Cosplay at Animation Comic Game Hong Kong 2010

By pure accident, I come across these videos of cosplay. With the help of my friend, Stephanie, who can read Chinese, and research, I discovered that this is a cosplay competition at 香港動漫電玩節 2010 or ACGHK 2010. The costumes are impressive! I am so amazed by the details of the work, that I wanted to share it with you. Also, here are the links to the photos: 2010動漫Cosplay大賽 and 動漫COSPLAY大賽2010. Now I wish I can go to Hong Kong and just take pictures!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Personal Review: Book Girl and the Scandal Mime

Review by Jong Chung

Book Girl, known as Bungaku Shoujo in Japanese, is a light novel series that merits the read of any light novel fan, and especially so for those who are fans of the mystery genre. Book Girl and the Scandal Mime (effectively volume 1 of the series) written by Mizuki Nomura, details the story of a young boy named Konoha Inoue and his story-munching female upper classman named Tohko Amano. Before the story itself, we learn a bit about our protagonist, Konoha. Through extraordinary circumstances, he was once a world-famous “genius girl writer” by the pen name of Miu. Reading on, it is revealed that this past and responsibility weighed down on him considerably, causing Konoha to suffer a breakdown eventually. After the incident, he returns to a more normal life – no more writing as a “genius girl writer” and back to being a “regular school boy."

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Heaven’s Lost Property Forte

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Heaven’s Lost Property Forte
Streaming Begins Friday, October 29

Flower Mound, TX (October 27, 2010) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired the home entertainment, broadcast, digital and merchandise rights to the second season of the romantic comedy “Heaven’s Lost Property” (“Sora no Otoshimono: Forte”) from Kadokawa.

FUNimation To Simulcast “Princess Jellyfish”

FUNimation To Simulcast “Princess Jellyfish”
Streaming Begins With First Two Episodes This Week

Flower Mound, Texas (October 27, 2010) - FUNimation Entertainment, the leading distributor of Japanese animation in North America, announced today it will partner with Fuji Television for the exclusive U.S. online simulcast of the network’s noitaminA block series “Princess Jellyfish.”

Sell Your Soul to Black Butler on TinierMe

SOURCE: TinierMe

Sell Your Soul to Black Butler on TinierMe
Online Virtual World Launches Campaign
With Popular Anime Series

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - October 26, 2010) -

News Facts

• TinierMe, the virtual world focused on Japanese anime, today announced that, in cooperation with FUNimation Entertainment, it is launching a limited promotional campaign featuring the popular anime series, Black Butler and Black Butler II.
• Through this collaboration, TinierMe users who love the Black Butler and Black Butler II anime series can meet other fans and purchase authentic Black Butler and Black Butler II items for their avatars.
• This international partnership will further promote the growth of Japanese anime culture in North America and around the world.

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team

DRAGON BALL Z®: TENKAICHI TAG TEAM FOR THE PSP® (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM OUT NOW
Get Your Hands on the Fiercest Two Vs. Two Fight Action, Available Now at Retailers Across North America

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Oct. 19, 2010) – Full of fighting spirit, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the launch of Dragon Ball Z®: Tenkaichi Tag Team for PSP®. Available now at retailers across North America, the latest explosive hand-held grenade of ki fighting fury gives fans 70 playable and customizable characters, a wealth of gameplay modes, and blistering two-on-two battles.

The Second Wave of the YuGiOh 2010 Tins

EMBRACE THE DRAGONS’ MIGHT IN THE NEW Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME COLLECTIBLE TINS
Second Wave of 2010 COLLECTIBLE TINS
Available for Holiday Season

El Segundo, CA (October 19, 2010) – Releasing on November 2nd, two new Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) 2010 Collectible Tins feature upgraded versions of already powerful Synchro Monsters, making these tins a coveted item this season. This potent assortment of extraordinary cards, packaged in a uniquely designed tin, makes for an ideal way to store Decks, cards, and anything else for safekeeping. These two new tins complete the five-tin set offered by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) this year.

The Vicious Circle

Article by Chet Royer

Usually before the conventions, a conference known as ICv2, is held for professionals to discuss the industry of anime, manga and comics. I have always wanted to attend one of these conferences, because I was always concerned with the current health of the industry. I, also, had a new question just for this year: will publishers start making e-books for their publications? It just so happens that this conference is specifically about embracing the digital age.

NYCC and nyaf...

Article by Chet Royer

Hey there everyone, it's me Chet, a.k.a Ninja101. I'm here to tell y'all about the collaboration convention known as New York Comic Con (NYCC) and New York Anime Festival (NYAF). This was supposedly going to merge two fan bases into one giant convention, but what I observed was not what I was expecting.

NYAF Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon!

Last Chance For Early Bird Tickets Price
Increases After Tonight

Are you a waiter, a putzer, a procrastinator? If so, abort mission! Jump on the early bandwagon-if only for this once! Ticket prices to NYAF are increasing after 11:59pm EDT tonight!

Eric Maruscak's YuGiOh Mural

Check out the beginning stages of the mural to be completed at New York Comic Con 2010

The Thing and Your Highness at NYCC 2010!

The following Medial Alert has just been released to the press from Universal announcing their plans at New York Comic Con, October 8 - 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Center:

UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES SNEAK PEEKS OF ITS THRILLER
THE THING AND EPIC COMEDY ADVENTURE
YOUR HIGHNESS ARE COMING TO NEW YORK COMIC CON

Stars, Filmmakers and Scavenger Hunts Only on October 8 and 9!

WHAT: Talent and more from Universal Pictures’ The Thing and Your Highness at New York Comic Con. Exclusive footage from the films will be shown.

Legal Panels at NYCC 2010

Hello fellow readers,

Here are two panels that are perfect for you! Yes, newbie artists and writers should attend, especially if you want to make a career out of it. The panels will be focusing on the legal aspect of creativity. Both are run by experienced attorneys and professionals in the world of comics. So here is your chance to learn how to protect your creation! These are panels you cannot miss! Seriously, you cannot miss it. I learned more from the attorneys at their presentations than, well, at school. So here is an idea on how good their presentations are: Intellectual Property 101 NYCC 2009. See you there!
© 2010 Linda Thai

Del Rey Manga is No More!

Yes, it is true. Random House will stop publishing manga licensed from Kodansha Ltd. However, Kodansha USA Publishing will be printing the manga titles in the states. Random House Publisher Services will be providing the sales and distribution services to Kodansha USA in December. My question is, what about others who may have licensing agreements with Kodansha? What will happen to those titles?
© 2010 Linda Thai

Eric Bana and Hanna at New York Comic Con

Focus Features has just made the following exciting announcement about its participation at New York Comic Con:

Eric Bana and Hanna Hit Comic-Con

Focus Features' adventure thriller brings cast and crew to New York.
September 29, 2010
by IGN Movies

EVENT COVERAGE
NY Comic Con 2010
Next weekend at New York Comic-Con, the IGN Theater will host the cast and crew of Focus Feature's upcoming adventure thriller Hanna. Attendees will get the chance to catch an early glimpse of the film along with footage and a panel featuring the stars and director.

Stars and Producers from Nikita, The Vampire Diaries and more at NYCC 2010

Warner Bros. Television and Warner Bros. Animnation have announced exciting plans and talent participation at this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC) which takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Center, October 8 - 10. Please see below for full details!!

START SPREADING THE NEWS …
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION AND WARNER BROS. ANIMATION
TAKE MANHATTAN WITH SIX SERIES HEADING
TO NEW YORK COMIC CON 2010

Stars and Producers from Nikita, V, The Vampire Diaries,
Young Justice, MAD and Green Lantern: The Animated Series
to Appear October 8–10

Twitter Pitch: Warner Bros. TV and WB Animation take Manhattan with six series at New York Comic Con 2010: http://bit.ly/dgXAva #WBNYCC

BURBANK, Calif. (September 29, 2010) — Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) and Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) are teaming up to take Manhattan, with six series from the Studio — WBTV’s Nikita, V and The Vampire Diaries, along with WBA’s MAD as well as the upcoming Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series — headed to New York Comic Con 2010.

Robert Kirkman at New York Comic Con

ROBERT KIRKMAN AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON
The Walking Dead Creator’s Panels, Signings and Projects

New York (27 September 2010) – Robert Kirkman, creator of comic series The Walking Dead, will be appearing at New York Comic-Con from October 8 – 10; below please find details on his scheduled panels and signings.

Getting Into the Industry Panels and Events

Hello Everyone!

I compiled a list of activities relating to employment in the industries that will be happening at New York Comic Con and New York Anime Festival. I know there are people out there who wants to join companies like Marvel and DC Comics, but don't know how. Hopefully, the panels I found on the convention website, will provide some guidance or pointers on what employers look for in potential employees.

NYAF Pre-Event At Kinokuniya

Ciné Dramatíque Opening Reception and NYAF PreParty
Saturday October 2nd
Kinokuniya Books 1073 Avenue of the Americas between 40th – 41st

You are cordially invited to the "Ciné Dramatíque opening reception" at Kinokuniya Bookstore to enjoy John Arzayus’ latest photographic art series “Ciné Dramatíque”. John simply couldn’t have a plain old art opening. Instead, he opted to have NYAF throw a pre-party and has invited some very special guests to add to the festivities. Review the schedule below come join the fun!