More Fan Benefits for E.L.F.s at SUPER JUNIOR’s FAN PARTY IN MANILA on JULY 21

Surprise, E.L.F.s! More fan benefits have been added to the 2023 SUPER JUNIOR FAN PARTY IN MANILA on Friday, July 21 at the Araneta Coliseum. Don’t miss the rare chance to meet SUPER JUNIOR in Manila soon!

Group Photo with SUPER JUNIOR for 200 Lucky Fans (10 Pax Per Group Photo) and Signed Polaroid (8 winners – random member) are now included in the fan benefits. VIP Standing and VIP Seated ticketholders will get VIP ID and Lanyard, and Signed Poster (10 winners). And that’s not all, all E.L.F.s attending the Fan Party in Manila will get an Official Poster and a Photo Card (random member).

Tickets to 2023 SUPER JUNIOR – FAN PARTY IN MANILA are now available at TicketNet.com.ph and all TicketNet outlets nationwide. For more information, check out APPLEWOOD and Wilbros Live on social media.

Acer Expands Support for SpatialLabs Developers with Suite of Tools that Enable Stereoscopic 3D Experiences

The SpatialLabs Unity plug-in, Acer OpenXR runtime, and Acer SteamVR Bridge provide easy portability for stereo 3D and Extend Reality (XR) content and applications on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices

Acer today announced an expansion of developer tools for its industry-leading SpatialLabs™ technology, providing more avenues to develop glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D experiences on Acer SpatialLabs Pro devices. With its new Unity plug-in support, developers from various industries and practices can utilize SpatialLabs Pro devices when creating stereo 3D content and applications. Acer’s OpenXR runtime for SpatialLabs has been certified, enabling developers to use OpenXR protocols when building stereo 3D content and applications on SpatialLabs’ commercial displays. The Acer SteamVR Bridge helps unlock the potential of stereo 3D for VR application developers to deliver enhanced immersive experiences when using SpatialLabs Pro devices. 

What has the Lambert family been up to since we last saw them in Insidious: Chapter 2?

When last we met the Lambert family, astral projectors Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Dalton (Ty Simpkins) had survived multiple trips into The Further. Dalton had been kidnapped by a demon… Josh had rescued him, only to be trapped in The Further while a ghost possesses his body in our world… that ghost, in Josh’s body, had rampaged through his house, trying to kill his family… and Dalton had ventured back into The Further to find his real father and bring him back.

ATEEZ brings back the sound of summer with new EP, THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW’

The new EP release comes before the start of their recently announced Asian leg of ‘The Fellowship : Break The Wall’ tour

The K-pop global chart-topping seafarers ATEEZ have released their 9th mini album, ‘THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW’ as the perfect opening of this summer. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records.

The track is currently making waves in the country as its carrier single “BOUNCY” peaked at No. 1 on iTunes Philippines Chart.

Kyla and Jay R celebrate 20 years of musical partnership with a reunion concert

The highly anticipated show marks GNN Pop’s debut offering for 2023

Filipino music royalty KYLA and JAY R are gearing up for their highly anticipated return to the big stage!

The Queen and King of Filipino R&B will be teaming up for their reunion concert entitled Back In Time: Kyla and Jay R The Reunion Concert, happening on September 2, 2023 (Saturday), at the New Frontier Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City.

Celebrating 20 years of generation-spanning partnership that paved the way for local R&B/soul/hip-hop to flourish in the mainstream music scene in the Philippines, Kyla and Jay R are ready to take listeners on a musical journey that shaped pop culture at large from the early 2000s to the present. 

Smart and Dark League Studios join forces to further grow Esports in the Philippines

PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Esports event management and production team, Dark League Studios (DLS) to further advance Esports and empower aspiring gamers from the grassroots to level up to the pro leagues and become national athletes.

Smart and DLS will also work together to bring more exciting and immersive gaming experiences through the Smart GIGA Arena, the country's first all-in-one Esports platform that offers tournament experience to amateur players of popular games including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty Mobile, Player's Unknown Battleground, and League of Legends Wild Rift.

The partnership will allow Smart to further grow GIGA Arena in terms of the number of tournaments, onboarding of game developers, and provide consumer centric activities within the platform.

Since its launch in 2022, Smart GIGA Arena has hosted over 2 million users in nearly 1,000 tournaments, offering more than PHP 4.2 million in prizes.

Through this partnership, Smart and DLS have also committed to work closely and collaborate with the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSo) to adopt industry best practices and maintain the highest standards of integrity.

Both Smart and DLS are gearing up to engage more Filipino gamers with new tournaments and enhanced features on the GIGA Arena platform.

Leigh-Anne Releases Debut Single And MUsic Video "Don't Say Love"

Today, Leigh-Anne releases debut single ‘Don’t Say Love’ with an accompanying music video via Warner Records out now.

As the first glimpse into Leigh-Anne's rebirth as a solo artist, ‘Don’t Say Love’ sees the singer show us a side to herself she is finally ready to share. Produced by Jon Bellion and Pete Nappi, co-written by Aldae, the track combines her smooth vocals with a high-energy, garage-infused beat, touching upon black music references.

Speaking on the track Leigh-Anne explains "“Don’t Say Love” is about no longer seeking external validation and regaining my confidence and sense of self in a world where I often felt misunderstood and unheard. This video is a visual representation of me finding my voice. I’m excited to continue to do so with my first love, music”

"Insidious: The Red Door" Scares Up Fiery P33.3M Gross, Biggesr 2023 Opening Day, Biggest All Time Horror Opening Day In PH

Philippine horror fans flocked to Insidious: The Red Door on its opening day July 5 including unprecedented sold-out midnight screenings, scaring up a record-breaking P33,141,456 opening day gross.

This is the biggest opening day box office take for a theatrical release so far this year, remarkably outgrossing the first-day numbers of superhero blockbusters and epic action adventures, such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, John Wick: Chapter 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Fast X, The Little Mermaid, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. 

The opening day performance of Insidious: The Red Door, the latest and final installment in the fan-favorite franchise, also broke the record for biggest horror opening day of all time in the Philippines, besting the Day 1 numbers of the previously released Insidious films, as well as The Conjuring, IT and The Orphan movies, The Nun, Annabelle: Creation and local titles Deleter and Feng Shui.  

Be Inspired, Be nova: HUAWEI nova 11 Pro, the Ultimate selfie-vlogging phone for the young generation today!

Gen Zs are inherently better at finding the right angles with their poses when taking pictures as they have been raised with an abundance of technology at their fingertips. They grew up alongside the rise of smartphones and the accessibility to the internet. This combination has allowed Gen Zs to take creativity to another level by popularizing taking selfies as a form of self-expression. They are also unafraid to share daily life content that inspires others to live their best lives. 

The nova line of smartphones stood by its young audience and has continued to bring new technologies and innovations perfect for the youth. The all new HUAWEI nova 11 Pro is a testament to this as it packs the most powerful selfie cameras providing a truly spectacular vlogging and selfie experience.

Globe powers up TOYCON 2023’s landmark 20th year

As Toycon Philippines proudly commemorates its 20th year, the landmark celebration promises to be more electrifying than ever with the formidable support of leading digital lifestyle brand Globe.

For the first time, Globe is the title sponsor of the iconic pop-culture event, bringing a new level of excitement and engagement to the toy collector and creator community.

Globe has always been at the forefront of supporting diverse subcultures and passions, and this partnership is a testament to its commitment. As part of the collaboration, Globe will bring to life the rich world of its cinematic and theatrical partners, further enriching the TOYCON 2023 experience for attendees.

"Globe is thrilled to collaborate with Toycon Philippines, especially on such a milestone year," said Mike Magpily, VP, Head of Segment Strategy and Subcultures at Globe.