Get ready to vibe to the catchy music of “Despicable Me 4,” now showing in cinemas

Whether it’s a catchy upbeat tune like “Happy” or a positively mellow song like “Just A Cloud Away,” the “Despicable Me” franchise has produced some of the most beloved music for animated films. The musical themes for the different characters are just as memorable, because in the world of “Despicable Me,” the music plays a vital role in interweaving the narrative with equal parts mischief and heart. 

Grammy Award-winning composer Heitor Pereira, the creative force behind the “Despicable Me” films’ iconic musical scores, adopts a character-centric approach to his compositions. “Believe it or not, I wait until every new character sings their melodies to me,” Pereira says. “I hear their music through the tones of their voices, the rhythm of their dialogue, their extreme personalities and how they interact with all the other characters in the story. When you write for one character, you have to think about all the others – it is how this melody can coexist and interact with the melodies of everybody else. Animation can be very intricate. My job is still to make it sound like the music was born along with it!”

SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, on THE FIRST TAKE!

Special performance of the viral hit song “Gento”

Famous for its impactful dance that gained popularity on TikTok

The latest episode of YouTube Channel THE FIRST TAKE has been announced.

Episode 449 welcomes SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, to make its first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.

SB19 is the very first Southeast Asian artist to be nominated as Top Social Artist at the 2021 U.S. Billboard Music Awards, and they will be performing their song “GENTO,” which became a hit on TikTok for its addictive phrase and unique dance moves.

Enjoy the song, which expresses the message that “it is the accumulation of small efforts that leads to success,” in a special version exclusively for THE FIRST TAKE.

Catch the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale Fever and Get up to 80% OFF on Select HONOR Devices for a Limited Time Only!

Don't sleep on these limited HONOR offers this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale only from July 7 to July 11   

Leading smart devices provider, HONOR, welcomes the middle of the year with a double-digit treat sale from July 7 to July 11 across Lazada, Shopee, Tiktok Shop. HONOR fans can enjoy up to Php 14,000 discount using the platform vouchers.  

“We’re halfway 2024 and we’re always happy to treat HONOR fans with our smartphones and the rest of our ecosystem. So, what are you waiting for? Add to cart and checkout your favorite gadgets from HONOR,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.  

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Begin Streaming On HBO GO on July 4

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will make its streaming debut on HBO GO on July 4. 

The film is an explosive, action-packed adventure that follows Kong’s journey to find his family through an undiscovered layer of Hollow Earth—and what he uncovers inadvertently brings forth the most dangerous threat to mankind yet... one that can only be countered (and possibly conquered) by the combined forces of Kong and Godzilla, now evolved like never before. 

Beloved Ice Cream Brand Aice Sweetens the Journey to Paris for Philippine Olympians

PH Olympians with Aice representatives during the send-off to the Paris Olympics

In a show of unwavering support for Filipino athletes, Aice, the beloved ice cream brand known for its delicious and affordable treats, joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippine Olympic President Bambol Tolentino and other key officials at the official send-off event for the Philippine Olympic team bound for Paris 2024.

Marking a momentous occasion – the Philippines’ 100th year of participation in the Olympic Games – Aice added a touch of sweetness to the celebration, providing over 400 refreshing ice cream treats, including fan favorites like Chocolate Crispy and Mochi, to fuel the athletes and guests with a taste of home. As a special send-off gift, Aice also surprised the athletes with stylish Aice scarves, ensuring they carry a sense of pride as they journey to victory. 

“We at Aice take full pride in supporting the Philippine team, especially during this historic 100th year of participation in the Olympics,” shared Shereene Yu, Brand Manager at Aice Ice Cream Philippines. “Aice, like the Olympic athletes, embodies perseverance and excellence, bringing happiness to Filipinos through delicious and accessible products.”

“A Quiet Place: Day One” roars to record-breaking franchise best, and 2nd biggest opening weekend for 2024 in the PH

A Quiet Place: Day One sets the biggest opening weekend in the history of the franchise, with a global tally of $98.5M. The film is also making noise locally as the 2nd biggest opening weekend in the Philippines for 2024.

Watch the newest trailer here: https://youtu.be/kshP9EQX-Ss

Set in one of the loudest cities on Earth, the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise takes audiences back to the day the world went quiet, putting the city of New York on a standstill against hostile creatures that attack anything that makes noise.

IGN praises A Quiet Place: Day One, as the best in the series, writing “It’s impressive just how great A Quiet Place: Day One is. Not that the first two Quiet Place movies weren’t good – they’re both strong films in their own right. But this spinoff/prequel to those earlier films introduces new characters in a new setting that successfully elevates both the tension and the emotional impact of John Krasinski’s nearly dialogue-free horror films. The result is the series’ best movie to date.”

Meet the new characters (and the voices behind them!) that will make life even more comically chaotic for Gru and his growing family in “Despicable Me 4,” in cinemas July 3

It’s been seven years since the last “Despicable Me” movie hit theaters. What’s everyone’s favorite villain-turned Anti-Villain League (AVL) agent been up to? 

In this latest installment of the beloved franchise, Gru’s (Steve Carell) life is turned upside down with the arrival of his and Lucy’s (Kristen Wiig) new baby, expanding his role to a father of four and a dedicated AVL agent. While on a mission with the fan-favorite minions, Gru comes face to face with the villain Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. 

Revolutionizing Pharmacology: over 6,000 pharmacists nationwide upskilled by PharmAcademy

In just one year since joining forces with community-building platform SwipeRx and the Philippine Pharmacists Association Inc. (PPhA), Sanofi Consumer Healthcare has upskilled a total 6,457 pharmacists nationwide through its revolutionary learning platform, PharmAcademy.

“As we now know, for every Filipino that visits their local doctor, 10 visit their local pharmacist for medical advice, so the more professionals we are able to teach through PharmAcademy, the more patient lives we are able to touch on-ground,” said Monsinee Sathirakawinskul, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare Country Head for Philippines CHC ASEA Zone.

Watch the Trailer of Red One, New Epic Action Comedy Starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

It’s never too early to get jacked for Christmas. Watch the trailer for “Red One” now, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, and see the film only in cinemas November 13.

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/vGmahWH8Awg

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/WarnerBrosPH/videos/697488442503837

Check out the poster here:

#RedOneMovie only in cinemas November 13

COMCO Mundo wins the Philippines’ and Southeast Asia’s first global IABC Gold Quill Agency of the Year Award

Starting the second half of the year with a blast, interregional powerhouse communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises / COMCO Southeast Asia was hailed by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) as the Agency of the Year (Mid-Sized Agency) at the prestigious Gold Quill Awards 2024 in Chicago, USA, making it the first communications agency from the Philippines and Southeast Asia to receive the highly-coveted global award, and the only consultancy firm from Asia-Pacific to be included in this year’s Best of the Best and Special Award Winners of the internationally acclaimed award giving body.