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Finally! Some news on the Ghost in the Shell live-action film by Dreamworks. I’m really hoping Hollywood doesn’t screw this one up.

Via ANN:

The American film studio Dreamworks has hired Shutter Island writer and executive producer Laeta Kalogridis to adapt Masamune Shirow’s Ghost in the Shell cyber-police manga. Dreamworks had licensed the rights from Kodansha to make a proposed 3D live-action film last year. Kalogridis was once also hired by James Cameron to script his planned adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s Battle Angel Alita (GUNNM) manga.

Jamie Moss (Street Kings, Last Man Home) had been previously assigned to script the project. Avi Arad (formerly of Marvel Studios as well as of the Spider-Man and X-Men movie franchises), Arad’s son Ari, and Seaside Entertainment’s Steven Paul brought the project to Dreamworks and will produce.

CEL Manila 2009 Cosplay Guidelines
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1. CEL Manila 2009 will be an OPEN CATEGORY event where participants could cosplay any character that they want from any genre whether it’s from an anime, manga, games, comics, movies, western animation, etc. Pls. keep in mind that Original Characters are not qualified.

2. The INDIVIDUAL COSPLAY will be held on November 14, 2009, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

3. Online registration will be available at Cosplay.ph until November 8, 2009. All Cosplayers who pre-register (through the Cosplay.ph Online Registration for the event will receive FREE ENTRANCE on November 14, 2009 only. If the Cosplayer wishes to attend the other days of CEL Manila 2009, they must pay an entrance fee of P50.

4. Individuals accompanying the Cosplayer must pay an entrance fee of P50. This fee can be waived, however, by registering at www.celmanila.com.

5. Pre-registrants are to confirm their registration from 10am-1pm on November 14, 2009, failure to do so, the next available slot(s) will be given to the on-site Individual Cosplay registrants.

6. On-site registration will also be available from 2 PM to 3pm on November 14, 2009, but the entrance fee of P50 will be charged.

7. There will be no entry limit for the Individual Cosplay event. There is a 3pm deadline for the registration and anyone who registered before the deadline is included to the official list of Individual Cosplay participants.

8. Cosplayers under eighteen (18) years of age as of cosplay event November 14, 2009 must have their parent/s and/or legal guardian/s sign the waiver/image release form which will be distributed at the event.

9. Fanservice (ie. yaoi, yuri, etc.) is allowed but should be “General Patronage”. Any kind of extreme kind of fanservice (ie. kissing, PDA, etc.) that is deemed inappropriate for minors are strictly prohibited. Keep in mind that CEL Manila 2009 is a wholesome and a General Patronage event.

10. Costumes that are too revealing (ie. exposes private parts) are prohibited. Scantly clad and/or sexy costumes are allowed but are not encouraged. The CEL Manila 2009 cosplay team has the right to disqualify any participant on this ground.

11. All kinds of costume props must be handled with utmost care and must not be harmful to his/her fellow cosplayers, event staff and event attendees. Any kind of sharp and/or bladed objects that will be used as costume props that could cut human flesh are strictly prohibited. Any kind of pyrotechnic equipment/s that will be used as costume props that could render damage to the venue and/or property is strictly prohibited.

12. The CEL Manila 2009 cosplay team, CEL Manila 2009 organizers and its staff will not be held responsible for damage or injury resulting from mishandling and/or negligence of a cosplayer in his/her use of props/materials throughout the duration of the event.

13. CEL Manila 2009 cosplay judges’ decisions are final and can’t be appealed.

14. CEL Manila 2009 organizers reserve the right to disqualify any cosplayer who ignores and/or violates any of the aforementioned guidelines.

15. Registration and participation to the cosplay event constitutes that the cosplayer gives the right and the authority to CEL Manila 2009 organizers/staff, its sponsors and authorized press media to take pictures and/or videos of registered cosplayers, cosplay groups and its members and will be the sole property of the organizers/staff, its sponsors and authorized press media to be used for future publications and/or advertising promotions.

16. CEL Manila 2009 organizers and its staff and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity are disqualified from participating in the cosplay event.

17. Prizes will be given to the best in each category:

a. Best Overall Cosplayer
b. Best Anime/Manga Cosplayer
c. Best Western Cartoon/Comic Book Cosplayer
d. Best Child Cosplayer (under 12 years old)

18. Judging Criteria will be as follows:

a. Costume Quality: 30%
b. Stage Performance: 30%
c. Creativity: 20%
d. Adherence to Theme (Techno Cosplay): 20%

Note: CEL Manila 2009 Cosplay Guidelines are subject to change w/o any prior notice.

For official announcements and updates, please visit Official CEL Manila 2009 site.

Source: Cosplay.ph

Masquerade Guidelines:

1. The Mega Masquerade Couples Costume Contest is open to all ages.
2. All contestants must enter as a pair. There no restrictions on the pairing (male and female, both male, both female pairing) for as long as they are of related characters.
3. All contestants will also be required the following:
A mask per person as part of their costume ensemble.
Prepare a short (no longer than 2 min) performance
4. Obscene, lewd, gory and messy costumes are not allowed. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify contestants on this ground.
5. All contestants will be judged according to the following criteria:
a. Style and flair: 20%
b. Performance and presentation: 25%
c. Creativity: 30%
d. Incorporation of the mask in the costume: 15%
e. Audience impact: 10%
6. The top three costumed couples will be hailed as Regents of the evening.
7. All contestants are required to participate in the Masquerade Parade that will go around SM Megamall Cyberzone in Level 4 of Mega B.
7. By joining the contest, the contestants agree to the rules of the contest as well as the use of their photos in promotional materials the Mega Masquerade organizers and its partners may seem fit.
8. Mega Masquerade organizers, and their relatives up to the 3rd degree are disqualified from joining the contest.

Mask Contest Guidelines:

1. The Mask Contest is open to all event attendees of the Mega Masquerade.
2. All masks must have a minimum size that covers half the face. No restriction on how large the mask would be for as long as it can still be wearable during the presentation.
3. All masks must be handmade. No plastic/latex/bought masks allowed.
4. Obscene, lewd, gory and messy masks are not allowed.
5. The masks will be judged according to the following criteria:
a. Creativity: 35%
b. Craftsmanship: 40%
c. Presentation: 15%
d. Audience Impact: 10%

By joining the contests, the contestants agree to the rules of the contest as well as the use of their photos in promotional materials the Mega Masquerade organizers and its partners may seem fit.

Mega Masquerade organizers, and their relatives up to the 3rd degree are disqualified from joining the contest.

Judges’ decisions on the contests are final.

The Mega Masquerade organizers reserve the right to change the rules without prior notice.

Source: Cosplay.ph

Cosplay event contest at Eastwood City’s Sleepless Halloween Nights
October 30, 2009
7pm – registration
8pm – cosplay stage presentation

REGISTER HERE

Eastwood City’s Halloween Cosplay Contest Rules

1. The contest will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. Entries are for individuals only; no group of individuals. Participation in the cosplay is on a first come first served basis.
2. Participants could cosplay any character that they want, from any genre (anime, manga, games, comics, movies, western animation, visual kei, harajuku fashion, etc.)
3. Registration starts at 7:00 pm.
4. Fashion show and presentation will begin at 8:00 PM. There will be no holding area for cosplayers, so they must have a companion to safe keep their belongings.
5. Presentations and skits are limited to 50 seconds per cosplayer to allow time for other cosplayers.
6. A cosplayer with a skit needs to be introduced by the emcee. Please have your short description of your skit ready before registration for cosplayers or send it ahead of time.
7. If you plan to carry a weapon, you must consult with organizers of the contest. All kinds of costume props must be handled with utmost care and must not be harmful to fellow cosplayers and event attendees.
8. No flashpots or explosive devices. No liquids.
9. Props will have to be carried on and off the stage by the contestants.
10. We will not have dressing rooms. Please be prepared to participate in the street party when you arrive.
11. Costumes that are too revealing are prohibited. Scantly clad and/or sexy costumes are allowed but are not encouraged. No nudity allowed – no costume is no costume. We reserve the right to insist on modifications to costumes.
12. Eastwood City and its staff will not be held responsible for damage or injury resulting from mishandling and/or negligence of a cosplayer in his/her use of props/materials throughout the duration of the event.
13. There will be 4 winners with the following prizes:
1. Best Male – McDonald’s GC, Eastwood City Cinema Passes, 7,107 cruise GC, Frankie gift certificates, 1 bottle of wine and Azta Salon Gift Certificate
2. Best Female – McDonald’s GC, Eastwood City Cinema Passes, 7,107 cruise GC, Frankie gift certificates, 1 bottle of wine and Azta Salon Gift Certificate
3. Scariest Costume – McDonald’s GC, Eastwood City Cinema Passes, 7,107 cruise GC, Frankie gift certificates, 1 bottle of wine and Azta Salon Gift Certificate
4. Crowd Favorite – McDonald’s GC, Eastwood City Cinema Passes, 7,107 cruise GC, Frankie gift certificates, 1 bottle of wine and Azta Salon Gift Certificate
14. The judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
15. An adult must accompany all contestants under the age of 18.
16. Participating cosplayers must send a digital file of the picture of the character that they will be cosplaying
17. Eastwood City reserves the right to disqualify any cosplayer who ignores and/or violates any of the aforementioned guidelines.

Criteria for Judging:

Make up 25%
Costume 25%
Overall effect 40% (Representation of the character that you are portraying.)

Audience Impact 10%

Total of 100%

Source: Azraels Merryland