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Join Date: Jul 2006
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New Worlds 4: The 4th Phil. Scifi and Fantasy Convention
The New Worlds Alliance, Fully Booked, PLDT and Level Up! present:
New Worlds 4: A Broken Time Machine
The Fourth Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention
July 16, 2006, Rockwell Tent, Power Plant Mall
Activities of New Worlds 4
First Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards
The countdown to the Unmasking begins!
Mark your calendars - JULY 15, 2006 (SATURDAY) at the Rockwell Tent.
Join us as we exhibit the best works in fiction and comics, and award
the best of them with a grand cash prize of P100,000!!!
Everyone is encouraged to show up with an originally created MASK, in
line with the theme of FILIPINO FANTASY. Prizes shall be given out
that night to the best original masks.
Writers' Panel
Philippine Fandom is not just about going crazy over foreign shows.
Filipino fans are also about appreciating works that stir the
imagination and open the heart to the possible.
There are those among us who have done this and taken fandom to the
next logical step. They have become creators in their own right. Get
to meet them at New
Worlds 4: A Broken Time Machine � The 4th Philippine Science Fiction
and Fantasy Convention. Chat with them and find out what drives them
to take this leap of faith, and what it took them to do it
successfully.
Convention Auctions
An exciting addition to this year's convention is the New Worlds
Auction, which will feature fan memorabilia, collectibles, and general
merchandise at great prices. The New Worlds Alliance counts hundreds
of dedicated science-fiction and fantasy fans among its ranks, so
expect a wide and colorful selection of items.
This will be a silent auction. Participants will be able to keep track
of the auction by watching large bulletin boards set up at the auction
booth and at various places in the convention area.
New Worlds Amazing Race
It's a race against time and other geeks as the teams scurry through
challenge after challenge to win the New Worlds Amazing Race.
Last year, 10 groups posed challenges to 7 teams. In the semi-finals,
teams PHP, PHS, VA and PTM competed to be part of the finals, but the
face-off was between Isab and Hershey of PHP, and Ranulf and Sasha of
PHS.
Last year, the Hogwarts students bagged the victory through Isab's
award-winning handstand. Due to the success of last year's race, most
of the NWA member groups clamored for a reprise for New Worlds 4. The
challenges are more outrageous, the race is more exciting, and the
finale will be a bigger surprise than before.
Parties interested in participating in this year's race are encouraged
to brush up on their knowledge of science fiction and fantasy. Who
knows? Knowing how to spell the name of that obscure race in the Star
Wars universe may pay off. Who will win this year?
Cosplay Contest
Every year, many convention visitors look forward to the Cosplay
Contest, where fans dress up as their favorite science fiction and
fantasy characters. The crowds flock to see blue or green skin,
androids, Jedi, Sith, Federation officers, and in some cases, even
vehicles!
This year, the Cosplay Contest will be held during the Masquerade
Ball, at 6PM on July 16, 2006.
Masquerade Ball
The Masquerade Ball is a grand event intended to cap off another great
convention. The Masquerade Ball will include the cosplay contest, the
finale of the NWA Race, and musical numbers of a science fiction and
fantasy flavor.
Masquerade Ball Program:
I. Parade of Royalty
II. Parade of Ball Cosplayers
III. Parade of Science Fiction and Fantasy Cosplayers
IV. Photo Shoot on Stage
V. Musical Number
VI. NWA Race Finals
VII. Awarding of Caption Contest Winners
VIII. Awarding of Cosplay Winners
IX. Awarding of NWA Race Winners
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The New Worlds Alliance (NWA) was founded in 2003 by seven local
science fiction and fantasy fan groups: Via Astris - The Star Trek
Club of the Philippines, Star Wars Philippines, The Philippine
Tolkien Society, Pinoy Harry Potter, Pinoy X-Philes, Pinoy Slayers,
and The
Alliance of Eclectic Gamers and Interactive Storytellers (AEGIS). Its
aim was to provide a venue for Filipino science fiction and fantasy
fans to interact, hold activities, and express themselves and their
love for their respective fandoms. (read more about it here.) In March
of that same year, Via Astris hosted "New Worlds: The 1st Philippine
Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention," at the Premiere Cinema
Complex to celebrate the release of "Star Trek: Nemesis".
In January 2004, it was The Philippine Tolkien Society's turn to host
"A Long Expected Party: The 2nd Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy
Convention", to mark the end of the Lord of the Rings movie saga and
the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". The
original seven Alliance members groups were joined by The Matrix
Philippines, Arkham Philippines, Pinoy Fremen, The Talon, and the
Philippine Highlander Society in the two-day event at the Powerplant
Mall Parking Quad.
With the advent of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith", Star
Wars Philippines organized "New Worlds Episode III: The 3rd Philippine
Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention" in May 2005 at the Glorietta
Activity Center. Four new groups were inaugurated into the Alliance
this year: Mechapinoy, Sci-fi Philippines, The Philippine Order of
Narnians, and CharmedPinoy. Wheel of Time Philippines also
participated as a guest group.
This year, the NWA and Fully Booked present "New Worlds 4: A Broken Time Machine," in celebration of Neil Gaiman's First Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards. The awarding ceremony will be held on 15 July 2006, and will coincide with the Fourth Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention on 16 July at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City. The NWA is joined this year by a new group, Battlestar Galactica-Philippines.
The awarding ceremony will be held on 15 July 2006, and will coincide
with the Fourth Philippine Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention on
16 July at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City.
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