SXSW 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus

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For the first time in its illustrious history, SXSW has been cancelled.

Revealed today, the city of Austin has cancelled SXSW and its SXSW EDU. “As recently as Wednesday, Austin Public Health stated that “there’s no evidence that closing SXSW or any other gatherings will make the community safer.” However, this situation evolved rapidly, and we honor and respect the City of Austin’s decision. We are committed to do our part to help protect our staff, attendees, and fellow Austinites,” reads a statement on SXSW’s website.

While it’s canceled, organizers are looking at other ways to deliver the experience. “We are exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU.,” the statement also reads.

Anime NYC creators announce Anime Frontier in Texas

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Since its inaugural event in 2017, Anime NYC has become the premier anime convention in the NYC area. Now, they’re taking things down south in 2020.

Leftfield Media, who created Anime NYC, revealed a brand new convention called Anime Frontier today. The convention is slated to take place from May 8 through May 10 inside the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

They didn’t let this announcement go by without revealing some guests. Voice actors Arryn Zech, Barbara Dunkelman, Kara Eberle, Max Mittelman, Robbie Daymond, Ray Chase, and Samantha Ireland have been confirmed to appear. More guests will be announced closer to the event.

Tickets for this event are on sale right now here.