REEL DEAL: Star Wars Episode 1 SPOTLIGHT

STAR WARS EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE” IN 3D SCREENS ON FEB. 9

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…Twenty-two years ago, these words first flashed across movie theater screens around the world, and a modern legend was born.  Hundreds of millions of people would be introduced to a saga that would touch their lives in ways then unimaginable.  Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and the Special Editions of all three films, became defining events for two generations.  The fast-paced action adventures, set in a new and exciting universe, featured grand design and boundless fun. The films inspired countless of viewers with themes that are universal and timeless: the conflict between good and evil and between technology and humanity, the celebration of heroism, and the limitless potential of the individual.

The Star Wars saga is a modern-day fairy tale reflecting the vision of George Lucas.  Lucas imbued this new myth with pieces of American pop culture, including movie westerns, swashbucklers and – for seasoning – Japanese samurai epics.  Star Wars was also a reaction against Watergate, Vietnam and other periods of domestic turmoil that seemed to undermine the concept of the hero for disillusioned Americans.

REEL DEAL: Follow @Party Pilipinas

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Get to know 2012’s forecast in fashion and music in a grand all-star opening number featuring GMA’s biggest stars, followed by a show-stopping thread of performances from Party Pilipinas’ prime female singers with their own rendition of timeless cabaret songs. Get ready to be stunned by Kyla, Rachelle Ann, Jonalyn Viray, Maricris Garcia, Aicelle Santos, Protégé Lovely, and Queen of Soul Jaya.

Want to know the latest dance moves? The crew has got it all covered in Sayaw Pilipinas. Put your swag on for Mark Herras, Kris Bernal, Yassi, Mayton, Diva, Enzo, Rocco, Sef and Julian Trono. Plus the crew’s guest performers heat up the dance scene—Gwen, Sam Pinto, Chloe, Michelle Madrigal and Rochelle Pangilinan.

GMA presents ‘Spooky Valentine’ this February

Hold on to your chairs and never look back as GMA Network brings heart-stopping thrill and terror to your Saturday evenings in “Spooky Valentine,” with episodes that will surely satisfy viewers’ thirst for “horror.”

This Saturday, Spooky Valentine presents its premiere episode “Maestra,” featuring TJ Trinidad and Bianca King, who plays the role of Elena, a loving wife and mother, and an ideal teacher who volunteers to practice her profession in a far-flung province.  There, she meets a mysterious old woman, whose seemingly harmless touch drastically changes Elena’s life.

When Elena returns home to her family, she begins to behave oddly.  Her husband Nestor (TJ Trinidad) and their daughter Onay notice many things strange about her actuations.  Who used to be a loving wife and mother has become a blood-thirsty cannibal. 

Odd as it may be, Elena’s transformation has not shaken Nestor’s love for her.  He decides to defend his wife against the angry mob running after her.  But if Nestor could accept his wife’s predicament, Elena couldn’t.  She takes her own life hoping that this would mean everyone could now live in peace.  But will Elena’s decision change anything?  How will Nestor and Onay’s lives change after Elena’s death? 

Find out what happens on Spooky Valentine presents “Maestra” this Saturday, February 4, after Manny, Many Prizes on GMA-7. 

REEL DEAL: Kids of ‘Tropang Potchi’ discuss issue of broken family this Saturday

This Saturday, GMA’s morning program for kids “Tropang Potchi” will talk about the societal problem of broken families and their effects on the lives of children caught in this kind of situation.  

The show’s hosts Julian, Sabrina, Miggy, Liane, Bianca and their newest member Lenlen will meet Enzo at Potchi’s house.  Enzo has been deeply distraught after the separation of his parents.  Feeling isolated and dismayed that his family has crumbled, he plans to leave home and skip school. 

The kids want to convince their friend to do otherwise, but how could they when they are just kids?  Determined to seek proper help for Enzo, the kids sought the know-how of Family Life and Child Development expert Dr. Lillian Juadiong.  Will Enzo finally be enlightened by Dr. Juadiong’s advice?  What should children do when confronted with the same problem?  How should parents handle the predicaments of their children after separation?

Also, Julian and Liane will take viewers on a road trip to Tagaytay City to experience adventures other than the usual picnic and donkey-riding in the Philippines’ second summer capital (next to Baguio City).  There, the two will visit various farms like the Bee Farm, Rose Farm and the Animal Farm!  

Come on, hop in and join the fun as Tropang Potchi fuses learning with wholesome entertainment every Saturday, 9:00am on GMA-7. 

REEL DEAL: The Voice Season 2

February is going to be epic on AXN. Kick starting the lineup in the beginning of the month is the highly-anticipated return of singing reality competition series The Voice Season 2.

The Fresh, Real Talent Show - The Voice Season 2 

Premiering on February 6, 2012 is Season 2 of The Voice, offering aspiring singers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by celebrity coaches. Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton return with their sizzling chemistry and their trademark red swiveling chairs to judge contestants solely on their vocal talent and not their looks. If more than one coach turns to pick a particular singer, the tide turns and the choice of coach goes to the singer. This season, show producer Mark Burnett has added more rounds of blind auditions and each of the coaches’ teams will be expanded to 12 singers each. 

HEALTHY LYF: UNILAB Launches Open-Source Program For Health and Wellness

Unilab launches its first open-source program for innovations in healthcare through Unilab Link-Up, an online facility where innovators, suppliers, and consumers can submit their innovative ideas for new and improved health and wellness products, services, packaging, and manufacturing technologies.

The first of its kind for a Filipino pharmaceutical and healthcare company, Unilab Link-Up serves as an open-door facility that matches an innovative idea from practically anyone in the country with the resources of Unilab to bring the idea to market. The program also aims to provide solutions to health and wellness needs of Filipinos that have yet to be addressed by existing products and services in the country. 

MUSIC LYF: Somedaydream Bloggers' Meet Up

When I first heard of the song "Hey Daydreamer", I though that this was made by a foreign artist comparable to electronic pop artists like Daft Punk and Owl City. But this young man is a true blue Pinoy with a mission to spread the good news of good music.

2011 was a big year for Somedaydream. Aside from being awarded by Yahoo! Philippines as Breakthrough artist and Icon of the year, the single "Hey Daydreamer" got the number one spot on both Pinoy MYX Countdown and MYX Hit Chardts year-ender. It was also radio station TX 93.1's  "Song of the Year"  also made him "OPM Artist of the Year". SOmedaydream likewise performed at the prestigous  2011 MYX Music Awards.

However, things get netter this 2012 for this talented Ateneo de Manila college student whose  meteoric rise is a breath of fresh air in the OPM scene. To start off "Hey Daydreamer" became more of an LSS song as it is heared in the popular Cornetto ice cream comercial. He also appears as cover of the month  special issue of Pinoy Magazine. Plus Somedaydream has more surprises on his sleeve as the year progresses.

Being a student and an artist is indeed busy yet he is able to manage them and still do good in school and getting known by more and more fans. He performed at the anniversary of the Far Eastern University last week and considered to be a popular with teenage girls.

"everything happened so fast and it 's really exciting" Somedaydream said. ",I'm definitely looking forward for more great things this year and you should watch out for that!"