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OSCAR WINNER SEAN PENN: A PHOTOGRAPHER AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH IN “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY”

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Ben Stiller’s reimagining of James Thurber’s original story is highly entertaining and inspiring, revolving around a man who loves to daydream, frequently retreating into an imaginary world in which he is the hero. A photo editor at LIFE Magazine in New York, he enjoys his job but longs for passion and excitement. As he was about to lose his job as the company shifts and downsizes, Mitty finds himself out of his office in no time. The final issue of the prestigious magazine will soon be on newsstands, but a worried MItty cannot find an important negative that has mysteriously gone missing. The picture was taken by the iconic and elusive photographer Sean O’Connell played by Sean Penn. Sean is the only one who knows where it is. But where is Sean? For all his fantasies of becoming a hero, Walter Mitty has his own very real hero: the famed LIFE photographer Sean O’Connell, an elusive adventurer who has become a kind of rock star of the photographic world, renowned for his relent

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Surprise @ Mind Museum

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Happy Holidays! Last November 30 -- the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra did a surprise performance in The Mind Museum! The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Olivier Ochanine, welcomed the holidays with a surprise treat for museum guests one Sunday afternoon. The brass group played their instruments through the 5 main galleries - even up the stairs to meet Stan the T.Rex - before joining the rest of the symphony at the Canopy Plaza. It was truly an extraordinary musical performance to the delight of many kids and adults. See the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xw6qGAGkb8

A MERRY JELLY-G THAI MILK TEA CHRISTMAS

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  Have yourself a Merrier, creamier and healthier holidays with Jelly-G Thai Milk Tea’s drinks – Wintermelon Hazelnut Thai Milk Tea, Choco Strawberry Mallows and Coffee Salted Caramel. Jelly-G Thai Milk Tea makes use of natural ingredients that makes them one of the country’s few drink brands that serves authentic flavor from (Thailand) the place where its mix of inspiration came from . Rich in flavor, Jelly-G Thai Milk Tea uses all natural and freshly tea leaves everyday along with other ingredients such as Arabica Coffee, Pure Australian Milk Chocolate and puree from fresh fruits with its signature grass jelly. Grab a drink this season in Jelly-G Thai Milk Tea’s branches located at Glorietta4 Food Choices, Market!Market! (3 rd Level), Ali Mall (Lower Ground), Festival Mall (3 rd Level), Robinson’s Metro East, Sta. Lucia Mall and Marquee Mall.   Visit and like their FaceBook page Jelly G Drink for more exciting drink mixes of Thai Milk tea and other freebies.

The Secret of Life of Walter Mitty

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    Doing something you’ve never done before. This is what Casey Neistat & team did with “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” marketing/advertising funds. It just show that we are on the right group and tract of promoting your films. From the Philippines, A VERY BIG THANK YOU to 20 th   Century Fox and Casey&team!!!   trailer link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU7rhVub0rU http://variety.com/2013/film/news/walter-mitty-advertising-budget-used-for-disaster-relief-video-1200965334/      Filmmaker Casey Neistat has released an approximately six-and-a-half minute YouTube video today explaining that he was hired to make a promotional video for the upcoming Ben Stiller movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, but ended up using his budget to fly to the Philippines and help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

SUPERIOR APE CAESAR IS BACK IN “DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES” TRAILER

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    The humans are about to regain and rebuild the world in “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” as seen in the latest trailer reveal of the movie here: Caesar, a a sentient ape with superior intelligence along with the rest of his species and humans are out to face war where civilization faces a point of no return.  Here’s the link for the movie trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_9-3Fj3ZdI&feature=youtu.be “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” will open June 9, 2014 nationwide in the Philippines from 20 th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Bread N’ Butter Earns Its 5th Anak TV Seal Award

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UNTV’s business and travel program Bread N’ Butter receives the Anak TV Seal Award for 2013 along with sixteen UNTV shows. The Anak TV Seal Award is annually given to television programs with wholesome and child-friendly content by the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television (SEAFCTV) Recipients of the Anak TV Seal Award are privileged to display the Anak TV Seal during broadcast. Since 2009, Bread N’ Butter bears the Anak TV Seal which indicates that the program’s content is deemed family-friendly by the SEAFCTV. Earlier this year, Bread N’ Butter earned awards such as the Best Livelihood-Oriented Program Gandingan ng Kabuhayan Award at the Gandingan 2013: The 7th UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice; the Outstanding Family-Inspired Television Program at the 33rd Dangal ng Bayan Awards 2013; and the Franchise Enabler Award for Media Category from the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. Bread N’ Butter is aired over UNTV every Friday at 5pm and hosted by th

Rio 2 Trailer and Poster Revealed

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  Blu (voice of Jesse Eisenberg) and his family take flight for the Amazon after Jewel (voice of Anne Hathaway) decides their children should explore the world. Meanwhile, the overprotective father grows concerned that his family will leave him once they've experienced life in the wild. Tracy Morgan, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am, George Lopez, and Leslie Mann reprise their roles in this sequel from director Carlos Saldanha and producers John C. Donkin and Bruce Anderson - the creative trio behind the original 2011 hit. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Here’s the link for the trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uNGwh3Dkyk&feature=share&list=UU-JrjBL_iZAn5wjEsw9nRYA

"DEVIL'S DUE" SECOND DELIVERY TRAILER

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The movie follows a newly married couple experiencing an early unplanned pregnancy which unknown to them is already a demonic possession. During their honeymoon, they are being followed by a cult waiting for her due date which they believe that the child she is carrying is the anti-Christ. After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple finds themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. While recording everything for posterity, the husband begins to notice odd behavior in his wife that they initially write off to nerves, but, as the months pass, it becomes evident that the dark changes to her body and mind have a much more sinister origin. Here’s the link of Devils Due second delivery trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlPGR06t9Cc&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx_YXslNwnjQwl7V7FpCohLb "Devil's Due" opens March 19 in cinemas from 20tn Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

THE WORLD’S SMARTEST DOG AND HIS BOY IN “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN” TRAILER

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Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine—the Wabac—to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the Wabac out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidently rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time-traveling trio will make their mark on history. Trailer reveal here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoW5kq1uGs&feature=youtu.be From DreamWorks Animation and 20 th Century Fox, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman (3D)” will open March 2014 in theaters nationwide to be distributed by Warner Bros. in Phils.

American Eye Center Gifts OFW Heroes with a Yuletide Privilege

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An eye of a 40/40 vision is one of the greatest asset a worker or an individual should have , and it is just right that American Eye Center want to give this perfect gift for the season specially on our present heroes of the century the OFW’s. Thus Christmas season should be  all about the spirit of giving., and giving absolute eye care, maintenance, medication and major eye operation with its latest laser technologies  is what the American Eye Center is all about, the country’s leading eye care center will do this Yuletide season. In line with its support of Filipinos working abroad, the American Eye Center is giving eligible OFWs the ultimate gift with its Pamaskong Handog OFW Privilege Card through its Shangri-La and Greenbelt branches. With the OFW Privilege Card, kababayans can now secure eye health for themselves and for their dependents from anywhere in the world through discounts on diagnostics and treatments. “The essence of the holidays is giving back to the community and

EVEREADY LENDS A HELPING HAND TO THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN VISAYAS

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Eveready announces its partnership with GMA 7 Kapuso Foundation in the rehabilitation efforts and rebuilding of the lives of the affected families of typhoon Yolanda, as they donated flashlights and batteries. “Eveready believes in the Filipino resiliency and we hope that our products will give hope to the people affected by Typhoon as they start to rebuild their lives. In our own little way, we want to know the people of Tacloban, Leyte and other places affected by Yolanda that Eveready will be here to support them” said Jojo Emata, Brand Manager of Eveready. Photo shows Jojo Emata and Marivic Calixto, Operations Manager of GMA Kapuso Foundation during a simple turnover ceremony.

EXPERIENCE AN UNPRECEDENTED KIND OF REAL IN “WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE 3D MOVIE”

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  For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. “Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie” is the ultimate immersive, big-screen adventure for families. You’ll meet dinosaurs more real than you’ve ever seen as you embark on a thrilling prehistoric journey, where Patchi, an underdog dino, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages. Featuring the voices of Patchi’s heroics and antics resonate in any era, but he is also a product of his times and stomping grounds – the latter part of the Cretaceous Period, about 70 million years ago in a land we now call Alaska.   Audiences will really get behind Patchi and root for this underdog hero to triumph. The movie points to our continuing fascination, if not obsession with creatures that have been extinct for millions of years. The T. Rex and the Gorgosaurus are among the most fearsome predators to have ever walked the Earth, but kids (of all ages) ca

Yahoo Philippines Reveals 2013 Year in Review “XMas Tree Structure”

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  Yahoo recaps top stories, trends and events that captivated Filipinos in 2013 MANILA, DECEMBER 9, 2013 – Yahoo Philippines today announced the 2013 Year in Review (YIR), an annual look back at top trends and stories that reflect the daily habits of internet users in the Philippines. The Year in Review section on Yahoo news shows the most searched topics, celebrity searches, viral stories and unforgettable sports moments, based on what internet users in the Philippines looked for in 2013. YIR combines search trends and editorial selections of what users read, recommended and shared most on the Yahoo network in the Philippines in 2013.   Topping this year’s search on Yahoo Philippines was Typhoon Yolanda, the super typhoon to have made landfall, and claimed thousands of lives. Millions of people used the Yahoo network to get breaking news stories and in-depth coverage on rescue and relief efforts. Meanwhile, the 2013 elections, pork barrel scam, the Sabah standoff and th

Marriott Manila Welcomes Christmas Together with Philippine Children’s Medical Center

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  There is no other great way to share Christmas than for those children who are in the Hospital specially of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center here in Manila. Mariott Hotel has been to sensitive of picking up this institution to share the profits and most of all with gratitude from every country in the world returning back what they have received from every people and groups who have been their valued clients from the day they start business. Marriott Hotel Manila has been perfecting the art of making Christmas ‘brilliant’ for the past four years since its opening, and this year is no exception. Marriott officially welcomed the festive season with their Tree-Lighting Ceremony held on November 12, 2013. The focal point of the event was the life-size train made of gingerbread parked in the hotel lobby, which was very fitting for photo souvenirs, and was filled with gingerbread treats. The Christmas carols we’ve grown to love were partnered with the angelic voices of Himig Ro

One-of-a-kind Gift Ideas this Christmas from Harnn

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  For those people who like to give something to a love one that will be cherished and remembered for a product that is too special that they would like to use from the day they received it from you. As the number of days lessens, moving towards the most anticipated season of the year – that is Christmas – more and more people are rushing in to shopping centers looking for gifts for the family, friends and loved ones. Choosing what gifts to buy for Christmas is as hard as moving through the rush of people who are doing their own shopping. Getting the right gifts for the right person is a different story. Luckily, we have HARNN, a leading Asian brand of body care and home spa products, which just arrived the Philippine shores just in time for Christmas. Drawing its inspiration to the unique Asian holistic philosophy that the key to well-being, is to maintain the natural balance between the body, mind and environment, HARNN is one of the best Christmas gift one could receive this seas

" MULAN " PRE-XMAS SHOWS SET ON DEC. 14 and 19

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A reparatory play will be more significant and will give more revealing insights on how the story was being told , focused, and a better way to educate people specially children on how they should play their part specially for the love of the country whatever gender and whichever is available in the time of need for reinforcement. As a pre-Christmas offering to all schools, parents and children, Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “ MULAN ” with script and lyrics by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS. The special shows are set on December 14 (Saturday) at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center at 10am & 2pm, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park. And for those living in Metro Manila, there will be a show on December 19 at 3:00 PM, ST. CECILIA’S HALL, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila City The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”. Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been

Sariaya’s ‘Wave Rave’ the Coolest year-end Beach House Concert-Party

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  WHEN CONCERTS in big domes and parties in crowded urban hubs are all the rage, here comes an extraordinary concert-party experience this December. Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon proudly presents Wave Rave 2013 , the ultimate year-end beach house concert-party! What better way to end the year than be with friends and family in an out-of-town vacation, while enjoying finest music and entertainment. Wave Rave 2013 features top-of-the-line artists including award-winning rock band Up Dharma Down and pop rock icon Yeng Constantino. Crack up with the infectious humor of stand-up comedians Super Tekla and Iyah from popular comedy bar “Laffline,” which is one of the trailblazers in Philippine stand-up comedy. And to cap the night, dance to the beat of DJ Nina , dubbed as the metro’s hottest female DJ and who’s a mainstay stunner at the top clubs and bars in Metro Manila.  Don’t miss Wave Rave 2013 on December 21, 2013 at the Dalampasigan Resort in Sariaya, Quezon. The 30-he

Join Philips in Helping Visaya’s for the Right Innovations that Matters to You

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Want to  Help and be counted as one who  helped Typhoon Victim Yolanda? ,Send your bright and innovative ideas to build homes and Infrastructure that will be more suitable to this kind of typhoons and storms that we have had, that is tailored suit for every towns and community  that they may  be more confident to face this on the coming years to come.  Just follow this steps and make things possible and will be implemented until the time that those that are affected can stand up once again and face the future with more confidence and  protected as well. The Philips ‘Meaningful Innovation’ program in the Philippines has three main phases: Crowdsource. Filipinos are invited to submit their ideas for innovations that would address the needs of the affected communities by Typhoon Yolanda at meaningfulinnovation.asia/Philippines.com . Again, this could be through a supporting infrastructure to be re-built, providing access to healthcare solution, or helping families get back on thei

“Can’t Stop Christmas” At The Promenade

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Christmas has gone full blast at the Promenade at Greenhills Shopping Center with “Can’t Stop Christmas”, a Promenade holiday promo that lets mall visitors Pick A Prize from Santa’s Bag just by showing P2000 worth of single or accumulated receipts. From December 1 all the way to December 31, customers who dine at any Promena de outlet or patronize any Promenade store need only present their receipts at the Redemption Center to grab a gift from Santa’s Bag. There are no “better luck next time” messages because everybody gets a gift. All throughout Christmas, shoppers who patronize Teriyaki Boy, Kogi Bulgogi, Banana Leaf, Grilla Bar & Grill, Cibo, Tender Bob’s, Bizu Patisserie, California Pizza Kitchen, Arya Persian Restaurant, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Timezone, Hobbes & Landes, Piv N Print, BBQ Chicken & Beer, Las Paellas Café, Little Asia, Gerry’s Grill, Won Ton Restaurant, Figaro Coffee, Supercrocs, I-Gig Center, Gourdo’s, Michika Designer’s Bag, Beabi, Ha