REEL DEAL: This Means War - Chris Pine SPOTLIGHT

CHRIS PINE ON BEING A SPY AND BEING STUCK IN A LOVE TRIANGLE

 IN “THIS MEANS WAR”

After a career that began with romantic comedies like “Princess Diaries 2” and “Just My Luck,” roles in Tony Scott’s “Unstoppable” and JJ Abrams’ re-boot of “Star Trek” as Captain Kirk have seen Chris Pine move into more action roles. With McG’s “This Means War,” he gets to combine both comedy and action as FDR, a CIA operative using all of his agency’s resources to fight a fellow agent, Tuck (Tom Hardy), over the love of a woman (Reese Witherspoon).

“This Means War” is about two of the world’s top spies who’ve been partners and best friends for many years. Through a series of circumstances even they couldn’t anticipate, they fall in love with the same woman,” says producer-screenwriter Simon Kinberg.  “FDR and Tuck decide they’re both going to date Lauren and see which one she chooses.  As each begins to fall for Lauren, they get increasingly competitive and employ their spy tactics and techniques to sabotage each other.  Lauren, who just wanted to find the right guy, has no idea that FDR and Tuck are waging war for her love.” 

For the character of FDR, the filmmakers were looking for what McG calls a “rogue – somebody who was lovable, even while possessing supreme self-confidence. And when it comes to that kind of energy, someone who embodies that magical mix, Chris Pine is the heavyweight champ.”

“I play a guy named FDR, a spy who, with every ounce of his being, enjoys being a spy.  He is living the Connery-Bond version of a spy’s life until he meets Lauren Scott and his world is turned upside down. Everything he thought was important—namely guns, women, fast cars and good times with no strings attached—are maybe not so important after all. What becomes important to him is winning the love of this woman,” Pine shares of his character.       

QUICK BLOGS: 'Sarah G. Day' Trending Worldwide The Whole Day!

Its amazing to see Pinoy trending in twitter worldwide. And the biggest surprize of the day is when 'Sarah G. Day' trended for hours now and almost a day. Sarah Geronimo will have a new show Sarah G. Live to come after Gandang Gabi Vice now on its second season (supposed to be on a season break but  I was also surpized). And with this worldwide trend, other nationalities do ask "Who is Sarah G?" and with many similar names they alsojoine in the twitter world discussion. Also trending as of this moment is #GGVfinale, and the guests like Kim Chui, Iza Calzado, and The Champions and even Poging Gabi Vice.  Other stations did also trended today like David Archuleta (TV5) and PPHDJuliElmo JulieAnneTweenHearts (GMA7) but the Sarah G. Day has broken records in staying on worldwide twitter trend for the longest period. As of this writing, it still trends and may stay at the top. 

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30

This February, Yonel's Top 30 hits are back with a brand new layout. Just in time for the love month! Today's number one is Chris Brown's TURN UP THE MUSIC. More of the list and hit makers after the jump!

MV LOGOS HOPE - The World's Biggest Book Fair Is Here!

Photo from Choose Philippines facebook

When MV Doulos docked and left here for the last time, I was sad to never experienced the floating book fair. But I was glad to hear from the news that the MV Logos Hope is here and is said to be the largest  of its kind in the world! 

The ship arrived at Pier 15 of the Manila South Harbor on Friday, February 17. The MV Logos Hope features more than 5,000 book titles and most of them are very affordable!. Logos Hope is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. It will remain docked in Manila until March 30.

KANTA PILIPINAS Auditions!

Soon to be aired on TV5, Kanta Pilipinas will be TV5's biggest reality singing search that will call for the entire nation to sing. It's not a mere singing contest as it will delve deeper into the lives of each contestant. Kanta Pilipinas will transform the lives of these ordinary individuals to be the star that the entire Philippines will admire. The program includes a Cinderella-makeover segment that will further boost each contestants appeal and that will catapult them to singing sensation status. 

Open to all Filipinos, 14-30 years old, Kanta Pilipinas will scour the whole country in a nationwide search. Applicants can be a solo, duo, or group act of any genre. The nationwide search will begin this the February. Stay tuned to TV5 for announcements.

Audition dates:

Feb. 24 - SM City CAGAYAN DE ORO

Mar. 02 - SM City CEBU

Mar. 10 - SM City DAVAO

Mar. 16 - SM City BAGUIO

Mar. 23 - SM City ILOILO

Mar. 30 - SM City NORTH EDSA

Apr. 20 - SM City BATANGAS

For more details: 

Visit: http://www.kantapilipinas.com/

Email: kantapilipinas@tv5.com.ph

Twitter: http://twitter.com/KantaPilipinas

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kantapilipinas

Kanta Mo, Kwento Mo, KAPATID!!! KANTA PILIPINAS!!!

A Curious Thought: What’s Inside a Bad Boy’s Pair of Pants?

What does action star Robin Padilla, former president Joseph Estrada, and cosmetic surgeon-turned-celebrity Hayden Kho have in common with Hollywood stars James Dean, Collin Farrel, and Robert Downey, Jr.?

Unless you’re a brooding man who can make women want to drop everything and land in your brawny arms every time something unfriendly comes their way, most men have all went through devastating heartaches at some point in their lives. We’ve seen it a thousand times—nice guys getting dumped and friend-zoned over stoic, devastatingly gorgeous, distressed men reminiscent of Damon Salvatore and Edward Cullen, who can make even blood sucking look sexy. What is it about bad boys that put sparkle in women’s eyes, glow in their cheeks, and blood rushing into their veins and other lovely parts?

No, this is not another story about vampires who sparkle in the midday sun while wearing outrageously pale faces and pouted lips. This is the truth that young boys long to discover, grown ups laugh about, and our grandpas love to revisit. This is the story of every Adam that will never be written in the history of mankind.

WORLDBEX Gears Up For 2012

As Worldbex capped off 2011 with the highly successful World Bazaar Festival - with over 700 booths and hitting a record high of more than 200,000 attendees - the event turned out to be an overwhelming success for the country’s top expo group. Supported by ABS CBN, Worldbex Services International (WSI) is the leading exhibition and event organizer in the Philippines.

This year, the group is back with their biggest event, the World Building and Construction Exposition 2012 (WORLDBEX). This trade show is hailed annually as Asia’s largest and most awaited construction event. It is scheduled to open its doors for exhibitors, professionals, traders, importers, exporters, associations, buyers and enthusiasts from March 14 to 18, 2012 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the WTCMM East Wing, and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). 

This year’s theme, “Building the Future,” aims to highlight the importance of the construction industry’s role in terms of the country’s economic growth. In line with this, a vital part of this year’s trade show is the WORLDBEX seminar series. The seminars will take place from March 15 to 17, 2012 at the PTTC. Twelve prestigious local and foreign speakers will tackle a wide range of topics concerning entrepreneurial architecture, leadership and management, urban planning, furniture design, and advocacies in the fields of architecture and construction.

AXA Philippines and the Filipinos’ evolving life insurance needs

AXA Philippines gives its customers
peace of mind in knowing they’re protecting
 their family's financial future. 

LIFE inevitably brings unexpected events and challenges our way. Whether it’s an accident, an illness, the loss of a loved one, an economic recession or retirement, being prepared for life’s twists and turns is essential. Change cannot be avoided. This is why AXA Philippines has a wide range of products and services that help customers respond to their ever-changing needs.

AXA Philippines is a synergy between one of the country’s biggest and strongest financial institutions, Metrobank, and AXA, the world’s number one global insurance brand (based on the 2011 Interbrand Report). As one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country today, AXA Philippines has taken proactive steps by redefining its insurance offerings. 

AXA Philippines offers educational plans so
parents never  have to worry about their kids’
education and future. Many people turn to
 AXA Philippines in meeting their
changing life insurance needs.

“We study the trends in the evolving insurance needs of Filipinos and we are proactive in servicing them. We are focused on  specific customer segments, assessing their needs and goals, and giving them flexibility and control over their insurance plans. By doing this, we help them find the best solutions that fit their life stage and personal preferences. We are always here to give them what they need,” says AXA Philippines President & CEO Rien Hermans.

REEL DEAL: This Means War - Writer Marcus Gautesen SPOTLIGHT

“THIS MEANS WAR” BASED ON PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF WRITER MARCUS GAUTESEN

At the heels of the most unforgettable and most action-packed films “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “X-Men: First Class” and “X-Men: The Last Stand” comes “This Means War” - the latest romantic-action comedy making hilarious waves screening after screening starring Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine. 

Recent (and all) screenings of “This Means War” yielded outstanding scores, which revealed that it plays to men, women, singles, and couples.

Collaborated by filmdom’s most creative talents, director McG, scribes Simon Kinberg and Timothy Dowling and producers Will Smith, Robert Simonds and James Lassiter – “This Means War” is an original story by Marcus Gautesen based on his personal experience.  While attending Putney School in Vermont, Marcus was living with his best friend in a two-bedroom apartment in New York City’s Little Italy.  Both unemployed, they decided to move into one bedroom and rent out the other.  A beautiful French woman took the second room, and the guy’s friendship quickly went south as they repeatedly submarined each other’s attempts to win her over – it was war.

Saying 'Thank You' at Avida's Red Letter Day

MCOY FUNDALES and Barbie Alamalbis perform a duet during the Red Letter Day celebration in Trinoma. Participants in Red Letter Day events find creative ways to say "Thank You" to loved ones who make their life better. Avida organizes Red Letter Day events to promote the spirit of gratitude among Filipinos.

Avida’s Red Letter Day campaign spreads the spirit of gratitude

DJ GELLI VICTOR helps get the crowd into a
grateful mood at the Red Letter Day event in
Trinoma. Avida's Red Letter Day campaign
encourages the public to adopt a spirit of gratitude
 and be thankful to their loved ones who made
 sacrifices to make their lives better

AVIDA Land Corp. takes the lead in building a community of thankful Filipinos with its new campaign titled “Red Letter Day”.

The country’s leading property developer has organized a series of Red Letter Day events to encourage Filipinos to show gratitude and appreciation to the people who matter to them. The campaign was launched at Greenbelt 3, followed by two special events at Trinoma and Bonifacio High Street.

“Saying ‘thank you’ is the easiest way of expressing your gratitude to your friends, parents, and people that are important to your life. It’s a simple act but it’s very meaningful; it evokes positive feelings both to you and the people you say thank you to,” says Tess Tatco, Avida Land Marketing Head.

“As the advocate of ‘Red Letter Day’, Avida Land Corp. would like to thank hardworking Filipinos who trust us in providing a quality living experience for their families,” she adds.