DISNEY movie line-up for 2016

Presenting the exciting Disney movie line-up for 2016.

“Zootopia.” From the directors of “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph” comes this new comedy adventure. Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin), the very first bunny on Zootopia’s police force, jumps at the opportunity to crack her first case—even if it means partnering with fast-talking, scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) to solve the mystery. (Opens Feb. 17)

Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey, Jr.) surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability. (Opens April 27)

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The first entry in Lucasfilm's new standalone Star Wars stories series, “Rogue One” tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film is directed by Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla”) and produced by Kathleen Kennedy. The stellar cast is led by Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones. (Opens Dec. 16)

“Finding Dory.” This animated adventure reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale? Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton. (Opens July 20)

“Alice Through the Looking Glass.” An all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp). (Opens May 26)

“The Jungle Book.” Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known. (Opens April 07)

“The BFG.” The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. (Opens Aug. 10)

Marvel's “Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. The film will show audiences corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe never before explored, thanks to director Scott Derrickson. (Opens Nov. 04)

“Moana.” Native Hawaiian newcomer Auli’i Cravalho, 14, joins Dwayne Johnson in this big-screen adventure about a spirited and fearless teenager named Moana (voice of Cravalho) who, with help from demi-god Maui (voice of Johnson), sets out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder. (Opens Nov. 30)

“The Finest Hours.” This heroic action-thriller is the remarkable true story of the most daring rescue mission in the history of the Coast Guard. Presented in Digital 3D™, and starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Eric Bana, the film will transport audiences to the heart of the action, creating a fully immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale. (Opens March 02)

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ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS teases with trailer

Alice returns to Underland for a new mission. Now to save the Mad Hatter and Underland from destruction of time. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" is the sequel to the Tim Burton and Disney hit, Alice in Wonderland, which features our beloved Wonderland characters. The movie is set for release in summer 2016 (May 27).

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.

Alice Kingsleigh (Wasikowska) has spent the past few years following in her father’s footsteps and sailing the high seas. Upon her return to London, she comes across a magical looking glass and returns to the fantastical realm of Underland and her friends the White Rabbit (Sheen), Absolem (Rickman), the Cheshire Cat (Fry) and the Mad Hatter (Depp), who is not himself. The Hatter has lost his Muchness, so Mirana (Hathaway) sends Alice on a quest to borrow the Chronosphere, a metallic globe inside the chamber of the Grand Clock which powers all time. Returning to the past, she comes across friends – and enemies – at different points in their lives, and embarks on a perilous race to save the Hatter before time runs out. See the trailer below:

Are you ready to follow Alice on another adventure? Get a first look at the teaser trailer of Alice Through The Looking Glass, in cinemas May 2016.
Posted by Walt Disney Studios on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Alice Through the Looking Glass is also the reunion of Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter after Les Miserables in 2013. Here's some first look images of Sacha as Time:

Presented in Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D, Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass” opens across the Philippines on May 27, 2016.

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures. Follow the official social media accounts of Disney in the Philippines, namely, (FB) WaltDisneyStudiosPH, (Twitter) @disneystudiosph and (Instagram) @waltdisneystudiosph.

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Repertory Philippines presents Alice in Wonderland

a delight to the eyes seeing Repertory Philippines' Alice in Wonderland. the color that bursts out from the stage is amazing to both young and young at heart that lives out a classic novel by Lewis Carroll.

in the concept of origami, you'll enjoy the fun and crazy set up of songs and characters that gone mad in Carroll's novel. children gets on to with the sing-along scenes that gets curiouser and curiouser with a caterpillar, birds, a cat and a crazy tea party. look at some of the photos i got from the show:

The Ceshire Cat, French Mouse and Duchess

Caterpillar and Alice

March Hare, Madhatter and French Mouse

Emsemble

you'll get home wanting to try some origami inspired by the show. and also, ending up singing along with the song, "I'm mad, you're mad, we're all mad here." a sure fun event for the whole family. more than that, the huge number of characters will make you love it even more.

playing August 17 until December at the Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City, Alice in Wonderland is presented by Repertory Philippines directed by Ms. Joy Virata for the Theater for Young Audiences.

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a sneak peek in Alice in Wonderland

26 years is a great achievement for Repertory Philippines' Theater For Young Audiences (TFYA), headed by Ms. Joy Virata who pioneered the company to reach out to the children to appreciate classic stories and even theater arts. they also want to instill creativity and make children dream and increase imagination. for this year, they are proud to present a Lewis Carroll classic, Alice in Wonderland, which opens August 17, 2013 at OnStage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

the colorful production about Alice who was lost in a different world called Wonderland, is portrayed by our favorite Rep actors and will be presented in the way you've never seen before. the story that will make you laugh and crazy throughout the show. our cast, Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Dormouse, rushing Clock Rabbit, the Ceshire Cat and others. for Rep's second run of the children's musical, the costumes were inspired by Origami incorporated in the development of designs by Raven Ong.

Costume designs by Raven Ong

the sneak peek was indeed a crazy party with the set up resembling the tea party. hosted by Bizu, the guests enjoyed the scones and macarons, plus drinks that say "Drink Me." i enjoyed it a lot too immersing in the experience that Alice had.

Alice in Wonderland from Repertory Philippines' Theater for Young Audiences is directed by Ms. Joy Virata and will feature great talents from Rep's pool, Reb Atadero, Joel Trinidad, and Bituin Escalante. running from August 17 to December 2013 at Onstage theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

for more information, you can follow Repertory Philippines on Instagram (@repphils), Twitter (@repphils) or visit their website www.repertoryphilippines.com or like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RepertoryPhilippines.

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Repertory Philippines' 76th season offerings

Repertory Philippines proudly announces its line-up for the 76th season. and this season which i can say 80% discusses on how man's revolves around the woman. in different levels on how a man appreciates it, the woman is the central subject of his actions. and this season, Rep is tapping 3 movie classics. so there is a big chance on having moviegoers and theater fans to enjoy.

first is a farce play written by Marc Camoletti. BOEING BOEING tells how one man manages to enjoy 3 fiancees without being caught. he devotes his time with three flight attendants while he looks at a flight schedule. when some schedules get delayed or too early, this is when the trouble comes close.

and for the first time, Michael De Mesa joins the Rep family in this first production. below is a reading with Michael Stuart Williams. this is directed by Miguel Faustmann and will be playing on January 25 to February 17, 2013.

next is a musical entitled, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY starring Michael Williams, Carla Guevarra-Laforteza and Pinky Marquez. this darkly comic thriller is about finding a serial killer who preys only on middle-aged women who were portrayed by his mother who was an actress. on March 1 - 24, 2013, solve the mystery as directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.

third is based on a Dustin Hoffman movie in 1967, The Graduate. Reb Atadero and Cherie Gil will play Benjamin and Mrs. Robinson. check out this scene as read by Gabz Santos and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.


also this year, the Theater for Young Audiences will present Hans Christian Andersen's ALICE IN WONDERLAND. watch the opening song below. directed by Ms. Joy Virata and will be playing August 17 to December 15, 2013.


and to complete the 2013 line up, THE PRODUCERS will be finally done in the Philippines. Topher Fabregas and Audie Gemora will play Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they produce a Broadway flop to make money. check this energetic video in one of the songs in the musical. playing November 15 to December 15 2013, directed by Jaime del Mundo and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.


Alice in Wonderland and The Producers still needs more cast. if you want to audition, you may call the Rep office at 571-6926, or email at info@repertory.ph. you can also subscribe or buy shows of the season. LIKE the Repertory Philippines Facebook page.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND movie review

Alice, now full grown up, has returned to a world of her imagination but now she has to fulfill a mission. and then she finds again her friends that helped her escape from the wrath of the Red Queen. witness all and more in Walt Disney Pictures' Alice in Wonderland featuring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen. as strange as Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass, this book adaptation was directed by no other than, Tim Burton.

like to other Tim Burton films, a darker cinematography is given to Alice in Wonderland. a little not-so-friendly images but never compromises the story concept from the original.

Alice in Wonderland is taken into a lighter tone as the story can be easily understood. though Lewis Carroll's has a deeper meaning, they are explained here. and when in comes to the technical side, you should really watch in 3D theaters so you can appreciate it more.

Alice in Wonderland will hit Philippine theaters starting March 4 distributed by Disney Motion Pictures Phils. thru Columbia Pictures.

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