Tirek vs. Twilight
by QuizzicalKisses
And now for your convention junction update for this week:
Everfree Northwest 2014
EFNW announces Cathy Weseluck
EFNW and the Seattle International Film Festival: A Brony Tale Raffle
EFNW Pre-Con Writing Panel Livestream
Babscon Is Back for 2015
Galacon 2014 Cosplay Contest
Vendors and Merch at Buck 2014
EFNW 2014 announces Cathy Weseluck
Everfree Northwest is pleased to announce that Cathy Weseluck, the voice of everypony’s favorite dragon Spike as well as Ponyville’s resident public official the Mayor, will be joining us for this year’s convention!
Internationally known, award-winning voice-over actor Cathy Weseluck’s acting/production career extends over a wide range of areas. In addition to her continued success as a voice-over performer, Cathy’s noted accomplishments also include her work as a TV actor, instructor, consultant, guest speaker, casting director/director, associate producer, writer, composer, performer and photographer.
Best known in the animation world for her starring roles as ‘Spike’ (and the Mayor) in “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic”, the excitable bunny ‘Butter Cream Sundae’ in the new hit series “Littlest Pet Shop”, ‘Cybersix’ (and ‘Adrian’) in the award-winning TMS/N.O.A. series “Cybersix“, ‘Dennis’, the wide-eyed naïve little boy in the fun-filled Disney comedy series “Kid Vs Kat”, ‘Near’ in “Death Note“, ‘Young Trunks’ in “Dragonball Z“, ‘Dorothy Catalonia’ in “Gundam Wing“, and as ‘Shampoo’ in “Ranma ½“, Cathy has performed thousands of voices in hundreds of productions.
Other notable animation voice-over credits include: ‘Garcia’ (“Black Lagoon”), ‘Rarity‘ (“My Little Pony: The Runaway Rainbow“), ‘Kagome’s Mom’ & ‘Ayumi’ (“Inuyasha“), ‘Chiaotzu’, ‘Puar’, ‘Maron’, ‘Android 19′, ‘Angela’ (“Dragonball Z“), ‘Misa’ (“Project Arms“), ‘Snoozer’, ‘Laura’s Mom’, ‘Omarr’ (“Hamtaro“), ‘Miraih’, ‘Kikka’, ‘Katz’, ‘Letz’ (“Mobile Suit Gundam“), and ‘Kid Grave’ (“Mega Man“), to name a few!
Cathy has also served as a Casting Director, Director and/or Music Director for several animation, ADR, commercial, narrative, educational video, DVD, corporate video and radio projects, and for over 20 years has been recognized as an accomplished voice-over instructor and consultant for the film and TV industries and the public. She continues to conduct her own voice-over workshops and private coaching sessions to this day, and is thrilled to be attending the convention! www.cathyweseluck.com
Everfree Northwest Pre-Con Writing Panel Livestream
Good day fellow Equestrian Literati.
The Everfree Northwest Writing Track is continuing it’s run of pre-con writing track panels. The next panel on Plot will be on ourlivestream channel Sunday May 18th, 2014 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. We moved to livestream at the last minute for last months panel of Setting due to technical difficulties and will be staying with this service.
Our fine panelists for Plot consist of Pen Stroke, Gary Oak, Piquo Pie, and BronyWriter.
Plot, simply put, is “what happens in the story,” but it’s so much more than that. From the opening action to the climax and close is what drives the narrative forward. Here, we’ll talk extensively on how to craft a plot that keeps the audience interested, plot twists, telegraphing, and the full narrative arc.
The last of the pre-con panels will occur in early June and will focus on Character.
Everfree Northwest and the Seattle International Film Festival: A Brony Tale Raffle
Are you interested in seeing A Brony Tale, do you live in or near Seattle, WA and would you like to see this newest documentary for the low, low price of free? Then we have some exciting news for you!
Everfree Northwest (EFNW), in conjunction with the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), has two pairs of tickets to give away for each of the two showings of A Brony Tale at this year’s festival, the first on May 22nd and the second on May 24th! That’s 8 free tickets! Even more exciting, the Director of the film, Brent Hodge, is scheduled to attend for both showings and Ashleigh Ball, voice actress for Rainbow Dash and Applejack, is scheduled to attend the May 24th showing!
In order to give these tickets away, EFNW will be holding a raffle. Here are the instructions on how to enter:
1) Fill out our “EFNW A Brony Tale” Raffle Entry form. This is required in order for SIFF to email the winners their prize. If you do not fill out the form you will not be eligible to win.
2) Re-post our raffle announcement by sharing it on Facebook, retweeting it on Twitter, and/or reposting it on Tumblr.
3) Like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter and/or tumblr.
Each re-post and each like and follow counts as one entry for a total of 6 possible entries. If you already like or follow Everfree Northwest on social media, that is considered an entry. The deadline for the May 22nd showing is May 19th at 11:59 pm, and the deadline for the May 24th showing is May 21st as 11:59 pm.
And the generous people over at SIFF aren’t done yet! Use promo code DOCS2014 to save an extra $2 off regularly priced tickets!
For more information about SIFF’s showing of A Brony Tale, visit the documentary’s section on their website here.
As always, keep up to date on all things Everfree Northwest by visiting our website, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Twitter and tumblr. And if you want to be kept informed about the latest news from the Seattle International Film Festival, be sure to visit their website, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter and tumblr.
Babscon Is Back for 2015
You knew it was coming…it was only a matter of time! This year’s best con is back for more in 2015!
Save the date and get your membership today, because pre registration is now open! On April 3-5, 2015, all pony will break loose once again in the San Francisco Bay Area to offer you a convention experience like no other when the Bay Area Brony Spectacular Convention returns!
Hit up registration.babscon.com for your chance to snag a discounted membership while supplies last at our Early Bird price! But we’ll start you guys off slow: our Premium-level memberships follow soon and will feature posters, VIP meet-and-greets, Guest of Honor dinners, adorable plushies, and more! Stay tuned to our Twitter (@babsconsf) and our Facebook for all the latest BABSCon news, contests and more!
Missed out on something during 2014? Check out Ponyville Live!’s thorough coverage of the best moments, events, and panels of BABSCon 2014 to relive the magic that was the San Fran Bay Area’s first My Little Pony convention! So grab an Early Bird membership now while prices are low because, remember bronies, the clock…is…ticking!
The Bay Area Brony Spectacular (BABSCon), the first convention devoted to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic in the San Francisco Bay Area, is going into its second year! It will be held on April 3–5, 2015 at theSFO Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, CA. Contact pr@babscon.com for more information!
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Galacon 2014 Cosplay Contest
Hello friends!
For 2014, the GalaCon cosplay contest will receive a complete overhaul. Cosplay is about having fun in costumes, and we want our contest to reflect that.
Anyone who is interested in cosplaying can take part, no matter if your costume is self-made or bought. Five different categories will make for equal chances for everyone to show his or her best talent and, of course, win one of the amazing prizes. To make it extra easy, we kept the rules as simple as possible. And, of course, there will be the most unique and special prizes of all time!
This year’s cosplay contest is organized by our special guest Yami no Cosmos, who will also be a member of the jury. Yami is a cosplayer from Sweden, who started practicing her hobby more than 15 years ago. Besides My Little Pony, she also cosplays characters from various genres. Cosplaying means more to her than just posing in a costume, showing passion, craftsmanship, experience and creativity is what she really sees in it. She has been involved in many panels and shows about cosplaying in the past and loves to share her experience with others, so she is the perfect choice for our contest.
For further information, visit her homepage or twitter profile.
Do you want to show your skills and passion at the cosplay contest? Just send an e-mail with your application to cosplay@galacon.eu and join the fun!
Please read the rules before you sign up. You declare, that you accept the rules by signing up.
Your GalaCon-Team
Vendors and Merch at Buck 2014
Toys, Art, Crafts and Collectibles!
The BUCK team is thrilled to officially announce our first wave of vendors attending BUCK 2014 this August!
Read on to learn about the host of unmissable merchandise you could be taking home!
Mare Play UK
mareplay.co.uk
Official licensed MLP merchandise.
BUCK’s official sponsor and supplier of official pony merch!
Mare Play UK is the frontrunner in providing the community with the best MLP merchandise in the UK.
Leading the negotiations to get new products – such as the well-received trading cards – into the UK, we strive to help the community get hold of the merchandise that matters to you.
Lulu’s Prints and Plushies
lulufly.carbonmade.com
Prints, original drawings and plushies.
Lulu’s stall will be full of artwork featuring our favourite characters – as well as a host of side characters and new favourites such as Coco Pommel! Lulu will have a great range of original artwork and cute fluffy plushies for sale, as well as a raffle to win a giant Rainbow Dash plushie!
Reakkor’s Art
reakkorshrike.deviantart.com
Artwork Prints and Canvases.
Reakkor has been drawing pony art ever since he joined the fandom three years ago – He’ll be selling drawings of all the mane six for both prints and canvases!
The Mana Spring
manasmelts.deviantart.com
Custom Resin Models, Bead Necklaces and Badges.
The Mana Spring has been bubbling away in a hidden corner of Equestria. Mana, harnessing the springs great power will be bringing you hand painted models, hama bead creations, art badges and more! All your favourite ponies will be there including some secret special never to be seen again products!
Jowybean
jowybean.deviantart.com
Digital Art Prints, iPhone Cases, Badges and Postcards.
A hugely imaginative artist with a huge collection of title cards based on all the best episodes of MLP. Jowybean likes to experiment with his style of art to give each piece a unique feel, so no two items are ever the same!
Geek Stitch
facebook.com/geekstitch.co.uk
MLP Cross Stitch Kits.
All sorts of MLP Cross Stitch Packs for you to make your own beautiful cross stitch ponies! We will have our usual kits for the Mane Six group – and as a special BUCK exclusive, all princesses as well!
Finnickie
finnickie.deviantart.com
Plushies and various sewn textiles.
Super-soft custom made minky plushies with high quality embroidered features. No two are the same! May or may not come alive at night.
Owl Tea Party
owlteaparty.com
Plushies and various sewn textiles.
High quality plushies of the mane 6 and various background ponies from the show. Prints will also be available, as well as smaller chubby styled plushies of the ponies.
Ashley Nichols Art
ashygirl.deviantart.com
Buttons, digital artwork, mugs, shirts and clothing accessories.
Ashley Nichols Art is run by Ashley Nichols and Dav Villarreal, artists from California who specialise in the creation of posters, buttons, and other accessories!
NorthWind Crafts
rsharpart.deviantart.com
Canvas artwork, prints, and other craft items.
Creator of traditional, one of a kind, canvas paintings of your favourite ponies – as well as some other one of a kind suprise items!