Newcon 3 - Newcon PDX

NEWCON 3
2015 Program Guide
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SPONSERS & PARTNERS FOR HELPING US !
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SPECIAL GUESTS
A Hollywood actor who has become a cult classic and pioneering figure in Asian American cinema. He was first introduced
in Steven Spielberg’s fairytale movie Hook, as “Rufio”, the
leader of the Lost Boys. He quickly jumped to leading roles like
Newline’s Take the Lead, opposite Antonio Banderas, and The
Debut, which became the voice of a Filipino American generation. 20th Century Fox executives were so mesmerized by
the uniqueness of Dante’s look and ability that they gave him
a development deal for his own series and he starred in a pilot
for Touchstone/ABC, The Chang Family Saves the World, written and produced by John Ridley and directed by Paris Barclay.
Ever versatile, he’s “Jake Long” in Disney’s animated series
American Dragon: Jake Long as well as “Prince Zuko” in Nickelodeon’s phenomenal hit, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
GUEST OF HONOR
DANTE BASCO
Jason Trost is a fourth generation filmmaker that has
worked in the film industry for his entire life. Raised on
sets, he began young, as an assistant for their father in
the craft of special effects. With years of working and
learning the intricacies of filmmaking, he developed an
appreciation for the art while reaching further than just
special effects. Today he has written, directed and starred
in four feature films; The FP, All Superheroes Must Die,
Wet and Reckless and How To Save Us .
FILMMAKER GUEST
OF HONOR - JASON TROST
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Portland’s The Slants are the first and only all-Asian American
dance rock band in the world. They offer up catchy dance beats,
strong hooks, and a bombastic live show that is “not to be
missed” (The Westword). The Willamette Week says “While the
band may well be best experienced live, Slants releases always
promise a few blistering, note-perfect singles.” The music is the
perfect combination of 80’s driven synth pop with hard-hitting
indie, floor-filling beats which fans affectionately dub as “Chinatown Dance Rock.”
MUSICAL GUEST OF HONOR
THE SLANTS
Ninja of the Night (Aka NOTN) is a cosplay performance group
based out of the Pacific Northwest, although its members are
scattered all across the country! The five principle members,
Kayla [BAT], Mandy [Nutcracker], Krystal [Sumikins], Rynn
[Rynn], and Chris [GaMeReVx], have been together since 2007
and in that time produced and combined 15+ skits and have
taken home numerous performance awards and acknowledgements including four Best In Shows, being featured on several gaming blogs as well as G4’s “Attack of the Show”, and
have had two of their members represent the United States
in 2010’s World Cosplay Summit. Now, they’re ready to share
their knowledge in cosplay-related panels as well as entertain!
To learn more about NOTN’s history and members, as well as
see examples of their work, check out their facebook page:
www.Facebook.com/NOTNcosplay
COSPLAY GUEST OF HONOR
NINJA OF THE NIGHT
THE COSPLAY PROFESSIONAL
The Cosplay Professional is a world renowned professional
celebrity in many facets of todays society. Primarily known for
his contributions to the cosplay community and ending world
hunger, The Cosplay Professional is professionally pleased to
be flown in from his current professional seminar tour about
being professional in every moment of ones life.
When the cosplay professional is not preoccupied with matters of professionalism, he likes to unwind by building churches for the unprofessional and casting 400 foot tall likenesses
of himself for all the world to see.
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VOICE ACTOR GUESTS
Kira
Buckland began voice acting at the age of sixteen
after having been introduced to the online voiceover community. She
got her start voice acting in flash animations and games, and started getting noticed in the industry after winning Anime Expo 2007’s Voice Actor
Idol. After moving to Southern California from her hometown of Anchorage, Alaska, she soon landed her first official roles and has since voiced
many characters in anime (Blue Exorcist, Accel World, LaGrange, Magi:
The Labyrinth of Magic, 5 Centimeters Per Second) and video games
(Skullgirls, Castle Crashers, Hyperdimension Neptunia V, Inazuma Eleven, Mugen Souls, Time and Eternity). Recently, she has been announced
to be the voice of Hiyoko Saionji in “Dangan Ronpa 2: Goodbye Despair”.
To keep up with Kira, follow her on Twitter @rinachan.
Natalie
Hoover is a voice actor residing in Los Angeles,
CA. Born and raised in Oregon, Natalie had always admired the world of
Hollywood. Realizing her passion for the arts, she enrolled herself in several organizations to explore what would soon become her career. Her
most recent voice acting roles are Sonia Nevermind from the acclaimed
title DanganRonpa 2: Goodbye Despair, Tiara in Fairy Fencer F, Ryubence
in Witch and the Hundred Knight, Toya in Magi: Labyrinth of Magic, Raven Banecroft in Rival Threads, and Yolko in the hit series Sword Art
Online that aired on Toonami, as well as many more titles which will be
released soon.
To learn more about Natalie, visit her at www.nataliehoover.com or follow her twitter (@NatalieHooverVO)!
Sean
Chiplock is a professional voiceover artist who has
been quickly making his way into the industry scene, voicing for a number
of popular characters in recent videogames and anime. Some of his recent
roles include Cassim in “MAGI: Labyrinth of Magic”, Ozma and Gruda in “Ys:
Memories of Celceta”, and Kiyotaka Ishimaru in the game “Dangan Ranpa:
Trigger Happy Havoc” due out in February. He’s just as much of a character
in person, though, and enjoys talking to anyone about basically anything.
He currently resides in sunny California, battling traffic almost as often as
he battles his animated rivals.
To keep up with Sean, follow him on Twitter @sonicmega.
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dressed like Batman singing originals and covers
about Gotham and the Bat!
Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/
pages/Gotham-a-Go-Go/429598227137448
Audio
Video Roscoe will
be DJing at the Newcon Electric New Year’s
Dance
MUSICAL GUESTS
Bat-Mania is a local band that plays
Easterislandhead
will
be DJing at the Newcon Electric New Year’s
Performing again at Newcon 3 after their amazing performance last year is the Sharks From
Mars.
Sharks
From Mars play fast
and mean little songs about girls, death, and the
dangers of modern living. Sometimes they tune
their instruments. Though a haze of liquor, violence, and malcontent often circles the group,
their mothers insist they’re very nice boys.
Check their music at
http://sharksfrommars.bandcamp.com/
Dance. Listen at
https://soundcloud.com/easterislandhead
Mr. Eh
Young
will be DJing at the
Newcon Electric New
Year’s Dance.
Listen at
http://www.mixcloud.
com/Mrehyoung/
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COSPLAY GUESTS
MEPPY GAL COSPLAY
GUEST / YOUTUBE GUEST
is a popular cosplayer, host, content creator, and full time media profession-
al. After years of cosplaying she decided to take her stories and advice to
her YouTube channel. With an audience of over 9000 she produces a variety
of cosplay and pop culture related videos. This year she published her first
book “Get In The Robot - Your Guide to Making Plugsuits” to educate and
inspire others to make bodysuit creations. When she is not busy working on
creative content, she enjoys getting good food and coffee in Portland OR.
RYAN
WELLS - COSPLAY GUEST
from Portland OR, has been doing props and sets for various theater and
haunt productions throughout the years and only recently started cosplaying in September of 2013 and has already been featured on several cosplay
and special effects panels at various conventions throughout the Pacific
NW, cosplay websites, web series and Forbes.com.
“Cosplay was a natural progression for me since there’s not enough Halloween in my life”
“I love to learn new skills and make challenges for myself, getting inspiration and bouncing ideas off friends (new and old) and connecting through
the great community that has taken me in while creating obscure yet lovingly recognizable characters. Up until now I have tended to draw inspiration mainly from films but I try to branch out into other genres.”
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PERFORMERS
CONVENTIONAL IMPROV
Since 2009, Conventional Improv has been the Pacific Northwest’s go-to
group for cons. Providing improv shows, game shows, and comedy panel
shows, there’s something for everyone! We are excited about our second
Newcon, and plan on bringing even more great content your way!
THE FINE YOUNG DEVIANTS
The Fine Young Deviants are coming to New Con PDX! The
comedy and improv group is known far and wide for their bizzare humor and off-the-wall sketches. They’re horrible, and
you’ll love them.
SLIGHTLY ANIME DATING GAME
Slightly Anime is an Anime Convention based entertainment group. We
have done award winning cosplay (or masquerade) skits, panels, and
most notably the “Slightly Anime Dating Game” for many years now.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlightlyAnime
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NEWCON FLOORSET MAPS
REGISTRATION HOURS (FOYER)
FRI - 6:00AM - 7:00PM
SAT - 8:00AM - 7:00 PM
SUN - 8:00AM - 3:00PM
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NEWCON ARTIST ALLEY MAP
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLROOM
EXIT
ENTRANCE
VENDOR HALL HOURS:
FRI - 12:OOPM - 8:00PM
SAT - 10:00AM - 6:00PM
SUN- 10:00AM - 4PM
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ARTIST ALLEY HOURS:
FRI - 10:45AM - 11:00PM
SAT - 10:00AM - 6:00PM
SUN - 10:00AM - 4PM
BOOTH NAME
8-bit Babe.................................................... 45
Apologija & Em Aino....................................... 35
ARCADE + Cyneros ....................................... 7
Arts by Jamie .............................................. 46
battlerobots! ............................................... 16
Bethany-sensei ........................................... 44
Black Cat Gadgeteering ................................ 2
Bunny Maelstrom ....................................... 26
Cakoir .......................................................... 40
Clara’s Corner .............................................. 51
Cogsplay and MRK’d Studio ....................... 27
Cryptic-Enigma Plush Works ....................... 10
CultClassicPosters.com .............................. 38
Daws ........................................................... 29
Deadly Darlings ........................................... 43
Dragon Blues ............................................... 22
Dream Jellies ................................................ 3
Enya’s Music Box ........................................ 50
Eternal Elegance ......................................... 15
FlowingChiaki and Shinyako ...................... 34
Gryphon Shifter ............................................ 9
Hoipoi! ........................................................ 36
idk ............................................................... 20
Inspecyed by MoMo ................................... 54
Jems ............................................................ 42
Jiselle Crawford .......................................... 24
Kaeilash ....................................................... 30
Kawaii Factor .............................................. 25
LvlUp Sprites ................................................ 11
Maruru Arts ................................................. 21
MC Art: The Art of Mattie and Christa ....... 48
Need4Things ............................................... 52
Nico Busykum .............................................. 12
Ninja of the Night ........................................ 39
Nox Aeon .................................................... 47
ObsCure Dreams ......................................... 28
Oyakoro ....................................................... 18
PeCaBoo ...................................................... 41
Potato Stallions .......................................... 49
Quorom of Cute .......................................... 53
Rena Muffin ................................................. 32
Rezipiral and AmberTDD .............................. 6
Rising Dragon .............................................. 23
Scarlet Oasis .................................................. 5
sin ................................................................. 17
Smashley Art ............................................... 33
Starbolins .................................................... 31
Tai Gordon and Annabelle Bowie ................ 8
Team Yumelulu ............................................. 4
The Illuminated Geek .................................. 13
The Metal Nerds .......................................... 37
The Mint Pie ................................................. 19
Whimsy’s ..................................................... 14
Wonder Weird ............................................... 1
VENDORS LIST
Ageless Treasures
Kokuryuu Shopping Service
The Green Wolf
Kat Robertson
Sean’s Anime & Other Things
Chronos gifts
Riven’s Vagaries
FableFire
Super Orange LLC
Boy Vandals
Finely Wrought
Pixelosis
DapperDragon
Haus of Thread Costume
Perilous Journey
Ageless Treasurers
nom*ables
OutNerdMe
Taken by the Sky
Crafty Mitchell
SilverTideJewelry
LightUpStore
Vintage Wolf
Creative Color Works
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DAY 1 - FRIDAY / JANUARY 3RD 2015
Panels Prime
(Mt. St. Helens/Hood)
Panels 2
(Mt. Bachelor)
Panels 3
(3 Sisters)
Main Events
(Multnomah/Holladay)
TIME
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
Ouran High School
Host Club
( 10:00am - 11:30am )
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
Cosplay Skits with
Ninjas Of The Night
( 11:45am - 1:45pm )
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
9:00pm
Poetry Hour With
Dante Basco
( 2:00pm - 3:00pm )
Kira Buckland Q&A
( 3:15pm - 4:15pm )
Rehersal / Additional Setup
( 4:30pm - 4:45pm )
Holiday Fashion Show
( 5:00pm - 6:00pm )
Extra Run Time
( 6:00pm - 6:30pm )
Jack Trost Q&A
( 6:45pm - 7:45pm )
Slightly Anime Dating Game
(18+)
( 8:00pm - 9:30pm )
10:30pm
11:00pm
Fine Young Deviants Present:
Hobo Royalle
(18+)
( 9:45pm - 11:30pm )
11:30pm
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
2:00am
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Intermediate Costume
Prop Building:
Construction
Knowing Your Tools
( 11:15am - 12:15pm )
and Materials
(11:15am - 12:45pm)
Tea & Cake:
An Intro to
Lolita Fashion
( 12:30pm - 1:30pm ) Sword Art At Con
(1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Cosplay Character
Posing
( 1:45pm - 2:45pm )
Your Guide to
World Cosplay SummitKigurumi Making
Information Panel
(2:45pm - 3:45pm)
( 3:00pm - 4:00pm )
The Slants Q&A:
War Wounds and
Road Trips
( 4:15pm - 5:15pm )
Anime & Video Game
Musical Jeopardy
(4:00pm - 5:15pm)
Ask the Homestucks!
( 5:30pm - 6:30pm )
Cosplay Tips:
Meepy-Gal and
Ryan Wells
ft. The Cosplay Pro
(5:45pm - 6:30pm)
Cosplay Tips:
Ninja of the Night
(6:45pm - 7:45pm)
Defining Steampunk
( 6:45pm - 7:45pm )
Cosplay Contest:
What are judges
looking for?
( 8:00pm - 9:00pm )
Anime Charades
( 9:15pm - 10:15pm )
9:30pm
10:00pm
Portland Augureys
LARP:
Quidditch Team
Belegarth (Demo)
Info Panel
(10:00am - 11:00am)
( 10:00am - 11:00am )
CI! Presents:
Midnight Madness
(18+)
( 9:45pm - 11:45pm )
Draculars
( 10:30pm - 11:30pm )
Voice Acting with:
Kira Buckland, Natalie Hoover
and Sean Chiplock
( 11:30am - 12:30pm )
CI! Presents:
Whose Line is it Anyways?
( 1:00pm - 2:30pm )
AMV Contest and Show
( 3:00pm - 6:00pm )
Sound Check / Tech / Setup
( 6:00pm - 7:45pm )
Youtube/Digital
Content PDX
(8:00pm - 9:30pm)
Rock ConcertSharks From Mars
( 8:00pm - 9:15pm )
PJ Party Setup
(9:45pm - 10:00pm)
Rock ConcertBatmania
( 9:15pm - 10:30pm )
Disney Sing-Along
PJ Party
(10:00pm - 11:30pm)
Repo the Genetic
FUNNY VIDEOS (18+)
Opera (18+)
(11:45pm - 12:30pm) (11:45pm-12:30am)
Convention Horror
Stories (18+)
( 1:00am - 1:45am )
Opening Ceremonies
( 10:00am - 11:00am )
Fine Young Deviants:
What Do you hate?
(18+)
(1:00am-1:45am)
Rock ConcertThe Slants
( 10:30pm - 12:00am )
Bad Cosplay Summit
(18+)
( 12:30am - 1:30am )
Additional Time If Wanted
DAY 1 - FRIDAY / JANUARY 3RD 2015
Special Events
(Madison)
Creation Station
(Jackson)
Photo Booth
(Grant)
Streaming
(Lincoln)
CCG
(Roosevelt)
TIME
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
Open DS Lounge
( 10:00am - 12:00pm )
11:00am
Monster High and You
( 11:00am - 12:00pm )
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
Pokemon Newcon League
( 12:00pm - 1:00pm )
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
Cosplay Geometry:
Circles
( 10:00am - 11:00am )
Build a Boffer
( 1:30pm - 3:30pm )
Opens at 8:00am
Open for Private Use
(10:00am - 12:00pm)
Ears for Wigs
( 12:00pm - 2:00pm )
Newcon Free
2nd Skin:
Photobooth
Finding the Perfect Face
(12:00pm - 6:00pm)
for Your Cosplay
( 2:00pm - 4:00pm )
Pokemon Phantom
Forces Draft
(12:00pm-6:00pm)
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
Intro to Crocheting
( 4:00pm - 5:00pm )
Open DS Lounge
( 4:00pm - 5:00pm )
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
Steampunch
Recommendations
Roundtable
( 5:30pm - 6:30pm )
7:00pm
Funimation Anime
&
Film Streaming
(12:00pm - 1:45am)
Open for Drawing
( 5:00pm - 5:30pm )
Making TMNT Ornaments
( 5:30pm - 6:00pm )
Tiny TARDIS Top Hats
and Doctor Who Bowties
( 6:00pm - 7:00pm )
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
9:00pm
Gundam Building
( 7:00pm - 11:00pm )
9:30pm
Doctor Who:
Tiptoe through
Open for Private Use
The Tartdis Fandom
(6:00pm - 1:45am)
Celebration
( 8:00pm - 10:00pm )
Magic:
The Gathering
FNM Draft
(6:00pm-12:00am)
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Open DS Lounge
( 11:00pm - 1:45am )
Fandom Gaming
(18+)
( 10:00pm - 12:00am )
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
Open Writing & Drawing
( 12:00am - 1:45am )
Open Play
(12:00am-1:45pm)
1:30am
2:00am
****VIEWING ROOM (HALSEY) - OPEN 12:30pm - 11:30pm
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DAY 1 - FRIDAY / JANUARY 3RD 2015
Karaoke
(Hamilton)
Video Gaming
(Jefferson/Adams)
TIME
Table Top
Gaming
(Washington)
Staging Room
(Broadway)
Cosplay R&R
(Weidler)
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
Open
(10:00am - 5:00pm)
12:00pm
12:30pm
Open
(10:00am - 6:00pm)
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
Open Karaoke
(12:00am - 6:00pm)
Autograph
Line Forms
(3:00pm-3:30pm)
Dante Basco
Autographs
(3:30pm - 5:00pm)
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
Ultra Street Fighter
4 Tournament
(5:00pm - 7:00pm)
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
Karaoke Contest
Prelims
(6:00pm - 7:45pm)
Channel A
(6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Cosplay Contest
Pre-Meet
Band Equipment
(6:30pm - 7:30pm)
Storage
(5:00pm - 8:00pm)
Skullgirls Tournament
(7:00pm - 8:45pm)
8:30pm
9:00pm
9:30pm
Open
(8:00pm - 1:45pm)
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
2:00am
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Autograph
Line Forms
Open
(12:30pm-1:00pm)
(10:00am - 6:00pm)
Voice Actor
Autographs:
Kira Buckland,
Natalie Hoover
& Sean Chiplock
(1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Open Karaoke
(7:45pm - 1:45am)
WCS Judging
(7:30pm
- 10:30pm)
Concert Backstage
(8:00pm - 12:00am)
DAY 2 - SATURDAY / JANUARY 4TH 2015
Panels Prime
(Mt. St. Helens/Hood)
Panels 2
(Mt. Bachelor)
Panels 3
(3 Sisters)
TIME
Masquerade Tech Rehersal
( 9:00am - 10:45am )
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
Soul Eater:
Kid & Liz
( 10:00am - 11:30am )
Slanted Geekery:
Supporting Diversity
in Fandom Culture
( 11:45am - 12:30pm )
Sean Chiplock Q&A
( 1:00pm - 2:00pm )
Dante Basco Asian American Icon
( 2:15pm - 3:00pm )
Natalie Hoover Q&A
( 3:30pm - 4:30pm )
Original Characters
LARP:
and You
Amtgard (Demo)
( 10:00am - 10:45am ) (10:00am - 10:45am)
Seating for Dante Basco
( 10:30am - 10:45am )
Creature Creation
SCA Demo
with Ryan Wells
(11:15am - 12:15pm)
( 11:15am - 12:15pm )
Dante Basco Q&A
( 11:00am - 12:00pm )
Essential Tips for
Fitting Youself
Ask the Ancestors
( 12:30pm - 2:00pm ) (12:30pm - 1:30pm)
Slightly Anime Dating Game
( 12:15pm - 1:45pm )
Gundam 101
( 2:15pm - 3:15pm )
Cosplay Fitness
( 3:30pm - 4:30pm )
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
CI! Presents:
Geeky Show Games
( 4:45pm - 6:00pm )
6:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
Beast of Hentai Maid Cafe
(18+)
( 6:45pm - 8:30pm )
8:30pm
9:00pm
9:30pm
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
2:00am
Nerd by Nature
( 4:45pm - 5:45pm )
Attack on Newcon
( 6:00pm - 7:30pm )
6:30pm
7:00pm
Main Events
(Multnomah/Holladay)
Entitlement,
Representation & Power
in the Gaming Industry
( 7:45pm - 9:15pm )
How Being Asian
got me in Trouble
w/The Slants
(1:45pm - 2:45pm)
Battleship Bismarck
(3:00pm - 4:00pm)
Masquerade (Cosplay Contest)
( 4:15pm - 5:30pm )
Yuri 101: Girls Love
(18+)
(5:30pm - 6:30pm)
Seating ( 4:00pm - 4:15pm )
TV, Movie and Anime
Gun Gaffes We all
Love to Bust On
(6:45pm - 7:45pm)
Anime Science
Theater 3000
(8:00pm - 9:00pm)
FYD Productions
JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure Presents: Jay&Hirsch:
Serial Killers (18+)
w/Kira Buckland
( 9:30pm - 10:30pm ) (9:15pm - 10:15pm)
Bad Trivia for Bad Prizes
(18+)
( 10:30pm - 11:15pm )
LARP - Distopia
HowlCon: “The Best
Rising Demo
Werewolf Movies
(10:30pm-11:30pm)
Since Twilight”
( 10:45pm - 11:45pm )
Jason Trost:
Life & Film
(11:45pm-12:45pm)
Outlast after Dark
(18+)
Yaoi
(12:00am - 1:45am)
(18+)
(1:00am-1:45am)
Story Time with the
Fine Young Deviants
(18+)
( 1:00am - 1:45am )
Seating ( 4:00pm - 4:15pm )
Watch this, Not that
(4:15pm - 5:15pm)
Hentai Cupcake’s
Swimsuit Contest
(18+)
( 9:15pm - 10:00pm )
CI! Presents: Whose Line is it
####ing Anyways?
(18+)
( 11:45pm - 12:30am )
WCS Tech Rehersal
( 2:00pm - 3:45pm )
World Cosplay Summit NW
Preliminaries
( 6:00pm - 7:45pm )
Newcon Formal Ball:
One Night In Paris
*Featuring Switch
( 8:00pm - 9:30pm )
Newcon Eletronic Dance:
DJ Audio Video Roscoe
( 10:00pm - 11:00pm )
Newcon Eletronic Dance:
DJ Easterislandhead
( 11:00pm - 12:00am )
Newcon Eletronic Dance:
DJ Mr. Eh Young
( 12:00am - 1:45am )
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DAY 2 - SATURDAY / JANUARY 4TH 2015
Interactive
Exhibits Autographs LARP/Demos
Viewing Room
(Front Exhibit Hall) (Back Exhibits Hall)
(Halsey)
Streaming
(Lincoln)
CCG
(Roosevelt)
TIME
9:30am
Opens at 8:00am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
Autograph Line Forms
( 10:30am - 11:00am )
Sean Chiplock
Autographs
( 11:00am - 12:00pm )
Autograph Line Forms
( 12:00pm - 12:30pm )
Natalie Hoover
Autographs
( 12:30pm - 1:30pm )
Autograph Line Forms
( 1:30pm - 2:00pm )
Kira Buckland
Autographs
( 2:00pm - 3:00pm )
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
Dragon Crawl
(12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Open
(10:00am - 9:30pm)
Autograph Line Forms
( 3:30pm - 4:00pm )
Crunchy Roll Anime
Streaming
(10:00pm - 1:45am)
Dante Basco
Autographs
( 4:00pm - 5:30pm )
Autograph Line Forms
( 5:30pm - 6:00pm )
Jack Trost
Autographs
( 6:00pm - 7:00pm )
Pokemon League
Challenge
(4:30pm-10:00pm)
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
9:00pm
Krosmaster Arena
Demos
(12:00pm-4:30pm)
Beneath the Waves
(7:00pm - 11:00pm)
9:30pm
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Late AMV Night
(9:45pm - 1:30am)
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
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2:00am
Open Play
(10:00am-1:45pm)
DAY 2 - SATURDAY / JANUARY 4TH 2015
Karaoke
(Hamilton)
Video Gaming
(Jefferson/Adams)
Table Top
Gaming
(Washington)
Staging Room
(Broadway)
Cosplay R&R
(Weidler)
TIME
9:30am
Masquerade Tech
Rehersal
(9:00pm-10:45pm)
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
Open Karaoke
(10:00am - 11:45am)
11:30am
Open
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
Karaoke Contest
Prelims
(12:00pm - 1:45pm)
Super Smash Bros
Tournament
(1:00pm - 4:00pm)
2:00pm
2:30pm
Open
(10:00am - 12:00pm)
WCS Set Building
(11:00pm - 2:15pm)
Open
(10:00am - 3:30pm)
Costume Fairy
Adventurers
(12:00pm - 3:00pm)
3:00pm
3:30pm
Masquerade & WCS
Green Room
(3:30pm - 8:00pm)
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
Open Karaoke
(1:45pm - 8:00pm)
5:30pm
Masquerade & WCS
Backstage
(3:30pm - 8:00pm)
Guilty Gear Xrd
Tourament
(5:00pm - 7:00pm)
6:00pm
6:30pm
Open
(3:00pm - 1:45am)
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
9:00pm
Karaoke
Contest Finals
(8:00pm - 10:00pm)
9:30pm
Open
(7:00pm - 1:45am)
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm
Open Karaoke
(10:00pm - 1:45am)
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
2:00am
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DAY 3 - SUNDAY / JANUARY 5TH 2015
Panels Prime
(Mt. St. Helens/Hood)
Panels 2
(Mt. Bachelor)
Panels 3
(3 Sisters)
TIME
Cosplay Chess Player Meetup
( 9:00am - 10:00am )
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
Fruity Rumpus Factory Live
( 10:00am - 12:00pm )
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
Danganronpa:
With Natalie, Kira & Sean
( 12:15pm - 1:15pm )
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
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Main Events
(Multnomah/Holladay)
Legend Of The Hidden
Temple..Of Time!
( 1:45pm - 3:45pm )
2nd Game Setup
( 3:45pm - 4:00pm )
Legend Of The Hidden
Temple..Of Time!
(2nd Game)
( 4:00pm - 6:00pm )
Steam Punk Short Film
Karaoke 101
Showcase
(10:00am - 11:00am)
( 10:00am - 11:15am )
Cosplay Chess
( 10:00am - 12:00pm )
Cultural Appropriation
vs Rule of Cool
Vis-Key your Visuals
(11:15am
- 12:15pm)
( 11:30am - 12:30pm )
What the Pho?
Skull Girls
A Foodie’s Guide to (12:30pm - 2:00pm)
Asian Eating
( 12:45pm - 1:45pm )
Should she BE
anymore sugoi?
( 2:00pm - 2:45pm )
Get in the Robot!
Your Guide to making
Plugsuits.
( 3:15pm - 4:15pm )
Lightsaber Training
with Jet City
Saber Guild
(2:30pm - 3:30pm)
Random Panel
(4:00pm
- 6:00pm)
Big World, Small Fandom
( 4:30pm - 5:45pm )
Setup/Rehersal
( 12:00pm - 1:30pm )
Lolita Fashion Show
( 1:30pm - 2:30pm )
Setup( 2:30pm - 3:00pm )
How to Save Us- Filming Screening
with Jason Trost
( 3:00pm - 5:00pm )
Setup( 5:00pm - 6:00pm )
Closing Ceremonies
( 6:00pm - 6:30pm )
DAY 3 - SUNDAY / JANUARY 5TH 2015
Special Events
(Madison)
Creation Station
(Jackson)
Photo Booth
(Grant)
Streaming
(Lincoln)
CCG
(Roosevelt)
TIME
9:30am
Battlestar Galactica
and Personhood
Open for Private Use
( 9:00am - 10:00am ) (10:00am -11:45am)
10:00am
10:30am
Second-Hand First:
Repurposing Leather
for Cosplay
( 10:00am - 12:00pm )
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
Opens at 8:00am
Creature Feature
Display
( 10:00am - 4:15am )
Corsety
( 12:00pm - 1:00pm )
Patent Your Ingenius
Invention
( 1:00pm - 3:00pm )
Crunchy Roll
Newcon Free
Drama
Streaming
Photobooth
(12:00pm - 3:00pm) (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Magic: The Gathering
&
Pokemon Demos
(12:00pm-6:00pm)
Coloring Titanium
with Electricity
( 3:00pm - 4:00pm )
Kick-Ass Femmes
( 4:00pm - 5:00pm )
Open
(3:00pm - 6:00pm)
The 52 Project
( 5:00pm - 6:00pm )
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
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DAY 3 - SUNDAY / JANUARY 5TH 2015
Karaoke
(Hamilton)
Video Gaming
(Jefferson/Adams)
TIME
Table Top
Gaming
(Washington)
Staging Room
(Broadway)
Cosplay R&R
(Weidler)
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
Open
(10:00am - 12:00pm)
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
Open Karaoke
(10:00am - 4:00pm)
Mario Kart 8 Tourament
(12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Puyo Puyo x Tetris
Tournament
(1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Open
(10:00am - 5:00pm)
Lolita Fashion
Open
Show Backstage (10:00am
- 4:00pm)
(12:00pm-2:30pm)
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
Open
(2:30pm - 5:00pm)
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
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Jason Trost
Autographs
(5:00pm - 6:00pm)
Closing Ceremonies
Backstage
(6:00pm - 6:45pm)
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-- MAIN EVENTS -Opening Ceremonies -
Join us as we kick off our convention for our third year! Find out what we have in store for the weekend.
AMV Contest
Newcon’s Anime Music Video competition, created for fans, by fans. Entries are grouped into categories, and you the audience vote for your favorite videos. Come see how your video does, or just sit
back and watch! Winners will be announced during Closing Ceremonies. This year’s show will also
feature a best of 2014 showcase!
Newcon Rock & Roll Show
We are pleased to be providing a full three act rock concert this year, featuring amazing local bands.
Returning are the Sharks from Mars, bringing you some fast paced punk rock! We also have booked
Bat-Mania, a fantastic band that does many original and covers of great songs about Batman and
Gotham. To top off the concert we, by popular demand, have brought you The Slants!
Bad Cosplay Summit
Ever wonder what a cosplay contest is like when it’s not taken seriously? Don’t have a cosplay? No
Problem! Is your cosplay made out of a plastic bag? GREAT! Compete to be the best of the worst or
just try to make the audience laugh as much as you can. Come and join us for some good laughs and
possible not so great to great prizes!
Masquerade (Cosplay Contest)
Whether you like to compete or just like to see costumes being presented, the Cosplay Contest is
Newcon’s main costume event. Various individuals and groups will present their costumes and entertaining skits. At the end of the contest, prizes will be announced for outstanding entries.
World Cosplay Summit Northwest Preliminaries
World Cosplay Summit is a pair’s competition. You and your partner must select a source of Japanese
origin (Anime, Manga, Video Game or Tokusatsu), from which you will prepare costumes, props, and
a stage performance. Teams will be evaluated on craftsmanship during a scheduled time slot, as well
as performance during the main event. Teams compete in qualifying rounds. The top two teams per
round will advance to the finals. The top team chosen in the finals will move onto the World Finals in
Japan.
Newcon Formal Ball - One Night in Paris
You are invited to attend the Newcon Ball. Come in all your finery, ready to waltz with your favorite
host. The dress code is semi-formal or semi-formal cosplay. The first half will be classical music from
waltz to jazz, the second half will be more of a prom style with DJ Switch.
Electric New Year’s Festival
Newcon was founded on the belief that the convention year should be started off with a party. Given
our proximity to New Year we think this is the perfect time to bring everyone together. The oldest
and first event ever hosted by Newcon was our electronic dance party, and we continue to build upon
it every year. This year is no exeception! We have great DJs – Audio Video Roscoe, Easterislandhead,
and Mr. Eh Young!
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Cosplay Chess
Come see your favorite characters battle it out on a giant chessboard stage! Coplay Chess is an event
where convention attendees in cosplay serve as the pieces, and at the direction of two chess masters, will move, fight, and die, live on stage.
Lolita Fashion Show
One of our oldest events, the Lolita Fashion Show returns again for a third year! Come check out a
runway show with the finest Lolita fashions!
Closing Ceremonies
The final event of Newcon – contest winners announced, highlights are replayed, and the venue and
mascot for next year are revealed.
APRIL 3-5, 2015
WASHINGTON STATE CONVENTION CENTER
• All ages, 100% volunteer & non-profit
• Truly "by the fans, for the fans"
• 24 hours a day-round the clock anime, manga & more
• Traditional cultural presentations,
artists, educators & performers
• Dances that literally rock the house
• Cosplay, dances, guests, fan panels, local
artists & much more!
facebook.com/SakuraCon
@SakuraCon
SakuraCon.org
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GUEST PROGRAMMING
Brown Bag Creature Challenge
Find yourself a buddy or two (or four) & come find us
in the mad, mad workshop where you find a random
bag of junk that your team of masterminds will come
up with the most beautiful, crazy, exotic, scary, ugly, or
pitiful Newcon will grace their eyes on. Our works of art
will be displayed throughout the day for judging even
though we all know they’re all special in the creator’s
eye. Hosted by Ryan Wells.
CI! Presents: Geeky Game Shows
How well do you know your geekdom? Come play three
popular game shows against other congoers and find
out! There’s a bonus prize at the end you don’t want to
miss out on!
CI! Presents: Midnight Madness
Join Conventional Improv for some game-based comedy, including @midnight and Wheel after Dark. Anything can happen here, so be prepared!
CI! Presents: Whose Line is it Anyways?!
Join the cast of conventional Improv as we perform
scenes and play games based off of YOUR suggestions!
Who knows, you may even become part of a scene!
CI! Presents: Whose Line is it Anyways?! (18+)
Time to kick out the kiddos and roll in the adult humor
as Conventional Improv brings you MORE Whose Line but this time a little more suggestive!
Cosplay Skits with Ninja of the Night
Cosplay Guests “Ninja Of The Night” discuss the ins and
outs of skit writing,rehearsing and performing Cosplay
Skits! They will be going over the Do’s and Don’t’s and
what to look out for when planning your next cosplay
contest entry! Don’t miss it!
Cosplay Tips: Meepy-Gal & Ryan Wells (featuring the Cosplay Professional)
Come join three accomplished cosplayers as they share
with you tips and tricks on cosplay costume construction. They’ll also have a Q&A to answer all your cosplay
crafting questions!
Cosplay Tips: Ninja of the Night
Ninja of the Night would like to share some tips and
tricks to costume construction. Think of it as, “the stuff
they wish people would have told them prior to start-
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ing their costumes”. A Q and A will follow the tips.
Creature Creation
Come join Ryan Wells as he takes you through his process
of bringing characters from film &television to life.
Danganronpa
Come join three of the voice stars; Kira Buckland, Natalie
Hoover, and Sean Chiplock, from the dub of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc as they talk about the franchise
and their experiences working on it.
Dante Basco – Asian American Icon
Join Dante Basco as he talks about his work in film, television, and more.
Dante Basco Q&A
Dante Basco’s career has spanned dancing, poetry, voice
acting, acting, and much more. Come get any questions
you may have answered!
Fine Young Deviants AMA / What Do You Hate?
(18+)
Ask them anything, but watch out, they may turn it around
on you. No question is out of bounds for Fine Young Deviants as they do their best to answer every question...
Without incriminating themselves.
Fine Young Deviants Presents: Hobo Battle Royalle (18+)
The Fine Young Deviants invite you to an evening of Sketch
& Stand Up comedy. This is our biggest event, don’t miss
out. Expect a powerful kinetic energy to arise from the
entire crowd as the 5 Deviants fire on all cylinders!
FYD Productions Presents: Jay and Hirsch: Serial
Killers (18+)
Be the first to see a brand new Comedy-Thriller series presented to you by Fine Young Deviants Productions. Blood,
Bullets, and Banter - What other B-words could you want?
Get in the Robot! Your Guide to making Plugsuits.
Join MeepyGal for a fun panel on learning about the ideas
behind her favorite costumes as well as getting a more
close and personal look into her book on Plugsuit making!
Physical copies will be available.
How Being Asian got me in Trouble (w/The Slants)
Simon Young, talks about experiences where Eastern&Western cultures have clashed&how that resulted
in being banned from clubs, detained at international
border&being accused of being racist towards himself!
How to Save Us - Film Screening with Jason
Trost
Come see a screening of Jason Trost’s newest film,
How to Save Us. He will be there to introduce the film
and do a Q&A about it afterwards.
Jason Trost: Life & Film
Join Filmmaker Jason Trost (The FP, How to Save Us)
as he talks about his career in making independent
film, comics, and more.
Jason Trost Q&A
Join filmmaker Jason Trost as he answers any questions you may have about his life, works, or career.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure with Kira Buckland
Voice actress Kira Buckland will host a Jojo’s Bizarre
Adventure panel where she will discuss background
and trivia about the series, as well as host a JoJo Pose
contest.
Kira Buckland Q&A
Voice Actor Kira Buckland answers any questions you
have about his career and works.
Legends Of The Hidden Temple …Of Time!
Come one! Come all to Legends of the Hidden Temple…Of Time! Prepare to enjoy some friendly competition as you all fight for the ultimate goal. What’s that
you ask? Well to be the hero and rescue Princess Zelda
of course! Come and play games with us or just root for
your favorite team!
Natalie Hoover Q&A
Voice Actor Natalie Hoover answers any questions you
have about his career and works.
Outlast after Dark (18+)
Everyone grab your adult diapers because it’s about to
get scary up-in–here! Join NOTN as they play through
the terrifying game, Outlast. You’ll jump, you’ll scream,
and you’ll probably laugh because we are a giant group
of sissies.
Poetry Hour with Dante Basco
Not just a great actor and dancer, Dante Basco is also
a fantastic poet. Join him as he talks about poetry and
does some readings.
Sean Chiplock Q&A
Voice Actor Sean Chiplock answers any questions you
have about his career and works.
Slanted Geekery
Asian Americans have been behind the scenes making an impact on geek culture as comic artists, writers, and performers. However, very little of fandom
or entertainment represents the rich diversity of the
creators. Join several geek culture icons and artists
in a discussion about where to find diversity and how
you can help support it.
Slightly Anime Dating Game
Join Slightly Anime as they host their iconic dating
game, where they pull people out of the audience for
a chance to win a date with eligible bachelor and bachelorettes (for comedy, no actual date is required).
Slightly Anime Dating Game (18+)
Join Slightly Anime as they host their iconic dating
game, where they pull people out of the audience for
a chance to win a date with eligible bachelor and bachelorettes (for comedy, no actual date is required). The
same as the all-ages show except more suggestive
and a bit raunchier.
Story Time with the Fine Young Deviants
Join Fine Young Deviants around the campfire as they
tell their fondest, and sometimes, most cringe-worthy
Convention tales.
The Slants Q&A: War wounds and road trips
An open, candid question and answer session where
band members can talk about upcoming projects, tell
tour stories, and answer questions about The Slants.
Voice Acting (with Kira Buckland, Natalie
Hoover, and Sean Chiplock)
Come join three young and talented rising voice actors
as they talk about their projects and craft.
What the Pho?: A foodie’s guide to Asian eating
Food fans unite! The Slants help you discover new
types of Asian cuisine, how to find quality eateries,
and answer questions about the dishes you’ve always
been afraid to try yourself.
World Cosplay Summit - Information Panel
Want to know about the international cosplay competition known as World Cosplay Summit? Well this is
the panel for you!
YouTube/Digital Content PDX
The digital content creation panel for Newcon! Hosted by local content creators we will share about our
experience and advice with making our projects. A casual meet up will be held out in the lobby afterwards!
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PANELIST PROGRAMMING
Anime Charades
Are you a master at knowing anime? Think you got
what it takes to prove it? Come join us as we play a
gripping game of Anime Charades. Contestants will
be put into two teams to see who really knows their
animation. Contestants will draw from various hats to
act out a character or series to try and get their team
mates to guess what it is. Only one team will win. Will
it be yours?
Anime Science Theater 3000
Have you ever sat around with your friends and
watched anime? Are you and/or your friends jerks? If
so, then you are probably familiar with the basic concept of Anime Science Theater 3000. Join a panel of
jaded anime fans, who are too old to have fun anymore, while they watch their favorite shows and talk
over them so you can’t enjoy your viewing experience.
Anime & Video Game Musical Jeopardy
Just how good of a listener are you? Do you know your
openings, endings and soundtracks? Are you lyrically
inclined? Come test your skills in this Jeopardy-like trivia game show! There will be prizes for the winners!
Ask the Ancestors
Ever wanted to hear the Sufferer’s sermon? Have a request of Her Imperial Condescension? Want to know
why Dualscar has no friends? Come for over an hour of
questions, games, and skits with some of your favorite
Homestuck Ancestors.
Ask the Homestucks!
Based on Andrew Hussie’s ‘Homestuck’, panelists will
be answering questions in character as characters
from the infamous Homestuck. Come in and ask the
troll and kids about their lives and times playing Sburb!
Attack on Newcon
An eventful titan slaying panel for ages 13+
We’ll be going through the basics for Cosplay, Attack
on Titan as a whole, and much more!
Bad Trivia for Bad Prizes
The name says it all, answer some terrible trivia questions and walk away with terrible prizes.
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Battleship Bismarck
Come learn more about the Bismark from someone
who had an ongoing correspondence with a senior surviving member of the ship until 1992.
Beasts of Hentai Maid Café (18+)
What more could you want? We have beautiful boys
in skirts and they’ll be serving you fine foods. All with
a diner show. This is not for the weak of heart. [This
event has a cover charge of $5].
Beneath the Waves: Big Trouble, Little Submarine
Mad Science! Sunken Treasure! One Enormous Angry
Squid! Come aboard the HMS Persephone, salvaged
from the finest post-War scrap that money can steal...
er buy...where opportunity awaits!
If being the first to experience the inky depths of the
uncharted Minnow Trench wasn’t enough, scientists,
adventurers and big game hunters alike are guaranteed to have something to set their sights on. Rumors
abound that long lost human technology, along with
mystical elven artifacts, have all found a watery rest
here. Their strange energies have mutated the local sea
life to enormous proportions and hostile dispositions.
Beneath the Waves is a four-hour Science Fiction/ Fantasy LARP that incorporates simulated combat with
NERF guns.
Big World, Small Fandom
Come gather around for a panel about small fandoms!
This panel is run like a discussion circle, where we provide the topics, and we all provide the answers. With
the help of our ever so lovely tacky powerpoint and the
power of the Magical Girl Box, we’d like to welcome
you to an evening of fun, community, and crying over
how alone we are!
Convention Horror Stories
Have you ever been to a convention, and then something went horribly wrong? Anywhere from mistaking
someone for the whole convention of being the other
gender, to cosplay malfunctions at the wrong time. We
tell it all here. But what happens in that room, stays in
that room. It’s a safe place, to have a good laugh, and
share your stories with other people who can relate.
Cosplay Character Posing
Tired of not being able to come up with posing for pictures at a convention? Well professional model Sage
Bell would like to help you create character specific
posing for when you are at a convention.
Cosplay Contests: What are judges looking for?
Ever wanted to enter a cosplay contest or masquerade? Were you too nervous because you didn’t know
what the judges were looking for? Did you enter a contest and thought you should have won, but didn’t? Or
win even when you weren’t expecting to?
Then this is the panel for you. The judges of the Newcon cosplay contest are here to tell you their experiences competing, and what they look for when they’re
judging! Panel will focus on craftsmanship, but will also
include minimal skit discussion.
Cosplay Fitness
Are you interested in healthier living? Perhaps you
want to know a safe way to pack on some muscle or
lose a few inches off the waist? This is the panel for
you! Join a host of cosplayers who have transformed
their bodies with years of hard work and now want to
share that information with you. This panel is for all
levels of interest and experience.
Could she BE any more sugoi?
We will discuss anime from the perspective of Chandler
Bing.
Cultural Appropriation vs Rule of Cool
If all culture is remix culture, how do we as fans and
creators borrow from other cultures respectfully while
calling out problematic uses? We will explore the history of appropriation, it’s negative effects on both the
source culture as well as the appropriators, and where
it has been done well.
Defining Steampunk
Explore the origins and the many meanings and faces
of steampunk, from sci-fi genre to design aesthetic and
beyond, with the organizer of Portland’s steampunk
convention.
Disney Sing-Along PJ Party
Come sing and dance with us at the Disney Sing-Along
PJ Party in your favorite PJ’s, Kigurumi, Disney cosplay,
or anything for that matter! Don’t forget to bring your
friends to this magical filled adventure because what’s
better than singing your heart out with other Disney
fans? Going to Disneyland maybe, but this is close
enough!
Draculers
Have you ever been concerned and curious about
draculers? This panel with teach about draculer and
defense. Professional draculer slayer Carl Danger Freeman will be there to open the world of draculers. Come
and have fun.
Entitlement, Representation & Power In the Gaming Industry
The lack of diversity within video games and in media
aids in the lack of self-identity for many children of color, and creates an already looming gap between people
of color and those who identify as white in the online
world. During this Panel we will show how the gaming
industry has portrayed its people of color and women
over the last decade.
Essential Tips for Fitting Yourself
Start right, finish right. Discover the basic and practical
steps involved in preparing your paper pattern for custom fitting and alteration. Learn which measurements
are critical, how to develop a system for recording both
pattern and personal measurements, calculating differences and more. Once learned, it’s simple and you’ll
use it every time you open a new pattern envelope.
Fruity Rumpus Factory Live
A Choose-your-own-adventure Homestuck panel
featuring your favorite characters from the comic!
Homestuck written by Andrew Hussie
FUNNY VIDOES (18+)
Laughter is the best medicine? Yes. Here are some Videos.
Gundam 101
Want to know about the most popular mecha anime
series in the world? If so, come on down to learn about
the large multiverse of Mobile Suit Gundam. We will go
through production order of every major Gundam series from the original 1979 series to present. Well will
address concepts, ideas and time lines of this popular
franchise. This panel is for all levels of knowledge from
new friends to veterans who might learn something
new.
Hentai Cupcake’s Swimsuit Competition (18+)
Join Hentai Cupcake as he brings back his convention
renowned cosplay swimsuit contest.
Holiday Fashion Show
Imagine a magical winter wonderland filled with
fashion, Santa suits, New Year’s party hats, and furtrimmed coats. This is Newcon’s first ever Holiday Fashion Show—Rockin’ Around the Double Tree! It will be
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merry, tacky, jolly, and, let’s face it, totally ridiculous.
HOWL CON: “The Best Werewolf Movies since
Twilight”
A Brief Rundown of all the latest and greatest dramas,
comedies, and films of all genres as long as that genre
is Werewolves.
Intermediate Costume Construction
So you’ve made several costumes already but feel you
need to learn more to bring your costuming to the next
level? This class will include information intermediate
level costume sewing, including inserting zippers and
grommets, making pockets, selecting fabrics, and tailoring.
This event lasts for the weekend, the panel is just to
explain the rules for people who might have questions
about the event itself.
Portland Augureys Quidditch Team Info Panel
Come see the guys and gals from Portland’s own Quidditch team. They’ll have a full demo in Holiday Park on
Sunday, but stop by and get to know about them beforehand!
Karaoke 101
Come and learn about the basics of karaoke! This panel
will discuss things like the history of karaoke, tips for
picking songs, etiquette for karaoke bars and private
rooms as well as the best local spots to sing your heart
out.
Prop Building: Knowing your Tools and Materials
Prop Building: Knowing your Tools and Materials, is a
90 minute course will cover the basic tools and materials commonly used in prop/replica building, and how to
use them in a safe and appropriate manner. Discussion
points will include project inception, planning and budget, parts fabrication, painting and coloring, and tips
for protecting your project longevity.
LARP – Amtgard, Belegarth, Distopia Rising
(Demo)
Come check out an interactive demo for the LARP (live
action role playing game) Amtgard, Belegarth, & Distopia Rising.
A Q&A at the end of the panel will allow attendees to
have short questions answered, or for more complicated questions, contact information exchanged. Samples
of the afore mentioned materials will also be present
to examine.
Nerdy By Nature
Most people think of nerds and geeks as being glued
to their computers and other tech. But what about
those of us obsessed with nature and the outdoors?
In this presentation, self-described nature geek Lupa
talks about how to be an amateur naturalist even if you
don’t have a degree in the sciences, how nature is an influence on all sorts of pop culture, and why it’s important for even the most hardcore nerds to get outside.
The Random Panel
The Random panel has come to new con, But not the
way you think. we are doing some new things for new
con along with the things you love like Bigger and Better, and con pick up line. we are introducing some new
games. stop in for the games stay for the insanity!
Original Characters and You
Interested in creating your own original characters or
want to get some tips how to improve your own? In
this panel we’ll talk about where to start, how to come
up a design, and tips on avoiding the infamous title of
“Mary-Sue”.
Ouran Highschool Host Club
Come join the boys from Ouran for a Host of wonderful
memories.
Pokemon: NewCon League
Want to prove yourself as a real life Pokemon Master? Show us your mettle by challenging the NewCon
League Gym Leaders and collecting our badges. Anyone who collects all eight by the end of the convention
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will be crowned a bona fide NewCon Pokemon Master
and entered in a raffle to win a fabulous prize. Have you
got what it takes?
Repo the Genetic Opera (18+)
Your local repo team is here to talk to you about what
it’s like to be a part of The Oregon Donors, and what it
is like to shadow cast. We tell you all the little secrets
and inner workings of what we do.
SCA (Demo)
Come check out an interactive demo for the SCA (The
Society for Creative Anachronisms).
Skullgirls!
Fight Fight Fight! Come Join Valentine, Ms. Fortune,
Minette and others to play games, ask questions,
Karoke, and show you what us girls (and boys of
course!) are all about!
Soul Eater: Kid & Liz
Death the Kid and Liz Thompson have agreed to entertain you and answer all your questions! Patty has managed to slip away and left the meister and her sister
alone to host the panel by themselves! There’s no telling how the shinigami and his weapon will get along,
but it’s guaranteed to be interesting!
Steampunk Short Film Showcase
Selections and highlights from the Steampunk Film Festival. Indie shorts, animation, and music video from a
past that never was.
Sword Art At-Con
Join Kirito, Asuna and Yui as you’ve never seen them
before - at NewCon, and no longer trapped inside a Virtual World! Sing along with Asuna as she performs the
Opening Theme Song to SAO, “Crossing Field.” You will
be on the edge of your seat watching the live sword
duel between Kirito and Asuna. Got questions? Submit
them ahead of time on the SAO -Newcon Panel- Facebook Page. We will be surprising you with a live drama
of all the questions put together, written into a script
and performed before your very eyes. And much more!
Don’t miss out on Sword Art At-Con!
Tea & Cake: An Intro to Lolita Fashion
This panel is an overview of lolita fashion. You will learn
about the history, outfit anatomy, sub-styles, culture,
and community surrounding it. Suitable for beginner
lolitas, or those interested in finding out more about
the fashion. Seasoned lolitas are encouraged to attend
and share their expertise!
TV, Movie, and Anime Gun Gaffes We All Love to
Bust On
When the media gets how a firearm works or should
be used, boy do they get it wrong! Come join experts
as we take an look at all those wild mistakes made in
media!
Vis-Kei Your Visuals
Music meant to be seen as well as heard, that is the
essence of Visual-Kei. The music spans all genres from
jazz to heavy metal and the fashions are sweeping harajuku and jingubashi bridge! Join us for an hour of fun,
visual, musical discussions of favorite bands, brands,
and the basics to newcomers in the Visual Kei world.
Watch This, Not That
Don’t know what to watch? Come on down and be
mind blasted by an anime themed standup routine followed by a presentation on all the year’s best anime.
Yaoi (18+)
Come spend time your night with us Yaoi fans to discuss, and play fun activities, and see all the goods Japan has to offer for us ! Prizes will be given to the best
Yaoi Couple Cosplay, so bring your partner with you~
Your guide to Kigurumi making
Have you ever wanted to make a kigurumi, but didn’t
know where to start? This panel is for you! Learn from
a Kigu making fanatic how to make the best kigu that
you can make. We’ll show you the best technique for
pattern making, what fabric to buy, and how to make
the perfect face. Come join us for some fleece filled fun!
Yuri 101: Girl’s Love
Everything is better with girl’s love. Everything. Join
this panel to learn more about the history of Yuri/Shoujo-ai (girl’s love) in anime and manga, preview a fantastic series, and play a quick yuri-licious game for a prize!
CREATION STATION
2nd Skin:
Finding the Perfect Face for your Cosplay
This hands-on panel teaches about makeup prosthetic
application and character/cosplay makeup.
AGConstrux Design presents Recycling & Repurposing in Cosplay
From broken toys to kitchen utensils, anything has the
potential for greatness when it comes to cosplay and
costume design. Join AGConstrux Design as we walk
you through the steps necessary to make the appropriation and alteration of what some would refer to as
“junk” and turn it into a creation that is completely out
of this world amazing!!
Avatar: the Last Airbender / Legend of Korra
Meetup
Connect with fans; share fanworks, cosplays, theories,
perspectives, trivia. Special treat: New, unreleased
trailer and message from Janet Varney about a forthcoming apocalyptic comedy in which she’s costarring
with actors from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The
Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Battlestar Galactica & Personhood
Could an artificial intelligence deserve human rights?
What, if any, moral obligations would humans have towards any artificial intelligence we create? Was “toaster” a racist slur used to dehumanize the Cylons? What
is moral behavior for an occupied people mounting an
insurgency? This panel will explore the philosophical
themes present in Battlestar Galactica (no philosophy
degree required!).
Codifying Geek
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There are many dialects of Geek. Let’s write messages
in a few of them! We’ll teach you to write your name in
Elvish, banish angels with Enochian, keep your house
demon-free with The Lesser Key of Solomon, write
your name or a short message in Gallifreyan and maybe
even translate your messages into Cantonese to be understood across the ‘Verse!
Coloring Titanium with Electricity!
Titanium can take on a wide range of brilliant, long-lasting metallic hues, while its strength and light weight
make it an excellent choice for armour or costume
hardware. Learn to safely anodize Titanium with batteries and household materials. We’ll demonstrate the
process using the simplest and safest method, and discuss the details of doing more sophisticated coloring.
Corsetry
In this panel, we will demonstrate how different styles
of corsets fit and shape the body. We will also discuss
waist training and some common misconceptions
around corsetry.
Cosplay Geometry: Cirlces
Explore the uses of circles in cosplay and costume construction. Circle skirts, capes, cloaks, tops. Construction Q and A with a top notch team of experienced costumers.
Costume 911
Have a costume that isn’t working out? Stuck in the
creative process? Need a quick repair before your next
event? Come see our costuming experts for assistance
and advice. A small amount of supplies will be available
for emergency repairs.
Doctor Who: Tiptoe through the Tardis Fandom
Celebration, with Recipies and Media
Everyone’s welcome, whether new to Who or around
for 13+ regenerations! Bring your fan creations (arts
& crafts), cosplays, Trock or filks, fanfics, scene recreations, Whovian recipes and photos of your nommables, curiosity, favorite canon or fan videos (on flash
drives), and cameras! Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, Big Finish Productions, classics,
spinoffs, spoofs, predictions. and Whovian culture are
all celebrated, and favorite Whovian recipes & media
will be shared. Photo shoots and prizes for performances, fanworks, and cosplays are included!
Ears for Wigs
Have you ever wondered how to combine wearing
ears (such as cat ears or Chobits ears) with wearing a
wig? These creative teens have found something that
works for them, and they will share their secrets and
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techniques, along with a kit to help you make your very
own cat ears to work with a cosplay wig.
Fandom Gaming
Games with a fandom twist! Come enjoy Cards Against
Gallifrey, Who Am I? - Fandom Edition (ALL fandoms are
fair game!), Game of Thrones Monopoly (and/or Harry
Potter Monopoly), Consequences, trivia, etc.!
Fanfic & Filk Funtime
All welcome to perform, write, and beta your own &
others’ fan prose, poems, and songs, whether you’ve
got followers for your ‘ships & novellas online, or are
considering writing for your first time! Bring your favorite fics, and filks, and newest works-in-progress. Bring
your ideas for fics and filks, and get tips & beta reading
from peers experienced in writing, beta’ing, and judging contests. Original characters are welcome, especially if you cosplay them!
Hand-Sewing: The Finishing Touch
The finishing touches for all fine garments or repairs
of existing garments are done by hand. Learn various
hand sewing stitches. You’ll have the opportunity to
practice each one, so you are ready with beautiful hand
stitching skills in time for your next garment.
Harry Potter Fandom Celebration / Meetup
Accio: Prequels & Sequels! How would you continue
the adventures of your favorite characters? What are
your thoughts on how JK Rowling is doing so? What
have been the highlights for you, in canon, fanon, Pottermore, Leaky Con, etc.? Bring your cosplays, wands,
fanfics, fan art, fan crafts, fan vids, scene recreations,
trivia and Wizard Wheezes, spells and speculations,
and favorite memories from your pensieve. Muggle
Quidditch info will also be presented by the panelist
from Friday morning!
Intro to Crocheting (Hooking for Beginners)
Hooking for Beginners: Crochet can be a super fun way
to create pieces for your cosplay. In this panel, you will
learn the very basic elements of crochet. From hook
and yarn choice, to holding your hook correctly, to the
four basic crochet stitches. Loaner supplies will be provided for to to learn with!
Kick-Ass Femmes
A discussion of our favorite strong female characters
in sci-fi/fantasy/anime, why we love them and how
they’re treated by their franchise’s narrative.
Make a Golden Snitch Ornament
Make a snitch ornament to hang in your room or give
as a gift! They are fun and easy to make, but small children should have an adult helper. All supplies will be
provided. You will leave with one completed beautiful,
golden snitch.
Make at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rule!!! So do TMNT ornaments! Pick your favorite and Turtle, and get to glueing!
All supplies will be provided. This is a child- friendly project, but small children will need an adult helper.
Monster High & You
Passionate about monster high? Been unwillingly
dragged into this cult phenomenon and now want to
cosplay the characters or just want meet others who
can tell you the name of every doll ever made? Then
come join in this “Deathly” gathering of all things Monster high!
Open Writing & Drawing
We always have writing, drawing, and coloring supplies
available for your free use, during dedicated slots and
also, quietly, during any of our other panels for which
seats are still available. We encourage you to share
your writings and art in our Fandom Celebrations and
at Fanfic Funtime.
Patent your Ingenious Invention
Come join inventors and a specialist on patents and
learn how you can flesh out and patent your greatest
creations!
Proptastic: Making Props on a Shoestring Budget
Just getting into prop-building? Still trying to navigate
the hot glue gun or the superglue? Or you just wanna
duct tape it all together! Then come join crazy cosplayers as they walk you thru the joys of prop building.
Supernatural Fandom: Kind Acts that are Random, Gishwhes
Celebrate the generosity & compassion of Supernatural stars’ & fans’ charity work, via Random Acts & GISHWHES: The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the
World Has Ever Seen. Showcase your favorite canon
and fanon: cosplays, scenes, ‘ships, fanvids, filks, fanfics, fan art, Endure For Kindness crafts / vids/ photos,
GISHWHES items, for prizes. All welcome, whether
you’ve been with the Winchesters since Season 1, or
are just now hopping aboard the Impala.
The 52 Project: Writing a Short Story, Every
Week, for a Year (and Publishing the Best!)
Writers, editors, publishers, at any level of experience,
come learn about a unique process: completing a new
short story every week for a year, culling the best of
the bunch, organizing them into an anthology, having
pals edit and make cover art for it, and self-publishing
both paper and digital copies of it. Kenneth Lett, author of “The 52 Project” blog and the “Another D**n
Week” anthology, will discuss how he developed this
process, and how it worked for him. He will also read
highlights from his anthology.
Thrift-Store Cosplay
Learn how to find pieces for your Cosplay at Thrift
Stores, or otherwise second-hand.
Tiny Tardis Top-Hats and Doctor Who Bow-Ties
Build your own tiny, light-up TARDIS hat, felt bow-tie,
or both, to accessorize your Doctor Who cosplays!
Then come show off your creations at our Doctor Who
Fandom Celebration, for fun, photo ops, and prizes!
Second-Hand First: Repurposing Leather for Cosplay
Lightweight leather for costuming can be expensive!
However, there’s an option more friendly to your wallet AND the environment--go secondhand! In this workshop, we’ll discuss finding, disassembling, and sewing
old leather jackets and other clothing, and get some
hands-on practice, too. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
Stage Movement and Presentation
Let our costuming and modeling team help you with
your next presentation. We will cover the basics, such
as posture; and also intermediate techniques to give
your next performance that professional edge.
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NEWCON CONVENTION POLICIES
BADGE:
Your badge is your proof of purchase for attending Newcon, as
such please keep it on your person at all times. Without your
badge you will not be allowed into the convention space or allowed to participate in any of the convention events.
Some convention events may have other restrictions for admission
beyond your badge. Check ahead of time in the programming
guide for details on individual events. Restrictions may include:
being 18 years or older, 21 years or older, tickets, hand stamps.
This is not a comprehensive list and may be subject to change.
If you lose your badge DON’T PANIC. Visit lost and found (location
can be found in the program book) to see if anyone has turned
in your badge. If your badge has not turned up arrangements can
be made for a new badge to be printed. If you find a badge, help
out your fellow attendee and bring the badge to lost and found.
COSPLAY AND OUTFITS:
Costumes and outfits are a popular part of conventions. Before
starting work on your cosplay, or bringing an existing one, please
be mindful of certain guidelines. No costume may violate the policies of our venue or local and state laws.
MASKS
Masks or parts of a costumes must comply with venue policies
and requirements. Masks should not be worn entering or exiting
the hotel or in the main hotel lobby. They are allowable in all other
convention space.
PROPS AND WEAPONS:
A prop is any item that is for display or part of a costume or a
potentially dangerous item, carried or worn by and individual.
No members will be permitted to carry any kind of functional projectile weapon. This includes individuals who possess a weapons
permit or concealed weapons permit. Keep them at home. Anyone
found in possession of such a weapon will immediately be removed
from the convention. Individuals caught in the illegal possession of
a functioning projectile weapon will be reported and turned over
to the proper authorities. All other items that could be used as a
weapon must be peace-tied or peace-bonded. Obviously harmless
props, such as teddy bears, will be waved through. Any other prop
deemed safe by the staff may be peace-tied upon review by the
staff member. A peace-tie is an indicator attached to your prop
which signals to all staff that your item is part of your costume
and not unsafe to carry. It also signals that you have agreed to
carry your prop safely. This means you will not brandish any prop
weapon, engage in any mock fighting, or use your prop in any way
which could be seen as unsafe. You will be required to sign an
acknowledgement of the requirements of safe-carry.
Peace-bonding will be conducted at the Peace-bonding table next
to the Registration area. After hours, please see the Newcon Office to obtain a convention-recognized peace-bond. Complete this
action before wandering through or around the Convention Space,
or you may be required to leave. I
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All bladed items must be kept in their sheaths at all times in the Convention Space. Weapons should never be waved around in a manner that
may be construed as use of the weapon (this is considered brandishing).
Brandishing a weapon in the Convention Space, or in nearby spaces
such as other public hotel areas or parking lots, may result in immediate
removal from the convention. Keep in mind, police will assume all drawn
weapons are functional, and will act accordingly. If you are unsure whether your weapon is acceptable in the Convention Space, please ask in the
Newcon Office [or ask at the Info Booth].
Exotic weapons will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Do not bring
weapons that Newcon staff cannot tell are fake from ten feet away.
Certain props are not allowed within the Convention Space. These include, but are not limited to: Functional Airsoft or projectile weapons,
Live (sharp enough to cut) steel, Props wide enough or long enough to
inhibit flow of traffic, Replica weapons that do not comply with state or
federal law, Props which impede personal or public safety.
For an Airsoft, Nerf gun, or other projectile weapon to be considered non
functional the prop in question must be rendered inoperable. The prop
in question cannot be returned to working order.
HARASSMENT, SOLICITATION, AND OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOR:
All attendees are expected to treat others in a courteous and respectful
manner. Harassment and solicitation are prohibited. This is not only our
policy, but the law. Please let the staff know if you are witness to any
of the following:
Harassment:
•Offensive or rude behavior toward anyone
•Someone doing or saying things with the willful intent to harm another
person
•Heckling
•Any form of hate speech
Solicitation:
•Displaying of signs with profanity, explicit or graphic language, insults,
threats, solicitations, or room party advertisements
•Distribution of flyers around the Convention Space or attaching them
to walls or surfaces is prohibited. Some flyers can be left at the Info
Booth for distribution. Flyers at the Info Booth may be removed at the
discretion of Executive Staff.
•Selling of items or favors outside of convention sanctioned events and
areas.
Other Offensive and/or Illegal Behavior:
LIABILITY
Newcon, its personnel, and its affiliates are not responsible for any damage, theft, injury, or loss. Attendees of the convention are responsible
for their own actions as individuals as well as for any resulting repercussions. Staff is on hand for assistance in most situations. However, any
civil or medical emergencies that may occur must be handled directly by
the appropriate authorities.
CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPHY
Any photographs or videos of attendees taken by Newcon staff in an official capacity may be used or published by Newcon without further
consent of the attendees being recorded.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ATTENDEES
Taking photographs and videos is allowed in most public areas of the convention. However, specific events, panels, or areas may restrict photography or video-recording. Please respect the wishes of anybody who asks not to be photographed or video-recorded.
HOTEL RULES:
Convention Space is any area that the convention is using for any official events.
The area of the hotel rooms is outside of official Convention Space. However, the way our attendees treat the property and the staff of the
hotel reflects on the convention as a whole. Please be sure to take care of the room you are in. Be aware that there may be guests who are
not attendees and persons who may be sleeping in surrounding rooms. Be respectful to the hotel staff and guests.
APPEALS:
If you feel that you have been given an unfair warning on attire, conduct, or policy infringement, you may submit an appeal in the Newcon
Office. Any decision then reached by at least two Convention Executive Staff and the staff member who made the original decision will then
be final.
MISC.
Some events, such as the guest dinner, may require additional payment for admittance.
Policies are subject to change. The most current version will be available in the convention bags on your arrival.
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MASCOT DESIGN BY:
ANDREA MAY D.
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THANKS
FOR COMING TO
NEWCON 3!
HOPE TO SEE YOU
IN 2016!!
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