Entertainment

Scorched but still alive – my review of the “Scorch Trials”

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, September 14) – What is it about dystopian, post-apocalyptic films that drags the audience to the theater and forked up their hard-earned money? Add some fairly attractive teenagers battling against the odds, an ecological catastrophe as well as a smattering of zombies and you have a box-office hit. Now for some spoilers. The Scorch Trials picked up where Maze Runner left off, with the kids from the Maze arriving […]

Monique Lhuillier leaves her classic silhouette for a modern spring woman

(Reuters) — Bold colors and shapes were the theme for Monique Lhuillier’s spring 2016 collection at New York Fashion Week: The Shows on Saturday (September 12). Stepping out of her usual practice, Lhuillier isn’t showing any of the classic ball gowns that made her a household name. “That’s why I wanted to step away from that. Because I felt like people have that from me, now it’s like – fashion keeps evolving and it’s about […]

Dennis Trillo, proud of being the lead role in “Felix Manalo”

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 11 (Eagle News) — In an exclusive interview, Dennis Trillo said that he is proud of being chosen to be the lead role in the most-awaited movie of the year, “Felix Manalo”. In preparation of the said role, Trillo attended church worship services. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Cine Europa Frenzy continues on its 18th year

SEPTEMBER 11 (Eagle News) — Cine Europa celebrates its 18th year, fittingly, with the theme “coming of age”. The “debutante” was heralded with a socializing event for its European and Philippine partners, followed by remarks from honored guests and its first film-screening for 2015 in Mandaluyong City on September 9. During its two-month run, Cine Europa will screen twenty-three films from eighteen European countries. Venues in 10 different cities all over the Philippines are lined […]

Concert etiquette: The do’s and dont’s of seeing your fave band in a live performance

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 10) –  Imagine your in a concert, your favorite band performing live! You are jamming really hard with the music, waving your arms wildly, without a care. Generally, this is alright but you may not be aware that you are already ruining the concert experience of the other audience. Awkward, right? Here’s a helpful guide of proper concert etiquette so that you can keep yourself from getting kicked out! Lindsey Holder and […]

Katy Perry and celebrity designer Jeremy Scott cement friendship in unlikely place

SEPTEMBER 9 (Reuters) — Pop star Katy Perry and her designer best friend Jeremy Scott put their hand prints in cement in front of the famous TCL Chinese Theater on Tuesday (September 8), taking part in a time honored tradition usually reserved for the likes of screen legends like John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe and Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to theater officials it is the first time that the hand and footprint ceremony is “paying homage to […]

From Kara’s Flowers to Maroon 5

QUEZON City, Philippines (September  9) – Still remember how they got famous because of the song “This Love”, “Makes Me Wonder” and “She Will Be Loved”? Or how about that white guy holding the mic and singing beautifully in front of the crowd who makes you giggle because he is so handsome? Yes, they were once called Kara’s flowers. Now they’re known as Maroon 5. Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in […]

The music of Ed Sheeran

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – I bet you’ve heard his songs everywhere. He has the ability to weaken the knees of many music fans with his meaningful lyrics and impeccably skilled vocal skills from his debut song “A Team” to hitting big music top charts for his song “Thinking Out Loud”; he became the biggest selling artist in the United Kingdom. In early 2011, Ed Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project, […]

“A Bigger Splash” receives world premiere in Venice

SEPTEMBER 7 (Reuters) — Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s “A Bigger Splash”, in which Tilda Swinton stars along with Ralph Fiennes, Matthias Schoenarts and Dakota Johnson, received its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday (September 6). Guadagnino was joined by his four stars on the red carpet for the Venice premiere. The actors took their time to sign autographs and pose for photos with the large number of fans gathered along the red […]

Director hits back at critics of Taylor Swift’s African video

SEPTEMBER 3 (Reuters) — The director of Taylor Swift’s new music video set in Africa struck back on Wednesday (September 2) at mounting criticism of the scarcity of black people in the mini-film and its romanticized portrayal of the continent. “Wildest Dreams,” a love story filmed against a backdrop of giraffes, lions, waterfalls and stunning sunsets, has been viewed more than 15 million times since it was released on Monday to accompany the American pop […]

Spielberg’s DreamWorks to split from Disney – Hollywood Reporter

SEPTEMBER 3 (Reuters) — DreamWorks Studios, the film company co-founded by Steven Spielberg, will split from Walt Disney Co. after the release of his film, “The BFG,” the Hollywood Reporter said, citing people familiar with the matter. The director’s likely future home is Universal and is in talks with the company, according to the report on Wednesday (September 02). Spielberg’s take on “The BFG,” based on British author Roald Dahl’s 1982 book, is scheduled for […]

“Felix Manalo” promises to be the biggest movie blockbuster of the year

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, September 2) – Ever since it was announced that a biopic about Bro. Felix Y. Manalo will be made, many are filled with anticipation, awaiting the showing of the epic film. On the 15th of August, Viva Films released a teaser of “Felix Manalo” in the social media,which immediately garnered many “likes” and “shares”. Courtesy: Viva Films “Felix Manalo” was directed by veteran film director Joel Lamangan. It boasts […]