Get ready to see the Oscar-winning Lawrence like you’ve never seen her before in No Hard Feelings, opening across Philippine cinemas June 21.
(Left photo, from left) Andrew Feldman, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Gene Stupnitsky at the London premiere for No Hard Feelings on June 12. (Left photo, from left) Andrew Feldman, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Gene Stupnitsky at the photocall for the Madrid premiere for No Hard Feelings on June 14. (Right photo) Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Feldman at the Madrid premiere for No Hard Feelings on June 14.
(Left photo, from left) Andrew Feldman, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Gene Stupnitsky at the Berlin premiere for No Hard Feelings on June 15.
About No Hard Feelings
Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher.
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.
Opening in cinemas June 21, No Hard Feelings is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #NoHardFeelings
Rizal Park Hotel is thrilled to announce an exceptional Father’s Day celebration, offering an array of enticing promotions and indulgences for dads and their loved ones. From luxurious room packages to delectable dining experiences and sweet surprises, Rizal Park Hotel has curated a memorable Father’s Day weekend to honor and appreciate fathers.
An all-in Father’s Day Room Package:
For only P10,000, treat Dad to a well-deserved getaway with an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room. The package includes breakfast for three at Cafe Rizal and a sumptuous dinner or lunch, also for three, at Cafe Rizal. It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and show appreciation to the special man in your life.
Feasts for Dad:
Cafe Rizal is pulling out all the stops to satisfy Dad’s cravings with an extraordinary feast. On June 18, indulge in “A Trio of Roast Beef” featuring Top Blade, Rib Eye, and Tenderloin, accompanied by an assortment of Japanese, Chinese, and Western favorites. The lunch buffet is available from 12nn to 3pm, while the dinner buffet is served from 6pm to 9pm. The price per person is P2,000, offering an unforgettable dining experience for the whole family.
All dads dining at Café Rizal buffet will have the exciting opportunity to ‘Pick a Prize!’ Special gifts await from Luminisce, JG Superstore, and Tiger Sugar.
Special Set Menu at Imperial Court:
Imperial Court’s special set menu is a culinary masterpiece designed to delight and impress. Gather the family and indulge in a memorable dining experience. Price starts at only P20,000 per table for 10 guests, this culinary journey promises to create treasured moments.
The Deck’s Buy One, Take One Beers:
Raise a toast to Dad at The Deck, where you can enjoy a buy one, take one offer on beers from June 16 to 18, between 4pm and 8pm. For only P150 per bottle, savor your favorite brews with stunning views of the city skyline as the backdrop.
Sweet Gestures for Dad:
Surprise Dad with a sweet treat on his special day. Rizal Park Hotel presents a selection of special cakes available for pre-order from June 13 to 16. Choose from an exquisite assortment including Red Velvet (Tools Theme), Chocolate (necktie theme), and Lemon Zest Cake (beer theme) priced at P2,000 per cake. Make Dad’s Day even sweeter with these delightful creations.
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a meteor-obsessed mad scientist, to steal the superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it’s too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.
Directed by Cal Brunker, based on the television series created by Keith Chapman. Screenplay by Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen. Produced by Jennifer Dodge, p.g.a., Laura Clunie, p.g.a., Toni Stevens, p.g.a.
Voice cast includes Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Ron Pardo, Lil Rel Howery, Kim Kardashian, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, North West, Saint West, Christian Corrao, Luxton Handspiker, Nylan Parthipan, Callum Shoniker, with James Marsden and Kristen Bell.
Opening in cinemas this October, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #PawPatrolMovie and tag paramountpicsph
Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”
Over the years, Red Ribbon’s Dedication Cakes have been at the heart of countless celebrations, adding a touch of sweetness to memorable milestones. The unveiling of the new and improved Mocha Dedication Cake promises to add even more joy to your celebrations.
Meet the New and Improved Mocha Dedication Cake
Just in time for Father’s Day, Red Ribbon is introducing a delectable upgrade to their beloved Mocha Dedication Cake. It features a soft and moist mocha chiffon texture, perfectly complemented by a silky smooth mocha-coffee buttercream. Each bite offers a delightful sweet sensation that gently melts in your mouth. And, for the perfect finish, the cake is adorned with crispy, sweet chocolate pearls, forming a delectable ensemble that makes the perfect Father’s Day gift.
An Expression of Gratitude for Our Fathers and Father Figures
Our fathers and father figures play significant roles in our lives, acting as mentors, co-providers, and pillars of strength. What better way to express heartfelt gratitude this Father’s Day than with the tastefully upgraded Mocha Dedication Cake from Red Ribbon?
Let’s Celebrate Together
Experience the delightful taste of the new Mocha Dedication Cake with your family this Father’s Day. The cake will be available starting June 13 in Metro Manila, South Luzon, and selected stores in Bulacan. Other parts of Luzon can expect to savor the cake from June 16 onwards, followed by Visayas on July 10 and Mindanao on July 24.
The 8×8 size cake is priced at PhP460 while the 8×12 size goes for PhP690. To order, visit the nearest Red Ribbon Bakeshop, their delivery website, or the Red Ribbon app. You can also place your orders through the delivery hotline at #87777, or via Grab Food and Foodpanda.
Treat your dad to the delight of the new Mocha Dedication Cake this Father’s Day. After all, there’s no sweeter way to say ‘I love you’!
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.
Opening in cinemas July 12, 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”
Ever scrolled through your social media feed, seeing adorable couples, and found yourself wondering, “Can my partner and I be that close?” Well, the answer is a resounding yes!
Thanks to closeup, the trailblazing toothpaste brand, love’s magnetic allure just got more palpable. This year, closeup has redefined closeness, showcasing how fresh breath that lasts all day can boost intimacy levels.
This year, the iconic toothpaste brand pulled out all the stops and brought together five powerhouse couples to show just exactly how close couples can get when they have all day Ama-Zinc fresh breath.
Closeup presents five dynamite duos, each radiating an infectious sense of *kilig*, online and offline. These #closeupCouples include: today’s freshest love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, aka DonBelle; celebrity love team Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara; lifestyle lovebirds Miggy Cruz and Laureen Uy; content creators Jenny Yeo and Ryan Kevin Biol; and female pilot Chezka Carandang with Miss Universe 2023 candidate Clare Inso.
Watch the #closeupCouples launch film below and see all five pairs in action!
The film radiates the undeniable chemistry and closeness between each couple. With fresh breath from morning through the evening, the couples show how they get closer when doing fun activities such as watching movies, cooking together, travelling, going out on dates, gaming, and creating video content together.
The brand and couples also uploaded photos featuring each of the #CloseupCouples and what keeps them closer all day. Check out their super kilig photos below –
Which is why closeup is also inviting the public to use their new filter on Instagram where you can hard-launch or just proudly showoff your partner while also finding out if the randomizer picks the correct activity that you do to get closer.
Popular personalities and their significant others have already begun to use the filter, including transwoman Jamie Casiño with partner Eric James; fashion couple Alvin Belmonte and JP Darrieta; and lifestyle content creator Joanne Marasigan with partner James Velasquez. Want to create your own version? Visit @closeupph on Instagram to try out the special filter and share how you and your partner get closer.
Just like the #closeupCouples, getting closer to your partner every day can be no hurdleespecially when you have closeup with Antibacterial Zinc that blasts away up to 99.9% of bacteria for all day AMA-ZINC fresh breath (up to 12 hours with regular use).
Don’t miss out on more exciting content this year from the #closeupCouples on closeup’s official Facebookand Instagram pages!
Aside from reuniting the original cast of the first Insidious film, original producers James Wan and Jason Blum are also back in Insidious: The Red Door, to bring the Lambert family’s terrifying saga to an epic conclusion. The final chapter of the blockbuster horror franchise opens exclusively in cinemas July 5.
Watch the film’s trailer below:
When last we met the Lambert family, at the end of Insidious: Chapter 2, astral projectors Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Dalton (Ty Simpkins) had survived multiple trips into The Further. Dalton had been kidnapped by a demon… Josh had rescued him, only to be trapped in The Further while a ghost possesses his body in our world… that ghost, in Josh’s body, had rampaged through his house, trying to kill his family… and Dalton had ventured back into The Further to find his real father and bring him back.
“Alongside James Wan, we went to some crazy places in the Insidious movies, but I think the reason they connected was that we started with a loving family,” says Jason Blum, who produces the franchise. “Just about everyone who starts a family does it with the best of intentions, hoping to create that warm, comforting, safe space with the people we love – and then, just about all of us discover that most families are complicated in one way or another. For some of us, that means years of therapy. For others, it means fighting a demon in a nightmare dreamscape.”
Patrick Wilson in Screen Gems Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door marks the directorial debut of Patrick Wilson who says the time was right to take the helm of his first feature film. “I hadn’t really entertained the idea of doing an Insidious movie, but when it was presented to me, it felt like an incredible gift. I deeply care about this franchise, and I knew I would be protected – that Blumhouse believed in me as an actor and as a person, and that they would gather the best team they could for me. And James Wan and I have discussed filmmaking for a number of years.”
In directing for the first time, Wilson says that it was Wan – his Insidious, Conjuring, and Aquaman director – who set the mold by setting an example. “The one thing that James would tell me over and over was, ‘Make it yours. It’s your movie. What story do you want to tell? You’re the one who’s going to be living with it.’ You better have some passion and understanding for the story you want to tell.”
Jason Blum has produced lucrative, iconic, genre franchises like Halloween, Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Happy Death Day, Sinister, and The Purge, among several others. Most recently, Blumhouse released the box office juggernauts M3GAN and The Black Phone.
Meanwhile, James Wan is regarded as one of the most creative filmmakers working today. Breaking into the international film world as co-creator of Saw. Wan is a visionary with a dynamic career directing both studio and independent films in genres including horror, superhero, action, thriller, adventure, mystery, and fantasy. He is a world-builder pioneering no fewer than six franchises – Aquaman, The Conjuring, Insidious, Saw, Mortal Kombat – and M3GAN, the sci-fi horror/thriller that became an instant global hit and began the M3GAN universe, all of which captured the zeitgeist of the moment around the world.
In Insidious: The Red Door, the horror franchise’s original cast returns for the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and a college-aged Dalton (Ty Simpkins) must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing their family’s dark past and a host of new and more horrifying terrors that lurk behind the red door.
The original cast from Insidious is back with Patrick Wilson (also making his directorial debut), Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne and Andrew Astor. Also starring Sinclair Daniel and Hiam Abbass. Produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan and Leigh Whannell. The screenplay is written by Scott Teems from a story by Leigh Whannell, based on characters created by Leigh Whannell.
Insidious: The Red Door is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #InsidiousMovie
With now close to 60,000employees to date, McDonald’s Philippines—under its master franchise holder and owner Dr. George T. Yang and President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang—will be providing over 20,000 career opportunities to Filipinos as it continues to open more stores all over the country. “With every new store that we open, we are able to provide employment opportunities in local communities where the store is located. We directly hire all our people and do not practice contractualization. This has always been the way we hire our people since our chairman, Dr. George T. Yang opened the 1st McDonald’s in the Philippines in Morayta, Manila in 1981—and it is something that we will continue to do. We believe that if our people working in the restaurants have job security first, it will allow them to focus and do well in their job of serving our customers. ” said Kenneth S. Yang, President and CEO of McDonald’s Philippines.
More than job security, McDonald’s Philippines takes pride in the world-class training it provides its people, making them competitive in the industry as they get to learn global systems and processes in restaurant service. Through a robust learning and development curriculum, McDonald’s employees are able to not just learn life-long skills but grow and progress in the company.
McDonald’s employees also receive annual salary increases, insurance, hospital and medical benefits, special employee discounts, and other allowances.
According to the fast-food chain, priority areas for hiring Management Trainees are Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Montalban, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Makati, Manila, Quezon City, Pampanga, Tagaytay, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Lucena and Pasig City. Priority areas for crew members are Parañaque, Manila, Pasay, Pasig, Marikina, Taytay, Antipolo, Kidapawan, and Davao City.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McDonald’s Philippines takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer, providing career opportunities to working students and Filipinos from all walks of life—regardless of background, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
From the crew room to the boardroom, the quick service restaurant (QSR) giant is driven by a good representation of women with more than 50% taking vital positions and leadership roles.
Along with providing regular employment, McDonald’s Philippines also ensures a safe and inclusive workplace that allows its people to thrive. As one of the country’s biggest employers, McDonald’s Philippines champions equity where all employees, whether in its head office or stores, have equal access to training and development and advancement opportunities.
McDonald’s extends this to more members of the community with programs like WIP or Workforce Immersion Program. WIP provides training for Senior High School students by allowing them firsthand experience of the fast food industry and its operations; the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), where McDonald’s helps in providing jobs for underprivileged students and out-of-school youth through employing them to become McDonald’s crew members. Since adopting SPES in 2011, McDonald’s has provided 16,319 Filipino youth with employment opportunities.
In partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), McDonald’s Alternative Workforce Program offers work-based training positions for 5,000 unemployed and out-of-school youths through YouthWorksPH to provide beneficiaries with financial knowledge, skills, and access to resources necessary to effectively manage finances through adulthood.
Among the Philippines’ best employers
McDonald’s Philippines was also recognized as one of the Philippines’ best employersin the inaugural list of The Philippines’ Best Employers for 2023 by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and international market research firm Statista. The list shared a ranking of the country’s top-rated employers as evaluated by their employees.
“We are thrilled to have been named as one of the country’s best employers for 2023. This is not just a testament to our commitment, and the work we have done for our people, but it is also a challenge for us to always be a step better to bring out the best in them,” said Margot B. Torres, Managing Director, McDonald’s Philippines.
With more new store openings slated this 2023, McDonald’s Philippines will continue serving the communities they operate in to ensure its people — crew and customers alike, can continue enjoying more feel-good moments with McDonald’s.
Rex Orange County returns to the road this fall for the Live in Asia 2023 Tour including one show in Manila on October 8 at Araneta Coliseum. Kicking off September 15 and running through October 21, the run of dates sees Rex performing across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, making stops in Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
Promoted by AEG Presents Asia & Insignia Presents, tickets to Rex Orange County Live in Asia 2023 Manila are priced from PHP 3,180 to PHP 4,770 (prices are exclusive of online fees).
General on sale will take place on Friday, June 16 at 11AM via www.InsigniaPresents.com or at TicketNet outlets nationwide.
The tour marks Rex’s inaugural headline shows across Asia and includes long awaited dates in some of his biggest streaming markets.
The dates follow Rex’s 2022 multi-city run in North America that saw Rex performing sold-out shows at iconic venues including The Hollywood Bowl, Forest Hills Stadium, Red Rocks Amphitheater, and a sold-out hometown performance at Gunnersbury Park in London to 20,000 people.
Last year, Rex released his latest album, WHO CARES?, which charted #1 in the UK, #2 in Australia, and #5 in the US. The record includes stand-out songs such as “AMAZING,” “THE SHADE,” “KEEP IT UP,” and “OPEN A WINDOW” featuring Tyler, The Creator, marking the first time the two have collaborated since Tyler’s 2017 album Flower Boy. Complex praised the album in their ‘Best of 2022 So Far’ list, calling it “sobering, uplifting, fun, and honest all at the same time, making for a great addition to his expanding catalog.” He followed suit with the release of his single “THREAT,” which was heralded by The New York Times as “a tender take on self-doubt.”
Rex Orange County Live in Asia 2023 Tour Dates
Oct 8 – Manila, PH @ Araneta Coliseum Oct 10 – Hong Kong, HK @ Star Hall Oct 12 – Taipei, TW @ Zepp New Taipei Oct 14 – Jakarta, ID @ Beach City International Stadium Oct 17 – Singapore, SG @ Star Theatre Oct 18 – Kuala Lumpur, MY @ Zepp KL Oct 21 – Bangkok, TH @ Moonstar Studio 1
Rex Orange County Live in Asia 2023 Manila
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 Venue: Araneta Coliseum
Ticket Prices: PHP 3,180 to PHP 4,770 ( prices are exclusive of online fees ) Ticketing: www.InsigniaPresents.com or at TicketNet outlets nationwide
One night during dinner, Jennifer Lawrence asked her friend, writer-director Gene Stupnitsky what he was currently working on.
Stupnitsky, a former co-head writer for The Office and writer/director of the hit comedy Good Boys, shared his inspiration: a real-life Craigslist post that producers Marc Provissiero and Naomi Odenkirk had found.
And thus No Hard Feelings was born.
In No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence plays Maddie who, on the brink of losing her childhood home, discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy co-produced by Lawrence, opens across Philippine cinemas June 21.
Watch the red band trailer below:
During that dinner, as Stupnitsky shared what the Craigslist post was about, Lawrence just couldn’t help cracking up. “That made me laugh extra hard, because we were having martinis,” says Lawrence. “I said, ‘Whatever you write, I’d love to read it.’ And then I read the funniest script I’ve ever read.”
To help him develop the project, Stupnitsky brought on producer Alex Saks. “Every time I read a new version of the script, it was like unwrapping a present,” she says. “Gene and [co-writer] John Phillips are always pushing for better, funnier, smarter, more grounded in character, and that’s why the script is as good as it is – they just don’t settle for what works – they always strive to push it further.”
What was Stupnitsky’s first question in writing a movie inspired by the outrageous Craigslist ad – in which some overprotective parents sought a young woman to seduce their incredibly shy and awkward son to prep him for college? “My first question was, ‘What type of parents would do this?’ My second question was ‘What’s going on in the life of a woman who responds to it?’” he says. His co-writer Phillips came up with the idea of making it “helicopter parents, and that is when everything fell into place,” continues Stupnitsky. Specifically with Lawrence in mind, Stupnitsky and Phillips wrote the character of Maddie, who, in No Hard Feelings, answers a similar ad.
“She’s a spirited, kind-hearted, fun-loving, bold, funny lady,” says Lawrence of Maddie, “but she’s also desperate. She is desperate to save her mother’s home, but the taxes keep going up, and it’s getting harder and harder for locals to maintain living wages.”
When the opportunity with Percy, played by Andrew Barth Feldman, arises, Maddie’s financial difficulties have reached a breaking point. Now, she has one summer to get the painfully uncool 19-year-old to come out of his shell – or she’ll lose everything important to her.
For the comedy to work, the writers made sure to strike the balance of making the comedy wild and outrageous, but also grounded and real.
Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher.
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie (Lawrence) discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.
Opening in cinemas June 21, No Hard Feelings is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #NoHardFeelings
