ANIME SUPERCON RETURNS
SOUTH FLORIDA'S ANIME, ANIMATION, MANGA, COMIC BOOK & COSPLAY CONVENTION SET FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
OCT. 31 - NOV. 2, 2008
LOCATION INFORMATION, INITIAL GUEST LIST, TICKET INFORMATION & MORE NEWS ANNOUNCED
Miami, FL - Anime Supercon is back and better than ever! South Florida's Anime, Animation, Manga, Comic Book & Cosplay Convention is set for the weekend of October 31, November 1 & November 2. Get ready for the biggest Halloween party in the south east in a new location: The Downtown Miami Hilton. The show will include celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, industry guests, Q&A's, parties, costume contests, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels, cosplay photo shoots, raves and more!
The initial guest list for A.S.C. 3 includes:
Chris Sarandon: He is best known as the voice of Jack Skellington in Tim Burton's film The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), and has since reprised the role in many other spinoff productions, including the Squaresoft/Disney video games Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II and the Capcom sequel to the original film, Oogie's Revenge. Sarandon also reprised his role as Jack Skellington for "Haunted Mansion Holiday", a three-month overlay of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, where Jack and his friends take over the Mansion in an attempt to run Christmas, much like his character in the film. He's also known as Prince Humperdinck in Rob Reiner's 1987 film The Princess Bride.
Yuri Lowenthal: Superstar voice actor Yuri Lowenthal is known the world over as Sasuke in Naruto (anime, movie and video games). In addition, Yuri is the voice of Superman in Superman and the Legion of Superheroes, The Prince in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, Ben in Ben 10: Alien Force, Marcus in Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and dozens more! More information on Yuri can be found at www.yurilowenthal.com
Tara Platt: Superstar voice actress Tara Platt is best known as the voice of Temari of the Sand in Naruto. Her other roles include Dream Girl in Superman and the Legion of Superheroes, Genie - Isabel & Cassie in Halo 2, The Queen in MAR and dozens more. More information on Tara can be found at www.taraplatt.com
Steve Downes: The voice of Master Chief in the Halo series of video games makes his first ever convention appearance at A.S.C. In addition to his work on Halo, Steve is the voice of Gunnar in Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator and is the announcer for the Super Smash Bros. commercials.
Dave Willis: Dave is an American voice actor, writer, and producer mostly known as one of the creators of the adult humored cartoon Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the voice behind Meatwad, Carl and Ignignokt. Dave Willis has worked on various Adult Swim shows that are created primarily by Williams Street, an animation-centered, Atlanta-based production division of Cartoon Network. He first got hired for Williams Street (then Ghost Planet Industries) as a writer for Cartoon Planet in 1995 and then as a writer for Space Ghost Coast to Coast (SGC2C for short) soon after. In early 2000 he helped write and produce the two Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak specials. He was working on SGC2C where he first met Matt Maiellaro, with whom Willis would later create many independent short films with and eventually create the popular Adult Swim cartoon Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF for short). ATHF first premiered unannounced in the early hours of December 30, 2000 and later officially debuted on Adult Swim in the Fall of 2001. In 2005, he created the show Squidbillies, which is currently approaching its fourth season.
DM Ashura: Ashura is an electronic artist whose work can be found in the music games Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3, Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4, Flash Flash Revolution and O2Jam. DM stands for Digital Maestro, while "Ashura" is Japanese for "fighting demon". He has made a number of remixes, and won first place in Tournamix 4. He has also written a great deal of original tracks and is well known in the music game community for his work.
Tommy Yune: Part of the Robotech 2008 tour, Tommy is a comic book creator and animator. In the comic book world, Tommy is known for his work on Speed Racer, Transformers, Battle of the Planets, Danger Girl: Kamikaze and Robotech. His video game credits include FX Fighter, Robotech: Battlecry and The Journeyman Project series. Tommy's first work in feature animation was creating the computer-generated opening sequence of Kevin Altieri's Gen 13. In 2001, he left Wildstorm to become creative director at Harmony Gold USA for the relaunch of Robotech. He is one of the persons behind the story of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles and directed the film.
Richard Epcar: Part of the Robotech 2008 tour, Richard is an American voice actor known for his work in Robotech (Ben Dixon, Lunk), Robotech II (Vince Grant), Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles (Vince Grant), Ghost in the Shell (Batou) and dozens more. In addition, he is also well-known for some of his past work in various Saban action shows. Some of his best-known roles from that era include the voice of Lightningborg in Beetleborgs Metallix, Barbarax in Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy, and Colonel Icebot in VR Troopers. He has also voiced many minor characters in the Power Rangers franchise.
Kevin Mckeever: Part of the Robotech 2008 tour, Kevin has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 15 years and is the current Operations Coordinator for Harmony Gold as he works on marketing and production for the Robotech franchise.
DJ Heavygrinder: One of the hottest new DJ's to emerge from the West Coast's underground dance scene, DJ Heavygrinder made her way to LA after growing up in Japan and loves to spin hard house and drum and bass.
Tadahisa Yoshida: Japanese Visual Kei and JRock superstar Tadahisa Yoshida returns to Supercon for a second appearance. A singer/songwriter, Tada writes and performs all his own music and has been taking the west coast scene by storm.
akai SKY: akai SKY stands as the premier American JRock band in Northern California. The San Francisco-based band fuses Japanese pop lyrics and heavy rock sounds to create a unique mesh of music. The band tours all across California, as well as throughout the country, including Nevada and Texas. With a plethora of shows under their belts, akai SKY strives to share their distinctive sound with the international music scene.
Spike Spencer: Spike is a voice actor best known for his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion (Shinji Ikari), Martian Successor Nadesico (Akito Tenkawa) and Excel Saga (Shioji). A true renaissance man, Spike has a varied resume of regular acting work for television and film, plus has done extensive work for radio and video games (including World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade).
Dana Snyder: Dana may be best known as the voice of Master Shake in the Adult Swim series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, but his extensive list of credits also includes Chowder (Gazpacho), The Venture Brothers (The Alchemist), Squidbillies (Granny), Minoriteam (Dr. Wang), Sealab 2021 and Robot Chicken. Contrary to popular belief, Dana was NOT the "Food-Way Woman" in The Shawshank Redemption.
Ellyn Stern: An accomplished voice actress, Ellyn is best known for her work in anime such as Bleach (Masaki Kurosaki), Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (Haraway), Genma Wars, MAR & more! Ellyn is also the wife of fellow voice actor Richard Epcar.
Kill Miss Pretty: Spooky, punky, electro-popsters, Kill Miss Pretty spin their web of sound any way they choose, blending Rock, electronics, synthesis, groove and FUN into an over-the-top feast for the senses. Comprised of married super-duo Alicia "the Flexible" (Industrial Nation cover girl) on vocals, Russ (Cleopatra Records' Numb Ones) on Guitar/Synth/Programming, and all around wonder-chum Martin on bass, KMP has taken off on a fantastical journey that could lead them just about anywhere. Fans of the Faint and Jucifer will revel in KMP delectable grooves, while affecionados of fugazi-tinged razor guitar will find them irresistable. More information on KMP can be found at www.killmisspretty.com
George Moss: A guest artist, George is an accomplished artist and designer. His work can be found at www.seeketernalpurpose.com and www.gmossdesigns.com. George's work has graced prints, CD's and T-Shirts.
Heather Scott: A guest artist, Heather's credits include Sivoa, Wyrm Eat Brain and Samurai Mushroom.
Brittney Morrow: A guest artist, Brittney is a Fusion Bellydancer (Japanese, Indian, Chutney, Tribal & Cabaret), model and actress.
Chickenbox!: Musical guests Chickenbox! return to A.S.C. to bring their unique style of punk rock to the fans and to eat their food as well.
The convention hours of operation are:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31: 4:00PM - 3:00AM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1: 11:00AM - 3:00AM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
For more information and updates: visit http://www.animesupercon.com
Anime Supercon Tickets are currently available online.
General Admission (3) Day Weekend Pass
$25 if reserved between June 23 and August 1, 2008
$30 if reserved between August 2 and October 1, 2008
$35 if reserved between October 1 and October 30, 2008
General Admission at the door is $35 for a weekend pass. Single day passes will be $20 for Friday or Sunday and $25 for Saturday.
VIP tickets are available online for $150.
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FINAL SCHEDULE FOR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 - 2008
3:00PM - 10:00PM
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
3:00PM - 10:00PM
INFORMATION STAND OPEN
3:00PM - 3:00AM
VIDEO GAME ROOM OPEN
Our video game console room will have Xbox 360's,
GameCubes, Wii's, PS2's, PS3's,
Neo Geo and DreamCast
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON
THE FSC GAMING BOARDS
3:00PM - 1:00AM
A.S.C. ANIME VIEWING ROOM
Schedule will be posted at the event
3:00PM - 10:00PM
EXHIBITION ROOM OPEN
5:00pm - 9:00PM
TABLE TOP / CARD GAMING ROOM OPEN
SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND ON THE GAMING PAGE
CLICK HERE
3:00PM - 5:00PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE EPISODE SCREENINGS
A 2 hour block of ATHF episodes
Sit back, relax and watch some Aqua Teen
2 HOURS - PANEL ROOM B
3:30PM - 5:00PM
ANIME WE LOVE TO HATE w/Christian
Its that time of year again when convention season
falls around and we all gather to love anime and talk
about it...WRONG!!!! This panel is being brought back
to induce new kinds of lols and laughter while we
make fun of and just complain about some really
horrible anime, games, events and much more!
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
4:45PM - 6:15PM
SMASH BROTHERS SUPERSHOW 1 & 2 SCREENINGS
Before the 3rd Smash Brothers Supershow on
Saturday, come relive the 1st two shows as we
screen them so you can catch up.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
WHO WANT'S TO DATE A COSPLAYER
It's a dating game with a twist. Contestants must be
in costume. There will be 2 sections... One with a girl
cosplayer looking for a date (with 3 lucky cosplay
guys) and one with a boy cosplayer (with 3 lucky
cosplay girls). This is an 18+ event and the winners
will be treated to dinner at the Hilton coutesy of ASC.
To register, you'll need to sign up at the information
desk at the con prior to the event. Contestants will
be chosen from those that register.
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
5:00PM
UNIVERSAL FIGHTING SYSTEM TOURNAMENT
Ladies Night Female Characters Only
GAMING ROOM
5:15PM - 6:15PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
5:15PM - 6:15PM
BALL JOINTED DOLLS 101 - INTRO TO DOLFIES
w/ Lady Saiyuki
In this Panel you will be introduced to the world of
Asian Style Ball jointed Dolls (a/k/a: BJD or
"Dollfies"). You will learn of the many different types,
shapes, sizes and price ranges available. Several
BJD types, styles, and sizes will be on hand for
display during the Panel Discussion. There will also
be a Q & A session at the end.
PANEL ROOM B - 1 HOUR
5:15PM - 6:15PM
MASTER SHAKE VS. FRYLOCK
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Here's the idea... Dana "Master Shake" Snyder leads
one team... Carey "Frylock" Means leads another...
video games will be played... winner take all!
What games will be played you ask?
That's up to Dana and Carey
1 HOUR - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
5:30PM
LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS TOURNAMENT
Swiss Format, 3 rounds
GAMING ROOM
6:00PM
MAGIC THE GATHERING BOOSTER DRAFT
GAMING ROOM
6:15PM - 7:00PM
OPENING CEREMONIES
Meet many of our celebrity guests and some of
our staff. Find out about the major events planned for
the weekend and get to know your neighbors
(so to speak). This is where the party starts.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
6:15PM - 7:00PM
SQUIDBILLIES ON SCREEN
A few episodes of Squidbillies
45 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
6:30PM - 7:30PM
JAPANESE SCHOOL PANEL
Join Wendy Lo as she take you into the world of
Japanese Schools. Do students really wear sailor
suits? Do girls really wear bloomers for P.E. Class?
Come and explore the daily life of
a Japanese student.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
7:00PM - 8:00PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
7:00PM
KILLER BUNNIES CARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:00PM - 11:00PM
HALLOWEEN TOWN
THE ASC HALLOWEEN PARTY
It's HALLOWEEN AND WE'RE THROWING A BIG
PARTY! DJ'S, PRIZES, GAMES, CANDY & MORE!
SOME OF THE EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE PARTY
INCLUDE:
THE ASC HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Everyone can enter with their own handmade
costumes or their store bought costumes.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HALLOWEEN COSPLAY CONTEST
Come and cospay in our Halloween themed cosplay
contest. Open to everyone... but a Halloween themed
cosplay is encouraged.
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FOLLOWING
CATEGORIES
Best in Show
Best Group
Best Individual - Teen/Adult
Best Individual - Youth
Best Horror Themed Costume
Best Anime Character
Best Video Game Character
Best Superhero Character
Best JRock/Visual Kei Costume
Additional awards may be
given based on judges discretion
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
ANIME TRICK OR TREAT
It's like regular trick or treating, but with
japanese candy!
HALLOWEEN COSPLAY PHOTO SHOOT
A photo shoot to get a permanent record of
everyone's Halloween costumes.
& MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
4 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS
7:00PM - 8:00PM
THE OTAKU GALS DEFENSE
AGAINST THE RABID FANBOY
MMA PANEL w/Manny Camacho
This panel focus on Mixed Martial Art tactics
simplified into everyday reflex behavior to teach in a
small period of time. The Course focuses on
situations and encounters that may occur at events
or conventions when your guard is down.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
7:30PM
ZOMBIES BOARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:30PM - 8:30PM
LIFE LESSONS FROM ANIME w/Marika Levine
Learn to look at life through the experiences, both
good and bad, of anime characters. From trusting
your instincts to preventing con funk.
This panel will relate to everyone.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
8:00PM - 8:45PM
AMV SHOWCASE
Screenings of AMV's that have not been entered in
competition at ASC. To submit AMV's check out our
AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
8:00PM
ARKHAM HORROR BOARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
8:30PM - 9:30PM
SPIKE SPENCER'S
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CON, STAYS AT THE CON...?
Spike discusses and reads stories from his book of
the same name. It's a frickin hoot! 16+ only
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
8:45PM - 9:30PM
AMV CONTEST ENTRY SCREENINGS
Screenings of AMV's that have been entered into
ASC's AMV contest. To submit your AMV's check out
our AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
9:30PM - 10:30PM
DIRTY MIND
A riddle game... to find out who at the con has the
most innocent or... the dirtiest mind.
1 HOUR - 18+ only - PANEL ROOM B
9:30PM - 10:30PM
YURI & TARA
THE GLAMOUROUS LIFE OF A VOICE ACTOR
Join our special guests Yuri Lowenthal and Tara
Platt for an hour of stories about.... you guessed it...
The Glamourous Life of a Voice Actor
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
10:00PM
STREET FIGHTER III 3RD STRIKE
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
10:30PM - 11:30PM
CATBLUE DYNAMITE SCREENING
Set in the 1970s, Catblue Dynamite is about Blue, a
crime-fighting girl with cat ears, a tail and the ability
to see ghosts. When two drug mules get mixed up in
a mob chase over a Shinatra tape they unknowingly
received from their boss with vital evidence on it,
Blue uses her abilities and connections with the
afterlife to save the day.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:00PM - ???
SCUBA SEAN'S
RESPECT MY AUTHORITY
POOL PARTY
It's Miami... there's a pool... and here's the pool party
Get out of your costumes and into the pool
More info to come.. but there will be games aplenty,
a bikini / pool cosplay costume contest & more!
Hosted by Scuba Sean, Carey Means and more!
2 HOURS +++ - POOL AREA
10:30PM - MIDNIGHT
SHONEN AI BY MOONLIGHT
As the title suggests... spend some time (in the
evening) to watch and discuss Shonen Ai
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
11:00PM - 3:00AM
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY & RAVE
WITH DJ HEAVYGRINDER,
DM ASHURA & DJ SHADOWFAX
11:00PM: DM ASHURA
12:00AM: DJ HEAVYGRINDER
1:30AM: SHADOW FAX
4 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS
11:30PM - 12:30AM
LATE NIGHT ROBOTECH
A 2 hour block of classic Robotech
2 HOURS - PANEL ROOM B
12:00AM
SUPER SMASH BROS. (N64)
VIDEO GAME TOURAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
HENTAI @ MIDNIGHT
It's midnight... which can mean it's starting to get
late or it can mean it's time for Hentai.
2 HOURS - 18+ ONLY - PANEL ROOM A
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 - 2008
3:00PM - 10:00PM
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
3:00PM - 10:00PM
INFORMATION STAND OPEN
3:00PM - 3:00AM
VIDEO GAME ROOM OPEN
Our video game console room will have Xbox 360's,
GameCubes, Wii's, PS2's, PS3's,
Neo Geo and DreamCast
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON
THE FSC GAMING BOARDS
3:00PM - 1:00AM
A.S.C. ANIME VIEWING ROOM
Schedule will be posted at the event
3:00PM - 10:00PM
EXHIBITION ROOM OPEN
5:00pm - 9:00PM
TABLE TOP / CARD GAMING ROOM OPEN
SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND ON THE GAMING PAGE
CLICK HERE
3:00PM - 5:00PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE EPISODE SCREENINGS
A 2 hour block of ATHF episodes
Sit back, relax and watch some Aqua Teen
2 HOURS - PANEL ROOM B
3:30PM - 5:00PM
ANIME WE LOVE TO HATE w/Christian
Its that time of year again when convention season
falls around and we all gather to love anime and talk
about it...WRONG!!!! This panel is being brought back
to induce new kinds of lols and laughter while we
make fun of and just complain about some really
horrible anime, games, events and much more!
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
4:45PM - 6:15PM
SMASH BROTHERS SUPERSHOW 1 & 2 SCREENINGS
Before the 3rd Smash Brothers Supershow on
Saturday, come relive the 1st two shows as we
screen them so you can catch up.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
WHO WANT'S TO DATE A COSPLAYER
It's a dating game with a twist. Contestants must be
in costume. There will be 2 sections... One with a girl
cosplayer looking for a date (with 3 lucky cosplay
guys) and one with a boy cosplayer (with 3 lucky
cosplay girls). This is an 18+ event and the winners
will be treated to dinner at the Hilton coutesy of ASC.
To register, you'll need to sign up at the information
desk at the con prior to the event. Contestants will
be chosen from those that register.
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
5:00PM
UNIVERSAL FIGHTING SYSTEM TOURNAMENT
Ladies Night Female Characters Only
GAMING ROOM
5:15PM - 6:15PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
5:15PM - 6:15PM
BALL JOINTED DOLLS 101 - INTRO TO DOLFIES
w/ Lady Saiyuki
In this Panel you will be introduced to the world of
Asian Style Ball jointed Dolls (a/k/a: BJD or
"Dollfies"). You will learn of the many different types,
shapes, sizes and price ranges available. Several
BJD types, styles, and sizes will be on hand for
display during the Panel Discussion. There will also
be a Q & A session at the end.
PANEL ROOM B - 1 HOUR
5:15PM - 6:15PM
MASTER SHAKE VS. FRYLOCK
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Here's the idea... Dana "Master Shake" Snyder leads
one team... Carey "Frylock" Means leads another...
video games will be played... winner take all!
What games will be played you ask?
That's up to Dana and Carey
1 HOUR - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
5:30PM
LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS TOURNAMENT
Swiss Format, 3 rounds
GAMING ROOM
6:00PM
MAGIC THE GATHERING BOOSTER DRAFT
GAMING ROOM
6:15PM - 7:00PM
OPENING CEREMONIES
Meet many of our celebrity guests and some of
our staff. Find out about the major events planned for
the weekend and get to know your neighbors
(so to speak). This is where the party starts.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
6:15PM - 7:00PM
SQUIDBILLIES ON SCREEN
A few episodes of Squidbillies
45 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
6:30PM - 7:30PM
JAPANESE SCHOOL PANEL
Join Wendy Lo as she take you into the world of
Japanese Schools. Do students really wear sailor
suits? Do girls really wear bloomers for P.E. Class?
Come and explore the daily life of
a Japanese student.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
7:00PM - 8:00PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
7:00PM
KILLER BUNNIES CARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:00PM - 11:00PM
HALLOWEEN TOWN
THE ASC HALLOWEEN PARTY
It's HALLOWEEN AND WE'RE THROWING A BIG
PARTY! DJ'S, PRIZES, GAMES, CANDY & MORE!
SOME OF THE EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE PARTY
INCLUDE:
THE ASC HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Everyone can enter with their own handmade
costumes or their store bought costumes.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
HALLOWEEN COSPLAY CONTEST
Come and cospay in our Halloween themed cosplay
contest. Open to everyone... but a Halloween themed
cosplay is encouraged.
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FOLLOWING
CATEGORIES
Best in Show
Best Group
Best Individual - Teen/Adult
Best Individual - Youth
Best Horror Themed Costume
Best Anime Character
Best Video Game Character
Best Superhero Character
Best JRock/Visual Kei Costume
Additional awards may be
given based on judges discretion
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
ANIME TRICK OR TREAT
It's like regular trick or treating, but with
japanese candy!
HALLOWEEN COSPLAY PHOTO SHOOT
A photo shoot to get a permanent record of
everyone's Halloween costumes.
& MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
4 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS
7:00PM - 8:00PM
THE OTAKU GALS DEFENSE
AGAINST THE RABID FANBOY
MMA PANEL w/Manny Camacho
This panel focus on Mixed Martial Art tactics
simplified into everyday reflex behavior to teach in a
small period of time. The Course focuses on
situations and encounters that may occur at events
or conventions when your guard is down.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
7:30PM
ZOMBIES BOARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:30PM - 8:30PM
LIFE LESSONS FROM ANIME w/Marika Levine
Learn to look at life through the experiences, both
good and bad, of anime characters. From trusting
your instincts to preventing con funk.
This panel will relate to everyone.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
8:00PM - 8:45PM
AMV SHOWCASE
Screenings of AMV's that have not been entered in
competition at ASC. To submit AMV's check out our
AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
8:00PM
ARKHAM HORROR BOARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
8:30PM - 9:30PM
SPIKE SPENCER'S
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CON, STAYS AT THE CON...?
Spike discusses and reads stories from his book of
the same name. It's a frickin hoot! 16+ only
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
8:45PM - 9:30PM
AMV CONTEST ENTRY SCREENINGS
Screenings of AMV's that have been entered into
ASC's AMV contest. To submit your AMV's check out
our AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
9:30PM - 10:30PM
DIRTY MIND
A riddle game... to find out who at the con has the
most innocent or... the dirtiest mind.
1 HOUR - 18+ only - PANEL ROOM B
9:30PM - 10:30PM
YURI & TARA
THE GLAMOUROUS LIFE OF A VOICE ACTOR
Join our special guests Yuri Lowenthal and Tara
Platt for an hour of stories about.... you guessed it...
The Glamourous Life of a Voice Actor
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
10:00PM
STREET FIGHTER III 3RD STRIKE
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
10:30PM - 11:30PM
CATBLUE DYNAMITE SCREENING
Set in the 1970s, Catblue Dynamite is about Blue, a
crime-fighting girl with cat ears, a tail and the ability
to see ghosts. When two drug mules get mixed up in
a mob chase over a Shinatra tape they unknowingly
received from their boss with vital evidence on it,
Blue uses her abilities and connections with the
afterlife to save the day.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:00PM - ???
SCUBA SEAN'S
RESPECT MY AUTHORITY
POOL PARTY
It's Miami... there's a pool... and here's the pool party
Get out of your costumes and into the pool
More info to come.. but there will be games aplenty,
a bikini / pool cosplay costume contest & more!
Hosted by Scuba Sean, Carey Means and more!
2 HOURS +++ - POOL AREA
10:30PM - MIDNIGHT
SHONEN AI BY MOONLIGHT
As the title suggests... spend some time (in the
evening) to watch and discuss Shonen Ai
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
11:00PM - 3:00AM
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY & RAVE
WITH DJ HEAVYGRINDER,
DM ASHURA & DJ SHADOWFAX
11:00PM: DM ASHURA
12:00AM: DJ HEAVYGRINDER
1:30AM: SHADOW FAX
4 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS
11:30PM - 12:30AM
LATE NIGHT ROBOTECH
A 2 hour block of classic Robotech
2 HOURS - PANEL ROOM B
12:00AM
SUPER SMASH BROS. (N64)
VIDEO GAME TOURAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
HENTAI @ MIDNIGHT
It's midnight... which can mean it's starting to get
late or it can mean it's time for Hentai.
2 HOURS - 18+ ONLY - PANEL ROOM A
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
9:00AM - 9:00PM
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
10:00AM - 8:00PM
INFORMATION STAND OPEN
9:00AM - 3:00AM
VIDEO GAME ROOM OPEN
Our video game console room will have Xbox 360's,
GameCubes, Wii's, PS2's, PS3's,
Neo Geo and DreamCast
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON
THE FSC GAMING BOARDS
9:00AM - 11:30AM
COSTUME CONTEST PRE-JUDGING
SESSION #1
For more info, look at the rules on
the Cosplay page of this website
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
10:00AM - 1:00AM
A.S.C. ANIME VIEWING ROOM
Schedule will be posted at the event
10:00AM - 8:00PM
EXHIBITION ROOM OPEN
7:30AM - 10:30AM
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS
w/Christian
3 HOURS - PANEL ROOM A
11:00AM - 12:00PM
R U OTAKU w/Marika Levine
A fun look at fandom in the United States. Area’s to
be tormented include Fan Fiction, Fan art and correct
etiquette at a convention.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
11:00AM
WORLD OF WARCRAFT
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUT TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
11:15AM - 12:00PM
MEET SPIKE SPENCER
A Q&A with Spike to discuss his amazing list of
anime work in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Bleach and
dozens of others.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
11:15AM - 12:00PM
COSPLAY PHOTO SHOOT - INDOOR
Come show off your costume and be a part of our
indoor studio Cosplay photo shoot
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
11:30PM - 2:00PM
SLEEPING SAMURAI TOURNAMENT
Come battle it out at the Sleeping Samurai foam
weapon tournament! Bring your foam swords and
axes and prepare to defeat all comers. Sign up for
the tournament will take place at the Sleeping
Samurai booth in main hall (you can't miss it).
2 1/2 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS B
12:00PM
24 HOUR RPG
D&D
GAMING ROOM
12:00PM
MAGIC THE GATHERING
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUT TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
12:00PM - 12:45PM
MEET CHRIS SARANDON
A one hour Q&A with superstar voice actor and
Academy Award nominee Chris Sarandon.
Come meet the voice of Jack Skellington.
Have a question about Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Princess Bride? Nausicca? Fright Night?
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
12:00PM - 1:00PM
OTAKU HIGH ULTIMATE TRIVIA TOUR
Otaku-High Ultimate Trivia Tour is a game-show
type panel focusing on US-released anime and the
Otaku culture. Each contestant will first face a
battery of questions as they choose their classes,
then be judged by our scrutinizing Otakus as they
(the contestants) perform a short cosplay skit, and
finally challenge the Otaku-judges themselves for
the grand prize. Questions are asked in a variety of
formats from video footage of cosplayers, dealers,
and artists from previous conventions asking
questions to video and audio clips of various Anime.
Do you have what it takes to pass?
1 HOUR+ - PANEL ROOM A
12:00PM - 1:30PM
SMASH BROTHERS SUPERSHOW
1 & 2 SCREENINGS
Before the 3rd Smash Brothers Supershow on
Saturday, come relive the 1st two shows as we
screen them so you can catch up.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM B
12:00PM
GUITAR HERO III / IV
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
12:15PM - 1:30PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
75 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
12:45PM - 2:00PM
THE ULTIMATE
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
EXPERIENCE
Meet the cast and crew of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
DAVE WILLIS - Co-Creator, Voice of Meatwad & Carl
Plus: The voice of Inignok
DANA SNYDER - The voice of Master Shake
CAREY MEANS: The voice of Frylock
JAY EDWARDS - Editor/Producer/Director
and maybe a surprise guest or 2....
Q&A, bloopers, outtakes, games & more!
75 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
1:15PM - 2:00PM
MEET ELLYN STERN
A Q&A with Ellyn to discuss her amazing list of
anime work.
45 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
1:30PM - 2:30PM
AMV SHOWCASE
Screenings of AMV's that have not been entered in
competition at ASC. To submit AMV's check out our
AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
2:00PM - 3:00PM
DEATH NOTE DEBATE PANEL
w/Alexandra and Bianca
Passionate about Death Note? Just like oggling the
bishies? Either way, bring your love for the series
and meet up with other Death Note fans for a debate!
We have candy!
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS B
2:00PM - 2:45PM
MEET YURI LOWENTHAL
A Q&A with superstar voice actor Yuri Lowenthal,
star of Naruto (Sasuke), Ben 10: Alien Force (Ben),
Superman and the Legion of Superheroes
(Superman), Prince of Persia (The Prince) and much
more! Come meet one of the biggest stars in the
anime industry.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
2:00PM - 3:00PM
MMORPG's UNITE w/GPX GAMING
A discussion on the most popular MMO Titles on the
market led by "Pro Gamers" in different aspects in
the MMO world. Open discussion on World Of
Warcraft, Final Fantasy XI, Guild Wars, Star Wars
Galaxies and a few others of note, Ragnarok, Gaia
Online etc. We talk about how to get to top 10 levels
and abilities and actions in game
that will shock and amaze you.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
2:00PM - 3:45PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
An autograph session with the complete cast of
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Including: Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means
and Jay Edwards. Autograph tickets for all 4
members of the group is $20. Individual autograph
tickets (for single autographs) are $10
Photo prints will be available at the show, or bring
your own items from home.
1 HOUR + 45 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
2:00PM - 3:30PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
90 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
2:00PM
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUTS TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
ANIME ART WORKSHOP
w/Jiro Tamase and Nicole Echeverria
Draw for fun and prizes! Part how to draw in an
anime style and part contest - if you like to draw, this
is the place for you.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
2:45PM - 3:30PM
MEET STEVE DOWNES
A Q&A with the voice of Master Chief in HALO
Meet this superstar video game voice actor and
radio personality in his first convention appearance.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
3:00PM
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
ROCK BAND VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
3:00PM - 5:00PM
COSTUME CONTEST PRE-JUDGING SESSION #2
For more info, look at the rules on
the Cosplay page of this website
2 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
3:00PM
POKEMON TOURNAMENT
Swiss 3 Rounds Cut top 8
GAMING ROOM
3:30PM - 4:30PM
MEET JASON EARLES
A one hour Q&A with Jason Earles, star of Hannah
Montana. Find out what it's like to play the brother of
Miley Cyrus.
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A & B
3:30PM - 4:30PM
THE DOLFIE PANEL
BALL JOINTED DOLL TUTORIAL AND CARE & Q&A
In this Panel you will learn about the basic
schematics of Ball Jointed Dolls (a/k/a: BJD or
"Dollfies"). You will learn how to unstring and
restring your doll, all the proper chemicals you can
and can not use on them, and how to clean them, as
well as customize them to your liking. There will also
be a Q & A session at the end.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
3:45PM - 4:45PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
4:00PM
UNIVERSAL FIGHTING SYSTEM
Swiss 3 Rounds Cut Top 8
GAMING ROOM
4:30PM - 5:30PM
THE RICHARD EPCAR ANIME OUTTAKES
The outtakes, blooper and other fun stuff you were
never meant to see! Hosted by Richard Epcar
1 HOUR (18+) - PANEL ROOM B
4:45PM - 6:15PM
DANA SNYDER PRESENTS:
SUPERCON'S UNTITLED ENGLISH
GONZO GAME & TALK SHOW
w/Dana Snyder, Dave Willis, Ken Plume,
John "Widget" Robinson, Jay Edwards, Yuri
Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Steve Downes & More! Dana
and the gang have come up with a new type of game
show - based on several British game shows (most
of which you've never heard of)...
but we promise it'll be a blast!
90 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
4:45PM - 5:45PM
TADAHISA YOSHIDA
LIVE in CONCERT
JRock and Visual Kei superstar Tadahisa will
perform in concert for his fans at ASC.
50 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
5:15PM - 6:15PM
ANIME FASHION SHOW
Join Jessie and Jason as they and their friends
model some of the latest fashions from Japan.
Makeup tips, fashion tip show, what to do, where to
buy, do's and dont's, and a lil' bit of runway!
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
5:35PM - 6:15PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
45 MINUTES- AUTOGRAPH AREA
5:45PM - 6:45PM
KILL MISS PRETTY
LIVE in CONCERT
50 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
6:00PM
SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
6:00PM
LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS
Swiss 3 Rounds
GAMING ROOM
6:15PM - 7:15PM
WHAT'S ON DANA'S IPOD
That's right... Dana's bringing his IPOD... and he
wants to share some of the
strangest music you'll ever hear.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
6:15PM - 7:00PM
MEET TARA PLATT
A Q&A with superstar voice actress Tara Platt, the
voice of Temari in Naruto
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
6:15PM - 7:15PM
THE ROBOTECH Q&A
The Robotech 2008 tour hits ASC. Meet Kevin
McKeever, Tommy Yune, Yuri Lowenthal and Richard
Epcar to find out about all things Robotech
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
6:15PM - 7:00PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
An autograph session with the complete cast of
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Including: Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means
and Jay Edwards. Autograph tickets for all 4
members of the group is $20. Individual autograph
tickets (for single autographs) are $10
Photo prints will be available at the show, or bring
your own items from home.
45 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
6:45PM - 7:45PM
AKAI SKY
LIVE in CONCERT
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
7:00PM - 7:45PM
AARON on ANIME
Aaron Pabon's stand up comedy.
Aaron Pabon is a rare breed of stand up comedians.
Unlike most comedians performing at comedy clubs
and venues of that manner, he has a personal flavor
of performing at Anime, Comic Book, Gaming, and
Sci-Fi conventions. He has been doing stand up for
almost 3 years, starting on the amateur circuit and
now in the professional circuit.
MAIN EVENTS B - 45 MINUTES
7:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY NIGHT V.I.P. PARTY
Our special open bar cocktail party with your chance
to mingle with many of our celebrity guests,
including: Jason Earles, Chris Sarandon, Yuri
Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Dana Snyder, Dave Willis,
Spike Spencer, Tadahisa Yoshida and more!
Open to VIP ticket holders only
7:00PM
MUNCHKIN CARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:15PM - 8:00PM
AMV CONTEST ENTRY SCREENINGS
Screenings of AMV's that have been entered into
ASC's AMV contest. To submit your AMV's check out
our AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
7:30PM
SETTLERS OF CATTAN
GAMING ROOM
8:00PM - 9:15PM
A.S.C. COSTUME COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY TATES COMICS
The ever popular contest will have even bigger and
better awards and prizes this year.
For Rules and Entry information go to our Costume
Competition page - Click Here for the link
Awards wil be given for the following
Best in Show
Masters Award
Con Chair Spotlight
(The convention chairman will choose one cosplayer
that he feels deserves special
recognition for any reason)
Costumers Award
Best Individual: Journeyman Division
Best Individual: Novice Division
Best Individual: Junior/Youth Division
Best Prop Construction: Journeyman Division
Best Prop Construction: Novice Division
Best Group: Journeyman
Best Group: Novice
MAIN EVENTS - 75 MINUTES
8:00PM
SOUL CALIBER 4
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
8:00PM - 9:00PM
MEET OUR MUSICAL GUESTS
A one hour Q&A with many of our musical guests
including: Tadahisa Yoshida, Akai Sky, DJ
Heavygrinder, Chickenbox & DM Ashura
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
8:00PM - 9:00PM
90 MINUTES OF ROBOTECH
Screenings of some classic Robotech episodes
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM B
9:00PM - 10:00PM
THE GPX MUSEUM
HISTORY OF GAMING PANEL
This is a panel where we have informational material
displayed on easels with art and information on the
history of a variety of titles and systems. Boards and
discussion stems from "The Brown Box" to Art of
Fighting, Street Fighter, Nintendo, Halo, Fatal Fury,
Super Mario Bros. etc. We focus a lot of our
discussion on the nostalgia of the earliest titles and
series that have sparked gaming to what it is today
down to the best of gaming across the generations.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
9:15PM - 10:15
SUPER LIVE ACTION HYPER EXTREME
SMASH BROTHERS 3000 SUPER SHOW!
The Smash Bros. Super Show is back and the third
time's the charm!
MAIN EVENTS - 1 HOUR
9:30PM - 10:30PM
AARON +
Aaron Pabon's stand up again...this time for 18+ only
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:00PM
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS FOR
TEKKUN 5: DARK RESSURECTION
& HALO 3: SLAYER
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
10:00PM - 11:30PM
SHONEN AI BY MOONLIGHT
As the title suggests... spend some time (in the
evening) to watch and discuss Shonen Ai
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:15 - 11:15
MEET THE CAST OF SMASH BROS.
Q&A and PHOTO OP
After the show, come to the Q&A and photo session
with the fabulous cast of the
Super Smash Bros. 3000 Super Show
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
10:30PM - 11:30PM
CHICKENBOX
LIVE in CONCERT
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS
10:30PM - 11:30PM
SPIKE SPENCER'S
DON'T KILL YOUR DAY (AND OTHER COOKING TIPS)
This is a “dating/cooking” panel. This is an
evening/late night panel 18 & up only as it is
designed for adults and tends to get a little blue...
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
11:30PM - 3:00AM
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY & RAVE
WITH DJ HEAVYGRINDER, DM ASHURA
& SHADOWFAX
11:30PM - DM ASHURA
12:30AM - DJ HEAVYGRINDER
2:00AM - SHADOWFAX
MAIN EVENTS - 3 HOURS
11:30PM - 12:30AM
NAUGHTY JAPAN
This panel will explore the kinky and naughty side of
Japan, everything from love hotels and soaplands, to
the adult video industry and much more. Our
presentation will contain graphic images and video
clips so anyone under 18 will not be admitted -- you
have been warned!
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A - 18+
9:00AM - 9:00PM
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
10:00AM - 8:00PM
INFORMATION STAND OPEN
9:00AM - 3:00AM
VIDEO GAME ROOM OPEN
Our video game console room will have Xbox 360's,
GameCubes, Wii's, PS2's, PS3's,
Neo Geo and DreamCast
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON
THE FSC GAMING BOARDS
9:00AM - 11:30AM
COSTUME CONTEST PRE-JUDGING
SESSION #1
For more info, look at the rules on
the Cosplay page of this website
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
10:00AM - 1:00AM
A.S.C. ANIME VIEWING ROOM
Schedule will be posted at the event
10:00AM - 8:00PM
EXHIBITION ROOM OPEN
7:30AM - 10:30AM
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS
w/Christian
3 HOURS - PANEL ROOM A
11:00AM - 12:00PM
R U OTAKU w/Marika Levine
A fun look at fandom in the United States. Area’s to
be tormented include Fan Fiction, Fan art and correct
etiquette at a convention.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
11:00AM
WORLD OF WARCRAFT
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUT TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
11:15AM - 12:00PM
MEET SPIKE SPENCER
A Q&A with Spike to discuss his amazing list of
anime work in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Bleach and
dozens of others.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
11:15AM - 12:00PM
COSPLAY PHOTO SHOOT - INDOOR
Come show off your costume and be a part of our
indoor studio Cosplay photo shoot
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
11:30PM - 2:00PM
SLEEPING SAMURAI TOURNAMENT
Come battle it out at the Sleeping Samurai foam
weapon tournament! Bring your foam swords and
axes and prepare to defeat all comers. Sign up for
the tournament will take place at the Sleeping
Samurai booth in main hall (you can't miss it).
2 1/2 HOURS - MAIN EVENTS B
12:00PM
24 HOUR RPG
D&D
GAMING ROOM
12:00PM
MAGIC THE GATHERING
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUT TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
12:00PM - 12:45PM
MEET CHRIS SARANDON
A one hour Q&A with superstar voice actor and
Academy Award nominee Chris Sarandon.
Come meet the voice of Jack Skellington.
Have a question about Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Princess Bride? Nausicca? Fright Night?
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
12:00PM - 1:00PM
OTAKU HIGH ULTIMATE TRIVIA TOUR
Otaku-High Ultimate Trivia Tour is a game-show
type panel focusing on US-released anime and the
Otaku culture. Each contestant will first face a
battery of questions as they choose their classes,
then be judged by our scrutinizing Otakus as they
(the contestants) perform a short cosplay skit, and
finally challenge the Otaku-judges themselves for
the grand prize. Questions are asked in a variety of
formats from video footage of cosplayers, dealers,
and artists from previous conventions asking
questions to video and audio clips of various Anime.
Do you have what it takes to pass?
1 HOUR+ - PANEL ROOM A
12:00PM - 1:30PM
SMASH BROTHERS SUPERSHOW
1 & 2 SCREENINGS
Before the 3rd Smash Brothers Supershow on
Saturday, come relive the 1st two shows as we
screen them so you can catch up.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM B
12:00PM
GUITAR HERO III / IV
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
12:15PM - 1:30PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
75 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
12:45PM - 2:00PM
THE ULTIMATE
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
EXPERIENCE
Meet the cast and crew of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
DAVE WILLIS - Co-Creator, Voice of Meatwad & Carl
Plus: The voice of Inignok
DANA SNYDER - The voice of Master Shake
CAREY MEANS: The voice of Frylock
JAY EDWARDS - Editor/Producer/Director
and maybe a surprise guest or 2....
Q&A, bloopers, outtakes, games & more!
75 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
1:15PM - 2:00PM
MEET ELLYN STERN
A Q&A with Ellyn to discuss her amazing list of
anime work.
45 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
1:30PM - 2:30PM
AMV SHOWCASE
Screenings of AMV's that have not been entered in
competition at ASC. To submit AMV's check out our
AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
2:00PM - 3:00PM
DEATH NOTE DEBATE PANEL
w/Alexandra and Bianca
Passionate about Death Note? Just like oggling the
bishies? Either way, bring your love for the series
and meet up with other Death Note fans for a debate!
We have candy!
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS B
2:00PM - 2:45PM
MEET YURI LOWENTHAL
A Q&A with superstar voice actor Yuri Lowenthal,
star of Naruto (Sasuke), Ben 10: Alien Force (Ben),
Superman and the Legion of Superheroes
(Superman), Prince of Persia (The Prince) and much
more! Come meet one of the biggest stars in the
anime industry.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
2:00PM - 3:00PM
MMORPG's UNITE w/GPX GAMING
A discussion on the most popular MMO Titles on the
market led by "Pro Gamers" in different aspects in
the MMO world. Open discussion on World Of
Warcraft, Final Fantasy XI, Guild Wars, Star Wars
Galaxies and a few others of note, Ragnarok, Gaia
Online etc. We talk about how to get to top 10 levels
and abilities and actions in game
that will shock and amaze you.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
2:00PM - 3:45PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
An autograph session with the complete cast of
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Including: Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means
and Jay Edwards. Autograph tickets for all 4
members of the group is $20. Individual autograph
tickets (for single autographs) are $10
Photo prints will be available at the show, or bring
your own items from home.
1 HOUR + 45 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
2:00PM - 3:30PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
90 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
2:00PM
YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
SWISS 3 ROUNDS CUTS TOP 8
GAMING ROOM
2:30PM - 3:30PM
ANIME ART WORKSHOP
w/Jiro Tamase and Nicole Echeverria
Draw for fun and prizes! Part how to draw in an
anime style and part contest - if you like to draw, this
is the place for you.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
2:45PM - 3:30PM
MEET STEVE DOWNES
A Q&A with the voice of Master Chief in HALO
Meet this superstar video game voice actor and
radio personality in his first convention appearance.
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
3:00PM
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
ROCK BAND VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
3:00PM - 5:00PM
COSTUME CONTEST PRE-JUDGING SESSION #2
For more info, look at the rules on
the Cosplay page of this website
2 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
3:00PM
POKEMON TOURNAMENT
Swiss 3 Rounds Cut top 8
GAMING ROOM
3:30PM - 4:30PM
MEET JASON EARLES
A one hour Q&A with Jason Earles, star of Hannah
Montana. Find out what it's like to play the brother of
Miley Cyrus.
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A & B
3:30PM - 4:30PM
THE DOLFIE PANEL
BALL JOINTED DOLL TUTORIAL AND CARE & Q&A
In this Panel you will learn about the basic
schematics of Ball Jointed Dolls (a/k/a: BJD or
"Dollfies"). You will learn how to unstring and
restring your doll, all the proper chemicals you can
and can not use on them, and how to clean them, as
well as customize them to your liking. There will also
be a Q & A session at the end.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
3:45PM - 4:45PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
YURI LOWENTHAL - TARA PLATT - STEVE DOWNES
Yuri, Tara and Steve will be signing autographs from
6:15pm - 7:15pm in the autograph signing area
Every attendee to ASC is allowed (1) free autograph
from each of these 3 guests. Additional autograph
tickets after the 1st autograph will be available for
$10 each. Photo prints will be available at the show
for $5 each to get signed, or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
1 HOUR - AUTOGRAPH AREA
4:00PM
UNIVERSAL FIGHTING SYSTEM
Swiss 3 Rounds Cut Top 8
GAMING ROOM
4:30PM - 5:30PM
THE RICHARD EPCAR ANIME OUTTAKES
The outtakes, blooper and other fun stuff you were
never meant to see! Hosted by Richard Epcar
1 HOUR (18+) - PANEL ROOM B
4:45PM - 6:15PM
DANA SNYDER PRESENTS:
SUPERCON'S UNTITLED ENGLISH
GONZO GAME & TALK SHOW
w/Dana Snyder, Dave Willis, Ken Plume,
John "Widget" Robinson, Jay Edwards, Yuri
Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Steve Downes & More! Dana
and the gang have come up with a new type of game
show - based on several British game shows (most
of which you've never heard of)...
but we promise it'll be a blast!
90 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
4:45PM - 5:45PM
TADAHISA YOSHIDA
LIVE in CONCERT
JRock and Visual Kei superstar Tadahisa will
perform in concert for his fans at ASC.
50 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
5:15PM - 6:15PM
ANIME FASHION SHOW
Join Jessie and Jason as they and their friends
model some of the latest fashions from Japan.
Makeup tips, fashion tip show, what to do, where to
buy, do's and dont's, and a lil' bit of runway!
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
5:35PM - 6:15PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION with
RICHARD EPCAR - ELLYN STERN
SPIKE SPENCER - TOMMY YUNE - KEVIN MCKEEVER
These guests will be signing autographs for free
from 5:15pm - 6:15pm in the autograph signing area
Prints will be available for $5 at the show to get
signed or bring your own items
from home to get signed.
45 MINUTES- AUTOGRAPH AREA
5:45PM - 6:45PM
KILL MISS PRETTY
LIVE in CONCERT
50 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS A
6:00PM
SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
6:00PM
LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS
Swiss 3 Rounds
GAMING ROOM
6:15PM - 7:15PM
WHAT'S ON DANA'S IPOD
That's right... Dana's bringing his IPOD... and he
wants to share some of the
strangest music you'll ever hear.
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM A
6:15PM - 7:00PM
MEET TARA PLATT
A Q&A with superstar voice actress Tara Platt, the
voice of Temari in Naruto
45 MINUTES - MAIN EVENTS B
6:15PM - 7:15PM
THE ROBOTECH Q&A
The Robotech 2008 tour hits ASC. Meet Kevin
McKeever, Tommy Yune, Yuri Lowenthal and Richard
Epcar to find out about all things Robotech
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
6:15PM - 7:00PM
AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
An autograph session with the complete cast of
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Including: Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means
and Jay Edwards. Autograph tickets for all 4
members of the group is $20. Individual autograph
tickets (for single autographs) are $10
Photo prints will be available at the show, or bring
your own items from home.
45 MINUTES - AUTOGRAPH AREA
6:45PM - 7:45PM
AKAI SKY
LIVE in CONCERT
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
7:00PM - 7:45PM
AARON on ANIME
Aaron Pabon's stand up comedy.
Aaron Pabon is a rare breed of stand up comedians.
Unlike most comedians performing at comedy clubs
and venues of that manner, he has a personal flavor
of performing at Anime, Comic Book, Gaming, and
Sci-Fi conventions. He has been doing stand up for
almost 3 years, starting on the amateur circuit and
now in the professional circuit.
MAIN EVENTS B - 45 MINUTES
7:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY NIGHT V.I.P. PARTY
Our special open bar cocktail party with your chance
to mingle with many of our celebrity guests,
including: Jason Earles, Chris Sarandon, Yuri
Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Dana Snyder, Dave Willis,
Spike Spencer, Tadahisa Yoshida and more!
Open to VIP ticket holders only
7:00PM
MUNCHKIN CARD GAME
GAMING ROOM
7:15PM - 8:00PM
AMV CONTEST ENTRY SCREENINGS
Screenings of AMV's that have been entered into
ASC's AMV contest. To submit your AMV's check out
our AMV page - CLICK HERE
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
7:30PM
SETTLERS OF CATTAN
GAMING ROOM
8:00PM - 9:15PM
A.S.C. COSTUME COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY TATES COMICS
The ever popular contest will have even bigger and
better awards and prizes this year.
For Rules and Entry information go to our Costume
Competition page - Click Here for the link
Awards wil be given for the following
Best in Show
Masters Award
Con Chair Spotlight
(The convention chairman will choose one cosplayer
that he feels deserves special
recognition for any reason)
Costumers Award
Best Individual: Journeyman Division
Best Individual: Novice Division
Best Individual: Junior/Youth Division
Best Prop Construction: Journeyman Division
Best Prop Construction: Novice Division
Best Group: Journeyman
Best Group: Novice
MAIN EVENTS - 75 MINUTES
8:00PM
SOUL CALIBER 4
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
8:00PM - 9:00PM
MEET OUR MUSICAL GUESTS
A one hour Q&A with many of our musical guests
including: Tadahisa Yoshida, Akai Sky, DJ
Heavygrinder, Chickenbox & DM Ashura
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS A
8:00PM - 9:00PM
90 MINUTES OF ROBOTECH
Screenings of some classic Robotech episodes
90 MINUTES - PANEL ROOM B
9:00PM - 10:00PM
THE GPX MUSEUM
HISTORY OF GAMING PANEL
This is a panel where we have informational material
displayed on easels with art and information on the
history of a variety of titles and systems. Boards and
discussion stems from "The Brown Box" to Art of
Fighting, Street Fighter, Nintendo, Halo, Fatal Fury,
Super Mario Bros. etc. We focus a lot of our
discussion on the nostalgia of the earliest titles and
series that have sparked gaming to what it is today
down to the best of gaming across the generations.
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
9:15PM - 10:15
SUPER LIVE ACTION HYPER EXTREME
SMASH BROTHERS 3000 SUPER SHOW!
The Smash Bros. Super Show is back and the third
time's the charm!
MAIN EVENTS - 1 HOUR
9:30PM - 10:30PM
AARON +
Aaron Pabon's stand up again...this time for 18+ only
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:00PM
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS FOR
TEKKUN 5: DARK RESSURECTION
& HALO 3: SLAYER
1 HOUR + - CONSOLE GAMING ROOM
10:00PM - 11:30PM
SHONEN AI BY MOONLIGHT
As the title suggests... spend some time (in the
evening) to watch and discuss Shonen Ai
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM B
10:15 - 11:15
MEET THE CAST OF SMASH BROS.
Q&A and PHOTO OP
After the show, come to the Q&A and photo session
with the fabulous cast of the
Super Smash Bros. 3000 Super Show
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
10:30PM - 11:30PM
CHICKENBOX
LIVE in CONCERT
1 HOUR - MAIN EVENTS
10:30PM - 11:30PM
SPIKE SPENCER'S
DON'T KILL YOUR DAY (AND OTHER COOKING TIPS)
This is a “dating/cooking” panel. This is an
evening/late night panel 18 & up only as it is
designed for adults and tends to get a little blue...
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A
11:30PM - 3:00AM
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY & RAVE
WITH DJ HEAVYGRINDER, DM ASHURA
& SHADOWFAX
11:30PM - DM ASHURA
12:30AM - DJ HEAVYGRINDER
2:00AM - SHADOWFAX
MAIN EVENTS - 3 HOURS
11:30PM - 12:30AM
NAUGHTY JAPAN
This panel will explore the kinky and naughty side of
Japan, everything from love hotels and soaplands, to
the adult video industry and much more. Our
presentation will contain graphic images and video
clips so anyone under 18 will not be admitted -- you
have been warned!
1 HOUR - PANEL ROOM A - 18+