Stickam and Anime Expo Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Access to World's Hottest Anime/Manga Convention With Live, Video Broadcast From the Show Floor
Breakthrough Application Brings Live Streaming Video of Event's Hottest Presentations to Internet Users
LOS ANGELES, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Can't make it to Anime Expo(R) (AX) this year? For the first time ever, fans across the globe can experience the action live from the Main Events Hall with Stickam(TM), the Internet's most powerful video communications player. The live feed from Anime Expo(R) will be available completely free on www.AXBackstage.org and Stickam.com to fans everywhere -- all with nothing to download or configure.
Taking place July 1-4, 2006 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, AX is North America's largest show dedicated to Japanese animation. Hosted by the Society for Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), some of the highlights to be broadcast from the Main Events Hall include:
* Opening and Closing ceremonies
* The famous "Masquerade" featuring cos-players (costume players/live
impersonators stars from Anime and Manga)
* AX Idol
* The SPJA Charity Auction
* And much more!
"There is a natural connection between the technology savvy anime audience and Stickam(TM), and we are excited to be working with the show to broadcast live from inside the Main Events Hall," said Hideki Kishioka, CEO of Advanced Video Communications, creator of Stickam(TM). "For fans who are unable to attend the show, Stickam(TM) will be offering the next best thing and we are excited to help Anime Expo broaden its reach to fans across the world."
With over 60,000 users, the Stickam(TM) media player is the first Web tool to combine video, photo, music and chat functions in one application. What is truly revolutionary about Stickam(TM), is that users can "stick" the player on virtually any modifiable Web site such as a blog or MySpace profile page enabling them to communicate more powerfully than ever before.
"The partnership with Stickam(TM) brings the convention experience to a whole new level. For fans that are unable to attend the nation's largest Anime/Manga convention, they will have the ability to be a part of the 15th Year Anniversary celebration!" states Liyin Liang Vice Chair for Anime Expo(R) 2006.
About Anime Expo(R)
Located in Anaheim, California - Anime Expo(R), the North America's largest anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business. AX 2006 will be held July 1-4, 2006 at the Anaheim Convention Center. More information can be found at its official website (http://www.anime-expo.org).
About SPJA
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more popularly known by its entertainment property - Anime Expo(R). More information can be found at its official website (http://www.spja.org).
About Stickam(TM)
Stickam(TM) is the Internet's most powerful, free video communications player offering live streaming video and video conferencing with unlimited bandwidth. The download-free Stickam(TM) player allows consumers to easily add dynamic, live video to their personal Web pages, blogs and auction sites by simply cutting and pasting the Stickam(TM) JavaScript or HTML code into the appropriate area of the site of their choice. Consumers can also upload pre-recorded video, music and photos to their Stickam(TM) players for site visitors to access at their convenience. The video can be viewed by virtually anyone and will play on any operating system including Linux, Windows and Mac. Stickam(TM) is a product of Los Angeles-based Advanced Video Communications. (http://www.stickam.com/)
CONTACT: Peter Epstein
5W Public Relations on behalf of Stickam
310-566-7033
pepstein@5wpr.com
CONTACT: Peter Epstein of 5W Public Relations on behalf of Stickam, +1-310-566-7033, pepstein@5wpr.com
