The long-anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” a fresh take on the Oscar®-winning animated musical classic and is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Don’t miss out! Check the showtimes and buy your tickets now!
Inspired by the timeless tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in 1837, it is the quintessential story of an outsider, and a story that speaks to everyone. The enchanting world of Disney is set to come alive once again with the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved classic, “The Little Mermaid.” The story of Ariel, a beautiful mermaid who’s the youngest of King Triton’s daughters. A spirited and defiant girl with a thirst for adventure, she dreams of exploring and knowing more about the vast world above the sea. Upon visiting the surface, she comes across the dashing Prince Eric and falls for him. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart and make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula. This gives her a chance to be a part of the world on land but ultimately places her life and the fate of her father’s crown in jeopardy.
The film features an outstanding cast, including the talented Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Tony Award®-winner Daveed Diggs voicing Sebastian, Awkwafina voicing Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder, Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina, Art Malik as Sir Grimsby, Academy Award®-winner Javier Bardem as King Triton, and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.
Brought to life by esteemed director Rob Marshall, an Oscar® nominee himself, “The Little Mermaid” production team includes an impressive lineup. Producers include Marc Platt, a two-time Emmy® winner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, a triple Tony Award® winner, John DeLuca, an Emmy winner, and Rob Marshall. Executive producer duties are helmed by Jeffrey Silver.
The musical elements are the work of renowned composer Alan Menken, a multi-time Academy Award winner, with lyrics penned by Howard Ashman, another celebrated Academy Award recipient, and production by Miranda. Tune into Ariel’s universe and immerse yourself in the full soundtrack on Spotify.
An under-the-sea adventure welcomed kids and kids-at-heart at Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” immersive LED tunnel at SM Mall of Asia, Main Atrium last May 21
The local debut of this Disney classic was truly a sight to behold.
Do not let this wave of enchantment pass you by. Dive into the adventure and witness Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at a cinema near you.
For the latest updates, follow Disney Studios Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Engage in the online buzz by using the hashtag #TheLittleMermaidPH.
Brace yourself for a spectacular journey into the multiverse with the upcoming “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”. In this highly-anticipated sequel, prepare to encounter a diverse cast of Spider-People from various dimensions. The second installment of the thrilling Spider-Verse trilogy will grace Philippine cinemas on May 31.
For a sneak peek into this world of webs and wonders, catch the film’s final trailer here:
Miles Morales is Spider-Man
Miles Morales is now older, wiser and more capable after going through the challenges of his first year as a high school-aged superhero. “We pick up a few months after the first movie ended,” says writer-producer Phil Lord. “Miles has had a growth spurt, and that gave us the excuse to have a cool new character design and costume. He’s still trying to figure out what it’s like to be a superhero. The trouble is, it was a lot easier when he had other people like him around, and now that they’re gone, both Miles and Gwen are feeling the absence of folks who understand what they are going through.”
Actor Shameik Moore, who voices Miles in the sequel says, “It’s the classic struggle for Spider-Man… He’s trying to find his purpose while he’s still figuring himself out. I think everyone can relate to that on some level.”
Gwen Stacy is Spider-Woman
With her enhanced strength, speed, agility, and spider-sense, Gwen Stacy, also known as the amazing Spider-Woman of Earth-65, faces numerous new challenges in the sequel. Actress Hailee Steinfeld, who reprises her role as Gwen, says, “Gwen’s relationship with Miles is quite complex this time around. There is such a bond between these two characters, and while Gwen wants to push Miles to do what she knows he is more than capable of doing, she also wants to take on the world together and there’s a lot that’s getting in the way. It’ll be exciting to see where their journey takes them from here.”
Miguel O’Hara is Spider-Man 2099
Voiced by Oscar Isaac, Miguel is one of the first new characters that Miles encounters when he begins his voyage across the Spider-Verse. This time, Miguel is super busy as the creator and commander of the Spider-Society. “It has always been a source of pride knowing that there was a Latino Spider-Man out there, and I was honored to bring Miguel O’Hara to life,” says Isaac. “Finding his voice, his intensity, his tragic darkness, his sense of humor (or lack thereof) was a fun creative process.”
Peter B. Parker is Mayday’s dad
“When we left Peter B. Parker in the first movie, he was going back to Mary Jane and realizing he did want to be a father, so it made total sense that we would catch him in ‘new daddy’ craziness!” shares writer and producer Christopher Miller. Adds Jake Johnson of his new dad character, “He’s definitely pushing to do everything he can as Spider-Man. But you know, once you have a kid, things get divided and priorities change, and I think that happened for Peter. But I will say, Mayday is already showing promise in the world of Spider-People – there is a chance she might be more than meets the eye.”
Jessica Drew is Spider-Woman
Says director Kemp Powers of Jessica Drew, the super-cool and very pregnant Spider-Woman of Earth-332, “She’s just a badass.” Issa Rae, who voices the character (and who’s been a Spider-Man fan since she was in the third grade!), agrees: “She is a hero in every sense. Sometimes being a hero involves making sacrifices for the greater good. And because Jessica is starting a family of her own, she wants to make sure that the world that she brings her child into is a safe one. And so she’s doing everything she can to make sure that she’s stopping the evil of this world while also being an excellent mentor to the upcoming generation of Spider-People, including Gwen.”
Pavitr Prabhakar is Spider-Man India
“Pavitr’s powers came through magic, so he is quite different from a lot of other Spider-People who were bitten by radioactive spiders,” explains Powers. “Like many other Spider-People, he has had to suffer a loss, and in his case, it was his uncle. Yet he’s probably one of the most optimistic characters in the movie.” Shares Karan Soni, who voices Pavitr, whose world Mumbattan is a wild futuristic mishmash of Manhattan and Mumbai on Earth-50101: “When it was announced that I was playing him, I cannot tell you how many messages I got from people. Firstly, they were just excited, and then there were a few more serious messages, saying mainly, ‘don’t mess this up.’ I don’t think we did!”
Hobie Brown is Spider-Punk
“You can describe him as a cross between Iggy Pop, Bad Brains, and Spider-Man,” says Powers of Hobie Brown, who’s from a world that’s a bizarro mixture of ’70s- and ’80s-era London and modern-day New York. “He wields a rock guitar that he uses to play music – and also utilizes it as a sonic weapon. He’s that cool, slightly older boy who is pretty easy for most girls to have a crush on.” Actor Daniel Kaluuya, who voices Spider-Punk, confesses, “I was obsessed with Spider-Man growing up… And here I am, voicing a character who is from where I am from. I could not have dreamed this up!”
Ben Reilly is Scarlet Spider
The visuals for Ben Reilly were inspired by comic books from the 1990s. As writer-producer Lord puts it, “His muscles have muscles, and if you dissected him, you’d find out he’s not a human being because he doesn’t follow any normal human anatomy. He’s double- and triple-jointed and reminds you of the guy who spends a lot of time at the gym and is psyched all the time!”
Spider-Cat is Spider-Cat
The Spot is…
Writer-producer Miller points out that Dr. Jonathan Ohnn, aka The Spot, was in the Super-Collider Miles and the gang blew up in the first movie, and that’s when he got covered in dark matter and turned into this character who has many holes and portals inside him. “At first, he just seems like kind of a clumsy, low-level, goofy villain-of-the-week that has sort of Looney Tunes-style holes that go everywhere. But then he starts to realize that he can use those holes to go between dimensions, and he gets more and more powerful and becomes a real foe for Miles.”
This cinematic masterpiece is directed by the creative trio Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. The engaging screenplay is penned by the dynamic team of Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham, based on the inspiring MARVEL Comic Books.
This epic adventure is brought to life by producers Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Christina Steinberg.
Leading the pack in the film’s star-studded cast are Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, along with Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham, and Oscar Isaac.
Join us as we leap into the colorful dimensions of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, distributed by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Stay connected and join the web-slinging conversations using the hashtag #SpiderVerse. Get ready to swing across the multiverse this May 31 in Philippine cinemas!
Get ready, Manila! Filipina-American Idol sensation, Jessica Sanchez, who took the world by storm in the eleventh season of American Idol, is set to captivate audiences with a one-night-only performance at Salon de Ning in The Peninsula Manila on May 25, Thursday at 8:30 pm.
The California-raised singer-songwriter’s portfolio is impressive. With one album and a numerous singles, she has sung for the former US President Barack Obama and his family at the White House and also made a notable appearance in the popular TV series Glee.
Jessica Sanchez’s Salon de Ning show, entitled “Jessica Sanchez Live in Salon de Ning” will be a night of the music and stories that shaped Jessica. She will be performing hits by Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack, along with her original songs. Accompanied by her musical director Adonis Tabanda and the band Day One, Jessica is ready to transport you into a world of mesmerizing music.
Tickets are priced at P3,500, inclusive of taxes, and comes with a two-hour open bar. The doors of Salon de Ning open at 8:00 pm, giving you ample time to settle in for the unforgettable night ahead.
For inquiries or more information about “Jessica Sanchez Live in Salon de Ning,” please contact The Peninsula Manila at (63 2) 8887 2888 (trunk line), extension 6691 and 6694 (Restaurant Reservations), e-mail Dining PMN@peninsula.com, or visit the website peninsula.com/manila.
Let your imagination swim wild with Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid,’ an enchanting retelling of the Oscar®-winning animated musical classic. Immerse yourself in a world teeming with wonder both over and under the sea, as it opens in Philippine cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Check the screening times and book your tickets in advance.
This enchanting tale focuses on Ariel, a beautiful, spirited mermaid who yearns for a taste of the world beyond the sea. The youngest and most free-spirited of King Triton’s daughters, Ariel is drawn to the human world. During a secret surface visit, she becomes smitten with the charming Prince Eric—and while mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. Ariel’s affection for the prince leads her to strike a treacherous deal with the wicked sea witch, Ursula. The agreement offers Ariel a taste of life on land, but it threatens both her life and her father’s reign.
The film boasts an impressive cast, featuring singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Tony Award®-winner Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina, Art Malik as Sir Grimsby, alongside Oscar® winner Javier Bardem as King Triton, and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.
Guiding this magical journey is Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall. The movie’s production team includes two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt, three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emmy winner John DeLuca, and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver serving as executive producer. The enchanting songs feature music by multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with the score by Alan Menken and music supervised and produced by Mike Higham.
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Experience the adrenaline-charged beats, heart-pumping rhythms, and electrifying energy of YAMATO, the world-renowned traditional Wadaiko drum group from Japan. Get ready to have your soul stirred and your passion ignited as this internationally acclaimed drumming ensemble delivers pulse-raising performances. Mark your calendars for their upcoming shows in the Philippines: catch them at the Theatre at Solaire in Manila on June 11 and at the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School in Davao on June 13. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical experience!
Drumming Up Excitement
Organized by The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) and presented by JT International (Philippines) Inc., YAMATO THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN Live! Philippine Tour 2023 will be a show to remember. This Philippine Tour marks the group’s first return to the country in over a decade. With more than 4,000 performances under their belt in 54 countries, YAMATO has a global reputation for their breathtaking choreography and explosive drumming, bound to enthral both returning fans and first-timers.
An Ancient Art with a Modern Twist
“As an instrument that has accompanied people since ancient times, taiko’s deep reverberations have always inspired and encouraged them,” said YAMATO’s artistic director, Masa Ogawa. “Our mission is to share the beauty of taiko with the world and make it resonate more.” JFM Director Mr. Ben Suzuki shared, “The year 2023 marks the 50th commemorative year of ASEAN-Japan relations. ASEAN and Japan agreed to designate the year 2023 as the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation. To celebrate this milestone, JFM has invited YAMATO, one of the world-class Japanese Drummers, to perform again in the Philippines. The live sound of Japanese drums will provide an authentic cultural experience that has been missed due to the pandemic, and we hope it encourages people and celebrates this memorable anniversary of the relationship between Japan and the Philippines. Moreover, in Davao, we will commemorate the 120th anniversary of Japanese Migration in the Philippines.”
Admission to the concert is free of charge, but the audience must obtain tickets via the TicketWorld for the Manila performance and Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai for the Davao show.
The event is presented by JT International (Philippines) Inc., supported by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, and the Japanese Association, Manila. The Davao performance is co-organized by Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai (PNJK), Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD), and PNJK International School, with support from the Consulate General of Japan in Davao. Event partners: Theatre at Solaire, Philippine Airlines, and Nippon Express (Philippines) Corporation.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience. Feel the rhythm, experience the energy, and let YAMATO’s Japanese drums stir your soul!
New allies, emerging villains, and intrepid humans – meet the motley crew of ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts‘. Brace yourselves as we dive headfirst into a universe teeming with vibrant characters and towering giants, ready to wage an earth-shaking battle for the fate of the world.
THE AUTOBOTS
OPTIMUS PRIME
Behold the indomitable commander of the Autobots, a picture of fearlessness. Optimus Prime transforms into a shiny red 1987 Freightliner LFA, with sharp silver trim. He is stoic, fearless, thoughtful and will not stop until the Decepticon threat – and any sinister mutations of it – has been neutralized for good and his Autobots have returned home to Cybertron.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Combat abilities: A formidable fighter, Optimus Prime has a left fist that doubles as an Ion Blaster and a right that doubles as an Energon Sword.
Voiced by: Peter Cullen
BUMBLEBEE
An Autobot scout most known for forming friendships with humans, Bumblebee converts into a black and yellow 1977 Chevrolet Camaro, now with a rugged off-road update. Open, optimistic and the eternal adventurer, he is fueled by the need to be there for his friends and fight to the end for the greater good.
Combat abilities: No matter the mission or challenge, Bumblebee will always bring his A-game.
MIRAGE
This Autobot warrior, which has been stuck in an underground car park for way too long for his liking, converts into a silver 964-Gen Porsche 911. Cool, casual and can be a little cocky, Mirage delights in pushing limits and testing boundaries, and isn’t afraid to challenge authority. Despite all that, he sincerely believes in doing the right thing and would never let any harm come to his friends.
Combat abilities: Can do holographic illusions. With the ability to multiply before his opponents’ eyes, he can throw them off his tail in a flash.
Voiced by: Pete Davidson
ARCEE
This Autobot sharpshooter transforms into a sleek, dark pink and white Ducati 916 motorcycle and enjoys verbal sparring with her friends and allies. Like her fellow Autobots, Arcee is a tireless defender of freedom and the common good, dedicated to protecting the right of all sentient beings to determine their own destiny.
Combat abilities: In her motorcycle mode, Arcee dazzles with her agility and precision of movement as a hunter and an elite sharpshooter. And it doesn’t hurt that she has a double-barreled Ion blaster.
Voiced by: Liza Koshy
WHEELJACK
A master Autobot mechanic, Wheeljack, who’s been hiding out in South Africa, transforms into a brown and cream 1970 Volkswagen Bus. Known to his allies for his ingenuity and technical knowledge, Wheeljack is also committed to ending the war that threatens Earth, so he and the rest of the Autobots can make a peaceful return to Cybertron.
Combat abilities: An ingenious inventor, a crack mechanic and an intrepid scientist, Wheeljack is one triple-threat Autobot.
Voiced by: Cristo Fernández
STRATOSPHERE
This Autobot transport plane converts into a military-green monolith that’s an amalgamation of the body of a C-130 Hercules, the wings of a C-17 Globemaster III, the cockpit of a C-5 Galaxy, and the tail of an Antonov An-225. A gruff and unflappable senior member of the Autobot team, Stratosphere is currently grounded but ready to fly back into action.
Combat abilities: Stratosphere’s vast size can fit the entire Autobot team inside his massive cargo hold. He can also provide high-altitude covering fire.
Voiced by: John DiMaggio
THE MAXIMALS
OPTIMUS PRIMAL
The leader of the Maximals, a heroic beast faction of Transformers bots, Optimus Primal has been hiding out in the jungles of Machu Picchu, Peru, and converts into a 13-foot-tall metallic silverback gorilla with fists the size of boulders. Optimus Primal and the rest of the Maximals are ever vigilant, watchful for the return of an evil they have battled across galaxies, for eons.
Combat abilities: A roar from Primal is enough to stop enemies in their tracks, and a pound from his gigantic fists makes even the ground quake in fear.
Voiced by: Ron Perlman
AIRAZOR
A Maximal scout, Airazor converts into a peregrine falcon with a jaw-dropping wingspan and deadly poise and power, and is unafraid to operate alone and fly without backup.
Combat abilities: Her falcon beast mode gives Airazor astonishing attack capabilities in tandem with her high-flying prowess, like being able to rain down destructive fire from her mighty beak.
Voiced by: Michelle Yeoh
CHEETOR
This Maximal warrior converts into a cheetah the size of a small truck with a grace and athleticism that belies his bulk.
Combat abilities: A supersonic blur, Cheetor is the fastest of all the Transformers beasts. His sheer speed combined with his colossal claws means he can strike down his enemies before they even see him coming.
Voiced by: Tongayi Chirisa
RHINOX
Another Maximal warrior, Rhinox converts into an enormous metallic Rhino – 8,000 pounds of sheer force.
Combat abilities: Defined by his staggering strength and peerless physicality, once Rhinox gets going, he is impossible to stop.
Voiced by: David Sobolov
THE TERRORCONS
SCOURGE
The most fearsome hunter in the universe, this Terrorcon leader converts into a monstrous looking 1994 Peterbilt 359, with four exhausts belching black smoke into the air, and a horrifying, maw-like front grill. Ruthless, cunning, treacherous and incredibly powerful, Scourge commands the Terrorcons on the mission of annihilation they have carried out for thousands of years across thousands of worlds, leaving nothing but chaos and ruin in their wake.
Combat abilities: Scourge is as patient as he is fierce and ferocious – a deadly combination. The ultimate Autobot-hunting machine, he has a giant electric claw and devastating blade. He also has a collection of six-legged Terrorcon Freezers – mechanical insectoids that can sniff out his prey.
Voiced by: Peter Dinklage
BATTLETRAP
This elite Terrorcon scout and enforcer transforms into a blood orange and black GMC with a rear-mounted crane for dragging the carcasses of his defeated enemies away.
Combat abilities: In the spirit of his considerable appetite for destruction, Battletrap’s left fist is capable of unleashing an electrified flail – a huge ball on a chain designed for maximum carnage.
Voiced by: David Sobolov
NIGHTBIRD
A Terrorcon ninja, Nightbird is the ultimate assassin that converts into a jet-black Nissan Skyline GTR R33, with a suitably shadowy matt copper trim.
Combat abilities: An enemy you don’t see coming until it’s too late, Nightbird is armed with twin katanas and an ability to attack her victims in deadly silent strikes.
Voiced by: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
THE DEITY
UNICRON
Known as a devourer of planets, Unicron uses the energy from the ecosystems he’s ingested to become the most omnipotent force in the multiverse. An embodiment of evil, Unicron’s primary function is to bring chaos and ruin, and he uses the Terrorcons to accomplish this mission.
Combat abilities: Unicron is an ever so hungry deity so large it can consume entire other worlds – and all life on them.
Voiced by: Colman Domingo
THE HUMANS
NOAH
Noah is an ex-military electronics expert who, in his pursuit to help provide for his family, becomes a reluctant hero in the war between enormous extra-terrestrial bots that could end humanity as we know it.
Combat abilities: He’s brave even when the odds are massively against him.
Played by: Anthony Ramos
ELENA
A keen but largely underappreciated artifacts researcher working at the New York Museum of Archaeology, Elene has a passion for mankind’s history that might just safeguard its future.
Combat abilities: Terrorcons or not, Elena isn’t one to back down from a fight – especially one that can save the world.
Played by: Dominique Fishback
About Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new breed of Transformer – the Maximals – to join them as allies in the existing battle for earth. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, the film arrives in theaters June 7.
The screenplay is by Joby Harold and Darnell Metayer & Josh Peters and Erich Hoeber & Jon Hoeber, story by Joby Harold, based on Hasbro’s Transformers™ Action Figures.
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Duncan Henderson.
The film stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, John DiMaggio, David Sobolov, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pete Davidson, Cristo Fernández.
This is just a teaser of what’s in store for you in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”. As new friendships are formed and rivalries resurface, one thing is certain – it’s going to be a ride you won’t forget. Buckle up and let’s roll out!
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #Transformers #RiseOfTheBeasts and tag @paramountpicsph
Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”
ASUS, globally recognized as the premier OLED laptop brand, made an exciting announcement on May 18, 2023: the launch of three ultra-thin, light-weight Zenbook laptops. The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304), Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404), and Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) were unveiled at the Zenbook OLED Series: Incredibly Slim and More event.
Leading the 2023 Zenbook series is the Zenbook S 13 OLED, showcasing ASUS’s commitment to creating technologically advanced products that strive to minimize environmental impact. The launch of these new laptops marks a momentous occasion, propelling Zenbook’s legacy into a new era of ultraportability.
Each model is uniquely designed with ultra-thin and light features, delivering powerful and uncompromised performance thanks to the industry-leading 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor with Intel® Evo™ verification. Coupled with the vibrant ASUS Lumina OLED display and Military Grade Standard durability, these laptops are engineered for optimal user experience.
“The new 2023 Zenbook series offers incredible and uncompromised performance designed to empower every Filipino individual to help them achieve their goals. We are confident that the 2023 Zenbook series can provide more with less harm to our environment, adhering to the Zenbook heritage and taking ASUS to a brand new milestone,” says ASUS Philippines Country Manager George Su.
Incredibly Slim and Vibrant Lumina OLED for all
The new 2023 Zenbook series features the new ASUS Lumina OLED Display. It promises a more accurate, adaptive, and reliable laptop experience while giving a visual marvel experience. In addition, users can activate the ASUS OLED Care screensaver to prevent OLED screen aging using the MyASUS app.
ASUS Lumina OLED technology is available and exclusive across the new ASUS Zenbook series. It lets you enjoy an incredible viewing experience with a high contrast ratio, deeper blacks, fast response time, and a 70% less blue light reduction that protects users from eye strain. To know more about the benefits of this technology, check it here Why ASUS Lumina OLED.
Incredibly Slim for every new gen of Filipino individual
Perfect for on-the-go professionals, the ultra-thin and light Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) is the world’s slimmest OLED ultraportable laptop weighing only 1 kilogram with a 1-centimeter thin body.
With the growing trend for work and life balance, this new Zenbook was designed to have a sophisticated ceramic-coated look and feel, ideal for people needing a reliable, attractive, and timeless device anywhere and any time of the day. Slim as a pen, the new Zenbook S 13 OLED is 30% slimmer with more features to give the best user experience, using fewer materials as compared to the previous models.
Adhering to ASUS’ philosophy of responsible innovation, ASUS is also joining the movement and leaping to produce sustainable devices in the long run. The all-new Zenbook S 13 OLEDuses recycled materials in its design, including post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, post-industrial recycled (PIR) aluminum, and PIR magnesium alloy.
This device is the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever made, reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. To complement its longer product life cycle, the packaging of this new Zenbook is 100% recyclable with reusable and compostable materials.
As a commitment to do more with less through the Zenbook series, ASUS is joining forces with CORA Philippines, a non-profit organization founded by celebrity and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Antoinette Taus. CORA is dedicated to creating sustainable programs that help solve issues centered on poverty, hunger, inequality, and climate change that directly affects underprivileged Filipinos. With this partnership, ASUS and CORA aim to promote the importance of creating sustainable programs to conserve the environment and the lives of future Filipinos through a series of activities.
The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) comes in an eco-friendly Basalt Gray color with a starting price of PHP 79,995.00. It will be available with up to Intel® Core™ i7 processor,16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
Incredibly Slim for every multi-talented individual
Truly a unique laptop that could give a versatile performance, the new Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404) would suit you, whether you’re masculine or feminine, because of its convertible and stylish design.
This new Zenbook is the most versatile and incredibly slim with its thin and light form factor. It is capable of a 360° hinge that allows the device in four different modes: Laptop, Tent, Stand, or Tablet, which offers users a wide range of options to work or relax anytime.
Content sharing will now be easier and faster with the Tablet Mode, keeping up with the demands of the digital world can be faster using the Stand Mode, convenience is within your fingertips because of the Laptop Mode, and relaxing after a long day is now possible because of the Tent Mode.
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED also features a touchscreen ASUS Lumina OLED display. making this device a truly reliable work partner. Upon purchase, the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED will also come with an ASUS Pen 2.0 to replicate the natural feeling of having a real-life pen.
The ASUS 2.0 produces the finest lines and the broadest brush strokes on sketches, and it will also be easier and faster to work or present anytime time of the day.
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404) comes in a premium Ponder Blue color, and it will be available with a starting price ofPHP 74,995.00. It will be available with up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor,16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
Incredibly Slim and compact for every creative digital nomad
One of the winning products during the 2023 Red Dot Product design, the newZenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) is a compact, thin and light creator laptop packed with features a creative professional needs.
This new creator Zenbook boasts the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4060 GPU with NVIDIA Studio Drivers for content creators, making it a reliable tool for faster rendering, photo or video editing, and a more efficient multitasking experience.
For a seamless and precise editing experience for creative professionals, this new Zenbook Pro has the ASUS DialPad technology customized for Adobe Creative software, now also compatible with other applications. It also features ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology to ensure the device stays cool and efficient during heavy-duty applications.
As an additional feature, this new Zenbook Pro Creator laptop will have a dedicated MUX Switch to reduce the latency and increase the response time for 3D applications, and perfect for casual gaming on the side.
The Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404)comes in a premium Tech Black color for PHP 139,995.00. It will be available with an Intel® Core™ i9 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.
Incredibly Slim, powerful, and durable
For an ultimate and powerful laptop experience, these three new Incredibly Slim Zenbook laptops boast an industry-leading 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and Intel® Evo™ Certification. With this Intel technology, users are assured that they will not experience any hiccups at any time of the day.
The 2023 Zenbook series is ultra-durable. For 2023, ASUS doubled the Military Grade Standard testing, which means these new Zenbook series have a longer lifespan as compared to the previous models. It underwent 26 rigorous and ultra-demanding procedures and 12 testing methods to ensure that the device will survive every environmental condition that you face every day.
Lastly, these new Zenbook laptops will have two years of ASUS Global Warranty, as well as an additional ASUS Platinum Protection warranty for one year starting from the date of purchase, making it perfect for users traveling abroad with their new Zenbooks. ASUS also has 69 service centers nationwide if you ever run into any problems with your new Zenbook.
Availability & Pricing in the Philippines
The all-new 2023 Zenbook series will have a starting price of PHP 74,995.00 and will be available through Home Credit with up to 18 months of flexible payment terms with 0% interest in-store for ASUS Fans. Learn more about these Incredible Slim laptops, you may check the official page of Where to buy: ASUS OLED Laptops, or you may follow the official social media pages of ASUS.
ASUS‘s vision goes beyond performance and user experience. The new Zenbook lineup also signifies a leap towards eco-friendly and sustainable technological advancements, truly redefining what it means to be an ultraportable laptop in the 21st century.
Manila, brace yourselves! Tyler Rake lives and he’s bound for our city! Netflix surprised us today with the delightful news that Chris Hemsworth, reprising his role as Tyler Rake in “Extraction 2,” will touch down in Manila on June 5. Alongside him will be Sam Hargrave, the film’s director, for the APAC red carpet premiere of this adrenaline-fueled action and adventure sequel.
In a recent video, Chris couldn’t contain his excitement about his upcoming visit. “I’ll be flying to Manila this June for the premiere of EXTRACTION 2 where I play Tyler Rake. I don’t want you to miss out so please come join me. It’ll be fun.” The blockbuster actor shared his excitement, adding, “Can’t wait to see you all there soon. Take care.”
Following a narrow escape from death in the first movie, Rake returns as the hardened Australian black ops mercenary, shouldered with another hazardous mission: liberating the embattled family of a formidable Georgian gangster from the high-security prison where they’re incarcerated.
Hemsworth reunites with director Sam Hargrave, under Joe and Anthony Russo’s AGBO Productions. Joe Russo penned the script, with Golshifteh Farahani reprising her role from the first film. Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tinatin Dalakishvili join the roster, bringing fresh faces to the thrilling saga.
“Extraction 2” springs from the first film, which found its inspiration in the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks. The story was spun by Ande Parks, Joe Russo & Anthony Russo, with Fernando León González adding his artistic flair with illustrations. The sequel is produced by an impressive lineup including Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Newall, and Sam Hargrave. Jake Aust, Benjamin Grayson, Steven Scavelli, Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely serve as executive producers.
Netflix will drop “Extraction 2” globally on June 16. Be ready to embark on another electrifying adventure!
Hold on to your seats, because “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One” just unveiled an adrenaline-pumping trailer that’s sure to thrill fans. Hitting Philippine cinemas on July 12, the latest installment in the beloved franchise stars Tom Cruise, who returns as Ethan Hunt to take on yet another perilous mission.
Paramount Pictures and Skydance present a Tom Cruise Production, a film directed by Christopher McQuarrie that brings the iconic television series created by Bruce Geller to life. Produced by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, with executive producers David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Tommy Gormley, this action-packed film promises non-stop excitement.
Joining Tom Cruise on this daring adventure are Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes, Indira Varma, Mark Gatiss, Charles Parnell, Greg Tarzan Davis, and Frederick Schmidt. With an all-star cast like this, there’s no doubt that “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One” will deliver high-stakes action and heart-stopping moments.
So, mark your calendars and gear up for the action-packed cinematic experience of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One,” exploding onto Philippine screens this July 12th!
It’s that time of the week again! Another exciting week as a new batch of movies hits theaters this week. From spine-chilling horror to heartwarming romance, there’s a story for everyone. We’ll also take a quick detour to revisit the crowd-pleasers that are still delighting audiences in theaters. Buckle up, movie buffs – it’s going to be a wild ride! Let’s speed into the weekly roundup of new movies opening this week.
True to its name, this film promises to be a high-octane thrill ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Can’t get enough of that need for speed? Then this might just be your ticket to adrenaline heaven.
Vin Diesel is Dom in FAST X, directed by Louis Leterrier
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.
This delightful dramedy hits all the right notes, serving a slice of life with a side of laughter and a dash of drama. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Richardson, Reggie and Melvin have have been friends for many years despite working in different fields. They decided to go on a vacation, finding themselves in hilarious situations, but at the same time, they are able to address some family issues. Everything’s going perfectly well until the night Reggie collapses. And then it all comes crashing down.
For mystery enthusiasts, the “Detective Conan: TV Compilation – Mystery Train” might just be the ticket. This gripping compilation will make your hair stand on end as you join Conan in untangling the web of intrigue aboard the Mystery Train. Are you ready to embark on this thrilling journey? Shiho Miyano, a scientist from the Black Organization, develops the Apotoxin 4869, a drug that turns Shinichi Kudo into a child. When Shiho learns of her sister’s murder by the Organization, she defects, taking the drug herself. Now, as Ai Haibara, she must evade her pursuers. This spin-off features beloved episodes such as “Reunion with the Black Organization”, “The Mysterious Passenger”, and “The Jet-Black Mystery Train”, leading to a nail-biting climax. Will Ai Haibara survive the explosive confrontation? Find out in this thrilling saga, continuing to “The Black Iron Submarine”.
A man becomes determined to protect his family from a dark cult whose members come in the guise of perfect tenants.
FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING
If you missed them the first time around, fear not! You can still catch some of the most popular films of recent weeks. Here’s a list of fan favorites that are still playing in theaters:
That’s a wrap for this week’s movie guide. From new releases to ongoing hits, there’s a movie for everyone. So grab your popcorn, settle into your seat, and let the magic of the movies sweep you away!
