Mel Brooks joins Hotel Transylvania 2

Filmmaker and comedienne Mel Brooks fits perfectly in the casting of Hotel Transylvania 2. Sony Pictures Animations has announced this wonderful comedic addition to the sea of monsters interacting with a human. Showing September 2015 in theaters worldwide, distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Mel Brooks takes on the character of Vlad, Dracula's (Adam Sandler) father. The grumpy old-old-old-old-fashioned vampire who gets into the hotel for an impromptu family reunion. The movie is now promising an insanely funny experience. "I’m having a wonderful time with the character Vlad. He’s been around for eons and he’s a pretty crabby guy. Basically, he reminds me of me," Brooks says. He celebrates 40 years after doing the horror-comedy classic "Young Frankenstein."

Mel Brooks is noted for his award-winning works like the satire "The Producers" and more. Sony Pictures Releasing International is securing the talents of additional high-profile stars around the world to voice the ancient one for the non-English versions of the film. So far, these regional Vlads include: France’s Michel Galabru, the esteemed 92-year-old actor who has appeared in more than 200 films; Japan’s Junji Inagawa, whose voice is instantly recognizable as the “go to” narrator of horror films, radio programs and DVDs; Holland’s Bram Van Der Vlugt, who, for decades, was the most requested Dutch TV/film “Sinterklaas” (Saint Nicholas); and Belgium’s Jacques Vermeire, the well-known Flemish performer with decades of memorable comic television and feature film performances.

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Solaire Resort's The Theatre is now open!

I was privileged to experience the newest entertainment home for performing artists all over the world. Solaire Resort's The Theater which opened last night makes its mark in the entertainment industry and it is definitely an awesome feeling while inside it.

Last night's opening was a blast, combining all great theater and musical artists in one roof. The wonderful productions started by Audie Gemora opened our eyes for big things unfolding.

The Theater is equipped with state-of-the-art sound system called Constellation which is best recommended by sound and music master, Gerard Salonga to give the audience a whole new musical experience. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab also is fascinated with The Theatre's rehearsal studio where he can find focus for his masterpieces. For Ms. World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann, artists would definitely appreciate the changing process with The Theatre's spacious dressers. For actress Mitch Valdez, the 1,760-seater facility gives all the best seats in place. For me, reclining in The Theatre's seats is also a huge factor for people to see great shows and relax on the comfortable foam.

The Theatre also proves its versatility as a venue with numerous type of performances that can be done in it. The musicales and concerts are the best to experience with the great acoustics and the Constellation system that goes with it. You can really tell the difference with only one click of the button from the control room. It was surreal.

The star-studded opening night featured OPM artists, theater personalities, and dancers collaborating for an amazing show. We've got the Philippine Opera Company, Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Karylle, Aicelle Santos, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Manoeuvres, The Theatre Ensemble, Sam Concepcion, Regine Tolentino, Ednah Ledesma, Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, and Yeng Constantino. Solaire's LED background give more vibrance to the performances and everyone was in awe in the productions. It's very touching that our Filipino artists perform first in this amazing place.

Opera Ensembles

Original Pinoy Musicals Ensembles

Sam Concepcion

Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino

The highlights of night were Martin Nievera singing his marvelous hits quieting the whole venue. Even more when Lea Salonga served us with Broadway hits from Cats, Les Miserables and Wicked.

Martin Nievera

For more information about The Theatre, call 888-8888 or visit solaireresort.com/enjoy/theatre/.

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Know the dinosaurs in the JURASSIC WORLD movie

Learned that it's already 22 years after the original Jurassic Park movie and I'm seeing comments that Starlord (Chris Pratt) joins the care of dinosaurs in captivity in the latest movie by Steven Spielberg. Opening June 10, 2015, the Philippines would be getting entrance tickets earlier than the rest of the world.

Jurassic World opens the gates to the people for amusement and education until one dinosaur breaks loose. As we all know, the T-Rex is always and has been the most dangerous predator in the park living with the other dinosaurs. Know some of them here:

The Mosasaur. Looks like a crocodile and sizing bigger than this stadium
and treated like a show dolphin. Fed with a killer white shark for amusement.

Velociraptors. Looks like tiny T-Rexs and Star-Lord makes them sidekicks.

There'll be more in the list and if you want to see the Brontosaurus and Triceratops, they'll be probably be in here. So step in and take a walk in the park called Jurassic World.

It’s directed by Colin Trevorrow with original Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg as Executive Producer. Jurassic World will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Here's the trailer:
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Hugh Jackman shaves head in PAN

Australian theater actor and Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman shaves head. This is for the production of the reimagination of JM Barrie's book, Pan which will be in cinemas, July 17, 2015.

Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard

Hugh Jackman plays the pirate, Blackbeard. Joining him are Garrett Hedlund (Hook), Rooney Mara (Tiger Lily), Adeel Akhtar, Levi Miller (Peter Pan), Taejoo Na, Nonso Anozie, Kathy Burke, Kurt Egyiawan, Lewis MacDougall, Leni Zieglmeier, Jack Charles, and Amanda Seyfried (Mary). Pan offers a new take on the origins of JM Barrie's characters following the young orphan who is spirited away to Neverland. Finding fun and dangers and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Here are some glimpse featuring Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara and Levi Miller in character posters.

Check here for full character posters

Produced for Warner Bros. Pictures, Pan is directed by Joe Wright, screenplay by Jason Fuchs.

UPDATE! Here's the trailer of Pan:

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EXODUS Gods and Kings final trailer

The final trailer of Exodus: Gods and Kings has been released online. Based on the story of Moses and Rhamses in the Book of Exodus of the Bible. Opening December 5 in theaters, Exodus: Gods and Kings casts Christian Bale as Moses, Joel Edgerton as Rhamses in the film directed by Ridley Scott.

The film is set in Egypt thousands of years ago where the Israelites led by Moses will go from the Egyptian slavery under Pharaoh Rhamses. Resisting this plan, Egypt is plagued by the heavens.

Watch the trailer of Exodus: Gods and Kings below:

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Papal Visit 2015 official theme song with actions

It's just 52 days away and Pope Francis will be here in the Philippines. And I am excited as a Catholic to be blessed in this wonderful event in the religious community. Pope Francis is very humble himself and I admire this character in him. The Pope will be in the Philippines from January 15-19, 2015, a blessed week for all Philippine residents. Check the cbcp.org website for his full itinerary.

As all preparations for the Papal Visit, it is memorable when we share the actions of the official theme songs from the previous papal visit of Pope John Paul II in 1995 and Jubilee Song in 2000. Now, we have "We are all God's Children," composed by Jamie Rivera and the official theme song of Pope Francis' visit. Sharing the video below with actions from the Santo Tomas Catholic School in Pampanga. Watch here:

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Pitch Perfect 2 trailer out now

The Barden Bellas are back and now they're attempting to win the world championships. Will the Americans get their first win in the competition? Find out next summer, May 13, 2015!

Starring Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Skylar Astin, Hana Mae Lee, Adam DeVine, and more. Directed Elizabeth Banks as screenplay written by Kay Canon based on the book by Mickey Rapkin.

The Barden Bellas

The Treblemakers

Watch the aca-fantastic trailer of Pitch Perfect 2!

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