Hey everyone,

We’ve just updated with the latest info on our video programming for 2010. Be sure to check it out!

http://www.fanime.com/events/video-programming/

We have been experiencing difficulties with PayPal so many of you have not been able to pay for your badges. We sincerely apologize and are working hard to get it up and running again.

This means good news for you! We will be extending the deadline by a few extra days after PayPal is back up. If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail us at registrationATfanimeDOTcom

Explore “Star Trek – the Exhibition” with Less Latinum!

“Star Trek – the Exhibition” has beamed into The Tech Museum for a limited-engagement appearance in the Bay Area. Boldly journey across 15,000 square feet and experience more than 200 high-tech artifacts from 43 years of Star Trek history including replicas of sets, actual costumes, props and gadgets featured in the 5 television series and 11 movies. Beam down and take in the sights from one of the most influential sci-fi series of all time!

FanimeCon members can save a slip of latinum with discounted pricing on tickets to this interstellar event. To receive the FanimeCon discounted pricing, follow these steps:

1. Visit http://tickets.thetech.org/account/
2. Use “fanime” as the promotion code when you login or create an account.*The box on the login page is the only opportunity to enter the code, so if you have already logged in without the promotion code, logout and try again.
3. Order your tickets as you normally would, but before checking out, verify that you have received the discounted price.

   Prices without discount:
   Adult: $25
   Child 3-17: $19
   Student w/ID: $22
   Senior 65+: $22

   Prices with “fanime” promotion code:
   Adult: $20
   Child 3-17: $15
   Student w/ID: $18
   Senior 65+: $18

If you have difficulties using the web site, you may also order tickets by calling The Tech Museum directly at 408-294-TECH and mentioning “fanime”.

See http://www.startrekexhibition.com/ and http://www.thetech.org/StarTrek/ for more information about Star Trek the Exhibition.  For other questions, e-mail marketing@fanime.com.

Single and group pre-registration is now $50 per membership badge until Thursday, December 31, 2009, 11:59:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Click here to register now!

Good news! Pre-registration will continue to be $45 per membership badge until Sunday, 11/08/2009, 23:59:59 hrs (11:59:59 PM) Pacific Standard Time. Click here to register now!

Registration for FanimeCon 2010 is now up! Single and group registrations are currently available at a price of $45 per badge until November 6, 2009. Click here to register now!

FanimeCon 2010 is on its way! One of the largest anime conventions in northern California, FanimeCon takes its attendees on a magical journey through different medias that tie into Japanese culture. From anime to video games and everything in between, there’s something for every fan of every age. This year, the convention comes back to the San Jose McEnery Convention center, May 28th through May 31st. Get prepared, gather your friends and join other attendees for a truly unique experience in anime conventions.

Win free admission to see VAMPS live at the Regency Center Grand Ballroom (San Francisco, CA) on July 25th! Read More….

Did you miss one of the competitions at the convention? Find out who won by reading the Masquerade results, FMV Contest results, and Karaoke Contest results. You can also catch up on Robot Armageddon 2009.

Thank you to everybody who participated in FanimeCon 2009! We had a great time, and we hope you did too! Please help us thank the following sponsors: RightStuf, The Slants, Lollicup, SLG Publishing, Play N Trade, FUNimation, and NAMCO Bandai Games America Inc.