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

Industry Panels and Events

Industry Panels and Events

05/10/13

              Friday: What’s New at Antarctic Press?: Over 25 years in the business and still going!  From zombies and steampunk to Gold Digger and Airboy, see the latest awesomeness that’s coming out from your favorite Texas-based publisher! Topaz Room – Tower, 1st Floor, 11:30 AM – 12:30 Am The Greatest Anime You’ve...

SteamPunk Events and Panels

SteamPunk Events and Panels

05/09/13

              Friday: Steampunk 101: Understanding the basics of Steampunk, including its origins, the coining of the phrase, and classifications of different groups within the Steampunk multiverse. Will show devices, costuming, weapons, and props. Q&A. Coral Room – Tower, 1st Floor, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Multicultural...

Saturday Panel Write-Ups by Room

Saturday Panel Write-Ups by Room

05/06/13

                  Chantilly Ballroom – Tower 1, 1st Floor AMV Masters Contest: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Personal Time with Vic Mignogna: 2:45 PM – 4:15 pm Meeting the CosPLay Staff: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Cosplay Rehersal 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CosPlay Contest: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM A-Kon Saturday...

Sunday Panel Write-Ups by Room

Sunday Panel Write-Ups by Room

05/06/13

              Chantilly Ballroom – Tower 1, 1st Floor Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1st Floor Secrets to Scriptwriting & Character Development: Sit down and learn the basics of scriptwriting, for short skits, cosplay skits, short films, full length films, webisodes,...

The Official A-Kon Schedule

The Official A-Kon Schedule

05/02/13

*UPDATE: Added Individual days and PDF formats. Alright here it is, THE SCHEDULE. I’m posting the XLS file now for you all to grab. Over the next few days I will convert this over to a more palatable format (PDF) and separate web pages for you to go over. So in the mean time, please be patient with me as I get this all done. Excel Format Schedule in Excel...

DollAKon returns!

DollAKon returns!

05/02/13

DollAKon continues to grow, and this year will have programming in Plum Blossom throughout the three days of A-Kon®. Look for programming information and other announcements here, as well as through the groups Facebook page.

Anime Hell returns

Anime Hell returns

04/26/13

ANIME HELL is just what it says it is: a collection of strange,peculiar, and often painful video clips, designed to make the first-time viewer say, “WTF??” every couple of minutes and to make the returning viewer drag his or her friends in to share the pain. Anime Hell is a live screening of weird, amusing, confusing, disturbing, or otherwise...

So You Think You Can J-Pop Dance Contest

So You Think You Can J-Pop Dance Contest

04/23/13

                Hosted by Anime Kurabu/Mu Epsilon Kappa (Alpha Kappa) Rules 1. There is no age restriction for this contest, but participants under 13 years of age must be accompanied by someone at least 18 years of age. 2. Song of choice and dance must NOT contain sexual themes. 3. It is recommended that the song/dance...

Scavenger Hunt, it’s Back!

Scavenger Hunt, it’s Back!

04/21/13

              This year we are doing something different for the Scavenger Hunt. Photo-Scavenger Hunt Rules Rules and Guidelines: 1: Do not touch any of the artwork, sculptures, or items on the list. 2: The object of the game is to find as many of the items on the list as you can from Friday Morning until Saturday Afternoon....

Steampunk Programming will be Provided by the Following Ships:

Steampunk Programming will be Provided by the Following Ships:

04/21/13

              The Brass Apple Built by Abigael Reed, The Brass Apple first floated off the rails in the year 2050 A.D. Shortly after its maiden voyage, Reed was persuaded to “rent” the use of her hovertrain in exchange for access to rare supplies and the promise of adventure. Horatio Usagi joined the crew to ensure...

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