AnimeCons TV (Video)

Daryl Surat returns to talk with Doug Wilder about online conventions, what works, what doesn't, and if virtual conventions work as a substitute for the real thing.

On April 27, 2020, Otakon joined the long list of conventions that have been cancelled as a result of COVID-19. Doug conducted a Skype interview with the Otakorp President, Nick Avgerinos, and Otakon 2020 Convention Chair, Andrew Zerrlaut, to talk about what lead to the cancelation, reaction to the news, and what they've been doing now that they don't need to plan and run a convention this year. Learn more about AnimeCons TV at https://animecons.tv/ Find out when conventions are happening again at https://fancons.com/

On March 14, 2020, Anime Boston announced that their convention would be cancelled as a result of COVID-19. Doug conducted a Skype interview with the Anime Boston 2020 convention chair, Kristen Leiding, to talk about events leading up to the cancellation announcement, the decision to cancel rather than postpone, attendee reaction, and other things facing convention during this pandemic. Learn more about AnimeCons TV at https://animecons.tv/ Find out when conventions are happening again at https://fancons.com/

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused weeks and weeks of convention cancellations and postponements. Doug talks about why some conventions take time to announce cancellations. Learn how you can still support artists and vendors from those conventions. Doug also shares some ideas on how to keep busy during this strange time. #StayHome Learn more about AnimeCons TV at https://animecons.tv/ Find out when conventions are happening again at https://fancons.com/

In our last episode of 2019, the hosts are together again to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2019 conventions. Learn more about AnimeCons TV at https://animecons.tv/ Find conventions near you at https://animecons.com/ and https://fancons.com/