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Anime with Live-Action Hollywood Adaptations in Development: Part 1 (Announced or Updated in 2020)
Live-action adaptations of popular anime and manga titles have seen popularity and success in Japan since the 1960s. In the last few decades, Hollywood has begun setting its sights on live-action adaptations as well. As anime continues to skyrocket
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Project Anime: Global 2020 Event Track Highlights
Case Study: DoKomi 2020’s Success Amidst the Pandemic With the events industry upended by COVID-19, some believe that events will never return to what it looked like prior to March 2020, while others are optimistic that it will, given enough time.
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Project Anime: Global 2020 Business Track Highlights
Examining the Data, Growth, and Future of the Manga Industry “Print books are very much alive,” proclaimed McLean (Executive Director/Industry Analyst at The NPD Group) during her panel at Project Anime: Global 2020. Drawing from NPD Bookscan, Pubtrack Digital, and Bookscan
Project Anime: Global 2020
Evolving with the Events Industry
As the landscape of the industry changes rapidly in response to current events, events and businesses have been compelled to adapt accordingly. This has given rise to new uncharted ventures and opportunities, including virtual/hybrid events and unique digital engagement
Together, we strive to weather the present circumstances and establish long-term sustainability and success. Project Anime 2020 invites event organizers and business professionals to join us for engaging discussions on how to navigate these changes and shape the future of the industry.
Schedule
2020 Speakers
Sr. Director, Head of Audience Development, Funimation
Marshall Wright
Managing Director, The Frame Shop
Carol Knight
Influencer Marketing Manager, Twitch
Stephanie Guzzardo
VP, Antinos Management America Inc.
Nadeshiko Nakahara
Director of Business Operations, MAGFest
Emily Hickman
Trade Shows & Events Senior Manager, VIZ Media
Elizabeth Ellis
VP of Events, Envy Gaming
Justin Rojas
Talent Manager & Chief Operations Officer, GeeXPlus Inc
Meilyne Tran
Vice President, Interpret
Brett Sappington
General Manager, The Novo
Kyle Robinson
Chairman/Founder, DoKomi
Andreas Degen
CEO & Publisher, Anime News Network
Christopher Macdonald
Founder & Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Rochelle Kopp
Founder, The Frame Shop
Don Williams
Research Manager, Interpret
John McCallum
Founder & CEO, Davidson Learning Company
John Davidson
Co-Founder & President, Attack The Music, Inc.
Eddie Lehecka
SVP, USI Insurance Services.
Gregorio Casalenuovo
Cosplayer & Creator, #ScrapEpicChallenge
Kirilee Cosplay
Illustrator
Crisalys
Let's Get Grants
Kim Sanchez
Director of Sales, The Novo at L.A
Berenice Palacios
Executive Director of Business Development, NPD Books
Kristen McLean
Head Project Manager, AoE Creative
Nabil Pervez
Director of Events, Crunchyroll
Adam Sheehan
Senior Director of Business Development, SPJA
Azusa Matsuda
Content Manager, Japan Weekend
Samuel J. González
Head of Events, Crunchyroll
Mary Franklin
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Chris Stuckey
Founder/President, The Kliman Group & Co-Founder, Events Industry Council APEX COVID Business Recovery Task Force
David Kliman
Creator, Crunchyroll Hime's Cosplay Cup
Charlene Ingram
Business Development Manager, Shotcall
Justin Varghese
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Jessica Merriman
Founder, Tasty Design Studio
Joanna Metoki
Marketing Manager, Idea Factory International
David Alonzo
VP of Anime Events, Leftfield Media
Peter Tatara
Executive Director, MAGFest
Paul Birtel
Director of Publishing Services, Penguin Random House
Ben Applegate
Nonlinear World
Dallas Middaugh
Vice President of Event Services, Los Angeles Convention Center
Carisa Norton
General Manager, Los Angeles Convention Center
Ellen Schwartz
Director, Japan Music Culture Export (JMCE)
Tak Furuichi
Assistant Marketing Manager, SPJA
Meg Tsuruda
Vice President of Events, LeftField Media
Lauren DeMaio
Event Management Consultant
Nick Marinelli
President, Otakuthon
Amanda Arrizza
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For more information on our Partnership Packages, please email us at EventSales@spja.org.
Testimonials
"Our first project anime was valuable. Networking, Panels and discussions really strengthen our nationwide community of event runners and industry."
"Project Anime is a great resource for anyone in the Anime industry and not to be missed! Great for staying current on trends and connecting with the right professionals."
"Project Anime has been a really informative and educational experience for our team. I especially like the opportunities given to us to network with others involved in the industry of conventions. We will certainly like to participate in the next one!"
"Project Anime provides a wonderful experience to meet other convention runners and industry professionals that you might not otherwise get the chance to meet on your own."