Author: Press Release

  • Onitsuka Tiger Chinese New Year 2023

    Onitsuka Tiger celebrates the Lunar New Year 2023 with this special edition.

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    Based on the MEXICO 66™ model, the new version has the Onitsuka Tiger Stripes decorated with details inspired by the Rabbit, the Chinese zodiac sign for the year 2023. The same design is applied to the kids’ models of this heritage series.

    A special edition shoebox and sockliner have “2023” printed on them.

    The MEXICO 66™ shoe is the most iconic in fine leather with a stylish silhouette.

    Modern-toched design elements from the 1960s archives represents Onitsuka Tiger’s rich history.

    -Recycled leather upper

    -Onitsuka Tiger Stripes expressed in faux fur and suede

    This special edition is available at Onitsuka Tiger Greenbelt 5, Onitsuka Tiger SM Mall of Asia, Onitsuka Tiger Two Parkade, Onitsuka Tiger Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Onitsuka Tiger SM Megamall.

  • Prophecy of an Apocalypse Forces Family to Give Up a Life in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Knock at the Cabin”

    KNOCK AT THE CABIN Kristen Cui

    “Knock at the Cabin” centers on a gay couple, Eric (Groff) and Andrew (Aldridge) and their adopted daughter Wen (Cui), who are vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods, when their house is surrounded by four armed strangers: Leonard (Bautista), Sabrina (Bird), Adrianne (Quinn) and Redmond (Grint.) Taken hostage, the family is informed that these four strangers—who also do not know each other—have all been haunted and tormented by a shared prophecy: that the world will end unless the family in this cabin chooses one member of the family to die.

    Fil-Am actor and former wrestling champion, Bautista, also known for his roles in successive blockbuster films “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Army of the Dead” and “Suicide Squad” takes on the role of Leonard in “Knock at the Cabin.” As Leonard and the designated leader of the group of four mysterious strangers, Bautista thinks that the role is an opportunity of a lifetime.  “This is what I’ve been waiting for because roles like this don’t get offered to me. Typically, everybody wants me for action stuff, and I understand why they want to put me in that box. But I’ve been fighting to get out of that box. I wanted deeper roles because I want to prove myself as an actor,” enthuses Bautista.  One of the main messages behind Knock at the Cabin is sacrifice and not putting a definition on what love looks like. “Love takes all kinds of shapes and forms and comes from places you wouldn’t expect,” Bautista further says. “I hate to be cliché, but it can save the world.”

    KNOCK AT THE CABIN Rupert Grint

    The role of Leonard is complex and layered, according to director Shyamalan. “Leonard is like a giant who’s physically intimidating and has to do these horrific things, but is actually incredibly gentle, like a teacher,” Shyamalan says. “And Dave is this character. He is this childlike giant. He’s very smart and is incredibly analytical about human nature—almost like a child. He can panic in a way, like a child, in the most beautiful way. And I wanted all of that on screen.”

    Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint continues to solidify his filmography in his latest role in the movie as Redmond. “There’s something quite seductive about apocalypse movies,” Grint says. “Rarely has been it explored in such a confined, remote, intimate setting, which. And my role as Redmond is a character who’s also kind of in reform. He’s got a shady past, and suddenly, he’s hit with this huge burden and decision to make. He’s very aggressive, and still has a lot of anger he’s struggling with .” Grint was also fascinated with the story because it taps into a lot of the topical fears that surround us right now. “We’re just coming out of a global pandemic,” Grint says. “There’s an environmental crisis in the world that has never felt more fragile. So that kind of impending fear of the demise of the planet is something that’s in a lot of people’s minds at the moment.”

    KNOCK AT THE CABIN Quinn Bautista Grint

    Shyamalan is eager for audiences to see the depth and nuance of Grint’s performance. “Rupert is the rare actor that reinvented himself as an adult,” Shyamalan says. “He took all those child-actor experiences—didn’t eat himself up—and turned it into wonderful techniques and opportunities for his adult acting journey. I’m really excited for everybody to see what he’s capable of and to continue finding stories for him.”

    A Universal Pictures International presentation, “Knock at the Cabin” opens February 1 in cinemas nationwide.

  • Celebrate New Beginnings at New World

    The dawn of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to bid farewell to the old as we eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. New World Makati Hotel is hopping to the Year of the Water Rabbit with a curated set of exciting offers – including relaxing room packages, enticing dining experiences, and fun activities to share with family and friends.

    Dragon and Lion Dance
    Officially kicking off the Chinese New Year festivities is the dragon and lion dance at the driveway and lobby on January 22 at 12:30pm. An eye-dotting ceremony followed by the dance and the lions going around the lobby, restaurants, ballroom, and public spaces will take place to attract luck and positive energy throughout the year.

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    Auspicious Stays
    Welcome the Chinese New Year from January 20 to 22, 2023, with auspicious room packages. With rates starting at 8,888 nett, enjoy a stay in our Deluxe Rooms or Residence Club Deluxe Rooms that will include a sumptuous breakfast for two, as well as a box of Jasmine’s signature handcrafted round nian gao (tikoy).

    Gifts of Good Fortune
    A proper Lunar New Year celebration is never complete without some sticky treats that symbolize both a healthy bond with your family and the hope of luck sticking to you in the year ahead. Delight those that mean most with Jasmine’s best-selling handcrafted nian gao (tikoy), which come in the koi fish and classic round shapes priced at PHP1,188 and PHP1,088 nett, respectively. Bulk orders get a 20% discount with a minimum of 50 boxes and Club Epicure members receive a 10% discount.

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    No Chinese New Year feast is ever complete without a decadent dessert. The Shop offers its tangy and sweet combination of the Mandarin Cake, consisting of vanilla cremeux white chocolate mousse cake filled with orange jelly mandarin disk and orange segments, finished in red shiny glaze – perfect to share with friends and family. The Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake is at PHP1,388 nett. A 48-hour lead time for orders is needed.

    Express gratitude and well wishes to loved ones, friends and associates with one of three thoughtfully-curated Chinese New Year hampers, such as the Premium Chinese New Year hamper, which include items that can be used for Chinese New Year celebrations and more such as dried scallops, dried black mushrooms, Chinese sausage, Jasmine’s XO chili sauce, Sweetened cashew nuts, salted espresso cookies, fortune cookies, and a bottle of wine – priced at PHP9,888 nett. Hampers with the Mandarin Cake or nian gao come with fortune cookies and wine, and go for PHP4,288 and PHP3,888 nett, respectively.

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    Chinese New Year Feasts

    Set Menus
    Jasmine highlights its premium Chinese cuisine befitting the Lunar New Year celebrations with two set menus offering dishes that signify prosperity, longevity and happiness for the coming year. Set Menu 1 starts with the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, also known as the Prosperity Salad, followed by Braised abalone mushroom in crab meat broth, Wok-fried prawns in black pepper sauce, Steamed fish fillet in superior sauce, Braised Chinese black mushroom with sea moss and kailan, and Steamed rice with preserved sausage in lotus leaf. The meal ends on a sweet note with Hot cream red bean soup and lotus seeds and Glutinous rice dumpling with milk chocolate, and includes one box of nian gao.

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    Set Menu 2 also begins with the Prosperity Salad and features Braised assorted seafood in a fish maw broth, Pan-fried tiger prawn in spicy bean sauce, Steamed live garoupa in superior soy sauce, Braised dried oyster with sea moss in premium oyster sauce, Stir-fried misua in ‘Fujian’ style, followed by two desserts, the Double boiled white fungus with lotus seeds and Steamed piggy buns with milky egg cream. This menu will also include one box of nian gao.

    Chef’s Recommendation
    An a la carte selection of best-selling items will also be available under the Chef’s Recommendations menu, which comprises the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, Braised baby abalone with Chinese mushroom, Steamed live garoupa cooked ‘Cantonese’ style with shredded pork and black mushroom, Braised duck with sea cucumber, Wok-fried prawns in X.O chili sauce, Stir-fried garoupa fillet with snow peas, Stir-fried seafood misua, done in ‘Fujian’ style, and Assorted meat fried rice with Chinese sausage in lotus leaf.

    All You Can Eat Dim Sum
    Jasmine’s sought after all-you-can-eat dim sum will be on offer as well, featuring all of the restaurant’s well-loved dishes such as Crispy pork belly, “Har gao” shrimp with bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu Mai” pork and crabmeat dumpling, Seafood taro puff, Barbecued pork pastry puff, and more.

    Set Menu 1 is offered at PHP10,888 nett per table of four guests, while Set Menu 2 is offered at PHP13,888 nett per table of four guests. All-You-Can Eat Dim Sum is priced at PHP1,688 nett per person.

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    New Year Celebrations & Ting Hun
    Gatherings to welcome the Lunar New Year are also made possible and worry-free with comprehensive Celebrations Packages that include Chinese banquet menus for 50 guests or more, venue use for five hours, free flowing iced teas and chilled juices for all guests, five complimentary boxes of nian gao (tikoy), as well as audio and video set up. The Celebration Package also includes an overnight stay in our Superior Room with breakfast for two persons.

    As the hotel is renowned for its Chinese cuisine, engagement or “Ting Hun” packages as well as intimate Chinese weddings are exceptionally planned and executed to honor tradition. A Ting Hun package includes consultation with a highly-experienced events expert specializing in traditional Chinese ceremonies and comes with a choice of flexible event venues such as the ballroom and the Glasshouse, sumptuous Chinese set menu selections, Engagement noodles and sweets good for fourteen (14) guests, an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite with breakfast for two, an overnight stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for two, free flowing iced tea and chilled juices for all guests, fresh flower centerpieces for all tables, a two-layered fondant cake, and special menu cards.

    Celebrations packages start at PHP195,250nett for 50 guests. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com. For Ting Hun and wedding packages, guests can call the Assistant Director of Events, Sapphira Chua, at (63 917) 8119031 or e-mail Sapphira.Chua@newworldhotels.com.

    Guests interested to inquire or make room reservations can call (63 2 ) 8811-6888, e-mail reservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or book a room package directly via https://bit.ly/CNYRm2023. They can also visit the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/ or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.  

  • The Killer Has Something Different in the New “Scream VI” Trailer

    About Scream VI

    Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

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    Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), left, and Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”) stars in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group’s “Scream VI.”

    Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group Present A Project X Entertainment Production, A Radio Silence Film, Scream VI.

    Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein, written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick, based on characters created by Kevin Williamson.

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    Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group’s “Scream VI.”

    Scream VI is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Connect with #Scream6 and tag @paramountpicsph

    Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

  • “Barbie” Reveals Teaser Poster, Opens July 19 in PH

    About “Barbie”

    Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been…dolls.  But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls.  Until… “Barbie.”

    Directed by Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Ladybird”), “Barbie” is written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story”).  

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    Joining Robbie and Gosling in the cast are Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Ncuti Gatwa, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Connor Swindells, Ritu Arya, Jamie Demetriou and Marisa Abela.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BarbieTheMovie

    Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

  • Vans releases the collection to break out the mold in Chinese New Year with Miro & Wujo

    Vans, the original action sports brand and global icon of creative expression, believes in the power of creativity and connects with Chinese art community persistently. This year, Vans announces a festive collaboration inspired by the Chinese artistical IP Miro & Wujo, celebrating the upcoming Year of The Rabbit and paying homage to Vans “Off The Wall” spirit.

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    Related to Vans’ capsule with the interpretation of Miro & Wujo, the innovative concept has been intertwined with a shared vision and breakthrough spirit through strong storytelling of Miro & Wujo’s adventure. Following the story’s origin, Miro & Wujo started looking for the “lucky carrot” that has a unique look of the star shape and will only appear every 12 years, along with their good friends which are two rabbits. 

    Vans x Miro Wujo Year of The Rabbit Style 36 Large
    Vans x Miro & Wujo Year of The Rabbit Style 36 (Php 6,998)
    Vans x Miro Wujo Year of The Rabbit Authentic 2 Large
    Vans x Miro & Wujo Year of The Rabbit Authentic (Php 7,998)

    The Vans x Miro & Wujo Year of The Rabbit collection delivers the message of Miro & Wujo by Vans iconic silhouettes including Style 36 (Php 6,998) and Authentic (Php 7,998) with an apparel and accessory. Each silhouette brings its unique aesthetic by a different material play, being presented in translucent outsole featuring Miro & Wujo patterns. The Style 36 is reinvigorated with green suede and green-white checkerboard pattern blocking on canvas quarters. The Authentic features an all-canvas aqua blue upper with contrast pattern. 

    Vans x Miro Wujo Year of The Rabbit Carrot Crewneck 4 Large
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    Vans x Miro & Wujo Year of The Rabbit Carrot Crewneck (Php 6,198)

    Completing the head-to-toe collection is a Carrot Crewneck (Php 6,198) and Two Rabbit Hat (Php 3,298). Paired with the Vans x Miro & Wujo footwear, this is a collection to start the Chinese New Year adventure with Vans and with  the cute couple Miro & Wujo.

    The Vans x Miro & Wujo Year of The Rabbit collection is now available at Vans.com and these select Vans PH stores:
    Trinoma
    Glorietta
    Robinsons Place Manila
    Ayala Center Cebu
    Alabang Town Center
    SM Megamall
    SM North Edsa
    Greenbelt 3

    Check out Vans PH Official Chatstore: http://tinyurl.com/VansPHOfficialChatStore
    Follow Vans Philippines on Facebook and Instagram. 

  • The Arrival Of Spring: COS Lunar New Year Capsule Collection 2023

    As Lunar New Year marks the arrival of Spring, the COS Lunar New Year 2023 campaign is a nod to the auspicious belief that flowers in full bloom bring good luck in the new year, injecting an overall sense of freshness and optimism into the imagery.

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    Images courtesy of COS

    Featuring supermodel Ju Xiaowen, bright contrasting colours further enhance these visuals by adding drama,  while showcasing luxurious material details & inventive layering.

    Consisting of looks for women and men, the edit puts forward a palette of vivacious pastels the likes of lavender, cornflower blue and muted teal, accompanied by a range of elevated wardrobe staples for more dressed-up occasions.

    Bold, tonal suiting acts as a stylish day-to-night solution while graphic stripes are here to make a colourful statement. Smart padded pieces are introduced to provide warmth and style in the transitional months; light enough to wear as a buildable layer or as outerwear when the weather gets warmer.

    Shop the collection at the COS Store in SM Aura, 26th Street, corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig City.

  • Stream Taiwan Crime Stories exclusively on Disney+

    Dive into Taiwan’s dark underbelly and explore the murder of a popular elementary school teacher, a train derailment that’s not what it seems, a reporter’s quest to uncover the truth behind a family murder, and a child homicide on a military base in Taiwan Crime Stories –available exclusively on Disney+. 

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    Co-produced by Calfilms, Sixty Percent Productions, and Imagine Entertainment, this gripping 12-episode anthology is inspired by four crimes that have shaken Taiwan to its core over the years. With each dramatized case taking place over three episodes, audiences will be held captive as the shocking events of each story steadily unfold.

    The first case, “Derailment,” is brought to life by Aozura Shiao, the Golden Bell-winning director of the hit medical drama Wake Up; and screenwriter Tsun-Han Liuof The Fearless. It features a star-studded cast including Rhydian Vaughan (Women In Taipei, Monga), Allison Lin (The World Between Us), Simon Hsueh (Workers), and Patrick Shih (Someday Or One Day). 

    “A Matter of Life and Death” pairs The Scoundrels director Tzu-Hsuan Hung with The Last Verse writer Hong-Ru Shih, and stars actors Po-Chieh Wang (Women In Taipei) and Frederick Lee (Trinity Of Shadow). 

    Yang-Chung Fan, the Golden Bell-winning director of The Will to Power, takes the reins for “Gravity of Sin”; with Yu-Chen Lin of In A Good Way writing the screenplay. Golden Horse winner Yi-Wen Chen (A Sun) and Vivian Sung (Till We Meet Again) headline. 

    In the final case, “Dark Currents,” Jui-Liang Hsu and Shu-Ting Liang, the writers behind The Victims’ Game, serve as director and writer, respectively, with Golden Bell winner Fu Meng-Po (The Last Verse), Kent Tsai (The Teenage Psychic), and Patty Lee (My Missing Valentine) starring. 

    In their quest to bring these stories to life in the most authentic way possible, Executive Producers Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin invited some of Taiwan’s biggest creative names onboard to uncover the humanity that underlies any crime. “We are also tremendously honored to partner with Imagine Entertainment, one of the top and prestigious producers in Hollywood,” said Yim and Lin, “the collaboration experience has been priceless.”

    “We are thrilled that our first Chinese language scripted series have debuted on Disney+,” said Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, founders of Imagine Entertainment. “This has been a wonderful collaboration with Sixty Percent Productions and Calfilms and we look forward to sharing it with audiences worldwide.”

  • Disney+ Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Upcoming Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian”

    Today, Disney+ has released the thrilling new trailer for the upcoming Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” during halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    New key art was also released for the third season of the critically acclaimed, original, live-action series from Lucasfilm, streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting March 1.

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    Mandalorians in a scene from Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN, season three, exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The journey of The Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continues. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.

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    Jedi in a scene from Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN, season three, exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo
    Esposito. 

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    (L-R): Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN, season three, exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

    The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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    Jon Favreau is the showrunner/head writer and serves as an executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers.

  • “The Glory” Part 2 Confirmed for March 10

    The Glory Part 2, which tells the story of a woman with a broken soul due to childhood violence, who dedicates her life to a meticulous web of vengeance to all the accomplices who brought her childhood nightmare, has been confirmed to be released on March 10. First look images provide a sneak peek into Part 2.

    • Following its release on December 30, 2022, Part 1 of The Glory recorded a total of 148 million hours watched, ranked within the top 10 charts 3 weeks in a row, and stayed in the top 10 list of 34 countries on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV list (top10.netflix.com), once again proving the standing of K-contents in the world.
    • Writer Kim Eun-sook states with confidence, “if you’ve watched Part 1, you won’t be able to resist Part 2,” and added, “Part 2 is refreshingly satisfying and shockingly intense.”
    • Director An Gil-ho fueled the hype by saying, “the fight between Dong-eun and Yeon-jin really takes off and the perpetrators dynamically meet their end. You won’t be able to take your eyes off of the screen. All elements of the story will now come full circle.” 

    Check out Part 1 which is currently available on Netflix, and join the heated hype of the series of how revenge unfolds in Part 2 of The Glory on March 10.