Author: Press Release

  • The Rockwellist mobile app does more with its newest features

    There are countless Rockwell loyalists amongst us who have enjoyed an enhanced shopping experience through The Rockwellist mobile app. The Rockwellist app was first introduced in 2020 and brought the Power Plant Mall experience online. To make mall visits more rewarding, the app soon welcomed The Rockwellist Rewards, which allowed customers to earn points and redeem prizes through shopping and dining. 

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    Rockwell ups its game with daily rewards 

                Special surprises await Rockwellists daily with games you can play on the app. Exciting shopping missions and tasks will give you a chance to win exclusive prizes. Shake your way to win compelling rewards such as free cinema tickets, Rockwell merchandise, parking passes, and even Rockwellist Rewards points, which you can win every day. 

                Gifts and discounts will also be available for Rockwell Elite VIPs, from participating brands such as Diptyque, L’Occitane, Nine West, and  Nikkei, — to name a few. Customers will get the chance to unlock Elite VIP status during the Christmas season, which comes with a great deal of perks from Rockwell establishments. 

    Easier parking payment methods

                Easier parking makes for easier shopping! The Rockwellist mobile app allows you to skip the queues and pay for parking conveniently on your app soon. With contactless parking payment options such as QR Ph, maya, and GCash, your Rockwell journey will be fuss-free. Aside from online payment options, you can also pay for parking with your Rockwellist Rewards points soon. 

    Earn points with your movie ticket purchases 

                Power Plant Cinema enthusiasts, you’re in for a treat. By October 2022, you will be able to earn Rockwellist Rewards points with your movie ticket purchases. Moviegoers will be eligible to redeem rewards such as cinema tickets, free parking passes, and Rockwellist merchandise. 

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    Online and in-app shopping made more convenient 

                Shopping for Rockwell favorites online is made simpler with shop.TheRockwellist.com on the mobile app. Through this new feature launching next week, you can find your favorite Rockwellist brands on the app and easily browse through it to shop. Power Plant Mall’s e-commerce counterpart was launched during the pandemic to cater to patrons shopping from home. Brands such as Orias, Anessa, Makina Watches, Katre & Co., and more, will be at your fingertips. 

    The Rockwellist App

                In addition to local fashion brands and beauty finds, restaurant favorites via Rockwell on Demand, in partnership with Pickup, will be accessible for foodies by October 2022. This merchant-first solution, built by retailers from Australia, promises efficient food deliveries on The Rockwellist mobile app. 

                Trips to Power Plant Mall have never been more convenient. Don’t miss out on these features and download The Rockwellist app today. The Rockwellist will also be having a physical pop-up very soon, featuring all the latest enhancements. Stay tuned to Power Plant Mall’s Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  • Achieve Your #BestHairBestYou With Watsons Hair Care Products

    Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons offers their shoppers best range of hair care products, most trusted hair care brands, and styling tools for our everyday needs, adventurous moments, and moments that need solutions.

    You can find everything you need to achieve your #BestHairBestYou through the Watsons mobile app or in any 900+ Watsons stores nationwide!

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    Building The Best Hair Care For Your Everyday Routine

    How do you bring out the best version of yourself? It all starts with a powerful way of starting your day. 

    So, start your day by bringing out the best cleanse for your hair with Hana Shampoo and Conditioners. This gently cleans your hair, sustaining soft, smooth, and fragrant hair.

    Get ready to conquer your studies and work and bring out the best kind of smoothness, beauty, and shine for your hair with the Herbal Essences Argan Oil.

    Condition your mind and hair to their best with Dove 1-Minute Serum Conditioners and the Vitakeratin masks.

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    Being strong is also one of the most important things you must note to be the best version of yourself. The same thing also applies to our hair. Thankfully, there’s Gugo Strengthening shampoo and conditioner that makes your hair strong and enables you to have lovely hair growth. 

    You don’t need to spend lots of time on salon trips because with Tresemme conditioner, you can now have gorgeous hair every day, just like you came from a salon treatment!

    You can also be your own hair spa, and your hair rescuer! Are you bothered by dandruff? How about thinning hair? Watsons also offers the best solutions and products for treatments for these problems.

    Treat dandruff with the Selsun Blue, Seborin hair tonics, and Dove dandruff treatment shampoos. Are you worried about thinning hair? Seborin also offers Hair Tonic that enables hair growth.

    Does your hair need rescuing? Bring the best rescue and treatment for your hair with Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Conditioners. 

    Love your curls more Curls by Zenutrients Protein-Free Shampoo and Conditioners if you’re also looking for sulfate-free hair care products. 

    In need of extra care for your hair? Schwarzkopf conditioners can give ten times extra care for your hair with its Hydra10 technology that locks in moisture on every usage.

    With so many ways and products to choose from, the journey to achieving your best self and best hair is now easy! So, whatever your hair goals and needs are, let your hair down. With Watsons, you can now shine with your best hair, best you!

    Being The Best Also Means Sustainability

    Being the best also means achieving sustainability. Watsons does not only help you to create sustainable choices for yourself but also helps you out in building a sustainable and nature-friendly hair care routine.

    Achieve sustainable hair care with natural and plastic-free packaging from Ecobar’s shampoo and conditioner bars range. These are made from organic and natural ingredients that is recommended for every hair concern.

    Have damaged hair? Ecobar Repair and Nourish Conditioner can help you out. is recommended It also has coconut, sunflower and almond oil. 

    Itchy scalp? Worry no more because Ecobar Hydrate Shampoo is a product that is ideal for itchy hair. It has seaweed extract, Aloe Vera, and Avocado Oil. 

    Achieve the best straight kind of hair with Ecobar Keratin Shampoo & Conditioner Bar, and lots of healthy hair benefits with Ecobar Jojoba & Shea Butter Conditioner Bar and Ecobar Aloe Vera & Coconut Shampoo Bar.

    Feeling adventurous? Make Colors Your Best Friend Even Without Going To Salons!

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    In the mood for trying out adventures and changes? Watsons can help you spice up your hair without the need to spend lots of time in going to the salons. You can choose from a wide range of DIY hair coloring products – choose from a wide range of colors, and hair coloring products, such as creams, bubbles, sprays, and puddings!

    Make wonders and colors for your hair with the Revlon Colorsilk products, and Kolours.

    Make your hair color pop with EZN Pudding hair coloring products. Choose from the range of Stopover Ash Beige, Milano Espresso, Serengeti Dark Ash, Mute Skin Brown, Ontario Maple Brown, and Warm Mocha Brown.

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    Are you looking for an alternative to achieve the best color for your hair? Explore a vibrant range of colors and have a healthier option with the Fresh Hairlab products.

    What if you’re having a bad hair day and are already outside? Worry no more because Watsons can help your hair go from bad to best! 

    In a rush but also in need of touching your hair up? You also don’t need to worry about going to the salons to achieve your best hair because Tresemme also offers quick, smudge-less sprays so your hair can still pop its color and still look at its best, even when you’re on the go!

    Of course, Watsons also offers a range of best post-color care products. 

    Take care of your colored hair with Vitakeratin Salon Daily Treatment and Cream Silk Salon Expert Daily Treatment with Keratin and Collagen Treatment. You would enjoy flaunting your colored hair more as these products repair hair damages and maintain the straightness, smoothness, and shine with its range of vitamins and oils.

    Style It All Up With Best Hair Styling Tools And Products

    They say that you have to play around with lots of styles before you reach the best version of yourself, and Watsons offers the best styling tools and products to help you pick your best type for your best self!

    Transform yourself and your hair into its best with the Vitress Cuticle Coat. Say goodbye to dull, challenging, and dry hair, and say hello to silky, smooth, and shiny hair anytime, anywhere. 

    Got2B Volumizing Hair Spray

    You can now enjoy and give your hair a crazy boost and volume in special events with Got2B Hair Sprays. 

    In the mood to try out different hairstyles? Achieve the style you want with Euro’s Portable Ionic Hair Dryer and Hair Styling Kit. Need a trimmer? Euro’s skin-friendly hair shavers can also help trim your hair and shape it the best way you want.

    So, what are you waiting for? Achieve your best hair and the best version of yourself with Watsons! 

    Watsons BestHairBestYou Landing Page

    Shop online with Watsons mobile app (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp). You may also visit any of Watsons 900+ stores nationwide (https://www.watsons.com.ph/store-finder), or via the “Click and Collect” express through the Watsons app (https://www.watsons.com.ph/how-to-use-click-and-collect-express). 

    For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like /WatsonsPH on Facebook and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

  • Director Calls ‘Smile’ a Horror Film That Feels Like a Panic Attack

    Some horror movies aim to subtly spook audiences. Others try to make viewers squirm in their seats. But filmmaker Parker Finn had a far more ambitious goal in mind when he set out to write and direct his debut feature, Smile. “I wanted to make a movie that felt like a sustained panic attack from start to finish,” he says.

    Trailer courtesy of Paramount Pictures International

    The chilling story of a clinical psychiatrist who begins experiencing terrifying and inexplicable occurrences following a bizarre encounter with a patient, Smile was inspired by a short film Finn made in 2020. Titled Laura Hasn’t Slept, the short starred Caitlin Stasey — who also has a memorable role in Smile — and won a Special Jury Award in SXSW®’s Midnight Short category. The 11-minute film generated intense industry buzz around Finn, who successfully pitched a feature version to Paramount Pictures and producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey’s Temple Hill Entertainment.

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    Sosie Bacon stars in Paramount Pictures Presents in Association with Paramount Players A Temple Hill Production “SMILE.”

    Although drawing thematic inspiration from Laura Hasn’t Slept, Smile takes the story in a frightening new direction. Finn says he wanted to explore what it would be like to experience your mind turning against you in horrifying ways. “You know that sense of dread you feel when you wake up from a bad dream? That feeling of panicky doom that lingers with you afterwards, even though you know it wasn’t real? I wanted Smile to capture that feeling on screen.”

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    Kyle Gallner stars in Paramount Pictures Presents in Association with Paramount Players A Temple Hill Production “SMILE.”

    A lifelong fan of horror, Finn believes one of the prerequisites of the genre is characters worth caring about. “The scariest movies are the ones that work first as dramatic stories, so my goal was to create a great lead character — because if you’re invested in her, you’ll be invested in her plight,” he explains. “Then you can start layering in shocking moments that strike at the core of what the audience is afraid of, and find ways to pull the rug out from under them and subvert their expectations in terrifying ways.”

    Smile centers on Dr. Rose Cotter, a dedicated psychiatrist at a public hospital whose mission is to ensure her troubled patients get the help they need. But when a malevolent evil enters Rose’s life, the tables turn and she finds herself struggling to convince her friends and family that the surreal nightmare she’s experiencing is real. As her fight for sanity and survival becomes increasingly desperate, she’s forced to investigate the bizarre mystery and piece together clues to figure out what’s happening to her.

    Poster courtesy of Paramount Pictures International

    Reflecting on his journey from short filmmaker to feature writer-director, Finn says he can’t wait to terrify legions of moviegoers around the world. “Nothing can prepare you for what happens in Smile,” he says with a mischievous grin. “It’s going to shock you, it’s going to scare you, and you’ll want to cover your eyes. It’s got big, frightening moments that will cause you to jump out of your seat, but it also leans in to this creeping sense of unease that slowly burrows its way beneath your skin. Basically, it’s a roller coaster that you’re going to want to talk about with your friends as soon as it’s over.”

    In cinemas across the Philippines September 28, Smile is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/  and YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #SmileMovie and tag @paramountpicsph

  • Looking for Juan Offers Artful Gifts that Give

    Looking for Juan is the best go-to for socially relevant children’s books and art gifts. The online store sells beautifully illustrated children’s books which discuss critical social problems in simple terms. Written by Filipino authors, the story books and activity books tackle climate change, data privacy, fake news, and human rights, among other topics.

    I am the Change in Climate Change was written by Dr. Alyssa M. Peleo Alampay with artworks from Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan

    In addition to these, gift items such as tote bags, magnets, notebooks, and journals are also available. Every item on their virtual shelf celebrates Filipino creativity, each one features works of some of the best local visual artists. On their roster are Elmer Borlongan, Ben Cabrera, Beth Parrocha, Marcel Antonio, Jaime Pacena II, Kevin Roque, Mark Jeffrey Santos, Jomike Tejido and a lot more. Custom corporate giveaways can be especially designed to include the company’s brand message and logo.

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    Shopping from www.lookingforjuan.com enables individuals and companies to effortlessly contribute to the future of the next generation through its “Buy 1, Donate Books to Juan” program. Every purchase from the e-store is matched with book donations to children living in disadvantaged communities, those who do not have the resources and access to good quality books.

    According to the National Statistics Authority, around 4 million Filipinos can’t read, and of those who can, 11 million do not understand what they are reading. This is one of the root causes of economic and societal problems in the country.

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    “Readers can learn independently whether they are in school or not. It is a lifelong skill that ensures a better life and a brighter future. It all begins not simply by learning to read, but by learning to love books,” explains Larissa Chavez, chief executive officer of Looking for Juan.

    The book donations are coursed through non-profit organization CANVAS’ “One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children” campaign and book giving events initiated by Looking for Juan or its corporate partners in their chosen communities.

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    To participate in their advocacy of raising a generation of readers, all one has to do is shop from Looking for Juan. They are also open to project partnerships. For more information, contact store@lookingforjuan.com. For updates, follow @lookingforjuan on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Premium In and Out: ASUS Unveils Zenbook S 13 OLED, Collab with Filipino Designer Zarah Juan

    ASUS has just announced its newest offering in its premium line of laptops, the Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) — a 13.3-inch ultraportable 2.8K OLED laptop that weighs a mere 1 kilogram, making it the world’s lightest in its class. Making this milestone memorable and stylish, ASUS celebrates Filipino craftsmanship with its collaboration with homegrown brand Zarah Juan.

    Premium look that stands out

    The premium Zenbook S 13 OLED is lighter than any other 13.3-inch laptop in its class, with a sleek 1 kg-light, 14.9 mm-thin chassis made entirely from durable magnesium-aluminum alloy. It’s the ultimate ultraportable laptop for effortless on-the-go productivity and creativity.

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    The all-new contemporary design features the new monogram logo on the lid. Finished in four sophisticated new colors — Ponder Blue, Aqua Celadon, Vestige Beige, and Refined White — Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to stand out, yet it blends in anywhere. 

    Despite its thin and light form factor, the Zenbook S13 OLED is built to be extra tough with MIL-STD 810H military standard, making sure it’s durable and reliable for daily use in any environment.

    Premium vision with OLED screen

    Any visuals will look better on Zenbook S 13 OLED’s gorgeous 2.8K OLED HDR Dolby Vision display. The expansive 16:10 aspect ratio provides a bigger workspace, and the four-sided NanoEdge design with ultra slim bezels creates more screen area for an immersive viewing experience. The super-bright PANTONE Validated screen is color-accurate with a 100% DCI-P3 gamut for ultra-vivid colors and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for deeper blacks and ultrahigh contrast. It’s also TÜV Rheinland-certified for eye care, so the user’s eyes will stay comfortable even during long viewing sessions. 

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    For unrivaled audio quality, Zenbook S 13 OLED has a stereo sound system that supports Dolby Atmos, indulging the listener in their favorite entertainment with sound that moves all around with breathtaking realism in music, movies, and TV

    Premium, dependable performance

    Zenbook S 13 OLED may be #LighterThanAir, but it is a dependable, high-performance companion, powerfully equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U Mobile Processor, up to 16 GB of fast RAM, and AMD Radeon mobile graphics, so users can confidently tackle any work or leisure task, wherever they are. Its ultrafast up to 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD ensures fast boot times and instant app loads.

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    With its long-lasting high-capacity 67Wh battery and up to 19-hour battery life, Zenbook S 13 OLED needs fewer trips to the power outlet when the user is out and about. And when it’s time for a top-up, the fast-charge technology can take it to 60% capacity in as little as 49 minutes, so there’s no need to break the flow. With ASUS USB-C Easy Charge, it can be quickly charged using a USB-C Power Delivery-certified charger or topped up with any standard USB-C charger such as an airline charger, a portable charger, or a power bank.

    Zenbook S 13 OLED features the latest WiFi 6E that loads online content in the blink of an eye, enhanced by the exclusive ASUS WiFi Master Premium fine-tuning technologies and software features that help deliver speed, stability, and wide coverage.

    Premium user experience

    Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to offer a premium user experience, with exclusive features and technologies that make everything easier to accomplish.

    To keep Zenbook S 13 OLED hygienic, it’s protected by ASUS Antibacterial Guard — a special surface treatment that keeps the bugs at bay. In fact, Antibacterial Guard has been scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria by more than 99% over a 24-hour period, ensuring the surfaces of the laptop stay clean and sanitary for longer and reducing the spread of potentially harmful bacteria via contact.

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    Zenbook S 13 OLED implements ASUS AI Noise-Cancelation Technology and real-time webcam optimization to ensure the best hybrid working and video conferencing experience. Zenbook S 13 OLED also features the new full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for the most comfortable typing experience ever. For easy data entry, there’s the ASUS NumberPad 2.0, an LED-illuminated numeric keypad integrated into the touchpad. 

    It may be slim and compact, but Zenbook S 13 OLED has all the I/O ports you need. The USB-C ports support Power Delivery and 4K external displays for enhanced productivity. There’s also a convenient headphone jack for your wired audio needs.

    Premium style that empowers

    To mark this milestone launch, ASUS collaborates with Filipino social entrepreneur and designer Zarah Juan to develop a limited edition, sustainable, locally made bag. Aside from environmental sustainability, Zarah Juan pushes for social sustainability and upholds cultural continuity through showcasing Filipino heritage.

    Zarah Juan Zen Tote

    The Zarah Juan Zen Tote materializes ASUS’ thrust towards human-centric design thinking. Made by the Artisan Communities in Bulacan and Zamboanga City and of locally available materials, the Zen Tote depicts the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality — the perfect accessory with the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED.

    Those who will purchase the Zenbook S 13 OLED from September 15 to October 31, 2022, get a chance to win the limited-edition Zarah Juan Zen Tote worth PHP 8,500.00. To know more about the promo, please check https://ph.asus.click/ASUSZenbookS13OLEDxZarahJuan.The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UM5302) is available in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today with a starting price of PHP 63,995.00. Check out the complete list here https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Filipinos can also score the Zenbook S 13 OLED with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit for as low as PHP 4,533.00.

  • First US Reviews Hail “The Woman King” as Oscar-Worthy Epic Adventure

    Fresh from its successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the initial reviews for The Woman King are now out, and critics are unanimous in praising Viola Davis’ fierce reinvention as an action hero and the film as a rousing, action-packed crowd-pleaser.  

    Watch the film’s trailer below :

    Trailer courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    Garnering 100% Fresh Rating over at review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes (as of September 12), The Woman King’s admirers say the historical epic offers an awards-worthy performance from Davis, a breakout star in Thuso Mbedu and impressively choreographed action scenes.

    “It feels like the `Gladiator’ for Black women, and what a welcome surprise,” writes Variety.  “With the right messaging and awards campaign from Sony Pictures, the film could be among the many consumer-friendly titles in the hunt for Oscar attention.”

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    The Hollywood Reporter raves “Energetic performances and technical precision come together to glorious effect in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s rousing action film. It’s a lush, prime piece of entertainment in many respects.”

    IndieWire says “The film is bursting with remarkable elements: a vivid and fully realized setting, eye-popping battle sequences, richly drawn characters, and wonderful performances from everyone.”

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    Lashana Lynch stars in THE WOMAN KING.

    “The Woman King marks a ceasefire between two long-warring foes: Action and acting,” praises The New York Post, while The Guardian describes it as “a sturdy, rousing piece of studio entertainment, that makes both the new feel old and the old feel new.”

    “Thrilling and enrapturing, emotionally beautiful and spiritual buoyant,” applauds RogerEbert.com. “The Woman King isn’t just an uplifting battle cry. It’s the movie that director Gina Prince-Bythewood has been building toward throughout her entire career.”

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    Trailer courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    Finally, BBC attests that “The Woman King leans toward fantasy in its heroic moments, but is rooted in truth about war, brutality and freedom. It is a splashy popcorn movie with a social conscience.

    About The Woman King

    The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

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    Trailer courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, story by Maria Bello, screenplay by Dana Stevens and Gina Prince-Bythewood. The film is produced by Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello and executive Produced by Peter McAleese.

    The cast is led by Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and John Boyega.

    In Philippine cinemas October 5, The Woman King is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #TheWomanKing

    Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

  • WATCH: Whitney Houston Film “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” Unveils Trailer

    About I Wanna Dance With Somebody

    I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?

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    Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten,  produced by Anthony McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Salloway, Christina Papagjika.

    The film stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams and Clarke Peters.

    I Wanna Dance With Somebody is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #IWannaDanceMovie

  • Jack White: The Pacific Rim Leg Of The Supply Chain Issues Tour

    Founding member of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, Jack White is coming to Manila on November 5, 2022 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier for his The Supply Chain Issues Tour. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on September 23, 10AM via SMTickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

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    The 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and 36-time nominee, and Third Man Records founder, is set to release his fourth and fifth solo studio albums in 2022. FEAR OF THE DAWN (Third Man Records), featuring his latest single “Taking Me Back,” was released on April 8th, 2022 and ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE (Third Man Records) followed on July 22, 2022. In addition to writing global anthems such as The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and The Raconteurs’ “Steady, As She Goes,” all three of White’s acclaimed previously released solo albums – 2012’s RIAA gold certified solo debut, BLUNDERBUSS, 2014’s LAZARETTO, and 2018’s BOARDING HOUSE REACH – debuted at #1 on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 along with a variety of other charts. Among his myriad of international honors, White’s long run of career GRAMMY® awards and nominations saw BLUNDERBUSS earning five nods over two years, including “Album of the Year,” “Best Rock Album,” “Best Rock Song” (for “Freedom At 21”), “Best Rock Performance,” and “Best Music Video” (the latter two honoring the single, “I’m Shakin”). LAZARETTO proved equally popular with GRAMMY® voters, scoring a nomination as “Best Alternative Music Album,” while its title track received the 2015 GRAMMY® Award for “Best Rock Performance” as well an additional nod as “Best Rock Song.” Praised by NME as “wild, mysterious and unlike anything else around…a full, lush sounding thing packed with personality and life,” BOARDING HOUSE REACH proved among White’s most unique works, topping a variety of charts in the US and Canada while drawing applause around the world. “The spirit of freaky free-play is thrilling and refreshing, a worthy end unto itself,” wrote Rolling Stone. “Like nearly all of White’s work, it manages to feel fresh, original, and still deeply rooted in history.” In 2020, White released The White Stripes Greatest Hits (Third Man Records/Legacy) and, more recently, unveiled jackwhiteartanddesign.com, as well as opened the doors to Third Man Records London – the third Third Man Records location and first internationally. 

    White will be embarking on a worldwide tour in 2022 to support his new albums.

    Presented by Wilbros Live
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  • Dallas Zoo Re-Names One of Its Nile Crocodiles Lyle in Celebration of “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”

    Trailer courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    The ceremony took place today in the Dallas Zoo where a sign was displayed for the day, marking the illustrious occasion. Dallas Zoo’s Lyle is a male Nile crocodile that weighs a whopping 1,000+ pounds.

    Trailer courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    Along with the announcement, Columbia Pictures released an exclusive clip of the film in which Hector P. Valenti (played by Javier Bardem) meets Baby Lyle for the first time. Lyle is voiced by musical artist Shawn Mendes.  

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    Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

    Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a live-action / CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.

    When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

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    Poster courtesy of Columbia Pictures

    Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will feature original songs performed by Shawn Mendes and written by the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Joining Pasek and Paul in writing original songs for the film are Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Joriah Kwamé. Directed and produced by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the screenplay is by Will Davies. The film is produced by Hutch Parker and executive produced by Kevin K. Vafi, Dan Wilson, Robert J. Dohrmann, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Tarak Ben Ammar and Andy Mitchell.

    In cinemas across the Philippines starting October 12, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #LyleLyleCrocodile

  • The Good, the Bad and the Mighty: Who’s Who in “Black Adam”

    Get to know these fan-favorite characters as they make their big-screen debut in the highly anticipated blockbuster and check-out their individual posters below.

    Trailer courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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    Poster courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

    Hailed as the slave who became Champion, the mortal slave Teth-Adam was bestowed the powers of the gods. When he used his powers for vengeance, he was entombed, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years later, Black Adam is freed from his imprisonment and finds his unique form of justice challenged by modern day heroes in the form of the Justice Society.  

    Carter Hall / Hawkman (Aldis Hodge)

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    With a suit constructed of gravity-defying Nth metal, Hawkman combines his physical prowess with a strong sense of morality. Instilling years of knowledge and experience into the younger members of the burgeoning Justice Society, the man known as Carter Hall fights to protect global stability–and he won’t let anything or anyone, including Black Adam, stand in his way.

    Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan)

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    Upon wearing the ancient alien golden Helmet of Fate, Kent Nelson transforms from kindly academic into the sorcerer Doctor Fate. One of the founding members of The Justice Society, Doctor Fate is able to use his powers to wield magic, conjure illusions and see the future.

    Al Rothstein / Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo)

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    As one of the newest recruits of The Justice Society, 20-year-old Al Rothstein can transform his molecular structure to grow in size to towering heights to become the superhero Atom Smasher. What he lacks in experience, Atom Smasher makes up for with brute force and an endless well of youthful optimism.

    Maxine Hunkel / Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell)

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    After being subjected to nanotechnology experimentation by evil scientists, at just 19 Maxine Hunkel is a force of nature—literally—with the ability to control the wind with her mind. As the superhero Cyclone she brings a social justice attitude and a unique power set to The Justice Society.

    About “Black Adam”

    From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure “Black Adam.”  The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”).

    Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

    Johnson stars alongside Aldis Hodge (“City on a Hill,” “One Night in Miami”) as Hawkman, Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi (“Sex/Life,” “Rush Hour 3”) as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “The Mummy”) as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell (“Voyagers,” “Trinkets”) as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui (“A Million Little Things”) as Amon, and Pierce Brosnan (the “Mamma Mia!” and James Bond franchises) as Dr. Fate.

    “Black Adam” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.  Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BlackAdam