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Pacific Media Expo PMX 2009 Fashion Show Angelic Pretty Takuya Angel Hangry & Angry

PMX Fashion Show with Angelic Pretty, Takuya Angel, and Hangry & Angry

Pacific Media Expo proudly introduces its inaugural Fashion Show! Beautiful models will strut down the catwalk, showcasing the various and highly sought-after designs by Fashion GOH's Maki & Asuka of Angelic Pretty, Takuya Sawada of Takuya Angel and Gashikon of Hangry & Angry. Come celebrate this special occasion with us as these three famous designers from Harajuku exhibit their newest collections and get a first peak of the latest fashions hitting Japan!

 
Angelic Pretty’s Magical Boutique and Wonderland Tea Party

Angelic Pretty's Magical Boutique and Wonderland Tea Party

Angelic Pretty’s Magical Boutique Iconic lolita fashion label Angelic Pretty will return to Pacific Media Expo (PMX) this year, bringing their lead designers, Maki and Asuka, as Fashion Guests of Honor. Angelic Pretty is known for their cotton candy-pink and bubblegum-blue coordinates, with hyper-sweet motifs filled with bunnies, candy, carnivals, and ponies.

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Filipino Martial Arts: WEKAF Western Regional Tournament at PMX

Filipino Martial Arts: WEKAF Western Regional Tournament

Filipino Martial Arts: WEKAF Western Regional Tournament at PMX This year PMX is host to the indigenous martial arts of the Philippine Islands through the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) Western Regional Tournament. The event will showcase full contact weapons sparring and forms/sayaws from competitors all over the western region of the United States (California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona). All competitors will be vying for a chance to compete at the National tournament (TBA) which will qualify them to be part of the National team that will attend the world tournament at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico July 2010.

Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 9:30am until mid-afternoon.

Download tournament application here: WEKAF Tournament Application in PDF.

Be sure to stick around afterward for live exhibition kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches starting at 8:00pm.

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Food and Shopping at PMX

Newport B/C/D and Hilton Alley Driveway

Pacific Media Expo PMX 2009 Webichi Are you wondering about your food and shopping options at PMX? Worry not! Get your fill of wonderful and diverse Japanese health, beauty, and decorative products throughout the convention in Newport B, C and D on the second floor!

When you get hungry, don't forget to stop by the Kogi'sâ„¢ taco truck and get a taste of their famous Korean BBQ tacos somewhere on the LAX Hilton property for Saturday only! Click here for more details.

Japanese products are brought to you by Webichi, GLICO Pocky, and Kayac Artmeter.

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Pocky Tasting
Pocky Tasting at PMX! Pocky returns to PMX! You've heard of Wine Tasting and even the Pepsi Challenge, but have you ever heard of Pocky Tasting? That's what we are going to have at Pacific Media Expo thanks to our friends at Glico! Come visit the Pocky Tasting room to experience the flavors of Japan. Time and location to be announced.

 
Panels and Workshops
PMX will have a full array of panels featuring guest speakers, industry insiders, and fan evangelists. Come hear our guests and industry leaders talk about their past efforts and new projects. Find out when your favorite titles will be coming to market and learn the inside story on how the industry works. Expect to see fan panels covering topics as diverse as Asian street fashion, running a fan website, animation cel collecting, costuming and much more.
 
Asian Cinema
Catch the latest and greatest in Asian cinema in PMX's video rooms.

Martial arts films have been revitalized by computer effects but gripping thrillers like the American remakes of Dark Water, The Grudge, and The Ring are opening doors to a whole new world of innovative filmmaking from Asian producers. Hugely successful cult films like The Audition, Ichi the Killer, and Battle Royale keep pushing boundaries. See a mix of the hottest new films and modern genre classics.
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Karaoke
Pacific Media Expo PMX Japanese music karaoke singerPMX's Karaoke room keeps the crowds running away in horror and running back for more. Here is your chance to take your act out of the shower and onto the stage with a proper microphone! Sing along to your favorite C-pop, J-pop, J-rock, K-pop, OPM, or anime tunes. Bring your own CD or take a chance with our karaoke database of mystery. Earplugs sold separately.

 
PMX Dance
Looking for a place to feel the beat? Then the PMX Dance is the place to be. The dance is the hottest all-ages dance spot for you to get your groove on. DJs will be playing the latest and greatest in house, trance, hip-hop and more on the turntables. Why sit in your room alone when you come feel the rhythm at the PMX Dance?

Details on the dance is soon to come.

 
Anime Video Rooms
If you love anime, PMX is the place to be! We will have a video room dedicated to bringing you the best in anime representing the newest releases from both the US and Japan.
 

News

May 2010 raffle
Win: An autographed Angelic Pretty poster! Click here. (05.08.10)

April 17-18 Swap Meet
Vendor registration is now open for the PMX Anime Swap Meet at the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival! Click here for event information and links. (04.13.10)

April 2010 raffle
Win: An autographed Aoi Kidokoro mini poster! (April Raffle closed on 04.30.10) (04.13.10)

March 2010 raffle
Win: Autographed UchuSentai NOIZ poster! (March Raffle closed on 04.10.10) (03.29.10)

February 2010 raffle
Win: Autographed button of Takuya Angel! (February Raffle closed on 03.10.10) (02.22.10)

January 2010 raffle
Win: Autographed self-portrait sketch of Excel Saga director Nabeshin! (January Raffle closed on 01.31.10) (01.07.10)

PMX Holiday Swap Meet
Do you want your anime fix and shop with your friends at the same time? Come to the Valley Gakuen Japanese School/PMX Holiday Anime Swap Meet and Screening - Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Click here for more info. (11.30.09)

Event tracking
Check out the PMX09 Programming Schedule. (11.06.09)

Autographs!
Buy a ticket and get a free autograph from UchuSentai NOIZ. Pit tickets get a signed photo and signed poster. Middle tickets get a signed poster. (11.06.09)

Many sounds
Hydraphonic is PMX's Saturday music event. Hydraphonic features Poel, Nobu Albatross, Kiryu, and Lemon Drop Kick. No ticket needed. Hydraphonic is at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. (10.31.09)

At-Con Registration
The Registration page has been completely updated. Click here to see all the Registration policies for 2009. (10.27.09)

Concert tickets
Tickets for the Pacific Music Live 09 concert are now on sale. See the Music Ticketing Policy to buy. (10.23.09)

More music
Joining the lineup for the Pacific Music Live 09 concert is Ai Chérie and Rusika. (10.23.09)

Meet the DJs
The PMX Dance brings you the talents of Takuya Angel, DJ ¡PAZ!, DJ Tw33k, DJ Tory Trajec, and DJ Oui-Ji. (10.23.09)

October/November 2009 raffle
Win: A framed Suicide Ali postcard and a kitty scarf from Rosaleen Dhu Designs! (October/November Raffle closed on 11.30.09) (10.21.09)

Tea Party Auction
The online parallel auction for Head Table tickets is ready to go! The auction bidder registration page is open NOW. Bids will be accepted starting at Noon today (Oct 18). The original planned closing time of 8pm Oct 22 still applies. (10.18.09)

$35 Pre-Reg extended
The October pre-reg rate for Full memberships has been extended to the 20th. Click here for registration info. (10.16.09)

Cat scratch fashion
Designer Gashikon of the Hangry & Angry fashion line of h.Naoto to show off her works at the PMX Fashion Show. Find out more. (10.16.09)

Sakedol dreams
Pop idol duo Papillon to perform in the Pacific Music Live 09 concert. More on music. (10.16.09)

Meet Kiryu
Singer/Songwriter Kiryu will be at PMX to meet his fans! Find out more about Kiryu's visit here. (10.14.09)

Return of the NOIZ
Visual kei rock band UchuSentai NOIZ returns! Catch them in concert at Pacific Music Live 09. (10.14.09)

Angelic Pretty is back!
Iconic lolita fashion label Angelic Pretty returns! Click here for more information about their Magical Boutique, Wonderland Tea Party, and the PMX Fashion Show. (10.05.09)

Nabeshin at PMX09
Anime director and cameo character Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe will be participating at PMX in an autograph session and a focus panel. (09.29.09)

Cutting-edge fashion
PMX09 is pleased to announce its first Guest of Honor: Takuya Sawada of Takuya Angel. Check out Takuya Angel designs in the fashion show and boutique. Watch Takuya Sawada spin during the dance. (09.04.09)

September 2009 raffle
Win: Autographed Suicide Ali Poster! (September Raffle closed on 09.30.09) (09.02.09)

August 2009 raffle
Win: Uchusentai Noiz DVD, Sample CD, and 2 PMX 09 Full Badges! (August Raffle closed on 08.31.09) (08.08.09)

Cosplay info posted
Information about Cosplay at PMX and our CosFest competition is up. Click here. (08.03.09)

Press and Industry info posted
Policies for Press and Industry passes are up and registration links are active. (07.28.09)

July 2009 raffle
Win: Autographed Kaya poster! (July Raffle closed on 08.05.09) (07.01.09)

June 2009 raffle
Win: Autographed Suicide Ali poster! (June Raffle closed on 06.30.09) (06.22.09)

Pre-registration
You can now register for PMX09 here. And book your hotel room at the special con rate here. (05.22.09)

New look
Welcome to the website's look for 2009. This is a work-in-progress, so please check often for news and updates. (05.21.09)

May 2009 raffle
Win: Autographed Angelic Pretty poster! (May Raffle closed on 05.31.09) (05.19.09)

April 2009 raffle
Win: Framed and autographed Kaya postcard! (April Raffle closed on 04.30.09) (04.14.09)

PMX Collectors' Swap Meet
Join us at the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival (April 18-19, 11 AM - 6 PM). (03.28.09)

March 2009 raffle
Win: Robotech Shadow Chronicles 2-Disc Collector's Edition, a VF-1A Max Type Valkyrie Super Poseable Figure, and 2 PMX 2009 Full Memberships! (March Raffle closed on 03.31.09) (03.06.09)

February 2009 raffle
Win an autographed and framed Kaya postcard! (February Raffle closed on 02.28.09) (02.10.09)

Save the date! Nov. 6-8, '09
PMX 2009 returns to the LAX Hilton for another year of fun! (01.14.09)

January 2009 raffle
Win an autographed and framed Suicide Ali postcard! (January Raffle closed on 01.31.09) (01.02.09)

 
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