Peter Jackson on Adapting "Mortal Engines" from Page to Film

Peter Jackson, director of the critically acclaimed The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, wasn’t exactly looking to make another world-building fantasy film when Scholastic Media president and Mortal Engines’ producer Deborah Forte first sent him the Mortal Engines book around 2005. After all, Jackson and his fellow filmmakers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, fresh off the success of the LOTR films, were already receiving fantasy projects left and right.

Jessy Mendiola Shares Weight Struggles And New Projects

Jessy Mendiola has grown in the showbiz industry and known for her sexy body which is one of her assets as an actress. We have seen her in many roles like Maria Mercedes and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, and also in a happy relationship with Luis Manzano. She was hailed as FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Woman in 2016 and now returning in making movies with the upcoming MMFF 2018 entry "The Girl In the Orange Dress." However, it was quite noticeable that she went low-key in past months.

Jessy shares her challenges in the past months at the contract-signing and launch of her latest endorsement, the Amazing Grape Juice with Garcinia Cambogia. One of them was increased body weight which she even got a "fat memo" which prompted her to take weight management very seriously.

Good thing that she was introduced to try Amazing Grape Juice with Garcinia Cambogia which is a food supplement that aids in reducing weight distributed by IAMWorldwide. Along with diet, exercise , and regular intake of the product, she quickly attained her optimal weight. 

Piolo Pacual Now Endorsing Herb-all Amazing Pure Organic Barley

It is a given that Piolo Pascual is a brand magnet and influential endorser, and with his physique and health is greatly maintained with regular workouts, healthy diet and supplements that works well with him. With a lot of things on his plate right now along with acting, he also a singer  model and producer.

Now adding to the long lists of endorsements, Piolo prodly comes forward as the offcial endorser of Herb-all Amazing Pure Organic Barley distributed by IAMWorldwide. The brand is a emerging direct selling company of food supplements with a wide array of products for health and wellness.

Real-Life Boxer Florian Munteanu is Viktor Drago in "Creed II" (Opens Nov 28)

Making his memorable film debut in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action-drama “Creed II” is real-life amateur fighter Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu as Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), the Russian boxer who killed Apollo Creed in the ring three decades earlier.

When the “Creed II” filmmakers were looking for the actor who could play Viktor Drago, they needed someone who physically resembled the tall, imposing character and could also act and box. After months of reviewing hundreds of photos, videos, and audition tapes, producer, screenwriter and castmember Sylvester Stallone found the 235-pound, 6-foot-4 boxer from Germany named Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu.   

What Does The 2019 Hold Financially? You Might Want To Invest Now.

It's almost the end of the year and we are interested on the economic velocity of the country which calls for actions the government and the private sector should take note and make sound choices that will lead to a more financially stable growth towards the new year.

With 2018 is a big year for the Philippine economy which was greatly affected by the TRAIN Law which led to a record inflation in the middle of the year which  prompted fear to investors and businessmen. It was like a domino effect that other things followed such as the fall of the Peso which almost reached PHP54 to a US Dollar, The increase in the Jeepney and Bus fare, and other commodities.

Jaya & Patti Austin Performs Together At "Soul Divas"

For the first time, two of the most soulful singers in the planet will be brought together by fate with a one-of-kind concert that will be held  at The Theater at Solaire, International Singer and Grammy Award- winning American and Jazz performer, Patti Austin and our very own María Luisa Ramsey Kagahastian-Gotidoc, better known mononymously as Jaya who is a Filipina soul music singer, rapper, record producer, actress, dancer and presenter of mixed Jamaican and Visayan descent will happen and dubbed as Christmas with Patti Austin and Jaya. 

Are We Close In Eradicating Malaria? Experts Say A Few More Years.

When I was young, the most dreaded mosquito disease was MALARIA not dengue. But times has changed, malaria is decreasing as we found ways in fighting the fatal disease. Also a problem of many nation especially poor ones who have vulnerable breeding grounds made them centers of epidemic plus the lack of access of healthcare often led to deaths of many people.

But there is hope now in this new millennium, this is what was announced in the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel last November together with the Department of Health (DOH) national Malaria coordinator Dr. Raffy Deray  who stressed that the country is definitely on its way to being Malaria-free, thanks to the efforts of some private-sector health advocates who have worked hand-in-hand with the government to curb the dreaded disease.

Be together with those who matter with SAMSUNG’s Galaxy Christmas Gifts

For a lot of Filipinos, Christmas is about quality experiences with the special people in their lives. Staying connected becomes even more important, especially for families and barkadas who are separated because of work and other commitments. Taking great photos is also a must, especially when everyone finally gets to bond and share special holiday moments with those who matter.

Be together with your loved ones no matter the distance and create more meaningful memories with the Galaxy Christmas Gifts. From November 5 to December 31, 2018, avail of flexible

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Coming Home to Masskara with Coke Studio

Coca-Cola returns to Bacolod with music and a vision of a World Without Waste

This year’s Masskara Festival in Negros Occidental celebrated more color and more music as Coke Studio brought together the Negrenses and the artists of this year’s Coke Studio in one special stage, hyping up the volume and heat along Lacson Street.

The Coke Studio stage was headlined by singer and heartthrob Sam Concepcion, and local bands Cali Island and Aire Band. But more than the music festival, Coca-Cola Philippines also brought to the city of smiles its World Without Waste campaign which seeks to collect every bottle and can that it will produce by 2030, while also including recycled materials into its packaging.

"Aquaman" To Touch Down in Manila for Epic Fan Event at SM Mall of Asia

As part of their whirlwind, four-continent tour, stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Director James Wan will visit Manila to attend Asian premiere and Fan Event in support of the upcoming film “Aquaman”  

Director James Wan and stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action-packed adventure “Aquaman” will be in town to meet Filipino fans in a spectacular red carpet-style Fan Event on Tuesday, December 11.  The festivities will take place at the Music Hall located in the SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, which aims to bring the film closer to moviegoers across Asia.