Dylan O’Brien goes through intense training with trained Navy SEALS in “American Assassin”

To prepare for Hollywood’s most action-packed movie of the year, rising Hollywood star Dylan O’Brien, together with his co-stars Golden Globe winner (Birdman) Michael Keaton, Taylor Kitsch, Shiva Negar, underwent months of intensive training to become one of the United States “American Assassin”

Early on, they worked closely with ex-military and ex-intelligence officers to fully prepare for their big roles in the movie, taking up intense trainings on physical and mental details, learning martial arts, intelligence terminology and even high-speed driving.

“American Assassin” tells the story of of Mitch Rapp (O’Brien) which begins after losing both parents in a tragic accident when he was 14, and years after his Fiancée in a terrorist attack minutes after proposing. Full of anger and despair towards the people who had hurt him. He meets CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan) who recruits him to become part of a black ops unit.

Christian Bautista Launches Much Awaited album “Kapit” on September 29 at the Music Museum!

“This album is a journey to find my next music path, a challenge to write more songs and to continue writing songs for others,” revealed Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista, as he was in the process of concocting yet another masterpiece.

This September 29, Christian Bautista is poised to unveil his 7th album under Universal Records entitled Kapit, duly named after his famed song. The Kapit album launch, happening at the Music Museum, will also serve as a concert treat for his listeners. For only PHP 500, fans can get their hands on Kapit while watching Christian Bautista and renowned performers like The CompanY, plus other surprise guests, live!

The single, Kapit’s success, bolstered by constant radio airplays and a spot as Koreanovela Innocent Defendant’s theme song, led Stages and Universal Records to produce the event for the OPM icon’s latest album. “[Kapit is] a song about holding on despite the many hardships of any relationship,” shares Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, Christian Bautista.

"The LEGO NINJAGO Movie" Reveals Element-Themed Character Posters

Embrace your inner ninja as Warner Bros. Pictures reveals the character posters for “The LEGO NINJAGO Movie” in Philippine cinemas September 27.

Check out below the element-themed character one-sheets of Lloyd, Garmadon, Master Wu, Nya, Cole, Jay, Kai Zane and Koko.

In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors.  Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad.  Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu. 

Mind-Bending And Thrilling Supernatural Movie "The Vault" Opens Sept 6

An interesting fusion of action and the supernatural comes alive in “The Vault” where the audience will be taken into a thrilling hell ride -hardcore, horrifying, and heartbreaking – driven by a bank robbery, vengeful ghosts and three siblings who must learn to trust each other or die.

Starring multi-faceted James Franco along with Clint’s daughter, fast-rising star Francesca Eastwood and Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” star Taryn Manning, “The Vault” is set in modern day – inside a timeworn bank in a small, forgotten, working-class city. It could be any city. The building is a relic from another time – a time of opulence that allowed for marble floors and lofted ceilings – like a cathedral designed for the worship of wealth and yet haunted by the victims of that same materialism. At its heart, the movie is a loyalty play. Three estranged siblings are caught in a desperate situation that forces the resolution of life-long conflicts. This day will make or break them. It’s love and a family bond versus fear and betrayal, forgiveness versus revenge, trust versus suspicion and this bank is the nightmarish battleground.

Bill Skarsgard as Predator Clown Pennywise in "IT"

The filmmakers of New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller IT knew the actor cast as the predator Pennywise would have a significant impact on virtually every aspect of the film.

The enigmatically short title refers to the story’s central villain, an ancient shapeshifter that takes the form of its victims’ deepest fears and comes out of hibernation every 27 years to feed on the most vulnerable residents of Derry, Maine: the children. This time, however, seven young outcasts, who dub themselves “the Losers’ Club,” will band together to do battle with the mysterious being they call by the all-encompassing pronoun: It. But It goes by another name…a name that has become iconic in the annals of horror: Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

Coastal Warriors of Hamilo Coast

Being close to nature’s wonders is a luxury in itself. With the breadth of its natural charms, Hamilo Coast ensures preservation of its natural bounty together with its long-standing partner – WWF Philippines (WWF), a close ally in environmental stewardship. 

Together, Hamilo Coast and WWF have implemented several programs to guarantee the upkeep of the pristine, coastal surroundings. A focal point is Reef to Ridge Management, a program that centers on both the land and seas, acknowledging that everything that happens on the ridge, has a direct effect on the reef. A significant feat through this program was the declaration of Hamilo Coast’s three coves – Pico de Loro, Santelmo, and Etayo coves as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The monitoring and conservation of these coves is especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of marine biodiversity, ecosystems, and resources. As a result of this effort, Hamilo Coast’s MPAs have been a go-to destination for snorkeling, fish feeding, and even quick dives in the area; not to mention the significant increase in fish catch in its other coves that of course were affected by the healthy ecosystem of the MPAs.  

Timeless Classic “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag" Now A Musical!

Making a musical is never easy, but the ambition could lead to another classic in Philippine entertainment. Maynila Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag, anovel by by Edgardo M. Reyes and made more popular with its film adaptation by Lino Broka carved its mark in Filipino culture. In the new millennium, a theatrical adaptation will bring this the experience to the millennia generations.

This adaptation is brought by Grand Leisure Corporation and like their name, they want to make it grand and memorable with the cast and crew. Award-winning director Joel Lamangan, known for his thought provoking films like  “The Flor Contemplacion Story,” “Hubog,” and “Bulaklak Ng Maynila” , Lamangan's passion can bring out the essence of the story. Desepite being known as a film director, he has experience in directing theatrical plays like the musical “Katipunan: Mga Anak ng Bayan” in 2013.

Solaire Welcomes Martin Nievera Home

Martin Nievera at The Shoppes at Solaire

Solaire Resort & Casino has announced its new celebrity endorser, the Philippines’ Concert King, Martin Nievera. The renowned singer - songwriter stars in a music video of a song he co-wrote with Moy Ortiz entitled “Follow the Sun”, showcasing Solaire with Martin singing and swinging all around his new home.

If the casinos along the world-famous Las Vegas strip had Sinatra, we at Solaire have Nievera!

Solaire, the only Filipino-owned integrated resort located in the rapidly evolving Entertainment City, provides a grand venue for luxurious accommodations, gaming, dining, entertainment, and recreation, all with the magnificent view of the Manila Bay sunset. 

It made its mark as a world-class destination when its Sky Tower was awarded 5 Stars by Forbes Travel Guide. 

Colin Farrell Fuels Women's Obsession in "The Beguiled"

Irish actor Colin Farrell disturbs the calm of an all-girls’ boarding school in Sofia Coppola's critically acclaimed thriller The Beguiled which opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Greenbelt 1 & Trinoma) on September 6.

Adapted from the novel by Thomas Cullinan, The Beguiled is a sexually charged tale that unfolds during the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school. Its sheltered young women take in an injured enemy soldier (Farrell). As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.

Wine, Dine and Save the Planet at WWF’s Sustainable Food Sustainable Future Dinner

THE changing climate and the uncontrolled and wasteful consumption have resulted to concerns on how to continue feeding the planet today and in the future.

This is why WWF-Philippines, with the mission of Transforming Lives, is calling all food connoisseurs and environmental advocates to support Sustainable Food Sustainable Future, a benefit dinner created to educate Filipinos on the importance of sustainable consumption and supporting our local farmers and fishermen by eating local.

Proceeds of the Sustainable food, Sustainable Future dinner will go to WWF-Philippines’ campaigns and efforts to secure food sources of the future, aid the livelihood of local farmers and fishermen, and promote eco-friendly means of food production and consumption.