Wednesday, June 27, 2007

New Worlds : Transformed

NEW WORLDS: TRANSFORMED

Do you love Harry Potter?  How about those amazing Transformers?

Admit it: you were a fan of something at some point in your life.  Books, TV shows, movies, comics, and many other creations in the media can make an indelible impression on anyone and stay for the rest of our lives.

On July 9-15, get the chance to get together with like minds and celebrate what you love at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall!  The New Worlds Alliance, in conjunction with Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Level Up! Games, Dream FM, Fandom Cafe, presents New Worlds: Transformed.

In this week-long affair, find fellow fans among the Trekkies, Tolkienites, Wizards from Hogwarts, Robots of Cybertron, Highlanders, the Jedi, Narnians, Slayers, Stargate explorers, residents of Arkham, local Heroes, the Lost ones, Xena's Amazons, Anne Rice's Vampires and Witches, the Dragonsworn, Gamers and many others and live your fandom.  Play the games, watch the films, be awed with the toys, browse the books, walk around with your favorite characters and experience FANDOM unhinged.

The best part? Entrance is free!

For more information, please visit http://newworlds.ph .

New Worlds : Transformed at Rockwell Powerplant Mall

New Worlds: Transformed
Fans gather to celebrate at Powerplant in July

From July 9 to 15, there will be another celebration of fandom in New Worlds: Transformed, to be held at the Power Plant Mall at Rockwell.

The New Worlds Alliance (NWA), an organization of fan groups focused primarily on fantasy, science fiction, horror and superheroes, will be holding exhibits and activities that showcase the various ways they show their love for their favorite shows, books and authors. Highlighting the event is the opening of the film adaptation of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, a week before the release of the last book of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

This is the power of fandom. Who else can dictate to large production outfits what movie to make next? Many of the recent box-office hits were either fantasy, such as Pirates of the Carribean and Shrek, or about superheroes like Spiderman and the Fantastic Four; all of these are highly successful franchises that have generated fans from all over. Many upcoming movies are from either the same or affiliated genres: Transformers, Harry Potter and Stardust. Look further down the road and you'll see offerings such as Batman, Star Trek and Wolverine. Hollywood, it seems, is tapping into what some call the Fandom Phenomenon: groups of people from widely different backgrounds coming together to celebrate the stories and characters they love.

The local fans are no less passionate. The past five years have seen numerous events and conventions that serve as venues for fans to meet, greet, connect and celebrate.

But what makes these events truly interesting are the fans themselves. These are people inspired by imagination and touched by creativity, who choose to let their respective fandoms shape their lives. Don't let the costumes, quoted lines, quaint mannerisms and affectations, and the obsession with merchandise fool you. Take a chance and engage one (or two or three) in conversation; you'll be surprised to see how lucid and grounded they actually are--and you'll find they're witty too! Take the time to stroll around the exhibits, greet the characters in costume and find out exactly how their fandoms have set their imaginations on fire and touched their hearts. Explore the activities offered in this event: play a game or two, have yourself sorted into a House, learn the Vulcan Salute. You may be surprised to find that you're actually a fan at heart.

With such a following, it is no surprise that outfits like Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Level Up! Games, Dream FM, and Fandom Cafe have supported this event. It is open to the public. And the entrance, like imagination, is free. For more information, please log on to http://newworlds. ph/.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

New Worlds : Transformed

It's here!

New Worlds: Transformed brings you all the costumes, the games, the
books, the toys, and all the science fiction and fantasy that was
missing from your life, for a whole week! Celebrate being a fan of
your favorite show, books or authors at New Worlds: Transformed on
July 9 to 15, 2007, at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell.

But wait, there's more! Stay tuned to http://www.newworlds.ph for news
about New Worlds 5: the 5th Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy
Convention in October.

Saturday, June 9, 2007

the 6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2007

the 6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2007
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Giant robots, hi-tech gear, armies of soldiers and warriors, heroes, villains and a truly mind-boggling spectacle of exciting sights and sounds. Sounds like a big-budget Hollywood movie? Well, it actually is…something much better!

Thrill to the biggest gathering of all collectors, gamers, and hobbyists on this side of the planet as the Collectibles Unlimited Association Inc. brings you, the “6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2007”. Better known as the Toycon, this annual event boasts one of the most highly attended conventions ever put up in a single venue.

This event has garnered unparalleled success in the past, with almost thirty thousand people participating in it since it began in 2002. It has been a groundbreaking event which celebrates the diversity of toy collecting and the enthusiasm of the comics, collectibles, hobbies and gaming communities in the country.

Now on its sixth year, TOYCON 2007 continues its proud tradition of bringing you the biggest and the most awe-inspiring exhibits, as it celebrates this year’s theme: TOYCON TRANSFORM! This year Toycon is geared up to celebrate the biggest toy property to hit the big screen: TRANSFORMERS, with the release of the live-action, big-budget movie in July produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Michael Bay.

In line with this, Toycon this year will feature the Transformers exhibit featuring the finest and rarest Transformers toys, memorabilia and collectible merchandise presented by the Transformers fan group, Cybertron Philippines. And in addition Solar-UIP, local distributors of the Transformers Movie will set up an exhibit that highlights the exciting photos, merchandise and sneak peek trailers of the upcoming blockbuster.

A Transformers art gallery will be put up on display featuring the art and works of comic artist and illustrator, Floro Dery. He is the concept artist and character designer of some characters of Generation 1 series and the animated classic movie. The exhibit will be here for the 1st time in our country and will be curate by Transformers Philippines.

Another exciting feature of this year’s Toycon is the launch of an international toyline, Kodai Jinns, created by Dig Deep Entertainment based in Hong Kong. This will be the world-wide release of this new exciting line of action figures designed by international comic book artist Walter McDaniel who will grace the convention, along with Dig Deep artists and creators, Digger, Yuri Timg and Mike Tang.

Of course the main draw of the convention is the sheer volume and variety of all things collectible and fantastic! It is participated in by the top toy distributors, online gaming companies, hobbies, sports and collectibles merchants in the country with over a hundred different booths featuring collectible merchandise, exhibits of the hottest toys and game properties, role-playing game tournaments and online gaming competitions, various artwork from the country's best anime and comic book artists and various attractions in the sci-fi and fantasy genre.

Of course not to miss out on the other event highlights of Toycon like customized toy making contests, comic art contests, auctions, anime dance competitions, TransFormers fan art contest, character creation contest, comics creation contest, kiddie contests, stage games and rides, fan film contest, animated film contest, exclusive items for prizes and giveaways and the country’s biggest COSPLAY Competition!

The 6th Philippine Toycon will once again transform the landscape of Philippine conventions and make a toy fan out of each of the thousands lucky enough to roll into the SM Megatrade Hall 2 &3 on June 16 and 17, from 10:00 Am to 9:00 Pm. Toycon fans, get ready to unite and Transform!

The 6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention is presented by Globelines Broadband, Alaska Yamoo, Psicom Publishing, HERO TV, ABS-CBN, and the Megatrade Hall.

Sponsored by MaxiCollector, E-Games, Fudge Magazine, Fully Booked, Solar-UIP, Cybertron Philippines, Toy Kingdom, SM Storyland, AsianTech, Bankee, 2-Rats, Comic Odyssey, ABS-CBN Interactive, Mcdonalds, Ecko, Sculpeyman Trading, Hobby Master 2000 Studio, LG, Discovery Suites and Dig Deep Entertainment.

Official Media Partners are the Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Magic 89.9, NU 107, UNTV 37, Yehey.com, ClicktheCity.com, PinoyExchange.com, Stickcam.com, Creative Voices and Otakuzine.

For details and info about the 6th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention, please visit http://www.toyconph.tk or http://toycon.blogspot.com | email : toyconph@gmail.com |or call 0917 9802643