LLNN Coverage of Fanime Con 2003


J-Rock Cosplay: J-Rockers rejoice, for you are represented! Panelists were on hand to talk about the secrets and styles of this part of fashionable hobby. Topics included applications of wigs, clothing resources, special shoes, chest binding, Visual Kei styles, and much more.	Neon Genesis Evangelion: Representatives from GAINAX discussed the big and upcoming plans for the live-action movie. Topics included choice of characters, scripting, CG mecha, keeping it fan-friendly, scouting opportunities, the unintentional religious aspects from the animated series, and the potential market for the final release.

Bandai Entertainment: Jerry Chu of Bandai Entertainment was available to discuss the new and upcoming releases, answer lots of questions about the big Gundam universe, issue updates on extra DVDs, and give out free T-shirts at the end of the panel for all the big Bandai fans. Action Satisfaction!	Animation Style and Technology: Discussion in the technical realm of animation included topics like software vs. classic animation methods, toy references, studio setups, still using light tables, advanced techniques still relying on traditional tried-end-true processes to animate, and paving a new way towards answering the call for the anime collectibles market in the future.
	Additional panels and discussions held throughout the weekend included: Urban Vision Entertainment, Fansubbing, /me glomps j00, Animation Principles, Now and then here and there, Gundam, Director's Seminar, Web Page Owner, ParaPara, Introduction to Anime for Parents, M5 Industries, Synch-Point / FLCL, Cel Gathering, History of GAINAX, Forever Bishoujo, Intro to Props, Japanese 102, AMVs, Shonen Jump, Cosplay Construction, Japanese History and Culture, FUNimation, Inside Anime: Art and Storyboarding, Legend of Galactic Heroes, Tampopo Arcade, Clamp, Inside Anime: Art of Screenwriting, Robotech, Fruits Basket, Web Comics, Mech Propulsion, Inside Anime: Producing Anime in Japan, ADV Films, Hi-Impact Presents Vacuforming and Leather-working Techniques, Animated Story and Interactive Design, Fan Fiction, Web Summit, Blood J-Rock, Introduction to Acting, Manga Entertainment, Cosplay Workshop, Dorama and Fansub, PTS, Japanese Film Project, Anima Adaptation Scriptwriting, Anime and Video Games, Japanese Dolls, Tenchi Muyo, State of the Industry, Anime Reviews, Princess Maker, Introduction to Anime Drawing, Framing, and much more.
Anime Club Summit: Heads from BAAS, Sacramento, and Pittsburgh gathered together with their respective groups to talk about the plusses and minuses of hosting anime clubs. Topics included shopping trips, potlucks, memberships, tape or DVD libraries, and mailing lists to keep track of the various weekend excursions and video screenings.