On 28 February 1995, a small, unassuming column by then-unknown author Helen Fielding appeared in the British newspaper The Independent. It was written from the point of view of a single young woman by the name of Bridget Jones (age: 32, weight: nine stone, three pounds) who lived and worked in London. The columns quickly gained popularity, and as Bridget became a household name, in rolled offers for her creator. Within 10 years of Fielding’s first words on her appearing, Bridget Jones had found herself in two international best-selling books and two global box-office hits.
Clint Eastwood Has Unique Personal Connection with "Sully"
A story few people are aware of—one director Clint Eastwood himself may have long ago forgotten, but which connects him in a unique way with the subject matter of “Sully” —came to light when working on the film.
As a young man of 21 in the Army, Eastwood was a passenger on a Navy plane, “catching a free flight from Seattle down to Alameda,” he relates. “It was stormy and we went down off of Point Reyes, California, in the Pacific, and I found myself in the water, swimming a few miles toward shore, thinking, ‘Well, 21’s not as long as a person wants to live.’”
"Sully" -- A Role Tom Hanks Cannot Pass Up
Three years ago, he played the real-life titular character “Captain Phillips” to critical acclaim and box-office success. Now, two-time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks portrays another true-to-life person – Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the hero of the so-called Miracle-on-the-Hudson landing – in Warner Bros. Pictures' “Sully.”
The Captain “Sully” the world has come to know in recent history began flying at the age of 14, “as soon as he was tall enough to see outside the cockpit of the plane,” quips Tom Hanks. The young pilot then attended the United States Air Force Academy and flew fighter jets in the service for five years, attaining the rank of captain, before taking the controls of a commercial airliner. “The life of a professional aviator,” the actor continues. “If he tallied it up, I think he’d have something like 20,000 hours as the guy in charge of the plane. That’s a lot of take-offs and landings, a lot of looking at gauges to see if anything is wrong, and a few hairy moments here and there in the course of a career.”
New "Inferno" Featurette Sets Up Clues to the Mystery
“Inferno” director Ron Howard, Tom Hanks and author Dan Brown discuss symbologist Robert Langdon’s latest journey in a new featurette titled Cerca Trova which may be viewed at https://youtu.be/kSx88t4XDkc.
Cerca Trova, which means “seek and find,” refers to one of the greatest mysteries in all of art history. Watch the featurette and check out “Inferno” when it opens across the Philippines on Oct. 12.
Columbia Pictures' new action-thriller “Inferno” is the third film in the studio's Robert Langdon series (“The Da Vinci Code,” “Angels & Demons”), which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date.
ASUS Republic Of Gamers (ROG) Officially Announces ROG Masters 2016 Gaming Tournament Philippine Qualifiers for DOTA 2 and CS:GO
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the world’s undisputed no.1 gaming brand opens ROG Master 2016 Philippine qualifiers to professional gamers and enthusiasts.
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) the world’s undisputed no.1 gaming brand is proud to announce that the ROG Masters 2016 Philippine qualifiers is now open for registrations for both DOTA 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). The ROG Masters is an action-packed and exciting gaming event that challenges both professional gamers and enthusiasts to show what they got in terms of strategy and tactics in games like DOTA 2 and CS:GO. The ROG Masters is considered as one of Asia’s largest eSports tournament with a grand prize amounting to $200,000 for the world championship and PHP 115,000 for local qualifiers.
Can’t get enough of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge
KIX, the ultimate destination for action entertainment, will air the third season of the hugely successful Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, Friday nights at 9pm, starting August 19.
The show’s premise is quite simple, and it has remained unchanged, but like its host Stone Cold Steve Austin who has long been retired from professional wrestling, the appeal of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge endures. As before, with each episode eight super fit athletes from diverse backgrounds ranging from MMA to crossfit to Spartan racing and many more, compete head to head in a series of brutal elimination challenges to see who is the toughest. The winner then gets a crack at the Skull Buster, an obstacle course that has proven brutally efficient at separating true bad asses from pretenders.
A celebration of wonderful this September for all Globe customers nationwide
The signature Globe prefix 917 always had a special bond to most of the company's customers, especially those who are loyal to the service for over 10 years. Brought to life through the actual date, September 17, this month serves as the perfect time to set a wonderful celebration nationwide.
Through delightful and rewarding experiences, Globe expresses its gratitude to all its customers for their continued patronage, making it the country’s leading mobile brand. This month, all Globe customers nationwide are in for an exciting line-up of events, treats and exclusive deals from shopping to food and travel.
“We have gone through an inspiring and exciting journey with our customers – from milestone services to network upgrades - all bringing us to where we are today. We are grateful to our millions of customers for staying with us and making us as part of their lives. With this 917 celebration, we look forward to sharing with our customers, partners, and employees delightful treats to make wonderful Globe moments with us. We will continue to be inspired by our stakeholders to provide Filipinos reliable services and fast mobile internet and make their digital lifestyle truly wonderful, “says Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.
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