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Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone tickets up for draw!

Eleven Arts Inc. and FUNimation Entertainment in conjunction with Cineplex Entertainment and Empire Theatres are bringing "EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE" to the big screen across Canada!  The first film in a four part re-imagining of one of the great classics of anime, EVANGELION: 1.0 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE will be shown on Wednesday September 30, 2009 @ 7 pm and Saturday, October 3, 2009 @ 10 am at select Cineplex Entertainment locations.

Otakuthon will be giving away free passes for the upcoming film, good for either of the Cineplex screenings. If you're interested, send an email to evamovie@otakuthon.com with the subject "Evangelion 1.0 Contest".  Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm on Saturday September 26, 2009.

Winners of the drawing will chosen on Sunday September 27, 2009 and will be notified by email.  Winners must reply to this email to accept their prize and choose a pickup time before 11:59pm on Monday September 28, 2009 or another winner will be chosen.  Winners must be able to pick up their tickets at the Otaku Anime office (2020 MacKay Street room P106) on either Monday September 28, 2009 or Tuesday September 29, 2009.

For more information about the movie, visit their website at http://www.funimation.com/Evangelion

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Thank you from the staff of Otakuthon 2009!

Thank you for attending Otakuthon 2009 and making it a great success!

To help us make 2010 an even bigger success, we'd like your input:

• tell us what you liked and what you didn't like;
• tell us what you'd like to see more of or events you didn't see that you'd like to see;
• tell us what you'd like to be improved or expanded next year.

Have a gripe about something or someone? Send that too!

If you have any comments or suggestions, send them to: feedback2009@otakuthon.com.

Guest of Honour brunch : Aurelie Morgane will not be able to attend

Due to professional commitments, Aurelie Morgane will not be able to attend the Guest of Honour brunch.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tentative Programming Schedule Posted!

The tentative programming schedule has been posted.

Badge Pickup Policy

Otakuthon 2009 is coming up in less than a week!  With all the excitement, sometimes it's easy to forget things.  If you've pre-registered, don't forget to bring:

1. Piece of photo ID.
2. Your printed registration confirmation sheet.

Please make sure that the name in our registration system is your real name, as you will not be able to pick up your badge if it isn't.  If your name doesn't match, please contact registration@otakuthon.com immediately to correct it.

Each member must pick up his/her own badge in person.  Badges will not be distributed to anyone other than the registered individual.

Badge pickup will be opening up at registration in Viger Hall on Friday July 31, 2009 at 3:00pm. 

Viger Hall is located on the 2nd floor of the Palais near the metro's exit.