Anime Festival Orlando

Anime Festival Orlando 9 Announces Guest Updates
Orlando, FL (June 24, 2008) - Anime Festival Orlando 9 is pleased to announce that they will bring Reuben Langdon , the star of the Devil May Cry video game series, to Orlando, FL. Not only is Reuben the voice of Dante, the lead character in Devil May Cry 3 and 4, but he is also the motion capture model. Reuben has many years experience working as a stunt actor with credits on “Power Rangers”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and James Cameron’s current project: “Avatar.”
Reuben will be participating in a number of panels during AFO where he will discuss his work on various projects, explain the process of motion capture for video games and demonstrate how stunts are choreographed.
Already confirmed guests for AFO9 are Aaron Dismuke (Alphonse Elric, “Fullmetal Alchemist”), Travis Willingham (Roy Mustang, “Fullmetal Alchemist, ” Ginko, “Mushishi”) Christopher Patton (Sousuke Sagara, “Full Metal Panic”), Doug Smith (Kintaro, “GoldenBoy”, Graphic Artist), Colleen Clinkenbeard (Riza Hawkeye in “Fullmetal Alchemist,” Éclair in “Kiddy Grade”), Monica Rial (Sakura, “Tsubasa Chronicle,” Lumiere in “Kiddy Grade”), Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver the “Green Ranger,” “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers”) and Stephanie Yanez (Pop Singer).
About Anime Festival Orlando
AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort August 15, 16 and 17, 2008. Ticket prices are only $45.00 for an adult 3-day membership badge, $20.00 for a Friday or Sunday Only wristband and $25.00 for a Saturday Only wristband.
Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of “Florida’s Favorite Anime Convention” as well as being voted one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando” by DK Publishing’s Travel Guide.
This year, Anime Festival Orlando’s staff has crafted an original story/game called "Swords of Orlandia" and will feature an interactive RPG story for our attendees to voluntarily participate in; in addition to the traditional fare offered at anime conventions.
For more information about Anime Festival Orlando, please visit http://www.animefestivalorlando.com/
AFO9 Updates!
Anime Festival Orlando is now accepting submissions for the AMV Contest . Deadline is July 26th!
Want to volunteer for Florida's Favorite Anime Con? Find out how here !
Win FREE Passes to AFO9!
This year AFO is hosting its film contest ONLINE through YouTube.
Every year we have fans who travel to AFO from all over the world, so we thought it would be fun to see how you are planning to get to AFO this year. Make a film/video of up to 3 minuntes in length to show us you're getting here.
The winner will receive:
Two (2) 3-day Memberships to AFO 9
Two (2) Passport to Orlandia upgrades
Two (2) Vintage AFO t-shirts
A $50.00 Visa Gift Card
The rules are pretty simple:
Video can be up to 3 minutes long
Must be PG/family friendly
Must have “Anime Festival Orlando 9” in the title
Must mention one guest appearing at AFO9
Entry must be uploaded by 11:59pm June 30th
Applicant must email afo9youtube at aol dot com URL of video, include their user name and the video’s title. “AFO9 YouTube Contest” must be in subject line of email.
Winning entry will be chosen by AFO staff
Winner will be notified by email no later than July 5th

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Anime Festival Orlando 9 Announces Additional Guest
Orlando, FL (May 21, 2008) - Anime Festival Orlando 9 is very excited to announce an additional guest for this year’s event. AFO already had a dramatic guest list confirmed for the show whose talent has an extraordinary impact on the anime community. Recently, though, they were able to add another amazing guest to their line-up. AFO is proud to welcome back Aaron Dismuke . Aaron is beloved for his performance as the English voiceactor for Alphonse Elric in “Fullmetal Alchemist.” Life after “Fullmetal” brought Aaron such roles as Ion Fortuna in “Trinity Blood,” Leon Elliott in “Black Cat,” Young Ginko in “Mushishi” and most recently Young Zoro in the One Piece: Unlimited Adventure video game.
Already confirmed guests for AFO9 are Travis Willingham (Roy Mustang, “Fullmetal Alchemist, ” Ginko, “Mushishi”) Christopher Patton (Sousuke Sagara, “Full Metal Panic”), Doug Smith (Kintaro, “GoldenBoy”, Graphic Artist), Colleen Clinkenbeard (Riza Hawkeye in “Fullmetal Alchemist,” Éclair in “Kiddy Grade”), Monica Rial (Sakura, “Tsubasa Chronicle,” Lumiere in “Kiddy Grade”), Richard Epcar (Batou, “Ghost in the Shell”), Ellyn Stern (Masaki Kurosaki, “Bleach”), Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver the “Green Ranger,” “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers”) and Stephanie Yanez (Pop Singer).
Not only will all guests be available for photos and autographs throughout the weekend, attendees should be on the lookout for them in featured panels and events. Each year AFO provides an intimate convention going experience for its attendees. This year is no exception with the return of featured Thursday night events exclusive to those Pre-Registered Attendees checking into the Wyndham Orlando Resort on Thursday, August 14, 2008 or earlier.
About Anime Festival Orlando
AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort August 15, 16 and 17, 2008. Ticket prices are only $45.00 for an adult 3-day membership badge, $20.00 for a Friday or Sunday Only wristband and $25.00 for a Saturday Only wristband.
Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of “Florida’s Favorite Anime Convention” as well as being voted one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando” by DK Publishing’s Travel Guide.
This year, Anime Festival Orlando’s staff has crafted an original story/game called "Swords of Orlandia" and will feature an interactive RPG story for our attendees to voluntarily participate in; in addition to the traditional fare offered at anime conventions.
For more information about Anime Festival Orlando, please visit http://www.animefestivalorlando.com/
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Anime Festival Orlando 9 Announces YouTubeâ„¢ Contest
Orlando, FL (May 15, 2008) - Anime Festival Orlando is giving fans of the event a chance to win two weekend passes to its convention being held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort from August 14 – 17, 2008. Each year, attendees of AFO come from all over the world, so AFO wants to know: “How Do You Plan To Get To AFO?”
To participate in the contest, fans will make a fun and entertaining video about how they plan to get to AFO9. Their vignette can be up to 3 minutes long and as Anime Festival Orlando is always a family event, all entries must be PG. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube â„¢ by the deadline of 11:59pm on June 30, 2008. AFO staff will choose the winner, but entries will be screened for viewers at Anime Festival Orlando.
The winner of the AFO9 YouTube™ Contest will receive two 3-day membership passes to AFO9 with the “Passport to Orlandia” upgrade, two vintage AFO t-shirts as well as a $50.00 Visa Gift card: over $200 worth of prizes!
For a complete listing of contest details, rules and a complete description of the prize package visit www.AnimeFestivalOrlando.com
Orlando, FL (April 24, 2008) – Anime Festival Orlando returns in 2008 to bring you part two of their “Swords of Orlandia” trilogy. The event in its 9th year will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort August 15th, 16th and 17th.
Anime Festival Orlando (AFO), Florida’s Favorite Japanese Animation Convention, is very proud to announce a stunning list of guests lined up and confirmed for the show whose talent has an extraordinary impact on the anime community.

Monica Rial voices the characters of Simca in Air Gear, Sakura in Tsubasa Chrronicle, Lumiere in Kiddy Grade. In addition to her busy voice acting career she also writes ADR script adaptations as well as a monthly article, Monica’s Reality Check, for Newtype USA magazine.
Colleen Clinkenbeard may be most famous for her role as Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist but is also beloved for playing opposite Monica as Éclair in Kiddy Grade. Recently, she’s captivated audiences as Sister Esther Blanchette from Trinity Blood. On top of being a dynamic voice actress, Colleen lends her talents as an ADR Writer and Director.
Christopher Patton has been a voice actor for nearly 10 years working on projects primarily from ADV and Funimation. With dozens of credits on his resume some of the highlights are Pretear, Evangelion, Kiddy Grade, Gravion and Fullmetal Alchemist. Additionally, Chris is an accomplished singer and can be heard singing as Ichiro in Nerima Daikon Brothers.
An award-winning martial artist, Jason David Frank is revered for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver the “Green Ranger” in the 1990’s fan favorite show Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Through his 12 year run as Tommy, he has actually played more colors than any other Ranger and has had the longest run appearing in 4 different Power Ranger series. Founder of the martial art "Toso Kune Do," he currently runs 4 dojos under the Rising Sun Karate Academy.
Stephanie Yanez made her singing debut at Anime Expo 2005. She has been seen across the world, performing at many different Japanese Events, Anime Conventions, and Music Venues. She has opened up for overseas Japanese artists Yousei Teikoku and shared the same stage with Kotoko.
Stephanie Yanez is currently starring in Anime Pop an on-line series with CartoonMogul.com
Richard Epcar has made a successful career as an actor, writer and ADR director. Some of the anime titles he has been associated with include Ghost in the Shell, Yu Yu Hakusho, Mobile Suit Gundam, Serial Experiment Lain, Robotech, Lupin, Rurouni Kenshin, Transformers, Witch Hunter Robin, Samurai Champloo, and Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo where he not only played Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo, but was responsible for the script adaptation as well.
Additionally he has voiced some of the most insidious villain in the Power Rangers series as well as appeared in such 80’s TV classics as Moonlighting, Highway to Heaven and Matlock.
Ellyn Stern has worked in the anime industry since 1997 beginning with her roll as Rosalind in Armitage III: Poly-Matrix. She has also worked on Vampire Princess Miyu and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence and is Masaki Kurosaki in Bleach. And it just wouldn’t be an AFO if we didn’t have a voice from some incarnation of Lupin, Ellyn has provided additional voices for Lupin the 3rd the television series.
Doug Smith is a voice actor who has done work in the anime industry for nearly ten years. Having started his career as Kintaro Oe in GoldenBoy, he has gone on to voice characters for a number of ADV titles such as Sorcerer Hunters, Dragon Knight, BubbleGum 2040, Those Who Hunt Elves, and Steam Detectives to name a few.
Doug is also an accomplished graphic artist who has done package design work for many anime releases and is currently expanding his portfolio by creating memorable images to be used in advertising campaigns.
Travis Willingham has worked in stage, TV, and film, but is best known in the anime world for his character Colonel Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist. One of his very first roles in anime, he has now gone on to work on many other popular titles in both Texas and Los Angeles.
Some of his feature film credits include Secondhand Lions, Ray, Friday Night Lights, Prison-A-Go-Go, and The Guardian. He is currently starring in a new feature film titled, The Gunslinger, which is being produced by Hidden Passion Films and Dragoncor Productions.
Not only will all guests be available for photos and autographs throughout the weekend, attendees should be on the lookout for them in featured panels and events.
This year we will also see the return of the “Passport to Orlandia” a “passport” that will allow qualifying attendees to receive special privileges such as premium seating, express access for autograph sessions, special party invitations and more making this year’s convention an experience not to be missed. Each year, AFO provides an intimate convention going experience for its attendees. This year is no exception with featured Thursday night events exclusive to those Pre-Registered Attendees checking into the Wyndham Orlando Resort on Thursday August 14, 2008 or earlier.

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