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Martyn Gutteridge

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What is your name and your current occupation?
Martyn Gutteridge, animator
What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I used to work in a department store as a visual merchandiser so had to dress up mannequins which was a bit weird, the room where all the body parts were stored could get a bit creepy

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What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Working with well know properties is always enjoyable so working on Make way for Noddy, also really enjoyed working at the BBC it was a great environment.
How did you become interested in animation?
Cartoons as a kid as well as comics led me towards art in general. I remember being strongly affected by.

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Anime Midwest Announces LittleKuriboh of Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged

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Lisle, IL – April 30, 2012 – Anime Midwest 2012, one of the largest up-and-coming anime conventions to happen in the Chicagoland region, is happy to announce the appearance of Martin Billany, more famously known as LittleKuriboh, at the 2012 Chicago anime convention. LittleKuriboh (creator of Yu-Gi-Oh abridged) will be doing a Q&A session, special screenings, and giving out autographs. Anime Midwest will be held at the Wyndham Hotel & Convention Center in Lisle, Illinois from July 6-8, 2012.

LittleKuriboh (AKA Martin Billany) is the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged series and the godfather of the abridged age. He has thus far produced no less than 52 episodes, a spinoff, a prequel, a christmas special and two movies, creating a cultural phenomenon in the anime world. In addition to playing nearly every character in his own series, he has made cameos in the Death Note, Naruto, Sonic X, Trinity Blood, Pokemon, Fullmetal Alchemist and Sailor Moon abridged series. With a mission to revitalize interest in the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise and make it more accessible to Joe Public, LittleKuriboh will continue the original abridged series providing us with priceless entertainment for many years to come. All-round nice guy and community fan-favourite, he is also associated with TeamFourStar (the group behind Dragon Ball Z Abridged, for which he also supplies voices) and has made guest appearances on comic-book video review series Atop the Fourth Wall.

LittleKuriboh joins numerous other stars at this midwest anime convention. Previously announced stars include the English cast of Panty & Stocking, Jamie Marchi (Panty, Ian Sinclair (Chuck), and Joel McDonald (Brief). The convention also features performances by the sensational Random aka MegaRan, The Pillowcases, V is for Villains, FanService Renji, and the Level Boys. All the convention’s guests will be available in various panels, interview sesions, Q&A sessions, and more. The complete guest list can be found online at http://animemidwest.com/guests

There are over 50 different events packed into one weekend at Anime Midwest. Featured special events at Anime Midwest include a cosplay masquerade contest, anime screenings, autographs, fan panels, workshops, a formal dance, two rave dances, and many many others.

Anime Midwest will be held July 6-8, 2012, at the Wyndham Hotel & Convention Center in Lisle, Illinois, about twenty minutes from downtown Chicago. Anime fans can get rooms for the convention online at http://animemidwest.com/location for only $99.99 per night. Registration is online for only $30 until June 10th, or $35 at the door for a weekend pass. Online registration can be found athttp://animemidwest.com/register

Registration for the convention includes free Mt. Dew and Pepsi products all weekend for all attendees.

More information about Anime Midwest’s events, guests, and more, can be found athttp://animemidwest.com

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Contact Name: Molly Blue
Contact Email: molly@animemidwest.com

Event dates: July 6-8, 2012
Expected attendance: 2,000+
Cost: $30 weekend pass

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AniMinneapolis Announces Wendy Powell

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Bloomington, Minneapolis – May 10, 2012 – AniMinneapolis, one of the largest conventions in Minneapolis, is excited to announce that Wendy Powell will be a guest at the 2012 Anime Minneapolis convention. AniMinneapolis will happen June 29 – July 1, 2012 at the Ramada Hotel near the Mall of America. Admission is just $30 online, or $35 at the door, which includes access to free autograph sessions, free soda and snacks, and over 100+ different events.

Wendy Powell has been a professional voice actress for FUNimation Entertainment and Okratron 5000 for over 10 years. Most well known as the Homunculus named Envy in Fullmetal Alchemist, she’s also starred in Yu Yu Hakusho as Mukuro, D. Gray-Man as Hevlaska, Shirguri as Iku, and Claymore as Ilene.

Wendy is also often known for smaller parts, in which she usually dies a most painful death. Some of her credits include: Katsuko Momose in Chaos Head, Emi in Baki The Grappler, Amick in Blue Gender, The Fever Demon in Shin Chan, Kyo’s Mother in Fruits Basket, Kasuga in Negima and Paula “Lady Death” in Trinity Blood. She has also voiced characters in: Baka & Test, Soul Eater, School Rumble, Kiddy Grade, Case Closed, Sgt. Frog, Peach Girl, xxxHolic, One Piece, Galaxy Railways, Tsubasa, Gunslinger Girl, Moon Phase, Glass Fleet, and many others.

As a teacher by day, evil villain by night (same job, to some students), Wendy most loves the Theatre, with anime coming up as a close second.

AniMinneapolis will be bringing over 2,000+ people to the Ramada Mall of America for a three day weekend that features autograph sessions, guest Q&As, cosplay competitions, video gaming, concerts and music events, and much more. Attendees get access to over 100+ events with one registration price, and early registration can be done online at http://animinneapolis.com/registration

Other events at the convention include cosplay photoshoots, a dealers room, an artists alley, room parties, and an AMV contest, among many others. The complete list will be posted athttp://animinneapolis.com/events

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Contact: Valerie V.
Email: valeriebleed@gmail.com