Comments on: New York Anime Fest moves to September for ‘08 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:35:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: michael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-929608 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:15:23 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-929608 Ms. Beat, I don't think it's about the public observing 9/11, I'm just concerned about the uber-security that goes into place around the city at that time, as it could prove a hassel to some travelers. Ms. Beat, I don’t think it’s about the public observing 9/11,

I’m just concerned about the uber-security that goes into place around the city at that time, as it could prove a hassel to some travelers.

]]> by: Tom S. http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925976 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:53:20 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925976 It is a better time of year for people who are from places like Maryland. It is a month from Anime USA (the DC area convention I help run), but I am thinking about going Saturday and maybe Sunday. For those who think that an anime convention right after 9/11 is a bad day, Anime can open the doors to different cultures. We need culturally savvy people in these times. It is a better time of year for people who are from places like Maryland. It is a month from Anime USA (the DC area convention I help run), but I am thinking about going Saturday and maybe Sunday. For those who think that an anime convention right after 9/11 is a bad day, Anime can open the doors to different cultures. We need culturally savvy people in these times.

]]> by: The Beat http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925859 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:09:26 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925859 Most of the New Yorkers I know don't give a rolling donut about "observing" 9/11. I've been in Baltimore for their comic-con for it the past few years. Most of the New Yorkers I know don’t give a rolling donut about “observing” 9/11. I’ve been in Baltimore for their comic-con for it the past few years.

]]> by: David http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925807 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:35:38 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925807 A-Kon (www.a-kon.com) is the 3rd largest. And it's the oldest running anime convention in the US. A-Kon (www.a-kon.com) is the 3rd largest. And it’s the oldest running anime convention in the US.

]]> by: michael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925785 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:18:42 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925785 This will undoubtedly cause problems for travelers as it is so close to 9/11. A special day in New York. Bad choice, anime organizers, bad choice... This will undoubtedly cause problems for travelers as it is so close to 9/11. A special day in New York. Bad choice, anime organizers, bad choice…

]]> by: Tommy Raiko http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925632 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:48:59 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925632 >Is that during Rosh Hashonah? Nah, Rosh Hashanah begins later in September in 2008--sundown on the 29th, IIRC. The show isn't stepping on another Jewish holiday, never fear... >Is that during Rosh Hashonah?

Nah, Rosh Hashanah begins later in September in 2008–sundown on the 29th, IIRC. The show isn’t stepping on another Jewish holiday, never fear…

]]> by: Red Stapler http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925508 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:59:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/02/21/new-york-anime-fest-moves-to-september-for-08/#comment-925508 Is that during Rosh Hashonah? Is that during Rosh Hashonah?

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