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Guest Update: Erica Luttrell
Unfortunately due to the California Wildfires Erica Luttrell has had to cancel her appearance this weekend. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this disaster and hope everyone is able to evacuate safely. We look forward to working with Erica in the future.
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Event Announcement: Ichiban Karaoke
Get ready to showcase your singing talents! This year, we’re excited to bring Karaoke to the Rocky River Grille. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to have fun with friends, our Karaoke sessions promise a welcoming atmosphere. Come belt out your favorite songs, discover new music, and make unforgettable memories!
Hours:
Thursday-Saturday
All Ages: 8p-10p
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Our Web Guide is live!
The Ichibancon Web Guide is now live! You can use this tool to plan and organize your convention weekend on the go! You can see details on all the events going on, search by host, room, event type, and even create a custom schedule! Click the link below to check out the Web Guide:
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Guest Panelist Announcement: Erik Rosengarten
Erik Rosengarten is an illustrator and comic artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Erik’s color, restoration, and additional design work has been featured in Disney licensed comic books and albums including Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: The Don Rosa Library (volumes 4-10), The Floyd Gottfredson Library of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse (volumes 9-12), Mickey Mouse: The Greatest Adventures, and various Disney Masters, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories, Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse titles, as well as the Norwegian Disney magazine Walt Disney’s Julehefte. In addition to 2-D creations Erik is also a costume designer and mascot performer.
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Mystery Skulls Meet & Greet
Mystery Skulls’ will be holding a signing session before his Ichibancon set at 3pm on Saturday, January 11th! Click the link now to meet Mystery Skulls and receive an exclusive signed item. Limited tickets available, get them while you can!
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Guest Panelist Announcement: David Gerstein
Responsive Layout David Gerstein is an animation and comics researcher, writer, and editor working extensively with Walt Disney Company licensees. His work as writer most recently includes Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History (with J.B. Kaufman; Taschen, 2018). His work as editor includes The Floyd Gottfredson Library of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse (Fantagraphics, 2011-2017), Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: The Don Rosa Library (Fantagraphics, 2014-2018), and the Disney Masters monthly album line (Fantagraphics, 2018-present). Gerstein has also worked with Disney in efforts to locate lost Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons and to preserve the Mickey Mouse newspaper strip.
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Special Feature: The Voice Actor College
Many dream of stepping into the world of voice acting but find the costs of traditional coaching to be a major barrier. The Voice Actor College was founded to bridge that gap, offering affordable, accessible, and expert-led training. Our programs cater to voiceover enthusiasts and aspiring professionals alike, covering everything from animation and video games to setting up a home studio and mastering the business side of the industry. With the ability to join for FREE for one month, you’ll gain the skills needed to make your dream job a reality—without breaking the bank.
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Autograph Timeslots are now Available!
In line with our current autograph system, we use a demand-based queueing method. Scheduled times are divided into 15-minute blocks, with an estimated average queue size per block. This estimate may vary for each guest depending on the speed of their line. Using this on demand based queueing method lets you schedule the time that works best for you while maintaining your freedom to explore the con and attend other activities, rather than waiting in a line for hours! Walk-ups are welcome if a guest has no current line or queue; just ask the autographs team.
Prefer to secure your time slot in advance? You can book online at the link below for a small fee (this fee is separate from the price of the autographs).
Pre-sign-up for autograph slots is open until Sunday January 5th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Any remaining slots will be available at the autographs desk during the convention.
Please note: The final 30 minutes of each guest’s scheduled autograph session is reserved for overflow or unforeseen issues and cannot be pre-booked. If you cannot make your reserved time, visit the autographs desk for assistance in rescheduling to an available time.
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Guest Panelist Announcement: Goblins & Growlers
Goblins and Growlers create and host inclusive community-building tabletop live adventures, award-winning TTRPG content, live performances, and fundraisers for local charities with their diverse team of performers, game masters, artists, and audio/visual engineers.
Goblins and Growlers co-produces “Quid Pro Roll,” the only improv actual-play podcast with a cast of all professional game masters, along with their partners at Alpha Comics & Games. This podcast is the flagship program of GnG Studios, which also includes The Goblins and Growlers Podcast, Goblin Book Club, Dungeons & Doodles, and more~
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Guest Panelist Announcement: The Manly Battleships
The Manly Battleships® are a group of fun-loving guys and gals that have formed the greatest programming group on the east coast convention circuit. Veteran panelists combine their powers with a circle of long time con-goers, otaku, and deviants to form the new titan at the front of the con scene. The Fleet’s arsenal offers a lot of a lot, and a little of everything! From the “stay fun” academic to over-the-top panels; high quality times are to be had under the Fleet’s banner. No matter your pleasure, there’s a Manly Battleships® event that’s right for you!