Makati Skyscrapers -Newest MPBL Team To Watch Out For

From the newest basketball association in the Philippines, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is still in pursuit of gathering more teams from all over the country to be come a legitimate national competition for the Philippines. Though they have already launched their first tournament with the Rajah Cup which ended recently, there is now the Datu Cup which introduces more teams joining making the games more exciting.

TFC Bags Back-to-Back Wins at the 2018 Regional EMMY® Awards

TFC nabs two awards at the 47th Annual Northern California EMMY® Awards held recently at the SF Jazz Center.

TFC bested KTVU Fox 2, KRCB in Sonoma County, and Hawaii News Now (KGMB) when “Box City,” an original Balitang America documentary, won in the Public/ Current/ Community Affairs – Program/Special – English category. The documentary tells the story of homeless Filipinos, who built their small homes made of cardboard and plywood, living in an encampment they call Box City.

Box City was produced by the same team behind the EMMY® award-winning documentary “The Filipino Champions of SOMA,” that won the regional EMMY® for the same category five years ago: Overall In-Charge of Production Olivia De Jesus and John Lazatin; Producer, Writer and Host Henni Espinosa; Director of Photography Jeremiah Ysip; Editor Jon Santos; and Graphics Artist Mike Carrion. Patrick Luna was asked on board to provide drone shots and additional video.

Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) Officially Launched

From left to right: Almed Garcia,
Santy Layno, John Ace Hernandez, Atty. Kathy Merza

The Boy R. Abunda Talk Series (BRATS) was officially launched last June 8 at  Artist Playground, Arts Above, 112 West Avenue, Quezon City (Penthouse, BIR Building).

BRATS is an 8-minute onstage talk with a speaker and an audience. The speaker takes centerstage to share real and empowering personal stories. BRATS takes inspiration from inspiring talks and talk series around the world like Ted Talks, the Gel Conference, Ignite, PopTech, Big Think, etc. Boy previously delivered an interesting and provocative speech titled Why Can’t We Have a Gay President? for Ted ADMU.

Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga's "A Star is Born" Reveals First Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures has just unveiled the highly-awaited official trailer 1 of the romantic drama “A Star is Born.”

Check out the trailer below and watch “A Star is Born” in Philippine cinemas October 10.

Facebook:  https://web.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/videos/2098288093534054/ 

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/--tJjObdl4w 

“A Star is Born” stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture.  Cooper helms the drama, marking his directorial debut.

Witness the Jurassic World through SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience

As SM Cinema launch the Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest film exhibitor in the country recently unveiled the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom interactive exhibit in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium. 

The interactive exhibit features dinosaur displays and the nest of Owen’s lead raptor Blue. The Jurassic World IQ of the guests were also put into test through the dino games and quizzes, and top scorers received exclusive Jurassic World prizes!  

Movie goers can enjoy films beyond the big screen through exciting life-like interactive exhibits and engaging activities. With this, SM Cinema makes movies come to life and enables movie goers to enjoy the full cinematic experience, from on-screen to on-ground, and online. 

Incredibles 2 - Worth The Wait After 14 Years?

I would remember that the first movie came out while I am still in high school. Pixar was already making waves every year with their animations and it was thought to be a cliche to have a superhero animated film. But as it proved to be a worthy movie not just for kids but also for everyone in the family.

Now after 14 years, a sequel has finally been answered by Disney and Pixar. This highly anticipated second part Incredibles 2 will take off where the last film ended, fighting the underminer. But of course with that long gap, there are huge improvements in terms of graphics, design, and technology which brings more intense action to its characters.

Now that they are back in the city, the only problem is that they are not considered as heroes, rather supers are considered illegal. Thus the family are forced to not to use their powers or else face the consequences. However with the help of Deavor Corporation, Elastigirl/ Helen Parr becomes their model hero to get support and lead the cause for legalization of supers. However, Mr. Incredible/Bob Parr struggles to be a home dad to his children. Amidst all these, a new villain rises with the name of Screenslaver. 

Ocean's 8 - More Than Just Girl Power

It's now turn for the ladies  to take a shot in a heist. And this time, they only need 8 people. Ocean's 8 relives the family thieving business with diverse recruits with specific of set of skills.

Debbie Ocean (Bullock) is Danny Ocean's sister who has also planned her own large scale heist with the initial help of Lou (Blanchett) to recruit all the people they need to pull off a steal of jewelries from the MET Gala. They came across Amita (Kailing), Rose Weil (Bonham-Carter), Tammy (Paulson), Nine Ball (Rihanna), and Constance (Awkwafina) to put up a small yet effective team.

Their target is the Toussaint which is worth $150 Million which will be worn on the neck of high-profile celebrity Daphne Kluger (Hathaway). Though it may look simple, but the venue and security are of top class which makes thing complicated.

Just like the Ocean's Trilogy fashion, the film boast of sophisticated planning and execution along with the colorful characters gives it charm. However, since it is a spin off to the Ocean's series, things are quite predictable.  It did not have a something new that it can be remembered, despite the lovely and talented cast.