New Worlds 5 to proceed as planned

In light of the recent explosion at Glorietta 2, the New Worlds Alliance
would like to announce that New Worlds 5: The 5th Philippine Science Fiction
and Fantasy Convention is proceeding as scheduled on October 27, 2007, at
the Glorietta Activity Center.

Ayala Malls assures all attendees that security will be tighter and the
safety of all mall patrons is their highest priority. As a result, please be
warned that all bags will be inspected. Please be ready to dismantle and
unwrap all costumes, props, gadgets and toys for inspection upon entry into
the mall.

Please leave all weapons and props which may be misconstrued as weapons at
home. All props which may be misconstrued as a weapon will be marked and
peace-bonded for everyone's safety and peace of mind. All such props must
remain in the activity area at all times.

The New Worlds Alliance requests all people who intend to attend the event
to comply with with these security regulations for a safe convention that
everyone will enjoy.


New Worlds 5!
October 27, 2007
Glorietta Activity Center

From July 9 to 15, there will be another celebration of fandom in New Worlds: Transformed, to be held at the Power Plant Mall at Rockwell. The New Worlds Alliance (NWA), an organization of fan groups focused primarily on fantasy, science fiction, horror and superheroes, will be holding exhibits and activities that showcase the various ways they show their love for their favorite shows, books and authors. Highlighting the event is the opening of the film adaptation of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, a week before the release of the last book of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

This is the power of fandom. Who else can dictate to large production outfits what movie to make next? Many of the recent box-office hits were either fantasy, such as Pirates of the Carribean and Shrek, or about superheroes like Spiderman and the Fantastic Four; all of these are highly successful franchises that have generated fans from all over. Many upcoming movies are from either the same or affiliated genres: Transformers, Harry Potter and Stardust. Look further down the road and you'll see offerings such as Batman, Star Trek and Wolverine. Hollywood, it seems, is tapping into what some call the Fandom Phenomenon: groups of people from widely different backgrounds coming together to celebrate the stories and
characters they love.

The local fans are no less passionate. The past five years have seen numerous events and conventions that serve as venues for fans to meet, greet, connect and celebrate.

But what makes these events truly interesting are the fans themselves. These are people inspired by imagination and touched by creativity, who choose to let their respective fandoms shape their lives. Don't let the costumes, quoted lines, quaint mannerisms and affectations, and the obsession with merchandise fool you. Take a chance and engage one (or two or three) in conversation; you'll be surprised to see how lucid and grounded they actually are--and you'll find they're witty too! Take the time to stroll around the exhibits, greet the characters in costume and find out exactly how their fandoms have set their imaginations on fire and touched their hearts. Explore the activities offered in this event: play a game or two, have yourself sorted into a House, learn the Vulcan Salute. You may be surprised to find that you're actually a fan at heart.

With such a following, it is no surprise that outfits like Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Level Up! Games, Dream FM, and Fandom Cafe have supported this event. It is open to the public. And the entrance, like imagination, is free. For more information, please log on to http://newworlds.ph/.

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Start:	Jul 16, '06 12:00a
End:	Jul 16, '06 10:00p
Location:	Rockwell Tent

The New Worlds Alliance (NWA), in cooperation
with
Fully Booked and the Rockwell Powerplant Mall
brings you The 4th Annual Philippine Science
Fiction and Fantasy Convention entitled "A Broken Time Machine"

Join us as we celebrate imagination, creativity
and passion through the various TV series and
movies that we all love. Help us usher in a summer
of wonder as we toast the winners of the first
ever Philippine Graphic and Fiction Awards.
Stretch the boundaries of your world by joining us
as we explore worlds that are strange yet familiar.

All this and many more await you on the 16th of July at the Rockwell Tent.
Hours are from 10am to 12 midnight