Conventions

It was small one day event back on July 1st, the small event held 4 main events: Animaid Cafe, Whose Line is it Anime, Eri Mano's world primer movie Terror in Tokyo, and The Yoshiki Foundation with X Japan.  
 
The event was small but caught tons of attention to anime and J Rock fans which helped pack Club Nokia, and with the success of Club 2 The MAX 2010, Club 2 the MAX has expanded to a 3 day event July 1st to the 3rd at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event will focus on fans and anime companies turning into a full fledged con.
 
More info will be released as time progresses including: special guests, events and musical guests at club2themax.com

seems like AM2 is very serious already with there plans to dominate the anime con scene lol.  
  
This press release talks about what is being offered for 20 dollars for one day or 35 dollars for 3 days. Now we just need to see who the guests of honors are before AX vs Am2 appears.

AM2 is proud to announce the Official AM2 Passport-an attendees official interactive, discount, keep-sake, "Fast pass" ticket to AM2 Event Programs as well as priority seating for these events.

2011-01-21

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 21, 2011) - AM2 (pronounced: "A", "M" "Squared"; July 1-3, 2011; Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center), is proud to announce the Official AM2 Passport-an attendees official interactive, discount, keep-sake, "Fast pass" ticket to AM2 Event Programs (i.e. Concerts, Masquerade, Autograph Sessions, workshops, panels, etc.) as well as priority seating for these events (on a first come first serve basis and based upon available seating).

With prices starting at $20.00 (US), the AM2 Passport will have features including an autograph section and an area in which Passport Holders can obtain "visiting" stamps to win some amazing prizes. In addition, Passport holders will be able to obtain some fantastic benefits and unbelievable discounts onsite and offsite including advanced entry to the AM2 Exhibit Hall for all three (3) days, Premiere entrance/seating in all main events (first come first serve basis), 40% off of Disneyland admission on the 4th of July and up to 20% off purchases at major retailers like Best Buy and Macy's. Also, special events for Passport holders and AM2 Guests of Honors will be created to bring the fans closer to our domestic and international attending guests.

Onsite Benefits Include:

• One hour advanced entry into the AM2 Exhibit Hall for all 3 days
• Special discounts with participating Exhibit Hall exhibitors
• 15 game tokens for the Summer Festival
• Premiere entrance/seating in all main events (first come first serve basis)
• Premiere/fast-line for autograph lines, panels and workshops
• Special entry to private parties with select GoH's
• Discount admission to the Animaid Café

Offsite Benefits Include:

• Automatic Restaurant/Show Discounts within the area including: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Pirate's Dinner Adventure, House of Blues, McCormick & Schmick's Grille, Togo's Eatery, Café de Sol, IHOP, JW's Steakhouse, Tony Roma's, Tortilla Jo's and more
• Special Discounts with retailers including: Best Buy, Downtown Disney stores, Macy's, The Block at Orange, The Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, O'Neill and more
• Passport specific discounts at major theme-parks including: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Wild Rivers Waterpark and more

A FULL list of all discounts can be found here.