A Fallen Hero Rises in First Trailer of "Ben-Hur"‏

Paramount Pictures has just unveiled the first trailer of its new epic, action-adventure “Ben-Hur” from director Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”). The trailer may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLJdzky63BA.

Written by Keith Clarke and John Ridley, “Ben-Hur” stars Jack Huston (HBO's “Boardwalk Empire”), Toby Kebbell (“The Prince of Persia”), Morgan Freeman, and also starring Rodrigo Santoro (“300”), Nazanin Boniadi (TV's “Homeland”), Ayelet Zurer (“Angels and Demons”), and Sofia Black D’Elia (“Project Almanac”).

“Ben-Hur” is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption.

UNIQLO announces collaboration with Liberty London

UNIQLO announces its highly anticipated collaboration with Liberty London, launching on March 28th 2016. The quintessentially British brand, Liberty London and UNIQLO jointly creates a unique line that marries over a hundred years of history with modern UNIQLO LifeWear philosophy of Simple Made Better.

The Liberty London for UNIQLO collection is based on a selection of prints from the iconic London store’s archives, fusing Liberty’s signature heritage florals with a variety of UNIQLO items. This unique melding of past and future creates a brave new fashion style perfect for the present.

Liberty London has collected ornaments, fabrics, and artworks from Japan and throughout Asia, offering the world printed designs and products inspired from the 42,000 images in its print archives. Dresses and textiles created from Liberty prints have been collected by The Victoria and Albert Museum, which specializes in art and design, and continue to exert a huge influence on culture, art, and fashion.

“MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN” First Look Photos And Trailer Release

A whole new world and new set of unconventional new heroes with incredible powers will rise in the upcoming movie fantasy adventure “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” based on the bestselling adventurous novel of the same title by author Ransom Riggs.

Directed by Tim Burton and written by Jane Goldman, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” stars Eva Green in the titular role who heads the special home and protects the children living in it who possess extraordinary abilities.  The movie also stars Asa Butterfield, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Kim Dickens and Samuel L. Jackson.

OPPO F1’s Selfie Expertise Stands Out at Phone x Music Festival

O-Fans were in for a special treat as OPPO heldthe Philippines’ biggest Phone x Music Festival at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City.

Dubbed the OPPO Music Fest, the event celebrates the official local availability of the rose-gold variant of the OPPO F1.

The first in the global technology company’s new camera-focused F series, the F1boasts an 8-megapixel front shooter with a large, 1/4-inch sensor that produces clearer images than an ordinary, 5-megapixel camera, and a wide, f/2.0 aperture that allows for 44 percent more light to enter the cam than what you would normally get from a standard f/2.4 aperture lens.

Its Beautify 3.0 camera feature enhances a user’s natural glow, removes blemishes, and includes three beautification levels and eight filters.

The mix of its software and hardware components makes the OPPO F1 the ideal selfie phone, hence its “Selfie Expert" tag.

Priced at P11,990, the F1was rolled out to OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers in February, but only the gold version was initially available.

Get the new Samsung Gear VR, FREE on Globe Platinum Lifestyle Plan

Order your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge from Globe Platinum and get the latest in wearable technology

The launch of the latest Samsung Galaxy models, S7 and S7 edge showed today’s digital generation how a smartphone can truly be part of life’s everyday adventures. Complementing the new phones is the introduction of the latest device that will open up a whole new world of entertainment - Samsung Gear VR.

First Trailer Surfaces for Suspense Thriller "The Shallows"‏

What was once in the deep, is now in “The Shallows” – the new suspense thriller from Columbia Pictures and starring Blake Lively (TV's “Gossip Girl”). Watch the full trailer now at https://youtu.be/uODEceSkPLE.

In the taut thriller “The Shallows,” Nancy (Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white shark and stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. It’s Jaws for a new generation.

The Chocolate Factory at Buddha-Bar Manila this Easter

Easter is always a big celebration at Buddha-Bar Manila, the metro’s most sophisticated restaurant-bar-and-lounge. This year, Buddha-Bar Manila invites families to mark the end of the long Lenten season with “Buddha-Bar and the Chocolate Factory” on Easter Sunday, March 27, from 12 noon to 4pm.

A sumptuous spread will be served at the Easter Lunch Buffet at Php 950 (net) for adults (Adult Pass) and Php 475 (net) for kids up to 10 years old (Kiddie Pass). Availing of the lunch buffet entitles the little ones to join a host of Easter Sunday activities including cookie decorating, face painting, Easter egg hunting and more. The Adult Pass also allows guests to enjoy the delightful Chocolate and Sugar Showcase Demo courtesy of the Academy of Pastry and Bakery Arts Philippines. Be wowed with as they create artful chocolate desserts, sugar sculptures, and plated treats of sweets.