Close encounters with dinosaurs in Jurassic World

When Jurassic World finally opens at Isla Nublar, humans are now ready for the closer encounters with the dinosaurs. It has already been 22 years after the closing of Jurassic Park due to horrific events. We'll see more encounters in the recently-released posters featuring Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt.

The genetically-modified dinosaurs are the latest attraction in Jurassic World. See full posters below where Bryce Dollas Howard squares off with a T-Rex, an aquatic dinosaur chases a shark in a large aquarium, and Chris Pratt rides a motorbike along with running raptors.

Cast also features Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins. The film also stars Jake Johnson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Onofrio, BD Wong, Omar Sy, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath, Lauren Lapku and Andy Buckley. Directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly.

Opening across the Philippines on June 10, 2015 in 3D, “Jurassic World” will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. See the trailer below:

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PETA hosts Children's Arts Festival

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) invites all children and young at heart for a 3-day workshop with PETA Theater teachers and members in the Children Arts Festival happening May 29-31 at the PETA Theater.

The 3-day festival will be filled with play areas, workshops, film showing and performances. The festival will feature one of PETA’s longest running musical for children Christine Bellen’s “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang” and an advocacy musical that discusses the issues of Corporal Punishment Liza Magtoto’s “Rated-PG.” It also includes performances from PETA's regional partners, YATTA’s “Aah Bakus” from Dumaguete, Sining Banwa’s “Si Al Buda an Tsinelas” from Legazpi, and Teatro Guindegan’s “Istoryahe lang ta” from Ozamis. St. Gregory Elementary School, Las Piñas East National High School, Polo National High School, Tanghalang SLU, FEU Theater Guild, Maria Montessori, Palo Culture and Arts Organization also collaborates with special performances.

For children who like to go on workshop, there are also passes for storytelling, shadow puppetry, visual arts, creative sound and music, creative drama, hip-hop dancing and creative writing to be facilitated by PETA Artist-Teachers and Members.

Tickets are Php 100 (performance pass), and Php 200 (performance and workshop pass). For tickets contact PETA at (02) 725-6244 or TicketWorld at 891-9999 www.ticketworld.com.ph.

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Sending Good Vibes to everyone

In spirit of promoting optimism and friendship, an NGO is out to Sending Good Vibes for everyone who will join a "Handshake for Peace" that will take place on May 24, 2015, 6AM at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds. This is for the benefit and objective for the veterans and comfort women who suffered in the World War II. May 24 is also the end of World War II and this serves as a celebration for everyone who promotes peace.

This can also be a record attempt to the most number of people handshaking in one venue. Registration is open at http://sendinggoodvibes.drupalgardens.com/node/add/handshake-for-peace and everyone who will attend are also encouraged to WEAR WHITE in cooperation. Registration also entitles you to a raffle ticket in the program afterwards. It is ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Team behind Sending Good Vibes lead by Paul Diaz

There will be a concert afterwards the activity and local artists will participate including Winnie Cordero, Karylle, Billy Crawford, Iya Villania, Lovely Rivero, Jamie Rivera, JayR, Cosplay Goddess Alodia Gosengfiao and more.

For more information about this event, LIKE Sending Good Vibes on Facebook.

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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD movie review

Warner Bros. Pictures' MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is an intense action movie that made me think about the times when water supply has become very limited. Opening tomorrow, May 14 in theaters nationwide, I was in mixed emotions while watching the movie.

Set in the driest regions of the planet in its apocalyptic stage, I was already cringing of what I saw. Almost indescribable and almost lost for words, it was really mad and crazy. I am selective with action movies but MAD MAX gets me more than any other gore films I watched. In fact, I love how it's made. Visual effects are stunning and costumes and make up and prosthetics are amazing.

You also have to watch out for the vehicles and the minions of Immortan Joe and how they play along in the movie. They may be the fun part of this film. MAD MAX Fury Road is one of my new favorite action packed and it will never disappoint.

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is directed by George Miller and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Philippines).

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Rak is Back and nominated for 17 Gawad Buhay Awards

2014 Aliw Awards Best Musical Rak of Aegis gets another run starting from June 16 - August at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. The show that gets a standing ovation and sold out runs brings back the story of Aileen who searches for fame online to get to the Ellen show in order to help her family in a community submerged in flood.

The show continues to make more than 130 shows from the previous 3 runs. In this run, new cast were added for a bigger family picture and they will now feature Sayang na Sayang as an additional song. Shows are scheduled at Tues - Thursday (3PM) and Fri - Sun (3PM and 8PM)

As we enjoy the repeat of Rak, the company is also rejoicing in the 17 nominations in the upcoming PhilStages Gawad Buhay Award. 2 of which were automatically won because of being the lone nominee in such category. Congrats guys!

Outstanding Original Libretto - automatically won
Liza Magtoto, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Musical Direction
Myke Salomon, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Choreography for a Play or Musical
Gio Gahol, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Costume Design
Carlo Pagunaling, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Sound Design
Myke Salomon and Happy Constantino, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Set Design
Mio Infante, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Female Lead Performance in a Musical
Aicelle Santos, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)
Joan Bugcat, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)
Kim Molina, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Female Featured Performance in a Musical
Kalila Aguilos, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Male Featured Performance in a Musical
Pepe Herrera, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)
Jerald Napoles, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)
Myke Salomon, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)
Juliene Mendoza, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical
Maribel Legarda, “Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical
“Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

Outstanding Original Musical - automatically won
“Rak of Aegis” (Peta)

See the complete list of nominations here.

For ticket inquiries and show buying, you may contact the PETA Theater at 725-6244 / 410-0821 / 0917-5765400. You may also email petatheater@gmail.com or visit www.petatheater.com.

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VACATION trailer gets crazy attention online

Many people have been talking about the red band trailer of Vacation which features Chris Hemsworth wearing almost nothing.

The movie features Ed Helms with Christina Applegate as the new generation of Grisworlds who will take their family on a cross-country vacation to the favorite family fun park Walley World, but transforms into an ill-fated adventure.

Rounding out the cast are Leslie Mann (“The Other Woman”) as Rusty’s sister, Audrey; Chris Hemsworth (the “Thor” films) in the role of Stone Crandall, Rusty’s irritatingly successful brother-in-law; and Skyler Gisondo (“Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,” “Hard Sell”) and Steele Stebbins (“A Haunted House 2”), who play Rusty’s sons, James and Kevin. Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo reprise their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold from the classic “Vacation” comedies.
If you really want to see Chris Hemsworth in undies, here's a screencap for you.

Click on the photo for a CU

Opening across the Philippines September 02, 2015, “Vacation” is a New Line Cinema presentation and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.

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Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady review

There may be some spoilers in this review but I can't wait that you will be able to watch Dalanghita Production's Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady that will be showing from May 7 - June 7 at PETA Theater. It is like Marvel with many Easter Eggs and why did I have this feeling that I have to watch after the end credits? LOL

I am ready for the spectacular show in store as I've read the comics by Carlo Vergara based on his one-act play. I also attended the press conference that made me fall in love with the songs created by Vince De Jesus. Not to mention that it is also directed by another entertainment superhero, Chris Martinez, you just have to sit back, relax and enjoy.

I love how the playwright extended the one act play, introducing Mely (Bituin Escalante) and giving the back story of all the characters and giving new twists towards the end. We are also introduced to the new set of villains, the Kayumanggilas that gave our heroes something to work on aside from Viva. The musical is full of laughs, emotions and thoughts as colorful as the world of superheroes.

The songs are lovable and It's like an opening or closing billboard of any Marvel or Japanese superhero show. Watch them here.

Bituin Escalante nailed the role as if it was really made for her. Seeing her from the other productions, her expressiveness and vocal power will captivate the audience. You'll laugh, cry and relate to her hugot spiels. She and Markki Stroem, Leading Man, gets onstage chemistry and they are both to admire. Markki transforms his innocent look into Mely's object of desire which makes them both effective and entertaining.

With Markki Stroem (Leading Man)

You also have to admire the Fuerza Filipinas' costumes that let them expose their powers and the actors to project and emulate and channel their favorite western superheroes:

Fuerza Filipinas (Photo by Axl Guinto)

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo - Madre de Dios - Phoenix
Caisa Borromeo - Windang Woman - Rogue
Jef Flores - Bazooka Man - Megaman
Gianinna Ocampo - Nena Babooshka - Jubilee
Chesko Rodriguez - Popoy Pusakal - Catwoman

But the villains are lovable too. Their issues against Fuerza are backed up with the humor and great acting especially when you have Nar Cabico to lead. His Senyor Blanko is memorable like he was in ZsaZsa.

Kayumanggilas (Photo by Axl Guinto)

There are many unexpected twists that you are about to see in KPANLL. In the 3-hour production, your imagination will also travel into the new universe created by Carlo Vergara. I am beginning to think of all possibilities that Carlo Vergara may soon release given that this will be a big franchise Taray! Para ka nang si Stan Lee. It's powers will surely struck you visually and to the heart. You really shouldn't miss this.

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PETA announces Francis M musical in 2016

PETA's creative council and director of Rak of Aegis, Maribel Legarda proudly announced another big offering to cap-off their theater season 2015-2016. A musical that is inspired by the songs of late Filipino rapper, Francis Magalona.

No other details were further disclosed but we know that it will surely be a hit. Kaleidoscope World has been an anthem among 90s kids. I wonder if they'll include songs from collaborations like Bagsakan with Gloc-9 and Parokya and more. Francis M is known to be the legend of Pinoy Rap and is still an inspiration to the young rappers in the Philippines. The story will be set in the contemporary times, we would have to see it on how the songs will be delivered.

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