Netflix Returns To AsiaPop Comicon Manila 2018 With Exclusive Announcements And Debuts

Exclusive Look of Marvel’s Iron Fist Season 2, 

Debuts Castlevania Season 2 Trailer 

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - July 28, 2018 - Netflix returned to AsiaPop Comicon Manila 2018 with its biggest presence in three years - featuring an immersive booth, star-studded panels, global announcements and a special screening of upcoming Netflix film Next Gen - all inspired by and designed especially for Filipino fans.

Netflix hosted super-powered panels for over 1000 fans at ‘Hall N’ featuring Marvel’s Luke Cage series star Mike Colter (Luke Cage), joined by showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker, and this season’s villain Mustafa Shakir (Bushmaster). Finn Jones, who stars as Danny Rand/Iron Fist on Marvel’s Iron Fist, joined showrunner Raven Metzner (Sleepy Hollow, Falling Skies) to tease season two of the fan favorite.

From L-R: Raven Metzner, Finn Jones - Marvel’s Iron Fist, Cheo Hodari Coker, Mike Colter, Mustafa Shakir - Marvel’s Luke Cage, Adi Shankar - Castlevania, and Takashi Yoshizawa - Godzilla
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As part of the NETFLIX❤ANIME panel fans heard from the creatives behind Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (TOHO producer Takashi Yoshizawa) and Castlevania co-executive producer Adi Shankar, who debuted the season two trailer of Castlevania.

Legendary Animator Mark Henn Headlines Disney’s “Hall D” At APCC, Touts Latest Film “Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”

MANILA, July 27, 2018 -- Legendary Disney animator Mark Henn flew-in to town to spearhead and serve as the main attraction in Disney’s first-ever `Hall D’ in Asia through AsiaPOP Comicon scheduled at SMX Mall of Asia on Sunday, July 29.

“It’s an incredible honor to be part of Disney’s first-ever `Hall D’ in Asia, and I’m as excited as ever to meet and engage with Disney fans in the Philippines,” said Henn who’s a first-time visitor to the country.

A veteran animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios for 38 years, Henn is currently serving as the 2D animation supervisor for the studios’ upcoming feature film, “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” (in Philippine cinemas November 21).

It’s More Fan In The Philippines! Your Guide to the Pinoy Fan-Inspired #NetflixAPCC Booth

Photo credit: Chito Photography/Netflix

The #NetflixAPCC experience at AsiaPop Comicon Manila 2018 is all about celebrating fandom. Inspired and designed especially for Pinoy fans, the Netflix booth offers an immersive and unmissable experience this weekend in Manila.  It is home to life-sized, interactive replicas of Filipinos’ favorite Netflix show sets that will make any fan feel like a star.

So, grab your cameras, gather your barkada, and get ready for a fun weekend with this handy guide to the Netflix booth!

Timings

Join the fun at the Netflix booth (SMX Convention Center, Pasay City) on July 28 and 29 from 10 AM to 8 PM. Come dressed as your favorite Netflix character to really immerse yourself in the fun!

Disney and Marvel to Showcase Exclusive Content at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018

Fans are in for a treat with APCC-exclusive Disney and Marvel experiences

Two exclusive premium content showcases are definitely better than one. Content and entertainment giant, The Walt Disney Company, brings AsiaPOP Comicon exclusives to its fans on July 27 to 29! From access to the first-ever ‘Hall D’ in Asia and ‘Hall M’, an immersive experience at the Marvel booth, to the latest in merchandise and collectibles, fans are definitely in for a treat with a celebration of their love for Disney and Marvel!

"We have a lot of great surprises lined up for fans, both old and new ones. Over the years we have built a strong strategic partnership with Marvel in showcasing exclusive content from their movies, TV, animations, comics and merchandise through a platform christened as ‘Hall M.’ Now it is great to have the parent company, The Walt Disney Company, showcase exclusive content and experiences from the rest of its franchises,” said Abdulla Mahmood, Al Ahli Holding Group Marketing and International Business Director.