An Ingenious Script and Impeccable Acting Make “Changing Partners” a Must-Watch Film

The most-awarded film at the 2017 Cinema One Originals Awards is now showing in theaters across the U.S. and Canada. “Changing Partners” is based on the Palanca Award-winning musical play by Vincent De Jesus. The stage-to-screen opus, starring Agot Isidro, Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin, and Anna Luna, won several of the major awards, including Best Director for Dan Villegas, Best Actress for Isidro, Best Actor for Lorenzo, and Best Ensemble Acting for Isidro, Lorenzo and co-actors Martin and Luna, among other awards.

At the recent Philippine Movie Press Club Star Awards for Movies, “Changing Partners” received the Indie Movie of the Year Award, Indie Movie Director of the Year (Villegas), Indie Movie Musical Scorer for the Year (Vincent de Jesus), Indie Movie Editor of the Year (Marya Ignacio), and Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year (Lilit Reyes and De Jesus).

Earth Hour 2018 tackles biodiversity in a changing climate

Countdown is set for March 24 as World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines urges Filipinos to join the much-anticipated Earth Hour 2018 with the theme #Connect2Earth, which calls on the urgent need to care for our planet’s biodiversity. 

This year, Earth Hour’s Manila staging will come home to the iconic Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, the venue of the Philippines’ first Earth Hour switch-off event 10 years ago. Annually, Earth Hour attracts millions of people around the world to converge around major world landmarks, cities, and communities to hold switch-off events for 60 minutes – starting at 8:30pm, as a sign of commitment to address the plight of our planet and our people.  

Director Discusses Bringing "Tomb Raider" Back to the Screen

Roar Uthaug, the Norwegian filmmaker who balanced intimate character work with enormous action set pieces in the Scandinavian films “The Wave” and “Escape” now directs “Tomb Raider,” the story that will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero.

“This is a more down-to-earth Lara Croft than we’ve seen before on film, which appealed to me,” he says.  Get a load of the director’s thoughts about “Tomb Raider” in the following interview.  

The Philippines’ Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan’s journey continues in China’s “Singer 2018”

KZ Tandingan will continue to showcase Filipino talent in China’s top-rating show “Singer 2018” as a regular contender, after placing third in the top four of the contestants’ overall rankings in her 2nd episode as a challenger.

In her second appearance as a challenger in the February 16 episode of the show, KZ performed a medley of popular Mandarin love songs that included “The Pain Which You Don’t Know,” which put her in 6th place.

Get to Know the Characters of Disney's "A Wrinkle in Time"

Meet the cast and characters of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love

Directed by Emmy-winner and Oscar and Golden Globe-nominee Ava DuVernay from a screenplay by Oscar winner Jennifer Lee, A Wrinkle in Time stars two-time Academy Award-nominee Oprah Winfrey, Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon, Emmy-nominee Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa and introducing Storm Reid, with two-time Emmy winner Zach Galifianakis and Emmy nominee Chris Pine.

The Murder Mystery Becomes Real in "Game Night"

In Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema's Game Night, an action comedy with wild adventures, Max (Jason Bateman) and his wife, Annie (Rachel McAdams), and their four friends, are all set for a murder mystery party, courtesy of Max’s brother, Brooks (Kyle Chandler).

Always looking to one-up his little bro, Brooks has promised the avid small-time gamers an epic night, far beyond their usual menu of charades, trivia and Pictionary. So, minutes later, when armed thugs break down the door and drag him away, bound and gagged, his guests are duly impressed by how realistic the fight seemed, how terrified Brooks had looked, and how menacing his assailants were. They can hardly believe it was all staged.

Lady Bird - Teen Issues and More

Who says coming of age stories are passe? This Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird  is written and directed by Greta Gerwig which is also her direvtorial debut. The film is probably a great achievement for women as it was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director by the Academy Awards.

Lady Bird takes place in Sacramento with Christine "Lady Bird"  McPherson looking forward for liberal college beyond the usual. While she waits for her application, she continues to study as a high school student in an Catholic School. There is various moments of fun with the scenes that are similar to many high school experience, myself included.

This made it fun to watch and connects to the audience with its direct approach to issues, letting them expand into drama without doing so many movie elements, in short it is raw yet shot beautifully. Lady Bird is not the only one on the spotlight as the characters around her like Julie, Danny and Kyle with their own dramas in life which are subtly funny yet essential for the story.

"Tomb Raider" Star Alicia Vikander Greets Philippines

 Warner Bros. Pictures has a special video of “Tomb Raider” star Alicia Vikander greeting the people of the Philippines as she opens up about her fascination with Lara Croft, the female-empowering hero of the beloved game, and now, the film reboot.

Check out the video at the following links and watch “Tomb Raider” in Philippine cinemas Thursday, March 8.

Honda Flagship Shop in Davao excites motorcycle enthusiasts with new Honda Big Bike Showroom

Following the launch of its latest big bike collection in Makati and Cebu, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, just unveiled its new Big Bike Showroom in its Flagship Shop in Buhangin, Davao City.

The new showroom is expected to excite motorcycle enthusiasts in the region as it highlights a new feature to the flagship store. As a premium hub for Honda’s growing community, this modern-design showroom was built in partnership with DESMARK Corporation, one of the leading motorcycle dealership of Honda.

Daisy Ridley, Margot Robbie Lend Voices to Sisters of "Peter Rabbit"

The Last Jedi herself, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Best Actress nominee Margot Robbie and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's Elizabeth Debicki provide the voices of Peter Rabbit's triplet sisters in Sony Pictures Animation's new delightful comedy.

The film is based on the beloved books by Beatrix Potter whose “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” begins with the now famous words: “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.”