{"id":25747,"date":"2019-09-22T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T03:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=25747"},"modified":"2019-09-20T18:06:50","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T10:06:50","slug":"batcon-2019-is-the-biggest-gathering-of-batman-fans-in-the-ph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/09\/22\/batcon-2019-is-the-biggest-gathering-of-batman-fans-in-the-ph\/","title":{"rendered":"BatCon 2019 Is the Biggest Gathering of Batman Fans in the PH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all DC fans and Batman enthusiasts\u2014the biggest gathering for\u00a0The Dark Knight is almost here!<\/p>\n<p>2019 marks\u00a0the <strong>80th anniversary<\/strong> of the world&#8217;s greatest detective. To celebrate this monumental feat, the\u00a0biggest and the first and only character-centric convention in the Philippines\u00a0<strong>BatCon <\/strong>is\u00a0happening on <strong>October 19, 2019<\/strong> at the <strong>Movie Stars Cafe in Quezon City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatConTDKPH\/videos\/2381595611863787\/<\/p>\n<p>Organized by fans for fans, this special 1-day event aims to celebrate unity, camaraderie, and inclusivity among the Batman fandom.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a casual comic book reader or an occasional moviegoer\u2014as long you&#8217;ve enjoyed the books, movies, TV series, toys, or everything about the Caped Crusader, you&#8217;re invited!<\/p>\n<p>Actor <strong>Kevin Porter<\/strong> dubbed as the Indie Batman will attend the event as well as local\u00a0talents like Mico Suayan, Toto Madayag, Carlo Pagulayan, and a few others.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatConTDKPH\/videos\/647329529101809\/<\/p>\n<p>Fans will also see the <strong>BatCon TEQ63 Exclusive<\/strong> by toy artist\u00a0<strong>Quiccs Maiquez<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatConTDKPH\/videos\/487278051830471\/<\/p>\n<p>Various exciting activities await the attendees including <em>How to Fight Like Batman<\/em>\u00a0by Pekiti Tirsia Kali Pilipinas, Toy Photography by J Tengco, a cosplay showcase, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>While BatCon emphasizes on Batman\u2019s 80th anniversary celebration, fan art, collectibles, and other merchandise from the different superhero universe will be available from various exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets go on sale on <strong>September 25<\/strong>. Here are the packages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arkham Confinement (Php 500)<\/strong><span class=\"text_exposed_show\"><br \/>\nEntrance + Lunch Meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text_exposed_show\"><strong>Wayne Foundation Ball (Php 1000)<\/strong><br \/>\nEntrance + Lunch Meal + Autograph or Photo Op with Kevin Porter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text_exposed_show\"><strong>Batcave Access (Php 3500)<\/strong><br \/>\nEntrance + Lunch Meal + Autograph or Photo Op with Kevin Porter + TEQ63 Batcon Exclusive + More Freebies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also buy tickets online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ticket2me.net\/e\/3545\">Ticket2Me<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>BatCon is organized by <strong>The Dark Knight Philippines<\/strong>, the go-to group when it comes to news and information about the Caped Crusader.<\/p>\n<p>It is a shared community of enthusiasts that actively participate in building knowledge through original articles, news, reviews, discussions, events, and art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> BatCon 2019<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Movie Stars Cafe, Centris, Quezon City<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> October 19, 2019<br \/>\n<strong>Ticket information:<\/strong> On sale starting September 25<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arkham\u00a0Confinement (Php 500)<span class=\"text_exposed_show\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Wayne Foundation Ball (Php 1000)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Batcave Access (Php\u00a03500)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatConTDKPH\/\">facebook.com\/BatConTDKPH<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This is a press release. 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