“SAILOR MOON AND “NARUTO” TEAM UP FOR NEW TEAM AMAZING

Back-to-back adventures are coming your way every weekday mornings as Sailor Moon teams up with Naruto in the new Team Animazing beginning this Monday (Jan 23) on ABS-CBN.

Join the most beautiful sailor-suited for love and justice in her quest to save the world in “Sailor Moon” at 8 AM.  Sailor Moon is one of the most well-loved cartoon characters by Filipinos especially during its airing in the 90s.

Usagi Tsukino is a regular middle-school girl until she met talking cat Luna which revealed her true identity as Sailor Moon, destine to save the Earth from destruction and peril.. With the help of Sailor Mercury,  Sailor Venus, Sailor Mars, and Sailor Jupiter, she must find the moo princess and a protect mankind from the evils brought by the Dark Kingdom.

After Usagi’s journey, the country’s favorite ninaja returns in the much-awaited “Naruto Shippuden 4” at 8:30 AM.

The evil Pein is determined to gain power, which is why he hunts for Naruto to catch the nine-tailed fox trapped inside his body.  Little did Naruto know what his life is endanger as he is focused on learning a new technique?  Will he be able to learn about Pein’s plans just in time?

Also joining Team Animazing are Team Nickelodeon and Team Marvel airing every weekends.  Watch the new seasons of “Go Diego Go,” “Penquins of Madagascar,” and “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron” on Saturdays beginning 8:30 AM and the back-to-back action brought by “Spiderman” at “Incredible Hulk” on Sundays at the same time.

Don’t miss the premier of “Sailor Moon,” 8 AM, and “Naruto Shippuden 4.  Don’t miss the premiere of  “Sailor Moon” only in the new Team Animazing of ABS-CBN.

"Walang Hanggan" Advance Screening

The first week episodes of ABS-CBN’s new prime time series, “Walang Hanggan” is set to bring you glued to your seats as you begin to watch its primer today, January 16.   I was privileged to be invited to its advance screening last Saturday together with the main cast of the series and other members of the press held at the Cinema 6 of SM Megamall.

I was still overwhelmed and still in awe with our local actors with their awesome performances shown in the premiere episodes.  I would like to give highlights, in random orders, for the scenes and performances of the series’ characters I love the most.

Richard and Dawn 

            During the drama films’ reign in the 90’s, the Richard-Dawn team-up is indeed the most remarkable one. I’ve seen their movies because my mom and my aunts are super “kilig” about their love team.  I was a little younger then but I knew that they’re one of the most beautiful pairs I’ve seen in screen plus the chemistry is really undeniable. But even if they do a project together or not, Richard and Dawn are too great actors who will shine bright because they already have established acting careers in separate projects they did not to mention the awards they already have received.

            In Walang Hanggan, be ready to find that “kilig” again and you’ll be surprised to see that these two, despite the years and different lives (and partners) they had, are still capable of pulling-off the chemistry on screen. For all Goma-Dawn fans, the first episodes are sure to watch for.

Ms. Helen Gamboa

           

            Throughout the screening, the most l can remember is the character of Ms. Helen Gamboa as “Margaret Montenegro”.  I remember the director of the series said that he was, somehow, reluctant to pull the character off from Ms. Helen since she has to portray the major villain role, all because she’s genuinely very kind and soft-spoken person in real life. And we can agree to direk Jerry’s claim because during the presscon, she was really nice, sweet and very respectful when answering questions.

            But in the series, once again, she has made me a big fan of her. I first admired her at “Tayong Dalawa” giving support to the role of her daughter then played by Agot Isidro. But in “Walang Hanggan” I guess she’ll be able to gain “haters’ ten times of probably she gained from her last series.  She was great! She was awesome and I can’t wait for more of her.

            I do believe that Ms. Helen’s role in the series is really worth to win her awards, I’m cheering for her whoooot!

Ms. Susan Roces and Eddie Guttierez

            I’m not really old but I can still remember that they used to be husband and wife in some movies before and I thought then that they were indeed a real-life couple. In the series, a lot of us will be able to understand and somehow discover one “great love” we can actually relate at one point in our lives. The story of love and sacrifice of Virginia is indeed admirable, and how her decisions will affect the lives and destiny of the people she loves is something to watch out for.

            Anyway, seeing Mr. Eddie Guttierez in ABS-CBN’s show is like a “wow”, just saying :).

Coco Martin

            Fast forward to the next episodes, Coco’s portrayal of the lead role is again a lot of times proof that he is indeed the prince of primetime television’s royalty. He had me and millions of viewers in his portrayal in “Tayong Dalawa” and I have no doubt that he will fail in everything he will do especially now that one of his indie films have gone international and earned recognitions. Coco seems not acting in his scenes in "Walang Hanggan", everything he do seems real. He’s full of life and as always, fantastic! Even Richard Gomez and Ms. Helen Gamboa has nothing but good words for Coco in this series, how was that coming from two of the most respectable actors of the local showbiz industry? 

           

            Coco’s charm is unexplainable, he can capture every woman’s heart and he’ll make every girl swoons for him. 

Julia Montes   

            At first I thought she’s too young for Coco Martin and their team-up wont click because the age difference will surely be noticed. Good that Coco’s aura was able to resolve that concern. In their scenes, you would surely notice that but somehow, their acting skills helped Julia and Coco to deliver what the viewers want to see in this series.  Their story started in their childhood but the love blossomed in their pre-adult years so I guess the age gap is disregarded already, just be prepared with more “kilig” because the two is sure to give that in the coming episodes. 

I’ll be posting the second part of my reviews tomorrow; I hope you'll have a good time watching the pilot episode of “Walang Hanggan”. :)

“MY BINONDO GIRL” treats viewers with a ‘DRAGON FINALE’

Press Release:

"My Binondo Girl" will treat their loyal viewers with a grand 'Dragon Finale' as the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series top-billed by Kim Chiu is down to its last week.

 

In the last five nights, expect for more breathtaking revalations and sweet surprizes, especially from MY BINONDO GIRL love teams Jade (Kim) and Andy (Xian Lim), and Zeny (AiAi Delas Alas) and Papa Chen (Richard Yap).

Will the 'Jandy' love story have a happy ending or will tragedy strike and leave everyone crying?

Witness the final moments of MBG's memorable characters Matteo Guedecelli, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Pareno, Ricardo Cepeda, Laureen Uy, Marina Benepayo, Eda Nolan, David Chua Samdico, and Simon Ibarra. MY BINONDO GIRL is under the direction of Malou Sevilla and Francis Xavier Pasion.

 DOn't miss the last week of MY BINONDO GIRL weeknights from January 16 to 20, after BUDOY. For more updates log on to http://www.mybinondogirl.abs-cbn.com or follow @my_binondogirl on Twitter and like www.facebook.com/abs.mybinondogirl

Samsung Series 7 Chronos, Speed and Performance, Right from the Start

Samsung Electronics Philippines  Corporation ( SEPCO), a  leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of its premium Series 7 CHRONOS notebook PC during its press conference at Time Bar in Makati City.

Encased in a stunningly thin and compact aluminum chassis, the high-spec Series 7 CHRONOS with Intel’s Core i5 processor embraces the ExpressCache™* technology, providing an extra 8GB of flash memory on the motherboard. This enables a faster start-up as well as increased overall performance with up to two times faster web browsing (based on Microsoft Internet Explorer) and two seconds wake-up.

In addition to exceptional speed, the Series 7 CHRONOS also delivers maximum performance in its high quality display. Incorporating Samsung’s latest ‘MAX screen’ technology, the Series 7 CHRONOS enables users to experience an extra inch of immersive viewing without sacrificing mobility or portability with the 15” display contained within the form factor traditionally associated with a 14” model.

 

 

“Following the success of our stunning Series 9 Notebook, we are expanding our premium notebook range. With the Series 7, we have matched powerful new features with Samsung’s design and engineering excellence to produce a truly special product,” said Eric Sulit, Business Unit Head SEPCO IT. “Our goal is to create notebooks that constantly inspire and enrich customers’ lives. The Series 7 CHRONOS represents the peak of personal computing, letting you do more faster.”


Powered by Intel’s i5 processor, the Series 7 CHRONOS delivers unrivalled pace right from the start with ExpressCache™, a technology that accelerates boot-up and start times. Samsung’s FastStart sees the PC ready to use in just two seconds, a 33% time-improvement on previous models, while Quick Boot has the notebook ready to go – from cold – in just 24 seconds. 

The performance of the Series 7 CHRONOS is further enhanced by the notebook’s extended battery life. In addition to the battery life of up to 8 hours on a single charge (based on MobileMark test scores), Samsung’s Battery Life Plus technology keeps 80% of the cell’s original capacity in a life cycle lasting up to 1,500 charging cycles. This ensures that the battery can last up to five times longer than other notebooks.


See More, Experience More 

Samsung’s elite engineers have succeeded in greatly reducing the bezel size of the Series 7 CHRONOS, allowing a 15” display to fit into a profile usually used for 14” models. The result is a stunning viewing experience, with a larger screen in the form factor of a smaller model.

The Series 7 CHRONOS also benefits from Samsung’s Superior LCD technology, a display that delivers a next-generation HD+ (1600x900) high-resolution viewing experience. The Series 7 CHRONOS boasts of SuperBright 300nit brightness, 16 million colors and an anti-reflective screen, films and pictures look rich, vivid and crisp, with noticeable improvements in color depth. 

Graphics performance is guaranteed with the inclusion of an AMD Radeon HD6750M graphics card where films, games and multimedia can be enjoyed with faultless playback. Samsung’s SoundAlive™ technology then ensures that audio playback matches the visual quality to provide a mesmerizing audiovisual experience. Finally, users can also use built-in 1.3mp HD webcam to keep in touch with friends and family, all in crystal clear clarity.


Stunning Design meets Smart Usability

The Series 7 CHRONOS has been designed with an eye-catching style to complement its stunning performance. Crafted using modern  brushed-aluminum, the durable casing gives the Series 7 an exclusive, sophisticated look. Thin and compact, the 14” Series 7 weighs just 2.17kg (4.78lbs) and is just 23.9mm thick
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The Series 7 CHRONOS design is not only good-looking, it is also highly intelligent. An automatic sensor ensures the backlit keyboard and LCD are either dimmed or brightened as according to lighting levels.


Samsung has also included two pieces of software designed to improve the user experience. Easy Migration enables simple, guided data migration from the user’s previous PC to their Series 7 using either a USB connection, Wired LAN or WiFi network. Samsung’s Control Center also allows full control over the features on your PC, ensuring the user can manage their device and the way they use it.



The Samsung Series 7  is available nationwide at P59,900.

‘Walang Hanggan’ Captures the Hearts of TV Viewers this January 16

The highly-anticipated Primetime Bida drama series “Walang Hanggan” will finally premiere on January 16 (Monday), showcasing a powerhouse cast composed of two queens of Philippine cinema Susan Roces and Helen Gamboa; ‘eternal love team’ Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta; and the first onscreen team-up of Julia Montes and Coco Martin.

“Walang Hanggan” features the undying love that revolves around characters from three different generations: the love triangle among Virginia (Roces), Margaret (Gamboa), and John (Eddie Gutierrez); the ill-fated lovers Marco (Gomez) and Emily (Zulueta); and young sweethearts Daniel (Martin) and Katerina (Montes).

Roces expressed excitement over their newest series. She said, “I’m a fan of teleseryes myself, that’s why I’m very happy to be part of it. But what makes “Walang Hangan” more special is that this is Helen and I’s first-ever onscreen project.”

Meanwhile, Zulueta, who is set to revive love team with Gomez, took pride in the narrative that they will be offering to the audience. “The story was so great, that it was hard to turn down the role. Everyone can surely relate with the characters’ journey,” Zulueta mentioned.

While Zulueta and Gomez rekindle an old onscreen romance, Martin and Montes starts anew. Martin shared, “This is a new challenge for me since this is the first time that I’ll be doing a ‘full love story.’ But I’m getting inspiration from the fact that I’m working with the best actors and actresses of the industry.”

Completing the powerhouse cast are well-regarded actors Rita Avila, Melissa Ricks, Joem Bascon, and Paulo Avelino; with the special participation of Eddie Gutierrez and Joel Torre. The series is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Trina Dayrit.

 Never miss the beginning of a story of true love bound to last forever in ABS-CBN’s biggest teleserye offering this 2012, “Walang Hanggan,” this Monday, (January 16), after “Budoy” on Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Watch the full trailer of "Walang Hanggan" below.

CYNDI LAUPER Live in MANILA March 17, 2012 Concert

Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 25 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 50 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move.

The beauty of Cyndi Lauper is that she has evolved into a richly multi-faceted renaissance woman who strikes a resonant chord with each project.


After winning the Grammy in 1985 for best new artist and becoming the first artist in history to have five top ten singles from a debut album, Cyndi Lauper continues to garner critical acclaim as a singer, musician, actor and writer. Cyndi has released 12 albums, over 40 singles and has sold more than 25 million records world wide.  She has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 7 American Video Awards, 18 MTV awards.  


As an actor, Cyndi has appeared in such features as Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Life With Mikey, Off and Running, Vibes and opposite Christopher Walken in her critically acclaimed dramatic role in The Opportunist.  Television credits include Queer as Folk, Live and Kicking and Noel’s House Party (both for the BBC) and her Emmy Award Winning performance (Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series) as Marianne Lugasso on Mad About You (94-99).  Cyndi has also lent her talents to other film and TV projects voicing animated projects for Disney and The Simpsons as well as scoring soundtracks for the films Off and Running, Private Property and the title song for Nick Cassavete’s, Unhook The Stars.

Cyndi made her Broadway debut in 2006, in the role of Jenny in The Threepenny Opera. When she is not writing and performing, Cyndi is continuing to develop her skills as a director, frequently working at the helm of her own music videos as well as directing for commercials like the Trivial Pursuit’s “Totally ’80s” board game.


An unwavering advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality since the start of her career, Cyndi created the True Colors Tour in 2007.   The Tour has brought together artists like Erasure, The B-52s, the Indigo Girls, Deborah Harry and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for shows that successfully merge great music and public awareness about the issues facing the LGBT community.


To further her role as an activist, Cyndi founded the True Colors Fund in 2008.  The non-profit seeks to inspire and engage everyone, particularly the straight community, to become involved in the advancement of LGBT equality. The Fund recently launched the Give a Damn Campaign, an extensive and innovative online public education and awareness initiative. In addition, Cyndi is the Honorary Chairperson of the True Colors Residence, the first project of its kind to provide a permanent, supportive and secure home to formerly homeless LGBT youth in New York City. In appreciation for her work, Cyndi has been honored by many organizations including the Human Rights Campaign, GLSEN and PFLAG.


Cyndi is also a tireless participant in the struggle to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Most recently, Cyndi has joined with Lady Gaga to be the spokespeople for the 2010 MAC Viva Glam Campaign and to educate woman about HIV/AIDS around the world. She also continues to participate in efforts and events for organizations like AMFAR, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in order to speak out about the need for education and greater resources to fight this disease.


Grab a copy of Time After Time – The Cyndi Lauper Collection, available in music store nationwide, only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

TICKET PRICES

Patron A – P 5,500
Paton B – P5,000
Lower VIP – P4,500
Lower Box – P4,000
Upper Box A – P2,500
Upper Box B – P1250
Gen Ad – P750

Tickets are available NOW! Call Ticketnet at 911.55.55

Avril Lavigne Live in Manila Concert

Press Release:

When singer, songwriter, and musician Avril Lavigne first burst upon the music scene at age 17, she was known as a young, pop-punk tomboy who refused to resort to skin-baring come-ons, preferring to entice the record-buying public with her powerhouse voice, high-spirited melodies, and straight-talking lyrics. Staying steadfastly true to herself and putting music before image paid off both critically and commercially for the Canadian-born artist. Over the course of her three albums, Lavigne scored a string of international hit singles: “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “I’m With You,” “Losing Grip,” “Don’t Tell Me,” “My Happy Ending,” “Nobody’s Home,” “Keep Holding On,” “Girlfriend,” “When You’re Gone,” “Hot,” and “The Best Damn Thing.” She earned eight Grammy Award nominations, won seven Canadian Juno Awards, and sold more than 30 million albums and nearly 20 million tracks worldwide over the past eight years. 

TICKET PRICES

Patron Center – P7920
Patron Sides – P6340
Lower Box – P5280
Upper Box A – P2640
Upper Box B – P1585
Gen Admission – P530

For inquiries call Wilbros Live! 374.22.22 or Ticketnet 911.55.55

Brought to you by Wilbros Live!

MYX Celebrates Music with the biggest OPM Concert Event of the year, MYM MO! 2011

MYX, the No. 1 music channel in the Philippines, achieved another milestone, as it once again gathered the country’s best music artists, who performed live in the biggest OPM concert event of the year, the “MYX MO! 2011” recently at the Marikina Sports Park.

This time, MYX’s annual celebration of good music was extra special as its online platform “Myxph.com” launched a new look to fit all types of music lovers’ taste.

“Log on. Rock on.” Is this year’s tagline as MYX Mo will be made available to the cyberworld! For all the people who won’t be able to go to the live event at Marikina, the performances and activities can be watched online via www.myxph.com.

In this year’s celebration, various artists from different genres including well-known OPM artists and bands like Chicosci, Spongecola, Callalily, Itchyworms, Rocksteddy, Gloc 9, Pedicab, Kiss Jane, General Luna, Slapshock, Wolfgang, Tanya Markova Pupil, Rico Blanco and a lot more performed.

 

Youtube sensation Marie Digby, Bossa Nova Queen Sitti and electronic/powerpop artist Somedaydream plus a lot more also jazzed up this celebration of Filipino’s world-class music.

Now on its 11^th year, MYX is proven to level up Original Pinoy Music (OPM).  In fact, it was within the regime of MYX where the peak production o flocal music videos increased as it provided a venue fo OPM artists whether mainstream or indie to perform an showcase their best in program like “MYX Live” and “MYX Bandarito”

For more updates, logon to www.myxph.com.

View more photos from the event, click here.