Makoto Shinkai English Fan Forum and Site

Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Here is the Press Release ...

ANIME FANS WORLDWIDE TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL SHINKAI DAY 2009

Fans of Japanese anime creator Makoto Shinkai are gathering worldwide in cyberspace February 27-28 for Global Shinkai Day 2009. The unofficial English-language fansite Cherry Blossoms Falling (http://cherryblossomsfalling.myfastforum.org) is hosting the event with discussion and contests, calling upon fans from every part of the globe to show their appreciation and support for the works of this highly-acclaimed director. A chat widget will be available on the main page for fan discussions. Contests will held for inspired fan-made works in art, film and essay. No subscription is necessary to participate. Participants who own copies of the four anime by Mr. Shinkai (She and Her Cat, Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, and 5 Centimeters Per Second) are encouraged to watch these in chronological order during some portion of the 24-hour period beginning at 8 pm EST. A proposed schedule is posted on the site.

The unofficial Chinese-language fansite (http://www.shinkai.cn) will also be participating, showcasing fan-made short films inspired by Mr. Shinkai's works. The unofficial Japanese English-language fansite Makoto Shinkai Fan Web (http://daike.hp.infoseek.co.jp) is also lending its support through news and information.

Please contact laz_long87@yahoo.com for more information.

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This is a place where we can list the sites, blogs, podcasts, etc. that we sent press release info to ...

1. Baltimore Society for the Study of Modern Visual Science Meet Up
2. Viga the Otagal podcats ... I'll include the link to her podcast when she gives us a shout out.
3. Daike's Site links - http://daike.hp.infoseek.co.jp/
4. Sent to ComixWave.
5. Link on Sai's site ... http://shinkai.cn/viewthread.php?tid=2940
6. AnimeNewsNetwork link ... http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/p...celebrate-global-shinkai-day-2009
7. AnimeVice - http://www.animevice.com/news/shi...establish-global-shinkai-day/268/
8. Wikipedia Update - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makoto_Shinkai#External_links
9. Submitted to AnimeNewsService - http://www.animenewsservice.com/
10. Link on AnimeNation - http://www.animenation.net/blog/page/2/
11. Updated CrunchyRoll Shinkai Related forums
12. Posted on Danny Choo ... http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/m...Shinkai+Day+2009+-+Feb+27-28.html
13. Saw someone come in from this site ... http://timmaughanbooks.com/2009/0...he-1st-annual-global-shinkai-day/ . Thanks for spreading the word.
14. Email sent to Shinkai's email address ... we'll see what happens.

Crunchy Roll Releases:
1. ANN - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/p...-particpate-in-global-shinkai-day
2. AnimeVice - http://www.animevice.com/news/cru...-the-shinkai-day-festivities/602/
3. Xcomp Randomness - http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/2009...he-1st-global-makoto-shinkai-day/
4. AnimeAffairs - http://animeaffairs.wordpress.com...gos-plans-for-global-shinkai-day/
5 Otaku Dan - http://otakudan.com/
6. Aintitcool.coom - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40267

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ここにいるよ. - Voices of a Distant Star

zitch · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:50 am Post subject:

I'll copy this to my blog (http://anime.nickistre.net), if you want. Hell, I can add the banner on the top of my theme with a link to the announcement if you think that's a good idea.

gleowine · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject:

I would advise anyone who sends this as a "press release" to first find out how to format it as such. There are websites that show how to format a press release. If you send it without properly formatting it, it will probably be rejected outright.

It would be better to send it as simply a news item from Cherry Blossoms Falling. Press releases are mainly used by companies and government agencies. Just make sure you date it and give some contact info.

Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Ok .... I added my email address on the bottom for contact.

I'll send to ComixWave tonight.

Gleo, let me know where you send this too so that we don't double up.

Thanks again for all of your help.

Laz
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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

ここにいるよ. - Voices of a Distant Star

gleowine · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject:

I sent one to Anime News Network. Haven't heard back yet.

Also, sent one to Anime Vice. They've already posted it, with a nice supportive article by the site administrator.

I'm going to forgo sending one to the two print magazines and stick with online publications instead.

gleowine · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Just checked Anime News Network, and they've got it posted under "Press Releases." So I guess the "press release" label is ok, even though I didn't call mine that. Oh, well. MORE COVERAGE! WOO HOO! Very Happy

zitch · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject:

Posted it up on my anime blog.

Going to try to remember to put the banner on top of the site to link to the entry directly later.

Maltos · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

Wow, it's exciting to see it on AnimeNewsNetwork!! Very Happy

Can't wait for the day now!
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zitch · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:09 am Post subject:

I just posted the press release on the Makoto Shinkai Appreciators group on Facebook.

Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Hi Folks,

If you find other press releases from Crunchy Roll, please post them here.

Thanks,
Laz

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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

ここにいるよ. - Voices of a Distant Star