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December 22, 2003
Anime Expo launches new web site
After a months with the same black page, Anime Expo 2004 has re-launched their web site at www.anime-expo.org. The new site contains attendance figures for 2003 which officially make Otakon 2003 the largest anime convention in North America.
December 6, 2003
April convention hotels filling up
On Friday, both Anime Boston and Sakura-Con reported that they have sold out of all rooms in their hotels except for some with single beds.
December 2, 2003
Pacific Media Expo announces T.M.Revolution concert
Pacific Media Expo is proud to host the first concert series highlighting the best that Asia has to offer in pop music. This year's concert will feature Japanese music superstar T.M.Revolution as its centerpiece and rising young star Nami Tamaki as the opening act. This year's concert is sponsored by Sony Music International and Tofu Records.
November 26, 2003
Pacific Media Expo launches new web site
Pacific Media Expo has re-launched their web site at www.pacificmediaexpo.com
November 18, 2003
Katsucon launches new web site
Katsucon has re-launched their web site at www.katsucon.com
November 11, 2003
Sakura-Con announces date changes for 2005
Sakura-Con has announced that the date for their 2005 convention has been changed to April 8th-10th, 2005.
November 10, 2003
Ohayocon launches new web site
Ohayocon has launched its new web site at www.ohayocon.com today.
November 2, 2003
Nekocon Announces Attendance Cap
With 1,250 pre-registered attendees, Nekocon 6 will only be allowing an additional 350 weekend passes at the door.
October 23, 2003
First Night Boston 2004 to Feature Anime Programming
The New England Anime Society, organizers of Anime Boston, will present some of the best and most popular Japanese animation from the last forty years at First Night Boston 2004 on December 31st.