Xiaomi, Maybelline, and The SM Store Named The Most Popular Brands on Shopee Philippines in 2018

Kickstart the new year at Shopee with the best brand deals at the first Payday Sale of 2019

Building on the buzz of the new year, Shopee Philippines unveils the top categories and brands in 2018 ahead of the first Payday sale of 2019 from 10 to 18 January. Electronics, Health & Beauty, and Home & Living emerged as the top categories for 2018, with Xiaomi, Maybelline, and The SM Store topping the charts for each category.

"Men in Black International" Drops First Official Trailer

This year, the universe is expanding.  Watch the full trailer now of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Men in Black International from the director The Fast and the Furious 8 and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson.

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe.  In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

Check out the trailer below and watch Men in Black International in Philippine cinemas June 12, 2019.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y7Kj9v1gl0M 

Directed by F. Gary Gray, Men in Black International is written by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham. Produced by Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald.  The executive producers are Steven Spielberg, E. Bennett Walsh and Barry Sonnenfeld.

"Bumblebee" Acclaimed by U.S. Critics as Best "Transformers" Movie Ever

Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure Bumblebee has been hailed by US critics as “best Transformers movie ever,” boasting a certified fresh 93% in Rotten Tomatoes’ scale.  This thanks to director Travis Knight who’s added charm, playfulness and a big heart to a coming-of-age story.

Check out the film’s new Spot below and watch Bumblebee in Philippine cinemas Tuesday, January 8.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4XsrXyd1cOQ 

A producer, director and animator, Knight’s 2016 film, Kubo and the Two Strings, had won multiple awards, including a BAFTA for Best Animated Feature Film, and nominations for a slew of others, among them two Oscars® and a Golden Globe®.

"Possession of Hannah Grace," "Escape Room" Thrill With New Posters

Columbia Pictures has just revealed the brand new posters for its two upcoming suspense thrillers, The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and Escape Room

Check out the brand new posters below!

The Possession of Hannah Grace opens in Philippine cinemas January 23, to be followed by Escape Room on February 2019.  They are distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  

About The Possession of Hannah Grace

In The Possession of Hannah Grace, a shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a teenage girl. Months later, ex-cop Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) is attempting to get her life back on track after failing to prevent her partner’s murder and turning to drugs and alcohol to manage her grief. Working the graveyard shift at the morgue in the Boston hospital where she got sober, Megan finds an unlikely peace in the extreme solitude of the cavernous facility.

Santé unveils the ‘New Home of Champions’

Gracing the ribbon-cutting ceremony, after the unveiling
of Santé Fitness Lab, is (L-R) Santé International CEO Joey Marcelo,
SFL General Manager Clarize Lucindo, and
Imus City Mayor Hon. Emmanuel Maliksi.

Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, recently held the soft launch of the Santé Fitness Lab, the New Home of Champions, at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.

The Santé Fitness Lab is a premier one-stop fitness center. It will not only serve as a gym but also, a fitness hub that offers comprehensive training programs from professional and everyday athletes. 

CEO of Santé Joey Marcelo, Santé Fitness Lab General Manager Clarize Lucindo, and Imus City Mayor Hon. Emmanuel Maliksi, were present during the ribbon cutting to mark the official launch of the Santé Fitness Lab.

The General's Daughter Brings Back Angel To Primetime

Angel Locsin is opening up 2019 with a major teleserye in ABS-CBN with The General's Daughter slated to be part of Primetime Bida. We last saw her part of series was with La Luna Sangre. Also filled with huge names in the industry like Albert Martinez, Maricel Sorriano, and Tirso Cruz III, to name a few gives weight to the series which was rumored to replace FPJ's Ang Probinsyano both made by Dreamscape.

Angel shares that with the physically challenging role as Rhian, a daughter on a mission for revenge by pretending to be a different person to infiltrate the “enemy,” she has become more careful even having a physical therapist on set to check on her during the shoot.

"A Dog's Way Home" OST With Music by Award-Winning Mychael Danna Out Now

Sony Music announces the release of A DOG’S WAY HOME (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® winning composer MYCHAEL DANNA – available everywhere January 11.  Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron and directed by Charles Martin Smith, Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home makes its debut in Philippine theaters nationwide on February 06.

“In the grand tradition of classic films, A Dog’s Way Home inspired me to write a classic melody-driven score, performed by a Hollywood studio orchestra and the added colors of banjo, ukulele, guitar and piano. It is a moving experience to feel how an audience is unified in their connection with Bella. I loved taking this journey with her and telling her story with music,” said composer Mychael Danna.

“DIRTY OLD MUSICAL” Bares Run Feb-March 2019

Let’s hear it once more for the titos of Manila!

What started out two years ago as a feel-good, tongue-in-cheek stage musical tackling the joys and pains of growing old has garnered acclaim from Gen Xers and millennials alike.

Slated for its third run this coming February and March at the Music Museum, Spotlight Artist Centre’s “Dirty Old Musical” (D.O.M.) features world-class stage performers headed by Robert Seña, Bo Cerrudo, Nonie Buencamino, Carlo Orosa and Jett Pangan, with a powerhouse supporting ensemble comprised of Kitkat, Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Ima Castro, Neo Rivera, Katherine Tiuseco, Anthony Castillo, Matel Patayon and Carlon Matobato.

"A Dog's Way Home" New Trailer Further Reveals Heartwarming Tale

“The greatest adventure is the one that guides you home.” Watch the brand new trailer of A Dog’s Way Home now which has just been launched by Columbia Pictures. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0RKu-vHj9w8 

A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the screenplay is by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon, based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron.

"Mary Poppins Returns" Vies for Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Awards

Walt Disney Pictures’ heartwarming musical Mary Poppins Returns has solidified its status as a strong awards contender as the Rob Marshall film has collected major nominations at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.

At the Globes, Mary Poppins Returns is nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (Emily Blunt), Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Marc Shaiman).

"I delighted in playing every aspect of this extraordinary and iconic character,” Blunt said in a statement after learning of her Golden Globes nomination. “The entire experience working on it was spellbinding and that's largely to do with the incomparable Rob Marshall who took on this project with great love, depth and courage in his heart. I'm thrilled for Lin and for the recognition for our beautiful score as well as the film as a whole. Thank you again."