REEL DEAL: Experience An Unprecedented Kind of Real In "Walking With Dinosaurs The 3D Movie"

For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.  “Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie” is the ultimate immersive, big-screen adventure for families.  You’ll meet dinosaurs more real than you’ve ever seen as you embark on a thrilling prehistoric journey, where Patchi, an underdog dino, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages.

XSTIG: Teens fleeing from Facebook

Digital expert looks into the trend, sees opportunity for mobile messaging apps

Facebook made a rather staggering confession during its Q3 earnings call recently. David Ebersman, Facebook’s chief financial officer said, “We did see a decrease in daily users specifically among younger teens. We wanted to share this with you now because we get a lot of questions about it.”

To a certain extent, the exodus may have been brought about by moms, dads, titos (uncles) and titas (aunts) invading Facebook walls of teenagers and generally – bursting their personal digital bubbles.

SM Consortium confident to win light rail single ticketing project

SM Consortium, led by SM Investments Corp. with members BDO Capital and Investment Corp., Advanced Card Systems Ltd. and Penta Capital Investment Corp., is confident of a favorable result in the ongoing financial evaluation of the MRT/LRT Automated Fare Collection System Project.

“With no cost to the government to build and modernize the ticketing system and a one-time concession fee of P1,088,000,000 to be paid to the government unconditionally, we believe that our proposal is most advantageous to the government and the riding public,” said Norman T. Pe, senior vice president of Penta Capital.

The Department of Transportation and Communication is now evaluating the proposals of the three bidders – AF Consortium led by BPI, SM Consortium and Comworks Berjaya Consortium – which passed the technical proposal stage.

Christian Bautista continues partnership with Ink-All-You-Can

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista has made bold moves the past months and engaged in projects that stretch his artistry. Acknowledging the singer’s unparalleled dedication to his craft, Ink-All-You-Can continues to support the singer in all his endeavors.

Last November 28, Christian Bautista represented the Philippines in the ASEAN-Japan Music Festival – Music For Healing After The Earthquake, which hoped to deliver hope and courage through music to all those affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. The festival held at the NHK Hall in Shibuya Japan was attended by 4010 people, and was aired over at NHK Channel.

MUSIC LYF: OPM Artists Record "The Prayer" For Yolanda Victims

On October 15, 2013, an earthquake with the energy equivalent to “32 Hiroshima bombs” devastated the Visayas, and parts of Mindanao and southern Luzon.

Two days later, the Loboc Children’s Choir sang, “The Prayer,” with the rubble of the hundred year old Loboc Church as their backdrop.

Their performance moved so many people here and abroad. Then, tragedy struck again.

On November 8, Typhoon Yolanda, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the year hit East Samar, Samar and Leyte.

Thousands died. Millions were left hungry, desperate and homeless.

Relief efforts from the Philippines and the rest of the world are currently helping the victims survive and find temporary homes.

REEL DEAL: Party In The Jungle - "Rio 2" Poster Revealed!

The merriest of characters in the worldwide hit animation “Rio” reunite in “Rio 2” where they now head to the Amazon from the vibrant city of Rio De Janeiro as seen in this latest poster from 20th Century Fox. 

The film’s macaw lovebirds Blu and Jewel (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway) are now facing parenting issues whether to stay in the city or make a new nest in the jungle to raise their children.  Along with their friends,  “Rio 2” continues the grandeur of adventure as we see Blu and Jewel raise their children while unexpectedly meeting relatives in the wild and dodging dangers brought about by familiar and new set of villains.

“Rio 2” opens April 9 in 3D nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Visit 20thCenturyFox/Philippines Facebook page, 20thCenturyFoxPh YouTube channel and Twitter handle @20centuryfoxph for more breaking news on your most anticipated movies.

MUSIC LYF: Linkin Park Will Have Benefit Concert For The Philippines

When Linkin Park had their concert here in Manila last August, many loved to have them back soon.  Now even while in the US, they are extending their help to the victims via a benefit concert alongside The Offspring, and other special guests on Saturday January 11th, 2014 for CONCERT FOR THE PHILIPPINES at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA.

Get a ticket to the CONCERT FOR THE PHILIPPINES at musicforrelief.org by donating or raising a minimum of $250 for Music for Relief’s Typhoon Relief effort.

As an incentive to those outside the LA area, fans have the opportunity to donate a minimum of $10 to win one of two special VIP tickets packages including airfare and hotel. Visit www.musicforrelief.org for details.

REEL DEAL: Action Superstar Jackie Chan Movie Reboot - "Police Story 2013"

Jackie Chan faces another formidable challenge in his upcoming high-octane action movie “Police Story 2013.”  Faced with a group of cold-blooded syndicate where his only daughter is acquainted with, Chan plays Zhong Wen, a dedicated ordinary police officer for over 20 years determined to eradicate evil under his watch. 

Known for doing his own (even dangerous) stunts, Chan’s character Zhong finds himself trapped in the machinations of a syndicate revealed to be connected to a ruthless criminal imprisoned by Wen years back and had been exacting revenge since then. 

Jing Tian also stars in the movie as Chan’s daughter Miao Miao, a medical student whose fondness to her father had waned over the years.   Unknown to her, the friends she made along the way are his father’s perennial enemies for years, worse her boyfriend, who owns a very dubious fashionable club, is closely connected to the man who committed manslaughter whom her father had imprisoned for life.  Waiting to carry out their revenge, Miao Miao’s boyfriend Wu Jiang (played by Liu Ye) sees the hostage scene in his club an opportunity to trade his friend Fu (Zhou Xiao Ou) in prison to be released in exchange of the club patrons’ release.  Fu is the man whom Zhong had imprisoned years ago.  Zhong in a race against time to save his daughter and the other hostages, is forced to play along with the syndicate’s games until he gets the chance to take them down.

When In Manila Rocks Christmas At Aracama!

The Spirit of Christmas is here and despite challenges that we have faced this year, It is still great to celebrate Christmas and be thankful for the bountiful and awesome year we had. And When In Manila is one of the websites that was very busy this year with a lot of media partnerships and events. With their biggest is the Blogapalooza that happened in November, these are indeed something to toast with!

Now the fun is not over for this year as WIM (When In Manila) will have its Christmas Party at Aracama at The Fort Bonifacio Global City on December 17, 2013 Tuesday. Jam with Guji Lorenzana, Janjay Coonquilla and the Tuesday Band! 

Hosted by WhenInManila.com, Sha Supangan and JCI Fort Bonifacio

Join in on the fun, as it invite bloggers and friends to be part of this amazing event! Just go to The event post: http://www.wheninmanila.com/blogger-party-wheninmanila-xmas-rockeoke-blog-party-at-aracama-on-dec-17/ to read more of the details and how to join!

Oh and don't forget the hashtag #WIMpartyAracama to be part of the party of the season!

LookHome Philippines Magazine: Expert Help On Achieving Your Dream Home

Whether you planning a home makeover or about to build your dream home. It's easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of questions. For example, do you opt for a condo or a house? How to maximize small spaces? What colors should you use, and how do you tastefully mix and match?

On top of this you still have to make other decisions: what building material should you go for ? Apart from the price, what other factors should you consider? How do you make your home energy-efficient? What can make sure that your family's quality of life has improved?

LookHome Philippines Magazine, published by James Hardie answers these questions, and sheds light onto a myriad  of other home design and building issues.

James Hardie is the company behind HardieFlex advance building composites, one of the leading building material in the country. Driven by a strong sense of innovation, James Hardie launched LookHome Philippines so that readers are given access to all in one resource that aims to give expert advice and easy practical tips on how to transform houses into homes.

The information in the magazine, sourced from top urban developers, architects and designers here and abroad, is meant to help readers better their homes and, ultimately, their lives. LookHome Philippines is a testament to James Hardie’s commitment to the design and construction industry so Filipinos are able to have the homes they aspire for, and to live without compromise.

“Regardless of what design style you favor, whether it’s minimalist or eclectic, your home – how it is built and what’s in it – should allow you to go through your daily routines with ease. It should suit your lifestyle, and be able to adapt to your changing needs. That’s the sort of living space that LookHome Philippines can help homeowners achieve,” said Liza Alde, Marketing Manager, James Hardie Philippines. 

During the same event, James Hardie also launched HardieFlex® Flooring which is a versatile, durable and environment-friendly flooring substrate that is specially made for internal residential flooring applications. 

James Hardie is renowned and respected the world over for its advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly building materials. It has been in the Philippines for nearly two decades and operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna. 

For more information on LookHome Philippines, HardieFlex® Flooring, 
and other James Hardie products, please log-on to www.jameshardie.com.ph 
or Like their Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/JamesHardiePH; 
you may also call hotline no. 1-800-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila) 

or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).