Entertainment

Revenge of the nerds: 130,000 fans expected at Comic-Con

by Frankie TAGGART LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — From Pokemon onesies to Disney frocks, comic and film fans from across the world will don costumes this week and descend on California to spend four days geeking out. Every July, San Diego transforms into Nerd Town USA, as tens of thousands of monsters, aliens, manga characters and caped crusaders throng the streets for Comic-Con International. Since its humble beginnings in 1970 as a convention of […]

“Pag-ibig Ko’y Ibang-iba,” bagong single ni Ciara Sotto

Sa kaniyang pagbabalik sa show business. Hindi niya kakalimutan ang music. Kaya naman maliban sa pag-arte bagong awitin din ang inihahandog sa atin ni Ciara Sotto. Bagong musika mula kay Ciara Sotto, ito ang kaniyang bagong handog na awitin sa ating lahat. Sa ilalim ng Viva Records ay inihahandog ni Ciara ang bago niyang awitin na “Pag-ibig Ko’y Ibang-iba.” ito ang pagbabalik ni Ciara sa music scene pagkatapos ng halos walong taon.

1959 classic film na “Biyaya ng Lupa,” opening film sa 1st ToFarm film festival

Standing ovation ang tinanggap ng ilang mga beteranang  aktres at bida ng 1959 Classic Film ni Manuel Silos na “Biyaya ng Lupa.” Ito kasi ang naging pambungad na pelikula sa opening night ng 1st ToFarm Film Festival ng taong ito. Nagmistula rin itong reunion ng L-V-N Stars nuon. Tatakbo ang Film Festival dito sa Metro Manila mula July 13 hanggang 19 at magkakaroon ng awarding ceremony sa July 20 para sa mga natatanging parangal.

‘Secret Life of Pets’ tops box office for second straight week

REUTERS — Illumination and Universal’s “The Secret Life of Pets” dominated the box office for a second straight week on Sunday (July 17), pulling in a total of $50.6 million to become one of the summer’s biggest hits. The animated feature film about domesticated creatures out on their own in the Big Apple has earned a total of $203.2 million in the U.S. The much anticipated revamp of “Ghostbusters” debuted this weekend to a solid […]

Ghostbusters’ charms audiences but can’t vanquish ‘Pets’

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The “Ghostbusters” crew may have rooted out New York’s supernatural but failed to overpower the city’s furry critters, who topped the box office once again. “The Secret Life of Pets” grossed an impressive $50.6 million in its second weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, bringing its total US profits to $203.2 million. The Illumination-produced animated comedy chronicles the journey of two pet dogs let loose in New York, […]

Katy Perry returns with message of unity

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Katy Perry re-emerged Friday after a quiet spell with a song of unity as part of the television coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The singer — one of the most successful artists of her generation — offered her first new music since her blockbuster 2013 album “Prism” with the song “Rise.” A midtempo electronic track, “Rise” takes on a triumphant tone befitting sports competitions, a change […]

The award winning musical “Cats” returns to Broadway

Broadway is set to purr again with the return of the musical “Cats.” The Andrew Lloyd Webber production first opened in 1982 and closed 18 years later after 7,485 performances. Star power will be brought to the show by former UK X-Factor champion, Leona Lewis, who will make her Broadway debut as “Grizabella.” The cast said the revamp will contain the same DNA and storyline as the original, but with small tweaks. “Those who know […]

Calvin Harris attacks ex Taylor Swift on Twitter

LOS Angeles, California, USA (Reuters) — DJ and producer Calvin Harris took to Twitter to vent after celebrity publication People magazine published an article saying that his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift helped in writing Harris’ hit with Rihanna, ‘This Is What You Came For’. At first, Harris took to the social media site praising Swift posting a link to the article saying “And she sings on a little bit too. Amazing lyric writer and she smashed […]

‘Game of Thrones’ tipped to top Emmys nods

by Frankie TAGGART LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Hollywood begins the runup to its annual prize giving season Thursday with “Game of Thrones” tipped once again to dominate the field at the announcement of the television industry’s 2016 Emmy Awards nominations. The Television Academy’s 19,000 members were given two weeks in June to sift through a crowded field of more than 8,000 entries from shows aired during the previous 12 months. HBO’s fantasy epic […]

Galing sa pag-arte ni Therese Malvar, kinilala sa International Filmfests

Eagle News — Umaarangkada at walang makakapigil sa pagpapakitang gilas sa pag-arte ni Therese Malvar sa sunud-sunod na pagkakapanalo niya sa iba’t ibang awards-giving body sa Pilipinas at sa International stage. Pinabilib ni Therese ang mga Russian sa kanyang pambihirang pagganap bilang Jinky sa Drama film ni Ralston Jover na “Hamog”, kaya siya ang nagkamit ng Silver st. George, Best actress award sa katatapos na 38th Moscow International Film Festival. Matatandaan na nabigyang pansin din […]