Entertainment

‘Naked Gun’ star George Kennedy dead at 91

LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — George Kennedy, the Oscar-winning star of “Cool Hand Luke” and the “Naked Gun” comedy movies, has died at the age of 91, his family announced. The burly American actor — famed for his tough guy roles before playing against type later in his career — died on Sunday morning in Boise, Idaho, grandson Cory Schenkel said on his Facebook page. “I have traveled on many business trips and movie […]

Box office hit director Wenn Deramas dies of cardiac arrest

QUEZON City, Philippines – Friends, co-workers and fans expressed their condolences in social media for box office-hit director Wenn Deramas who died due to cardiac arrest in the Capitol Medical Center. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

“Deadpool” tops box office for 3rd straight week

Marvel’s super hero film “Deadpool,” starring Ryan Reynolds, clinched the top spot at the box office for a third straight week, bringing in 31.5 million dollars in ticket sales for the weekend of Friday (February 26) through Sunday (February 28). “Gods of Egypt” took second place, with 14 million in sales, according to boxofficemojo.com. The animated film “Kung Fu Panda 3” brought in 9 million dollars, followed by “Risen,” a biblical drama about the events […]

Takeaways from the Oscars red carpet

by Jocelyne ZABLIT HOLLYWOOD, United States (AFP) — Hollywood’s top stars oozed glamour on Sunday as they hit the Oscars red carpet under sunny skies in plenty of bling — and with oodles of attitude. Here are a few key looks and trends from the A-list fashion parade at the Dolby Theatre: – Belle of the ball – Sweden’s Alicia Vikander has taken both the acting and fashion worlds by storm in the past year. […]

Direk Carlo Cuevas pinasalamatan si Kapatid na Eduardo V. Manalo at ang buong staff ng pelikulang Walang Take Two

Labis labis ang pasasalamat ni Direk Carlo Cuevas sa cast and crew maging sa production team ng kanilang short film na “Walang Take Two” ng INCinema. Pinasalamatan din ni Direk Carlo Cuevas si Kapatid na Eduardo V. Manalo, Tagapamahalang Pangkalahatan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa suporta ng at sa pagkakataong ibinigay sa kanila na makabahagi sa naturang pelikula. Si Direk Carlo ay nagwagi bilang best Director in foreign language film sa katatapos na 2016 London’s […]

INCinema’s “Walang Take Two” bags best director award at the 2016 Int’l Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema in London

(Eagle News) – “Walang Take Two,” a Philippine independent film produced by the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s INCinema productions, bagged the award for best director in a foreign language film at the recent 2016 International Filmmaker Festival (IFF) of World Cinema in London. Director Carlo Ortega Cuevas  of INCinema’s “Walang Take Two” (No Second Take), the first full-length film of INCinema productions, received the award himself in London on Friday, February 26. “To be given this […]

Madonna may face charges for using Philippine flag as costume

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Heraldry section of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Madonna violated Republic Act 8941 when she used the Philippine flag as a costume and prop in the stage during her “Rebel Heart” concert in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Adele steals the show at 2016 BRIT Awards

LONDON, England, United Kingdon (Reuters) — British singer Adele stole the show on Wednesday evening (February 24) at the 2016 BRIT Awards in London, making a triumphant return to the star-studded ceremony as she picked up four trophies, including the coveted “album of the year” award. The BRIT Awards, held in London’s O2 arena, are the mainstream British music industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, having been held every year since 1982. On the bill at […]

NET 25 – fifteen years of kid-friendly programs

QUEZON City, Philippines (February 24) – Ever since NET 25 started, it espoused the mission of providing quality TV programs that are full of good family values. And through the years, NET 25 is one of those at the forefront of family-oriented programs in the Philippines. With shows like “Eagle News International”, “Aprub” and “Responde”, we provided news from here and abroad, with the proper perspective as well as reliable public service. We help you […]

NET 25 and INC TV garner Anak TV awards

QUEZON City, Philippines – Once again, NET 25 was one of the TV stations to garner the most number of awards in the recently-held Anak TV awards, with the TV station garnering 17 awards. Also, the newest member of the Anak TV also was able to win the most number of awards with 23 of its programs winning awards. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

Preparations underway in Hollywood for the Oscars

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) — Preparations were underway in Hollywood on Monday (February 22) for the the biggest event in the global entertainment calendar, the 88th Academy Awards. The Oscars ceremony, which will bring together the biggest names in the film industry, will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 28). “Well we closed down the Boulevard last night at 10 o’clock. We’re starting to assemble all the […]

‘Indiana Jones’ cinematographer Slocombe dies at 103

British cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, who filmed the Nazi invasion of Poland and went on to work with Steven Spielberg on the “Indiana Jones” films, has died at the age of 103, his daughter told AFP. He died Monday morning in a hospital in London, Georgina Slocombe said. He had celebrated his 103rd birthday on February 10. Slocombe, originally a magazine photographer, broke into film when he travelled to Poland in 1939 as Nazi forces were sweeping […]