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February 9, 2018

Marvel Studios Kicks Off the Marvel Cinematic Universe 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with Unveiling of Iconic "Class Photo"

Today Marvel Studios kicks off the year-long Marvel Cinematic Universe 10-Year anniversary celebration with an iconic class photo featuring talent and filmmakers from over the last ten years.

On October 7th, 2017 a group of more than 80 actors and filmmakers all came together in secret in Atlanta, Georgia, on the set of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" to memorialize the last ten years with a photo and to celebrate the accomplishments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

PHOTO CAPTION: Marvel Studios "The First Ten Years" Class Photo..Front Row L to R: Sean Gunn (Kraglin), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), Director Scott Derrickson, Executive Producer Trinh Tran, Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), EVP, Physical Production Victoria Alonso, Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Angela Bassett (Ramonda), Director/Actor Jon Favreau (Happy Hogan), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Executive Producer/Writer Stan Lee, President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Co-President of Marvel Studios Louis D'Esposito, Kurt Russell (Ego), Danai Gurira (Okoye), William Hurt (Thaddeus Ross), Director Alan Taylor, Karen Gillan (Nebula), Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum, Emily VanCamp (Sharon Carter), Director Louis Letterier ..Second Row L to R: Director Jon Watts, Casting Director Sarah Finn, Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), VP, Physical Production David Grant, Don Cheadle (War Machine), Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Director James Gunn, Dave Bautista (Drax), Michael Peña (Luis), Anthony Mackie (Falcon), Evangeline Lilly (Wasp), Director Joe Russo, Director Anthony Russo, Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Director Joss Whedon, Paul Bettany (Vision), VP, Physical Production Mitchell Bell, Frank Grillo (Crossbones), Director Anna Boden, Director Ryan Fleck, Letitia Wright (Shuri), Editor Jeffrey Ford..Third Row L to R: Director Peyton Reed, Laurence Fishburne (Dr. Bill Foster), Linda Cardellini (Laura Barton), Executive Producer Jonathan Schwartz, Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Ty Simpkins (Harley Keener), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Executive Producer Stephen Broussard, Director Ryan Coogler, Michelle Pfeiffer (Janet van Dyne), Executive Producer Jeremy Latcham, Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Pom Klementieff (Mantis).

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:35:00 PM

"Pilipinas Got Talent" Scores 43.3% Nationwide, Hits New All-Time High TV Rating

ABS-CBN’s world-class talent search “Pilipinas Got Talent” opened the love month with overflowing love from viewers as it hit a new all-time high national TV rating of 43.3% last Sunday (February 4), compared to the 15.3% of its rival, according to Kantar Media.

In this episode of the weekend top-rater that showcases the best Filipino talents from different parts of the country, another deserving group got the coveted Golden Buzzer, which brings a contestant straight to the semifinals.

This lucky group is the Nocturnal Dance Company from Quezon City, whose modern and tribal Filipino dance fusion blew the judges away especially judge Robin Padilla, who used his Golden Buzzer on them.

“I have seen many dance performances and I admit I get bored watching them because its too familiar and they are doing the same things. You, however, gave a new flavor into it and thank you because introduced and showcased the Filipino culture to our younger audiences,” Angel commented.

“It’s appealing to the eyes. Your moves were synchronized. The performance proves that you don’t need to do death-defying stunts to entertain us,” Vice voiced.

Robin, on the other hand, thought that the act was an answered prayer for him.

“This is the first time I saw Filipinos love and embrace their own culture. And with that…” Robin said before pressing the buzzer.

There are two more Golden Buzzers left this season - one from Vice and one from hosts Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga.

Which act will advance to the semi-finals next?

Don’t miss the talked about sixth season of “Pilipinas Got Talent,” Saturdays, 7 PM and Sundays, 7:30 PM on ABS-CBN. For updates, follow @abscbnpgt on Instagram and Twitter or like www.facebook.com/pilipinasgottalent.PGT on Facebook.

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:33:00 PM

Best Actress Nominee Sally Hawkins in a Love Affair Beyond Words in "The Shape of Water"

Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, known for his hit feature films “Hellboy” and “Pacific Rim” brings a new world far beyond one’s imagination in “The Shape of Water”, composed of a stellar cast that includes Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones and Michael Stuhlbarg.

“The Shape of Water” is a fairy tale set in the Cold War era that sees the journey of Elisa (Hawkins), a mute janitress in a highly-secured government facility who connected and fell in love with a marine creature (Jones). From Elisa’s loneliness and powerlessness, she soon becomes a heroine who takes huge risks, made all the more extraordinary because the role is almost without words. Rendered mute by a childhood trauma, Elisa communicates in American Sign Language (ASL), but she is able to express herself effusively when she encounters the strange aquatic creature being warehoused in the government lab where she works as a cleaning lady. Elisa sees none of the creature’s oddities when she sets eyes on the iridescent beauty in chains – to her, he is sheer loneliness and that makes him instantly worthy of her attention.

Elisa’s rich and brave interior world comes to life via a luminous performance from Academy Award® nominee Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky, Blue Jasmine) that propels the story forward at every turn. Hawkins knew instantly there has never been and will never be a role quite like Elisa. “It’s so rare that you get a role that asks you to put it all out there. Where it’s about unadulterated expression and words are not needed, and you have the freedom to express so much through your eyes, breath and body. That is Elisa.”

Hawkins was Del Toro’s muse as he was writing. “Elisa is not someone who had a horrible existence until the creature showed up. She was not leading a glamorous existence by any means but she was content. I needed someone who evokes that kind of happiness, whose face is able to express every hue without a word. Sally has that kind of unique energy, so that is why I wrote it for her. Sally is the most genuine, unaffected person and I don’t think she is capable of doing anything that isn’t emotionally real.”

The first read of the script beckoned to Hawkins so powerfully it sparked a few anxieties. “It was so moving. It was interestingly familiar to me, yet it was like nothing I’ve encountered. I felt like Elisa was a deep part of me, or like I knew her in another life. I also felt it was the ultimate romantic fairy tale. At first I was convinced that Guillermo had the wrong person for the role,” she confesses. “It’s the kind of romantic lead I really didn’t ever think I would play, so it’s been a dream gift to me.”

For Hawkins there was no other means to doing so except to dive in to the deep end with full abandon, navigating Elisa’s blooming courage as well as a florid fantasy life that becomes unexpectedly real – with the most unexpected of partners. Working with Del Toro helped her to let go completely and submerge herself. “Being Elisa was an incredibly internal kind of journey, but Guillermo is so inclusive and so values your creativity as well, and that he really helped,” Hawkins explains. “He has such a powerful vision that whatever your fears are, he just takes them away and says ‘let me worry about that.’”

Hawkins had a steep learning curve to begin with. She began taking ASL classes and dance lessons well before rehearsals began. She also began feeling out the way Elisa moves, her lightness on the earth. “To me, it seemed she is always floating, always in a kind of dance, so I wanted to get at that sort of otherworldly feeling in her physical being,” she describes.

“The Shape of Water” opens in cinemas nationwide on February 21 from 20th Century Fox.

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:29:00 PM

Anne Curtis and Lovi Poe Tied at No. 1 in Metro Most Sytlish 2018 List

From 50 driven and fashion forward ladies, ever-alluring Anne Curtis and captivating Lovi Poe both reign at number 1 in Metro magazine and lifestyle website Metro.Style’s Metro Most Stylish 2018 list.

Metro magazine honor both Anne and Lovi on their February issue covers as they undeniably have captured the whole country’s attention with their charming personalities, elegant gowns at events, and trendy but polished streetwear.

Countlessly, Anne amazed in girly ensembles, Korean-inspired outfits, or up-and-coming foreign designers’ looks in her daily hosting gigs on “It's Showtime. She also wowed everyone through her two iconic bridal designers at her wedding: Vera Wang for the welcome dinner, and Monique Lhuillier for the big day.

Lovi especially caught the public’s attention during the Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho wedding in Paris, mesmerizing everyone in her black, backless Mark Bumgarner gown. As seen in her curated Instagram feed, her daring and elegant outfits during her Europe trip also deserved applause.

The magazine also features 48 other striking women of impeccable style and substance, which includes news and current affairs personalities such as “Rated K” host Korina Sanchez-Roxas, “Bandila” news anchor Karen Davila, and entertainment journalist Marie Lozano.

Big names such as ABS-CBN’s chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, actresses Kris Aquino and Heart Evangelista, and 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach also make the list.

Young actress Julia Barretto and mompreneur Isabelle Daza are also categorized as multi-hyphenate women with year-round modish looks, while other notable names of reputable sense and style are Tootsy Angara, Jess Wilson, Martine Cajucom, KC del Rosario, Maxene Magalona, and Kim Cam Jones.

Check out the full list of #MetroMostStylish2018 on metrostyle.abs-cbn.com.

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:24:00 PM

Fall In Love with "My Fairy Tail Love Story, "Amnesia Love" and Other Local Films this February at SM Cinema

Love is in the air this February and if you’re celebrating the love month with an SO (significant other) or flying solo, SM Cinema has got you covered as it presents local films with this amazing movie line-up for the month.

Meet Me in St. Gallen

Strangers Celeste (Bella Padilla) and Jesse (Carlo Aquino) meet in a coffee shop and have a dreamlike night together, never to see each other again - until they do, years later in the same coffee shop. Best seen with a date, or alone if your heart can take it, discover love and friendship with Jesse and Celeste in St. Gallen starting February 7th.

My Fairy Tail Love Story

Can true love’s kiss really fix everything or is it not enough? Watch Chantel (Janella Salvador), a girl who has everything, get cursed and turned into a compulsive singing mermaid and find out that love isn’t as simple as fairy tales make it out to be. Swim your way into the movie house with the family, friends or your would-be SO to this funny and kilig-worthy musical on February 14 th , Valentine’s Day!

Amnesia Love

Award-winning actor, Paolo Ballesteros graces the big screen once more in this romantic comedy. Ballesteros plays an overworked, grouchy gay guy but things get a little more interesting when he accidentally falls off a cliff and forgets everything - including his gender! Will Macky forget who he truly is or does the heart persist even when the person forgets? Laugh and fall in love this February 21 st with

SM Cinema will also screen other local films such as Joel Lamangan’s The Significant Other, an intriguing story that will show you the beauty in knowing what’s right, fixing what’s wrong and learning how to let go, starring Erich Garcia, Lovie Poe and Tom Rodriguez on February 21; and My Perfect You with Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach and Gerald Anderson on February 28.

SM Cinema amps up you’re the month of love with stellar local films that will make you fall in love,
laugh, and cry to your heart’s desires.

Book your tickets now through the website, www.smcinema.com or get the app and skip the line.
Download the SM Cinema app now through the App Store and Google Play. Stay tuned to SM Cinema on facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more details.

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:19:00 PM

"Black Panther" Holds Advanced Screenings on February 13, 7pm Onwards

The King arrives earlier than you think!

Due to popular demand, Marvel Studios' Black Panther will have advanced screenings on Tuesday, February 13 starting at 7:00PM onwards in cinemas nationwide – one day before its grand opening February 14.

Fans are advised to check with their favorite cinemas for exact screening hours. Tickets will be at regular admission prices.

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king - and Black Panther - is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

The film stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.

The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay.

Marvel Studio's Black Panther is distributed in the Philippines by The Walt Disney Company.

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By: JENG On 2/09/2018 06:06:00 PM

Five Gifts “Kapamilya Thank You” Members Can Receive from ABS-CBN this Valentine’s Day

As the season of love rolls in, you’re probably in the mood for some gift-giving. The good news is, it doesn’t cost much to let the good vibes in, what with special gifts that you and the whole family can receive from ABS-CBN once you become a member of the Kapamilya network’s customer loyalty program, “Kapamilya Thank You.”

We rounded up the presents you could possibly receive this love month:

FREE KBO VIA ABS-CBN TVplus

ABS-CBN TVplus is really the gift that keeps on giving. With your Thank You points, you can have a movie marathon weekend via the Kapamilya Box Office (KBO) with your family and friends so you can enjoy local movies, as well as newly released blockbusters from Star Cinema that are bundled with calls, texts, and mobile data services from ABS-CBNmobile. Redeem a weekend KBO for only 30 Thank you Points.

FREE iWant TV Premium Access

You can catch your favorite Kapamilya shows anytime, anywhere for free –whether you’re stuck in traffic or on vacation via the iWant TV premium access gift. With 99 Thank You points, you can binge-watch your favorite local series, movies, and iWant TV originals like the “La Luna Sangre” spinoff “Youtopia” and the country’s first animated horror series “Umbra” for 30 days. There is also a 7-day iWant TV premium access pins for a happy binge-viewing that members can redeem using only 40 Thank You points.

Bill rebates for SKY and ABS-CBNmobile Postpaid

“Kapamilya Thank You” members with SKY accounts may use their points as P50 or 100 bill rebate. Even ABS-CBNmobile postpaid users will no longer have to worry about the amount they have to shell out on their next bill because they can enjoy rebates for as high as P500.

TICKETS TO “IT’S SHOWTIME,” “ASAP”

If watching a star-studded Kapamilya show is on your bucket list, “Kapamilya Thank You” has got you covered. You can witness grand song and dance numbers from the brightest and hottest Kapamilya stars on “It’s Showtime” and “ASAP” using your Thank You points. To redeem an “It’s Showtime” ticket, members need 100 Thank You points, while 150 Thank You points is required to redeem an “ASAP” ticket.

DONATION TO ABS-CBN LINGKOD KAPAMILYA

“Kapamilya, Thank You” is not just about gift giving, it’s also about sharing the love. Members can choose to donate their Thank You Points to ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya so that they can help out in their own little way. Donation can go for as low as 5 Thank You Points.

To become a member of “Kapamilya Thank You,” interested Kapamilyas can register for free via thankyou.abs-cbn.com and enroll the ABS-CBN and other products and services they are currently subscribed to such as SKY, ABS-CBNmobile, and ABS-CBN TVplus. SMS registration is also available for free by texting REG First Name/Last Name to 23663.

After registration, Kapamilyas can start earning Thank You points through simple activities such as watching Kapamilya shows on iWant TV; entering the hashtag of the day of “It’s Showtime,” “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “La Luna Sangre,” “Magandang Buhay,” “The Good Son,” “ASAP,” “I Can See Your Voice,” “Banana Sundae,” and “Gandang Gabi Vice;” paying their SKY bill, registering to ABS-CBN TVplus’ KBO, and loading their ABS-CBNmobile SIM cards.

Redeem your Kapamilya gifts now at thankyou.abs-cbn.com.

By: JENG On 2/09/2018 05:27:00 PM

January 27, 2018

Charo Santos’ Acting in “Ang Babaeng Humayo” is Oscar Best Actress Worthy According to US Film Critics

Charo Santos performance in Lav Diaz' masterpiece "Ang Babaeng Humayo" ("The Woman who Left") should have gotten an Oscar nomination, according to US film critic Glenn Heath Jr. of San Diego City Beat.

In his piece titled "The best film performances snubbed by Oscar" published online, Glenn enlisted names of superb actors and actresses as a way to "pay respect to the unsung roles the Academy failed to recognize" this year.

"Rage, empathy, heartache, joy: This performance has it all," wrote Glenn.

"Director Lav Diaz convinced one of Filipino cinema's titanic figures to return to the big screen for this brilliant, nearly four-hour character study about a scorned woman, released from prison after serving 30 years, who traverses the countryside looking for her missing son," he added.

Glenn also noted Lav's famed long takes that helped establish deeper emotional stakes in the film "with the camera pinned to Renata's facial expressions as they change slowly over time."

Other names included in the list were Salma Hayek for "Beatriz at Dinner," Nahuel Perez Biscayart for "BPM," Tiffany Haddish for "Girls Trip," Kris Avedisian for "Donald Cried," Harris Dickinson for "Beach Rats," Ahn Seo-hyun for "Okja," Robert Pattinson for "Good Time," and Millicent Simmonds for "Wonderstruck."

"Ang Babaeng Humayo" is Charo's movie comeback after serving as president of ABS-CBN. The film brought honor to the country as the first Filipino film to win the Golden Lion or the top prize in the annual Venice Film Festival in Italy.

Earlier this week, Charo's co-star John Lloyd Cruz also received a best supporting actor nomination also for "Ang Babaeng Humayo" at the 15th International Cinephile Society Awards. He is competing against Willem Dafoe ("The Florida Project"), Armie Hammer ("Call Me by your Name"), Barry Keoghan ("The Killing of a Sacred Deer"), Michael Stuhlbarg ("Call Me by Your Name") and Arnold Valois ("BPM").

"Ang Babaeng Humayo" was produced by ABS-CBN's Cinema One Originals and Sine Olivia.

By: JENG On 1/27/2018 04:38:00 PM

Star Cinema Brings “A Better Tomorrow” to PH Cinemas this January 31

Star Cinema releases "A Better Tomorrow," a film adaptation of the original John Woo 1986-hit movie of the same title, beginning this Wednesday (January 31) in cinemas nationwide.

The story revolves around a former drug smuggler who attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother, an up-and-coming star in the police department's narcotics division.

The original movie, which has three sequels and a remake in Korea two years ago, established Woo as a prolific action director who has mastered the highly stylized actions. It has also launched Chow Yun-fat to global stardom after winning Best Actor on the prestigious 6^th Hong Kong Awards a year after the movie was screened.

The comeback of China's biggest and number one action franchise to the big screen is now helmed by, the acclaimed director Ding Sheng ("Little Big Soldier," "Police Story 2013," "Railroad Tigers" and "Saving Mr. Wu") and topbilled by Chinese superstars Ma Tian Yu, Wang Kai, and Darren Wang.

Ma Tian Yu, also known as Ray Ma, is a Chinese Mandopop artist and actor who rose to fame following the airing of the epic fantasy drama, "Ice Fantasy," in 2016. Wang Kai, on the other hand, was known for his roles in television like in "When a Snail Falls in Love," "Stay With Me," and "The Devotion of Suspect X." Darren Wang, a Taiwanese actor, had his breakthrough after playing Hsu Tai-Yu in the film "Our Times."

The film, was co-produced by Jackie Chan through Sparkle Roll Media along with Beijing Jingxi Culture & Tourism. In addition, Chan's team did the martial arts choreography and stunts for the movie.

Its recent premiere in the USA receives positive reception from the viewers saying that, "from some of the boldest music choices to drastic switches in tone of cinematography to one of the best shootout scenes in forever, A Better Tomorrow 2018 felt like a firework bursting with life." India, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam also acquired the film for theatrical release

Can brothers divided by hatred be united again by love? Find out as "A Better Tomorrow" opens in Philippine cinemas starting Wednesday (January 31).

For more information, visit Star Cinema's official website at http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com or follow @StarCinema on Twitter or Instagram.

By: JENG On 1/27/2018 04:29:00 PM

Maxine Medina Makes Acting Debut in “Hanggang Saan”

Miss Universe-Philippines 2016 finalist Maxine Medina struts her way to acting as she makes her teleserye debut and joins the cast of Kapamilya series "Hanggang Saan."

After Paco's (Arjo Atayde) heartbreaking split with Anna (Sue Ramirez), he will not face his plight of saving Sonya (Sylvia Sanchez) alone as he reunites with his ex-girlfriend Georgette (Maxine), a fellow attorney whom he met in law school.

Together, they will prove that Sonya was not the one who killed Mr. Lamoste (Eric Quizon) and will look into possible evidence that may help prove Sonya's innocence. However, Jacob (Ariel Riveral) has some tricks up his sleeves and plans to use Georgette to know all the vital information that will make Sonya lose her case.

Is Georgette an ally or an enemy of Paco?

Don't miss the story that will show up to what extent a mother can sacrifice for her son, "Hanggang Saan," after "Asintado" on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). For updates, log on to fb.com/hanggangsaan and follow @hanggangsaantv on Twitter and @hanggangsaan on Instagram.

By: JENG On 1/27/2018 04:24:00 PM

“Salamat Dok” Launches “Hospital on Wheels”

ABS-CBN current affairs program "Salamat Dok" launched the country's first ever "Hospital on Wheels" last Sunday (January 21) with the goal of reaching Filipino families that are unable to get medical treatment and surgery because of lack of resources.

Bigger than a regular bus, the "RP Healthcraft Carrier" has complete medical equipment and is sterile and safe for procedures like extraction of tumors and cysts, and reconstructive surgeries for those with cleft palates, goiter, and hernia.

The maiden voyage of the "Hospital on Wheels" was in ABS-CBN, where "Salamat Dok" conducts weekly medical missions as it airs live. The next stop is Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on February 18, to start the project's tour of far-flung areas in the Philippines where medical assistance is most needed.

Expert plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Jim Sanchez said the "Hospital on Wheels" is a dream come true for him, thanks to the help of various groups and organizations like ABS-CBN.

"I have the same advocacy and vision as 'Salamat Dok.' We both want to help the country and our countrymen, especially those who can't afford to be checked by a physician and are not able to buy medicine. Together, we can save lives. "

"Salamat Dok" anchors Alvin Elchico and Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo mentioned it has been the program's fervent mission to serve Filipino families in the hard-to-reach areas of the country.

"Seven out of ten Filipinos die without even being checked by a doctor. It is our mission to somehow decrease this number when we started our segment 'The Doctor is Out,'" said Alvin.

Through "Hospital on Wheels," we will be able to extend our medical assistance beyond nearby provinces. This is all for the Filipino family," Bernadette added.

Last Sunday, 13 operations were done inside the "Hospital on Wheels," while 114 had check-ups, 107 received medicines, and 13 got free haircuts in the program's weekly medical mission. This week, 27 more patients will undergo surgery in the mobile hospital.

Jing Castañeda shared that they will also be launching "Botika Pamilya on Wheels" that will be in tandem with the "Hospital on Wheels," and provide free medicine to the communities they will visit.

ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes emphasized the news organization's commitment to not just deliver news, but also to provide public service to every Filipino family. "We will not stop in our mission of finding out and responding to the real needs of our countrymen," she said.

Meanwhile, four more "Hospital on Wheels" will be assembled with the help of the RP Healthcraft Carrier Foundation. Its chairman of the board, Philip Punzalan said that they need approximately 18 "Hospital on Wheels" to be able to cover the entire country. With this, they are hoping to get more support for the project from other organizations and individuals.

For more information on "Hospital on Wheels," and to gain knowledge and tips on how to care for the Filipino family, tune in every 6 am on Saturday and 7:30 am on Sunday on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). Watch online on iwantv.com.phor skyondemand.com.ph. For more information and updates, follow the show's social media accounts on Facebook (@ABSCBNsalamatdok) and Twitter (@salamatdok).

By: JENG On 1/27/2018 04:13:00 PM

(Promo) ABS-CBN TVplus Gives Away 4 Houses and Lots and Other Bigtime Prizes

ABS-CBN TVplus is grateful to all the families that have made it a part of their lives and welcomed it into their homes since 2015. And now, it would like to thank its more than 4 million TVplus users through its Masaganang Pa-Thank You promo.

Four Filipino households will each win a house and lot from Lumina Homes. Also up for grabs are 1,200 MyPhone myA8 DTV smartphones, 50 Octagon gift certificates worth P4,000 each, and 120 Boardwalk gift certificates worth P4,000 each.

This raffle is open to all TVpluser users, new or old, from January 25, 2018 to May 27, 2018. To participate, text JOIN(space)<TVplus BOX ID>/<name>/<address> to 2366.

There will be four monthly draws wherein users can win these exciting prizes. Watch out for these draws on February 26, 2018, Mar 26, 2018, April 30, 2018, and May 28, 2018.

Winners will be announced through the Facebook page of ABS-CBN TVplus, on the ABS-CBN TVplus website, and through a TV commercial. Winners will also receive an official letter through mail.

An ABS-CBN TVplus BOX ID may only be registered once, with every successful registration considered as one raffle entry. A registered TVplus BOX ID may only win once.

Non-TVplus users may still join the raffle by purchasing an ABS-CBN TVplus and becoming one of the millions of Filipino families made stronger by bonding over watching TV together.

ABS-CBN TVplus or more popularly known as the 'mahiwagang black box,' is a digital box that detects, receives, and broadcasts available digital signals on TV. It allows Filipino families watch richer and clearer picture and sound at home to enhance their family bonding and TV viewing experience.

Visit www.abs-cbntvplus.com or its office Facebook page for more information.

By: JENG On 1/27/2018 03:58:00 PM

January 25, 2018

"Call Me By Your Name" Vies for Oscar Best Picture, Actor and Screenplay

Sony Pictures Classics' heartbreaking love story Call Me By Your Name received four major Academy Award nominations Tuesday night, a week before it opens in the Philippines, exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas, on Januay 31.

The critically acclaimed romantic drama is vying for Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Timothee Chalamet), Best Adapted Screenplay (James Ivory) and Best Original Song - “Mystery of Love” – Music & Lyrics by Sufjan Stevens (http://youtu.be/KQT32vW61eI).

"Wow, what an incredible morning. I'm a bit in shock. ... I am in awe of the pedigree of the Academy. I am truly honored,” Chalamet said in a statement.

The 22-year-old became the youngest Best Actor nominee in almost 80 years.

“The feeling of gratitude I have at the moment has less to do with individual achievement and more with the appreciation for the artists past honored in this category and all of the nominees of this year,” he continues. “Without Luca Guadagnino’s true mastery and vision, and without Armie Hammer’s trust and guidance, without the public arts funding that made my high school education at LaGuardia possible, I wouldn’t be in this position.

Rated R-16 With No Cuts by the MTRCB, Call Me By Your Name, is a sensual and transcendent tale of first love, based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman.

It’s the summer of 1983 in the north of Italy, and Elio Perlman (Chalamet), a precocious 17- year-old young man, spends his days in his family’s 17th century villa transcribing and playing classical music, reading, and flirting with his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel).

Elio enjoys a close relationship with his father (Michael Stuhlbarg), an eminent professor specializing in Greco-Roman culture, and his mother Annella (Amira Casar), a translator, who favor him with the fruits of high culture in a setting that overflows with natural delights. While Elio’s sophistication and intellectual gifts suggest he is already a fully-fledged adult, there is much that yet remains innocent and unformed about him, particularly about matters of the heart.

One day, Oliver (Hammer), a 24 year-old American college graduate student working on his doctorate, arrives as the annual summer intern tasked with helping Elio’s father. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of the setting, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever.

Opening exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting January 31, Call Me By Your Name is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

By: JENG On 1/25/2018 04:45:00 PM

An Immersive and Unique Love Story Emerges in Academy Awards Best Picture Nominee "Shape Of Water"

Guillermo Del Toro’s “Shape of Water” has emerged to be this year’s frontrunner in the 90th Academy Awards with 13 major nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress – Sally Hawkins, Best Supporting Actress – Octavia Spencer, Best Supporting Actor – Richard Jenkins, Best Director – Guillermo Del Toro, Best Original Score – Alexandre Desplat, Best Orignal Screenplay – Guillermo Del Toro and Vanessa Taylor , Best Cinematography – Dan Laustsen, Best Costume Design – Luis Sequiera, Best Film Editing – Sidney Wolinsky, Best Sound Mixing – Glen Gaulthier, Christian Cooke and Brad Zoern, Best Sound Editing – Nathan Robitaille and Nelson Ferreira and Best Production Design - Paul Austerberry, Shane Vieau and Jeff Melvin.

“The Shape of Water” is set in a secret government laboratory at the height of the Cold War, where a visually dazzling, emotionally daring feat of the imagination erupts. Del Toro mixes many genres from lush musicals to suspenseful noir, the film particularly revisits and reinvigorates the enduring allure of the monster movie playing upon our most primal emotions of fear, abandonment and danger but also curiosity, awe and desire.

The film brings its audience into a mysterious government facility in Baltimore where, in the deepest recesses of the lab, an amphibious creature (played by Doug Jones) is being studied for its unusual abilities. As Agent Strickland (Michael Shannon) demands for it to be killed and autopsied, Dr. Hoffstetler (Michael Stuhlbarg) insists that the creature’s secrets can only be revealed with a lighter touch.

But it’s the facility’s quietest employee who realises the truest connection to the creature. Mute cleaner Elisa (Sally Hawkins) feels a strange affinity with this mysterious visitor from the deep. And as the men in charge prevaricate, she resolves to release the creature from its captors, with the aid of her friend Zelda (Octavia Spencer) and her next door neighbour Giles (Richard Jenkins).

Exploring the idea of love and its barriers, internal and external, was paramount to Del Toro. “I wanted to create a beautiful, elegant story about hope and redemption as an antidote to the cynicism of our times. I wanted this story to take the form of a fairytale in that you have a humble human being who stumbles into something grander and more transcendental than anything else in her life. And then I thought it would be a great idea to juxtapose that love against something as banal and evil as the hatred between nations, which is the Cold War, and the hatred between people due to race, color, ability and gender.”

The fact that the film’s two leads don’t speak, not conventionally anyway, only heightens the love story by stripping away the miscommunications that often stand between humans. “One thing about love is that it is so incredibly powerful, it doesn't require words,” says Del Toro.

An engaging different love story, “Shape of Water” opens February 21 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

By: JENG On 1/25/2018 04:27:00 PM

Warner Bros. Pictures' Line-up of Films for 2018 Boasts of Exciting Sequels

Fantasy-adventure, action-thriller, outrageous comedy, horror-suspense and heart-wrenching drama – the genres are well-represented in Warner Bros. Pictures' line-up of films for 2018.

Fresh from crossing the $5 billion mark at the global box office last year, Warner is poised yet again for a smash, blockbusting 2018! Check out what's in store from the Studio below.

Tomb Raider. The action-adventure will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero. Leaving everything she knows behind, Lara goes in search of her late father’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown.

Ready Player One. From filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes the science fiction action adventure based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller. The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday. When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead.

Father Figures. Ed Helms and Owen Wilson play Peter and Kyle Reynolds, two brothers whose eccentric mother (Glenn Close) raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out to find their real father, learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.

Game Night. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star as Max and Annie, whose weekly couples game night gets kicked up a notch when Max’s charismatic brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler), arranges a murder mystery party, complete with fake thugs and faux federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it’s all part of the game…right?

Rampage. Global megastar Dwayne Johnson headlines this action adventure about primatologist Davis Okoye who shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging creature of enormous size. Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.

A Star is Born. Bradley Cooper directs and stars with Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture. In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Oceans 8. The tide has turned and it’s a whole new “Ocean’s” when eight women plan and execute a heist in New York. Sandra Bullock stars in the title role, alongside Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, with Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter.

The Nun. Filmmaker James Wan explores another dark corner of that universe with “The Nun.” When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order’s unholy secret.

The Meg. In this science fiction action thriller, a deep-sea submersible has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, expert deep sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) is recruited by a visionary Chinese oceanographer (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter Suyin (Li Bingbing), to save the crew—and the ocean itself—from this unstoppable threat: a pre-historic 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon.

Crazy Rich Asians. This comedy follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life.

Smallfoot. An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, the is animated comedy turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti (Channing Tatum) finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human.

Mowgli. Blending live action and performance capture, the action-adventure features an impressive roster of stars, including Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch. The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, there may be greater dangers lurking, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.

Tag. Based on a true story, this comedy shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing. For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry: “You’re It!” This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. The ensemble cast led is by Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Annabelle Wallis, Rashida Jones, Isla Fisher, Leslie Bibb, Hannibal Buress, with Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies. When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! The comedy finds our egocentric, wildly satirical Super Heroes in their first feature film extravaganza—a fresh, gleefully clever, kid-appropriately crass and tongue-in-cheek play on the superhero genre, complete with musical numbers.

By: JENG On 1/25/2018 04:12:00 PM

ABS-CBN Named "Most Innovative Network" for the Third Consecutive Year by Global City Innovative College (GCIC) Awards for Television

ABS-CBN hauled a total of 23 awards including the the Most Innovative Network for the third consecutive year, making it a Hall of Famer at the 3rd Global City Innovative College (GCIC) Awards for Television.

Organized by Global City Innovative College, the annual awards is given to television programs and personalities that embody what it considers as innovation, “a change that creates a new dimension of performance.”

Four Kapamilya shows were also elevated to its Hall of Fame, namely “TV Patrol,” “Matanglawin,” “Umagang Kay Ganda,” and “ASAP.”

“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” the reigning most watched program in the country, was cited as the Most Innovative Primetime TV Program, while its lead star Coco Martin was hailed as the Most Innovative TV Actor. On the other hand, child star Mcneal “Awra” Briguela clinched the Most Innovative TV Child Star award.

“It’s Showtime,” the top-rating Kapamilya noontime variety show, took home the award for Most Innovative Noontime TV Show. Meanwhile, three of its main hosts were also recognized for their talent including Vice Ganda (Most Innovative TV Comedian and Most Innovative Male TV Fashion Icon), Anne Curtis (Most Innovative Female TV Host), and Billy Crawford (Most Innovative Male TV Host).

Several Kapamilya entertainment and news and current affairs programs also triumphed at the GCIC Awards for Television including Asia’s longest-running drama anthology “Maalala Mo Kaya” (Most Innovative TV Drama), “Magandang Buhay” (Most Innovative TV Talk Show), “Wansapanataym” (Most Innovative Fantasy TV Program), “Gandang Gabi Vice” (Most Innovative Late Night TV Program), the news and current affairs show “S.O.C.O.” (Most Innovative Investigative TV Program), and “I Can See Your Voice” (Most Innovative TV Talk Show).

Kapamilya stars emerged as winners as well like Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano (Most Innovative TV Loveteam), “Wildflower” lead star Maja Salvador (Most Innovative TV Actress), Angelica Panganiban (Most Innovative TV Commedienne), and Yeng Constantino (Most Innovative TV Singer).

By: JENG On 1/25/2018 04:01:00 PM

The Latest GOLF le FLEUR from Tyler, The Creator and Converse Bold Pastels Now Available at Select Converse Stores

Tyler, the Creator is audacious. He is loud. He is particular. And 2017 was a big year for the artist.

He received his first Grammy nomination for his fourth studio album Flower Boy and a series of collaborations with Converse ranging from a creative interpretation of the One Star to the release of his own GOLF le FLEUR* sneaker were largely regarded as some of the most unexpected and refreshing.

Jump into 2018 and the 26-year- old shows no signs of this vibrant energy burning out. Neither does the GOLF le FLEUR*.

And after much anticipation, Tyler, the Creator and Converse reveal the latest iteration of the GOLF le FLEUR*. His signature suede sneaker comes in three bold pastels to kick off the year– geranium pink, bachelor blue and jade lime. The GOLF le FLEUR* is available for a retail price of Php 6,550 at Converse Glorietta, Converse Greenbelt and Commonwealth Greenbelt.

The collection also continues to see Converse Essentials apparel delivered from the two brands. The
legacy French Terry Converse Essentials Hoodie, which retails for Php 4,910 features the GOLF le FLEUR* logo and is available in four complementary color ways – jade lime, peach pearl, clear water blue and egret. Cotton Jersey Converse Essentials tees come in Hawaiian ocean blue, black, peach pearl and white for Php 2,110 exclusively available at Commonwealth Greenbelt.

By: JENG On 1/25/2018 03:45:00 PM