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February 14, 2010

News for QC Anime-zing! 2010:

QC Anime-zing! announces Carrie Savage and The Man Power

Bettendorf, IA - February 14, 2010 - QC Anime-zing! 2010, the premier anime convention on the Iowa/Illinois border is excited to announce two additions to their guest lineup: Carrie Savage, voice actress with roles in dozens of titles; and The Man Power, a rock n roll band.

Carrie Savage has lent her talent to over fifty anime and video game titles, from Paranoia Agent to Star Ocean to Tsubase Reservior Chronicles. In addition to her voice acting talents, she has a background in theater and is a small time film actress. She has also spent time helping struggling children and adults in third world countries.

The Man Power, who will be opening for Eyeshine on Saturday, is a rock n roll band that released their first self titled EP in 2008 with a CD release show with Japanese punk rock musicians Peelander-Z. The Man Power has played at anime conventions such as MTAC, EXPCon, and Persacon, and has shared a stage with groups such as The Slants, The Protomen, and Zombie Bazooka Patrol.

QC Anime-zing! guests so far now include Johnny Yong Bosch, his band Eyeshine, The Man Power, and Carrie Savage. Last month, QC Anime-zing! brought 160 fans to a small, "instant anime convention" in Peoria, IL after a local convention had been cancelled. Attendees said they were excited to attend QC Anime-zing! this June.

QC Anime-zing! ("QCAZ") will feature anime screenings, several panels, a cosplay masquerade, a concert, dance, video gaming, table top board games, an artist alley, a dealer's room, and a Con Suite hospitality suite. QCAZ, will be held June 18-20, 2010 at The Lodge Hotel in Bettendorf, IA. Registration is only $30 until March 20th and can be found online at http://www.qcanimezing.com/