In this day and age, there are numerous devices out there that promise fast and easy wireless video connections. However, a lot of these don't live up to their promises. But there are those who do. This brings us to the IOGear Wireless HD Digital Kit which offers wireless transmission for up to one hundred (100) feet.
What's great about this device is that it allows you to completely customize your setup in just a few minutes. It can receive and transmit content for dozens of feet which means the connection can go through walls, ceilings, and doors. it's more than capable to stream full and uncompressed high-definition videos without any lags and other hang-ups. Unlike other devices similar to it, you don't have to deal with latency. You get the exact service that you deserve.
Main Features of the IOGear Wireless HD Digital Kit
1. It can stream high quality audio and videos from up to 100 feet away. This means it's a great device for both home entertainment and office solutions. No wall or door can prevent the information that travels between the transmitter and receiver.
2. You have the ability to share content on another location. This essentially means that you can set up two high-definition television sets at different locations in your home that can receive the same content from the device. All you need to do is configure the loop-through port and receiver.
3. You can stream content from a variety of devices like DVD players, Blu-Ray players, and cable box. Just connect these devices with the transmitter and you are good to go.
4. You get high video resolutions. Of course, the resolution will ultimately depend on the quality of the content being streamed. With that said, the resolutions range from 480p, 720p, 1080i, and of course, 1080p.
5. All the input and output ports are HDMI. This applies for both the transmitter and receiver. This means that it's not that difficult to find parts should a section of the device malfunction or encounter some problems.
6. There's no need for you to install software or any form of driver. The device is plug-and-play. This makes it the perfect wireless streaming device for people who aren't that technically savvy. All you need is plug the device and you are good to go. As we mentioned earlier, setting up the whole will take you just a few minutes.
7. You can put an HDTV anywhere in your home or office. You can place it in the living room, entertainment room, kitchen, bathroom, loft, den, or even at the patio. It doesn't matter where you place it, as long as it's within the 100 feet area, it will be able to receive content from the transmitter.
In a nutshell, the IOGear Wireless HD Digital kit is a must-have for people who want convenient and easy wireless streaming of content from a device to their HD television set. It's very affordable, it's very easy to set up, and it delivers its promises. You longer have to deal with pesky wires. Simply plug the device and enjoy the videos.
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Movie Theaters and Cinemas in Baguio City
There are four establishments that have movie theaters in Baguio City. They are listed below including instructions on how and where to find them.
Baguio Center Mall Cinema – [Update: this is now closed.]This shopping mall has two movie theaters. They show both local and Hollywood movies. The two cinemas are located adjacent each other on the third floor of the establishment. Besides offering cheaper movie ticket prices, Center Mall also usually screen films that the other theaters in the city won't. For example, when the movie The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatuo was released, SM City Baguio didn't show it because they were afraid of the backlash they might get from the Catholic church which was opposing the movie during that time. The Baguio Center Mall, however, screened the controversial film which was based on an even more controversial book by Dan Brown. They show films that the other theaters are afraid to screen.
One advantage of Baguio Center Mall is that they have much less customers. Often times, you will find yourself alone with just a few people inside the theater. If you are a serious movie goer who hates distractions like noisy moviegoers or dozens of flashing cellphones, the Baguio Center Mall offers you a peaceful movie experience. The Baguio Center Mall is located along Magsaysay Avenue beside the Dangwa Bus Station.
SM City Baguio – Located on the top floor of this shopping center are four movie theaters. They also screen local and Hollywood movies. SM City, without a doubt, offers the best theaters in the city. Generally, they have better service and more updated facilities. This of course translates to significantly higher movie ticket prices. And they often treat their patrons with double features. If you don't know what that is, it's a deal wherein you get to watch two movies at the price of one ticket.
Also, once in a while, SM City screens indie films or other lesser known films, usually as part of an ongoing local or national festival. In some cases, these films are shown for free to the viewing public. Besides the higher ticket prices, one disadvantage of SM City Cinemas is that they often don't screen films that are deemed sensitive or controversial. An example is the one discussed above regarding the film The Da Vinci Code which they didn't screen because of expected backlash from the Catholic church. SM City Baguio is located atop Session Road in Luneta Hill.
Baguio Cinemathique – This is a government-run mini theater located at Casa Vallejo along Upper Session Road. If you're looking for the latest Hollywood films, this is not the theater to visit. The Cinemathique, whose major goals include the promotion and development of Philippine cinema, usually screens locally-made films. They also screen foreign films often as parts of film festivals. And here's the good news – watching movies at the Cinemathique is free. However, the cinema can only accommodate a few dozen people so if you don't go there earlier ahead of the scheduled screening time, you might find yourself without a seat. Also, films are screened at the Cinemathique only during weekends. Sometimes, they screen films during a weekday but that's rare.
Empire Cinema – (Update: This movie theater closed operations in 2013.) Located near Abanao Square at the foot of Session Road, this movie theater offers the latest films from Hollywood at cheaper tickets compared to other theaters in the city. However, the theater is a bit unkempt and don't be surprised if in the middle of a movie, a technical problem occurs because these are quite common.
These are the four movie theaters in Baguio City. There should be more but the others have gone out of business and converted into other forms of establishments.
Baguio Center Mall Cinema – [Update: this is now closed.]This shopping mall has two movie theaters. They show both local and Hollywood movies. The two cinemas are located adjacent each other on the third floor of the establishment. Besides offering cheaper movie ticket prices, Center Mall also usually screen films that the other theaters in the city won't. For example, when the movie The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tatuo was released, SM City Baguio didn't show it because they were afraid of the backlash they might get from the Catholic church which was opposing the movie during that time. The Baguio Center Mall, however, screened the controversial film which was based on an even more controversial book by Dan Brown. They show films that the other theaters are afraid to screen.
One advantage of Baguio Center Mall is that they have much less customers. Often times, you will find yourself alone with just a few people inside the theater. If you are a serious movie goer who hates distractions like noisy moviegoers or dozens of flashing cellphones, the Baguio Center Mall offers you a peaceful movie experience. The Baguio Center Mall is located along Magsaysay Avenue beside the Dangwa Bus Station.
SM City Baguio – Located on the top floor of this shopping center are four movie theaters. They also screen local and Hollywood movies. SM City, without a doubt, offers the best theaters in the city. Generally, they have better service and more updated facilities. This of course translates to significantly higher movie ticket prices. And they often treat their patrons with double features. If you don't know what that is, it's a deal wherein you get to watch two movies at the price of one ticket.
Also, once in a while, SM City screens indie films or other lesser known films, usually as part of an ongoing local or national festival. In some cases, these films are shown for free to the viewing public. Besides the higher ticket prices, one disadvantage of SM City Cinemas is that they often don't screen films that are deemed sensitive or controversial. An example is the one discussed above regarding the film The Da Vinci Code which they didn't screen because of expected backlash from the Catholic church. SM City Baguio is located atop Session Road in Luneta Hill.
Baguio Cinemathique – This is a government-run mini theater located at Casa Vallejo along Upper Session Road. If you're looking for the latest Hollywood films, this is not the theater to visit. The Cinemathique, whose major goals include the promotion and development of Philippine cinema, usually screens locally-made films. They also screen foreign films often as parts of film festivals. And here's the good news – watching movies at the Cinemathique is free. However, the cinema can only accommodate a few dozen people so if you don't go there earlier ahead of the scheduled screening time, you might find yourself without a seat. Also, films are screened at the Cinemathique only during weekends. Sometimes, they screen films during a weekday but that's rare.
Empire Cinema – (Update: This movie theater closed operations in 2013.) Located near Abanao Square at the foot of Session Road, this movie theater offers the latest films from Hollywood at cheaper tickets compared to other theaters in the city. However, the theater is a bit unkempt and don't be surprised if in the middle of a movie, a technical problem occurs because these are quite common.
These are the four movie theaters in Baguio City. There should be more but the others have gone out of business and converted into other forms of establishments.
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2017 GSIS National Art Competition: Mechanics, Guidelines, Rules, Entry Form, Cash Prizes
The Government Service Insurance System is once again calling on Filipino artists based in the Philippines and abroad to take part in its annual art contest. Now on its 13th edition, the 2017 GSIS National Art Competition will have an open theme which means artists have the freedom to conceptualize their works of art with very little restrictions as far as themes are concerned. Winners of the competition will receive cash prizes. The winning entries will also be exhibited at the Museo ng Sining starting in June, 2017.
Here are the three (3) categories for the 2017 art competition:
1. Representational - in any style, realistic, stylized (distorted figure) representational cubism in Horizontal/Landscape Orientation
2. Nonrepresentational (Abstract) - purely non-representational, non-recognizable figures and objects in Vertical/Portrait Orientation
3. Sculpture
Who can join?
The art competition is open to all Filipino artists who are eighteen (18) years old or above. Officer of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) and artists officially assisting in the 2017 GSIS National Art Competition are prohibited from participating in the contest. Artists can submit one entry per category. That means you have a maximum of three entries. There is no registration or participation fee.
Where to get an entry form?
There are two main ways on how you can avail of an entry form. One, just go to any GSIS office and ask for the form. If the form is not yet available in the office you went to, you can always download a copy of the form from the official website of GSIS. Just go to www.gsis.gov.ph and find the article about the contest.
What's the deadline for the submission of entries?
There's only one specific day wherein you are allowed to submit your entry to the competition. Entries for the contest will only be accepted on May 6, 2017 (Saturday) from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. You are not allowed to submit your entries the day before or the day after May 6. Furthermore, you have to personally deliver your entry at the GSIS Gymnasium at the GSIS Head Office located at the Financial Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Here's a breakdown of the cash prizes to be awarded to the winners:
Representational:
First Prize: 300,000
Second Prize: 200,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
Nonrepresentational:
First Prize: 300,000
Second Prize: 200,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
Sculpture:
First Prize: 200,000
Second Prize: 150,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
Competition Mechanics:
1. The representational entry should be 3 feet by 4 feet in horizontal/landscape orientation only (excluding frame). It must not exceed 10 kilos including the frame.
2. For the nonrepresentational entry, it should be 4 feet by 3 feet in vertical/portrait orientation only (excluding frame). It must not exceed 10 kilos (including frame).
3. The accepted medium for the representational and nonrepresentational categories: Oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas and watercolor only. Entries using collage, decoupage, assemblage or use of non-pigment based materials like paper, board, plastic metal, cloth etc. is NOT allowed. [For watercolor entries, any watercolor paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board]. Mixed Media not allowed. Museum wrap or box type is allowed. Textured paint, Versatex or Gesso is acceptable primer for the entries.
4. All entries must be ready for exhibition, framed and with proper hanging system using nylon cord (tansi) only.
5. Digitally enhanced entries using machine printed canvas, silk screen or tarpaulin are strictly prohibited. Participants who shall submit entries using these materials shall be automatically disqualified from this competition, and if found guilty shall be banned from joining the competition for the next three (3) years.
6. Entries must be dated not earlier than 2017 and must be the original works of participating artists. Entries must not have been exhibited before, revised, and awarded a prize in previous competitions.
7. Entries MUST BE SIGNED by the artist but the signature should be covered with masking tape prior to submission to conceal the artists’ identity. They must also be properly labeled using a card tag or card caption to be placed at the back of the artworks. The card tag must contain the following information: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers), Title of the artwork, Medium, Size, Year and Price, if the artwork is for sale. Directly writing the information on the canvas is not allowed.
8. All participants must be responsible for bringing and transporting their entries to GSIS. No wet works shall be allowed.
9. Mail forwarders coming from the provinces should be advised by the participants that the entry will only be accepted on May 6, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Further, participants who opt to submit their entries by mail forwarders (esp. those from far-flung provinces) are encouraged to group together to save on freight/shipping cost of entries. GSIS shall not be responsible for any damage to the artwork sustained during shipment.
10. All possible care shall be taken by GSIS to protect the entries submitted. However, GSIS assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to the entries before, during and/or after the competition. Artists shall hold GSIS and/or any of its officers or staff free and harmless for any liability/claims for loss, damage or injury to the works while in exhibit or in storage.
11. Entries must be submitted to the GSIS Gymnasium located at the GSIS Main Office, Financial Center, Reclamation Area, Pasay City (CCP Complex – JW Diokno Blvd.) on May 6, 2017 (SATURDAY) FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM only. Entries submitted BEFORE or AFTER the stated date and time will not be accepted.
For the complete rules and mechanics, please visit the official page for the competition at the GSIS website.
Here are the three (3) categories for the 2017 art competition:
1. Representational - in any style, realistic, stylized (distorted figure) representational cubism in Horizontal/Landscape Orientation
2. Nonrepresentational (Abstract) - purely non-representational, non-recognizable figures and objects in Vertical/Portrait Orientation
3. Sculpture
Who can join?
The art competition is open to all Filipino artists who are eighteen (18) years old or above. Officer of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) and artists officially assisting in the 2017 GSIS National Art Competition are prohibited from participating in the contest. Artists can submit one entry per category. That means you have a maximum of three entries. There is no registration or participation fee.
Where to get an entry form?
There are two main ways on how you can avail of an entry form. One, just go to any GSIS office and ask for the form. If the form is not yet available in the office you went to, you can always download a copy of the form from the official website of GSIS. Just go to www.gsis.gov.ph and find the article about the contest.
What's the deadline for the submission of entries?
There's only one specific day wherein you are allowed to submit your entry to the competition. Entries for the contest will only be accepted on May 6, 2017 (Saturday) from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. You are not allowed to submit your entries the day before or the day after May 6. Furthermore, you have to personally deliver your entry at the GSIS Gymnasium at the GSIS Head Office located at the Financial Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
Here's a breakdown of the cash prizes to be awarded to the winners:
Representational:
First Prize: 300,000
Second Prize: 200,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
Nonrepresentational:
First Prize: 300,000
Second Prize: 200,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
Sculpture:
First Prize: 200,000
Second Prize: 150,000
Third Prize: 100,000
Five Honorable Mentions: 30,000 each
1. The representational entry should be 3 feet by 4 feet in horizontal/landscape orientation only (excluding frame). It must not exceed 10 kilos including the frame.
2. For the nonrepresentational entry, it should be 4 feet by 3 feet in vertical/portrait orientation only (excluding frame). It must not exceed 10 kilos (including frame).
3. The accepted medium for the representational and nonrepresentational categories: Oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas and watercolor only. Entries using collage, decoupage, assemblage or use of non-pigment based materials like paper, board, plastic metal, cloth etc. is NOT allowed. [For watercolor entries, any watercolor paper is allowed EXCEPT Illustration Board]. Mixed Media not allowed. Museum wrap or box type is allowed. Textured paint, Versatex or Gesso is acceptable primer for the entries.
4. All entries must be ready for exhibition, framed and with proper hanging system using nylon cord (tansi) only.
5. Digitally enhanced entries using machine printed canvas, silk screen or tarpaulin are strictly prohibited. Participants who shall submit entries using these materials shall be automatically disqualified from this competition, and if found guilty shall be banned from joining the competition for the next three (3) years.
6. Entries must be dated not earlier than 2017 and must be the original works of participating artists. Entries must not have been exhibited before, revised, and awarded a prize in previous competitions.
7. Entries MUST BE SIGNED by the artist but the signature should be covered with masking tape prior to submission to conceal the artists’ identity. They must also be properly labeled using a card tag or card caption to be placed at the back of the artworks. The card tag must contain the following information: Artist (Name, Address, and Contact Numbers), Title of the artwork, Medium, Size, Year and Price, if the artwork is for sale. Directly writing the information on the canvas is not allowed.
8. All participants must be responsible for bringing and transporting their entries to GSIS. No wet works shall be allowed.
9. Mail forwarders coming from the provinces should be advised by the participants that the entry will only be accepted on May 6, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Further, participants who opt to submit their entries by mail forwarders (esp. those from far-flung provinces) are encouraged to group together to save on freight/shipping cost of entries. GSIS shall not be responsible for any damage to the artwork sustained during shipment.
10. All possible care shall be taken by GSIS to protect the entries submitted. However, GSIS assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to the entries before, during and/or after the competition. Artists shall hold GSIS and/or any of its officers or staff free and harmless for any liability/claims for loss, damage or injury to the works while in exhibit or in storage.
11. Entries must be submitted to the GSIS Gymnasium located at the GSIS Main Office, Financial Center, Reclamation Area, Pasay City (CCP Complex – JW Diokno Blvd.) on May 6, 2017 (SATURDAY) FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM only. Entries submitted BEFORE or AFTER the stated date and time will not be accepted.
For the complete rules and mechanics, please visit the official page for the competition at the GSIS website.
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Northern Lights: A Journey To Love (A Filipino Movie Starring Piolo Pascual And Yen Santos)
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| Northern Lights starring Piolo Pascual. |
Formerly titled Once In A Lifetime, Northern Lights was shot in Queenstown which is a resort town along the coast of New Zealand's South Island. New Zealand was used as a substitute for Alaska which is among the main settings in the film. The movie took its name from the famous northern lights in Alaska. This is a natural phenomenon more popularly known as the Aurora Borealis. It can be observed in North America and parts of Europe.
Northern Lights is a collaboration project by Star Cinema, Regal Films, and Spring Films which is Pascual's own film production company. In the movie, Piolo plays an OFW in Alaska named Charlie. When he moved to Alaska with his parents, Charlie left behind in the Philippines his already pregnant girlfriend. He promised to come back for her but when he did, he found out that his girlfriend met another man. Dejected, he went back to Alaska and lived a promiscuous life.
Things changed when Charlie learned that his former girlfriend is dying and that she's sending their son (Charlie Jr.) to Alaska to live with him. Charlie Jr. met another passenger on the plane named Angel (played by Yen Santos) who served as her travelling partner and guardian for the trip. The three characters convene in Alaska and embark on a journey that will change the course of their lives forever.
Also starring in Northern Lights: A Journey To Love are Tirso Cruz III, Joel Torre, Sandy Andolong, Maricar Reyes, Glydel Mercado, Jerald Napoles, Anna Vicente, K Brosas, and David Chua. The movie will be released in theaters on March 29. Prior to appearing in Northern Lights, Pascual starred in last year's Love Me Tomorrow and A Lullaby To The Sorrowful Mystery.
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Luck At First Sight: Filipino Movie Starring Jericho Rosales And Bela Padilla
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| The Luck at First Sight movie poster |
In an interview with Boy Abunda on his television show Tonight with Boy Abunda, Padilla said that the idea for the film first developed while she was in her car listening to the radio. The radio hosts were talking about luck and that's what inspired Padilla to write and develop the story for the film. The screenplay was written by Ays De Guzman.
"Nasa kotse po ako, nakikinig ako ng radyo and they were talking about luck. Tapos naisip ko yung title, Luck at First Sight, tapos dun na po nabuo yung story." - Bela Padilla
Luck at First Sight was directed by Dan Villegas, the same director behind the romantic films English Only Please, The Breakup Playlist, Walang Forever, Always Be My Maybe, How to Be Yours, and Ilawod. Villegas has also worked in television programs namely On The Wings Of Love, Till I Met You, and Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin. In 2015, Villegas won the Best Original Story award at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival for his work on Walang Forever. Villegas is also an accomplished cinematographer. His cinematography credits include She's Dating The Gangster, She's The One, Quick Change, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo, and Unofficially Yours.
The movie's tagline: "The
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The Best Science Fiction Films Of 2017: Plus A Complete List Of All Sci-Fi Movie Releases This Year
January Releases:
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter:
Underworld: Blood Wars:
February Releases:
The Space Between Us:
March Releases:
Ghost in the Shell: A counter-cyber terrorist task force led by a cyborg commander battles cyber criminals and hackers. The task force faces its most formidable enemy to date, an enemy who will stop at nothing to ruin the artificial intelligence technology that has always proven to be reliable for Hanka Robotics. The film's based on a Japanese manga series by Masamune Shirow.
Director: Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman)
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbaek, Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Chin Han, Lasarus Ratuere
Kong: Skull Island:
Life:
Power Rangers:
April Releases:
The Circle: The book of the same title by Dave Eggers which served as the source material for this movie generated mixed reviews. Some described it as an effective commentary on the culture of surveillance that's very prevalent in this day and age. Others lambasted it for demonizing internet companies without showing actual arguments. The same kind of reactions will likely emerge from people who will see the film considering its themes.
Director: James Ponsoldt (The End of the Tour, The Spectacular Now, Smashed, Off the Black)
Cast: Emma Watson, Tom hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Ellar Coltrane
May Releases:
Alien Covenant: This is the sixth installment in the Alien movie series and it follows a timeline very close to that on Prometheus. It tells the story of the crew of the colony ship Covenant as they seek a remote planet hoping to find an uncharted paradise. What they find instead is a violent environment and the remains of the Prometheus expedition.
Director: Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, The Martian)
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Noomi Rapace, Guy Pearce
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2:
June Releases:
Wonder Woman:
Transformers: The Last Knight:
July Releases:
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: In the 28th century, a pair of special operatives are ordered by their commander to embark on a mission to thwart evil forces and restore peace in a remote intergalactic city. The movie's based on a French comics series by Pierre Christin and Jean Claude Mezieres.
Director: Luc Besson (Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, Nikita, Lucy)
Cast: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Kris Wu, John Goodman, Ethan Hawke, Rutger Hauer
The Dark Tower:
War for the Planet of the Apes: The events in this third installment in the Planet of the Apes series picks up where the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes left off. Caesar is embroiled in a violent and bloody war against humans led by a merciless colonel. The results of the battle will determine the fate of both apes and humans as well as the future of the planet.
Director: Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Let Me In, Cloverfield)
Cast: Andy Serkis, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Gabriel Chavarria, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer, Terry Notary, Sara Canning
August Releases:
Flatliners:
September Releases:
October Releases:
Geostorm: Climate-controlling satellites are causing destructive storms of epic proportions. So a satellite designer goes on a space mission to fix the problem. The plot thickens when it's discovered that there's a plot to assassinate the president.
Director: Dean Devlin
Cast: Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Lara, Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Andy Garcia,
Blade Runner 2049: A new blade runner working for the Los Angeles Police Department uncovers a secret that might turn what's left of society into dangerous chaos. His search for answers and solutions leads him on a mission to search for Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who hasn't been seen for over thirty years.
Director: Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario, Enemy, Prisoners, Incendies)
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Dave Bautista
November Releases:
Thor: Ragnarok:
December Releases:
Star Wars: Episode VIII:
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter:
Underworld: Blood Wars:
February Releases:
The Space Between Us:
March Releases:
Ghost in the Shell: A counter-cyber terrorist task force led by a cyborg commander battles cyber criminals and hackers. The task force faces its most formidable enemy to date, an enemy who will stop at nothing to ruin the artificial intelligence technology that has always proven to be reliable for Hanka Robotics. The film's based on a Japanese manga series by Masamune Shirow.
Director: Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman)
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbaek, Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Chin Han, Lasarus Ratuere
Kong: Skull Island:
Life:
Power Rangers:
April Releases:
The Circle: The book of the same title by Dave Eggers which served as the source material for this movie generated mixed reviews. Some described it as an effective commentary on the culture of surveillance that's very prevalent in this day and age. Others lambasted it for demonizing internet companies without showing actual arguments. The same kind of reactions will likely emerge from people who will see the film considering its themes.
Director: James Ponsoldt (The End of the Tour, The Spectacular Now, Smashed, Off the Black)
Cast: Emma Watson, Tom hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton, Ellar Coltrane
May Releases:
Alien Covenant: This is the sixth installment in the Alien movie series and it follows a timeline very close to that on Prometheus. It tells the story of the crew of the colony ship Covenant as they seek a remote planet hoping to find an uncharted paradise. What they find instead is a violent environment and the remains of the Prometheus expedition.
Director: Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator, The Martian)
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Noomi Rapace, Guy Pearce
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2:
June Releases:
Wonder Woman:
Transformers: The Last Knight:
July Releases:
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets: In the 28th century, a pair of special operatives are ordered by their commander to embark on a mission to thwart evil forces and restore peace in a remote intergalactic city. The movie's based on a French comics series by Pierre Christin and Jean Claude Mezieres.
Director: Luc Besson (Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, Nikita, Lucy)
Cast: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Kris Wu, John Goodman, Ethan Hawke, Rutger Hauer
The Dark Tower:
War for the Planet of the Apes: The events in this third installment in the Planet of the Apes series picks up where the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes left off. Caesar is embroiled in a violent and bloody war against humans led by a merciless colonel. The results of the battle will determine the fate of both apes and humans as well as the future of the planet.
Director: Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Let Me In, Cloverfield)
Cast: Andy Serkis, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Gabriel Chavarria, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer, Terry Notary, Sara Canning
August Releases:
Flatliners:
September Releases:
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| Alien Covenant |
Geostorm: Climate-controlling satellites are causing destructive storms of epic proportions. So a satellite designer goes on a space mission to fix the problem. The plot thickens when it's discovered that there's a plot to assassinate the president.
Director: Dean Devlin
Cast: Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Lara, Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Andy Garcia,
Blade Runner 2049: A new blade runner working for the Los Angeles Police Department uncovers a secret that might turn what's left of society into dangerous chaos. His search for answers and solutions leads him on a mission to search for Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who hasn't been seen for over thirty years.
Director: Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario, Enemy, Prisoners, Incendies)
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Dave Bautista
November Releases:
Thor: Ragnarok:
December Releases:
Star Wars: Episode VIII:
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List of Tagalog Movies 2017: Filipino Films Released or to be Released in 2017
If you are a fan of Philippine cinema, you will find this page very valuable. Listed below are the Tagalog movies 2017 and Filipino films 2017 that you should watch out for this year. The country's film industry is starting to pick up the pace. Production has started to increase since last year and industry insiders are projecting that the trend will continue this 2017. Anyway, below is an overview of the major productions that have been or will be released this year:
Sakaling Hindi Makarating - Wanderlust, mending a broken heart, and finding happiness are the main themes of this beautifully-shot film by Ice Idanan. The movie is a breath of fresh air amidst the formulaic fare that has plagued Philippine cinema for too long. The plot still revolves around romance but it takes a very unique twist. It stars Alessandra de Rossi, Teri Malvar, Pepe Herrera, JC Santos, Karen delos Reyes, and Irma Adlawan.
Across the Crescent Moon - Human trafficking and inter-faith relationships are the main themes of this action-dram top-billed by Matteo Guidicelli and Alexandra Godinez. Matteo plays a Muslim cop working for the Special Action Force department of the Philippine National Police. He's married to a Christian woman played by Alexandra. Directed by Baby R. Nebrida, the movie also stars Christopher de Leon, Gabby Concepcion, Dina Bonnevie, Sandy Andolong, Joem Bascon, Ivan Carapiet, and Jerico Estregan.
My Ex And Whys - In their third film as a romantic tandem, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano play two teenagers who are struggling to find a good answer to the old question "Why do humans insist on loving people who have hurt them?" Produced by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia Molina, My Ex And Whys will hit theaters all over the Philippines on February 15. The movie also stars Joey Marquez, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Hyubs Azarcon, Cai Cortez, Neil Coleta, Ryan Bang, and Dominic Roque.
Can't Help Falling In Love - Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo team up once again for this romantic drama while director Mae Cruz Alviar mans the camera. This will be the tandem's first big screen project for the year. They are also doing a television series called La Luna Sangre.
Bloody Crayons - In this horror thriller picture, Topel Lee, a director who had successful stints directing films, television programs, and music videos, tries his hands adapting a popular book into the big screen. The source material for Bloody Crayons is a book of the same name by Josh Argonza. Bloody Crayons will feature an ensemble cast which includes Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte, Joshua Garcia, Jane Oineza, Diego Loyzaga, Sofia Andres, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, and Empoy Marquez.
Size Matters - A romantic comedy based on a story of the same title that was originally published on Wattpad, Size Matters tells the story of a woman and a man who have different ideas with regards to their anticipated first time in bed. The woman wants someone with a big package but the man she ends up bedding has a package that's much smaller than the average size. The film reportedly stars Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, Edgar Allan Guzman, and Melai Cantiveros. It will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina.
Darna - The popular comic book female superhero character created by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo gets another big screen treatment in this adaptation that will be directed by horror and suspense master Erik Matti. Actress Angel Locsin will play the titular character which she previously portrayed in a television series for the GMA Network back in 2005. The cast for the movie adaptation also includes Krystal Brimner, Simon Pineda, Gina Pareno, and Sarah Lahbati.
Dear Other Self - In this romantic drama which follows a love triangle angle, Jodi Sta. Maria plays a woman who is torn between two men. Who should she chose? The one who will provide her a life full of adventure and excitement? Or should she choose the one who can offer her financial stability and security? Co-starring in the movie are Joseph Marco and JC De Vera. It's directed by Veronica Velasco.
My Dear Future Husband - Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz reunites in this romantic comedy to be directed by Ted Boborol. The two young stars' last film together was released more than three years ago. They have previously appeared together in three blockbuster films namely It Takes a Man and a Woman, You Changed My Life, and A Very Special Love.
Ghost Bride - Actress Kim Chiu and director Chito S. Rono reunite in this horror flick which tackles the ancient Chine tradition of ghost marriages. In a ghost marriage, one or two of the people being betrothed are deceased. Versions of the tradition are also practiced in other parts of the world like France and Sudan. Also starring in Ghost Bride are Matteo Guidicelli, JC Santos, Rio Locsin, Beverly Salviejo, Victor Silayan, Jerome Ponce, Mon Confiado, and Alice Dixson.
Swipe: At the center of this drama is an online dating app which serves as the glue that connects the residents and employees of an apartment complex. Directed by Ed Lejano, the movie explores the romantic aspirations of a ragtag group of people. It stars Gabby Eigenmann, Meg Imperial, Alex Medina, Maria Isabel Lopez, Alvin Anson, Mercedes Cabral, and Luis Alandy. Writing for Rappler, film critic Oggs Cruz said that Swipe "ever really digs deep enough. It refuses to connect the loose threads and the dominant themes, foregoing complexity for easy thrills and tensions that never even materialized."
Pwera Usog - Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, Pwera Usog takes as its driving subject a common Filipino superstition (the pwera usog). A group of teenagers got more than what they bargained for in an attempted prank. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Joseph Marco, Kiko Estrada, Sofie Andres, Albie Casino, Cherise Castro, and Devon Seron.
Luck at First Sight - This is a romantic drama featuring the tandem of Bela Padilla and Jericho Rosales. Padilla also wrote the story from which the film's plot was based. Working behind the camera is director Dan Villegas, the same guy behind the hits English Only Please and The Breakup Playlist.
Northern Lights: A Journey To Love -
Tayo, Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon -
Smaller and Smaller Circles -
Ang Larawan -
I'm Drunk, I Love You -
Ilawod -
Dark Room -
Foolish Love -
If you have anything to add to the list, please feel free to leave your comments below. Thanks a lot.
Sakaling Hindi Makarating - Wanderlust, mending a broken heart, and finding happiness are the main themes of this beautifully-shot film by Ice Idanan. The movie is a breath of fresh air amidst the formulaic fare that has plagued Philippine cinema for too long. The plot still revolves around romance but it takes a very unique twist. It stars Alessandra de Rossi, Teri Malvar, Pepe Herrera, JC Santos, Karen delos Reyes, and Irma Adlawan.
Across the Crescent Moon - Human trafficking and inter-faith relationships are the main themes of this action-dram top-billed by Matteo Guidicelli and Alexandra Godinez. Matteo plays a Muslim cop working for the Special Action Force department of the Philippine National Police. He's married to a Christian woman played by Alexandra. Directed by Baby R. Nebrida, the movie also stars Christopher de Leon, Gabby Concepcion, Dina Bonnevie, Sandy Andolong, Joem Bascon, Ivan Carapiet, and Jerico Estregan.
My Ex And Whys - In their third film as a romantic tandem, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano play two teenagers who are struggling to find a good answer to the old question "Why do humans insist on loving people who have hurt them?" Produced by Star Cinema and directed by Cathy Garcia Molina, My Ex And Whys will hit theaters all over the Philippines on February 15. The movie also stars Joey Marquez, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Hyubs Azarcon, Cai Cortez, Neil Coleta, Ryan Bang, and Dominic Roque.
Can't Help Falling In Love - Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo team up once again for this romantic drama while director Mae Cruz Alviar mans the camera. This will be the tandem's first big screen project for the year. They are also doing a television series called La Luna Sangre.
Bloody Crayons - In this horror thriller picture, Topel Lee, a director who had successful stints directing films, television programs, and music videos, tries his hands adapting a popular book into the big screen. The source material for Bloody Crayons is a book of the same name by Josh Argonza. Bloody Crayons will feature an ensemble cast which includes Julia Barretto, Ronnie Alonte, Joshua Garcia, Jane Oineza, Diego Loyzaga, Sofia Andres, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, and Empoy Marquez.
Darna - The popular comic book female superhero character created by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo gets another big screen treatment in this adaptation that will be directed by horror and suspense master Erik Matti. Actress Angel Locsin will play the titular character which she previously portrayed in a television series for the GMA Network back in 2005. The cast for the movie adaptation also includes Krystal Brimner, Simon Pineda, Gina Pareno, and Sarah Lahbati.
Dear Other Self - In this romantic drama which follows a love triangle angle, Jodi Sta. Maria plays a woman who is torn between two men. Who should she chose? The one who will provide her a life full of adventure and excitement? Or should she choose the one who can offer her financial stability and security? Co-starring in the movie are Joseph Marco and JC De Vera. It's directed by Veronica Velasco.
My Dear Future Husband - Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz reunites in this romantic comedy to be directed by Ted Boborol. The two young stars' last film together was released more than three years ago. They have previously appeared together in three blockbuster films namely It Takes a Man and a Woman, You Changed My Life, and A Very Special Love.
Ghost Bride - Actress Kim Chiu and director Chito S. Rono reunite in this horror flick which tackles the ancient Chine tradition of ghost marriages. In a ghost marriage, one or two of the people being betrothed are deceased. Versions of the tradition are also practiced in other parts of the world like France and Sudan. Also starring in Ghost Bride are Matteo Guidicelli, JC Santos, Rio Locsin, Beverly Salviejo, Victor Silayan, Jerome Ponce, Mon Confiado, and Alice Dixson.
Swipe: At the center of this drama is an online dating app which serves as the glue that connects the residents and employees of an apartment complex. Directed by Ed Lejano, the movie explores the romantic aspirations of a ragtag group of people. It stars Gabby Eigenmann, Meg Imperial, Alex Medina, Maria Isabel Lopez, Alvin Anson, Mercedes Cabral, and Luis Alandy. Writing for Rappler, film critic Oggs Cruz said that Swipe "ever really digs deep enough. It refuses to connect the loose threads and the dominant themes, foregoing complexity for easy thrills and tensions that never even materialized."
Luck at First Sight - This is a romantic drama featuring the tandem of Bela Padilla and Jericho Rosales. Padilla also wrote the story from which the film's plot was based. Working behind the camera is director Dan Villegas, the same guy behind the hits English Only Please and The Breakup Playlist.
Northern Lights: A Journey To Love -
Tayo, Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon -
Smaller and Smaller Circles -
Ang Larawan -
I'm Drunk, I Love You -
Ilawod -
Dark Room -
Foolish Love -
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Movie Recommendations By Adam Johnston Of YourMovieSucks (The YouTube Channel: YourMovieSucksDOTOrg)
2011
1. Submarine - "Is both involving and hilarious; it's pretty funny so check it out."
2. The Sound of Noise - "If you love music, then this movie is for you."
3. Footnote - "An entertaining movie."
4. The Tree of Life - "Everything's amazingly shot and not only is it an accurate and honest portrayal of the family unit in the 1950s, but it's an accurate portrayal of life as a young boy and losing your innocence. See it."
5. Senna - "What I love about this movie is that there's so much footage, it's able to play off as a drama unfolding before your eyes rather than a documentary of something that happened in the past."
6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - "This is one of the few cases of an American remake of a foreign language film being as good as the original. Trent Reznor continues to do a great job with the soundtrack along with Atticus Ross. Everything is well-acted, well-shot, well-paced. It's a real crowd-pleaser even though the content may be disturbing for some viewers."
7. Le Chat du Rabbin (The Rabbi's Cat) - "It's clever, self-aware, politically-aware and plenty stylized whenever it gets the opportunity. It's nice to see an animated movie with such balls that it isn't afraid to tackle subjects like divided societies and conflict between Jews and Muslims."
8. Drive - "This movie is super-fun to watch so check it out."
9. The Artist - "It's not only fun to watch, but the directing, acting, and musical composition perfectly reflect the silent movie era."
10. Certified Copy - "Fantastic film and I highly recommend it."
11. Midnight in Paris - "This movie is hilarious and insightful."
12. Weekend - "This is the most honest film I've ever seen in terms of a depiction of a gay relationship. And you don't have to be gay to enjoy the movie."
13. The Skin I Live In - "It's well-shot and the soundtrack is great."
14. Shame - "This is a masterful film."
15. The Kid with a Bike - "My favorite movie from 2011."
2014
Mistaken for Strangers, Life Itself, Phoenix, Finding Vivian Maier, Gett:The Trial Of Viviane Amsalem, The Raid 2, Citizen Four, Two Days One Night, Violent, Nightcrawler, The Fool, An Honest Liar, Enemy, Art and Craft, Jodorowsky's Dune, Norte: The End Of History, The Internet's Own Boy, Under the Skin, Ida, Winter Sleep, Force Majeure, Gone Girl, The Lego Movie, Leviathan, Magical Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Whiplash, Mommy, Birdman
1. Submarine - "Is both involving and hilarious; it's pretty funny so check it out."
2. The Sound of Noise - "If you love music, then this movie is for you."
3. Footnote - "An entertaining movie."
4. The Tree of Life - "Everything's amazingly shot and not only is it an accurate and honest portrayal of the family unit in the 1950s, but it's an accurate portrayal of life as a young boy and losing your innocence. See it."
5. Senna - "What I love about this movie is that there's so much footage, it's able to play off as a drama unfolding before your eyes rather than a documentary of something that happened in the past."
6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - "This is one of the few cases of an American remake of a foreign language film being as good as the original. Trent Reznor continues to do a great job with the soundtrack along with Atticus Ross. Everything is well-acted, well-shot, well-paced. It's a real crowd-pleaser even though the content may be disturbing for some viewers."
7. Le Chat du Rabbin (The Rabbi's Cat) - "It's clever, self-aware, politically-aware and plenty stylized whenever it gets the opportunity. It's nice to see an animated movie with such balls that it isn't afraid to tackle subjects like divided societies and conflict between Jews and Muslims."
8. Drive - "This movie is super-fun to watch so check it out."
9. The Artist - "It's not only fun to watch, but the directing, acting, and musical composition perfectly reflect the silent movie era."
10. Certified Copy - "Fantastic film and I highly recommend it."
11. Midnight in Paris - "This movie is hilarious and insightful."
12. Weekend - "This is the most honest film I've ever seen in terms of a depiction of a gay relationship. And you don't have to be gay to enjoy the movie."
13. The Skin I Live In - "It's well-shot and the soundtrack is great."
14. Shame - "This is a masterful film."
15. The Kid with a Bike - "My favorite movie from 2011."
2014
Mistaken for Strangers, Life Itself, Phoenix, Finding Vivian Maier, Gett:The Trial Of Viviane Amsalem, The Raid 2, Citizen Four, Two Days One Night, Violent, Nightcrawler, The Fool, An Honest Liar, Enemy, Art and Craft, Jodorowsky's Dune, Norte: The End Of History, The Internet's Own Boy, Under the Skin, Ida, Winter Sleep, Force Majeure, Gone Girl, The Lego Movie, Leviathan, Magical Girl, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Whiplash, Mommy, Birdman
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The Popular Cartoon Series Johnny Bravo Was Created By A Filipino Animator Named Van Partible
Johnny Bravo is without a doubt one of the most iconic television cartoons from the late 1990s to the first five years of the 21st century. Even today, more than a decade after the show's last season, hundreds of television networks from all over the world still regularly air reruns of the popular animated show. Johnny Bravo's image is itself an icon. The yellow brushed-up hair. The dark sunglasses. The black t-shirt. The bulging muscles. The character's easily recognizable even from miles away.
Even today, the show is a mainstay in Philippine television, entertaining children and adults alike on Saturday and Sunday mornings. But here's a bit of information that the millions of Filipino fans of the show probably don't know. Johnny Bravo was created by a Filipino. His name is Van Partible and he started working on the character while studying at the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Manila but his family migrated to the United States in the 1970s while he was still a baby.
The show had its beginnings in Loyola Marymount University. Partible was working on his senior thesis project which he called Mess O'Blues. The animated film was about an Elvis impersonator. After graduation, Partible didn't have the experience nor the portfolio to be accepted in the animation studios so he started working in a daycare program for a local elementary school. Things changed when Partible's animation professor, Dan McLaugglin, showed Mess O'Blues to a friend of his that worked for Hannah-Barbera Cartoons (an animation studio). The studio loved the film and they eventually asked Partible to create a series of cartoons based on it. And so Johnny Bravo was born. The rest is history.
Why was the show named Johnny Bravo?
According to Partible, the name came from an episode of the American sitcom The Brady Brunch. The episode was called Adios, Johnny Bravo. Interestingly, Partible's full name is Efrem Giovanni Bravo Partible. Giovanni is an Italian name for Johnny. That said, the show's name was also derived from the creator's full name.
Here are a few interesting bits of trivia about the animated show Johnny Bravo:
1) Seth MacFarlane was part of the crew for the show's first season. MacFarlane is the creator of Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. He also directed the comedy films Ted, Ted 2, and A Million Ways to Die in the West.
2) The series has received seven nominations from the Annie Awards, YoungStar Award, and Golden Reel Awards. The show didn't win any of these nominations.
3) A video game based on the series called Johnny Bravo: Date-O-Rama! was released for the PlayStation2 and Nintendo DS gaming consoles.
4) In 2002, Warner Brothers Pictures secured the rights to a live-action film based on the show. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is being considered to play the character.
Even today, the show is a mainstay in Philippine television, entertaining children and adults alike on Saturday and Sunday mornings. But here's a bit of information that the millions of Filipino fans of the show probably don't know. Johnny Bravo was created by a Filipino. His name is Van Partible and he started working on the character while studying at the Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Manila but his family migrated to the United States in the 1970s while he was still a baby.
The show had its beginnings in Loyola Marymount University. Partible was working on his senior thesis project which he called Mess O'Blues. The animated film was about an Elvis impersonator. After graduation, Partible didn't have the experience nor the portfolio to be accepted in the animation studios so he started working in a daycare program for a local elementary school. Things changed when Partible's animation professor, Dan McLaugglin, showed Mess O'Blues to a friend of his that worked for Hannah-Barbera Cartoons (an animation studio). The studio loved the film and they eventually asked Partible to create a series of cartoons based on it. And so Johnny Bravo was born. The rest is history.
Why was the show named Johnny Bravo?
According to Partible, the name came from an episode of the American sitcom The Brady Brunch. The episode was called Adios, Johnny Bravo. Interestingly, Partible's full name is Efrem Giovanni Bravo Partible. Giovanni is an Italian name for Johnny. That said, the show's name was also derived from the creator's full name.
Here are a few interesting bits of trivia about the animated show Johnny Bravo:
1) Seth MacFarlane was part of the crew for the show's first season. MacFarlane is the creator of Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. He also directed the comedy films Ted, Ted 2, and A Million Ways to Die in the West.
2) The series has received seven nominations from the Annie Awards, YoungStar Award, and Golden Reel Awards. The show didn't win any of these nominations.
3) A video game based on the series called Johnny Bravo: Date-O-Rama! was released for the PlayStation2 and Nintendo DS gaming consoles.
4) In 2002, Warner Brothers Pictures secured the rights to a live-action film based on the show. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is being considered to play the character.
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List Of Tagalog Movies 2016: Filipino Films Released Or To Be Released In 2016
There are two possible reasons why you have arrived at this place. One, you are an enthusiast of Filipino cinema (or Philippine cinema) and that you want to know about the titles that have been released or yet to be released in 2016. Two, you are doing some research about Filipino movies. You could be doing the research for school purposes or for work-related purposes.
Whatever is your reason in arriving at this page, you have come to the right place. Because below is an overview of all the Tagalog movies, both mainstream and independent, that have been released or yet to be released in 2016.
The titles of the films are listed in descending order. This means that you’ll find the oldest releases on top and the new and upcoming releases at the bottom. Provided for each title are pertinent information about the movie like cast, synopsis, and release date.
Always Be My Maybe
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
Everything About Her
#Lakbay2Love
Girlfriend For Hire
Love Is Blind
Tupang Ligaw
Laut
Beyond The Door
Pisara
Ang Sugarol
Ligaw
Sekyu
Iadya Mo Kami
I'll Never Get Over You
Darna
Balatkayo
Sa Isang Iglap
Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako
Pangil
Tomodachi
Butsoy
Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli (The Agony and Fury of Hermano Puli) - This is a historical drama that chronicles the life and legacy of Apolinario dela Cruz who in 1841 led a rebellion against the Spanish government in the name of religious freedom. Stars Aljur Abrenica, Enzp Pineda, Louise delos Reyes, Menggie Cubarrubias, and Ross Pesigan. Directed by Gil Portes.
Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan - Set in the early 1990s in the Marag Valley, the movie tells the story of a couple and the unorthodox relationship they enter into with a government soldier. A bloody war between government soldiers and rebels serves as backdrop to the story. Stars Luis Alandy, LJ Reyes, and Anthony Falcon. Directed by Jun Robles Lana.
Camp Sawi - A romantic comedy about five broken-hearted women trying to fix their messed-up love lives in a beach camp for the broken-hearted. Stars Andi Eigenmann, Yassi Pressman, Bela Padilla, and Sam Milby.
Sultan Qudarat - A historical film that tells the story of Sultan Kudarat. Stars Cesar Montano. Directed by Montano.
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How To Watch Netflix In The Philippines
On January 6, 2016, Netflix announced that it will be expanding its popular video streaming services to 130 new territories. Included in the expansion is the Philippines. The company stayed true to its promise back in September 2015 that it will expand into Southeast Asia in early 2016. Below is an overview on how you can watch Netflix movies and shows in the Philippines.
Step 1: Register with Netflix.
This is very easy to do. Just go to the Netflix website and click on the tab that says "Register". If the company is currently running a promo, you will see a tab that says "Start Your Free Month". Just follow the tab to proceed.
Step 2: Choose your Netflix plan.
In the Philippines, you have three options - Basic, Standard, and Premium. The Basic plan will cost you 370 pesos a month, the Standard plan 460 pesos a month, and the Premium plan 550 pesos a month. Below is an overview of the differences between the three plans.
We highly suggest that you choose the Premium plan. The difference in price compared to the Basic plan is only 180 pesos. With the Premium plan, you can watch four Netflix programs in four screens all at the same time. And you can watch the shows in Ultra HD. You get all of these perks by adding a mere 180 pesos on top of the Basic plan.
Step 3: Create your account.
All you need to do is enter your email address then create a password. After this step, you will then be asked to choose your payment method. You can either pay via credit card or via PayPal.
Step 4: That's it! You can start watching the shows and programs in Netflix's inventory.
A few more reminders:
1) If you register with a free month trial, be assured that you won't be charged until your first month expires. If you don't want to be charged or you don't want to continue with the service, just go to your account and click on the tab that says "Cancel membership".
2) You can watch Netflix in the Philippines using several devices. These devices include Smart TV, Blu-ray player, smart phones, tablets, PlayStation, desktop, laptop, Xbox, and Apple TV.
3) When you log into Netflix, there's a search box where you can find television shows and movies that are available for streaming. Always keep in mind that shows put on Netflix won't be there indefinitely. Sometimes they get taken down, then added back, then taken down again.
Step 1: Register with Netflix.
This is very easy to do. Just go to the Netflix website and click on the tab that says "Register". If the company is currently running a promo, you will see a tab that says "Start Your Free Month". Just follow the tab to proceed.
Step 2: Choose your Netflix plan.
In the Philippines, you have three options - Basic, Standard, and Premium. The Basic plan will cost you 370 pesos a month, the Standard plan 460 pesos a month, and the Premium plan 550 pesos a month. Below is an overview of the differences between the three plans.
We highly suggest that you choose the Premium plan. The difference in price compared to the Basic plan is only 180 pesos. With the Premium plan, you can watch four Netflix programs in four screens all at the same time. And you can watch the shows in Ultra HD. You get all of these perks by adding a mere 180 pesos on top of the Basic plan.
Step 3: Create your account.
All you need to do is enter your email address then create a password. After this step, you will then be asked to choose your payment method. You can either pay via credit card or via PayPal.
Step 4: That's it! You can start watching the shows and programs in Netflix's inventory.
A few more reminders:
1) If you register with a free month trial, be assured that you won't be charged until your first month expires. If you don't want to be charged or you don't want to continue with the service, just go to your account and click on the tab that says "Cancel membership".
2) You can watch Netflix in the Philippines using several devices. These devices include Smart TV, Blu-ray player, smart phones, tablets, PlayStation, desktop, laptop, Xbox, and Apple TV.
3) When you log into Netflix, there's a search box where you can find television shows and movies that are available for streaming. Always keep in mind that shows put on Netflix won't be there indefinitely. Sometimes they get taken down, then added back, then taken down again.
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Stannis Baratheon's Armor Was Inspired By Armor Worn By The Moro People Of The Philippines
If you are a Filipino and you are a huge fan of the HBO series Game of Thrones, then you are going to love this interesting bit of information about Stannis Baratheon's armor. We have reasons to believe that the Lord of Dragonstone's armor was inspired by armor that used to be worn by the Moro people in the Philippines. If you look closely into the details and patterns of Baratheon's armor and compare it with a Moro armor, it's not that hard to see the uncanny similarities.
These similarities were first observed by Matt Easton, a martial arts teacher and arms and armor researcher from London, England. Easton also runs Schola Gladiatoria, a historical European martial arts group. Easton has a YouTube channel where he uploads videos wherein he talks about historical martial arts, military history, antique arms and armor, basically anything that has something to do with combat.
In one of his videos, Easton discussed Baratheon's armor and made the assertion that it was directly inspired by the design of armors worn by the Moro people in Southern Mindanao. And if you are to compare the two armors, Easton may be up to something. The armors do look alike. The patterns are too similar to each other to be brushed away as a mere coincidence.
There's only one way to confirm that Baratheon's armor was indeed inspired by Moro armor. And that is to get hold of Game of Thrones's costume design team and ask them where they got the inspiration for Baratheon's armor. Sadly, we don't have that power. But based on Easton's observations and the photos below, it's very likely that Baratheon is indeed dressed in Moro-inspired armor.
These similarities were first observed by Matt Easton, a martial arts teacher and arms and armor researcher from London, England. Easton also runs Schola Gladiatoria, a historical European martial arts group. Easton has a YouTube channel where he uploads videos wherein he talks about historical martial arts, military history, antique arms and armor, basically anything that has something to do with combat.
In one of his videos, Easton discussed Baratheon's armor and made the assertion that it was directly inspired by the design of armors worn by the Moro people in Southern Mindanao. And if you are to compare the two armors, Easton may be up to something. The armors do look alike. The patterns are too similar to each other to be brushed away as a mere coincidence.
There's only one way to confirm that Baratheon's armor was indeed inspired by Moro armor. And that is to get hold of Game of Thrones's costume design team and ask them where they got the inspiration for Baratheon's armor. Sadly, we don't have that power. But based on Easton's observations and the photos below, it's very likely that Baratheon is indeed dressed in Moro-inspired armor.
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The Great Raid: A Movie Inspired By The Daring Raid Of A Japanese Concentration Camp In Cabanatuan During World War II
On January 30, 1945, in the thick of World War II, hundreds of American soldiers and Filipino guerrillas launched a daring and dangerous rescue mission that led to the liberation of at least 500 prisoners of war being held by the Japanese army at a concentration camp in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija.
The event is considered as one of the most triumphant rescue missions in both U.S. military and Philippine history. The raid is made even more popular by the fact that although the rescuers were grossly outnumbered by the Japanese, they suffered only a few losses while the Japanese army lost hundreds of their soldiers. Official records say that 2 American soldiers died, 2 prisoners died, and 21 Filipino guerrillas were wounded. Between 530 and 1000 Japanese soldiers were killed during the raid. Four Japanese war tanks were also destroyed.
The daring rescue mission was the subject of the film The Great Raid which hit theaters in 2005. Directed by John Dahl (Rounders, Joy Ride), the film focused its attention on the planning and the eventual staging of the rescue mission. The movie starred Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Sam Worthington, Logan Marshall-Green, Joseph Fiennes, Connie Nielsen, and Robert Mammone. It also starred Filipino actors like Cesar Montano, Paolo Montalban, and Natalie Mendoza.
Here are a few interesting facts about the film:
1) The movie was shot within the months of July and November in 2002. It was originally scheduled to be released in the fall of 2003 but its release date was delayed several times. It eventually made its way into American theaters in August 12, 2005.
2) The makers of the film used two books as their major sources in developing the film. These are Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers and William Breuer's The Great Raid on Cabanatuan.
3) Filipino actors Cesar Montano and Richard Joson played the roles of Juan Pajuta and Eduardo Joson in the movie. Pajuta and Joson are the two Filipino soldiers who led the Filipino guerrillas during the raid.
4) The movie was filmed in Queensland, Australia. A replica of the Japanese concentration was built using photos and accounts about the raid. Asian students in Australia were hired to play Japanese soldiers in the film.
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| One of the several promotional posters for The Great Raid. |
5) James Franco who played Captain Robert Prince in the movie wrote about his experiences in making the film in a novel called Actors Anonymous which was published in 2013.
6) In the actual raid, Americans used a Northrop P-61 Black Widow fighter plane to divert the attention of Japanese soldiers while the American soldiers and Filipino guerrillas creep to the concentration camp. However, in the movie, the wrong plane was used. The aircraft used in the film was a Lockheed Hudson. This was because the makers of the film can't find a Northrop P-61 Black Widow that is still working.
7) The movie bombed at the box office. It only grossed $10,769,311 which is a far cry from its production budget that was a whooping $80 million.
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Alkitrang Dugo: A 1975 Filipino Film Based On William Golding's Novel 'Lord Of The Flies'
Alkitrang Dugo is a Filipino movie released in 1975 that was based on the dystopian novel Lord of the Flies by the English writer and poet William Golding (Pincher Martin, To the Ends of the Earth, The Scorpion God). The film was directed by Lupita A. Concio from a screenplay written by Nicanor B. Cleto Jr. The movie was produced by Nora Aunor.
The cast of Alkitrang Dugo included Roderick Paulate, Jingle, Efren Montes, Zernan Manahan, Angelito, Margie Braza, Rinna Peredo, Michael Sandico, Ricky Sandico, Toto Jr., and Eddie Villamayor. The film was promoted with the tagline, "Kahit na tayo'y malayo sa mga inalkitrang kalye ng Maynila, dito natin mapatutunayang tao pa rin tayo." The movie was filmed in Lipanta, Padre Burgos in the province of Quezon.
The movie's plot revolves around a group of young Filipino athletes who got stranded in a remote island after their plane crashed. The crash claimed the lives of their coach and pilot. Without an adult around to guide them on what to do, the young athletes organized themselves in order to survive. However, a struggle for leadership arose and divided the athletes into two rival groups.
Alkitrang Dugo stayed true to the events in William Golding's novel with a few major differences. One, the movie had boys and girls stranded in the island while in the book there were only boys. And two, the boys in the book elected a leader right after the plane crash. In the movie, the athletes elected leaders several weeks after they got stranded in the island.
Alkitrang Dugo was the second film to bring William Golding's classic story to the big screen. The first one was Lord of the Flies, a British adaptation that was released in 1963 and starred James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, and Hugh Edwards.
The book was once again adapted to the big screen in 1990 by director Harry Hook. The cast featured Balthazar Getty as Ralph, Chris Furrh as Jack, Danuel Pipoly as Piggy, and James Badge Dale as Simon.
The cast of Alkitrang Dugo included Roderick Paulate, Jingle, Efren Montes, Zernan Manahan, Angelito, Margie Braza, Rinna Peredo, Michael Sandico, Ricky Sandico, Toto Jr., and Eddie Villamayor. The film was promoted with the tagline, "Kahit na tayo'y malayo sa mga inalkitrang kalye ng Maynila, dito natin mapatutunayang tao pa rin tayo." The movie was filmed in Lipanta, Padre Burgos in the province of Quezon.
The movie's plot revolves around a group of young Filipino athletes who got stranded in a remote island after their plane crashed. The crash claimed the lives of their coach and pilot. Without an adult around to guide them on what to do, the young athletes organized themselves in order to survive. However, a struggle for leadership arose and divided the athletes into two rival groups.
Alkitrang Dugo stayed true to the events in William Golding's novel with a few major differences. One, the movie had boys and girls stranded in the island while in the book there were only boys. And two, the boys in the book elected a leader right after the plane crash. In the movie, the athletes elected leaders several weeks after they got stranded in the island.
The book was once again adapted to the big screen in 1990 by director Harry Hook. The cast featured Balthazar Getty as Ralph, Chris Furrh as Jack, Danuel Pipoly as Piggy, and James Badge Dale as Simon.
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Better Call Saul Easter Eggs: Breaking Bad References And More From The AMC Series
Better Call Saul easter eggs from episode 6 (Five-O)
1) Mike's son who was a cop was killed over something stupid and meaningless. In Breaking Bad, Mike who is a former cop was killed by Walter White over something that's also stupid and meaningless.
2) At the bar scene wherein Mike walked up to the two cops and pseudo-drunkenly told them that he knows who killed his son, the song Hold On Loosely by the rock band 38 Special was playing in the background. Mike later killed the two cops using a .38 Smith & Wesson Special firearm.
3) As Mike leaves a bar, he told the barkeep that he will be heading to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their conversation went as follows:
Mike: Albuquerque, New Mexico. You've ever been?
Barkeep: Nope.
Mike: That's where I'm headed.
Barkeep: Tarantulas they've got. That's a big minus to my book.
Mike: Well, I will be on the lookout.
In Dead Freight, the 5th episode of the 5th season of Breaking Bad, the opening scene featured a tarantula. The highlight of the episode was the robbery of a tanker by Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Patrick Kuby, Todd Alquist, and Mike. During the robbery attempt, Mike served as the lookout.
Better Call Saul easter eggs from episode 7 (Bingo)
1) In the opening scenes, Saul, Mike and a cop from Philadelphia were having a conversation at a police station under "wanted" signs. Further down the episode, Saul shared a bathroom with one of the men in the "wanted" signs.
1) Mike's son who was a cop was killed over something stupid and meaningless. In Breaking Bad, Mike who is a former cop was killed by Walter White over something that's also stupid and meaningless.
2) At the bar scene wherein Mike walked up to the two cops and pseudo-drunkenly told them that he knows who killed his son, the song Hold On Loosely by the rock band 38 Special was playing in the background. Mike later killed the two cops using a .38 Smith & Wesson Special firearm.
Mike: Albuquerque, New Mexico. You've ever been?
Barkeep: Nope.
Mike: That's where I'm headed.
Barkeep: Tarantulas they've got. That's a big minus to my book.
Mike: Well, I will be on the lookout.
In Dead Freight, the 5th episode of the 5th season of Breaking Bad, the opening scene featured a tarantula. The highlight of the episode was the robbery of a tanker by Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Patrick Kuby, Todd Alquist, and Mike. During the robbery attempt, Mike served as the lookout.
Better Call Saul easter eggs from episode 7 (Bingo)
1) In the opening scenes, Saul, Mike and a cop from Philadelphia were having a conversation at a police station under "wanted" signs. Further down the episode, Saul shared a bathroom with one of the men in the "wanted" signs.
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5 Reasons Why The Upcoming Filipino Movie Maria Leonora Teresa Will Suck
Pretty much every major Filipino movie that gets shown on wide release these days sucks. Just take a moment to mull over the 8 current top-grossing Tagalog films this year: 1) Starting Over Again, 2) Bride For Rent, 3) She's Dating The Gangster, 4) Maybe This Time, 5) Da Possessed, 6) Diary Ng Panget, 7) My Illegal Wife, and 8) Talk Back And You're Dead. Only an eight-year-old kid would watch any one of these movies and describe it as good.
Aside from their atrocious titles (Da Possessed? Seriously?), these movies are bad. They are so bad that calling them bad is an understatement. They are beyond bad. Unfortunately, it looks like the Philippine movie industry has no plans whatsoever of giving a stop to this parade of cinematic badness.
There's a horror film set to be released within this month called Maria Leonora Teresa that looks...yes of course, as expected...very bad. It's supposed to be a horror drama but after watching the trailer, you'd think that it's a freaking comedy. Without further ado, here are the 5 reasons why Maria Leonora Teresa is going to suck.
1) Almost zero originality. Dolls terrorizing and killing people? We've seen these a gazillion times already.
2) There's the obligatory gay character whose job is to be annoying onscreen. Why does every Filipino film has to have an annoying gay character?
3) Gullible characters who are an insult to logical thinking. Your daughter dies, a creepy psychiatrist gives you an even creepier doll as some sort of a coping tool, and you are totally fine with that?
4) Cliches, cliches, and cliches everywhere. Distant children's voices. Children laughing in the background. Sounds from a music box. Uuughhhhhh!
5) It's directed by Wenn Deramas, the guy behind movies with titles like The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, Momzillas, Sisterakas, and Petrang Kabayo. This alone is reason enough not to waste your money on this thing.
Maria Leonora Teresa stars Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo, Jodi Sta. Maria, Joem Bascon, and Maria Isabel Lopez. It's scheduled to be released nationwide on September 17, 2014.
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11 Awesome Photos of Famous Actors Laughing in Between Takes (Photos)
Seeing behind-the-scenes photos of the making of a film is a source of joy for many movie fans. There's this strong interest to know the process on how the actors, directors and staff came up with the movies which we laughed and cried to. So this collection of 11 photos showing film actors having a good laugh in between takes will surely brighten up your day.
Compiled by a Reddit user by the username Join_You_In_The_Sun, these photos capture actors taking a moment to share some laughter with their fellow cast. There's Christian Bale having a laugh with a fully-costumed Tom Hardy. There's Peter Dinklage goofing around with his Game of Thrones co-stars. And so much more. See them all below.
1) Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu in Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
2) Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
3) Rupert Grint, Mike Newell, Alan Rickman, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
4) Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Game of Thrones (2011)
5) Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
6) John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction (1994)
7) Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Christopher Nolan in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
8) Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway in Les Miserables (2012)
9) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Ralph Fiennes in Skyfall (2012)
10) Luke Wilson, Bill Murray, Grant Rosenmeyer, and Jonah Meyerson in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
11) Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman in Leon: The Professional (1994)
Compiled by a Reddit user by the username Join_You_In_The_Sun, these photos capture actors taking a moment to share some laughter with their fellow cast. There's Christian Bale having a laugh with a fully-costumed Tom Hardy. There's Peter Dinklage goofing around with his Game of Thrones co-stars. And so much more. See them all below.
1) Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu in Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
2) Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
3) Rupert Grint, Mike Newell, Alan Rickman, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
4) Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Game of Thrones (2011)
5) Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
6) John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction (1994)
7) Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Christopher Nolan in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
8) Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway in Les Miserables (2012)
9) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Ralph Fiennes in Skyfall (2012)
10) Luke Wilson, Bill Murray, Grant Rosenmeyer, and Jonah Meyerson in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
11) Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman in Leon: The Professional (1994)
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Explosive Latest Trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past
A new trailer for the highly-anticipated superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past has been released. The third and probably the final trailer for the film, it shows key action scenes featuring the main cast which include Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry and Anna Paquin.
The seventh installment in the X-Men movie series, Days of Future Past has a storyline wherein the X-Men ensemble have to fight for survival across two time periods. The superheroes join forces with their younger selves to fight a battle in which they have to change the past in order to save their future.
The film was directed by Bryan Singer. The screenplay was written by Simon Kinberg. It's scheduled to be released in the United States on May 23, 2014.
The seventh installment in the X-Men movie series, Days of Future Past has a storyline wherein the X-Men ensemble have to fight for survival across two time periods. The superheroes join forces with their younger selves to fight a battle in which they have to change the past in order to save their future.
The film was directed by Bryan Singer. The screenplay was written by Simon Kinberg. It's scheduled to be released in the United States on May 23, 2014.
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Jake Cuenca Dating Filipino-Australian Model Chanel Olive Thomas
Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca has gone public with his romantic relationship with a Filipino-Australian model named Chanel Olive Thomas. The 26-year-old actor has posted several photos of himself and Thomas in his Instagram account.
Thomas, in her Instagram profile describes herself as a "Fil-Aus model/positive soul based in Manila." Cuenca has previously been linked to actress Lovi Poe and his Maria Mercedes co-star Jessy Mendiola. Based on the photos posted by both Cuenca and Thomas in their social media accounts, they're probably in Bali, Indonesia spending the Holy Week there.
Thomas, in her Instagram profile describes herself as a "Fil-Aus model/positive soul based in Manila." Cuenca has previously been linked to actress Lovi Poe and his Maria Mercedes co-star Jessy Mendiola. Based on the photos posted by both Cuenca and Thomas in their social media accounts, they're probably in Bali, Indonesia spending the Holy Week there.
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Nico Bolzico, Solenn Heussaff's Beau Dares Anne Curtis To Eat A Cricket
Solenn Heussaff and Anne Curtis, together with their beaus - Nico Bolzico and Erwan Heussaff - are currently vacationing in Myanmar for the duration of the Holy Week. The two celebrities have been updating their fans and followers about their trips through posts in their various social media accounts especially Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Among their latest updates are photos and video clips showing them trying out crickets, an exotic snack in Myanmar. In a video clip, Nico Bolzico, Erwan Heussaff and Solenn Heussaff can be heard daring Anne Curtis to pop in a cricket into her mouth which she did but had to spit it out immediately. Watch the clip below.
Among their latest updates are photos and video clips showing them trying out crickets, an exotic snack in Myanmar. In a video clip, Nico Bolzico, Erwan Heussaff and Solenn Heussaff can be heard daring Anne Curtis to pop in a cricket into her mouth which she did but had to spit it out immediately. Watch the clip below.
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