New HBO Original Series LUCK premieres February 20 in the Philippines @hboasia
HBO subscribers are in for a treat on February 20 at 10 PM when a new HBO original series will premiere in the Philippines and all of Asia. The nine-episode first season of LUCK, starring Oscar® winner Dustin Hoffman and Oscar® nominee Nick Nolte, is spearheaded by acclaimed director Michael Mann and Deadwood creator David Milch. LUCK is a behind-the-track look at the world of horse racing...
Read MoreLast Weekend for Ballet Philippines’ The Sleeping Beauty
I loved watching ballet performances as a child, and I think taking kids to see a ballet is a great way to stimulate their imagination and spend quality time with the family. Ballet Philippines is holding a limited run of Sleeping Beauty, with their last two shows held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines this weekend. At 8pm on Friday, December 9, the Manila Symphony Orchestra will play...
Read MoreCaredivas: PETA’s Newest Musical Comedy-Drama
One of my goals for the new year is to view more local theater productions, and the latest musical from the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) looks like a good show to start off 2011. Called Caredivas, this comedy-drama features five transvestite overseas workers located at Israel in the time of the Intifada (Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation). They care for...
Read MoreBoardwalk Empire HBO Asia Premiere on January 6, 2011
Period flicks and historic TV shows don’t always have to be violent, nor are they necessarily better when they make your head spin with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes it works better when the action takes a backseat to characters playing out their most intimate moments; it pulls you deeper into the plot because you start caring about those who move the show forward. If you like...
Read MoreBen 10 Ultimate Alien on 10-10-10
Cartoon Network is launching an cool new cartoon series on October! Ben 10 Ultimate Alien follows the exploits of 16-year-old Ben Tennyson as he deals with superstardom after his secret identity is revealed, while fighting all-new villains. With the Omnitrix destroyed, Ben must now learn to master the secrets of the mysterious Ultimatrix, a new watch-like device that not only allows him to...
Read MoreJollitown Kicks Off Season 3
When I was a kid, I watched Batibot religiously. It’s sad that the show got canceled, and I’m not sure if there are good Tagalog kids shows that replaced it. In any case, it turns out that Jollibee has its own TV show, and that just started its third season! Called Jollitown, this multi-awarded hit show stars the loveable Jollibee mascots – Jollibee, Hetty, Yum, Twirlie, and...
Read MoreSpartacus: Blood and Sand
I love historical movies and TV shows because they allow me to experience a time period I can only picture in my head. Added bonus if the historical movie/TV show in question is action-packed and bloody! So you can just imagine how thrilled I was when the hit TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand finally hit Asia. Produced by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead series, Spiderman), Robert Tapert (The...
Read MoreFor Voter or for Worse: Jon Santos Live at Rockwell
It’s great to know that so many people are taking an interest in our country’s future. In fact, the social concern is so great that the fever has infiltrated popular culture. Comedian and satirist Jon Santos is bringing his hit show For Voter or For Worse live to Rockwell audiences this April. It’s the best way to poke fun at the characters in Philippine politics –...
Read MoreByaheng Pinoy with Apl.de.ap
Today at Sofitel, the Byaheng Pinoy Campaign with Apl was finally launched. This new campaign is the fruit of a long-time collaboration with Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano. As a globally successful artist and Pinoy at heart, Apl is the perfect icon to represent the Philippines and promote Philippine tourism to the rest of the world. According to Apl,...
Read MoreCine Europa 12 Movie Schedule
It’s no Toronto Film Festival (which is happening this month and showing a lot of horrifying films that probably won’t ever reach the Philippines), but the 12 Cine Europa Film Festival has arrived in Manila! From September 11 to September 20, 18 European flicks in their original language will be showing at the Shangri-La mall for free. Above are the movie schedules and at the...
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