BEAR GRYLLS: MISSION SURVIVE premieres on RTL CBS Extreme HD on February 20

POTATO ON THE GO NEWS FEED (TV):

Bear Grylls stars in a new adrenaline-fuelled series in which the adventurer takes eight celebrities into the depths of one of the most unforgiving Central American rainforests, where they will be compete in an epic 12‐day survival mission.  Bear Grylls: Mission Survive premieres on RTL CBS Extreme HD on 20 February and airs Saturdays and Sundays at 8:40pm (7:40pm JKT/BKK).

“We’re happy to bring the new Bear Grylls series to audiences in Asia. The series is a great addition to our formidable line-up on RTL CBS Extreme HD, our male-skewed action entertainment channel,” says Jennifer Batty, EVP Programming, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network.

The Dark Secrets of Camelot

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King Arthur.  This is one of the many literary masterpieces that my father introduced to me when I was young.  Indeed, I grew up with the story of King Arthur, whether it's an animation, a live action movie or a mini series in television.  And I guess I won't be able to forget my dad's legacy as King Arthur is really a timeless and favorite storyline not only for film makers but for us spectators too.

And a couple of days ago, I was able to have this chance to attend the exclusive bloggers screening of AXN Beyond's Camelot at My Cinema in Greenbelt 3.  My special thanks goes to Azrael Coladilla, AXN Beyond and Publicity Asia.

Encantadia continues to put people under its spell

Scene Stealers:

Well loved Pinoy fantasy characters Panday, Darna, Captain Barbell, Lastikman and Dyesebel have been ruling the Pinoy pop culture for decades already.  Well, I'm not complaining about it but don't you think that we need to enrich the collection already? =)  Anyway, they were unmatched for a long time (in terms of story, influence and impact)... until the arrival of the fantasy series craze in TV in early 2000 such as Mulawin, Super Inggo and the epic fantasy masterpiece Encantadia.

Pirena, the sangre who possesses the power / gem of fire

Comedy Bar in TV? Are they crazy? Yes, they are indeed crazy... and funny! =D

Potato On-the-Go:

Saturday night is usually a major writing / blogging night for me as broadband connection at home is very strong at that time. =)  While I was writing and editing my posts, a new show caught my attention.  The new show I'm talking about is Comedy Bar in GMA 7 hosted by Allan K and Eugene Domingo and directed by Dominic Zapata.

Comedy Bar's billboard

Initially I was intrigued on how a "comedy bar" concept can be translated in free TV since humor in comedy bars is usually "for adults only".  Well, they might say that it's on a Saturday night and minors should not be awake at that time but I don't think that's true for all homes, especially in Mega Manila and other key cities in the country.  Some may say not all comedy bars are not the usual comedy bars we know but given that Allan K and Eugene Domingo are the hosts, it's obvious that what we are talking about are the likes of Klowns, Zirkoh, Laffline, Punchline and Library.

Hosts Eugene Domingo, Fabio Ide and Allan K

Well, so much for the preamble, all I can say is I enjoyed the show!  Eugene Domingo and Allan K were wacky but prolific hosts and of course, they perfectly fit the concept and format of the program.  Comedy Bar was able to make a little wholesome version of the comedy bar we know.  Yes, I think that's how far they can go, to play on the double meanings since they won't be allowed to go hard core on green jokes! =D  Their band is called Six Foot Long and their sexy waiters and waitresses are named Beergins!  The segment with celebrity guests Jay-R, Julia Clarete and Bayani Agbayani was also fun.  They were made to sing with Allan K and Eugene Domingo when prompted but they were only allowed to sing the word given to them -- talong for Bayani, pechay for Julia and dila for Jay-R.  So could you imagine how the double meaning was strategically played in the game? Well, it's fun. =)