Monthly Archives: February 2010

Speaking at Ignite Boston 7 About Moé!

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You might have noticed that I updated the Events section to the right with updates about my speaking engagements.

Word came in today that I’ll be speaking at Ignite Boston 7.

I’m going to be speaking about Japanese fans’ affinity for 2D chicks at Ignite Boston 7 next week on Thursday 4 March 2010. If you can’t make it to Boston, the event is part of Global Ignite week, so the video will be streamed live online and eventually posted on the upcoming Ignite video portal.

Registration (it’s free) and info is here: http://microsoftcambridge.com/Events/IgniteBoston7/tabid/287/Default.aspx

But quick info for those disinterested in clicking links:

Ignite Boston 7 will be Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 6pm to 9:00pm. The event will be at Microsoft’s newest campus, the New England Research & Development office (NERD) right in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA.

Since there is limited space at the venue, you must RSVP on this page to have an opportunity to get into the event; but admission is on a first-come/first-served basis (to account for RSVPs who end up not making it; we don’t want to waste spaces). By RSVP’ing you will also be entered for a chance to win $300 worth of O’Reilly books of your choice. You must be present to win. There will likely be other items like tee-shirts and other promo items for those who alert us ahead that they plan to attend. If you plan to attend, and do not RSVP you will be put in the ‘wait-list’ queue.

Department of Alchemy Audio Archive – Episode 3: Ian Condry @ Harvard

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After half a year, another episode is finally uploaded!

This third episode of the Department of Alchemy Audio Archive features a lecture by Ian Condry given at Harvard University on 13 November 2009. His talk is entitled “The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity & Japan’s Media Success Story.”

Listen below, or use the direct download here (1 hour 19 minutes 15 seconds).

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Mamoru Hosoda in Boston: March 1st

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On March 1st, I’ll be at MIT attending a screening of Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars, followed by a Q&A with Hosoda himself!

I will be recording the Q&A and will post it up as a podcast following the event. If you have any questions you would like me to ask the director, add them to the comments below!

MIT/Harvard Cool Japan Project presents “Summer Wars”

03.01.2010 | 7:00 pm | Building 26 Rm. 100 (MIT Campus)

The New England premiere of the anime feature film “Summer Wars” (2009, Director Mamoru HOSODA, Madhouse / Kadokawa). The director and producer of the film, both based in Japan, will be present at the screening and will participate in a Q/A/discussion after the film.

The film explores the drama of high school romance, hackers in virtual worlds, the complexities of extended families, and the potentials of our hyper-connected present. Suitable for all ages but aimed at teens and adults, the film is a wonderful example of recent anime virtuosity by Japan’s hottest young director. Director Hosoda’s previous film, “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” (2006), won many prizes including the Japan Academy Award for Best Animated Film.

35mm print, Japanese voices, English subtitles. Free and open to the public.

More information here: http://cms.mit.edu/events/specialevents.php#030110
Hosoda will also appear in New York at the New York International Children’s Film Festival on 26 February. Details here: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-15/ny-intl-children-film-fest-to-host-director-hosoda