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Newsletter #8.5 - July 11th, 2008

SMASH! Announcements

Less than one month to go to the most smash'in day of the year! Be sure to check out our forums and website for more details as we get closer to the event!

Announcements

Pre-registration extended to July 18

Due to popular demand, pre-registration for SMASH! 2008 has been extended to July 18th, 2008!

Pre-register online today!

Cosplay Registration - Now Open

SMASH! wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused by our last newsletter. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the registration for the MADMAN Cosplay Competition opened later than originally intended.

The registration page for the cosplay competition can be found here.

Charity Artbook Auction

Over the course of many months, a little book has been on a long journey. From artist to artist it has traveled, its pages filling up with a multitude of wondrous artworks. Soon, it will return once more for the final leg of its journey. Dig out your change, break open those piggy banks, buy that anime box-set another day! This is your chance to own a truly one of a kind artbook, while also supporting a worthy cause.

The SMASH! Travelling Artbook Charity Auction is an event not to be missed! All proceeds of this event will go to the Fred Hollows foundation. The book will be auctioned on the Main Stage during SMASH!

Click here for more details on the Charity Auction.

Art Competitions Galore

For your chance to win Wacom Intuos and Wacom Bamboo tablets, join our Digital, Traditional and Comic competition. Remember, you need to bring your entries to SMASH! and submit it on the day. Hurry, because SMASH! is less than 3 weeks away! Click here for entry details.

Art Panels

We’re dedicated to bring you the best and most informative panels. This year, you can learn about the secrets of “Storytelling in Manga and Movies” with Tokyopop Artist Queenie Chan and Storyboard artist W Chew Chan (Superman Returns, Happy Feet).

Are you an aspiring illustrator? Then, “The Young Illustrator’s Guide” is the perfect panel for you. Don’t miss out on this special industry insight with three young and very talented illustrators: Kidchan, Vivian To and Carolyn Gan. Join them, as they share with you their experiences and tips and tricks on breaking into the industry.

We’ll have a full description up on our website soon. Be sure to check back!

Art Demonstrations

Here is a sneak peek of the art demonstration you’ll be seeing Kidchan perform at the Wacom Digital Art workshop. She’ll be doing a traditional demonstration too, so don’t miss out, pre-register today!