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From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever. “Tomorrowland” is a quintessential Disney movie with grand scale and scope, innovative storytelling and amazing special effects. When it opens in the Philippines on May 20, 2015,…
In his 20-year career as a boxer, Manny Pacquiao fought for Filipinos and they have backed him up, cheering from the sidelines. ABS-CBN launched the Isang Bayan Para Kay Pacman campaign this week as he nears the biggest fight of his career by far to encourage all Filipino supporters to let their strength as a people be felt. It is a call to action to stop from just cheering from the sidelines, to step up to the plate and rally behind the fighting pride of the country. The movement aims to show the world that the People’s Champion never fights…
As ABS-CBN’s official FM station MOR (My Only Radio) 101.9 For Life! continues to rule the airwaves, one of MOR’s award-winning Kapamilya DJs, ChaCha Babes, clinches back-to-back recognitions from highly esteemed student award-giving bodies. The Queen of Primetime Radio DJ was named Best Female FM Radio Host in the recently concluded Platinum Stallion Media Awards of Trinity University of Asia and Best FM DJ at the 2015 Gandingan Awards of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, where MOR was awarded as Best FM Station. Last year, DJ ChaCha became a grandslam winner when she reaped the Best Female DJ award…
The Philippines’ leading media organization ABS-CBN dominated the awards given by this year’s University of Sto. Tomas Student’s Choice Awards more popularly known as USTv Awards. It is an annual awarding ceremony that recognized excellence and Christian values in Philippine television programs and personalities. The awards were based on students’ preferences survey that accounts for Roman Catholic values. This year’s theme for USTv 2015 is “A New Beginning: The Youth Shaping Modern Media for Veritas.” Here are the winners of the 11th USTV Awards: Student Leaders’ Choice Awardees TV Network: ABS-CBN Corporation Network Foundation: ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. TV Personality:…
Marian Rivera is no longer pushing through with the GMA Network’s upcoming teleserye “The Rich Man’s Daughter” which tackles about lesbian romance. In a statement sent to media outfits on Friday, the Kapuso network said Marian withdrew from the show because of her “delicate condition.” In ‘The Rich Man’s Daughter’, Marian will supposedly portray Jade Tanchingco, an heiress from a very wealthy Filipino-Chinese family. Marian did not hesitate to accept the role and sees it as a very challenging one because eventually Jade will fall in love not with a man, but with a woman. Glaiza de Castro will be Marian’s female love interest…
While everyone is thinking that the new segment of “It’s Showtime” was copied from “Eat Bulaga’s” ‘Pinoy Henyo’, we’re thinking that this new segment titled ‘Ansabe?!’ is a copy-cat of the Turkish game show titled “Read My Lips.” ‘Ansabe?!’ and “Read My Lips” have many similarities in terms of concept and mechanics. Check out the video below: Watch ‘Ansabe?!’ live episode on April 17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmZcYjiUflI Watch the “Read My Lips” episode featuring a Turkish couple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjoLX4uLzRY Compared with the Turkish game show, ‘Ansabe?!’ was staged from a separate area. But overall, they’re both hilarious and refreshing to see on live TV! ‘Ansabeh?!’ also trended worldwide with the…
“Dream Dad” continues to soar higher on primetime; “Forevermore” and “TV Patrol landed on second and third respectively based on the latest ratings nationwide released by Kantar Media. Meanwhile, “24 Oras,” “The Half Sisters” and “Once Upon a Kiss” lead GMA Network’s weekday ratings. April 14, 2015 – Tuesday Kape’t Pandasal (0.4%) / 3-In-1 (Replay) (0.5%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (Replay) (0.6%) Umagang Kay Ganda (3.1%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.1%) Kris Tv (4.4%) vs. Time Quest (9.4%) / Martin Mystery (12.8%) / Dragon Ball (14.2%) / Magi The Labyrinth Of Magic (14.7%) Naruto Shippuuden (5.3%) vs. Fairytail (16.0%) Wansapanasummer (7.5%) vs. Slamdunk…
After delighting the Bicolanos last week, “Bridges of Love” lead actress Maja Salvador will spread cheers and smiles to Kapamilya fans in Negros Occidental as she joins the celebration of Panaad sa Negros Festival this Saturday (April 18), 6PM, at the Panaad Stadium. The “Panaad sa Negros Kapamilya Karavan” will also feature “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” teen cast members Jane Oineza, Loisa Andalio, and Joshua Garcia. “Kapamilya Karavan” is spearheaded by ABS-CBN Regional (formerly known as the ABS-CBN Regional Group), the nationwide TV and radio network of ABS-CBN Corporation.
In the film, twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone. Warner Bros. has just revealed the first trailer for the much-buzzed about indie horror film, “The Gallows.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kZiNuCldzw “The Gallows” was produced independently by filmmakers Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing, but when they posted a trailer on YouTube, it quickly spread like wildfire, leading to the film…
ABS-CBN won a bronze medal in the Cinematography category at the prestigious New York Festivals World’s Best TV and Films 2015 for its documentary “Yolanda (Haiyan).” “When we were just told, as I was accepting the award, that the government still needs to fast track help for the Yolanda victims. I hope it does translate to a speedier recovery and at the same time I hope we have all learned our lessons on the tragedy,” said ABS-CBN Integrated News head Ging Reyes, who received the award along with broadcast journalist Chiara Zambrano. Finalist certificates were also handed out to ABS-CBN’s morning…
Pop icon Jolina Magdangal will be impersonating no other than boxing champ Manny Pacquiao this weekend (April 18 and 19) in the top-rating “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” And the pressure on her seems to be building up as the whole country anticipates his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “That I got assigned to impersonate Manny Pacquiao comes at a perfect time. It was not intended to happen just because he has an upcoming fight. Any of us could have been picked to transform into Manny. Whether I win or lose, I’m happy that I get to impersonate him,” said Jolina.…
The latest Paul Soriano movie chronicles the early life and humble beginnings of Manny Pacquiao, who for many, is a hero. The mere mention of the name is compelling enough to ignite interest among curious audience, but this movie isn’t about the hero Manny has become today, it’s about “Kid Kulafu,” the zero he once was. “Kid Kulafu” feeds on the tragedies and sacrifices of the young Manny Pacquiao and his family, to deliver its message with utmost effectivity. The spine of the whole narrative alone, is haunting enough, but it struggles to construct a coherent and fluid storyline. The real…
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released an online “legacy” video for “Mad Max: Fury Road” that traces the evolution of the Max Mad franchise, from Mel Gibson passing the proverbial torch to Tom Hardy. Haunted by his turbulent past, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals…
Coco Martin and Julia Montes’ characters can no longer hide their feelings for each other in the continuation of their “Wansapanataym” special “Yamishita’s Treasures” this Sunday (April 19). As they search for Newton (Alonzo Muhlach) in the world of mythical creatures, Yami and Tanya develop a deeper relationship despite the painful past of their parents. Will Yami and Tanya successfully save Newton from the hands of the evil fairies that captured him? Can Tanya find the courage to admit her feelings for Yami despite her mother’s warning not to fall in love with humans? Also joining Coco and Julia in…
ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio highlighted the importance of matching the right content for the right consumer in producing excellent and value-oriented shows that reflect the culture, aspirations, and values of the Filipino cable TV audience. “At ABS-CBN, we have the privilege to first know the consumer very well before we develop content. We invest a lot in knowing even the hidden desires of every segment of the market,” said Concio in a special message at the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) convention. She said ABS-CBN is able to develop highest-rating shows because of the company’s dedication to understanding…
It can now be told! Ai-Ai delas Alas is now officially a Kapuso starting today, April 16, for she has signed an exclusive two-year contract with GMA Network. During the signing, Delas Alas was moved to tears by the welcome, saying, “I have returned… Ngayon po babalik na po ako sa totoo kong bahay.” Present during the contract signing were GMA Network chair and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, COO Gilberto Duavit, and other GMA executives. Her son, Sancho, earlier inked an exclusive contract with GMA Artist Center last December. Ai-Ai was with ABS-CBN for 16 years but before she became a…