Prepare for Fallout: Prime Video's Fallout Series Premieres April 11

Prepare to embark on a journey through the desolate Wasteland as Prime Video unveils the highly anticipated Fallout series on April 11, 2024. Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where every twist, turn, and radioactive encounter awaits, inviting both film buffs and fans of the iconic video game delves into the narrative on Prime Video.

Fallout, a gripping series inspired by the beloved video game franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, breathes life into the eerie landscapes of the Wasteland. It probes into profound themes of survival, morality, and resilience amidst the chaos of nuclear devastation. Officially endorsed as part of the Fallout canon by Bethesda's Todd Howard, the series has undergone rigorous scrutiny to ensure that it remains true to its established universe and earlier releases.

Reasons to watch “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” according to Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire feels a lot bigger, says Mckenna Grace, who plays Phoebe Spengler in the movie. 

Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

“It’s in New York, it brings us back to where the Ghostbusters originated so that’s really special,” says Grace. “New villain, new storylines, new problems that at least Phoebe has never encountered. It’s bigger scale, more blockbuster, action, there’s a lot. It’s very fun.”

In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. Besides Grace, the film also stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim and original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts.

PH to make its debut participation at the biggest international stage for children’s books this April

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and its partner, The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY), are set to make a historic debut at the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) from April 8 to 11, 2024 at the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre, Bologna. This is a milestone for the Philippine children’s book sector, as it marks the country’s first-ever participation at the world’s biggest international fair for children’s content.

With the Philippine children’s book sector thriving and highly sought-after in the local publishing industry, this debut offers a long-awaited opportunity to showcase the country's children’s content, which is among the most widely translated genres, to a global audience.

A curated selection of 103 books, exploring themes such as culture, diversity, identity, peace, community, and the environment, will be featured at the Philippines’ country stand at the BCBF. 

The delegation includes acclaimed artists Beth Parrocha (The Pencil Who Would Not Write, Bulul), Liza Flores (The Secret is in the Soil), and authors Russell Molina (Tuwing Sabado, Sandosenang Kuya), and Mary Ann Ordinario (My Muslim Friend, War Makes Me Sad), aiming to not only present the talent of Filipino creators but also to secure translation rights, expand networks with foreign publishers, and foster collaborations between local and international counterparts.

Make your home iconic: Get Xiaomi AIoT wearables, and appliances up to 58% off

The month-long Xiaomi Fan Festival Sale is a treat to Xiaomi fans in the Philippines

The month-long Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024 Sale has kicked off Xiaomi’s 14th anniversary celebration in an iconic way. Apart from fan-favorite smartphones, the sale also includes the best deals on Xiaomi AIoT products, available exclusively online until April 30, 2024.

The Xiaomi Fan Festival is the brand’s way of showing its gratitude for the fans’ unwavering support for its products. The month-long sale marks #OurIconicMoment in making technology more accessible to Filipinos.

Cup of Joe To Join #LolaAmourTheAlbum Concert On April 13 at Circuit Makati

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After dominating the charts with ‘Raining in Manila’, eight-piece pop-funk band Lola Amour is ready to welcome sunny days in their new era. Lola Amour will have a two-stop album concert this April, where they will perform unreleased songs and new renditions of their hits. 

The first stop will be at Circuit Event Grounds, Makati on April 13 with opening acts Cup of Joe and Any Name’s Okay, and a special after-party performance from PLAYERTWO. 

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The Philippine Book Festival Is Back, And It's Bigger Than Ever!

For the second year running, the National Book Development Board Philippines (NBDB) is bringing together publishers, authors, artists, educators, and readers at the country’s biggest traveling book festival.

Taking place at the World Trade Center in Pasay from April 25 to 28, 2024, the PBF is a four-day celebration showcasing the richness of Philippine literature, culture, and arts. This unique book fair integrates education, entertainment, tourism, and shopping into a single family-friendly event.

In addition to the extensive collection of published works and titles from the Philippines, this year's festival offers a diverse range of talks and workshops.

Highlights include "A Day with Gwy Saludes," featuring an exclusive book signing and meet-and-greet session with the author. Historian and bestselling author Ambeth Ocampo will lead "Ambeth Without the Overcoat," a book signing session. National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ricky Lee, will present "Trip to Quiapo," while "Dahling Nick: A Tribute to National Artist Nick Joaquin" will honor the renowned writer. Other sessions include "Aklat Para Sa Accla: New Trends in Boys Love and Girls Love," "Comics Can Change the World" with Patti Ramos, and "Zine-making 101," a workshop on crafting independently-produced "fanzines" led by Komiket's Bunny Luz.

Ready for a bloody dance? Meet Alisha Weir, who plays the young ballerina vampire out for gory vengeance in the terrifying horror movie “Abigail,” in cinemas April 17

Nicknaming the different personas of her character really helped Alisha Weir channel the innocent little girl / centuries-old vampire that is the center of the blood-drenched horror movie “Abigail.”

Calling the frightened, kidnapped child version of her character “Abby,” and the alpha predator “Abigail,” helped Weir approach the character as two entirely separate people. For scenes where she plays Abigail, she even altered her voice to sound “not so much like an innocent little kid, but more like a confident adult,” she shares. 

Weir plays the titular character in “Abigail,” a blood-thirsty gore-fest that begins with a high-stakes heist, a dangerous mission that, if all goes according to plan, could net six strangers a staggering $50 million. Recruited for the job by a mysterious fixer, the team comprises the driver, the sniper, the medic, the muscle, the hacker, and the thin man, aka head of ops. Their real identities are kept secret from each other as a kind of insurance – should one of them be caught, that person would be unable to implicate her or his co-conspirators. Together, they must infiltrate the well-appointed home of a reclusive kingpin who presides over a vast criminal empire. After sedating and abducting his pre-teen ballerina daughter, Abigail, they must safely transport the girl back to a remote mansion, then settle in to wait for the sun to rise and the cash to turn up. But once inside the isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/JjIJLbt1KBI?si=DmakmDNbNp5o4GXG

Cause Everything is RENT: Reasons Why RENT Still Resonates as the Story of Our Times

“And we’re hungry and frozen / some life that we’ve chosen / How we gonna pay last year’s RENT?”

Imagine the gritty-but-feisty New York in the 80s and 90s. Imagine a group of young adults trying to navigate poverty, the loss of love, the discovery of romance, and the pursuit of their dreams in the city. Now imagine them yearning to truly seize the day–with the constant shadow of HIV/AIDS looming over them. 

You might think that the moment has passed for the Broadway musical, RENT. But it remains as powerful as when it was first staged in 1993. Thankfully, 9 Works Theatrical is mounting its much-anticipated revival this April in celebration of its 15th Anniversary. With its incredible storytelling, combined with its award-winning cast and crew, you can be sure to remember the story RENT tells for years to come. 

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lead the hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller “The Fall Guy,” in PH cinemas May 1

He’s only the stuntman, but he’s stealing the show.  

Fresh from his Oscar®-nominated turn as Ken in “Barbie,” Ryan Gosling stars as a stuntman coming out of a brief hiatus and straight into a crazy conspiracy in “The Fall Guy,” a new action thriller with the perfect dose of comedy, irreverence and romance, from director David Leitch. Not only does Leitch’s directorial credits boast of hits such as “Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2,” “Atomic Blonde” and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”; he himself used to be a stunt performer. 

Smart partners with Lionsgate Play for most affordable binge-watch deal for its wireless subscribers

From Left to Right: Rohit Jain (President of Lionsgate Play Asia), Cecille Marino (General Manager of Lionsgate Play Philippines),

Alex O. Caeg (Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart), Kristine A. Go (SVP for Consumer Wireless Business at Smart)

Premium streaming platform Lionsgate Play has announced its groundbreaking partnership with mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) aimed at redefining the landscape of digital entertainment for Filipinos. Starting today, all Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers may enjoy affordable premium streaming subscriptions as they dive into Lionsgate Play’s expansive library of blockbuster franchises and innovative original series. Whether they’re movie enthusiasts or binge-watchers, Smart customers can take advantage of the best rates to access Lionsgate Play’s curated library.