May 31 – June 2, 2013 at The Hilton Anatole Dallas

Jake Tarbox at A-Kon 24

Jake Tarbox at A-Kon 24

12/27/12

Editor, translator, producer and teacher—Jonathan “Jake” Tarbox has done it all during his career in international media and content production. He’s worked for DC Comics, Time Warner, VIZ Media, Kadokawa Publications, JManga.com and Kodansha to produce print and video content for both the Japanese and American markets. He is also a regular fixture on the...

Meet August Ragone at A-Kon 24

Meet August Ragone at A-Kon 24

12/27/12

As the Rondo Award-winning author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master Of Monsters (Chronicle Books, 2007), August has commented on Japanese film and popular culture on radio, television, in print, online, and at conventions and film festivals (on both sides of the Pacific) for more than thirty years. He has been called a “Walking Encyclopedia” of tokusatsu and anime....

Take One Productions returns to A-Kon

Take One Productions returns to A-Kon

10/09/12

Comedy. That’s what they will give you. Lots of comedy.

Martin “LittleKuriboh” Billany at A-Kon 24

Martin “LittleKuriboh” Billany at A-Kon 24

09/23/12

LittleKuriboh (AKA Martin Billany) is the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged series and the godfather of the abridged age.

Meet Independent filmmaker Jon Keeyes at A-Kon 24

Meet Independent filmmaker Jon Keeyes at A-Kon 24

09/23/12

Jon Keeyes made his screenwriting and directorial debut in 2001 with American Nightmare. The critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends.

Patrick Scott Patterson at A-Kon 24

Patrick Scott Patterson at A-Kon 24

09/23/12

Patrick Scott Patterson is a video gaming personality and historian, gaming since 1981. His gaming exploits have been featured by outlets such as Guinness World Records and ESPN and his creative content has appeared on The Jace Hall Show, G4tv, Kotaku, MSNBC and more.

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