Catch the final chapter of RUROUNI KENSHIN (The Legend Ends) this September!

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Just days after the launch of teaser poster of “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends,” the final chapter to director Keishi Otomo's blockbuster trilogy, Warner Bros. Pictures has released the highly-awaited trailer which may be viewed at .

Based on the Kyoto arc of the popular manga series written & illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki, the “Rurouni Kenshin” sequels follow the story of Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh), a legendary swordsman in the wars accompanying the turbulent fall of Japan's Shogunate in the 19th century. Once feared as 'Battosai the Killer', he has adopted a peaceful life since the arrival of the 'new age'.

But Makoto Shishio (Tatsuya Fujiwara), the 'Shadow Killer' and successor to Kenshin's position as the deadly assassin, has since then been scheming in the Kyoto underworld, raising an army of disaffected former samurais with the aim of overthrowing the new regime.

Three Cs of Bloggers Engagement

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I've been blogging for almost 5 years but I rarely or almost not talk about my field of work, Marketing Communications, because I want to write more about non-work topics where I'm also interested - movies, mass media, heritage, travel etc. 

But lately, I've received invitations to talk or write about the craft, the practice, the profession.  So aside from accommodating such opportunities to share what I know, I will also try to share it in this blog once in a while.

DreamWorks unveils full trailer of PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR

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DreamWorks Animation reveals the latest full length trailer of "Penguins of Madagascar" where we get to see our favorite penguins as toddlers and follow them through as they grow up to become the world's most reliable yet hilarious spy quartet.

"Penguins of Madagascar" is a spin-off from the blockbuster "Madagascar" franchise where the scene-stealing penguins started out composed of Skipper, Rico, Private and Kowalski who are now stars of their own self-titled movie.

In "Penguins of Madagascar," Skipper (Tom McGrath), Kowalski (Chris Miller), Rico (John DiMaggio) and Private (Christopher Knights) join forces with a super-secret animal organization called North Wind to fight the many-tentacled menace North Wind's leader, meanwhile, is a wolf known only as Classified (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch).

Liam Neeson stars in suspense thriller A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES

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Veteran actor Liam Neeson leads the cast of upcoming suspense thriller A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES.

Based on the best-selling mystery book series by Lawrence Block, this action-packed film follows the unorthodox, recovering alcoholic and ex-NYPD cop Matthew Scudder, after he reluctantly agrees to help find the men who kidnapped and brutally murdered a drug kingpin’s wife.

LUPIN THE THIRD to be screened exclusively at SM Cinema starting September 17

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After the widely-successful releases of Japanese films "Rurouni Kenshin" and "Black Butler" in the Philippines comes another live-action adaptation anime and manga fans cannot miss: "Lupin the Third" gets an exclusive release at SM Cinema starting September 17!

Watch the trailer here:

The movie is inspired by the hit series stars Shun Oguri as the titular character, with Tetsuji Tamayama, Gou Ayano, Meisa Kuroki, and Tadanobu Asano. In the movie, the gang will attempt to retrieve the Crimson Heart of Cleopatra, which allows its owner to control the world.

Shun Oguri as Lupin

Captive Cinema releases NIGHTCRAWLER poster

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Captive Cinema has now debuted the official poster for writer/director Dan Gilroy's Nightcrawler, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Bill Paxton.

Nightcrawler is a pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism.

Share Your Shirt Story in Electrolux Delightful-E Simple to Share Instagram Contest

Do you remember Electrolux's My Shirt Story blogging contest?  This is where participating bloggers wrote about their most memorable shirts to be given away to the most in need.  It's a symbolic action and awareness campaign in support of the brand's long-time clothes donation advocacy wherein Electrolux collects, launders and sorts clothes first before it's given to disaster victims to express compassion, respect and dignity.  Please see full story about My Shirt Story here: http://digitista.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-shirt-storys-top-ten.html.

It is one of the major reasons why the campaign became successful which even earned it a Gold Award from Tambuli and a Philippine Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators.  And because of that achievement, My Shirt Story is now much bigger as it is now opened to all netizens and the general public through the Delightful-E Simple To Share Instagram Contest!

Treasure Find 37 - Why I prefer HILOT than other massage treatments

I must admit, I'm a massage addict.  Well, it's probably because of the regular stress I get from work, blogging and a lot of other things.  But don't get me wrong, I know stress is part and parcel of our lives.  That's why my remedy for it is a regular massage.

Before my hilot therapy session

I usually have a backpain because of the laptop and all the gadgets I carry.  If you'll comment why bring it regularly as if it's the solution to the problem, then I would say it's not.  As someone who's in the digital practice, my gadgets are my tools.  So I can't leave them behind.

See full article here: Treasure Find 37 - Why I prefer HILOT than other massage treatments

Evil Doll Annabelle is Back!

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She terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it all began for Annabelle. New Line Cinema has just unveiled the main trailer of its upcoming supernatural thriller “Annabelle”.

Capable of unspeakable evil, the actual Annabelle doll exists locked up in an occult museum in Connecticut—visited only by a priest who blesses her twice a month.

In the film, John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia—a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long.

Disney's INTO THE WOODS unveils movie trailer

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The teaser trailer for Disney's highly anticipated film version of “Into the Woods” has just been revealed online and may be viewed here

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Reunions with Rossi Sweet Red

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Thunderous laughter, sweet tears of joy, an endless weave of stories, and the passage of time become irrelevant as though the earth has temporarily stopped from its tedious orbit around the sun.

These are the glorious moments when friends and family suddenly find each other, whether planned or by surprise, in one table sharing precious moments. Reunions, in other words, are priceless.

And the journey continues...

Last week, I was contemplating of stopping the blog already because I somehow got tired of a lot things -- time, traffic, disturbing incidents and difficult people.  But I stumbled upon this post by our CG lead Lawrence:

"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."
Happy Tuesday! #TuesdaysWithMorrie #ChooseDayWithMorrie #MitchAlbom #CGchooseDayCycle14

And it woke me up.  Why give up something that gives me purpose and allows me to reach out and affect people in a positive way.  The obstacles I mentioned above should not stop me for doing something valuable for me and the people around me.  Just like in stories, we need the antagonists right? :) Hehehe.

So now, I revisited why I blogged in the first place - to squeeze my creative juice and connect to like-minded people.  And I unearthed all the memorable stories, for me and my readers, that I chronicled, for the last 4 1/2 years.

SM Cinema's CinExclusive presents PUDSEY THE MOVIE (Opens August 27)

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Following his winning performance in Britain’s Got Talent last 2012, the charming Pudsey now stars in his own movie about a city stray dog who relocates to the countryside with his new loving family.

Entitled, “Pudsey: The Movie,” it follows the titular dog and his siblings Molly (Izzy Meikle-Smith), George (Spike White) and Tommy (Malachy Knights) as they move to the village of Chuffington-on-Sea with their mother Gail (Hynes).

SM Bowling celebrates 25th anniversary, launches 1st ever Millionaire's Cup!

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SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc., the company that carries you major brands such as SM Cinema, IMAX, Mall of Asia Arena, e-PLUS, and SM Skating Rink, brings you the SM Bowling and Leisure Center’s biggest and most competitive bowling tournament: In celebration of the SM Bowling’s 25th year anniversary, SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. will be launching the first ever SM Bowling Millionaire’s Cup.

This year, SM will be giving away over Php 5 Million in prizes, including P2 million and a car for the grand prize winner – The biggest prize in Philippine Bowling History!

The before-and-after posters of ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE

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Disney has just shared the wacky, before-and-after payoff posters of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” the first live-action film adaptation of Judith Viorst’s 1972 illustrated children’s classic.

Steve Carell (“The Way, Way Back,” “Little Miss Sunshine” ) and Jennifer Garner (“Dallas Buyers Club, “Juno”) star as Alexander’s upbeat parents. The veteran performers are joined in the film by a trio of young talents that includes 16-year-old Dylan Minnette (“Lost,” “Prisoners”) as Alexander’s older brother, Anthony; 15-year-old Kerris Dorsey (“Moneyball”) as sister Emily; and 12-year-old Australian native Ed Oxenbould (Oz TV’s “Puberty Blues”), who makes his big-screen feature debut as the film’s title character, Alexander.

New Tubbataha Ranger Station to rise soon!

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Since 1996, WWF has been working to protect the Tubbataha Reefs. Its latest initiative with the Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) is the construction of a new Ranger Station, with a built-in research facility for up to eight scientists to conduct onsite marine studies for months at a time.

The new Ranger Station features a hexagonal dome with a 360-degree view of the park. Research and enforcement capabilities shall be greatly enhanced. Barring unforeseen delays, the soft launch is slated for the summer of 2015. (Dylan Melgazo / WWF)

The station shall utilize green technology such as solar panels, micro-wind turbines, rainwater collectors and vegetable gardens to maximize self-sufficiency and capacity.

Pinoy fans go crazy over RUROUNI KENSHIN cast and crew during the film's Asian premiere in Manila

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by Sine Gang (Jane Villa)

Fan art dreams do come true. Kenshin, Kaoru, and Sano appears in modern-day fashion and it was glorious!

Ever wonder what it would feel like when Kenshin Himura, Kamiya Kaoru, and Sanosuke Sagara materialises before your very eyes wearing present-day clothes?

It felt like the ultimate fan art dream come true; your favorite 19th-century manga characters time-traveling to the year 2014 and looking dapper and fashion-forward in suits and a dress.

Pushing the boundaries of animation in THE BOOK OF LIFE

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Producer Guillermo Del Torro and director Jorge Gutierrez push the boundaries of animation in the upcoming “The Book of Life” where three childhood friends Manolo (Diego Luna), Joaquin (Channing Tatum) and Maria (Zoe Saldana) take on their most important journey within an enthralling landscape and larger-than-life visuals.

As the story unfolds, all the world is made of stories but the greatest story begins in “The Book of Life,” the day when spirits pass between worlds and anything can happen. “The Book of Life” sees the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, the movie encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.

Getting to know the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

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A few months ago, I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and I'm already amused with all its functions.  But recently, a new Samsung tablet was introduced, the Galaxy Tab 4!  Samsung is just unstoppable!  So what's really in store for us with this latest gadget offering from global tech leader Samsung?

According to Samsung, Galaxy Tab 4 is an all-in-one gadget for our everyday needs and it delivers exceptional multimedia experience for the whole family in a sleek, lightweight design.  Let's get into more details.

Pinoy Pride Dave Batista invites us to watch GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY in IMAX!

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Pinoy pride wrestling champion-turned-actor Dave Bautista takes on the role of Drax—a quiet yet physical brute, obsessed with avenging the death of his wife and child, in Marvel's “Guardians of the Galaxy” (opening in the Philippines, July 31).

And he is inviting us to watch the movie in IMAX!

3.  Film director James Gunn consulted with IMAX on how to make space epic for later conversion in IMAX.

Watch out for SPONGEBOB: SPONGE OUT OF WATER movie!

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SpongeBob Squarepants leaves his world behind in the first trailer for Paramount Pictures' and Nickelodeon Movies' comedy adventure “SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water”.  Here's the trailer!

In the film, SpongeBob SquarePants, the world’s favorite sea dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore to our world for his most super-heroic adventure yet.