LG Electronics Philippines officially inaugurated its new office at the 15th and 16th floors of One Paseo building last April 22, 2025 in Arcovia City, Pasig
I am a fan of The Greatest Showman for many three main reasons: THEATRICAL, MUSICAL, and HUGH JACKMAN. But when I saw it, I instantly also became a fan of the songs and especially Keala Settle belting out This is Me. I happen to be streaming the soundtrack featuring songs by Academy Award winning lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul since and I couldn't miss a day without studying and memorizing the lyrics.
But fortunately, we can now all sing with Hugh Jackman, Zack Efron, Zendaya, Keala Settle while watching The Greatest Showman as SM Cinemas bring the sing-along version of the movie starting February 7 in select theaters. Follow the bouncing top hat for every hit song with intricate visuals and dance choreography following the rags to riches life of PT Barnum, the greatest showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the beginning of show business.
The Greatest Showman also features Michelle Williams and her emotional Tightrope song and Rebecca Ferguson's Never Enough, sung by Loren Allred. Be inspired and Rewrite the Stars with Zac Efron and Zendaya.
Listen to the official soundtrack and see you at the movies!
Billy Boyd, known as the hobbit Pippin from the Lord of the Rings will perform the final song in "The Hobbit" Trilogy. Entitled, The Last Goodbye, Billy Boyd co-wrote the song with the filmmakers, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyen and it will definitely a sad but fulfilling goodbye to the beloved saga by JRR Tolkien.
“It is hard, after 16 years and six films, to know exactly how to say goodbye. We knew that we wanted to speak directly to all those who have taken this journey with us, especially to the fans whose love of these films has so often kept us going. This is why we asked Billy Boyd, who has been with us from the very beginning, and whose portrayal as Peregrin Took in ‘The Lord of The Rings’ films is so beloved, to help write and perform the final song in this trilogy. Billy is not just a wonderful actor but also an extremely accomplished singer/songwriter—we are so glad he agreed once again to share his talent with us.
“There is always something simple and truthful and heartfelt running through even the grandest of the tales of Professor Tolkien. As Thorin tells Bilbo at the end of The Hobbit, if the world valued song and cheer above gold it would be a merrier place. As much as ‘The Battle of the Five Armies’ is an epic story about war and sacrifice and loss, it is also a personal tale about the importance of friendship and family and home," the filmmakers said.
Billy Boyd reflects, “I wanted the song to be a goodbye to all the fans who have been part of this amazing journey and to the whole world of Tolkien as it has been told in the cinema for our generation. No one knows the world of Tolkien better than Peter, Fran and Philippa, and I feel incredibly touched and honored to be asked to write and perform this song, and to be at the start and end of these beautiful, historic stories. To once again work so closely with them has been one of the true honors of my working life.”
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies Official Soundtrack is now available in Amazon and the movie will play in Philippine theaters December 12, distributed by Warner Bros. Picture (Philippines)
Everyone will have a major throwback and enjoy music as Marvel will be releasing Guardians of the Galaxy's Awesome Mix Vol. 1 record on November 28! The record will be in cassette tape featuring Starlord's playlist.
But unfortunately, the record will only be available in select US states. I hope they also release it here in Asia as there are many GOTG fans also. A collector's item, and it doesn't matter if you can't find any cassette players anymore in this digital age. I have GOTG playlist in my Spotify account but the cassette tape will be the real deal. Price is also not disclosed. Let's just wait for announcements.
Hear these songs in the cassette tape:
Hooked on a Feeling - Blue Swede
Go All the Way - Raspberries
Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum
Moonage Daydream - David Bowie
Fooled Around and Fell in Love - Elvin Bishop
I'm Not in Love - 10cc
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
Come and Get Your Love - Redbone
Cherry Bomb - The Runaways
Escape (Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
O-o-h Child - Five Stairsteps
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
after a long wait, 9 Works Theatrical has finally nailed THE WEDDING SINGER The Musical! the hit movie from 1998 starring Adam Sandler which got to Broadway is now in Philippine theater! it runs today October 23 until November 14 so you don't have to miss it.
starring Gian Magdangal who plays Robbie Hart very effectively. with his preppy look, the 80s isn't so far from his character. Iya Villaña playing Julia is as sweet as Drew Barrymore. Robbie Guevarra and Santi Santamaria knew it right that Iya is perfect for the role. even Nikki Valdez has done well as Holly. i never knew that she could move and sing like that. these three has done excellent in their own fields on television but you have to take a look at what they do in the theater! especially Iya, with her sweet image on TV, being in the musical is somewhat effortless.
get back into the 80's with the colors and the choreography. have a rock musical experience with the songs that can get easily in your head. the moves will really take you to memory lane with 80s icons Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper. this musical will also surprise Filipinos. with just around 2 months preparation of the choreography, they have done it really well.
i also loved the stage and how it transitions from scene to scene. the abstract squares and rectangles are used very well. though it is different from one scene, it always look like another wallpaper.
the only thing that i wished to be improved is the sound system in Meralco Theater. the echoes fill the auditorium so you may not catch clearly the songs.
THE WEDDING SINGER opens today, October 23 at the Meralco Theater. see ticket information here.
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i was born in 1984 that's why i can consider myself as an 80's baby. even now, i'm still a baby (insert thunders and lightnings here). when i was born, the Philippines was having a political crisis. but then as a child, our elders didn't show it to us for us not to create fear.
in spite of the tension in the country, kids enjoy themselves watching TV. 80s is also the revolution of music and arts. the most colorful yet. cute cartoon characters like the Care Bears, Rainbow Brite, Sesame Street, Ghost Busters, action-packed Voltron and Mr. T, and TV sitcoms like Alf, The Wonder Years, all draw children to homes and stay.
the merchandising on businesses is also at its peak. i got toys from food packs and even promo coupons. i really love the 80s.
80s served a great inspiration. also defining love. and from that era, a movie was made and even inspired a theater musical. thank you to Adam Sandler for getting the inspiration that will be on Manila stage starting October 23!
9Works Theatrical brings us the comedy-musical THE WEDDING SINGER. starring Gian Magdangal as Robbie Hart, which was played by Adam Sandler in the movie. Iya Villaña as Julia which was Drew Barrymore in the movie. the other casts are also 80s babies and most of them share the same memories.
THE WEDDING SINGER is set on stage starting October 23 to November 17 at Meralco Theater. you can visit their website for ticket inquiries.
if you've been following them on Facebook, you can find webisodes and take a peek on what's happening on the rehearsals. bonding time, singing clips and more.
here's a glimpse of what to expect in the show. the sound and colors in twisted comedy line round up the hit musical.
Grow Old With You - Gian Magdangal and Iya Villaña
If I Told You - Gian Magdangal and Shiela Valderama-Martinez
Let’s party like it’s 1985! Thank you to the anonymous commenter for sharing the ticket information about THE WEDDING SINGER! 9Works Theatrical's latest offering starting October 23 to November 17 2010 at Meralco Theater.
[CAST] Robbie- Gian Magdangal (Footloose, West Side Story, Rent) Julia – Iya Villania (Footloose) / Shiela Valderrama (Miss Saigon, Disney)
[TICKET INFORMATION] Seat plan Orchestra Center – Php 1,400 Orchestra Side – Php 1,200 Loge Center – Php 1,200 Loge Side – Php 1,100 Balcony Center - Php 700 Balcony Side – Php 600
joining the fun of the 80's are mainstream artists Iya Villaña as Julia Sullivan, Nikki Valdez as Holly (alternate Analyn Bantug) and from RENT, Gian Magdangal as Robbie Hart which is played by Adam Sandler in the movie and Stephen Lynch from the original Broadway rendition.
the sounds of THE WEDDING SINGER include as follows:
Act I
* It's Your Wedding Day - Robbie and Company * Someday - Julia and Company * A Note From Linda - Linda * Pop - Holly, Julia, Glen and Company @ * Somebody Kill Me (Music and Lyrics By Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler) - Robbie * A Note From Grandma - Grandma Rosie * Casualty of Love - Robbie, Losers and Company * Come Out of the Dumpster - Julia and Robbie * Today You Are a Man - Sammy, George, and Robbie * George's Prayer - George * Not That Kind of Thing - Robbie, Julia, Clerk, Crystal, Mookie and Company * Saturday Night in the City - Holly, Robbie, Julia, Glen, Sammy, George and Full Company
Act II
* All About the Green - Glen, Robbie and Suits * Someday (Reprise) - Julia * Right in Front of Your Eyes - Holly, Sammy * Single - Sammy, George, Ricky, Bum, Robbie and Company * If I Told You - Robbie and Julia * Let Me Come Home - Linda * If I Told You (Reprise) - Robbie and Julia * Move That Thang - Grandma Rosie, George and Company * Grow Old With You (Music and Lyrics By Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy) - Robbie and Julia * It's Your Wedding Day (Finale) - Full Company
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