Clifford The Big Red Dog brings magic to cinemas soon

An adorable red dog captures our hearts as he goes to an adventure in the Big Apple in 2022!

When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little red puppy, she never anticipates waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom Maggie (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily Elizabeth and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character created by author Norman Bridwell, Clifford the Big Red Dog will teach the world how to love big! Watch the trailer below.

Clifford the Big Red Dog features an all-star cast led by Darby Camp as Emily Elizabeth. The ensemble also includes Jack Whitehall, Academy Award®-nominee John Cleese, Sienna Guillory, Tony Hale, Izaac Wang, Horatio Sanz, Paul Rodriguez, Keith Ewell, Bear Allen Blaine, Tovah Feldshuh, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alex Moffat and Russell Wong. Walt Becker (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Old Dogs, Wild Hogs) directs from a script by Jay Scherick, David Ronn and Blaise Hemingway. Jordan Kerner and Iole Lucchese are producers.

In Philippine cinemas soon, Clifford the Big Red Dog is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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Woody Harrelson plays pure evil Carnage in VENOM sequel

After the epic breakup of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), and the alien symbiote in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, part of the symbiote leaps into serial killer Cletus Kasady moments before his execution. Kasady becomes host for Carnage, an even-larger, even-deadlier, and much-more-malevolent spawn of the alien, ruthless and pure evil.

Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady

The dual role of Cletus Kasady and Carnage is played by Academy Award-nominated actor Woody Harrelson who director Andy Serkis says “is exceptional in everything he does.”

Kasady – a killer even before gaining Carnage’s powers – doesn’t feel Eddie’s need to try to restrain the symbiote. To stop Carnage, Eddie and Venom will have to find a way to make their relationship work.

“Cletus is twisted, devious, manipulative, and damaged as anything, but in Woody’s portrayal, you can’t help but love him,” says Serkis. “He could have been just quips and arch, but Woody sits him on a tightrope – a child in one moment, and a deep, dark killer in the next, a real vulnerability underneath it all.”

“He’s a psychotic killer,” says Harrelson. “He had a nasty upbringing, and now feels compelled to take revenge on the people he felt were responsible for the state he was in.” 

Which means there’s a method of sorts to Cletus’ madness, a driving force that makes him so dangerous. “Even before he meets Eddie, Cletus has a sense that Eddie is going to be a friend – a lifeline, a guy who believes in him,” says Harrelson. Of course, the feeling is all in the mind of the deranged murderer – and when he finds Eddie might not be the friend he’s looking for, Eddie (and Venom) will be on a collision course with Cletus (and Carnage).

“Woody is one of the coolest people I have ever met,” says Tom Hardy. “As a human being and as an actor, he is just formidable. There is nothing that you can present him with that will shock him; he has an answer, a solution to everything and he has a story to tell. As an artist, he is just wonderful, with such a brilliant, talented playful creative mind, that it’s an absolute joy to work with him.”

Venom: Let There Be Carnage opens in PH theaters on December 8. Distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. Watch the latest trailer here:

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A Celebration of La Casa De Papel

Cast and fans gather for a celebration of Netflix's La Casa De Papel, one of the most viewed foreign language series, which will culminate this Friday, December 3.

 

Attending the event are Álvaro Morte (El Professor), Úrsula Corberó (Tokyo), Pedro Alonso (Berlin) along with other members of La Banda to celebrate and share special moments from the series with never before seen assets and anecdotes.

The hybrid event was attended by local celebrities and fans and streamed through a digital hub with simultaneous audio translation in 10 different languages. 

 

 

More highlights happened during this grand celebration:

• Cecilia Krull joined live on stage and sang the theme song of the series, ‘My Life is Going On’
• Those who tuned into the event were privy to the official announcement of the ‘Berlin’ spin-off series, coming 2023
• Ed Sheeran dropped in virtually to share his ‘audition tape’ for La Banda in a fictional UK version of the show, asking if his character could be named ‘Ipswich’
• Becky G sent her best wishes to everyone via video before debuting an exclusive teaser of her ‘Bella Ciao’ cover music video

Fans of Squid Game got a surprise as Park Hae-soo, who will portray Berlin in the Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel coming in 2022, joined the celebrations in a video. He sent his best wishes to all attending the event, holding an iconic mask, sent to him from Pedro Alonso, and promised to send the Korean mask to his counterpart when it is revealed next year.

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Fans that weren't able to watch the event can head to the @LaCasadePapel Youtube channel where the livestream will be available soon with multiple subtitle options.

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THE BODY SHOP Christmas Collection spreads love and kindness

The Body Shop’s new, best ever Christmas gift collection is bursting with love and care. This year, they are spreading love and kindness with treats packed with body-loving goodness for everybody, every budget.

Featuring packaging that’s kinder to the planet with clever, reusable constructions, this year’s line-up also supports The Body Shop’s Community Fair Trade partners behind their most loved gift boxes and jute bags. Plus, every purchase over the Christmas period will help support thousands of unpaid carers, that shine a light on their ultimate acts of selfless love.

Discover what surprises are packed inside our Share the Joy Advent Calendar. Inspired by acts of selfless love shown by people all over the world, this beauty calendar is filled with joyful treats and daily acts of kindness to bring joy to your friends and family.

Share the Joy Advent Calendar

Make someone feel really special with this year’s line-up of special edition body care in festive fragrances – fruity floral Love & Plum, sweet vibrant Kindness & Pear, and fresh, light and floral Joy & Jasmine collection.

The Body Shop also has gifts to delight everybody on your list. From their Comfort & Cheer Body Butter Trio, to their Shake & Swish Ginger Haircare Gift, there are top-to-toe treats to surprise and pamper every inch this Christmas.

Other ways to spread the love to people and the planet: iconic Florals & Frost White Musk® treats, overflowing with floral, cruelty-free favourites; and Fresh & Festive Drops of Youth™ to help smooth and give you a fresh-faced looking glow.

And for a gift you can feel really good about giving, you can choose from The Body Shop’s Community Fair Trade must-haves, which are perfect for pampering.

The Body Shop once again partners with Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation to support their Teach Anywhere program. We aim to be part of the solution to provide tools to aid community-based intervention to help kids that are left behind in reading and numeracy to move forward. This Christmas, with every The Body Shop purchase our customer makes, The Body Shop aims to donate to build Community Learning Hut and supplies to aid the children of Zamboanga Sibugay.

The Christmas Collection is available at The Body Shop stores, on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph, The SM Store and ShopSM.

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Unwrap Netflix's offerings this December

More and more films to releasing on the number 1 streaming app in the world, Netflix, especially on Christmas Eve. With the finale of La Casa De Papel (Part 5, Vol 2) this December 3, many star-studded films and series await for bingers while you enjoy your Noche Buena or popping some wine in your home party.

La Casa De Papel Part 5 Volume 2

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence make an astounding discovery a comet that is in direct collision with Earth and nobody seems to care with the apocalyptic experience and time is running out. Don't Look Up includes Jonah Hill, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and more in this planet-killing satire film. To be released on December 24.

Don't Look Up

Man depends on survival in the depletion of the Earth's resources and a team of astronauts explore the nearest habitat, the moon. The Silent Sea is a Korean mystery thriller series with our favorite actors Gong Yoo (Goblin, Squid Game), Kim Sun-young (Reply 1988, Crash Landing On You), Bae Doona (Kingdom series) as the elite team that will search for possibilities of survival on the earth's satellite. Coming to Netflix also on December 24.

More series are making a comeback this December as Lily Collins reprises her role as you take a sip of wine for Emily in Paris Season 2 on December 22. Geralt (Henry Cavill) finds more monsters and witches in the fantasy The Witcher Season 2, arriving to Netflix in December 17. Men should look extra good this Christmas with the help of the Fab 5 in Queer Eye Season 6, coming December 31, and the heroes of Gotham are back to fight crime in Titans Season 3 that starts streaming December 8.

The Witcher

Emily in Paris

Christmas is best spent with family and Netflix has your back during the cold nights. Enjoy more family shows, or any genre you like on Netflix. Check out the schedule of releases here. 

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Back-to-Back Music Experience of 1MX Dubai 2021 and 1MX Manila 2021

The countdown is on to the first ever live event to be staged by ABS-CBN since the pandemic forced the world to a standstill from March 2020, and there is a shared excitement felt worldwide, as global audiences get ready for “1MX Dubai” and “1MX Manila” happening on December 3, 2021.

At the recent global media conference held for the back-to-back music extravaganza, press and bloggers from different regions around the world had a very spirited exchange during the Q&A, a sign that the public has been yearning for a live show from their longtime favorite artists and from the fast-rising new performers.

Nino Llanera of MYX (top right) with AC Bonifacio (top left) and (bottom L-R) Edward Barber and BGYO.

Moira dela Torre shares that there was so much fear since the pandemic. She adds that “We didn’t even know if this day was going to come, but here we are, elevated and filled with hope. And I am so excited to see our Kapamilyas in Dubai.”

For many of the artists, the past 20 months have given them much to reflect on, to be grateful for, and time to hone their craft further.

Bamboo (right) shares with Lambert Parong of Balitang New York (left) lessons from the pandemic and how he continues to create music.

Pinoy rock icon, Bamboo, says that the pandemic has made him more appreciative of a lot of things in life. Right now, he wants to “reclaim what we have lost. It’s been a couple of years and I think it’s time we got back on track as a people and as a country, as well. So, game on.”

Music is also an important way to convey the realities of life. According to rapper-composer Kritiko, “Pag gumagawa ako ng kanta, gusto ko maiba ako sa lahat. Gusto ko sabihin yung totoong nangyayari pero hindi kaya sabihin ng iba. Ako po yung nagiging boses nila.” (When I write songs, I want to be different. I want to show what is happening in real life that others cannot express. I get to be their voice.)

Filipino American rapper EZ Mil asserts that one must cultivate new ideas all the time. He says, “Everybody is scrolling through their phones trying to look for something new. So, if you have an idea that is so out of the box or NBD – never been done – go for it.”

Albert Bataclan of TFC News (top left) asks AC Bonifacio (top right) and EZ Mil (bottom) about the mentoring process among the veteran musicians towards the younger performers in preparation for the show.

Filipino artists continue to innovate, not just for Filipino audiences, but for the rest of the world. Bamboo underlines the importance of bringing Filipino music through 1MX Dubai and 1MX Manila to feel that sense of community in the world. “We’re going to give a piece of ourselves for this show. We are trying to boost spirits up, especially in this time of the holidays. It’s time to get people ready again, our hearts pumping again.”

Catch Bamboo, Moira dela Torre, EZ Mil, Gigi de Lana, BINI, and BGYO at 1MX Dubai 2021.

Featured artists for 1MX Manila 2021 are: AC Bonifacio, Angela Ken, Carlo Bautista, Fana, Jayda, Jeremy G, Kritiko, Lian Kyla, Nameless Kids, Sab, and Trisha Denise.

Do not miss this back-to-back music fest: 1MX Dubai 2021 happening at the Trade Centre Arena in Dubai World Trade Centre; and 1MX Manila 2021 streaming LIVE worldwide (except UAE) via ktx.ph.

1MX Dubai 2021 and 1MX Manila 2021 are brought to you by TFC, ABS-CBN Music, One Music PH, and Myx, together with DJMC Events, Camella Homes, and Philippine Airlines.

Tickets are still available at ktx.ph. Click here to watch the full global media conference.

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PhilStagers goes to the movies with Katips

In a very appropriate time while the Philippines is nearing its national elections in 2022, we are constantly reminded to check a candidate's personal, educational and political background so that we can choose wisely in the polls. We are also being fed with lots of information from history to check if we have learned something, whether it's a mistake or an achievement that made us who we are today.

Vince Tanada and the ensemble of Katips Movie

PhilStager's Films and director Vince Tañada gives us the movie version of Katips -- a musical play that narrates the life of students and activists during Martial Law. Students have displayed their strong will fighting for human rights and against tyranny during the Marcos era. They also have been the subject to military oppression and torture that is unimaginable to this day. If today's generations speaks about being woke, Vince Tañada and the rest of the cast who have experienced that era are all willing to testify and oppose what might undesirable thing would happen in the future if an unfit candidate will be declared in the position.

Katips' storyline is a mixture of emotions at the same time trying to inform audiences about history. And the creative team of Katips and PhilStagers ensured that the story reaches out the right audience to understand the message. While it was a depressing time for the students during Martial Law, it also gives a message of hope, truth and a call for unity and justice.

Katips is 2016 Best Musical Performance in the Aliw Awards that year. This year, it is joined by actors and displaced artists who have the same objective and have put great efforts to give a strong message in protection of freedom. Cast includes Jerome Ponce, Vince Tañada, Mon Confiado, Johnrey Rivas, Lou Veloso, Nicole Laurel Asensio, Adelle Ibarrientos, Sachzna Laparan, Joshua Bulot, Vean Olmedo, Carla Lim, Patricia Ismael, Dexter Doria, Afi Africa, OJ Arci, Ricky Brioso, and Liam Tanare. With guests Dindo Arroyo, JP Lopez, Bernard Laxa and Nelson Mendoza.

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