"It's Showtime" Celebrates 11th "Magpasikat" Anniversary this Saturday, October 31

“It’s Showtime” marks its eleventh anniversary of spreading good vibes with a set of creative performances by the hosts for its annual Magpasikat competition on Saturday (October 31). 

For this year’s celebration titled “Eleven Up Ang Samahan,” Vice Ganda will be teaming up with first-time Magpasikat performer Kim Chiu, while Vhong Navarro will be joined by Amy Perez and Jackie Gonzaga for their act. 

Karylle and Jhong Hilario will reunite with Ion Perez as their newest member, while Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz’s duo will be joined by Ryan Bang. 

While the performances will be constrained in scope because of the ongoing quarantine, the hosts promise to deliver inspired and resourceful performances for the madlang people. 

“Kahit mahirap ang kondisyones, mahirap mag-perform ngayon kasi may mga safety protocol tayong susundin. Limitado ang budget at tao kasi hindi tayo masyadong pwedeng mag-aksaya. We will still try to deliver a good form of entertainment. Serbisyo sa pamamagitan ng entertainment - ibibigay po namin sa inyo ‘yan,” said Vice. 

The show’s week-long celebration also includes a special edition of its hit segment “Mas Testing,” with Kim as the featured “tumpak tracer” on Wednesday (October 28) and Vice on Friday (October 30). 

Aside from Anne Curtis’s special appearance, the show will also continue to give cash prizes to its lucky online viewers through its segments “Mas Testing,” “Name It To Win It,” and “Hide and Sing.” 

“Sa bawat tawa at ngiti na sinusukli ninyo, labis labis ang tuwa sa aming mga puso. Mula noong nagsimula tayo nung 2009 hanggang ngayon, araw-araw ito, wala nang makakapigil sa samahan natin. Solid ‘to,” said Vhong. 

Join the “Eleven Up Ang Samahan” celebration on “It’s Showtime” this week on A2Z channel 11, available on analog broadcast in Metro Manila and parts of Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga. It is also available on cable and satellite TV providers nationwide. 

Watch it also on Jeepney TV and Kapamilya Channel (SKYcable channel 8 on SD and channel 167 on HD, Cablelink channel 8, GSAT Direct TV channel 22, and most cable operators under the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) nationwide), as well as on Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/abscbnentertainment) and Facebook page (fb.com/ABSCBNnetwork) or on the iWant TFC app and on iwanttfc.com. Viewers outside of the Philippines can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV. 

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By: JENG On 10/29/2020 04:35:00 PM

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Netflix Releases Julie Anne San Jose's “Rocket to the Moon” Song Cover, OST of the Film "Over The Moon"

Netflix Philippines has released on its Facebook and YouTube channels a song cover for “Rocket to the Moon,” the lead single of the Netflix Film, Over The Moon as performed by Kapuso actress-singer Julie Anne San Jose.

“When I first heard about [the song cover], I got really excited since I have always been a fan of Netflix films,” shares Julie. “I'm happy and honored that they have chosen me to do a cover of ‘Rocket to the Moon.’ I hope I was able to give justice to the song and hope that fans like it!” 

The magical music video features Julie singing her cover, as she’s surrounded by animation straight from Over The Moon and its colorful characters. 

“The [shoot] is different from the previous music videos that I have done since this time, there is an animation component,” she notes. “While filming, we used Chroma and I had to imagine that I was part of the movie and interacting with some of the characters of the film, which for me, was the most exciting part. The fun part was that everyone was humming the song, even the most macho crew on the set.” 

“Rocket to the Moon” is originally sung by Chinese-Filipina actress Cathy Ang. She also voices the lead character, Fei Fei, a young girl who builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of the legendary Moon Goddess, Chang’e. 

“I admire how the song portrayed the character build-up of Fei Fei. The first part of the lyrics was full of self-doubt, then as the song goes on, you can now feel the determination and confidence of her character,” adds Julie. “Usually, my [music] style is R&B or ballad, sometimes I do rap covers. And doing a song cover of ‘Rocket to the Moon’ brought me back to the days where I was just a kid who had big dreams.” 

“I like the movie since it uses different components such as folklore and fantasy to explore and deliver values and lessons about grief, life, and love. The usual notion is that if it's an animated film, it’s for kids, but Over The Moon is also for the kids at heart,” continues Julie. “And as a Filipino, I know this movie is very relatable to us since Filipinos are known to be optimistic, that regardless of the situation we are in, we always find our silver lining.” 

Over The Moon is now streaming only on Netflix. 

About Over The Moon: 

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. There she ends up on an unexpected quest, and discovers a whimsical land of fantastical creatures. Directed by animation legend Glen Keane, and produced by Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou, Over the Moon is an exhilarating musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination.

By: JENG On 10/29/2020 04:26:00 PM

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