Moviegoers seeking a thrilling and exhilarating time at the movies this weekend have more options to catch the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. The Tom Cruise starrer will have late screenings on July 14, and midnight screenings on July 15 to 16.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has scored high among critics with a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film has also scored well with audiences, earning a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A on CinemaScore.
For the list of participating cinemas for the late screenings, please see below:
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is now showing in cinemas.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. Produced by Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie. Executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tommy Gormley.
Starrring Tom Cruise, 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, Frederick Schmidt.
Now showing in cinemas, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part One is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #MissionImpossible and tag paramountpicsph
Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”
Watch Ryan Gosling get emotional as Ken in the music video “Just Ken.” “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig and featuring a star-studded cast led by Margot Robbie and Gosling, opens in Philippine cinemas July 19.
The highly anticipated movie about the iconic doll has been rated PG without cuts by the Movie & Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), which means children below 13 years old and below will be allowed admission if they are accompanied by an adult.
Ryan Gosling
“Barbie” has also been granted permits for exhibition without cuts in other Asian countries such as Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea.
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.
Simu Liu
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.
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.
In Philippine cinemas starting July 19, “Barbie” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.
Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Barbie #BarbieTheMovie
The glow of health is a beacon that radiates confidence from within. This radiance, born of inner and outer well-being, empowers us to live our lives boldly and proudly. Primo Skin – the fresh-off-the-press face and body care brand from the charming island of Cebu. With a dedicated mission to help you rediscover and enhance your natural glow, Primo Skin is an embodiment of the beauty of Filipino skincare.
Co-founder Phoebe Fernandez – Varquez passionately shares the brand’s vision of a skincare routine that’s straightforward yet compelling in its results – a healthy, radiant complexion.
A Fabulous Launch: The Pink World Welcomes Hydro Glow Line
At its “Fabulous Pink World” launch event, held on July 7, Primo Skin revealed the secret to luminous skin – the Hydro Glow line. This splendid range of face and body care products is specially formulated with two superstar ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide.
(L–R: Jaime C. Fernandez Jr., Co-founder, Head of Operations; Phoebe Fernandez-Varquez, Co-founder, Head of Marketing; Chad Paolo Y. Varquez, Co-founder, Head of Business Development; Dr. Roberto G. Lim, President; Ma. Editha C. Animas, Vice President; Dr. Rosemarylin Lim-Or, Co-founder, Head of Regulatory Affairs; Stephanie C. Animas, Distributions Head for Mindanao
Fernandez – Varquez explains, “Hyaluronic acid and niacinamide work wonders together, complementing each other’s moisturizing properties,” Fernandez – Varquez shares. “Niacinamide promotes collagen formation, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while hyaluronic acid enhances suppleness. This dynamic duo delivers optimal hydration for a brighter complexion.”
Show How #Skinfident You Are with the Primo Skin Hydro Glow Line
The Hydro Glow line is a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, designed for all skin types. It delivers a four-step skincare routine that’s easy to follow but packs a powerful punch of benefits:
Step 1: Hydro Glow Facial Wash (Php 280 / 100ml)
Infused with niacinamide, the Hydro Glow Facial Wash evens out skin tone, smoothens texture, and controls oil and acne, revealing a radiant complexion.
Step 2: Hydro Glow Toner (Php 310 / 120ml)
Enhance your skin’s water retention capacity with the Hydro Glow Toner. Fortified with Vitamin B3, it strengthens the skin barrier, minimizes pores and fine lines, and lightens dark spots, leaving you with smoother, tighter skin.
Step 3: Hydro Glow Moisturizer (Php 430 / 50ml)
Fight premature aging with the powerful Hydro Glow Moisturizer, your defense against fine lines and wrinkles, keeping your skin youthful and radiant.
Shield your skin from harmful UV rays while maintaining hydration and smoothness with Primo Skin’s Hydro Glow Facial Sunscreen. With SPF50 PA++++, it reduces the risk of skin cancer and protects against UVA and UVB damage.
Additionally, the Hydro Glow collection offers bath and body products:
The Hydro Glow Body Lotion (Php 395 / 300ml) promotes healthier, supple skin with long-lasting moisture and increased collagen production. While the Hydro Glow Body Soap (Php 95 / 135g) is enriched with coconut oil and lauric acid, this soap helps keep the skin firm and healthy while retaining essential moisture. Its acne-fighting and anti-bacterial properties make it a valuable addition to the skincare routine.
“Skin brightening is the key to restoring your natural glow and revitalizing your skin,” Fernandez – Varquez explains. “The Hydro Glow line eliminates dull and dead skin cells, revealing a brighter complexion that lets you be #PrimoSkinfident with healthy, glowing skin that’s worth showing off.”
The Hydro Glow Line by Primo Skin is available in over 170 stores nationwide, including Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Metro Supermarket, and All-Day Supermarket branches in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and General Santos, and online through the brand’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada.
Join the Primo Skin journey by following their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
Paris Fashionweek was in full swing at the Dover Street Market as ASICS wowed the crowd with the debuting ASICS SportStyle GT-2160™, a premium concept sneaker created in partnership with top fashion brands. The two-floor, collaborative Pop-Up event showcased the different variations of GT-2160™, as interpreted by the likes of Cecilie Bahnsen, DIME, Hal Studios® and AIREI.
The GT-2160™ is the brand’s pinnacle of ASICS SportStyle running technology, and this celebrative collaboration aims to showcase their evolution since the 2010s. The iconic design language now sports an updated silhouette and three new colorways.
Stealthy sci-fi with Cecilie Bahnsen
The ASICS GT-2160™ Cecilie Bahnsen in White/ Pure Silver (c) stephane sby balmy
The popular Danish womenswear designer gave her timeless celebration of modern femininity a sleeker, more modern twist with the ASICS Sportstyle GT-2160™. The sneaker comes in two contrasting colorways and a semi-translucent mesh upper– both capturing the embodiment of noir, sci-fi, and playful self-expression.
The semi-futuristic design exudes a “Tokyo after dark” mood, as inspired by the work of renowned Japanese photographer, Takashi Homma.
The sneaker was presented in a gallery format, with the walls adorned with framed large-scale prints that reflect the heart and soul put into this collaboration, as well as the Tokyo in twilight imagery. The ASICS SportStyle GT-2160™ x Cecilie Bahnsen will be priced at PHP 14,290 and be made available locally some time in November.
Dime makes a statement
Creative and fun visual storytelling has always been the name of the game for Dime. The Montreal-native fashion brand is well-known for their humorous, graphic-driven skateboarding fashion. In this collaboration, they’ve decided to showcase a more rugged and playful, yet classy and chic interpretation.
The modernized 2000s silhouette became the centerpiece for their ASICS GT 2160™ design, with gradient elements such as a mesh upper and midsole, bringing together both current and classic aesthetics.
Dime’s immersive pop-up theme paid homage to their humble, gritty beginnings in skate culture with wavy, tactile aesthetics that mirrored their famous design language.
HAL STUDIOS® brings a melting pot of culture
The creative house of HAL STUDIOS® made sure to showcase their meticulous sampling of various subcultures brought to life in their design concepts. This third collaboration with ASICS embodies the brand’s core elements as it strikes a balance between fashion and function.
The GEL -1130™ MK III “Glacier” reflects the rugged textures of the world’s topography, simulating the frozen terrain of actual glaciers. The contrasting black and white simulate the tones of black sand beaches and snowy valleys which served as inspiration for the MK III’s design language.
Following through with their glacial theme, the HAL STUDIOS® installation showcased the collaborative sneakers encased in blocks of ice, housed in industrial freezers. This “cool” theme draws inspiration from the principles of readymade art, and appreciating it from a distance. The ASICS SportStyle GEL-1130™ x HAL STUDIOS® will be priced at Php 9,990 and be made available locally this August.
A celebration of the human experience with AIREI
The Los Angeles-based concept brand kept things fresh in their partnership with ASICS. Known for their artisanal touch and attention to detail, they’re bringing a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition GT-2160™ through the collaborative Crafts for Mind program.
AIREI’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection theme, “Refuge, Deluge, Transfuge,” saw the debut of this new GT-2160™ in a harmonic fusion between avant-garde and athletic excellence. The sneaker’s theme embodied the hero’s journey, pushing one to set out on their own adventure.
This ASICS x AIREI concept will be through theCrafts for Mind project. The proceeds will be dedicated to the Right to Play organization.
Filipino fashion icons bring the ASICS hype
The ASICS SportStyle Pop-up Event saw the biggest names in the Filipino Sportstyle fashion scene. David Guison, Ry Velasco, Bella Racelis, and LA Aquinaldo displayed their own curated ensembles featuring the best of ASICs sportstyle shoes in a harmonic fusion made fit for only the likes of Paris Fashion week.
They each took turns in showcasing the various colorways of the new ASICS Sportstyle models from the Spring Summer 2023 Collection and garnered much buzz as they created content in the ASICS Paris Fashion Week Pop-Up Showroom featuring the different collaboration shoes of GT-2160™. As expected, the boldness brought by the new ASICS designs fit perfectly with the artistic flair of each outfit.
Check out the official Instagram and Facebook accounts of ASICS Philippines.
For more information on new and upcoming products from ASICS, consumers can visit the online website at http://asics.com.ph/.
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s premier flag carrier, is proud to announce a partnership with Hip Hop International (HHI) Philippines, the official local affiliate and licensee of Hip Hop International. The PAL-HHI collaboration aims to showcase the rich arts and culture of the Philippines by providing an exciting platform for talented Filipino dancers to express their love and appreciation for their country.
Hip Hop International is globally recognized as the authority in Hip Hop and Street Dance, and is the organizer of the prestigious World Hip Hop Dance Championship to be held in United States of America (USA) in July – August 2023. HHI Philippines is responsible for selecting the Filipino delegates and representatives who will compete on the world stage at the Championship.
To celebrate this partnership and encourage participation from the talented dancers of the Philippines, PAL and HHI Philippines are launching the Pang-Ating Lahat Dance Challenge. This challenge invites previous winners of the 2023 Philippine Hip Hop International to create and share their original choreographed dance routines, showcasing their love for the Philippines. A submitted routine should be a maximum of 60 seconds and should incorporate Filipino-inspired music as well as convey positivity, love, and respect for Filipino culture and the Philippines as a destination.
Participating dancers are encouraged to join the challenge by posting their videos on TikTok, using the Pang Ating Lahat logo with the hashtags #PangAtingLahat, #flyPAL, #TeamPilipinas, and #HHIPH2023. Philippine Airlines will select four winners who will receive roundtrip tickets from Manila to Los Angeles between July to August 2023.
This PAL-HHI collaboration is a testament to PAL’s commitment to promote the arts and culture of the Philippines. By supporting initiatives that highlight the talent and creativity of Filipinos, the flag carrier continues to foster national pride and showcase the beauty of the Philippines to a global audience.
“Together with Hip Hop International Philippines, Philippine Airlines celebrates the vibrant culture of the Philippines. We want to ignite a passion for OPM and dance, while showcasing the extraordinary talent of Filipino dancers. Our new partnership reaffirms our commitment to promoting local arts and culture on the global stage.” said Howard Lance Uyking, Assistant Vice President for Brand Management, Philippine Airlines.
Eligible participants who wish to take part in the challenge must submit their entries by July 12, 2023. The winners will be announced on July 14, 2023.
Due to popular demand, Insidious: The Red Door will hold midnight screenings this weekend, July 15 and 16, on even more screens than on the film’s opening day and opening weekend.
As more and more people post about their screaming good time watching the film during the witching hour, audiences have found that midnight screenings are a unique experience not to be missed. A popular social post of a cinema chain inviting moviegoers “to fulfill their empty mall chase nightmare” has also excited and challenged many to experience the terror of Insidious: The Red Doorat midnight.
Check out the list of cinemas offering weekend midnight shows below. Due to demand of horror fans, cinemas offering midnight screenings may still be expanded.
On its first weekend, Insidious: The Red Door opened at No. 1, breaking the year’s opening weekend record in the Philippines with a monumental P205.6 million in five days (July 5 to 9), on 542 screens in 206 locations. This result is also the biggest opening weekend for horror films all-time in the Philippines.
Insidious: The Red Doorbrings the original cast (Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins and Rose Byrne) back together for the epic conclusion to the terrifying saga of the Lambert family. Directed by Wilson and produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan, and Leigh Whannell, the much-anticipated horror film is now showing in cinemas.
Don’t miss the horror event of the year, bring all your friends, and book your tickets now:
Now showing in Philippine cinemas, Insidious: The Red Dooris distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #InsidiousMovie
Discover an authentic French gastronomique indulgence as Sofitel Manila celebrates its roots in a month-long festivity this July.
LE GRAND BASTILLE BRUNCH AT SPIRAL
Dine on impeccable classic and contemporary French dishes as Spiral Manila presents Le Grand Bastille Brunch this July 16, 2023. With diverse flavors across the different regions of France and the rest of the world cuisines, embark on a gastronomic journey at Spiral’s 21 dining ateliers. Discover flavors and textures of the cuisine the world has known France for at the French Atelier such as beef Dish, dish, dish, dish,
Indulge in a sumptuous spread highlighting the freshest catch from the sea —oysters, lobsters, scallops, mussels, prawns and more at the Central Market; mouthwatering prime steaks and meats at the Churassco Atelier; crispy lechon, peking duck and other Asian favorites at the Asian section and a menu selection of diverse flavors. Savor all this and more while experiencing the French Bastille Brunch festivities.
Elevate your dining experience and dine the French way with free-flowing servings of the famous bubbly from Möet & Chandon, a selection of fine wines* at La Veranda, local beers, sodas, chilled juices, coffee & tea.
Le Grand Bastille Brunch is set at Php 6,399 nett per person. Reserve a table at (63 2) 8573-5599 or email H6308-FB12@sofitel.co
*French selection of wines are exclusive for the July 16th Sunday Brunch
COULEUR DE PROVENCE AT COCOS
Be transported to the south of France, famous for serene views and delectable cuisine, in the region of Provence. Indulge in a 3-course set menu inspired with the refreshing seasoned flavors of the region, paired with wines from Château Roubine.
Set menu includes Seafood & Vegetable Aioili paired with R de Roubine Blanc or Rosé, Beef Daube Provençal paired with R de Roubine Rouge and end it on a sweet note with the Tarte Tropizienne.
Couler de Provence set menu is available at Php 1,999 nett per set. Available from July 10-16, 2023. Make a reservation at (63 2) 8573-5599 or email at H6308-FB12@sofitel.com
SANTÉ, BUBBLY FRENCH COCKTAILS
Feel chic and magnifique with our exclusive French signature cocktails made from Moët & Chandon champagne available across Sofitel Manila’s dining destinations — Spiral, Cocos, Le Bar and Snaps Sports Bar.
Bubbly French Cocktail is set at Php 600 nett. Available for the whole month of July.
GRAB A WINE BY SPIRAL 2 GO
Take the French festivities home, Grab A Wine — a pop-up wine shop at Spiral 2 Go from July 10 – 16, 2023. Choose your preferred wine from a wide selection of French wines for a very exclusive rate available only this Bastille Week celebration.
Visit Spiral 2 Go located at the Plaza Level near Spiral reception area.
Don’t miss an exciting week and celebrate the French way at Sofitel Manila.
Today, Disney+ released an exciting new trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” and also announced that the series debut on August 23 will kick-off with the first two episodes.
Set after the fall of the Empire, “Star Wars: Ahsoka” follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.
“Ahsoka” stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Dave Filoni is the head writer and executive producer along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist serves as co-executive producer.
Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” launches on August 23, exclusively on Disney+.
Take a peek of what’s about to explode in cinemas with the cast and crew of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in this 6-minute featurette ‘Pushing the Button.’ The movie called for a massive cast to play the dozens of characters representing some of the most important movers and shakers of the 20th century.
“This is I think a definitive moment in the history of modern filmmaking. Do yourself a favor and go see this on as big a screen as you can,” says Robert Downey Jr. in this featurette.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, with Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. The impressive cast also includes Matt Damon as General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Florence Pugh plays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie plays theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano plays Robert Serber and Josh Hartnett plays pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence. The film also stars Rami Malek and reunites Christopher Nolan with actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh. Dane DeHaan, Dylan Arnold, David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich, and Matthew Modine also appears in the film.
“It’s profound but it’s told in a very human way. Chris makes films for theaters, for a movie going audiences, so you want to see that as it’s designed to be seen,” Cillian Murphy says.
Push that button now and book your seats at your favorite cinemas. From Universal Pictures, Oppenheimer opens July 19 nationwide in local cinemas.
PPOPCON has partnered with Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming service, to supercharge the best Filipino pop culture and music in the ultimate P-Pop gathering for fans and attendees.
As the Official Music Partner, Spotify is set to make 2023 PPOPCON Manila bigger and more exciting with exclusive online content and on-ground activities that will elevate the P-pop fan experience.
To gear up for the highly anticipated event, fans can head on to Spotify for P-Pop On The Rise: PPOPCON Manila 2023, a one-of-a-kind playlist takeover by PPOPCON, that features popular tracks ahead of the P-Pop performances. Listeners can also follow the playlist and stay tuned for exclusive artists’ interviews and content coming up! On July 15 and 16, Spotify joins the fun at PPOPCON with special artist interviews, fan con activities, concert segments, and other on-ground activities.
“Music is the world’s greatest connecting force, and seeing how Spotify has aided the discovery of P-Pop artists has been fulfilling for us. Whether it’s through our partnership with PPOPCON, our global reach and programs, we want to provide P-Pop artists meaningful ways to promote their music and connect with fans anywhere they may be in the world.” said Kossy Ng, Spotify Head of Music, Asia.
“We’re also incredibly thrilled to partner with Spotify, a platform that brings the magic of P-Pop experience to fans, not just in July but all through the year. PPOPCON Manila brings together the biggest names in P-Pop to give fans a live music experience like no other,” PPOPCON Executive Director, Jon Pinto said. “Together with Spotify, it is one exciting celebration that the P-Pop community should not dare miss.
PPOPCON Manila features a convention with interactive fan engagement activities, dynamic fan booth exhibitions, fan signing events, and other activities at the electrifying Quantum Skyview of the newly-opened Gateway Mall 2 from July 14 to 16. Catch Josh Cullen, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, KAIA, and G22 as they take part in the fan signing activity. DIONE, R RULES, DAYDREAM, MONA, VALFER, VER5US, YARA, YES MY LOVE, Z2Z, SMS, BLVCK FLOWERS, ECLIPSE, 6SENSE, and SKOUTS will also deliver energetic performances that P-Pop fans can watch for free at the 3-day convention.
The festivities will culminate with the much-awaited PPOPCON MANILA concert on July 16, 6PM, at the Araneta Coliseum. The concert will feature some of the country’s biggest local acts today: SB19, BGYO, BINI, MNL48, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, JOSH CULLEN, FELIP, SHEKI, KAIA, G22, PRESS HIT PLAY, VXON, PPOPGEN, DIONE, CALISTA, YES MY LOVE, and HORI7ON! They will be delivering electrifying performances on-ground, which will also be livestreamed for international fans.
The 2023 PPOPCON Manila convention is open to the public, while tickets to the concert are available at www.ticketnet.com.ph. #SpotifyxPPOPCON #PPOPCONManila2023
The concert is also available via worldwide streaming on www.iwanttfc.com.
