Program Guide

Sonic City Bldg. 9th floor

Program Guide

10 April, 2010

Sci-Fi Quiz match

We will do a SF team quiz as a mixer. Questions will vary from well known SF gadgets to very difficult, maniacal ones. Everyone has a chance to win and get a special ribbon. You'll need teams with both Japanese and English speakers to win, so mix with the other fans!【BLOG】

Movie Trailer Park

We will be showing trailers from upcoming SF, Fantasy & Horror Movie (and a TV program) to be released in spring - summer in Japan. The trailers are from Asmik Ace Entertainment, Kadokawa Pictures, Gaga, THE KLOCKWORX, Sony Pictures Japan, Disney Studios Japan, Toei, Toho Towa, Paramount Pictures Japan, and Presidio.

Panel discussion: Charles Stross and Akinobu Sakai.

Charles Stross and the Japanese translator of Accerelando, Akinobu Sakai, talk about anything and everything. For example, How were those the future freaky geeky words in Accerelando’s original English version translated into Japanese?【BLOG】

"Lonely Planet" Guide to Worldcon

What is Worldcon? What happens at it? How can you best enjoy it? We will talk about Anticipation (the 2009 event) and introduce the Worldcon in general.

Make a plan for new animation TV show named “Halcon”

How would you go about spreading the joys of science fiction? If we had an animated TV show to showcase SF what would it include?【BLOG】

Lecture from the artist, Mamoru Oishi

Mamoru Oishi will talk about his recent major work “Aquaplanet Chronicles”, which won a Seiun Award in 2009.

What are the differences between Japanese and overseas SF Conventions?

Con-runners will talk about Japanese national and local SF convention, and SF convention overseas.

Who will come as GOH of Halcon next year?

What will we do for the next Worldcon in Japan? Give us your ideas for what you'd like to see at HalCon 2011 and for the next Japanese Worldcon.【BLOG】

11 April, 2010

Takumi Shibano Memorial Room

　We will remember Takumi Shibano, a pioneer of SF fandom who passed on on January 16th, beginning his journey to the stars. We will meet to talk about his achievements and share our memories of him. == Memorial writing ==

Sightseeing Spots in Saitama, for Fans

A lot of TV shows, movies and comics (Lucky Star, Crayon Shin-chan, etc.) have used Saitama as a location. A representative from the prefectural government will give a talk about "Otaku" tourism in Saitama.【BLOG】

E-books

The CD and the MP3 file format changed the recorded music market drastically. Publishing companies have now started providing e-books. What expectations or worries do you have about this, as a reader, author, book-seller, fan?【BLOG】

Reading: ”Snowball’s chance”

Charles Stross will read his short story “Snowball’s Chance”, interspersed with a reading of the Japanese translation. An authentic Scots speaker will provide some colour by reading some fo the dialogue in a real accent, as well.【BLOG】

Lecture for newcomers

Welcome to the SF world. We will talk about Japanese annual SF conference “SF Seminar”in May, the Japanese National SF Convention and other SF-related events in Japan.【BLOG】

How to do make up for costumes

Lecture on make-up methods using grease paint for actors and cos-players.【BLOG】

Meet the artists from Young King

Mamoru Oishi and other artists from Young King, a Japanese Manga biweekly magazine, will chat, play games, and paint pictures.

Build the World !

Ever wanted to play god? Here's your chance! Along with your fellow HAL-CON members, design a world from scratch, from the physical formation of the planet to the civilizations that that evolve there. If there are enough members, we will break into 2 groups each designing their own world, and if time permits, we may even have a "First Contact" scenario. We may also hold a post-convention fiction contest.【BLOG】

Do we need Japanese National Science Fiction Convention?

In February, there was a long discussion on Twitter about the future of the Japanese National SF Convention. A discussion of that, referencing the tweet record.【BLOG】

Psycodrome

Industrial metal band Psycodrome from Kobe will give a live performance. They will cover theme songs of Japanese animations and SF TV shows.

Panel discussion: Charles Stross and Dan Kogai

Charles Stross and the Japanese famous internet engineer and blogging book-reviewer Dan Kogai have a discussion about the state of SF, or any other topic that takes tgeir fancy. (This item will be in English.)【BLOG】

NERF Shooting Range

The NERF-gun was invnented for geeks to enjoy safe office battles. Have a go on our indoor shooting range. Enjoy shooting various targets!【BLOG】