Rivering Transoceanic Flight In “LOST IN THE PACIFIC” With Brandon Routh On Board

Brandon Routh stars in his latest action movie in “Lost In The Pacific,” China’s first ever feature film in English which also stars Zhang Yuqi, Russell Wong, Bernice Liu.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vincent Zhou, “Lost In The Pacific” finds Routh playing the role of a mysterious chef aboard a luxury airline on its maiden journey. “Lost In The Pacific” is set in the near future 2020 when the inaugural flight of a grand commercial aircraft, filled with elite passengers, is forced to make an emergency landing on a  strange island after encountering a terrible storm while traversing the Pacific Ocean. Routh plays a high profile yet mysterious chef with military background who soon realizes that some people on the island might be “hijacking the plane”.

ARMM to bring Grade 10 completers to Senior High School

The Department of Education (DepEd) has enjoined the education stakeholders in the Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to encourage Grade 10 completers to enroll in the Senior High School in June 2016, noting that there are only 19,658 early registrants out of the target 28,915 students.

“Look for those Grade 10 students who have not enrolled yet in SHS,” Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said.

Luistro made the pitch during the K to 12 Summit held recently at the Notre Dame of Jolo College where hundreds of education stakeholders—students from public and private schools, parents, teachers, and school division superintendents pledged their support for the full implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

First Trailer Rolls Out for "The Purge 3: Election Year"‏

Universal Pictures has just rolled out the first trailer of its upcoming suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” which may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMp9fBomJw.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

‘Echorsis’ trailer excites moviegoers

MOVIEGOERS of all ages express excitement with the horror-comedy film "Echorsis" after its official trailer was released online last week.

"Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil," which features the triumvirate of comedian John Lapus, Callalily vocalist Kean Cipriano, and award-winning independent film actor Alex Medina, received overwhelming reviews from netizens who called the movie "one of the most awaited comedy flicks of the year." The film was directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Lemuel Lorca and was written by Jerry Gracio.

“THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR” Based On Indian Folklore And Abandoned Village

“The Walking Dead” and “Prison Break” actress Sarah Wayne Callies brings another yet indelible impression in the upcoming hair-raising horror movie “The Other Side of The Door,”  where she plays Maria, an inconsolable mother who lost her son in a tragic accident.

Set in mystical India and based on Indian folklore, “The Other Side of the Door” follows a  family who lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. Maria, the mother, learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye.  She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds.  However, when she disobeys a sacred warning about never opening that door, she upsets the balance between life and death. 

Kapuso Stars' Gift Of Song This Valentines

Probably the best way of celebrating the month of love is through music. This February is also called the Kapuso Month, and along with love specials. 

GMA Records, along with GMA Artist center recently launched One Heart, a compilation album featuring the best Kapuso talents with a wide variety of songs that definitely touch your heart. I also hope that these songs will be the future  theme songs of GMA shows.

One Heart features some of the best performers from GMA Artist Center including Glaiza de Castro, Yasmien Kurdi, Derrick Montaserio, Kristoffer Martin, Kylie Padilla, Ruru Madrid, Julian Trono, Betong Sumaya, Gabbi Garcia, Maricris Garcia, Rita Daniella, James Wright, Nar Cabico, Ralf King, Lindsay de Vera, Hanna Precillas, Kath Castillo, Kai Atienza, and Denise Barbacena.

Sony Pictures Announces Additional Cast for "Smurfs: The Lost Village"‏

Clumsy (voiced by Jack McBrayer), Hefty (Joe Manganiello, center)
 and Brainy (Danny Pudi, with glasses) in “Smurfs: The Lost Village,”
which arrives in theaters in March 2017. (Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures)

Sony Pictures Animation today announced the addition of three new cast for the lineup of talent in the next Smurf adventure “Smurfs: The Lost Village,” hitting theaters March 31, 2017 (including the Philippines).

Joining the already announced Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin as Papa Smurf will be: triple Emmy nominee Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) as the sweet, awkward and honest-to-a-fault Clumsy, who’s forever trying his best and missing the mark; Danny Pudi (“Community”) as book smart and geek proud Brainy, who’s long on knowledge, but short on inter-Smurf-onal skills; and Joe Manganiello (“True Blood,” “Magic Mike”) as the strong and super-positive Hefty, a loyal dynamo struggling with his hero complex.

Liza And Enrique Make Sweet Comeback To Primetime Via “DOLCE AMORE”

From the phenomenal success of their top-rating series “Forevermore,” Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil – one of the country’s hottest love teams – return to primetime to give viewers a taste of love’s sweetness in ABS-CBN’s newest romantic drama “Dolce Amore.”

After making the whole country fall in love and believe in forever, Liza and Enrique take on “Dolce Amore,” a story of two young wandering souls, both in search of who they really are, who will be brought together by destiny and feel an infallible connection with each other.

“It’s a project I think almost everyone will be able to relate to. It’s about finding your identity and finding love, and the story is just so fun and uplifting,” said Liza.

She plays Serena, a young girl raised in Italy by her adoptive parents. Though she lives a good life, she cannot shake off the feeling that an important part of her identity seems to be missing – the truth about where she came from.

Penelope Cruz, Sexy Fashion Police Agent in "Zoolander 2"‏

Penélope Cruz has proven herself to be one of the most versatile actresses by playing a variety of compelling characters, and becoming the first actress from Spain to be nominated and win for an Oscar.

Her versatility comes to the fore anew as she tries slapstick comedy with Paramount Pictures' hilarious sequel, “Zoolander 2” in which she stars with Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig.

In the film, not long after their fashion comeback in Rome, Derek Zoolander (Stiller) and Hansel (Wilson) are approached by Valentina Valencia (Cruz), a beautiful Special Agent with Interpol’s Global Fashion Division who recruits them to help solve an investigation surrounding an alarming list of murdered pop stars. All the murders have one glaring characteristic in common that could crack the case— a selfie at the time of their death with that look... Zoolander's signature look BLUE STEEL. Believing there is only one person capable of interpreting that look, Valentina and her partner look to Derek to help infiltrate the world of high fashion and crack the case.

Academy Award Nominated Film “ROOM” Opens In PH Cinemas February 17

The highly-acclaimed tearjerker film “Room” where the audience rooted for the mother and son’s chance at freedom who were imprisoned in a sound-proof shed for seven years will now open in local cinemas on February 17 from Pioneer Films.

Based on the international bestselling book written by Emma Donoghue of the same title, director Lenny Abrahamson brings the highly suspenseful and emotional story “Room” to the big screen.  “Room” is a unique and unexpectedly tender exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child under the most harrowing of circumstances.