James Wan Magnifies Your Fear of the Dark in "Lights Out"

From torches and candles to LEDs. Street lamps, headlights, neon, flares. Since the origin of our existence, humans have sought ways to escape the encroaching shadows and the frightful things they conceal.

“We’re all terrified of the dark,” offers “Lights Out” producer James Wan, master of the horror and thriller genres. “As kids, we were convinced something was hiding in the closet or under the bed, and that stays with us. It’s universal. This movie really plays on that simple concept, and that’s the brilliance and the fun of it.”

GQWEST Implements Resource Conservation Measures

GQWEST Inc the country's premiere water franchising company has taken another step towards greening its operations by installing resource conservation methods in its Superstore.

As part of its Green Mindset Program the company installed solar panels and a system of underground and overhead cisterns to reduce its resource consumption. The company's Superstore located in Lincoln street Quezon City is its industrial grade water station that caters to its institutional clients like SM malls and Globe Telecom.

The solar panels installed will allow the company to reduce its electrical consumption. At the same time, the cisterns installed will store rainwater and help reduce water consumption and eliminate wastage. The company expects to benefit from these twin measures as it seeks to pair environmental sustainability and greater operational efficiency.

Non-Stop, Pulse-Pounding Suspense in "The Shallows"‏

From Jaume Collet-Serra, director acclaimed thrillers “Unknown” and “Non-Stop,” comes Columbia Pictures’ suspenseful tale “The Shallows” where a female surfer finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark.

In “The Shallows,” Nancy (Blake Lively) is seeking solace after the death of her mother. Though she’s been a driven medical student, Nancy has also found peace on a surfboard, and now has located what she’s looking for – the secret beach that was a special place for her mom. Though she knows it’s dangerous to surf alone, she risks it when her travel companion bails – even calling home to let her tight-knit family know that she has found this special place. As she surfs in this beautiful, hidden place, she thinks it will be a chance for her to reflect.

Let's review the new Encantadia shall we?

The new Encantadia has now finished with thier pilot episode, and it has been a long time since we had a prime time fantasy serye on TV and the retelling of the fan favorite show was both a challenge and an opportunity for the team who made it possible.  Since it was introduced back in 2005, it was able get high ratings and even and expanded story with Etheria and Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas.

Now let's look on the first episode which will give that lasting impression for the whole series.

SPOILER ALERT (proceed with caution for those who have not seen the pilot episode). If in case you missed it, there are a lot of links online but iFlix offers fresh episodes with just a day difference. 

"Ghostbusters" Now Released in PH IMAX 3D Cinemas

IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures' highly anticipated summer tentpole “Ghostbusters,” from director Paul Feig, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released into IMAX® theatres in the Philippines on Friday, July 15 (simultaneous with the nationwide opening in 2D and 3D cinemas).

Sinister Of Social Media Exposed In “NERVE”

Emma Roberts and Dave Franco star in “Nerve,” a timely edge-of-your-seat thriller and a razor-sharp examination of the seductive power of social media. 

Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, best known for their work on “Catfish” and the “Paranormal Activity” series, who have created an action-packed urban adventure that also offers keen insights into online behavior.

Based on the popular young-adult novel by Jeanne Ryan, the game of “Nerve” introduces a pool of young thrill-seeking players who accept increasingly risky dares from anonymous watchers to win valuable rewards. As small-time pranks ramp up into dangerous, sometimes acts, fans watch the action captured live on smartphones.

GMA Comedy Stars On The Rise This 2016!

Comedy is probably GMA's best asset in terms of their actors who are not only inclined with doing drama but also have a gift in making their viewers laugh. And before the second half of the year started, they launched new show that showcases their comedy talents as well as new shows that presents a whole new concept of fun and laughter.

We were able to sit down with the Kapuso stars Nar Cabico, Mark Herras, and Betong. They belong to two new shows namely Laff Camera Action and Conan My Beautician.  Also they have another comedy show called A1 Ko Sa Yo which stars Jackyln Jose, Gardo Versoza, Solenn Huessaff and Sef Cadayona.

Milo Marathon Celebrates 40 Years! Finals To Be Held In Iloilo!

The National MILO Marathon marks the 40th year this 2016 and is now ready to start and it will take place on 14 locations starting at Dagupan City on July 17th. And just like last year, they also went with a different venue for the Grand Finals, which will be happening in Iloilo City.

We cannot deny that Milo Marathon has done a lot of milestones in all of those years, and one of the most interesting event that happened is when one of the champion marathoners Mary Joy Tabal got a qualifying slot for the upcoming Rio Olympics.

Globe unveils game-changing home broadband plans

Customers can now customize broadband plans based on their preferred digital lifestyle at home

Globe Telecom is changing the game of broadband internet with the launch of its new home broadband plans which can now be customized and bundled with more digital entertainment content from its newest partners Netflix and popular singing app Smule. The broadband plans can also be availed with devices such as smart LED TVs, audio devices and even game consoles for a complete home entertainment experience.

“X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE” Director Gavin Hood Helms New Film “EYE IN THE SKY”

Acclaimed filmmaker Gavin Hood, known for his works in worldwide hits ““X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Tsotsi” and “Ender’s Game” brings together Award-winning actors Helen Mirren (Oscar® and Golden Globe Award® for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen”) and three-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) in the contemporary international thriller “Eye in the Sky.”

Set in the modern yet shadowy world of remotely piloted drone warfare, “Eye in the Sky” boards a top-flight ensemble cast that also includes Alan Rickman, Jeremy Northam, Iain Glen and Phoebe Fox, the film deftly explores a political, legal and moral minefield in which every decision comes at a steep price.