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No place like Earth in “The Space Between Us”
January 17, 2017

No place like Earth in “The Space Between Us”

Two of the fastest rising stars in the millennial era, Britt Robertson and Asa Butterfield who starred in blockbuster movies “Tomorrowland” and “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” respectively, team up for the latest out-of-this-world adventure in “The Space Between Us.” “The Space Between Us” is an interplanetary adventure that on man’s first mission to colonize Mars, off when a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant. Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is. Thus begins […]
CCP opens 2017 local tour grants for regional performing groups
January 19, 2017

CCP opens 2017 local tour grants for regional performing groups

Applications for the 2017 Local Tour Grants Program of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) are now open for submission.
Kevin Costner breaks chains of Discrimation in the highly-inspiring “Hidden Figures”
January 17, 2017

Kevin Costner breaks chains of Discrimation in the highly-inspiring “Hidden Figures”

The legendary Oscar winning actor Kevin Costner stars in the highly-inspiring movie based on the lives of real women who dared the odds in “Hidden Figures” along with Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated Taraji P. Henson, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Grammy nominated Janelle Monáe , Golden Globe nominee Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons with a powerful score from multiple Grammy winning musician/composer Pharrell Williams. In “Hidden Figures” Costner plays the head of NASA’s Space Task Group, (the fictional) Al Harrison, who needs the best possible mathematicians regardless of gender or race.  Harrison wants Katherine Johnson (Henson) to work on John Glenn’s mission, because she has the skills needed to […]
‘Why Him?’ in PH cinemas on Feb. 1
January 18, 2017

‘Why Him?’ in PH cinemas on Feb. 1

America’s number one comedy movie for three consecutive weeks, “Why Him?” is set to arrive in Philippine cinemas on February 1, 2017 with an R-13 rating by the local censors board.
List: Five reasons why you should book a trip on the SuperStar Virgo
January 13, 2017

List: Five reasons why you should book a trip on the SuperStar Virgo

We give you five reasons to book your next vacation on Star Cruises’s SuperStar Virgo.
A look at Asia’s Special Forces through the eyes of a Green Beret
January 10, 2017

A look at Asia’s Special Forces through the eyes of a Green Beret

U.S. Special Forces veteran Terry Shappert takes an inside look into Asia’s Special Forces from the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan and the grueling training they undergo.
Annual Reporting for all expats in the Philippines ends March 3
January 10, 2017

Annual Reporting for all expats in the Philippines ends March 3

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminds all expats that they only have until March 3 for their Annual Report (AR) for 2017.
Most anticipated romantic musical “La La Land” premieres in PH cinemas on Jan. 11
January 09, 2017

Most anticipated romantic musical “La La Land” premieres in PH cinemas on Jan. 11

Step into the city where the biggest and brightest stars are made in this year’s most anticipated romantic musical “La La Land” starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling with John Legend in his first major screen role.
“Why Him” starring James Franco opens in PH cinemas on Feb. 1
January 09, 2017

“Why Him” starring James Franco opens in PH cinemas on Feb. 1

“Why Him?” opens in cinemas on February 1 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
Cherie Gil headlines REP’s 2017 season opener ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
January 06, 2017

Cherie Gil headlines REP’s 2017 season opener ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’

Highly-acclaimed stage and television actress Cherie Gil leads the cast of Repertory Philippines for its first offering this 2017: "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike."
Carmudi PH, Turbo Zone ‘Road Safety Caravan’ rolls into STI-BGC
January 06, 2017

Carmudi PH, Turbo Zone ‘Road Safety Caravan’ rolls into STI-BGC

Today's conducive climate for car buyers lets college students afford a car (with a little help from their parents). But beyond knowing how to make a car move forward, backward, left, and right, are these young motorists equipped with the necessary know-how to safely drive a car?
Golden Globe Awards’ Frontrunner “La La Land” opens in Philippine cinemas Jan. 11
January 04, 2017

Golden Globe Awards’ Frontrunner “La La Land” opens in Philippine cinemas Jan. 11

The highly-anticipated romantic musical and Golden Globe Awards frontrunner “La La Land” starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling brings the audience to Hollywood on an exuberant song-and-dance journey through a life-changing love affair between a jazz pianist and a hopeful actress.
Michael Fassbender’s “Assassin’s Creed” Opens Jan. 4 in Philippine Cinemas
January 03, 2017

Michael Fassbender’s “Assassin’s Creed” Opens Jan. 4 in Philippine Cinemas

Michael Fassbender steps in and out of the dark to serve the light in the action-packed epic movie “Assassin’s Creed.”
Laugh out Loud with Sony Channel this January 2017
December 28, 2016

Laugh out Loud with Sony Channel this January 2017

January is up for grabs – and laughs – as Sony Channel in Manila livens up your ROFLing (Rolling On the Floor Laughing) Sundays this New Year with a new season of Superstore and a new sit-com: The Carmichael Show.
‘Sleepless’ starring Jamie Foxx to open in Philippine theaters this Jan. 18, 2017
December 28, 2016

‘Sleepless’ starring Jamie Foxx to open in Philippine theaters this Jan. 18, 2017

Sleepless will open in Philippine theaters on January 18, 2017, and is exclusively distributed by Octoarts Films International.
Marion Cotillard in gravity-defying action adventure ASSASSIN’S CREED
December 23, 2016

Marion Cotillard in gravity-defying action adventure ASSASSIN’S CREED

Academy Award winning actress Marion Cotillard (“La Vie En Rose”) reunites with acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender (“X-Men” movies) and director Justin Kurzel (“Macbeth”) in the most anticipated thrilling live-action adaptation of the Ubisoft video game “Assassin’s Creed”.
Michael Fassbender’s “Assassin’s Creed” rolls in cinemas starting January 4
December 27, 2016

Michael Fassbender’s “Assassin’s Creed” rolls in cinemas starting January 4

Michael Fassbender plays dual characters Callum Lynch, a man who was "executed" for a murder, and Aguilar de Nehra, a member of the Assassins during the Spanish Inquisition, in the game-to-film adaptation of Assassin's Creed.
Mark Wahlberg stars in “Patriot’s Day” – based on true events from Boston Marathon Bombing
December 23, 2016

Mark Wahlberg stars in “Patriot’s Day” – based on true events from Boston Marathon Bombing

From acclaimed director Peter Berg (“Deepwater Horizon,” “Lone Survivor”) and Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg (“The Departed,” “Lone Survivor”) comes “Patriots Day,” a riveting powerful film based on true events of a community’s extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
Frank Reichenbach of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila wins ‘General Manager of the Year Award’
December 27, 2016

Frank Reichenbach of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila wins ‘General Manager of the Year Award’

Frank Reichenbach, General Manager of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, proudly won the General Manager of the Year Award for ASEAN.
Keanu Reeves is back in action in ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’
December 24, 2016

Keanu Reeves is back in action in ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’

Keanu Reeves steps out of retirement from the underworld once again in “John Wick: Chapter 2” where he reprises his role as the legendary hitman in the shadowy world of assassins.