Metro Comicon this weekend!

COSPLAY ALERT!

Metro Comic Convention is this weekend! there will be cosplayers, anime voice actors, game designers and what's great is that it's going to be in SM Megamall Megatradehall! I'll also be a guest panelist on Day 1. Below is the schedule of activities:

DAY 1 – August 21, Saturday
10:00 Gates open

12:00-1:00pm – Band Performance – WETT DOGG

1:00pm-2:00pm – Game Developer’s Association Panel
Get an in-depth scoop on the Video Gaming industry in the Philippines, and find out more about how involved Pinoy Talents are in the development and production of your favorite games!

2:00pm-3:00pm – Kartunista Panel (moderated by EJ Howard)
Meet, greet, and listen to the talented men and women behind your favorite cartoon strips HAZEL MANZANO (Callwork), LYNDON GREGORIO (Beerkada), FREELY ABRIGO (Kulas), ANDREW VILLAR (Ambush) and MANIX ABRERA (Kiko Machine) as they talk about things such as their creative processes, latest releases, and more!

3:00pm-4:00pm – Band Performance – MARRY ME AMY

4:00pm-5:00pm – Marvel Panel (moderated by RJLedesma)

Celebrity and self-confessed comic-book enthusiast RJ LEDESMA interviews Fan-Favorite Pinoy Marvel Artists on stage!

5:00pm-6:00pm – Veterans Panel (moderated by Gerry Alanguilan)

World –renowned Komikero, Gerry Alanguilan, helps us gather facts about the rise and fall of local komiks industry through the eyes of the people who had seen every moment of komiks happen: our legendary veteran komiks artists! Don’t miss this segment and learn about the possible future of komiks!

6:00pm-8:00pm – Lifetime Achievement Awarding Ceremonies
Witness history unfold as Metro Comic-Con exalts 3 of the Philippine Komiks Industry’s unto the Hall of Fame, with the first MCC Lifetime Achievement Awards!

DAY 2 – August 22, Sunday
10:00 am Gates Open

12:00-1:00pm – Band Performance –FROM ETERNITY

1:00pm-2:00pm – Film Showing – SUPERMAN : DOOMSDAY
Witness how the World’s Greatest Super-hero faced his Doomsday, brought to us by Magnavision Inc. and DC@75!

2:00pm-3:00pm – Creativoices FeatureMeet the talented people that give voices to your well-loved Asianovelas and Anime shows! Join them on stage as they showcase their talents and throw in very familiar voices!

3:00pm-4:00pm – Band Performance –FLUSH AND THE TOILETS

4:00pm-6:00pm – Cosplay Competition (Intermission by Cloud 9)Who would you wanna be for a day? Dress up and join the Cosplay Competition made possible by Cosplay.ph! And watch out for the intermission treat from fast-rising all-female group CLOUD 9!

7:00pm-8:00pm – Awarding of Contest WinnersThe best of the best from each of our cool contests get rewarded for their awesomeness!

8:00-onwards – Band Performance (Rap Performances)- KIDY’ALL /X’O ICY

 

for cosplay contest and mechanics refer to this link...

I Ai Anime!

COSPLAY AND ANIME EVENT FOR JULY!!!

I Ai Anime
July 10-11, 2010
SM Megamall BLDG. B, 5th floor Mega Tradehall 2

Entance Fee: PhP 100.00

Ozine Maid Cafe Presents: Food Fair

There would also be competitions for individual and group cosplay, K-POP & J-POP dance contests, Battle of the Bands, Karaoke contest, and Art contest! So head out to SM Megamall tomorrow! I plan on going there since I live near megamall and also after our shift in my work. I hope to do cosplay tomorrow, so I see you just give me a wave! I think this would also start the anime, komiks, and cosplay events that will happen on the third quarter of the year ... so fans and otakus rejoice!!!




for more info visit their official website at http://www.otakuzine-mag.com/iaianime/
rules and mechanics on the contest are also posted there!

9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2010 in celebration of DC Comics 75th anniversary

9th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2010
in celebration of DC Comics 75th anniversary

June 19-20, 2010

Megatrade Hall 2-3, SM Megamall, 5th level, Bldg. B.
www.toyconph.com
www.facebook.com/toyconph

Event Highlights -

DC Comics 75th anniversary - exhibits, merchandising exclusives and discounts, auctions, artists autograph signing, games and contests
ANIMAX Segments with Animax Ani-mates babes Stephanie Henares, Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao
MaxiCollector Otacool 2 book signing
Star Wars Phil Droid Hunt Game
Mindstyle Toycon exclusive figure of Pinoy Toy Story 3 Alien
Axe Twist photobooth with Axe models
GMA artists Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica and more!
Cosplay event on day 1 and day 2
Live music performance
Customized toys and figure contest
Toy and cosplay photo contest
DC Comics 75th Year Power Up! Super Heroes Challenge in SM Megamall Building A Events Center

3 days Ozine Fest 2010!

As summer kicks off recently and school is out, its the perfect venue for otaku and cosplayers to go full force and enjoy going to conventions, specifically Ozine Fest of 2010! The con is 3 days held at the SM Megatarde Halls 1 and 2. And with a 3 days of whole day of Anime and Cosplay action, it was filled with a lot of activities. And just as expected, there were a lot of Otakus and Cosplayers that filled the halls. Also there were a lot of enthusiasts and regular mall customers who were interested with the event which was near the chapel and the stores.

This con is very much awaited since this is one of the main cons that many were anticipating even at the start of the year. The venue takes 2 halls and is divided into sections with two stages for the different events like the group and individual cosplay. There were also exciting events like drawing contests, eating contests and also a maid cafe for the those who wants to dine with the beautiful (kawaii) maids.

If you are a regular attendee of cosplay conventions, you will be able to recognize active cosplayers of manila. You could also detect foreigners like Koreans, Japanese and other nationalities that adds the feel of international convention. The show front act (formerly shown on TV5 and now on solar TV), have a booth as they are searching for the next frontista idol. So far, the event was a success with the number of cosplayers in which on the third day, there was 302 registered cosplayers for the catwalk.

However, according to my observation, there were less mech cosplayers this time unlike the other previous cons but there were a rising number of kid cosplayers who were less than 7 years old, some were as young as 4 years old. This makes me wonder if their parents were cosplayers before and how they taught their children how to pose and do a impressive catwalk. The event coincidently falls on April 9 which is a holiday (Araw ng Kagitingan, Day of Valor) which is favorable for attendee who are in the workforce to attend or join their children for this one.

And also, this event also paves the way to another new convention for Otakus, is GO KAISHO. This will be held on May 8 at the World Trade Trading Center. Advance tickets are available for P75 pesos on Ozine. You can also get more details at their website http://www.gokaisho-event.com.


photos by kuroi tenshi

What Will Happen on March 20?

March 20, 2010

Its not a holiday, its a regular Saturday. Nope its not the end of the world, nor it is the start of a new world war. The details remain undisclosed but there has been intel that it will be held in March 20, 2010. No specific time was also disclosed. However, it was known that a lot of people would gather there.  You might be surprised, and you better be...Be prepared, be entertained, be ready with your camera especially if you are using a DSLR. It will be FUN. Don't miss this opportunity that others might have tried but never made into fruition. 

Remember the date March 20, 2010...

Komiks Overload! A post-komikon special!

KOMIKS!

sa dami hindi ko mapicturan ng maayos.... hehehe

all the binded books...

and the indie books...

Ayun, matapos ang ilang araw pagkatapos ng komikon... syempre finals muna inintindi ko... pero hindi ko maiwasan na bumasa ng komiks pampatangal ng stress. Good luck naman kaya kung ang sagot ko sa tanong sa test ay Pugad Baboy...XD. Well one more minor test to go and I think this is the best time to share the komiks that I have read.

Therefore I declare a COMIC REVIEW WEEK!

Eto ang imbentaryo ko sa nahakot kong komiks...

• Ang Alamat ng Panget and Many Others ni Apol Sta. Maria
• EDSA ni Mel Casipit
• Baboy ni Mel Casipit
• Kapitan Tog 2 by Freely Abrigo
• Kulas by Freely Abrigo
• Amush by Anvil
• Best Things in Life Kubori Kikiam comic compilation ng Point Zero
• Go Beerkada rise of the Jologs by Lyndon Gregorio
• Ang tindahan ni Mang Ed by Ed Padilia (kasama sa prize ko... yey!)
• Yoghi Manga by BATIS (libre siya in fairness pero sana nagbigay ako ng kahit kaunting donation... pero cute nito pramis)
• Where Bold Stars Go To Die by Gerry Alanguilan

Ang tange ko lang hindi ako nakabili ng trese na matagal ko nang gustong bilhin... pero mayroon naman sa National bookstore di ba... yun lang walang pirma ng creators... Also from out of the shadows, Sir Julius Villanueva appeared to us LiP fans and had a little chat. And with those, it made my day...

So lets get it on with the first komik on review!

EDSA

by Randy Valiente and Mel Casipit

This comic is my favorite among the ones i bought from komikon 2009. I actually saw this one from the komikon summer fiesta but was unable to buy one. However this time I was able to get my hands on one and here is what I can say about it. Of course we know EDSA, not just the highway but also the event that happened that ousted the presidents of the country. The plot shows the same situation, poverty, corruption, power-struggle and the pursuit of hope. The protagonist is Piolo (nope, not the moviestar) which was part of the resistance. As turmoil rises among the presidency versus the opposition and other forces, Piolo also mad his move every night, which his wife doesn't know until one day. The statue of our lady of EDSA plays a special role in the plot, which surprized me. And at the end, you will encounter a very familiar scene, and what I felt was the quote "history repreats itself" lingering in my head.

Komikon Awards Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the2nd Philippine KOMIKON Awards!

Best Graphic Novel / Anthology: Martial Law Babies by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Series: Cast by Jamie Bautista, Nautilus
Best Comic Magazine: Mangaholix by Groundbreakers, Inc.
Best Comic Strip Compilation: Pugad baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
Best Webcomic: Kubori Strips for the Soul by Michael David (www.kuborikikiam.com)
Best Cover: Cast issue 11 by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Creator/s: Arnold Arre
Best Cartoonist: Hazel Manzano, Callwork
Best Komiks Character: Michiko of Ninja Girl Ko!, Mangaholix
Best Comic Scene: Ces’ Poem from Will, Cast issue 10 by Jamie Bautista & Arnold Arre
Grassroot Award:
1st place: Life as Viciously Impossible by Daphne Martinez (Lambchild)
2nd place: Nurse Macho Origins by Mangaholix
3rd place: Kalayaan by Gio Paredes, GMP Comics

Comic Aid Award: Elbert Or and Japan Foundation Manila