Linus Lam Network News
convention coverage report of
Anime Weekend Atlanta
2008!
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Welcome to another edition
of Linus Lam Network News for 2008! This news report covers our trip
to Anime Weekend Atlanta 2008 for a huge weekend of anime and manga enjoyment and
a whole lot more for 2008! Held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia
over the weekend of September 19-21, 2008, Anime Weekend Atlanta 2008 saw lots of attendees ready to party on with a bunch of
dedicated artists, live performances, and plenty of opportunities to hang
out with fellow anime and manga fans. Our exciting trip to Anime Weekend Atlanta
2008 starts here! Coverage you can count on, here at Linus Lam
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| Highlights: Various live programming events kept the attendees well-covered throughout the weekend.
Guests of Honor included Peter Fernandez, Illich Guardiola, Vic Mignogna,
Corinne Orr, Monica Rial, Amy Howard Wilson and David G Wilson III, Travis
Willingham, Jennie Breeden, Robert and Emily Dejesus, Camilla d'Errico,
Fred Perry, Tim Eldred, Rikki Simmons, Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons, Carl
Horn, Patrick Macias, Neil Nadelman, Jonathan Tarbox, David Williams,
Toshifumi Yoshida, The Captains, The Emeralds, Tsu Shi ma Mi Re, Ashley
Clark, Violaine, Yaya Han, and Pikabelle-chu. Main events included
Black and White Ball, Animebelle's Trivia Bingo, Japanese Schoolgirl
Inferno, Speed Racer World Grand Prix, Totally Lame Anime, Midnite
Madness, Anime Music Videos, Cosplay Contest, and lots more. Panels
and workshops included Anime for Dummies, Gundam Primer, Veterans of Anime
Fandom, Karaoke, Life as an Artist, Photoshop Tricks, Cosplay
Embellishment, Life Drawing 101, Steampunk Fashion, Cosplay Photography,
International Cosplay, Otaku Fusion Bellydance, J-Drama, Evolution of
Comics, Resin Casting, Vacuforming Techniques, Dollfies, Costume
Armor-Making, and lots more. |
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| Cosplay:
This year's trip to Anime Weekend Atlanta
saw lots of inspired costumes from numerous anime and manga characters and more! Chart-topping displays for this year included characters from
Code Geass, Utena, Kingdom Hearts, Phoenix Wright, Vampire Knight, Final
Fantasy, Naruto, Bleach, and much more! Please check out more cosplay photo coverage from our Anime Weekend Atlanta stock convention archives! |
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| Miscellaneous: From Artists Alleys to Art Shows, Anime Music Videos to casual conversations with esteemed Guests of Honor, shopping inside the Dealers Hall to participating numerous panels, you can always find something to do at Anime Weekend Atlanta. Looking around, we've also seen the AWA Maid Cafe, Peach State Cosplay Society, Bebop Lounge, Anime Time Machine, Rock and Roll Party with the musical Guest of Honor, Karaoke, Ball Dance Class, and the big Black and White Ball. | |||||
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Be sure to visit the next Anime Weekend Atlanta!
