Strength and honor. Check out the new posters for “Gladiator II,” in cinemas December 4

Prepare for the roar of the crowd. Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington, opens only in cinemas December 4. 

Gladiator II is the epic sequel to 2000’s Gladiator, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. 

Check out the new posters for the film below: 

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people

“It’s the place where your dreams begin.” New “Wicked” featurette celebrates the timeless classic.

“As a fan, as a person who has loved this for twenty years, I know that this fights for the truth and the complexities of being misunderstood.” Ariana Grande speaks about the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway classic, “Wicked,” where she stars as Glinda, in a new featurette.

Watch the featurette here: https://youtu.be/jS92G0iihjs

Shopee Mall Sees Year-On-Year Growth Surge as Top Brands and Newcomers Gear Up for 10.10 Brands Festival

First-ever Shopee Brands Summit highlights how the e-commerce giant drives brand growth, boasts connection with vast Filipino customer base, seamless platform features, and irresistible deals for upcoming sale

Nintendo and PUMA celebrate notable growth and expanded customer reach since the brands' partnership with Shopee during the inaugural Shopee Brands Summit.

As the Philippines continues to embrace the digital shopping revolution, e-commerce giant Shopee is leading the way for brands to expand their reach and achieve sustained growth. Supported by Shopee Mall’s innovative platform features, Shopee ensures a seamless shopping experience that strengthens brand connections and fosters customer loyalty. 

A slide of pizza for everyWant: Savor an explosion of flavors as Korea’s Eat Pizza opens in the Philippines

Korean flavors on a perfectly solo-sized pizza? Yes, please! Check out Eat Pizza’s first branch in SM North EDSA

Annyeong, K-culture lovers! Offering a revolutionary pizza experience, South Korea’s original 10-inch pizza chain Eat Pizza, is finally coming to the Philippines.

Opening its first branch at the 2nd Floor of SM North Edsa’s main mall, Eat Pizza promises a revolutionary pizza experience that transcends the ordinary; with fresh pizza in traditional and inventive Korean flavors, offered in a unique serving size that allows each person to savor the flavor they want the most. 

"Maria Makiling, The Musical " Is All Set To Open On October 8

Kids Acts Philippines is opening its 19th Season of Musical Theatre with a famous Philippine Mythology written by our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal entitled MARIA MAKILING”, which will run from October 2024 until April 2025. 

This musical adaptation is under the artistic collaboration of two award-winning Filipino directors, Luigi Nacario and Eugene Belbis who are also named the Fathers of Philippine Childrens Theatre because of pioneering the childrens musicals for kids, and by the kids and advocating training and augmenting the interests of the children in performing arts. 

KAPIs stage version of the beautiful young maiden of Mount Makiling will highlight the true and enchanting love story of Maria and the fine-looking farmer, who lived at the foot of Mount Makiling, named Juan. 

“We’re always trying to find ways in which Joker expresses himself,” says Joaquin Phoenix in a new featurette for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” in cinemas this week

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker / Arthur Fleck in “Joker: Folie à Deux” Photo credit: Niko Tavernise

In the new featurette “Joaquin’s Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Joker in the first film, talks about the direction the sequel took. “Midway through the shoot of the first one, Todd [Phillips, director] and I both thought what it would be like if we did another film,” shares Phoenix. “Music was a huge part of the first film and really did development of certain parts of the character. We’re always trying to find ways in which the character expresses himself in this film.”

Watch the featurette “Joaquin’s Joker” here: https://youtu.be/XAu1JSGmSLk?si=FeNzgm_3xjw04CmY

Bioessence celebrates 30 years of world-class beauty

Bioessence marked its 30th anniversary with a grand celebration that honored the brand’s journey and commitment to “Caring Beyond Beauty.”

The milestone event, which championed Bioessence’s contribution in providing world-class beauty and wellness services, took place at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Quezon City on September 26, 2024.

Thousands of guests have enjoyed an evening of entertainment, surprises, and a retrospective of Bioessence's 30 years of existence. Founded in 1994, Bioessence has grown from a small 3-bed beauty clinic chain into a renowned wellness brand with multiple branches located in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.