An appeal to moviegoers: Support “Echorsis” by watching it on April 13, its opening day

Just like any independently produced Filipino film, “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good And Evil” by critically acclaimed director Lemuel Lorca is at risk of being pulled out of movie houses if it doesn’t perform well on its first day. 

Thus, the cast and crew of the much anticipated horror-comedy film appeal to Filipino moviegoers to watch “Echorsis” on April 13, its opening day. 

“Sana sumugod sa sinehan ang milyon-milyong nag-aabang sa ‘Echorsis’ sa opening day pa lang para manatili ito sa line up ng mga pelikula,” says Alex Medina, who plays the lead role of a gay-swindling gigolo in the movie.  

Father & Son on the Run in Supernatural Thriller "Midnight Special"‏

A father and his son who may have otherworldly powers are on the run from the government in Warner Bros. Pictures' “Midnight Special,” at once a supernatural thriller and an enigmatic and thought-provoking journey into the unknown…and the unknowable.

In “Midnight Special,” a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre–defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.

Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell Killer Couple In R-Rated RomCom “MR. RIGHT”

Blending dancing, violence and romance into one-of-a-kind hybrid entertainment, “Mr. Right” stars Anna Kendrick as manic Martha who falls in for Francis (Sam Rockwell), a professional assassin with a cause.

When Martha discovers that her new beau is a professional hitman, who kills the people ordering the hits.  But the bodies pile up, Martha must decide whether to flee or join her man in the mayhem.

ADP CIRCLE Lends a Helping Hand at Villa Maria

(From L-R) ADP Philippines associates Jayson Santos, JC Retardo and Yves Bibiolata repaint a part of the outer walls of a classroom for Aeta children during an outreach program organized by ADP CIRCLE’s Community & Learning Pillars at Villa Maria, a community for indigenous people in Porac, Pampanga. Forty seven associates from ADP Philippines volunteered for the activity, with some of them spending their time refurbishing classrooms used by students in the community. ADP CIRCLE (Corporate Involvement and Responsibility to the Community, Learning and Environment) is the corporate social responsibility program of ADP Philippines with the objective of supporting its associates’ commitment to giving back and helping improve communities. To learn more about ADP and its Social Responsibility efforts, visit www.adp.com/who-we-are/corporate-social-responsibility. (Photo by Ian Vaño)

New Poster Up for Clooney-Julia Starrer, "Money Monster"‏

Columbia Pictures has just cashed-in the new one-sheet art of “Money Monster,” the new suspense thriller from the producers of the Oscar Best Picture winner “Argo.”

Directed by Jodie Foster, the film stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jack O’Connell (“300: Rise of an Empire,” “Unbroken”).

In the taut and tense thriller “Money Monster,” Lee Gates (Clooney) is a bombastic TV personality whose popular financial network show has made him the money wiz of Wall Street. But after he hawks a high tech stock that mysteriously crashes, an irate investor (O’Connell) takes Gates, his crew, and his ace producer Patty Fenn (Roberts) hostage live on air. Unfolding in real time, Gates and Fenn must find a way to keep themselves alive while simultaneously uncovering the truth behind a tangle of big money lies.

Switch To Watson's Label To Save On The Things That Matter Most

Lucky shoppers get unbelievable rewards with SWITCHER’S SURPRISE

The latest gadgets, a trip to a dream destination, a new car, an all-expense–paid shopping extravaganza. These are just some of the pleasures and experiences that everyone wants to attain. But saving up for them proves difficult for many, because their budget is allocated to the more essential things in life.

There’s hope, however, as Watsons, Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, helps customers to shop wisely and strategically by providing them with quality products at friendly prices.

This 2016, Watsons further rewards its smart shoppers who make the SWITCH and SAVE with the SWITCHER’S SURPRISE campaign.

Fujifilm “Instax and Crafts” to hold the biggest DIY crafting event this summer

Crafting is one activity that doesn’t only spell fun and enjoyment. It also makes you realize the wonderful things you can create with your own hands if you put your heart into it.

FUJIFILM Philippines, Inc. takes the art of craftsmaking to another level as it presents another afternoon of crafting magic via “Instax and Crafts” at the Ayala Malls Market! Market! Activity Center on April 9, 2016 from 1PM to 5PM.

Touted to be the biggest DIY event this summer, “Instax and Crafts” will have special workshops on Greeting Card Making and Paper Die-Cut Mobile with Mikko Sumulong of I Try DIY and Marielle Nadal-Reyes of Craft MNL. Musical interludes will be provided by The Ransom Collective.

Find the many ways with which you can turn your Instax photos into attractive and interesting stuff. Cute and compact, Instax cameras come in two types --- the Instax mini series that are ideal for daily use and Instax WIDE series which are perfect for shooting group pictures. Instax is designed to produce pictures of high quality on the spot.

Levi’s Philippines launches in-store promo for its 501 birthday celebration

Levi’s is celebrating its birthday and it has a gift for you!

In recognition of the priceless heritage of the brand, Levi’s has a new global campaign dubbed “We Are Original,” which is geared to connect with millions of Levi’s lovers on social media.

“We Are Original” is part of Levi’s multifaceted global brand campaign, Live in Levi’s, a digital platform that was launched in 2014 and which engages the global community of Levi’s fans through their shared experiences. To help celebrate how the world “Lives in Levi’s,” fans generate original content to tell their stories and share these through social media channels.

From the international scene, the campaign has tapped influencers who love their Levi’s Jeans. French music producer, writer, and model Caroline de Maigret, American DJ duo Classixx, and Chinese multimedia artist Yi Zhou share their experiences as Levi’s advocates on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

GMA Network Reveals The Sang'gres of the new Encantadia!

It has been more than a decade since we entered the world of Encantadia which is one of the highest rating and celebrated fantasy series of GMA Network. This 2016, it has been confirmed that the fantaserye will finally have a remake with a whole new cast, as many of the main characters have shifted to different networks and relationships.

The first character to be revealed was no less than the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera to be the Ynang Reyna (Mine'a) and Raquim will be Dingdong Dantes. They finally revealed on Monday, April 4 2016, the four Sang'gres who are the keepers of the jewels of Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire. Though there has been a lot of speculations, fan requests and hopes, who will take over the coveted roles by Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, Karylle, and Diana Zubiri.

REEL DEAL: Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil REVIEW

After adjustments on the play dates, the awaited movie starring Kean Cipriano, Alex Medina, and John Sweet Lapus will be finally shown in cinemas with Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil. Directed by Lemuel Lorca, who also directed the CineFilipino film "Ned's Project".

The film was produced by Chris Cahilig who manages the boy group 1:43 who also were part of the movie. Kean Cipriano also co-produced the film, and also fresh from the success of "Love is Blind" where he worked with Derek Ramsay and Kiray Celis. Alex Medina was also busy with TV and movie projects which makes him one of the in-demand stars as he follows the fame of his father Pen and brother Ping.

John Lapus, also had a previous horror flick for the MMFF, shown excitement for the film's release this April. Echorsis takes a story spin-off from "The Exorcist" with the touch of gay humor and situations. Kean plays Father Nick, a gay priest who performs exorcisms. John plays Kristoff, a closet gay son from a conservative family, while Alex plays Carlo, the lover who will break Kristoff's heart.