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Be sure to check out Star Trek, Phase II for a reference of the best way to do a fan film.

These folks have done an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the original Star Trek series and carrying on from where the original was cancelled.

They’ve done so well in their re-creation, in fact, that their set was borrowed by the Star Trek:Enterprise series during its run.

We’ve watched the first few episodes on the site and have to say “WOW!”

This is how a fan film is done.

We’ve inquired as to whether we can show some of their episodes. Whether we can or not, this is the perfect example of a fan film done the right way.

Video from Camino, welcoming you to A-Kon® 20!!  

We’ve added links to the left for the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control pages on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). Please get your information from these pages and not from hype that might be generated by news outlets.

Be informed, make your own decisions.

A-Kon received the following email today from our contact with Pony Canyon, Inc, the management for LM.C. As you can see Pony Canyon, Inc is cancelling ALL international travel for their artists through the month of May. This decision was beyond A-Kon’s control and made entirely by Pony Canyon, Inc.

We are very sorry that their management is not going to allow the band to travel to the convention, as we believe they were very excited about the opportunity to come, meet the fans and perform here. We know that this type of information can be both very upsetting and unsettling to you as attendees. Please know that we are monitoring the situation very closely and feel that the current medical concerns will be resolved by the actual time of the convention.

The following information is from a World Health Organization (WHO) update, dated May 1, 2009: Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis. WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities. Additionally, the only travel warning given at this time by either the WHO or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is for nonessential travel to Mexico.

A-Kon will continue to monitor both the WHO and CDC websites, paying particular attention to any travel restrictions that may be put in place by either organization.

We are looking forward to the return of Camino and the many other activities planned for this, our 20th anniversary convention.

Announcement from Pony Canyon, Inc.

We regret to inform you that in accordance with an official announcement made by Pony Canyon Inc. today regarding the outbreak of the swine flu made on April 30th, the upcoming LM.C appearance at AKON (May 29-31 in Dallas, Texas) has been cancelled. This announcement comes in response to the World Health Organization’s decision to raise the swine flu pandemic level to phase 5. Pony Canyon Inc. and Ponycanyon Music Inc. announced that all employees and artists have been grounded and are prohibited from traveling overseas. This suspension of travel will remain until WHO officials determine it is safe.

We would like to express our deepest apologies for those of you who have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of LM.C in Texas. Although the members of LM.C were very much looking forward to performing for their fans at AKON, they must adhere to the necessary precautions as outlined by the WHO.

We would like nothing more than to have everyone’s understanding and continued support for LM.C. We plan on returning to our fans in the US for some other time once the ban has been lifted and the situation improved.

Pony Canyon/Ponycanyon Music and LM.C appreciate your sincere understanding and send our best wishes for the success of AKON TWENTY.

PONY CANYON INC.
PONYCANYON MUSIC INC

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