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Viewers nationwide continue to tune in to the total transformation of eight celebrity performers in “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” the top-rating ABS-CBN variety show that is set to serve up more exciting performances in its last three weeks. Based on data from Kantar Media, the program hit a national TV rating of 31.3% last Saturday (May 16), or more than double the points recorded by its rival program on GMA, “Celebrity Bluff” (14.6%). “Your Face” also triumphed last Sunday (May 17) with a national TV rating of 30%, or almost eight points higher than “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’s” 21.7%. On…

“What if there’s a place where nothing is impossible?” This question, asked by George Clooney’s sardonic and grumpy inventor character, Frank Walker, carries a tempting tone that makes itself an interrogative form of a matter-of-factly revelation, inviting its audience to entertain the possibility. The place is called ‘Tomorrowland’, a bustling futuristic metropolis where world’s brightest minds are gathered together to save the world from impending destruction. It’s a place with ‘Perfection’ written all over it: trains zoom across the sky through air rails snaking between and around looming skyscrapers, while other airborne automobiles fly here and there like the entire…

Kapamilya Mega Blockbuster ‘s “Diary Ng Panget” rated 17.4% and beat GMA 7’s “Wowowin” (13.6%) and TV5’s “Insta Dad” (7.5%) last Sunday. Consistent weekend top-rater “Your Face Sounds Familiar” rated 31.3% and outdid GMA 7’s “Celebrity Bluff” (14.6%) and TV5’s “Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To?” (1.3%) last Saturday. It rated 30.0% last Sunday and overtook GMA 7’s “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (21.7%) and TV 5’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” (3.5%), Mac And Chiz (1.7%) and Wow Mali Lakas ng Tama!” (1.35%). May 14, 2015 – Thursday Kape’t Pandasal (0.3%) / Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo! (Replay) (0.4%) vs.…

Primetime television has never been this hot as ABS-CBN gathers some of today’s hottest stars for the highly-anticipated remake of the worldwide hit telenovela sensation “Pasion De Amor” premiering this Monday (June 1). Topbilled by Jake Cuenca, Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco, Ellen Adarna, Coleen Garcia, and newest Kapamilya Arci Munoz, ‘Pasion De Amor’ relives the passionate story of love and revenge between the Samonte brothers and Elizondo sisters. Despite being orphans at an early age, the Samonte siblings namely Juan (Jake), Oscar (Ejay), Franco (Joseph) and Olivia (Ingrid Dela Paz) grew up filled with love in their hearts and tightly…

The postcard-worthy events under Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)’s year-long campaign “Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015” get a stamp of approval, literally, with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost)’s VPY 2015 commemorative stamps. PHLPost has rolled out the stamps to help highlight the campaign aimed at encouraging local and foreign tourists to participate in various activities and events in the country. It will circulate about 39,000 copies of these VPY 2015 stamps, featuring the campaign logo designed by BBDO Guerrero Philippines. According to TBP COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III, “Stamps are a symbol of connection between family and friends, sharing their…

“ASAP 20” is all set to show viewers the meaning of true love this Sunday (May 24) with the grand launch of the highly anticipated series “Pangako Sa ’Yo” to be led by Teen King Daniel Padilla, Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo together with Angelica Panganiban, Ian Veneracion, and Jodi Sta. Maria. Sweet goodbye abounds in “ASAP 20” as Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil grace the audience for their farewell treat as the top-rating series “Forevermore” come to its end. Prepare for the ultimate summer movie “You’re Still the One,” together with Maja Salvador, and Richard Yap; followed by the fabulous…

ABS-CBN’s highly anticipated drama series “Pangako Sa’yo” is set to tell one of the greatest love stories about romance, promises, and broken vows on Monday (May 25) as it makes a grand return on primetime TV starring the reigning love team of the new generation Kathryn Bernado and Daniel Padilla. Helmed by three of the best directors in the country Rory Quintos, Dado Lumibao, and Olivia Lamasan, the story of “Pangako Sa’yo” revolves around the promise made to each other by a cook named Amor (Jodi Sta. Maria) and a young man who grew up in a wealthy family named…

Not too many action-comedy movies can pull off both its genres’ requirements, easily, and it will be a lot harder to maintain proportions between the conflicting elements and still able to come out with something, that’s both fun and crazy. But SPY, a deliriously hilarious comedy and an exhilirating action extravaganza, is a stand-out exception. Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) doesn’t strike as someone fit for a field agent work. She’s forty-something and fat (she might prefer the term BBW), and she’s stuck behind a desk at a basement in a CIA headquarters. For many people, she may seem nothing, but…

The action adventure “San Andreas,” from New Line Cinema and Village Roadshow Pictures, reunites Dwayne Johnson with director Brad Peyton and producer Beau Flynn, following their collaboration on the global hit “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” A short clip featuring Dwayne Johnson inviting Filipinos to watch his latest film, “San Andreas” has just been released by Warner Bros. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l2rlfRaQYk&feature=youtu.be After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to…

Julius Babao tries once more to make the impossible possible in “Mission Possible” this Monday (May 25) where he meets Tin Sarmiento, a young girl whose dream is to be a painter. Sarmiento has been suffering from a kidney ailment for the last seven years and seemed like she had given up all hope. She used to be a promising student, one year away from finishing her studies, but now, she’s a painter who is struggling to pay for her dialysis sessions. Will Julius be able to change her life and restore promise to a brighter future? Tune in to…

Teleserye King Coco Martin and Kapamilya actress Julia Montes will teach TV viewers about the negative and harmful effects of greed for power this Sunday (May 24) in the continuation of “Wansapanataym Presents Yamishita’s Treasures.” As they get closer to giving back Demetrius (Eddie Garcia) his powers, Yami (Coco) and Tanya (Julia) face a bigger challenge as Lisandro (Noni Buencamino) tries to stop them from succeeding in their mission. How will Yami and Tanya be able stop the wars and bring peace in the world of fairies? What will Yami do to save Tanya when Lisandro takes her away from…

After their relationship that didn’t progress, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and Actress-host Kris Aquino will be doing a new movie under Star Cinema with the working title of “Saving Forever for You.” Aquino confirmed in April last year that she’s dating Bautista. But a few weeks after, the television host disclosed on her evening program “Aquino & Abunda Tonight” that the relationship did not work out. Kris Aquino’s son Bimby will also be part of this movie. If shortlisted, “Saving Forever for You” will be one of Star Cinema’s entries for Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for this year. This upcoming movie will be directed by Antoinette…

ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment Television officially announced that Teleserye King Coco Martin will topbill the TV adaptation of “Ang Probinsyano,” one of the classic films of ‘Da King’ Fernando Poe Jr. Through the partnership of ABS-CBN and FPJ Productions, “Ang Probinsyano” will be the newest FPJ classic that will be turned into a drama series featuring the heroism of the country’s policemen. According to the Queen of Philippine Movies Susan Roces, her late husband Da King entrusted the library of all his films under FPJ Production to ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio. Completing the powerhouse cast of “Ang Probinsyano”…

It will be too unsettling to follow a sci-fiction film that keeps throwing questions but answers too few of them. Though it might qualify a remiss to either never try so hard to understand, or to abandon the task of not missing anything, it may be understable to have a such leanings, especially when almost everything is blurred by utter lack of sense or comprehensible argument in the narrative. This fatal flaw may be present in the new Australian sci-fiction horror, “Infini”, but it knows too well which part of its entirity to highlight, for it to overcome its headachingly…

McDonald’s best tasting Chicken McDo is now more ‘sulit’ with the new Chicken McSavers, a variety of great-tasting and affordable chicken offers now for only P79 and P99. A budget of P100 will now go a long way with McDonald’s crispy, juicy, and tender chicken with just the right crunch, and savor its flavor with your favorite gravy! Customers can choose from five deliciously ‘sulit’ offers to satisfy their chicken craving anywhere and anytime of the day: • 1-pc. Chicken McDo Meal with drink now only at P79 • Crispy Chicken Fillet Meal with rice, fries, and drink now only…

Indie drama films dominate this year’s 38th Gawad Urian with Dagitab by Giancarlo Abrahan and Barber’s Tales by Juna Lana leading the nominees with 11 nominations including Best Picture and Best Direction. Dagitab, which stars Noni Buencamino and Eula Valdez are in a cut throat competition with the Eugene Domingo-helmed film, Barber’s Tales. Both are also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories, among others. Dagitab and Barber’s Tales are followed closely by Bwaya (Francis Xavier Pasion) and Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon (Lav Diaz) with 10 nominations each. The four films are also…