2010 Fan Expo Canada Announces Ogata Megumi's Canadian Debut
Toronto, Ontario (July 13, 2010) – One of Japan's most prolific voice actresses, the legendary Ogata Megumi (緒方 恵美), is coming to Canada!
Cubeshops Incorporated, JTB Entertainment, and Fan Expo Canada are proud to announce that Ogata Megumi and her band will be performing hits off her newest album, 666, live at the John Bassett Theatre at Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m.
As a special treat, Ogata Megumi will also perform anime hits off of her aniMegu album.
Concert tickets are on sale now for $30.00 each, plus applicable taxes and service charges. Purchasers of concert tickets who also purchase Fan Expo tickets will receive priority seating at the event. Fan Expo ticket holders will be able to lineup at the Metro Toronto Convention Center before the show and will have priority seating.
A trailer for the concert can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeyQRJuHXlY
Who: Canadian debut of Ogata Megumi, one of Japan's most prolific voice actresses performs live for the first time in Canada!
When:Saturday, August 28, 2010 7:30 p.m. Doors open for priority seating at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Approximately 90 minutes
Where: John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Cost: $30.00 each, plus applicable taxes and service charges
Ticketmaster: 1-888-222-6608 TicketExpress: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=1574
Fan Expo Canada pass holders receive priority entrance into the venue. No food or drink is allowed on the premise. No photographs, audio, or video recordings are allowed during the concert.
For press inquiries, please contact: Shauna Simons / Scott Taber Media Profile 416-504-8464 [email protected] / [email protected]
Information on 2010 Fan Expo Canada's CNAnime Expo
CNAnime Celebrity Guests Include:
· YOSHITAKA AMANO – Legendary Artist & Designer, FINAL FANTASY & VAMPIRE HUNTER D
· OGATA MEGUMI – Veteran legendary voice actress of Ikari Shinji on EVANGELION
· VIC MIGNOGNA – Voice of Edward Elric on FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
· JOHNNY YONG BOSCH – Voice of Ichigo Kurosaki on BLEACH
· BRAD SWAILE – Voice of Light Yagami on DEATH NOTE
· JAMIE MARCHI – Voice of Rinslet Walker on BLACK CAT
· JASON DELINE – Voice of Drago on BAKUGAN
· SHAWN MEUNIER – Voice of Preyas on BAKUGAN
· SHERRILYN KENYON – Creator & Writer of THE DARK HUNTERS
· CHRIS CASTAGNETTO – Community Manager of GAIA ONLINE
Key Features and Highlights of the CNAnime Expo:
· Anime Karaoke Party
· Anime ‘Name That Tune’ Game Show
· Anime 'Win, Lose or Draw' Game Show
· Free Autograph Sessions: Meet and seek autographs from professional Anime creators.
· Q & A Sessions: Ask the questions you have always wanted to ask.
· Celebrity Guest Speakers: Live presentations by your favourite Anime celebs.
· Workshops and Seminars: Learn about working in the Anime industry.
· Canada's largest Masquerade on Saturday, Aug. 28th: Dress up as a popular Anime character and compete.
· 600 commercial exhibitors and retailers will offer everything from gold and silver comics, graphic novels, toys, games, videos, DVDs, artwork, posters and more.
2010 Fan Expo Canada
When: August 27 – 29, 2010
Friday, August 27 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Special Preview 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 28 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 29 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Tickets are on sale now! Fan Expo Canada Basic Pass FRIDAY, Aug. 27, 2010 - $29.00 CAD (HST Included)
Fan Expo Canada Basic Pass SATURDAY, Aug. 28, 2010 - $35.00 CAD (HST Included)
Fan Expo Canada Basic Pass SUNDAY, Aug. 29, 2010 - $29.00 CAD (HST Included)
Fan Expo Canada Deluxe Pass, Aug 27 - 29, 2010 - $59.00 CAD (HST Included)
Kids Free Coupon available at www.fanexpocanada.com/page/view/tickets
Purchase online at www.fanexpocanada.com or www.TicketWeb.ca or by phone: 1 (888) 222-6608
SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS: Some celebrity presentations are specially ticketed events. For dates, times and prices please call Ticketmaster 416-870-8000 after July 1st or visit www.fanexpocanada.com.
