Author: Lion's Den

September 8, 2018 QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines’ breakthrough love team of Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto returns to the big screen for another exciting chapter of their blockbuster tandem in Star Cinema’s upcoming romantic-comedy entitled, ”Love You To The Stars And Back” screening in Australia and New Zealand starting September 14 via TFC@theMovies. Written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, who is widely recognized for changing the film landscape by introducing the ‘hugot’ or feels genre in “That Thing Called Tadhana”, ”Love You to the Stars and Back” is the much-awaited follow-up movie of Garcia and Barretto since they first teamed up…

Success isn’t always solely about talent or hard work. For aspiring singers at The X Factor UK, winning is also a matter of mentorship. As mentors in their respective categories, judges play a huge part in guiding X Factor hopefuls from song selection to performance style—ultimately so contenders can play the game to their strengths and win the crowd. The UK’s most talked-about talent show has given us judges who’ve not only brought excitement to audiences worldwide for the past 13 seasons, but have also raised contestants to the top of the competition. Here we list down some of the…

PHILIPPINES (September 8, 2017) – AXN announced today that the premiere date of the highly anticipated return of Asia’s Got Talent is slated for Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 8:30pm. The hit-rated series, which broke regional pay-TV ratings records in 2015, will burst onto screens across Asia, featuring over 165 dynamic acts representing 15 countries. “The region’s favorite entertainment series is back and it’s more mesmerizing, dazzling, spell-binding, and funnier than ever before. The first season of Asia’s Got Talent inspired a whole new generation of performers to audition this year and take a shot at their dreams. As a…

ABS-CBN’s hit legal drama “Ipaglaban Mo” tackles the case of a young girl who got pregnant after being molested by her own stepfather this Saturday (Sept. 9). Having grown up fatherless, Letlet (Francine Diaz) was delighted when her mother Rochelle (Lara Quigaman) wedded Anton (Luis Alandy). When Rochelle saw how responsible and caring Anton was to Letlet, it was not hard for her to leave her daughter with him. However, when Letlet turned eleven years old, she became low-spirited and distant to Rochelle, especially to Anton. Afraid of the consequences, Letlet was hesitant to spill the beans but later…

“MMK” sheds light on the story of an unsung hero who sacrificed his own safety to protect and guide more than 30 fellow Christians as they struggled to survive in a basement during the height of the armed conflict in Marawi City this Saturday (Sep 9) in “MMK.” As soon as the war broke out, Loloy (John Estrada) immediately brought his wife Grace (Lara Quigaman) and son Brian (Zaijian Jaranilla) to safety and went straight to his Muslim employers’ house. They were about to leave the city when more than 30 teachers and school staff, who also sought refuge in…

A grand spectacle of Filipino-made couture takes center stage as Lifestyle TV airs the Bantay Bata 163 30th Anniversary Special, a fundraising event featuring renowned international designer Rocky Gathercole, this Saturday (September 9). The Hollywood-famous fashion artist, known for dressing big celebrities such as Katy Perry, Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, showcased his avant-garde designs in the one night affair held recently at the Philippine International Convention Center. Guests were treated to an ultra-chic fashion show with Kapamilya stars Ian Veneracion and Bea Alonzo joining models on the runway wearing designs made by the Dubai-based couturier. The “A Love to Last”…

ABS-CBN kept its lead in nationwide TV ratings in August, bringing values-oriented programs and relevant news stories to more viewers in the country. Based on data from Kantar Media, the Kapamilya network recorded an average audience share of 46% in both rural and urban homes, or 13 points higher versus GMA’s 33%. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (38.6%) still led the list of most watched programs in August, thrilling more viewers as Cardo (Coco Martin) finally infiltrated the rebel group Pulang Araw. ABS-CBN’s newest talent-variety-talk show “Little Big Shots” (35.9%), on the other hand, instantly impressed viewers as it showcased the wit,…

Daniel Radcliffe takes off his wizard robe and transforms into a friendzoned boy-next-door who thinks he already met the one in the romantic comedy film “What If,” airing on cable channel TAG TV this weekend. Wallace (Daniel) is a med school dropout nursing a broken heart who unexpectedly encounters Chantry (Zoe Kazan) at a house party. The two connect right away until Chantry shoves Wallace away and reveals that she has a boyfriend. Here are three reasons why “What If” is a must-watch rom-com flick: It’s “When Harry Met Sally” for millennials.  Peter Travers compared the film to a…

Fate is starting to favor Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) now that he knows about his father Rigor (Daniel Fernando) and Carlos (Jake Cuenca) conniving against him to destroy his life in the leading morning series “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin.” After getting behind bars for the death of his mother Victoria (Ayen Munji-Laurel), Gabriel scored a victory against Rigor and Carlos when he won the murder case filed by Carlos, successfully proving his innocence. However, while investigating his mother’s death, Gabriel caught Carlos and Rigor putting together a plot to pin him as the mastermind behind the crime. This pushes Gabriel to…

Imagine going home where your family is all set for another binge-watching night. You have agreed what food to order. The playlist is ready. Your pillows are waiting to be cuddled during those heart-stopping scenes. While this seems exciting, you should know by now that a sub-standard entertainment system simply will not do. Get the ultimate home entertainment package by taking home your very own Samsung Soundbar through their Nationwide Promo until September 17. You have a few days left to complement what you see on screen with outstanding audio quality while saving big time.  Samsung is offering discounts of…

Singapore, 7 September 2017 – Gamma today announced a strategic partnership with Viber that will provide high quality, optimised and interactive ads to brands, agencies and media buyers in Asia. Gamma’s SSP platform will raise more demand for Viber’s premium inventory programmatically, through hundreds of ad partners and networks. By utilising Gamma’s proprietary technology and premium inventory, agencies can access display and video ads on both mobile, desktop and applications that can significantly increase their brand presence. Dirk Jacobs, Managing Director, Gamma said: “Asia is increasingly becoming digitalised, and consumers have fueled the growth of cross platform consumption for advertisements.…

Primetime viewing gets more intense as award-winning actress Angel Locsin joins the cast of ABS-CBN’s hit fantasy action drama “La Luna Sangre” as the mysterious Jacintha Magsaysay. Angel plays Jacintha, the campaign strategist Sandrino (Richard Gutierrez) wants on board his team to make sure he wins the presidency. “Jacintha is a very mysterious person. She used to live abroad and became popular after she helped a presidential candidate, who got involved in a big scandal, win. She is really good at what she does, so Sandrino looked for her so she can help him become the next president of the…

GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, has partnered with Lazada for its Shop N’ Points feature, rewarding members with 1 point for every P10 spend on clothing and fashion finds, health and beauty products, gadgets and accessories, travel and luggage, and fitness and recreation items at the online shopping site. To earn GetGo points, members must log into their accounts at www.getgo.com.ph, click the “Shop N’ Points” tab under the “My Points” menu, and shop at Lazada. Photo shows Lazada co-founder and CEO Necmi Inanc Balci and GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming formalizing the agreement.

Philippines, 04 September 2017 – The Joestar family saga continues in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, which premieres on 8 September, from Wednesday to Friday at 10pm on Animax. High school student Jotaro Kujo suddenly finds himself haunted by a ghost-like entity. His grandfather, Joseph Joestar, explains that this special power known as a “Stand” physically manifests its user’s spirit and can be controlled by its user. However, the sudden emergence of these Stands, caused by the revival of their family’s nemesis Dio, is revealed to be putting the life of Jotaro’s mother in danger. Jotaro, Joseph, and their allies…

September 6, 2018, DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA — The Philippine adventure chronicles of Filipino American tech millionaire and self-avowed adventure travel journalist, Garrett Gee, and older sister, yoga instructor and dance teacher Miristi, begin on September 7, Thursday, when “Discovering Routes” premieres on the web via https://discoveringroutes.com/ In “Discovering Routes”, Garrett Gee, the charming dad vlogger of the popular http://www.thebucketlistfamily.com/ , travels to the Philippines, the homeland of his mother, and discovers a deeper sense of who he is and where his mother came from. Ever the free spirit, Miristi Epifania Gee, explores the land of her beloved grandmother who she…

DALY CITY, September 6, 2017 – After speaking at the 8th Anti-Piracy & Content Protection Summit last June in Los Angeles, California, ABS-CBN AVP, General Counsel, Head for Global Anti-Piracy & Content Security Elisha Lawrence goes to the East Coast to speak at the 19th Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Conference on September 27-29, 2017 in New York City.  The event is organized by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC). Lawrence will speak at two sessions.  On September 28, she will join Frank Cullen Jr., executive director of Global Intellectual Property Center U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on the topic, “Effectively Track and…