SM Cinema exclusively presents Cannes award-winning film Parasite

Get ready for a thriller that will get under your skin as SM Cinema exclusively brings Parasite – winner of the 2019 Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival – to Philippine cinemas nationwide. 

Easily one of the most recognizable modern-day directors, Bong Joon-ho is known for genre-bending films such as The Host, Mother and Snowpiercer. His latest film Parasite is a black comedy/drama in the mold of a home invasion thriller that offers the audience a darkly funny yet ultimately unsettling glimpse into the lives of two families divided by class. 

Parasite follows the Kim family who live in a sub-basement apartment in a low income area of Seoul. Ki-Woo, the Kims’ eldest son, with the help of his sister Ki-Jung, forges a fake diploma and gets the opportunity to work at the hilltop mansion of the very wealthy Park family. However, greed threatens the security of his job, as well as the safety of his own family and the people around him. 

Meet the New Allies, Foes in "The Angry Birds Movie 2"

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Central to building upon the adventure, comedy and fun of the first Angry Birds Movie was the creation of new characters – allies, foes and frenemies for the much awaited sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2, in Philippine cinemas August 21.

The flightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies take their beef to the next level in The Angry Birds Movie 2! When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red (Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride), and Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage) recruit Chuck’s sister Silver (Rachel Bloom) and team up with pigs Leonard (Bill Hader), his assistant Courtney (Awkwafina), and techpig Garry (Sterling K. Brown) to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes.

Gracenote Signs With Universal Records And Drops Surprise Single "Baso At Bote"

The four-piece band, composed of Eunice Jorge (Vocalist, Keyboardist, Violinist), Jazz Jorge (Bassist/Back-up Vocals), Tatsi Jamnague (Guitars), and EJ Pichay (Drums), have come full circle with Universal Records, the label being the one who distributed their first album “First Movement” back in 2012.

The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office in Quezon City. Present during the signing was Gracenote, Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, and Gracenote's Business Manager Darwin Hernandez.

"Dora and the Lost City of Gold" Star Greets, `Ola, Philippines!"

Paramount Pictures has just released a couple of videos for its critically-acclaimed family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold, opening in Philippine cinemas August 14.

The first video has the film’s lead star, Isabela Moner, greeting `Ola, Philippines!’ (`Hello, Philippines!), while the second featurette introduces the talented cast assembled by the filmmakers.  The videos may be viewed below.

The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia launches “Mickey Go Local” animated shorts

The first animation series produced in the region depicting Mickey Mouse & Friends  in uniquely Singaporean and Malaysian settings 

Fans in Southeast Asia can now be entertained by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy in the “Mickey Go Local” animated shorts, which see the beloved characters exploring Singapore and Malaysia’s food, traditional wear and iconic architecture.

Maine Mendoza Refreshes Endorsement With Betadine Fresh Bliss

Maine Mendoza is really a busy girl, and with a lot of projects and activities on her hands. She is glad to have partnered with brands like Betadine Fresh Bliss Daily Feminine Wash to keep her clean and comfortable throughout her day. 

As an ambassador for hygiene with the brand, Maine showed her enthusiasm with the product line which comes in different variants. Betadine is well known internationally for its medicinal and cleaning products that ranges from wound cleaning, to personal hygiene products. And as this is one of the youngest products of Betadine in the Philippine market, it was a great move to have Maine as their endorser.

LA Santos, Carlo Mendoza, and Kiel Alo Together for "Three's A Crowd"

It was a special day for the young and talented singers LA Santos, Carlo Mendoza, and Kiel Alo who made a great performance held at the Music Hall at Metrowalk. With musical direction by Butch Milaflor, the concert titled THREE's A CROWD was filled with a lot of song, dance and fun. It was the first time that the three altogether leading a concert with family, friends, and fans.

Individually they have their range and charm as singers. LA Santos has been joining several concerts here and overseas which he even became a front act to OPM icons like Martin Nievera. Carlo Mendoza is a rising star in singing as he performed at several concerts like "Pwede Kaya" and "Music and Me" of Macoy Mendoza. Kiel Alo is a romantic balladeer and has staged his own concert "It's My Turn" and also performed on the 107.5 Wish Bus.

Enderun launches cashless campus with GCash

With university campuses becoming a crucial venue for innovation, Enderun Colleges, a premier management and hospitality school in the Philippines, has gone cashless with GCash, the no. 1 mobile wallet in the country. 

Enderun’s cashless campus is powered by GCash’s scan-to-pay feature, which can be used in the bookstore, cafeteria, photocopying center and main cashier. 

Outside the school, Enderun alumni can avail of the GCash Enderun Alumni Mastercard for the same cashless convenience on campus. The card can be issued only to graduates of Enderun, which has been known to produce some of the most successful young restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.

Isabela Moner Transforms Into "Dora" in "The Lost City of Gold"

Teenage actress Isabela Moner was a shoo-in for the titular role in Paramount Pictures’ Dora and the Lost City of Gold from the moment director James Bobin met her.

Her work in the films Instant Family, Transformers: The Last Knight and Sicario: Day of the Soldado had already established her as a rising star in Hollywood, with both the emotional and physical skills needed for the role. “I saw a lot of people, as you can imagine,” he says. “But Isabela was just so fantastic. There was never a question in my mind. She has an intensity that makes Dora’s action scenes riveting, but she’s also got incredible heart. Isabela is the engine driving the whole film.”

(Watch the film’s new spot at https://youtu.be/LUiDRiZ-Vc0.)

Based on the popular Nick Jr. animated series Dora the Explorer, the live-action adaptation comes from director James Bobin (The Muppets).

Welcome Back the Returning Heroes in "The Angry Birds Movie 2"

Back to anchor Columbia Pictures’ all-new adventure The Angry Birds Movie 2 are our three angry birds Red, Chuck, and Bomb, and leader of Piggy Island, Leonard.

But having experienced a heroic adventure in the first film, the flightless trio have undergone some changes. “Each character brings something unique to the table to help get the job done,” says producer John. Cohen.

(Watch the film’s “Key Card” clip spot at https://youtu.be/sJFUI_TpHgo.)