture in Beverly Hills Anime News Network, Zac Bertschy, May 15th 2009
Press Release
Exhibition Information
When
May 15 through August 23, 2009
Where
The Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery and Fourth Floor Gallery 8949
Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
Public viewing hours
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays. On Saturday, June 13, the Grand Lobby Gallery will be closed, and the Fourth Floor Gallery will be open from noon to 3 p.m.
Admission
Free
Exhibit Photos
For more information call (310) 247-3600 or visit ANIME! High Art – Pop Culture from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website
Other articles about the exhibit:
Academy offers exhibition devoted to the art of anime
San Francisco Chronicle, Hugh Hart, Sunday, May 17, 2009
Anime exhibit in Beverly Hills is both naughty and nice Los Angeles Times, Susan King, May 27 2009
Warning: there is an image at this link that may not be appropriate for all ages.
Anime! High Art - Pop Culture in Beverly Hills Anime News Network, Zac Bertschy, May 15th 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Christopher Handley Pleads Guilty
Check out the official US Dept of Justice press release, which includes such information:
"Pursuant to his plea agreement, Handley today pleaded guilty to one count of possessing obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1466A(b)(1), which prohibits the possession of any type of visual depiction, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting, that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct that is obscene.
Handley also agreed to plead guilty to one count of mailing obscene material and to forfeit all seized property. Handley faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a three-year term of supervised release."
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children United States Department of Justice, Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children PR Newswire Association LLC, WASHINGTON, May 20, 2009
IA man pleads guilty to having obscene drawings Chicago Tribune, 3:45 PM CDT, May 20, 2009
Christopher Handley Pleads Guilty to Possession Charges (Update 2) Anime News Network,18:44 EDT, May 20, 2009
Updated with articles on May 21, 2009
CBLDF Disappointed By Guilty Plea in Handley Manga Case The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund May 21, 2009
Handley Pleads Guilty to Possession of Manga
Faces 15 Years ICv2 Published: 12:09am May 21, 2009
Down the Slippery Slope - The Crime of Viewing Manga Comi Press, 2009, Lawrence A. Stanley
For previous and updated information about this case check out Legal Times: Old and New, Christopher Handley Manga Obscenity Case
"Pursuant to his plea agreement, Handley today pleaded guilty to one count of possessing obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1466A(b)(1), which prohibits the possession of any type of visual depiction, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting, that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct that is obscene.
Handley also agreed to plead guilty to one count of mailing obscene material and to forfeit all seized property. Handley faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a three-year term of supervised release."
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children United States Department of Justice, Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children PR Newswire Association LLC, WASHINGTON, May 20, 2009
IA man pleads guilty to having obscene drawings Chicago Tribune, 3:45 PM CDT, May 20, 2009
Christopher Handley Pleads Guilty to Possession Charges (Update 2) Anime News Network,18:44 EDT, May 20, 2009
Updated with articles on May 21, 2009
CBLDF Disappointed By Guilty Plea in Handley Manga Case The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund May 21, 2009
Handley Pleads Guilty to Possession of Manga
Faces 15 Years ICv2 Published: 12:09am May 21, 2009
Down the Slippery Slope - The Crime of Viewing Manga Comi Press, 2009, Lawrence A. Stanley
For previous and updated information about this case check out Legal Times: Old and New, Christopher Handley Manga Obscenity Case
Friday, May 15, 2009
Why Super Para Natural Day?
For a while now, Kinokuniya Bookstore, the New York Anime Festival, and partners such as Del Rey have been conducting single-day events, "micro-cons essentially," to celebrate the anime and manga medium. These events was a place and time for the New York City’s anime community "to interact, laugh, make new friends, and maybe even learn a thing or two. Simply put, these events are created to give fans a place – other than chatrooms – to hang out."
The importance of this event is that it is "experimental," and it focuses specifically on "content," which in this case is the paranormal and supernatural aspects. Also, compared to past events, Super Para Natural Day has "more partners" and attendees will see the support of "FUNimation, Bandai, Dark Horse, Right Stuf, and VIZ this Sunday." Previously, events that were held about anime and manga were "very general Anime and Manga Days." What makes Super Para Natural Day unique is that it is "bent around a single genre." If the event is a success, there might be “Shoujo Day”, “Shounen Day,” “Mecha Day” in the future. "We’ve never been this big before, and we’re very excited by it." So, yeah, they couldn't wait for Halloween to come around. :)
© 2009 Linda Thai
For more information about the event, check out Super Para Natural Day at Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Thanks Peter Tatara for the interview! Thanks John Fuller for the help!
The importance of this event is that it is "experimental," and it focuses specifically on "content," which in this case is the paranormal and supernatural aspects. Also, compared to past events, Super Para Natural Day has "more partners" and attendees will see the support of "FUNimation, Bandai, Dark Horse, Right Stuf, and VIZ this Sunday." Previously, events that were held about anime and manga were "very general Anime and Manga Days." What makes Super Para Natural Day unique is that it is "bent around a single genre." If the event is a success, there might be “Shoujo Day”, “Shounen Day,” “Mecha Day” in the future. "We’ve never been this big before, and we’re very excited by it." So, yeah, they couldn't wait for Halloween to come around. :)
© 2009 Linda Thai
For more information about the event, check out Super Para Natural Day at Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Thanks Peter Tatara for the interview! Thanks John Fuller for the help!
$5 Discount off NYAF Weekend Tickets-How?
Hey guys!
Got some news for you about NYAF 2009 Weekend tickets. There is a $5 discount off the $55 tickets and the following is what you can do to get it. :)
1) Have or get yourself a Kinokuniya Bookstore Anime/Manga membership
2) Come to Super Para Natural Manga Day on May 17, 2009
and
3) Present your membership card at the cashier to get the coupon.
If you have any questions or further information request, please contact the bookstore at 212-869-1700.
Enjoy!
© 2009 Linda Thai
Got some news for you about NYAF 2009 Weekend tickets. There is a $5 discount off the $55 tickets and the following is what you can do to get it. :)
1) Have or get yourself a Kinokuniya Bookstore Anime/Manga membership
2) Come to Super Para Natural Manga Day on May 17, 2009
and
3) Present your membership card at the cashier to get the coupon.
Enjoy!
© 2009 Linda Thai
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Macy's and Tokyopop Event 05/15/2009-05/16/2009
Hey guys!
I just found out that Tokyopop and Macy's are celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in New York City with Fruits Basket manga! The event will be held on two different days at two different locations.
MAY 15, 2009 at 4:00pm
Macy's Flushing
136-50 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Located on the Main Floor of Macy's
MAY 16, 2009 at 2:00pm
Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Located in the Kids area on the 7th floor of Macy's
Kids will get to participate in the following activities:
1) meet the Fruits Basket characters
2) costume contest dressed as a Fruits Basket character
3) photo opportunity with the Fruits Basket characters
Please visit Macy's Store Events for more information and details about the events.
© 2009 Linda Thai
I just found out that Tokyopop and Macy's are celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in New York City with Fruits Basket manga! The event will be held on two different days at two different locations.
MAY 15, 2009 at 4:00pm
Macy's Flushing
136-50 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Located on the Main Floor of Macy's
MAY 16, 2009 at 2:00pm
Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Located in the Kids area on the 7th floor of Macy's
Kids will get to participate in the following activities:
1) meet the Fruits Basket characters
2) costume contest dressed as a Fruits Basket character
3) photo opportunity with the Fruits Basket characters
Please visit Macy's Store Events for more information and details about the events.
© 2009 Linda Thai
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Super Para Natural Manga Day on May 17 2009
There is an event coming up for you anime/manga fans of the spooky, creepy and paranormal aspects of the medium. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Kinokuniya Bookstore located at 1073 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan across the street from Bryan Park. The events and time are:
11 AM - Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody Screening
1 PM - Vampires In Manga Presentation
2 PM - Ghost Hunt Screening
3 PM - Del Rey Manga Presentation
4 PM - D.Gray-Man Screening
5 PM - Samura Beat Radio Broadcast
6 PM - Boogiepop Phantom Screening
At 7:00pm there will be a raffle and you could when prizes from Del Rey Manga, VIZ Media, VIZ Pictures, Samurai Beat Radio, Right Stuf or Dark Horse Comics!!
For more information about the event please visit MediumAtLarge.net's post Super Para Natural Manga Day at New York City's Kinokuniya Bookstore.
Only one question: wouldn't this fit for Halloween, though?? Either way :) Happy Spooking!!
© 2009 Linda Thai
Sunday, May 10, 2009
How To Preserve Comic Books
Collecting Comic Books: How To Preserve Comic Books
HELL YEAH BABY!!!! Oh my goodness! They said acid free! Thanks professor for the tip!
Want to learn more? Click on comic book preservation or manga preservation! Enjoy!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
New York Anime Festival 2009 Mascot
Voted by the fans meet the New York Anime Festival 2009 Mascot by Melissa Wilson!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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