Rodrigo Santoro Feels Blessed to Play Jesus Christ in "Ben-Hur"‏

Brazilian superstar Rodrigo Santoro (“300,” “300: Rise of an Empire”) plays Jesus Christ, who crosses paths with the film's mortal hero, Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) in Paramount Pictures’ epic action adventure “Ben-Hur,” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.

(Watch the music video “Ceasefire” by King and Country for “Ben-Hur” at http://youtu.be/951JIuwxn94.)

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”), the film is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title and 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.

“As soon as I met Rodrigo, it was clear he was the right actor,” recalls Bekmambetov. "He has a God-given talent - Rodrigo can play this spiritual figure while still coming across as the boy next door.”

"Rodrigo was a perfect choice to play Jesus," comments producer Roma Downey. "He’s got strength, kindness and depth."

EmotiCups by Coca-Cola and KFC Are Here!

Coca-Cola lovers rejoice with the newest bucket package Coke and KFC Teamed up together to bring a whole new experience in their bucket meals! They just launched thier special edition EmotiCups along with their favorite finger lickin’ good chicken.

You might also be familiar with the Coke Emoticon bottles which was launched early this year which captured the "feels" of Coke fans all around the world. Now they are given a new shape with the EmotiCups and only available at KFC.

REEL DEAL: The BFG

Another children's book by Roald Dahl is made into film just in time for his 100th Birthday this September.  The BFG, is now made into film like its "brothers" James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The big adventure is set to open this August 10.

Though I not familiar with the book itself, Dahl's work is something I love for the diverse fantasies he incorporates in his stories and still linking it to the mortal world with a unique way to turning grim realities to a little lighter one. The BFG maybe takes a bigger bite of the real world with the involvement of the orphan girl into the land of the giants.

Though one might have to strangely adapt to the way giants talk, it would eventually sink in to viewers what they are trying to say. The movie is filled with colorful visuals that balances the dark and bland tones of the man-eating giants. Though there is a lot of explaining to do to kids who would be seeing this as it would make them question the real world.

Spruce up your ride in this week’s Wheels

It’s all about sprucing up your ride this week in PhilStar TV’s premier motoring show Wheels! Join the audacious team of motoring journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they give a rundown on how to pimp your automobile.

Discover a unique way to upgrade and modify your ride as Matteo visits a top-notch car boutique and tries his hand at foiling an auto. Can he properly foil-a-car?

Join Uly as he gives tips on keeping your car’s delicate interior and engine spotless and sleek. Learn the proper and safe way to clean and make them long-lasting.

The new Brother mono laser series that means business

Brother International Philippines Corp. has launched an all-new mono laser series that delivers high reliability, value and productivity for businesses. Designed in Japan, the four models in the new range comprise two mono laser printers, the HL-L5100DN and HL-L6400DW, and two Multi-Function Centres (MFCs), the MFC-L5900DW and MFC-L6900DW, which serve high print volume office environments. 

“The new mono laser series offers reliable performance that Brother is known for, coupled with significant innovations to meet the expectations of a modern workplace,” Brother Philippines President Glenn Hocson said. “Businesses are looking for user-friendly, cost-efficient solutions with outstanding high-volume, quality output that can scale as they grow. These Brother laser printers and Multi-Function Centres provide an excellent combination of dependability, versatility and security to meet office needs.”

Holiday Chaos in "Office Christmas Party" Teaser Trailer‏

Paramount Pictures has just released the teaser trailer of its upcoming holiday comedy “Office Christmas Party,” in Philippine cinemas December 7th.

Watch the trailer here at http://youtu.be/9W3AhSFKFKk.

In “Office Christmas Party,” when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.

Directed by Josh Gordon & Will Speck, the comedy stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Courtney B. Vance, Vanessa Bayer and Jamie Chung.

“Office Christmas Party” is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Because fans of fear never tire of Asian Thrillers

Thrill the channel where Fear is Fun, is fast becoming the definitive source of heart stopping, terrifying entertainment.  In this year’s Asian Fear Fest, Fear gets frighteningly familiar in a way only Asian Horror movies can, with movies that feature seemingly everyday scenarios that most people can relate to, until things go horrible sideways in the most bizarre and frighteningly terrifying way! 

With so many schools realigning their schedules we are now in the middle of what has to be the most confusing back to school “season” in recent memory.  As horrific and confusing a time as this is for students though, it could be much worse, schools are often old institutions, and their buildings are often witness to frightening things, especially at night, and no, as frightening as terror teachers can be, we aren’t talking about them.  You don’t believe us?  Check out the chilling possibilities of what could happen in a seemingly innocent dorm room in Under the Bed 2, the Asian Fear Fest’s opening offering from China which premiers August 4, Thursday, at 9pm.