Official Press Release of HERO TV regarding the Hataw Hanep Hero 2006 event

ANIMAZINGLY HERO!

The mighty. The conqueror. The powerful. The champion. The charming. The courageous. The invincible. The Hero. All converge in one common ground. All emerge at one common sound. Be ready with your wits and your stance as Hero TV turns World Trade Center into a unique seat of power where the strong gains and the hopeful fames, and brings you the grandest and most-anticipated anime fair for all the kids and the kids at heart, the Hataw! Hanep! Hero 2006 (The H3 Anime Fair).

Brought to you by Hero TV, the no. 1 anime channel in the country today that features the craziest; the funniest; the most action-packed; and the most-loved cartoons, anime shows, and youth programs, H3 anime fair lets you experience the anime fever in its barest form. Fight with Naruto, play with Mirmo de Pon, duel with Yugi-oh, eat with Yakitate and Mr. Ajikko, search with BB Daman, race with Cyber Formula and other activities you can think of, all can be found here in this exciting anime fair.

H3 is also credited for spurring the creation of anime organizations in colleges and universities across the country and taking this subculture to the main stream. This anime fair serves as the congregation of anime fanatics where trade of ideas, connections, possessions, and experiences occur. It animates the inanimate. It realizes the unrealized and the whimsical.

Activities in this prestigious H3 anime fair are classified in group tasks, individual challenges, and various adventures and explorations where fun and thrill collide. The victorious ones can win prizes ranging from loot bags to cold cash.

“Hataw” strategy and discipline are the key elements in the following Group Tasks:

· Group Cosplay (costume play)
· Yakitate Dance Contest
· Dear Boys Basketball
· Battle of the Anime Bands
· Hero TV Anime 101 Quiz Bee (group category)
· Dodge Ball

“Hanep” wit and will power are needed to overcome the following Individual Challenges:

· Individual Cosplay (costume play)
· Mirmo Dance Contest
· Captain Kuppa Wall Climbing Contest
· On-The-Spot Anime Drawing Contest
· Hero TV Anime 101 Quiz Bee (individual category)
· Inuyasha Dubbing Contest
· Anime Singing Contest
· Super Yoyo Contest
· Bb Daman Marble Challenge
· Yugi-oh Card Challenge
· Hero On-Line Battle and all arcade and on-line games you can play

“Heroic” stamina and stability should be high to enjoy and fulfill these Various Adventures and Explorations

· Baki Boxing Challenge
· Slide in the Sky
· Cyber Formula Race Track
· Trampoline
· Face Painting
· Origami Demo
· Balloon Twisting Demo
· Ikebana Demo
· Mr. Ajikko Cooking Demo

Nov. 18 and 19 will never be the same again as these two days of electrically-charged wave of anime clash in one super cool venue, Hataw! Hanep! Hero 2006 will surely be an animazingly hit, a heroic feat only from the tambayan ng mga bida, Hero TV.

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HERO TV

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Anime Alliance Philippines Supports the Hataw Hanep Hero 2006 HERO TV Grand Event!

HERO TV Proudly Presents

"Hataw Hanep Hero 2006!"

To be presented at the World Trade Center in Metro Manila. Event will be held for 2 days starting November 18 to 19 which will include the oh-so-popular COSPLAY event, Group Cosplays, Band and Dance Performances and lots of contests.

Anime Alliance invites and urges its own members to attend the event and support the field of Anime here in the Philippines. More updates soon only here on Anime Alliance!

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Anime Alliance Philippine's News Article for the 2006 Comic Creation Seminar at SM Megamall, Metro Manila

October 14, 2006

The 4th Comic Creation Seminar has been held at the Megatrade Conference Hall 2 at SM Megamall in Ortigas. One of it’s highlights is the large roster of international artists from Glass House Graphics and different parts of the globe whilst another was the display of works from Mr. Nicholas Manabat and the late Alfredo Alcala. Through time, the participation in the Comic Seminar has increased. These types of seminars has been one of the keys for more and more successful Filipino artists giving them easier opportunities to promote their own works and creations to the international community. Glass House Graphics is one of those few who helps the talented Filipino artists in showing their artwork and designs not only in the country but worldwide. It’s growing rate of artists brings the group pride and success.

“Having good reading and writing skills is needed for an international artist” as Mr. Alex Manabat, father of Nicholas Manabat, told us in an exclusive interview. “Practice and practice will polish their outstanding drawings which is being popular to international scouts” he added. In the seminar, we’ve also encountered the son of the late Alfredo Alcala, Mr. Alfredo Alcala Jr. who’s there to exhibit his father’s legacy in the field of animation and design.

“We’ve changed the style on how we hold this comic creation seminar” Mr. Azrael Coladilla, one of the organizers told us in an interview. “The other target of this comic creation seminar is to provide good opportunity for the artists to show their artwork internationally…” He added as they’ve held the seminar for the 4th time. “…We’ve started preparing for this seminar a month after ToyCon 2006, so it’s been quite tight but we’ve managed to hold it here…”

This comic creation seminar has become an inspiration to a lot of artists not only in the field of anime but in the field of art. A lot has been looking forward to this seminar, and though the price may not be affordable, it’s worth the pay.

A follow-up regarding this event will be posted in a week… keep updated with Anime Alliance Philippines

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Correspondents:
David Michael Ramas
Futomi Nomura

D'yan Banda @ MYX!

Please watch the premiere episode of D'yan Banda on Wednesday, October 4, 10:00pm on MYX. Like, Band on the Run, this show is another joint ABSi-MYX project.

ABS-CBN Interactive presents D'YAN BANDA, a 30-minute download show-slash-travelogue featuring the hottest band in town.

Rock band Kamikazee takes to the streets of Metro Manila to visit and share their favorite hangouts and to discover new places to eat, drink, and generally just goof around with friends, fans, and complete strangers.

Armed with their tsinelas, tattoos and a dedicated camera crew, Kamikazee tours their homecourt of Teachers Village where two of their members and many of their musician friends live. Watch out for their visits to their alma mater UP Diliman and see them chat it up with the current students and the former dean of their college. Join them for some authentic italian food care of Signor Bellini of Bellini's Ristorante in Cubao.

And in between their crazy antics, you'll hear the hottest mobile downloads offered by ABS-CBN Interactive.

With Kamikazee as your tour guides in Diliman, Cubao, Quiapo, Chinatown, Marikina and a whole lot of other colorful spots around the metro, it's bound to be one crazy ride indeed.

And who knows, you just might bump into them, d'yan lang banda.

D'yan Banda airs Wednesdays at 10pm starting October 4 on MYX.

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Courtesy of:
Tantra Online Games
ABS-CBN Interactive
c/o Anime Alliance Philippines
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Anime Alliance Philippines Supports the 4th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

Calling all comics readers and enthusiast! Do you want to learn how to draw, color, edit and write like your favorite comics creator? Then grab this opportunity to become a comics creator yourself. Join the 4th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar and learn from the best local and international comic artists of Glass House Graphics like David Campiti, Jeffrey Huet, Jonathan Lau, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Harvey Tolibao, Wilson Tortosa, Tina Francisco, Jinky Coronado and others.

Many young Filipinos have tried creating their own comics yet some of them have very few readers. In this seminar, speakers will teach you not only how to draw the right way but also how to market your comics creations. Turn your comics from ordinary to marvelously extra-ordinary.

The Manila Comics Creation Seminar has been running even before comic-based movies and television shows became popular again. For three years, they've helped young comics creators further their knowledge and skills. This two-day seminar includes modules in anatomy, layout and story telling, perspective, manga styles, coloring, inking, penciling, and selling your comics to editors and publishers. History of comics and the do's and donts in this field plus many other topics will also be discussed.

The seminar will also have a forum discussion with guest artists who will share their experiences and give inspirational lectures for the young and upcoming comics creators. There will be comic booth selling of new and back issue copies of favorite popular titles, sponsors' booth exhibiting their comic related items, live modeling and drawing activity, raffle draws, comics-based film showings like Stan Lee's Who wants to be a Super Hero, comic art sharing and many other exciting activities for the two-day seminar.

The comics seminar will give recognition to the talents and artistry of two known comics creators who gave a significant contribution to the international comics industry. Nick Manabat and Alfredo Alcala Legacy Art Exhibit will stand at the event for two days.

Mr. David Campiti , international writer (Superman, Jade Warriors, Angel Heat, Exposure, etc . ), editor, publisher and global talent agent, will spearhead the instructional art convention and will conduct a one-on-one portfolio review, and talent search. Campiti will choose lucky participants to join in their international team of professional comics artists. Glasshouse Graphics Inc., represents an impressive pool of talents of over 100 worldwide, led by Brazilian artists Mike Deodato ( penciler of Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman etc., ) and Luke Ross ( penciler of Uncanny X-Men, Lost in Space, etc .); and Filipino artists in the name of Wilson Tortosa ( penciler of Battle of the Planets, Tomb Raider, etc. ), Carlo Pagulayan ( penciler of Elektra, Emma Frost, Hulk, Fantastic Four etc .) and a many more artists known for their exceptional talents in the field of Arts and Comic Book illustration.

The 4th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar 2006 is Co-Presented by PSICOM Publishing, DC for Kids, DC Superheroes. It is sponsored by Neo Comics Fables, Neo Comics Epics, Enchanted Kingdom, Tales of the Enchanted Kingdom comics, Buy and Sell, Collectibles Unlimited, Comic Alley, Vtoyz Hobbyshop, FEU MatSoc. Media Partners are HERO TV, URGE Magazine, Fudge Magazine, FHM. Online Partners include PinoyExchange.com, Yehey.com, WeAreAnime, and BigSkyMedia.net.

The 4th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar is set on October 14-15, 2006, 10AM-8PM at 5th Floor, Bldg. B, SM Megamall Megatrade Hall, Conference Center Function Room B. The seminar fee for two days is priced at Php 1,000 inclusive of meals, drawing materials, raffle giveaways, and a one on one portfolio review with the comic artists. For reservations and ticket purchase, contact Azrael Coladilla at 0927-5340309, email azrael@gmail.com or call our office at 365-2974 and look for Michelle Calanog. You can also buy your ticket in advance in Comic Alley Megamall, Lower ground, Bldg B. and Vtoyz Hobbyshop, #80 Blue Lane, 3rd floor Shoppesville, Greenhills.

More information can be found at the event website http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar .

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Courtesy of:
Mr. Azrael Coladilla
c/o Anime Alliance Philippines

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