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A-kon 24 Twenty Four is the oldest anime convention that is traditionally held at Dallas, Texas around the first week of June.

This year, A-kon takes place on May 31 to June 1, 2013 at the The Hilton Anatole Dallas.

Note: This is a bit late. I only finish up the Actors and Actresses section.

Actors and Actresses

Vic Mignogna

• Vic Mignogna presents his exciting new web series STAR TREK CONTINUES, a continuation of the original series. Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1 Floor, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Friday)
• Personal Time with Vic Mignogna: Chantilly Ballroom – Tower 1, 1 Floor, 2:45 PM – 4:15 pm (Saturday)

Sonny Strait

• Sonny Strait, the voice of Hughes discusses FMA and the role that received so much attention. Get the inside scoop straight from anime’s most beloved daddy. Stemmons Ballroom B/D – Atrium 1, 1 Floor, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Friday)

Todd Haberkorn

• A full hour of Fairy Tail geekery, with Sully, Convention Manager for FUNimation, Christopher LeBlanc, Fairy Tail Fan Extraordinaire, and Todd Haberkorn, Some Random Guy Metropolitan Ballroom – Mezzanine, 2 Floor, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Friday)

Kyle Hebert

• He’s known for voice acting, but Kyle Hebert (DBZ, Street Fighter) loves geek/pop culture. Come talk games, tech, movies, comics, cartoons and more in this 18+ uncensored panel. Stemmons Ballroom B/D – Atrium 1, 1 Floor, 11:15 PM – 1:15 AM (Friday)

Voices in My Head – Breaking into Voice Acting: Join our panel of voice acting guests as they discuss the process of breaking into voice acting, including the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows. Grand Ballroom D/E-Atrium 2, 1 Floor, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM (Saturday)

Acting 101: This panel is an introduction to finding the right tools and connections. You will learn how to find an agent and commission headshots, demo reels & voice reels. We’ll also cover where to find classes and how to avoid getting scammed, as well as where to find work and network. Metropolitan Ballroom – Mezzanine, 2 Floor, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Saturday)

Anthony Brownrigg

• Improv Workshop with Anthony Brownrigg: Explore the tips and techniques of improvisation for the stage. An interactive workshop. Be prepared to perform. Metropolitan Ballroom – Mezzanine, 2 Floor, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM (Saturday)
• Voice Actors Cold Read: Always a highlight, come and see our voice acting guests do what they do best, create new voices. Using a script written by guest Anthony Brownrigg, all of our voice actors get in the act, reading a variety of parts and then perform for the audience. Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1 Floor, 4:0 PM – 5:30 PM (Sunday)

Living the Life of the Professional Voice-Actor: What it’s Like, What It Takes; Myths & Realities: An honest look at the realities of living the Animation Voice Actor’s life, including discussions on how to develop characters, the audition process, script preparation, finding an agent, managing the unpredictabilities of making a living, & other hands-on and reality based topics. Featuring: Audition Demonstration With Audience Participation! Grand Ballroom A/B-Atrium 2, 1st Floor, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Saturday)

Living the Life of the Professional Voice-Actor: What it’s Like, What It Takes; Myths & Realities: An honest look at the realities of living the Animation Voice Actor’s life, including discussions on how to develop characters, the audition process, script preparation, finding an agent, managing the unpredictabilities of making a living, & other hands-on and reality based topics. Featuring: Audition Demonstration With Audience Participation! Grand Ballroom A/B-Atrium 2, 1st Floor, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Saturday)

Lisle Wilkerson

• Memoirs of a 6 Ft. Blonde Geisha: Memoirs of a 6ft blond geisha is a reflection on the various experiences of Lisle Wilkerson, who grew up in Tokyo, Japan. She shares some of the bizarre, funny, and interesting stories from growing up as a “third culture kid.” For life as a blonde geisha is NEVER boring. Senator’s Lecture Hall – Tower, 1 Floor, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Saturday)

Voice Over Idol Finals: Aspiring voice actors and fans of dubs come check this out! Contestants who made the cut in the 2 round will now compete head-to-head performing commercial and animation cold reads – then get directed LIVE by professional voice actors. Sapphire Room – Tower, 1 Floor, 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM (Sunday)

Sources: Actors and Acting Panels and Events

Artists

Instead of riding the trapar waves, FUNimation brings you the stream of the new EUREKA 7 anime, and a preview of the latest sci-fi thriller movie.

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PANTY & STOCKING cast news wasn't the only thing to come out of Saturday's Anime Central in Rosemont, Illinois. The U.S. anime distributor FUNimation Entertainment announced two more acquisitions. They include the recent sequel EUREKA 7 AO anime and feature film KING OF THORN. FUNimation will also begin an official stream of EUREKA 7 AO on their website starting this Spring.

King of Thorn

Not to leave KING OF THORN out of the news, FUNimation also announced their English dub cast for this new movie. Manga Entertainment will be distributing this film in the United Kingdom, and Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand.

FUNimation Synopsis:

King of Thorn: Panic spreads worldwide as the Medousa Virus—a fatal pandemic that solidifies the body to stone—threatens to wipe out the human race. 160 infected individuals are selected to be cryogenically frozen while a cure is developed. Kasumi is one of those chosen for the experimental program. Forced to enter without her twin sister, Shizuku, her distress multiplies when she awakens to find the facility overrun with thick, thorny vines and ravenous monsters. As Kasumi and six others fight a losing battle to escape this labyrinthine nightmare, questions cloud her distorted mind. Where is her sister? Why did their only salvation mutate into a deathtrap? If they survive, how much longer do they have to live?

Learn more at http://www.funimation.com/king-of-thorn

John Burgmeier is the Head Writer with Patrick Seitz taking on Script Writing, and ADR Direction by Christopher Bevins.

Along with the cast, FUNimation posted an interview with the film's director, Kazuyoshi Katayama; and a sneak peak at the film. I wouldn't suggest watching the last half of this video before bed.

Kazuyoshi Katayama Interview & English Dub Sneak Preview

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KING of THORN Trailer

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Source: FUNimation HERE& HERE

-Kristoffer Remmell ( FoxxFireArt) is a freelance graphic artist, writer, and over all mystery geek.- Follow for news updates: @ AnimeVicers/ @ FoxxFireArt