ANIME SUPERCON: The Ft. Lauderdale Anime Convention (A.S.C.) will take place April 13-15, 2007.

A.S.C. will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at THE INVERRARY RESORT - A Golf, Tennis, Spa & Conference Resort

A new website has been launched to support the show www.animesupercon.com and will be updated on a regular basis with event information, guests of honor and band info.

Tickets for A.S.C. are on sale now with pricing as follows: $15 weekend pass (before Feb 5th, 2007), $20 weekend pass (before April 11, 2007), and $25 weekend pass at the door. Children under 10 are free when accompanied by an adult.

For more info go to www.animesupercon.com

The location of the show is:

THE INVERRARY RESORT - A Golf, Tennis, Spa & Conference Resort
3501 Inverrary Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
Phone (954) 485-0500
Reservations 1-800-241-0363
www.inverrary.org
Get a "FREE" weekend pass with your hotel room reservation!

The INVERRARY RESORT has a special room rate for us. $109.00/night when you mention FLORIDA SUPERCON. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early! As a special incentive to stay at the Resort, we will provide you with (1) free weekend pass to the event for the first 100 hotel reservations. So...reserve your room at the hotel and get (1) free weekend pass. Just email us after making the reservation with the hotel... we'll verify your reservation and put you on the pre-registration list - which means you're really paying just $94 for your hotel room (an weekend pass is
valued at $15). If purchasing a Platinum ticket, we will take $15 off the ticket price if you have a hotel reservation.

The phone number to reserve your room is 1-800-241-0363

There will be all sorts of events throughout the weekend and parties all through the night - you don't want to miss out on anything!

We sold out the hotel at the last show (before the event) so please make your reservations early to make sure you get your room.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY MARCH 25, 2007 TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL ROOM RATE
DON'T MISS OUT! RESERVE NOW!

The Inverrary offers spacious King or Two Double bed Guestrooms within acres of lush landscaping. Private bath and separate vanity area,coffee maker, balcony with either a Golf or Tennis view. Two legendary Resort Pro Tour courses with the addition of 7 other area courses are our All Inclusive offering, together with the 30 tennis courts of the adjacent Inverrary Racquet Club and its Spa. The hotel has 21,000 sq. ft. of Convention area.

Poll #901403 Which guest are you most looking forward to seeing at ASC 2007?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 1

Which guest are you most looking forward to seeing at ASC 2007?

The current ASC guest list includes:

DANA SNYDER - CHRISTINE AUTEN - BRITTNEY KARBOWSKI - MIKE MCFARLAND - SPIKE SPENCER - JOHNNY YONG BOSCH & EYESHINE

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DANA SNYDER
VOICE ACTOR
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE (MASTER SHAKE) - THE VENTURE BROS. - MINORITEAM - ROBOT CHICKEN

SUPERCON EXCLUSIVE - 1ST CONVENTION APPEARANCE IN FLORIDA!
Dana Snyder voices the arrogant and lazy Master Shake in AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE. A native of Allentown, PA, Dana Snyder has focused much of his work in theater-style comedy. In addition to his work on Aqua Teen, The Venture Bros. (as The Alchemist), Minoriteam (as Dr. Wang), Squidbillies (as Granny), Sealab 2021 and Robot Chicken, Dana has appeared in various theater performances such as "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and "The Mystery of Irma Vepp" among many others. Also, contrary to certain beliefs, Dana was NOT the "Food-Way Woman" in "The Shawshank Redemption."

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CHRISTINE AUTEN - VOICE ACTRESS
FULL METAL ALCHEMIST - BUBBLEGUM CRISIS - LADY DEATH SAMURAI GUN
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION - D.N. ANGEL -FULL METAL PANIC! - SUPER MILK CHAN

SUPERCON EXCLUSIVE - 1ST CONVENTION APPEARANCE IN FLORIDA!
You’ve probably heard her voice a hundred times and never known it. A deep tone in a sea of high squeeky girls, she’s voiced such notable characters as Lady Death in Lady Death, Priss in Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040, Misato Yukimaru in Aquarian Age, Marvel Frozen in Aura Battler Dunbine, Marin in St. Seiya, Barbara Fuccon in The Fuccons, Shino in Princess Nine, Rizel in Chrono Crusade, Izumi Curtis in Full Metal Alchemist and Sakaki in Azumanga Daioh. Christine has also done voices in a number of other titles including Princess Tutu, Yugo the Negotiator, Godannar, Divergence Eve, Samurai Gun, Rune Soldier, Full Metal Panic!, Kaleido Star, AD Police, Shadow Skill, Maburaho, Excel Saga, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Noir, Neo Ranga, Oh! Super Milk Chan and many more!.


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BRITTNEY KARBOWSKI- VOICE ACTRESS
GILGAMESH - YUMERIA - THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK - JINKI: EXTEND - GANTZ

SUPERCON EXCLUSIVE - 1ST CONVENTION APPEARANCE IN FLORIDA!
Brittney Karbowski, a 19-year-old theater major at the University of Houston, is one of the newest dub voices for ADV Films. To date Brittney's work includes Fuko in Gilgamesh, Mone in Yumeria, Nahki in Madlax, Reiya in Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok, Momochie in Godannar, and Aoba in Jinki: Extend. She has also done work in Misaki Chronicles, Chrono Crusade, Ghost Stories, Samurai Gun, Vermillion Pleasure Night, and The Legend of Moby Dick. She points to Fuko (Gilgamesh) as her favorite role so far. "She's cute and wicked, but wicked in a good way," said Karbowski.

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MIKE MCFARLAND- VOICE ACTOR
DRAGONBALL Z - FULL METAL ALCHEMIST - LUPIN THE THIRD
FRUITS BASKET

Mike got his start in anime as one of the first voice actors in Texas to be hired by FUNimation Productions in 1997. Notable roles include Master Roshi, Yajirobe, Android #8 and Pui-Pui in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, Baby and Baby-Vegeta in Dragon Ball GT, Goemon in Lupin The Third (Movie Specials), Ritsu Sohma in Fruits Basket, Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Leo in Burst Angel, Bruce J. Speed in Galaxy Railways, as well as various roles in Yu Yu Hakusho, Blue Gender, Case Closed, Spiral, Kodocha, Baki the Grappler, Desert Punk, and Kiddy Grade. He has also worked with ADV Films on Parasite Dolls, Gantz, Shadow Skill, and Diamond Daydreams, and with Geneon on Ghost Talker's Daydream, Koi Kaze, and Rumiko Takahashi Anthology. As an ADR/Voice Director, Mike has worked on Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, Case Closed, Dragon Ball, Galaxy Railways, as well as Fullmetal Alchemist, as seen on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. ADR Scriptwriting credits include Fullmetal Alchemist, Kodocha, and the uncut versions of Dragon Ball Z. Mike is also an accomplished improv comedian, musician, and has appeared in numerous commercials and independent films, including The Rage Within, House Of The Generals, the award-winning Schtickmen, and the upcoming Placebo.

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SPIKE SPENCER
EVANGELION - BATTLE ANGEL - ORPHEN - SPRIGGAN GUNSMITH CATS
BUBBLEGUM CRISIS - MAR - PRETEAR

SUPERCON EXCLUSIVE - 1ST CONVENTION APPEARANCE IN FLORIDA!
Spike Spencer has been a voice actor since the early nineties. He has voiced hundreds of episodes of Anime including such notable titles as Evangelion, Battle Angel, Suikoden, Orphen, Spriggan, Nadesico, and currently in production on MAR. He has also voiced many radio and television commercials, video games (including the next "World of Warcraft", and several other projects. An accomplished actor, he has worked with such notable stars as Tommy Lee Jones, Sandra Bullock, Frank Langella, Tia Carrere, and Scott Glenn and has been on set with many other stars. Spike is also an author, including “How to Be A Frickin Genius Voice Actor, Step One,” “What Happens At The Con, Stays At The Con?,” And a “Dating Cookbook.” Spike is also a screen writer with several projects in various stages. Spike is soon to begin production on his first feature film that he scripted, “Dwindle Down.” Spike has traveled to many parts of the world and enjoys a nice hearty Zinfandel or a frothy pint of Guinness. Spike also has his official website up and running at: WORLDOSPIKE.COM

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JOHNNY YONG BOSCH
ACTOR & VOICE ACTOR
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS - BLEACH - AKIRA - TRIGUN

Johnny Yong Bosch made his debut as Adam, the Black Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He appeared in over 200 episodes and both big screen versions of the series. He is also known for his voice work as Vash in Trigun, Kaneda in Akira, Ichigo in Bleach, Renton in Eureka Seven, Claus in Last Exile, Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch Hunter Robin, Mike in Please Twins, Albert in The Count of Monte Cristo, Nero in Devil May Cry 4 and Kiba in Wolf's Rain. Aside from acting Johnny has an edge alternative rock band called Eyeshine.
www.myspace.com/johnnybosch

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EYESHINE

Eyeshine is a Southern California based edge alternative rock group that uses their powers to fight evil out-of-shape ninjas. Eyeshine's heroic trio are Johnny Yong Bosch (vocals, guitar), Maurice Salmin (vocals, drums) and Alex Orantes (vocals, bass).
www.myspace.com/eyeshine
or
www.eyeshine.net

ANIME SUPERCON COSPLAY/COSTUME CONTEST

Masquerade, cosplay, costumes, skits (and lions and tigers and bears). This is an event for everyone to show off their talents... from the beginner to the expert...everyone is welcome to take part in the A.S.C. Cosplay & Costume Contest.

Contestants will be given up to 3 minutes which they can use show off their costume or perform a skit. After all cosplayers have performed, the judges will take a brief recess to decide on the winners and will then hand out awards for the best costumes and cosplays.

The event is scheduled to start Saturday night at 7:00pm and will be followed by concerts from groups including Eyeshine with Johnny Yong Bosch, Mindless Tripod Experience, and many others.

For Rules and Information on the Anime Supercon Cosplay/Costume Contest:
http://www.animesupercon.com/Costume_CosplayApplicationForm2.htm

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ANIME SUPERCON: The Ft. Lauderdale Anime Convention (A.S.C.) will take place April 13-15, 2007.

A.S.C. will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at
THE INVERRARY RESORT - A Golf, Tennis, Spa & Conference Resort

A new website has been launched to support the show www.animesupercon.com and will be updated on a regular basis with event information, guests of honor and band info.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NO: $15 for a weekend pass (Before Feb. 1), $20 for a weekend pass (After Feb. 1)

ANIME SUPERCON
www.animesupercon.com

ANIME MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST


Do you make your own AMV’s?
Want to enter the A.S.C. Music Video Contest?

SUBMISSION RULES

Please limit the length of each video to 6 minutes. Included in this time would be any notes or titles you wish to include with your video.
Video’s over 6 minutes will not be accepted.

All submitted videos are assumed to be cleared by the creator(s) for display purposes.
No more than three (3) entries per creator will be accepted. No exceptions. We cannot guarantee that all entries will be shown, due to time constraints, but every effort will be made to show as many selected entries as possible.

Footage used in the video should be from anime or gaming. All entries become the property of A.S.C. and will not be returned to the creator(s). So, please, give us great copies, not masters.

Multiple entries may be placed on the same disc provided that:
You MUST leave 15 seconds of blank space between entries and
You MUST clearly label the order of the videos including each video's title and category.

Failure to follow these rules will result with us either only using the first entry on the tape or complete disqualification.
Entries should be submitted on a playable CD or DVD or a CD or DVD data disc.
Entries may be disqualified for the following reasons: Objectionable content of video or lyrics & bad audio or video quality. Objectionable content includes excessive profanity, excessive violence, or sexually explicit footage or lyrics. If you are not sure if the above rule means your entry will be disqualified, e-mail mike@floridasupercon.com and we can view the content in question and make a decision.
Anime Supercon and its judging methods are final. Prizes will be awarded only to those in attendance at the convention, though any submission will be entered for the contest.

Certificates will be mailed to non-attending winners. All other prizes will only be distributed at the convention itself.

The creator(s) of the video must select a category for their video and indicate this ON the submitted disk.
The available categories are:
- comedy
- drama
- romance
- action

Please label (print or type) your entry with your real name, email address, and the video's title.
On a separate sheet of paper, please submit:
- your real name
- pseudonym for publication release
- snail mail address
- email address
- indicate yes/no for website linking (include url if yes)
- submission type
- song title & artist
- name of video
- name(s) of anime footage used
- Category under which you wish your video to be judged (comedy, drama etc etc)

Include this form with your video. If submitting via the online submission process, you must mail in the form to the address listed below or attach a txt file to an e-mail for the contest coordinator.

Digital Submissions

For those who wish to submit online please go to http://www.yousendit.com (YSI) and use their tools to upload and send your video to the contest coordinator at mike@floridasupercon.com - Please note that video sent using YSI MUST be under one gigabyte in size (so we suggest using mpeg-2 for best quality). After you upload your video file, send a second e-mail that contains a text attachment with all the entry information as dictated above. Please note in your second e-mail that you sent the file via YSI so the coordinator can properly organize the videos. If you wish to send via ftp file transfer, please email me at mike@floridasupercon.com for ftp info.

Mail-in Submissions

Please send entries on DVD or VCD to the following address:
Anime Supercon AMV’s
PO BOX 4012
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. 33338
All entries must be postmarked by March 1st. On-line submissions must be submitted by March 3, 2007. No entries will be accepted at the door.

JUDGING
Anime Supercon will show the videos at the convention and voting will be done by ballot on awards for Best Comedy, Best Drama, Best Action, Best Romance and Audience Favorite.

Our Guests of Honor will also participate in the viewing and present award in Special Judges’ Favorite.


WINNERS
All winners will receive prize packets (one packet per group) and a certificate. The winners’ name will also be listed on A.S.C. website. The winners will be announced at Closing Ceremony.

Join the ASC Crew: Volunteers / Panelists Registration Open

Interested in volunteering or hosting a panel at Anime Supercon 2007? Supercon relies on helpful people to volunteer their time in making this convention a success.

Volunteers can apply to work in any of the four following areas: Gofer, Security, Gaming. Gofers will be volunteers who will be available to do any available jobs. One job provided to some Gofers will be Panel Coach in which the volunteer
ensures that panels/programming is starting at the assigned time, takes a head count for the events assigned to them, and report any issues back to staff. Gaming will spilt up into two groups, baggage takers and gaming security.

All volunteers who work for 6 hours or more will receive a free weekend pass for Anime SuperCon 2007. Panelists will receive two hours towards their free weekend pass for every hour volunteered at their panel.

All volunteers and panelists must be at least 16 years of age, except for panelists who are hosting 18 and over panels.

If you'd like to volunteer or host a panel at Anime Supercon visit our Volunteer and Panelist Form @ http://www.animesupercon.com/VolunteerApplicationForm.htm

We are also looking for people or groups who would be interested in donating equipment or hosting tournaments. If you're interested in either or have any questions regarding volunteering or hosting a panel please email me at Candy@floridasupercon.com