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  • Indoor Aqua Playground ‘Wetpark Adventure Lagoon’ Opens April 8 at Venice Grand Canal Mall

    With Metro Manila maintaining Alert Level 1 eased restrictions until April 15, more people can enjoy quality summertime with their families in the metro. If you’re seeking water adventures without having to drive far away, this new water park is something the kids and kids at heart can check out!

    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon Opens April 8 at Venice Grand Canal Mall
    Photo: Venice Grand Canal Mall Facebook page

    Venice Grand Canal Mall at McKinley Hill recently shared in a post online that the country’s first-ever indoor aqua playground is set to open this weekend.

    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon Opens April 8 at Venice Grand Canal Mall
    Photo: Venice Grand Canal Mall Facebook page

    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon is opening this Friday, April 8, and kids of all ages are welcome to experience a new aquatic adventure on the third floor of Venice Grand Canal Mall. The new indoor water park has a pirate theme, with different water playgrounds and activities for everyone. The establishment will also have a retail space where they will offer different swimming merchandise and souvenirs.

    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon Opens April 8 at Venice Grand Canal Mall
    Photo: Venice Grand Canal Mall Facebook page
    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon Opens April 8 at Venice Grand Canal Mall
    Photo: Venice Grand Canal Mall Facebook page

    Wetpark Adventure Lagoon opens on April 8, 2022 and is located at 3/F Venice Grand Canal Mall. It will be open from 11am to 10pm. For more updates on the new indoor aqua playground, follow Wetpark Adventure Lagoon on Instagram and Facebook, and follow Venice Grand Canal Mall on Instagram and Facebook.

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    Photos from Venice Grand Canal Mall Facebook page.

  • 8 K-Dramas To Watch If You Already Miss the Cast of ‘Forecasting Love and Weather’

    Last weekend, Forecasting Love and Weather wrapped up, leaving us with memories of kilig, frustrations, heartbreaks, and inspiring moments involving the life of weather forecasters. Despite giving us sixteen episodes, we still can’t help but feel that we need to see more of its main stars Song Kang and Park Min-young, and even Yura and Yoon Park! If you’re like us who can’t wait to see them on the screen again, why not join us as we take a look back at the shows that these actors have appeared in in the past!

    Nevertheless

    Nevertheless pairs up Song Kang with Han So-hee. It follows Yoo Na-bi, a student at Hongseo University’s Sculpture Department whose bitter experience in love has made her vow not to fall in love again. This vow is challenged, however, when she meets Park Jae-eon, a charming guy who likes to flirt but only sees romantic relationships as a bother.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?

    Park Min-young and Park Seo-jun lead the cast of the romantic comedy ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?‘. The smart, rich, and handsome Lee Young-joon serves as the vice president of a large company. His secretary, Kim Mi-so, has been with him for years but when she suddenly decides to quit, Young-joon realizes how big her role is in his life and does everything to keep her by his side.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    Love Alarm

    Starring Song Kang, Kim So-hyun, and Jong Ga-ram, Love Alarm‘s romantic story is propelled by the eponymous app that notifies people if someone within 10 meters has romantic feelings for them. Kim Jojo is a high school student who has to deal with a lot of hardships at a young age, and must navigate her relationships with the Love Alarm app changing the world’s landscape for romance.

    Where to watch: Netflix

    Her Private Life

    Another Park Min-young drama, Her Private Life follows the talented chief curator of Cheum Museum of Art, Sung Deok-mi, who is secretly a fangirl of the Korean boy group White Ocean and its member Cha Sian. When rumors that the two are dating start to spread, Deok-mi fakes a relationship with the new gallery director Ryan Gold to avoid the bullying of Sian’s fans. Real romance soon buds between the two.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    Navillera

    Starring Song Kang and Park In-hwan, Navillera is an inspiring tale about a 70-year-old man who just retired from his job and wants to pursue his longtime dream of being a ballet dancer despite his family’s disapproval. In his pursuit of this dream, he meets a young man who also aspires to become a ballet dancer but is hindered by life’s challenges.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    When The Weather is Fine

    Another Park Min-young starrer, this Korean drama follows Hye-Won, a cello player whose trauma from people who hurt her emotionally leads her to move back to her hometown Bookhyun Village. Here, she meets Eun-Seob, a bookshop owner who has a simple and peaceful life. When the two collide, their lives are forever changed.

    Where to Watch: iQIYI

    Sweet Home

    Song Kang plays a very different role in Sweet Home. The Netflix thriller follows the residents of an apartment complex who are trying to survive amid a mysterious phenomenon where human beings transform and become dangerous creatures that manifest their desires. Song Kang plays Cha Hyun-soo, a survivor who is trying to tame the monster within him.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

    Radio Romance

    Before Forecasting Love and Weather, Yoon Park and Yura worked together in Radio Romance as Lee Gang and Jin Tae-ri respectively. It follows Kim So-hyun’s Song Geu Rim, a radio program writer with great passion, but lacks talent in writing. When her radio program is on the verge of cancellation, she gets to work with top actor Ji Su-ho who can’t do anything without a script.

    Where to Watch: Netflix

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  • Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the beloved blue hedgehog returns to the big screen, eager to prove he’s a hero as he settles in the small town of Green Hills. We’re introduced to his sidekick, a fox named Tails, and together they embark on a quest to find a powerful emerald that Dr. Robotnik wants to use for destruction. 

    Whether you’ve already seen the sequel or are just planning to catch it in the theaters, here are some interesting facts about ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ that you should check out!

    1. The stars from the first film return for the sequel

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars James Marsden and Ben Schwartz return as Sheriff Tom Wachowski and the voice of Sonic, respectively, and also returning are Tika Sumpter (Tom’s wife Maddie), Natasha Rothwell (as Rachel, Maddie’s sister) and Adam Pally (Tom’s deputy sheriff friend). Jim Carrey reprises his role as Dr. Robotnik, sporting a newly enhanced mustache in the sequel! 

    2. Tails is voiced by the longtime voice actor of Tails in the video games

    Colleen O’Shaughnessey’s voice goes from video game to big screen! She is actually a longtime voice of Tails in the video games, so fans of games can look forward to her familiar voice as Sonic the Hedgehog’s two-tailed ally. She’s also a voice talent for other popular titles like Digimon, Naruto, and Bleach.

    3. Idris Elba voices Knuckles, Dr. Robotnik’s new partner-in-crime

    The Suicide Squad and Pacific Rim actor is no stranger to voice acting. Idris Elba has voiced several other characters in films such as Zootopia, The Jungle Book, and Finding Dory. In Sonic 2, he voices Knuckles the Echnida, a powerful fighter and the sole survivor of his tribe. In the sequel, he teams up with Dr. Robotnik to hunt for the powerful emerald.

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    4. There’s a comic one-shot prequel to ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill’ is a collection of five prequel stories revolving around different ‘Sonic’ characters like Sonic, Dr. Robotnik, and Tails, and introduces Knuckles the Echidna before he lands on the big screen. If you’re curious to read the exclusive prequel for side stories building up to the sequel, you can order the digital copy online over here.

    5. A third film installment is confirmed, plus a live-action series is slated for 2023

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    Here’s another reason to head to the cinemas for the sequel: a third movie is confirmed! According to Deadline’s exclusive update, they’re further extending the Sonic universe with a third feature film now in development. Additionally, Sega and Paramount+ are teaming up for a live-action Sonic series set to be launched next year!

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    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Buy your tickets here.

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From April 4 to 10, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from April 4 to 10, 2022.

    April 4, Monday

    Dune
    (4:20pm, HBO)
    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

    I’ve Fallen For You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    With the news of his parents breaking-up, Alex Boy has to do everything to achieve what he has always wanted; to live in one place as a family together. Alex Girl has set goals for herself and her family. She has to pass UP and get a job later to help her crumbling family.

    Pet Sematary
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his neighbor Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unspeakable evil with horrific consequences.

    Pet Sematary II
    (11:40pm, Cinemax)
    A young widower(Anthony Edwards)moves with his young son (Edward Furlong)to an old town in Maine. After hearing the legend of the pet cemetery where sometimes the dead are revived; he wants to take his mother from her grave and place her in the special burial ground in hopes of her rejoining the family.

    April 5, Tuesday

    Seven Sundays
    (5pm, PBO)
    Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

    Coach Carter
    (6:05pm, Cinemax)
    In 1999, Ken Carter returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak. But when their grades start to suffer, Carter locks them out of the gym and shuts down their championship season. When he is criticized by the players and their parents, he sticks to his guns, determined that they excel in class as well as on the court.

    Paano Na Kaya
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

    Baby Driver
    (9pm, HBO)
    Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies – including Buddy, Bats and Darling – get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

    April 6, Wednesday

    Jowable
    (10:30am, PBO)
    Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

    The Hunger Games
    (6:40pm, HBO)
    In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

    Da One That Ghost Away
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Wanting to save her beloved grandmother’s house from being sequestered, paranormal expert Carmel and her best friend form a squad of ghost hunters with their misfits buddies.

    The Lovely Bones
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family — and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

    April 7, Thursday

    Charlie’s Angels
    (11:20am, Cinemax)
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto — a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it’s up to the Angels — Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena — to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working at.

    Catch Me I’m In Love
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    An advocate for the poor begins a rocky romance with the president’s spoiled son while accompanying him on an immersion trip to a rural community.

    Sex and the City 2
    (11:45pm, HBO)
    Fun, fashion and friendship continue to define the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. They have more than they ever wished for, but when the combination of marriage and motherhood approach, the gals take an exotic vacation in Abu Dhabi. The sun-drenched paradise holds many surprises — especially for Carrie, who faces temptation when she unexpectedly runs into Aidan.

    April 8, Friday

    Meet Me In St. Gallen
    (3pm, PBO)
    An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician meet and become instant friends, but decide to end and leave everything as is, just like complete strangers.

    Despicable Me
    (4:05pm, HBO)
    Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru prepares to vanquish all who stand in his way. However, nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.

    April 9, Saturday

    Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Twin sisters with opposite personalities work their way up their father’s company, trying out different jobs within the huge conglomerate.

    2012
    (6:25pm, HBO)
    Earth’s billions of inhabitants are unaware that the planet has an expiration date. With the warnings of an American scientist, world leaders begin secret preparations for the survival of select members of society. When the global cataclysm finally occurs, failed writer Jackson Curtis tries to lead his family to safety as the world starts falling apart.

    My Super Ex-Girlfriend
    (8:25pm, Cinemax)
    Jenny Johnson falls in love with Matt Saunders when they happen to meet on the subway, but when he finds her a little too possessive, he dumps her. It’s a decision he soon regrets because Jenny Johnson has an alter-ego – superhero G-Girl. As Saunders soon finds out, hell hath no fury like a woman with super powers scorned.

    April 10, Sunday

    Pixels
    (12:30pm, Cinemax)
    When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

    Kong: Skull Island
    (5:20pm, HBO)
    Scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.

    Unbreakable
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Mariel and Deena have been best friends since college. Their relationship is challenged as family obligations and a tragedy force them to re-evaluate the meaning of loyalty. Exploring whether this friendship survive the ultimate test of love.

    Through Night and Day
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    The film revolves around an engaged couple whose relationship is tested while on a prenup trip to Iceland.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of April 4 to 10, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from April 4 to 10, 2022!

    Netflix

    Green Mothers’ Club (Series)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    Green Mothers’ Club follows five mothers who became friends after meeting each other at their children’s elementary school. Together, the women navigate their lives with each other’s support, facing both challenges and triumphs.

    The In Between (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    After losing her love in a tragic accident, a teen begins to believe that her boyfriend is sending her signs from the other side.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWaL5OLRAk4

    Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    This action-packed Korean flick centers on the conflict between the merciless leader of a Black Ops team and an upright prosecutor in a city of spies.

    Dirty Lines (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Set in the ’80s, this series follows an enterprising college student who builds a career at a phone sex line.

    Elite, Season 5 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    A new semester begins at Las Encinas, bringing in new students, new love triangles new rules, and another mysterious crime.

    Green Eggs and Ham, Season 2 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    The Seuss-inspired adventure resumes with an unsolved mystery, a new beginning, and spies!

    Our Blues (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Starring Shin Min-ah, this Korean series follows multiple stories about people living and working on the bustling Jeju Island.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NuptznGFE

    My Liberation Notes (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Three siblings who are bored of their everyday life, seek fulfillment and freedom from their lives that appear to be going nowhere.


    HBO GO

    Tokyo Vice (Film)

    April 7 | Watch it here

    Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, this film is based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, and his daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo.

    A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 3 (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    This season of the HBO Original comedy series will feature sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSpoKoW078


    Upstream

    South of Heaven (Film)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    A convicted felon who got early parole after serving twelve years in prison vows to give his childhood love, now suffering from cancer, the best year of her life.


    Apple TV+

    Pinecone & Pony (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Based on the children’s picture book ‘The Princess and the Pony’, this animated series follows the adventures of the fearless Pinecone and her best pal Pony.

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  • 10 Quirky & Creative Frozen Desserts You Should Try This Summer

    With the sun screaming summer, our favorite frozen treats are thrust back into the spotlight!

    When trying to cool down under this climate through food, Filipinos have a lot to choose from. There’s the iconic halo-halo, mais con yelo, saba con yelo, ice cream, and even gelato just to name a few. But for people feeling a bit daring this season, there are also coolers out there that add a quirky spin to typical flavors, capturing the curiosity of the sweaty sweet-toothed crowd.

    If you’re part of this populace, this list is for you! Below are some unusual and quirky frozen desserts you might want to give a try this summer!

    Spicy Winter Halo-Halo

    By Ben’s Halo-Halo

    When one thinks of halo-halo, we imagine a milky dessert with delectable mix-ins and luscious leche flan and ube toppings. But Ben’s Halo-Halo turns the beloved dessert into quite a curious treat, topping it with red hot chili to blend sweet with spicy!

    Location: 159 Kanlaon Street, Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City. They also have stores in Laguna, Cavite, and Batangas.

    Bens Halo Halo
    Photo: Ben’s Halo-Halo

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    Kamias Ice Pop

    by Sebastian’s Ice Cream

    We want our frozen desserts sweet, so the idea of kamias— notorious for its sharp, sour taste– being turned into an ice pop would seem preposterous. But for Sebastian’s Ice Cream, it is no different from infusing calamansi into desserts. This ice cream flavor strikes the right balance between sweetness and citrus taste, delivering a refreshing treat for everyone.

    Location: 5/F The Podium, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

    Sebastians Ice Cream Kamias Popsicle
    Photo: Sebastian’s Ice Cream

    Green Mango and Bagoong Sorbet

    by Sebastian’s Ice Cream

    Through the years, Sebastian’s Ice Cream seemed unstoppable in making quirky but delectable iced desserts. Another interesting flavor that is currently being offered at their store is the Green Mango and Bagoong sorbet, which is exactly what the name claims: a green mango sorbet topped with warm sweet bagoong.

    Location: 5/F The Podium, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

    Sebastians Ice Cream Green Mango and Bagoong Sorbet
    Photo: Sebastian’s Ice Cream

    Taho Gelato

    by Gelato Manila

    Taho is a delicious morning treat especially when it’s warm. But taho has also taken different forms as a cold snack, and one of them is the Taho Gelato from Gelato Manila. This vegan-friendly dessert is made from non-GMO soy milk, bubble pearls, and grand muscovado sugar.

    Polvorones Gelato

    by Gelato Manila

    Another must-try flavor from Gelato Manila is their Polvorones, inspired by the popular pasalubong. Made with a special milk base, this gelato is layered with the crumbly polvoron, making it a proper fusion between two sweet snacks.

    Tinutong na Kanin Gelato

    by Manila Creamery

    Nobody probably thought that tinutong na kanin (burnt rice) and gelato would ever be used in the same sentence, let alone be actually fused together as a treat! Alongside their very local flavors, such as the Mangga’t Suman, Tablea Lava Cake, Davao Chocolate, and Chocnut Crumble, Manila Creamery also offers this gelato that really captures one’s curious palate.

    Locations

    Beer & Chicharon Ice Cream

    by Carousel Creamery

    Yes, you can take your love for beer and its pulutan partner, chicharon, to the next level by consuming the two as ice cream! Carousel Creamery offers this quirky flavor that brings you the right blend of sweetened beer and its chewy chicharon mix-ins.

    Location: 8 Missouri St., Greenhills, Manila

    Chicharon and Beer Ice Cream
    Photo: Carousel Creamery

    Sampaguita Ice Cream

    by Ilustrado Restaurant

    Intramuros has a lot to offer whenever one wants to revisit and reflect on their identity as a Filipino. As for the dessert-seeking strollers, one might find satisfaction at Ilustrado Restaurant. Aside from their must-try dishes, their Sampaguita Ice Cream also draws attention, turning the fragrant flower into a delectable dessert!

    Sampaguita Ice Cream
    Photo: Ilustrado Restaurant

    Strawberry Glow Collagen Ice Cream

    by Kurimu

    Strawberry may be one of the most common flavors for ice cream, but what makes Kurimu’s take on the beloved flavor stand out is that it is a collagen ice cream! The Strawberry Glow is a collaboration between Kurimu and beauty brand Shiseido, with its flavor infused with hibiscus and inspired by Shiseido’s Ultimune. Now you can treat your ice cream snacking as a part of your skincare routine!

    Shoyu Caramel Ice Cream

    by Kurimu

    Another interesting ice cream to check out from Kurimu is the Shoyu Caramel ice cream. As the name denotes, this dessert combines the rich caramel flavor with the umami of shoyu! If you’re a fan of Japanese-style soy sauce, then this should really be on your must-try ice cream list.

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  • GUIDE: 8 Fitness Studios Reopening in Metro Manila

    The first quarter of 2022 is almost over and since COVID-19 restrictions are finally loosening up, it’s time to go back out there! While some people have developed a new fitness routine while cooped up at home, working out in a studio is so much different (and better, too!). So if you’re ready to break a sweat while still practicing social distancing, here are fitness studios around manila that have (finally!!!) reopened:

    Note: Most of these fitness studios require their guests to present proof of full vaccination and an ID.

    BARE

    Rates:
    Welcome Back to Black Class Pack – P2,850/5 classes
    Starter Pack – P1,500/4 classes + 1 guest pass

    Book here.

    Electric Studio

    Rates:
    First Timer Package – P1,000/5 rides

    Book here.

    Elev8 Fitness Studio

    Rates:
    First Timer Package – P2,000/3 classes

    Book here.

    Flyweight

    Rates:
    Comeback Pack – P2,000/4 classes

    Book here.

    ONELIFE

    Rates:
    New-to-OneLife Starter Pack – P5,000 (Health, Fitness, and Posture Assessment session, 3 personal training session, and 1 Physio-Led Stretch session)

    Book here.

    Perigon

    Rates:
    New Client Special – P1,500/5 in-studio passes

    Book here.

    Ride Revolution

    Rates:
    Single Class – P950
    Three Class – P2,700
    Five Class – P4,250

    Book here.

    Saddle Row

    Rates:
    Comeback 10 Class Pass – P6,500
    Comeback 25 Class Pass – P12,500

    Book here.

  • ‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff About a Young Queen Charlotte Reveals Cast

    Fresh from the release of Bridgerton season 2, Netflix has revealed the cast for its upcoming spinoff series which will revolve around the younger years of Queen Charlotte and King George.

    Check out the show’s official synopsis below:

    Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.

    Bridgerton Prequel Cast
    India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest (Photo: Netflix)

    The prequel will have Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell reprising their roles as Queen Charlotte, Lady Agatha Danbury, and Lady Violet Bridgerton respectively. Joining them are India Amarteifio (Line of Duty) as the young Queen Charlotte, Corey Mylchreest (Sandman) as the young King George, Arsema Thomas as the young Lady Danbury, and Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones) as Princess Augusta– a dowager princess who will do “what it takes to secure her son’s place as monarch amidst a changing, modernizing Britain.”

    Bridgerton Prequel Cast 1
    Michelle Fairley and Arsema Thomas (Photo: Netflix)

    Also joining the cast and characters are Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley; Richard Cunningham as Lord Bute; Tunji Kasim as Adolphus, Rob Maloney as the Royal Doctor; Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury, and Hugh Sachs as Brimsley.

    Shonda Rhimes serves as the showrunner and writer for the upcoming show, with Tom Verica as the director. More details about the series are yet to be revealed.

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  • ‘Alice in Borderland’ to Resume its Death Games on Netflix This December

    Alice in Borderland returns for a second season on Netflix this December!

    Released back in December 2020, the live-action series about death games quickly garnered a following in Japan and around the world. The first season followed Arisu and his friends Chota and Karube, as they are suddenly transported to the mysterious Borderland, where inhabitants are forced to play deadly challenges to survive.

    For the upcoming season, Arisu and his ally Usagi will play more violent games that will test their intelligence, strength, and teamwork, in the hopes of finding a way back to their original world. The 10 key characters who survived the last game of the first season have been confirmed to return. Watch the cast announcement below:

    Based on the manga ‘Imawa-no-Kuni-no-Arisu’, Alice in Borderland stars Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijiro Murakami, Ayaka Miyoshi, Dori Sakurada, Aya Asahina, Yutaro Watanabe, Tsuyoshi Abe, Sho Aoyagi, and Riisa Naka. It is directed by Shinsuke Sato with a screenplay co-written by Sato with Yasuko Kuramitsu.

    For more information, visit the show’s official Netflix page.

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  • New Movies This Week: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Morbius

    Plan your week ahead and choose which among these movie openings this March 29, 2022 you’ll see on the big screen first.

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2

    Action, Adventure, Animation | 2hrs 2mins

    Directed by Jeff Fowler, it is the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020. It follows Sonic and Tails teaming up to find the Master Emerald before Dr. Eggman and Knuckles do. The film features the voices of Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, and more.

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    Morbius

    Action, Adventure, Drama | 1hr 44mins

    Directed by Daniel Espinosa, it centers on biochemist Michael Morbius who tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease. But, when his experiment goes wrong, he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead. It stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.

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