sneak peek to JK Rowling's FANTASTIC BEASTS

Special footages from behind the scenes of Warner Bros.' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them surfaced online as also released by Warner Bros. Entertainment. See this 15-sec video from Pottermore, a page dedicated to the chronicles of the story of Harry Potter and the wizarding world.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them tells the story of early Hogwarts, with Eddie Redmayne playing Newt Scamander. His New York stopover from an excursion around the world may have been trouble to the No-maj and wizarding world as he may have unleashead a magical creature. Also starring are Colin Farrell, with Katherine Waterston as Porpentina Goldstein, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein and Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski.

Opening November 17 in theaters, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Philippines).

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THE DANISH GIRL movie review

United International Pictures bring the Oscar-nominated THE DANISH GIRL starting February 3 and it will be exclusively shown in Ayala Malls Cinemas. Nominations include Best Picture, Best Actor for Eddie Redmayne and Best Actress for Alicia Vikander Here's my review for this great movie.

First thing that you'll fall in love with this movie is its cinematography. Great scene with striking colors as if everything looks like a painting. Even for the characters on how each picture is well-composed for the delight of the eye. You will not get bored of each scene and appreciate every picture. It seems that they banked on the professions of the characters as artists so they created each scene with great composition.

Eddie Redmayne established the character very well from the start. The expressions and body language really defined Lili and helping the audience understand the feelings of a person unsure of his sexuality and identity. This makes Eddie Redmayne a very good contender in the Best Actor race

Alicia Vikander's character is one equally great woman. With the consequences of what supposed to be "fun" and "complicated" to her loved one, she managed to be strong and accepted the fate of her husband. It is just right that there's also acceptance with the society they lived in.

The movie started with a little fun but the drama is not too dragging. I think it is an eye candy as you go through scene to scene. Dialogues are simple but the love exchange between Eddie and Alicia's characters are heartfelt and poetic.

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Teleperformance ushers in the Year of the Fire Monkey

Chinese New Year will be celebrated this coming February 8 and the country's leading contact center company, Teleperformance, ushers in the Year of the Fire Monkey with hope and prosperity as it will continue to strive in giving the best client servicing and employee satisfaction. I was there to witness the event and had a tour of their facility at SM Mall of Asia Annex.

Starting with the traditional lion and tiger dance to spread good luck and to cheer the people up. I never encountered such performance so close and also learned new culture aside from just watching it roam in different establishments everywhere.

Teleperformance celebrates its 20th year in 2016 here in the Philippines. As a leader in the ICT-BPO sector, it also keeps its commitment in providing the best employment experience by constantly reviewing and upgrading its facilities in different sites in the country. They have 274 branches in 62 countries and 16 of them are located in Metro Manila, Antipolo, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu and Davao.

We were then toured around their office facility where a certain feature was very noticeable. Teleperformance gives the five essential elements, cosmos, earth, metal, air and fire -- a representation to their core values: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, Innovation and Commitment. This serves as a reminder for the top management to the ranks of how Teleperformance treats the business very well as well as the welfare of its employees.

I was amazed by the amenities available for training, workstations and even for their leisure activities. Their training area provides the instructor/trainer and trainees adequate interaction so that employees will be able to handle calls very well. It has come to their analysis that customers must be well understood to prevent irate and adverse events.

Neo Samson, Site Director, Teleperformance SM MAAX

Inside the actual training room

We also toured around their canteen, which is adjacent to the gym, and the recreational area. I smelled the fresh leather in the gym equipment and the recreational area has gaming consoles, table tennis and billiard tables. Aside from accepting people's calls, TP employees also get to enjoy their free time socializing with each other. Aside from that, they also hold promote socio-civic engagements where they interact with other employees from other branches.

For further information, visit Teleperformance website at www.teleperformance.ph or their Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/teleperformance.philippines.

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Rebel Wilson teaches Dakota Johnson on How to Be Single

Finally there's a movie to celebrate singlehood this Valentines Day! From Warner Bros. Pictures, Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson, together with Leslie Mann and Alison Brie, star in How To Be Single. A movie teaching us how to enjoy single life at the center of everything.

In the film, there’s a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then…there’s Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps was never so much fun.

Dakota Johnson stars as Alice, who sets the adventure in motion when she takes a break from her college boyfriend to get her first real taste of the single life and is hurled into a hilarious crash course in the “right way” to do it from Rebel Wilson’s alpha-single Robin, who lives the film’s tagline: If you’re not having fun being single, you’re not doing it right. We also meet Alice’s big sister Meg, played by Mann, an obstetrician who is too busy to find Mr. Right; and Alison Brie’s Lucy, a college professor who has it down to a science.

Watch the trailer below:

How to Be Single - Official trailer

Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson star in this Valentine comedy. Come in groups and celebrate How To Be Single.Opening February 11 distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Posted by Ohmski on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

HOW TO BE SINGLE plays in theaters February 11 from Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Christian Ditter (“Love, Rosie”) from a screenplay by Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein (“The Vow,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”) and Dana Fox (“Couples Retreat,” “What Happens in Vegas”), screen story by Kohn & Silverstein, based on the book by Liz Tucillo (TV’s “Sex & the City”).

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THE REVENANT movie review

You can describe The Revenant more than intense, just as how Leonardo DiCaprio endured all physical challenges in the movie -- from extreme weather conditions, including a bear attack and more wounds that were almost impossible to heal. The worst feeling of it all was a betrayal from your own confidant and leaving you with almost nothing behind. That's why it's up to you how to survive, just how Hugh (DiCaprio) showcased his survival skills in this flick.

Grab a hold of anything you can bite on with the strong and violent scenes from start to finish. Make sure that you are strong to take on all blood squirts and blade cuts to and from our characters. The sight of bleeding wounds and piercing cuts were so real, it's really up to you to cover your eyes or not. The location totally gives the opposite of the scenes in every story. The very serene and cold location somehow blankets the violent and bloody action happening among its dwellers. Quite a beautiful view with a dark story to tell.

The Revenant is also can be considered the most physically challenging role for Leonardo DiCaprio. Unlike his other acclaimed movies, Wolf of Wall Street, The Great Gatsby and more, his The Revenant role is more hard-hitting and quite adventurous and very much apart from his glamorous image. His nomination for Best Actor can give way to his most-awaited win at the Oscars. But I'm not quite sure yet. Let's think positive and I'd still be happy otherwise.

The Revenant mainly focused on Leo's struggles to survive and to take revenge to his confidant Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). With side stories that are based on true events, director Alejandrino Iñarritu successfully was able to get the people immersed in the story and feel with the characters.

Showing starting February 3 in theaters from 20th Century Fox, The Revenant is also available in IMAX format.

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RISEN debuts first trailer

A story about Christ's resurrection, through the eyes of a non-believer, releases trailer for the movie Risen starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton who play Roman soldiers who were tasked to solve the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

Directed by Kevin Reynolds (“The Count of Monte Cristo”) from a screenplay by Reynolds and Paul Aiello, “Risen” stars Joseph Fiennes (“Hercules”) as Clavius, Tom Felton (the “Harry Potter” films) as Lucius, Peter Firth (“Pearl Harbor”) and Cliff Curtis (“10,000 B.C.”). Watch the trailer below:

Opening March 2 in SM cinemas across the Philippines, “Risen” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN reaffirms faith from book to the movie screens

This movie is perfect for coming season of Lent as we contemplate on our faith. Based on the true story of the Beam family where an incurable disease struck the 10-year old Anna and her mother Christy becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution.
After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

The film is directed by Patricia Riggen, from a screenplay by Randy Brown based on the book by Christy Beam. Starring Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam, with Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah.

Opening across the Philippines in March 2016, “Miracles from Heaven” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Watch the trailer below:

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