Casting Call for Fanboys/Fangirls for Documentary Series Source: BAM! Marketing, Publicity & Promotions press release Special Thanks to Chase Wang Obsessed with comic books, anime, fantasy, or manga? Obsessed with cosplaying and attending anime conventions? Do your friends consider you a fanboy/fangirl? Have you ever missed work, school, or other important events to engage in role-playing or cosplay? Are you misunderstood by your family or significant other because of your loyal fandom? Anime Expo 2009 and MTV Network`s TRUE LIFE series wants to hear your story and is looking to cast three (3) individuals for an upcoming show. More information can be found on the website anime-expo.org. Individuals must appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and must identify as a fanboy/fangirl. Interested applicants can click on the TRUE LIFE link on the Anime Expo website to be part of this ground breaking documentary series.

About TRUE LIFE

TRUE LIFE is a documentary series that`s been on MTV for more than 10 years. It chronicles the stories of young people in all kinds of situations, from global and political issues like war and natural disaster to issues of personal struggle like mental illness and family matters. TRUE LIFE is not a reality show. Our producers follow strict ethical guidelines and carefully avoid influencing our subjects` stories. It is also not a news show ­ there is no host, reporter, or narrator. We allow our subjects to tell their own stories in their own voices. For more on TRUE LIFE, visit truelife.mtv.com.

About Anime Expo

Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo, the nation¹s 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 at 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.