With the conventions only a few months away (time’s flying!), we thought it was high-time for some more useful bells and whistles around here – so welcome to Animinitime 2.0!

Not only is the navigation of our site a bit smoother and load time a little nicer, but we’re also happy to finally allow the option for our attendees to comment directly about our news and events. We hope everyone likes the new look and has some fun with the new features and extras.

Just when you thought you’d be getting a full nights’ sleep before Animinitime Halifax, we at Animinitime are thrilled to announce in partnership with Halifax’s Anime@Large club, that we’ll be having a special midnight showing of the popular anime hit-flick, Cowboy Bebop The Movie: Knockin’ On Heavens’ Door!

The film will play at the downtown Halifax Parklane Theatres on the evening of April 24, 2010! The movie falls between the Super Picnic and Animintime event, giving you two straight days and a night of anime, cosplay and gaming in the Maritimes!

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are $5 (no tax) a person and are available at the following locations:

- Strange Adventures
- Anime@Large’s Super Picnic
- Parklane Theatre, half an hour prior to showtime

We can’t wait to see everyone there – sleep deprivation is part of what makes a convention a convention afterall, right?

**NOTE** Tickets for Cowboy Bebop  are separate from Animinitime registration and are not included in the price of registration for either convention.

Artist Alley registration has been going strong for Animinitime Halifax – only a few spots left so if you’re interested, now’s the time! And in perfect timing with our AA registration, Animinitime is proud to announce our official guest for Animinitime Halifax – Faith Erin Hicks!

Graphic novel artist and fellow Haligonian, Faith Erin Hicks’ works have recieved critical praise from around the world. Her works include Zombies Calling and The War At Ellsmere. You can see samples of her work and learn more at faitherinhicks.com

Faith will be joining our Animinitime attendees in Artist Alley and may even have a surprise panel or two up her artistic sleeves with our staff. We’re excited to have her join us and hope you are too – only 3 months left until Animinitime part one kicks off!

Keep an eye out here on the website for more exciting news coming soon…

Artist Alley 2010 registration is now OPEN!

We’ve also posted our open-close times for both Animinitime events – check it out on our Locations page.

Artist Alley 2010 information for Animinitime Halifax has been posted! Check out our forum for all the details – Animinitime 2010 Artist Alley. Registration for spots in Halifax’s Artist Alley will open January 29th at 7pm. The neccessary information for applying will be available mid-week so keep an eye out – lots more awesome news to announce shortly as well!

Rules and submission instructions are now up for Animinitime’s fanfiction contest! Check out the contests page for more information. Artists and video editors keep an eye out in the near future for information about the art and AMV contests.

Pre-registration has been going strong – it’s great to see so many eager attendees ready to enjoy another fun year of convention time! Remember, badges for both events are limited so the best way to ensure you get in is to register now. You can learn all about the different pre-registration options on the registration page.

Happy New Year from all the Animinitime staff! We’re proud to announce that Animinitime 2010’s pre-registration is now open. We’re also announcing a special discounted cost to those who purchase badges for both events – $25 for Halifax + Moncton!

Along with that you can check out our support page to see a couple new sponsors and we’ve also added a theme page, officially announcing our 2010 theme is CHIBIS! Keep an eye out for lots more news and information coming in the near future as we move closer and closer to our first event in Halifax this April.

December 31, 2009 – Pre-registration opens at midnight tonight – January 1st 2010! Along with ringing in the New Year, we also have some exciting news to share in regards to registration – this year Canada’s independant comic shop Strange Adventures is partnering with Animinitime to allow pre-registration at either of their two Maritime locations.

As of January 2nd 2010, you’ll be able to drop off your filled out pre-registration forms at Strange Adventures in either downtown Halifax or Fredricton and pay for your badge(s) with the option of cash, debit or credit card via the store (along with the returning option of dropping off a cheque or money order). Registration forms will also be available in both stores if you don’t have access to a printer at home. You can learn more about Strange Adventures and their locations on their website.

Along with the option to register at Strange Adventures, attendees can also use our online purchase option or mail-in. Information regarding these options can be read on the registration page.

Happy Halloween! Is everyone enjoying their candy, costumes and creepy costumes? A few small updates to the website today including a couple new sponsors and a list of our contest winners from the Neon Genesis Evangelion showings around the Maritimes! Keep an eye out for more information as pre-registration time gets closer and closer.

On September 30th and October 3rd, Funimation is bringing Evangelion 1.0 to Canadian theatres across the country! Dubbed and presented in digital quality, the movie is the first of a four-part retelling of the popular Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, revamped with new scenes, new graphics and high acclaim from around the world.

Wednesday, September 30th (7pm) & Saturday, October 3rd (10am)

Evangelion 1.0 will be playing at the following theatres:

NB – FREDERICTON – Empire Studio 10 Regent Mall
NB – MONCTON – Empire 8 Trinity Drive
NB – SAINT JOHN – Empire Studio 10
NL – ST. JOHN’S – Empire Studio 12
NS – HALIFAX – Empire 18 Cinemas and IMAX Theatre, Bayers Lake
NS – SYDNEY – Empire Studio 10
PE – CHARLOTTETOWN – Empire Studio 8

Visit Empire Theatres’ website for ticket purchases and movie information.

Animinitime staffers will also be present at the Bayers Lake showing on September 30th in Halifax where we’ll be offering information on Animinitime including some special giveaways prior to the show!

Come out to support anime in theatres, enter one of the many cosplay contests being held on the opening nights around the Maritimes, and have fun hanging with friends and fellow fans – Evangelion 1.0 is going to be a great time!