MUSIC LYF: Titanic Soundtrack

New Titanic Soundtrack To Coincide With Theatrical Release of Titanic in 3D

Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines announces the soundtrack release of TITANIC: Anniversary Edition. The release will coincide with the newly re-mastered re-release of TITANIC, the world’s most beloved and acclaimed film, in theaters on April 4, 2012.The theatrical re-release marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th).

In commemoration of these events, Ivory Music & Video will release remastered versions of the original TITANIC soundtrack with extensive bonus material. Both feature an unreleased disc of period music recorded for the movie by I Salonisti, plus 4 bonus vintage Titanic luggage stickers. I Salonisti is the 5-piece quintet that appears in the film. Director James Cameron painstakingly researched the music that was played on the ship and hired them to record authentic music from the period – specifically, the music that all bands from the White Star Line would have been required to perform when hired to play as employees of the prestigious cruise fleet.  Arranger and music historian/advisor John Altman oversaw the process and was tasked with taking the White Star Line official playlist, arranging and recording those songs for the film. Two of the marquee songs on the disc I Salonisti: Gentlemen, It Has Been a Privilege Playing with You Tonight are “Nearer My God To Thee” which was the last song played by the band as the ship went down, and “Song of Autumn” which does not appear in the movie, but is rumored to be the actual song that the band played as the ship went down.  

REEL DEAL: The Road - Marvin Agustin SPOTLIGHT and List of US Theaters

MARVIN AGUSTIN shines in "THE  To hit US & Canada theaters May 11!!!

The Road is a psychological-horror film directed by Yam Laranas, and starring Carmina Villaroel, Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos and TJ Trinidad.  

The film was released in the Philippines by GMA Films on November 30, 2011 and will be commercially released in the United States by Freestyle Releasing on May 11, 2012. It will also be the third Filipino film to be distributed internationally by an American film studio after Genghis Khan (released by United Artists in 1953) and Small Voices (released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2002).

The Road is about a 12 year-old cold case which is reopened when three teenagers went missing in an abandoned road. In the course of the investigation, deeper and gruesome stories of abduction and murders are discovered. After more than two decades, the secrets and mysteries of the road are finally revealed and the spirit lingering the dark and desolate pathway is out to make sure nobody leaves alive.

Cast also includes Barbie Forteza, Derick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez, Alden Richards, Louise delos Reyes, Ynna Asistio, Renz Valerio, Jacklyn Jose, John Regala, Lloyd Samartino, Gerald Madrid, Allan Paule, Dex Quindoza & Ana Abad Santos

REEL DEAL: Ogie, Michael V. join forces in new talk show

This May, prepare to get loads of laughter and live entertainment on your TV screens as GMA 7 launches its newest comedy-musical-talk-show for the whole family to enjoy with PARE & PARE!

There’s plenty of excitement in this first-of-its-kind program which will be hosted by no less than multi-awarded singer & songwriter Ogie Alcasid and three-time Asian TV Best Comedy Actor Michael V.

Pareng Ogie and Pareng Bitoy, both legends in the industry for their comedic genius and impeccable showmanship, will join forces in redefining the Filipino viewers’ fascination for late-night talk shows – which can be engaging and informative, playful with unscripted comedy and will leave audiences with a memorable entertainment experience every episode. 

The content of each show differs every week including live interviews with popular and controversial figures in the country, live musical performances by some of the best music acts and hottest online sensations in the industry and exciting new segments that will be delivered by the popular comic tandem with their flawless talent and spontaneous humor.

Tropang Potchi goes to Corregidor

Taking advantage of the summer break, the kids of GMA’s Saturday morning show Tropang Potchi will go on an excursion cum educational tour around two important bastions in the country’s World War II history: Bataan and the island of Corregidor.

Join Julian Trono, Miggy Jimenez and Bianca Umali as they visit the largest cross in the whole world – the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor), which was erected to honor the souls of the valiant soldiers who served during the Second World War.  They will also set a young Philippine turtle or pawikan into the open sea with the help of Bataan’s Pawikan Conservation Center.  

REEL DEAL: Moron 5 And The Crying Lady REVIEW

Movies are meant to remove the stress from the viewers, and this is what Pinoy comedy does best. And Wenn De Ramas, who made the box office hit Praybeyt  Benjamin, does his specialty of slapstick and dialouge comedy with MORON 5 AND THE CRYING LADY


Moron 5 and The Crying Lady bring together half-witted longtime friends Albert (Luis Manzano), Isaac (Billy Crawford), Mozart "Mo" (DJ Durano), Michaelangelo "Mike" (Martin Escudero) and Aristotle "Aris" (Marvin Agustin) were used to living moronic yet pretty normal and hassle-free lives until successful careerwoman Becky Pamintuan (John "Sweet" Lapus) accused them of killing her father and ruin everything for them. The Moron 5 are more than sure of their innocence but the life of them, they cannot find a single satisfactory argument on how to prove it especially when their opponent would do everything to punish them for whim.

MUSIC LYF: Il Divo - Wicked Game

IL DIVO's Newest album Wicked Game features some of their finest work to date including "Wicked Game", "Dov'e L'amore" (a beautiful interpretation of Samual Barbers Adagio for Strings), "Come What May" from the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge and a long awaited recording of "Time To Say Goodbye

When the phenomenon that is Il Divo were honoured at the Classic Brits at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this year, their Artist of the Decade award attested to the unrivalled success the four have enjoyed since they first announced themselves to the world with their self-titled, multiplatinum debut album in 2004. Further No 1 albums followed -‘Ancora’, ‘Siempre’ and ‘The Promise’ ¬ and at every stage, Il Divo remained true to their artistic mission: to share with the world their passion for music, and their passionate belief in it as a unifying force.

The record-breaking classical crossover quartet ¬the Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, baritone Carlos Marin from Spain, the French pop artist Sebastien Izambard and tenor David Miller from the USA first came together in 2003, the culmination of an exhaustive search by the music producer Simon Cowell to find four singers of distinctive individual gifts who could, as a group, create musical magic.

In the six years that have followed their astonishing breakthrough, Il Divo have continued to grow as recording artists and performers, and their millions of fans the world over have joined them on that journey.

GMA Network hits P13.083 billion consolidated revenues in 2011

Releases cash dividends equivalent to 114 percent of full 2011 net income

GMA Network, Incorporated (GMA), the leading broadcast media company in the Philippines, hit consolidated revenues worth P13.083 billion in 2011.

Notwithstanding the absence of P2.054 billion worth of revenues from political advertisements generated in 2010 and the global impact of financial crisis in Europe and slow economic recovery in the US last year, the Company delivered a fairly competitive business performance. 

In fact, despite the cutback in the advertising budget of top multinationals whose headquarters are based abroad, the Network’s leadership in nationwide ratings won for the Company a substantial portion of the available ad spend. 

GMA Channel 7, the Company’s top performing business unit and the country’s most watched television station, posted an eight-percent revenue growth from regular advertising during the financial period versus the preceding year, more than double the gross national product (GNP) growth rate of only 3.5 percent in 2011.

Groups Have Endured and Succeeded The 12 hour Sing-A-Thon

Singing for 12 hours is no joke, others it will be torture, but not for us Filipinos especially for those who take care of their oral health. To prove this, Bactidol made an epic event that will test the skill and endurance of the Pinoy voice.

The 12 hour Sing-a-thon held at Red Box Rock Dine and Roll at Eastwood mall brings a diversity of groups that came from different walks of life. Some are workmates from different call centers, some are barkadas who have the passion for singing.

A total of 21 groups joined the sing-a-thon that started at 12 noon. The groups have the liberty of choosing their playlist however they can get some food and drinks after singing selected challenge songs. And speaking of challenges, there is also a special Challenge Room wherein individual participants from the groups go on a head to head battle to be the king of the videoke!

DJ's Chico and Delamar were there to host the event for the whole day, they do also go around the rooms to see the groups in action. The event also gets a lot of feedback and tweets from twitter with the hashtag #12hrsingathon and #bactidol. I may not have a team on my own but never let the night pass without belting some songs. Ebe Dancel and Barbie Lamabis also made a surprize appearance to the participants and joined in the fun. I also made a short video below of what is happening during the event  and how exciting it was. 

Magikerong Pilipino Presents CLOSE-UP Magic Competition

KSM Events Management, the pioneer house that brought The ILLUSIVE nationwide search for MAGIKERONG PILIPINO last October 2010 once again invites you to be a part of the ILLUSIVE – FIRST-EVER Nationwide CLOSE-UP Magic Competition for year 2012 .

The Magikerong Pilipino brought magic to a revolutionary and dynamic concept in the Philippines for live audiences. This nationwide search for outstanding magicians has created enormous awareness and now, audiences eagerly await for the 2012 season 3 of Magikerong Pilipino Stage catergory long before we even finished MAGIKERONG

PILIPINO season 2 ( last January 2012 )

To raise magic at its highest level of excitement and surprise they plan to be able to make 2012 nationwide search of magikerong Pilipino SEASON 3 a huge success even before the search starts. That is why we are inviting you to be a part of the FIRST-EVER close up CATEGORY 2012 .

The ILLUSIVE search for Magikerong Pilipino promotes the “BEST CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN” within the Asian region as a prelude to asian international competitions. This national MAGIC event is the vehicle of every Filipino magician to be able to ultimately proudly represent the country. As a team and organization, ILLUSIVE is motivated and inspired by its guiding thrust to assist in promoting local talent, social responsibility, skill in the art of magic , and creative performance -- a combination which differentiates itself

from other similar international magic competition.

Catch the search for the Best Close Up Magician at these STAR MALL Branches:

• April - 18 and 25 ( shaw blvd)
• May - 16 and 23 ( san jose de monte)
• June - 6 and 13(Alabang)
• June 20 ( las pinas )

Special Thanks to

STAR MALL - ALL BRANCHES ( shaw blvd, las pinas , alabang and bulacan) PAGCOR-CASINO AIRPORT, LILY'S PEANUT BUTTER , SUN CELLULAR , DIVI MAGIC SHOP, VIRGINIA FOODS, GBX, MOSSIMO, EVER BILENA, BLACKWATER, RAZZO BISTRO, SKECHERS KIDS, MAMONLUK RESTAURANT, POCARI SWEAT, THE ILLUSIVE member that made it possible : 

the skeletal team .

* JB DELA CRUZ - Host

* Ron Mariano - Stage Director

* Aldino - Official Board Manager

* Marlon Bibo - Backstage Director

* Nap Bargas Perez- Consultant/Primary Judge

* Chuster Flores - residences judge

* lou hilario - residence judge

* derek constantine - communication /business director

* goody custodio - business and stage consultant

REEL DEAL: Battleship SPOTLIGHT

‘BATTLESHIP’ from game-to-film

On April 12  2012, the battle for Earth begins at sea. Peter  Berg directs and produces Battleship, an epic-scale action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force.

After the blockbuster success of the toys-to-films Transformers and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Hasbro reviewed the catalogue and focused on “Battleship” as its first game-to-film.  Still, the company knew it wouldn’t move forward until a crucial dilemma was resolved: how to logically transfigure a beloved property into a cohesive and entertaining motion picture.

It was crucial to the producers that when audiences see this epic, they witness an incredible spectacle. Bennet  Schneir,  the leader in leisure time entertainment services and products in Hasbro Inc. says: “They’re going to see airplanes and ships and aliens and shredders and thugs.  They’re going to see the game of ‘Battleship’ that they all grew up on come to life in front of them.  And at the core of it, they’re going to see a story about a group of human beings who are up against impossible odds.”