Selene Back with a Vengeance in "Underworld: Blood Wars" First Trailer‏

Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the first trailer for “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster Underworld franchise. Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/foG7g5M0qw8 and watch “Underworld: Blood Wars” when it opens across the Philippines on November 30, 2016.

Directed by Anna Foerster ("Outlander"), “Underworld: Blood Wars” stars Kate Beckinsale as the rebellious vampire hybrid Selene, Theo James (the “Divergent” franchise) as fellow vampire David and Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”) as vampire elder, Thomas.

"Storks" Cherishes Friendship, Family in an Unforgettable Story‏

The action-packed, animated adventure “Storks,” from directors Nick Stoller and Doug Sweetland, takes audiences on a road trip like no other, as a super-focused stork with big ambitions, and a sunny 18-year-old orphaned girl with some wild ideas, rush to make one very special delivery. Braving danger and unforeseen setbacks, not to mention completely opposite points of view on almost everything, this unlikely pair of couriers makes the transformative journey of their lives, in an original story that celebrates friendship and family, amidst laughter and poignant moments of discovery.

The spark for the story came from Stoller’s own life. The father of two girls, he explains, “We were lucky with our first daughter, and it was a big surprise when having the second one wasn’t so easy and required a bit of science. That experience made me appreciate having children even more, and I believe it also made me more present as a parent. So that was the inspiration, but it wasn’t until later that the idea popped into my head about storks and the myth about how they once delivered babies and how that might impact a little boy who wants a little brother. It seemed like a fun world to explore and a concept with a lot of opportunities for comedy.”

Vin Diesel's "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" Reveals Trailer‏

The first trailer for Vin Diesel's upcoming extreme action-thriller “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” has just been launched by Paramount Pictures, and may be viewed at http://youtu.be/d38EYqcUOJo.

The film opens in cinemas January 2017.

The third explosive chapter of the blockbuster franchise that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Diesel) coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments.

A New Generation Of Filipino Contemporary Dance Merges In "Bagong Sayaw" This Sepr

Six brave choreographers are set to push the boundaries of dance with the young dancers of Ballet Philippines II this September with “Bagong Sayaw”, to be staged at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater).

Translated as “new dance”, this production celebrates just that – the emergence of fresh ideas expressed in various choreographic forms. The choreographers featured in this production are Al Bernard Garcia, Erl Sorilla, Gia Gequinto, Bonifacio Guerrero Jr., Danilo Dayo Jr., and John Ababon.

“’Bagong Sayaw’ is a venue for us to give our young dancers and choreographers the necessary challenges and for them to be able to grow as artists,” says Ballet Philippines artistic director Paul Alexander Morales. “They say that experience is the best teacher, but more than that, we also think it’s important to let their voices be heard.”

Misfits Band Together to Become "The Magnificent Seven"‏

“When MGM asked me about making a Western, I got excited about the possibility of it, because I grew up with Westerns,” says Antoine Fuqua, who re-teams with Denzel Washington in the story of seven outlaws, gunslingers, gamblers and bounty hunters who band together to save a town under the thumb of corruption in “The Magnificent Seven.”

(Watch “The Magnificent Seven” TV Spot “Together” at http://youtu.be/pjt596XVAKA.)

“So I asked myself, ‘Why make a Western now? Why would it be important?’ And the answer was, the idea of tyranny, happening in our world today – that’s what made it timely. You’d need a special group of people to come together to fight tyranny.”

Wheels explores the great outdoors

The Wheels team explores the great outdoors in this week’s episode! Join topnotch automotive journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they go to exciting adventures aboard some of the finest rides in the country.

Kap goes Down Under aboard the Ford Focus. Witness the car’s outstanding features and sleek design as he takes it to a stroll around Australia’s streets, while Angel goes all touristy in the Fruit Basket of the Philippines, Davao, on a Nissan NP300 Navara. With its power and excellent performance, find out why this tough pickup is perfect for outdoor adventures.

Washing machines made for every family

Fully Automatic top load washers let you spend more time with family 

Aside from being tedious, laundry work takes precious time away from the things that matter most—family.

This is true, even with a washing machine. Many modern homes still use a two-tub semi-automatic washing machine with a washer separate from the spin dryer. While the dryer adds efficiency, the process of waiting for the wash to end then transferring wet and heavy clothes to the dryer can interrupt chores as well as quality time. The process doubles with more clothes to wash.

This is what larger capacities, a single tub for washing and drying, and fully automatic operation aim to address. Fully automatic top load washing machines offer such advantages to lessen strain and add comfort to doing laundry.  All you have to do is toss your laundry in and pick your wash and dry settings. You then get to have more time to do other household work, as well as have fun with your loved ones.

“Running the household and taking care of the family takes a lot of multitasking skills, and that is what our appliances can help us,” said Marvin Fetilo, Haier Philippines’ Product Manager for washing machines. “Fully automatic top load washing machines redefine your washing experience so you exert less effort, worry less about your family’s clothes, and do more with your time.”

Haier’s fully automatic top load washing machines combine the best of technology and design so that doing the laundry becomes effortless and efficient. On top of this, you get to spend more quality time with yourself and your family.

Efficient and versatile

Top load washers from Haier come with eight washing programs and ten water levels to accommodate the type and volume of your laundry. The time delay function further lets you soak your clothes for a specified period of time before starting the wash cycle.

Compared to semi-automatic units, Haier’s washing machines clean more clothes with an 8kg to 10kg capacity, making them ideal for an entire household’s dirty laundry. They also use a double-pole stainless-steel basket to match the washer’s high-speed spins and powerful Storm Wash cleaning capacity.

Each washer is designed with a Tub Dry feature that dries the inner and outer tub to prevent mildew growth, as well as a filter to keep laundry smooth and lint-free. The machine’s pulsator also provides garments with an even wash without being rough or taking up space unlike agitators in other washing machines.

“The cleanliness of your clothes matters a lot to your family’s hygiene, as well as to the impression you make on other people,” Fetilo said. “The right washing machine helps you create a smarter home that enhances your family’s health and lifestyle,” he added.

Haier’s top loading washers are available at Robinsons stores nationwide.

The suggested retail price of the HWM80–P1201 unit is P13,998, while the HWM100–P1201 unit is P15,998. Both models come with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

For more information, please visit www.haier.com/ph/.

“AKAPELA” Special Repeat Concert On Sept. 23 - 24 In Baguio City

After bagging the 2016 Overall Champion of the A Cappella Championships held last July in Singapore, The Philippine Contemporary A cappella Society proudly announces that AKAPELA, a one-of-its-kind, contemporary a capella concert will have a special repeat show featuring the award-winning PINOPELA together with BAIHANA on Sept. 23 - 6:30 pm and Sept. 24 - 1:30 and 6:30 pm at the Center for Culture and the Arts Theater, St. Louis University, Baguio City.

The A Cappella Championships encompasses participation of A Cappella groups and choirs from Singapore and also internationally with the following categories:

Watch the Music Video of Ellie Goulding's New Single for "Bridget Jones's Baby"‏

Last week saw the launch of Ellie Goulding’s incredible new single “Still Falling For You,” a song written for the upcoming soundtrack to Universal Pictures' “Bridget Jones’s Baby.”

Now, Ellie unveils the official video for the single, featuring clips from the film. Directed by Emil Nava – the mind behind previous Ellie videos for ‘Army’ and ‘On My Mind’ – the video is now available to watch via YouTube at http://ell.li/SFFY.

Since launching just a week ago, ‘Still Falling For You’ is dominating airwaves at home and globally, with a swell of support from UK radio, a track-of-the-day on Radio 1, over 3 million streams on Spotify and a straight shot to the iTunes top 5. Since the release of her third studio album ‘Delirium’ which featured the record-breaking ‘Love Me Like You Do’ and monster singles ‘On My Mind’ and ‘Army’, Goulding has been enjoying a year of knockout live performances in stadiums and festivals the world over including slots at Glastonbury, Coachella and Lollapalooza. To date, Ellie holds three UK #1 singles, over 30 million worldwide sales and Brit Awards for Best Female Solo Artist and Critics Choice.

"Bridget Jones's Baby" -- A Comedy Pregnant with Possibilities‏

On 28 February 1995, a small, unassuming column by then-unknown author Helen Fielding appeared in the British newspaper The Independent. It was written from the point of view of a single young woman by the name of Bridget Jones (age: 32, weight: nine stone, three pounds) who lived and worked in London. The columns quickly gained popularity, and as Bridget became a household name, in rolled offers for her creator. Within 10 years of Fielding’s first words on her appearing, Bridget Jones had found herself in two international best-selling books and two global box-office hits.