Sunday, November 15, 2020

Filipino film “Quezon’s Game” premieres in UAE on a Jewish historic day

The film is now screening in cinemas around UAE

“Quezon’s Game,” which tells of the story how Jewish people were rescued by Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon, premiered last November 9 at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai, UAE, which happened to coincide with a historic event to the Jews known as the Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass.

According to the Holocaust Encyclopedia, the Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass happened in 1938 in Germany where many synagogues were burned, thousands of Jewish businesses were destroyed, and many Jewish lives were lost.

Friday, November 13, 2020

Rock heroes Foo Fighters debut “Shame Shame” on SNL, announces new album, Medicine At Midnight

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Foo Fighters sent Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza into a rock n’ roll frenzy with the first-ever performance of their new single “Shame Shame” on the November 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by friend of the band Dave Chappelle.

 

“Shame Shame” is the first taste of the band’s forthcoming 10th album, Medicine at Midnight, due out February 5, 2021 on Roswell Records/RCA Records. The latest from Foo Fighters earned glowing reviews from music critics on the day of its release, with Stereogum calling it “a refreshing twist on their signature sound that doesn’t reach for trends” and praising the new direction for its “percussive, and slightly funky” approach.

GMA Network presents “Alden’s Reality,” the first ever virtual reality concert in the Philippines

This December 8, witness a global event never before seen in Philippine entertainment history as GMA Network presents “Alden’s Reality” — the country's first ever virtual reality concert, bannered by no less than Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards.

"Alden’s Reality (AR)" gives Alden’s fans a virtual date like no other, combining cutting-edge technology and performances to produce a full-length concert and online interaction with their idol. Alden will take concertgoers to a journey that celebrates his 10 colorful years in the entertainment industry. From heartfelt songs to adrenaline-filled dance numbers, Alden is sure to indulge everyone across the globe in his first ever virtual concert. A surprise treat also awaits his fans.

Shot in 360-degree, concertgoers not only have access to front-row view, but they are also in for an immersive experience from the comforts of their home.

Tickets can be purchased by logging on to www.gmanetwork.com/synergy. Philippine buyers are also given a special VIP package option at Php 1,200 which includes one (1) general admission ticket plus one (1) exclusive VR device to Alden's Reality show. This special VR device takes the concertgoer to another level of enjoying the show which is set to begin streaming online at 9 pm on December 8 (Philippine time).

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

ABS-CBN TFC kicks off its year-end offerings with fresh content across Asia Pacific

ABS-CBN TFC releases new content for the enjoyment of overseas Filipinos, including those who are based across the Asia Pacific... and there is more to come! Early in the fourth quarter, TFC introduced the latest batch of Pinay beauty queens, best-loved 90s OPM (Original Pilipino Music), and all-new projects from favorite Kapamilya stars led by box office stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

Digital Movie Series “The House Arrest of Us”

Among the new content is the first Star Cinema digital movie series and KathNiel’s comeback project, “The House Arrest of Us,” which proves to be highly anticipated with its teaser garnering at least 3.67 million views on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter 48 hours since upload. The pilot episode has likewise trended on Twitter on its premiere last October 24.

Monday, November 9, 2020

ABS-CBN’s blockbuster, “The Hows of Us,” expands digital distribution, becomes first Filipino film to be on Cineplex Store in Canada

Following its recent release on iTunes and Google Play, the biggest Filipino box-office earner in 2018, ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s romantic drama, “The Hows of Us,” has now become the first Filipino film ever to be released on the Cineplex Store (CineplexStore.com).  

The Cineplex Store is Canada’s one-stop shop for digital rentals and purchases, extending the movie-going experience into guests’ homes. A leading entertainment and media company, Cineplex is Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor representing approximately 75 per cent of Canada’s box office revenue. The Cineplex Store offers over 8,000 titles, from new releases, top rentals to countless classics, from Hollywood, Canadian and international studios. 

Friday, November 6, 2020

Singaporean alt-pop artist jaye stages a comeback this Halloween with ‘Tomorrow the game’

jaye’s previously released single ‘TOMORROW’ will return this Halloween! Unlike others, this clown re-haunting is a much-welcomed one: TOMORROW’s comeback is in reciprocation to popular demand and audiences’ growing morbid enthusiasm. This time however, the clown returns in tandem with ‘Tomorrow the Game’ - a hypertextual PC horror game adaptation dedicated to expanding the TOMORROW universe. 

The game of the same name will be released free-of-charge for promotional purposes and to inspire good thrill this coming Halloween - along with attendant social media scare cam activations. The mechanics involve you having to rescue your kidnapped bunny from jaye (Tomorrow's Killer clown) and escape a derelict shut-down New York Subway station before getting mauled by him. To find it, you will require the discovery of new tools to progress through the gamescape. Trust your peripherals, as the clown ​will​ be trailing you. 

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Sa Bagong Handong Ng Star Cinema Na "My Lockdown Romance" Mapipilitan Kayong Harapin Ang Nakaraan At Mga Kinalimutang Nararamdaman

“MY LOCKDOWN ROMANCE” ang pinakabagong handog ng Star Cinema. Ito ay kwento ng pag-aayos ng mga nakalimutan pagkakaibigan at pagharap muli sa mga nararamdamang ibinaon na sa limot. Ipapalabas sa November 13, 2020 ang pelikulang ito na pinagbibidahan ni Jameson Blake at Joao Constancia. 

Sa gitna ng lockdown, si TOM (Jameson Blake) ay napilitang harapin ang itinagong mga pilit kinalimuang nakaraan nang biglang bumalik ang kanyang college best friend na si KENDRICK (Joao Constancia) sa Pilipinas mula Hawaii. Ang pelikula ay kwinento sa pag-gamit ng social media at video calls na siyang nakasanayan na nating gamiting ngayong panahon ng pandemya. Pag-uusapan sa kwento na kahit sa panahon ng walang kasiguraduhan, ang sigurado ay may kakayahan tayong subukan ayusin ang mga relasyon na nasira.

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run wins Best International Feature Documentary in Greece

Acclaimed Filipino documentary Eraserheads: Combo On The Run has bagged the Best International Feature Documentary Award at the 12th Ierapet...