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UPDATES

12 - 26 - 2011

Wow, I think this is the longest the site has been without an update and I apologize for that.  So this is going to be a REALLY  BIG update.  One of the reasons for the slow down on the updates is that I've been back in the studio directing.  I've had two projects back to back and possibly have another coming up very soon.  I  am not able to talk about all of them at the moment, but I am able to say that the studio has announced that I am the director for EF~ A TALE OF MEMORIES which will be out at the end of Jan.  I can't begin to tell you all how proud I am of the show and the amazing cast, and so I hope you'll pick that up very soon.

I've also been super busy with my end of the year conventions, and I have the updates to prove it.  I've got the convention pages up for Bakaretsucon, Oni-Con, Sugiocon, and Yulecon.  I have also updated the Convention Schedule Page to include those and my last con of the year Ikkicon in Austin Texas.   Once again this con will split the new year so it's my last con of 2011 and my first of 2012.  So if you're in the Austin area please come down and have some fun with us.

Also I have finally gotten a moment to add to the ever growing Mock Combat for Cosplay Gallery, I've added pages 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50.  So there's a lot of great new material for you to take a peek at.

I had a wonderful Christmas Holiday with my family and friends here in Houston, and hope that everyone had a safe and fun Holiday Season.  Please remember to cherish and love the people around you, and let them know from time to time how much you appreciate them, and how important they are to you. I will be updating again soon with the con schedule for 2012 and until that time... Take care of each other.

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

8-23-2011

I know I've been gone a long time, but things have been super busy around here.  I can finally talk about the new project at the studio.  I did the ADR directing for NIGHT RAID 1931, it was a lot of fun so I hope that you guys will check the show out.  I also did some ADR writing for a project that I can't talk about yet, but as soon as I can you know I will tell you all right here.

I've also had quite a busy summer with conventions, as the photographic evidence will show.  I've got pages up for PortCon Maine, Wausaubicon, Kamikazecon, AnimeIowa, San Japan and Sogencon.

I have a few more cons this year that have not announced me yet.. and as soon as they do I'll be updating my convention schedule and possibly posting a few of the conventions for next year.

I hope that this update finds everyone well and I hope to see you all at a convention real soon.  Until next time... Take Care of Each Other.

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

Hello everyone, sorry I've been away so long, but as soon as I got back form Anime Boston, I got handed an exciting new project at the studio here in Houston.  I can't talk about it yet, but as soon as I can I will be posting here so you all will can hear about it.

Despite some pretty long hours at the studio I've managed to squeeze a few conventions in and have finally gotten to update the site here.. I've got pictures up from Anime Boston, Anime North and OMGcon.  All of them were wonderful and I had a great time.

I've also updated the Mock Combat for Cosplay Gallery with new pictures on pages 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43.

I will be doing some updates on the Convention Schedule page soon, so keep a look out for that.  Next convention coming up will be Port Con Main. So hope to see some of you there  Until next time... Take Care of Each Other

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

4-9-2011

I am home from Anime Detour, and WOW what an amazing weekend. I was very excited as they had Paul Cornell as one of the guests.  He is not only a well known comic book writer but is also a novelist and has written several episodes of Doctor Who, including one of my all time favorite episodes.  He and his wife were such sweet people.  Another guest was Tadao  Tomomatsu who is the Shake-hands-man on the television show Banzai, and he was such a sweet man, and a lot of fun.  I guess the biggest news from Anime Detour is that between the charity auction, the raffle and donation boxes the convention was able to raise over $36,000.00 for the Red Cross in their efforts to aid the people of Japan from the horrible situation that they are currently facing. It was such an amazing weekend and what made is extra special was the fact that I had friends from all over come in.  Friends from AI-Kon in Winnipeg came down, friends from OMGcon, Sugoicon came in from Kentucky and friends from Ikkicon came in from Texas, and none of them were disappointed.

I guess I should get on to the update.  I've got the Anime Detour page loaded and once again there were so many good pictures that I had to create a Page 2.  There are also a few conventions added to the Convention Schedule and more will be added as I am announced.  Next stop is Anime Boston and in that time I've got some fight directing and choreography work to keep me busy.  So until  that time... Take care of each other.

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

3-13-2011

Hello everyone, since I had a couple of days off I decided to update the Mock Combat for Cosplay Gallery before my schedule kicked back into overdrive.  I've got a show that I'm about to start fight directing and doing a choreography gig on top of recording and conventions.  I originally intended to update the Mock Combat Cosplay Gallery twice a year, but with the number of amazing pictures I got at Ikkicon, Ohayocon, and Katsucon I had about 131 pictures to add.  I also know that my next two conventions Anime Detour and Anime Boston usually yield a ton of great pictures so I decided to do an update before I hit those cons.

You can follow the link and go straight to the Mock Combat for Cosplay Gallery or to any of the new updated pages 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, or 38.  Also remember that Mock Combat for Cosplay has it's own Facebook Group so if you're not already there come and check us out.

I do have to say a quick thank you to Wes (Who took pictures for me at Ohayocon) and to Jessika (Who took pictures for me at Katsucon)  I think they are two of the reasons that we've gotten so many good shots..  The next con coming up with be Anime Detour and so I'll be back after that to update the site.  Until that time.... Take care of each other

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

2-23-2011

I am back and rested from Katsucon.  It was really great to be back in Washington DC and to see family and friends. It's taken me a few days to rest, but I finally have the pictures up from KATSUCON

I've also been able to add a few more conventions to my Convention Schedule so take a look there.  I will be updating that more as other cons that I have said yes to announce me, so keep watching that page.

I've actually got a month or so off until my next convention Anime Detour, but have no fear I will be filling that time working on a couple of shows with some of the schools I work with so I will be pretty busy.  Until next time... Take care of each other

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

I thought when I got back to Texas from Ohayocon, that I was escaping the cold weather... But the day after we got back we were hit with terribly cold weather, and it looks like it may snow on Friday. Since we all know I hate the cold, I've pretty much stayed inside, and that has given me time to work on the webiste update With pictures from OHAYOCON.

It was an amazing weekend.  The Roast for Christopher R. Sabat went really well, which was a great relief to me as this was my first year serving as Roast Master for the convention.  I had such a great time, but was so busy I didn't get to spend nearly enough time with my friends who were there.  I am sure that I will see them at upcoming conventions.

Speaking of there is one convention update on the Convention Schedule page, but there should be quite a few more coming very soon.  Next stop will be Katsukon and I am really looking forward to returning. Until next time, everyone please stay warm and... Take care of each other.

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday season.  I know mine was amazing but hectic.  The New year has just started and I'm already back from the start of my convention season.  This year Ikkicon decided to split the New Year, starting on New Years eve and finishing in 2011.  I always have so much fun at this show, and this year was no exception. It was also wonderful to have my Parents, Nephew Sam and my Older Brother Dale and his wife Carolynn at the con.

I wasn't sure how I was going to post the pictures on my website, but finally decided to do it in two parts.. so Ikkicon Part 1 is in the 2010 conventions and Ikkicon Part 2 is in the new 2011 convention page.  I also added the new 2011 tag on the Convention Pictures Page.  The  link is also on the Convention Schedule page as well

I am looking forward to the new year and hope that it yields great things for all of you Ihope you all enjoy the update and until we meet  again... Take care of each other.

Love and Laughter Always
-Chris-