Adult Swim Takes Over Friday at NYCC

When it comes down to it, I'm a bit of a night owl. My solution? Fight zombies, hunt ghosts and on tamer nights watch TV. Thankfully the folks at Adult Swim have created the most bad-assed late night network for us insomniacs. You've seen our next guests in the wee hours of the morning and we can't promise they look as good in the daytime. Welcome the grand poobahs of late night TV - the cast, creators and producers of Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros, China, IL, Superjail!, Childrens Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV:: - to NYCC 2012! Night dwellers rejoice! For those more inclined to daylight don't miss anime guest Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Tara Knight and Kanae Muraki at NYCC. While you're at it, bid on over 70 original pieces of art from top creators at the Second Annual NYCC Charity Auction benefiting St. Jude's Research Hospital. Phew! I'm exhausted just thinking about all the fun to be had! Don't miss this lineup of epic proportions...Until next time...

Stay nerdy my friends,

-Lance

P.S. Follow me on Twitter @lfensterman for the first word on the latest NYCC news!

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Letter from Lance Fensterman

The Japan Foundation to Feature Four Guests at New York Comic Con

THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TO FEATURE
FOUR GUESTS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight
to attend Courtesy of the Japan Foundation

Norwalk, CT, September 12, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce the Japan Foundation, an organization built to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, will participate in this year's NYCC with three events and four guests, showcasing the popular culture of Japan in the heart of New York City. New York Comic Con takes place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center, and NYCC is honored to welcome the Japan Foundation's guests - Yu Asakawa, Danny Choo, Kanae Muraki and Tara Knight - to its roster of already-announced guests including Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Christopher Lloyd, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice.

Sonny Strait to attend AniMinneapolis

Bloomington, MN - September 11, 2012 - The Minneapolis anime convention, AniMinneapolis, announced today that voice actor Sonny Strait will be attending in 2013. Sonny Strait is best known for voices such as the original Tom from Toonami, Lupin the III, and Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist. AniMinneapolis 2013 will be held at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minneapolis from June 28-30, 2013.

Sonny Strait is known for several voices, ranging from Krillin in DBZ to Lupin III in Lupin III. He's also known as an illustrator for one of the most famous, independently published comic book series Elfquest. Sonny Strait has over 20 years of experience in the arts.

Besides Dragonball Z’s Krillin he has worked on many popular animated characters including Maes Hughes from Full Metal Alchemist, Usopp from One Piece and Cartoon Network’s laid back, robot host Toonami Tom. He has also worked as a writer and director on several TV series including Dragonball Z, Case Closed and Lupin the Third.

AniMinneapolis is a three day convention that connects over 3,000 anime fans with exhibitors, artists, voice actors, directors, musicians, and other fans. The convention includes over 100 events every year ranging from a Date Auction to a Cosplay Masquerade. On the convention's website at http://animinneapolis.com/registration fans can register in advance for only $35.

Interested fans can visit AniMinneapolis.com to learn more.

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AniMinneapolis Press Release

VIZManga.com Debuts Mature Series!

VIZ MEDIA DEBUTS
MATURE MANGA SERIES ON VIZMANGA.COM

BLACK LAGOON, DOGS, NANA, TENJO TENGE And More Launch
This Month On North America’s Leading Digital Manga Platform!

San Francisco, CA, September 11, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, tantalizes readers with a digital collection of nine mature manga (graphic novel) series launching this month on VIZManga.com.

Aniplex of America Reveals Bakemonogatari Blu-Ray Release Information

The Long-awaited Release of Bakemonogatari is set to hit
North America this Holiday Season!

The Bakemonogatari Limited Edition Blu-Ray Box Set will be
Available on November 20th, 2012

SANTA MONICA, CA (September 10, 2012) – Aniplex of America has just released the product details on the upcoming release of Bakemonogatari. The critically acclaimed series directed by Madoka Magica Director Akiyuki Shinbou follows the story of a high school student named Koyomi Araragi and his encounters with girls who have apparition-related issues. The long-awaited release of this hit anime will be in a Limited Edition Blu-Ray Box Set on November 20th, 2012 and will be available through anime distributor RightStuf.com and official retailers (http://aniplexusa.com/retailers/).

Elmo and Gordon to Appear During "NYCC Kids"

ELMO AND GORDON TO APPEAR DURING
"NYCC KIDS" AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Sesame Street Characters to Visit Pop Culture Event on Sunday, October 14

Norwalk, CT, September 10, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) officials today announced that Sesame Street’s Elmo, the 3 ½-year-old monster with the high pitched voice and contagious giggle, will appear at the show along with his good friend Gordon (Roscoe Orman). The hugely popular and widely recognized pair from Sesame Street will visit the annual pop culture event during NYCC Kids, a day focused on programming and activities for younger fans and their families on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Organizers note that further details about the appearance, including the precise time Elmo and Gordon will be present for kids and fans will be announced in the near future on the NYCC website.

Hawaiian Telcom Launches Anime Network On Demand

Media Alert: Hawaiian Telcom Launches Anime Network On Demand

HOUSTON, TX — September 7, 2012—Anime Network has teamed up with Hawaiian Telcom to launch its fall programming lineup as Hawaiian Telcom’s first Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) package beginning Thursday, Sept. 6.

Found in the Extras On-Demand menu, Anime Network provides 45 hours of premium anime titles, representing genres including comedy, action and science fiction. Customers can also upgrade to premium on demand service from the remote under the My Accounts menu. With a broad programming line-up each month, the customers will have access to compelling new content each week. This fall’s premiere shows include Bodacious Space Pirates, award-winning Children Who Chase Lost Voices, and Persona 4: The Animation, based on the popular video game. Also returning to the schedule are fan favorites like Demon King Daimao and Princess Resurrection.
ABOUT HAWAIIAN TELCOM

Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Telcom is Hawaii’s leading provider of integrated communications solutions for business and residential customers. With roots in Hawaii beginning in 1883, Hawaiian Telcom offers a full range of services including voice, video, Internet, data, wireless, and advanced communication and network services supported by the reach and reliability of its network and Hawaii’s only 24/7 state-of-the-art network operations center.

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Anime Network Press Release

Visionary Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano to be Spotlight Guest at NYCC

VISIONARY ILLUSTRATOR YOSHITAKA AMANO
TO BE SPOTLIGHT GUEST AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Amano To Attend In Cooperation With
Dark Horse Comics

Norwalk, CT, September 7, 2012: New York Comic Con (NYCC) is today proud to announce Yoshitaka Amano, the illustrator most known for sculpting the worlds of Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D, will travel from Tokyo to attend this year's NYCC as a Spotlight Guest. New York Comic Con, which will take place October 11 - 14, 2012 at NYC's Javits Center, is one of New York's largest annual events, last year attracting over 100,000 attendees. Amano joins a broad spectrum of already-announced guests including Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Mignola, Christopher Lloyd, Joshua Gates and Anne Rice. Amano's appearance at New York Comic Con is in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, who will release The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy, a giant-sized collection of Amano's art, on October 17.