Filming a great kill scene in a horror movie is a badge of honor for “Thanksgiving” director Eli Roth

The heart of any slasher movie is the kills, and Eli Roth – the genre’s maestro – would make sure that Thanksgiving reflected his best work. 

“Every kill had to meet our standards of scare and gore,” says the Thanksgiving director. “If the movie didn’t deliver on its promise, we’d be dead.” And Roth had the added pressure of having done it already when he made a fake Thanksgiving movie trailer upon the request of his friend Quentin Tarantino, as part of the latter’s Grindhouse double-feature with another fan-favorite director Robert Rodriguez. “I found myself not just trying to match what I did in the trailer, but trying to top it in every way possible,” continues Roth. 

‘Your Song of Excellence 2023 to Stage Live Grand Finals Event at Market! Market! Taguig’

'Taiwan Excellence's Your Song of Excellence 2023 - Co-Presented by Aromase, Derma Angel, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness - Gears Up for Grand Finals'

Your Song of Excellence 2023, presented by Taiwan Excellence Awarded Brands Aromase, Derma Angel, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness, is on the brink of its Grand Finals after an exhaustive search for outstanding Filipino talent from all corners of the country.

The highly anticipated climax of this online Filipino singing competition, now in its third season with the exciting addition of songwriting, is set to take place at Market! Market! Mall in Taguig on Saturday, November 18. Yes, you heard it right! This marks the show's grandest finale to date, spanning a 2-Day event to conclude its successful 2023 run.

A Recipe for Romance: Netflix Unveils Stunning Key Art for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’

Are you ready to stir up some romance in the kitchen? Netflix has just served up the intriguing main key art of its forthcoming Filipino series, Replacing Chef Chico.

Replacing Chef Chico marks a significant milestone as Netflix’s first Filipino-produced series. It stands as a testament to a new era of exciting local content on the streaming giant, underlining the growing influence of Filipino storytelling on a much bigger scale. 

The newly released key art provides an enticing peek into the heart of the series. At the forefront is Chef Ella, reaching into a pot with a ladle in hand, while the two men—Chef Chico and Raymond—gaze at her intently, hinting at the love triangle that’s set to captivate viewers throughout the series. 

The stellar cast of Replacing Chef Chico includes Sam Milby (A Family Affair) as Chef Chico, Alessandra de Rossi (What If) as Chef Ella, and Piolo Pascual (My Amanda) as consultant Raymond. Each character brings their unique perspective to the table and is driven by different motivations as they try to breathe new life into Hain, the restaurant.

Asia Leaders Awards Top Executives announced the partial list of Awardees at their exclusive Press Conference

On November 13, 2023, at the Manila House BGC, Asia Leaders Awards together with the Board and some Awardees held their exclusive press conference to announce the details of the grand event. 

In attendance are the board of ALA, CEO of Asia Leaders Awards Andrew Troy Nicolas, President of Rising Tigers Grace Bondad Nicolas, Vice President of Tag Media Group Andria Terese Nicolas, E-Hotel President Dr. Elton See Tan, and Yupangco Group of Companies President Robert Laurel Yupangco. Awardees were also in attendance, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., Elaine Timbol, Merle Balicao, Alodia Gosiengfiao, and Executive Director of Viventis Yu Ming Chin.

Asia Leaders Awards ‘Profiles of Excellence’, will be launching the Coffee Table Book for 2023 on November 20, together with the flag-carrier Philippine Airlines. The content of the limited edition book is the success stories of the Awardees and is exclusively distributed by Tag Media Group and Asia Leaders Awards.

Asia Leaders Awards, the prestigious recognition event, has previously honored outstanding individuals like Kevin Tan of Megaworld, Ernesto Tanmantiong of Jollibee, Cong, Sam Versoza of Frontrow, and Ronald Mascariñas of Chooks to Go, is set to celebrate world-class business leaders once again on November 20, 2023 at the historical The Manila Hotel. 

The event will feature several categories that encompass a wide spectrum of leadership excellence, including Entrepreneur of the Year, CEO of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, Franchise Company of the Year, Tech Company of the Year, and many more. 

For more information contact us at www.Asialeadersawards.asia or reach us at 09959578580 / 09778978877 or via email at president@asialeadersawards.asia. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize and celebrate exceptional leadership in the heart of Asia. #AsiaLeadersAwards #ALA2023 #risingtigers #nationbuilders #theheartofthefilipino

Oasis Gaming reaches the promised land, secures Predator League 2024 Philippine championship

A fury of run-and-gun antics in the popular FPS game VALORANT prevailed in SM North EDSA Cyberzone on November 12, 2023, as the Predator League 2024 Philippine Finals reached an explosive conclusion.

Before they could chase their dreams, Oasis Gaming had to claw their way against their heated rivals, NAOS Esports in the semifinals, which saw the former overcome a 1-0 deficit to eliminate them in a reverse 2-1 sweep.

But the intensity did not end there as ZOL Esports likewise grinded their way in a three-game slugfest against Valhalla in the semifinals, only for the former to survive.

Big Move, Big Time! Bank Finance Your Way To Your New Bellavita Home

Mas pinadali ni BellaVita ang pagkakaroon ng iyong dream home!

Dahil sa talaga namang sakto sa bulsa, mas pinagaan ni BellaVita ang pagbabayad para sa pagbili ng sariling bahay sa pamamagitan ng naglalakihang discounts gamit ang flexible payment terms para sa Big Time savings sa iyong next Big Move!

Bank Financing

Thru bank financing na very affordable ang down payment, may karagdagang big discount ang gustong bumili ng BellaVita Home. 

Ginawang napakagaan ang monthly amortization dahil sa maximum discount na Php 115,000 from the total contact price for bank financing. Dagdag pa dito na ready for occupancy and near ready for occupancy na ang mga units kaya talaga namang sakto sa hinahanap mo. 

FX's "The Bear" Renewed For A Third Season Exclusively On Disney+

Disney+ announced that the critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series FX’s “The Bear'' has been renewed for a third season. The first two seasons are available to stream now on Disney+ in the Philippines. 

“’The Bear,’ which wowed audiences in its first season only to achieve even greater heights in season two, has become a cultural phenomenon,” said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. “We’re so proud to partner with Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Josh Senior, and the rest of the creative team, as well as the brilliant cast led by Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. What they and the crew have done is truly remarkable, and we and our partners at Hulu and Disney+ join fans in looking forward to the next chapter in the story of ‘The Bear.’”

Beko Sends Love 2023 promo gives you up to 60% savings and freebies on selected appliances

If you’re thinking of updating your home appliances and getting new ones, make the most out of the savings of up to 60% offered by the Beko Sends Love promo from October 1-December 31, 2023. You also get freebies on selected appliance purchases.

Beko Sends Love is an annual promo by leading global appliance brand Beko for its customers in the Philippines during the holiday season.

Beko split air conditioners have low operation noises so you’ll get a restful sleep. Save Php15,999 on the BSEOG 180/181 2.0HP Split-type air conditioner, which has a cash price of Php 38,991. It has a ProSmart Inverter Motor and an Energy Label of 5 stars so that means more and bigger energy cost savings.

The 1.5 HP BPVOW 120 is a Window-type air conditioner with a ProSmart Inverter Motor and an Energy Label of 5 stars so that means more and bigger energy cost savings! Save up to Php 6,599 from Php30,990 to Php 24,391.

The Manila Hotel Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Manila Hotel ushers in the holiday season with a festive celebration steeped in Filipino traditions, as they held their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 9. 

The focal point of the festivities was the splendid Christmas Tree, meticulously adorned with opulent golden Ilang-Ilang blooms, a nod to the official flower of the Grand Dame. The color palette featured a harmonious blend of gold, natural hues, and vibrant red, creating a visually stunning display that resonated with the essence of the season. The concept and execution of this holiday décor were the brainchild of Mr. Rachy Cuna, The Manila Hotel Creative & Design Director.

The Spenglers are back in teaser trailer for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

It’ll send a chill down your spine. Watch the teaser trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, coming soon exclusively to cinemas. McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon and Paul Rudd reprise their roles in the 2021 hit Ghostbusters: Afterlife, with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson playing their characters once again from the original films. 

Watch the teaser trailer: 

https://youtu.be/e6B9HtMqGN0

Coming soon only in cinemas, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Ghostbusters

Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”