ConNooga - Feb 22-24, 2008

ConNooga
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Feb 22-24, 2008

Keep checking ConNooga.com for all the latest info.
If you're a gamer, you're going to LOVE ConNooga. Tournaments and open gaming galore in our 6800 sq. ft. gaming area!
If you've ever walked into a gaming store and wondered about some of these games, we'll have Game Designers and reps teaching people how to play them.
Video gaming... BIG news coming soon!
15,000 Square Feet of Exhibitors, Artists, Celebrities and Fan Groups!
Like horror? We're bringing in industry pro Leonard Pickel (co-creater of Haunted Attraction magazine and founder of HAuNTcon) to run all of our horror related programming.
For those that like Anime, we will have an entire area devoted to all things Japanese PLUS our first annual Anime Music Video contest!
With a 500 seat theater at our disposal, it seems only fitting that we have a FanFilm contest as well! In addition to that, we will be premiering (at least) two new feature films (more on this later).
Workshops, panels, contests, kids programming, and much, much more....

Special Guests include:
Actress / Journalist - Suzi Lorraine
Actress / Producer - April Monique Burril (aka Chainsaw Sally)
Comic Book Sensation - Thong Girl
Actress/Model - Niki Notarile
Blinky Productions - Chris Notarile
Actor, Stuntman, Musician, Magician, Director, Writer, Consultant Jim O'Rear
Actor, Producer, Martial Artist Ted Alderman
Cast, Crew, Special Effects and Bands from the Film FOREVER DEAD!
Fantasy - Local Wrestling Sensation as well as other local Wrestling Superstars!

Special ARTIST and AUTHOR guests include:
Artist and Founder of Dark Angels - William 'Nick' Johns
Artist Steve Stanley
Artist of Bushi Tales Comic - Lin Workman
Artist Billy Tackett
Author - Georgiana Kotarski
Artist and Author - Ed Crandell

Musical performers
Crank Sanatra
Leticia Wolf
KIFF - Knowledge is for Fools


As we're a convention for the fans, by the fans, we encourage all types of Fan Groups to be a part of ConNooga. If your fan group would like a table to help promote your group, send your request to info@connooga.com. At this time, the following fan groups have signed on:
The MidSouth Garrison of the 501st
The Corellian Base of the Rebel Legion
The Jedi Assembly
The SouthEastern Browncoats
The Dark Alliance
SG-Command.net
StargateHero.net
SEPS - SouthEastern Paranormal Society
The Dark Empire
Chattooine - Chattanooga's Sci-Fi group
The 1337girls

If there is something that you would like to see or feel others would like, let us know! We want to put together a multi-fandom convention made up of things that the fans want. Registration is now open! A 3-day pass is only $22.00 (until July 31st).
www.ConNooga.com

 

I was wondering if there will be any artist booths or people to review artist portfolios for the gaming companies? I just started to post on the art boards,and started to get into digital illustration recently. I only live about an hour and a half away from Chattanooga, so its great to see something a bit closer to the Atlanta area.

 

We will have artist booths there, yes. Specifically from the gaming companies? It's definitly something we can look into. We will have several gaming company people there that may also be able to help you out and point you in the right direction. I will definitly pass this along, though. You might want to also e-mail Mark (our gaming director) at gaming@connooga.com. Thanks!

 

SABER IDOL IS COMING TO CON NOOGA!

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Saber Idol Contest To Be Held February 22nd, 23rd, 2008 Chattanooga, TN Connooga Convention

Saber Idol is a "Saber" Contest designed around the format of popular American TV shows. Saber Idol will be an entertaining event for the entire family that is designed for the master Saberman/woman to show off his or her skills and talents. The Competition is to be entered by individuals that have a set of pre-choreographed ?saber? demonstrations that highlight one?s finesse without fighting. Demonstrations will be set to musical themes chosen by the contestants themselves. This controlled and civilized Demonstration will not only show the skill of the Saberman/woman, but their discipline, grace and their flare for the dynamic and dramatic! The Competition will be broken down into three (3) rounds with Convention attendees choosing the Idol after live voting. Three Saber Idol Judges will determine the initial eight contestants culled from videos submitted on YouTube and via mail.

The Judges are as follows:

Tanthos Jorlac- Founder of The Jedi Assembly, International Costuming Group. Force Battle Extreme Contestant: Master Replicas Combat Trials-Hollywood, CA 2007.

Jade Starlighter- Fan Judge. Member of The Jedi Assembly costuming group.

Simon Drego- SaberMaster extraordinaire. Swordsmaster to Master Replicas Freestyle Champion Qui-Kel Jinn

Saber Idol will be hosted by: Qui-Kel Jinn - Force FX Freestyle Champion at Master Replicas Combat Trials in Hollywood, CA May 2007.

For official rules and entry form, go to: ConNooga - Saber Idol

 

Thanks for replying, and I will try to get in touch with Mark. In the mean time I will cook up a nice portfolio. I am defintely going to come out and check out this con though, its nice that there is something else in the Southeast area.

 

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Non-stop fun and entertaiment from Friday, February 22nd until Sunday, February 24th. Check out the website for all the latest info. Lots of new updates!

 

Anyone coming up for Chattacon this weekend, ConNooga will have our booth set up on Saturday. Stop by and say "hi"! Also, we'll run a $5 off special for those that register that weekend.