REEL DEAL: Star Trek Into Darkness SPOTLIGHT

Star Trek Into Darkness : on a deadly manhunt to capture those who devastated the Starfleet

by Emy Abuan

The USS Enterprise is sent to observe Planet Nibiru, but finds a volcano on the verge of erupting and wiping out its primitive inhabitants. In the process of launching a dangerous mission to halt the eruption, first officer Spock's life is jeopardized, forcing Kirk to break the "Prime Directive" and reveal the Enterprise to the planet's civilisation to rescue him. As a consequence, a number of indigenous people begin to worship the ship as it leaves. After being called back to Earth, Kirk is relieved of command, and Admiral Pike re-assumes command of the Enterprise. Shortly afterward, Starfleet agent John Harrison bombs a secret "Section 31" installation in London. An emergency meeting of high ranking officers is called at Starfleet headquarters, which Kirk attends as Pike's first officer. The meeting is attacked by a gunship piloted by Harrison. Kirk takes the gunship down, but Harrison escapes and Pike dies.

After Pike's funeral, Admiral Marcus (Weller) authorizes Kirk to hunt down Harrison, who has fled to the Klingon homeworld of Qo'noS. Since Qo'noS lies deep in Klingon territory and Starfleet is on the brink of war with the Klingon Empire, the Enterprise is supplied with 72 long-range prototype photon torpedoes, and is ordered to fire them all at Harrison's location once he is found. Believing the torpedoes could be dangerous to the ship, chief engineer Montgomery Scott refuses to take them aboard and tenders his resignation when ordered to accept them. The Admiral's daughter, scientist Carol Marcus also joins the crew, under a false identity, and Pavel Chekov is promoted to Chief Engineer.

Several twists and turns of events will turn Admiral Marcus and Captain Kirk into opponents.

With Marcus in pursuit, the Enterprise is attacked by the superior starship Vengeance in Earth's orbit. Outgunned, the Enterprise is severely damaged. Ultimately Kirk agrees to hand over the Klingon Khan and the 72 bodies in cryo sleep in exchange for the lives of his crew. Marcus refuses and beams his daughter aboard to prevent her being used against him.

This year’s blockbuster movie is on us, Ayos di’ba?

Iron Man 3, The Wolverine, Man of Steel, Fast and the Furious 6 –are all movies to watch out for in the coming months. Now you can get a chance to watch them for free by simply posting an ad on AyosDito.ph

This May, Team AyosDito.ph, in cooperation with SM Cinema, will be giving away 100 Free Movie Passes weekly beginning April 30 to June 2, 2013. This really makes it a “Mas Ayos Dito!” selling experience on AyosDito.ph.

“AyosDito.ph aims to build a strong and educated Online Buy and Sell culture in the Philippines,” AyosDito.ph General Manager, Jon Santico said. “Our purpose is to attract quality advertisers, both private and professionals, and to provide a safe, convenient and memorable buying and selling experience for all our users.”

On-air and online: GMA expands Election 2013 coverage

In the 2010 Elections, GMA Network was a leader in media coverage—both on television and on the web. Harnessing the power of social media, GMA’s Department of Multimedia Journalism gathered and delivered breaking news in real time through social networks Twitter and Facebook. Meanwhile, YouScoop tapped into the network of citizen journalists for both online and on-air dissemination of the news.

Sarah Jessica Parker To Grace The SM Store Aura Opening

There’s been a lot of buzz about the SM Aura Premier opening this May. And it has just been confirmed that international screen and stage actress – and style icon - Sarah Jessica Parker will be gracing the launching of the mall’s SM Store.

Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the City (1998-2004), has won four Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Emmy Awards. She served as a producer and reprised her role in the screen adaptation of the hit series with the theatrical release of Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2.

Her Carrie character –who has been described as someone who lives for fashion - as well as her own incredible personal style make Parker the perfect guest for the store opening, which Manila’s stylish set is looking forward to.

KFC Philippines Supports World Food Programme

It's always good to hear when a charitable cause has been successful and has reached more than the expected. From a food company, which shares a part of its sales to end hunger in the country is truly worth sharing to the public so that the culture of sharing will continue.

KFC Philippines has turned over 7.5 million pesos to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support their school feeding programme in conflict-affected areas of central Mindanao. This donation, KFC’s largest amount raised for WFP to date, will be able provide 750,000 school meals to about 100,000 school children.

#DirtyFinger2013 Update: Burgos Elementary School

 Padre Burgos Elementary School used to be the biggest elementary school in the world in terms of students, it also the venue for a lot of precincts in  the vote rich Sampaloc district, and today it is also the venue where former president Erap Estrada votes as a Manileño. And as expected media flocked to cover his vote as his residence is just 200 meters away from the school. With a huge population, the school looks like it opened for its first day of school, and Altura street which serves as the entrance and exit of voters, watchers, and election officers is bombarded with tarpalins, posters and a storm of sample ballots which is somehow lesser than the last elections, I hope they are going green now. And since it is a school, the stores infront of it becomes a booming marketplace, at least for the whole day. So far there was no power outages and less to no lines (just like in our baranggay). It took me longer to commute than to find my name, fill the ballot and let the PCOS machine eat it.

An Appeal To The Filipino Voter... #DirtyFinger2013

This is repost from my original personal blog at www.fpjjr.blogspot.com. I posted this one so that more people can read this and also serve as a wake up call to do change in the society by voting wisely for the right candidate this 2013 election. Don't forget to use the hashtag #DirtyFinger2013 for your insights and also personal experience this day.

As elections grow nearer, the fate of the nation again is at hand. I may be a drop in the vast ocean, but I quote from the movie "Cloud Atlas" that "An ocean is a multitude of drops". I may not be famous, rather my nickname is, but I am entitled to speak my mind in this democratic country. It's my right, it is why I am here. And I do send out this simple appeal to the Filipino Voter, like me, that will elect the future administration leaders and legislators of the country.

First is the never ending slogan of VOTE WISELY. The term itself is what we wanted for a long time, and that is CHANGE. It is simple as choosing the candidate because you know that he/she is indeed qualified for that position and can deliver public service without smothering his name across town. Its as simple as choosing them with at least some background check and personal deliberation that he is the right and good person for the position. Never should you vote because your favorite artista says so, nor your parents dictates because you have this "utang na loob".

REEL DEAL: Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge

After Naruto and One Piece, SM Cinema will also feature another Anime Movie this May with another anime series which crossover to the big screen: Hunter x Hunter Phantom Rouge. With many of fans have been awaiting for this movie to come out, this will appeal to otakus and kids at heart.

The movie is about Kurapika who takes revenge on the crime group Phantom Troup for killing his entire clan for their unique eyes that turn scarlet when they get angry.  Along the way, he finds out that his own “scarlet eyes” have been stolen. Through the help of Gon, Killua and Leorio, Kurapika is spared from death only to be trapped by the deadly Phantom Troupe. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge sold an astounding 357,976 ticket on its opening in Japan and earned $5,143,930 on its opening weekend.

Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is another CinExclusive by SM Cinema showing thie May 15, 2013

Rajo Laurel for Uratex and Mother's Day Promo

Rajo Laurel is known for his designs which are truly world-class. And what better way to further expand his line with  products which are proudly Filipino and also of top grade quality which one can stand out!

From clothing to shoes, to costumes, Rajo now expands his line with one of the things we  spend most of our lives with, our beds. Uratex, the trusted brand from quality foams and mattresses have collaborated together to create a fashionable and comfortable line of  Beds which everyone agrees to all sleep into style and comfort.

With their partner Our Home, they also launched a special Mother's Day promo that is also launched together with the new line of products. 

Uratex, OUR|HOME Launch Mother's Day promo 

In due recognition of their unconditional love and hardships in raising their children and running a home, Uratex, the country’s leading foam and mattress brand, and OUR|HOME, the country’s leading lifestyle furniture store chain, launches today a special Mother's Day promotion called "Best Mattress for Best Mom."  

GMA Artist Center stars reap awards and nominations

GMA 7’s Artist Center continues to ascertain its position as the premier talent development and management arm of the network with the various honors and accolades given to its homegrown talents from three award-giving bodies this year.

Leading the roster of winners is fast-rising Kapuso star Kim Rodriguez who received her first acting award as the New Movie Actress of the Year at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies last March 10 at the AFP Theater. Kim was recognized for her performance in the indie film Mga Mumunting Lihim. Aside from Party Pilipinas, Kim presently headlines the Afternoon Prime series, Kakambal ni Eliana. Kim was also one of the nominees for Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for her performance in Oros during the 2013 Golden Screen Awards for Movies.