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Today, AM2 announces more guests, Shinichi Ishizuka’s Gaku manga comes to an end, and Steins;Gate will not be getting a movie this fall.
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This year1s highly anticipated summer
event, AM2, June 15-17, 2012 that will be held in sunny Southern California
(Anaheim, California) proudly announces the attendance of Japanese animator,
designer and director (recipient of the 11th Animation Kobe/Individual award
in 2006) Hiroshi Nagahama as an official 2012 Guest of Honor. Nagahama-san
has been involved with some of the most popular animes of our time including
FRUITS BASKET, MUSHISHI, REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, X-MEN and DETROIT METAL
CITY. More info and convention registration can be found at www.am2con.orgHiroshi Nagahama started his career at MADHOUSE as a mechanical designer for
(THE) COCKPIT and was also a part of the production staff for AZUKI-CHAN.
After leaving MADHOUSE, he became a freelancer and worked on the conceptual
design for the REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA series and the storyboard writer and
animation director for SEXY COMMAND-GAIDEN SUGOIYO! MASARU-SAN and OJAMARU.
Nagahama-san was also involved with DORAEMON, POKEMON, FRUITS BASKET, KIMI
NI TODOKE, X-MEN and was also the director for the highly acclaimed MUSHISHI
(TV Series), DETROIT METAL CITY and HATSUNE MIKU music videos “DOWNLOADER”
and “CHIME”.“We are so honored to have Nagahama-san join us at AM2,” states Convention
Representative Chase Wang, “His talent is amazing, and our attendees will
have an amazing time getting to know the man who has been involved with some
of the most popular recent animes. Get your Passports today and join the
fun!”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?the 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.- Story 2
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