Akira Takarada and Bin Furuya greet their U.S. fans during Opening Ceremonies at G-FEST XIX.
G-FEST XIX is in the history books, and when all is said and done, this would have to rank as the biggest, most successful convention in G-FEST history! Attendance was through the roof, thanks in large part to our three main guests: Akira Takarada, Bin Furuya, and national horror host Svengoolie.
Radio talk show host Mancow was on hand to interview Mr. Furuya about
Ultraman, and Frontier voice actor Tom Korzeniowski made a surprise appearance. There's a lot to talk about, but it'll all have to wait! Suffice it to say, G-FEST was a blast, and the only fans who should feel "embarrassed" about anything were those who stayed home.
Richard Pusateri, yours truly, and Da Chief J.D. Lees, hanging out in the Crowne Plaza lobby.
I was humbled by all the positive comments I received about my session on Japan. Needless to say, I talked about my experiences meeting Japanese celebrities and visiting places of relevance to fans of our favorite genre. I also showed my photos of these experiences. It was 100% original, and the overwhelming positive reaction was a testament to its success. Thanks to everyone who attended!
I hope to write a fuller report in about a week or so. Stay tuned to this blog for more info and pictures!
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