Author: Lion's Den

PHILIPPINES (September 01, 2017) Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia announced today a new original series for AXN featuring Australia’s top magician, illusionist and escapologist, Cosentino. The four-part series, entitled The Elements, will captivate audiences with Cosentino’s mesmerizing street magic, large-scale illusions and death-defying escapes all themed around Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. The filming kicks off this week in Singapore before Cosentino takes his magic on tour, filming against iconic backdrops in Taipei, Manila and Kuala Lumpur. Various popular Asian artists, including singers, actors and models will join Cosentino as he performs his spell-binding stunts, creating a raft of “how…

Every show on the second leg of Jed Madela’s 2017 US tour (produced by Stargaze Productions’ Carnie Banares) is sold out. However, the first show—held at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California last August 17—didn’t exactly go off without a hitch. He was supposed to perform with Morissette Amon that night, but due to unforseen circumstances, she didn’t make it to California in time for the show. Jed admits that he was worried her absence would pose a problem for him. “With regards to Morissette, her working visa didn’t come through in time. Honestly, I got worried when…

Love is in the air as the stars of “Loving In Tandem” Kisses Delavin, Marco Gallo, Edward Barber, and Maymay Entrata, and the stars of “Love You to the Stars and Back” Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto grace the “ASAP” stage this Sunday (Sep 3). Meanwhile, in celebration of the upcoming Grandparents Day, “ASAP” LSS features unique and inspiring stories about grandmothers and grandfathers with Jaya, Lilet, Kris Lawrence, Joshua Oliveros, Pilita Corales, and Jolina Magdangal. Joining the celebration are “ASAP” Birit Queens Klarisse de Guzman, Morissette Amon, and Angeline Quinto with “The Voice Teens’” Isabela Vinzon, Mica Becerro, and…

ABS-CBN raked in 17 awards at the Mindanao State University General Santos’ 16th Kabantugan Awards for its entertainment, news, and local Kapamilya personalities. Journalists Ted Failon and Karen Davila were named Best Male TV News Anchor and Best Female TV News Anchor, while “SOCO” was hailed as Best TV Investigative Program. The country’s most watched TV program, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” continues its winning streak as it took home the award for Best Primetime TV Show. Mcneal “Awra” Briguela, one of the show’s stars, won Best TV Male Child Wonder. Kapamilya child star Xia Vigor was also triumphant as she bagged the…

Every Pinoy grew up hearing scary tales of supernatural creatures, otherwise known as “anino,” from our parents, grandparents, yayas, and classmates. Many stories were told to make us stay away from certain places else we encounter various “anino”— creatures of the darkness responsible for weird, unexplainable occurrences. Whether you want to avoid the supernatural altogether or actually go looking for them, iWant TV’s original digital horror series “Umbra” tells the vivid stories behind different “anino” from all over the country that won’t fail to creep us out—especially when you find yourself in locations where they’re usually found. 1. Cemeteries in…

SKY, the country’s leading cable TV provider, will fly one SKY subscriber and a companion to walk the red carpet and watch the EMMYS® live.  The 69th Primetime Emmy® Awards honors the best of television on September 18, 8 AM (Manila Time) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s awards is abuzz with the record nominations of HBO at 111, the most of any network for the 17th year in a row. Its most popular show last year, “Westworld” which nabbed a total of 22 nominations, ties (with Saturday Night Live) for the most of any program this year. Interested subscribers must have E! in their channel line-up and go to www.mysky.com.ph/watchtheemmys to answer the form and…

Two lost individuals, played by Xian Lim and Shy Carlos, change each other’s lives when they go from being addicted to drugs to being addicted to love this Saturday (Sep 2) in “MMK.” After Randy realizes his mother’s sufferings, he leads to working as macho dancer to help his family. However, because of peer pressure, Randy resorts to using drugs as a form of escape from all the pain he is going through. In the middle of his struggles, he meets Mutya (Shy Carlos), a young woman whose insecurities pushed her to become dependent on drugs. The two become friends and frequent ‘buddies,’ eventually growing…

ABS-CBN Corporation is one of the major sponsors of the Media Specialists Association of the Philippines’ (MSAP) “Ascendant: 2017 Media Congress” happening on September 6 to 9 in Baguio City. The Kapamilya Network will bring in celebrities and will run an entertaining show for the delegates of the congress. The MSAP 2017 Media Congress is the biggest and largest gathering of the country’s media experts. ABS-CBN and MSAP have built a strong partnership through the years as both parties constantly support each other’s endeavors. Present in the contract signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN’s head of integrated marketing Nandy Villar, ABS-CBN’s head…

Super Ving (Awra) is set to face his biggest battle yet as finally fights the leader of evil forces Reptilya (Bianca Manalo) in “Wansapanataym Presents: Amazing Ving” this Sunday (Sep 3). After finally discovering how to use the magical stone, Super Ving has gained more powers and saved more lives from danger, including his former enemies Warren (Marco Gallo) and Chelsea (Kisses Delavin), who almost drowned at the beach. With more and more people praising Super Ving for his good deeds, Reptilya’s fury intensifies as her plans of conquering the world are on the verge of coming to a halt.…

International Filipino media and entertainment company ABS-CBN has announced today that to support any purchasers of set-top boxes that were provided access to ABS-CBN’s copyrighted movies and TV shows without authorization from ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN is offering these individuals in Canada one month free premium subscription to TFC.tv.  Customers need only call the toll-free number 1-855-TFC-CNDA on or before September 15, 2017 to receive a one-month free premium subscription.  ABS-CBN’s Customer Service team is ready to assist callers through the process and will not require evidence of your previous subscription. TFC.tv is the only official ABS-CBN online and mobile on-demand viewing…

Reminisce the sweetness of young love in the ABS-CBN primetime hit series “Dolce Amore,” starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, as it premieres on cable television via Jeepney TV this September. LizQuen’s second primetime series after “Forevermore” is one of the most watched Kapamilya programs in 2016, ending on a high note with a national TV rating of 37.7% based on data from Kantar Media. “Dolce Amore” is a love story between a wealthy young lady from Italy, Serena (Liza), and hardworking Tenten (Enrique) from Tondo who cross paths when the former runs away to the Philippines to escape an…

“La Luna Sangre” stars led by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla took the biggest comic book and pop culture event in the country by storm and their fans will get to look back at the highlights this Sunday on “Matanglawin” on ABS-CBN. Host Kim Atienza gives viewers an insider look at the AsiaPop Comic Con, where Filipinos got to see special vinyl toys, action figures, cosplayers, and stars from hit local and international shows and movies including the hit ABS-CBN program “La Luna Sangre.” Meanwhile, “Matanglawin” officially ushers in the Christmas season by challenging Bailey May, Ylona Garcia, Vhong Navarro,…

More and more people are now into dark chocolates because of its richer, more intense flavor. Dark chocolates also contain high levels of antioxidants which helps improve heart health. It also has compounds that help boost the amount of endorphins in your brain which enhances your mood. You can now enjoy the goodness of dark chocolate in the most decadent way with Villa Del Conte’s Bonta Dark Chocolates. These deliciously dark treats comes in three delightful flavors – Dark with White Cream and Cocoa Cookies, Dark with Cocoa Cream and White Chips, and Dark with Hazelnut Cream and Whole Hazelnuts.…

Ansan, South Korea (August 30, 2017) — It was nearly evening, but high energy continued to reverberate across the Ansan Olympic Hall in Ansan, South Korea as the crowd eagerly awaited the Philippines’ Unakabogabol (indomitable star) Vice Ganda to enter the stage for his “Pusuan Mo si Vice Ganda: Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Nag-concert” leg in Korea last August 13. The “Pusuan Mo si Vice Ganda sa Korea: Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Nag-concert” is the third international leg of the phenomenal concert series but the crowd’s reception proves to be just as warm as the first one. First staged in Manila last Valentine’s Day,…

Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM) is a non-profit organization that was formed to strengthen Peace Education and institutionalize Peace building programs in schools and communities. The organization aims to have a peaceful society where young people of different faiths, cultures, and ethnic groups are working together as prime movers in building a Culture of Peace and practicing Peace as a Way of Life. Seeing that children is one of the most vulnerable sectors when it comes to violence, TPBPM gives importance to their well-being and seeks to improve subjective conditions that may breed violence. As always emphasized by the…

DALY CITY, CA, August 31, 2017 — All of terra firma and the heavenly bodies are about to line up just right to bring us the hottest teen love team this side of the universe: Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, better known to fans as JoshLia. Garcia and Barretto star in Antoinette Jadaone’s romantic comedy “Love You to the Stars and Back,” opening in theaters across the U.S. and Canada next Friday, September 8, 2017. “Love You to the Stars and Back” tells the story of Mika (Barretto), a socially awkward girl who decides to go on a road trip…