Francis Dela Torre is Cinematografo Originals Contest’s Fourth Grant Winner

Festive May –- Asian American Heritage Month -– kicks off for ABS-CBN’s CINEMATOGRAFO Originals Contest with an announcement of its fourth grant winner, award-winning Los Angeles-based Filipino American writer-director-cinematographer Francis Dela Torre whose work, The Trade, will be screened at the CINEMATOGRAFO Film Festival this November.

"Baywatch" Cast Strikes Lifeguard Poses in New Poster

Paramount Pictures has just released the new poster for its highly awaited raunchy comedy Baywatch, the big-screen adaptation of the iconic beach lifeguard show of the '90s.

Opening in Philippine cinemas on May 31, 2017, Baywatch is directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) and stars Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Priyanka Chopra, Alexandra Daddario, Jon Bass, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera.

Baywatch follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

“Baywatch” is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" Launches Prophecy Trailer

The born king will come… it is inevitable. Warner Bros. Pictures has just launched a new trailer of its epic fantasy King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, from director Guy Ritchie.

Check out the Prophecy Trailer at https://youtu.be/Da0HIcFTROQ and watch King Arthur: Legend of the Sword in Philippine cinemas starting May 17, 2017.

(The trailer may also be viewed in Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/videos/vl.1777609739186858/1647700225259512/?type=1.)

“Millennials Beyond the Selfie” puts spotlight on digital generation

PayMaya launches new campaign to empower millennials in driving the digital economy

PayMaya, the country’s pioneer and leader in digital financial services, today launched a new campaign that aims to further inspire and empower the young generation of Filipinos to pursue their passions and to achieve goals beyond the ordinary. Dubbed “Millennials Beyond the Selfie," the campaign seeks to spark deeper conversations and help debunk the stereotypes and myths surrounding this much talked-about generation.

Predator Philippines joins forces with ONE Championship to CONQUER NEW WORLDS

(L-R): JB Aquino, Marketing Communications Lead, Acer Philippines Inc.;
Brandon Vera, ONE Heavyweight World Champion; Rich Franklin,
ONE Championship VP & MMA Legend and Ray Gozon,
Predator Philippines Senior Marketing Manager

A new partnership has been forged between Predator Philippines and ONE Championship to bring Philippine gaming to new heights. Set at High Grounds Café, an other-worldly gaming café decked out in Predator G1 and G3 gaming units, Predator Philippines and ONE Championship challenged Filipino gamers to prepare for modern combat.

“Gaming is so much more than cool graphics and great sound effects – it’s about every gamer transforming into their characters and conquering new worlds in any galaxy and in any battle,” said Ray Gozon, Predator Philippines Senior Marketing Manager. “Serious gamers have intense skill, focus, and fury if they are to destroy their enemies. This is why ONE Championship is the perfect partner for us – ONE Championship fights and fighters embody the intensity that our gamers experience on Predator machines.”

Suspense Thriller "The Beguiled" Bewilders with First Trailer

Universal Pictures and Focus Features has premiered the first trailer for director Sofia Coppola’s new suspense thriller The Beguiled starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Dunst and Elle Fanning.

View the trailer at http://youtu.be/_r_FSRbuZ9Y and watch The Beguiled in Philippine cinemas this July 2017.

ShopBack cashback rewards now available to Grab riders nationwide

Enjoy cashback on GrabCar rides booked via the ShopBack Mobile App starting March 27. Riders can take their usual Grab rides, and be rewarded straight away. 

The whole process is easy and effortless. First, Grab riders must download ShopBack app in the App Store for iOS users or the Google Play Store for those with Android phones. Click the Ride icon and book your ride on Grab.

It's Game On as Shooting Begins on New Line Cinema's "Game Night"

Principal photography is underway on New Line Cinema’s action comedy “Game Night,” starring Jason Bateman (the “Horrible Bosses” films, TV’s “Arrested Development”) and Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams (“Spotlight,” “Dr. Strange”). Filming began on location in Atlanta, Georgia, under the direction of Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, marking their second film as co-directors following “Vacation.”

Joining Bateman and McAdams in the cast are Billy Magnussen (“Bridge of Spies,” TV’s “American Crime Story”), Sharon Horgan (Amazon’s “Catastrophe”), Lamorne Morris (TV’s “New Girl”), Jesse Plemons (“Black Mass,” TV’s “Fargo”), Kylie Bunbury (TV’s “Pitch,” “Under the Dome”), Michael Cyril Creighton (“Spotlight”) and Kyle Chandler (“Manchester by the Sea,” TV’s “Bloodline”).

Dutertenomics Forum II Pitches to Global Media

More than 200 delegates are flocking to Dutertenomics II, a forum on President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic and development blueprint for the Philippines. It follows the successful launch of Dutertenomics on April 18, 2017. 

In its second leg, foreign media are the audience as the government discusses the Philippines’ agenda, including its game plan as it strives to remain competitive in the global arena.

Spearheaded by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in partnership with the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Center for Strategy, Enterprise & Intelligence (CenSEI), Dutertenomics II will held on April 25, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the ASEAN International Media Center (IMC), Taft Ballroom of the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City. Registration starts at 4:30PM. 

Soul Supergroup Apartel, to perform at Buddha-Bar’s Big M Night “Dine and Drive a Maserati” winner, to be drawn at the event

Offshore Music’s Apartel, treats customers of Buddha-Bar Manila to an evening of soul and funk music, as well as unparalleled entertainment with the bar’s “Big M Night.” The event also sets the stage for the grand draw of this year’s winner of “Dine and Drive a Maserati” promo this Saturday, April 29, 2017.

A different dining and entertainment experience await Buddha-Bar’s customers since it brings the live performance of Apartel composed of members Ely Buendia on vocals & guitars, RJ Pineda on vocals & keyboards, Redge Concepcion and Coco Coo on guitars, Deej Rodriguez on percussion, Jun Lazo on bass, Pat Sarabia on drums, Diane and Donna Sagun on backing vocals and horn section Bras Pas Pas Pas.