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Naruto Trek Convention - Major Site Update

THE 2ND ANNUAL NARUTO TREK CONVENTION
MARCH 27 - 29, 2009
www.narutotrek.com

The 2nd Annual Naruto Trek Convention will be taking place MARCH 27 - 29, 2009 at
The Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Hotel (Cypress Creek & I-95) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

NARUTO TREK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS UPDATED GUEST LIST:

>> FROM NARUTO <<

MAILE FLANAGAN
The one and only American voice of NARUTO will be making her second appearance at our
Naruto Trek Convention!

YURI LOWENTHAL Known as Sasuke to Naruto fans, Yuri is also the voice of Superman on "Legion of Super Heroes"
and The Prince in Prince of "Persia: The Sands of Time".

MARY ELIZABETH MCGLYNN
Mary has been involved in almost every aspect of Anime and the gaming world as a voice actress,
writer, singer, ADR director and voicing "KURENAI" from Naruto.

TOM GIBIS
Tom plays the voice of Shikamaru Nara and will be making a rare appearance at the Naruto Trek Conventon!

TARA PLATT
An accomplished actress, Tara is the voice of Temari as well as a host of other anime, video games, theater and film.

UZUMAKI NARUTO
Yes, we said Uzumaki Naruto -- direct from Japan and exclusively at the Naruto Trek Convention!

SERAPHINA
Great News! The creator of the Otaku Fusion Bellydance will be returning in 2009! She was extremely
popular last year and you may remember that she kicked off our Cosplay Costume Call dancing as Vina,
the green Orion slave girl from the Star Trek pilot, "The Cage." Know any body else who would do that?


>> FROM STAR TREK <<

WALTER KOENIG
It is our pleasure to welcome the star of THE ORIGINAL SERIES, BABYLON 5, STAR TREK: PHASE II
and OF GODS AND MEN to our Naruto Trek Convention!

DENISE CROSBY
Denise created the roles of Tasha and Sela on THE NEXT GENERATION, produced the documentary
TREKKIES, and starred in motion pictures including PET SEMATARY and MORTUARY, and will be
starring in this year's PHASE II webisode of BLOOD AND FIRE by David Gerrold.

MORGAN SHEPPARD
A Trek fan favorite, Morgan has had rols in TNG, DS9, VOYAGER and STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED
COUNTRY and is appearing in the new J.J. Abrams STAR TREK XI movie!

CHRISTINA MOSES
Christina played the role of Alana Sulu in the STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES' episode "World Enough and
Time" and will be making her second Star Trek Convention appearance at our event!

MARC AND ELAINE ZICREE
Marc co-wrote "WORLD ENOUGH AND TIME" and Elaine was Executive Producer. Together they have
over 90 television credits including TNG, DS9, BABYLON 5 and SLIDERS. They will also be hosting a
workshop on how to break into TV, film and books!

E. ROBERT DUNN
E. Robert has his own science fiction thriller series entitled Echelon's End and was a contributing writer
to the online STAR TREK: Odyssey's Season One Finale webisode (featured in STARLOG Magazine
in January 2008).


>> AND KEEP WATCHING! THERE'S MORE TO COME!
We'll be updating the site regularly with news, guest info and participation in all of our games and contests.
(*All guests are subject to availability)


>> NARUTO TREK NEWS <<

LIAM O'BRIEN
Congratulations are in order for the O'Briens! Liam and his with are expecting a new baby boy in
February. He sends all his fans his apologies, but he will not be able to attend the 2009 convention.
He contacted us and asked us to tell you that his family has a new "Chibi-Gaara" on the way! Best
wishes to Liam and his family and we'll keep you all posted.

JEFF NIMOY
Congratulations are also in order for the Jeff Nimoy. Jeff has a new directing gig in L.A. and won't be
able to make our 2009 convention either. But check him out! The show is called "Blue Dragon" and it's
on Cartoon Network. Jeff started directing the show from epidofes 31 on. We'll be watching!

STAR TREK MOVIE WEBMASTER PROGRAM
Naruto Trek has been accepted into Paramount's webmaster program. That means we'll get advance
information about the new JJ Abrams movie before it's made available to the general public! And as
soon as we do, we'll pass it on to you!


>> PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN! <<

For general admission, vendors and artists, visit www.narutotrek.com for full information!
Pre-registration prices for a full 3-Day full Weekend Pass are:

.: $25 if paid between October 1 - December 31, 2008
.: $30 if paid after January 1, 2009
.: $35.00 at the door
.: All children under 10 get free admission when accompanied by a paid adult admission.

VENDORS AND ARTISTS: GET STEEP DISCOUNTS ON BOOTHS AND TABLES IF YOU RESERVE NOW!

>> SHARATON SUITES CYPRESS CREEK HOTEL <<
Reserve your hotel room at discounts up to 50%!


>> DON'T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! <<
Be the first to get updates on guests, events and more!


>> BE A PART OF THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT! <<

>> JUST ADDED: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
That's right! Naruto Trek will be screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday night! If you are
not familiar with what goes on at these screenings, there will be a panel Friday evening to prepare
you. It's just a jump to the left...

>> Akatsuki Inc is planning a HUGE event just for you!!!
Attention all villainous cosplayers. Akatsuki Inc wants YOU to help out in the biggest event of the March
season. That's right! Akatsuki Inc is starting its very own MAID CAFE!

>> Star Trek Fan Memories!
We've had Star Trek Memories, Star Trek Movie Memories, and now we have Star Trek Fan Memories!
Has anything ever happened to you in the world of Trek that you'd like to share? A favorite story, a close
encounter, an out of body experience with a non-corporeal being? Step into the Atavacron and YOU,
the fan, will get a chance to tell you stories to the masses.

.: Would you like to play a game?
We'll be playing our versions of "100,000 Quatloo Pyramid" and "Whose Line Is It Anime".

.: Panel Discussions:
Do you have a great idea for a Panel Discussion? Would you like to be the chair person for a Panel
Discussion? Would you like to participate in a Panel? Just let us know!

.: Costume Call:
Do you have a great costume? Would you like to show it off? Drop us a line and show us your stuff!

.: Top Ten Lists:
That's right. From the home office in Boca Raton, we need Naruto and Trek Top Top Lists. Send us
your ideas since David Letterman is too busy to send us his!

.: Calling All Artists!
All you artists out there -- come and strut your stuff! Create custom art for your fellow fans! Pull out all
the stops. Or just display your artwork in our museum. Sign up today!

.: Going, Going, Gone!
Have something you want to buy at auction? Have something you want to sell at auction? Have something
you want to show off in our museum? We have it all. It's better than ebay!

.: Run Away and Join the Circus:
Want to be a part of the excitement? Meet the stars personally? Maybe get some free stuff? Volunteer
to become a committee member.

The convention hours of operation will be:

FRIDAY, MARCH 27: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
SATURDAY, MARCH 28: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
SUNDAY, MARCH 29: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: THE SHERATON SUITES CYPRESS CREEK FT. LAUDERDALE
555 N.W. 62nd Street · Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. Phone (954) 772-5400.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1113

For a schedule of events and appearances: visit www.narutotrek.com
THE NARUTO STAR TREK CONVENTION IS A MEETING PLACE NOT ONLY FOR NARUTO AND
STAR TREK FANS, BUT FOR ALL ANIME, SCI-FI, ANIMATION, COMIC BOOK & MANGA FANS

>> RESISTANCE IS FUTILE -- BELIEVE IT! <<

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