Our journey through 2017 into 2018 and wishing all denizens on Earth a Happy New Orbit around our Sun!

OUTPOST Productions wishes our valued clients, friends, and fans:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we commence 2018, we like a reflect briefly on our journey in 2017 and how these experiences would shape the new year.


Speaking Geek

In November 2017, Outpost organised our first conference titled "The Growing Influence of Geek Pop Culture and How to Profit from It" as part of the Comic Play festival in Publika Shopping Gallery. Geeks from various fan communities spoke first sharing what they wanted for the local geek pop culture scene, then followed by industry panelists speaking on the opportunities available via partnerships with movies, fan engagements at the cinema, and growing hobby interests.

Industry panelists from United International Pictures, TGV Cinemas and ShiokToys.com.

Geek panelists from Star Wars Malaysia Fan Club, POP Culture Fun and Comic Fiesta.

Our Outpost Commander also facilitated fan panel discussions for Ghost in the Shell collaborating once again with Comic Fiesta, and sharing of Star Wars fandom at The Force is 40 fan event in Sunway Pyramid.

Panelists from BFM, Comic Fiesta and The Hyped Geek discuss Ghost in the Shell.

Star Wars 40th Anniversary fan panel at The Force is 40 event in Sunway Pyramid.

Outpost table at The Force is 40 with charity raffle raising RM422 for the Spastic Children's Association of Selangor & Federal Territory (SCASFT) 

Our resident Vulcan Mr. Smock (right) talking about Star Trek at KL Sci-Fi Convention 2017.

More photos at our Facebook Page for the Geek Pop Culture Convention as well as The Force is 40 Star Wars fan celebration event.


Proud to Cosplay

Thanks to the nice folks at the movie distributors and cinemas, local cosplayers had occasion to show off their love of geeky fandoms at Movie Premieres for a number of superhero franchises.

Try counting all these Spideys at a special Fan Screening for Spider-man Homecoming hosted at mmCineplex e@Curve.

Star-Lords and friends assembled for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 at MBO Starling.

The Mighty Thor with half-brother & sister Loki plus Dr. Banner with Mr. Dr. Strange at the Premiere of Thor Ragnarok at GSC Mid Valley Megamall.

Check out more photos at our Facebook Page on these cosplay gatherings for Spider-man Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, and Thor Ragnarok as well as group photo shoots at Animangaki and Comic Fiesta, the largest convention of 55,000 geeks / otaku in Malaysia.

This year we will be looking unite the largest gathering of Marvel superhero cosplayers in conjunction with release of Avengers Infinity War in late-April.


Bringing Smiles to Malaysians

Special thanks to our esteemed clients at United International Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment for continuing to trust us with their mascot roadshows bringing smiles to Malaysians across the country.

Gru together with his Minions delighting the young and young at heart for Despicable Me 3.

The Smurfs returned for their third movie outing.

Gene and Poop from one of the stranger animation flicks, The Emoji Movie.

Experiencing a Slice of the Movies

Last year Outpost were also involved with a number of promotional activities for blockbuster movies. We kicked off an early summer hit with racing simulation tournament for Fast & Furious 8 at TGV Cinemas. Then we shot a thematic video for sci-fi horror flick, Alien Covenant.

Finalists for the Furious Showdown racing simulation tournament by TGV Cinemas.

Warning! Alien xenomorphs are infesting your cinemas! #FacehuggerAttack.

Closing the year at Comic Fiesta, we setup a thematic "jungle" photo booth for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and had convention attendees try to Outrun the Maze in challenges inspired from Maze Runner: The Death Cure (in cinemas 25 January 2018).

Bringing a bit of Jumanji's jungle for Comic Fiesta attendees to photo shoot.

Recruiting Gladers to outrun the maze via game App and X-trainer running machine.

Beaming In Mr. Smock, Vulcan Cultural Officer

In the latter half of 2017, Mr. Smock of Vulcan beamed in to observe geeky human pop culture and has since conducted a number of YouTube video reviews about movies and geek collectibles.

Outpost resident Vulcan Mr. Smock talks about geek pop culture with human guests.

Thank you for being part of the journey with us at Outpost Productions. This year we will continue our mission to terraform the Geek Pop Culture landscape in Malaysia through thematic engagements with local fandoms. For corporate clientele, Outpost Productions offers Geek Consulting supported by on-ground events implementation.

Follow our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Blog to stay tuned to the latest geeky news.

Live Long & Prosper. May The Force Be With You.

#LLAP #MTFBWY

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A Noob Experience at an ACG convention - AniManGaki 2016

by Marcus Phua

The moment I stepped into the Sunway Pyramid Convention Center, I did not know what I was going to expect at Animangaki 2016, an established Anime, Comics and Games (ACG) convention in Malaysia. I have never been to this type of conventions before. Even more so, I was recommended to cosplay as a character to find out how it is like from a cosplayers perspective. So if you saw me during the convention try and guess who am I going as. Heres a hint; it’s from a Korean manhwa.

During the first day, trying to obtain a ticket early in the morning was a test of patience. The queue stretched out as far as the eye can see and it took me at least an hour to get the tickets in. Lucky for me, I played a little game of Guess the Cosplay with all the visitors passing by and time passed by in a blink of an eye.

Entering the main hall, all I could see was a sea of people and islands of booths scattered about. There was over a 100 booths and each selling something unique. These sellers are referred to as doujin; self-published works of fans alike. Hence you can search for a bus load of handmade and fan made things.

My ears picked up a melodious tune and a whole lot of people cheering so I decided to check out what’s with the hullabaloo towards the end of the hall. It seems that throughout the day there are stage performances. Some of the more notable performers are Harmonia ACG,The Crestfall and TAMusic.

The ladies of Harmonia

There are also anime screenings for the anime enthusiasts. Great titles such as Ace Attorney, Bungou Stray Dogs and Kivnaiver were shown throughout the afternoon with limited seats of course. The first two episodes were only shown to the viewers as it would be impossible to plow through all episodes in one sitting. It for the viewers to dip their toes in the water to test it and if they enjoyed it, they can watch it in their leisure once they return.

The Collector’s Dungeon was also an interesting place to be in. The hobbies and collectibles community is a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy building things. If you enjoy figurines, then this is the place for you. Scattered about are Japanese figurines from anime and manga’s and also Western figurines.

There is something for the gamers too. Numerous console tournaments with titles like Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3, Street Fighter 5, Guilty Gear X Revelator and iNaruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. A fee will be charged to enter the tournament and there are goodies up for grabs if you win. The Touhou franchise comes back stronger than before with a multitude of Touhou game tournaments from fighting to the bullet hell shooter games. Not forgetting the board game community, there were numerous tables laid out for people to come and play collectible card games too. Hearthstone a digital collectible card game also had a booth where you could challenge other hearthstoners to a game.

Speaking to Cheng Yuen Yong a first time cosplayer and an avid lover of the Japanese culture, I got an insight to why people dress up as the characters they liked. Well…in his case, it was due to the fact that his girlfriend wanted to do a couple cosplay together with him. I also talked with one of the exhibitors, Don Harris from Revotech and Vulcanlog; one of the guys showcasing their awesome figurines at the Hobbies and Collectibles Community area. Don has been working closely with AniManGaki for many years from its early beginnings in Sunway University to bring forth the Hobbies and Collectibles Community. The Hobbies and Collectibles Community has grown leaps and bounds from a group of 5 people till today with over 15 communities and over 100 people in them.

All in all, it was a pretty eventful weekend. I made new friends and rekindled old friendships. Animangaki is definitely must see for any fan who enjoys being with like-minded individuals who enjoy anime or manga. I would definitely go there the following year so I guess I’ll see you guys there! Till next time.