Heroes Season 2 Premiers at Greenbelt 3

We’ve all seen the battle at the Kirby  Plaza during the season 1 finale. Now, our beloved heroes are back for season 2!

I was given 2 invites for this season’s premier held at the Cinema 5 of Greenbelt 3 last October 18, 2007. Being a hardcore fan that I am, I scrolled through my mobile phone’s contact numbers exuberantly to see who I can tag along. I saw my cousin’s name and realized he hasn’t started watching season 2 – best candidate, so I called him.

“That’s so cool! But you’ve seen it already. Why would you still go?” he said.

“I’m the biggest fan. I ran a fan group, remember? I don’t mind watching it again.” I replied. The next thing I knew he was picking me from home.

We arrived 20 minutes early. At the queue area, I saw organizers from Crime/Suspense, most were in Heroes shirt and there were a few panels around Cinema 5. I saw familiar panels like Claire’s and Peter’s (from Season 1) but the best thing was seeing panels for season 2 – 2  panels for the main cast, 1 for Kristen Bell and another 1 for David Anders (yes, in his Takezo Kensei costume). Such an eye-candy.

A few girls went over to Peter’s panel for picture-taking. Some of them even went as far as caressing Peter’s chest and smiling coyly in front of the camera. Hats off to them for being game.

Then, there were tarp banners for the sponsors and presentors and a long table that displayed back issues of Fudge magazines and pastries from BreadTalk – given as freebies for the guests.

The program started with a deejay from Monster Radio RX 93.1 hosting the game. Heroes-related questions were given and 10 winners got their own goody bag which had Heroes comics (not the 9th Wonder comic book, too bad) and the Vote Petrelli button pins. I intentionally did not join the contest, even if the questions were really, really easy because I prefer the autographed comic books! (I am so joining the Auction thing at the con, hehe)

Shortly after, the airing of season 2 pilot episode began. It kinda felt weird that moment and the weirdness went away when I heard the familiar narration along with the familiar faces on the screen. New faces were shown too, which added more excitement. The only part I didn’t like was how they showed it. The screen was pixilated. It was not the typical ones that you see in movies/films.

There were a few reactions from the audience (giggles and so) and when I turned around to see, my face almost froze. Lots of empty seats, about 50 of them. If I had a way, I could’ve dragged my members, it could’ve been a much successful event with most of the geeks cheering and simply just enjoying their favorite TV show.

It was a joy to see that my favorite characters have made it to the second season. I am particularly interested in Peter’s new life, Hiro’s journey in feudal Japan and Molly’s struggles with the nightmare man. Who is he?! (Okay, I’m pretending I haven’t watched episode 4 haha)

On our way out, we were greeted with another round of free Fudge Magazines, Heroes posters and umbrella courtesy of RPN9 / Pare! I also got a Vote Petrelli button pin for winning the “look-under-your-seats-lucky-ones-will-get-a-gift” thing. Freebies are always good and fun.

 

My verdict for the whole event: 3 out of 5 stars.