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October 29, 2003
The University of California, Berkeley Presents an Anime Film Program
To mark the 150th anniversary of the inception of relations between Japan and the United States, The University of California, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive will be screening five films from two studios that have shaped the history of Japanese animation through their vision and artistic virtuosity, Studio Ghibli and Tezuka Productions.
July 28, 2003
Worcester Welcomes Dance Dance Revolution Tournament
The New England Anime Society, Inc. is proud to announce the first in a series of planned events for the New England region with a Dance Dance Revolution Tournament...
July 28, 2003
AnimeNEXT Announces Guest of Honor Takehiko Ito, Creator & Artist of Outlaw Star
AnimeNEXT is pleased to announce that Takehiko Ito, creator and artist of Outlaw Star and Angel Links, will be joining us this year. This will be Mr. Ito's first appearance at an anime convention in the United States! Mr. Ito will be participating in panels and autograph sessions.
July 10, 2003
Anaheim Welcomes America's First Asian-Pacific Pop Culture Festival
Pacific Media Association (PMA) has unveiled Pacific Media Expo (PMX), America's first major media show dedicated to Asian-Pacific Media and Popular Culture. Pacific Media Expo is a three-day-long media show to be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center, May 29th-31st, 2004.
June 20, 2003
AnimeNEXT Announces Moneca Stori, James Arnold Taylor, Musical Guest: B! Machine
AnimeNEXT announces two new voice guests and a new musical guest. The talented Moneca Stori and James Arnold Taylor will be joining the convention this year and sharing stories and insights regarding their roles as Kagome in Inuyasha, and Tidus in Final Fantasy X respectively.
May 12, 2003
AnimeNEXT Announces 4 Voice Guests, More Industry Reps, Musical Guest: Himawari
AnimeNEXT announces the latest additions to its guest list...
April 21, 2003
AnimeNEXT Announces Announcing Tiffany Grant, Steve Bennett, Jan Scott Frazier, Rob Malda
Tiffany Grant, Steve Bennett and Jan Scott Frazier announced as guests to AnimeNEXT 2003
March 15, 2003
AnimeNEXT guest announcement
AnimeNEXT is please to announce that the following guests have confirmed their appearance this year...
March 13, 2003
RahXephon Character Designer to Attend Anime Boston 2003
The New England Anime Society is proud to announce that acclaimed anime character designer Hiroki Kanno will be attending Anime Boston 2003 as the Japanese Guest of Honor. Hiroki Kanno's appearance is sponsored by ADV Films.
March 11, 2003
Anime Boston 2003 Guest List Changes
Anime Boston's rapidly growing guest list was recently expanded to include Steve Bennett, convention personality and co-founder of I.C. Entertainment, as well as Kristen Nelson, a new name in voice acting...
February 19, 2003
Anime Boston 2003 Announces Additional Confirmed Guests
Adding to an already noteworthy guest list, Anime Boston today announced that it would be the first convention to bring together the five voice actors for the leading characters of the popular anime series, Gundam Wing...
February 14, 2003
AnimeNext 2003: October 3-5 @ Rye Brook, NY
AnimeNext is pleased to announce the dates and location for our 2003 event. AnimeNext 2003 will be held in Rye Brook, NY at the Rye Town Hilton on October 3-5, 2003. The Rye Town Hilton is located just minutes away from NYC, and is conveniently located near mass transportation.

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