Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Heaven in danger in "Bagong Umaga" finale

Heaven is getting closer to pinning Diana (Glydel Mercado) for her crimes against her family and friends but she and her parents will face grave danger in the final week of “Bagong Umaga.” Diana escaped while being transferred to another mental facility.  

Hospital staff and authorities discovered her communicating with suspicious individuals using a phone hidden in her room. Unbeknownst to all, she intended to be caught because the only way she could successfully escape is when she is transferred to another hospital.   

Diana remains thirsty for revenge even after her escape and finding out that her daughter is still alive. She still wants to have the Veradonas killed because she believes that only when Tisay is gone will her daughter come to her.  

Friday, April 23, 2021

ABS-CBN Files over $40M Lawsuit vs 40 Pirate Domains in U.S. Federal Court

ABS-CBN, a leading global Filipino media and entertainment company, filed a USD $40-million lawsuit entitled, ABS-CBN v. 123Fullpinoymovieshub.com, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against 40 pirate domains pirating ABS-CBN's content and infringing its copyrights and trademarks.  The Court recently issued a preliminary injunction against these 40 pirate domains to take down the domains with a serving notice. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida is the Federal United States District Court with territorial jurisdiction over the southern part of the state of Florida.

The lawsuit comes as news reports show piracy has made a comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic.  According to a report by TVtechnology.com on how media companies are dealing with piracy in the age of COVID, lockdowns resulted into more breaches of streaming security as a result of higher demand. Criminals were isolating at home as well and likely had more time and inclination to devote to nefarious activities.

Porter Robinson's Secret Sky Festival returns April 24th

Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and producer Porter Robinson’s livestream festival Secret Sky will return April 24th. This year’s lineup, curated by Porter, features artists from across the world including Baauer, Boys Noize, End of the World, Imanu B2B Buunshin, James Ivy, Kero Kero Bonito, Laxcity, Masakatsu Takagi, No Rome, Rezz, Salute, Serph, Swardy, Wave Racer and Yvette Young. Porter’s headline set marks the first time he will perform music from his highly anticipated new album Nurture, out April 23rd via Mom+Pop. See the full line-up and register to attend here. 

Porter, in partnership with Active Theory, has designed and built a custom, digital, VR-optimized festival grounds inspired by massive online multiplayer experiences and Porter's favorite indie art games. Users will embody Secret Sky themed avatars and experience the festival with thousands of attendees in real time, with features such as live voice chat, multiple explorable environments, and a landscape modifying "party mode". The festival uses Active Theory's Dreamwave technology—previously seen at last year's Secret Sky Festival and Sundance Film Festival— and includes new and improved features such as WebXR support and live-stream stage integration.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

ABS-CBN Global enters landmark deal with Hong Kong’s leading telco, SmarTone

ABS-CBN Global, the largest international producer and distributor of Filipino entertainment content, and SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited, the leading telecommunications company in Hong Kong, have agreed to unite their efforts to provide quality service to Filipinos in the territory, which they announce through a virtual contract signing ceremony.

The partnership strategically aligns both market leaders by integrating TFC’s biggest library of Filipino content and SmarTone’s dedication in bringing innovative service and inspiring projects to the community.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

ABS-CBN North and Latin America News Head TJ Manotoc to speak at the 15th Annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

The MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference (SSAC) -- a virtual conference that continues to define the future of sports -- kicks off its 15th year on April 8 and 9, 2021 with a roster of industry experts, team owners, league executives, coaches, athletes, and academics. 

Among the over 150 world-famous notable speakers in this year's conference that are taking part in over 40 hours of panels and workshops is ABS-CBN North and Latin America News Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc who will join Miami Heat VP for Basketball Development & Analytics Shane Battier and Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren in the panel on "The Invisible Opponent: Our Mental Health Crisis".  Eleanor Health CEO and Co-Founder Corbin Petro will moderate the panel.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Comeback bout of Donnie “Ahas” Nietes in Dubai to be seen on TFC Middle East for Free

Filipinos and boxing enthusiasts in the Middle East will get to watch the exciting comeback fight of Filipino boxer Donnie “Ahas” Nietes vs. Pablo Corillo at the Ceasars Palace Bluewaters, Dubai, UAE, on April 3, Saturday, as TFC in the Middle East airs the event LIVE for FREE across its platforms including its live feed on iWantTFC (online, via iWantTFC app on android, and select Smart TVs) in the region, and TFC cable and satellite partners OSN, E-Life, Du, and Ooredoo at 10:00 p.m. (Dubai time) or 9:00 p.m. (KSA time).

Japanese alt-rock band Hitsujibungaku to perform in Manila for the first time in July 2024!

The trio behind the ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ finale song are set to headline a four-city tour across Asia It’s official: Japanese alternative rock t...