Jonah Hill Risks It All for Money in "War Dogs"

He's a two-time Academy Award nominee whose acting prowess has put him at the forefront of Hollywood, in both the comedic and dramatic realms. Now, Jonah Hill stars in the central role of young arms dealer Efraim Diveroli in Warner Bros. Pictures' new comedic drama “War Dogs” (in Philippine cinemas Aug. 24).

Hill says he was intrigued by his character who jumped at the opportunity to reap huge rewards without giving much thought to what he was sowing. Hill remarks, “There’s definitely something enticing about watching people make it rich without following the rules. It’s why I’ve always loved gangster movies…movies where the guys with swagger win. Until they don’t,” he smiles.

Solar energy use for homes, businesses get boost in form of financing options

Proving that solar energy is accessible to common Filipinos, Greenpeace Philippines gathered financing institutions and solar providers to connect energy consumers to easy financing options available in the market and help increase solar energy use in homes and businesses.

Availing of financing packagesspreads the initial costs in putting up solar installations over the long term while already generating savings on electricity costs.

Solar rooftops, in particular, can create huge impacts in lowering monthly electricity bills and the growing availability of financial assistance for those who want to avail of solar installations is a great opportunity to harness the power of the sun and break away from our dependence on fossil fuel generated electricity, like coal.

ASUS Republic Of Gamers (ROG) First To Announce Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series Graphics Cards in the Philippines

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced one of its hero flagship product and the world’s most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop – GX800, along with the G800, G752 and Strix GL502 gaming laptops are now available with the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 10-series

graphics cards. The VR-Ready NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 10-series graphics cards provide exceptional performance and energy-efficiency to give gamers incredible VR gaming experiences. These graphics cards also feature NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology to reduce lag and stutter, and eliminate visual tearing to ensure the smoothest and fastest gaming visuals.

What do One Direction, Little Mix, and 4th Impact have in common?

Before One Direction became a sensation, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson were solo acts who dreamt of stardom. The five then-aspiring singers auditioned at The X Factor UK’s seventh season, but while not all of them got three yeses, everyone managed to make it to second round.

At the end of the bootcamp stage, none of them qualified for the Boys category. Still, the judges saw the talent in the five aspirants and gave them the chance to compete as a group.

Anne Curtis Joins In The Second Year of UNICEF Heros Fro Children Run

UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis calls on runners to join the second year of the Heroes for Children Run on September 4, 2016, Sunday, at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.

“I was deeply inspired by the support we received during last year’s run. From children with disabilities to serious runners, the public came together for a great cause. This year, I’m inviting everyone once again to be a hero for children. All proceeds will benefit UNICEF’s First 1,000 Days campaign for children’s health and nutrition needs,” says Curtis

OPPO’s latest camera phone out in stores tomorrow Road show in three cities to mark PH debut of F1s

A three-day road show in three cities across the Philippines will mark the debut of OPPO’s latest camera phone in concept and dealer stores nationwide.

OPPO’s latest “selfie expert” phone, the F1s, will be out in stores on August 19. The same date will kick off the road show which will happen simultaneously in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. The road show ends on August 21.

“Introducing the latest selfie expert in a country nicknamed the world’s selfie capital deserves an occasion where people from all over the country can celebrate the possibilities of capturing, storing, and sharing unforgettable moments,” said Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng.

"Goosebumps" Hero Dylan Minnette a Conflicted Thief in "Don't Breathe"‏

Young actor Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps,” “Prisoners”) stars in Columbia Pictures' taut suspense thriller as Alex, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. Once inside, they get a lot more than they bargained for.

(Watch the “Don't Breathe” featurette titled You Can't Hide at https://youtu.be/1ZARrZlri2g.)

Get the ultimate instax savings with the instax Harajuku Combo

Since the launch of the first instax camera in the late 1990s, FUJIFILM has continued to innovate instant cameras and make them accessible in today’s digital age. Through instax, people all over the world can still experience the joy of having physical mementos of their precious memories. In celebration of reaching sales of 20 million units of instax cameras worldwide, Fujifilm Philippines has released a special package called the instax Harajuku Combo.

The Harajuku Combo includes one (1) instax mini 8 camera, one (1) pack of instax mini film glossy (10 sheets), one (1) instax film box, one (1) instax album, one (1) instax photo frame, and two (2) instax gift cards in yellow, blue, or red with the colors packaged at random.

Valued at Php5,279, save Php 1,280 when you avail the Harajuku Combo at Php 3,999.The package will be offered as a complete set and must be ordered together with the instax mini 8 camera. Customers are free to choose which colors of the instax mini 8 they intend to purchase. 

'Vampire Diaries' Star Claire Holt is the next AsiaPOP Comicon Celebrity Guest

Things are going to get vicious with Hollywood actress Claire Holt, the latest celebrity guest to grace the biggest pop culture convention dubbed, AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2016, happening on August 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Holt is best known for her role as original vampire Rebekah Mikaelson in the CW supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, based on the novels of the same name, as well as current continuing spinoff, The Originals.

A natural charmer with her looks and attitude, Holt rose to popularity as Emma Gilbert in the Nickelodeon series H20: Just Add Water, and later went on to roles such as lead character Lindsey in Sam Raimi's Messengers II: The Scarecrow, Melanie Mayron's Mean Girls 2, indie film Blue Like Jazz, and a recurring role in hit series Pretty Little Liars as Pride advocate Samara Cook.

Adventure vehicles in this week’s Wheels

This week in Wheels, join the audacious team of motoring journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they take some of the country’s ultimate expedition rides for a spin on the open road.

Uly takes in the beautiful sceneries of Samar aboard the robust Nissan X-Trail and Juke. Explore the automobiles’ superb features and discover why they’re the ideal vehicles for outdoor adventures.

Matteo visits his adorable furry friends at the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and takes them on a ride with the Chevrolet Trax. As he test drives the Trax, witness the compact SUV’s swift performance and streetwise features and technologies.