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  • A New Conscious Habit Takes Over Mandaluyong

    The smell of a housewarming is afoot as guests are welcomed to step into the rustic, cosy, and contemporary Bake House, Shangri-La The Fort’s newest dining destination in Mandaluyong.

    Located at the ground floor of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, this neighbourhood cake and pastry shop holds a sweet and savoury collection of delights that are all-natural, trans-fat free and refrains from using artificial dyes and flavourings. The menu items are perfect for any time of the day, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick afternoon break.

    Guests can look forward to Bake House’s sourdough breads freshly baked in intervals, beginning as early as 7AM. The shop’s sourdough recipe is an original and is part of the World Sourdough Library of Recipes by Puratos of Belgium.

    The Bake House Bunch
    The shop’s menu is a collection of sweet treats and savoury selections. Below are the shop’s signature and novel items:

    Aligue Croissant
    Aligue Croissant
    Conscious Cookie
    Conscious Cookie

    Speija
    Speijia Bread
    Ohaina
    Ohaina Cake
    Daisy Cake
    Daisy Cake

    A beverage line-up complements the menu, including Hey, Brew! Bake House’s homemade Kombucha that comes in three flavors, a curated coffee collection in partnership with Toby’s Estate, specialty teas and cold-pressed juices. A unique take on native tsokolate rounds up the list for Bake House’s signature hot chocolate, available both in milk and dark options.

    A Conscious Heart: The Continuous Effort to Reduce Waste
    Bake House’s restaurant philosophy is grounded on a commitment to reduce waste and its carbon footprint and focuses its efforts specifically on reducing food waste and single-use plastic packaging. This can be seen in the shop’s takeaway packaging, which is made from biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials such as Kraft paper and boxes. Guests who purchase Bake House’s KeepCup™ and bamboo (kawayan) tumbler are entitled to special rates on their coffee orders.

    The Conscious Cookie: A Sweet Treat Worth the Save
    The efforts to reduce food waste result in breathing new life into its products, one of which contributes to Bake House’s line-up of signatures. Enter the Conscious Cookie, born out of various cookie trims and ingredients that did not make the (measuring) cup, repurposed with a lot of flavours and a lot of heart. Find this treat sitting in the cookie jar atop the shop’s pastry counter priced at PHP (Philippine Pesos) 75 nett only.

    To know more, call (63 2) 8820-0888, email bakehouse@shangri-la.com, and follow Bake House Manila (@bakehousemnl) on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Jason Momoa Joins Discovery Channel’s Shark Week This Summer

    Summer’s most-anticipated programming event, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, will return for its historic 35th year with Jason Momoa joining as host. Momoa, who is dedicated to protecting and preserving our oceans, will guide fans through the biggest annual celebration of sharks.  Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery made the announcement on May 17 during the company’s 2023 Upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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    “As the host of Shark Week, I am beyond excited to take you along on this journey,” said Momoa. “This project means more to me than a week of talking about sharks. It’s a chance for me to learn and share my connection to these amazing creatures. My love of sharks came long before my time as Aquaman – it began several generations before me.”

    Over the course of Shark Week, fans can expect adrenaline-inducing original hours of sharks from new and continuously explored destinations, all captured on-camera by Discovery’s dedicated science and research field teams. Following Shark Week, audiences can see Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, opening in cinemas from December 20.

    Dive into Shark Week on Discovery Channel from August 7 to August 13 from 7.10pm:

    • Jaws vs The Meg – Premieres Monday, August 7
    • Tropic Jaws – Premieres Tuesday, August 8
    • – Premieres Wednesday, August 9
    • Deadly Sharks of Paradise – Premieres Thursday, August 10
    • Cocaine Sharks – Premieres Friday, August 11
    • Shark Week: Off the Hook – Premieres Saturday, August 12
    • Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy – Premieres Sunday, August 13

    Channel numbers for your reference:

    • Discovery – Sky Cable: SD CH39 & HD CH180 / Cignal: CH140

    Follow us on:

    • Facebook: @DiscoverySEAsia
    • Instagram: @discovery_seasia
    • YouTube: @DiscoveryChannelSEAsia

    About Discovery Channel

    Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit https://www.discoveryseasia.com/.

  • Director Ben Wheatley talks about why he wanted to helm “Meg 2: The Trench”

    Ben Wheatley is known for directing horror, but his best-known work include the quiet sort of horror from psychological thrillers like “Kill List” and thrilling mysteries like “Rebecca” – as opposed to screamfests such as “Meg 2: The Trench.”

    “There’s something very blue-collar about all of it, the nuts and bolts, and they’re not superheroes,” Wheatley told Total Film magazine in 2021 of the characters of the “Meg” movies. “Even though they do quite outlandish stuff, there’s a vulnerability to them, which is exciting. There’s something about the superhero genre where, much as I enjoy it, as it gets bigger and bigger and bigger, there’s problems with the way they’re just invulnerable. That lessens the tension. I like human risk. That side of it is interesting to me.”

    More than the characters, Wheatley is also all praises for the casting because the international makeup of the cast reflects back the nature of global scientific ventures. “Our cast is based around the realism found in the world of science,” says Wheatley in another interview. “Usually, an oceanic research group would be pulling the best people from all over the globe, with a mix of people from everywhere.”

    Wheatley is also known for the dark comedy and action in some of his films, and with “Meg 2” starring Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing, expect plenty of heart-pounding action! Jason Statham is always keen to do as many of his own stunts as possible, and about Wu Jing, Wheatley shares that at one point while filming an explosive sequence, Jing volunteered to have a camera strapped to him to get an up-close shot of the actual explosions. Wheatley explains, “We did that a few times with Wu Jing and it always turned out well. It really puts the viewer into the action when you do that. He was always ready to do anything, and never a complaint. I think he could break his leg and he’d still be going, ‘Yeah, I’m fine.’”

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    Watch “Meg 2: The Trench,” opening in Philippine cinemas August 2.

    About “Meg 2: The Trench”

    Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.

    Jason Statham and Wu Jing lead an ensemble cast that also includes Sophia Cai (“The Meg”), Page Kennedy (“The Meg”), Sergio Peris-Mencheta (“Rambo: Last Blood”), Skyler Samuels (“The Gifted”), and Cliff Curtis (“Avatar” franchise).

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    “Meg 2: The Trench” is directed by Ben Wheatley (“In the Earth,” “Free Fire”), from a screenplay by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber (“The Meg,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) and Dean Georgaris (“The Meg,” “Lara Croft: Toom Raider – The Cradle of Life”), and a screen story by Dean Georgaris and Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, based on the novel The Trench by Steve Alten. The film is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura (“The Meg,” “Bumblebee”) and Belle Avery (“The Meg,” “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead”), and executive produced by Jason Statham, Cate Adams, Ruigang Li, Catherine Xujun Ying, Wu Jing, E. Bennett Walsh, Erik Howsam, Gerald R. Molen and Randy Greenberg.

    In Philippine cinemas starting August 2, “Meg 2: The Trench” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Meg2

    Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

  • Catch The Beatles Legacy 2023 World Tour By Javier Parisi At Hard Rock Cafe Conrad on July 27

    Hard Rock Café is proud to present “The Beatles Legacy 2023 World Tour” with popular performer  who looks and sounds just like John Lennon, Javier Parisi.  It will be held at Hard Rock Café Conrad on JULY 27.  Show starts at 9 pm.

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    Parisi, who is not just an impersonator but a professional interpreter, was born in Argentina. Growing up, he was deeply influenced by The Beatles, creating his first tribute band to the “Fab Four From Liverpool.” From playing at small venues, they later staged gigs at better-renowned stages carrying out a musical, vocal and scenic recreation of The Beatles. 

    Javier and his  band were invited to perform at the “Beatles Annual Convention In Liverpool, successfully toured South America captivating audiences with  their great physical and vocal performances.  In 2017, they performed at the mythical “Luna Park” Stadium, the most important dome in Argentina, making the entire audience vibrate and thrill.

    Javier received proposals from UK to work in Europe, prompting him to master the accent from Liverpool, working with vocal coaches and studying courses on make-up and body gestures just like John Lennon.  He started performing solo acoustic presentation in Argentina, occasionally backed by a band.

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    In 2018, Javier got in touch with Helen Anderson, the distinguished designer who created the classic leather caps for John Lennon throughout his career. Javier bought one of the limited-edition designs from Anderson via Instagram who posted Javier wearing the cap.   Julian Lennon, John’s son, leaves a comment. “I love him!”

    After that high-level exposure, Javier was invited to impersonate John Lennon for a musical play in Liverpool, England.  His popularity soared in Europe and Argentina. He performed several acoustic shows throughout United Kingdom,at the “Summer Fest,” “International Beatle Week” and the Annual Beatles Convention, where he completed very successful performances.  Javier was also chosen to recreate two characters (Norberto and Lennon) for a new film called “Lennons” directed by José Cicala. In April 2022 Javier was  invited to perform at Abbey Road Studios, where The Beatles recorded their albums. In  May 2022 Javier, he was part of one of the biggest Beatles events in the world, called “Helsinki Beatles weekend”.  And in June 2022, Javier shot a version of “Give peace a chance” recorded originally in 1969 by John Lennon. The filming was in Ourense, Galicia, Spain.

    Catch Javier at Hard Rock Café and relive the glory of The Beatles and the legacy of the legend, John Lennon.

    Entrance fee is P 2500. For inquiries and reservations, contact (02) 89909809. See you, Hard Rockers!

  • Yas kween, APPakasulit! Like Pia Wurtzbach, Satisfy your Jollibee cravings the APPakasulit way with the Jollibee App

    Looking for a way to get your Jollibee cravings delivered to you? Well worry no more! The Jollibee App is the most APPakasulit way to have your Jollibee favorites delivered! Enjoy Best Prices Online, Exclusive Deals and FREE Delivery!

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    Satisfy your Jollibee cravings like Pia using the Jollibee App!

    For beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach, she’s always on the lookout for the best value when ordering her favorite meals. “Hindi dahil queen, magastos na!” she says. “I want to make sure that I get the most out of every order, and the Jollibee App does that and more.”

    The Jollibee App gives Pia the best prices online – with all her Jollibee favorites priced same as dine in. This means that she can order bestsellers like 6-pc. Chickenjoy bucket for PHP 445, a Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan for PHP 235, Chicken Sandwich at P149, 2-pc. Burger Steak for PHP117 and more.

    Like Pia, we enjoy freebies and getting value for our money. “What I enjoy most about the app are special offers and deals. Adding more to my favorite meals makes it feel so APPakasulit!” She also gets to enjoy exclusive app-only deals and freebies. Registered users who reach a min. order of P700 can get a FREE Peach Mango Pie 3 Pies To-Go. On the other hand, first-time users can get a FREE Jolly Spaghetti Solo (for a min. order of P550) or a FREE 1-pc. Chickenjoy w/ Drink (for a min. order of P700).

    Aside from these Exclusive Deals, the Jollibee App also offers FREE Delivery when you reach a min. order of P500 from July 1 – September 30. But wait, you can make your purchase even more APPakasulit because you get to stack your coupons in one transaction too!

    “With the Jollibee App, I can enjoy Jollibee like a queen!” Pia says as she happily bites into a Chickenjoy. We feel you, Pia!

    Make sure you don’t miss these different deals and promos coming in the next few months! Download the Jollibee App here!

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    Enjoy having your Jollibee favorites delivered using the Jollibee App
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    Download the Jollibee App and get APPakasulit deals on-the-go!

  • UNIQLO Launches “Chainsaw Man x Kosuke Kawamura UT” Collection

    Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the “Chainsaw Man x Kosuke Kawamura UT” collection from its graphic T-shirt brand UT (UNIQLO T-shirt), on Monday, September 4. Chainsaw Man is a TV anime produced by MAPPA, based on the manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The story depicts the battles of Denji, a young boy Devil Hunter, who as he is dying makes a deal with the “Chainsaw Devil” and is resurrected as Chainsaw Man. The anime received a tremendously positive response immediately after its broadcast. This special collection, a collaboration with collage artist Kosuke Kawamura, dynamically and elaborately reconstructs the world of the anime.

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    A limited collection with a fresh take on the Chainsaw Man world

    This UT collection of all-original designs brings together Chainsaw Man, a mighty hero who wields a chainsaw as he takes on enemies, with Kawamura’s “cut and rebuild” style. The lineup of men’s T-shirts is comprised of nine styles. For the graphic designs, Kawamura takes the original anime drawings and scenes, and gives them a new expression using his distinctive shredded art and collage style. In addition, both the short and long sleeve T-shirts have a street fashion style oversized silhouette jointly developed by Kawamura and UNIQLO. The striking art shines through, while a focus on ease of wearing completes this formidable collection. Kosuke Kawamura said: “I used a lot of the original anime art and scenes for this collection. Since the drawings are very detailed, it was easy to expand the range of ideas as design material, and I was able to try various collage styles and methods. Even in the rough original drawings, the pictures themselves are well finished, and I felt that they could be used as-is for T-shirt designs. My aim was to create designs that long-time fans of Chainsaw Man could enjoy as something a little different, and that people unfamiliar with the anime would want to wear as well.”

  • Spotify Brings Fans Even More Ways to Engage with Highly Anticipated Barbie

    BARBIE has taken over soundwaves across the globe – in fact, we’ve seen more than 620,000 Barbie-related user-generated playlists on Spotify, with top tracks like “Barbie Girl” by Aqua, “Barbie Tingz” by Nicki Minaj, and “California Gurls” by Katy Perry and Snoop Doggbeing added to playlists. 

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    To celebrate the highly-anticipated world premiere of BARBIE, Spotify is refreshing its exclusive Barbie Official Playlist with new tracks including Dua Lipa “Dance The Night,” Billie Eilish “What Was I Made For” and Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice “ Barbie World (with Aqua).” 

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    Plus, Spotify users will experience: 

    • Across mobile, listeners will enjoy an easter egg that transforms the progress bar into BARBIE pink as fans listen to the official playlist. 
    • A Living in a Barbie World destination for Free and Premium users on mobile and desktop featuring the Official Playlist and personalized playlists like our Barbie-inspired Hot Pink playlist along with y2k, Summer Pop and more.
    • Film footage from the BARBIE movie is now added to select tracks through Spotify Canvas, providing an immersive fan experience. 

    BARBIE is now showing in theaters nationwide.

  • “Oppenheimer” Triumphs With P57.7M on It’s 5-day Haul at the Local Box-office

    Fiery from its first five days of release in the Philippines, “Oppenheimer” grossed P19.018M alone in just 9 IMAX screens, now making it the highest-grossing IMAX release for 2023. From regular 2D screens it hauled another P38.74M cinemas nationwide.  This makes it now the 2nd Biggest Saturday Opening for a Universal Pictures release (next to Fast X and ahead of The Super Mario Bros. Movie).  It has also solidified its place here as the 3rd Biggest Weekend Opening for a Christopher Nolan film, after The Dark Knight Rises and The Dark Knight, but ahead of Batman Begins.  Despite its R-16 rating and a limited market share, the first weekend box-office reflects a 650% increase in initial forecast that’s above most optimistic targets and is poised to reach P100M and beyond in the next days or weeks.

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    Best seen in IMAX, Christopher Nolan has strongly advocated for the big screen experience for all of his films.  The filmmaker who  pushed the limits of cinematic storytelling to tell epic stories about unlikely heroes and audacious schemes that examine the necessity, morality, and hubris of ambitious endeavor has successfully engaged the worldwide audience once again in his latest immersive cinematic work in Oppenheimer. 

    Cillian Murphy stars in Oppenheimer

    Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.  The film gathers together an extraordinary and massive cast that includes Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Matthew Modine, Tom Conti, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Benny Safdie and Josh Peck. 

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    The film was shot exclusively with large format cameras—Panavision® 65mm and IMAX® 65mm. “What large-format photography gives you is clarity, first and foremost,” says Nolan. “It’s a format that allows the audience to become fully immersed in the story and in the reality that you’re taking them to. In the case of Oppenheimer, it’s a story of great scope and great scale and great span.”  

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    “What I wanted to do was take the audience into the mind and the experience of a person who sat at the absolute center of the largest shift in history,” concludes Nolan. “Like it or not, J. Robert Oppenheimer is the most important person who ever lived. He made the world we live in, for better or for worse. And his story must be seen to be believed.”

    From Universal Pictures International, Oppenheimer is now showing nationwide in 227  cinemas.

    Push that button and reserve your #OppenheimerPH tickets at your favorite cinemas!  

  • London’s criminal underworld returns with ‘Gangs of London’ Season 1 & 2 to stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play

    Venture back into the seedy underbelly of London’s criminal world when Gangs of London returns to Lionsgate Play for its second season. After the violent events of Season 1, the map and soul of London have been redrawn, with surviving gangs scattered and new brutal leaders in power. The ruthless Koba (Waleed Zuaiter) and his paramilitary enforcers now hold a complete monopoly over London’s drug trade, but opposition is brewing as hidden agendas and surprising alliances come to light. As old foes are forced to work together and family members betray each other, new players emerge, leading to a battle for London’s soul. Starring Sope Dìrísù, Michelle Fairley, and Brian Vernel, Gangs of London Season 1 and 2 promises to be an unforgettable ride. Stream it exclusively in the Philippines on Lionsgate Play from July 28

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    Talking about how Season 2 builds up on the previous season, Executive Producer Thomas Benski said, “London is a bigger character, even more so than in the first one. The family drama is very dark, on another level, the action is bigger and the scale of it is bigger. If you have a successful S1, automatically the scale will come with you and there’s confidence in certain components of it, whereas for the first one you have no idea if it’s going to work. For S2 we knew certain things would work and therefore we could push those elements forward. For instance, Sope’s incredible abilities, Joe’s incredible charisma, the full cast like Michelle, Lucian. All of those were things that we were confident about. We were trying to build a framework that really enhanced that.”

    Catch Season 1 and 2  of Gangs of London on July 28 exclusively in the Philippines on Lionsgate Play

  • “Barbie” dazzles the global box office with $337M opening bow, breaks records in PH

    Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” arrived in theaters globally to a record-shattering $337 million worldwide, taking in $182 million in international markets and $155 million in the U.S., and counting. The announcement was made by Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, for Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Watch the “Greta’s Vision” for “Barbie” in this featurette:

    Swept in on a wave of social memes and sell-out shows, “Barbie” sailed into international theaters beginning Wednesday July 19, and took the #1 spot in 55 markets, including the Philippines where it also broke records. The Margot Robbie-Ryan Gosling starrer now holds the local record for the biggest Warner Bros. opening weekend for the year and during the COVID era, and the biggest opening weekend locally for director Gerwig and Gosling, who plays Ken. 

    Propelled by massive anticipation and widespread critical praise, “Barbie” has scored well with audiences, earning an A audience score and a 90% audience rating from Rotten Tomatoes. The Robbie-led film about the classic doll was a hit with critics as well, with a 90% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing. 

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    “The massive, overwhelming response we’ve seen out there proves what we’ve known from the beginning: that ‘Barbie’ is not only an incredibly special film, but clearly the theatrical event of the summer, if not the year,” said Warner Brothers’ Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution. “Greta, Margot, Ryan and the entire ‘Barbie’ team have delivered exactly the kind of fun, transporting theatrical experience that audiences everywhere have been craving, as they continue to demonstrate in numbers we haven’t seen since before the pandemic. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of it, and congratulate everyone involved in this brilliant labor of love.”

    Added Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures: “The incredible results we’ve seen across every releasing market is a testament to not only Greta’s singular vision but the cross-generational impact of Mattel’s iconic creation all over the world. Everything about this film – from its cotton candy-pink wit to the warm-hearted optimism at its core – is engaging with people of all ages in a powerful way, as the long lines at theaters and massive excitement on social media continue to attest. Greta Gerwig and her remarkable cast and crew have delivered absolutely the right film at the right time, and with word-of-mouth and repeat business this strong, that momentum is likely to continue well into the year.”  

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    “Barbie” is now showing exclusively in cinemas. 

    About “BARBIE”

    To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis.  Or you’re a Ken.

    From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman and Will Ferrell. The film also stars Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlin and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren.

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    Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach, based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominee David Heyman, Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, with Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.

    Now showing in Philippine cinemas, “Barbie” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Barbie #BarbieTheMovie

    Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”