Archive for the 'Anime and Manga' Category
Wildstorm/CMX: Gon’ Wild!
The WorldStorm is upon us! Listen to what’s coming up that’s sure to amaze. The ever-popular CMX line of manga books incluing GON, MEGATOKYO and more is spotlighted here.
First-Ever American Anime Awards
The first-ever American Anime Awards was held on Saturday night (Feb 24) during the NY Comic Con. Click here to see who won for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Anime Feature and many other categories.
Tech Tags: American Anime Awards, Naruto
Pierre Bernard of Late Night with Conan O’Brien
Pierre Bernard, a comedian on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, discusses his first comic convention and what he’s looking forward to most (hint: hosting the “Anime Babes” on the first-ever American Anime Awards, at the NY Comic Con).
Tech Tags: Pierre Bernard, Conan O’Brien, Late Night
Manga: What’s Hot
A panel of manga publishers, hosted by Kai-Ming Cha of Publishers Weekly, discusses what’s hot in manga. Included in the panel are Hank Kanalz from DC Comics; Frances Wall, editorial director of VIZ Media; Michael Gombos, director of Asian licensing for Dark Horse Entertainment; Mutsumi Miyazaki, director of licensing for Del Rey Manga; and Lillian Diaz-Przybyl, editor for TOKYOPOP.
American Anime Awards Finalists Announced
The New York Comic Con today announced finalists for the inaugural American Anime Awards. Over 43,000 fans cast their vote for the hottest manga and anime in North America. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony during the New York Comic Con Saturday night, February 24.
Tickets to the ceremony and gala are sold out, but fans can enjoy both through a special broadcast event on Anime Network, America’s #1 anime channel March 23 (broadcast) and April 12 (VOD).
And, you can watch coverage of the event plus highlights right here at our very own NY Comic Con podcast station, also in March!
Become A Reporter at Tokyo Anime Fair!
Wanna go to Tokyo?? You can be cast as a guest reporter for Anime Selects to attend Tokyo Anime Fair. You will have exclusive access to all the events at the fair, March 22 - 25, as well as the anime scene on the streets of Tokyo. Visit AnimeSelects.com for details on how to audition.
Welcome to NY Comic Con Podcast
The New York Comic Con launches a free audio and video podcast from the upcoming show (February 23-25, 2007). In this debut podcast, we interview Greg Topalian, show director for the NY Comic Con, who gives us an insider’s preview of the show. Subscribe today, and you will get future podcast episodes in these six categories:
- The Creators will feature interviews with honored guests such as Stephen King, Stan Lee, George Perez, Marc Silvestri, Brian K. Vaughan, Paul Dini, Jeff Smith and J.M. Straczynski. We also will feature a trip down Artist Alley where we will inteview comic, graphic novel and manga artists, writers and publishers talking about their latest work, newest characters and fan favorites.
- Anime: 2007 American Anime Awards will feature clips and interviews from the finalist and winning anime in the American Anime Awards at the show.
- ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference will offer highlights and interviews from the panels and speakers on new trends shaping pop culture.
- Games Update will feature the latest news and previews of electronic games.
- The Screening Room will feature clips and previews of major movie and TV releases such as Ghost in the Shell, Blade of the Phantom Master and Shinobi.
- Buzz Report will feature interviews of attendees of the New York Comic Con and ask them what’s the buzz, what’s hot, what’s cool at this year’s show.
