Myx TV GM Miguel Santos Named Among NAMIC’s 10 Emerging Executives of Color

The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) announced recently the winners of its 2017 Next Generation Leaders Awards, recognizing emerging business leaders of color in the media and entertainment industry for their career successes and commitment to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos was named among the 10 emerging executives of color in NAMIC’s 2017 Luminaries Class. Santos oversees Myx TV network’s strategy, programming, production, marketing, ad sales and business development, with the goal of elevating the narratives of one of the most under-represented minority groups in media. Myx TV is owned and operated by ABS-CBN International.

Coca-Cola turns up the volume on OPM music with Coke Studio

The sounds of Pinoy music will get a refreshing taste as Coke Studio opens in the country, bringing a fresh experience for the local music industry.

The first of its kind in the country, Coke Studio is a music TV show that encourages collaborations among Filipino artists – bringing together different musical genres, the young and seasoned artists, and the mainstream with the indie. Coke Studio is a celebration of the rich diversity in OPM and the central unifying role of music among Filipinos.

“Coke has always been about encouraging personal expression among the younger generation of teens, and what better way to unite them but through a universal language, which is music. This is what Coke Studio is all about. We are making music our tool of choice to connect with teens,” said Stephan Czypionka, Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Marketing.

"The Dark Tower" Epic Novels Make Long-Awaited Big-Screen Debut

“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these words, Stephen King sparked an entire universe that makes its long-awaited screen debut with Columbia Pictures' The Dark Tower, in Philippine cinemas August 30, 2017.

Idris Elba stars as the gunslinger Roland Deschain, sworn to protect the universe, and his perpetual nemesis, Walter O’Dim, the man in black, played by Matthew McConaughey.

New Horror Thriller “mother!” Offers 30-Second Tease

Ahead of the official launch of the first full trailer next week, Paramount Pictures has just released a 30-second tease its upcoming horror thriller, mother!

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer in this riveting psychological thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice.

Check out the short tease below and check back for the full trailer next week.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/vbyj2cSYMQw

Opening across the Philippines on September 20, mother! is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Drew Arellano Takes On "Dad Roles" And More Adventures

It seems Drew Arellano found a new side of him now that he is a father and a husband. Now a lovely family with Iya and Primo, Drew finds a new world of opportunity opened up to him as he now a dad. Before marriage, Drew and Iya was already a power celebrity couple in the industry and many were very happy that they finally tied the know a few years ago. Now with Primo now part of their growing family, they have now evolved into a power celebrity family.

New endorsements opened up for them which is expected as they became parents. Brands like Babyflo Babywash, Cerelac, and Nutripuffs features Primo which marks a promising career for comercials. He also endorses lifestyle brands like Del Monte Pineapple and Uniqlo Jackets. 

The Hunt is On in the New Trailer of "Blade Runner 2049"

The past will always find you. Watch the new trailer for Blade Runner 2049, which has just been released by Columbia Pictures and may be viewed at http://youtu.be/21aQ2opAAjI.

The highly awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's 1980S original classic, Blade Runner 2049 is directed by Academy Award-nominee Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Arrival) and opens in Philippine cinemas on October 6, 2017,

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

"Annabelle: Creation" Spooks with "Ghost" Clip

There's something creepy behind the closet door. Watch the new clip titled "Ghost" from Annabelle: Creation that's just been released today by New Line Cinema.

In Philippine cinemas starting August 23, Annabelle: Creation has David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) helming the follow up to 2014’s hugely successful Annabelle, which scared up nearly $257 million at the worldwide box office during its run in theaters. The new film is once again being produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, who also partnered so effectively on The Conjuring movies.