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MomoConLiason
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MomoCon 4: March 15-16, 2008
Anime/Gaming/Comics Convention Free Admission* Georgia Tech Student Center www.MomoCon.Com * Ages 16 and older admitted with valid government ID (driver's license, military, passport etc) at registration. * Minors younger than 16 must have an adult be present at registration to sign-off on their registration form. An adult can sign-off all minors in their party. MomoCon returns for its fourth year of bringing a weekend of Anime, Gaming, and Comics to Atlanta all free of charge*. We've got a lot of exciting plans in the works and a few changes to bring you the very best con experience. We're also always on the look out for good ideas, so please send us your comments and suggestions. You can also have a hands on role in shaping MomoCon by joining our staff by contacting our Staff Coordinator: ross09 AT inbox DOT com (Simply replace the AT and DOT with the appropriate symbols) Confirmed Featured Events & Guests as of 1/09/08" FEATURED EVENTS Miyuki Miyuki tells the story of the McKenzie's, an affluent American family who take in a young female Japanese exchange student. At first their expectations of a sweet and innocent Japanese girl are realized but soon strange things start to happen….a unique macabre tale of horror, part supernatural, part psychological, Miyuki is sure to keep you gripped to your seat. [This film is unrated and is suggested for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.] See the Trailer: http://www.miyukithemovie.com/ Final Phantom Pianist Daniel Brown returns to MomoCon to perform his unique blending of the 1925 silent film “Phantom of the Opera” set to new arrangements of the music of the Final Fantasy series. http://danielbrown.vgpiano.com/ Twilight Tea For a soothing end to the busy convention day, join the staff of MomoCon for a wind-down Twilight Tea event, to be held at sundown on March 16, 2008. Let the staff know personally your feelings about the convention, discuss the future of the con and the fandoms, and enjoy fresh-brewed tea and small snacks among the festive red paper lanterns. Sidewalk Chalk-Art Competition Any artist is welcome to sign up for the event, and we will supply the chalk (standard Rose Art buckets of chalk, mostly pastel colors). Artists can take up as much space as they can find on Skiles Walkway, but the competition will have a time-limit of 3 hours on Sunday (11am to 2pm) and winners will be announced on Skiles Walkway at 3pm. Artists who place will receive such prizes as anime DVDs, wallscrolls, posters, and art supplies, and entry is FREE! Sign-up will be on-site an hour before the competition. Time to paint the town! ANIME/MANGA Gina Biggs Creator of shoujo manga "Red String", currently published by Dark Horse Comics http://redstring.strawberrycomics.com/ Steven Cummings Artist of TokyoPop's Pantheon High and various comic properties including Marvel, DC, and Top Cow. http://www.tokyopop.com/product/1715/PantheonHigh/ MEDIA GIRAF Network The non-profit artist, writer, filmmaker resource organization http://www.girafnetwork.org/ Rare Drop, (formerly Vampire Anime Radio) A podcast featuring anime, video games, pro wrestling, cinema, vampire culture and much more http://www.raredrop.com/ My Little Transformer "Boys are From Cybertron and Girls are from Ponyland. How will they get along?" http://www.mylittletransformer.com/ Daniel Brown MomoCon proudly welcomes back Daniel Brown and his film/music project "Final Phantom", a blend of the 1929 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" with the music of the Final Fantasy game series. http://danielbrown.vgpiano.com/ James "Frameshot" Garner Official Convention Photographer http://public.fotki.com/FrameShot/ GAMING Gamesare Studios Atlanta's very own independent gaming studio http://www.gamesare.com/ Brendan LaSalle RPG writer and creator of Xcrawl http://www.goodman-games.com/preview-XC.php Hi-Rez Studios Independent Gaming Studio and developers of "Global Agenda" A Spy-Fi Action MMORPG http://www.hirezstudios.com Tripwire Interactive Studios Developers of award winning "Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45" franchise http://www.tripwireinteractive.com/ http://www.redorchestragame.com/ Jon Hanna Senior Game Producer for the Virtual World of Kaneva http://ww.kaneva.com COMICS James Burns Independent comic writer/artist and creator of "Grumbles" http://jamesburnsdesign.com/comics/imdead/ Bill Holbrook Syndicated cartoonist and creator of "Kevin and Kell", "Safe Havens", and "On The Fastrack" http://www.kevinandkell.com/ Eddie "Big Tig" Humphrey Webcomic Creator of “Teacher” http://www.reddsea.com/ J. Mase Webcomic creator of “Urban Shogun” http://www.urbanshogun.com/ Jarrett Williams Webcomic creator of “Lunar Boy Land” http://www.lunarboyland.com John Lotshaw Webcomic creator of "Accidental Centaurus" http://www.accidentalcentaurs.com/ COSTUMING/CRAFTS Danny Ashby Veteran costumer http://www.outlandarmor.com/ http://myspace.com/vdantes Anne Brunsgaard Veteran and award winning costumer http://www.scifidimensions.com/Feb03/constuming101.htm Megan McHugh & Jessica Yesin Atlanta's very own EGL stars. Megan will be mentioned in in Volume One of the upcoming "American Gothic & Lolita Bible" and featured in its Second Volume. Making Mischief “Best In Show” winners at Dragon*Con Masquerade 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 http://makingmischief.net/ Bill Winans Founder Outland Armor http://www.OutlandArmor.com http://www.myspace.com/IC_Prometheus John Pardus Veteran Costumer and member of the 501st Stormtrooper Legion SithVixen Veteran and award winning costumer http://www.sithvixen.com/ VaderPainter Veteran and award winning costumer http://www.vaderpainter.com/ Last edited by MomoConLiason on Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:27 am; edited 3 times in total |
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MomoCon 2008 is looking for a few good artists for our programming booklet, badges, and souvenir t-shirt. We may be accepting more than one piece for each item, so multiple submissions are more than welcome.
Full details on our forums: http://www.onegaistudios.com/momo/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=5144 |
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MomoCon will be filming a segment of its 2008 Opening Ceremonies short film, and needs YOU to be part of the largest Zombie Horde ever assembled.
* All zombies will be fully credited for their rolls. * A select few may be chosen for close-ups and action sequences. * All participants will be automatically entered into an on site raffle. * Light refreshments will be available (as supplies last). * Campus parking is free on weekends. Full details and shooting schedule on the MomoCon Forums: http://www.onegaistudios.com/momo/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1897 |
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FYI shooting will go on rain or shine as most of the scenes are indoors. Though its not like a little rain would hurt the "undead".
Don't forget: Free food for all participants and entry into our raffle. We've got 10 prize packs lined up. |
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Got some news for all you heavy sleepers that are still interested in zombieing as part of the Horror Spoof filming Saturday (Oct 27th).
We'll be taking late-comers up until 11am. But to be fair to those showing up for the actual start of filming, the late-comers will be ineligible for the prize raffle, most likely not be chosen for the action sequences (i.e. grabbing / mauling other actors), and you'll probably miss most of the free food. And obviously you'll miss being in several scenes. But its still a chance to be a part of the film. Full Details on the MomoCon Forums |
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Who: Open to all
What: Photoshoot, Social Gathering, Ice Skating When: Saturday Dec 8th, 3pm - 7pm Where: Centennial Olympic Park - Ice Skating Rink Cost: Photoshoot (free!). Ice Skating prices and rink info: http://www.centennialpark.com/events/ice.html MomoCon is proud to host a photoshoot-social at Atlanta's only outdoor skating rink. Mix and mingle with fellow anime fans and skate the day away. Once the sun sets, enjoy the holiday lights of the park. MomoCon's official photographer, James "Frameshot" Garner will be on hand to taking photos, so bring your favorite winter cosplay if you've got one. As always costumes aren't required. |
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If mixing and mingling and ice-skating isn't enough to entice you to come. I just went through MomoCon's prize inventory and we'll be having an onsite raffle for a few items. Additionally we'll have gifts onhand for donations to con's general operating fund.
Hope to see you there. |
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For any lurkers coming into Atlanta for the Ice Skating outing -
Weather is looking good: High of 71 and a low of 53 according to weather.com. Sunset is around 5:29pm, so don't forget to bring a coat if your staying till 7pm. |
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1st post updated with Registration and Staffing info.
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Check out MomoCon.com, the 1st phase of 2008 updates have begun! Sorry for the delays; we've had a lot of web related issues...thank you for your patience.
Also a sneakpeak at a few of our returning guests that are confirmed but haven't hit the site at this time: We would like to welcome SithVixen and VaderPainter back to share their amazing costuming knowledge and skill. www.vaderpainter.com www.sithvixen.com Daniel Brown returns for an encore performance of Final Phantom http://danielbrown.vgpiano.com/ and John Pardus comes back to host our J-Rock/J-Pop panel. Hitting Anime South? Well MomoCon's resident Guest Liaison will be there as well. Look for the badge TechieCL, he's also bound to be in cosplay as Roger Smith (Big O) or as a Wild Geese Mercenary (Hellsing). Go ahead chat him up about Momo. And we're bringing a crew to the second year of Atlanta's newest convention: Atlanta Comic Expo ( http://www.atlantacomicsexpo.org/) . Not only will be manning a table and bringing you the latest inside scoop on the workings of our humble little convention, we're hosting several panels, and hoping to hold a few raffles and sell some merch! More details as they are confirmed. |
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Start the New Year off right! MomoCon is still accepting staff volunteers. Come by our next staff meeting to learn about the behind-the-scenes going ons and get sneak preview of what's in store for our 4th convention.
MomoCon Staff Meeting Georgia Tech Campus, Student Center Theater Sunday, Jan 13th, 3.30pm www.MomoCon.com |
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Get a sneak peak at our Featured Film for 2008 as well as our current tally of 25 special guests on the MomoCon Forums
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I am happy to say that MomoCon.com was reskinned for 2008 to reflect our horror theme on the 18th. Massive updates to the guests and feature events sections went up over the weekend as well. Be sure to check them out and stay tuned because even more updates will be going up as soon as info is confirmed.
Also, don't forget, a crew from MomoCon will be at the Atlanta Comic Expo Feb 8-10th! http://www.atlantacomicsexpo.org/ |
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March 15th is getting closer and closer. And that means it's crunch time for us staff...also means we've got lots of events lined up as well.
Events: Fan Table Atlanta Comic Convention Sunday February 3rd, 2008 11am - 5pm Atlanta Marriot Century Center 2000 Century Boulevard NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 Events: Fan Table & Panels: Prop Making For Cosplay & Beyond, Manga Scene For The Comic Fiend, and Gender Roles in Anime/Manga. See www.atlantacomicsexpo.org for Room/Times. Atlanta Comic's Expo Fri-Sun, Feb 8-10 Sheraton Atlanta Hotel 165 Courtland St. NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Staff Meetings, it's not too late to lend a helping hand and be a part of MomoCon: Georgia Tech Student Center Theater (Across from the Pizza Hutt) Sunday Sunday February 17th, 3pm. Sunday March 2nd, 3pm. Friday March 14th, approx 6pm. Location TBD (Last chance and final briefing!) |
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Just a reminder, we have our next Staff Recruitment meeting this weekend. We'll also be taking pre-orders for T-shirts (staff only).
Sunday February 17th, 3pm. Georgia Tech Student Center Theater Next meeting: Sunday March 2nd. Hope to see you there. |
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