iStalk – 821

Posted on May 21 2012

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.org

    Hiroshi 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.

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