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June 18, 2008

News for MEW Convention 2009:

MEW Convention opens pre-registration and announces guests

M.E.W. LLC is proud to present M.E.W. Convention at the Red Lion at the Quay in Vancouver, Washington. Join us December 31st, 2008 and January 1st, 2009 for its first year. M.E.W. Convention is a New Year's cross genre celebration two days and two nights long. From Manga and Anime to the realms of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, no fandom is left behind. Online Pre-registration now open!

M.E.W. is pleased to welcome The Slants and A-Key-Kyo as our honored guests.

Two years after forming their unique and highly acclaimed band “The Slants” are bringing Chinatown Dance Rock convention scene, nation, world, and now to M.E.W. convention. This six member synth-pop band has received rave reviews from local papers and international magazines alike. With a beat to “melt your face off”, “The Slants” will ring in the New Year in style.

A-Key-Kyo specializes in J-Pop and great attitude as they bring you covers of anime theme songs with flare. They’ve kicked off conventions and performed for large audiences at festivals and conventions throughout the Northwest. A-Key-Kyo will bring you in for the music you know and leave you happy to know them and their sweet brand of live music.

Events include a New Year’s Eve dance with A-Key-Kyo and The Slants, costume and cosplay choreography competitions, black light karaoke, an AMV contest, interactive panels, artist and writers workshops, RPGs (role playing games), board games, CCGs (collectible card games), console gaming and LAN (local area network) gaming. In addition to event programming, M.E.W. will also be hosting an art show, exhibitors’ hall and artists’ alley, craft area, viewing room and a cross genre library filled with manga, sci-fi and fantasy greats.

If you can't make it to Washington for the new year, visit M.E.W. Convention’s online celebration. Many of the panels and main events will be posted or streaming live. Online participants may submit mp3s readings of their written work and panels in text or power point format at www.mewcon.com. Artist and writers are encouraged to submit their work for online viewing and competitions.

About Manga and Exotic Worlds LLC:
M.E.W. is an independent business based in Beaverton, Oregon with a mission to promote creativity and imagination through all forms and mediums of art and literacy. Fans, writers and artists alike are encouraged to have fun, connect and exchange ideas through events, forums, web content and meetings. For more information, visit www.mewcon.com.