Jake Johnson: A Seasoned, Relatable Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"

Meet a new Peter Parker.

Actor Jake Johnson (New Girl, BoJack Horseman) lends his vocal talents to the role of Peter Parker in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. But though this version may look like Peter, he is older and the years of superhero life have taken a toll on his body. His experiences have left him world-weary and cynical. Peter never wanted to be a mentor, but training Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) to be Spider-Man helps him to regain his original enthusiasm for that identity and reclaim the spirit of selflessness for which Spider-Man stands.

“I am a big fan of Peter Parker and love the Spider-Man world, but I thought this movie had a very original take on the superhero universe,” says Johnson. “Peter is now a 40-year-old guy who has had to watch his life fall on the wayside because he’s Spider-Man. The Peter Parker I play wears the familiar red and blue costume of the classic Spider-Man we all know and love. However, this Peter Parker is a bit older, more weary and full-bodied version of the character…He’s definitely a strong hero but his many years of saving the world have had an impact on him. You might say that the Spider-Verse Peter Parker is a more seasoned and relatable version of Spider-Man.”

Holiday hacks from DHL Express: A jolly season for social media selling

As Filipinos search for gift ideas this holiday season, it is crucial for social media sellers to ensure these things: get their products to stand out and nudge posts to the top of their customers’ feeds. Nailing these two can increase their chances of converting followers into customers. 

If you are a small business looking to thrive on e-commerce, DHL Express has compiled a checklist to help you get there. Distilled from experiences from helping other small businesses grow and readily available on DHL Discover, an online library of business and culture insights, here are the global logistics leader’s top recommendations: 

"Aquaman" is King of the International, PH Box Office

Warner Bros. Pictures’ first-ever Aquaman standalone feature is making huge waves at the box office, coming in at #1 internationally for the second week in a row, and taking in an impressive Php 230.4-million in its opening weekend in the Philippines.

The epic action adventure, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa in the title role, opened on approximately 643 screens on December 12, with sold-out shows and fans lining up to be among the first to see the film.  The opening weekend marked the All-Time Biggest December Opening Weekend for a Foreign Title, surpassing 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Php 188-million.

OPPO R17 Pro is the ideal nightlife partner for young urbanites

Seize the Night' and capture beautiful night experiences with OPPO’s latest premium smartphone

                 

It’s time to own the night with the stunning OPPO R17 Pro.

The mobile leader is celebrating the glorious night as experienced by young Filipino urbanites through a series of club takeovers across the metro’s hottest destinations. To get the ball rolling for this local campaign—dubbed “Seize the Nightlife”—OPPO held a kick-off event at the trendy Early Night? bar in Bonifacio Global City.

The event brought together brand ambassadors, influencers, media guests, and lucky OPPO fans. OPPO transformed the bar into a futuristic landscape of lights and colors, complete with purple and blue gradient lights that reflect the R17 Pro’s signature hues. To showcase the unique features of this all-new smartphone, guests were invited to come at 10 PM to experience the night in its full glory.

Meet Eddie: How One Fictional Character is changing the Way People Read

‘Day one at the Convenience Store, here goes nothing’. These nine words are all the exposition readers need to kick off The Convenience Store, an ongoing original series that is fast becoming an internet favorite. The series revolves around Eddie, a hapless writer left to his own devices at his banal day-job in a convenience store.

“I think of Eddie as a regular young person who has discovered a dream, but hasn’t yet discovered how to reach it,” shares Hengtee Lim, creator of The Convenience Store. “He’s stuck in a kind of purgatory and trying to make the best of it.”

A Look Inside The Convenience Store

Since its launch, the story has become a reader-favorite on Twitter and Everyst, a social fiction app. Everyst presents stories that are told through tweets written by the characters themselves, allowing readers to enjoy fictional pieces that are uniquely character-driven. The Convenience Store is one of the leading stories on the app today.

The Convenience Store is a series inspired by Lim’s experiences working in retail. “I thought a convenience store location would be funny and relatable. I was surprised by the things I saw and experienced while on the other side of the customer service experience.”

The Decepticon Triple Changers in New "Bumblebee" Featurette

Dropkick and shatter! Take a closer look at the Decepticon Triple Changers in a newly-released featurette for Paramount Pictures’Bumblebee from director Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings) and starring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena.

The Decepticon Triple Changers add something fresh and new to the live action Transformers Universe that’s guaranteed to ignite the core and younger fans.

Josh Groban In Post Valentine's Concert

Ovation Productions on its 40th year of presenting some of the biggest names in live entertainment in the Philippines proudly announces its post Valentines concert at the Mall Of Asia Arena on February 22, 2019 featuring the supremely talented Josh Groban.

Josh Groban is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and actor whose baritone voice is instantly recognizable and unparalleled among his peers. He has entertained fans across the globe with his multiplatinum albums and DVDs (selling more than 30 million worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances. Groban is the only artist who has had two albums land on Billboard’s list of 20 best-sellers of the last 10 years.

The 35-year-old Los Angeles native first broke through in 2001 with his self-titled 5x platinum debut, followed by 2003’s 6x platinum Closer, and 2006’s double-platinum Awake. In 2007, he became the best-selling recording artist of the year thanks to sales of Awake and his blockbuster 6x platinum, Grammy-nominated Christmas album, Noel —  the best-selling album of 2007. At the end of 2010, Groban released the Rick Rubin-produced, gold-certified Illuminations. All That Echoes followed in 2013, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, Groban’s first No. 1 debut and third chart-topper. Gold-certified All That Echoes racked up a host of positive reviews from major media outlets, including The New York Times, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and USA Today. His global arena tours routinely sell out, including his 2013 All That Echoes tour, which included 60 shows in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America.