Entertainment

Sessions on 25th Street: Celebrating its 5th season with harmony

“The only show in Philippine television that gave attention and importance to local music,” these are the words of Mr. Kedy Sanchez, a renowned songwriter, record executive, and musician under GMA records, that spoke of the greatness of the multi-awarded show, Sessions on 25th Street. A thanksgiving event was held at the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Atrium this afternoon to express the production’s gratitude towards large record companies that graciously contributed their artists as guests for the […]

Korean and Filipino artists in Tosca at CCP

THE Italian opera “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini featuring Korean and Filipino artists will be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Main Theater on October 2 and 4, 2015 at 8:00pm. Playing the title role of Florina Tosca is Korean soprano Yae-Jin Han, with tenor Ji-ho Kim as Mario Cavaradossi and baritone Daesan No as Baron Scarpia. Portraying the supporting roles are tenor Lemuel de la Cruz as Spoletta, Noel Azcona as the Sacristan, […]

Advanced ticket selling of “Felix Manalo” starts today

Advance ticket selling of the biographical film “Felix Manalo” starts today, September 28. There are also requests for cinemas to open earlier during opening day, Oct. 7, when the epic movie is scheduled to be shown nationwide. ‘Felix Manalo” will be shown in more than 300 cinemas nationwide. Viva Films has already issued a statement saying that there are no more tickets left for the advance or the premiere screening of the much-awaited movie in […]

OBMB and PNP should arrest producers and traders of fake DVDs

Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo has asked the public to refrain from buying fake DVD copies of the film “Heneral Luna”. He also asked the police and the Optical Media Board to arrest the producers and traders of fake DVDs. Castelo added that this is in show of support to the outstanding film. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ breaks September record with $47.5 million debut

“Hotel Transylvania 2” took the top spot at the box office this weekend, pulling in an impressive $47.5 million, and setting a new September record. Sony Pictures’ $80 million animated sequel starring Adam Sandler even surpassed the first “Hotel Transylvania’s” $42.5 million open in 2012. “The Intern” starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway came in second at the box office with a total of $18.2 million. The Warner Brothers workplace comedy by Nancy Meyers, […]

Actor Liam Hemsworth receives Golden Eye Award in Zurich

Australian actor Actor Liam Hemsworth took time to greet his fans, signing autographs and posing for pictures, before receiving the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival on Saturday (September 26). Film fans waited for hours to take pictures or get their posters signed by the “Hunger Games” star Hemsworth. Hemsworth, who has seen his star rise in Hollywood, playing a leading role in dystopian young adult film franchise “The Hunger Games” and taking […]

Apolinario Mabini Trends for ‘not standing’

Apolinario Mabini trended in the Philippines in the 8th spot today, as people reacted to the ridiculous question of some college students who watched “Heneral Luna” – “Why is Mabini not standing?” —  which clearly showed the lack of understanding of Philippine history of the new generation. The actor Epy Quizon who portrayed Mabini in the film was saddened as some college students asked him about his character in the story not seen standing in […]

“Felix Manalo” will attempt to break two world records

With the premiere night of the much-awaited film of the year “Felix Manalo” nearing, said movie will attempt to break two world records on the said date : “Largest Audience for a Film Screening” and “Largest Audience for A Film Premiere.” Said premiere night will be held at the Philippine Arena on October 4. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Grammy award winning musician Gary Clark Jr releases second studio album

Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Gary Clark Jr released his new album “Story of Sonny Boy Slim” breaking the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart in its debut month. The album went on sale on September 11th and is currently holding the No. 8 spot on the Billboard charts. Clark’s last studio album release was nearly three years ago and the 31-year-old has been steadily climbing towards superstardom since. “It’s crazy to think, 2010 I […]

“Walang Take Two” premieres in Hawaii

The members of the Church of Christ or Iglesia Ni Cristo have joined together at Poi Nani, Kaneohe Hawaii and showed their excitement to watch the most awaited worldwide premiere of the first full-length film, “Walang Take Two,” produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo through INCinema. Brought to you by INCinema, the story of love, dreams, failures and success is “Walang Take Two.” Attended by many members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo and their guests at […]

Profound reason beyond manga and anime popularity

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 23) – We find manga and anime interesting and entertaining because of its popularity probably because of its unique styles which makes them interesting, distinctive and easy to recognize – the combination results in us  being hooked up with manga and anime. It’s not all about the graphics and the colors that makes us stick and choose manga and anime more than any cartoon shows all over the world. The major supplement […]

Premiere screening of “Felix Manalo” in Philippine Arena, all set

Mark your calendars as the premiere screening of “Felix Manalo” is all set in October 4, 2015. Said screening will be held at the world’s largest domed arena, the Philippine Arena. The premiere screening of the biopic “Felix Manalo” aims to set a record for the largest audience in attendance for a film premiere in the world. (Eagle News Service)