Press Release: Wasabi Anime to Host Anime Track of Events for Ancient City Con IV
Anime, cosplay and manga fans will get a “taste of Wasabi” in Jacksonville, Florida!
Jacksonville, Florida, February 8, 2010 – Wasabi Anime will be making their first appearance in Jacksonville, Florida since 2004 at this year’s Ancient City Con, July 10th-11th, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
The team from Wasabi Anime will be hosting contests, cosplay, panels and viewings for local anime and manga fans attending the popular convention which is now in its fourth year. Specific event announcements and times are expected to be announced on the Wasabi Anime website as soon as March, 2010.
“Ancient City Con is one of those conventions that has managed to thrive in a major city while still keeping that small town feel,” says Tom Croom, the founder of Wasabi Anime. ”I think the event is wonderful not just because of that atmosphere it creates, but also because it offers a little something for everyone in so many different fandoms. We’re extremely excited to be on board to help them expand their anime programming this year.”
Tickets for Ancient City Con are available in advance (on their website). An adult attendee day badge is $20. One day and child passes are also available.
ABOUT WASABI ANIME – Founded in the summer of 2001 as Wasabi Anime, Green Mustard Entertainment is a production company responsible for conventions and events in and around the southeastern United States. Their team of talented artists, costumers, event staff, performers and web geeks work in concert to produce innovative entertainment for popular fan conventions relating to anime, fantasy, science fiction and other genres. You can learn more by visiting www.GreenMustard.com.
ABOUT ANCIENT CITY CON – Ancient City Con is a Northeast Florida convention for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, Comics, Collectibles, & Gaming. It started in 2007 and was the first high profile fan convention to bring anime related events back to the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area since DreamCon in 2004. You can read more about the event on their official website: www.AncientCityCon.com.
