| Date | Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 am |
| Categories | Films |
| Venue | Freer Gallery |
| Event Location | Meyer Auditorium |
| Cost | Free; walk-in. |
| Related Events | Tour: Arts of Japan |
| Related Exhibition | Hand-Held: Gerhard Pulverer's Japanese Illustrated Books |
Showing posts with label anime. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anime. Show all posts
Friday, April 12, 2013
April 13-14: Samurai Champloo anime marathon at the Smithsonian
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
April 13: Samurai Champloo anime marathon
| Date | Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11 am |
| Categories | Films |
| Venue | Freer Gallery |
| Event Location | Meyer Auditorium |
| Cost | Free; walk-in. |
| Related Events | Tour: Arts of Japan |
| Related Exhibition | Hand-Held: Gerhard Pulverer's Japanese Illustrated Books |
Saturday, March 02, 2013
Meet a Local Con Organizer: Ron Barba of AnimeUSA
The Convention season has started again, with anime and manga focused-Katsucon having been at National Harbor last month, and Emerald City Comicon kicking off the comic book cons in Seattle this weekend. Six months ago, I attended AnimeUSA at the Washington Marriot Wardman Park, where it had moved after being in Crystal City in Arlington. The following interview was done with one of the con organizers, Rob Barba, for a Washington City Paper article that didn't gel. But everyone I see at AnimeUSA looks like they're having a great deal of fun, so perhaps it's not too soon to start planning to attend this September's event.
Mike Rhode: How’d you personally get into comics?
Rob Barba: I'm the writer for a webcomic, Claude & Monet (www.claudeandmo.net); due to its anime style, I felt working with a convention would be a good way to gain both exposure and experience. The former I've got, but the latter my cup runneth over. I can honestly say that in my eight years of working with Anime USA, it's been a worthy experience.
MR: How is AnimeUSA different than a standard comics con?
RB: We focus both on manga, manwha, and manhua (Japanese, Korean and Chinese comics, respectively) as well as webcomics. In the former case, these are the basis of anime, which has been on the rise for a number of years. For the latter, it will be the future of how comics are produced, and we felt it was important to be at the forefront of exposing our audience to this medium.
MR: How many years has it run, and how many years have you been a part of it?
RB: Anime USA has been around since 1998. I joined in 2004, after I moved into the area.
MR: How many people did you have?
RB: We had an attendance of roughly 3800 people. While this number is roughly the same as last year, we believe that the move to the new hotel as well as the tragic events of Hurricane Sandy had an effect on our attendance. We plan for greater growth next year.
MR: How did the weather such as Sandy and the following Noreaster affect 2012's con?
RB: Quite a bit, to be honest. The result was a wholesale cancellation of various panels, vendors coming from the north, and even many of our own staff. As mentioned before, attendance took a hit because of it. Still, I believe we did our best to regroup and move forward for our fans.MR: Why did you move to the hotel in DC this year?
RB: The Marriott was best suited for our needs after an exhaustive search for a new location. With a layout suitable for panels, workshops and the like; plenty of picturesque locations for cosplayer photography, and room to grow, we were hard-pressed not to chose this site. Combined with the attentive staff of the Marriott, it sealed the deal for us.
MR: Any guests you are particularly proud of having come in 2012? Favorite guests of past years?
RB: Phil Lamarr, as he is one of the largest guests we have had to date. Caitlin Glass is also a fan favorite. The list of favorites for previous years is too long to mention, but includes folks like Steven Bloom, Monica Rial and others.MR: Is there anything special about 2012 not mentioned yet?
RB: If people enjoyed 2012, wait until they see what we have planned for 2013. While I can't comment due to contractual reasons, I can say that the marquee guest for next year will be one the fans have been clamoring for, for quite some time.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
March 1: Oblivion Island anime at JICC
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JICC, Embassy of Japan | 1150 18th St., NW | Suite 100 | Washington | DC | 20036
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Friday, November 09, 2012
AnimeUSA underway
I spent a few hours at AnimeUSA today and had a good time looking around at the art show, the dealers and the cosplayers. It runs for two more days. I've put some pictures up here and at Flickr.
Local cartoonists Jamie Noguchi, Tony Tribby and Alexa Polito have tables, as does the Snow By Night webcomic team.
Jamie Noguchi, whose new book is Erfworld vol. 1.
Tony Tribby, whose new book is 'Death is Good'.
Alexa Polito, whose selling a minicomic sketchbook, 'Rough Sex vol. 1'.
...and there are the cosplayers too...
...I'm not sure that costume is anime/manga influenced, but the next one is Lady Deadpool from Marvel Comics...
...and these are real police officers enjoying their surroundings.
Local cartoonists Jamie Noguchi, Tony Tribby and Alexa Polito have tables, as does the Snow By Night webcomic team.
Jamie Noguchi, whose new book is Erfworld vol. 1.
Tony Tribby, whose new book is 'Death is Good'.
Alexa Polito, whose selling a minicomic sketchbook, 'Rough Sex vol. 1'.
...and there are the cosplayers too...
...I'm not sure that costume is anime/manga influenced, but the next one is Lady Deadpool from Marvel Comics...
...and these are real police officers enjoying their surroundings.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
July 25 - Animezing: Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Embassy of Japan | 1150 18th St., NW | Suite 100 | Washington | DC | 20036 |
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Some surprising local publications
I went to a couple of booksales this weekend and found some cartoon publications with local ties that surprised me.
The New Yorker isn't based here of course, but they do specialty books on demand. Here's a local one that was probably a fund-raising premium for the local public radio and tv station:
The New Yorker Book Of WETA Cartoons
New Yorker Magazine
New York: Cartoon Bank, 2004
The University of Maryland's Terrapin Anime Society (TAS) produced at least 10 issues of this Tsunami fanzine:
This Fandom Directory out of Springfield, VA was a complete surprise to me. The online version lives at FANDATA:
Fandom Directory Number 19 2000-2001 Edition
Hopkins, Harry and Mariane S.
Springfield, VA: FANDATA Publications, 2000
When I finally get all of my local books and comics arranged in one place, it will probably be at least a bookshelf and not the Six Feet of Local Comics I had expected. I bought about eight signed Herblock books this weekend too which will take up most of a shelf by themselves.
The New Yorker isn't based here of course, but they do specialty books on demand. Here's a local one that was probably a fund-raising premium for the local public radio and tv station:
The New Yorker Book Of WETA Cartoons
New Yorker Magazine
New York: Cartoon Bank, 2004
The University of Maryland's Terrapin Anime Society (TAS) produced at least 10 issues of this Tsunami fanzine:
This Fandom Directory out of Springfield, VA was a complete surprise to me. The online version lives at FANDATA:
Fandom Directory Number 19 2000-2001 Edition
Hopkins, Harry and Mariane S.
Springfield, VA: FANDATA Publications, 2000
When I finally get all of my local books and comics arranged in one place, it will probably be at least a bookshelf and not the Six Feet of Local Comics I had expected. I bought about eight signed Herblock books this weekend too which will take up most of a shelf by themselves.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Dec 9: Howl's Moving Castle at JICC
A great Miyazaki movie.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
April 2: Anime at Cherry Blossom time in Freer Gallery
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Saturday, February 05, 2011
Today at 2pm: Summer Wars anime in Arlington
Today at 2pm, the Artisphere is showing Summer Wars anime movie in Arlington.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Summer Wars anime interview in today's Express
Destruction of Oz: Mamoru Hosoda's anime 'Summer Wars' illustrates the perils of a networked world.
Written by Express contributor Ryan Little
January 14, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/01/mamoru-hosada-summer-wars.php
Written by Express contributor Ryan Little
January 14, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/01/mamoru-hosada-summer-wars.php
Monday, November 22, 2010
Dec 4: DC Anime Club Presents StarBlazers Marathon Press Release
DC Anime Club
Presents
StarBlazers Marathon
On Saturday December 4, 2010 DC Anime Club will be hosting a Marathon of the Anime classic Star Blazers with special guest voice actress Amy Howard Wilson who is the voice of the character Nova from Star Blazers
at 2:00pm-5:00pm at Martin Luthur King, Jr Memorial Library 901 G St NW Washington, DC 20001 Room A10.
About Star Blazers: Star Blazers is an American animated television series adaptation of the Japanese anime series, Space Battleship Yamato I, II & III ( Uchū Senkan Yamato?). Star Blazers was first broadcast in the United States in 1979. Significantly, it was the first popular English-translated anime that had an over-arching plot and storyline that required the episodes to be shown in order. It dealt with somewhat more mature themes than other productions aimed at the same target audience at the time. As a result, it paved the way for future arc-based, plot-driven anime translations.
About Amy Howard Wilson: Detroit native AMY HOWARD WILSON had the honor of being cast as the voice of Nova (Mori Yuki) in the classic 1970s anime series STAR BLAZERS, Season 1 - The Quest For Iscandar and Season 2 - The Comet Empire. In 1997, after many years of thinking about Star Blazers only as a fond memory, she was delighted to learn that there are fans around the world who still enjoy it. Since 2002, she's been recording and producing audio books; has formed a family friendly, full service audio production company called studio V.O.I.C..E., and coined a new title CVO (Chief Vocal Officer). Amy recently entered a new joint venture with Writers Exchange E-Publishers - http://www.writers-exchange.com/. Please visit her website - http://www,amysvoices.com/.
For more information please call (202) 262-2083 visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
About DC Anime Club:
DC Anime Club was established in 2003 to introduce and educate people in the Washington, DC area about East Asian culture, through viewing and discussion of Japanese animation (also known as anime) and Japanese comics (manga).
We also work to provide a positive, alternative activity to the youth in the area by exposing them to foreign culture, encouraging artistic expression and creativity, and providing opportunities for participation in community activities and leadership.
DC Anime Club is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions to DC Anime Club are tax deductible to the extent allowable under the law.
DC Anime Club has been featured in many newspapers and publications .
In addition to our bi-weekly meetings, the club holds an Art Show, a Cosplay Party fundraising event, and anime lectures at local schools . Our club works with the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, Smithsonian Freer Gallery and DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival on their anime screenings. Our Marketing Team has helped promote performances for several Japanese bands such as Puffy Ami Yumi, Pine am, The Slants, The Captains and Ayabie.
DC Anime Club was founded by Chris Wanamaker (President), Jules Chang (former Vice President) and Craig Vaughn (Vice President) on Saturday June 5, 2003. We have a strong membership that continues to grow.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Japanese anime music band played in DC last night
Well, I missed the Boom Boom Satellites at the 9:30 Club. How about you?
Boom goes the dynamite
By May Wildman
University of Maryland Diamondback October 12, 2010
Boom goes the dynamite
By May Wildman
University of Maryland Diamondback October 12, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Satoshi Kon obit in Post, and the New York (Comics) Times
The Post had a little wire story obituary of anime director Satoshi Kon today.* Instead of worry about finding that, read animation historian Charles Solomon's excellent one:
Satoshi Kon dies at 47; Japanese anime director
His boldly original visions and technical sophistication made him one of the
most admired in contemporary animation. Among his films were 'Millennium
Actress,' 'Paprika' and 'Tokyo Godfathers.'
By Charles Solomon, Special to The Los Angeles Times
August 26, 2010
or the NY Times one:
Satoshi Kon, Anime Filmmaker, Dies at 46
By A. O. SCOTT
August 26, 2010
and speaking of the Paper of (Comics) Record, this one in antiques might sneak by people, but an Edward Gorey collection's been donated to Columbia University and pop culture auctioneer Heritage Auctions is coming to Manhattan:
Restoring the Studio of a Meticulous Sculptor
By EVE M. KAHN
August 26, 2010
Finally, Michael Cavna's got a bit on the Baltimore Comic-Con:
BALTIMORE COMIC-CON: Has it become the supreme antidote to San Diego?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 27, 2010
*this one it turns out:
Japanese animated film director Kon dies at 46
By MARI YAMAGUCHI (AP) August 26 2010
Satoshi Kon dies at 47; Japanese anime director
His boldly original visions and technical sophistication made him one of the
most admired in contemporary animation. Among his films were 'Millennium
Actress,' 'Paprika' and 'Tokyo Godfathers.'
By Charles Solomon, Special to The Los Angeles Times
August 26, 2010
or the NY Times one:
Satoshi Kon, Anime Filmmaker, Dies at 46
By A. O. SCOTT
August 26, 2010
and speaking of the Paper of (Comics) Record, this one in antiques might sneak by people, but an Edward Gorey collection's been donated to Columbia University and pop culture auctioneer Heritage Auctions is coming to Manhattan:
Restoring the Studio of a Meticulous Sculptor
By EVE M. KAHN
August 26, 2010
Finally, Michael Cavna's got a bit on the Baltimore Comic-Con:
BALTIMORE COMIC-CON: Has it become the supreme antidote to San Diego?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 27, 2010
*this one it turns out:
Japanese animated film director Kon dies at 46
By MARI YAMAGUCHI (AP) August 26 2010
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Otakon 2010 in Baltimore this weekend
Their website has all the information. Including a pretty complex schedule.
And here's how they describe it:
About Otakon
Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans; and we're back for our 17th year in 2010!
Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture!
Ever since 1999, we've taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore's Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that's brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away.
And here's how they describe it:
About Otakon
Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans; and we're back for our 17th year in 2010!
Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture!
Ever since 1999, we've taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore's Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that's brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Post on The Last Airbender and an interview with the director
This is only online, and it's a very good interview with the director over the 'racial controversy' that's sprung up around the movie adaptation of the cartoon -
Talking with director M. Night Shyamalan about 'Last Airbender,' race and more
By Jen Chaney
Washington Post's Celibritology 2.0 blog July 1, 2010
and here's the paper's review -
It's easy to drift away from 'Last Airbender'
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post July 1, 2010: C10
Talking with director M. Night Shyamalan about 'Last Airbender,' race and more
By Jen Chaney
Washington Post's Celibritology 2.0 blog July 1, 2010
and here's the paper's review -
It's easy to drift away from 'Last Airbender'
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post July 1, 2010: C10
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Anime Festival at Freer and Sackler Galleries, Saturday, April 3
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Gazette on Katsucon
Katsucon sets sail for National Harbor
Japanese culture, anime and manga convention moves to Oxon Hill for its 16th celebration
by Joshua Garner
Gazette February 4 2010
Japanese culture, anime and manga convention moves to Oxon Hill for its 16th celebration
by Joshua Garner
Gazette February 4 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Feb 12-14: Katsucon anime and manga festival
16th year at the Gaylord in National Harbor, MD. $50 registration at the door. See http://www.katsucon.org for more information.
Updated - Eden in the comments says "Saturday only is $35, which is reasonable. Sunday is also only $20"
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