From singing live, voice retraining, and getting matching tattoos, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo share their journey together as Glinda and Elphaba in “Wicked”

Wicked has always been a journey of self-discovery, and rising up against adversity, but in the heart of it all is the friendship between two young women, Glinda and Elphaba. The right actresses were critical for the film, but director Jon M. Chu and his fellow filmmakers knew instantly that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were the perfect choices.

Check out the “Singing Live” featurette here: https://youtu.be/GMRimg3C86g

From the start, their bond was unmistakable. The pair had dinner at Chu’s house, with producer Marc Platt and composer Stephen Schwartz.  “Stephen went to the piano and said to Cynthia and Ari, ‘Shall we sing, ‘For Good’?” Chu says. “Cynthia and Ari didn’t rehearse it. They’d never done it together. They sang it, and my four-year-old daughter’s jaw dropped to the floor. No one has ever seen two powerhouses like this before. It’s been beautiful to see how well connected they are.”

Viet And Nam Wins Top Award At Qcinema 2024

The QCinema International Film Festival celebrated its 12th edition by honoring a new slate of winning films in Quezon City, Philippines.

Taking the top prize in its main competition, Asian Next Wave, was “Viet and Nam” from Trương Minh Quý. The Vietnam-set film which premiered in Cannes Un Certain Regard is produced by Epic Media and is co-production between the Philippines, Vietnam plus other European countries.

The jury, composed of Babyruth Villarama, Gabor Greiner, Ming-Jung Kuo and Nguyen Le, cites the film for “conjuring the haunting presence of trauma and memories that are embedded within the landscape, and tenderly following a romance that unfolds deep within the coal mines”.

Another Vietnamese filmmaker, Dương Diệu Linh, won the Grand Jury Prize for her debut, “Don’t Cry Butterfly”. The film tells about a middle-aged wife who discovers her husband is having an affair and embarks on a mystical journey to seek a better life elsewhere.

COMCO Mundo Appoints Homegrown Leaders to Associate Directors, the 1st Graduates of its Camp COMCO Mentorship Program in 2016

From pioneer hires to company trailblazers — the first batch of graduates from Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 1 in 2016, AC Recio and Harvey Llamosa, have been appointed as Associate Directors of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, marking a pivotal moment for the group and its homegrown talents. The promotion was announced at the first-ever Purple Ball, which also commemorated COMCO Mundo's big wins at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) 2024 Global Gold Quill Awards including the highly coveted Agency of the Year Award. 

Take life’s challenges head on with the OPPO A3

Enduring everyday life requires Filipinos to have a mobile device that can be their reliable companion to take on any challenge that arises.

The OPPO A3, OPPO’s strongest A Series device yet, stands out for its durability and reliability, making it a perfect companion for Filipinos in all conditions.

Embodying the #OPPOLangSakalam reputation, the OPPO A3 has been proven and tested to endure accidental falls.

HONOR Opens Store in SM City Davao, Fans Flock Over New HONOR X7c

Fans lined up for the arrival of the All-Angle Water-Resistant HONOR X7c at the newly opened HONOR Experience Store in SM City Davao 

Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just splashed its new All-Angle Water-Resistant phone HONOR X7c as HONOR Experience Store officially opens in SM City Davao. The latest viral HONOR smartphone is priced at Php 8,999 only and is now available nationwide. 

New Predator League Champs Crowned at the Predator League 2025 Philippines Finals

Predator Gaming assembled the best local Dota 2 and VALORANT teams in Cebu, lighting up the Queen City of the South with explosive, world-class esports action. The crowds were packed at Robinsons Galleria Cebu where the Predator League 2025 Philippine Finals took place, as fans and passers-by alike witnessed esports greatness.

Grassroots Endeavor from the Start

Predator League always seeks to discover new talent in the local esports scene. Four regional qualifying bouts around the archipelago were held to give more chances for players to showcase their skills and be exposed to high-level plays.

Christmas movies bring us back to that warm feeling of being with friends and family,” says Dwayne Johnson, star of “Red One,” in cinemas November 6

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans lead the Christmas action-comedy “Red One,” in cinemas November 6

“We love all holiday films,” says Dwayne Johnson, who stars as Santa Claus’s head of security in the Christmas action-comedy “Red One.” 

“The classics like ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ as well as the contemporary favorites like ‘Elf’ and ‘Bad Santa,’” he continues. “We all love them for the same reason: they bring us back to that warm feeling of being with friends and family, the time of year when life slows down for a minute. And there’s nothing better than watching a great Christmas movie with the people you love.”

In “Red One,” Johnson teams up with Chris Evans in a globe-trotting action-packed holiday adventure to save Christmas after Santa Claus (Oscar winner J.K. Simmons) – Code Name: RED ONE – gets kidnapped.

Step into the enchanting world of “Wicked” in the newest featurette. Casting a spell in PH cinemas Nov. 20

“Oz represents a place of magic, so to be able to invite an audience into this beautiful world is exciting.” Jon M. Chu welcomes fans and moviegoers to the wonderful world of Oz, in the highly anticipated adaptation of the hit musical Wicked, in the newest featurette.

Watch the featurette here: https://youtu.be/t0ThC9wKIn8

Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba, feels that Oz is the land of endless possibilities. “The things you think are impossible, the things you are dreaming about, aren’t impossible at all,” she says.

In the world of Oz, nothing is as straightforward as reality. “Nothing is just one dimension, in the world of Oz,” Erivo explains. “That special magic is palpable,” Jonathan Bailey, who plays Fiyero, adds. 

OPPO Find X8 Series with ColorOS 15 to Launch Globally, Setting a New Standard for Flagship Smartphones

OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand will launch Find X8 Series and ColorOS 15 at a global launch event, set to take place on November 21, 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. Debuting the all-new Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, each is set to redefine flagship smartphone excellence in its class.

“Until now, flagship camera phones with ultra-zoom, power, battery life and AI tools have been weighed down by thick, heavy designs, but Find X8 Series changes the game. Find X8 is a thin and light powerhouse with ultra-beating battery life and a periscope zoom. Find X8 Pro takes zoom further, delivering ultra-grade experiences without the bulk. And with ColorOS 15’s smart and smooth experience, Find X8 Series is set to mark an exciting shift for the smartphone industry.”

“Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” trailer and poster available now! In cinemas May 21, 2025

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Watch the brand new trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. As seen in the trailer, Tom Cruise wears the same wardrobe as “Ethan Hunt” in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning that he did performing the epic stunt for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony on August 11, 2024. 

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opens only in cinemas May 21, 2025. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/qepAxxbCFP4

“MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING” stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Frederick Schmidt. Based on the television series created by: Bruce Geller, and directed by Christopher McQuarrie