Big Reveal from Warner Bros.: THE GREAT GATSBY's Character Posters!

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Warner Bros. Pictures has released six character posters from Baz Luhrmann's upcoming adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic "The Great Gatsby."

The individual posters feature Leonardo Di Caprio as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Isla Fisher as Myrtle Wilson, and Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan.

Holiday Greetings from Tony Stark

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Marvel Studios has released a new photo from “Iron Man 3” which features a special message from Tony Stark!

“Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Nora Aunor Saves THY WOMB (Sa Iyong Sinapupunan) -- THY WOMB Movie Review

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A few months ago, I was not happy when I learned that Studio 5 (Lola Basyang) backed out from this year's 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival.  If the plan was to use original Lola Basyang stories, I would have supported the film.  But thank goodness, MMFF organizers announced its replacement THY WOMB (Sa Iyong Sinapupunan) and I can't help but get excited about seeing the movie!

When I saw Brillante Mendoza and the cast in a news report showing how they were well received in Venice Film Festival and the movie trailer, I just knew another gem in Philippine cinema has been produced.

Fun Movie SOSY PROBLEMS opens today, December 25!

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Beginning today, Christmas Day, GMA Films will make moviegoers experience a holiday treat to the ‘sosiest’ level with “Sosy Problems,” its official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The movie, which stars four of GMA Network’s hottest leading ladies: Heart Evangelista, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca King and Rhian Ramos with Kapuso hunk actor Aljur Abrenica, is set to deliver a different kind of comedy: one that is light and “sosy.”

Les Misérables to conquer the world once more! -- Character Posters Released!

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Global phenomenon LES MISERABLES will conquer the world once more as its newest motion picture version hits theaters globally!

Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. Helmed by The King’s Speech’s Academy Award®-winning director, Tom Hooper, the Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh production stars Hugh Jackman, Oscar® winner Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, with Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Witness Visually Stunning Wonder in LIFE OF PI starting January 9, 2013

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From 20th Century Fox, the studio behind “Titanic” and “Avatar” comes an epic motion picture that will allow audience to experience the grand spectacle of nature and gasp at a young boy’s coming of age through disaster and salvation in “Life of Pi” directed by Academy Award winner Ang Lee.

Based on the book by Yann Martel that has sold more than seven million copies and spent years on the bestseller lists, “Life of Pi” takes place over three continents, two oceans and a wide universe of imagination. Lee’s vision, coupled with stunning 3D visuals, has turned a novel long thought un-filmable into a thrillingly audacious mix of grand storytelling and powerful and provocative themes.

Warner Bros. Unveils Movie Line-up for 2013!

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The year 2012 was definitely an exciting movie year and I can't wait to know what's in store for 2013!  But finally, Warner Bros. is one of the studios that unveiled its fantastic line-up for the coming year!

From the most eagerly anticipated reboot of the Superman franchise, to new offerings from master directors Guillermo del Toro, Bryan Singer, Baz Luhrmann, Alfonso Cuaron, to the continuation of the blockbuster series “The Hobbit” and “The Hangover,” the 2013 line-up of Warner Bros. Pictures lives up to the studio's thrust: to entertain the world. Check out Warner's formidable slate of films for the coming new year!

“Man of Steel.”
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Pacquiao versus Marquez part 4 live via satellite an SM Cinemas on December 9

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The boxing saga continues as the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao and Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez come back to the ring for the fourth time to know once and for all who the real boxing champ is!

The 4th Pacquiao-Marquez fight is, without a doubt, one of the biggest bouts of the year. In a sport where everything is unpredictable, where one punch can change everything, no one is sure to know of who has the upper hand in the 4th, and probably the decisive fight between Manny Pacquiao and the Mexican dynamo Juan Manuel Marquez.

New MAN OF STEEL Poster Unveiled

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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have unveiled the new poster to Zack Snyder’s upcoming action adventure “Man of Steel.” Intriguingly, the one-sheet shows Superman in hand-cuffs and held by soldiers in both arms.

“Man of Steel” stars Henry Cavill in the role of Superman/Clark Kent, alongside three-time Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Harry Lennix, Michael Kelly, Richard Schiff, and Russell Crowe.

Here are the winners of the TaDi - SM Cinema Rurouni Kenshin: Samurai X advance screening promo!

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Here's the most awaited announcement of the week, the winners of the advance screening tickets of Rurouni Kenshin: Samurai X from Tatak Digitista and SM Cinema!

Congrats to the following winners of two advance screening tickets:

GMA 7 Beefs Up Weekend Programming

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Expect no less from GMA Network as it unveils the station’s bigger and bolder program line-up on weekends beginning December 1 and December 2.

The shakeup in the Saturday and Sunday afternoon and primetime blocks is anchored on the network’s commitment to provide the best possible viewing experience to all Filipinos.

Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon play bisexual lovers in MMK

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Well-acclaimed actors Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon will portray bisexual lovers in the upcoming heavy drama episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya" this Saturday (December 1).

Kevin (Carlo) and Alan (Joem) are both bisexuals who just met thru a casual sex. Soon they found themselves falling in love with one another and eventually entered in a relationship. Their affair was filled with happiness until they knew that Kevin was infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and his case was already in AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) condition.

The Characters and Actors of FINDING NEMO 3D

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Marlin’s journey along the Great Barrier Reef to rescue his son Nemo is filled with a host of colorful underwater characters. Optimistic but forgetful friend Dory joins him on the adventure, which introduces the sheltered Marlin to everything from a trio of sharks practicing a self-help program to a bale of hip sea turtles who know their way around the East Australian Current. Meanwhile, Nemo—snatched from the reef by a diver—finds himself in an aquarium at a dentist’s office, surrounded by a group of spectacular saltwater friends known as the tank gang.

These iconic characters and the roster of talented actors that helped make them so memorable are what make Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” a favorite among moviegoers. The film returns to the big screen—for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital 3D™—introducing a whole new generation to the stunning underwater adventure.

Tweet / Post Your Way to the Advance Screening of RUROUNI KENSHIN: SAMURAI X at SM Cinema

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Calling all anime and JPOP fans as well as movie buffs, Tatak Digitista and SM Cinema have fantastic news for you!  Rurouni Kenshin: Samurai X is showing on December 5 in exclusively in SM Cinemas nationwide!

But wait, there's more! :)  The advance screening of Rurouni Kenshin: Samurai X is set on December 2, Sunday, 7:00 pm at SM City North EDSA Cinema 7!  And the good news is, through TaDi and SM Cinema, you can get a chance to win tickets to that movie night!  :)

Jude Law is the wicked boogeyman Pitch in RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

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Jude Law is considered one of Britain’s finest actors, with a wealth and variety of film and theater performances to his credit.

Law will star opposite Keira Knightley in Joe Wright’s “Anna Karenina.” Last year, he reunited with Guy Ritchie and Robert Downey Jr., on “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” reprising his role from the global box-office success “Sherlock Holmes”. In his new animation film in DreamWorks Animations he plays evil entity known as Pitch.

Restored version of Filipino classic ORO PLATA MATA opens 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival

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The restored version of the multi-awarded Filipino classic “Oro, Plata, Mata” by Peque Gallaga will open this year’s Cinema One Originals Film Festival on November 28 at the Robinson’s Galleria Movie World.

The screenplay of the 1982 film was written by Jose Javier Reyes with cinematography by acclaimed cinematographer Rody Lacap. The film was set in the Philippine province of Negros during World War II and tells the story of how two haciendero families cope with the changes brought by the war.

A Merry Little Christmas from Starbucks

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Before, Christmas decors and carols kick-start the onset of the Holiday Season.  Now, there are many things that define the coming of this most awaited celebration of the year.

After a shopping spree or a Christmas party or while planning for that annual reunion, people share stories and look back at the past year with fondness over a cup of coffee. 

A Sneak Peek at Bryan Singer's JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

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Warner Bros. has just revealed the new trailer of its upcoming 3D epic action-adventure “Jack the Giant Slayer” from acclaimed filmmaker Bryan Singer and starring Nicholas Hoult (“X-Men: First Class”).

In the film, an ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants.

GMA Network if the official media partner of J.LO Dance Again World Tour

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GMA Network is the official Philippine media network partner of the J.LO Dance Again World Tour happening on November 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Network platforms GMA 7, GMA News TV, DWLS FM 97.1 and DYRT FM 99.5 (GMA's FM station in Cebu) are all set to bring the latest news on the much-awaited concert of the world-famous Latin-American superstar, who headlines her first ever concert tour all over the world.

Solar UIP unveils teaser poster of Tom Cruise-starrer JACK REACHER

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United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corporation has just unveiled the teaser poster of  the upcoming Tom Cruise-starrer JACK REACHER, the film adaptation of the 2005 novel One Shot by Lee Child. Written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film stars Tom Cruise as the title character, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall.

From The New York Times bestselling author Lee Child comes one of the most compelling heroes to step from novel to screen—ex-military investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). The story begins when a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: “Get Jack Reacher!” So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.

20th Century Fox releases latest trailer of 3D animation EPIC

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20TH Century Fox releases the latest international trailer of “Epic” from Chris Wedge based on the book by William Joyce “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.”

From Blue Sky Studios, the studio that continues to raise the bar in 3D animation and makers of the phenomenal “Ice Age” and “Rio” films, Chris Wedge directs and creates another world in “Epic” unlike any other that we’ve seen before -

13 Films Featured in the 2012 Cinema One Originals Festival

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Cinema One Originals 2012 proudly presents its biggest line-up for its 8th year run with 13 competition feature films; divided into two categories: “Cinema One Plus” composed of seasoned directors awarded with a two million production budget each and “Cinema One Currents” composed of new breeds awarded with a one million budget each. Chosen through careful deliberation from hundreds of entries, these 13 films, six of which debuts as the filmmakers first feature film, hav e the potential to make names for its filmmakers, directors, writers and actors in the local and international arena.

“The festival is definitely bigger now in terms of content, variety and ambitions compared to the past years of Cinema One Originals. We have something for everyone not answered by mainstream cinema,” said Cinema One channel head, Ronald Arguelles. Brave, bold and original, The 8th Cinema One Originals Festival line-up is composed of the following titles:

Chris Pine plays Jack Frost in RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

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Chris Pine who has emerged as one of Hollywood’s hottest young actors, is currently shooting “Jack Ryan,” slated for a December 2013 release, assuming the mantle of the Tom Clancy action hero previously portrayed on film by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck. This holiday season Chris Pine provides the voice of the character of Jack Frost , a ghostly blue and white 14-year-old boy with no memory of his past apart from waking up one night floating in a frozen lake.

SM CinExcluive features a mix of exciting local and foreign movies!

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Are you a movie buff like TaDi?  If yes, then you now have more reasons to celebrate as SM Cinema further takes your fun movie experience to a higher notch with its SM CinExclusive line-up for November and December!

As the year comes to a close, SM Cinema patrons will be treated to a wide range of movies with local and international flavors featuring Filipino films MY PARANORMAL ROMANCE and SUPREMO, Japanese motion picture RUROUNI KENSHIN: SAMURAI X, Bollywood flicks JAB TAK HAI JAAN and TALAASH, and American movies HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET and THE BAY that are available exclusively at your favourite SM Cinemas.

The Characters of THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

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Get to know the characters in director Peter Jackson’s eagerly anticipated “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Win tickets to the advance screening of CLOUD ATLAS

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Calling all movie buffs out there, here's another treat from Tatak Digitista and SM Cinema!

On Nov. 24, Saturday, 10:00 AM, in SM Megamall Cinema 4, SM Cinema, which is now 100% fully digital, is holding the advance screening of the all-star cast and pioneering independent film CLOUD ATLAS.

Based on the best-selling novel by David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas is written for the screen and directed by acclaimed filmmakers Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer and Andy Wachowski. It features a stellar ensemble cast led by Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D’Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David, Susan Sarandon and Hugh Grant, all appearing in multiple roles.

SM Cinema is now 100% fully digital; sets Free Movie Day to celebrate

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SM Cinema, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country, has been part of the lives of Filipino families for over 20 years. With its commitment toward quality movie entertainment, SM Cinema recently converted all its film-based theatres into Digital Theatres—the first cinema franchise in the country to do so. With this notable milestone, SM Cinema gives back to its loyal patrons with another FIRST in Philippine cinema history—the FREE MOVIE DAY event, a grand movie blow-out slated to happen this December 8, 2012.

This SM Cinema event will offer free movies in all of SM Cinema’s 246 Digital Theatres in all 45 branches nationwide! The line-up of movies will include the horror-thriller House at the End of the Street, Stolen, the latest Nicolas Cage action flick, the biopic Supremo: The Andres Bonifacio Story, crime drama film Deadfall, the popular Step Up Revolution and the restored version of Ishmael Bernal’s Himala. Apart from these six movies, two independent films courtesy of the Film Development Council of the Philippines will also be a part of the line-up.

Ang Lee introduces a game-changing 3D in his upcoming movie LIFE OF PI (Opens January 9, 2013)

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Academy Award winning filmmaker Ang Lee (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) brings to life Yann Martel’s bestselling tome “Life of Pi” in 3d – seamlessly combining CGI and reality into an integrated whole, making it hard for the audience to discern between what is real and animated.

Filmed in India and Taiwan, Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” team - actors and crew have been doing the rounds in various parts of the globe this last quarter of 2012 to introduce a story that was first thought of as unbelievable and ‘unfilmable.’ Lee creates a groundbreaking movie event about Pi, a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor, a fearsome Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

7 Love Stories, 15 Big Stars and 4 Young Directors in Star Cinema's 24/7 IN LOVE

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For the first time in Philippine Cinema, 15 of the biggest stars and four top-caliber young directors in the country will join forces to bring the moviegoers to star-studded movie event of the year from Star Cinema--"24/7 In Love," the 20th anniversary film offering of Star Magic which will hit theaters nationwide on November 21 (Wednesday).

Under the direction of Mae Cruz, Dado Lumibao, John-D Lazatin, and Frasco Mortiz, "24/7 In Love" features seven episodes that shares different love stories topbilled by the love teams of Piolo Pascual, Zaijan Jaranilla, and Xyriel Manabat; Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo; Sam Milby and Pokwang; Diether Ocampo and Maja Salvador; Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo; Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson; and Angelica Pangilinan and John Lloyd Cruz.

Be a Santa for a Day through Electrolux's Christmas campaign!

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People making lists, buying special gifts, it's a time to be kind, to one and all.  Indeed, this line from the song Give Love on Christmas Day says it all about the meaning of the Yuletide Season.  And while we make lists and give special gifts, we can even take this to the next level by becoming Santa Clause for Day!

How?  This can be made possible through Electrolux Philippines' Santa for a Day campaign!

After Wolverine, Hugh Jackman is now the Easter Bunny in RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

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Hugh Jackman made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the “X-Men” franchise, a role he reprised in the enormously successful “X2” and “X-Men: The Last Stand” in 2006. Most recently in the franchise, he played Wolverine in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which serves as a prequel to the popular series and grossed $85 million domestically in its first weekend of release in May 2009. Audiences will see Jackman in the role again in the next “X-Men” chapter, “The Wolverine.

Are you excited for THE HANGOVER PART III? Here are the behind-the-scene pics!

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Were you hit by the two Hangover movies?  If yes, then I bet you're excited for the part III!

Hold on to your seats as I share with you the behind-the-scene pics from THE HANGOVER PART III!

"The Hangover" franchise director Todd Phillips has just shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Warner Bros.' “The Hangover Part III.”

Warner Bros. Reveals GANGSTER SQUAD Character Banners

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Warner Bros. has just launched new character banners for the crime thriller “Gangster Squad” from director Ruben Fleischer. The banners individually feature the characters played by Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Josh Brolin.

Under the direction of Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”), “Gangster Squad” is a colorful retelling of 1949 events surrounding the LAPD’s efforts to take back their nascent city from one of the most dangerous mafia bosses of all time.

The Show Must Go On -- Sick, voiceless and tearful Regine performs all the way at her SILVER concert, promises a repeat of the show for free when she gets well

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Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez has just proven what it takes to be a real performer.  At SILVER, Regine's sold out 25th anniversary concert at the world-class Mall of Asia Arena, she showed to the audience what "The Show Must Go On" means as she continued to perform at the concert despite her sickness (viral infection) and lack of voice.  

At her sexy and feisty opening number (Shine and Where Have You Been), we were not able to fully notice that Regine was suffering from an ailment.  But the moment she talked, we noticed her husky voice.  And  she explained that they were actually thinking of canceling the show as she really didn't have a performing voice that day.  But she said the audience waited for this and the show is for them.  And the fact that they showed up, Regine is more than inspired to continue performing.  In fact, she said "Kahit na dumugo lalamunan ko.  Syeeet, lalabas din 'to (referring to her voice).   And her fans and admirers just loved Regine too much and many shouted "Okay lang Regine", "We love you songbird".  But Regine, in her desire to give her best to the audience, said that she'll do the concert again, for free!  " I'll show you how this should be performed," Regine emotionally added.  And everyone clapped and shouted with joy! 

Hi-5 Live in Manila and Cebu this December

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Fans of Hi-5 are in for a treat this December when the Hi-5 gang makes their way to Manila and Cebu to take them on the holiday of a lifetime! Returning with their latest stage show “Hi-5 Holiday”, Stevie, Casey, Lauren, Tim and the newest Hi-5 friend Dayen, are set to transport audiences to the most fun filled place in the world – “Hi-5 Island”, where they’ll experience adventures from surfing big waves to dancing with penguins, from jiving in the jungle to taking a trip under the sea.

This exhilarating stage show performs at the SM Mall of Asia Center Stage from December 15-16, 2012 and at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on December 23, 2012. Tickets are now on sale.

MAN OF STEEL to Fly High in 3D in 2013

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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that director Zack Snyder’s upcoming action adventure “Man of Steel” will be presented in 3D in select theaters, as well as in 2D and IMAX®, so fans of the iconic superhero will be able to experience the much-anticipated movie in their format of choice.

Snyder stated, “The film is going to be a visually exciting experience in all formats: 2D, 3D and IMAX. Anticipating how audiences today embrace 3D, we designed and photographed the movie in a way that would allow ‘Man of Steel’ to captivate those movie goers, while respecting fans who prefer a more traditional cinematic experience. We’ve taken great measures to ensure the film and the story come first, and 3D is meant as an enhancement.”

Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and MGM Release New Images From THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

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Warner Bros., New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures have just released six new images from “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of Peter Jackson's trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The three films tell a continuous story set in Middle-earth 60 years before “The Lord of the Rings,” which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in the blockbuster trilogy that culminated with the Oscar®-winning “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”

MYX Presents Youtube Sensation Marie Digby as This Month's Celebrity VJ!

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This November, half-Japanese, half-Irish American singer Marie Digby will grace MYX as a celebrity VJ to deliver the latest in the music scene. Marie’s popularity spread like wildfire after her YouTube videos featuring simple covers of popular songs from various artists gained millions of views.

Most notable is her rendition of Rihanna’s "Umbrella", which has gained over 20 million views. To date, she has over 290,000 subscribers and the videos on her channel have amassed over 120 million views.

Grab WWF Philippines 'FOR A LIVING PLANET Planner for 2013 / 2014

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There's no doubt people go crazy about the free planners from coffee shops (I was before!  hehe).  It's exciting and fun, and some have good cause too!  We just need to buy select coffee drinks and we'll get the stickers to collect for the free planner!  But I guess some are just not into coffee or the drink choices featured in the promo.  And some too are not inclined to joining the race.

I've become one of them so last year, what I got was the "National Geographic" journal because it's unique, it looks cool and it has amazing images of the wildlife! (I always want my things to have something that I will learn about.)  But I want it to be more engaging just like "Navi" or "This Journal Can Actually Change Someone's Life").  And since I'm closely working on projects with WWF, one of the suggestions that we brought up was to have a planner that will feature our environment and the organization's conservation efforts in the Philippines!  Now, there's no need for me to hunt for my next year's planner as WWF finally brought to life that idea! :)

And here is what I am actually looking for: the WWF Philippines' FOR A LIVING PLANET 2013 / 2014 Planner!

And when we get the 'FOR A LIVING PLANET' 2013/2014 Planner, we'll get to help WWF-Philippines' programs on climate change solutions, forest and marine conservation, endangered species protection, and business sustainability.

Justin Timberlake in Sports Drama via TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE

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Newlywed music superstar and talented actor Justin Timberlake is back on the screen as baseball scout Johnny Flanagan who develops feelings for the daughter (Amy Adams) of a veteran scout (Clint Eastwood), in Warner Bros.' engaging drama “Trouble With The Curve.”

In the film, Gus Lobel (Eastwood) is an aging baseball scout for the major league team, the Atlanta Braves. Long since widowed and living alone, Gus has embarked on a recruiting trip—maybe his last, considering his age and the changing business—to find a talented young player. He’s joined by his daughter Mickey (Adams), a busy corporate lawyer. The two have maintained a mostly episodic and often strained relationship in the past, which secrets and lies have not helped to mend. As they reconnect and attempt to work out their personal issues, they cross paths and fates with Johnny (Timberlake), an upcoming rival scout, in a season that will be deeply cathartic for all of them.

Eugene Domingo, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola join forces for GMA's newest game show CELEBRITY BLUFF

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Beginning this November, Saturday evenings will never be the same as the comic duo of Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola joins 7th Golden Screen Awards Best Actress Eugene Domingo in a game show that will surely entertain and thrill viewers and contestants alike -- "Celebrity Bluff."

Eugene is the game master of the show, while Jose and Wally are the resident celebrity bluffers whose goal it is to confuse contestants so they will not be able to give the right answers to a set of trivia questions.

SKYFALL No. 1 in PH Box-Office, Grosses PhP 77.7 Million in 5 Days!

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MANILA, Nov. 05, 2012 – Box-office numbers shot through the sky for Columbia Pictures' latest James Bond action-thriller “Skyfall” as it opened at No. 1 with a nationwide gross of a staggering P77.7-million for the Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 period. This was announced today by Victor R. Cabrera, Managing Director of Columbia Pictures.

Arriving in IMAX, 2D and regular theaters, “Skyfall” now holds the record for the biggest opening ever for a James Bond film, outpacing 2008's “Quantum of Solace” – as well as the fifth-best launch all-time for a Columbia Pictures title, ahead of 2002's “Spider-Man.”

A New Brand of Comedy in SEEKING FOR A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

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We’ve all imagined the end of the world – along with the attendant floods, fires, earthquakes, pandemic viruses, and the asteroid hurtling towards Earth which will be destroyed at the last possible moment by human intervention of epic proportions. That is not the end of the world as writer-director Lorene Scafaria sees it.

In writing her feature directorial debut, Focus Features' “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” starring Steve Carell and Keira Knigtley, Scafaria was more intrigued by what could happen to ordinary people – and how they would interact with each other – in the days preceding The Event.

Be A Millionaire this Christmas through the Kapuso Milyonaryo sa Pasko Promo!

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After the record-breaking success and enthusiastic response received from the participants of the Kapuso Milyonaryo Promo earlier this year, GMA Network continues to offer its loyal viewers the chance to bring home millions of pesos with its newest promo campaign, Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko. And as the season of giving draws near, participants can also expect exciting Christmas packages to be given away!

During the promo period, which will run until December 23, GMA will give out P7,000 each to eight winners weekly (two from each area: NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao), plus a whopping P1,000,000 each to four lucky winners - tax free!

Indra's Headmouse and Virtual Keyboard softwares can help in the therapy of cerebral palsy patients

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When I see people with cerebral palsy, I can't help but feel the difficulty they and they're families have been going through.  I know that since a cousin and a friend's son are in such situation.  But while they face such challenge, I also know that they are blessed.  I believe that while these kids may need more attention from their parents, they also give so much joy. 

So when I heard about a technology that will help children with cerebral palsy, I can't help but get curious and appreciative of the initiative.

It's Time To Take A Stand! -- BULLY Film To Kick-Start Anti-Bullying Campaign

 POTATO ON THE GO BULLETIN (Movie):

Bullying.  We heard so much about it.  But have we paid attention to the alarming and escalating concern about this problem?  It's time to wake-up and know more about it.

The Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC), in cooperation with Solar Entertainment, is bringing the acclaimed documentary “Bully” to the Philippines to spread awareness about the problem of bullying in schools. The film, directed by Lee Hirsch, will have a limited theatrical run in November, after the by-invitation premiere on November 13, 6:30 PM, at Robinson’s Galleria Cinema 4.

Online Debut of A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Trailer and Poster

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20th Century has just unveiled the trailer and poster of the much anticipated movie  A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD.  Scroll down to see them! 

Bruce Willis returns in his most iconic role as John McClane - the “real” hero with the skills and attitude to always be the last man standing. This time the take-no-prisoners cop is really in the wrong place at the wrong time after traveling to Moscow to help his estranged son Jack. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

"A Good Day to Die Hard” opens February 13 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Win tickets to the advance screening of CHERNOBYL DIARIES

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It's November 2 but if you think the Halloween is over, think again!  Halloween Party is just warming up!  In fact, TaDi is throwing a Halloween treat for its loyal readers and followers!

On Nov. 5, Monday, 7:30 PM, SM Cinema through its CinExclusivse (movies exclusively screened at SM Cinemas) is holding the advance screening of the movie CHERNOBYL DIARIES in SM City North EDSA Cinema 3!

South Luzon's Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino Win PROTEGE: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG ARTISTA BREAK

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It's a back-to-back celebration for South Luzon as two contestants from Laguna -- Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino -- were hailed as the grand winners of GMA's biggest and grandest artista search, "Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break," during its live finale held on Sunday at the GMA Network Studios.