February 28, 2015

9WT's La Cage is a new standard to musicals

There are no regrets giving in to see 9 Works Theatrical's La Cage Aux Folles that opened late February. Though I am not able to welcome the cast personally during the press conference, seeing them on stage is quite a great opportunity. And it was also a pleasure to see up close seating in front. The musical is so funny, colorful and memorable for everyone who will see it.
A huge KUDOS to the cast and crew of this musical. I am almost lost for words trying to describe the whole thing. But one thing is for sure, La Cage Aux Folles is one musical you should not miss. The mystifying ensembles and the family values that go with it, you will forget that it is about homosexuals. Plus, there is also great hard work put into the whole musical that you can just sit there, relax, and enjoy. I can't tell which scene in the musical is my favorite part.

The whole theater is the stage. Mio Infante has put a lot of detail that puts you into the scenes itself. Wait until Michael De Mesa opens the show and you'll have a colorful night.

These actors had so much dedication with putting on their dancing heels, heavy dresses, waxing their body hair and putting a high pitch on their voices aside from the rehearsed songs. If you're not aware of the Les Cagelles true identities, you will be deceived -- what a difference Mac can make. Putting them all together could be a great workout that nobody could have ever imagined. Costumes are very fabulous as they glitter in every touch of light. It hypnotizes theater goers at every sway of the drag queens, their fancy moves and batting eyelashes.
Michael De Mesa and Audie Gemora also came very believable on stage. It's as if they are a real life couple with the lovers' teases. Plus you will never think of the actors as Audie and Michael. They portray as if they are really them, especially Audie that you think it is really Albin or Zaza. His rendition of "I Am What I Am" is deeply felt. Not only for those who experience identity crisis but for everyone who wants to defend themselves of what people think about them. Zaza's character came very strong in this one.
Michael De Mesa (George) and Audie Gemora (Albin/Zaza)
You'll also got to love Noel Rayos as Jacob aka the Butler which he prefers to be called The Maid. Sporting different costumes and with a fast shift in characters, he owns every scene he is in. Everybody is caught off guard at what will he project next.
Noel Rayos in different characters in 9WT's La Cage Aux Folles
All in all, La Cage Aux Folles by 9 Works Theatrical is not just another musical. It stands out to all hardships from the actors, the set and even to the people behind the scenes that put their efforts to this production. I enjoyed everything and highly recommend to everyone.

La Cage Aux Folles is directed by Robbie Guevarra and will play up to March 29 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium. Also stars Steven Silva as Jean-Michele, Missy Macuja-Elizalde as Anne, Raul Montesa and Sheila Francisco as the Dindons. For tickets, you may call 0917-5545560, 586-7105 or email 9WT at info@9workstheatrical.com.

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February 25, 2015

Marvel reveals poster for Avengers: Age of Ultron

Take a glimpse of the newest poster for Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron. The world's favorite superheroes The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Captain America assemble with the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury.
The Avengers will clash against Ultron, a robot with his own artificial intelligence and has a quasi-familial relationship with several of their members, especially his creator Hank Pym -- who is Ant-Man's creator. Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo reprise their roles as the Avengers. Samuel L. Jackson also returns as Nick Fury. Here's the full detail of the poster.
We also see some unclear characters in the background taking us to curiosity who will also appear in the movie. Who are your guesses?

Opening April 22 in theaters nationwide, Avengers: Age of Ultron is distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. You can watch the trailer here;

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February 18, 2015

Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in the movie adaptation of INFERNO

Imagine Entertainment with Sony Pictures proudly announce the cast of the next Dan Brown novel movie adaption of INFERNO. Tom Hanks return as Professor Robert Langdon in this controversial book that everyone has been talking about especially when Manila was mentioned as Gates of Hell.
Opening October 14, 2016, Tom Hanks will be joined by other great actors, including Felicity Jones, an Oscar® nominee this year for her performance in The Theory of Everything, will star opposite Hanks as Dr. Sienna Brooks. Irrfan Khan, one of India’s biggest stars, best known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, and The Lunchbox, takes the role of Harry Sims, also known as The Provost. French actor Omar Sy, best known for his work in the French mega-hit The Intouchables, as well as X-Men: Days of Future Past, the upcoming Jurassic World, and John Wells’ upcoming untitled project, will play Christoph Bruder. Sidse Babett Knudsen, star of the Danish television series “Borgen,” will portray Dr. Elizabeth Sinskey, the head of the World Health Organization. The filmmakers are also in talks with several other internationally recognized actors for major roles.
Ron Howard directs the new film and this will be distributed by Columbia Pictures (Philippines).
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February 16, 2015

Ticket prices for Backstreet Boys concert in MOA

Here are the ticket prices for the highly anticipated Backstreet Boys concert on May 5 2015 at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Ticket prices (in Philippine Pesos):
VIP 7920
Patron 6865
Lower Box A 5810
Lower Box B 4755
Upper Box A 3700
Upper Box B 2640
General Admission 930

Also for ultra fans out there, you can get exclusive VIP tickets for a Meet and Greet with the guys. Tickets are available at all SM Ticket Outlets or www.smtickets.com. Brought to us by Ovation Productions.

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February 5, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey plays on an earlier date!

Fans in the Philippines will have an earlier screening of the EL James trilogy starter, Fifty Shades of Grey and gets an R-18 by the MTRCB. So that means, no screening at SM cinemas where most people go.
The movie is set to play on February 11 in theaters starring Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele. Based on the novel, Anastasia Steele discovers the dark sensual secret of a business tycoon which romance will soon be controlled under a contract where their sexual explorations go through. Watch the trailer here:
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February 4, 2015

Backstreet's Back!

UPDATE! *

The Backstreet Boys has announced on their official account that they will be having 4 shows in Asia and that includes Manila! The concert is said to be promoted by Ovation Productions. *
Source
Yes, Manila fans will be screaming again at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 5 for their comeback concert and tickets will be available to fans February 5, tomorrow, and for the public, starting Feb 7. Source: http://backstreetboys.com/news/239743

There is still no info on the ticket prices but here is the schedule for their Asia tour:
4/30/15 - TPEC Gymnasium (Taipei, Taiwan)
5/02/15 - Star Theatre (Singapore)
5/03/15 - Stadium Negara (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
5/05/15 - Mall of Asia (Manila, Philippines)

Brian, Nick, Kevin, AJ and Howie will bring the house down again with their smash hits I'll Never Break Your Heart, Anywhere for You, Everybody (Backstreet's Back), Get Down and more and I'm sure that it will be another full house event. I remember seeing them last time they were here and the arena went crazy!

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another FROZEN experience with Cinderella

Disney releases a few images of the next frozen experience just as before the live-action movie Cinderella plays in theaters.
Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven returns to the big screen in a short film whereas Elsa throws a big birthday bash for Anna. And who know what will happen if the cold gets in the way? We will also have another catchy tune to sing along. You can view all the photos here.

Cinderella opens March 12 in theaters, from Disney, distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. Watch the trailer here:

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JUPITER ASCENDING movie review

Jupiter Ascending is another of those sci-fi flicks that you can check out and join in the adventures in interstellar proportions. From the Wachowskis, Andy and Lana, bringing you high expectations in action and graphics starting February 5 in theaters nationwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines.
It is about Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) discovering herself as a royalty of the universe but found herself cleaning toilets on earth. Unnatural occurrences happen as she was able to see alien lifeforms that are in pursuit of her abduction and death. This sends her to the protection of Caine (Channing Tatum) who eventually makes him her love partner and together they will rage war against those who will take advantage of Earth's resources. You'll also find out that the whole universe is governed by businessmen reaping and consuming other elements in the cosmos.
The movie could have been a better viewing experience when video quality is the same with The Hobbit if you're seeing it in IMAX 3D. But the visual elements are cool, especially the air crafts that divide their wings in obstacles. The whole visual experience looks like a mixture of other sci-fi movies but you will never recognize the Wachowski work compared with The Matrix. Story is never as profound as that of The Matrix that movie goers would be talking about.

Also trying to make the Channing Tatum-Mila Kunis romantic connection did not work out for me. And you'll just tumble on your seats when the two take the flirt while everything around them collapses. It was particularly unnecessary.

For more scenes about Jupiter Ascending, you may view the trailer here:

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