Protecting OPM with SoundsRight

Recently OPM gets support with a collective effort of recoding labels as well as offices involved in keeping rights of songs protected. Sound Recording Rights Society, Inc. (Soundsright),  is a Collective Management Organization (CMO) which was recently accredited by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to represent the record labels and producers in the Philippines. 

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) presented the Certificate of accreditation to Soundsright Officers and Board Members on May 14, 2015 at Victorino's, Quezon City. Respresentatives of the various labels  and governing bodies were present like Mr. Rene Salta (GMA Records), Mr. Alvin de Vera (Alpha Music), Soundsright President Atty. Marivic Benedicto (Star Recording / ABS CBN Film Productions), Soundsright Chairman Mr. Ramon Chuaying (Universal Records), Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) OIC Atty. Allan Gepty, OMB Chairman Ronnie Ricketts, and Mr. Tony Ocampo (Viva/Vicor Music).

Soundsright authorizes business establishments to use copyrighted sound recordings owned by the member record labels and producers and collect royalties on behalf of the copyright owners under section 209 of the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293).

REEL DEAL: “THE INTERN” Teaser Trailer Clocks-In

Academy Award winners Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway star together in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Intern.” Oscar-nominated and award-winning filmmaker Nancy Meyers (“It’s Complicated,” “Something’s Gotta Give”) is directing the dramatic comedy from her own screenplay. Watch the film's teaser trailer here at https://youtu.be/QzoNMTJGcaE.

In “The Intern,” De Niro stars as Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin (Hathaway).

Sweat Together, Stay Together

Coaches Jim and Toni Saret share importance of togetherness in achieving fitness goals

Manila, Philippines – More and more Filipinos are becoming conscious of their health and are working harder to get fit. Healthy living is gaining importance today, and individuals are greatly motivated to achieve the health and fitness goals they set for themselves. The road to fitness may be tough and rough, but Coach Jim Saret, renowned founder and training director of MILO R2-APEX (Athletic Performance Enhancement Cross Training) Running School and his nutritionist wife Toni, share that one should not have to be alone in his journey.

Aquabest Announces New Batch Of Scholars

Aquabest the country’s leading water franchise is pleased to announce the awarding of its new batch of scholars under its Corporate Shared Values (CSV) program.

Under its CSV program the company offers scholarships to the children of its deserving employees.The company has always placed an emphasis in the welfare of its employees and their families. This is driven by the company's realization that its people are its prime assets and as part of its Christian values. 

REEL DEAL: Hailee Steinfield A New Bella In “PITCH PERFECT 2”

Universal Pictures' comedy “Pitch Perfect 2” welcomes two new Bellas into the musical mix, led by Academy Award® nominee Hailee Steinfeld, who blew audiences away when she held her own opposite Jeff Bridges in “True Grit.”

The young actress who plays freshman Emily Junk reflects: “Pitch Perfect 2 was unlike any other movie I had done before. The fact that I love music and grew up singing and dancing was a big reason why this opportunity was so intriguing to me. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better scenario.”

Much like Beca (Anna Kendrick) in the first chapter, Emily starts her time at Barden University as a misfit. Still, whereas Beca is a music producer at heart, Emily writes music—although both are just as passionate about their talents…and about being a Bella. Explains Steinfeld: “Everything Emily knows about what it means to be a ‘Bella’ comes from her mom, Katherine, who was a legacy. Back in her mom’s day, being a Bella was the pinnacle. Now that Emily is officially a Bella, her over-eagerness gets the best of her and she quickly realizes the amount of hard work that is necessary to compete as a Bella.”

REEL DEAL: “TERMINATOR GENISYS” Character Poster Revealed

Paramount Pictures has launched five character one-sheets of “Terminator Genisys” featuring T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Sara Connor (Emilia Clarke), Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney), T-1000 (Byung-hun Lee) and T-300 aka John Connor (Jason Clarke).

The studio recently decided to reveal in trailers and teaser posters that John Connor is actually a Terminator, an unexpected plot twist that promises turn the reboot into an intriguing spectacle.

“Terminator Genisys” is directed by Alan Taylor (“Thor: The Dark World”) from a screenplay by Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier.

When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future…

Opening across the Philippines on July 01, 2015, “Terminator Genisys” is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

REEL DEAL: 3rd Robert Langdon Movie "INFERNO" Starts Production

Principal photography has commenced on “Inferno,” the new film in Columbia Pictures’ Robert Langdon series, which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date. The film is slated for release on October 14, 2016.

In the film, Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks reprises his role as Robert Langdon. He is joined by an international cast of actors, including Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Omar Sy, Ben Foster, and Sidse Babett Knudsen. The film is directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. The screenplay is by David Koepp based on the book by Dan Brown. The project’s executive producers are David Householter, Dan Brown, Anna Culp, and William M. Connor.

REEL DEAL: “INSIDIOUS” Co-Creator Now Directs “CHAPTER 3”

After penning the scripts for “Insidious” and “Insidious: Chapter 2,” Leigh Whannell takes the reins on “Insidious: Chapter 3” by stepping in for co-creator James Wan and directing the new film.

Producer Oren Peli says, “Leigh understands the world of Insidious so well and also sees all sorts of possibilities for `The Further' and for the characters grappling with it, all of which made him the perfect choice to direct the new chapter.

Producer Jason Blum elaborates, “The people who created a movie make the best sequels – which I don’t talk about with them until after they’ve made the first movie, so that it isn’t compromised – and carry the storytelling forward. When Leigh said, ‘I have an idea for a new movie,’ that was ideal. We wanted to make it as comfortable as possible for Leigh to get to do what he wanted to do in taking the director’s chair, because we all felt he should be the next director for these stories.”

XSTIG: Lazada.com.ph brings the ALCATEL FLASH PLUS to the Philippines

Lazada.com.ph announces its exclusive partnership with ALCATEL ONETOUCH to launch their FLASH PLUS smartphone. Built for selfie addicts and mobile warriors, the FLASH PLUS is the latest addition to the list of exclusive products offered by the one-stop online shopping destination.

“Consumers are always looking out for the best in mobile technology. We are very excited to partner with ALCATEL ONETOUCH to bring the FLASH PLUS to the Philippines. The smartphone is packed with great features which are available exclusively to our customers,” said Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines.

MUSIC LYF: Iconic DJ Cash Money To Join MTV Music Evolution 2015

With 3 more sleeps to the MTV Music Evolution 2015, which is set to take place at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, 17 May 2015, MTV today announced several news highlights in its ramp-up to the highly-anticipated one-night-only outdoor live music event this Sunday:

One of the most prolific DJs in hip hop history, DJ Cash Money, will join the show’s current performers’ line-up consisting of the iconic and Grammy Award-winning hip hop act, Naughty by Nature, Billboard Hot 100 hip hop artist, YG, Filipino-American rapper, record producer and dancer, Apl.de.ap, the Philippines’ most celebrated rapper, Gloc-9 and Philippines’ hottest hip hop act, Abra. He replaces DJ Mustard who will not be able to perform at MTV Music Evolution 2015 due to personal reasons. DJ Mustard sends his sincere apologies to all his fans in Asia.

Amongst the thousands anticipated at the show, one lucky fan will win an exclusive paid-trip1 for two to the MTV World Stage Malaysia 20152. Fans at the event can take part in an Instagram contest with the hashtag #mtvmusievo to stand a chance to win this exclusive trip to Kuala Lumpur later this year. This includes chances to win limited edition MTV merchandize. Entries can be a selfie, wefie, #ootd (i.e. Outfit of the Day), or fans’ best hip hop moves through an instavid.