The con is upon us once again....

Tounian · Post by **Tounian** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 1:17 -0700

Hitchhike! Especially you goandal, cause I noticed your icon, and thought you'd like to know, I have a friend who works for the SDCC organization, and he told me that it is a POSSIBILITY that Quentin Tarantino may show up to present a longer cut of Kill Bill V2. They obviously haven't announced it cause they don't even know if its going to happen or not, but hopefully it will. If anyone out there is thinking of coming down but never has before, or anyone else just needs some advice on where to go or stay, I live in San Diego, I'm sure I can help you out.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:29 -0700

Tounian wrote:Quentin Tarantino may show up to present a longer cut of Kill Bill V2. They obviously haven't announced it cause they don't even know if its going to happen or not, but hopefully it will .

Tarantino was there last year, as were many others such as Crispin Glover and Kate Beckinsale. Was Halle Berry there last year, or the year before. James Cameron was there in 2002, as were Lucy Liu and all the Hobbits. There are always surprises, but Sarah Michelle Gellar is scheduled this year.

Tounian · Post by **Tounian** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 14:51 -0700

Halle Berry was there last year, promoting... well I don't remember what it was she was promoting. Might have been Gothika. So far it seems the only scheduled movie talent is Sarah Michelle Gellar. I was hoping Peter Jackson might show up with a king Kong teaser trailer, but I think production has just barely begun on that one. The rumor circle keeps going here in San Diego, now the big talk is that George Romero is going to making an appearence with Harvey Weinstein to announce the 4th Dead series movie. I won't believe anything until I see it in print.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 8:18 -0700

Tounian wrote:Halle Berry was there last year.

That's right. Hannah saw her and Angelina Jolie. She's the star gazer in the family. She's still on the lookout for Leonardo Dicaprio who's been going to the con since he was a kid. His father was a comic book distributor. Mark Hamil used to have a booth selling back issues. John Landis came up to compliment me on my work a few years ago. He even bought an original painting.

Tounian · Post by **Tounian** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 19:41 -0700

Wow, John Landis bought an Usagi print? Thats awesome. Since he likes to produce more than direct these days, maybe we should push him for funding for a Usagi picture!

gunblade007 · Post by **gunblade007** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 0:29 -0700

also someone told me robin shou will be in the comic con this year too. if no one knows who robin shou is he was liu kang on both mortal kombat movies. he also did a movie called red trousers which was playing in special movie treaters. he was also on the comdey movie beverly ninja. but someone told me he might be there i don't really know for sure. thank you for your time.
-Joe:)

Qion · Post by **Qion** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:54 -0700

Well, I know I won't be on the con.

Unless someone can provide me with money, an airplane ticket and a tourist visa.

Wait Todd, did understand you well? It IS possible to get the T-shirt if one is willing to pay some horredous money in USDs and send them into the dangerous world, trusting them to some people reffered to as "postman"? *shrugs*

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:33 -0700

As far as the availability of the t-shirts, I am working out something with one of the biggest suppliers of all things Usagi to carry them for mail order. This may end up raising the cost somewhat, but most likely not too much. I'll let you know the details on whether or not it's a go soon...

ziritrion · Post by **ziritrion** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 14:21 -0700

I've got good and bad news (for me)...

The bad news are that I was planning to go to this year's SDCC (I've been planning it since last year), however, due to some issues (money, organization, family, etc...) I won't be able to make it. I even had reservations on both the flights and the hotel. The good news are that next year I'll probably go to the USA for 15 days or so and one of the stops of the trip will be (most likely) the SDCC (yes, it won't be the 20th anniversary, but nevermind). I'll also get to meet Stan in Madrid this November, but I won't get to meet the rest of the Dojo who goes there... :'( .

Oh well, I hope to make it next year. And I won't miss the 25th anniversary, that's for sure

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gunblade007 · Post by **gunblade007** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 15:24 -0700

on i just found out robin shou will be there on saturday so if you plan to be there on saturday your see him but i can't wait to go i talk to kevin eastman the co-creator of the ninja turtles. and he will be there. i'm going to try to find out if rob paulsen (voice of raphael on the 80's ninja turtles cartoon) and cam clarke (voice of leo on the 80's ninja turtles cartoon too)
will be there. my sister in law wants to go with us. she really wants to meet kevin smith. so there be alot of stars.
-Joe:)

goandal · Post by **goandal** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 18:05 -0700

Dang!!!!!!!!!! Urgh!!!!!!!!!!

I can't make it because of schedule conflicts!!!!

That would be awesome to see Quientin Tarrantino!!!! Ugh!!! And I just purchase Kill Bill Vol. 1 last weekend. Oh well, if he does show up have fun viewing it!

Baca!!

Thanks for the heads up guys.

Qion · Post by **Qion** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:53 -0700

Yeah, it looks like I'm not going to be alone on board during the con. Well, I'm sure Stan is going to inform us what's up during the SDCC.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 7:32 -0700

The Kevin Smith panel is one of the main reasons I go to the con.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:28 -0700

Qion wrote:Well, I know I won't be on the con. Unless someone can provide me with money, an airplane ticket and a tourist visa.

Wait Todd, did understand you well? It IS possible to get the T-shirt if one is willing to pay some horredous money in USDs and send them into the dangerous world, trusting them to some people reffered to as "postman"? *shrugs*

I will be in Poland in October. I believe I will be in Warsaw, Lodz, and Cracow. If you are going to be at one of my signing, I will personally deliver a t-shirt to you. Though it might be a little chilly wearing a t-shirt, in Poland, in October.

Post by **Todd Shogun** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:29 -0700

He may be able to order the t-shirts over the mail after all. I got the nod from our selected store on carrying the new UYD T-shirts via mail order. The price will probably be around $12 per shirt. Sizes may be limited though, unless you reply to the UYD announcement that was just sent out! I am still offering the shirts at SDCC for cost (about $6). But if you are unable to attend, but want a shirt, let it be known by replying to that email. Or, if you didn't get one (our sign-up list has been inactive due to the site conversion for close to a year now), send an email to uydtshirt@usagiyojimbo.com with the size, color (white or grey), and quantity you would be interested in purchasing. We need to know in order to print up the right stuff, as this will most likely be a limited offering! Thanks!