follow THE STAR in this fable adventure

Sony Pictures Animation offers a new Christmas adventure that will be loved by the whole family and animal lovers alike.

A small and brave donkey Bo breaks free from his stable life and becomes a hero teaming up with a dove, a lost sheep, and three camels who followed a "Star" that made them save the very first Christmas.

Nativity Scene

The Star is directed by Timothy Reckart from the screenplay by Carlos Kotkin.

The voice cast includes Steven Yeun (Bo the donkey), Gina Rodriguez (Mary), Zachary Levi (Joseph), Keegan-Michael Key (Dave the dove), Kelly Clarkson (Leah the horse), Anthony Anderson (Zach the goat), Aidy Bryant (Ruth the sheep), Ving Rhames (Thaddeus the dog), Gabriel Iglesias (Rufus the dog), Patricia Heaton (Edith the cow), Kristin Chenoweth (Abby the Mouse), Christopher Plummer (King Herod), and Tracy Morgan (Felix), and Tyler Perry (Cyrus) and Oprah Winfrey (Deborah).

Opening across the Philippines on December 6, The Star is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Watch the trailer here:

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Ogie Alcasid partners with World Vision Philippines for birthday concert

It's advanced happy birthday to the man, Ogie da Pogi aka Ogie Alcasid, as he celebrates his 50th year of existence. And to give back to the blessings he received from being a successful singer, songwriter and father of 3, he, together with World Vision Philippines, holds a special benefit concert on August 25, 7:30pm at the Kia Theater in Araneta Center, Quezon City.

The concert dubbed #NakakaLOKAL includes an all-OPM repertoire together with the country's best singers including Jaya, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Basti Artadi, Lara Maigue, Inigo Pascual, Kyla, Yeng Constantino, Solenn Heussaff, Men and Music, Davey Langit and more.

Richard Supat, Ogie Alcasid and June Godornes (World Vision PH)

His daughter Leila Alcasid will also be part of the event as she was also a World Vision volunteer in Australia and will be singing songs composed by her father. A first in more upcoming engagements with the father and daughter tandem giving the world great music.

The program is for the benefit of World Vision Philippines and collected funds will be used for the rescue of children from exploitation and violence. A cause that is very important to us to save the future and next generations. A former World Vision beneficiary, Richard Supat, will also be performing with the OPM artists in a special number. See a sample duet from Ogie and Richard below:

Tickets are selling at Ticket prices are at P3,000 (VIP,) P1,500 (Orchestra A,) P1,000 (Orchestra B,) P800 (Loge,) and P500 (Balcony).
This event is presented by World Vision and A-Team in cooperation with PLDT Home.

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M&M's chocolate can take you to Japan with Screenbite Promo!

Movie nights or binge watching is made more fun and can be your ticket to Japan with M&M's Screenbite Promo. A short video or photo while you enjoy your favorite movie and eating M&M's chocolates can be your entry to win exclusive M&M's merchandise, movie tickets or a trip to Universal Studios Japan.

Visit www.screenbiteawards.com and just follow the simple 3-step method and you'll be able to enter easily. Select the category that best suits your entry. Choose M&M’S® Red, the leader of the gang, strong-willed, fierce and daring represents all the ACTION. One of Red’s mottos is, “Never underestimate the power of chocolate and M&M’S®!”

M&M’S® Yellow, the friendliest and funniest of them all, loves Comedy and enjoys seeing his friends laughing like crazy. Yellow says, “Life is better when you’re laughing…and eating M&M’S®!” And finally, it’s no surprise that the beautiful and passionate M&M’S® Green, represents ROMANCE. This confident gal also has an emotional side that can get teary-eyed while watching a good love story. Ms. Green affirms, “All you need is love. But a little M&M’S® now and then won’t hurt!”

The biggest treat is for the lucky grand winner who will win a trip for two (2) to Universal Studios Japan. “No guts no glory! Let’s get this show on the road!”, says Red.
Be sure to capture your or your group’s reaction while watching videos and consuming M&M’S® – after all, sharing the screentime experience makes it even more fun. Multiple entries are allowed so keep on posting to get more chances of winning! Promo will run for 7 weeks starting on August 1, 2017 at 12:00AM until September 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM. For full contest details, visit www.facebook.com/MMsPhilippines.

I am excited to upload my entry and at the same time catch up with the movies and TV series that give LOL, WOW and XOXO.

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ANNABELLE: CREATION movie review

Now you must have somebody with you when you watch it on cinemas starting August 23. Warner Bros has strongly established that Annabelle will be your worst nightmare and will haunt you until the next day after seeing it. With Annabelle: Creation, the horrific doll has birthed the newest kind of evil that will lead our senses to the darkness we had never imagined.

The origin of Annabelle has been clearly narrated in this movie and it's almost a giveaway. I cannot divulge but you will be served as one of the best scares this year. Some of the scares were actually predictable but you will see something worse or better. The deafening silence of the scenes make me shrinking in my seat and I actually came pale out of the cinema after watching. If you have a doll with you while watching it, you better keep a good eye on it in the future.

And don't miss those extra scenes by the credits. Annabelle: Creation has began creating its own movie universe and it promises more frightening sequels. You'll also notice very familiar elements if you are into this horror flick.

Annabelle: Creation is directed by David Sandberg. Sandberg directs from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman, who also wrote Annabelle. The film stars Stephanie Sigman (Spectre), Talitha Bateman (The 5th Wave), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil), Philippa Coulthard (After the Dark), Grace Fulton (Badland), Lou Lou Safran (The Choice), Samara Lee (The Last Witch Hunter), Tayler Buck in her feature film debut, with Anthony LaPaglia (TV’s Without a Trace) and Miranda Otto (Showtime’s Homeland, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy). Opens in Philippine theaters, August 23.

And check out the Annabelle doll in cinema lobbies where you can take a closer encounter with her.

Annabelle doll in Glorietta cinemas

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I slimmed down 2 inches with these non-surgical procedures

I always wanted to trim my muffin top with going to the gym and diet but never went to my mind any medical procedure because of the additional cost it may entail. So the attempt fails and it sometimes adds more inches to my waist. The flab measures up to 92cm and I just laugh it out but when I see photos, they are a little downer.

But Doc Lawrence Tan of Kutis Filipina introduced me to this non-surgical and painless procedure, I tried it out to see if it works. It is called Lipo Cavitation which kind of looks like you're having an ultrasound during treatment. For 20mins, the flat wand will go over your tummy in a circular motion to burn the fat directly from that area. Here are the points if you would like to consider Lipo Cavitation as your slimming remedy:

• Non-surgical - no needles, no slicing
• Painless
• Targeted to slim down fatty areas

After that, you will undergo RF treatment to stimulate and break down the fatty cells using radio frequency. This is a bit warm but relaxing and the same treatment to put out the puffiness in my eyes.

As you thought that Kutis Filipina only focuses on the face, they also offer services for body wellness. Try their Lymphatic Massage that also flushes out toxins from the body. Ask for Ate Flor if you want a good lymphatic massage. Of course, you also need discipline if you really need to slim down with regular exercise and diet.

Lipo Cavitation is Php 250 per 20mins treatment. Same goes with the RF treatment. If you want to know more about it, you can visit Kutis Filipina is located at #67 2nd Floor ESJ Building Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina City. Landmarks are Shell Gas Station and Veterans Bank, above Omakase.

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FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE movie review

For a change, mag Taglish tayo. Thank you muna sa OPPO Philippines for having me sa Premiere Night ng movie na to last night sa SM Megamall. It was also exciting kasi I got to see Sarah G in the flesh and with some stars of the movie. It was a salubong birthday celebration for Sarah's birthday today. More so, Oppo has launched the newest model of Oppo F3 Selfie Expert: Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition, that comes in black with Sarah G's signature.

OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition

Nandun din daw si John Lloyd, missed the event outside the cinema at hindi na rin sya pumasok. But nasa loob naman sina Christian Balbes, Alexa Ilacad and two other actors (forgot their name, sorry).

Alexa Ilacad, Christian Bables and the cast of Finally Found Someone

Sarah Geronimo during the OPPO Premiere Night

The movie started early so medyo natuwa ako. I was really looking forward to this movie because nasubaybayan ko talaga sina Laida at Miggy sa first tambalan nila. And this makes a refreshing reunion for the two but it maintains the kilig. Out of the common plot nga lang na derived sa PR industry kaso di ata masyadong nagets ng writers ang roles ng "social media influencers" na nagmukhang P.A. lang ni Sarah sa movie. People I know who work in the industry might have the same sentiment but I'll just shrug it off.

Marami rami ding sobrang nakakakilig and medyo matured na ang role ni Sarah dito. Kaso ayaw pa rin nyang magpa-kiss. Si John Lloyd, grabe pagka-tagos pa rin sa acting. Mahirap manood nito mag-isa kasi wala kang nahahampas sa tabi mo. I'm sure magte-trend ang mga shout outs na "Dear Future Husband," "Dear Future Wife" at Honesty Cookie sa mga timelines nyo in the first week of showing. Pati mga endorsements na hindi na siguro talaga pwedeng tanggalin sa mga local movies natin e medyo subtle naman so it doesn't affect much at naipasok nang swabe. Overall, mag-eenjoy kayo sa process na nagka-inlove-an silang dalawa.

The OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition smartphone is available via Lazada for PhP 15,990 or visit this link http://bit.ly/OPPOSarahG.

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KITA KITA movie review

May 10 bagay itong movie na to:

1. Sapporo, isang lugar sa Japan na piping saksi kung pano naging magkamabutihan sina Lea at Tonyo. Kung makakapagsalita lang sana ang lugar na ito tungkol sa mga buhay ng mga nagmamahalan, di ko din maiintindihan kasi Nihonggo ang language nya. Gusto ko ding makatikim nung Sapporo beer.
2. Dalawa lang sila sa cast pero hindi mo aakalain ang love team nina Empoy at Alessandra de Rossi. Hindi man kagwapuhan si Empoy sa paningin natin pero sinasabi ng Kita Kita na mas lumitaw ang pagkakaroon ng magandang ugali para mabuksan ang mga mata natin sa mga taong totoong nag-a-alala sa atin. Swak din ang kanta ni KZ Tandingan na "Two Less Lonely People in the World" na mas alam ko pa rin ang tono ng Air Supply.
3. Tatlo kaming nanood nito sa sinehan. Mag-asawa sila at third wheel ako. Huwag akong tularan.
4. Repolyo. Kung masyadong malaki, hiwain mo sa apat. Kada magluluto ka, gamitin mo yung 1/4 para 4 times ka ding masaya. May apat akong alam na putahe na may repolyo: Ginisang gulay, Nilagang Baboy, Nilagang Manok, Corned Beef
5. Limang bagay pwedeng gawin sa Sapporo ayon sa movie: Huwag gumamit ng mga land transpo, mag-ala Venice gamit ang gondola; pumunta sa garden park; kalembangin ang bell habang masaya ka; mag-steam spa; ma-inlove.
6. Anim na beses dinalaw ni Tonyo si Lea simula nung nabulag ito bago nya napasagot nang Oo para lumabas sila. Anim na beses din syang nareject. Ang lesson dito ay Don't Give Up.
7. Minsan gusto kong maging cosplayer. Saging or Puso. Sa buong eksena nito, magpipigil ka talaga ng ihi para namnamin kabuuan ng movie.
8. Hinding-hindi ko talaga mapapatawad yung writer kung bakit biglang mawawala si Tonyo sa buhay ni Lea nang ganun-ganun lang. Sinasabi ba nya na wala tayong karapatan maging masaya habang buhay?
9. Masakit sa puso yung moment na pipiringin na lang ni Lea ang mga mata ulit para magbalik sa ala-ala nya yung mga masasayang moment nila ni Tonyo. Kailangan ba nating mabulag nalang ulit para maging masaya?
10. 10 to the 3rd power. Gusto kong matutong gumawa ng bird origami para matupad din ang wish mo na manood nito.

Rating is 9/10 due to major heartbreak it gives.

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