January 31, 2010

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG movie review

Walt Disney is back to drawn animation. The Princess and the Frog is a twisted tale loosely based on E.D. Baker's famous fairy tale, The Frog Princess and the Grimm Brother's The Frog Prince. this is set in the Jazz Era of New Orleans where music and dance fills the surroundings of people with great dreams. adding to the Princess Collection of Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Anastacia, is a humble Tiana working as a waitress until see crossed path with an unlikely new friend, Prince Naveen who was cursed by a voodoo practice. Prince Naveen was supposed to be married to Tiana's friend who was the daughter of the richest man in New Orleans.

assuming that they knew how to break the spell, Tiana, who wore a princess costume, kissed Naveen and unexpectedly she became a frog too. now their adventure started until they fell inlove and then eventually broke the spell. *no spoilers there. tee-hee*

Walt Disney never fails to give us heart-warming animations like The Princess and the Frog. and this one gives a broader view of society and dreaming and wishing. you'll love the music and powerful lines from the characters that you'll believe in fairy tales again. it also displays strong friendship and sacrifice. but in spite of great despair, it teaches you how to dream and that you'll get it big.

The Princess and the Frog will leap on Philippine Cinemas on February 3, 2010.

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January 27, 2010

CEBU INMATES dancing THEY DONT CARE ABOUT US

the Cebu Dancing Inmates did it. Travis Payne and 2 dancers perform together with the dancing inmates for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT release. they danced to the tune of THEY DONT CARE ABOUT US originally from the HISTORY album.

view the video below:


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January 20, 2010

CEBU DANCING INMATES in THIS IS IT DVD release!

surprising and i admit that it was really Filipino pride. who would think that prisoners would display such discipline and with awe the whole world? the project has been a regular after it gained millions of hits via Youtube.com and still surprises audiences in the Internet.

and now an extension of their tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, these folks have been given a legendary role in a big Michael Jackson production! and not only that, Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's choreographer, has put his hands on the production with the inmates. Travis Payne was reported to be in the city doing a 2-day visit.

Payne and the people from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center did the choreography and the inmates learned it within Payne's visit.



see more of CPDRC performances in byronfgarcia's Youtube channel
news item by GMANews.tv

image sources:
Prison Photography

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January 18, 2010

RENT to set on Philippine Stage starting Feb 5!

RENT, the award winning and contemporary rock musical will make its debut on Philippine theater starting on Feb 5 2010! we are so honored to have 9 Works Theatrical bringing us this socially relevant piece that will not only entertain us but give us an enlightening information about a deadly disease that strikes our world today: AIDS. the play features exceptional artists Gian Magdangal as Roger, the songwriter inflicted with the disease. this is Gian's first lead role and luckily he stars in a big production such as RENT.

what can we expect from Philippines' production?
first is that this is a new cast. displaying the musicality and talent of our people, we are guaranteed to have a really good show and also discussing a relevant issue in the society today. also, director Robbie Guevarra boasts that our talents can perform the pieces "pitch-perfect" so that everyone that are watching this show can sing along with the music from Rent.



here's a sample by the cast during the Rent press conference performing Seasons of Love:


reserve these dates: February 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28.
fridays, saturdays and sundays at 8:00PM
saturdays at 3:30PM & sundays at 4:30PM
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza
Ayala Corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City 1200
For tickets: call 557.58.60 or TicketWorld at 891.9999

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January 17, 2010

Cebu dancing inmates and Sexbomb girls are advocates of proper elections

the world famous Cebu Dancing Inmates has faced another dancing challenge, but now it's not just for entertainment. they promote proper electoral process dancing to the tune of Sexbomb Girls' May Bilog na Hugis Itlog - an instructional music video educating the Filipino people on how to adopt the automated elections on May 2010. the video suggests to mark properly the ballot to vote for the candidate they eye for, and it is a very significant advocacy for the Filipinos, especially with the Sexbomb Girls and the Cebu Dancing inmates.

watch the full report of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho after the jump:



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January 14, 2010

who is the new HERO?

watch this to find out.

check the screen caps too but it is better to watch the whole video to understand what it's all about.

thanks to my supporters

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January 13, 2010

The new Shoppesville opens

The newly refurbished Shoppesville at Greenhills Shopping Center starts the year by offering customers excellent affordable shopping experience with the three C’s of a perfect shopping destination — cleanliness, comfort and convenience. It now boasts of higher ceilings, new lighting made more conducive to shopping, wider corridors (shown above) and escalators, bright and modern flooring, and rest rooms with pay lounges, giving this shopping haven a more elegant look that is at par with high-end malls.

According to Lanie Bukuhan, Greenhills Shopping Center Leasing Manager, “The new look and better amenities at Shoppesville are meant to make the mall more conducive and comfortable to our shoppers. A better Shoppesville is our way of thanking people for their patronage throughout the years.”

Despite the improvements in the mall’s interiors and facilities, Shoppesville has maintained favorite boutiques that have made the mall a household name. It also has new stores that are geared to further delight smart shoppers.

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Last Valentine's NAPO Nila

a sad but fulfilled ending to the careers of our favorite OPM trio, Jim, Boboy and Danny, otherwise known as the APO Hiking Society, is set to stage at the SMX Convention Center with Last Valentines NAPO Nila concert on February 13 2010. the three have decided to give the last curtain call and part ways.

the trio have given us legendary OPM songs such as Batang Bata Ka Pa, Kabilugan ng Buwan, Di Na Natuto, Awit ng Barkada and Pumapatak Na Naman Ang Ulan, making a mark on the local music scene as our parents and/or grandparents grew up on. for APO-virgins, people who haven't watched an APO concert, this is one event you surely don't want to miss.

K Brosas also stands with the trio giving a light mood in this event. a big privilege for her to sing and dance with APO who has also influenced her in music. it's like dancing with her father kind of way.

this valentine concert will be the first in the series of concerts before the last curtain call which is on planning stage. sad but true, the three have prepared themselves to end doing music together last year. a lot of things will be missed but they never had regrets giving good contribution and influence to the Filipino people.

Tickets are available at all Ticketnet office. Call 911-5555 or 20plus, Inc. hotline at 753-1609 loc. 116 or at Star Express PLDT hotline at 334-9272 add 02 for Globe and SMART subscribers. Catch them while you still can!

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AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 9 is finally here!

it's season 9 already! the biggest talent search is on for the next American Idol with big changes! Paula Abdul is out however, big talk show host Ellen Degeneres is IN! Ellen with join judges Randy, Kara and Simon to help more than 30 million audiences in the US choose the next American Idol.

the schedule for this season is here (thanks to Pinayads.com for sharing)

Tuesday, Jan. 12 8/7c Season Premiere, Part 1 – Boston Auditions Episode

Wednesday, Jan. 13 8/7c Season Premiere, Part 2 – Atlanta Auditions Episode

Tuesday, Jan. 19 8/7c Chicago Auditions Episode

Wednesday, Jan. 20 8/7c Orlando Auditions Episode

Tuesday, Jan. 26 8/7c Dallas Auditions Episode

Wednesday, Jan. 27 9/8c Los Angeles Auditions Episode

Tuesday, Feb. 2 8/7c Denver Auditions Episode

Wednesday, Feb. 3 9/8c “The Road to Hollywood” Auditions Episode

Tuesday, Feb. 9 8/7c Hollywood Round, Part 1

Wednesday, Feb. 10 9/8c Hollywood Round, Part 2

Tuesday, Feb. 16 8/7c Hollywood Round, Part 3

Wednesday, Feb. 17 9/8c Hollywood Round, Part 4 – Top 24 Semifinalists Announced

Tuesday, Feb. 23 8/7c Top 12 Female Semifinalists Perform

Wednesday, Feb. 24 8/7c Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform

Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c First Results Show – Two Male and Two Female Contestants Eliminated

Tuesday, March 2 8/7c Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform

Wednesday, March 3 8/7c Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform

Thursday, March 4 8/7c Results Show – Two Male and Two Female Contestants Eliminated

Tuesday, March 9 8/7c Top 8 Female Semifinalists Perform

Wednesday, March 10 9/8c Top 8 Male Semifinalists Perform

Thursday, March 11 8/7c Results Show – Two Male and Two Female Contestants Eliminated; Finalists Revealed

Tuesday, March 16 8/7c Finalists Perform

Wednesday, March 17 9/8c Results Show – One Contestant Eliminated

catch the latest season of American Idol on FOX and Star World. Philippine viewers can catch it on QTV 11.

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January 11, 2010

Quezon City's Poster Making Contest against Climate Change

Climate Change has come upon us. the past year has brought enough tragedies calamities and it seems that actions are still not enough. if the mature people have been addressing the issue but it wouldn't work, would they listen if the young ones speak?

Quezon City has once become enlisted with the high rate of air pollution which is one of the main causes of global warming. and the risks of air-related sicknesses has increased because combustion is not controlled.

the city government of Quezon City has cried for great attention and now it's the chance for high school and college students of Quezon City to address and speak a louder voice to help mother nature through artistic medium. the Serbisyong Bayan project of Mayor Sonny Belmonte and Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) announces a Poster Making contest against climate change with the theme: Every Day is Earth Day in Quezon City. students can now have a take on the issue suggesting actions and control regarding environmental issues.

Mechanics:
  1. The entry must be submitted in poster format – 11 x 14 inches. Any form of media (paint, oil, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal, stickers, etc.) or other materials on paper or boards in either a flat or two-dimensional effect can be used. The entry must incorporate the theme “Every Day is Earth Day in Q.C.”.
  2. All entries must be original and must include a completed entry form in duplicate (a copy must be attached at the back of each entry). Eligible high school and college students may submit multiple entries. Photocopies of entry forms shall be accepted. All incomplete entry forms will automatically be eliminated.
  3. Entry forms are available at the Office of the Principal / Dean of all respective schools in Quezon City.
  4. All entries must be submitted directly to the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) office located at Gate 6, Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City Hall Complex, Diliman, Q.C.
  5. Deadline for the submission of entries is on or before January 29, 2010.
there will be 8 winners, 4 from high school and 4 from college levels. each will receive Php 20 000.00 which will help defray their tuition fees. and the winning entries will be reproduced and posted within the city so their works will be noticed by citizens and let's hope that their voices be heard and that everyone will take action.

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January 6, 2010

movies to expect in 2010

movie goers will be overwhelmed and excited for this year. though a lot of remakes and sequels will be in store for us, there are also new ones that are definitely eye-candies.

January opens with great movies for the whole family. Zombieland, not very much in time for the season but it was a sure-fun movie to enjoy. you'll have reasons to watch it aside from the gore content of munching zombies transforming everyone to corpses or body parts. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel - yes, a sequel but they prefer it to call it that way making the trend from 2008's cute movie. now they now have career rivals that will eventually be their love interests, the Chipettes. Sherlock Holmes - Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law stars in this adaptation of the famous detective. an action-packed and amazing stint of Sherlock Holmes will make you analyze and even solve cases during the movie. it will enhance your meticulous thinking skills. all three movies will be shown here in the Philippines on January 8 (Friday).

couples and romantic enthusiasts will enjoy good movies this year initially with Valentine's Day -- a movie with lots of money! an all star cast including Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Swift, Patrick Dempsey among others. you better make that date! the 2nd installment of Sex and the City will Carrie you on around the world. the girls are back with their fabulosity and girly antics when it comes to relationships.


book adaptations also get going this year. with the first installment of Harry Potter's last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will bring again wizards into theaters this November. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief also washes book aficionados into theaters the Greek Mythology. Alice in Wonderland, Louis Carroll's book will also be in theaters featuring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway from the direction of Tim Burton. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a yummy and food-filled movie will leave audiences looking up in the sky after watching it also opens this 2010. Clash of the Titans will also give you a glimpse of Greek mythology. a remake though but enhanced featuring Liam Neeson as Zeus and Hades and Sam Worthington. that's a lot for the kids. :)



that's my first installment of the movies to watch out for this 2010.

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January 4, 2010

Tanging Yaman features premiere ABS-CBN teen actors

with the success of teenage love affair plot of "Katorse," comes another soap opera in celebration of 60 years in Philippine history. Tanging Yaman features the three leading characters of Erich Gonzales, Ejay Falcon and Enchong Dee now joined by Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans.


despite the big career rivalries of Enchong and Ejay, Matt has no problem working with the two. in fact, he is even excited to work with them and happy to do a project with two successful actors:

“Hindi naman ako kinakabahan na makipagsabayan sa kanila, naeexcite na nga ako na makatrabaho silang tatlo. Sa tingin ko, mag-eenjoy ako working with Erich and her two leading men,” Matt shared.

Tanging Yaman is a story of success and failure. Erich plays Fina who lived a poor life and actually is the daughter of the president of the republic (Rowell Santiago). as Fina tries to get along with her biological family, she struggles to fit in with the society which Isabel (Ricks) is well-versed of. Isabel will try to pull her down but Fina will find something good in enduring all of it. part of it will be her love life.

Tanging Yaman airs on ABS-CBN starting January 11 under the direction of Lino Cayetano and Manny Palo. view the full trailer below from http://tangingyamantv.multiply.com/


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