Surf these sites: A-Kon 2000 -- [June 2-4, 2000] ASIFA-Hollywood''s 7th Annual Animation Expo -- "Animation industry trade show focusing on the exhibition of animation related products and services and the recruitment of related talent and personnel." Held March 3-4, 2000, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium in Glendale, California, USA. In attendance, Michael Bell (Transformers, GI Joe, Smurfs, Rugrats), who will be conducting a voice-over workshop on Saturday, March 4 from 3:30-5:30 PM. ASIFA-Hollywood''s AniFest Convention -- "The largest and longest-running convention in the world of animation." Date and guest list to be announced soon. Ani-Magic 2000 -- Anime convention October 6-9 at Best Western in Lancaster, California. Scheduled to appear: Mari Iijima (Macross), Charlie Adler (Cow & Chicken) and Michael Dorn (I.M. Weasel). The con will also feature a "Dub Your Own Anime" show panel hosted by Viz Communications. Animazement 2000 -- Japanese Animation convention - March 10-12, 2000, in Raleigh, North Carolin, USA. In attendance: Akira Kamiya (Urusei Yatsura, Sailor Moon, Maison Ikkoku); Rachel Lillis (Pokémon, Slayers, Captain Tylor); Lisa Ortiz (Pokémon, Lodoss War, Captain Tylor); Brett Weaver (Sorcerer Hunters); Pamela Weidner (Oh My Goddess!, You''re Under Arrest); Scott Houle (ADR or "dubbing" specialist). Anime Central -- (Arlington Heights, IL) [May 12-14, 2000] Anime Weekend Atlanta 1999 -- (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) [October 8-10, 1999] AnimeExpo 2000 -- Anime convention in Anaheim, California, USA. Guests appearing: Mari Iijima (Macross), Mayumi Iizuka (Tenchi, Pokemon) and Akira Kamiya (City Hunter, Urusei Yatsura). Barnes & Noble -- Search for signings and events at B&N stores in your area. On March 11, at 2:00pm, the B&N store on Baychester Avenue in New York, NY, will feature LeVar Burton (Star Trek; along with several voices in animation) who will be hosting a "Reading Rainbow" storytime. Bob Bergen: Not Just Another Pretty Voice -- [Voice Chasers] The new voice of Porky Pig presents a one-man stage show featuruing an autobiographical dramatization of his life and career, performing 34 characters in all. Beginning February 7, the show "will play every Monday night for an indefinite run" at the Whitmore-Lindley Theater Center in the NoHo Arts District (Los Angeles, California). BotCon Online -- The official Transformers convention to be held July 28-30, 2000 at the Grand Wayne Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Guest currently confirmed to appear: voice actors Alec Willows, Venus Terzo and Ian Corlett; Asaph Fipke (BW and BM Producer) and Vince DiCola (Composer of the musical score for TFTM). Dragon*Con -- Large convention for SF, fantasy, horror, comics, and game fans, held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Fan Fest 2000 -- Sci-Fi, Horror and Classic TV Celebration at the Utah State Fair Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 11-12. Guests: George Takei (Star Trek; Batman Beyond) and Frank Gorshin (Batman; Riddler - Legends of Superheroes; Rudolph''s Shiny New Year). Gathering 2000 -- For fans of Disney''s animated series, Gargoyles. August 4-6 in Orlando, Florida. Guests: Thom Adcox Hernandez (Lexington) and Greg Weisman (series creator and writer). There will also be a radio play performed live in which selected attendees will be able to participate. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce -- Voice legend June Foray (Looney Tunes'' Witch Hazel and Granny; Rocky and Natasha in Jay Ward''s "The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show") receives her star July 17 on the Hollywood "Walk of Fame". Hollywood Collectors Show, Inc. -- Memorabilia and autograph show, April 8-9 at the Holiday Inn in N. Hollywood, California. Scheduled to appear on Saturday only: Charlton Heston. Hollywood Collectors Show, Inc. -- Memorabilia and autograph show, March 4-5 at the Clarion Hotel in Millbrae, California (San Francisco area). Scheduled to appear: Cammie King (Bambi), Tony Anselmo (Donald Duck), Adam West (Batman, Spy Dogs), Frank Gorshin (Riddler - Legends of Superheroes, Rudolph''s Shiny New Year) and Kathy Garver (Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends). Hollywood Collectors Show, Inc. -- Memorabilia and autograph show, May 20-21 at the Ramada Inn in Rosemont, Illinois. Guests announced as they are confirmed. [No voice actors scheduled as of yet] I-Con 19 -- "The Northeast''s Largest Convention of Science Fiction, Fact and Fantasy." March 31 - April 2 at Stonybrook Campus in Long Island, New York, USA. See the Anime page for events and guest information. International Radio Creative & Production Summit -- Dan O''Day and Dick Orkin (voice of popular radio character "Chickenman") produce this two-day event in Los Angeles, California, for "radio creative and production people, ad agency folks, and even a few voiceover types". Offers expert instuction in creative radio advertising and media workshops. [Official date and guest list not yet announced.] Museum of Television & Radio -- On March 29, the Los Angeles-based non-profit museum will be hosting "The Voices of Hanna-Barbera" - a seminar featuring in-person: Gary Owens (Space Ghost, Blue Falcon); Casey Kasem (Scooby-Doo, Superfriends); Janet Waldo (Jetsons, Josie & The Pussycats); Allan Melvin (Magilla Gorilla, The Banana Splits); and Howard Morris (Magilla Gorilla, Jughead on The Archie Comedy Hour). See the "Seminars" page for ticket information and other details. Neko-Con R -- (Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA) [October 27-29, 2000] New York City Search -- Dan Castellaneta stars in the stage play, "The Alchemist" - "a modern-dress revival of Ben Jonson''s comedy of con men". The performance runs from February 3 - March 12 at the Classic Stage Company Theatre in New York City. Pittsburgh Comicon -- Pittsburgh Comicon, Comic Book Convention with Japanamation, Movie Marathon, Pittsburgh Expomart, Monroeville, PA Robocon 2000 -- For fans of series featuring "big robots", like Robotech, Macross, Voltron and Transformers. October 20-22 in Anaheim/Orange County, California, USA. Guest list to be announced soon. Sakura Con 2000 -- Pacific Northwest Anime convention March 31 through April 2 in Tukwila, Washington State. Guests include: Doug Smith (Golden Boy), Tristan MacAvery (Evangelion, Slayers) and Tiffany Grant (Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats). San Diego Comic-Con International -- "America''s Largest Comic Book and Pop Culture Convention." July 20-23 in San Diego, California. Guests will be announced soon. Wizard World Chicago -- A page from the Wizard World Site; the latest news on Continuously updated Wizard World (formerly the Chicago ComiCon) news, including guest list, ticket information, and a convention survival guide.
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