The Netflix series begins filming Season 4 and expands its cast with two new signatures
“Cobra Kai” took little time to become a star in the series NetflixFirst with the arrival of the episodes he had previously launched on YouTube.....»»
Gundam series, Ultraman film coming this year
Streaming platform Netflix had fans excited after teasing what anime content it has in store for 2024, including a new "Mobile Suit Gundam" series and an "Ultraman" movie......»»
Blue Eagles reassert mastery over Maroons in UAAP women s volleyball
The Ateneo Blue Eagles swept their UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball series with the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, blasting their Katipunan rivals 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Spikers repeat over Lady Tamaraws
The La Salle Lady Spikers won their fifth straight match in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping their season series with the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, 25-19, 25-21, 25-18, Saturday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»
Lady Spikers in crucial tiff vs Lady Tamaraws
Defending champion La Salle, after a minor bump in the first round, begins its crucial second-round campaign today in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Spikers begin push for top spot
Defending champion La Salle, after a slight stumble in the first round, wants some serious business to regain its rightful place on top when it begins its crucial second-round campaign in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
House of the Dragon releases season 2 trailers, to debut on June 17
The eight-episode Season 2 of the HBO Original drama series “House of the Dragon” is set to debut on June 17 in HBO and HBO GO......»»
No idle hours at franchise-less but booming ABS-CBN
Content supplier ABS-CBN seems to be amply rewarding the stars and talents who have chosen to stay put with the company after it lost its broadcast franchise. The loyal ones are hardly without a project that keeps them busy and (hopefully) well-compensated for what they do best. These stars include Maricel Soriano, Angel Aquino, Kathryn Bernardo, Andrea Brillantes, JM Guzman, Belle Mariano and screen sweetheart Donnie Pangilinan, Chie Filomeno, Kaori Ozuma and Anthony Jennings. Actors, hosts, singers, record producers and comic talents who have stayed with the network remain “well-oiled” cogs in the ABS-CBN entertainment machine. With Cory Vidanes and Lauren Dyogi as the media company’s top honchos, as well as production divisions that conceptualize and execute projects from beginning to end (such as Dreamscape, JRB Creative Production, Project 8 and Rise), there are no idle hours in the ABS-CBN corporate offices and studios. There are also directors (such as FM Reyes, Emmanuel Palo, Richard Arellano and Jojo Saguin), creative managers (such as Carmi Raymundo and Jay Fernando) and musical scorers who get projects one after the other even if only on a contractual basis. Romantic leading men A change of mindset and attitude has occurred among the big stars. They have become really professional entertainment artists who have realized they don’t have to play lead roles all time. They remain adored and respected even when they portray vicious personalities who make life hard for the lead characters. They can then reemerge in their next projects as virtuous lead characters. Romantic leading men Ian Veneracion and JM de Guzman did contemptuous characters in the action series Iron Heart, topbilled by Richard Gutierrez, Jake Cuenca and Albert Martinez. The show is slated to end in two weeks (with major scenes shot in Japan though the series’ main setting is Cebu). De Guzman has just attended the media conference for the series Linlang (Deception), which he headlines along with Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu. A major supporting actor in the new series that begins airing on 5 October is Maricel Soriano, whose “special participation” in the afternoon series Pira-pirasong Paraiso started only a few weeks ago. Soriano portrays a well-off grandmother in Pira-piraso and Linlang. Linlang is helmed by FM Reyes, who directed the ongoing ABS-CBN and TV 5 co-produced afternoon series Nag-aapoy na Damdamin. The new series is a suspense-thriller that will stream exclusively on Prime Video, available in the Philippines and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Linlang has only 14 episodes, and new episodes drop every Thursday at midnight. Surely favorable to the finances of stars and talents is the invariably large cast of ABS-CBN series these days. For instance, Iron Heart features in major roles Albert Martinez, Dimples Romana, Christian Vasquez, Sofia Andres, and young actors Enzo Pineda, Louise Abuel (who is male) and Iggy Boy Flores. It has had as guest actors Maja Salvador, Sue Ramirez, Meryl Soriano, Maricel Laxa, Joem Bascon, Pepe Herrera, Roi Vinzon, Carmen Soo, Fabio Ide, Richard Quan, Ruby Ruiz, Anna Luna, Ruben Soriquez, Krystal Brimner, Cris Villanueva, Alex Medina, Anna Marin, child star Althea Ruedas, Al Tantay, Diether Ocampo, Karina Bautista, Victor Silayan, Kyle Echarri and Lou Yanong. The show also has four directors: Richard Arellano, Lester Pimentel Ong, Wang Yan Bin and Ian Loreños. As for Linlang, its support cast includes Karla Estrada, Jaime Fabregas, Raymond Bagatsing, Albie Casiño, Jake Ejercito, Heaven Peralejo, Adrian Lindayag, Race Matias, Benj Manalo, Lovely Abella, Frenchie Dy, Ross Pesigan, Hanna Lexie, Juno Advincula, Connie Virtucio, Lotlot Bustamante, Meann Espinosa, Danny Ramos, Bart Guingona, Vance Larena and Marc McMahon. Whew! Who said ABS-CBN was a goner with the loss of its franchise? The post No idle hours at franchise-less but booming ABS-CBN appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
New characters join ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’
FPJ’s Batang Quiapo is adding new characters and actors, led by Jaclyn Jose and Ivana Alawi, who are set to add more excitement to the new chapter of Tanggol’s (Coco Martin) life as they join the hit Kapamilya primetime series. Aside from Jose and Alawi, the star-studded cast of also welcomes Robert Seña, Soliman Cruz, Lao Rodriguez, Jess Evardone, Vandolph, Romy Romulo, Zeppi Borromeo, Michael Rivero, Pambansang Kolokoy and Haprice. [caption id="attachment_178691" align="aligncenter" width="1792"] JACLYN Jose in ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.’[/caption] The new characters will get involved in Tanggol’s life as he braces himself for more hardships and begins his sentence of life imprisonment. Amid the challenges, Tanggol will also get to meet Bubbles (Alawi), an alluring lady who could possibly open up Tanggol’s heart to love once again while he spends time away from his long-time love, Mokang (Lovi Poe). Meanwhile, Tanggol’s loved ones will encounter challenges of their own. More family problems will pile-up for Marites (Cherry Pie Picache), while Tanggol’s half-brother, David (Mccoy De Leon), will go to extreme lengths and continue to pretend to be Tanggol so that he can take advantage of his father’s wealth. With over 2.7 billion total online views since its premiere in February, FPJ’s Batang Quiapo continues to win the hearts of viewers for its heartwarming lessons about family and its non-stop action-packed scenes. With the new addition of actors, the action-comedy series promises a lot more exciting twists and dramatic confrontations as it continues to level-up its roster of artists who join the likes of award-winning actors Poe, Picache, Charo Santos, Christopher de Leon and many more. FPJ’s Batang Quiapo, which is inspired by the original story of Regal Films, shows on weeknights at 8 pm on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch FPJ’s Batang Quiapo on TV5 and A2Z. The show is also available to viewers in and out of the Philippines on iWantTFC, while viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV. The post New characters join ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Twists, turns and thrills: Astounding premieres mark ABS-CBN, TV5’s new collab
The respective premiere episodes of ABS-CBN and TV5’s new collaborative serials ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’ and ‘Nag-aapoy na Damdamin’ are so fast-paced and thrilling that it makes us wonder if the creative teams of each narrative wouldn’t run out of credible twists and turns to sustain the viewers’ interest for an entire season of airing (a season on Philippine TV is 13 weeks). [caption id="attachment_160519" align="aligncenter" width="525"] The cast and crew of ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso.’PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF PAULINE PASCUAL FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_160520" align="aligncenter" width="525"] LEAD stars of ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’ and ‘Nag-aapoy na Damdamin.’[/caption] We were among the media guys invited to the special screening of both shows at Trinoma mall’s Cinema 7 last 15 July. We were astounded by both premiere episodes. In ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’, young stars Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson and Marcus Paterson play a team of akyat-bahay thieves secretly run by a cop (Epi Quizon) who is their foster father. Beth (Andalio) acts as the lookout who pretends she isn’t part of the team. Paterson is appropriately nicknamed “Kano” for his Caucasian looks, and he is typically nervous with every heist they pull off. Andalio’s character assumes many names so they can do various money-earning crimes. In one of those, she pretends to be Baby, the long-lost sister of a rich woman named Diana (Charlie Dizon). Comebacking actor Sunshine Dizon (not a blood kin of Charlie) plays their more considerate foster mother who at one point pretends to hate them so they would all run away from her cunning husband who seems determined to wreck their young lives. Other characters introduced in the maiden episode are those of Ronnie Alonte and Raul Argel as rookie cops who clash with Quizon’s older cop. Art Acuña portrays the understanding husband of Diana in her search for her long-lost sisters. Not introduced yet is the character portrayed by Snooky Serna, who will play a special role. The journalist character of young star Alexa Ilacad revealed at the media huddle has yet to be introduced, too, along with that of her real-life boyfriend KD Estrada who plays her suitor and and whom she would cajole into joining her in pursuing the story of Diana’s lost sisters. Actor Joseph Marco, who is listed in press releases as a cast member, did not appear in the kick-off episode. Pira-pirasong Paraiso is jointly directed by Raymond Ocampo and Rodel Lindayag. Extreme hatred, vengeance Meanwhile, extreme hatred and vengeance are the engrossing themes of Nag-aapoy na Damdamin.’They are fierce and fiery emotions a doctor and a lawyer have for each other due to the death of their respective fathers. Tony Labrusca plays the lawyer Lucas, while JC De Vera plays the doctor Philip. The first episode of Nag-aapoy introduced the character of Jane Oneiza as Lucas’ devoted wife. Former action star Joko Diaz is also in the cast, along with Ria Atayde, Maila Gumila and Aya Fernandez. Nag-aapoy na Damdamin is jointly directed by FM Reyes and Benedict Migue. Both shows will premiere on 25 July and they are meant to take Pinoy viewers away from their afternoon naps, as they show at 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, on A2Z network, TV5 and all the streaming apps of ABS-CBN and TV5. The airing begins with Pira-pirasong Paraiso, followed immediately by Nag-aapoy na Damdamin. Well, serene narratives about life somewhere in this country would not be good enough to keep us awake in the afternoons of our lives. Also, serene stories can’t bring Philippine television to a paradise of high revenues. So, do watch the unnerving twin shows Pira-pirasong Paraiso and Nag-aapoy na Damdamin. They entertain, but don’t ever wish them to be the stories of your lives. The post Twists, turns and thrills: Astounding premieres mark ABS-CBN, TV5’s new collab appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Barbie Forteza, David Licauco star in ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ remake
GMA stars Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are all set for a primetime comeback after the success of Maria Clara at Ibarra, as they play the lead roles in the adaptation of the 1991 hit film Maging Sino Ka Man. On Monday, 3 July, both talents delighted their fans by giving sneak peeks of their next roles in separate Twitter posts. Forteza shared a photo from the series’ look test with a quote from her character, Monique. “Soon on GMA Primetime,” she said. Licauco posted the same photo, captioning it with the title of the series. Further information, including the identities of other cast members and the anticipated release date of the series, has yet to be announced. Maging Sino Ka Man is a romantic-comedy-action film in 1991 starring Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta. The story revolves around Monique (played by Cuneta), who assumes the identity of Digna after she escapes from home. However, her fabricated persona begins to unravel when she crosses paths with Carding (played by Padilla). Maging Sino Ka Man is Forteza and Licauco’s most recent project together. While they had previously worked together in the television series Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune, their popular love team, BarDa, gained popularity following the success of the hit historical fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra, which aired from October 2022 to February 2023. Since then, they have continued to share the spotlight in various series, such as Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko and Heartful Café, as well as in the music video for “The Way You Look At Me.” Forteza and Licauco are also currently in the process of filming their first movie together, titled That Kind of Love. The post Barbie Forteza, David Licauco star in ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’ remake appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Simmons leads imports cast
The PBA Governors’ Cup begins this Sunday with a first-class import cast featuring six newcomers, including highly-touted NLEX recruit Jonathon Simmons and six returnees led by Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee. The import height limit is under 6-6 or 6-5 15/16 and Ginebra is the defending champion......»»
The Netflix series begins filming Season 4 and expands its cast with two new signatures
“Cobra Kai” took little time to become a star in the series NetflixFirst with the arrival of the episodes he had previously launched on YouTube.....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
Unlock business success at Franchise Asia Philippines Expo
The Franchise Asia Philippines Expo 2024 is set to hold a series of dynamic seminars designed to empower entrepreneurs, investors and business enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of franchising. Slated from April 12 to 14 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, these seminars offer invaluable insights into key aspects of franchising and business growth......»»
Holy Week 2024: Tabor Hill in Talamban, experience the authentic essence of Via Crucis
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This Holy Week, the Via Crucis, also known as the Stations of the Cross, is one of the most practiced form of devotion among Catholics, particularly in the Philippines. The Via Crucis commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It typically involves a series of 14 stations.....»»
‘Danger’ level heat index recorded in 9 areas
Nine areas in the country experienced a heat index classified as “danger” level on Tuesday amid El Nino and the start of the dry and warm season......»»
UAAP volleyball enters break amid wide-open semis race
It’s the calm before the storm as teams embark on a much-needed pause ahead of an expected all-out race to the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments Final Four......»»
Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia
The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ. There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»
Sheryl na-starstruck kay Ate Guy; Martin may pa-Tortang Talong!
HINDI napigilan ng Kapuso actress at singer na si Sheryl Cruz ang magpaka-fan girl nang makita up close and personal ang Superstar na si Nora Aunor. Inamin ng seasoned actress na na-starstruck siya nang makasama ang National Artist sa taping ng GMA afternoon series na “Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law.” Baka Bet Mo: Ellen hinamon ng netizens.....»»
Live your faith
‘Tis the season to be holy, to contemplate matters of the spirit and repent for one’s sins in hopes of redemption......»»