REEL DEAL: "300" Star Jack O'Connell Plays Real-Life War Hero In "UNBROKEN"

He received wide acclaim as the tenacious young Greek soldier in the global box-office hit “300: Rise of an Empire.” Now, Jack O'Connell gets his biggest breakthrough role as the Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini in the Angelina Jolie-directed epic drama, “Unbroken.”

The critically acclaimed film follows the incredible life of Louis “Louie” Zamperini who survived in a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash during World War II—only to be caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a series of prisoner-of-war camps. 

REEL DEAL: From Phenomenal Online Game "DRAGON NEST: WARRIOR'S DAWN" Movie Opens March 18

Produced by giant game prime movers Shanda Games and Eyedentity Games along with Chinese animation studio Mili Pictures,  “Dragon Nest: Warrior’s Dawn” is finally set for theatrical release in local (Phils.) cinemas starting this March 18.

“Dragon Nest: Warrior’s Dawn” is Mili’s debut production and is directed by Song Yuefeng, an award winning animation director.  Fans of the MMORPG which has more than 100 million registered users will finally see the land of Altera and its inhabitants spring to life in cinemas. In the movie, the power of the evil Black Dragon has swept the land of Altera and all have suffered since then that triggered a sense of chaos.

Of its inhabitants is Lambert, an ordinary village boy who has seen first hand the murder of his parents and the destruction of his hometown. Growing up an orphan, he swore to learn the skills on how to be a good fighter to save Altera from the evil that imprisons it. 

Along with Lambert are friends, fiends and creatures that he meets along his journey to become the unlikely hero of Altera.

“MANHID: THE PINOY SUPERHERO MUSICAL” Caps Off Ballet Philippines Sapphire Season in February 2015

Comic book fanatics, musical theater lovers, and political activists are bound to be moved by Ballet Philippines’ newest venture, “MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical”. Inspired from comic book super heroes of the 60 - 90’s – MANHID introduces a new generation of Filipino super heroes redefined for today’s times. Set in an alternate present day Philippines where the EDSA revolution failed, this musical features heroes and villains with superpowers, and a people sick with Kamanhiran (Apathy). “MANHID” is the final production in BP’s 45th anniversary season.

Super-powers, entertaining scenes with well fleshed out characters and an exceptional score spells the rare formula for MANHID. MANHID has already achieved cult status because the Eraserheads – the band who helped compose the music and performed it in the original production in 1992 performed at the University of the Philippines – have gone on to become one of the country’s leading pop groups. They released “Kailan”, one of the songs from MANHID, which became a top selling hit.

Public schools nationwide pay tribute to 44 SAF heroes

The Department of Education (DepEd), together with its schools and offices, observed 44 seconds of silence and one second for peace nationwide during today’s flag-raising ceremonies to honor the 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) who perished during the Mamasapano incident.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said, “It is with profound sadness that we, as a Department, bear this loss, for the valiant 44 PNP-SAF heroes who count as our sons. News of their deaths triggered an expression of sorrow from teachers, administrators, and members of the DepEd family nationwide—they, too, had lost husbands, brothers, and former students."

REEL DEAL: Size Up Marvel's "ANT-MAN" In Teaser Trailer

A small hero makes an impact in the first official trailer and poster for Marvel's "Ant-Man" starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly. Check out the poster below and the trailer here at http://youtu.be/X9j23wif4l4.

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Peña as Luis, Judy Greer as Maggie, Tip “Ti” Harris as Dave, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, Wood Harris as Gale, Jordi Mollà as Castillo and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym.

REEL DEAL: Teen Thriller Genre Get New Treatment In "PROJECT ALMANAC"

He's one of the most prolific movie producers working today, but no amount of experience and knowhow could have prepared Brad Fuller (“The Purge,” “Ouija”) for making a found-footage film, specifically Paramount Pictures' new sci-fi thriller “Project Almanac.”

The film stars Jonny Weston as David, a super bright high school student who finds a set of plans his late father left behind – plans to build a time machine. With a little help from his best friends, Quinn (Sam Lerner) and Adam (Allen Evangelista), and his crush, Jessie (Sofia Black-D’Elia), David finishes what his father started while his younger sister Christina (Ginny Gardner) films the whole thing.

Marie Avgerpoulos Teams Up With Taylor Lautner In A Man's World In "TRACERS"

Meet Cam (Lautner) and Nikki (Avgeropoulis) both are broken and all are in need of being rescued.  But in the fast-paced action thriller “Tracers,” who rescues whom; and who pulls whom from the darkest night and the deepest pit?  Find out when “Tracers” opens February 4 in local cinemas nationwide.

“Tracers” is on its surface very simple.  It’s about a guy – ‘Cam’ – who finds a girl – ‘Nikki’. The girl allows him to reclaim a part of his life and a spirit in his life.  At the exact same moment that happens, outside forces are pressing in on him.  And that’s where Tracers takes off.

Marie Avgeropoulos plays Nikki, the gal that lures Cam into her world and becomes his love interest in “Tracers.”  “The appeal of Tracers was being part of a high impact thrilling action movie that’s just nonstop.  I hadn’t had the pleasure of working on a project like that yet and playing a character like Nikki who is sort of a guarded tomboy who’s one of the guys – tough on the outside but very vulnerable on the inside to those who are lucky enough to meet that side of her.”

REEL DEAL: “JUPITER ASCENDING” – An Original Epic Adventure From "MATRIX" Creators

Filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski once again invite audiences into uncharted territory and fantastic new worlds with Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Jupiter Ascending.”  Their first original science fiction action adventure since “The Matrix” Trilogy, “Jupiter Ascending” reveals a universe in which the Earth is just one small piece of the vast machinery of galactic commerce—a prize, about to be seized and stripped of its most precious resource: humanity. 

Pilipinas Men's Fashion Week Cycle 6 Spring/Summer 2015 at The Podium

The first major fashion event of 2015 here in the Philippines was staged last January 24-25 at the 2nd Level Atrium, The Podium.  Now at its new home and official venue partner, the  2015 Pilipinas Men's Fashion Week (PMFW) held its 6th Cycle. In this cycle, 21 established and young Filipino designers showcased their Spring/Summer 2015 collections paraded by more than 60 models on the red carpet runways of PMFW. Armed with modern design philisophies and superb technical executions, these designers gave a fresh vibe on the latest menswear trends here in the Philippines. Among the official PMFW Cycle 6 designers are the following:

#LevelYap with Grips Hair Wax

Hair Styling brand Grips has a new advocate in two-time PBA MVP James Yap. The star player will be the face of Grips Hair Wax #LevelYap campaign.

Yap was chosen because he is one of the most favorite and iconic basketball stars in the country. Apart from winning seven PBA championships and being one of league's 40 greatest players. Yap is also known for his sense of style, inside and outside the court.

According to Yap, their partnership came off naturally because he has been an avid user of Grips Clay Easywash even before. He particularly likes Grips Hair products' fragrance, style flexibilty, and easy wash feature. In addition to these benefits , both Grips Wax and Grips Clay EasyWash have pro Vitamin B5, a great nourishment for the hair. With the full packed features at Grips, you will surely #LevelYap.