The 1st Metro ComicCon 2009 Schedule of Activities

MCC Program of Activities

August 8, 2009 - Saturday

10AM – Ribbon Cutting
Onstage Activities

11-AM – Band Performance – Matilda

12PM – Suspended Animation Media
Get to know the people behind the SAM (Suspended Animation Media), Yuri Timg, Abet Ongkingco and Lali Saulo-Ongkingco as they explain how your concepts can come to life.

1PM – Creativoices Panel
What would you do, if you find out that you’re actually “talking” to Naruto? Meet the voices behind your favorite anime shows and learn more about the art of voice acting, hosted by the Voice Master, Pocholo Gonzales!

2PM – Pinoy Toy Kolektors: Show me your desk Awarding
See PTK member’s creativity in designing their own desk full of toys, action figures, statues and replicas. The best will be awarded with an Exclusive Mono Vinyl Toy courtesy of Mindstyle, PTK Shirt and Mug

2:30PM – Craze Cosprsay product launch
A new product promoted by cosplay.ph that will dye your hair with different colors. NOTE: It’s washable!

3PM – Band Performance – Gupit Binata X

4PM – Indie Film Panel – Alessandro Productions
Learn the secrets of Indie Film making and see how Filipino Indie Films made it in the international scene hosted by Film maker, Paolo Herras, of Alessandro Productions.

5PM – Indie Comic Panel
Bakemono High. Bayan Knights. Maskarado. Sanduguan. Trese. Unstoppable. YOUR OWN INDIE TITLE COULD BE NEXT! Visit the Indie Comic Panel and know more about indie-making from Gilbert Monsanto, Budjette Tan, and friends!

6PM - Pinoy Mainstream Artists Panel
Meet some of the country’s internationally-acclaimed comic book artists! Listen and learn how they made it in the industry. Get the chance to ask them questions about anything under the sun. Featuring Carlo Pagulayan, Harvey Tolibao, Jay David Ramos, Ernest Jocson, Stephen Segovia and Mico Suayan.

7PM – Band Performance – Giniling Festival

*other activities

Costrip Day – Cosplay.ph booth
Are you shy to stand up on stage but has the guts to wear your favorite anime, mecha and pinoy superhero? Then be what ever you wanna be and join the “Unleash the Hero within Costrip day.”

Toy Customization Contest – Cosplay.ph booth
Attention toy customizers everywhere! Get a chance to win exciting prizes at the MCC Toy Customization Contest! Just bring your customized toy and register at the Cosplay.ph booth. One toy per registrant only. Sponsored by Magnavision and Otakuzine.

August 9, 2009 – Sunday

10am – Opening
Onstage Activities

11am – Band Performance – Los Chupacabras

12pm – International Game Developers Association – Manila Chapter
IGDA will be sharing their knowledge and will have a panel discussion regarding game development and the gaming industry.

1pm – Creativoices Voice acting contest
You think you could scare EUGENE as the voice of the dreaded TAGURO? Or make MIYAKA fall in love with you as TAMAHOME? Join the voice acting contest and find out! Awesome prizes await THE NEXT VOICE ACTING STAR!

2pm - E-games
What’s new with the world of online gaming? Join E-Games as they present their latest online game in town. There will be demos, promotions and other exciting stuff!

3pm – Band Performance – Gorgoro

4pm – Animax Cosplay Competition
Talented cosplayers will take part and showcase their live performances as ANIMAX gives you “Animax Cosplay Star” and be the next Cosplay Idol.

7pm – Band Performance - Nexxus

*other Activities

Comics Creation 101 – Conference Room SM Megatrade Hall.
Learn how to draw, ink, color and build up your portfolio and get a chance to have your art critiqued by some of the country’s best comic book artists!

Manila Comicon 2009

Hobbylink Productions, Inc. is proud to present the event that is destined to be the ULTIMATE hobbyist’ convention in the Philippines:

THE 1ST MANILA COMIC-CON!

Get ready as local pop culture history is set to be re-written on August 8 and 9, 2009; at the SM MEGATRADE HALLS 1 and 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City!

Yes. Biggest can’t be the BEST, unless there would be, AND OF COURSE THERE WOULD BE:

• More celebrated local and international Filipino Comic Book Artists to meet!
• More eye-popping exhibits of comic book art, larger-than-life original sculptures and hard to find toys! 
• More booths to start or expand your collection at great prices! 
• More programs including fascinating panel discussions and COSPLAY!

And since everything is MORE, the only thing we need more of is YOU! So mark your calendars and be part of history.

The 1st Manila Comic Con. Don’t be left out. Be READY.