Since her early days in showbiz, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has been an icon of beauty and sophisticated grace. Her radiant glow, along with her dedication to her family and many advocacies, has earned her a rightful pedestal as one of the country’s top celebrities.
Marian’s beauty is timeless. Classic. And her flawless skin has been taken care of by a brand she has stayed loyal to for over 10 years, Maxi-Peel. Her supporters who have watched her grow in the industry love her candor and authenticity - so much so that they’ve also supported every brand she chose to work with, knowing that she’d only endorse products she has a genuine regard for. Marian has been a long-standing partner of Maxi-Peel, ensuring that every campaign they release is more successful than their last one.
To put it simply, she is an inspiration to everyone who knows her name, including the Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza.
For days, it has been hot news that Maine has switched from her old cleanser and will be joining Marian in endorsing Maxi-Peel ZERO, an innovative new micro-exfoliant that promises glowing and radiant skin. Her main reason for making the switch? Her ate, Marian Rivera.
Much like Marian, Maine’s rise to stardom can be attributed to her candidness on and off the screen. In an industry that thrives on playing roles, Maine’s fans remained loyal to her because of her youthful spark and bona fide authenticity to herself and to everyone else. Every product she ever endorsed was a successful sold out situation that drew snaking lines and top trending topics on launch day.
Maine’s natural self is her best feature. Her effortless beauty is the desire of millions of her loyal supporters. And it won’t be long before those supporters make the switch to the latest addition to Maine’s beauty arsenal and the secret to her glowing skin, Maxi-Peel ZERO.
With both Marian and Maine working together, it’s safe to say that this might be the most powerful endorsement tandem we’ve seen in years. Their influence across all ages transcends beyond social media, print, and TV mediums. Maxi-Peel, with both Marian and Maine’s loyal support, is truly a force to be reckoned with.
Making its international premiere with a sparkling new production, Waitress opens in Manila on November 9th at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
The show, which continues to perform for sold-out audiences on Broadway and across the USA, is also set to debut at London’s West End in 2019 and in Australia in 2020.
Based on the beloved film by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress features music and lyrics from 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”) and a book by Jessie Nelson. The show made history by having Broadway’s first all-female creative team.
Waitress tells the story of a pie maker named Jenna who, despite the mundanity of her life, finds comfort and reckoning in the simple magic of baking. With the help of her two friends Dawn and Becky, she dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage and musters the courage to change her life for the better.
Leading the show as Jenna is award winning international musical theatre star Joanna Ampil. She has performed in the West End in musicals such as Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Avenue Q and Jesus Christ Superstar, to name a few. Her performance as Candida in the recent film Ang Larawan has won her numerous Best Actress Awards locally. Jenna will be her first role back in the local theatre scene after her stint as Grizabella in the international tour of Cats.
Set to play the sassy waitress and loveable friend, Becky, is none other than Bituin Escalante. An influential figure in OPM, Bituin has also made rounds in the theatre scene since 1999. Bituin has starred in numerous Tony-winning shows in roles such as Joanne in Rent, Effie White in Dreamgirls, and Asaka in Once on this Island. Her recent performance as Aling Saling in Himala:The Musical has earned her critical acclaim.
To complete the trio, Maronne Cruz will be playing the neurotic and eccentric Dawn. Maronne is no stranger to musical theatre. She has appeared in numerous productions including Jeannie in Hair, Gabbi in Sa Wakas, Josephine in Ako Si Josephine, Stepsister Joy in Cinderella. She has also appeared in the indie film Mariquina as Monet and, most recently, performed in the hit musical Ang Huling El Bimbo.
But Joe’s Pie Diner would not be complete without the men of the show. Joining them are Bibo Reyes as Dr. Pomatter, Nino Alejandro as Ogie, George Schulze as Earl, Dean Rosen as Cal, and Steven Conde as Joe.
Bibo’s notable stage performances include Sonny in In the Heights, Franz in Rock of Ages, Trekky/Nicky in Avenue Q, and Rudolpho in Matilda. He was last seen as Hector in Ang Huling El Bimbo.
Nino has been in the local music scene since the ‘90s, and has released several solo albums.
Waitress marks his fourth production with Atlantis, as he has previously appeared as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys, Ethan Gerard in The Full Monty, and Bud in The Bridges of Madison County. He also joined The Voice Philippines and made it to the top 3 with his powerful rock vocals and soulful ballads.
Waitress marks George's and Dean’s debut with Atlantis Theatrical. George’s past productions include Hair, Beauty and the Beast, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Into The Woods, The Horse and His Boy; and 50 Shades! A Musical Parody. Dean previously appeared as Sir Galahad in Monty Python’s, and made his professional theater debut in A Peek Into The Woods.
Steven has been performing since 1999. Some of credits include: Aladdin: The New Stage Musical, The Full Monty, Ghost the Musical, Shrek the Musical, Saturday Night Fever the Musical, Bridges of Madison County the Musical, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, and Matilda the Musical. He has also forayed into directing and recently made his directorial debut with Atlantis with Side Show.
Waitress also features Luigi Quesada, Gerhard Krysstopher, Luis Marcelo, Emeline Celis Guinid, Teetin Villanueva, Sarah Facuri, and Jillian Ita-as.
It is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Set Design by Tony Award winner David Gallo, Lighting Design by Aaron Porter, Musical Direction by Farley Ascuncion, Costume Design by Raven Ong, Sound Design by Josh Millican, Hair and Make-up Design by Johann dela Fuente and Vocal Coaching by Manman Angsico.
The international premiere of Waitress will run from November 9 to December 2 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. For tickets, contact Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
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After making a killing with its $77.5 million No.1 debut in the US - the second-biggest opening ever for a horror film - Universal Pictures’ “Halloween” is set to slash its way to the Philippine box-office as it opens in selected cinemas Weds, October 24.
Audiences can rejoice with the news that the Movie & Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has rated “Halloween” R-16 Without Cuts. This is a welcome development for avid fans of horror films as “Halloween” will be shown in its integral version with all the terrifying and suspenseful scenes intact. Moviegoers aged 16-years old and above will definitely have a scary good time.
Meanwhile, watch the newly unveiled Asylum Clip from Halloween that sets the tone for the intense terror to come.
Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
Master of horror John Carpenter executive produces and serves as creative consultant on this film, joining forces with cinema’s current leading producer of horror, Jason Blum (Get Out, Split, The Purge, Paranormal Activity). Inspired by Carpenter’s classic, filmmakers David Gordon Green and Danny McBride crafted a story that carves a new path from the events in the landmark 1978 film, and Green also directs.
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As a special treat for fans on Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary, Disney Philippines launches an exciting range of collectibles available at SM Malls. Part of the ‘Share-A-Smile’ campaign, the new collection includes everything from toys to clothing to tableware. It’s perfect for the generations of kids and kids at heart who have found joy and magic with Mickey over the past nine decades.
60 Mickey Tees at SM Youth: The iconic Mickey gets 60 exclusive shirt designs in celebration of 60 years of SM Malls. Perfect for teens and twentysomethings, the minimalist designs exude an effortlessly cool vibe.
Special Mickey and Minnie Plush Doll Collectibles: The best way to celebrate Mickey’s birthday is to spend some quality time with Mickey and Minnie. Available at Toy Kingdom, these 14-inch plush dolls are made for hours of playtime fun.
Special edition Mickey Tote Bags: As a bonus, there are four exclusive tote bag designs up for grabs. With a minimum purchase of P1,000 worth of Mickey Share-A-Smile, SM 60th merchandise, or Mickey Classic products comes with a Collectible Mickey Mouse Tote Bag with Zipper Pouch. Collect all four designs until October 31 at SM Character Shop, Children’s Wear, Boys - Teens Wear, and Toy Kingdom.
Kick-off Mickey’s anniversary celebrations with these items. Do share your experience using the hashtag #MickeyShareASmile.
We all wish that we find our One Great Love in this lifetime with whom we hope to spend the rest of our lives with.
But are we willing to make the sacrifices and go through all the pain to attain it and keep it?
Is our One Great Love provided by destiny or do we get to choose?
This is the premise of the upcoming movie One Great Love, produced by
Regal Entertainment, Inc. and an official entry to the upcoming 2018
Metro Manila Film Festival.
Every year, Regal Entertainment,
Inc., creates an entry/entries to the annual film festival to adhere to
its commitment in bringing quality entertainment for moviegoers.
This Christmas, the film production outfit is bringing together a
stellar cast from two major TV networks to breathe life to one great
movie, entitled One Great Love.
Top-billed by celebrity A-listers
Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera, and Kim Chiu, the romance drama film, a
hugot - bangon film that tackles a subject that everybody is highly
familiar with and which we can all relate to: love and relationships.
The story tackles about love, which remains to be one of the greatest
mysteries up to this day. Falling in love with someone is one thing, but
staying in love with that person is another story.
Kim shows a
different side of her in this movie. Mainly known for tackling
romantic-comedy roles in movies, Kim goes out of her comfort zone and
portrays another mature character. The bubbly bungisngis Kim Chiu will
not be seen in Zyra, her character in the movie. She is expected to have
love scenes in this film.
ABS-CBN premier artist Kim Chiu
portrays the role of Zyra Paez, a woman fortunate enough to know and be
with her one great love.
JC portrays the role of Carl Mauricio.
Carl’s turbulent past has left a scarred, and in the process, keeps
hurting the woman who did nothing but love him over anything else.
Kapuso dramatic actor Dennis is Dr. Ian Arcano, a heart doctor who
firmly believes in the sanctity of family and keeping it that way. Ian
is a dependable friend to Zyra, but then eventually falls in love with
her.
The lives of Zyra, Carl, and Ian are intertwined with one
another in a story that reveals to us that like every human being, we
all seek for love, but our views about it differ.
"Magagaling lahat
dito umarte. Baka makakuha sila ng awards. Totoong magagaling. Maganda
ang pelikula para sa pasko. One Great Movie to watch out for," says
matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde.
The movie helps us understand
ourselves through the characters: are you the type to cling to someone
you love no matter what or are you willing to let it go for someone you
love?
The film also stars Eric Quizon portraying Dante Paez,
Zyra’s loving father, who never got over of his One Great Love,
discovers that he deserves a second chance at love.
Nina Dolino as Annie Paez, Dante’s second wife, who is a firm believer that One Great Love exists.
Miles Ocampo is Jemi Paez, sister of Zyra and who is mature for her
age. She is a practical thinker, who challenges Zyra’s view about love.
Marlo Mortel is Bryan Gomez, a loving free-spirited guy who falls in love with Jemi.
Directed by Eric Quizon, One Great Love opens in cinemas on December 25.
Paglisan" and "Never Tear Us Apart" runaway winners in this year's Cinema One Originals. First time actress and stand up comedienne Iyah Mina bags Best Actress award while co-star Arron Villaflor gets Best Actor.
Here's the complete list of winners for Cinema One Originals 2018:
Audience Choice Awards: Mamu; and A Mother Too
Champion Bughaw Full Length Special Award: Paglisan
Best Sound: Jess Carlos (Paglisan)
Best Music: Erwin Romulo (Never Tear Us Apart) and Teresa Barrozo (Paglisan)
Best Editing: Ilsa Malsi (Never Tear Us Apart)
Best Production Design: Thesa Tang (Never Tear Us Apart)
Best Cinematography: Sasha Palomares (Never Tear Us Apart)
Best Screenplay: Aica Ganhinhin and Carl Papa (Paglisan)
Best Short Film: Manila is Full of Men Named Boy by Andrew Stephen Lee
Best Supporting Actress: Mary Joy Apostol (Hospicio)
Best Supporting Actor: Arron Villaflor (Mamu; And A Mother Too)
Best Actress: Iyah Mina (Mamu; And A Mother Too)
Best Actor: Alwyn Uytingco (Asuang)
Best Director: Whammy Alcazaren (Never Tear Us Apart)
Special Citation: A Short History Of A Few Bad Things by Keith Deligero
Special Jury Prize: Never Tear Us Apart:
Best Picture: Paglisan by Carl Papa
Only more than a year after Mackie Empuerto, Keifer Sanchez, and Francis Concepcion became officially known as the TNT Boys, the international sensation and bigshot trio will stage their first-ever major concert titled “Listen: The Big Shot Concert” at the Araneta Coliseum on November 30.
The boys are busy preparing for the concert after their latest gig last weekend (October 14) at the President's Star Charity, a fund-raising charity event, where they sang for the president of Singapore, Halimah Yacob, the third head of state they have performed for after Pres. Rodrigo Duterte and Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O' Neill.
Known for their electrifying belting showdowns and impersonations of legendary music icons, the trio will feature powerhouse solo and group performances in their concert and sing a new repertoire of songs they have not performed in public before.
Joining them are special guests Jed Madela, K Brosas, and fellow “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” performers Chun-sa Jung, Esang de Torres, Krystal Brimner, Marco Masa, Noel Comia Jr., Onyok Pineda, Sheena Belarmino, at Xia Vigor.
Following their career milestones, the TNT Boys are giving back to the community as they recently donated their P50,000 cash prize from “The Kids’ Choice” to ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc.’s Bantay Bata 163 program.
Initially known as grand finalists of “Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids,” Mackie, Keifer, and Francis shot to fame and were launched as the TNT Boys after their singing showdown on “Gandang Gabi Vice” in June 2017 went viral.
Since then, they have travelled the world to perform for different audiences, appeared in “Little Big Shots” in the UK and Australia this year, and won the second season of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.”
This week, the boys are scheduled to fly to the US for an international talent competition.
Tickets for “Listen: The Big Shot Concert” are priced at P3,800 for VVIP, P2,800 for VIP, P1,500 for Patron A, P1,000 for Patron B, P700 for Box, P400 for Upper Box, and P200 for General Admission. Visit ticketnet.com.ph or call (02) 911-5555 for more details.
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After the successful run of The Clash hosted by the Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. The Golden Voice from Cebu hailed as the Ultimate Clasher and she is Golden Cañedo.
On October 11, Golden along with the 5 Clashers - Jong Madaliday, Garett Bolden, Anthony Rosaldo, Miriam Manalo and Josh Adornado signed an exclusive GMA Artist Center contract. GMA Executives Lilibeth Rasonable, Gigi Lara-Santiago and Simoun Ferrer are there to join the clashers.
The Top 6 Clashers first project with GMA-7 is the Sunday Musical Variety Show "Studio 7". It will start airing starting October 14 at 7:40PM only at GMA Network.
SKYBIZ, the business solutions arm of content and broadband provider SKY, continues to promote the use of digital tools for entrepreneurs for business growth opportunities as it launches the SKYBIZ fiber network in Iloilo and Bacolod via the SKYBIZ Growth Series on September 18 and September 20, respectively.
With the fiber network in place, SKYBIZ is able to deliver fast and business-grade broadband services. Its products are designed to help small, medium, and large enterprises ensure productivity, capitalize on digital technology, with the provision of cable television to enrich customer experience.
These include business-grade fiber broadband connections that may be bundled with other data and content services like BIZTV HD, which is powered by SKYcable, and BIZTV Direct, which is powered by SKYdirect. For SMEs, it offers BIZbroadband Connect plan, which includes business-grade broadband with no data caps, a 24/7 technical support, static IP, and domain registration for one year.
SKYBIZ's Growth Series is dubbed as "Embracing Digital Success: Transforming the Future of Your Business" will teach company owners and decision makers the advantages and specific tools in digital marketing. Topics to be discussed are: Success in Digital Marketing and Benefits of Going Digital for Your Business: Traditional Marketing vs. Digital Marketing to be led by industry experts like Maven Solutions CEO Yen de Felipe; SCI – Satoshi Citadel Industries Co- founder/CEO John Bailon; AcudeenTechnologies, Inc. founder and CEO Mario Jordan Fetalino III; ServeHappy Jobs founder and CEO Audrey TancoUy; Mober, Move at a Click founder and CEO Dennis Ng; and Pushkart.ph – Online Grocery Delivery CEO Joshua Aragon.
"Digital marketing benefits businesses of all sizes by giving access to the mass market at an affordable price. It allows truly personalized marketing. The main advantage of digital marketing is that a targeted audience can be reached in a cost-effective and measurable way. We want to enable our clients for the future," shared SKYBIZ Dicky Liwanag, SKYBIZ Enterprise and MSME head.
Last June 30, SKYBIZ launched the Growth Series in Cebu with digital marketing guru Fleire Castro and DTI Regional VII Provincial Director Ma. Elena Arbon.
Visit skybiz.com.ph to find out more about the different products and services of SKYBIZ.
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Jed Madela normally celebrates his showbiz anniversary in style, and this year is no different as he marks his fifteenth year in the industry with his first-ever solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum with "Higher than High: the 15th Anniversary Concert" happening on November 16 (Friday) at 8 PM.
"It has always been the dream of every artist to stand onstage and scream 'Good evening, Araneta!' I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. Excited that finally, I will be performing solo in the Big Dome and nervous because there's a lot of pressure on me now to fill its seats," he said.
According to Jed, his manager thought of the concert's title. "She came up with it based on what audiences expect from me whenever I'm onstage - which is sing big songs that require me to belt to the heavens. . . . but more than me doing songs like that, my main goal as far as this concert is concerned is to take the audience to the next level."
Jed and his team began conceptualizing the show early this year. He is proud of the show and says they pulled out all the stops to ensure that "Higher than High: the 15th Anniversary Concert" will be one for the books.
"We worked really hard on all the numbers, especially the opening," he shared. "I don't want to spoil the surprise, but I will say that the show starts the moment you step into the venue."
Jed shared that the show is dedicated to those who have supported him and his dreams since the beginning - from the release of "I'll Be Around," his first album, to his star turn at the 2005 World Championships of Performing Arts, to his current status as one of OPM's greats.
"I am so full of gratitude to everyone who has been with me since day one. The ones who never left me. I may not have a horde of screaming fans, but I know that I have supporters who quietly support me in their own little way. Knowing that I've touched their lives is enough for me. As long as there are people who are willing to listen to me sing, I will keep singing."
"Higher than High: the 15th Anniversary Concert" is directed by Marvin Caldito.
Jed is set to perform with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra - under the baton of Maestro Gerard Salonga - and the Philippine Madrigal Singers.
Basketball star Jeff Chan will pay tribute to his alma mater Far Eastern University (FEU) as the spotlight turns to the Morayta-based campus in "University Town" (U-Town) this Saturday, 1 pm on ABS-CBN S+A and S+A HD.
Jeff was a star player in the FEU senior men's basketball team before making a name in the professional league and sniping for the national team. Gretchen Ho and Robi Domingo will join him as he reminisces his glory days in the team, which holds the record for most championships in UAAP senior men's basketball.
Another former FEU student that's making the country proud is journalist Jamela Alindogan, who is currently a correspondent of an international media network in the Middle East. The former FEU courtside reporter has truly gone a long way and she will share how her education and experience in the UAAP has helped her build a career in journalism abroad.
Meanwhile, volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez will get to try another sport as she joins the training of the multi-decorated FEU Track and Field team. See if she can keep up with the speed and agility of the rampaging Tamaraws in the field of athletics.
Also get a tour of FEU campus, known as the "oasis of U-belt" with its green and relaxing landscape, and meet the students behind the award-winning film "Fat You," which follows the story of a girl suffering from discrimination because of her weight.
Don't miss another fun and inspiring episode of "U-Town" with Gretchen Ho, Robi Domingo, and Alyssa Valdez this Saturday (September 29) at 1 pm on S+A and S+A HD.
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After staying with GMA-7 for a greater part of her three-decade career, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid joins her husband Ogie Alcasid and the rest of former Kapuso stars Jaya, Kyla, JayR, Richard Gutierrez, and Angel Locsin in the Kapamilya network.
ABS-CBN announced that the bestselling recording artist is joining "ASAP: Live in Sydney" this coming October 20 putting an end to the long speculations about her network transfer.
Two-time Oscar-nominee Ryan Gosling stars as real-life astronaut Neil Armstrong in Universal Pictures' First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.
Time and again, Gosling has proven his commitment to his art—as seen in his preparation for his Oscar®-nominated role in La La Land, when he learned to play the piano in just three months. Likewise, during his preparation for his role in The Notebook, Gosling spent two months soaking up the culture of Charleston, South Carolina, and, just like his character, actually learned to build furniture.
In First Man, Gosling proves his dedication in time spent studying to portray the global icon. For the production team, director and star are inextricably linked in their shared passion for perfection. "Ryan has a commitment to doing excellent work," sums producer Marty Bowen. "He is keenly aware of the legacy he's leaving behind and often, likeminded people find one another in material that they can connect with. It makes sense that Ryan and director Damien Chazelle want to work together. When you watch La La Land, the character that Ryan plays is someone who's obsessive about his craft…because Ryan's obsessive about his craft."
Gosling brings a special something to his roles, commends Bowen. "It's his humanity. It's his understanding of sentiment…and not sentimentality. So often people want to overwhelm you with their emotion. It's the truly great craftsmen who know how to dispense it in a way that keeps you leaning in."
Gosling admits that becoming Neil Armstrong would have been impossible without the help of numerous collaborators. "I was very privileged to meet with Janet Armstrong before she passed away. I was also very fortunate to talk with Neil's two sons, Rick and Mark, and spend time with Neil's sister, June, at their farm in Wapakoneta, Ohio, where Neil was born. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum, and both NASA's Cape Canaveral and Houston facilities, opened their doors to me. There were also experts on set daily to advise on the specifics of every mission we were trying to replicate. I also had almost constant access to author James Hansen and his book First Man; a work of more than 700 pages of meticulous research. I've never had so much help researching a role or been involved with so many people who were so enthusiastic and happy to provide it."
Gosling's fascination for Armstrong and the men who were his cohorts permeated the production. "My first instinct in preparing for this role was to learn how to fly. Neil was flying before he could drive; it seemed an integral part of who he was, so I thought I should start there. At a certain point in my training, I was asked to force the aircraft into a self-imposed 'stall,' and I had a moment of clarity. This was a terrible idea. I understood in that moment why Neil was destined to be one of the world's greatest pilots and why I was not. Like many other astronauts, Neil began as a test pilot. It takes a certain kind of person to knowingly get into an aircraft that has never been flown and take it to its breaking point, for the sole purpose of finding its flaws so that we might move our understanding of aeronautics forward."
One of Gosling's biggest fans on set was the actress who plays his on-screen wife. "Ryan is warmth personified," sums Claire Foy, who portrays Janet Armstrong. "He doesn't have to work very hard at that, I don't think. He's incredibly likable as a person, and that's the thing with Neil. I don't think he was antisocial or rude; he wasn't conventional. He didn't do what everybody does, which is try and make everyone else feel great about themselves…and if there's an awkward silence, try and fill it. Innately, Ryan is kind-hearted and generous and warm and genuine…that's just naturally what he brings to the table."
JoshLia fans are sure to swoon all over again as the tandem's Star Cinema movie, "I Love You, Hater," premieres on television this weekend on KBO.
Joshua Garcia plays Joko, a young man who is only trying to help his family survive, while Julia Barretto plays Zoey, a girl out to prove herself to the world. An opportunity knocks for both when Kris Aquino, who plays Sasha, starts looking for a new personal assistant. But only one can get the job.
Joko goes all out to earn the post, and even pretends to be gay to get closer to his potential boss. Will their own goals prevail? Or will they set aside their differences and find true happiness and love in the end?
"I Love You, Hater" is the fast rising loveteam's fourth movie in just two years since being paired together.
This film also marks the comeback of Kris Aquino and is only the second directorial film of Gisele Andres.
Joining "I Love You, Hater" this Saturday (Oct. 13)and Sunday (Oct. 14) are Da One That Ghost Away," "Woke Up Like This," "Die Beautiful," and "10000 Hours."
Simply register using any prepaid or postpaid SIM. For prepaid, just load up (Globe, TM, Smart, Sun, TNT) with P30; press the green / INFO button on your TVplus box remote to get your box ID; then text KBO30 OCT13 <TVplus box ID> to 2366.
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Avengers assemble! To celebrate an impressive decade of Marvel Studios blockbusters, starting October 13 and running through October 21, sixteen films spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe will be returning to Philippine theaters for the Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Movie Marathon.
Beginning with Marvel Studios' "Iron Man," the first film to kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the way through this year's releases of "Black Panther," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Ant-Man and The Wasp," MCU films will be seen in the big screen again in participating cinemas across the country.
The complete list of movies to be shown includes Iron Man (2008), Thor, Thor The Dark World, Thor Ragnarok, Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Ant-man, Ant-man and The Wasp, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 1, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, The Avengers, Avengers Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Avengers Infinity War.
Watch any of the past 16 Marvel films at any participating theater below for only Php 100 per title from October 13 to 21, 2018:
· SM Mall of Asia
· SM Megamall
· SM Davao
· SM Seaside
· SM Manila
· SM Sta. Mesa
· SM City Fairview
· SM Aura
· Trinoma
· Centrio
· Glorietta 4
· Gateway
· Robinsons Galleria
· Robinsons Manila
· Robinsons North Tacloban
· Robinsons Pavia Iloilo
· Vista Daang Hari
· Vista Pampanga
· Vista Bataan
· Power Plant
· Greenhills Promenade
· Festival Mall Cinemas
· Eastwood Cinemas
Fans can also avail of a special bundle ticket that allows access for all 16 films for just Php 1,200 which already includes a limited edition poster. Check out the respective websites and social pages of participating cinemas for the screening schedule.
Marvel Studios' unprecedented success over the last ten years is reflected in its cumulative box-office receipts worldwide. Legions of fans—both old and new—have enjoyed the live-action exploits of favorite Marvel Super Heroes in films that express the unique vision and creativity of the filmmakers, and deliver spectacle and thrilling action with relatable characters.
Watch out for Marvel Studios' highly anticipated motion pictures -- Captain Marvel and the Untitled Avengers 4 on 2019.
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After a very successful premiere at the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival the film "Liway" begins its commercial run in cinemas across the country on October 10 Quantum Films is the distributor of this stirring motion picture. The story, which is set during Martial Law, is about a young mother who uses storytelling to protect her young son from the painful realities of prison life.
The movie is based on director Kip Oebanda's experiences as he was growing up inside the prison camp where his parents were detained. It features rousing performances by Glaiza de Castro as Inday/Kumander Liway, Dominic Roco, Soliman Cruz, Joel Saracho, Nico Antonio Sue Prado, Paolo O'hara, Ebong Joson, Gerry Cornejo, Diana Alferez, Julie Bautista, Pau Benitez, Liway Gabo, She Maala, Renante Bustamante, with Vance Larena, Upeng Galang Fernandez, and Khalil Ramos in a very special role. Child actor Kenken Nuyad plays Inday's son, Dakip. The screenplay is written by Kip Oebanda and Zig Dulay. The movie is produced by VY/AC Productions and Exquisite Aspect Ventures.
My childhood memories were full of laughter and love coupled with the daily routines of prison life," Oebanda writes in his director's notes. "Within the barb wired walls and the cramped Il room, I learned to read, write and speak." Although the young Kip was thrown into a place that was certainly unfit for a child, he learned to cope. Oebanda says, "My parents, to the best of their ability, tried to keep me healthy and happy. By all accounts and in the small flashes of my memory, it was a happy childhood."
Liway" presents through the poignant relationship of mother and child, the struggles of those who fought for freedom during Martial Law. "Beyond a deeply personal story of people who refuse to remain as victims, it brings the audience to the emotional journey and sacrifices that freedom requires," Oebanda elaborates.
Lead actress Glaiza de Castro hopes that the film's subject and message can motivate the
youth to examine the Martial Law period. She says, "(Sana) magiging kahalo na ng mga gagawin natin sa hinaharap. Magigiging inspirasyon.. ugat ng diskusyon." Producer Alemberg affirms, "To preserve the lessons of the past, we must tap both the hearts and minds particularly of the younger generations who may not have lived through the era".
The reaction so far has been nothing short of "electrifying." Thanks to good reviews and strong word-of-mouth, "Liway" is turning out to be the Martial Law movie of this generation. The story truly resonates with the people. Throughout the Cinemalaya 2018 festival, "Liway" played to SRO audiences wherever it was shown, eventually becoming the Audience Choice winner and the highest-grossing Cinemalaya film in the festival's 14-year history. At almost every those who watched were stirred to tears, standing ovations, and even patriotic screening, those who watched were stirred to tears, standing ovations, and even patriotic chanting.
So don't be left out. Find out why everyone is raving about "Liway". Catch it when it opens in theaters nationwide on October 10.
Interested parties may organize block screenings; for more information, please visit the Liway Facebook page.
Phenomenal Star Maine Mendoza is a hot topic once again. Recently, a new endorsement shoot of hers leaked online and her hawk-eyed legions of fans were quick to grab the receipts. She was spotted at what appears to be the pictorial shoot for Maxi-Peel and word has it, she's the new endorser of their latest product called Maxi-Peel ZERO.
Here's what we know: Word has it that she's looking for something more than just a basic cleanser, and she feels that her old brand simply doesn't make the cut anymore given her very hectic lifestyle. That's why she's making the switch. We've seen Maine endorse all sorts of products but over the years, she has become much more selective in terms of products and brands she works with, choosing only the ones that she truly believes in. This is why she's not just the top celebrity endorser in this country, she is also the most compelling. Just very recently, Maine was one of the winners at the 8th EdukCircleAwards bagging two awards, the Most Influential Female Endorser and the Best Female Variety Show Host.
Could this be the reason why Maine has been posting more selfies recently? Her supporters have been pointing out that her skin is to-die-for. Not a blemish in sight! And they are quick to add that her glowing skin is the perfect complement to her endearing personality.
Reese Dianson, a Maine loyalist, proudly exclaims: "Love namin si Maine because with her, what you see is what you get. Hindi mo siya mapipilit sa isang bagay na ayaw niya. Kaya kung magpapalit nga siya ng brand, yun talaga ang kanyangpaniniwala. So kami, as true believers, lilipat din kami!" For Becca Lizada who has followed Maine from the first time she made her debut at Eat Bulaga: "Si Maine, totoong tao yan. Walang halong kaplastikan. Bawat galaw at salita niya, yun siyasa real life! Kaya sa endorsements niya, choosy si Maine dahilpangalan niya ang nakataya!".
True or not, Maine's fans are buzzing with excitement and if it is, we're betting that just like any product she endorses, Maxi-Peel ZERO will soon be flying off the shelves, too.
Nine feature stories await moviegoers in the much-awaited Cinema One Originals 2018 along with restored Filipino classics, selected foreign films, best of C1 Originals, and exciting shorts when the festival starts on Friday (October 12).
The fresh roster of competition films are vying to reign over the festival’s 14th year with the theme “I Am Original,” with selections depicting stories of crimes and injustice from young and brilliant directors of this generation.
Among these films are:
A Short History Of A Few Bad Things
Asuang
Bagyong Bheverlynn
Double Twisting Double Back
Hospicio
Mamu; and a Mother Too
Never Tear Us Apart
Paglisan
Pang MMK
Aside from the film showing, three Cinema One Originals’ entries, for the first time, also have book versions - “Double Twisting Double Back,” “Hospicio,” and “Pang MMK.”
“Hospicio,” the original screenplay by Bobby Bonifacio Jr. and Juvy Galamiton, features the various stories of addiction not only of the institution’s residents but also of its officials.
John Lapus’ “Pang MMK” book is an inspiration on overcoming adversities and facing them directly with one’s strength of character.
The screenplay of “Double Twisting Double Back,” a film by Joseph Abello, is also transformed into an erotic sports thriller novel.
This year’s world cinema highlights include:
Ash is the Purest White
Bitter Melon
Girl
Las Herederas
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
The Poet and The Boy
Whitney
Among the restored classics to be showcased are:
Alupihang Dagat
Anak
Ang Padrino
Ang Panday
Dekada ’70
Got 2 Believe
Gumising Ka Maruja
Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal
May Minamahal
Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo
Nunal sa Tubig
Omeng Sanatasia
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara
Sa Init ng Apoy
The festival held a special star-studded opening night last Tuesday with the screening of “A Star Is Born” at Gateway Cineplex, attended by participating filmmakers and cast, film industry stalwarts, and the media.
Cinema One Originals is under the festival partnership program of the Film Development Council Of The Philippines (FDCP).
Catch all the films starting Friday (October 12) until October 21 (Sunday) in:
TriNoma
Glorietta
Gateway
Santolan Town Plaza
Powerplant
SM North Edsa
SM Megamall
SM Manila
SM Sta. Mesa
FDCP Cinematheque Manila
Up Cine Adarna
Cinema ’76
Black Maria Theater
Cinema Centenario.
Ticket prices are at P200 each in major and alternative cinemas, P150 for students and at SM CineLokal theaters, and P100 at FDCP Cinematheque Manila. Festival passes are available ktx.abs-cbn.com. The C1 Originals books, priced at P195 each, are exclusively available for pre-order at National Book Store.
Visit @CinemaOneOriginals (FB), @c1origs (Twitter) and @c1originals (IG) for more updates.
VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment proudly present “Mile 22”, the fourth film collaboration between director Peter Berg and two-time Academy award nominee Mark Wahlberg after their blockbuster movies “Patriots Day”, “Deepwater Horizon” and the Oscar-nominated “Lone Survivor”.
“Mile 22” follows an elite paramilitary team called the “Ground Branch” who must travel 22 miles in 38 minutes to transport a foreign intelligence asset from an American Embassy in Southeast Asia to an airfield where he will be extracted and brought to the United States. This asset possesses highly classified information which could prevent terrorists from attacking and making at least six major cities uninhabitable.
As the Ground Branch risks life and limb in Southeast Asia, with the city’s military, police, and even street gangs closing in on them to reclaim the asset, its counterpart called “Overwatch” is tasked to aid them from thousands of miles away. Overwatch has mad hacking skills, monitoring the Ground Branch agents involved in the operation and communicating with them in real time to help keep them alive, in motion and on mission, as the action unfolds and the city quickly becomes a battleground.
Mark Wahlberg portrays James “Jimmy” Silva, the brilliant senior officer and leader of this small but lethal group. His brain is like a shark, always moving, always working, and seemingly incapable of slowing down; he is incapable of separating himself from his work. He feels a tremendous amount of responsibility to protect his country and his team, who know him to be direct, gruff, unpredictable, sarcastic, and all business.
When asked what drives Jimmy Silva, Wahlberg answers, “His upbringing, his youth…He has no family, no ties to anybody. (For him) the mission comes first, last, and in between. So, it’s a very unique kind of skill set that these guys have that are requirements for the job.”
Ronda Rousey (Furious 7, The Expendables 3) plays Samantha “Sam” Snow, a member of Silva’s group. This former UFC women’s bantamweight champion fighter excited shares, “They put the script in my lap and it was a completely fresh and different role for me, and I absolutely loved it. My role was not so dependent on being physical and fighting; it was like completely the opposite.” In this film, Rousey’s character exhibits extreme loyalty to her friends.”
Playing the foreign intelligence asset named Li Noor is Indonesian actor and martial arts master Iko Uwais, best known for his starring roles in the acclaimed action film series The Raid: Redemption and The Raid 2. “Mile 22” marks his American film debut.
According to Peter Berg, “Iko is a big reason for me wanting to do this movie; he’s probably what started it.” The director reveals that he was mesmerized by Iko after watching The Raid. Iko has been referred to as “the next Bruce Lee”, and Berg began formulating plans for an action film to bring Uwais to a worldwide audience. That film became Mile 22.
Although “Mile 22” is a work of fiction, it’s standard practice for Berg to engage a group of consultants with real world experience – from Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, to CIA officers and computer experts – to assist the cast and filmmakers in creating accurate character depictions in terms of both actions and dialogue in any given situation. So viewers can expect a realistic and thrilling movie.
This intense and explosive film opens in cinemas on October 10.
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