ANIME EXPO “MEET THE GUESTS” TICKET GIVEAWAY AND AX2013 PREVIEW!

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 27th, 2012 – Anime Expo, North America's largest anime and Japanese pop culture convention, presents a new offer for AX2013 registrants! Everyone who purchases a four-day badge before January 1st, 2013 will be entered in drawings for tickets to our “Meet the Guests” event at the convention! Three winners will be selected, each receiving a pair of tickets. All 2013 registrants who have already purchased their badges will automatically be entered in the drawings, as well.

Anime Expo 2013 is coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center July 4th – 7th, 2013. We have a variety of activities and special events lined up, and would like to offer a preview!

Voice actors Eric Vale, Kyle Hebert and Christopher Sabat are joining us as Guests of Honor, and will appear as part of our Dragonball Z panel! We are also welcoming Johnny Yong Bosch as a Guest of Honor, and he will be holding a free concert with his band Eyeshine! Anime Expo 2013 will feature an all-new Masquerade! Look for big changes and an exciting new format for the cosplay competition! We'll be announcing the full details in the spring!

Anime Expo presents the best in Japanese music entertainment, featuring concerts from major J-Pop, Ani-Song, Japanese rock, and Idol Performers. Attendees have the opportunity to see the hottest acts straight from Japan in the Main Events hall in the company of thousands of enthusiastic fans. We'll have announcements on AX2013's concert lineup coming winter – spring 2013.

Other returning activities include AXDance, Concerts, Panels, Karaoke, Lounge 21, Charity Auction, Artist Alley, eGaming, Table Top Gaming, Battle of the Bands, AMVs and AMV Chef, AX Maid Café, AX Fashion, Manga Lounge, Otaku Parliamentary Debate, and more! This is your last chance to register for a four-day pass for $55. Be sure to act now, as prices increase January 1st, 2013. Registration is open at www.anime-expo.org.

The “Meet the Guests” tickets are offered as a complimentary registration upgrade to selected winners, who will be notified by email on or after February 1st, 2013. To be eligible for the drawings, entrants must purchase an Anime Expo 2013 four-day registration prior to 11:59 PM, December 31st, 2012. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the drawings.

About Anime Expo

Hosted annually in Los Angeles, SPJA event Anime Expo is North America's largest celebration of Japanese culture. Anime Expo 2013 will be held July 4 - 7, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register, or for more information, please visit the Anime Expo website.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The SPJA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the American public about Japanese entertainment culture, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. For more information, please visit the SPJA website.

AM2 STORMS INTO THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER TODAY

This Summer's Most Anticipated Animation, Music and Manga Convention in Southern California Launches for 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 15, 2012) ­ Attendees galore storm into the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center today with high anticipation for the hottest summer ticket Š AM2. More info and convention registration can be found at www.am2con.org .


With a schedule chock-filled with activities including Guest of Honor Activities, Autographs, Panels & Workshops, Film Premieres, Concerts and Fashion Shows this year's AM2 is well positioned to be something that fans shouldn't miss out on!

"With all these amazing fan-driven events and our amazing Exhibit Hall, Summer Festival, Artist Alley, Maid Café, Host Club, Concert line-ups, AM2 is definitely not an event to be missed this Summer," states convention representative Chase Wang, "We hope you all will join us! It's not too late! Get a Passport and enjoy not only what the event can provide but also all the discounts throughout Southern California!"


3-Day Passport Holders that also stay within the official hotel room block will be treated to a "private" panel/meet-and-greet with Guests of Honor during the convention whose official hotel is the Anaheim Hilton Hotel.


Please note that ALL Guest of Honor activities (i.e. panels, autographs, appearances, etc.) are ALL Passport preferred activities. There will also be a private Meet & Greet event for each Guest of Honor EXCLUSIVELY for Attendees that are 3 Day Passport Holders and Anaheim Hilton Room Block Attendees (room key proof is required).


Please note that ALL film premiere events (i.e. ACE ATTORNEY, KAIBUTSU-KUN, KAIJI 2, etc.) will consist of an initial First screening (Passport ONLY &
Hotel Priority) and a 2nd Screening (Passport Preferred & General Audience). All screenings are based upon seat availability.


AM2 Official Guests of Honor includes Hiroshi Nagahama, Tara Strong. Putumayo, Andrea Libman, Quinton Flynn, Sixh. and Toshihiro Kawamoto. Current Main Events include Masquerade and Sixh's Fashion Rock Opera Concert.


Attendees can avoid the anticipated huge lines at autographs, premiere screenings, workshops, main events, concerts and panels by purchasing a Passport fast pass for the event. The Passport fast pass will also provide holders with premier seating options at Main Events and at Concert events as well as major discounts with theme parks (including Disneyland and the grand opening of Cars Land, Knott's Berry Farm, etc.), retailers and local restaurants. Bypass the lines and get your Passport today and experience the difference!


AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV's, Arcade, Summer Festival, Behind the Voice Actors Studio, Masquerade, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table Top, Console Gaming, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!


Summer Festival performers Yukie Dong, Brathzo, Icarus Kid, Kazha, Lucid, Momotoma, and Ant1Nett AM2 Premieres, screenings and exclusive screenings include ACE ATTORNEY, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE STAR OF MILOS, KAIBUTSU-KUN THE MOVIE, KAIJI 2 and more!


Current Major Sponsors Include: Anime News Network and Snakebyte USA.


Follow us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/AM2Con .
Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/AM2Con .


About AM2
Located in Anaheim, California ­ AM2, established in 2010, is a multi-day (3 days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga. Nominal fees are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in.


AM2 will be held on June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny Anaheim, California. More information can be found at www.am2con.org .

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause this event's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays,
industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Anime Expo 2012 Kicks Off With Star-Studded Red Carpet And Opening Ceremony

LOS ANGELES (June 13, 2012) – Anime Expo® -- North America’s largest anime, manga and Japanese pop culture celebration -- officially kicks off Thursday, June 28 with a star-studded Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Anime Expo Official Guests of Honor will greet fans on the red carpet at 6 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony to follow at 7 p.m.

Now in its 21st year, Anime Expo 2012 (AX) will present some of today’s most exciting anime, manga, musical, game and fashion artists from Japan and the U.S.; main event concerts and contests such as the crowd favorite Masquerade; new and exciting interactive offerings and even Lounge 21, where over-21 attendees can enjoy wine, beer and cocktails.

Announced Guests of Honors include composer Yuki Kajiura/”FictionJunction;” anime-inspired heavy metal band ANIMETAL USA; Culture Japan’s Danny Choo; Fate/Zero” creative team Hikaru Konda, Ei Aoki and Rikiya Koyama; Madhouse creative team Asaka Morio, Kunihiko Hamada and Takuya Tsunoki; animation director Tatsuo Sato; voice actors Ryo Horikawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Jamie Marchi, Monica Rial, Steve Blum, Joel McDonald and Ian Sinclair; Japanese pop star LiSA, Lolita fashion designer Cyril Lumboy, Lolita model Misako Aoki; Tokyo-based Gallery of Fantastic Art and popular cosplayer Jessica Nigri.

The following are highlights of the AX Main Events, all to be held in Hall G of LACC:

Day Zero: June 28, 2012
6:00 – 6:40 p.m.                      Red Carpet
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.              Opening Ceremonies

Day One: June 29, 2012
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.                      ANIMETAL USA Concert
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.            Anime Music Video (AMV) Contest

Day Two: June 30, 2012
7:00 – 8 p.m.                           Yuki Kajiura/”Fiction/Junction” Concert

Day Three: July 1, 2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.                       LiSA Concert
3:00 – 4:00 pm.                        Japan Fashion Mix at AX 2012: Fashion Show
                                               hosted by Misako Aoki and Danny Choo with
                                               up-and-coming J-pop singer Kyoka
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.             Masquerade

Day Four: July 2, 2012
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.                     Art Auction
1:00 – 6:00 p.m.                       SPJA Charity Auction
6:00 p.m.                                 Closing Ceremonies

About Anime Expo
Now in its 21st year, Anime Expo is North America’s largest celebration of anime, manga and Japanese pop culture. AX 2012 will feature and exciting schedule of exclusive screenings; artists’ panels; live concerts; cosplay; dance parties, karaoke, and video competitions; non-stop video gaming and unsurpassed shopping from more than 3,000 vendors. AX 2012 takes place June 29-July 2, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.anime-expo.org/. Connect with Anime Expo on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to popularize and educate the America public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property, Anime Expo®. For more information, please visit www.spja.org.

TICKETS FOR THE LOS ANGELES ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Admirer and Connoisseur of Great Animation, Sean Lennon, To Serve As Artistic Director

LOS ANGELES, CA, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 – Tickets for the highly anticipated 3^rd annual Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF) are currently on sale and may be purchased online at http://blog.laafest.com/tickets/. The Festival will run from Wednesday, March 7^th through Sunday, March 11^th at the historic Regent Showcase in Hollywood. Festival passes and tickets to all individual events can also be purchased in person at the Regent Showcase beginning on March 7^th.

Longtime LAAF supporter, Sean Lennon, is serving as this year’s Artistic Director and has hand selected four feature films which he will personally introduce. In addition, Lennon has also selected some animated shorts from famed Japanese pop artist Keiichi Tanaami which will screen before wach of his feature selections.

Events honoring celebrated animator and Academy Award^® nominee, Bill Plympton, will include the world theatrical premiere of Adventures in Plymptoons, a documentary on Plympton’s career by Alexia Anastasio, and a special screening of Plympton’s first animated feature film, The Tune, celebrating its 20^th anniversary this year. Additional events include a cast and crew screening of The Iron Giant with a post-screening Q&A with director Brad Bird; a revival of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s Team America: World Police with Phil Hendrie & Puppeteers LIVE on-stage; a screening of Shrek honoring its 10^th Anniversary and it’s win of the first Oscar^® for Animated Feature; and a screening of this year’s current Oscar^® Nominee for Best Animated Feature Film, A Cat in Paris.

LOS ANGELES ANIMATION FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Wednesday 3/7/12

7:30 PM OPENING NIGHT PARTY: Host TOM KENNY, stage show, special guests, festival previews/teaser reels, music from live band NYLON PINK (www.nylonpink.tv) and DJ TUNA.

Plus JERRY BECK'S Cartoon-orama

Joint Event with ONE PLUS HUB Productions and LA Film School

Thursday 3/8/12

7:15 PM SEAN LENNON Presents AKIRA
10:15 PM ANIMAYO Presents TWO DIAMONDS - Erotic Animation by Female Directors (Adults Only)

Friday 3/9/12

7.30 PM CHARITY SCREENING IRON GIANT - Cast & Crew Event with Director BRAD BIRD attending. Great 35mm print on the big screen.
10:00 PM MTV LIQUID TELEVISION Best of Historical and the New Series followed by an AFTER PARTY sponsored by LIQUID TELEVISION & TITMOUSE featuring music from live band NYLON PINK (www.nylonpink.tv) and DJ TUNA.

Saturday 3/10/12

12:00 NOON Family "ENCORE" Matinee IRON GIANT - reduced price admission
2:00 PM Web Sensation DICK FIGURES LIVE! - screening with cast & crew!
4:00 PM SEAN LENNON Presents FANTASTIC PLANET
5:30 PM ASIFA presentation of GULLIVER’S TRAVEL (1939) & Superman short “Mechanical Monsters"
7:30 PM HONOREE BILL PLYMPTON WORLD PREMIERE ADVENTURES IN PLYMPTOONS (Bill Plympton & Dir. Alexia Anastasio in person)
9:30 PM WEST COAST PREMIERE A MONSTER IN PARIS
11:30 PM TEAM AMERICA - with PHIL HENDRIE and puppeteers on-stage

Sunday 3/11/12

12:00PM THE CAL ARTS LEGACY- the program will feature the student works of JOHN LASSETER, HENRY SELICK, and the creators of TV hits SpongeBob SquarePants, Power Puff Girls, and Dexter’s Lab as well as the films of recent graduates

2:00 PM GALA EVENT DREAMWORKS and SHREK - celebrating its 10th Anniversary Oscar win & feature fil screening
4:00 PM 2012 OSCAR Nominee - A CAT IN PARIS

6:00 PM SEAN LENNON Presents GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES

8:00 PM HONOREE BILL PLYMPTON 20th Anniversary Screening THE TUNE - Bill Plympton in person. And LAAF Awards Ceremony with host TOM KENNY

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES ANIMATION FESTIVAL
The Los Angeles Animation Festival was founded in 2007 by John Andrews and Miles Flanagan. Frustrated by the lack of a cohesive animation festival in Los Angeles, the founders sought to create a festival experience that allowed unknown animators to meet and mingle with industry professionals. LAAF is now the largest International Animation Festival in Los Angeles and offers a unique social and business experience to those attending, celebrating both mainstream and independent animation with special screenings, events, panels, awards and contests. More information regarding the festival can be found at www.LAAFest.com.

Miles Flanagan, LAAF Founder & Co-Director
LAAF co-founder Miles Flanagan has been producing and directing commercials and station IDs in the U.S. since the mid 1990's. Originally from the UK and a graduate of both St. Martin's School of Art and Middlesex University, he directed music videos for The Pogues, Dave Stewart and Paul McCartney before coming to the States. His first job in the U.S. was to create and direct the opening theatrical logo for Lakeshore Entertainment. His award-winning animated spots include work for Microsoft, Pringles, Visa, and CBS. He recently opened his own studio, Parallax Studioworks, Inc. to develop features and another film festival in LA.

John Andrews, LAAF Founder & Co-Director
LAAF co-founder John Andrews served as MTV's VP of Animation in the mid 1990's. He was hired to produce the series Beavis & Butt-Head in 1992 and produced most of MTV’s animated shows in the 90’s as well as the feature Beavis & Butt-head Do America. In 1997, he became Executive Producer of Commercials and Special Projects for Klasky Csupo where he remained for 12 years. Currently John serves as Executive Producer and Creative Director of 6 Point Media and EP of Development at Six Point Harness.

Ross Otterman, Festival Director
LAAF Festival Director Ross Otterman is a Los Angeles based Producer with a number of recent feature film producing credits. In 2010, Ross Otterman produced Death and Cremation, overseeing the project’s development, casting and production. In 2011, he produced the thriller The Employer and followed up the project with the horror-psychological drama Excision, a 2012 Sundance selection. Most recently he produced the action comedy In Security.

Japanese Music Superstar YOSHIKI To Compose Theme For 2012 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS®

HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 5, 2012‹ -- Yoshiki, the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan's most successful rock groups, X-Japan, will compose the theme for this year's Golden Globe® Awards show. The announcement was made today by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Dr. Aida Takla-O'Reilly and dick clark productions (dcp)

executive vice president, television, Barry Adelman. The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards airs internationally in more than190 countries (please check local listings). In the U.S., it will be broadcast LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC on Sunday, January 15, 2012, with the pre-show from 4:00-5:00p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 (PST)/8:00pm-11:00p.m., (EST), hosted by Ricky Gervais from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

"Yoshiki is a world-renowned musician and composer of enormous talent and versatility, who in addition to being a rock superstar has composed for film and television," said Takla-O'Reilly. "As an international organization dedicated to creative achievements, the HFPA is delighted to have a global musical artist of Yoshiki¹s stature create the theme for the show."

Added Adelman, "We look forward to incorporating Yoshiki's music into the production of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards."

"The Golden Globe Awards are extremely prestigious, but the show is also edgy," said Yoshiki, who attended the awards presentation for the first time last year. "I'm a classical pianist and a rock drummer, so it was natural to create something beautiful that also has an edge."

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 190 countries worldwide. The 2011 "Golden Globe Awards" earned the event's biggest overall audience (17 million) since 2007.

About Yoshiki
Yoshiki, considered Asia's most influential music artist and biggest rock icon, is also a songwriter, drummer, and a classically-trained pianist. His rock group X Japan has sold 30 million singles and albums combined and filled the 55,000-seat Toyko Dome a record 18 times. Now the band's popularity is spreading throughout the world, having recently completed a sold-out World Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

In 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to celebrate the 10th year of the Emperor of Japan's reign. In 2005, Yoshiki composed the theme song and conducted the Super World Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Expo. Previously, Yoshiki recorded a classical album co-produced and arranged by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Beyond music, Yoshiki has his own Visa Card and MasterCard issued by one of the largest Japanese banks.

Recently, the legendary Stan Lee created a Super Hero based on him, and for the first time, a Hello Kitty product line is named after a person ­ "Yoshikitty." In 2010, he launched his non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America , which continues to
donate to various charitable organizations, including supporting Japanese Earthquake victims. Follow Yoshiki on www.twitter.com/yoshikiofficial .

AM2 Announces HIlton Anaheim Official Room Block Available Now

Lowest Room Rates Available For Southern California's Most Anticipated

Animation, Music and Manga Convention in 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 29, 2011) ­2012's most anticipated animation,

music and manga convention in Southern California, AM2 (June 15-17, 2012 at

the Anaheim Convention Center and Hotels) continues to bring savings to

attendees with the lowest rates, $205/night plus taxes, for the convention's

official hotel the Hilton Anaheim (777 Convention Way; Anaheim, CA 92802).

More information and online registration at http://www.am2con.org/ .

The Hilton Anaheim is located within steps of the Anaheim Convention Center

and will host many activities for the convention 24 hours. Join us for one

of the best Summer events of 2012.

We cordially invite all fans, industry companies, industry members and

media representatives to join us in 2012, states Chase Wang AM2

representative.  Whether you are a casual or hard-core fan, we hope you will

joins us for this truly amazing and fun fan event filled with anime, manga,

j-rock, j-pop, cosplay and more!

Passport pricing (U.S. $) is as follows:

One (1) Day

• Thru December 31st: $25.00
• Thru March 31st: $25.00
• Thru June 14th: $30.00
• At-con Sales: $35.00

Two (2) Day

• Thru December 31st: $30.00
• Thru March 31st: $35.00
• Thru June 14th: $40.00
• At-con Sales: $45.00

Three (3) Day

• Thru December 31st: $40.00
• Thru March 31st: $45.00
• Thru June 14th: $50.00
• At-con Sales: $55.00

Entrance to the event is free, but attendees can avoid the huge lines by

obtaining a Passport fast pass for the event. The Passport fast pass will

also provide holders with premier seating options at Main Events and at

Concert events as well as major discounts with theme parks, retailers and

local restaurants. Concert events are only accessible via a purchased

Passport or concert ticket. Bypass the lines and get your Passport today

and experience the difference!

Potential exhibitors and artists interested in exhibiting at this event can

also email info@am2con.org for additional information and rates.

AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV¹s, Arcade, Summer Festival,

Behind the Voice Actors Studio, , Masquerade, Cosplay Chess, Dances, Fashion

Shows, Table Top, Console Gaming, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!

Follow us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/AM2Con

Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/AM2Con

About AM2

Located in Anaheim, California ­ AM2, established in 2010, is a multi-day (3

days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement

and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common

interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga. Nominal fees

are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in.

AM2 will be held on June 15-17, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in

sunny Anaheim, California. More information can be found at http://www.am2con.org/

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are

"forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on

current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and

uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a

number of important factors could cause this event¹s actual future results

to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking

statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays,

industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards,

protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key

personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and

political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or

expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such

factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes

no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking

statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to

reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.