Disney Brings A-Game To “Hall D,” Dazzles Fans With Surprises

Kenneth Cobonpue, TWDC PH Country Manager Veronica Cabalinan, Legendary Disney artist Mark Henn, and TEDC SEA Media Networks Marketing Director Daniel Tan

MANILA, July 31, 2018 -- The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) Philippines took the AsiaPOP Comicon 2018 by storm when it presented “what’s now and what’s to come” from its powerhouse brands.

"Mickey has brought nine decades of smiles, laughter, hope and happiness to fans all over the world, and to mark this milestone year, we are so pleased to bring Hall D at AsiaPOP Comicon," said Veronica Cabalinan, Country Manager for The Walt Disney Company Philippines. "It’s amazing to see so many Disney Fans gather for the first-ever Hall D in Southeast Asia."

Delightfully billed as “Hall D” (echoing names of fan convention panels in the US), the presentation treated Disney fans to first-look unveiling, jaw-dropping exclusive content and surprise revelations.  By the time legendary animator Mark Henn bid the crowd goodbye as the final speaker, the crowd was on its feet, cheering with a standing ovation.

The panel started with a presentation on DisneyLife (the World of Disney in one app) and the big-reveal of new TV programs from Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD.

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!

APCC Manila 2018 Brings Stellar Guest and Exhibitor Lineup to Filipino Fans!

Enter a universe of awesomeness with the offerings of AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2018, happening on July 27 to 29 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Coming to the epic convention are celebrities Osric Chau (Supernatural series), Finn Jones (Marvel's Iron Fist), Mike Colter (Marvel's Luke Cage), and Tye Sheridan (X-Men: Apocalypse, Ready Player One).

Accompanying them are a bunch of amazing interactive exhibits. There’s Marvel with Hall M, the legendary event that has been responsible for bringing exclusive trailers of blockbusters such as Captain America Civil War, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, and Black Panther to Filipino fans for four years now. Then enter Netflix with Hall N, a showcase of set recreations from hits such as Riverdale, Orange is the New Black, Marvel's The Defenders, and Stranger things, along with previews of their latest series and a panel discussion with some of its stars. Completing the immersive experience is Disney with an all-new Hall D, which promises to bring even more never-before-seen content to the eyes, ears, and hearts of fans from all over.

Spanning three full days of nothing but the best in movies, TV series, games, cosplay, toys, music, and much more, AsiaPOP Comicon has it all covered for the geek in all of us!

APCC Manila 2018 tickets are available at SM Tickets website, https://smtickets.com/, and at all SM Tickets outlets, with ticket prices PhP650 (one-day pass), PhP950 (two-day pass), and PhP1,150 (three-day pass). All these will give the ticketholder access to stage activities, performances, and the main exhibition floor. The event is free for children aged five years and below for all days, but a valid identification is required for verification purposes before entering the show floor.

For more information and event updates, visit asiapopcomicon.com/manila, or follow their official Facebook Page www.fb.com/apccmanila, Twitter account @AsiaPOPComicon, and Instagram account @asiapopcomicon. Official hashtags of APCC Manila 2018 are #APCCPH2018 #AsiaPOPComicon.

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.

Netflix Returns to AsiaPop Comicon Manila 2018

Finn Jones (Marvel’s Iron Fist), Mike Colter (Marvel’s Luke Cage) join the excitement as Netflix returns with fan-engaging panels, immersive booth experiences and more! 

PHILIPPINES - July 12, 2018 - Netflix will return to AsiaPop Comicon Manila, from July 27 to 29, at the SMX Convention Center. The #NetflixAPCC experience will be inspired by and designed especially for Pinoy fans. With bigger experiences, surprise guests,  a sneak peek at what’s coming to Netflix and special screenings just for fans attending this year’s convention.


Super-powered Netflix Marvel Panel
Mark your calendar for super-powered panels at ‘Hall N’. Marvel’s Luke Cage series star, Mike Colter (Luke Cage) joins showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker and this season’s villain Mustafa Shakir(Bushmaster) to answer fan’s burning questions from season two. Finn Jones, who stars as Danny Rand/Iron Fist on Marvel’s Iron Fist, will join showrunner Raven Metzner (Sleepy Hollow, Falling Skies) to tease season two of the fan favorite.

Marvel’s Iron Fist and Marvel’s Luke Cage are produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

We loved Season 2 of Luke Cage! - You can check out my review here.


Netflix Loves Anime

Great news for anime fans! We’ll go behind the scenes with the creators of Castlevania (executive producer Adi Shankar) and Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters (TOHO producer Takashi Yoshizawa) to learn how these series come to life  with a special surprise guest!

More Netflix Anime news here!


The Netflix Experience: Destination Fun 

A can’t-miss immersive experience awaits Pinoy fans at the Netflix booth. Designed for social engagement, fans can expect to rally their barkadas and walk through life-size replicas of sets from their favorite shows like Marvel’s Iron Fist, Riverdale, Stranger Things,  score collectible swag and meet some of the stars.


About Netflix

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