OMGcon 2010 Schedule
10 Cons Per Year
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Have you ever wondered how people can go to many more cons than you can? The organizers of the Kentucky Con Wagon, a convention travel group out of Louisville, Kentucky, are here to tell you how. Learn how to budget your funds, find travel mates, and organize your way into ten cons a year--even if you only work part time in retail!
Ace Attorneys - All Objections Welcome!
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Have you played the Ace Attorney games? Do you randomly point fingers at people and scream "Objection!" If so, this panel is for you! In addition to fan discussion, you will get to see some of the Ace Attorney merchandise that didn't make it to the United States as well as a special on-screen appearance from perfect prosecutor Miles Edgeworth!
Advanced Wig Techniques
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
A workshop on wig styling for cosplay, including heat-setting your style and lace front wigs.
A Girl Gamer's View of Metal Gear
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Women don't play Metal Gear?! Yeah, right! We'll set the record straight on why female gamers love the Metal Gear series. (Hint: It's not Raiden doing naked cartwheels.)
All I want for christmas is a Crowbar
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
Zombies...More zombies, and probably more talk about zombies, but most importantly how to survive them. Join us or become one of them.
A Look at the Art Industry w/Robert & Emily DeJesus and Rikki & Tavi Simons
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Studio Capsule and Tavicat will be discussing how the art industry is doing and where it's going.
Anime Karaoke
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Come sing your lungs out at our anime karaoke event! We are only allowing Anime/Video Game or Jpop/Jrock songs. We will have music on hand, but you are more then welcome to bring your own!
Anime Name that Tune
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Do you think you are an anime buff? A crazy otaku that knows every opening song with just the first few seconds? Then you can win free stuff! So come on down and try your luck!
Anime Yo Mama
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Think you got skills in dissing people? Think you know your anime? Try and put them together and create the most "burns" in this hilarious competition.
Being Female in Geekdom
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Have you ever walked into your favorite nerdy shop to hushed whispers of “Oh my, it’s a GIRL”? We know your pain! The ladies of the Kentucky Con Wagon, including students of ITT Tech’s Digital Entertainment and Game Design program, lead an open discussion on being a woman in the world of geeks.
Can't Stop the Signal: A Joss Whedon Fan Panel
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Joss Whedon is the creative mind behind such projects as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and has even recently been named director of the Avengers film. Join us as we rave and rant about Joss's best (and worst) works, view clips from his shows, and discuss the overarching themes and tropes he touches on time and time again.
Cool With Cons: A Parent's Guide to Convention Safety
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Are you a parent who doesn't quite get what this "convention thing" is all about? Do you let your kid go to cons with other groups of people when you can't take them yourself? The Kentucky Con Wagon is here to let you know how to make sure your kids are safe and taken care of when you can't be there with them!
Cosplay 101
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Ever want to do a cosplay but not sure where to start? Come on in to learn how to start building your cosplay collection. Simple tips on sewing and what to look for in the stores.
Cosplay around the World
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
We all know about cosplay in the USA. We've all seen cosplay in Japan. What's the cosplay scene like in all of the other countries in this great big world?
Cosplay Chess 2010
Recommended Age Group: 13+
That’s right, we’re bringing it back! The game is just as it suggests, a regular chess game but with a twist. Each piece is played by one of you cosplayers. Players who wish to be pieces only need to know the basics of chess but captains do need to know the game thoroughly. The winning team will get the opportunity to stay on the board as pieces or the captain may choose to pick a completely different team. Everyone is welcome but you must be in costume to play!
Cosplay Contest
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
See the best cosplay outfits and performances from our attendees!
Cosplay for All
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Tips, tricks, advice, and laughter are the best medicine for costume blues. You want to make that great costume, but aren't shaped like a 13-year old Ethiopian boy? You really want to know what fabrics to avoid when you don't want to show off your bum? You need advice on making your plus-size look con-ready and family-friendly?This panel is for you. We'll discuss ways of making your dream costume fit your body type. It's time to choose your costumes and characters based on your personality, not your body type.
Cosplay from Home
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Have you ever wanted to cosplay someone but not been able to afford the cosplay? Love to cosplay but can't sew to make them on your own? We will show you how to make it on the cosplay front. Cheep and easy ways to make a cosplay out of stuff you have at home.
Cosplay Wedding
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Ever wanted to trap your dream anime or comic character into an eternity of love with you? Well, now is the time to do it! Before the panel begins find the cosplayers hold the "Cosplay Weddings" sign" collect your rings, make your proposal, show up during the given times. *There will be photo ops and digital or electronic copies can be sent to you later.
Crack Anime
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Do you find yourself watching anime that was seemingly produced by someone under the influence of cocaine? Are you able to understand the plot of certain anime as a direct result of your cocaine habit? Do you watch a specific anime as a substitute for cocaine? If you answered “Hai!” to one or more of these questions, then the Crack Anime panel is right for you!
Dance Club OMG!
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Where can you go to dance when you've run out of pocky and you're still not ready to go to sleep? Grab your glowsticks and run towards the rumbling! Voice Actor/ DJ Greg Ayres brings his love of dance music back to the dance floor again this year. Be sure to dress comfortable because once the music starts, the dance floor will be hot. While not your average anime dance, this party looks to entertain all fans of dance music. Whether you're a club-kid looking to shake your booty, or gamer wanting to roll your Katamari ... we should have you covered!
Deeper into DragonBall
Recommended Age Group: 13+
We will take the rules of the DragonBall Universe and take a deeper look into them. We will be giving you some of our theories of DragonBall and what we believe to be the answers to many questions to the loose ends of the series. Fans may ask questions relating to our theories, or question about theories they may have themselves. We are here to have fun, and the most ridiculus of Questions will not be missed. If you questions needed to be answered, come on down to our pannel and we will do our best to answer them.
Directing and Writing for Dubs: What does it Take? w/Chris Ayres and Josh Grelle
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Interested in learning more about the dubbing of anime? Then come sit in on Chris and Josh discussing their work with ADR scripts and what it takes to direct and write for dubbed anime.
Forum Meet & Greet
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Made some friends on the OMGcon forums and wanted to finally meet and become friends? Well this is the place to do so! Tell stories, talk about games or anime with people you geek out with online!
From Host Club to Hospital w/Greg Ayres
Recommended Age Group: 13+
2009 handed this actor more than his share of excitement. He'll be discussing his new shows (Big Windup, and Ouran High School Host Club) as well as give some hints about a few new projects he's working on. He'd also be glad to answer any other question you may have for him. So,come spend an hour with Greg, as he talks about everything from Anime to Ambulance rides.
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood Fan Panel
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Are you a fan of Full Metal Alchemist? The manga? The hot new anime Brotherhood? Want to join in discussion with other fans? Want to test your FMA knowledge for a chance at prizes? Then look no further! A solid hour of Full Metal fun awaits!
Genji: World's First Bishounen
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Your English teacher probably told you that The Tale of Genji is the world's first novel, but did she tell you it's also the world's first novel about a total BISHIE? Or maybe she forgot to tell you that it may be the world's first Mary Sue fan fic! How has this novel's portrayal of men evolved into today's bishounen aesthetic?
G.I.R. : An Invader Zim Panel w/Rikki Simons
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Are you an uber Invader Zim fan? Then spend the next 2 hours with Rikki Simons, the voice of Gir! From stories about the show, to signing your stuff!
Go Go, Tentacle Rangers!
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
In a world that has been overrun with tentacle monsters and evil pandas, who do you call for help? You call even more tentacle monsters and pandas in, of course! Join us as we fight for truth, justice, and indecency and help you to further corrupt your minds!
Gundam: Newtype Revival
Recommended Age Group: 13+
UC, AC, CE, AD. Gundam franchise are many. Celebrate the past and future. The Gundam franchise has existed for over thirty years, encompassing over a dozen series and several alternate universes. Come discuss the history of this franchise with us. Watch clips, answer trivia, and have fun.
Hello!Panel; a Hello!Project Panel
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Come learn about one of the most legendary and well known female only project-companies in Japan. If you are a fan of J-pop and want to know more groups, than this is your panel. Your Motaku host will be providing details on the latest updates of each of the Hello!Project’s groups (Morning Musume, Berryz Koubou, C-ute, Buono!, Mano Erina, ect). Along the way there will be quizzes and viewings of the latest promotional videos.
How To Spot Bootleg Merchandise w/Greg Ayres
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Did you know that the box set you recently purchased on E-bay could be a bootleg? Don't feel bad...you're not the only one! Thousands of anime fans are ripped off every year by retailers and convention vendors selling unlicensed merchandise. There are many different ways you can spot the good deals from the bad.
Initial D: Third Stage Viewing w/Josh Grelle
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Come join Josh Grelle, a voice actor in the anime Initial D: Third Stage for a special showing!
Iron Cosplay
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Ever watched Iron Chef? Well come and compete with a team to see who can create the best cosplay from the tools provided to you. What will be the secret ingredient? Find out at Iron Cosplay.
Kuroshitsuji: Black Butler
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Sebastian Michaelis is the perfect butler. Flawless in every way. He is also a demon with a contract to serve his 12-year-old master, the nobleman of the underworld, Earl Ciel Phantomhive. All of our guests shall recieve the Phantomhive hospitality, with a full array of games and naturally there will be some gifts for our guests. So join us for tea, served by the black butler himself, as we delve into Kuroshitsuji's world of 18th century England. It will most certainly be fun. So I hope you accept the young Earl's invitation.
Liar’s Dice
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Liar's Dice is a game of chance played by pirates and thieves, popularized by the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Come learn how to play, join in on a game, and win a set of dice of your own!
Mock Combat for Cosplay w/Christopher Ayres
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Do you want to give your cosplay scene a little something extra? Ever wanted to look like you are beating the life out of your friends and be able to do it in a safe way so that no one gets hurt? Come join voice actor, ADR director and veteran fight dorector, Chris Ayres for this on your feet workshop where you will learn tricks and techniques to add to yoru cosplay. This workshop is not only for cosplayers, but for anythign interested in learning the basics of stage combat.
Mock Combat for Cosplay – Advance Class w/Chris Ayres
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Think you are ready for more training? Chris Ayres is here to show you more safe ways to beat up your friends!
OMGcon Pep Rally
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Join us as we start the day off OMGcon style! See what will be going on during the day with sneak peaks, videos, and free stuff. Don’t miss it!
Otaku Dating Game
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Feeling a bit lonely, having trouble finding that wonderful and sexy fan that will wear a matching cosplay with you out in public just for fun? Hoping to re-enact that favorite anime love scene with someone? Then look no further, at The Otaku Dating Game you can find your sweetheart with an unusual fashion statement and unique taste in entertainment!
Pokemon Party
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Bring your walkers and your best Pokemon. Join us in the connection club and union rooms for trades. Join the contests, a costume contest for pokemon themed costumes, an imitation contest if you think you can sound like you belong in the poke'verse and even create your own pokemon for a chance at a mini prize.
Popular Tropes in Anime and Video Games
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
This panel will examine some of the most popular tropes in anime and video games today, such as the Go Nagai Sideburns, the Pink Bishoujo Ghetto, and the Airplane of Love! If you're interested in learning a little more about the tropes your favorite series relies on, or would just like to see hilarious examples of common conventions in anime and games, join us and enjoy!
PWNED!
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
A hilarious mash-up of some of the best video game scenes and fan creations over the years. Games can be just as much fun to watch as play
Screw the Rules, We Have an Abridged Series!
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
Come and join us for a panel on some of the best (and worst) abridged series on the web. We'll be reviewing episodes, having some discussion, and explaining some jokes that some may have not caught. We will be discussing TeamFourStar's work, hbi2k, and of course, Yu-Gi-Oh.
Shinigamis 101: The Comprehensive Death God Guide
Recommended Age Group: 13+
A panel comparing & contrasting the shinigamis from Death Note, Bleach, and Soul Eater. It covers everything about the average shinigami in each series, from their physical appearance to their levels of awesomeness(based on a formula derived by NASAF - the National Association of Squealing Anime Fans). Also, for those curious about how the heck Death the Kid came into being, there will be a discussion about shinigami reproduction at the end.
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko Performance and Workshop
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
You’ve played Taiko Drum Master, now see the real thing! The St. Louis Osuwa Taiko group will be performing traditional japanese music along with a few originals. They will also allow you to come up on stage and learn how to play. Make sure not to miss this!
Studio Capsule Panel w/Bob & Emily DeJesus
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Learn all about Robert and Emily DeJesus’ business Studio Capsule. Everything you’d ever want to know!
The Josh Grelle Panel
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Wanna learn more about Josh Grelle and the many hats he wears in the anime industry? Then this is the panel for you
The State of the Anime Industry & You w/Greg Ayres
Recommended Age Group: 13+
In the last few years we've seen the anime industry struggling to succeed against the treats of online downloading, and dwindling DVD sales. With the number of fans increasing rapidly each year, and companies that distribute anime doing everything that they can do deliver it faster, and cheaper, there just has to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Come take part in a discussion of the facts, and an examination of our role as fans.
The Ten Biggest Mistakes in Fanfiction and Roleplaying
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Join us as we countdown the top ten mistakes that writers and role players make--including everyone's favorite, the Mary Sue. We will also have a question and answer session to learn tips and tricks of the trade, from marketing yourself as a writer to avoiding the deadly purple prose.
The Wallflower: Perfect Girl Evolution Fan Panel
Recommended Age Group: 13+
WARNING: This fan panel may cause over-flowing nosebleeds. Come to learn more about and discuss your love for the sparkling world of The Wallflower! There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A and discussion session. Hope to see you there!
Uncensored Panel w/All Guests
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
Join all of our guests for a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly (and sometimes VERY ugly) inside the industry. There will be some amazing stories that will shock, amuse and possibly disturb some of you.
What Does "Yaoi" have to do with that ??? w/Greg Ayres
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Whether its reading about his character's in fanfic sent to him, or being asked to pose with the "Yaoi" paddle for pictures...one thing is for sure - Greg Ayres cannot escape Yaoi fandom. Come laugh (and cry) with us as Greg relives tales both funny and awkward about it all.
What’s New with Tavicat? w/Rikki and Tavi Simons
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
We'll talk about what current projects we're doing, like our webcomic @ Tavicat and talk shop about the comic and animation industry and the best approaches and the dos & don'ts if you want to break in.
Who’s Line is it Anime?
Recommended Age Group: 13+
Anime adlib at it’s best! Come join is as we play games made popular by Who’s Line is it Anyway? with a geeky twist!
Who’s Line is it Anime? 17+
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
‘After Hours’ games made popular by Who’s Line is it Anyway? with a pervy twist!
Yang Style Taiji Quan
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Want to start your day at OMGcon relaxed and full of energy after partying the night away or just staying up too late in the viewing room? Join us for Taiji Quan, a martial art and meditation style that's low impact and great for beginners, but most importantly a lot of fun. Remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes!
Yaoi 101: A Tale Of Two Bishis
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
A delicate subject for most female otakus, Yaoi 101: A Tale Of Two Bishis will dig deep to uncover the history of yaoi, the favourite fandoms, and why it’s important for bishounen to love other bishounen! PLUS THERE’S PICTURES!!
Your Favorite Character Discussion
Recommended Age Group: Everyone
Have you been going crazy inside just wanting to brag about your favorite character to just about anybody? This is a panel for you all to rant about your favorite characters! Because L is just hot and Itachi just rocks!
Yuri 101: Sharing The Neko Love
Age Group: 17+ (ID REQUIRED)
A favourite topic of most male otakus, Yuri 101: Sharing The Neko Love will delve into the softer side of female relationships in anime and manga and explore different fandoms in the world today. PLUS THERE’S PICTURES!!!