CHILL PILL: ASIAPOP COMICON MANILA 2016 hits to end today
In bringing world class celebrations of pop culture globally that delivers the ultimate fan experience whilst assisting brands to tap into the pulse of pop culture, ASIAPOP COMICON MANILA 2016 (APCC 2016) will hit to end today, Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, August 28.
The pop culture convention features today’s trend in comics, film, toys and collectibles, animation, games, cosplay, superheroes, and everything pop culture.
APCC features also exhibitors from genres of pop culture and top studios from the across the globe, to bring popular brands and exclusive content for the show.
The event attracts several internationally renowned artists, celebrities and pop-culture icons to various pockets of Asia, starting with Manila in the Philippines, and draws the attention of ardent fans.
This is a great chill pill and a whole lot experience for millennials who wanted to explore new fandoms, meet new people, discover new things and bring home new artsy collectibles.
KEEPING UP WITH THESE CELEBRITIES
Hiroshi Kitadani
Wanted to know who sings the opening theme song of “One Piece”? It’s your time to get in touch with the J-Rock singer.
Claire Holt
I love Vampire Diaries and I’m sure you do. Meet the character Rebekah in “The Vampire Diaries”. Your chance to know her and have a selfie with her.
Joe Dempsie
Known for his roles of Chris Miles on the teen-comedy series “Skins” and his role on “Game Of Thrones” as Gendry.
Millie Bobbie Brown
She’s part of the cast of the 80’s inspired thriller “Stranger Things”. You wanna see her, right?
Nicholas Hoult
Well, he’s definitely your favourite sci-fi cast.
YOUR SOURCE OF ARTSYNESS
Whilce Portacio
This Filipino artist slays as he tells comic book artist to discover more on Philippine mythology and how it will translate into visuals.
Mike Zeck
He’s passionate about sharing what he knows to his fans and I’m sure you’ll like him.
Ken Lashley
So tell him what are your thoughts and he will ask you to doodle for him.
Jason Palmer
He loves to know his fans and he will ask you anything so you better have a conversation with him. He creates pieces on “Star Wars”, “Once Upon A Time”, “The Walking Dead” and “Stranger Things”.
YOUR MARVEL GUIDE
APCC 2016 shows the unseen footage of “Doctor Strange”. The venue is limited to 1,000 attendees.
Part of the mini event also is clips and trailers from Marvel’s favorite “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones”, and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”.
DRESS TO EXPRESS
The grand winner will take home $10,000 as the Manila leg of the Cosplay Authority Global Challenge or CAGE will hit this Sunday. Philippines’ top cosplayer and CAGE judge Alodia Gosiengfiao tells participants to bring their A-game in their hyperrealistic suits and to give what’s needed in terms of dressing up. Also, to judge with Alodia is Myrtle Sarrosa.
This event is surely your chill pill, from seeing your favorite character in series, up to filling up your hungry soul for arts and everything pop culture.
