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November 3, 2010

News for Animation & Gaming Ohio 2011:

Animation and Gaming Ohio announces next guest

CINCINNATI, OH - November 2, 2010 - Animation and Gaming Ohio is proud to announce that Wendee Lee will be attending as a guest! As one of the premiere voice artists on the cutting edge of Anime, Wendee Lee has voiced numerous characters for over 300 series, games and films. Best known as the femme fatale "Faye Valentine" in the hit series Cowboy Bebop, Wendee's career includes a wide array of characters ranging from "Konata" in Lucky Star, Moegi in Naruto, villainesses on Power Rangers, and "Rumi" in Perfect Blues. Wendee has also given her voice to vamps like "Sprocket" in Viewtiful Joe, "Mitsuka" in DearS, and "Loretta" in Wild Arms. She has voiced such memorable heroines as "Lady Aribeth" in Neverwinter Knights, "Umi" and "Princess Emeraude" in Magical Knight Rayearth, "Ryoko" in Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School, "Ruriko" in Gate Keepers, "Sakura" in Sakura Wars, and sisters "Da Qiao" and "Xiao Qiao" in Dynasty Warriors.

Along with Wendee Lee, Scott McNeil and Brentalfloss will also be attending as guests! Scott has done a variety of roles including "Piccolo" in Dragon Ball Z, "Duo Maxwell" in Mobile Suit: Gundam Wing, and "Principal Kuno" in Ranma 1/2. He has also done roles in various animes including InuYasha, Full Metal Alchemist, Monster Rancher, and Death Note. Brentalfloss has made his mark as an internet sensation and musician. He made his mark on the scene with a music video about "The Legend of Zelda" which ended up being showcased on YouTube.com for 2 days and acquiring over a million hits. He has also parodied gaming music such as Mega Man, Contra, Mario, and Ducktales.

Animation and Gaming Ohio (A&G Ohio) is a convention ran by the fans, for the fans. It not only includes Japanese animation, but American animation as well. Gaming is also incorporated with the signature gaming events and the massive game room that includes arcade machines. A&G Ohio is a fourth year convention based out of Cincinnati, OH.

URL: http://www.AandGohio.com
Date and Location: March 18 - 20, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio
Registration Fee: $25 for adults and $15 for children 4 to 10. Children 3 and under get in for free. $50 for a Guest Dinner Badge (Includes weekend convention badge), and $100 for a Platinum Badge (includes guest dinner, VIP parties, and weekend badge).
A&G Ohio is also including a Free T-Shirt to those who pre-register before December 1st, 2010.