WasabiCon is Jacksonville’s ultimate convention for fans of anime, cartoons, comic books, gaming, and all around geek culture. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3, 2013 at the Jacksonville Marriott located right off of I-95 near Butler Blvd. Tickets are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday, or $30 for the weekend.
We have a solid guest list for our second event in Jacksonville, and we’re proud to welcome William Salyers – the voice of Rigby from the popular Adult Swim program Regular Show.Mr. Salyers will be on site all weekend hosting panels and signing autographs for fans.
In addition, we’re also welcoming Chris Cason (Mr. Popo and Tien Shinhan in Dragonball Z), Candy Keane (our Cosplay guest of honor), Paranormal Crossroads (our Paranormal guests of honor), Paul Chapman (our Podcast guest of honor), and Lisle Wilkerson (Nina Williams and Christie Monteiro in Tekken 5).
Also joining us… FEATURED TALENT FAN GROUPS
Questions about the event? Email us at [email protected]. See you at the show!
DESCRIPTION: It’s time to sing-along to Disney music! This is a sing-along experience for everyone; old and young, tall and short, nerd or geek! Come join us for a joyous time of harmonious (or not!) singing to your favorite Disney songs! HOST: Caroline and Deirdre
This panel is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 6:00 PM in PANELS A.
(Please note that the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the show. Please check www.wasabicon.com/schedule for the latest updates.)
Nothing says “I love you” like bonking your boyfriend over the head with a foam sword.
WasabiCon is thrilled to welcome back the Rurouni Kitsune Outfitter and Arena to our event! Utilizing Japanese commands and tournament styles, they will have a room dedicated as an “arena” in the Mayport Room (near Registration) at the Jacksonville Marriott.
They will also sell foam swords and related merchandise in their room. An additional fee may be required for arena fights and tournaments (to be posted at the event.) HOURS
Saturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight)
Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION: Tired of sitting through boring Q &A panels? Feel like you always have great questions, but you never get to ask them? Annoyed listening to one person blabbering on and on for an hour? Well, this is the panel for you! Join Chris Cason as he takes the mic…and asks YOU the questions. Sometimes embarrassing, a little awkward, and always funny–you will never look at the person next to you the same way again! HOST: Chris Cason
This panel is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM (Noon) in MAIN EVENTS.
(Please note that the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the show. Please check www.wasabicon.com/schedule for the latest updates.)
As previously announced, Paranormal Crossroads Investigations is RETURNING for their second year to WasabiCon. If you missed some of their amazing panels last year, this is your chance to check ’em out! Here’s what we have scheduled: Learn The Basics Of Paranormal Investigating (Saturday at 4 PM in MAIN EVENTS)
Learn the basics of Paranormal Investigating with the team from Paranormal Crossroads Investigations. Exploring the truth one case at a time, PCI is a group of professional & reputable investigators helping people find answers while searching for scientific truth. The Do’s and Don’ts of Paranormal Investigating (Saturday at 7 PM in PANELS A)
Learn the DO’S and DON’TS of paranormal investigations with the team from Paranormal Crossroads Investigations. Have you hid under the sheets at night after hearing a noise? Used a Ouija Board? PCI will instruct you on how to handle various situations including what to avoid and what to embrace. Technology And The Paranormal Sciences (Sunday at 3 PM in WORKSHOPS)
With the death of Alexander Graham Bell so went the intrigue of the paranormal in mainstream science. Paranormal Crossroads Investigations is one of many groups around the world who has taken up Bell’s interest of using technology to make contact with the Other Side . PCI will display and explain the devices and techniques used to communicate with any entities which may be present when investigating.
Console Alliance was created out of passion for film and video games with Isaak & Jeff attending local conventions and interviewing many people famous and not about there opinions on the video game world and more. While filming convention videos Isaak & Jeff filmed short comedic skits that eventually were the most liked segments of the videos. Coincidentally, before starting Console Alliance Isaak and Jeff always talked about making comedy sketches about funny video game moments and observations. Console Alliance went from convention videos to original shows and videos to what you see now.
Console Alliance will continue to bring you fun and enjoyable films for a long time to come. The Name
Jeff and Isaak wanted to create a name that signifies there belief and dream in gaming. They believe that all gamers should stand together and play as one and not be separated by specific things like systems, games or opinions.
“Console Alliance” took about a three days to come up with. One day during a three hour brainstorming session Isaak and Jeff compiled a list of gaming “words” i.e. game, over, gamers ect. They wanted a two word name that could roll of the tongue while still remaining catchy and rememberable. After compiling a list of words Isaak and Jeff read random combinations until Isaak said “Console Alliance” Jeff said to stop and that he liked the sound of that one, Isaak Agreed and Console Alliance was born. Mission
Console Alliance’s main and original goals still stand strong today, To show gamers and the gaming industry that we should stand together as one and to create fun and enjoyable films for all to watch. Console Alliance always wants to educate people who are not gamers through the magic of film that Video Games are not what popular media perceives them to be. Through film, comedy and more, Console Alliance can show uneducated persons that the Video game industry and culture is one that is good, wholesome, safe, and fun. Panels
Console Alliance will be hosting the following panels at WasabiCon… Console Alliance: THE PANEL (Note: Mature Audiences – Language) in PANELS A, Saturday, November 2nd, at 8:00 PM
Watch console alliance skits, shows, and more and the WasabiCon exclusive premiere of a new console alliance video. Stay with console alliance and get to know the casting and crew personally with a Q&A. Console Alliance: Up Close and Personal in PANELS B, Saturday, November 2nd, at 11:00 PM
Want to get to know the Console Alliance members and learn about their field? Discuss their creative process with their members in a Q&A environment. Console Alliance Q&A in PANELS A, Sunday, November 2nd, at 4:00 PM
Join console alliance for a behind the scenes look at some of our films and skits with an in-depth Q&A
As announced earlier, we’re thrilled to have the 501st as a part of WasabiCon again this year. This premier costuming group will be hosting two panels during the convention. Be sure to check them out! Star Wars Costumes and Prop Building (Saturday at 3 PM in PANELS B)
Ever wonder what it takes to make those awesome Stormtrooper or TIE fighter uniforms you see at conventions? Want to learn about making your own blaster rifle? Join the 501st Legion in this discussion of building Star Wars costumes, from a member who has built and owns OVER TWENTY! 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist (Saturday at 7 PM in PANELS B)
The 501st Legion Star Wars Costuming Group discusses who they are and their history, from their humble beginnings to how they’ve grown to over 10,000 members worldwide with over 6,000 active members endorsed by Lucasfilm itself. Women in the 501st Legion (Sunday at 4 PM in PANELS B)
Star Wars Costuming isn’t just a male domain! Come and learn how the 501st Legion has redefined Star Wars costuming and armor design, showing the world that it isn’t just for men. Also discussed in this panel will be the vast amount of charity work that the 501st is involved in and the money they’ve raised for worthy causes over the years and around the world.
DESCRIPTION: Ever wondered how your favorite dubs are actually made? Join Chris Cason as he peels back the curtain and discusses what it’s like to take an animated property from the written word to the images on your screen. With audience participation, professional advice, and hilarious “tales from the booth”–it’s anime from the inside out! HOST: Chris Cason
This panel is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM (Noon) in MAIN EVENTS.
(Please note that the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the show. Please check www.wasabicon.com/schedule for the latest updates.)
BY POPULAR DEMAND! There seems to be a large My Little Pony (and Bronies!) fan base in the Jacksonville area, so we’ve worked with 3 Muses Clothing to coordinate something special for our MLP Cosplayers. Enter: The (My Little) Pony Pageant! SCHEDULE
Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 1:00 PM – Panel Registration & Pre-Judging in Panels A. (6o Minutes)
Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 4:30 PM – Set Up for the Event; Contestants MUST arrive at this time. (30 Minutes)
Sunday (November 3, 2013) at 4:00 PM – The Pony Pageant in Main Events. (90 Minutes)
RULES
You must have purchased an entry into WasabiCon 2013 in order to enter/present on stage for the Pony Pageant.
The Pony Pageant is a family-oriented event. Please keep all costumes to a “PG-13″ rating (i.e. no nudity or overly revealing attire).
All costumes must be based on existing Ponies from My Little Pony (any incarnation of the show). No original ponies are allowed.
Be creative! The more you put into your Pony costume, the more you will wow the judges! And it is a pageant, you want to WOW those judges!
All weapons and props must conform with WasabiCon rules, hotel and convention center policies, and local laws concerning carrying a weapon. If there is a question of doubt, don’t bring it.
Please provide reference images of your pony. We cannot guarantee the judges will know what your character looks like, so having something to compare to will help you as much as them! Please provide this image on a piece of paper to attach to your pageant registration form. No digital images (i.e. cell phones, iPads, portable computers, tablets, etc.) or books can be submitted for your reference image. Please print the picture out for the judges.
The contest will be limited to 40 entries total. (NOTE: Pony Pageant entry forms are available at the convention ONLY. You may pick them up at Registration when you pick up your badge/wristband for the convention.)
Every pony must be present for prejudging. Prejudging will take place between 1:00pm – 2:00pm on Sunday in Panels Room A. The pageant will then take place on Sunday at 4pm in Mane Events (yes, it is spelled Main Events on the schedule, we are just being clever).
WasabiCon reserves the right to modify, update, or amend the rules at any time… just in case.
GAAM is Games Art And Music.
GAAM’s current goal is the GAAM Show, a Games Art And Music Charity Show that will raise money for the Child’s Play Charity, and help spread awareness and acceptance of gaming’s impact on our culture, the warmth they give our childhoods, and the creative spark it gives our adulthood. Gaming is the meeting of art and technology, and this show recognizes and appreciates that.
You can learn more about them online at gamesartandmusic.com
The will be hosting a panel Saturday at 2:00 PM in PANELS A… Your GAAM Answers: The Past, Present, and Future
GAAM Creator Ryan Paul Thompson and GAAM staff members speak about the origins of GAAM:: Games Arts And Music and why they do what they do, what GAAM Jacksonville has become, and where they see it going in the future. Also featuring Q&A with the GAAM staff and giveaways!
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