Cosplay.PH will be holding the official press conference and media launching of Cosplay Mania X on Tuesday, 14th September 2010 at the Ayala Center in Makati City. Organizers plan to reveal all competition details, contest details, and special guests during the event.

Only accredited media personnel and affiliated bloggers are expected to attend.

Cosplay.PH in cooperation with Brother, Eagle Game, Sony, and GMA 7 presents Cosplay Mania X — the Philippines’ largest cosplay convention! Cosplay Mania will be on 2nd and 3rd of October 2010 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia.

Thanks to Tanya of CMX for the invitation.

Anime Festival Asia will hold the AFA X Press Conference on the 13th of September from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Singapore’s SCAPE. Details on the upcoming event will be released during the press con, as well as the list of special guests for the convention’s third year.

Only accredited media personnel and affiliated bloggers are expected to attend.

Anime Festival Asia is one of the largest conventions for Japanese anime, gaming, cosplay, and music for fans from all over South East Asia. The convention has been host to the AFA Regional Cosplay Championships, as well as the I Love Anisong series of performances. Previous AFA guests include MAY’N, Mizuki Ichiro, Fukuyama Yoshiki, and Nakagawa Shouko.

Thank you very much to Maurice of SOZO for the invitation.

Some of the highlights of the exhibition include a 1:1 scale model of Gundam RX78′s hand (a massive three by four meters!), an expansive battle diorama involving over 600 Sangokuden figures, and manufacturer dioramas shipped directly from Japan’s Bandai Hobby Center exclusively for this event.

In addition to Gunpla workshops held daily at the Fiesta, a special demo by MG Series creator Kawaguchi Katsumi will also take place on the 11th and 12th of September. The master modeler will give tips and show techniques on Gunpla assembly to benefit all collectors –from snap-kit beginners to custom modelers.

Special merchandise not found in stores will also be available at the event — including a 1/100 Gundam 00 Riaser clear version, and a 1/144 HG Metallic Exia Gundam R2. Last but not least, every SGD 50 spent at the event nets you a ticket for the raffle draw, where the grand prize is a trip to Japan to visit the 1:1 scale model of the RX78 in Shizuoka Prefecture.

For event schedules and other details, visit the official Gundam Fiesta website.

Thanks to Nina of Just Wandering for the mini-report.

The Japan Foundation, Manila, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the UP Film Institute proudly invites film enthusiasts to a two-week film retrospective of the legendary Japanese film director and screenwriter Akira Kurosawa.

In commemoration of the 100th Birth Anniversary of the legendary Japanese director, the Kurosawa Film Festival starts on 14th September 2010 at the CCP Little Theater with the gala screening of “Throne of Blood”.

Regular screenings will be held at the CCP Dream Theater from 15th to 19th September (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and at the UP Film Institute from 22nd to 30th September (1:00 PM to 7:00 PM). For detailed information and screening schedules, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website at http://www.jfmo.org.ph/ or call the JFM at telephone numbers (+632) 811-6155 to 58. Admission is free.

The nationwide qualification competitions have wrapped up, and it’s now time for SM Cyberzone’s Cosplay Tour Grand Finals!

The Finals will be held simultaneously on the 28th August 2010 at SM Megamall and SM Davao. The event can also be viewed live on Flippish.com

The Finalists for SM Megamall are:

SM Megamall
Pablo Bairan (Jetfire Prime)
Micel Dizon (Adel) – alternate

SM Manila
Christian Teofisto (Poseidon)

SM North EDSA
Aram Vinluan (War Machine)
Jazminne Huang (Love Momozono) – alternate

SM Marikina
Zire Salazar (Jungle Fury Red Ranger Striek Rider)
Mark Beloy (Kamen Rider) – alternate

SM Baguio
James Lim (Uchiha Sasuke)

SM North Naga
Christopher Salvino (Cloud Strife)
Therese Yucamco (Allen Walker) – alternate

SM Southmall
Christian Umali (War Machine)
Cykah Malagad – alternate

SM Fairview
Guy Singson (Spawn Mandarin)
Wreidyl Denorte (Masked Rider Tiger) – alternate

SM Clark
Sean Garcia (Cain Nightroad)
Ysabel Dobles (Seth Nightroad) – alternate

SM Tarlac
Carlo Dizon (Tarantula Man)

The Finalists for SM Davao are:

SM Davao
Krizel Guiral (Tender Shall)
Dewil Serv Bacon (Orochimaru) – alternate

SM Bacolod
Edward Amparado (Ciel Phantomhive)
Steven Vivero (Xerxes Break) – alternate

SM Cebu
Yukiko Akai (Sugintou)
Arvee Yap (Barry The Chopper) – alternate

SM Cagayan de Oro
Lexter Jaudlian (Optimus Prime)
Amado Hernandez (Arthas) – alternate

Please note that alternates will only take part in the finals if the winners are unable to push through with the competition. Please e-mail the organizers at czcosplay [at] flippish [dot] com for your concerns. Thanks!

Updated 29th August 2010

Winner: SM Cagayan de Oro Representative Lexter Jaudlian (Optimus Prime)
1st Runner-Up: SM Megamall Representative Pablo Bairan (Jetfire Prime)
2nd Runner-Up:SM Fairview Representative Guy Singson (Spawn Mandarin)