Suspense thriller STOKER to shock audience in March 2013

 POTATO ON THE GO BULLETIN (Movie):

In the most anticipated thriller “Stoker” starring Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, Dermot Mulroney and Matthew Goode, a girl named India Stoker treads on perilous grounds as she gets infatuated with a man whom she barely knows.

New Stars to Rise from PROTEGE: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG ARTISTA BREAK Finals Night (Airs Oct. 21)

POTATO ON THE GO FEATURE (TV):

Talent Search spiced up by Reality TV has really cemented its position in Philippine entertainment.  Since the format became phenomenal trough Startstruck, all talent search programs have never failed to inject reality in their format.  

Now, GMA Network is yet to conclude another successful franchise of its reality programs, PROTEGE: THE BATTLE FOR THE BIG ARTISTA BREAK.  Since it started several months ago, the program has gained a solid following through its 20 contestants coming from different parts of the country: Central and North Luzon, Mega Manila, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

CARRIE to strike back in March 2013

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Columbia Pictures brings to the fore the teaser trailer of its upcoming suspense-thriller.

“Carrie” is a reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloe Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore). The teenaged girl unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

The film also stars Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Alex Russell, Gabriella Wilde and Ansel Elgort.

TIKTIK: THE ASWANG CHRONICLES to set new standards in Filipino film making

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Filmmaking is about taking risks, says Erik Matti, writer and director of the biggest horror adventure of 2012, Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles. What else would you call the movie’s astronomical budget, the decision to shoot it entirely on green screen and have a bad boy character as the film’s main protagonist?

The concept immediately appealed to lead actor Dingdong Dantes who is playing against type in this project. “Collaborating with Erik Matti and executive producer Dondon Monteverde allowed me to break out of the stereotype of my roles on TV and in the movies.”

Happy 5th Global Handwashing Day!

TADI ALERT:

Five years ago, on this same date, October 15, I joined the first ever Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines led by UNICEF, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Health (DOH) and Safeguard.  And back then, some people would sarcastically comment "Why handwashing?"  or "Why waste time on it?" And back then, most people didn't realize the importance of handwashing.  They weren't aware that CLEAN HANDS, SAVE LIVES.  It may sound too simple and basic, and hard to believe for some, but it is true!

Why?  Handwashing with water is not enough!  Handwashing with water and soap breaks down disease-causing bacteria  and has been cited as one of the most cost-effective interventions to prevent diseases that kill millions of children every year such as diarrhea, pneumonia, acute respiratory infection, intestinal helminthes infection and intestinal worms!   

Peanuts Gang Goes To The Big Screen!

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Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios have acquired rights to make a feature film based on the late Charles Schulz’s beloved and iconic “Peanuts” franchise. The agreement is the culmination of over two years of discussions – focused on the film’s creative direction – between the Studio and members of the Schulz family. The announcement was made by Vanessa Morrison, president of Twentieth Century Fox Animation.

The as yet untitled animated event will be released on November 25, 2015. 2015 will mark the 65th anniversary of the debut of the “Peanuts” comic strip and the 50th anniversary of the landmark television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Recent Movie Trailers That Caught TaDi's Attention

POTATO ON THE GO FEATURE (Movie):

For movie lovers, going to theater to watch our most awaited film is a both a momentous event and a religiously lived culture.  But sometimes, aside from the movie that hooked us to getting into the cinema, there's something else that we look forward to.  Well, besides our movie date as well!  :D  Sometimes, we look forward to the movie trailers of upcoming movies to watch out for!  For me, I get excited to see them while I take a bite of my favorite cheeseburger and sip a cold cola!  :D  My movie night won't be complete without seeing the line-up of upcoming movies!  Do you feel the same way?  :)

A few months ago, there are three movie trailers that caught TaDi's attention and actually lined them up in my screening calendar!

Tyler Perry plays crime buster in ALEX CROSS

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Tyler Perry plays Crusading Detective/Psychologist Alex Cross meets his match when he goes against the psychotic, mob hit man, Michael "The Butcher" Sullivan (Matthew Fox). As Cross investigates the hit man's gruesome murders, Cross vows to hunt down the killer if it's the last thing he does. However, Sullivan is a mastermind and continues to evade Cross while pushing him to an ethical breaking point as a cop and a father. As Cross closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable—a revelation that could change everything and a role previously held by Morgan Freeman in “Kiss the Girls” and “Along Came a Spider.

Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales topbill Star Cinema's SUDDENLY IT'S MAGIC

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Star Cinema’s first Filipino-Thai film topbilled by Thai actor Mario Maurer and Filipina talent Erich Gonzales is all set to spread romance among Pinoy moviegoers with its approaching release in cinemas nationwide on October 31 (Wednesday).

Led by multi-awarded movie and TV director Rory B. Quintos, the film shares a modern-day fairytale between popular Thai actor Marcus (Mario) and a simple Filipina baker Joey (Erich) who are both in pursuit of their respective happiness.

Treasure Find 33: Going OA is a lot OK!

BAYANIHAN REPUBLIC:

Yes, you read it right.  Going OA is a lot OK!  But before you get confused, it's a different OA I'm referring to.  It's not over acting but Organic Farming or Organic Agriculture!

Why did I say that?  Well for someone who is in constant search and struggle for healthy eating and hunt for our country's rarest treasures, OA is something that really opened my eyes.