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An animated full-feature film, “The House of Magic” is based on an attraction film that was seen and experienced around a decade ago. Ben Stassen, known for his wonders in animation production adapts the attraction film into a full-feature film – an attraction film is a 4D film that lasts 10-15 minutes. Stassen, a Golden Globe nominee under Best Foreign Film category for his film “My uncle’s Legacy” is also co-founder of nWave Pictures that is considered a world leader in multiplatform digital cinema. His first feature “Fly Me To The Moon” is the first animated work that was…

Returning Kapamilya Jolina Magdangal-Escueta shares in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” airing this Thursday (November 13) that motherhood makes her a better actress as she is now able to dig deeper into more mature roles. “I can now relate and effectively portray a mother in drama scenes. That is one of the changes that the audience will see,” the first-time mom says. Jolina’s motherhood has also changed her perspective on her showbiz career. “Now that I’m a mother, I carefully choose my projects. I became systematic when it comes to time management. My husband and I are hands-on parents. I always think…

It’s a scene typically played out during fiestas: People rushing to the streets, drawn to the sound of a marching band. Everyone is smiling, eager to see the “star” of the celebration. But instead of showing the face of a movie celebrity, a beauty queen or a politician, the video reveals an unlikely, yet welcome sight—a new, clean toilet facility. Aptly titled “Fiesta”, the Domex video, produced by Unilever Philippines, is available on Youtube and shows how underprivileged Filipinos welcome the “arrival” of clean toilet facilities in their communities. “The video aims to make people realize the value of a…

After about two years, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista is back with a new album “Soundtrack.” Produced by Universal Records, Christian’s new album includes memorable theme songs from the most romantic movies of all time. The album’s first single Up Where We Belong, the theme from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has already been chosen by GMA as the theme of its newest koreanovela “Empress Ki.” Christian also bared his heart in his rendition of “A Thousand Years,” theme of the phenomenal hit movie series “Twilight.” He also showed his edgier side in “Kiss From A Rose,” theme…

From the talent search that brought you Curiosity Got the Chef’s Sharwin Tee, Lifestyle Network has whipped up a reality show in search of the Next Great Dessert Master. The ultimate dessert making competition “The Clash” is the sugar rush any passionate dessert maker is looking for. Hosted by the bubbly and witty Sam Oh who also serves as the show’s hosting teacher and mentor, “The Clash” will test the creativity of the top 6 dessert-makers every week. The journey won’t be a piece of cake for the top 6 contenders as each week their creations will be assessed by…

Pure teen fun, vibe, and music is what Gimme 5’s self-titled debut album under Star Music is all about. Released last Sunday (November 9) on “ASAP 19,” the first album of the hottest teen male group in the country showcases the overflowing talent and energy of its well-loved teen heartthrob members, namely, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, Grae Fernandez, Brace Arquiza, and Nash Aguas. The tracklist of the all-original, pop-rock album of Gimme 5 includes “Pag Kasama Ka,” “Aking Prinsesa,” “Hey Girl,” “Growing Up,” “Ikaw Na Na Na Na,” and its carrier single “Hatid Sundo.” Minus one versions of the songs…

Primetime TV’s newest darling, “Forevermore” celebrates its highest national TV rating since it premiered last October. Based on data from Kantar Media last Tuesday (November 11), ABS-CBN’s romantic drama series starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberno was also the most-watched TV program nationwide as it garnered a national TV rating of 30.2%. The show’s Twitter-trending “Forevermore Step Up” episode was 17 points higher than its rival program on GMA, “Hiram na Alaala,” which only scored 13.2%. Meanwhile, now that they are forced to be physically close for their dance number for the Strawberia Festival, Agnes (Liza) and Xander (Enrique) found…

Based on the overnight data of Kantar Media/TNS Nationwide Rating (November 3 to 7 2014), GMA Network’s “The Half Sisters” consistently beats its rival program “Kapamilya Blockbusters” Here is the summary of the TV Rating based on the Kantar Media/TNS: November 3, 2014 – Monday: The Half Sisters 13.3% vs. Kapamilya Blockbusters 13.0% November 4, 2014 – Tuesday: The Half Sisters 13.4% vs. Kapamilya Blockbusters 12.7% November 5, 2014 – Wednesday: The Half Sisters 14.2% vs. Kapamilya Blockbusters 8.7% November 6, 2014 –  Thursday: The Half Sisters 14.8% vs. Kapamilya Blockbusters 12.3% November 7, 2014 – Friday: The Half Sisters 14.9%…

Millionaire Merly Plan started small. She put up a sari-sari store using a capital of P1,000 but now earns millions of pesos from her three-story grocery store. Get to know the self-made millionaire in “My Puhunan” tomorrow (Nov 12) as broadcast journalist Karen Davila shares how Merly, a former factory worker, successfully grew her home-based business. Merly opened a store in front of her family’s house when she was pregnant while her husband was working abroad. In “My Puhunan,” Merly helps out a vegetable vendor and single mother start her own business. Don’t miss “My Puhunan” this Wednesday (Nov 12),…

With its young and active customer demographics, LG Electronics (LG) has always tapped basketball superstars as its brand ambassadors. The Philippine collegiate basketball is, after all, a gold mine for talented players who embody LG’s “life is good” mantra of giving customers meaningful ways to enjoy life. Among these gifted players are LG Mobile Philippines ambassador, Ateneo Blue Eagle Kiefer Ravena, who was recently named University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 77 most valuable player (MVP), and LG’s sponsored team in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the San Beda Red Lions, who recently won their fifth consecutive…

ABS-CBN’s top-rating drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” pays tribute this Saturday (November 15) to the innate goodness of the Filipino through the touching real-life story of a prisoner in Tacloban named Jomar (to be played by Ejay Falcon), who did his best for his family when super typhoon Yolanda struck their province. When one of the prison gates collapsed because of the typhoon, Jomar immediately thought of his family’s safety. He then did his best to search and rescue them. But upon reaching home, he had to face his worst nightmare: his mother and three other siblings were killed by…

ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) chairperson Regina “Gina” Lopez gave heartfelt thanks to the donors, who entrusted their money with ALKFI to help the Typhoon Yolanda survivors. “Your contributions saved many lives and planted a new beginning,” said Gabby Lopez in the thanksgiving video plug aired on Friday (Nov 7), a year after Typhoon Yolanda made landfall in the Philippines. “We are sending you our sincere gratitude for your help, compassion, and prayers. On behalf of the survivors of Yolanda, Bohol earthquake, and Zamboanga siege, thank you.…

Brother International Philippines Corporation, in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), conducted a tree planting activity recently to save the Marikina Watershed. A total of 575 seedlings were planted by Brother employees and PBSP volunteers in Sitio Binayoyo, Barangay Calawis in Antipolo City, as part of Brother Philippines’ Marikina Watershed Project. The project, which started in 2010, aims to bring back the watershed’s capacity to hold water in order to prevent floods in Metro Manila and other low-lying areas. A total of 5,000 seedlings were planted in the area since the project started. After the tree planting,…

Kapamilya stars show gratitude to important people in their lives and honor inspiring people in ABS-CBN’s newest Christmas station ID “Thank You Ang Babait Ninyo” premiering this Thursday (Nov 13) after “TV Patrol.” ABS-CBN already gave a glimpse of its newest and highly anticipated station ID online via the #KapamilyaThankYou videos at www.kapamilyathankyou.com. Among the stars who personally thanked important people in their lives are John Lloyd Cruz, who thanked the man who discovered him; Toni Gonzaga, who thanked her sister Alex; Judy Ann Santos, who thanked her mom Carol and second mom Nanay Binay; and Piolo Pascual who thanked…

GlutaMAX in partnership with PoshNails, held an event to promote Health, Beauty and Fitness, giving birth to White Zumba Party at The Roxy Events Place in Tomas Morato last October 16, 2014. Since 2007, GlutaMAX offers premium whitening system products and services. GlutaMAX products includes Underarm & Inner Thigh Cream, Light & Firm Facial Wash, Instant White Lotion, Light & Tight Feminine Wash, Reduced Glutathione Capsule, Lightening soap, Lightening Lotion, Deodorant and Anti-perspirant and Lightening Cream. All products are now available in leading supermarkets nationwide. The GlutaMAX White Zumba Party was made to give a light feeling, maintains beauty, start healthy living…

GMA Network officially favored the comeback of popular artista search on TV, “Starstruck,” and it will be aired before the 1st quarter ends (probably March). This is the major reason why GMA Network stopped all the promo plugs for “Starstruck VI.” In an article today at PSN, it says, “Naurong daw sa summer ang pagbabalik ng StarStruck VI dahil ang paniwala ng GMA 7, mas marami ang manonood ng reality show sa summer, kung saan, bakasyon ang mga bata.” So probably, this will be GMA Network’s answer to ABS-CBN’s new season of “Pinoy Big Brother.” Isn’t it the real reason? Well,…