[Flafurs] BIG FUN, NO WHAMMIES! - Megaplex 2007 News - February 2007

[Megaplex 2007]

Florida's furry arts and performance convention is back for another
spin, and this time, we're bringing the fun to the First Coast! Megaplex
2007 will be held on March 2-4, 2007, at the Wyndham Jacksonville
Riverwalk, in Jacksonville, Florida.

We're getting closer and closer! Here's the latest news!

PRE-REG CLOSING SOON!

If you haven't pre-registered for the convention, time is running out!
Not only will it be more expensive at the door, but you may miss out on
a special premium we're offering our members this year, as a thank you
for all of your support.

We're going to be handing out special Megaplex 2007 MUGS! These glass
mugs are great for your favourite beverage...and, they'll feature a
special design by Herbie! However, we'll be judging how many mugs to
order by the number of pre-registrations we get. If you pre-reg, you
*will* get a mug. If you register at the con, we may or may not have any
left...so, if you want to guarantee yourself one of these special
keepsakes, pre-reg now!

Head to http://ppmp.info/mp06/reg.php and register now! We'll be closing
pre-reg on February 19th (the day after Furry Weekend Atlanta ends).

T-SHIRTS GALORE!

While you're pre-registering, why not grab yourself one of our official
Megaplex 2007 t-shirts! The shirts will be light grey, and feature
artwork by our guest of honour, Mike Kazaleh!

(Visit http://community.livejournal.com/megaplex/28285.html to see the
t-shirt art!)

T-shirts are only $12 for sizes S-2XL. By pre-ordering, you will
guarantee yourself a shirt - and the shirts will be more expensive at
the con, as well as available only in limited numbers. We went through
our remaining inventory of 2006 shirts in something like five minutes
once the extras went on sale - don't miss out this year!

LET'S MAKE A DEAL(er's Room)!

Also, if you want to get a dealer's room table, you can take care of
that when you register, as well! Tables are still available, first come
first served, for $40 a table (limit 2).

NOTE : If you are registered dealer and have *not* received a message
from Carl Fox with important information, please contact him directly on
mp-ceo at pawpet.org.

ALSO : If you have already pre-registered and want a t-shirt or dealer's
table now, contact mp-registration at pawpet.org or mp-ceo at pawpet.org for
assistance. We'll make sure you're counted properly!

LET'S MEET OUR GUEST OF HONOUR!

Megaplex 2007 is happy to announce that Mike Kazaleh will be joining us
as Guest of Honour this year! Mike is a professional animator and comics
artist; old-school furry fans will remember his comics work on "The
Adventures of Captain Jack" (Fantagraphics), and "Mean Green Bondo
Machine" and "The Suit" (MU Press). He has also drawn "Ren and Stimpy"
for Marvel, "Cow and Chicken" for DC Comics, and "The Mighty Mutanimals"
for Archie Comics, and is currently working on "Futurama" for Bongo
Comics and "Camp Lazlo" for DC.

Animation-wise, his credits include "The New Adventures of Mighty
Mouse", "Tiny Toon Adventures", and "The Simpsons"; more recently, he
has worked on "Krypto the Superdog", "Johnny Test", and "Hi Hi Puffy Ami
Yumi". He was also a storyboard artist for the recent release, "The Ant
Bully".

Please join us in welcoming Mike to Megaplex 2007!

CARE IS BACK...

...and we're happy, as always, to support the fine work they do helping
rescue animals in Central Florida. We'll be having our charity auction
again this year. If you have items you'd like to donate to help us raise
money for C.A.R.E., contact Carl Fox at mp-ceo at pawpet.org.

WHAT'S BEHIND DOOR #1?

It's time to play! This year, we're working up a Game Show theme that is
sure to entertain...especially with our members at the contestants! Keep
an eye on the Events page at http://www.ppmp.info for more details on
the specific games, and how you can play! There'll be fursuit-specific
games, as well as games for all our members to join in on.

It wouldn't be a game show theme without the return of a crowd favourite
- the Gong Show! Our annual variety-show-with-a-twist is always
entertaining...play along, even if your act isn't that great; sometimes
it's better to perform and have been gonged than never to have performed
at all! Contact Josh Strom at mp-variety at pawpet.org if you'd like to
perform in the show.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Our improvisational stars', that's who...and
that could include you! The improv returns for another spin in 2007.

Megaplex also welcomes the return of a couple of guys who always keep us
in stitches - Uncle Kage, and 2, the Ranting Gryphon will be back for
2007, with their unique stories and comedy. Kage and 2 often test out
new material for Anthrocon here first, so come hear what's up!

DJ Rory will be with us, as well, spinning the tunes for a
fursuit-friendly dance! That's only one of the dances we'll have this
year...and (weather permitting) we'll be dancing on outside deck,
overlooking the St. Johns River!

There'll be mystery amongst the merriment...here's a hint. You'll want
to be at the Opening Ceremonies this year... ;)

For our fursuiting and puppeteering members, Santa Fox is working those
tracks this year. If you enjoy what he has planned at FWA, you'll *love*
what we'll be doing at Megaplex!

Plus, we'll be bringing back the late-night showing of the Rocky Horror
Picture Show, a smash hit from 2006! (Yes, we're bending the rating a
little for this one - badges will be checked at the door, and no minor
badges will be admitted.)

If you have any other ideas for a panel or event that fits into our
theme for 2007, drop John Cole a line at mp-programming at pawpet.org . We
want your feedback on exactly what you want to see at the convention,
and we want to get with folks who would like to run said panels and
events. Megaplex is ultimately the members' convention, so help make it
the best it can be!

We're always on the lookout for volunteers, as well. Drop us a note if
you'd like to help out in March.

HAVE YOU VISITED THE WEBSITE LATELY?

What can you do on http://www.ppmp.info/ ? Well, you can register for
the convention, order your con t-shirt, reserve your dealer's room
table(s), and purchase con book advertisements and personals! Not to
mention, we'll be updating the site regularly with news and notes to get
you ready for the con.

Also, keep an eye on our "megaplex" community on LiveJournal, for
additional information from not only the staff of Megaplex, but our
members as well! That site is http://megaplex.livejournal.com/ .

STAY TUNED!

Keep an eye on http://www.ppmp.info/ and
http://megaplex.livejournal.com/ for the latest news and information,
and please do not hesitate to drop us a line at
megaplex-feedback at pawpet.org (or to the chairman directly at
mp-ceo at pawpet.org) if you have suggestions or questions regarding the
convention.

Also, please join our dedicated mailing list for Megaplex! Information
on joining can be found at
http://lists.pawpet.org/mailman/listinfo/megaplex-list
<http://lists.pawpet.org/mailman/listinfo/megaplex-list> .

Hope to see you at Megaplex 2007!