Acclaimed Filmmaker Guillermo Del Torro Gives Romance A New Form In “THE SHAPE OF WATER”

Take a deep breath and plunge deeply into the latest genre-defying romance fantasy movie “The Shape of Water” starring an impressive cast that includes Academy winner Octavia Spencer with Academy Award nominees Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins along with Doug Jones, known for his pivotal nonhuman roles.   

From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Book of Life), comes “The Shape of Water”,  an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962.  In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation.  Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. 

Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Back Producing "The LEGO NINJAGO Movie"

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who wrote and directed The LEGO Movie  and produced The LEGO Batman Movie, return again as producers of Warner Bros. Pictures' all-new, big-screen event, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, in Philippine cinemas September 27.

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.

"Blade Runner 2049" Returns Us to Enthralling, Dystopian Future

Thirty-five years ago, the groundbreaking futuristic film Blade Runner hit theatre screens for the first time. Directed by the legendary Ridley Scott and based on the Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the movie thrust audiences into a dystopian future unlike anything they had ever experienced.

Back then, no one could have imagined how Blade Runner would go on to reverberate through modern culture, pioneering what became an entirely new genre: neo-noir cyberpunk. Today, Scott’s visionary masterpiece is heralded as one of the best and most important motion pictures of all time, but its impact has gone beyond filmdom, to television, music, art, fashion, and even university courses.

Find Your Voice with the New Trailer of Disney-Pixar's "Coco"

Disney and Pixar have released the new trailer for their upcoming animated feature Coco about a young boy who visits the Land of the Dead.

Check out the trailer at http://youtu.be/bvomHFZO0mk and watch the film in Philippine cinemas starting November 22 in 3D!

Take your first look as well at the film's main's poster art below.

Disney-Pixar's Coco is the animated adventure which follows a young aspiring musician and a charming trickster on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

"Flatliners" Seduces with New Trailer

Dying has never been sexier than in the new trailer of Columbia Pictures' horror-thriller Flatliners which may be viewed now at http://youtu.be/JzvoI3D9kPk.

Watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas September 29.

Phytosterol in canola oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease

Eating fried dishes does not have to be an unhealthy
experience with Golden Fiesta’s Canola Oil,
which is a rich source of the heart-healthy nutrient phytosterol. 

Filipinos love fried foods. They love the crispy-crunchy sound these make with every bite, but they like the delightful taste of fried food—whether it’s chicken, beef, pork or fish—even better. How can else can you explain why Filipino families are big fans of fastfood chains that serve fried chicken, fried tapa, fried pork liempo, etc.?

This trend has raised the alarm among health advocates who associate frying with the liberal use of cooking oil, which is flagged as a product that is detrimental to one’s cardiovascular health.

Fortunately, not all cooking oils are the same, and not all of them are harmful to your body—not when you use the right one.

Sustainability: At the Forefront of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines’ Community Building Efforts

The Coca-Cola FEMSA Team, led by Jose Ramon De Jesus
Martinez Alonso, poses with the Teach for the Philippines team,
led by Margarita Delgado.

Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) corporate affairs director Jose Ramon De Jesus Martinez Alonzo recently, made his first visit to the Philippines on official business. One advocacy took center stage in his itinerary— sustainability, which he believes is an integral aspect in KOF’s shared journey with the communities in which they operate.

“Our advocacies in the Philippines have to do with education and environmental consciousness,” said Martinez. “Coca-Cola FEMSA is always thinking of how we can help nurture generations of kids that take care of water, that recycle, that know about proper nutrition. And the best vehicle to do this is education. This, we believe, is a natural part of the journey to progress, which we share with the communities with whom we work.”

Opposite Fathers Clash in "Daddy's Home 2" Teaser Poster

“More Daddies, More Problems,” or so the tagline goes for the teaser poster for Paramount Pictures' new comedy Daddy’s Home 2 which is now online.

In Philippine cinemas November 29, Daddy's Home 2 stars Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson, John Lithgow, Linda Cardellini, John Cena, and Alessandra Ambrosio.

In the sequel to the 2015 global smash Daddy's Home, father and stepfather, Dusty (Wahlberg) and Brad (Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho Dad (Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and emotional Dad (Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

Daddy's Home 2 is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Home Credit and OPPO team up once again, offering the OPPO A71 at 0% installments

Prague-based Fintech company Home Credit and OPPO, the Philippines’ Top 2 international smartphone brand, are partnering once again to offer the new OPPO A71 smartphone at 0% interest installments even without a credit card.

With its already affordable price tag of P8,990, the new OPPO A71 can be availed by budget-savvy shoppers for only P927 per month at 6 months, with a 40% downpayment. The promo runs until January 31, 2018 and offered in leading partner outlets throughout the country. Customers only need to present at least two valid IDs to apply, right inside the store, and can get the result of their loan application within minutes. 

Javier Bardem Lets In the Darkness in Psycho-Thriller "mother!"

Academy Award© winner Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men, Skyfall) stars opposite Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence in Paramount Pictures' psychological thriller m o t h e r ! in Philippine cinemas September 20.

(Watch new clips from “mother!” at http://youtu.be/rYzKbeVULVg and http://youtu.be/_sS6mOWxJCU.)