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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Yes We Can: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, Celebrating Asian Culture's Guiltiest Pleasures, Is Announced & MORE!

December 7th, 2008 -- Upper Darby, PA -- For 6 seasons, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational reveled in "Rebirth", "Video Game Ecstacy", "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"s. For our landmark 7th season, we have decided to delve deep into the innermost recesses of Asian culture fandom & bring to you TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, taking place at Philadelphia, PA's The Rotunda on April 25th - 26th, 2009. "Too much of a good thing" is now replaced with "taking it to the extreme" as we celebrate the spectacles affectionately known as TAKII's "7 Deadly SINsASIANs"!

As TAKII 7 approaches, the Team TAKII Coalition will announce on the festival's official website 7 Asian entertainment enigmas attendees will have the chance to enjoy in an environment unlike anything ever experienced before. While enjoying such events as the "Asian Karaoke Idol Show", "Cosplay Battle Royale", "StepMania Shining Stars", & other classic & premier festivities, TAKII fans will get to indulge themselves in the worlds of yaoi/yuri (gay/lesbian)-themed entertainment, video gaming that expands through all generations, a re-vamped "Makenai: Fusion Charity Benefit Concert", & much more. TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ attendees will also be witness to the fusion festival's venue expansion, giving you twice as much space to enjoy the most intense season of TAKII in history.

Be-it as an attendee, panelist, guest/performer, artist/dealer, or Team TAKII Coalition Volunteer, we offer multiple ways that you can celebrate this fabulous fusion festival with us & TAKII fans all over the world. Those who wish to enter any of our championship competitions & want to win unlimited swag & exclusive perks (including online giveaways) can purchase a #1 Contender's Pass at a special pre-registration rate of $4.00 per person. For your inner-exhibitionist, we have Table Slots available at a special pre-registration rate of $20.00 per table. Registrations for each (available in limited quantities for each pre-reg period) can be submitted via our "Registration" page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html). To find out more on how you can get in touch with your inner-TAKII, check out our "Interaction" hub page (http://takii.pdnmz.com/interaction.html).

Since its debut on Day 1 of TAKII 6 ~NintenDecision 2008~ on October 25th, 2008, TAKII's Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN) has proven to be 1 of the most innovative & effective brands that the fusion festival spectacular has to offer. As both an online broadcasting & social network, TAKII: AMEN is every otaku's answer to free 24/7 TAKII entertainment, complete with audio shows ("AMEN X-Stream"), video presentations, the highest level of personal customization around (create your own online clubs, style your own profile, & use our own "AMEN Instant Messenger"), & unique opportunities of expression (posting ads in our "Otaku Classifieds", expert blogging, & multimedia submissions), among many unparalleled facets. In concert with TAKII 7, Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network will offer TAKII fanatics the rare opportunity to enjoy this Simply SINs"ASIAN"al season with exclusive programming & online contests geared towards this season's TAKII "7 Deadly SINsASIANs".

Over are the days when people were too ashamed to express their love for Asian culture's guiltiest entertainment-style pleasures. Now is the time for outcast otakus & mainstream Asian culture fans alike to unite for celebratory glory that cannot be denied at TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al!!


"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!
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Last edited by kenaiyochan ^_* on Sun Apr 19, 2009 9:04 am; edited 1 time in total

[kenaiyochan ^_*]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Forbidden Pleasures: TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ Announces It's "7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s", Final Pre-Reg Deadline, & TONS MORE

March 25th, 2009 -- Upper Darby, PA -- What, you think we haven't been busy the last few months, eh? Shame, shame, shame, quite the contrary. With only 4 weeks to go before "the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival", there is plenty to unveil, discuss, & enjoy. That also means it's about that time to unleash to the world 1 of TAKII 7's best kept secrets for the season....

For those of you who haven't been keeping up with the latest developments on the TAKII website, PDNMZ Feedback Fourm, & Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network, we are proudly excited to announce the centerpieces of this season's momentous celebration: TAKII's 7 Deadly SINs"ASIAN"s!

ASIAN REALITY TV/GAME SHOWS - You simply have not lived until you have either taken part in an Asian gameshow (which TAKII fans will get to do this season), or at least watch some of them on TV. From commonfolk to pop stars, people in Japan & elsewhere are subjected to tasks in shows like "Takeshi's Castle" & "Gaki no Tsukai" that force them to do things such as eating marshmallows yards away while being tied down to a rubber band, race through a Mario-esque platform stage while avoiding ninjas, & things we simply cannot mention here cause they are that extreme. God bless those who subject themselves to paying homage to this SINs"ASIAN" at TAKII 7!
FUSION GAMING - Whoever thought even 10 years ago that we would ever live to see the day where Mario & Sonic would team up on a game that wasn't modded in a ROM to satisfy someone's sick fantasy (LOL)? Well, with the coming of game companies buying each other out & the wild success of "VS Series" games (ie: Marvel VS Capcom 2, Smash Bros., & Shonen Jump All-Stars, to name a few), fusion gaming has become an international mainstay that will allow TAKII 7 attendees to make their dream matches of Scorpion VS Catwoman a reality.
KARAOKE - People do it everywhere, from in the shower to in church & every place in-between. ....we're talking about KARAOKE, you dirty-minded deviants! It's been an Asian mainstay in the Far East for decades & has grown into something Americans tend to enjoy most when drunk . Unless you are like Ashlee Simpson or Milli Vanilli, then a karaoke backtrack at TAKII 7 will be your friend, as you can sing to your heart's content & win prizes in the process!
YAOI/YURI - People who are into the yaoi/yuri subculture Japanese fandom have for too long been misunderstood. It's not all about the boobage & male frontal nudity -- it's about the powerful plots, dramatic storylines, & inspiring themes that run through so many gay-oriented series in a wide variety of forms. Yaoi/yuri fans, stand up & unite @ TAKII 7!
OBSCENE # OF CHARACTERS - Street Fighter. Final Fantasy. King Of Fighters. Suikoden. Super Mario. Tekken. DragonBall Z. 1 Piece. Pokemon. The list goes on & on when it comes to series & franchises that have an obscene number of characters for no other reason than to drive us all insane, especially at TAKII 7's "Vid Game Tourneys" & "TLO Video Lounge"!
COSPLAY - For those of you who don't know what "cosplaying" is, it's the act of dressing up as your favorite character/personality from anime, manga, TV, movies, or otherwise. Others take it to a whole new level in actually sounding & acting like their namesakes & winning prizes at festivals like TAKII 7's "Cosplay Battle Royale". No matter how you look at it, cosplaying has grown to be an internationally well-respected artform that many imitate, but very few are ever able to master.
ASIAN DRAMAS - Whoever said that "1 Tree Hill" & "Gossip Girl" were the centers of everyone's lives got smacked around with a yaoi paddle a few times too many (LOL). Coming to TAKII 7 will be a collection of the best & worst Asian dramas to have never been morphed into a poorly-done English rip-off! Bring on the melodramatic family strife & episodes filled with mindless self-reflection -- yay!

To pay tribute to these dynamic heroes of Asian-themed entertainment, every festivity (divided into "#1 Contender's Pass Exclusives" & "Free-For-All Festivities") at TAKII 7 is based on a Deadly SINs"ASIAN", if not a combination thereof. The following festivities are only a small portion of our seasonal premiers, giving TAKII attendees even more chances to win spiffy sway & that all-but-illusive TAKII-branded glory:

"MUSIC" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/music.html):
LAST OTAKU STANDING - ...."In Japan, it's known as "Isu Tori Game". In Thailand, it's known as "Kao'ee Dontri". In America, it's known as "Musical Chairs". AT TAKII 7, it's fans know it as "Last Otaku Standing", our extreme twist on a tried & true classic game of epic proportions! Sound simple, right? Just when you think you have all of the answers, we change the questions...."
TAKII REQUEST LIVE PLUS - ....""Request Live PLUS" will give festival fanatics the opportunity to select their favorite Asian music videos from the official PDNMZ collection on the big screen (as can be seen & heard on AMEN) while enjoy the musings of people sending out special dedications, going hardcore fanboy over their favorite guest(s), & many other moments that are sure to become part of TAKII lore for centuries to come...."

"VIDEO GAME" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html):
CAPCOM SHOWDOWN SMACKDOWN - ...."#1 Contender's Pass holders will be chosen at random, taking part in a series of Capcom game-based challenges on systems ranging from old-school Arcade & PS3 & everything in-between. Finalists will be determined by each system that they triumph, with all of those victors battling it out in an ultimate display of gaming glory to crown our 1st-ever "Capcom Showdown SmackDown" World Champion...."
YAOI/YURI GAMING BUFFET - ...."If you are 1 of those TAKII extremists who love to hang out until the lights go out, then you are in for a real treat with TAKII 7's "Yaoi/Yuri Gaming Buffet"! Featuring a pre-determined list of games, players with open minds will be immersed in worlds filled with manlove & ladylust that will pleasure you, heart & soul, for ages to come...."

"VENDOR" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html):
TAKII ASIAN-MERCIAL CHALLENGE - ...."In the spirit of "Who's Line Is It Anyway" comes TAKII 7's own "TAKII Asian-mercial Challenge". #1 Contender's Pass-holders will be chosen at random & will have to form teams consisting of at least 1 other person. Afterwards, the audience will then be split into guys ("bishounen") & gals ("bishoujo") & will get to select the item the team is to try to sell & the circumstances behind the situation respectively...."
SILENT LIBRARY SHOWDOWN ~GAKI NO TSUKAI~ - ...."On the count of "ichi-ni-san (1-2-3)" from the TAKII fans, contestants will flip playing cards over & the person with the highest card will be forced to perform a super-secret task! On top of that, the entire game must be played IN COMPLETE SILENCE (as if you were in a library), except if the person performing the task has to make a sound(s). If you 1) don't perform the task, or 2) laugh out loud, you will be expelled from the game. A champion will be determined by the person who receives the most applause from the audience...."

"OMAKE (EXTRA)" EVENTS (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/omake.html):
YAOI/YURI YOWZA! - ...."In further celebration of all that is yaoi/yuri, TAKII proudly presents "Yaoi/Yuri YOWZA", a homo-rific, TAKII-style version of the Newlywed Game with plenty of twists & turns for contestants & audience alike to enjoy! People with #1 Contender's Passes will be asked to pair up with someone of the same gender & will be given up to 4 minutes to acquaint themselves with one-another before the game begins...."
SINS"ASIAN"AL CHARADES - ...."All throughout TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ weekend, attendees will be asked to write down random items & situations on slips of paper & submit them to our TAKII Registration Co-Coordinator. Then when it comes time to play "SINs"ASIAN"al Charades", we will have #1 Contender's Pass peeps gather up on stage to play...."


The past few months have proven to be a period of exponential growth for the fusion festival that almost "never was", & this has been proven (among other ways) by our record-breaking pre-registrant sales, surpassing estimates that have been made in previous seasons! With this being said, it is all the more important that y'all get a hold of your #1 Contender's Passes & Table Slots before the final pre-registration deadline of April 15th, 2009 comes up ($8.00/#1 Contender's Pass, $40.00/Table Slot). With TAKII expanding into twice as much space as it's ever had at The Rotunda (& TAKII 7 being the official christening of this room of epic potential), there will be even more opportunities to purchase TAKII trinkets & swag from our expanding list of dealers & exhibitionists, along with more chances for you to win more prizes in a wider variety of gameshows that will test the limits of your very being. To reserve your spot, check out out "Registration" section for more info: http://takii.pdnmz.com/registration.html.

Yes, times are rough in this rather uncertain world of ours. However, take a moment to close your eyes, open your arms, & embrace your most fond memories of this iconic celebration & be prepared to make history with us once again. Get ready in 4 weeks to enjoy what we promise to be the most jam-packed, inspirational, & awesomely entertaining season of The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitationalthat has ever been produced!!!!

...but until then, stay tuned for our upcoming press releases on even more TAKII-exclusive info that will rock you to the "hard-core" foundation of your Asian fandom!!


"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com

Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!
_________________
Prince Diamond's NegaMoon Zone (PDNMZ) "Your #1 brand in ALL that is Anime & Asian Multimedia Entertainment!" <http://pdnmz.com>

[kenaiyochan ^_*]

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ PR Triple-Play

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Press Release #1 = TAKII 7 Releases It's Official "Hardcore Handbook" & MORE! (4/12/09)
Press Release #2 = TAKII 7 Charity & Guest/Performer Line-Up!!!! (4/14/09)
Press Release #3 = Gamer Doc Makes Con Debut @ TAKII 7! (4/18/09)



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(4/12/09) 1 Step Closer: TAKII 7 Releases It's Official "Hardcore Handbook", Announces Vid Game Tourneys, TLO Video Lounge Line-Up, & MORE!
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=192#p192

Along with including TAKII 7's official schedule, guest/performer bios, & at-door registrant info, the Hardcore Handbook Survival Program Guide also includes an early-released list of Vid Game Tourneys & programming at the new & improved TLO Video Lounge:

VID GAME TOURNEYS:

1. “Blind Faith” Challenge: Sonic 2 (XBL)
2. “Feel The Rhythm” Challenge: Dancing With The Stars ~Get Your Dance On~ (Wii)
3. “Royal Rumble” Challenge: WWE SmackDown! VS RAW 2009 (PS3)
4. “Golden Gauntlet” Challenge: Soul Calibur 4 (360)
5. “King Of The Ring” Challenge: King Of Fighters 2001 (DC)
6. “Blind Faith” Challenge 2: Blazing Lasers (Wii VC)
7. “Toonami VS Adult Swim” Challenge: InuYasha: Feudal Combat (PS2) & Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament (PS2)
8. “Jungle Japes Gauntlet” Challenge: Donkey Konga 1 & 2 (GC)
9. “Tag-Team Turmoil” Challenge: Wii Sports (Wii)
10. “Blind Faith” Challenge 3: Mario Kart: Double Dash (GC)
11. “TLO Old School” Challenge: Darius Gaiden (Saturn)
12. “Toonami VS Adult Swim” Challenge 2: Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 (Wii) & Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii)
13. “TAKII Classics” Challenge: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
14. Gaming Live On PPV: Fab Fusion (Capcom VS SNK 2 (DC), Marvel VS Capcom 2 (DC), & Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe (360))
15. Capcom Showdown SmackDown: Black Tiger (C64), 1942 (NES), Super Ghouls & Ghosts (SNES), Street Fighter Alpha 3 (PS), Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo: HD Remix (XBL), Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo: HD Remix (XBL), & Street Fighter 4 (PS3)
16. HUZZAH ~The Even More New “Press Your Luck”~ (feat. PowerStone 2 (DC))


TLO VIDEO LOUNGE PROGRAMMING:

ANIME - YAOI/YURI
- Gravitation: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- Junjou Romantica: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)

ANIME - ADULT THEME
- Catblue Dynamite (ENG)
- Oruchuban Ebichu: Eps. 1-6 (JP) (SUB)

ANIME - FEATURE SPONSOR FAVORITES
- ARIA ~The Animation~: Eps. 1-4 (JP) (SUB)
- BoogiePop Phantom: Eps. 1-2 (JP) (SUB)
- Lost Universe: Eps. 1-6 (JP) (SUB)

BISHOUJO SENSHI SAILORMOON
- SailorMoon R The Movie: Promise Of The Rose (JP) (SUB)
- The Musical SailorMoon 3: Yume Senshi, Ai Eien Ni (JP) (SUB)
- Pretty Guardian SailorMoon: Eps. 1-2 (JP) (SUB)

ASIAN - DRAMAS/LIVE ACTION
- M: Eps. 1-4 (KOR) (SUB)
- Sword Stained w/Royal Blood: Eps. 1-4 (CH) (SUB)
- Happy Together: Eps. 1-3 (KOR) (SUB)
- My Boyfriend Is Type-B: Eps. 1-3 (KOR) (SUB)
- Point Of No Return: Eps. 1-3 (CH) (SUB)

TAKII VIDEO ARCHIVE SELECTS
- Super Mario Bros.: The Movie (ENG)
- Captain N & The New Super Mario World: Eps. 1-2 (ENG)
- AVEX Trax: Best of J-Pop 2003 (JP)
- Random Asian Music Videos (JP, KOR, CH, THAI, VIET)
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(4/14/09) Let It Rock: TAKII 7 Unveils It's Official Charity Beneficiary & Guest/Performer Final Line-Up, Including 3 Premiers!
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=198#p198

In addition to our Charity Beneficiary (Asian Americans United), The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's 7th season is proud to announce its finalized list of featured guests & performers, including 3 individuals & performance groups that are making their debuts right here at TAKII 7: Matt Myers (Lead Vocalist/Guitarist, LeetStreet.L33tStr33t Boys), Jia You Shi De (Korean Pop Performance Troupe), & Beck ~Mongolian Chope Squad, Jr.~ (Japanese Rock/Pop & Anime Tribute Band), along with TAKII mainstays the likes of D-chan (Japanese/Korean Vocal Musician), [Ai] (Former TAKII Show Champion & Dancer), Dokudel (Cosplay Aficionado), & Jeffrey Branch (Pink Lady Superfan).
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(4/18/09) The "Doc"tor Is In: Brand-New Gaming Franchise, Gamer Doc, Makes Its Asian-Themed Festival/Convention Debut At TAKII 7, Plus Pre-Registration Ends!
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE URL: http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewtopic.php?p=209#p209

With only a week to go before TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~, the world's premier Asian culture fusion festival accentuates its video gaming roots by being privileged to announce the Asian-themed festival/convention debut of the world's lead retail gaming alternative, Gamer Doc! The franchise's recently-premiered Springfield, PA store joins The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational's 7th season celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures by establishing a presence in both our Dealer's Dominion (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vendor.html) & Vid Game Events (http://takii.pdnmz.com/events/vg.html).

Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop & operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to mom or dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles & consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, & Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience.
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"Team TAKII" PR Coalition
TAKII -- http://takii.pdnmz.com
TAKII: AMEN -- http://takii-amen.pdnmz.com
TAKII Feedback Forum -- http://forum.pdnmz.com/viewforum.php?f=9
info@takii.pdnmz.com


Established in February 2006, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational is the world's most extreme Asian culture fusion festival, featuring 2 main seasons & numerous other co-branded events & performances throughout each year. With maverick innovations such as Asian Multimedia Entertainment Network (AMEN, it's 24/7, Asian fan/otaku-centric online broadcasting & social network), it entertains, inspires, & enriches the lives of its fans worldwide on a continuous basis.

TAKII 7 ~Simply SINs"ASIAN"al~ is a 2-day celebration of Asian culture's guiltiest pleasures that will be taking place at The Rotunda in Philadelphia, PA on April 25th - 26th, 2009. While entry to the celebration of this 7th season spectacular is free, the moments spent on indulging yourself in everything from yaoi/yuri anime to karaoke will be simply priceless. Dare to compete....dare to defy the odds....dare to take it to the extreme!
_________________
Prince Diamond's NegaMoon Zone (PDNMZ) "Your #1 brand in ALL that is Anime & Asian Multimedia Entertainment!" <http://pdnmz.com>