Anime Central 2010
Anime Central is only four months away! Expect mystery and superstition abound at the 13th annual convention in Rosemont, May 14-16th. The guest list is a bit sparse right now, but sources say staffers are hard at work getting hotel blocks, panels and programing solidified. Advanced mailed badges can be expected to arrive during February. Keep checking acen.org for updates on guests and other milestones.
It’s somewhat late in the game for arrangements as con attendance is projected to increase again this year. Early bird registration closed yesterday. Pre-registration for a full three-day badge is now $50 until April 1st, which is also the deadline for group registration. As of two weeks ago, the Hyatt only had a limited number of single rooms available at the con rate so if you’re still holding out for doubles, it would be best to check the other five hotels in the vicinity. Best of luck!
We’re busy here prepping for our press coverage of ACen weekend, as well as hosting the 2nd annual AnimeChicago Scavenger Hunt. Subscribe to our mailing list or become a Facebook fan for future notifications on this event.
If you have looked at the schedule, you’ll notice this panel on Sunday morning, cleverly named Anime Fandom in Chicagoland. Well, I am co-hosting the panel with Jamie of AnimeChicago.com on Sunday, May 16th, at 10am. We will be in room DaVinci AB.
We will be discussing how fans interact, as well as the benefits of using online platforms and existing resources to build face-to-face communities, specifically in Chicagoland. So come on by to share your love of anime and manga during the open-floor discussion, and receive some free swag! We hope to see you there!