Thursday, November 21, 2024

FDCP Launches Dokyumentado Documentary Film Festival

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents Dokyumentado, its inaugural documentary film festival, running from November 22 to December 7. The festival will feature screenings across FDCP’s Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Nabunturan, and Negros, as well as on Juanflix, FDCP’s streaming platform.

Dokyumentado screenings will showcase a curated selection of short and full length documentary films from both established and emerging filmmakers. The lineup includes a range of local programming and shorts, offering audiences a comprehensive view of documentary storytelling. Aside from screenings, the festival will host a number of panel discussions and talkback sessions to provide audiences with a deeper understanding of the art and impact of documentaries.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Phum Viphurit Goes Deeper into the World of Paul Vibhavadi in “Balter Baby”

After surprising fans with his story-driven conceptual single “The Other Side”, Bangkok-born singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit goes even deeper into the world of his alter ego Paul Vibhavadi on “Balter Baby”, the second single from his upcoming EP PAUL VIBHAVADI VOL. 1. Released to streaming platforms on October 9, 2024, this dance-oriented piece is Phum’s first instrumental-only track that showcases another side of his musical tastes and capabilities. An animated music video for “Balter Baby” by Shea Oracheski and James Bedggood based on Phum’s concept will also debut on the official Phum Viphurit YouTube channel.

In terms of narrative, “Balter Baby” picks up just before where “The Other Side” left off, in which the lovable sloth Paul Vibhavadi is grappling with his newfound adulation amongst a sloth-worshipping tribe he stumbled upon during his journey in search of the magical forest of Himmapan. “I wanted to expand on a part of the previous music video when it shows the tribe worshipping him, almost like an Ari Aster, Midsommer-type dance,” says Phum. “So it’s showing Paul in the trance of that, what he was feeling in that dance sequence.”

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

BRGR rises to new level of prominence with music video of the official debut single “SNOWFLAKES”

The future smash also features O SIDE MAFIA’s Gee Exclsv

Filipino hip-hop producer BRGR is ready to step into the limelight with his own headlining project. 

The chart-topping beatsmith behind the breakout collaborations “Get Low” and “Kunan Mong Pic,” marks his official debut as a solo artist with the release of his new single “SNOWFLAKES,” featuring O SIDE MAFIA’s Gee Exclsv.

The release of “SNOWFLAKES” also comes with a music video helmed by Rex America of Uncensored Gallery, and executive produced by Papayasoak. According to the acclaimed producer and DJ, the MV is about “keeping the aura cold and luxurious as the song stands.”

Monday, November 18, 2024

She’s Back! Japanese Superstar Ado Returns For Her Second World Tour, “Hibana,” Powered By Crunchyroll, Hitting Major Global Arenas

The Viral Japanese Music Sensation Will Be Lighting Up Over 30 Cities Across The World 

Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, has announced that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year. 

Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll is gearing up to be one of the biggest world tours ever organized by a Japanese artist, a strong follow up to her first-ever, sold-out world tour this year, “Wish” Powered by Crunchyroll. Starting at Tokyo’s iconic Saitama Super Arena next April, Ado will light up over 30 cities worldwide before closing out in Honolulu, Hawaii next August. 

The tour will feature six stops in Asia after Saitama — Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and two stops in Australia - Sydney and Melbourne. 

Grammy-winning global superstar Tyla adds to her historic debut album campaign

Photo credit Brent McKeever

With a GRAMMY and two Billboard records under her belt, Tyla adds to the magic of her debut album before returning to the stage and studio with three brand new tracks on the deluxe edition of her debut album, TYLA, and a victorious run through awards season, including three BET + VMA wins

Tyla adds to the fever of her breakout season with the arrival of the deluxe edition of her debut album, TYLA, available now as TYLA +. The refreshed album, which features three brand new tracks from the GRAMMY-winning singer, celebrates the historic run that began in Summer ‘23 and has resulted in the birth of true superstardom. 

The new music includes guest features from rising South African stars Tony Duardo, Optimist and Maestro.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Ben&Ben unveil first-ever “animation-concert” hybrid

The nine-piece collective aims to revolutionize headline shows with an innovative mix of animation, film, and music performances

Filipino band Ben&Ben are set to redefine the live concert experience with an audio-visual extravaganza that seamlessly blends animation, film, and music performances into one immersive package. Their upcoming arena show, scheduled for December 14, 2024, at SM Mall of Asia Arena, promises to be a groundbreaking event in the local music scene.

Inspired by their highly anticipated third studio album, The Traveller Across Dimensions, the concert will introduce a new dimension of storytelling, combining live music with cutting-edge multimedia elements. The upcoming album, which pushes the boundaries of traditional music releases, will serve as the foundation for this innovative concert, thematically and conceptually speaking.

A Mother's Quest for Truth Leads to an Alliance with Her Daughter’s Killer in 'Without Sin’

Get ready to unravel a deadly web of deception with ‘Without Sin’, the gripping psychological thriller streams exclusively on Lionsgate Play this month.

What if everything you believed about the biggest tragedy of your life was suddenly thrown in doubt? In the gripping four-part psychological thriller Without Sin, viewers will be thrust into the tumultuous world of Stella Tomlinson, portrayed by the talented BAFTA winner Vicky McClure. As a mother shattered by her daughter’s murder, Stella is drawn into a web of mystery and deception when she meets Charles Stone (BAFTA nominee Johnny Harris), the man convicted of murdering her daughter.

With another teen's life in peril, the unlikely duo is forced to work together in a desperate bid to uncover the true events of that fateful night. What begins as a quest for closure quickly spirals into a complex web of truth and lies, making Stella question everything she thought she knew about that night. 

FDCP Launches Dokyumentado Documentary Film Festival

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly  presents Dokyumentado, its inaugural documentary film festival, running from...