March 9, 2007
News for Anime Expo 2007:
AX offers discounted tickets to Queen Mary attractions
Nation's Largest Convention And World Famous Attraction Bring Discounted Tickets for AttendeesAnaheim, California (March 9, 2007) -- Anime Expo® continues its quest in providing as much affordable fun for its attendees in the form of discounted tickets for activities held at the historic Long Beach Queen Mary Hotel. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.
Attendees, by presenting their badges at point of purchase, will be able to enjoy discounted tickets on the self guided tour and special events such as "Ghosts & Legends" show, a daily, special effects, walk-through show created aboard the ship that dramatizes actual paranormal and historic events that have been reported over the years.
A special Anime Expo® screening of the Spike & Mike Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation on Friday, June 29th at 8:30 pm (Royal Theater aboard the Queen Mary Hotel). Celebrities such as Robin Williams have called it "Like Disney with tits" and George Lucas has stated "It provides a wonderful opportunity for young animators to strut their stuff". Please note that attendees must be 18+ years to attend. Discounted tickets available at door (subject to availability) with presentation of attendee badges. Advanced tickets can be purchased at www.tix.com keyword "Royal Theater" and choose the "showdate" of June 29. ALL attendees MUST present attendee badges to enter the event even if tickets have been purchased.
In addition, Anime Expo® and The Rocky Horror Show presented by Midnight Insanity brings a special discounted evening dedicated only for attendees of their long running performance of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Royal Theater aboard the Queen Mary Hotel) Friday, June 29th with doors opening at 11:00 pm and the show starting at midnight! Discounted tickets available at door (subject to availability) with presentation of attendee badges. Advanced tickets can be purchased at www.tix.com keyword "Royal Theater" and choose the "showdate" of June 29. ALL attendees MUST present attendee badges to enter the event even if tickets have been purchased.
All registrants who register before the end of March are automatically placed into the drawing. Those who have already pre-registered are also automatically entered into the Anime Expo® 2007 Pre-Registration drawing. Secure Anime Expo® 2007 pre-registration can be done via online at https://secure.rhq.com/anime/anime2007/attreg/index.cgi.
Attendees interested in booking flights, car rentals and/or other hotels for Anime Expo® 2007 can do so via the AX Travel Store located at www.AXTravelStore.com.
About Midnight Insanity
Midnight Insanity is the most accomplished cast in the field. Having done over 1200 shows since 1988, appeared on the Drew Carey show, The Division on Lifetime, and the Stephanie Miller TV show. MI performed at the Hollywood Bowl to the largest Rocky Horror Picture Show crowd in history, over 8,000 to see a Rocky showing. There are prop bags available for a dollar that will include rice, cards, newspaper, balloons, confetti and other goodies needed to fully participate. Midnightinsanity.com
About Anime Expo®
Located in Long Beach, 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 2007 will be held June 29 July 2, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. More information can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org).
About 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 (www.spja.org).
The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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