Save Money, Save Time, Register Online... and be Entered in the Grand Prize Getaway to Japan! Source: BAM! Marketing, Publicity & Promotions press releases Official Site: anime-expo.org Special Thanks to Chase Wang Anime Expo 2009 will be held during the 4th of July weekend (July 2-5, 2009) at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Pre-registration is now available for attendees, industry members and press representatives. AX 2009`s pre-registration system includes full-service registration support with: · An online pre-registration site with customized registration pages, group reservation options, hotel reservations, main event ticketing and an immediate confirmation (via email) · "Scan and go technology" which pre-registered attendees will be able to print a bar code confirmation and have a separate entrance to receive their expo credentials quickly and easily · Access to a Call Center 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. EST (M-F) with professional representatives to help with questions and concerns regarding the housing and registration process · Consultation and implementation of on-site registration to include line placement and equipment set up · 66 registration stations, including 36 manned stations and 30 self registration kiosks · Experient registration personnel on site to assist and help manage the registration process A pre-registration special for attendees of $50.00 U.S. for all four (4) fun-filled days and nights of anime/manga goodness will be available till March 15th. Early registration will then be offered for $55 from March 16th to April 19th. Online pre-registration accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA. Attendees, industry members and press representatives that do not pre-register can also register onsite during the convention. Registered attendees will also have access to purchase premium seats at the convention`s main events including the Morning Musume concert (Friday, July 3rd, 2009; $20.00 U.S.), AX Idol (Saturday, July 4, 2009; $20.00 U.S.), Masquerade (Saturday; July 4, 2009; $20.00) and other highlighted events! In addition, pre-registered attendees will be able to obtain their hotel rooms within the official Anime Expo 2009 room blocks as well. AX Registration Division Head Elizabeth Wang states, "Based on the highly successful registration process we had in 2008, we have brought back the elements that made registration run smoothly. That way attendees can spend their time attending events instead of waiting in line." In addition to the many perks at the convention, all pre-registered attendees who register prior to June 15, 2009 will be automatically entered in the Anime Expo 2009 and Intermixi Japan Tours Pre-Registration Grand Prize Getaway to Japan! Want to experience Kyoto? Get wild in Osaka? See the all that is anime/manga in Tokyo? Attend the Tokyo Anime Fair? Be part of the Tokyo Game Show? Here`s your chance! One (1) lucky pre-registered attendee will win an all expense paid trip (including roundtrip airfare, hotel, excursions, some meals and much more) courtesy of Intermixi Japan Tours. The lucky winner will be able to choose from the following seasonal tours (as available): · Kame Hame Kansai Tour · Neo Tokyo Tour · Tokyo Game Show Tour For full description of tours, please go to intermixi.com. Winners will be announced at AX 2009`s Opening Ceremonies on July 2, 2009.

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Anime presents Anime Expo 2009

WHO: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Industry giants Guests from Japan and the U.S. Exhibit Hall Main Events Concerts Live Programming Artist Alley Screenings Dances Arcade Red & Black Sponsors: FUNimation Silver Sponsors: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press Patron Sponsors: COPIC and Central Park Media Media Sponsors: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine and Anime News Network WHAT: Nation`s largest 24 Hour anime/manga convention serving over 47,000+ unique attendees in 2009. WHEN: Thursday, July 2, 2009 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street; Los Angeles, CA 90015 ADMISSION: Children ages 5 and under Anytime Free 4-Day Child (children ages 6-12) Anytime $30 Early- Jan 1st to March 17th 4-Day Attendee $55 2-Day Attendee $50 1-Day Attendee $30 Regular- March 18th to June 1st 4-Day Attendee $60 2-Day Attendee $45 1-Day Attendee $30 Late- June 2nd to July 5th 4-Day Attendee $65 2-Day Attendee $50 1-Day Attendee $30 At the door*- July 2nd to July 5th 4-Day Attendee $70 2-Day Attendee $55 1-Day Attendee $30 *At the door registration refers to badges purchased at the Los Angeles Convention Center during the convention. Those who choose to register at the Anime Expo registration site will be subject to the fees listed in the "At the door" category. However, online registrations made during the convention are considered "Late" and will be charged according to the prices listed in the "Late" category. Please note that you will save $5 by registering online! Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at AXBackstage.org.

About Anime Expo

Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo, the nation`s largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 ­ July 5, 2009 a the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website anime-expo.org.

About the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation

The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property ­Anime Expo. More information can be found at its website spja.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on Anime Expo 2009 please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:

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