The Robotech Convention Tour Returns to the Old Dominion for Anime Mid-Atlantic, Virginia’s annual Japanese animation and culture convention, from June 11 to 13 in Chesapeake, VA. To celebrate 25 Years of Robotech Anime Mid-Atlantic has assembled a all-star line up of Robotech guests for a weekend full of panels, autograph signings, giveaways, and the world famous Giant Robot Rumble!
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ROBOTECH GUESTS OF HONOR:
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The following Robotech guests have been invited by Anime Mid-Atlantic.
Tommy Yune – Harmony Gold creative director
Carl Macek – Creator of Robotech
Steve Yun – Robotech.com webmaster
John Waltrip – Robotech comic artist
Jason Waltrip – Robotech comic artist
Kay Reynolds – Author of Robotech Art 1 & 2
Vic Mignogna – Macross English voice actor
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EVENT LOCATION:
Anime Mid-Atlantic will be held at the following location.
Chesapeake Conference Center
900 Greenbrier Circle
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-382-2500
http://www.chesapeakeconference.com
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DISCOUNT HOTEL ROOMS:
To allow as many Robotech and Anime fans to attend the convention Anime Mid-Atlantic has secured a block discounted hotel rooms at the following location.
Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake
725 Woodlake Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-523-1500
http:// http://www.marriottchesapeake.com
The Anime Mid-Atlantic room rate will be $129 + taxes per night. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel locally at 757.523.1500. You must mention the Anime Mid-Atlantic Room Block in order to get the special rate. The deadline date for reservations is May 22, 2010. The Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake is located adjacent to the conference center.
EVENT REGISTRATION:
Anime-Mid Atlantic standard pre-registration rates below include a convention badge, admission to all events and a program book package upon arrival at the convention.
PRE-REGISTRATION RATES
All rates are for a 3 day badges.
$35 USD until December 31, 2009
$40 USD between January 1, 2010 and May 29, 2010
$20 USD children 7-12
- 10% discount for military personnel. Send photocopy of military I.D. along with pre-registration form and payment.
- Bounced checks will be subjected to a processing fee.
AT-THE-DOOR REGISTRATION RATES
$25 USD Friday
$35 USD Saturday
$20 USD Sunday
$50 USD All Three Days
Below are a few items to remember about registering for AMA at-the-door registration.
— We DO NOT accept checks for at the door registration.
—CASH and CREDIT (VISA, Mastercard, and Discover) Only.
—All membership sales are final. We DO NOT give registration refunds.
To register for AMA please use the following link.
http://www.animemidatlantic.com/registration.php
MORE INFORMATION:
You can find out more about Anime Mid-Atlantic at the following link.
http://www.animemidatlantic.com
We look forward to meeting all of fans from the across the Old Dominion at Anime Mid-Atlantic.
Kevin McKeever
ROBOTECH.com
Special thanks to AMA’s Ezza Fortner for bringing us back to the Chesapeake Bay area!
