METRO COMICON '09

YaY! I'm still alive! Despite being holed up here with work, I really should go out and expose myself more often... so there...
I'll probably be hanging around the booth and there's supposed to be an artists signing booth so if you want quickies go visit it, too.  I will also be one of the judges for the cosplay competition on Sunday So see y'all this weekend!


Please visit their official site and their dA page here for all the info!

Program of Activities
August 8, 2009 - Saturday

10:00AM – Ribbon Cutting

11:00AM – Band Performance – Matilda

12:00PM – 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.

1:00PM – 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!

2:00PM – Pinoy Toy Kolektors: Show me your desk Awarding

2:30PM – Craze Cospray product launch

A new product promoted by cosplay.ph that will dye your hair with different colors. NOTE: It's washable!

3:00PM – Band Performance – Gupit Binata X

4:00PM – 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.

5:00PM – 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!

6:00PM - 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.

7:00PM – 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

10:00AM – Opening

11:00AM – Band Performance – Los Chupacabras

12:00PM – 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.

1:00PM – 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!

2:00PM – 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!

3:00PM – Band Performance – Gorgoro

4:00PM – 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.

7:00pm – Band Performance – Nexxus

*Other Activities
Comics Creation 101 – Conference Room SM Megatrade Hall.
(to join, tickets worth Php400 are available at Comic Odyssey Galleria or you can buy them on Saturday at the Information Booth. You can also reserve your tickets by sending your email to seminar@manilacomiccon.com)

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!