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April 8, 2011

News for AM2 2011:

AM2 announces Behind the Voice Actor's Studio

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 8, 2011) - Move over James Lipton! Popular anime convention personality, Guyver, sits down with major Hollywood Voice Acting Heavy weights, JB Blanc (The Incredible Hulk, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, Avengers, Resident Evil, Naruto, Bleach, Blue Dragon, Hellsing Ultimate, Read or Die, Dangaizer 3), Dave Vincent (Bleach, Naruto, Blue Dragon, Durarara!!), Neil Kaplan (Transformers, Digimon) and Steve Staley (Starship Troopers, Godzilla, Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Magic Knight Rayearth, Antz, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), for the one-on-one interview series, "Behind the Voice Actor's Studio" at this summer's most anticipated FREE anime, music and manga convention AM2. More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org

Fans and those interested in getting into the voice acting industry are welcome to attend for FREE and learn about what happens behind the scenes and the experiences of some of the most successful voice actors in Hollywood.

AM2 representative Chase Wang states, "Having such amazing Hollywood and anime voice talents come to AM2 is truly a treat and an amazing opportunity for those that are interested in learning more about the industry as well as those that are fans of some of the most memorable animated voices! Join us and have the time of your life this Summer!"

Gashicon, IBI and MINT have been announced as official AM2 Guests of Honors for 2011 with more to come.

AM2 current activities include Exhibit Hall, AMV's, Arcade, Summer Festival, World Cosplay Summit, Rum Party Pirates, Cosplay Chess, Dances, Fashion Shows, Table Top, Console Gaming, AniMaid Café, Workshops, Panels, Concerts and more!

Partnerships include Ani.ME.

Prize sponsors include Atlas Games, Cosplay Wigs USA, FUNimation and Gaia Online.

Follow us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/AM2Con

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Also, 25% of all official Passport sales will be donated directly to Japanese Disaster Relief efforts.

About AM2
Located in Anaheim, California - AM2, established in 2010, is a multi-day (3 days) 24 hour event with no general attendance/badge purchase requirement and is aspiring to be a key meeting place for fans that share a common interest in Asian music, Animation/Anime, and Comics/Manga. Nominal fees are charged for certain activities that attendees choose to participate in. AM2 will be held on July 1-3, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny Anaheim, California. More information can be found at www.am2con.org

The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause this event's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company's assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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