New Line, Sanrio Announce Plan to Bring Hello Kitty to the Big Screen Worldwide

New Line Cinema, Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. announced today that they will be teaming up to develop an English language Hello Kitty film for a worldwide audience for the first time in her 45-year history.

The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty and other popular characters—including Gudetama, My Melody, Little Twin Stars and more from its expansive universe—to a major film studio, giving audiences outside of Japan the opportunity to experience Hello Kitty as a feature film. Hello Kitty’s debut under the partnership will be produced by Beau Flynn and executive produced by Wendy Jacobson for FlynnPictureCo. in the culmination of a passionate, nearly five-year journey to secure the rights to develop Hello Kitty for the global big screen. A search for writers and creative talent will commence immediately.

Singer-Songwriter-Producer Fern. Releases Electrifying New Single 'Sober Up'

As he gears up for the release of his upcoming second EP "LOVELESS," singer-songwriter-producer Fern. returns with another infectious track with his latest single "Sober Up."

Prior to this track's release, Fern. has been gaining more momentum in his music career. The 19 year-old has been more visible in music gigs around the Metro, produced tracks and collaborated with various top OPM artists, became one of sneaker brand PONY's ambassadors, and has been receiving more and more support for his tracks. His previous single "Only You" received worldwide support from Spotify, having been featured on the New Music Friday International playlist - reaching countries such as the United States, Denmark, Iceland, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, among many others. Only You now has over 800,000+ streams, one of three tracks that are about to reach 1 million streams on the music platform. Two songs from his self-titled debut EP have already enjoyed this feat, with "Into You" having recently crossed the 3 million mark, and "Lie 2 Me" having over 1.6 million streams.

"Wonder Park" Fosters the Imagination of Daredevil Girl

At the center of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ Wonder Park is June (voiced by Brianna Denski), a red-haired daredevil with a lightning-fast mind.

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl (June) comes alive.

NMPC practices “AI” at the core of its services

For pharmaceutical companies, technology is important in making business transactions faster and more efficient. However, for New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation (NMPC), nothing can ever replace the power of human connection.

Celebrating its 12th year in the industry, NMPC recently held its Annual National Sales Conference with the theme “Agility In spirit” that focused on enabling and empowering their employees to cope with the challenges in the industry by being agile. Attended by more than 200 employees, the conference is one of the company’s employee engagement programs where they discuss the performance of the company throughout the previous year and set goals for 2019 as well as recognize their employees’ stellar performance.

Pyromusical Moves To SM Clark Lighting The Pampanga Skies

It has been a tradition for years that Filipino families and friends enjoyed the best firework show in the world at the SM Mall of Asia. Now on it's 10th year, The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) made a suprizing turn as it moves to a different location up north to SM Clark. This is due to their compliance and support to the Manila Bay Rehabilitation program which would take some time as forseen by the DENR.

But despite the changes they still wanted to make it as epic and memorable as it has always been. A different terrain might be the biggest change the contestants will face but it is also a great opportunity to showcase the beautiful light show to the people in Central and North Luzon.

"Istorya Ng Pag-Asa" 2019 Opens For More Inspiring Stories

With a lot of disturbing and negative imagery in news and in different forms of media, it's great to see that there is a film festival that aims to spread goodness and inspiration through short films. Spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines, Istorya Ng Pag-Asa Film Festival is again open to filmmakers to submit  stories of Filipinos that are truly uplifting and sends a good message to all.

For this year the prizes are now bigger as they expect to have more entries that can come here and abroad. The project is also supported by the Ayala Foundation, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. VP Leni Robredo shares that this is a great way to spread positivity and inspiration for Filipinos which has been exposed with a lot of conflicts and struggles. 

Queer Eye’s Fab Five Are Serving Self-Care and Love in Season 3 Trailer Debut

The Emmy® Award-winning Queer Eye returns ready to transform the stylistically challenged and into hip and happening savants at the hands of the Fab Five. This season, these fearless ambassadors of taste are headed to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes. 

The series returned to Netflix in 2018 going global and introducing audiences around the world to a modern aesthetic, diverse perspectives and a brand new Fab Five: Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), Karamo Brown (Culture) and Tan France (Fashion). 

Keep your homes termite-free with JDI’s Total Termite Solution

This 2019, ensure that your home is protected from the hazards
 of termite infestation with JDI’s Total Termite Solution, 
Solignum and Soilguard.

Termites may be small in size, but these little pests can cause some big and serious damages to your home. That’s why it is important to think ahead and make sure that your precious abode is protected from the hazards of termite infestation, which could ruin its structural integrity. Worse, termites can damage not only wood but also your prized possessions like clothes, money bills, important documents, and even electrical wirings—which can even cause fire.

So to foster a happier, safer, and more secure home environment, it’s important to have regular and rigorous inspection of your homes to detect early signs of termite infestation. Prevent termite infestation in your house with Jardine Distribution, Inc.’s (JDI) Total Termite Solution.

Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears are Coming to Asia!

Want Grizzly, Ice Bear, and Panda to come to the Philippines? Vote now and be part of the biggest bear hug event of the year!

#WeBareBearsHugs

Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears are embarking on their first ever tour of Asia, and they are excited to meet all of their friends in the Philippines!

Be ready to form your own bear squad and hang out with Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear as they visit iconic places, snap some selfies and spread paw-sitivity with plenty of bear hugs.

But here’s the catch! To make that happen, we need the help of all bear fans to flex those voting muscles! All you need to do is to vote for the Philippines on www.webarebears.cartoonnetworkasia.com/hugstour if you want the bear bros to come and see you and your friends.

Ricoh Partners With Phoenix Publishing For Local Catholic Schools

Technology company Ricoh Philippines recently partnered with one of the biggest publishers in the country, Phoenix Publishing with an initiative to help local schools with useful and practical machines that will improve quality of education. Called Alagang Phoenix, the project aims to donate printers and projectors to selected sectarian schools in Luzon.

The publishing house has been in the business of 60 years and has partnered with these schools that have shaped countless students in decades. However, they still face challenges like having proper copying and printing tools used in teaching.