ZENKAIKON ANNOUNCES 2009 CONVENTION DATES

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA - November 14 2008 - Zenkaikon, the Philadelphia area’s fastest growing anime and gaming convention, has announced that it will be returning to the Valley Forge Convention Plaza for its fourth year on November 7 – 8, 2009. This year’s event will take place in the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, which is a part of the same complex that has hosted Zenkaikon from 2006 through 2008.

Starting as a one-day convention in 2005, Zenkaikon has experienced rapid growth, with attendance doubling from approximately 570 in 2007 to over 1300 in 2008. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Many of the details regarding convention guests, hotel rooms, and activities are still to be determined at this time. Nevertheless, Zenkaikon is planning to move swiftly with planning and announcing exciting news and information.

Keep watching www.zenkaikon.com for details on Zenkaikon 2009. There you will find information on pre-registration dates and rates, artist and vendor table reservations, and 2009 performers and events!

ZENKAIKON 2009 PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, November 21, 2008

EVEN MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE ZENKAIKON FOR IN 2009! Zenkaikon 2009 will take place Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8

VALLEY FORGE, PA – Zenkaikon will return to the Valley Forge Convention Plaza for its fourth year on November 7 - 8, 2009. This year’s event will take place in the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, which is a part of the same complex that has hosted Zenkaikon from 2006 through 2008. Two days of activities are planned for 2009, including panels, videos, artists, dealers, gaming, and cosplay activities on both days. Zenkaikon 2009 will also feature the return of the fan favorites such as concerts, a Cosplay Ball, "Whose Line Is It Anime" The Cosplay Dating Game, with much more!

Please visit http://www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register.

Rates are:

by June 6:
- Saturday Only: $15.00
- Sunday Only: $15.00
- Two Day $28.00,
- Two Day VIP (comes with exclusive teeshirt) $48

by September 15:
- Saturday $18.00
- Sunday $15.00
- Two Day $30.00
- Two Day VIP: $50

At Door:
- Saturday $23.00
- Sunday $20.00
- Two Day $40.00
- Two Day VIP: N/A

Group Rates (10 or more, TWO DAY ONLY):
- by June 1: $25.00
- by September 15: $27.00
- At Door: $37.00

**CHILDREN UNDER 6 ARE FREE**

Keep an eye on our website for more information on 2009 performers and events!

We’ll see you on November 7th and 8th, 2009!

For more information about Zenkaikon 2009 please visit http://www.zenkaikon.com and/or use our website contact form.

Zenkaikon Announces Dealer/Artist Improvements and Robotech Convention Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 24, 2008

VALLEY FORGE, PA, December 24, 2008 – Zenkaikon 2009 is pleased to announce the opening of and improvements to its 2009 Dealers Room and Artist Alley and its first guest for its 2009 show; Kevin McKeever and the Robotech Convention Tour.

About the Zenkaikon 2009 Dealers Room and Artist Alley:

Zenkaikon 2009 is pleased to announce improvements to its Dealers Room and Artist Alley as well as rates for 2009.

Main Improvements to the Dealer/Artist Setup for 2009 Include:

Separate Badge Designations: Dealers will be provided with 2 badges per table and Artists will be provided with 2 badges per space (half table) for themselves and their representatives and are valid for admission into any event at the convention.

Expansion to Two Days of Operations: The Dealers Room and Artist Alley will be open both days this year. The Dealers Room hours will be 10AM-8PM on Saturday November 7th, and 10AM – 3PM on Sunday, November 8th. Setup for the tables will be from 7AM-10AM on Saturday November 7th.

Overnight Storage Before the Convention: The Radisson Valley Forge Hotel will allow dealers and artists to come in the night before the convention (November 6th, 2009), and load in their properties to store in a room, which will be locked overnight.

Increased Assistance for Dealers and Artist Setup:

Zenkaikon will provide more assistants (gophers and staff) to help the Dealers and Artists load and set up quickly.

The rates and deadlines for the Zenkaikon 2009 Dealer’s Room and Artist Alley are as follows:

Each dealer area is $100.00 if reserved by June 6, 2009, and $120.00 if reserved by October 6, 2009. Each artist area is $40.00 if reserved by June 6, 2009 and $55.00 if reserved by October 6, 2009. There will be a discount of 10% for 4 or more DEALERS tables. This discount does not apply to artists.

About Kevin McKeever (Robotech/Harmony Gold):

Kevin McKeever handles marketing of Robotech for Harmony Gold and is responsible for their Robotech Convention Tour. Kevin’s first official assignment in the Robotech universe was as an audit of Robotech’s television ratings and viewer demographics during its original run in the 1980s. Kevin’s analysis of the ratings in a cost effective manner along with his years of production experience made him a natural candidate for the Robotech team. A graduate of the lighting design program from Emerson College, Kevin has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 15 years. He has worked in theater production at world-class venues such as the Goodspeed Opera House, the Emerson Majestic Theater, Foxwoods Casino, and the Mohegan Sun Resort that he helped open in 1996. His television production credits include Jackass, Kids Say the Darnedest Things, Guinness Book of World Records, Krypton Factor, Farmclub.com, The 60’s as well as various television commercials. His film credits include Mystery Men, For Love of the Game, and Billy Frankenstein. Kevin has also served as Assistant VP of Production for feature film producer and New York Times best-selling author Lynda Obst. He will be attending Zenkaikon 2009 as part of the 2009 Robotech Convention Tour. For more information, please visit www.robotech.com.

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces New Guest, Robert Axelrod
Mr. Axelrod has performed in numerous roles since 1976.

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA - February 8, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce another guest for its 2009 convention, Robert Axelrod. Mr. Axelrod has performed in countless anime and television series since 1976, in both live action and voice acting roles.

About Robert Axelrod:

Robert Axelrod’s career in show business runs the gamut. Born and raised in New York City, he did commercials and theater there during his childhood and teenage years. Eventually he ended up in the Avant-garde theater scene in Soho, acting in a show called Little Trips, as well as Off-Broadway in a play called The Destroyers. Around this time, Mr. Axelrod left acting for the world of music. He spent eight years as a rock musician playing electric bass, and singing in folk, rock, and soul bands. Music brought him to Los Angeles, where he decided to return to acting, a decision he has never regretted.

Since moving to L.A., Mr. Axelrod has appeared in over thirty feature films including the sci-fi hit remake The Blob, and The Last Shot with Alec Baldwin and Matthew Broderick. Television appearances include guest star roles on Amazing Stories, Star Trek Voyager, and The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. He also starred in the Michael Jackson music video Stranger in Moscow.

As a voice actor, Mr. Axelrod has been busy. His most recognizable roles are as the voice of Lord Zedd and Finster on The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. As Lord Zedd, he starred in the first Power Rangers feature film, as well as the wildly popular live show that toured the country. He was also a regular character on Saban Entertainment’s Wowser series (Ratso Catso), Journey to the Heart of the World (Scarface), and Hallo Spencer (Elmer). In addition, he voiced Armadillomon and Wizardmon on Digimon and Microchip, the Punisher’s sidekick on Spiderman.

Mr. Axelrod has performed voices in countless anime features including Akira, The Big O, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, and Brain Scratch. He has just finished narrating the mockumentary Safety First: The Rise of Women, as well as providing voices in two anime series – Gaiking and Danguard Ace.

About Zenkaikon:

Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:

Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.

Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a

Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.

Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Three New Guests
Stephanie Chateau, C.J. Collins, and Eden Star come to Zenkaikon.

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- February 20, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce several new guests for its 2009 event - the interactive duo Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins from Concept Galaxy, as well as musical guest Eden Star.

About Concept Galaxy:

The goal of Concept Galaxy is to provide interactive themed entertainment - much in the vein of what is presented at theme parks – to events such as conventions, trade shows, and expos. Concept Galaxy’s Stephanie Chateau and C.J. Collins will be running a number of interactive events at Zenkaikon 2009.

http://www.conceptgalaxy.com/

About Stephanie Chateau (Concept Galaxy):

Stephanie Chateau is an unusual convention guest. In an interview with Dave Durico on Sci-Fi Overdrive, she was asked "You make your own comic, you’re an internationally known costume designer, an actress, an intern to Working Actor Productions, and now you’re trying your hand at being a show director as well. What DON’T you do?" As a show director, Stephanie is known for creating unique and entertaining shows that turn into interactive games. While she directs these games, she can also double as one of the characters, displaying her talent as an improv entertainer. Stephanie has created interactive events for conventions across the United States.

About C.J. Collins (Concept Galaxy):

C.J. Collins has made a name for himself in both the cosplay community and the convention circuit. He is not only known for his remarkable acting skills but also his "laugh out loud funny" film work. Videos he directed and uploaded to his "lolfilmworks" YouTube account were so well received that he now oversees all of Concept Galaxy’s film work. C.J.’s experience in acting and film comes from eight years of classes as well as an extensive amount of participation in community theater.

About Eden Star:

Eden Star’s music is chiefly inspired by the hedonism of the 80s hard rock scene and the burgeoning Japanese rock sound. The group plays energetic tunes that combine various forms of Rock and Roll. Hailing from New Jersey, their sound can be described as an amalgamation of Punk Grit and Metal Grind, mixed with Hard Blues, Pop Sensibility and even a dash of Rockabilly. Combined with a manic stage show, the end result is a crazy ride packed with blistering energy.

http://edenstarmusic.com/

About Zenkaikon:

Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:

Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.

Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a

Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.

Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.

ZENKAIKON ANNOUNCES C.J. HENDERSON, HOTEL ROOM BLOCK, PHILADELPHIA SAKURA SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- March 17, 2009: Due to his enormous popularity at Zenkaikon 2008, the staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce that award-winning science fiction author C. J. Henderson will be returning for the 2009 convention. In addition, the staff is announcing the first ever Zenkaikon hotel room block at the Radisson Valley Forge, and Zenkaikon-sponsored activities at the Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival’s Sakura Sunday.

About C.J. Henderson:

C.J. Henderson is the Origins Award-winning creator of the Teddy London supernatural detective series, as well as the author of over 50 books and novels, including such diverse titles as "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Films", "The Field Guide to Monsters", and "Baby’s First Mythos." Over the past 30 years, he has also written hundreds of short stories and comics, as well as thousands of non-fiction articles. With his work now translated into a dozen different languages, and his fame circling the globe, you would think this mighty literary figure would sit back on his laurels and simply bask in the sun. Instead, he fills his days searching the streets for pennies and dreaming of platters filled with bacon. Attendees are invited to meet this truly unusual personality during Zenkaikon 2009.

http://www.cjhenderson.com/

About the Zenkaikon 2009 Hotel Room Block:

Zenkaikon has reserved a block of rooms for its 2009 convention at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel. These rooms are available to convention attendees for the discounted rate of $149 for the evening of November 7 through November 8, 2009. Attendees can secure this rate by proceeding to http://www.radisson.com/zenkaikon. Attendees who wish to book additional nights, or would rather make reservations by phone, can also call the Radisson directly at (610) 337-2000 and ask for the "Zenkaikon" rate. The staff expects these rooms to fill quickly, as availability is limited.

About Zenkaikon at Sakura Sunday:

On Sunday, April 5, 2009, Zenkaikon will be sponsoring a variety of activities as a part of Sakura Sunday - a spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Sakura Sunday is the main event of the 2009 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, hosted by the Japanese American Society of Greater Philadelphia. The staff of Zenkaikon will be running anime screenings and video game tournaments throughout the day, with a cosplay contest taking place from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Attendees will also be able to pre-register for Zenkaikon 2009, and purchase Zenkaikon-related merchandise. Sakura Sunday will take place at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

http://jasgp.org/cherryblossomfestival/

About Zenkaikon:

Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and science fiction convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:

Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.

Registration Rates:
By June 6: One Day (Saturday or Sunday) $15.00, Two Day $28.00, Two Day VIP $48
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a

Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.

Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.

Zenkaikon Announces Free Tickets to Death Note: L, Change the World
Raffle will take place on April 21, 2009. All pre-registered attendees eligible.

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- April 8, 2009: The Zenkaikon Anime Convention in King of Prussia, PA has teamed up with Viz Pictures to give away free tickets to the Death Note: L, Change the World Live Action Movie Event on April 29, 2009. To be entered in the raffle, pre-register online for a 2-day pass to Zenkaikon by April 21, 2009. Attendees who have pre-registered before this announcement are also eligible.

There is one (1) pair of tickets available for the 7:30PM showing at:
The Bridge - UPenn
South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

There is also one (1) pair of tickets available for the 7:30PM showing at:
United Artists Riverview Plaza
1400 South Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19147

To pre-register for Zenkaikon and enter the drawing, visit
http://www.zenkaikon.com/register.htm

About the Death Note: L, Change the World Live Action Movie Event:

By popular demand, Viz Pictures and NCM Fathom partner again to present Death Note: L, Change the World Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 at 7:30PM local time in a movie theatre near you. Death Note: L, Change the World is the third live action event based on the Death Note manga franchise. The follow up to Death Note and Death Note II, Death Note: L, Change the World will feature Fathom’s first ever subtitled event. The event (in Japanese with English subtitles) will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of Kenichi Matsuyama (L), Alessandro Juliani (L’s English voice actor), and Hideo Nakata (the director).

http://deathnotefilms.com/L/home.php

Event Overview:
Inspired by the best-selling manga Death Note, Death Note: L, change the World reveals how the legendary detective "L" spends the final days of his life. Directed by master J-horror filmmaker Hideo Nakata, Kenichi Matsuyama once again stars as L. L has finally solved the "Kira" case in which countless criminals had died under mysterious circumstances, but sacrificed his own life in order to stop Kira, leaving himself with only 23 days left to live. For his final case L goes up against a bio-terrorist group trying to wipe out humanity with a deadly mutated virus ten times more fatal than Ebola. As L tries to formulate an antidote with a scientist, he must also save the lives of two children who have no one else to turn to. Will L be able to save the world before it’s too late? Witness the last 23 days of L. Don’t miss your chance to see Death Note: L, Change the World larger-than-life on the big screen!

This event is not officially rated but should be treated as equivalent to an "R" rating.

Zenkaikon Announces Johnny Yong Bosch, Eyeshine, Hi5, Fighter’s High

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- May 11, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce four new guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest list include live action and voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch , California-based
rock band Eyeshine, rave DJ Hi5, and Philadelphia’s own Ikuzo! Studios.

About Johnny Yong Bosch:

Johnny Yong Bosch is most recognized for his role as Adam Park in the hit
television series, The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. As part of the cast, he
completed an impressive run of over three seasons, two films, and two guest
appearances. He is also one of the only actors involved in the series to have
made appearances in six different seasons as the same character.

After completing his work with the Power Rangers, Johnny become active in the
voice acting industry, landing numerous lead roles. Recently, he has been
working as an English voice actor for numerous Japanese animated television
series, video games, and movies. His most notable roles are as Ichigo in Bleach,
Renton in Eureka Seven, Vash in Trigun, Kaneda in Akira, Kiba in Wolf’s Rain,
Lelouch in Code Geass, Claus in Last Exile, Clair in Heat Guy J, Sakaki in Witch
Hunter Robin, Itsuki Koizumi in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Yuji "Saku"
Sakurai in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Guy in Tales of the Abyss for the
Playstation 2, and Nero in Devil May Cry 4 for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and
PC.

Johnny is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of his band, Eyeshine, and
serves as the host for the hit video podcast, Anime TV.

http://goanimetv.com

About Eyeshine:

Eyeshine is a four-piece "edge rock" band originating in West Hills, California.
Eyeshine broke into the underground rock scene in 2006 with their debut EP "How
About That?" Their full length debut album "Red Stripes/White Lights" was
released in the early spring of 2008, and four tracks from their latest CD
"Paper Kingdom" are currently available on their MySpace page. The band invites
you to check them out at Zenkaikon 2009.

http://www.eyeshine.net

About Hi5:

Hi5 has been a DJ for over four years. Although he first took the stage as a
convention DJ at Otakon 2008, he has been an anime and video game enthusiast
since middle school. This Baltimore native got into electronic dance music while
playing DDR in 8th grade. He also enjoys making his own music, following in the
footsteps of dance music pioneers BT, Deadmau5, and Armin van Buuren. In a Hi5
DJ set you will hear everything from electro/progressive house and trance, to
remixes
of your favorite anime, video game and DDR music. With Hi5 at the helm, you will
surely be dancing and singing along. He is excited to be a DJ for the Zenkaikon
rave on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

http://www.myspace.com/hi5md

About Fighter’s High:

Philadelphia’s own IkuZo! Studios is responsible for bringing us Fighter’s High
- a live-action martial arts high school comedy. This anime-inspired web series
was created and co-written by Christopher A. Ryons, and co-written by Kevin
Siter, with SFX/Digital FX by James Panetta and fight choreography by Joey Min.

Series Synopsis: It’s the 1st day of school at J.D. Oliver High School (A.K.A.
"Fighter’s High"), and Adam Kane, the new transfer student is in for the shock
of his life. Everyone in this school is a martial artist, from the principal to
the janitor. This school also houses the weirdest group of kids Adam’s ever
seen.

The Fighter’s High production group will be hosting a panel and screening their
latest work at Zenkaikon 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/fightershigh/

Hotel Room Block: New Discounted Rate!

The Zenkaikon staff is happy to announce a new, larger discount for attendees
booking in the Zenkaikon Hotel Room Block at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel.
The rate is now $109 per night for two person occupancy* on Friday, November 6
through Sunday, November 8, 2009. This new rate is retro-active, also applying
to attendees who have already booked their room in the block.

Attendees can secure this rate by proceeding to
http://www.radisson.com/zenkaikon. Attendees who wish to book additional nights,
or would rather make reservations by phone, can also call the Radisson directly
at (610) 337-2000 and ask for the "Zenkaikon Room Block (Zenkaikon-SNB1)."

If you experience any issues with reserving a room in the block, or have any
hotel-related questions, please contact zenkaikoninfo@gmail.com.

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* Additional occupants are an additional $10 per person.

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Geist, Geek Comedy Tour, Uncle Yo, Friday Knights

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- July 2, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is pleased to announce another four guests for its 2009 convention. New additions to the guest list include visual kei band Geist, the creators of the web comic Friday Knights, and the Geek Comedy Tour. Due to popular demand, the staff also welcomes back anime comedian Uncle Yo for his third straight year.

About Geist:
Visual kei and Japanese rock have swept America, and there is hardly a better example of its influence than Geist -- an American group devoted to the sound, look, and feel of the medium. Prepare yourself for a torrent of passionate, chaotic, beautiful music -- and the newest phase of Japan-influenced rock music. Determined to draw out the best in themselves, Geist aims to thrill fans everywhere in every way.

http://www.myspace.com/geistband

About the Geek Comedy Tour:
The Geek Comedy Tour is a collective of the funniest stand-up comedians from the Washington D.C. area. Each one is an experienced comic, having performed at bars, clubs, and colleges all over the East Coast. They all started out telling their normal jokes to normal audiences, but there was something amiss. They were all gigantic dorks, and comedy club crowds do not fully appreciate jokes about comic books, anime, and video games. Thus, they decided to let their geek flag fly, form together, and bring their jokes to the horde that needed them most. Since their formation two years ago, The Geek Comedy Tour has performed at a variety of venues, from anime conventions and college shows to the grand opening of a comic shop.

http://geekcomedytour.com/

About Uncle Yo:
The anime world’s oldest stand-up comedian is back at Zenkaikon for his third consecutive year. In 2009, Uncle Yo returns to the anime convention that started his career. The only man to intern with both the Jedi and the Sith, Yo is fired up with more parodies, more complaints, and more DDR than ever.

http://www.uncleyo.com/

About Friday Knights:
While wandering in Tokyo, Wilfred and Laura Robinson conceived an idea to start a web comic chronicling their exploits. The idea was tragically lost in a kaiju attack. Months later, safely back in America, the stubborn idea found its way back during one of their weekly Dungeons and Dragons sessions. The comic and the game merged into one entity. The hilariously funny Michael Gans joined them as a writer, and thus was born Friday Knights -- where humor meets critical failure.

http://www.www.friday-knights.net/

PRESS RELEASE: Zenkaikon Announces Lunch with Johnny Yong Bosch, New Guests Trina Nishimura, “Geeks Next Door”

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- July 23, 2009: The staff of Zenkaikon is excited to announce a new contest in which two lucky attendees will have the chance to enjoy lunch with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. They are also pleased to add two more guests for their 2009 event - voice actress Trina Nishimura, and the creators of the webcomic "Geeks Next Door."

About Lunch with Johnny Yong Bosch Contest:

The staff of Zenkaikon is giving pre-registered attendees the opportunity to win a lunch outing with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch during Zenkaikon 2009. All attendees who pre-register for a two-day pass for Zenkaikon 2009 before October 6, 2009 will be automatically entered into the contest. Two winners will be chosen on October 7, 2009, and will be announced shortly thereafter. In addition, each winner will be able to choose one additional pre-registered attendee to attend the lunch as their guest. For more information and full contest rules, please visit
http://www.zenkaikon.com/registration/contest/

About Trina Nishimura:

Trina Nishimura is relatively new to the voice-acting scene. Noted as the voice of Akira from School Rumble, Nishimura has also starred in Black Cat, Claymore, Desert Punk, Jyu Oh Sei, Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple, Speed Grapher, both of the Negima!? properties, Sasami: Magical Girl Club, Baldr Force Exe, School Rumble: 2nd Semester, and the ever popular Witchblade. Recently, she has been working on a character named Nadie in the upcoming El Cazador de la Bruja, the final installation in B-Trains ’girls with guns’ trilogy. Nishimura has also voiced characters in many other Funimation properties.

About "Geeks Next Door":

When two geeks love each other very much, and their names happen to be Jessi and Matt Pascal, that is when the miracle known as "a webcomic" happens. From their everyday adventures at home to their game sessions on DungeonMastering.com, Jessi and Matt combine their powers to mock the absurdities and celebrate the awesomeness of the geek life.
http://geeksnextcomic.com/

About Zenkaikon:

Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:

Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 is currently open.

Registration Rates:
By October 6: Saturday $18.00, Sunday $15.00, Two Day $30.00, Two Day VIP $50
At Door: Saturday $23.00, Sunday $20.00, Two Day $40.00, Two Day VIP n/a

Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.

Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.

PRESS RELEASE: ROBOTECH REUNION AT ZENKAIKON 2009!

VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA -- October 12, 2009: As the 2009 Robotech Convention Tour prepares to celebrate its final stop at Zenkaikon, Harmony Gold and Zenkaikon are pleased to announce that Robotech creators from Comico, Eternity, and DC will be re-uniting for the first time in decades.

"To wrap up this year’s tour and to kick off the 25th Anniversary of Robotech, Harmony Gold and Zenkaikon have assembled a diverse list of Robotech guests for a blowout!" says Harmony Gold’s Kevin McKeever and Tommy Yune.

Robotech Guests:

* Robert Axelrod - voice of Rico in Robotech: The Macross Saga
* Gerry Giovinco - co-founder of Comico, artist and letterer - Macross / Robotech: The Macross Saga
* Chris Kalnick - inker of Robotech: The Macross Saga, Robotech Masters
* Mike Leeke - penciler of Robotech: The Macross Saga
* Rich Rankin - inker of Robotech: The Macross Saga, Robotech Masters, Robotech: The New Generation
* Bill Spangler - writer of Robotech: The Malcontent Uprisings, Invid War, Return To Macross
* Neil Vokes - penciler of Robotech: The Macross Saga, Robotech Masters, Robotech: The Graphic Novel
* Tommy Yune - director of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

The Robotech crew will be participating in a variety of panels and activities on both days of the convention.

For more information on the 2009 Robotech Convention Tour’s final stop at Zenkaikon, you may also read Harmony Gold’s press release at: http://robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=403

About Zenkaikon:

Zenkaikon was formed by the merger of the anime and sci-fi convention Zentrancon and the anime convention Kosaikon, both in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, they put on their first event, which was a tremendous success. Zenkaikon will return for its fourth installment on November 7 and 8, 2009, moving into the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. The convention will feature two days of programming with dealers, artists, panels, performances, gaming, and more. The Zenkaikon staff wishes to thank the many attendees who made the 2008 event such a huge success. They hope to see this trend continue in 2009, and are actively anticipating expansion with larger performance and panel areas, dealer space, and video game rooms.

Zenkaikon 2009 Membership:

Pre-registration for Zenkaikon 2009 will be open until November 4, 2009.

Registration Rates:
Saturday $23.00
Sunday $20.00
Two Day $40.00

Two day group rates are available.
Children under 6 years of age are free.

Visit www.zenkaikon.com to pre-register online, as well as to find information on exhibitor space, panel registration, and Zenkaikon rules and regulations. Printable forms for mail-in registrations are also available.