The best woman in the world deserves nothing but the best treat and Krispy Kreme exactly knows that. This Mother’s Day, Krispy Kreme is gifting our moms with another awesome creation that will surely put the biggest smile on their special day. Fall in love with their Mother’s Day collection that comes with the Mixed Berry Crunch and Pistachio Crunch Cake. Two special flavors that our moms will definitely crave for.
Surprise her with the Mixed Berry Crunch, a ring doughnut dipped in mixed berry crunch glaze, topped with vanilla kreme, sprinkles and berry flavoured jellies. Give her the sweetest treat with the Pistachio Crunch Cake, a cake doughnut dipped in crunchy pistachio glaze topped with vanilla kreme and roasted pistachio. These are available starting May 5 at P70.
The best part is that on Mother’s Day weekend, May 12 to 14, Krispy Kreme is releasing its special M-O-M Doughnuts to make the celebration more special. Our moms deserve this royal treatment from our most loved sweet treat brand.
“Krispy Kreme celebrates Mother’s Day yearly as we know how important our mothers are in our lives. We wouldn’t be here without them and so, we created these two special doughnuts to make them feel more special. We hope that all of our moms will get to try our new doughnuts, made with love from us at Krispy Kreme,” said Ysabel Cruz, Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme.
Go to any Krispy Kreme stores nationwide to check out these specials. Visit your nearest store today, or have it delivered to your doorstep by calling 888-79000 or ordering online through now.krispykreme.com.ph, GrabFood, Foodpanda, Pick.a.Roo, Mangan, OrderMo, and Groover.
Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, is going all out this 5.5 Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok including the crowd-favorite HONOR X Series. Up to Php 2,000 worth of discounts are up for grabs with exciting bundles and FREE shipping nationwide.
“Now is the best time to reward yourself as we are throwing away our biggest discount to date. With our wide range of choices for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories, there’s surely an HONOR device for whichever requirement you have,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.
Treat yourself with hot-selling HONOR gadgets this 5.5 Sale. From HONOR X9a 5G, X7a, X8a, X6, MagicBook X laptops, to HONOR Pad 8, you can get up to Php 1,500 discount when you shop on Shopee and TikTok Shop from May 4 to 7, 2023! And exclusively on Lazada , avail the 20% or up to Php 2,000 off HONOR X7 and X8 from May 5 to 9, 2023.
And until supplies last, you can also get amazing freebies for every purchase of select HONOR gadgets. Receive a FREE Magic Keyboard worth Php 5,990 when you buy an HONOR Pad 8 while you can get a FREE Premium HONOR bag worth Php 2,000 for every purchase of HONOR MagicBook X 14 or MagicBook X 15.
Wait, there’s more! You can also get HONOR Accessories for up to 50% off! HONOR Choice Earbuds will go from Php 1,590 to just Php 795 and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds will only be at Php 2,000 from its original price of Php 3,990. HONOR Band 6 gets a big slash too, from Php 1,799 to just Php 999 all throughout the 5.5 Sale.
The end of the pandemic has meant one thing: more live events! These include the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia, the Arctic Monkeys and Rolling Loud in Thailand, Equation Festival in Vietnam, Joey Yap in Malaysia, and Young Living events in Singapore and the Philippines.
Leading this live event renaissance is Ticketmelon, Thailand’s second-largest ticketing platform. It’s the premier event technology solutions company for event goers and organizers throughout Southeast Asia! It evolved from a start-up into the leading provider of ticketing and digital in-event platforms for some of the region’s most prominent events.
With over 2,000 events powered annually across the region, it earned the trust of top event organizers. It has facilitated events like the Vietnam Motor Show, Sensation, Garden Beats in Singapore, Wonderfruit, The 1975, Wacken Open Air Metal Battle in the Philippines, Transmission Festival Asia, the LPGA Thailand Open, and the upcoming Zark’s Music Festival.
30-year-old techpreneur Panupong Tejapaibul, CEO and Co-Founder of Ticketmelon, recently announced the company’s expansion in Southeast Asia and the Philippines, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates cutting-edge ticketing tools, innovative digital in-event solutions, and live streaming services. These are envisioned to cater to the needs of the most challenging event formats and audience volumes, all backed by exceptional organizer support to deliver the most seamless event experience!
Ticketmelon may sound new, but it’s been in the Philippines well before Covid-19 struck. In 2019, it hosted events for Grab and Citibank! But “when the pandemic struck, we quickly adapted to the new normal. Agility is the key element and the watchword during the crisis,” says Chelsea Gloria, the company’s Business Development Manager in the Philippines. Ticketmelon soldiered on even when options were restricted, successfully hosting Young Living Philippines’ 1st ever Virtual Press Conference: Amplify 2021, Yoli Better Living, and NOSH Conferences—providing the streaming platform and ticket selling.
In addition to being a leading provider of in-event cashless payment solutions and ticketing platforms in Southeast Asia, Ticketmelon offers localized payment channels in various currencies, enabling local consumers to purchase tickets seamlessly. Their digital in-event solutions support all events, including corporate, sporting, and product launches, and feature personalized welcome messages, interactive games, points redemptions, and more. Furthermore, their advanced ticketing features are unparalleled, offering white labeling options, intuitive seat mapping, and live streaming services to expand audiences beyond physical events.
In Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938, Lee Yeon unexpectedly finds himself summoned to the year 1938. He sees some familiar faces including his brother Lee Rang with whom he has a very different relationship in present day. Lee Yeon seeks a way to return to the present but meets some old friends who may turn out to be foes. His efforts to go back to his loved ones in present time proves to be a challenge as he deals with forces determined to take away everyone he loves.
AIR May 12, 2023
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan May 18, 2023
The story revolves around Galo, a college student in an unnamed university in Manila, and his journal entries that he writes for one of his college instructors. In the entries he describes how his everyday situations turn into scary situations, how he uncovers various mysteries and horrors, and how he gets deeply involved in these mysteries and horrors and, in the end, cannot escape them.
Golden Kamuy May 22, 2023
Sugimoto and Asirpa’s new journey begins! The new series opens with a struggle for survival over the stolen gold that was taken from the Ainu. The ‘get rich or die trying’ struggle continues, with the action heating up once more on the northern stage. As the adventure unfolds, we can’t keep our eyes off the prize!
The Legend & The Butterfly May 12, 2023
Oda Nobunaga marries Lady No, who wants him dead. But when her father dies, he gives her a reason to live again, and when in a predicament, she listens to his doubts. Together, they win the Okehazama battle and the unification of Japan becomes their dream. However, he’s turned into a “Demon King” and the Honno-ji Incident is imminent. What did they really dream of during their 30 years together?
James May: Oh Cook Season 2 May 24, 2023
James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.
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 faction of Transformers – 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.
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”
Ready your energy as we move to a more nostalgic vibe and a more vantage-point venue for the upcoming Dream Theater concert.
In an announcement made by Ovation Productions on April 29, 2023, on their social media accounts, Dream Theater’s upcoming Manila concert will now be moved to the New Frontier Theater. The concert is happening on May 4, 2023, and it will be a more exclusive experience for all the DT fans as they celebrate their reunion up-close with the band.
The Grammy-winning progressive metal band composed of James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and Mike Mangini were very excited to perform live again in the Philippines for the second time.
The New Frontier Theater is a very sentimental place to both Dream Theater and their fans, as they were able to have their first-ever intimate rock-and-roll night together in the venue last September 25, 2017, during their concert tour. The tour was part of the 25th-anniversary celebration of their 1992 studio album “Images and Words”.
Now, they are returning to the country for their “Top of the World Tour” to treat their fans as they perform the songs live from their new album “A View From The Top Of The World.” The tracks included in the album are: The Alien (9:32), Answering The Call (7:35), Invisible Monster (6:31), Sleeping Giant (10:05), Transcending Time (6:25), Awaken The Master (9:47), and A View From The Top Of The World (20:24).
Meanwhile, for fans who purchased for Smart Araneta Coliseum, tickets will be assigned with equivalent seats at the New Frontier Theater.
For the fans who purchased online, your Smart Araneta Coliseum ticket will be voided and a new electronic ticket for the New Frontier show will be emailed to you starting May 1, 2023.
And, for those fans who bought thru Box Office and Outlet/s, your Smart Araneta ticket must be surrendered at the Ticketnet Box Office starting May 1, 2023 and your new tickets will be issued in exchange. Ticketnet Box Office is open daily from 10am to 8pm, including weekends.
The band promises to give their fans the same joy and energy, as they showcase their riffs and chops similar to their first Manila Concert.
Tickets are still available at ticketnet.com.ph. Tickets are priced at PHP 2,750 (lower box), PHP 4,750 (patron C), PHP 5,750 (patron B), PHP 6,750 (patron A), and PHP 7,250 (VIP).
Another good news for all the fans and ticket holders. Ovation Productions and the official media partner, Tap Go TV, are giving away Dream Theater concert tickets. Visit their official Facebook pages to see the full giveaway promo mechanics.
Catch four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke in the riveting supernatural film, The Black Phone on HBO GO and HBO, this May and new episodes of Barry Season 4 every Monday. Celebrate inspiring mothers and revisit Crazy Rich Asians, A Quiet Place ll, Big Little Lies and The Impossible on HBO GO. Also available to stream on HBO GO, Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Don’t miss Labour Day specials and action-packed movies on Sundays with Batman Begins, A Man Apart and Cop Out on Warner TV. Tune in to more Mother’s Day specials on Cartoonito on Boomerang with Ranger Rob and Lucas the Spider and catch The Gumball Chronicles, Scooby-Doo! Where’s My Mummy? and more on Cartoon Network.
V for Vengeance Premieres Saturday, May 6 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
Two estranged sisters, who happen to be “good” vampires, reunite when their younger (human) sister is kidnapped by the worst vampire. The sisters spring into action before their nemesis can unlock the secret to creating a race of super vampires. Stars Jocelyn Hudon, Grace Van Dien, Sean Maguire, Christopher Russell and Pauline Dyer.
The Black Phone Premieres Saturday, May 20 at 9pm on HBO and HBO GO
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Stars Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames.
Margaux Premieres Saturday, May 27 at 9pm on HBO andHBO GO
A group of college friends rent a smart house for a weekend of partying. However, they slowly start to realise that Margaux, the house’s super advanced AI system, has sinister designs for them. Stars Madison Pettis, Vanessa Morgan, Jedidiah Goodacre, Phoebe Miu, Jordan Buhat and Richard Harmon.
Catch new episodes of Succession Season 4, Barry Season 4 and Somebody Somewhere Season 2 every Monday and White House Plumbers every Tuesday.
Adventure and Drama on Warner TV
Voyagers Premieres Saturday, May 6 at 9pm on Warner TV
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With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women, bred for intelligence and obedience, embark on an expedition to colonise a distant planet. But when they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. As life on the ship descends into chaos, they are consumed by fear, lust, and the insatiable hunger for power. Stars Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, Chanté Adams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Viveik Kalra, Archie Madekwe, Quintesa Swindell, Madison Hu and Colin Farrell.
Big Daddy Premieres Saturday, May 13 at 9pm on Warner TV
Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he’s got to find a way to prove he’s ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts five-year-old Julian to impress her but she’s not impressed and he can’t return the kid… Stars Adam Sandler, Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.
Pride and Glory Premieres Saturday, May 20 at 9pm on Warner TV
Pride and Glory questions what it means to be loyal as the line between morality and duty is blurred. Set in New York City, the crime thriller follows homicide detective Ray Tierney as he is assigned to investigate a precinct, run by his older brother, Francis. Stars Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich and Jennifer Ehle.
Action Sundays on Warner TV
Every Sunday at 9pm, catch action packed movies such asShoot ‘Em Upon May 7, Cop Outon May 14,Batman Beginson May 21 and A Man Aparton May 28.
Labour Day on Warner TV
Warner TV celebrates Labour Day on Monday, May 1 from 6.30pm with Aquamanstarring Jason Momoa and Batman Beginsstarring Christian Bale.
Series Finale on Warner TV
Catch the finale episode of The Flash Season 9 on Thursday, May 25 at 9:50pm.
Adventures on Boomerang and Cartoon Network
CARTOONITO: Batwheels Marathon From Saturday to Sunday, May 20 to 21 from 1pm on Cartoonito on Boomerang
Binge-watch all episodes of Batwheels in one session with the Batwheels Marathon, beginning with Secret Origin of the Batwheels, a special episode about how the Bat-vehicles were brought to life and how they are Batwheels today.
CARTOONITO: Mother’s Day Special Sunday, May 14 from 6am on Cartoonito on Boomerang
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Cartoonito brings a series of special stories such as Ranger Rob, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Lucas the Spider. In Ranger Rob, Rob decides to help Dad fix mum’s special ring by finding a replacement pearl for it. Over at Bugs Bunny Builders, Bizzy Buzzard’s mum hires The Looney Builders to build her family a new nest. Bizzy wants to help but keeps getting in the way. This Mother’s Day, be sure to catch as Lucas The Spider helps one of his friends, Arlo, who is missing his mother dearly.
Teen Titans Go! Super Marathon Monday, May 1 from 8am on Cartoon Network
Get ready for non-stop action and laughter as Cartoon Network brings you a super marathon, featuring back-to-back mini movies of Teen Titans Go!
Who’s Your Mummy? From Monday to Sunday, May 8 to 14 from 9am on Cartoon Network
Whether you’re an Egyptian mummy, or an actual mum, Cartoon Network celebrates all the mummies out there this Mother’s Day with “Mummy or Mummies” episodes! Also catch episodes of The Gumball Chronicles, We Bare Bears, Lamput, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang with the Scooby-Doo! Where’s My Mummy movie special.
Redraw Your Summer From Saturday to Sunday, May 20 to July 16 from 9am on Cartoon Network
Redraw your summer with Cartoon Network, with hours of epic entertainment as we bring you your favourite shows and characters. Catch new episodes of Teen Titans Go! on Saturdays at 9am.
Kick off your Mondays with Mechamato, The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe on Tuesdaysand the Looney Tunes back in action on Wednesdays. Then, join baby bear brothers Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear from We Bare Bears on Thursdays and chill out on Fridays with The Amazing World of Gumball and Lamput.
On the weekends, catch Adventure Time and new episodes of 50/50 Heroes on Saturdays and Sundays respectively. Stay tuned for an exciting line-up of movies every Saturday and Sunday on Cartoon Network at 12pm.
Today,Prime Video has announced that the reboot of the iconic Japanese smash hit game show Takeshi’s Castle, launched first in Japan last Friday, April 21, 2023, will again have a special humorous, localized Filipino version that will launch exclusively for Prime Video members in the Philippines at the end of this year.
The new 8-episode reimagined reboot will undergo a localized makeover, meaning that, in lieu of a regular translation, the entire script will be creatively refurbished, adding elements that are locally nuanced to ensure that it resonates deeply with Filipino audiences. On top of the creative-dubbing overlay, the show will be hosted by three Mariteses — to be announced at a later date — to emulate the highly popular, local neighbourhood gossip culture.
To emulate the nostalgic experience that Filipinos enjoyed back in the 80s and 90s, when comedians Anjo Yllana and Smokey Manaloto performed Emporer Takeshi and Iwakura respectively, the Mariteses will meet up at a sari-sari store and this episodic edit will cut to the three hosts in between games to hear their quips on the games and contestants and inject their own comedic twist to the Japanese game show.
“We are thrilled to bring the reboot of the iconic game show Takeshi’s Castle to Prime Video, which fascinated audiences in the Philippines and many other countries in the 90s, transcending languages and culture barriers,” said James Farrell, Head of International Originals at Prime Video. “Takeshi’s Castle made millions laugh, and we can’t wait for our audiences worldwide to relive this new and reimagined comedic gem on Prime Video.”
“Takeshi’s Castle marked a whole generation in the Philippines. We are delighted to have some of the funniest and most iconic talent in Philippine entertainment alongside each other to bring this reboot to life. Their participation on this show will help capture the imagination of a new generation of viewers, and delight original fans of the show,” said Erika North, Head of Originals at Prime Video, Asia-Pacific.
Takeshi’s Castle originally aired in the Philippines on linear TV between 1989 and 1994, becoming a major social phenomenon with millions watching the series weekly, and a huge hit particularly amongst children and young adults. To inaugurate the relaunch of the title — making its comeback for the first time in 34 years — Prime Video Japan, hosted a World Premiere of Takeshi’s Castle at Ebisu Garden Place, right in the heart of vibrant Tokyo. Press from Japan, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, the UK, and Spain were treated to an exclusive screening of the first episode of Takeshi’s Castle. This was followed by an official press conference, with the main cast of the show making a special appearance on stage.
Bringing the experience to life, a simulated on-ground activation of the iconic “Dragon God’s Pond” was set up nearby, to emulate the real-life gameshow and give a group of select press a taste of what it is like to be a contestant. At the same venue, journalists were also given exclusive interview access to Attack Captains Hayato Tani and Subaru Kimura as they talked of their excitement about playing an integral part in this show.
To round off this fun-filled, truly immersive event, journalists had the opportunity to interview Bananaman’s Osamu Shitara and Yuki Himura as chief retainer and vassal of Takeshi’s Castle and the title’s showrunners about their experience and excitement in resurrecting a show that once reached the apex of Japan’s cultural zeitgeist.
Takeshi’s Castle will join Prime Video’s growing library, including Southeast Asian titles such as the award-winning Before, Now & Then (Nana), Perfect Strangers, Ten Little Mistresses, and Korean titles such as Island and Love in Contract, anime hits such as Chainsaw Man, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Argentina 1985, Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members in the Philippines will be able to watch Takeshi’s Castle anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just 149 Pesos per month, new customers can find out more at primevideo.com and subscribe to a free 7-day trial.
“Mira is a very gentle character,” says Chopra Jonas. “I’ve played some very tough characters, so I was looking forward to tapping into my vulnerable side, reaching into the deep places in the heart. I’m a Cancer and a massive romantic – I really do believe in love and goodness. As cheesy as it might sound, it makes the world go around.”
Love Again tells the story of Mira Ray, a talented children’s book author and illustrator who deals with the loss of her fiancé by sending a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number – without knowing that the number is currently being used by a different guy. Love Again, which also stars Sam Heughan and Celine Dion, opens exclusively in SM Cinemas on May 10.
“Priyanka has such a powerful presence,” says Jim Strouse, writer and director of the movie. “She’s the beating heart and soul of this film. You really feel what she feels.”
“Priyanka was one of the first people to read the script about two years ago,” says producer Esther Hornstein. “She’s such a strong person, and she made sure that her character wasn’t passive – that she’s in charge of her own life, figuring things out and doing it her own way. Priyanka also put such care to actually making sure that her character doesn’t feel like a stereotype, which is doubly important because I’m told that Love Again is the first global feature with an Indian woman in the lead role.”
Before meeting her magical match in Rob (played by Heughan), Chopra Jonas’s Mira Ray goes on a couple of dates that don’t pan out. And thanks to a fun casting choice, movie audiences get to see Chopra Jonas go on an epic fail movie date with her real-life husband, Nick Jonas, who plays a cameo role in the film. “We’ve done a few things before here and there, but never a full scene,” shares Jonas about his brief role. “It was a great, new experience for us.”
Love Again is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LoveAgainMovie
Returning series regulars include Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, Niall Cunningham, Cathy Ang and Alexa Swinton.
The series is executive produced by Michael Patrick King, John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. Writers included King, Samantha Irby, Susan Fales-Hill, Lucas Froehlich, Rachel Palmer, Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky. Directors included King, Cynthia Nixon, Ry Russo-Young and Julie Rottenberg. The HBO series Sex and the City was created by Darren Star and based on the book Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell.
Stream or download And Just Like That… Season 1 on HBO GO and catch Season 2 from June. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the 12-month plan. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
