New Musical "Cinderella" Unveils Official Title Treatment

Get ready for Columbia Pictures’ musically-driven, bold new Cinderella featuring global artists and original songs performed by Camila Cabello, Billy Porter, and Idina Menzel. Coming soon to Philippine cinemas.

As production on the film has officially wrapped, check out Cinderella’s newly launched official title treatment below.

Cinderella will be distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #CinderellaMovie

"Zootopia" Spoofs Posters of Blockbuster Films‏

The hype behind “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is brushing off to the animals of Disney's “Zootopia” as the latest film from Walt Disney Animation has released a batch of new posters, spoofing four of the biggest films of 2015, including “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Jurassic World,” “Cinderella” and “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

Rookie bunny cop Lt. Judy Hopps of “Zootopia” is transformed into Daisy Ridley’s Rey in “The Furce Awakens,” Cinderella’s glass slipper gets stretched out for a “Cinderelephant” poster, giraffes roam the Earth in “Giraffic World” and Christian Grey becomes Mr. Lemming in “Fifty Shades of Prey.”

Not to be outdone, an original new one-sheet art of “Zootopia” has likewise been revealed.

REEL DEAL: Helena Bonham Carter, The Fairy Godmother In "CINDERELLA"

Helena Bonham Carter, whose film roles have ranged from sweet, demure characters in period dramas like Lucy in “A Room With a View” to dark, quirky characters like Bellatrix Lestrange in the “Harry Potter” films, the Red Queen in “Alice in Wonderland” and Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd,” has traditionally been drawn to characters who give her the creative freedom to analyze and find out what makes them tick.

Now, she plays the delightfully-eccentric Fairy Godmother in Walt Disney Pictures' live-action fantasy adventure, “Cinderella.”

REEL DEAL: “THOR'S” Kenneth Branagh Directs New Live-Action “CINDERELLA”

Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Thor”) directs Disney’s “Cinderella,” a live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, bringing to life the timeless images from the studio’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.

The film stars: Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett as the wicked but misunderstood stepmother; Lily James (“Downton Abbey”) as the loving and kind-hearted Ella, a young woman whose spirit can’t be broken; Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”) as the dashing and thoughtful Kit, who initially hides his true identity as the Prince from Ella; and two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter as the Beggar Woman and Ella’s fabled guardian, the Fairy Godmother.

REEL DEAL: Animated Short "FROZEN FEVER" To Play With "CINDERELLA"

Disney has just released the first images from the animated short “Frozen Fever.”

The upcoming “Frozen” sequel short—which will play in front of the live-action “Cinderella” — has Elsa (Idina Menzel) trying to throw a big, birthday bash for Anna (Kristen Bell). However, it turns out the cold can bother Elsa, and the way she experiences the symptoms is different than everybody else. “Elsa doesn’t get a cold in the usual way,” co-director Jennifer Lee tells USA Today. “She’s special. Surprising things occur that wreak a little havoc.” Lee and co-director Chris Buck promise other surprises as well.

REEL DEAL: “AVENGERS” Sequel, “CINDERELLA” Lead Disney's 2015 Line-Up

Walt Disney Studios Philippines will release nine movies in 2015, led by Marvel's “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the live-action “Cinderella” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the first Star Wars installment since 2005.

Disney's opening film for the new year will be Rob Marshall's “Into the Woods,” already a December blockbuster in the U.S. and stars Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine and Emily Blunt. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel — all tied together by an original story.

In March, “Cinderella” will get the live-action treatment, the way Disney brought fantasy characters like “Maleficent” and “Alice in Wonderland” to the bigscreen. “Cinderella” is directed by Kenneth Branagh and features Lily James (“Downton Abbey”) and Cate Blanchett.

REEL DEAL: “CINDERELLA” Characters Featured In Own Posters

Walt Disney Studios has rolled out three new character posters for “Cinderella” featuring Ella and the Prince (Lily James, Richard Madden), the Wicked Stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and the Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham Carter).

A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.

The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her.

MUSIC LYF: "K" for Karylle

One letter is enough to describe the very diverse and busy life of one of the most versatile artist in the country, Karylle. I could not imagine the time and effort she would go to everyday from It's Showtime, ASAP, Cinderella, and now with a new album which fans patiently waited and requested. 

At the album launched in Glorietta 5 Atrium, fans were very excited to see K (Karylle) as she also goes around the venue performing and also interacting with the crowd. The album signing also took hours with a long line of fans and the hashtag #KarylleAlbumLaunchAtG5 trended on twitter. Also stay tuned for the album review on Listening Room soon.

Christian Bautista renews with Universal Records

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista has renewed his contract with Universal Records last August 14 at Romulo’s Café, Quezon City. Present during the signing are (L-R) UR Operations Manager Peter Chan, STAGES President Audie Gemora, UR General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Christian, UR Executive Vice President Ramon Chuaying, STAGES Head of Talent Management Carlo Orosa and UR Music Production Head Ito Rapadas. 

Christian is soon to start work on his next album, set for release next year. The multi-awarded singer has done his bestselling albums with Universal Records – Romance Revisited (4x Platinum), A Wonderful Christmas (Diamond), First Class (Platinum).

Christian is currently seen on GMA’s musical variety show Sunday All Stars, series With A Smile and will soon play Prince Charming in Resorts World’s Cinderella, opposite Karylle.

Win Disney On Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes Tickets From Araneta Center!

Kids and kids-at-heart I know that you are excited for the biggest Disney event happening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with Disney On Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes! See you favorite characters come alive and do amazing stunts and slides on ice starting on Christmas Day! And the most exciting thing is Araneta Center is giving away tickets to the show!

Win tickets to the Disney On Ice Presents Princesses & Heroes!

Promo period:  December 21 – 30, 2012

See below for the mechanics of the contest