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Posted by tatsunokofan on 14-07-2010 at 19:24:
Comic Con Events
Hi all!
With the start of Comic Con a few little over a week away, I figured it wouldn't hurt to give a quick rundown of things that might be of interest to Gatchaman fans.
The main fan activity at the con will be our daily lunchtime gatherings. We'll be meeting in the Sails Pavilion at noon on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is the place to relax, have a bite to eat, and chat with other people who speak the same fannish language you do. If you're at the con, we'd love to see you!
Sadly, nothing there's no Gatchaman programming on the main convention schedule, but there are still a couple of panels that might be of interest to fans. Annoyingly enough, they are both scheduled at the same time.
Still, the first is Cartoon Voices II, held on Sunday at 11:15~12:30 in Room 6A. This is a panel devoted to the fine actors who provide the voices of many popular cartoon characters. Among the actors included on this panel will be none other than Janet Waldo, the voice of Princess in Battle of the Planets!
The second panel is Dark Horse: Yoshitaka Amano, held on Sunday at 11:30~12:30. This panel, hosted by Dark Horse Comics, will feature a retrospective on the career of Yoshitaka Amano, and to help promote Amano's new work for Dark Horse, "Shinjuku." Mr. Amano was, of course, a Character Designer on all three Gatchaman TV series.
The hard part will be deciding which one to go to...
Perhaps making that decision a little easier, Mr. Amano will be signing autographs at the Dark Horse Comics booth (Booth 2615 in the Exhibit Hall) on Saturday from 11:00~12:00, and again on Sunday from 1:00~2:00. Both signings are a ticketed event, and you'll need to speak with a Dark Horse employee at the convention for details on how to obtain a ticket.
In the Anime Room in Marriott Hall 6, there are a couple of Tatsunoko programs being shown. On both Friday and Saturday, you can watch Tekkaman Blade at 11:40am and Casshern Sins at 5:45pm. While not Gatchaman, they're worth your time if you're interested in seeing some other works of the studio. I've seen both series, and they're quite good. I'd recommend both of them.
As far as the exhibit room goes, there's no telling that kind of Gatchaman merchandise might turn up scattered around the floor. Both Anime Link (Booth 400) and AnimeEd.com (Booth G09 and G10) usually have a few cels, and Alexrossart.com (Booth 2419) tends to have at least one piece of Gatchaman art painted by Mr. Ross. While it's safe to assume that Capcom (Booth 4844) won't be promoting Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom like they were last year, they may have something related to it at their booth.
So, there are a few things to look forward to! If you're going to be at the convention, I hope we'll see you there!
James
Posted by clouddancer on 14-07-2010 at 20:22:
Thank you James for pointing out the other interesting things to see. I had already looked at the programming and noticed Janet Waldo.
If you knew a bunch of us were going to that panel, then maybe you would be more interested in seeing the Dark Horse: Yoshitaka Amano panel. Unless you want to sit with a bunch of raving fan girls, one of them in a Swan costume. 
(I am only assuming TJ would want to head to see Janet Waldo, I could be wrong maybe she would much prefer the Amano panel.)
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Posted by lborgia88 on 14-07-2010 at 23:54:
I'd like to see Amano and Janet Waldo, but if I have to pick, I'd go with Janet Waldo.
I certainly want to see some anime while I'm there too, and I've never seen Casshern Sins or Tekkaman Blade.
Thanks for the tips, James!
Posted by lborgia88 on 15-07-2010 at 00:52:
Drat! I've just realized I can't see either Amano or Janet Waldo -I have a 1.10pm flight out of San Diego on Sunday.
Posted by Springie on 15-07-2010 at 00:54:
Yeah...I think I'll go see Janet Waldo...although I would love to see Amano, too...
how wonderful it would be to get a sketch from him?
*yeah, I know I'm dreaming* 
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Posted by gatchamarie on 15-07-2010 at 06:53:
I thank everyone for all info! It's very kind of you to keep people like me, who cannot attend such cons, adjourned! It always feels like I'm attending and participating myself!
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Posted by tatsunokofan on 15-07-2010 at 18:31:
Hi all!
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I had a feeling that someone would end up missing those panels by having to leave early. Regardless, you can still see Mr. Amano at the Dark Horse booth on Saturday.
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You never know. Try for an autograph. If he sees you're wearing something Gatchaman-related, perhaps he'll do a quick sketch to go with it. He's done that in the past, so it is possible.
James
Posted by Springie on 16-07-2010 at 01:14:
Really, James? Oh, that would be SO exciting...we'll see what happens...I'd definitely like to get his autograph!
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Posted by clouddancer on 16-07-2010 at 01:44:
I think if you arrived with TJ, that would really get a reaction and probably a good result.
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Posted by lborgia88 on 16-07-2010 at 02:01:
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Yes, work-related logistics make it necessary for me to leave on Sunday.
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I can look for Amano on Saturday then (and I can do it wearing something Gatch related!)
Posted by Askura on 16-07-2010 at 09:28:
You realise, of course, that we now expect to see pictures of you in your costume, Cloud...
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Posted by clouddancer on 16-07-2010 at 11:30:
Cloud does not have a costume, not even a numbered shirt to wear. I don't have the courage to do the spandex outfit and let all my flabbiness hang out to disgust all the con goers. 
Now if I was tall and skinny like so many people here say they are in the other thread, then I probably would do it.
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Posted by UnpublishedWriter on 16-07-2010 at 22:46:
I'm definitely overweight (and not the Hollywood version). Even if I could go, you'd see me in street clothes. (Crow is what I wish I looked like, hence the realistic 150 pounds. Although in her case, a lot of that is muscle.)
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Posted by green on 17-07-2010 at 05:54:
<--------- exact replica of what I look like.
And I am so sticking to that! *snort*
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Posted by clouddancer on 17-07-2010 at 11:28:
costume and all ?!?
Or should I say outfit? 
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Posted by green on 17-07-2010 at 13:11:
That's my work uniform, honey.
It's bikinis and not much else the rest of the time! *giggle*
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Posted by SJ_SwanJun on 17-07-2010 at 13:15:
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Heh heh, babe ... I bet you are.
The only diff between me and my character in the other thread is hair colour, length, and height (I'm way taller) ... oh, and I have smaller hips ... Other than that, I look as gorgeous as her ...
:grin:
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Posted by tatsunokofan on 18-07-2010 at 14:17:
Hi all!
Katharine has reminded me that she'll be bringing her large "battle flag" to the lunch meetings. So if you can't find us among the crowd, just look for a black flag with a red Gatchaman 'bird head' symbol on it. That's where we'll be!
James
Posted by Transmute Jun on 18-07-2010 at 22:53:
I'm definitely going to see Janet Waldo! And of course I'll have to go as a Swan. 
Ryota Niitsuma will also be present this year, so I'm hoping to say hello to him again at another autograph session.
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Posted by Barrdwing on 20-07-2010 at 07:43:
Ah sweet! She's bringing the battle flag! I love that thing.
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