ETC Airs Local Show Every Sunday

Get up to date on what’s current, what’s in and what’s NOW! ETC’s newest locally produced show, ETC HQ offers viewers the latest trends on all things that interest the stylish youth. Aired every Sunday at 8:45PM on ETC, the 15-minute weekly capsule offers TRENDCASTS on the hottest happenings in the world of movies, music, TV and style.

Trendcasts are short up-to-the-minute updates focusing on youth trends and hip, lifestyle news. Offering bite-size segments that are easy for the ETC viewer to take in, ETC HQ the pulse on all things NOW.

A NEW HERO RISES ON JACK TV Sundays A

Jack TV gives rise to a new breed of hero as it presents its newest show to date, “Arrow.” Aired every Sunday at 8PM, Arrow is inspired by the DC comic book character Green Arrow, it tells a story of a modern-day hero who fights not with superpowers but with his own lethal set of skills.

After five years of being presumed dead, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) is discovered on a remote island in the Pacific. When he comes home to Starling City, his devoted mother Moira (Susanna Thompson), and much-beloved sister Thea (Willa Holland) welcome him home, but the two can sense Oliver’s not the same man he used to be.

Oliver’s unimaginable ordeals on the island have done something irreversible to him, he has forged himself into a weapon – for reasons he intends to keep from everyone. While Oliver tries to hide the truth about the man he has become, he struggles to reconnect to those closest to him, especially with his former girlfriend, Laurel Lance (Kate Cassidy). As Oliver swears to protect the innocent and uphold justice in Starling City, he realizes that he is treading down a very dangerous path. To protect his new identity, Oliver has decided to live double lives. By day, Oliver plays his former self– a wealthy, carefree and careless philanderer – and by night, a vigilante known as Arrow who is on a mission to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory.

REEL DEAL: A Secret Affair REVIEW

It might be the year for kabit movies as many of local movies shown were about this theme. But lets look on this new movie, A SECRET AFFAIR released by Viva Films starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Andi Eigenman.

Thought may be compared with other "Unfaithful" movies, its goes beyond expectations with showcasing a different approach with great cinematography, production design, and even very firery encounters.

It won't bore you with the plot as the main characters' lives are interesting with secrets and revelations. It's also Andi Eigenman's comeback movie after giving birth (but her body left no trace of pregnancy). 

A Secret Affair is produced and distributed by Viva Films. Now Showing in theaters.

California Pizza Kitchen in Binondo!

The Binondo/Divisoria area is becoming a new food hotspot with the opening of California Pizza Kitchen at Lucky Chinatown Mall. This is their lucky eighth restaurant and is also opening more soon. They bring the great flavors of California especially their famous Pizza (obviously), and also new additions to their menu (see some of the dishes on FudFyt Blog). Also with a whole new look for their restaurant is something refreshing and cozy like your in a summer vacation somewhere along the California coastline.

With also a number of their customers who dine in at their their other branches are Chinoys from Binondo, it would become more convenient for them to enjoy their favorite pizza reataurant without going beyond Binondo. 

Even with reinventing some of the looks and adding new dishes, they still keep the quality and flavor that made them a foodies favorite. I have not yet been to California, but it sure has this ambiance of the being there. With also a wide variety of dishes inspired with the diversity of culture in the state would always give you a reason to come back for more. 

By the way, they are also offering great deals for their menu which is perfect for individual and group meals so check out their website and facebook page now.

Marina Celebrates 25 Years!

I just found out that Marina Oysters and Seafood Grill is turning 25 years and in line with this silver anniversary, they are launching a great deal that will happen on their anniversary. It's the perface place for seafood food trippin' with family and friends. I did experienced the restaurant a couple of times and I do highly recommend their oysters which are shipped fresh from Panay/Iloilo to Manila to ensure the freshness of their produce and once it get to your plate.

For their anniversary, they will be having a treat for their loyal customers with "Baked Oysters" for P25! Yes! TWENTY FIVE PESOS for a plate of baked oysters! No Kiddin'!

MARINA is the only restaurant which has been serving people with authentic Ilonggo specialties in the country! When it comes to the best of Iloilo hospitality and Filipino specialties, MARINA tops all in its class. After two good decades of providing only the finest Filipino cuisine and unsurpassed family-

oriented service.

Running Man: Serious Run, Serious Fun

Happening at Venice Piazza Mckinley Hill, Bonifacio 

Global City on November 17, 2012

Are you the Running Man? Futuretainment Inc. redefines running at Venice Piazza, Mckinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City on November 17, 2012. Imagine traversing rolling terrain and hurdling a thrilling obstacle course designed by only the most exacting adventure enthusiasts. The Peak Attack is sure to give you a kick-start, quite literally, as you scale a mound of earth. If it isn’t a strong grip, leg strength should get you to the next challenge. 

Next, you have to lift yourself enough to grab the Monkey Bars, all the while keeping a firm hold to keep from falling into muddy water. This should take you back to your childhood days at the playground, though the feat is far more than child’s play. If you survive the Monkey Bars, you’ll feel the thrill to the finish drawing closer at the Tunnel Crawl. Conquer your claustrophobia and try to get ahead of the game. The fun trail continues to the Wall Balance, where you’ll find yourself negotiating a perilous edge, towards the Log Hurdles. Simulating military boot camp, this obstacle should reveal how much time you’ve spent working on your legs at the gym, more than just biceps and chest. Your agility and flexibility are also put to the test. For the finale, the Net Crawl shall get you inching your way through, between an unwieldy net, and mud. 

REEL DEAL: The Three Stooges - Will Sasso Q&A

WILL SASSO Q&A: THE BALD STOOGE KNOWN AS CURLY

The all-new motion picture, THE THREE STOOGES, in theaters October 24, is a contemporary take on a trio of time-honored boneheads. The film recreates the classic and iconic Stooge sound effects (including "boinks," finger snaps, and palm claps), haircuts and other Stooge-isms- -- while interweaving them with modern-day attitudes, situations and pop culture references.

In the film, we meet the Stooges as newborn "angels from heaven." That's how the nuns characterize the three toddlers left at their orphanage. But when one of the nuns, Sister Mary-Mengele, receives a fierce eye-poke from Moe, which catapults her into the next county, they suspect the new arrivals are anything but heavenly.

Now, years later, their Three Stooges have left the nuns bruised, battered and bewildered. Even worse, it looks like the orphanage will be forced to close its doors due to financial difficulties.  But Larry, Curly and Moe, employed as the foster home's inept maintenance men, are determined to come to the rescue. Their quest: raise $830,000 in just 30 days, or risk losing the only home they've ever known.

Julie Anne San Jose in 'Tonight with Arnold Clavio'

Kapuso singing sensation Julie Anne San Jose is Arnold Clavio's special guest in tonight's episode of his talk show, "Tonight with Arnold Clavio" on GMA News TV Channel 11.

Being one of the most popular stars of today, Julie Anne almost always trends in the social networking site, Twitter, and has a huge following on Facebook.  Her music videos have also become popular on YouTube, with one video fetching more than 15 million views to date.

Julie Anne is one multi-talented artist.  Aside from being a great singer and performer, she also plays the guitar, piano, drums and other musical instruments.  Tonight, in "Tonight with Arnold Clavio," Julie Anne will show another newly-discovered talent.  What could it be?

Don't miss tonight's episode of "Tonight with Arnold Clavio," 10:30pm on GMA News TV Channel 11.

Dingdong Dantes optimistic about the success of "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles"

Kapuso primetime royalty Dingdong Dantes is very optimistic about the success of his upcoming horror film, "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronices," which will hit nationwide theatres last Wednesday, October 17.

The movie, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Erik Matti, is pioneering in its use of digital set extension via chroma key or "green screen" technology in all of its sequences.  The film, arguably the biggest horror film of 2012, is shot entirely in green screen and utilises a combination of live action footage and three-dimensional computer graphics (CG).

In his rounds of radio promotions for the film starting with GMA's flagship radio stations DZBB (AM) and Barangay LS 97.1 (FM), Dantes expressed pride for his film, which took more than a year to create.

REEL DEAL: Paranormal Activity 4 SPOTLIGHT

“PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” GLOBAL “WANT IT” CLOSES IN ONE WEEK! 

“WANT IT” AND BE THE FIRST TO SEE IT

Paranormal Activity fans all over the world have only one week left to earn the chance to be the first to see the new “Paranormal Activity 4,” the latest film in the smash hit horror franchise from Paramount Pictures. 

Don’t be left out!  Make sure your city is in the top 25 worldwide to receive a free screening days before everyone else by going to http://www.paranormalmovie.com/ and clicking “Want It.”  Voting ends October 11. 

The film’s website has been inundated with votes from fans across the globe in anticipation of its release on November 21.  

Cities currently in the running to receive a free screening and be the first in the world to see “Paranormal Activity 4” in theaters include Lima, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Paris, France; Moscow, Russia; New York, NY; London, UK.  For a complete list, go to http://www.paranormalmovie.com/.