Author: Lion's Den

“Die Beautiful,” the film that earned Paolo Ballesteros several acting awards including best actor nods from the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Entertainment Editors’ Awards for Movies (Eddys Awards), finally airs on Cinema One this Sunday (Oct. 22). Paolo stars as Trisha Echevarria, a Filipino transgender woman, who dies while being crowned at a beauty pageant. While she is being transformed as a different celebrity on each night of her wake, the movie takes viewers to look back at the extraordinary life that she has led – as a son, a sister, a mother, a friend, a…

Yves Flores, Elmo Magalona, and Miles Ocampo topbill a tear-jerking story about siblings’ selfless love for their older brother, whom they have to carry on their back all their life because of a condition, this Saturday (Oct 21) in “MMK.” Ever since he was born, Nonoy (Yves) has been dependent on his family especially on his brother Baning (Elmo) and sister Bernadeth (Miles Ocampo). Together, they dream of finishing school together. Everything was going smoothly until Bernadette found a new set of friends and started to feel embarrassed that she has to carry her older brother to school. Despite this,…

Myrtle Sarrosa returns to “Ipaglaban Mo” this Saturday (Oct 21)  and plays a mentally challenged woman who is sexually abused by a group of men. Despite her mental condition, Monica tries to be a good wife to Gerry (Alex Diaz) and caring mother to her two daughters. Even if many people are against their relationship, Gerry remains by Monica’s side and continues to love her unconditionally. One day, Monica decides to take a dip at the beach alone, until a group of basketball players take advantage of her weakness. How will Monica defend herself? How will she explain to Gerry…

This generation is all about food, music, and travel—and documenting everything while they are at it. Self-expression is all the rage these days and whatever one does—may it be food-binging with friends or going places to experience the world, experiences captured through photos is practically mandatory. It is the “pics-or-it-didn’t-happen” generation and a travel selfie captures one’s story in one frame. Everyone is getting in the selfie bandwagon and to take one during a restful or action-packed vacation is as common as taking a morning shower. Vivo’s latest offering—the V7+ —answers to this coveted need. Known as one of the…

PHILIPPINES (October 18, 2017) – It’s a YES! from Asia. The premiere of AXN’s highly anticipated Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 topped ratings among all regional Pay TV channels in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore collectively during the show’s debut on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 8:30pm. Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, Asia’s Got Talent features some of the region’s most breathtaking, jaw-dropping, and mind-blowing performing artists competing for the coveted winning title and a USD100,000 grand prize. The premiere episode was a kaleidoscope of quirky characters and stunning talents, with many acts winning the hearts…

Everybody’s in for a musical treat as Power Mac Center holds Sync Sessions anew with not just four but 12 bands and artists who are shaking the industry with world-class sound. Sync Sessions is an audio-digital crossover experience that provides Filipino musicians a platform to showcase their music style with the help of Apple devices and accessories. This fourth run of Sync Sessions will feature a stellar lineup of artists, who will turn Power Mac Center stores into an intimate stage for a laidback performance of their LSS-worthy songs, giving fans a unique way to enjoy music. The artists will…

Bianca (Kim Chiu) and Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) are finally moving on from each other. The former lovers in ABS-CBN morning show “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin” have finally come to terms with their breakup and decided it is time to find love without each other after a disappointing reunion. After witnessing the sweetness of Gabriel and Alex (Arci Munoz) during their unexpected meeting, Bianca introduced her boss Percy (JC Santos) as her boyfriend, which put the childhood sweethearts under the impression that they are both in a relationship with other people. Despite their bitterness, they will try to find love and…

Jeepney TV, the home of timeless and well-loved ABS-CBN shows, marks its 5th anniversary this October with the launch of a new image campaign, as well as exciting shows that bring back beloved scenes and cherished characters from television’s yesteryears. Since October 2012, Jeepney TV has been Pinoy television reimagined, bridging Filipino viewers young and old, and celebrating the best of Pinoy pop culture by airing comedy classics like “Palibhasa Lalake” and “Goin’ Bulilit”; hit teleseryes such as “Pangako Sa’yo” and “Be Careful With My Heart;” and iconic programs like “Ryan Ryan Musikahan” and “Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata.”  It…

Emotions run high in three movies premiering on television including “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” “Ang Mananaggal sa Unit 23B,” and “Double Barrel” via SKY Movies Pay Per View from October 21 to November 10. Reminisce on youth and the pangs of unrequited love with JC Santos and Bela Padilla in the hit indie movie “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” the story of love-struck stutterer Fidel (JC Santos) pining for carefree rocker Stella (Bela Padilla). Moving away from light-hearted teen romance, it was a hit among millennial audiences becoming the top-grosser and winning the Audience Choice Award at the first Pista…

COVER STORY The House of a Thousand Deaths After getting rising social media influencer, society darling, and this month’s cover girl Jess Wilson to reveal her deepest darkest fears, Philbert Dy uses them as fuel to craft a work of fiction filled with haunted houses and gruesome deaths, shock, and suspense. FEATURES Off-Type: A Design Portfolio The new and emerging designers of today find themselves in fields both stubbornly beholden to tradition and perpetually on the lookout for the next great trend. Rogue visits the creative spaces of seven rising talents unfazed by the demands of their industries and more…

Parents and kids volt in form a team. Join in a fun event for the whole family this Halloween! Vivere Hotel & Resorts invites you to “A League of Our Own” this October 29, 2017 with activities and treats that will excite your family! Dress the family up as characters from your favorite movie, reigning league of victors, or powerful evil villain. Disguise as an iconic group and the most striking team costume will get the chance to win a 3D/2N trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for 3! Enjoy the activities, loot bags, and a scrumptious lunch on October 29,…

Philippines, October 16, 2017 – FOX Networks Group Asia (FNGA) today announced a multi-city marketing stunt to promote the 100th episode and season 8 premiere of The Walking Dead on FOX across Asia on October 23rd at 11:30 AM with a primetime telecast at 9:00 PM . The Walking Dead: Escape Rooms promotional stunts will run from October 21 to October 23 in select Breakout branches; 2F, The Block, SM North EDSA / 3F, Greenbelt 5 / 2F, Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City — Fans will find themselves locked in a room, with clues from the series and non-linear puzzles…

ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel will revisit the discussion on the decades-long conflict in Mindanao that has affected the entire country in the “Bangsamoro and Beyond: A National Conversation” forum this Thursday (October 19) at 8 pm. The forum, held in partnership with the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), will feature panelists including Usec. Nabil Tan, deputy presidential  adviser on the Peace Process, Mohagher Iqbal, chairperson of the MILF Implementing Panel, Usec. Emmanuel Bautista, executive director of Cabinet Cluster on Security, Justice and Peace, Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman from the ANAK Mindanao (AMIN) Party List, Rep. Bai Sandra Sema, deputy speaker of…

Bloggers go from online to on-ground as SKY Life, SKY’s lifestyle rewards program for loyal subscribers, brings together the most-followed lifestyle bloggers and their followers in an interactive meet and greet event, “SKY Bloggers Live!” on October 22 from 11 AM to 7 PM at the Trinoma Activity Center. The event will bring leading beauty, fashion, travel, fitness, food, and entertainment bloggers Say Tioco, Camille Co, Pinoy Fitness, Eatsplorations, and Kyle Echarri together, to give their followers a chance to interact with them not just online, but in person. The event will also give participants a chance to produce their own fun content. Attendees are in for interactive activities, talks, games, performances, and…

Cybercrime is starting to intensify once again as the Christmas season gets nearer, so if you’ve decided to shop online to avoid monstrous traffic jams, click with care to avoid getting scammed. Fake merchants and scammers may spread malicious content and/or links disguised as shopping promos or advertisements. These are rampant most especially during the holidays. With more people embracing online shopping for their Christmas needs, PSBank reminds everyone to stay vigilant in cyber space. “We remind everyone to be critical of the ‘promos’ or ads that they see online. In the old world, not everything that glitters is gold.…

In line with the upcoming theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. and the Walt Disney Company unveiled life-size gladiator figures of the mighty Thor and the Hulk in an interactive exhibit that will tour SM malls around the metro. Marvel fans got a sneak peek of the upcoming sequel for Thor through a series of iconic displays and immersive activities at the launch in SM Southmall Las Piñas. Midgardians had endless groufies at the interactive Thor-inspired photo booth; game buffs were the first to try out Marvel Studio apps such as Marvel Future Fight, Marvel…