Victor Magtanggol - Surprisingly Not A Rip-Off, But Wait!

The very controversial new fantasy series of GMA came with a lot of raised eyebrows the moment they revealed that the newest superhero will have Norse Mythology and looks very familiar to Marvel's Thor. And with the main weapon for the series is the Mjölnir, many say that it is a rip-off of the mythological franchise.

With a story based on a foreign mythology and a established comic icon, Victor Magtanggol would really need a lot of explanation to prove its worth on prime time. This series also brings back Alden Richards at the prime block since "Destined To Be Yours" which I think was too rushed. But Magtanggol has been planned for a long time, and may have gone with the production code "Mitho". Now its out after replacing the zombie-serye "The Cure", will Magtanggol be the fantaserye it was made to be or will its elements confirm a rip-off?

Experience The Avengers Age Of Ultron At SM North EDSA The Block!

Avengers Age of Ultron is just a few days away and to bring more excitement to fans, SM City North EDSA opens the only Avengers themed exhibit in the Philippines that will run from April 20 to May 16, 2015. 

Showcasing life-sized statues of Ultron, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and the anticipated Hulkbuster, made the atrium an attraction for selfies and activities for the Marvel heroes. The opening was attended by officials from SM North EDSA, SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc, and also got children from The Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (ChildHaus) Foundation to spend the day with their heroes giving hope for those children who are experiencing sickness.

REEL DEAL: “AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON” Unveils Teaser Trailer

The first trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" has landed and we've got your first official look right here at http://youtu.be/fMXUALG5AbE. True Believers! Feast your eyes on the chaos and make sure to check out the film in Philippine theaters in April 2015.

It's up to Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes to save the planet from Ultron (James Spader), and you can check out the trailer to see the gang back in action, along with a few new faces and the official teaser poster just below.

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Let The Dark Magical World of Thor Come Alive With Marvel's 'Thor: The Dark World' Movie Magazine

Leap into a world of fantasy and adventure as one of this year’s hottest movies, Marvel's Thor: the Dark World premieres with its official movie magazine brought to fans and readers by ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.

In Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, the Official Movie Magazine, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes scoop on the highly-anticipated Marvel production in this movie collectible, with details on the movie’s heroes and villains, interviews with the cast, and experiences behind the locations that were set up to film out-of-this-world scenes.

Also featured in the magazine is a chance to look into the magical weapons wielded by the forces of Asgard, including Mjolnir, Thor’s legendary hammer. Aside from all that, an exclusive 20-page comic on the Mighty Avenger and a back-to-back poster can also be found in the pages of Marvel's Thor: The Dark World.

REEL DEAL: Snow White And The Huntsman - Chris Hemsworth SPOTLIGHT

Chris Hemsworth : From ‘Thor’ to legendary Huntsman

The other title character to be cast was, of course, the Huntsman: Eric, a hunter who knows the Enchanted and Dark Forests like the back of his hands.  Not only did the Huntsman once have respect for the animals he tracked, he also still has the ability to think like one.  But after his wife, Zara, died, Eric found his only comfort as a mercenary and a drunk.  Now, the Huntsman has been tasked to follow Snow White into the forest and return her to Ravenna, who needs to consume her heart.  But when Eric discovers the treachery of the Queen, he channels his rage into training a young woman who is determined to end what Ravenna began.  Eric begins to see in Snow White an end to the darkness and to believe that the king’s standard could fly again. 

Initially conceived as a character much older than Snow White, the Huntsman morphed during the screenplay’s development.  Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, was courted for the part after the filmmakers watched him in his career-defining role as the Nordic god of war.  His charisma and on-screen presence convinced them that he could embody the tortured former soldier who finds salvation in a young woman called Snow White.  

REEL DEAL: The Avengers REVIEW

It took about almost 4 years as it has been the most awaited movie with 5 movies to pave the way for its worldwide debut. The Avengers bring together the earth's mightiest heroes namely Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye, and Black Widow and the S.H.I.E.L.D. led by Nick Fury. There is also a lot of pressure among the producers, writers and also the cast as this has been the movie everyone has been waiting this 2012.  It is also brings the biggest names like Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America,  Mark Ruffalo as Dr. Bruce Banner/ The Incredible Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill and also apperances of Clark Gregg, Stellan Skarsgård and Gwyneth Paltrow as Phil Coulson, Erik Selvig and Pepper Potts respectively.

The movie has exceeded my expectations and also happy to see the unlikely yet very entertaining characters. Also a great debut film for Hawkeye who has not have his own film. You will also get to know the secret organization S.H.I.E.L.D. and the people that runs the organization.  

I did enjoy the movies and each of them brought great anticipation for comic fans and non fans together, and even you might have never seen the previous films still makes every scene something to watch out for. And they have also been familiar to the public as the characters have been in comic books, TV series and also earlier movies that made their names familiar for generations.