REEL DEAL: Turbo REVIEW

When we think of snails, we think of a slow and boring world. And with what snails do for the rest of their lives is something many people also experience and are trapped in their own cycle of repetitive chores. But the movie TURBO by Dreamworks Animation is now out to prove something that kids and adults can learn a lot.

TURBO tells the story of Theo (Ryan Reynolds), a garden snail who dreams to be fast and reach his idol Guy Ganye. And in one unexpected night, he changed to be the fastest snail in the world. He transformed into a super snail that can run as fast as cars and has taken the new name Turbo.

Now turbo will pursue his dreams as he meets race snails and people along the way. With his superpowers giving him an advantage, will he reach dreams he is longing to have? And what other interesting thing he and his new gang would do to differ from the snail life into a life of speed and slide.

MUSIC LYF: MCA MUSIC presents Two of the World’s Most Promising Violin Acts of 2013!

The World’s Fastest Violin Player, DAVID GARRETT!

David Garrett got his first violin at age four and makes his first appearance with the Hamburg Philharmonics at the early age of ten. At age thirteen he is the youngest artist to be awarded an exclusive contract with the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. In 1999, at the height of his career, the shooting star redirects his energy, deciding to leave his predetermined path as a classical violinist and move to New York – not to take a time-out but rather to place his musical proficiency on a theoretical foundation and perfect his technique. He enrolls at the prestigious Julliard School, studying musicology and composition. Instruction with Itzhak Perlmann lends his performance completely new facets. David Garrett’s particular enthusiasm for studying composition earns him a distinction in 2003 when he wins the renowned Composition Competition of Julliard School with a fugue composed in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach.

NUVALI Bags Bronze for Greener Campaign

A Bronze trophy was awarded to NUVALI’s Koi Fish Feed Invite for successfully carrying out design and environment responsibility all in one. The Koi Fish Feed Invite was a campaign for Ayala Land’s eco-friendly community, NUVALI which is a home for massive schools of koi fish in its multi-functional lake, situated in the greener side of Laguna.

Aesthetically designed to function as an invitation and likewise as fish food, the Koi Fish Feed Invite was made of materials derived from natural ingredients, printed with edible ink in patterns mimicking the koi’s one of a kind scales.

Own Your Brand New Car Easily, Wisely through BPI Family Auto Loan

Cars are considered to be an essential investment, be it for a working professional or for a family. More than its function to transport and move you from place to place, it is a tool that brings convenience. Having your own vehicle opens up a lot of possibilities and advantages - having to go on road trips to popular destinations with the family and being able to explore new places anytime are just some of the fun things it affords you.

As it is fairly a large purchase, choosing which car to buy could be a difficult decision to make. Alongside with it, how to buy that car is another question to consider. BPI Family Auto Loan is a trusted partner that will make it easy for you to get that dream car.

iGrab Launches its store in Resorts World Manila

Though online shopping happens in the virtual world, some would also love to claim and inquire about the services and products with a live person. With this, iGrab Philippines, being one of the online market place with great deals and discounts on products, services and access to exclusive events have opened their first physical store inside the luxurious Resorts World Manila.

The store acts as a customer-friendly establishment where clients can claim, inquire and also sign up for great deals with iGrab staff to guide them through every question or scenario they might be in. The opening also would be the first and also puts its head with similar online shops who offer similar services.

James Hardie leads innovations in fiber cement products

Cement, as a building material, is old. The earliest forms of cement were used by the Egyptians and the Romans thousands of years ago. Techniques for making cement that eventually led to modern cement-making were first developed by French and British engineers in the 1700s. It was during the Industrial Revolution, though, (about 1800) that techniques for making modern cement were introduced.

Just think about that: from 1800 to 2013 is more than 200 years of cement-making. Isn’t it time for new building materials that draw on the great qualities of this time-honored and tested substance?

Getting stylish with McJIM

When it comes to his fashion choices, a Filipino gentleman is not one to be swayed by trends. He aims for a sleek, classic look, knows the clear demarcation line between casual wear and formal wear, and respects dress codes. He knows the value of power dressing, presenting himself as a confident, successful and goal-oriented individual who is ready to conquer the world.

An invariable part of a Filipino gentleman’s fashion arsenal is a belt from McJIM, which has been providing his sartorial requirements for 40 years. Not one to compromise quality, he knows that a staple from McJIM is made from the highest quality of leather and displays meticulous craftsmanship. No other leather goods company competes with McJIM’s emphasis on high taste, classical design and modern aspiration.

REEL DEAL: "The Wolverine" In A Maze of Powerful Foes and Allies

The most iconic character in the X-Men universe embarks upon on an epic journey in modern-day Japan in “The Wolverine.”  Inspired by the celebrated Marvel comic book arc, Logan (Hugh Jackman), the century-old mutant known to the world as Wolverine, is lured to a Japan he hasn’t seen since World War II – and into a shadowy realm of Yakuza and Samurai. 

Director James Mangold embraced the opportunity to take Logan directly into the heart of present-day Japan, which is as full of sleek, high-tech modernity as it is rife with deep traditions and hidden codes of honor.  “This story takes Logan into a kind of fever dream of today’s Japan, full of Yakuza, Ninja, Samurai, Industrialist crime, mystery and mysticism,” the director explains.

ABS CBN Publishing Wins Big At The Asian Publishing Awards

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. (API) received a total of five Asian Publishing awards in rites held last July 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manila.

API won for "Best Feature on Cars" and "Best Feature on Wine Tasting", both for Vault magazine; for "Best Feature on Interior Design" for Metro Home magazine and "Best Feature on Asian Fashion" for Metro magazine. In the book category, Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was awarded for "Best Insights into Asian Societies."

MUSIC LYF: History of The Eagles DVD

Hits 7X Platinum in Canada!

July 15, 2013 -- During the hotly anticipated Canadian leg of their History of The Eagles tour, American rock band The Eagles received a 7x Platinum Award from the team at Universal Music Canada for their DVD of the same name. The History of The Eagles DVD has been number one in Canada since it was released ten weeks ago.

As the title would suggest, the tour’s shows have featured songs from across the band’s extensive catalogue and sees the more recent Eagles line-up reunited with Bernie Leadon who originally left the band in 1975. History of The Eagles is a meticulous creation featuring rare archival material, concert footage, and never-before-seen home movies that explore the evolution and enduring popularity of one of the world’s biggest-selling and culturally significant American bands.