"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Opens at No.1, Grosses P213.8-M in 5 Days

Dinosaurs rose and records fell as Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opened at No.1 in the Philippines, amassing an extinction-proof P213.8-million opening weekend gross in five days (June 6 - June 10).

Clearly a box-office winner despite the rainy weather, the J.A. Bayona-helmed sequel to the 2015 classic franchise reboot registered Universal Pictures’ second biggest opening weekend of all time, (behind its predecessor, Jurassic World, which was released over a 3-day Independence day weekend).  

The film’s opening day gross of P38-M also broke the record for the biggest non-holiday opening day for a Universal title; and the biggest opening day for Jurassic Park/World franchise.

ABS-CBN's "Kasal" (The Wedding)" Lands in Box Office Top 20 in the U.S. and Canada During Memorial Day Weekend

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (Star Cinema) – the leading Filipino film production and distribution outfit – and global film distributor TFC at the Movies have a mainstream winner in their hands with “Kasal” (The Wedding) which stars Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Derek Ramsay.

GCash now accepted in Alfamart

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Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc, (Mynt) which operates GCash, Philippines’ largest mobile wallet and Alfamart Philippines announced that the GCash QR-based mobile payment technology will now be available. This will enable all Alfamart stores to accept payment from both local users using GCash.

Alfamart Philippines, is the latest partner of Mynt, operator of GCash, the electronic mobile wallet that can be used to pay for goods and services in the Philippines by using QR codes.

Bryce Dallas Howard: More Determined, Focused in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"

Coming-off a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for Netflix’s Black Mirror, Bryce Dallas Howard returns to the role of Claire Dearing in Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the 2015 global megahit Jurassic World.

Her character, Claire, has been irrevocably changed by the disastrous events of three years ago.  “In Jurassic World, Claire goes on a very clear arc,” reflects Howard.  “You see who she is on the exterior, but you don’t know who she is on the inside.  By the end of the first film, you know what this person is really made of and can clearly see who she is.”

While Owen (Chris Pratt) retreated into a life of solitude, Claire has done the complete opposite—creating the Dinosaur Protection Group (DPG), whose mission is to save the dinosaurs remaining on Isla Nublar.  “She is still dealing with the fact she needs to take responsibility for everything that happened,” Howard continues.  “She made a mistake she can never take back because she was a part of the creation of the Indominus rex; she wrote the check for that.  Now the world is a different place because of her actions.  She opened Pandora’s Box, and she can never close it again.  All that Claire wants to do is be on the right side of history.  It’s her cause and mission.”

Survival of the Fastest in New "Mortal Engines" Trailer

The new trailer of Universal Pictures’ new epic adventure Mortal Engines is now online. The film is produced by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit) and based on the book of the same name by Philip Reeve.

Check out the new trailer below and watch Mortal Engines in Philippine cinemas soon.

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Thousands of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar). Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future.

Rising Teen Singer LA Santos is Certified #Petmalu

He is maybe just a Senior High School student, but LA Santos is a rising star making waves in Pinoy entertainment as his love for music is taking him places. Now known for his hit song "Tinamaan", he recently had his major concert at the Music Museum titled #Petmalu and also performed at "STEP UP! STAND UP! Be better for a better world!" at the Music Library.

Not to be confused with singers LA Lopez and Eric Santos, LA Santos is out to prove his name though his talent. The young singer just released his self-titled debut album under Star Music which contains six originals (Tinamaan, Ikaw Kasi, One Greatest Love, Bakit Pag-Ibig, Miss Terror, and Mine) and three covers (Bruno Mars’ When I Was Your Man, Sarah Geronimo’s Forever Is Not Enough and Angeline Quinto’s Hanggang Kailan).

Pop and Funky - Bum Collaborates with Pepsi For Special Collection

BUM, one of the leading clothing youth apparel in the country , teams up with global cola brand Pepsi recently to bring a unique fashion collection that is surprisingly sleek and fashionable collection that is perfect for the youth of this generation. The launch was held at the Trinoma Activity Center.

This is the biggest collaboration for BUM as it expands its influence throughout the country. With it endorsers Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali, also known as BiGuel loveteam, who also made successful mall shows all over the country with BUM. Also present at the event was Jazz Ocampo, Andrea Brillantes the boyband JBK, and MOR 101.9 DJ Jai Ho. The event was also attended by various media, influencers and bloggers.

Sandra Bullock Masterminds the Heist of the Century in "Ocean's 8"

Debbie Ocean has had nothing but time on her hands for more than five years.  And she’s made good use of it.  Sandra Bullock plays Debbie, the ringleader of a high-stakes plan in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure “Ocean’s 8” (in Philippine cinemas June 13).

In the film, Debbie has spent a little over five years devising an intricate plot to steal the Toussaint, Cartier’s one-of-a-kind diamond necklace, valued at 150 million dollars.  And she plans to do it in the midst of one of the most-watched events of the year: The Met Gala.

Jack-Jack Powers Up in Disney-Pixar's "Incredibles 2"

Jack-Jack Parr, the baby of the family in Disney-Pixar’s new action-adventure “Incredibles 2”, likes to sit back with a bottle and a good story. Well-versed in gibberish with a penchant for throwing food, Jack-Jack seems like a typical toddler, but he just might turn out to be the most powerful Parr in the household. 

"Our Steel Is Not Like Banana" - Engr. Morales

During a meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) last May 11, 2018, Senator Nikki Coseteng and Engineer Emilio Morales presented a series of questions directed towards the steel manufacturers regarding the use of Quenched Tempered (QT/TMT) steel. 

After they presented their queries, Wellington Tong, chair of the PAGASA Steel, stated that it would be difficult to answer all the presenters’ questions. Tong then proceeded to explain the lengthy process of manufacturing Quenched Tempered (QT/TMT) steel, at the same time clearing up a few misunderstandings and answering some questions.