"Uncharted" Reveals First-Look of Tom Holland as Nathan Drake

Columbia Pictures has unveiled the first-look images its upcoming action adventure Uncharted, adapted from the massively popular PlayStation/Naughty Dog video game franchise.

Get your first look at Tom Holland as the young Nathan Drake and other iconic images in the stills below.

In his interview with Collider.com, Holland revealed the narrative thrust of the movie adaptation. Rather than retelling one of the games’ storylines, this Uncharted will give us a Nathan Drake origin story.

“I think what Uncharted offers that most video games films don’t is that it’s an origin story to the games,” Holland says. “So if you played the games, you haven’t seen what’s going to happen in the film. And if you haven’t played the games, you’re going to enjoy the film because it’s information that everyone else is getting at the same time.”

Game Creators React to Movie Version of "Monster Hunter"

In bringing Monster Hunter from game consoles to the big screen, writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson sat down multiple times with the game creators Ryozo Tsujimoto and Kaname Fujioka to dial in the look of the monsters.

In a recently released video, the creators share their excitement upon seeing how Anderson remained faithful to the monsters’ original look, if not making them even more menacing.

Check out the video below and watch Monster Hunter in Philippine cinemas in 2021.

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/TbqJarQi-Wc 

Based on the global video game series phenomenon, Monster Hunter is written for the screen and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.  The film stars Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung and Ron Perlman.

Filipina Singer-Songwriter Marian Carmel Releases 'Rose', First Single Off Her Debut Concept Album

Filipina singer-songwriter Marian Carmel releases her first single ‘Rose’ from her upcoming debut concept album on Friday, 6th November 2020 via Singapore-based indie label, Where Are The Fruits.

Inspired by the phrase “rose-tinted glasses”, ‘Rose’ is about the blessing and the curse of being too optimistic. This single is a form of catharsis for the 23-year-old singer-songwriter, as she makes peace with her personal growth. She sings ‘I have grown a little older, I have learnt a little more / but whatever happens, hope it’s not forgotten / or seen with glasses tinted rose’. With lush and enveloping harmonies, ‘Rose’ is the first single kickstarting Marian’s musical journey in the next few months leading up to her album release. 

Find the ideal property for you with easy-to-use proptech platform Ohmyhome

Property seekers can now search for the property they 
want and need—and transact housing services
—through proptech startup Ohmyhome, 
which recently launched its one-stop-shop
 digital platform in the Philippines

When Ohmyhome, Singapore’s market leader in property solutions platforms expanded into the Philippines in September, it saw that the demand for residential properties had remained strong amidst the pandemic. This means that despite the global health crisis randomly affecting the real estate market, there is still a significant interest in residential properties.

Before the pandemic, Filipino property seekers looked for good design, strategic location, and modern facilities in prospective homes. Now, with quarantine constraints still in place, the priority is for stable and secure bases for learning and working from home. 

Race Wong, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Ohmyhome, explains the shift in buyer preferences: “While property seekers are still looking at houses located near commercial or urbanized districts, there is an increase in prospective homeowners looking at properties outside Metro Manila, due to the changes and increased flexibility in work and study arrangements”

Ashoka Philippines Inducts Three Leading Social Innovators Into Global Ashoka Fellowship Program

Ashoka supports and enables the work of social entrepreneurs and innovators that provide systems-changing solutions for inclusion especially during times of crisis

Ashoka, an NGO committed to supporting and enabling leading social innovators around the world, earlier today held The Ashoka Induction and Fellow Launch to officially induct three outstanding and leading social innovators who have championed inclusive and systems-changing solutions in Filipino communities. The online event was hosted by Ashoka Philippines in an effort to honor new “Changemakers” into their prestigious and lifelong Ashoka Fellowship program. 

Globe myBusiness launches #GiftLocal campaign to support local SMEs this Holiday season

For Filipinos, Christmas is all about giving. Buying gifts for family members and loved ones is a tradition and no matter how different this year’s celebrations may be from what we are used to, the spirit of giving will always be alive in all of us.

Yearly, Globe myBusiness supports SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with the #GiftLocal campaign that aims to encourage Filipino consumers to purchase their gifts to family and friends from local small businesses.

“We have always rallied the Filipino consumers to patronize local establishments and help Filipino SMEs, especially during the holiday season,” said Globe myBusiness Strategy and Marketing Head Maridol Ylanan. “This year’s Gift Local campaign will serve an even greater purpose, as we feature the products of our SME partners that will delight Filipino customers for their gift giving celebration, while supporting our local SMEs bounce back in these challenging times.”

GIGA Pro comes with up to 114 GB for Smart's biggest prepaid data offer yet

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is making it simpler and easier for subscribers to keep up with their growing digital needs with GIGA Pro,  Smart's biggest prepaid data offer with up to 114 GB to cover various online activities.

Available to all prepaid subscribers, GIGA Pro 999 offers a total of 114 GB valid for 30 days for only Php 999. This is inclusive of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 30 days plus 24 GB open access data, which subscribers can use for work or school as well as their daily dose of entertainment through online videos, music, and games.  

GIGA Pro also comes in other denominations to give subscribers the flexibility to choose the offer that suits their passions and lifestyle needs. 

Almost 15,000 Participate in Avon’s Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Avon’s activities for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness month were a success. 2020’s  campaign, BOOBwatch, was all about educating about the importance of early  detection. With all the three fundraising events mounted online, Avon was able to reach  more people and generate awareness at a grander scale. This year’s events were all for  the benefit of the Philippine Cancer Society.  

First up was BOOB Talk, a breast care catch-up with Dr. Gia Sison, Dr. Rachel  Rosario of the Philippine Cancer Society, Avon Ambassador Daniel Matsunaga, TV host  and News Anchor Dianne Medina and host Myrza Sison. Held last October 10, the  online chikahan became a fruitful conversation about breast cancer viewed by more  than 6,200 people. Franz Tolentino, a breast cancer survivor and active Avon  representative, also shared her personal stories about fighting the Big C. Franz was an  incredible source of inspiration for those who are dealing with the disease. She shares,  “Pwede din kayong sumali sa mg breast cancer support groups katulad ng Avon-PGH  Breast Cancer Group. Malaking tulong ang magkaroon ng mga kaibigan na alam ang  pinag-dadaanan mo. Mayroon kang makakausap na naranasan o pinagdadaanan din  ang pinagdadaanan mo.” 

R&B sensation Gareth.T explores the stinging effect of loss on new song “November Rain”

Hong Kong-based producer and singer-songwriter Gareth.T tackles the stinging effect of a loved one’s death on his new single “November Rain”, out on October 30, Friday via indie label Umami Records.

Writing and producing the emotional R&B track felt like getting a huge piece of stone off Gareth.G’s chest, and somehow, the recording process gave him time to mourn and find the silver lining at the end of the tunnel. 

The multi-hyphenate artist shares, “My uncle passed away from cancer a decade ago. We were so close, and I wish I could see him for just a little longer. He passed in November and the day he was buried it was raining heavily, I thought November rain would be the perfect title.”

Get Insured Safely And Quickly With AIA PHILAM LIFE's "Coffee Closing"

With so many things affecting all of us today, people have become more cautious and have considered additional measures to keep them protected. We have invested now in alcohol, soap, vitamins, face masks and shields to keep us protected physically during this pandemic. We equip our homes with things to secure our home against fire, theft, and other security risks. And there is also the need for life insurance to complete the protection coverage for individuals and families.

However many still find the process of acquiring life plans to be tedious, and time-consuming. Plus that in these times of the pandemic, people are anxious to go out especially when transacting with many people.  Fortunately, AIA Philam Life found a new way of makin these processes much faster and safer.

With the usual process taking days or more for applications, they found a new way to make it more efficient using the existing technology that we have to talk to clients, process documents, and eventually get approved under the same time it takes to buy coffee and finish it before it gets cold—all within the comforts of their own home.