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LIAM NEESON: “TAKEN 3” POSTER AND GLOBAL TEASER TRAILER REVEAL

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  The only man with a particular set of skills is back in “Taken 3.” Liam Neeson reprises his role as Bryan Mills, the role that further set him up for worldwide stardom – a retired CIA agent whose enemies keep on preying even after he retired from the service. In “Taken 3,” Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set of skills,” to track down the real killers, exact his unique brand of justice, and protect the only thing that matters to him now – his daughter. “Taken 3” also stars Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace is back in action as Bryan’s daughter. In recent interviews, Neeson shared that in the movie, “I have to go on the run, I’ll put it that way, from the not-so-lawful types and the lawfu

Cafe France, New Gourmet Sandwiches Now Available

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  Cafe France would like to announce to the public that they would be bringing out New Gourmet Sandwiches  every Quarter to give you more selections of their famous kinds of food that they can offer specially here in the Philippines. Here are their new together with the most famous sandwiches they offered: (with Potato Chips) 1. Mandarin BBQ Beef Product Description Selling Price Tender slices of brisket with a sweet and tangy barbecue citrus sauce, complemented with orange slices. Ala carte – P285 With Soda in Glass – P310 With Soda in Can – P330 With Juice/Coffee – P340 With Juice/Coffee Upgrade – P355 2. Rib Eye Steak Product Description Selling Price Sliced, baked rib eye steak in a delectable balsamic garlic sauce, with button mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms. With sauteed onions, fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Ala carte – P250 With Soda in Glass – P275 With Soda in Can – P295 With Juice/Coffee – P305 With Juice/Coffee Upgrade – P320

"THE BOOK OF LIFE" Becoming A Hero Feature

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      “The Book of Life,” a vibrant animated fantasy-adventure, tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to reunite with his one true love and defend his village. But Manolo and his equally courageous best friend Joaquin are not your typical Prince Charmings; the object of their affections is far from being your average princess; and “The Book of Life” is a fairy tale that doesn’t go by the book. Presenting a grand mythology set in visually spectacular worlds never seen before, the film brings together director Jorge R. Gutierrez’s unique visual style and a crowd-pleasing mix of adventure, action, comedy, romance and music. "The Book of Life" (in 3D and 2D) opens October 16 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox.

CREATING THE ACTION IN “EXODUS: GODS & KINGS”

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  Filmed at Pinewood Studios in London and on location in Almeria, Spain and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Exodus: Gods & Kings is the reimagining of one of the greatest stories ever told by one of the best filmmakers working today. Filmed in 3D, Scott’s film will tell the story of Moses, abandoned by a desperate mother as a baby after the Egyptian rulers orders the murder of all boys born to slaves. The boy is found in the bulrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter and raised in the royal household, where he grows up alongside Ramses, the future monarch. As a man, Moses has a vision and turns his back on his privileged life and leads his people, the Israelites, from enslavement. Scott’s film will feature ground-breaking special effects, including the plagues visited upon Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea. Working with Scott to realize the grandeur of the movie's action sets and pieces is Arthur Max, who is also featured in this special video. Max is a double Academy®-A

FAKING IT IN “LET’S BE COPS” TRAILER AND POSTER RELEASE

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  “Let’s Be Cops” is the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. Faking it real time, these fake cops have just found some real trouble. Starring Damon Wayans Jr. and Jake Johnson, The idea for the movie was born when director/co-writer Luke Greenfield decided to spend Halloween in a police officer’s uniform – a choice that had unexpected consequences. “My costume designer at the time got me a real LAPD uniform and my buddy and I walked around Los Angeles,” Greenfield remembers. “The sense of power and authority was incredible. I was single at the time, and it became quite easy to talk to women on the street.” With co-writer and executive producer Nicholas Thomas, Greenfield developed the pitch that was t

ZOE SALDANA’S EXTRAORDINARY FAIRY TALE IN “THE BOOK OF LIFE”

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    From visionary filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez whose unique visual style and vibrant storytelling technique, “The Book of Life” tells the story of three best friends - Manolo and his equally courageous best friend Joaquin are not your typical Prince Charmings; the object of their affections is far from being your average princess, hence “The Book of Life” is a fairy tale that doesn’t go by the book. Our story begins in a museum, where we meet a mysterious tour guide named Mary Beth, who is taken on the seemingly thankless task of guiding a group of rowdy kids who would rather be anywhere else, on a tour. But Mary Beth has something special in store for them, and escorts them into a secret room, where the magic of “The Book of Life” begins to unfold. “This particular area of the museum looks like Latin America basically exploded into it, turning it into a place filled with life and color,” says Gutierrez. Christina Applegate voices Mary Beth and introduces us to the principal charac

Lenovo Gives Gamers Enduring Power to Reap More Fun

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  Free Diablo/ Tyrael Vinyl figurines await buyers of Lenovo Y410p, Lenovo Y500, and Lenovo Y510p MANILA, Philippines – September 25, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is holding a Blizzard promotion in an effort to serve the needs of the growing Philippine gaming community.  With this promotion, customers who purchase the Lenovo Y410p, Lenovo Y500, or Lenovo Y510p gaming laptops from today until September 30, 2014 will receive free Diablo and Tyrael Vinyl figures. “Featuring enhanced graphics, the latest processing technology, and powerful speakers, Lenovo’s Y Series lineup promises stunning visuals and crisp sound, immersing today’s avid fans more fully in the action-packed RPG gaming world. Having recognized the growth of the gaming industry in recent years, Lenovo has been attacking the local gaming market with innovative hardware to complement gamers’ high power and speed requirements,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines. Lenovo Y410p Wit

Paseo Verde construction in full swing

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  The construction of LEED Inc.’s first project, Paseo Verde in Real, remains on track as construction goes full-swing to complete the first tower of the 1.1-hectare mid-rise condominium project. The first tower is targeted to be completed by the end of 2015, with turnover of units happening as early as the fourth quarter of 2015. Paseo Verde is expected to be a much-awaited landmark in Las Piñas, it will be the first, fully-integrated green community to rise in the area. It is located along Real St., Pulang Lupa Uno in Las Piñas City. Paseo Verde boasts to set a green standard of living for its owners through its efficient, eco-friendly features – amenities that focus on green architecture and puts emphasis to the company’s three environment focus: Climate change, the Clean Air Act, and the safety and health of its residents. From energy-saving amenities, and unique structural layouts, Paseo Verde at Real’s green features will change the way we look at green living. There are so ma

MEET THE UNBEATABLE TEAM IN “FOOSBALL”

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  “Foosball: The Unbeatables” is a highly-unique animated movie for all the family by Academy Award winner Juan José Campanella and supervised by animation expert Sergio Pablos who also supervised hit animation movies such as “Rio” and “Despicable Me “. In “Foosball,” an unlikely hero - Amadeo (voiced by Rupert Grint) lives in a small and anonymous village who works at a bar and plays foosball better than anyone. He is also in love with Laura, his childhood friend though she does not know it. His simple routine comes crumbling down when Ace, a young man from the village that became the world’s best football player, comes back willing to have his revenge for the only defeat he ever suffered. With his foosball table, hi s bar and even his table destroyed, Amadeo discovers something magical: the players of his beloved foosball table came to life! Together, as a team they embark on a journey full of adventure to save their village. AMADEO - He’s shy, insecure and possesses a unique

“THE MAZE RUNNER” RACED TO FIRST PLACE AT THE PHILS. BOX-OFFICE WITH P 62.4 MILLION

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  “The Maze Runner” landed top spot at the Phils. Box-Office with an outstanding P62.4 million on its first five days of release (opened Sept. 17) outrunning all other films that simultaneously opened that week. The movie clinched its place as the 3 rd Biggest Opening Weekend for a Fox film this year (“X-Men: Days of Future Past” being the 1 st ) and is now the 4 th Biggest Opening Weekend for a Fox film all-time (again succeeding “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) so far. “The Maze Runner” has exceeded expectations and is also currently tracking higher than previously released YA (young adult) blockbusters such “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent.” Rated PG by the local censors board, “The Maze Runner”opened in more than 170 screens nationwide and has thus far reached a wider demographics outside the books’ fan base. Within the Philippines, it’s Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Trinoma that ranked top with P2.47million of the movie’s opening weekend gross. Next is SM Mall of Asia with P2.46millio

Make Grandparents’ day a month-long celebration with great Philips gift ideas for Lolo and Lola

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    September is when we recognize Grandparents’ Day but why not turn it to a month long celebration by giving our beloved Lolos and Lolas extra-special gifts from Philips? We know them by many names— Inang , Itang , Nanay , and Itay , but they are most commonly referred to as Lolo and Lola . Beyond these names, they are our role models, mentors, and best friends who help keep our families together with their wisdom and affection. “The family is always the focal point of Filipino culture,” shares RJ Buenaventura, General Manager for Philips Philippines Consumer Lifestyle sector. “And our grandparents are always there, playing an important part in our family life in one way or another.” Pia Umayam, Business Development Manager for Philips Domestic Appliances, recalls: “Our grandparents typically shower us with gifts and affection at a young age—even taking our side whenever our parents were angry at us.” She continues, “And what better way to show these special people

Introducing: G.I. Jane Collection by BUM

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  ANILA, Philippines – On Monday, September 22, BUM Equipment will unveil its launching of G.I. (Girl It’s) Jane collection named after one of its youth brand ambassador Jane Oineza, who is fresh from her successful third finish in a recently concluded Pinoy Big Brother All In Edition, a hit reality show of ABS-CBN Channel 2. BUM’s move to provide Oineza with a collection named after her does not just spotlight the young star’s crowd-drawing potentials, but as an inspiration to the youth of today to be uniquely strong and brave amidst any criticism. There are two categories for this particular collection—The Statement Shirts and the Skater Tops with Skirts. Jane Oineza’s Statement Shirts Once there was this quote that perfectly describes Jane, “It’s hard to be yourself in a world that wants you to be like them.” But when she was just one of the housemates, she was brave enough to hold onto what she strongly believed in. Thus, the statement shirts were born. The statement shirts

A Song or Praise Music Festival 2014

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  A Song or Praise Music Festival or ASOP is the first ever song writing competition on Philippine television for praise songs that aims to bring back to the lives of people what seems to be lost and forgotten – giving thanks and glory to The Creator amidst the rat race, fear and violence humans are faced with nowadays – a mark that most songwriting competitions do not possess. A brainchild of no less than Mr. Public Service himself, Kuya Daniel Razon, ASOP has been a venue not only for professional songwriters but also for aspiring and budding composers who have their own stories to tell through their songs and musical talents showcased year round. Now in its third year, ASOP has produced three albums, each featuring twelve originally composed praise songs that emerged victorious in each of the twelve months from September to August interpreted by the most sought-after artists and big names in the local music scene. Going international, being seen on UNTV 37 with live streaming o

LONDON’S WEST END STAGE PLAY “CORIOLANUS” PRESENTED IN HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) FORMAT

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  BY NATIONAL THEATER LIVE AT AYALA MALLS CINEMAS’ GREENBELT 3 Prior the advent of motion pictures are stage plays based on writings of famous playwrights and poets. This year, Ayala Malls Cinemas includes in their screening programs world-class stage plays filmed in high-definition (HD) format from London’s National Theater Live and operatic performances from New York’s Metropolitan Opera, offering a whole new way to experience a more intimate form of art onscreen. This September, the British Embassy launched its seven month-long campaign "This is GREAT Britain" that aims to show the very best of Britain's culture. The celebration commenced with the presentation of the National Theater Live’s stage play "Coriolanus" starring Tom Hiddleston. Filmed in HD, the play was screened last September 3 at Ayala Malls' Greenbelt 3 Cinemas with a program at Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk preceding the screening. "Coriolanus" also ran for two days (September 5 an

“THE BOOK OF LIFE” FLIPS THROUGH THE PAGES OF FRIENDSHIP, TRUE LOVE AND STRONG FAMILY VALUES

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  Reel FX Animation and 20 th Century Fox open the pages of “The Book of Life” and present a grand mythology set in visually spectacular worlds never seen before. The film brings together director Jorge R. Gutierrez’s unique visual style and a crowd-pleasing mix of adventure, action, comedy, romance and music with a voice cast as lively as their animated characters – Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Christina Applegate, Diego Luna, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman and Hector Elizondo. “The Book of Life,” a vibrant animated fantasy-adventure, tells the legend of Manolo (Luna), a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to reunite with his one true love Maria (Saldana) and defend his village. But Manolo and his equally courageous best friend Joaquin (Tatum)are not your typical Prince Charmings; the object of their affections is far from being your average princess; and “The Book of Life” is a fairy tale that doesn’t go by the

PLAY THE “FOOSBALL: THE UNBEATABLES” CHALLENGE WIN FOOSBALL TOY TABLES

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  The highly inventive animation “Foosball: The Unbeatables” from Argentine director Juan José Campanella (Academy Award winner for his crime thriller “The Secret In Their Eyes”) brings to life a poignant story about love, pride, friendship and passion as it follows the adventures of Amadeo (voiced by Rupert Grint), a shy but talented young man and his Table Football team, who magically come to life as they try to reunite after being dismantled and torn from their home. Supervised by animation sage Sergio Pablos who also brought to life the unforgettable characters and worlds of “Rio” and “Despicable Me.” SM Cinemas gives its EPlus members and would-be members to join the fun in their “Foosball Play Promo” at the cinema lobby of SM Megamall starting September 17 – October 5. Joining is as easy as one, two, kick! And get a chance to win Foosball Toy Tables! 1. Present your Foosball ticket paid using ePLUS Tap to Pay load and get 10 minutes play at the Foosball table 2. An ePLU