Entertainment

Disney trademarks to get special protection in China

China’s cracking down on misuse of Mickey Mouse. Regulators are launching a year-long special operation to protect trademarks held by the Walt Disney Company in the run-up to the opening of Shanghai Disney. The State Administration for Industry and Commerce saying in a statement on Thursday (November 5) that it wants to promote the successful opening of the resort as well as protect China’s image for safeguarding intellectual property rights. This includes special emergency teams […]

Felix Manalo premieres in Hawaii

The much awaited movie “Felix Manalo”, chronicling the life of the leader of the Iglesia Ni Cristo also known as Church of Christ is now showing in Honolulu, Hawaii, in dole Cannery Regal Cinemas 18. Hours before show time, many were already standing in line to buy their tickets. Some also purchased tickets online ahead of time to avoid the long lines. Some of them flew from the other island, just to watch the movie. […]

The Weeknd, “Avengers” dominate People’s Choice nominations

Nominations for the People’s Choice Awards were announced on Tuesday (November 3) and The Weeknd, “Grey’s ,Anatomy” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” got the most nods in their respective categories: music, television and movies. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was the top movie nominee with seven nominations, which included Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie. The film’s stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Hemsworth also all got nods. On the music side, The Weeknd […]

INCinema holds its 2015 EVM awards night “PNK Edition”

The Excellence in Visual Media (EVM) Awards Night 2015 of the INCinema featuring our young brethren in the Children Worship Service (CWS) also known as Pagsamba ng Kabataan (PNK) was conducted at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Tabernacle last Saturday, October 31. The said event was coincided with the 60th birthday of the INC’s Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. The best short film was awarded to “Maniwala ka, hindi totoo ‘yan!” came from the district […]

‘Star Trek’ to boldly go back to TV with new series

The sci-fi show “Star Trek” is boldly going back to television, with a new series introducing new characters and alien civilizations that will launch in January 2017, CBS television said on Monday (November 2, 2015). The show depicting the adventures of the Starship Enterprise – which spawned more than a dozen movies and five TV series since its launch in 1966 – marked its 50th anniversary earlier this year. The new series will be shown […]

“The Martian” takes first place at the box office

The space adventure story “The Martian” showed staying power at the box office this weekend, coming in first with $11.4 million, according to boxofficemojo.com. The film starring Matt Damon from 20th Century Fox has now brought in $182.8 million over five weeks. Sony Pictures’ “Goosebumps” took second place this Halloween weekend, with $10.2 million in ticket sales. It has earned $57.1 million in three weeks. In third place, Dreamworks’ “Bridge of Spies” brought in $8.1 […]

On the 5th Season of Sessions on 25th Street: Renowned Filipino blues band and young saxophonist

It’s ‘blues’ night on the upcoming episode of Sessions on 25th Street with the electrifying and soulful performances of The Brat Pack, and the talented saxophonist, Ian Jacinto. The Brat Pack is a Filipino blues band that became the first Asians to enter the finals of the 2014 International Blues Challenge or IBC that was held at the Memphis Orpheum Theater last January (PositivelyFilipino.com). Pure talent and exceptional showmanship rests in the blood of the […]

Kate and Princes William and Harry arrive for premiere of James Bond’s “Spectre”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, also known as Kate, arrived with Prince Harry on the red carpet for the premiere of the latest James Bond film “Spectre” on Monday (October 26). The trio, dressed in black tie and Harry sporting a beard, walked up the red carpet after the rest of the cast had already arrived at the film premiere, being held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Movie producer […]

Justin Bieber returns, triumphs at MTV Europe Music awards

anadian pop singer Justin Bieber made a triumphant return to the European stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Milan on Sunday (October 25), scooping five prizes at the major music event. Bieber, who performed his “What Do You Mean?” hit to roaring cheers, was the biggest winner of the night, taking Best Male, Best Look, Worldwide Act: North America, Biggest Fans and Best collaboration for “Where Are U Now?” with Skrillex and Diplo. […]

Acoustic sweetheart Sabrina releases 8th album

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Sabrina, more popularly known as the Acoustic Sweetheart released the eighth installment of her “I Love Acoustic” album, earlier from the expected date due to demand not only in the Philippines but all over Asia as well. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)