True Blue Hero: "Sonic the Hedgehog" A Hit with Fans and Critics!

One of the first success stories of the year, the live-action adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog surpassed everyone’s expectations when it opened at No.1 in North America with a resounding $70 million during its first four days in theaters.

(Watch the film’s new spot at https://youtu.be/ey7LTnRxj4k)

Exit polls confirm that Sonic the Hedgehog is a hit with fans as it garnered an “A” Cinemascore and 94% Audience Score in Rotten Tomatoes.  

Critics at Rotten Tomatoes also gave the family film a 64% Fresh Rating, with the consensus:  “Fittingly fleet and frequently fun, Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game-inspired adventure the whole family can enjoy -- and a fine excuse for Jim Carrey to tap into the manic energy that launched his career.”

Fitness facility launches its Corporate Wellness Programs

Santé Fitness Lab advocates wellness among professionals

Santé Fitness Lab (SFL), a game-changing, one-stop fitness center that offers holistic training programs, as well as innovative recovery and sports rehabilitation, recently launched its Corporate Wellness Programs with the aim of instilling a culture of health and wellness among corporate executives.

The Santé Fitness Lab Corporate Wellness Programs were conceptualized to offer top-notch facilities, expertise and specialized services systems to corporate organizations, companies and other business institutions.

“We envisioned the Corporate Wellness Programs to benefit today’s busy executives. We realized that given the demands and stresses of work, health and wellness sometimes take a backseat,” said Clarize Lucindo, general manager of Santé Fitness Lab.

Level Up Your CV with Workbank

When we talk about jobs, many are still having a hard time to present themselves and how to know what skills they need for the job they want. Even for seasoned employees, seeking help with others makes a difference in making it through rigorous tests and interviews. 

The people from the jobsite Workbank wants to help applicants by gearing them up with the skills and resume that will help them reach their dream  jobs. Workbank also partnered with design platform Canva for a series of free training and seminars.

The First Trailer of "Minions 2" Traces "The Rise of Gru"

This July, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in Minions 2: The Rise of Gru.

Check out the film’s newly-launched trailer and watch the film in Philippine cinemas July 1st.

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In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions.

Oscar-Worthy: Florence Pugh Dazzles as Amy March in "Little Women"

Florence Pugh (Midsommar) paints an alluring and psychologically complex portrait of Amy, the youngest of the March sisters, in Columbia Pictures’ inspiring drama, Little Women.  The British star received universal acclaim for her performance, including an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.    

(Watch the film’s clip titled Economic Proposition at https://youtu.be/i10aNmmXYsQ)

So What Happens To ABS-CBN After March 2020?

People are really talking about what will happen to the TV network ABS-CBN after their broadcasting franchise will expire by the end of March 2020. As the biggest station in the country and also has branched out into different media entities, the thought of losing the network, all its shows, and all of its employees is a huge blow to broadcast media. Many of Filipinos grew up watching their shows and got to know their stars. 

And if you ask me, there are countless of memories from the people of ABS-CBN and their content, which new ones are still generated everyday for the entertainment and information of the public. Though let's look back on some of the shows and channels that the Kapamilya network has made an impact in my life.

Emma Watson Follows Her Dreams in "Little Women"

British actress Emma Watson (the Harry Potter films, Beauty and the Beast) plays Meg, the eldest of the March sisters, in Columbia Pictures’ Oscar-winning drama, Little Women (in Philippine cinemas February 19).

(Watch the film’s new spot at https://youtu.be/ll8KDD_QkMM

Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life.  In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timeless and timely.  Portraying the March sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Timothee Chalamet as their neighbor Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March.

Get Inside the Making of "A Quiet Place Part II" in New Featurette

Go behind the scenes with filmmaker John Krasinski and star Emily Blunt as they talk about leaving the path of safety and going into the unknown, in a new featurette for Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place Part II.

Check out the featurette below and watch A Quiet Place Part II in Philippine cinemas March 18.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Uhx8KiuqBE 

Comic Actor Ben Schwartz is the Voice of "Sonic the Hedgehog"

Comic actor Ben Schwartz (Turbo, Runner Runner) portrays the voice of the titular character in Paramount Pictures’ live-action adventure comedy Sonic the Hedgehog (in Philippine cinemas February 19).

(Watch the film’s new spot at https://youtu.be/5PAgYfJYV9A)

Sonic the Hedgehog is based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog from another world.  The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of his new life on Earth with his newfound – and human – best friend Tom (James Marsden).  Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination.

Meet the New Recruits of "Top Gun: Maverick"

A new class of aviators take flight in Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun: Maverick (in Philippine cinemas June 24).

Miles Teller is Lt. Bradley `Rooster’ Bradshaw, Glen Powell is `Hangman,’ Monica Barbaro is `Phoenix,’ Lewis Pullman is `Bob,’ Jay Ellis is `Payback’ and Danny Ramirez is `Fanboy.’

(Watch the new Top Gun: Maverick “Big Game” spot at https://youtu.be/F3E3uiI2Dzo.)

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