Hyper-Modern Thriller "Searching" Tells Gripping Story Via Gadget Screens

Columbia Pictures’ new acclaimed film SEARCHING tells a hyper-modern thriller told via the technology and devices we use every day to communicate.

At the center of the mystery is beloved, missing daughter Margot (Michelle La), determined father David (John Cho) and sympathetic but no-nonsense Detective Vick (Debra Messing). They are brought together by Margot’s sudden and baffling disappearance. The hunt is abetted by our modern tools of communication – social media, texts, emails, a life played out in photos and video snippets, saved on computer files for safekeeping.

But all is not what it seems. We are what we hide in our mobile devices, which often conceal as much as they reveal. Our virtual identities are subjective constructs at best and David learns more about his daughter than he had ever known with every digital clue. In telling the story, the filmmakers use a screen-based language of storytelling that authentically depicts the way we interact today and explores the reality of a modern parent/child connection in the Internet age.

Death Masks, Ghosts of Soldiers and Other Intriguing Trivia on "The Nun" Set

New Line Cinema’s The Nun is the newest – and darkest – chapter in the Conjuring Universe of films.  It precedes the events of the previous films: Annabelle: Creation, Annabelle, The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2.

Check out the following interesting trivia about the making of The Nun.

The Nun was filmed entirely in Romania. Although the film is set in 1950s, most of the action takes place in 14th century buildings.

Angeline Quinto and Enchong Dee add happy vibes at the “MOR Global Pop Icon in Korea”

Belt out and dance to your heart’s desire with the ABS-CBN stars and MOR 101.9 DJs Jhai Ho and Eva Ronda at the “MOR Global Pop Icon in Korea” on September 30 at the Dong Sung High School Auditorium in Hyehwa-dong, in Seoul, South Korea.

ABS-CBN stars Angeline Quinto and Enchong Dee will join the fun in South Korea as they headline the TFC Hour at the upcoming “MOR Global Pop Icon in Korea” event, happening on September 30 at the Dong Sung High School Auditorium in Hyehwa-dong, in Seoul, South Korea.

HADSAP brings advocacy on nutrition education to where it’s needed most

The Health and Dietary Supplement Association of the Philippines (HADSAP) has done its share over the years, to ensure that education on basic nutrition in the Philippines remains ongoing.  This year however, HADSAP decided it was time to cascade that education to those who need it most, young mothers with young families at the grassroots level.  

“Typically, kids between the ages one to five the are the most at risk of malnutrition.  That’s where you start, if there are nutrient deficiencies early on in life, then you will have a harder time catching up later on so that’s why you address them during the first five years of life.  So that’s why we targeted moms with young families in particular.” Shared HADSAP President Leni Olmedo, country manager of Amway Philippines.   

Pedro Pascal Shares a Brotherhood with Denzel in "The Equalizer 2"

Narcos and Game of Thrones standout Pedro Pascal now stars opposite Denzel Washington in Columbia Pictures’ nail-biting action-thriller The Equalizer 2.

Pascal plays York, one of four former colleagues of Washington’s character, McCall.

In the film, as McCall begins to take vengeance on the people who killed his former handler and adviser – he is brought back in contact with the people who were once closest to him: his former cell of operatives.  “They were an operation of five highly skilled individuals tasked with going overseas, killing or kidnapping high value targets,” says screenwriter Richard Wenk. “They are the most skilled assassins on earth. Robert McCall was a part of this team which involved four other men.  But after losing his wife, McCall decided he wanted no more of this – and when a car bomb exploded, he took the opportunity to walk away and let the world consider him dead.”

"X-Men's" Nightcrawler Kodi Smit-McPhee Goes Wilder in "Alpha"

Young Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, “Let Me In,” “X-Men: Apocalypse”) provides the crucial human element in Columbia Pictures’ new epic adventure, ALPHA (in Philippine cinemas September 5).

Set in the last Ice Age, ALPHA tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, a young man named Keda (Smit-McPhee) is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.

Ria Atayde Career Continues To Shine In "The Hows Of Us"

With even just a few years in showbiz, Ria Atayde is doing well with her career along with the success of his family. Ria started with several side roles in the Kapamilya Network which eventually led to more roles. Now she is part of the groundbreaking film featuring KathNiel in "The Hows of Us" by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The movie is now showing in theaters and is one of the last films by Direk Cathy before she retires from directing films. Ria mentioned that it was her bucketlist to be part of a Cathy Carcia-Molina film, she got this opportunity ahead of her mother Sylvia Sanchez and brother Arjo Atayde. 

This year, she recently launched a business with Joseph Marco. Ria’s role in the movie is said to play an important role between the characters of  Kathryn and Daniel, George and Primo. Ria is also slated to be part of the MMFF Movie "The Girl In The Orange Dress" which details were still not completely revealed but we might see a more daring Ria there.

Nevertheless Ria is doing good in her career, she is taking its slow yet sure with more projects, businesses, and now a growing household name. We are also excited what is in store for her in the future.