AniMinneapolis 2013 Adds Voice Actor Spike Spencer
October 3, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Convention News, Minnesota
Press Release:
AniMinneapolis 2013 Announces Spike Spencer
Minneapolis, MN – September 24, 2012 – The Minneapolis anime convention, AniMinneapolis, announced today that voice actor Spike Spencer will be appearing at the convention in 2013.
Spike Spencer has voiced hundreds of episodes of Anime including such notable titles as Evangelion, Bleach, Vampire Knight, Durarara!, Battle Angel, Suikoden, Orphen, Spriggan, Nadesico, Mar, PreTear, Buso Renkin, Gundam, Code Geass 2, and Kekkaishi. His video game credits include Bioshock:Infinite, Saints Row 3, World of Warcraft, Tales of Vesperia, BlazBlue, Dynasty and Samurai Warriors, Steambot Chronicles, Star Ocean 2, Lunar: Silver Star Harmony, and many others. Spike has also lent his voice to numerous radio and TV commercials.
An accomplished actor, he has worked with such notable stars as Tommy Lee Jones, Sandra Bullock, Frank Langella, Tia Carrere, and Scott Glenn and has been on set with many other stars. Spike is also an author, including “How to Be A Frickin Genius Voice Actor, Step One,” “What Happens At The Con, Stays At The Con?,” And “Don’t Kill Your Date (And Other Cooking Tips)”-(Coming soon). Spike is also a screenwriter with several projects in various stages. Spike is soon to begin production on his first feature film that he scripted, “Dwindle Down.”
Spike is also an avid sailor, cook, traveler, and enjoys a good bit of dancing from time to time. You can find more about him from his official websites:http://www.spikespencer.com and http://www.almostevilminions.
Spike Spencer will be joining a flock of other special guests, beginning with previously announced voice actor Sonny Strait. Past guests at the Minneapolis anime convention have included Quinton Flynn, YTCracker, StarF, Dr. Awkward, Vic Mignogna, Wendy Powell, Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe, Greg Ayres, Linkara, and many others. Guests for 2013 will be announced as soon as possible up through the upcoming convention, and a full list can be found at http://animinneapolis.com/
AniMinneapolis is a weekend convention focused on Japanese animation, arts, and culture. The 2013 convention will be held June 28-30 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington, Minneapolis, and is expected to bring a convergence of over 3,000 fans. More information can be found at http://animinneapolis.com/
AniMinneapolis is organized by AnimeCon.org. More information can be found at http://animecon.org AnimeCon.org and AniMinneapolis are organized by fans, for fans.
MN – Total Recall Signing
September 25, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Minnesota, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Arnold Schwarzenegger signs his memoir Total Recall in the Rotunda in the Mall of America on Thursday October 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM.
About the Book:
Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger’s high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach, to breathing life into cinema’s most iconic characters, and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishments and honest about his regrets, Schwarzenegger spares nothing in sharing his amazing story.
About the Author:
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and served as governor of California from 2003-2011. Before that, he had a long career, starring in such films as the Terminator series; Stay Hungry, for which he won a Golden Globe; Twins; Predator; and Junior. His first book Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder was a bestseller when published in 1977 and, along with his Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, have never been out of print since.
MN – Drama Signing
September 17, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier appears at The Bookcase on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 7:00pm to talk about her new graphic novel, Drama. A wonderful event for kids ages 9 and up!
The Bookcase
824 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Voice Actor and Illustrator Sonny Strait to Attend AniMinneapolis 2013
September 14, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Convention News, Minnesota
Press Release:
SONNY STRAIT TO ATTEND ANIMINNEAPOLIS
Bloomington, MN – September 11, 2012 – The Minneapolis anime convention, AniMinneapolis, announced today that voice actor Sonny Strait will be attending in 2013. Sonny Strait is best known for voices such as the original Tom from Toonami, Lupin the III, and Maes Hughes in Fullmetal Alchemist. AniMinneapolis 2013 will be held at the Doubletree in Bloomington, Minneapolis from June 28-30, 2013.
Sonny Strait is known for several voices, ranging from Krillin in DBZ to Lupin III in Lupin III. He’s also known as an illustrator for one of the most famous, independently published comic book series Elfquest. Sonny Strait has over 20 years of experience in the arts.
Besides Dragonball Z’s Krillin he has worked on many popular animated characters including Maes Hughes from Full Metal Alchemist, Usopp from One Piece and Cartoon Network’s laid back, robot host Toonami Tom. He has also worked as a writer and director on several TV series including Dragonball Z, Case Closed and Lupin the Third.
AniMinneapolis is a three day convention that connects over 3,000 anime fans with exhibitors, artists, voice actors, directors, musicians, and other fans. The convention includes over 100 events every year ranging from a Date Auction to a Cosplay Masquerade. On the convention’s website at http://animinneapolis.com/
Interested fans can visit AniMinneapolis.com to learn more.
MN – Star Wars Reads Day
September 14, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
John Jackson Miller, Troy Denning, and Daniel Wallace sign at Barnes & Noble on Saturday October 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM for Star Wars Read Day.
Author Event
Enjoy a discussion of the Star Wars saga and meet John Jackson Miller, author of the new Star Wars graphic novel, Knight Errant: Deluge.
Barnes & Noble
HarMar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
651-639-9256
leetUP “Awesomesauce. LIVE!” 2012 Tour
July 17, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under District of Columbia, Gaming, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories, Washington, Wisconsin
leetUP, The World’s First Live Nerd Culture Carnival, Set To Launch “Awesomesauce. LIVE!” Fall Tour (via PR Newswire)
LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Following a groundswell of fan demand, Kevin Pereira announced live at Comic-Con 2012 plans for the inaugural leetUP tour. The ”Awesomesauce. LIVE!” 2012 Tour is set to unleash the world’s first LIVE carnival celebration of nerd culture upon 10 cities…
MN – Big Nate Signing
March 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Meet Lincoln Peirce at Barnes & Noble on Friday March 23, 2012 6:00 PM and hear all about Big Nate Goes for Broke and the Big Nate Yearbook!
Barnes & Noble
HarMar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
651-639-9256
MN – Fairest Signing
March 1, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Bill Willingham and cover artist Adam Hughes sign at Source Comics & Games on Wednesday March 7, 2012 from 1-5pm!
New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others.
The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1.
Source Comics & Games
1601 Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
651-645-0386
The Hunger Games Tour
February 22, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories, Washington
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and the cast of The Hunger Games go on a coast-to-coast tour from March 3rd till March 10th to promote the upcoming film. Each stop will include a Q&A event where fans will have a chance to ask questions of their favorite cast members, and additional entertainment and giveaways. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
6:00pm until 7:00pm
Talent: Gary Ross, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067
RSVP on Facebook!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
6:00pm until 7:00pm
Talent: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson
Westfield Fox Valley
195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL 60504
RSVP on Facebook!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
5:30pm until 6:30pm
Talent: Liam Hemsworth, Leven Rambin, Dayo Okeniyi, Jack Quaid
Fashion Square Mall, Scottsdale AZ
7014 East Camelback, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
RSVP on Facebook!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:00pm until 7:00pm
Talent: Jennifer Lawrence, Alexander Ludwig, Amandla Stenberg
Westfield Broward
8000 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33388
RSVP on Facebook!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:00pm until 7:00pm
Talent: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson
Galleria Dallas
13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240
RSVP on Facebook!
Friday, March 9, 2012
5:00pm until 6:00pm
Talent: Jennifer Lawrence, Alexander Ludwig and Amandla Stenberg, Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman, and Jacqueline Emerson
Mall of America
60 East Brodway, Minneapolis, MN 55425
RSVP on Facebook!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
3:30pm until 4:30pm
Talent: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson
University Village
2623 NE University Village Street, Seattle, WA 98105
MN – Fate of the Jedi Signing
February 13, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Minnesota, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Meet author Troy Denning and members of the Minnesota 501st Legion on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM as we celebrate the release of the newest ‘Star Wars’ book, Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse.
About this Author
Troy Denning is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Abyss; Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost; Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Star by Star; the Star Wars: Dark Nest trilogy: The Joiner King, The Unseen Queen, and The Swarm War; and Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Tempest, Inferno, and Invincible—as well as Pages of Pain, Beyond the High Road, The Summoning, and many other novels.
Barnes & Noble – Roseville II
HarMar Mall, 2100 North Snelling Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
651-639-9256
