Talented Pinoy Kids of "Little Big Shots" Charm Viewers, Draws High Ratings on Pilot Episodes

 

Viewers nationwide watched the first batch of charming kids show off their extraordinary talents in the hit international kiddie talent-talk show “Little Big Shots,” which premiered to high ratings last weekend.

According to data from Kantar Media, the show garnered a national TV rating of 36% across urban and rural homes, compared to rival program “Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento,” which only scored 20.7%.

“Little Big Shots” also scored 36.9% last Sunday (August 13) versus “Hay Bahay!” which only got 14.9%.

 

 

 

 

Charming viewers and gaining praises online last weekend were pole dancer Allyza, fish deboning expert Janice, geography master Klyde, three-year-old charmer Rodzen, hiphop dancer JM, acrobatic duo Andrei and Alfonso, junior archers Basti and Kat, six-year-old kid with six-pack abs Kent, and skateboarder Jayden.

Billy himself has received compliments for his entertaining banter and chemistry with the kids featured on the show.

According to him, hosting “Little Big Shots” is a big opportunity so he goes out of his way to give viewers a great show.

“Being a part of ‘It’s Showtime’ is a huge help because the kids already see me on TV. Before the taping starts, I go to the kids and talk to them so when they come on stage, everything comes out more naturally,” shared Billy.

Don’t miss the talented, witty, and charming kids of “Little Big Shots,” Saturdays and Sundays on ABS-CBN and on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). 

 

For updates on the show, like www.facebook.com/LBigShotsPH or follow @LBigShotsPH on Twitter.

By: JENG On 8/17/2017 04:42:00 PM

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UKG Celebrates 10th Anniversay with "NanayCon" this August 18 in Taguig

 

ABS-CBN’s award-winning morning program “Umagang Kay Ganda” (UKG) is going all-out for mothers on its 10th anniversary with a lineup of offerings for the nation’s homemakers including a “Nanay Convention,” a “Nanay Manual,” and a new segment in the show featuring smart and talented moms called “Nanay Kong Ganda,” which will debut in October.

The country’s well-loved morning show kicked-off its “Nanay Convention” series in Pampanga last July 3 and is now headed to Taguig City this Friday (August 18) to gather mommies for a day filled with new knowledge and tips on how to care for and protect one’s family.

In the previous convention, anchor Gretchen Ho started it off with a simple workout to energize the crowd, followed by cooking demos with Chef Tatung and Winnie Cordero, a fashion and beauty talk with Renee Salud and Amy Perez, and a disaster preparedness seminar led by Atom Araullo,  Anthony Taberna, and Jorge Cariño. Ariel Ureta also brought the popular “Di Bati” segment of the show, where the anchors exchange views on a common issue in families or communities. Participants also enjoyed free haircut, massage, and facials, plus fun games and raffle prizes courtesy of the program’s sponsors and partner organizations.

“UKG” also launched during the convention the “Nanay Manual,” a free booklet containing recipes, kitchen hacks, and home safety and management tips that the program created with the help of ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.

The program is also set to introduce a search for outstanding mothers called “Nanay Kong Kay Ganda,” a follow-up to its successful 2016 segment “Gwapulis,” which showcased the wit, good looks, and talent of Filipino policemen. “UKG” will be on the lookout for possible contestants during the different legs of the its “Nanay Convention.”

Through these activities, the decade-long morning show hopes to further help and support mothers, which are the program’s partners in making each morning bright and happy for Filipino families.

As for the program’s anchors, “UKG” has already become a home for them too, with their fellow anchors and the show’s staff and crew as their family.

“Waking up for ‘Umagang Kay Ganda’ gives us happiness in itself. We are all family here. Even if we aren’t live on air yet, we already carry positive vibes which translates to our work. The positive energy is really inspiring and it sets the mood for our entire day,” shared Anthony, who has been on the show for a long time.

Amy also attested to the tight bond among the show’s anchors, who are able to share with each other their personal triumphs and problems. “All of us are going through something in our lives but since we are in a morning show, we have to always show positivity to our viewers. So it’s good that during commercial breaks we also get to check on each other,” she said.

While one of the newer hosts in the show, Jorge shared his amazement at how easy it has been to get along with everyone. “Here you bump into someone and you feel like you know each other very well, like childhood friends. That was the kind of treatment they gave me…People would mistake us as friends who have known each other for a long time. It’s magical for me,” he explained.

Atom, meanwhile, also expressed how he remains excited to do the show, no matter how hard it is to wake up very early. “It’s a nice feeling to start the day early because you feel that there’s still a lot you can do in the day. You also get to be a part of other people’s morning. So, it’s kind of a win-win situation.”

Together with the program’s other hosts like Long Mejia, K Brosas, Marlo Mortel, Dominique Roque, and Tina Marasigan, the show is committed to be of service to millions of Filipinos for decades to come.

Apart from consistently leading the early morning timeslot based on data from Kantar Media, “UKG” has also received many awards in the past 10 years, including “Best Morning Show” from UPLB Gandingan Awards and the 2nd Golden Laurel Awards of LPU Batangas in 2017.

 

 

 

Don’t miss the NCR leg of “UKG’s”  “Nanay Convention” this Friday (August 18) at Vista Mall, Taguig City. 

Registration will start at 5am, while the program will begin at 9am. Watch “Umagang Kay Ganda” Mondays-Fridays from 5am to 7:30am on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN HD, and DZMM TeleRadyo on TV, or on iwantv.com.ph or skyondemand.com.ph online. 

For updates, follow “Umagang Kay Ganda” on Facebook (@umagangkayganda2) and Twitter (@ukgdos).

By: JENG On 8/17/2017 04:11:00 PM

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LizQuen's Highest-Grossing Film "My Ex and Whys" Airs on Cinema One this Sunday

"My Ex and Whys," the highest earning local movie for the first half of 2017 with P400 million sales worldwide starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, makes its Cinema One premiere this Sunday (August 20).

Released in February of this year, this Star Cinema mega blockbuster film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina is LizQuen's third movie in a leading role and their most successful big screen project to date.

Blogger Cali (Liza) shares her painful experience in love to her followers with her "Bakit List" rants. Her former boyfriend, Gio (Enrique), answers back with his "Dahil List," aiming to win over the trust of the girl he once hurt by explaining his side of the story. In an unexpected twist, the two are forced to work with each other and will be entangled in their exciting pursuit of payback and forgiveness.

Aside from the fun and romance that the film delivers, viewers also get to see scenic spots in South Korea, meaningful sites in Cali and Gio's journey, as a bonus treat.

Believe in the magic of second chances in "My Ex and Whys" on Cinema One's Blockbuster Sunday (August 20) at 8PM. 

Cinema One is available on SkyCable and Destiny Cable Digital Channel 56, and Destiny Analog Ch. 37. Like Cinema One on Facebook at facebook.com/Cinema1channel to view full schedule and catch the replay dates.

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By: JENG On 8/17/2017 04:08:00 PM

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James Corden Lends Voice to Hi-5 in "The Emoji Movie"

British comedian James Corden (Into the Woods) lends his voice to Hi-5, an open-face palm Emoji ready to give you a Hi-5 at any time, in Sony Pictures Animation's new comedy The Emoji Movie.

His favorite catchphrase? "Hi-Five!"

In the film, Hi-5's a big ham, brimming over with exuberant confidence. He used to be a Favorite, a highly respected celebrity. But recently Hi-5 has been usurped by a new Favorite… Fist Bump Emoji. Hi-5 can't stand the rejection and just wants to be popular again. But his adventure with Gene – an Emoji which has EVERY expression instead of just one - makes Hi-5 realize that it's more important to have one true friend than it is to be popular.

"Hi-5 is a fading rock star who wants to get back on top," says director-writer Tony Leondis. "He hopes that by going on this journey with Gene he can be popular again. What he learns along the way is that having one real friend is more important than having ten thousand likes."

James Corden gave the filmmakers a hand in bringing the character to life. "He's such a talent. A brilliant actor and writer. When I saw the play 'One Man, Two Guvnors,' I was blown away and really wanted to work with him someday," Leondis says. "Hi-5 is the wild card – you never know what he's going to do or say. He's always throwing curveballs into the equation. And no one is better at that than James."

"Hi-5 used to be one of the favorites, but as time has gone by, Alex has forgotten about Hi-5, and he started using Fist Bump," says Corden. "He feels like he's been forgotten, and he's convinced that if Alex could just see him again on the Favorites board, Alex would remember how great Hi-5 is and start using him again."

Corden was drawn to the story and the way it created a hidden world behind the popular icons. "You can punctuate any moment with a great emoji," he says. "In the film these are characters with spirits, and souls, and hearts, and minds with something very, very real at stake for all of them."

"I thought it sounded quite charming – these things that you use in your life all the time have a personality, something to lose, and real friendships," concludes Corden. "That felt very fun to me."

Opening across the Philippines on August 23, The Emoji Movie is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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By: JENG On 8/17/2017 04:00:00 PM

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PROACTIV Skin Kit - The Secret to My Zit-Free Skin

While others are lucky to be born with natural smooth skin, mine is a product of endless search for skin products that suit my skin type.

Growing up, I also faced with several skin problems - pimples during my adolescent years. More pimples caused by dirt, stress and sleepless nights in college. And several more while establishing my place in the corporate world, plus a not so healthy lifestyle and yes, carelessness.

But for sometime now, people begin to notice my flawless skin. They keep on asking the secret to how I maintain a smooth, fresh-looking, zit-free skin despite how stressful my professional and blogging life could be. But I keep mum about it.

And now, time for me to share my secret - PROACTIVE Skin Kit which is just a beauty counter away and something everyone's budget can afford.

Proactive's acne clearing system's effectiveness in dealing with stubborn acne has garnered a loyal following in the country, and consumers can enjoy extensive skin care by dropping by at any Watsons and SM Department store branch nationwide.

The U.S. brand offers a solid collection of individual products that covers the skin care needs of Filipinos struggling with acne and blemishes. Each item in the Proactiv kit is developed to treat the whole face, clearing problematic spots and preventing acne before it starts. What's more, Proactiv also offers a 30-Day and 60-Day Kit system to make it easier for users who find it challenging to create their own skin care routine.

Such is the popularity of Proactiv in the U.S that its fame reached the Philippines. Filipinos are known to be extra discerning when it comes to their beauty choices and Proactiv, with its strong suit of products and proven effectiveness, fits the bill.

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Thankfully, consumers can enjoy easy access to their favorite skin care system with the brand available nationwide. What's more, Proactiv is still offering its money-back guarantee for those who are not satisfied with its results.

Get your own Proactiv system at (Php 2,495) for the 30-day kit and Php 3,995) for the 60-day kit.

Just visit any Watsons and SM department store branch to get your golden ticket to clear, beautiful skin.

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By: JENG On 8/17/2017 01:06:00 PM

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"Wildflower" Hits New All-Time High Rating with #WildflowerWildestWedding Episode

More viewers nationwide tuned in to Philippine television’s ‘wildest wedding of the year’ as ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series “Wildflower,” topbilled by Maja Salvador, scored a new all-time high national TV rating and even trended on Twitter worldwide.

According to Kantar Media, the show hit its highest national TV rating to date of 29.3% last Friday (Aug. 11) compared to rival’s 13.3% as viewers watched the intense confrontation between the ‘bride in black’ Ivy Aguas (Maja Salvador) and Arnaldo Ardiente Torillo (RK Bagatsing) after the latter finally confessed to the murder of Ivy’s second mother Nay Carlota.

The show also kept viewers on the edge of their seats last Wednesday (August 9) and Thursday (August 10) as the ‘wildest wedding’ episodes hit national TV ratings of 28% and 28.2%, respectively.

 

Aside from scoring high ratings in its early primetime slot, “Wildflower” also created a buzz on social media. Its official hashtag #WildflowerWildestWedding trended on Twitter worldwide and got netizens tweeting positive feedback particularly on Maja and RK’s superb acting skills.

 

After Ivy finally orchestrated the fall of Arnaldo, what will she do next? Will she finally reveal her true identity as Lily Cruz? What will Emilia and Julio do to get Arnaldo out of this mess?

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 2,000 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population.

Don’t miss “Wildflower,” weeknights before “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). 

For updates, follow @wildflowerabscbn on Instagram, @RSBDramaUnitNew on Twitter and like the show’s official Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/wildflowerchannel2/. 

Catch its latest episodes on iwantv.com.ph orskyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.

By: JENG On 8/14/2017 09:47:00 PM

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Look: Two New Movie Posters for Suspense Thriller "Flatliners"

“Cross the line. Death will follow you back,” warn the two new posters for Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Flatliners which have just been released by the studio.

Check out the one-sheets below and watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas on October 29, 2017.

Starring Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton, Flatliners tells of five medical students who embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life. The bold adventure begins when they trigger near-death experiences by stopping their hearts for short periods of time. As their trials become more perilous, each must confront the sins from their past while facing the paranormal consequences of journeying to the other side.

Flatliners is directed by Niels Arden Oplev, from a screenplay by Ben Ripley, story by Peter Filardi.

Flatliners is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 8/14/2017 09:43:00 PM

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Fisherman Alfred Relatado and Radio DJ Jovany Satera Named "Tawag ng Tanghalan" Year 2 Grand Finalists

Radio DJ Jovany Satera of North Cotabato and fisherman Alfred Relatado of Davao Occidental have made it to the grand finals of “Tawag ng Tanghalan’s” Year 2 on “It’s Showtime.”

The two semifinalists from Mindanao garnered the highest combined scores from the judges and the madlang people’s text votes – 95.67% for Jovany and 74.05% for Alfred – in the week-long semi-finals held from August 7 to 12.

They both won P150,000, while contenders Aila Santos of Davao City and John Mark Saga of Dasmarinas, Cavite brought hom P25,000.

Don’t miss the talented Pinoy singers as they battle for supremacy in the return of “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” in the noontime variety show “It’s Showtime,” Mondays to Saturdays in ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (Sky Cable ch 167). 

For the program’s past episode, login to iWant TV or on skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.

By: JENG On 8/14/2017 09:39:00 PM

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ABS-CBN TVplus Wins Stevie Award at the 2017 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

ABS-CBN TVplus, the pioneering digital terrestrial television product of ABS-CBN, clinched a Bronze Stevie at the 2017 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, a business awards program that recognizes innovation in the workplace across 22 nations in the region.

The Bronze Stevie was given to ABS-CBN TVplus in the Innovation in Business-to-Business Services category for continuing to introduce services that feature quality content to Filipinos at home on top of the four TVplus exclusive channels on digital TV.

ABS-CBN TVplus’ latest Stevie triumph comes as the network transitions into a digital company, echoing its strong commitment to help the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) accelerate the Philippines’ shift to digital TV by constantly offering innovations.

Recently, ABS-CBN TVplus was also honored in the Philippine Quill Awards and Anvil Awards, two of the most prestigious communication award-giving bodies in the country.

It also previously won a Silver International Stevie Award for Best in New Product –Media and Entertainment category and a Bronze International Stevie Award for Best in Marketing Campaign at the 2016 International Business Awards, while  it took home two Bronze Stevie Awards at the third annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards last year.

 

ABS-CBN is the first media and entertainment company to roll out digital TV service in the country, making it the pioneer of transforming the way Filipinos access content and information on television.

 More popularly known as the ‘mahiwagang black box,’ ABS-CBN TVplus has sold 3.2 million units as of July 2017. The rise in TVplus boxes sold has also contributed to the increase in ABS-CBN’s audience share in Mega Manila.

The Stevie Awards are the world’s premier business awards that honor the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide.

By: JENG On 8/14/2017 09:35:00 PM

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13th Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017 Winners - Respeto,

"Respeto," a film about an amateur rapper and a grumpy poet who cross paths during a stand-off between riot police and squatters, was named the overall winner in the 13th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival bagging seven awards including Best Picture in the awards night held Sunday, August 13, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

The film also bagged the Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, NETPAC Jury Prize, and the Audience Choice Award.

13th Cinemalaya Full Length Winners - Full List: 

Best Picture - Respeto

Best Direction - Joseph Israel Laban, "Baconaua"

Best Actress - Angeli Bayani, "Bagahe"

Best Actor - Noel Camio Jr, "Kiko Boksingero"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role -
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Yayo Aguila, "Kiko Boksingero"

Best Cinematography - TM Malones, "Baconaua"

Best Screenplay - Bagahe

Best Sound - Respeto

Best Editing - Respeto
Best Original Musical Score - Pepe Manikan, "Kiko Boksingero"

Best Production Design - Marxie Maolen Fadul, "Nabubulok"
Special Jury Prize - Baconaua

NETPAC Jury Prize - Respeto

Audience Choice Award - Respeto

13th Cinemalaya Short Film Winners - Full List: 

Best Picture - Hilom

Best Direction - E Del Mundo, "Manong Pa Aling"

Best Screenplay - Bawod
Audience Choice Award - Nakauwi Na
NETPAC Jury Prize - Aliens Ata

Special Jury Prize - Fatima Marie Torres And The Invasion Of Space Shuttle Pinas 25

Photo: Camille Ante/ Manila Bulletin

By: JENG On 8/14/2017 09:24:00 PM

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"Alyas Robin Hood" Season 2 Premieres August 14 on GMA Telebabad

After its undeniably successful first season, GMA Network proudly brings back the hit primetime series Alyas Robin Hood in a much more exciting second season this August.

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes returns as Pepe de Jesus, a former vigilante known as Robin Hood and is now a full-fledged lawyer that mostly takes on pro bono cases to help the poor and the oppressed.

Dingdong shares that they're doubling all their efforts to create a good show. "Kapag sinabi mong part two, whatever you saw last season kailangan mag double up in terms of the drama, the action, sa comedy, total look, production value, double up lahat. Biyaya sa amin na nabigyan kami ng second season kaya dodoblehin namin 'yung saya na maaaring i-expect nila at gagawin talaga namin 'yan."

More than the unexpected kidnapping of his mother, Pepe must now face new battles. A powerful evil force threatens the city, secrets from his past will be revealed, relationships will be torn apart, and shocking revelations will be made. Now more than ever, Pepe must dig up his past and revive his alter ego - Alyas Robin Hood.

Alyas Robin Hood also stars Andrea Torres as Venus, the love of Pepe's life and his faithful ally in helping those who are seeking justice; Ruru Madrid as Andres Silang, the geeky adopted son of Emilio (Edu Manzano) who has a secret persona as 'The Marbleman'; and as one of the leading ladies of Dingdong Dantes, Solenn Heussaff as Iris Lizeralde, the rich high-society 'it' girl who will also fall in love with Robin Hood.

Returning for the second season is respected and multi-awarded TV and movie actress Ms. Jaclyn Jose as Judy, Pepe and Caloy's loving mother.

Playing a very special role in the series is seasoned actor Edu Manzano as Emilio Albano, a famous and charismatic real estate agent, but underneath that exterior, is a manipulative man with an insatiable desire for power.

Bringing more action and excitement to Pepe's life are original and new cast members: Gary Estrada as Caloy, Pepe's older brother and father of Lizzy; Paolo Contis as Daniel Acosta, a principled police officer; Jay Manalo as Pablo, the leader of the Kadugo Brotherhood and Emilio's top assassin; Rey "PJ" Abellana as Leandro, Venus' father; Gio Alvarez as Jekjek, Pepe's confidante and best friend; KC Montero as Rigor, a cocky and mean police officer who is also Emilio's ally; Lindsay De Vera as Lizzy De Jesus, Pepe's niece and a supporter of Marbleman; Dave Bornea as Julian Balbuena, a crucial supporter of Marbleman; Rob Moya as Alex Cruz, Daniel's assistant police officer; Antonette Garcia as Frida, Venus' snooty yaya; Luri Nalus as Junjun, the odd but endearing man in Venus' household.

Alyas Robin Hood is under the helm once again of esteemed director Dominic Zapata, with the creative team composed of creative director Roy Iglesias; creative head Dode Cruz; creative consultant Suzette Doctolero; headwriter Aloy Adlawan; writers Glaiza Ramirez and Lobert Villela; and brainstormers Libay Trinidad and Patrick Ilagan.

This original drama series is created by the GMA ETV Drama group under the supervision of Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President for Drama Redgie A. Magno, Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Cathy Ochoa-Perez and Senior Executive Producer Mona Mayuga.

Alyas Robin Hood Season 2 is all set to bring viewers twice the action, drama, romance and comedy. And with the much-anticipated sequel comes a new battle cry: That even heroes fall, but only those who rise from the ashes are the ones that are able to make a difference and save the world.

Beginning August 14, catch the return of Alyas Robin Hood weeknights on GMA Telebabad.

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By: JENG On 8/14/2017 12:07:00 AM

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10 Wildest Moments in "Wildflower" That Got Us "Shookt"

Because of its delightfully campy scenes that engross viewers and trend online, ABS-CBN’s top-rating “Wildflower” easily became one of this year’s most talked about and “meme-able” series on Philippine TV.

Now a household name, Maja Salvador’s character Ivy Aguas is also a hit among netizens – her passive-aggressive character just speaks to everyone’s wild side. While she may look tough with her on-point dresses and sleek bun, her undeniably fierce antics are rooted deep in her desire to fight for her loved ones and defeat the manipulative Ardientes.

But aside from Ivy, the wild ride will not be complete without Emilia Ardiente (Aiko Melendez), Arnaldo Torillo (RK Bagatsing), and Nathalie Alcantara (Roxanne Barcelo), who are all hated by viewers because of their evil ploys but loved because of their notable and borderline funny encounters with Ivy.
As the series continues to bring a daily dose of wild surprises, let us look back at some of the wildest moments in “Wildflower” that surely got everyone ‘shookt.’

1.    The wildest scream

This might be one of the most buzzed about scenes in “Wildflower” as Maja gave a brilliant performance in this episode. But this scene might also have generated the most number of memes online, captioning the scene with various day-to-day struggles such as “realizing that tomorrow’s already Monday” and “seeing your crush with someone else.”

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2.    The wildest threat

After hiring a group of men to rape and kill Ivy, Emilia thought she had already won. However, since she is Ivy Aguas, she escaped unharmed and still had a lot of strength to remind Emilia who the true queen of Poblacion Ardiente was as she choked her and threatened her life.

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3.    The wildest fight scene

Ivy is admired with her sense of fashion with her sleek dresses that add to her fierce look. But she was dressed to kill literally after she fought in heels against the men Emilia hired to kill her. Ivy invented fighting in high heels on Philippine television!

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4.    The wildest catfight

Filipinos sure love catfights and “Wildflower” has a lot of them, but this one made a mark because no one saw it coming. Emilia offered a cake to Ivy with a wedding cake topper that had a missing head. It triggered Ivy so much that she shoved the cake in Emilia’s face and proved that she couldn’t be toppled down easily.

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5.    The wildest faceoff

Viewers were on the edge of their seats when they witnessed the confrontation between the Ardientes and the camp of Camia (Sunshine Cruz) who pointed guns at each other. But netizens really know when to get creative as they turned this nerve-wracking scene into a LOL one as they played it up through memes.

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6.    The wildest dream sequence

Ivy usually keeps her chill whenever she is with Emilia as she easily ‘owns’ her with winning clap backs. However, in this scene where Emilia accused her of being a “perfect manipulator,” Ivy did not hold back and grabbed her by the neck. But to viewers’ surprise, everything was just in Ivy’s mind.

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7.    The wildest plan that failed

Emilia just never learns her lesson. She tried to end Ivy by offering her a cocktail mixed with poison. But she failed to outwit her daughter-in-law when she sipped the poisoned drink, putting herself in danger.

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8.    The wildest confrontation

Ivy has already gone through a lot of pain in her life and no one can just tear her down, even Nathalie, Arnaldo’s ex-girlfriend. Filled with jealousy, she attacked Ivy with a broken glass and tried to stab her. However, Ivy managed to maneuver her and put the broken glass against her neck. But what really made Nathalie scared was when Ivy uttered the words “Huwag ako.” Iconic!

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9.    The wildest comeback

Camia sure knows how to make a surprise comeback, as she showed up uninvited to the press conference of the Ardientes. In her fierce red long gown, she revealed all the crimes that the Ardientes committed and narrated all the vicious deeds they did to her family. No one can also forget her line “Na-stress ka ba” that got us all stressed out!

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10. The wildest wedding

Everyone was ‘shookt’ when they saw Philippine TV’s first bride in black! It was mind-blowing to see Ivy in a black wedding dress, walking down the aisle with her signature stare and smirk. This sent viewers and netizens into a frenzy, as they shared their excitement about the explosive revelations in the most-awaited wedding in primetime.

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More wild scenes are coming viewers’ way in primetime’s wildest series, “Wildflower,” weeks days on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). To watch the show’s past episodes, login to iWant TV or on skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.

By: JENG On 8/11/2017 04:30:00 PM

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"Annabelle: Creation" Sneak Previews Set on August 14 and 15 in Cinemas Nationwide

She's coming back earlier than you think!

The year's most eagerly anticipated horror thriller, New Line Cinema's Annabelle: Creation, will hold whole-day sneak previews in most cinemas nationwide on Monday and Tuesday, August 14 & 15, this was announced by Warner Bros. Philippines today.

Tickets will be be regular admission prices.

The sneaks are being held (ahead of the film's grand opening on August 23) in response to loud but inspired clamor from horror fans. “This is our special treat to them,” says Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines. “The fans are elevating their excitement and anticipation to this film in such creative ways, and we are pleased to return the favor.”

Warner Bros. Philippines has previously organized a media and fan screening August 7 which coincided with the celebration of International Doll Day. Fans showed up with their own dolls to mark the occasion.

From New Line Cinema comes Annabelle: Creation, with David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) helming the follow up to 2014’s hugely successful Annabelle. The new film is once again produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, who previously partnered on The Conjuring movies.

In Annabelle: Creation, several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and six girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home. They soon become the target of the doll maker’s possessed creation, Annabelle.

The film stars Stephanie Sigman (Spectre), Talitha Bateman (upcoming Geostorm), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Deliver Us from Evil), Philippa Coulthard, Grace Fulton, Lou Lou Safran, Samara Lee (The Last Witch Hunter), and Tayler Buck in her feature film debut, with Anthony LaPaglia (TV’s Without a Trace) and Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy).

Opening across the Philippines on August 23, Annabelle: Creation is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

By: JENG On 8/11/2017 04:08:00 PM

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ABS-CBN, Ang Probinsyano Cast Pay Tribute to Filipino Soldiers' Heroism in "Saludo sa Sundalong Pilipino"

ABS-CBN celebrated the bravery and heroism of Filipino soldiers last August 3 with a variety show called “Saludo sa Sundalong Pilipino” at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center Auditorium.  

The Kapamilya network, with the help of the AFP, granted the request of the soldiers to see and meet the stars of top primetime series "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano," as they recover from fighting for the country in Marawi and other areas in conflict.

 

“The Voice” Season 2 finalist Daryl Ong opened the jam-packed show, attended by over 150 soldiers, followed by group performances by the TV program’s “CIDG” boys John Medina, Lester Llansang, Michael Roy Jornales, Benj Manalo, and Marc Solis; child stars Awra, Ligaya, and Pacquito; and loveteams Ejay Falcon and Yam Concepcion and Ron Morales and Louise Delos Reyes.

 

Comedian Jeffrey Tam also brought laughter to the audience when he taught a soldier a magic trick, while Jhong Hilario got the ladies in the audience screaming with his special dance number.

Yassi Pressman and Coco Martin also got to serenade the troops, while Susan Roces, Jaime Fabregas, Mitch Valdez, Angel Aquino, Sid Lucero, and Mark Lapid also gave their messages of gratitude to the nation’s heroes.

 

The event, which was also graced by ABS-CBN executives Carlo Katigbak, Cory Vidanes, Laurenti Dyogi, Deo Endrinal, Jun Dungo, and Kane Errol Choa, was the idea of ABS-CBN news reporter Chiara Zambrano, who was assigned to cover the war in Marawi and saw firsthand the sacrifices of our military.

Apart from bringing the cast of the number one show in the country, ABS-CBN also donated a TV set and ABS-CBN TVplus unit to the hospital so patients can continue to enjoy the shows they love while they get better.

 

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya also prepared grocery packages and personal care kits for soldiers, which the stars personally handed to the them after the program.

Dungo, who heads ABS-CBN’s Integrated Public Service, expressed ABS-CBN’s support for them as they continue to fight to bring peace to the country.

“The whole ABS-CBN is with you in your fight to have a peaceful country and a safe society for today’s generation and the future generations. We salute the bravery, dedication, and heroism of our Filipino soldiers,” he said.

The show’s star, Primetime King Coco Martin, also thanked the network for the chance to serve the country’s heroes.

“We thank ABS-CBN for making it possible for us to help and make our love felt to all Filipinos, including our soldiers. We owe our lives to all of you because you are the ones who defend our country. We love you and we hope that through this simple way we were able to make you happy,” he shared.

Maj. Marissa Narag of the AFP Medical Center also thanked the network and the program, which is also celebrating its 100th week on air that day, for spending their time with the soldiers.

“Thank you especially to the performers for showing your talent and finesse to help alleviate stress in our minds even just for today,” she shared.

Watch ABS-CBN’s “Saludo sa Sundalong Pilipino” program featuring the cast of “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” online on www.facebook/abscbnNews/.

By: JENG On 8/11/2017 04:02:00 PM

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Millennial Love Story "Baka Bukas" Starring Jasmine Curtis-Smith Premieres August 13 on Cinema One

Catch a lovely tale of friendship and romance in the 2016 Cinema One Originals Film Festival Audience Choice awardee "Baka Bukas," starring Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Louise delos Reyes, as it finally airs on cable TV via Cinema One this Sunday (August 13).

Samantha Lee's colorful film centers on the story of Alex (Jasmine) who fell in love with her best friend Jess (Louise). One night changes everything as Jess finds out about Alex's affection towards her, and the two are forced to confront their real feelings for each other.

Aside from being the audience's favorite, the film also got the Best Actress nod for Jasmine and Best Sound for Andrew Milallos at the Cinema One Originals filmfest. Its cast includes Kate Alejandrino, Nelsito Gomez, and "C1 BTS" host Gio Gahol.

After its successful filmfest run that gave the movie significant social media attention, "Bakas Bukas" was released in major cinemas nationwide last March.

Cheekie Albay of Cosmo.ph praised the film's fresh approach stating, "I applaud the film for going where other films have not dared to go: for depicting lesbian relationships as a beautiful, tender bond between two people who deserve to love and be loved openly, despite their unconventional romantic choices."

Filmmaker Samantha also garnered positive comments on the film's quality despite it being her directorial debut.

According to a film review published in Uglywriters.com, "she [Samantha] manages to weave a film that greatly departs the usual romance films we see in local cinema. Her focus and treatment of the lesbian and gay characters in the story makes the film relatable to anyone in the audience. She presents them as real people, just like us."

Dare to take a chance in "Baka Bukas" on Cinema One's Blockbuster Sunday (August 13) at 8PM. Cinema One is available on SkyCable and Destiny Cable Digital Channel 56, and Destiny Analog Ch. 37. Like Cinema One on Facebook at facebook.com/Cinema1channel to view full schedule.

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By: JENG On 8/11/2017 03:03:00 PM

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Brilliant Talents and Charm of Pinoy Kids + Billy Crawford's Exceptional Hosting Skills Take Centerstage in ABS-CBN's "Little Big Shots"

Extraordinarily talented, witty, and charming kids are set to capture viewers’ hearts as the hit international kiddie talent-talk show “Little Big Shots” finally conquers Philippine television starting this Saturday (August 12) and Sunday (August 13) on ABS-CBN.

“Little Big Shots” will celebrate the most brilliant Filipino and foreign kids from all over the country, around the world, and even the internet whose skills go beyond singing and dancing.

Taking center stage are kids aged two to 12 years old who have remarkable intellect, showmanship, and abilities that will thrill viewers of all ages every week. But aside from what they can do, the show will also put in the limelight their big personalities when they express themselves through spontaneous banter.

Leading the show is international star and host Billy Crawford, who will bring in more joy and laughter in the show with his funny and exciting interviews with the talented kids.

“It’s my first time to host a talent show where I am the only person from showbiz, because I usually work with people who are already big shots. But here, you’d be surprised by how the kids carry the show, and I’m here to let their personalities shine. All I can say is the kids featured on the show are very exceptional and they really deserve to be called little big shots,” shared Billy.

“I grew up performing, and I know how rewarding it is to entertain people. But in ‘Little Big Shots, you wouldn’t expect what the kids can do, their wit, and they are all very charming,” he added.

ABS-CBN’s “Little Big Shots” is the Philippine version of the show that has been adapted in 20 countries and was created by popular hosts Ellen Degeneres and Steve Harvey. Steve hosts the US version, which has aired two successful seasons on NBC.

Meanwhile, netizens will also get to witness the kids’ impressive performances and funny antics in the program’s online show, which will be hosted by Eric Nicolas.

Don’t miss the talented, witty, and charming kids of “Little Big Shots,” Saturdays and Sundays on ABS-CBN and on ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). 

For updates on the show, like www.facebook.com/LBigShotsPH or follow @LBigShotsPH on Twitter.

By: JENG On 8/11/2017 01:59:00 PM

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National Bookstore Opens Its Specialty Shops Called "Art Bar," "Work Station" and "Noteworthy"

Nowadays, people are displaying their creativity in different ways –  from creating their own unique hashtags, to decorating their office desks, to making DIY cards. The goal is to make something one-of-a-kind that reflects their personality.

It’s great to get in touch with one’s artistic side, whether it is driven by passion or the desire to just have something nice. Luckily, there are new shops slash havens that have something for everyone with a creative soul, from the self-taught to the professional artists. Get ready to explore and hoard in these new specialty shops from National Book Store, the Philippines’ biggest bookstore and supplies chain.

 

First stop: ART BAR

Art Bar is heaven for all artists – from the hobbyists to the accomplished. The store offers all the possible art materials that you can imagine, from a wide range of brushes, high-quality pencils, paints, canvases, to art books and various tools for artists. Beyond the supplies stash, Art Bar also hosts workshops and product trials in-store to give customers an interactive creative experience.

 

If you still need another reason to check out Art Bar, know that it carries exclusive global brands that artistic types know and covet like Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Pan Pastel, Touch and Fredrix. In addition, you can find the complete line of artist-staple brands Winsor & Newton, Sakura, Pebeo, Zig, Liquitex, to name a few.

Art Bar is located in Serendra, Taguig City. 

Follow Art Bar on Facebook and Instagram @artbarph.      


Second Stop: WORK STATION

If you’re looking for help in setting up an office for your startup company or just wanting to elevate your workspace, Work Station will give you what you need at the budget you want.  It has a wide selection of supplies, desk and office accessories, office furniture, gadgets, and business machines that will let you create a dynamic office lifestyle and enhance your productivity.

When you walk into Work Station, a store product expert will be on stand-by to help you create the work environment that would best match your needs and deliver optimum results.

 

If you’re not looking for a major overhaul, you can just get what you need to make your work life easier – electronic gadgets, desks, chairs, printers and storage boxes – down to the basics like organizers, clips, papers and labeling accessories. You can choose all of these from Work Station’s wide selection of brands and broad price range offering.

Work Station is located at BGC Stopover, Taguig City. 

Follow Work Station on Facebook and Instagram @workstation.ph.

 

Last Stop: NOTEWORTHY

If you go crazy over pens and stationery or are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts, then Noteworthy is the place for you! This store offers a great and unique selection of writing materials that will surely get your creative juices flowing.  From notebooks and journals for every personality to note cards and gift wrappers for every occasion, you’ll find the exact paper product you need here. Pair that up with Noteworthy’s extensive line of pens from premium collector pens to professional grade calligraphy pens to everyday ballpoint pens.

Noteworthy offers the most-loved pen and stationery brands worldwide, including Tokyo’s Itoya, Caran d’ Ache, Sheaffer, Filofax, kate spade, ban.do and many more. It also carries travel brands like Smart Fit and Lapoche that make travel convenient.

 

Perhaps the best thing about Noteworthy for stationery lovers is their Paper Bar.  It lets you customize your notebooks by choosing the paper color, size and thickness.  You can even take your personalization obsession to the next level by getting personalized stamps and even pens.

Noteworthy is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati City. 

Follow Noteworthy on Facebook and Instagram @noteworthy.mnl.

By: JENG On 8/08/2017 06:18:00 PM

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ABS-CBN Files $5M Lawsuit Against Techspeed Canada Inc., Joe Baddas, Ferdinand Molina and Todd Ross For Selling Pirated Set-Top Boxes in Edmonton, Canada

The Techspeed TV Box offerings (TFC logo on upper left corner); Todd Ross (center) and Ferdinand Molina (right) of Techspeed Canada Inc. (Photos from Facebook and LinkedIn)

 

International news and entertainment company ABS-CBN served today a Statement of Claim issued in Canadian Federal Court against Techspeed Canada Inc., Joe Baddas, Ferdinand Molina and Todd Ross for damages of over $5 million for copyright infringement, trademark infringement and enabling and inducing copyright infringement of ABS-CBN’s copyrighted works.

The lawsuit alleges that Techspeed Canada Inc., Joe Baddas, Ferdinand Molina and Todd Ross sold set-top boxes that enabled buyers to access hundreds of ABS-CBN’s copyrighted movies and TV shows.  On Facebook, Baddas and Ross are seen making a business presentation to new recruits, teaching them how to buy and sell the set-top boxes.

 

Captured from Facebook, Todd Ross and Joe Baddas making business presentations of Techspeed.

ABS-CBN’s AVP & Head of Global Anti-Piracy, Elisha Lawrence stated: “ABS-CBN alleges that Techspeed Canada Inc., Joe Baddas, Ferdinand Molina and Todd Ross were taking advantage of ABS-CBN’s premium subscription service through its digital platform, TFC.tv, by registering over 78 emails and distributing the usernames and passwords to hundreds of customers.  These customers were participating in this illegal activity by paying the Techspeed group and giving access to their credit card information.”

Lawrence added: “Beware of these operations that are not licensed or affiliated in any way with ABS-CBN.  If you have any suspicions that they are not affiliated with ABS-CBN, please call the ABS-CBN office in the US or Canada to verify.  We will continue to protect customers by shutting these operations down.  There is only one genuine ABS-CBN internet subscription service and that is TFC.tv.  To purchase a legitimate subscription call 1-855-832-2632 or go to TFC.tv .”

 

From the website of Techspeed that clearly says the company is delivering The Filipino Channel shows and programs via the Android TV boxes.

ABS-CBN Canada Country Manager Jun Del Rosario said, “Under ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez, we have done our best to deliver the best Filipino shows on our platforms that give viewers more choice and flexibility.  We urge the Filipino community in Canada to be on the lookout for those who seek to undermine intellectual property rights and make money illegally from copyright infringement.  These are pirates doing criminal activities. They will be caught.  Their customers will end up losing their illegal subscriptions. So, you don’t want to fall victim to that scheme.  Always go to our website TFC.tv to ensure that you are purchasing from the genuine TFC.”

David Lipkus, counsel for ABS-CBN in Canada, said, “ABS-CBN will continue to take all necessary steps to control access to its content.  ABS-CBN invests tremendous resources into its high-quality, original content, and will continue to ensure that Canadians have access to legitimate ABS-CBN content directly from ABS-CBN.”

By: JENG On 8/08/2017 04:41:00 PM

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"The Dark Tower" Tops Us Box-Office, Opens in Philippine Theaters on August 30

A new Stephen King big-screen adaptation made its way to the top of US box office as Columbia Pictures' The Dark Tower opened at No.1 for the August 4 to 6 weekend. The fantasy action-thriller collected an estimated $19.5-M over the weekend from 3,451 theaters for a $5,651 average.

(Watch the new Dark Tower spots “Battle” at https://youtu.be/so9FGYHtjZA and “Hope” at http://youtu.be/69TY9IDAn3w.)

Demographics the Idris Elba-Matthew McConaughey actioner were typical of a sci-fi action thriller with the crowd being 58% male and 68% over 25.

With good international appeal, The Dark Tower is poised for a successful global rollout. The film opens in Philippine cinemas on August 30, 2017.

There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The last Knight Warrior, Roland Deschain (Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black (McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

The Dark Tower is directed by Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair), with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman & Jeff Pinkner and Anders Thomas Jensen & Nikolaj Arcel, based on King’s novels. Producers on the film are Akiva Goldsman, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Erica Huggins.

The Dark Tower is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 8/08/2017 04:24:00 PM

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"The Dark Tower" Epic Novels Make Long-Awaited Big-Screen Release feat. Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey

"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With these words, Stephen King sparked an entire universe that makes its long-awaited screen debut with Columbia Pictures' The Dark Tower, in Philippine cinemas August 30, 2017.

Idris Elba stars as the gunslinger Roland Deschain, sworn to protect the universe, and his perpetual nemesis, Walter O'Dim, the man in black, played by Matthew McConaughey.

In a career spanning 50 years and over 80 books, King has amassed a towering reputation as one of our greatest storytellers. The author of innumerable bestsellers, he has been honored by the President of the United States with the National Medal for the Arts, by the National Book Foundation with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and countless awards and prizes. His name is recognized everywhere as a master of blending our everyday world with the supernatural.

And there is one work that is at the center of his entire canon: The Dark Tower, the eight-novel epic telling of an eternal battle between good and evil, with the fate of multiple worlds at stake. "I started The Dark Tower when I was 22 years old, when I had just graduated from college, so it's spanned my entire career," says King. Over time, he says, as the books and stories piled up, "I started to realize that I had all these characters that were referring back to this other world, Mid-World, the world of The Dark Tower. It had become the centerpiece of my fictional universe –characters who showed up in other books would show up in The Dark Tower and vice versa." Even King himself would become a character in later novels. The Dark Tower series of books would become the nexus for most of the King universe and crosses over into many of King's other books.

It's an epic that has inspired millions of readers – not least of which was a young boy in Denmark whose imagination was sparked by the events in Mid-World. Now grown, director Nikolaj Arcel was determined to be the one to bring The Dark Tower to the screen. Growing up with the Dark Tower books, Arcel became so immersed in the stories that the Danish native taught himself English. He recounts, "When I was about 13, there were almost no Stephen King stories translated into Danish. I became infatuated with the few books that I'd read in Danish, even at that age. And so I had to start picking up his English-version novels and I had to teach myself to read adult novel-style English at a very early age. Stephen King taught me English."

For Arcel, the way King weaves together the personal and the larger-than-life elements of the story is why it's connected to so many readers. "It's as small as a 14 year-old boy, who has visions, who thinks he's crazy, and it's as big as a hero fighting a great villain and trying to save the entire universe. It expands from the very intimate to the very epic."

And at the center of the story is the Dark Tower. "The Tower is a thing of beauty, it's a thing of awe, with a powerful presence – it holds the whole world together. I think it's beyond our comprehension," says Arcel, "I think every single fan of the books will have their own idea of what the Dark Tower is."

So who better to ask what it is than the man who created it? "You have to imagine an axle or a spindle, with all of these worlds connected to it," says King. "You know what happens to a car if you cut the axle – it doesn't run anymore. The Tower is the stabilizing force, and the Gunslingers are this ancient group of knights dedicated to the idea of protecting the Tower. But they have been wiped out – there's only one left, Roland. And standing opposite him is an agent of chaos who wants to bring the Tower down," King concludes.

The Dark Tower is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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By: JENG On 8/06/2017 04:33:00 PM

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Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, From Friends to Campus Lovers in ‘MMK’

Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual team up for the first time on television and play campus couple whose relationship gets tested by distance and time this Saturday (July 31) on “MMK.”

Paired as a ‘love team’ in school, Allan (Inigo) and Lou Ann (Maris) got teased a lot by their friends and classmates. This paved the way for their feelings for each other to grow and for their relationship to level up from being friends to finally becoming lovers.

The two were inseparable even when they stepped into college. They had their share of ups and downs but managed to find their way back into love. Until one day, Allan needed to leave the country to work in Dubai.

Did the Allan and Lou Ann ‘loveteam’ survive this challenge?

Joining Maris and Inigo in this episode are Arlene Muhlach, Jairus Aquino, Rochelle Barrameda, Nikki Bagaporo, Heaven Peralejo,Vivoree Esclito, Andre Yllana, Amy Nobleza, Kokoy de Santos, Bea Basa, and Noel Comia . The episode is directed by Mae Cruz Alviar and written by Mark Angos. “MMK” is led by Star Creatives COO Malou Santos.

Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday after “The Voice Teens” on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). Catch its latest episodesoniwantv.com.phorskyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers. For more updates, follow @mmkofficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

By: JENG On 8/05/2017 02:21:00 PM

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Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto's Blockbuster Movie “Vince & Kath & James” Premieres on Cinema One on August 6

Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte, and Julia Barretto are set to swoon viewers as their hit teen romance flick “Vince & Kath & James” premieres on Cinema One this Sunday (August 6).

“Vince & Kath & James” is Metro Manila Film Festival 2016’s overall top grosser. Directed by Theodore Boborol, who also directed “Just The Way You Are” and current blockbuster hit “Finally Found Someone,” the movie is based on the bestselling ABS-CBN Publishing book series written by Jenny Ruth Almocera or known online as Queen Elly.

Its story first became a hit last year when the writer presented her “romantic series” as screenshots of SMS exchanges between two teens, the characters of Vince and Kath, on social media.

In the movie, Vince (Joshua) secretly has feelings for his frenemy Kath (Julia). Problem arises when Kath catches the eye of Vince’s cousin, James (Ronnie). Vince then pretends to be James in texts, as a favor to his cousin, sending Kath pick-up lines while struggling to restrain his own feelings for her.

Don’t miss the cable TV premiere of “Vince & Kath & James” on Cinema One’s “Blockbuster Sundays” this August 6 at 8PM. Cinema One is available on SkyCable and Destiny Cable Digital Channel 56, and Destiny Analog Ch. 37. 

Like Cinema One on Facebook at facebook.com/Cinema1channel to view full schedule.

By: JENG On 8/04/2017 07:17:00 PM

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James Reid Cools Down as MYX Headliner this August

With his new album “Palm Dreams” out, multi-talented James Reid showcases his R&B-flavored songs in the country’s number one music channel as the “MYX Headliner” for August.

Imbibe chill vibes for the whole month as James leads you through his fresh, new self-produced tunes including his hit track, “Cool Down” which has reached the number 1 spot in iTunes Philippines.

Meanwhile, “ASAP” BFF5 member and “Bloody Crayons” actress Maris Racal takes over your favorite MYX shows as the MYX Celebrity VJ, while R&B/soul band Conscious & The Goodness serenades the cable channel under the “MYX Spotlight.”

Get your monthly specials of international artists in “MYX Presents” with “Coldplay in Manila” on August 10, “Beyonce: Fierce & Fabulous” on August 17, “Everything Ariana Grande” on August 24, and “Oasis – Familiar to Millions” on August 31.

For local artists, MYX features Darren Espanto, Morissette, and Klarisse de Guzman on the new season of “MYXed Lives” which airs every Friday at 6PM and 9PM.

Catch James on MYX all throughout the month and Maris on “Pop MYX” on August 5 to 12, “Pinoy MYX” on August 13 to 19, “Mellow MYX” on August 20 to 26, and “My MYX” on August 27 to 31. Watch MYX on Skycable channel 23. For more information on MYX programming, log on to www.myxph.com, follow MYX on Instagram (@myxph) and Twitter (@MYXPhilippines).

By: JENG On 8/04/2017 07:17:00 PM

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