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.  

ABS CBN Pops Up Pinoy Music Via HIMIG HANDOG

Filipino composer worldwide can take part in "Himig Handog: P-POP Love Songs" 

  

ABS-CBN sets the stage for brilliant Filipino composers to share their musical masterpieces to the world as it launches the Philippines' biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog” with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs." 

  

Now on its 5th year, “Himig Handog” makes music history once again as it continues to search for exceptional musical talents with endearing uniquely 'Pinoy' love songs that can transcend generations and stand out in the world like some of today’s OPM classic love songs which were popularized through "Himig Handog" including 'Hanggang' which was interpreted by Wency Cornejo; 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana' by Bituin Escalante; 'Kung Ako Ba S'ya' by Piolo Pascual; 'Bye Bye Na' by Rico Blanco; and 'This Guy's In Love With You Pare' by Parokya ni Edgar. 

MUSIC LYF: Myrus - Wanted

Singer-composer Myrus releases all-original album titled “Wanted”

MYRUS, the sentimental prince of OPM, has finally released his most anticipated second album, titled “Wanted”, under Viva Records this May. 

Presented by McJIM Leather, “Wanted” marks the next wave of Myrus’ career as a musical auteur—a brilliant composer, music producer, vocal arranger, and singer rolled into one. 

The album is composed of five all-original tracks penned by Myrus himself including his monster radio and Youtube hit single “Pusong Lito” and pop ballads “Sige Na Nga,” “Mahal Kita,” “Ano’ng Kailangan Kong Gawin” and “Sana’y Malaman Mo.” 

His collaboration with acoustic artist Princess Velasco for the song classic song “Kanlungan” popularized by Noel Cabangon, which was originally released in the “Tunog Natin: Song From Home” compilation album, is included as a bonus track.   

Kris: “Love ng Heart ko, San Marino”

Having been aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, Kris reveals one of the many ways on how she keeps her health healthy. “I eat foods which has lots of Omega-3. One product that I love is San Marino Corned Tuna.” 

Every 180-gram can of San Marino Corned Tuna has 1,125 mg of Omega-3. Omega-3 which is naturally-found in tuna contributes to having a healthy heart as it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. It also reduces risks of heart attack and other cardio-vascular diseases. 

REEL DEAL: Prometheus 3D - Noomi Rapace SPOTLIGHT

NOOMI RAPACE IN A TUG BETWEEN SCIENCE AND BELIEFS IN “PROMETHEUS” (3D)

Noomi Rapace won rave reviews and came to worldwide attention for her performance as Lisbeth Salander in the original Swedish language Millennium films – “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” “The Girl Who Played With Fire” and “The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest.” After working for a decade in her native Sweden she is now in huge demand for Hollywood movies including Ridley Scott’s return to sci-fi in the suspenseful futuristic mythology “Prometheus” in 3D.

It's a date with Mom at these great events!

Mom's Home Style Exhibit

by the Philippine School of Interior Design

May 10-27 @ Interior Zone

Zumba Fitness: Party Yourself into Shape

May 18 @ 10:30am, The Block Atrium

Mom and Me Beauty Spree by Watson's

May 18 to 24 @ 10am, City Center 3F

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Enjoy these wonderful freebies and tasty treats will help you say: Happy Mother's Day!

Burgoo @ the Block 3F

Get a free Seafood Gumbo Petite for every purchase of one main entree. Offered on May 13 only.

Kitchen of Cakes and Coffee @ Skygarden

Get their special Cinnamon Bouquet of Flowers for:

12pcs - P545

7 pcs - P390

6 pcs - P330

for May 9-May 17 only

Sister’s piggybank launched TV child star’s career

Sometime in December 2011, after arriving home from school, ten-year old Jinkee Magan saw on TV an advertisement that would change her life.  GMA Network announced that it was going to hold auditions for child singers who would star in a new program.  The young dreamer thought that this was her ticket to stardom.  Ever since she saw her idol Regine Velasquez perform on television, she has always wanted to be a TV star herself. Months later, the poor child dreamer becomes a child star and a household name: Roseanne Magan.

Born to be a star

Born Jinkee Mae Magan on February 22, 2002, Roseanne is the sixth of seven children of factory worker Juanito and housewife Rosemarie Magan.  Though neither parent is a professional singer – and so are her siblings – Roseanne has showed signs of being a singing star at a very young age.  At six, she was already competing in amateur singing contests.  Since then, she was joining contests here and there -- from barangay fiestas to mall shows.

“Noong una siyang nagpakita ng interes sa pagkanta, ang napapansin namin e paborito niya yung kanta ng Aegis (a local band),” recalls Roseanne’s father. “Pero ang idol niya talaga ay si Regine (Velasquez).”  

REEL DEAL: The Mommy Returns REVIEW

This Mother's Day its time to treat mom to a mommy film. As many local movies focus more on romantic love, it time to again celebrate motherhood, and Regal Films brings the mommy movie of the year with THE MOMMY RETURNS. 

The Mommy Returns is a family comedy-horror movie about a mother, Ruby (POKWANG) who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with gorgeous husband, William (GABBY CONCEPCION). With her untimely death, she is temporarily trapped in PURGA (short for Purgatory) with its guardian, Dyoga (JOHN LAPUS, ang diyosa ng purga) and the pesky Manny, the chicken pet of San Pedro.

Enter CATHERINE (RUFFA GUTTIEREZ) - a younger, fresher, and much, much prettier woman who comes into the life of William. When she threatens to take Ruby's place as mother to her three beloved children (KIRAY, GERALD PESIGAN and JILLIAN WARD), hell (er, purgatory) breaks loose as Ruby escapes back to earth as a ghost to scare and drive Catherine out of the family she left behind!

REEL DEAL: Every Breath You Take - Piolo Pascual SPOTLIGHT

Star Cinema presents on its 19^th anniversary celebration: Every Breath You Take 

PIOLO PASCUAL WILL TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY IN HIS NEW MOVIE! 

 

The quintessential leading man, the ultimate heartthrob, award-winning actor, the one and the only Piolo Pascual! 

Piolo Pascual is indeed the most successful actor of his generation. Sino nga bang artistang babae ang hindi nangangarap na makapareha si Piolo Pascual?  Sino nga ba ang hindi kinikilig kapag nakikita ang aktor? Kabi-kabila ang awards mapa sa pelikula man o sa recording. Tunay ngang nag-iisa at walang katulad si Piolo! 

  

Milyun-milyong tagahanga na nga ang nag-aabang na muling mapanood si Piolo sa big screen. After all, it’s been a while since Piolo was seen in a movie. Kaya eto na at mapapanood na nga nating lahat muli si Piolo sa biggest and most exciting movie of the season, ang “Every Breath You Take”! 

Showbiz Central prepares a special birthday presentation for host Jennylyn Mercado

This Sunday (May 13), celebrate showbiz news at its finest as Showbiz Central marks its 5th anniversary with only the juiciest bytes of real-time entertainment gossips from your favorite local stars and celebrities.

Following the explosive line-up of the most controversial headlines last week, the program prepares an explosive presentation for this episode as the four talk show hosts - Pia Guanio, Raymond Gutierrez, John “Sweet” Lapus, and Jennylyn Mercado – bring a different and exciting show like no other to all televiewers who constantly support Showbiz Central’s five lucky years on air.

Leading the anniversary presentation is the special birthday celebration of SC’s ravishing host, Jennylyn Mercado, who will share the most intimate details of her life and her phenomenal journey to stardom. Big revelations on Jennylyn’s career and lovelife will be exposed as her showbiz beau Luis Manzano grants a rare and live appearance on the program.