MUSIC LYF: THE WANTED - Chasing the Sun (single)

THE WANTED charmers Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes are back to make fan girls swoon over the globe again. The British-Irish boy band who brought us mind-blowing singles like “All Time Low”, “Glad You Came” and “Gold Forever” presents us with their latest offering --- a self-titled Special Edition EP called The Wanted. The album comprises material from The Wanted's two studio albums, The Wanted (2010) and Battleground (2011), plus the new songs “Satellite” and "Chasing the Sun". The latter is set to be the theme song for this year’s Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. No other song in the world could have been more apt this rainy season than this hot new single. How could you go wrong with lyrics like ‘When the daylight’s fading, we’re gonna play in the dark till it’s golden again’? --- definitely an awesome tune to break the drizzly weather in Manila.

XSTIG: TOSHIBA's New Generation TVs, PCs, and New Brand Ambassador

With new brand ambassador Ms. Solenn Heussaff, Toshiba launches a leading-edge large-screen glasses-free 3D TV, a new Power TV series, and new notebook PCs -

Toshiba Philippines Inc. demonstrated today the power of its tagline, “Leading Innovation”, with the launch of its new generation of products for the Philippines: leading-edge large-screen, glasses-free 3D TV; a new Power TV series; and a new generation of notebook PCs, including the Z Series Ultrabook. The company also introduced its new brand ambassador for the Philippines, Ms. Solenn Heussaff.

REEL DEAL: D' Daily Ratings - June 25, 2012

COMPARATIVE PROGRAM RATINGS PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Mega Manila Households
June 25, 2012 (Mon)
Note: Ratings gap is based on average program rating and not exact overlap.
Source: Nielsen Phils. TAM (Arianna); overnight ratings

3M Philippines goes hand-in-hand with Make Believe Productions in celebrating young, creative minds

Kids of Make Believe Productions act out as animal
characters during their culminating activity to
showcase their talents in acting, singing and dancing

With its Post-it® and Scotch® Brands, 3M Philippines supports youth creativity and self-expression by partnering with Make Believe Productions in this year’s summer workshops for kids. 

Various activities such as Small Tales: Storytelling and Crafts for Kids; Little Fashionista: Fashion and Crafts for Girls; Camp Rock: Singing and Songwriting for Kids; and Superhero Art: Cool Drawing and Crafts for Kids were conducted during the 12-day long workshop. To conclude the summer program, Make Believe Productions recently held its culminating activities at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street, Maria Montessori, and Imagine That! Creative Play Space in Three Salcedo, Makati City. 

GMA Network welcomes world boxing champ

GMA Network hosted a grand homecoming party for Kapuso boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao last June 16 at the Midas Hotel. No less than the Kapuso Network’s top officers were present to welcome the host of GMA’s Saturday game show Manny, Many Prizes. Photo shows Pacquiao (second from l) with (from l) GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., GMA Network Chairman and CEO lawyer Felipe L. Gozon, and GMA Network EVP and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong. 

ACADEMY OF ROCK: Where Great Musicians Are Born

As an institution which strongly believes in holistic learning, Academy Of Rock (AOR) provides a conducive environment for students to build and develop their character, inspire creativity and forge lasting relationships through the process of learning.

In the 5 years that we have been in operation, AOR’s successes and achievements have exceeded all expectations. In 2011, we were awarded the Promising SME 500 2012 from Small Medium Business Association (SMBA), Singapore. We distinguish ourselves from many other music institutions by ensuring that our teachers are internationally certified to conduct music lessons. It is part of AOR’s culture to expose students to a diverse range of musical experiences as such our students are given opportunities to perform at world-class art venues locally as well as abroad. 

GMA Films’ ‘The Road’ out in DVD, Blu-ray this July

If you think the thrill brought about by GMA Films' (@GMAFilms) 2011 movie "The Road" (@OfficialTheRoad) is over, you're dead wrong!

After sending chills down the spine of Filipino movie viewers in November 2011 and invading the mainstream U.S.market last May, the Yam Laranas (@yamlaranas) thriller is coming out in DVD and Blu-ray formats in the United Statesnext month.

In a phone conversation with the film's director Yam Laranas, he explained that both the regular DVD and the Blu-ray formats will contain additional features apart from the main film, although the Blu-ray will have more features including the complete "The Making of The Road" video.

The DVD and Blu-ray editions will be available in Amazon, Wal-Mart, Red Box and all DVD outlets in the U.S.

JUAN MINUTE : Marvin Agustin and Artista Academy

From actor, chef, restaurateur, concert producer and all-around, Marvin Agustin takes the lead as host/advisor of TV5’s Artista Academy

Coming in full circle, the cute teen heartthrob from ABS-CBN’s “Star Circle” had become a multi-awarded Actor, TV Host, restaurateur, chef, concert producer, all-around businessman and now a host advisor.  From ABS-CBN to GMA-7 now on the Kapatid Network, Marvin Agustin pushes the envelope further as he takes the big leap of sharing his accomplishments as an actor-chef-restaurateur now as the lead host of TV5’s Artista Academy.

Best to show a timeless star that continues to gain respect in showbiz, Marvin will host the biggest and most anticipated Kapatid Network’s Artista Academy talent search. “TV5 through Perci Intalan and Wilma Galvante offered me to do Artista Academy”, says Marvin during an interview with The Philippine Daily Inquirer. He felt that it was the perfect reality show for him after the steadfast lead among his contemporaries in showbiz who have come and gone.

REEL DEAL: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter RED CARPET PREMIERE

THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED WALK DOWN THE RED CARPET IN NEW YORK FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER

Get ready for this year’s badass vampire movie when “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” opens on July 4 in Philippine cinemas (in 2D and 3D format).  The movie stars Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Jimmi Simpson and Erin Wasson.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER explores the secret life of America’s 16th president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of “Wanted”) bring a fresh voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead.

JUAN MINUTE SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Padilla

Teen Pop stars come and go, sometimes unremembered by the public. And some of them I don't know of, even their names although I am updated with entertainment news. But I would like to take note of the new actor Daniel Padilla and how he is making waves in the industry and also with an insane number of fans and followers.

Daniel Padilla is the son of Rommel Padilla and Karla Estrada and the nephew of the "Bad Boy" of Philippine Cinema, Robin Padilla. Born April 26, 1995 and currently part of the ABS CBN Teleserye "Princess and I" as Gino.