Christian Bale Up for Another Oscar with "The Big Short"

Christian Bale scored a well-deserved Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his staggering performance as quirky fund manager Mike Burry, in Paramount Pictures' critically acclaimed cautionary tale, “The Big Short.”

(Watch the featurette “Meet Mike Burry” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XveXN52rnGQ.)

The film itself received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Adam McKay), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

Araneta Center Welcomes Our Ms. Universe With Homecoming

Everyone is excited for the homecoming of Pia Wurtzbach, the new Ms. Universe which gave the Philippines the most coveted beauty title after 42 years. Now that Pia had won the crown, the nation is extremely happy with her victory and is looking forward as she comes home wearing the crown.

As part of Binibining Pilipinas, she is also part of the Araneta Family and one of the highlights of her itinerary will be a celebration at Araneta Center. And we have below the schedules of her trip here as well as the route around Araneta.

Beyond the bekis, pageant fans, and supporters, the whole nation will indeed look forward as she shows the world, the universe rather, that she is indeed confident with a heart.

Join in the conversation with #ConfidentlyBeautiful and #MostBeautifulDay

Ryan Gosling, the Honest Opportunist in "The Big Short"

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling plays slick Deutsche Bank dealmaker Jared Vennett, in the critically acclaimed real-life cautionary tale, “The Big Short” from Paramount Pictures.

Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (“The Blind Side,” “Moneyball”), “The Big Short” also stars Academy Award-honorees Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Brad Pitt. Adam McKay directs from a screenplay by Charles Randolph and McKay.

In the film, when four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything.

Gosling’s Jared Vennet plays a key role in bringing Wall Street crusader and hedge fund manager Mark Baum (Steve Carell) into the fold of those shorting mortgage-backed bonds.

Teen Actor Nick Robinson, from "Jurassic World" to "The 5th Wave"

Coming off the global blockbuster “Jurassic World,” young actor Nick Robinson stars opposite Chloe Grace Moretz in Columbia Pictures' new action-adventure “The 5th Wave.”

(Watch a TV spot for “The Fifth Wave” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xv6hVDoR4g.)

Based on Rick Yancey’s imaginative 2013 young adult novel, “The 5th Wave” focuses on a young girl, Cassie Sullivan (Moretz), who is bidding to survive in a world that has been decimated by four waves — huge, earth-shattering events, from tidal waves to pestilence — which are unleashed upon the planet by some unknown force. Robinson plays a high school kid called Ben Parish.

CellPrime To Deliver More Brands In 2016

The makers of CloudFone, Cellprime, has rolled out a broad spectrum
of mobile devices through their collaborations and partnerships
with global and local brands. Here pictured, (from left) Jaime Alcantara,
Cellprime Chief Operating Officer, and Eric Yu, Cellprime President
 introduces devices from (with Jaime) Hyundai, Gionee,
and (with Eric) Disney accessories.

Cellprime Distribution Corporation (Cellprime), makers of homegrown mobile technology brand CloudFone™, today announced game-changing collaborations and partnerships that are set to disrupt the market in 2016. Responding to the rapid growth of the Philippine mobile market, Cellprime will be rolling out a broad spectrum of smartphones, tablets and accessories from global and local brands such as Gionee®, Hyundai®, NBA™, PBA™, Windows 10|Xbox™ and Spotify™, in addition to new offerings from its flagship brand, CloudFone. Cellprime is also collaborating with Disney®, Marvel™ and Star Wars™ to produce a range of mobile accessories for phones and tablets.

Main Trailer, New Images Up for "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi"‏

Paramount Pictures has released brand-new images and the main trailer for “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” The latter may be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2XCEDFq-hw.

Directed by Michael Bay, the action-thriller depicts the assault of the United States embassy in Benghazi, Libya in 2012 that led to the death of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Ferrell, Wiig Get "Zoolander 2" Character Banners‏

The villains of Paramount Pictures' comedy sequel “Zoolander 2” – Mugatu (Will Ferrell) and Alexanya (Kristen Wiig) get their own fashion-themed character banners.

“Zoolander 2” is the sequel to the 2001 hit comedy starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, who are both reprising their roles of Derek and Hansel, respectively. Stiller also served as director of the original, and has likewise returned to helm the sequel.

The cast includes Kristen Wiig as a big-time fashion mogul; Benedict Cumberbatch as All, an androgynous super model; Penelope Cruz as secret agent Valentina who needs Hansel and Derek's help to track down a group that is killing off beautiful people, such as Justin Bieber; and, Will Ferrell returning to play Zoolander’s main villain, Mugatu.

Opening across the Philippines on Feb. 10, 2016, “Zoolander 2” is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

"The Forest" Reveals New Poster Art‏

Columbia Pictures has launched the new poster art for its upcoming suspense thriller “The Forest” starring “Game of Thrones” actress Natalie Dormer.

Rising with terrifying grandeur at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of the supernatural thriller “The Forest.” The one-sheet art's tagline bears the eerie reputation the said forest has come to be known for: “Everyone comes here looking for a way out.”

In the film, a young American woman, Sara (Natalie Dormer), journeys to the Aokigahara Forest in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden (Taylor Kinney of “Chicago Fire”), Sara enters the forest having been well warned to “stay on the path.” Determined to discover the truth about her sister’s fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.

Opening across the Philippines on Feb. 17, 2016, “The Forest” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Jessa Zaragoza Gives A Musical Treat With "I Am Me" Concert

It has been 13 years since Jessa Zaragoza had her own solo concert, and still active in showbiz with Pepito Manaloto and also an interpreter in Himig Handog for "Bumalik Ang Nagdaan" still makes her a talent that has endured the test of time. Now that she is also a wife to Siquijor Vice-Governor Dingdong Avanzado and mother to Jayda, a lot has changed, yet there are still her loyal fans and friends.

Jessa makes a musical comeback with her concert I Am Me held last January 15 at the Music Museum. Opening the set was a medley of her famous hits along with video messages from fans and friends in the industry, which one of the most touching was from the late German "Kuya Germs" Moreno.

REEL DEAL: Alvin and the Chipmunks The Road Chip

ALLLVVIIINNN!!!

The loud yet funny scream of Dave will be heard this new year with the latest movie of the family favorite Alvin and the Chipmunks. This time, the gang team up with a very unlikely ally or enemy or probably both with The Road Chip.

The dilemma comes with the start of Dave's new life with a new girlfriend and moving from all the mishap and misadventures they have been through all the years. The last one was a shipwreck and they really get into trouble everywhere. With a suspicion of a engagement happening and to be a future brother to her son Miles, the chipmunks plan to stop the engagement from happening.