Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm Showcase Upcoming Live-Action Slate‏

Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates recently at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn hosted the highly anticipated biennial event.

“It’s quite something to be able to have Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm all on the same stage, and it’s tremendously gratifying to unveil our upcoming projects to our most dedicated fans first,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “We always have an incredible time at the D23 EXPO.”

After welcoming the crowd to D23 EXPO 2015, Horn introduced Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, and Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, to present overviews of the Marvel Studios and Disney live action slates. Later Horn returned to the stage to present the Lucasfilm film slate to the enthusiastic audience.

A recap of the presentation follows:

Kevin Feige led off with a glimpse into the world of Marvel’s “Doctor Strange,” featuring a video greeting by Benedict Cumberbatch, who stars as the title character, followed by a pre-production piece that offered fans a taste of the look and feel of the upcoming film, opening in U.S. theaters on October 26, 2016.

Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” marched into D23 EXPO with an introduction by its producer, Kevin Feige. To the delight of the audience, Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie showed up on stage to help Feige show never-seen-before footage from the movie. Before the footage rolled, Feige revealed that there was a special “Easter egg” for fans to find: it was aptly a nod to D23 EXPO.

Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” picks up where “Avengers: Age of Ultron” left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain. Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” opens in the U.S. on May 6, 2016.

"Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension" Reveals Poster‏

As the “Paranormal Activity” franchise comes to an end this October,Paramount Pictures has revealed the teaser poster for its final chapter,“Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.”

Directed by Gregory Plotkin, “The Ghost Dimension” is expected to finally reveal Toby, and tie up loose ends. And as the new poster declares,audiences will – for the first time – actually see the “activity.”

The final film follows a new family, the Fleeges — father Ryan (Chris J. Murray), mother Emily (Brit Shaw) and their young daughter Leila (Ivy George) — who move into a house and discover a video camera and a box oftapes in the garage.

When they look through the camera’s lens, they begin to see the paranormal activity happening around them — including the re-emergence of young Kristi and Katie.”

Opening across the Philippines on Oct. 21, 2015, “Paranormal Activity 5: The Ghost Dimension” will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Fifth Harmony Checks In to "Hotel Transylvania 2" with New Song "I'm in Love with a Monster"‏

“I’m In Love With A Monster,” pop sensation Fifth Harmony’s contribution to Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania 2,” the anxiously awaited sequel to “Hotel Transylvania,” is now available at iTunes and all digital retailers.

You can listen to “I’m In Love With A Monster” right here: http://smarturl.it/IILWAMaudio. The song, which is featured in the movie, serves as a frighteningly fun and catchy prelude to the film, out in Philippine theaters nationwide September 23, 2015.

Commenting on the announcement, Vollack said, “There are few groups out there that can match the incredibly fun feel and animated vision that Genndy Tartakovsky is bringing to Hotel Transylvania 2, and Fifth Harmony knocked it out of the park. The song is exactly what we were hoping for.”

Scooby-Doo and the Gang Return to the Big Screen in New Animated Adventure‏

Fire up the Mystery Machine! Scooby-Doo and his crime-busting pals will soon embark on a brand new comedy adventure, as Warner Bros. Pictures prepares to bring the beloved Hanna-Barbera franchise back to theaters beginning September 21, 2018.

The announcement was made jointly today by Greg Silverman, President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Uncut "Vacation" Rated R-18 by MTRCB, Strictly For Adults‏

New Line Cinema's riotous comedy “Vacation” starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate and Chris Hemsworth has been rated R-18 With No Cuts by the Movie and Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB), this according to a spokesman of Warner Bros. (F.E.), Inc. which distributes the film in the Philippines.

Jolie's New Romantic Drama "By the Sea" Shares Teaser Trailer‏

Universal Pictures' “By the Sea,” Academy Award® winner Angelina Jolie Pitt’s directorial follow-up to the studio’s epic “Unbroken,” has just released its teaser trailer which may be viewed here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK-LXvd5nPk.

Written, directed and produced by Jolie Pitt, the dramatic film stars Brad Pitt and Jolie Pitt, who are supported by an international ensemble led by Mélanie Laurent, Niels Arestrup, Melvil Poupaud and Richard Bohringer.

Want your own playlist? Spotify recommends with Discover Weekly

Spotify users can now enjoy a highly-intuitive feature that recommends music based on personal taste, and Globe customers get free access with a GoSURF subscription

Spotify continues to take the music streaming experience to the next level as it recently launched a new feature that generates a weekly playlist of recommended new tunes based on the type of music a user listens to in-app.

Red Planet Launches Value Hospitality Brand In the Philippines - Opens Tenth Hotel

Pioneering regional hotel group Red Planet launched its new hospitality brand in the Philippines today, coinciding with the official opening of its tenth hotel in the country.

The introduction of Red Planet Amorsolo, Manila brings the number of Red Planet rooms in the country to 1,720, reinforcing Red Planet as the largest international hotel owner/operator in the Philippines.

The new Red Planet hotel brand was specifically created to redefine the value hotel experience for domestic and international travellers in Asia by providing a high quality, comfortable and connected, technologically-enabled stay in desirable locations at attractive prices.

Amy Poehler Lends Joyful Voice for "Inside Out"

One of Hollywood’s most versatile and sought-after talents, Amy Poehler is perhaps best known for her starring role on the Emmy®-nominated NBC comedy series “Parks and Recreation,” which began its seventh and final season in February 2015. Her portrayal of Leslie Knope earned her a 2014 Golden Globe® Award for best actress in a TV series, musical or comedy.

In Disney-Pixar’s new adventure comedy “Inside Out,” Poehler breathes life to the emotion Joy whose goal has always been to make sure 11-year-old Riley stays happy. She is lighthearted, optimistic and determined to find the fun in every situation. Joy sees challenges in Riley’s life as opportunities, and the less happy moments as hiccups on the way back to something great. As long as Riley is happy, so is Joy.

The 36th Agora Awards: A Beacon of Marketing Excellence

Marketing is a dynamic and continuously evolving field. Every year, Filipino companies come up with innovative and effective marketing campaigns that change the mindsets of consumers and build brands. These are campaigns that embed themselves in the minds of people, creating results and bringing success. 

In the Philippines, one award recognizes these marketing breakthroughs. An award with a long history of recognizing the best of the best in Philippine marketing. It’s an award that’s highly regarded and most prestigious that it’s known as “The Oscars of Philippine Marketing.” It’s better known in the Philippines as The Agora Award.