REEL DEAL: From Gibson To Hardy - “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD” Unveils Legacy Video

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released an online “legacy” video for “Mad Max: Fury Road” that traces the evolution of the Max Mad franchise, from Mel Gibson passing the proverbial torch to Tom Hardy.  The video may be viewed at https://youtu.be/cF0xw74hhzo.

Haunted by his turbulent past, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron).

REEL DEAL: Downet Feels “AGE OF ULTRON” Marks End of Era, Start of New

Fan-favorite Robert Downey Jr. reprises his seminal portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man for the fifth time in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” In Marvel’s “The Avengers” Tony Stark struggled to become a team player and in “Iron Man 3” audiences saw him transcend his dependency on the tech that was keeping him alive. So where does he go now?

To Downey Jr., the answer is simple: “There’s all this unfinished business. There’s the matter of a certain wormhole that opened over New York and the imminent threat that still implies, so Tony has turned his attentions more toward a bit of a post-Reagan-era, Star-Wars-type notion and he likes to call it Ultron.”

DepEd, PAGCOR turn over school buildings in Tarlac

In its continued preparation for the full implementation of K to 12, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over 30 new classrooms to Tarlac National High School (TNHS), April 17.

President Benigno Aquino III said that the government upgraded the standards of classrooms to ensure the safety of the students. He said, "Sa pagpapagawa ng mga silid-aralan, sistematiko at disente ang pagtugon sa mga pangangailangan ng mga mag-aaral. At maagap na tinutukoy kung saan itatayo ang mga pasilidad sa iba't ibang komunidad."

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MUSIC LYF: Reo Brothers of Tacloban Launch Debut Album Under Star Music

The REO Brothers of Tacloban, composed of the Otic siblings, Reno (drums), Ralph (bass), Raymart (rhythm guitar) and RJ (lead guitar), continue to rock the Philippine music scene with their self-titled debut album under Star Music.

According to the band leader RJ, their name REO represents their family. He explained, “R is the first letter of our names; E is for our mother’s maiden name, Evasco; and O stands for Otic, our surname.”

The story of the disco, pop-rock band became an inspiring tale of survival after super typhoon Yolanda ravaged their hometown Tacloban in 2013. Their mind-blowing musical talent has sent waves of nostalgia through their renditions of hit songs of '60s and '70s music icons like the Beach Boys, Dave Clark 5, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, and The Beatles.

REEL DEAL: Dread, Tension In "THE GALLOWS" Teaser Trailer

Warner Bros. has just revealed the first trailer for the much-buzzed about indie horror film, “The Gallows” and may be viewed at https://youtu.be/_kZiNuCldzw.

In the film, twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.

Experience The Avengers Age Of Ultron At SM North EDSA The Block!

Avengers Age of Ultron is just a few days away and to bring more excitement to fans, SM City North EDSA opens the only Avengers themed exhibit in the Philippines that will run from April 20 to May 16, 2015. 

Showcasing life-sized statues of Ultron, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and the anticipated Hulkbuster, made the atrium an attraction for selfies and activities for the Marvel heroes. The opening was attended by officials from SM North EDSA, SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc, and also got children from The Center for Health Improvement and Life Development (ChildHaus) Foundation to spend the day with their heroes giving hope for those children who are experiencing sickness.

New records to break in Palaro 2015

2014 marks the year of triumphs and remarkable feats in the field of Sports. For the 57th Palarong Pambansa, it was also the year for the Athletics and Swimming category as decade-old-records were broken by this generation’s roster of student athletes.

Last year, Luzon excelled through its champions from the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region 3. NCR’s sprint athlete, Jomar Udtohan turned heads as he broke three meet records in the 100M (43.1 s), 200M (21.8 s), and 400M (48.7 s) dash. His performance was even compared to the “Asia’s Sprint Queen” Lydia de Vega-Mercado’s skill in the early 80s. Also, Bryan Pacheco from Central Luzon wowed crowds through his throwing skills as he achieved a new record of 15.32m in the Shot Put category. Pacheco even outdid his old 2013 record in the Javelin Throw, making 62.47m the new number to break.

REEL DEAL: Teaser Trailer Of “BATMAN V SUPERMAN” Lands

Warner Bros. Pictures has officially released the teaser trailer of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the highly anticipated action adventure from director Zack Snyder starring Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, and Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Catch the trailer here at https://youtu.be/8n6HH5b1u8U.

The film also stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, with Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane returning from “Man of Steel,” Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, and Holly Hunter in a role newly created for the film.

REEL DEAL: “THE WALK” Teaser Poster Drops Online

Columbia Pictures has just bared the teaser one-sheet art of director Robert Zemeckis' new thriller “The Walk,” a true story based on French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's book "To Reach the Clouds."

“The Walk” stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the young dreamer who dared the impossible: an illegal wire walk between the World Trade Center towers. Last August 7, 2014 is the 40th anniversary of the astounding event, now being brought back to vivid life in the third act climax of the film.

Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), and aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, Petit and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan.