REEL DEAL: Chernobyl Diaries REVIEW

Even after 25 years after the ill-fated Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Fallout, there are still a lot of things that haunt the imagination of the many people. The Ukrainian Government allowed people to visit the town near Chernobyl a few years ago as radiation levels have gone down. This gave way to come up with a great thriller story about the deserted area.

"Chernobyl Diaries" is an original story from Oren Peli, who first terrified audiences with his groundbreaking thriller, "Paranormal Activity." The film follows a group of six young tourists who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an "extreme tour" guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone...

Bobby Andrews, Angelu de Leon revive their roles in new "T.G.I.S"

Original T.G.I.S. cast members Bobby Andrews and Angelu de Leon will reprise their roles as "Joaquin/Wacks" and "Peachy" as the 90s teen-oriented drama series makes a grand comeback this December.  

Of course, Bobby and Angelu will have to take the back seat this time as the show introduces its new generation of teen stars consisting of seven new faces, which were taken from the auditions held especially for the series, plus "Protege" grand winners Jerick Gonzales and Thea Tolentino. The cast members will be formally introduced to the public on November 16 in Party Pilipinas.

REEL DEAL: Lincoln - TRAILER

“LINCOLN” INTERNATIONAL TRAILER REVEAL

From avant-garde filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes a sweeping epic essaying the final moments of a man’s legacy in “Lincoln,” starring Academy Award Winners Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones. 

20th Century Fox, Dreamworks Pictures present in association with Participant Media further reveals in “Lincoln’s” international trailer (video link at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v8ZLQ6UV7RI )the final four months of Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency.  The full measure of the man—his passion and his humanity—came to bear on his defining battle:  to plot a forward path for a shattered nation, against overwhelming odds and extreme public and personal pressure.  

MUSIC LYF: Spongcola - District (Album Launch)

Sponge Cola District this 11/09/12

Diamond Recording Band Sponge Cola is all set to disprove naysayers’ claim that the local music industry is dead, by launching their latest release District this November 9, 7 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza.

The said EP features collaborations between Sponge Cola and some of the respected names in the industry – Chito Miranda of Parokya Ni Edgar and Los Magno in the hit single XGF, which topped the www.mymusicstore.com charts for six weeks, and Queen of Bossa Nova Sitti.

When asked why it was called District, Yael replied, “District represents a fraction of a bigger whole, which is like the EP compared to a full-length album. This is a short burst, a sprint rather than a long run. This is also our way of shaking things up.”

Be a Kapuso millionaire this Christmas with Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko!

After the record-breaking success and enthusiastic response received from the participants of the Kapuso Milyonaryo Promo earlier this year, GMA Network continues to offer its loyal viewers the chance to bring home millions of pesos with its newest promo campaign, Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko. And as the season of giving draws near, participants can also expect exciting Christmas packages to be given away!

During the promo period, which will run until December 23, GMA will give out P7,000 each to eight winners weekly (two from each area: NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao), plus a whopping P1,000,000 each to four lucky winners - tax free!

FASHIONISTA: Freeway x Botong Francisco

National Artist Collectors’ Series Holiday 2012

This year’s holiday collection of National Artist Collectors' Series celebrates Philippine’s greatest muralist of all time,   Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco , who comes from  the artist town of  Angono, Rizal.  This most anticipated collaboration collection also marks the 100th Grand Anniversary of Botong’s life who was born in 1912.

From canvass to fabric, Freeway immortalizes Botong Francisco’s paintings in to a wearable art.  See the 25 piece collection that comes in vibrant holiday colors, befitting the color palette of Botong Francisco’s paintings online.

Take Part In The Netizen's Choice Awards!

Being a netizen today  is inevitable . With people having more access to the internet, interacting social media site and also doing a lot of things online for their daily routines has indeed changed everyone's lifestyle. Now it is also a new platform in recognizing shows, actors, networks etc., via blogs, discussions and now the NETIZEN'S CHOICE AWARDS

The starting point "Netizens Choice Awards" was the booming recognition on Bloggers online. Starmometer, Showbiznest andLionhearTV join forces to bring the latest 'star awards' which will give netizens power in recognizing the hard work and excellence of celebrities and their achievements over the last year.

"Netizens Choice Awards" will celebrate the trending hottest celebrities in television, dario, music, film and the web in the choicest.

Starting November 10, everyone who has access to the internet can vote once each day per category for their favorite "Netizens Choice Awards" nominees at www.starmometer.com, www.showbiznest.com and www.lionheartv.net. Through these votes will generate an alternative results' page. The entry with the highest votes will be listed as first. You as readers can see how many votes each project has received. You are given a maximum of 3 votes, 1 each blogsites, for each categories per day.

LOKAL RHYTHM: Search for the next Filipino Online Sensation

Do you want to be the next online sensation? Then the internet and your video camera are your friends in this online search for the next singing star! DreamCatchersVision, a Singapore based platform dedicated to promoting Asian talent. For October - December they are hosting a contest exclusively for the Philippines entitled LOKAL RHYTHM: Search for the next Filipino Online Sensation.

Here's how Filipino Artists can join:

Shoot a cool video of you or your band singing and upload it on our site: www.dreamcatchervision.com 

Votes from friends, scores from the awesome judges and most importantly the talent featured will help in winning a whopping USD 500 for 1^st position, USD 300 for 2^nd and USD 200 for 3^rd position. Hurry the contests ends on December 15^th 2012.

For questions just mail DreamCatchersVision on contactus@dreamcatchersvision.com or FB pagehttp://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchersvision  or Twitter: @dreamcatchersv  



MUSIC LYF: Jason Fernandez - Panimula (Album)

Former Rivermaya frontman Jason Fernandez starts anew in Panimula

For Jason Fernandez, leaving Rivermaya is one of the most difficult decisions he has made in his lifetime. The said step tested not only his faith, but also his courage to continue his passion for music. Luckily, he has supportive friends and colleagues to encourage him to continue doing what he is destined to do – sing, make music and entertain.

Jason’s new album Panimula is an emotional, musical testimony to his challenging, yet fulfilling journey as a musician.

Produced by Jason and with the support of his new band Sta. Maria, Panimula, under Ivory Music and Video, boasts of having six tracks and one bonus track.

“I have been working on this album for the past year, and I am very proud with how everything turned out,” says Jason. “The wait is definitely worth it. The album follows my journey as a musician.”

MUSIC LYF: Runmanila SPOTLIGHT

New band Runmanila: When dance meets rock, electronica

There’s a new band just around the OPM corner, and they fuse the elements of dance, rock and electronica in their songs.

The band is Runmanila, the newest band of Universal Records and Orion Entertainment. The band is composed of four college students Kevin Lim (Vocals, Sound Effects), Aaron Cruz (Programming, Guitars, Synthesizers), JR Jader (Electronics, Beats, Electro Drums) and Ignacio Cuyegkeng (Guitars, Synthesizers, Sound effects).