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  • WATCH: Justice Society is After “Black Adam” in Superhero Film’s New Trailer

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    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.

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    Poster Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

    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.

    Collet-Serra directed from a screenplay by Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani, screen story by Adam Sztykiel and Rory Haines & Sohrab Noshirvani, based on characters from DC.  Black Adam was created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck.  The film’s producers were Beau Flynn, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia and Dany Garcia, with Richard Brener, Walter Hamada, Dave Neustadter, Chris Pan, Eric McLeod, Geoff Johns and Scott Sheldon

    “Black Adam” smashes into theaters and IMAX in the Philippines beginning 19 October 2022.  It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.  Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BlackAdam

  • Julia Roberts and George Clooney Reunite as Warring Exes in the Romantic Comedy “Ticket to Paradise”

    From Working Title, producer of unforgettable and iconic blockbuster rom-coms like Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral, Ticket to Paradise is et to bring back those “feels” that had left the audience eager to re-experience the collective excitement of  watching a love story in a cinema.      

    “The world had completely changed when the pandemic hit. I thought about what I wanted to write and work on next, and I landed on writing something that would make people happy—something joyous and optimistic. Romantic comedies bring a large audience together to collectively laugh with each other, and after a few tough years, that seemed like a beautiful thing to bring to the big screen,” shared director Ol Parker.

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    (from left) David (George Clooney) and Georgia (Julia Roberts) in Ticket to Paradise, directed by Ol Parker. (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)

    It was rich comedic material for Clooney and Roberts to mine, and luckily, they both saw its potential. “Julia and I weren’t actively looking for a project to do together, but, of course, it was easy to say yes to a chance to work on another project with her,” Clooney says. “Ol Parker sent the script to both of us at the same time and said that he had written the parts for Julia and me. So, right after I read it, I called Julia and told her, ‘I’ll do it if you do it,’ and she said, ‘Well, I’ll do it if you will.’ And not long after that, we were heading to Australia.” 

    Roberts and Clooney’s history and friendship goes way back, and that friendship comes across in their work. “George and I have always had a good chemistry as friends,” Roberts says. “We approach our work in similar ways as well. I think we also get a lot of joy out of making each other laugh. So, each day was like a search for me to find how I could make George laugh. We both take an immense amount of care in creating an environment where people feel creative and happy at work. It brings out the best in everyone.”

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    (from left) Wren (Billie Lourd, back to camera), Gede (Maxime Bouttier) and Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) in Ticket to Paradise (Universal Pictures)

    Although Ticket to Paradise is principally a comedy, it touches on deeper, universal themes of love, regret and the complex emotions of parenting children as they take their first real steps into adulthood. Unlike most romantic comedies, which are primarily about people in their 20s or early 30s, the film explores love, in all its permutations, and about the sweet surprise of second chances.

    Ticket to Paradise opens on October 5 in local cinemas nationwide from Universal Pictures International.

  • FDCP’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Returns for 6th Edition, Features Classic Films of New National Artists

    The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) flagship film festival, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), returns to the big screen this year featuring award-winning classic films of the new National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts. The films will be screened for free in TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City and in all Cinematheques Centres nationwide (Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Davao, and Nabunturan) from September 9 to 23.

    In line with the month-long celebration of Philippine Film Industry Month this September which aims to recognize the invaluable achievements of all the stakeholders and sectors of the industry, this year’s PPP Classics section consists of films of the three new National Artists for Film: actress Nora Aunor, screenwriter Ricky Lee, and late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

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    Newly-restored film Atsay by Eddie Garcia and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos by Mario O’Hara, starring “Superstar” Nora Aunor, will have their gala premiere on September 9 in TriNoma Cinema. National Artist Aunor won the Gawad Urian Best Actress awards for Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos in 1977 and Garcia’s Atsay bagged the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) – Best Film award in 1978.

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    Notable films written by award-winning screenwriter Ricky Lee, Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka sa Lusak by Lino Brocka, will be screened on September 14. Cain at Abel received the FAMAS Awards Best Picture in 1983, while Gumapang Ka sa Lusak bagged the Best Picture award in Gawad Urian in the same year.

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    Feature films Brutal and Karnal from the “trilogy” of multi-awarded director Marilou Diaz-Abaya will have their public screening on September 15. Diaz-Abaya bagged the MMFF Best Director award for her film Brutal in 1980 and the MMFF Best Picture prize for Karnal in 1983.

    The annual PPP will also be returning to offer fresh perspectives from the youth and the regions, featuring the finalists from Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab and Festival and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda Short Film Competition. PPP Classics will be screened together with the Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla short films starting September 17 to 24 in all Cinematheques Centres (Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Negros and Nabunturan).

    The PPP Classics lineup is supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.

    For more information and updates on PPP 6, follow their official page on Facebook.

  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf spends a day with Forest Rangers of Ipo Watershed

    We all thought reforestation meant just planting seeds. What we don’t know is that most of the process requires the expertise and constant hard work of forest rangers. 

    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf got a glimpse of the life of a forest ranger when they visited Mt. Balagbag at Ipo Watershed, Rizal. This was made possible by Philippine Parks & Biodiversity and Eco Explorations.

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    In their visit, they discovered how crucial it is to prioritize Ipo Watershed. 96% of Metro Manila’s water supply comes from Ipo Watershed. Knowing that one of the most densely populated areas in the country is heavily reliant on one area has reinforced that there is a strong need for reforestation. 

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    In the same way that Metro Manila heavily relies on Ipo Watershed, Ipo Watershed’s reforestation also heavily relies on our forest rangers. The work that they do is not only difficult but can also be dangerous.

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    This is why CBTL focuses on helping and spreading awareness that to attain successful reforestation we must care for the rangers and the work that they do. With their “A Tumbler For Tomorrow” campaign, you are not only purchasing a tumbler, but you are also donating to the cause and helping spread awareness.

    Watch this clip to know more about CBTL’s day with the forest rangers of Mt. Balagbag:

    Find out more about this campaign by visiting this page:

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  • Celebrate Grandparent’s Month with Goldilocks

    Warm the hearts of your grandparents by sending them Goldilocks Ube Greeting Cake this Grandparents Month!

    Grandparents’ Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including in the Philippines — and this falls on September 11. At Goldilocks, we always ensure that there’s a cake for every celebration that truly matters to the Filipino families, hence this special Ube Greeting Cake made for our beloved lolo and lola. 

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    Make moments with your grandparents sweeter and better by giving them their ultimate favorite from Goldilocks – Ube Greeting Cake. Treat them to a fluffy ube chiffon cake frosted with delicious ube buttercream and topped with candy flower blossoms. The perfect way to greet Lolo and Lola, Happy Grandparents’ Month!   

    Now available in Goldilocks stores nationwide. 9-round for only P480 and 8×12 for P735 (NCR), 9-round for only P510, and 8×12 for P770 (Provincial Luzon and VISMIN). Price varies for in-store and online.  

    At Goldilocks, we surely not just warm your hearts but also fill in your spread in every celebration with our wide range of cakes and food products perfect for every Filipino family. #CelebrateGrandparentsMonth by visiting any Goldilocks store near you or order through www.goldilocksdelivery.com.ph

  • Go Inside the Making of “Smile” With New Featurette for the Horror Film

    Go behind-the-scenes with writer-director Parker Finn, star Sosie Bacon and the cast of Smile as they discuss the creation of the psychological terror in the newly released featurette “It’s Smiling at Me” which may viewed below:

    Trailer Courtesy of Paramount Pictures International

    After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

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

    Written and directed by Parker Finn, the film stars Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey with Kal Penn and Rob Morgan.

    Paramount Pictures Presents In Association with Paramount Players A Temple Hill Production “Smile”

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    Poster Courtesy of Paramount Pictures International

    In cinemas across the Philippines September 28, Smile is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Connect with #SmileMovie and tag @paramountpicsph

    Photo & Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

  • Cebu Pacific kicks off ‘CEB-tember’ with a Super Holiday 9.9 Seat Sale

    Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, welcomes ‘CEB-tember’ with a #CEBSuperSeatFest this 9.9 for both domestic and international destinations.

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    From 10:00AM on September 9, until September 13, 2022, CEB is gifting everyJuan with a SUPER early seat sale to allow them to plot ahead next year’s summer vacation plans. With a travel period from March 31 to August 1, 2023, travelers are bound to find value-for-money deals with domestic flights up for grabs for as low as PHP 79 one-way base fare, while international seats are available for as low as PHP 199 one-way base fare.    

    “We are encouraged to see more people confidently flying nowadays, not only within the Philippines but internationally as well. It has always been our core mission to stimulate travel so we are excited to offer yet another special seat sale as we enter the –ber months,” says Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience at Cebu Pacific.

    Whether passengers are in the mood to revisit their favorite beach destinations for that much-needed rest and relaxation in Boracay, Bohol, Siargao, Palawan, and Cebu; or fly abroad to explore the unique culture and cuisine in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam; or Bali and Jakarta in Indonesia; or Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia; or Bangkok in Thailand; or Seoul in South Korea – this sale will allow you to turn your travel dreams into reality.

    Apart from this, the airline also has an ongoing early ‘BER sale’ with seats for domestic destinations available for as low as PHP 88 one-way base fare, with travel dates covering now until February 28, 2023. This is a testament to how CEB ensures it provides its guaranteed low fares all-year round as it remains committed to empowering everyJuan to fly.

    Passengers with existing travel funds may use these to pay for flights and add-ons even during CEB’s special seat sales. Apart from Travel Fund, other payment options may also be used, such as payment centers, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets.

    The airline currently operates 88% of its pre-pandemic systemwide capacity. To date, CEB flies to a total of 34 domestic and 19 international destinations. It continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew, 95% of whom have been boosted – all to ensure every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.

  • The Peninsula Manila Turns 46 with Bituin Escalante

    What becomes a legend like The Peninsula Manila most? Another legend like Bituin Escalante in Celebrate Life: 46 Years Of The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula Manila’s 46th anniversary dinner-show at The Lobby where the legendary Ms. Escalante will perform an all-new high-energy show of songs and stories chronicling the history of The Peninsula. It will be an emotional and music-filled journey that loyal clients of the hotel and fans of the singer-actress will not forget.

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    In the classic and marble-clad Lobby, the Aliw- and Awit-award winning singer and theater actress will offer an eclectic mix of standards and songs by contemporary songwriters.

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    6:30 pm, Dinner
    7:30 pm, Show
    Four-course Wine Dinner and Concert at P6,500 (exclusive of taxes)

    For inquiries or reservations, please call +63 (2) 887-2888, extensions 6691 or 6694 (Restaurant Reservations) or email DiningPMN@peninsula.com.   You may also visit peninsula.com, like The Peninsula Manila on Facebook and follow @thepeninsulamanila on Instagram.

  • Free Autosweep and Easytrip RFIDs Only at Robinsons Galleria

    Worried about the long wait at the Autosweep and Easytrip RFID installation lanes in toll plazas? Now you can avoid the queue and enjoy the convenience of getting your new RFID, replacing old ones, and reloading your account only at Robinsons Galleria!  Just visit the mall together with your vehicle daily from 11am to 7pm and you can get free Autosweep and Easytrip RFIDs installed in a snap. 

    Robinsons Malls always has the convenience and safety of its customer in mind so it rolled out one-stop booths at Robinsons Galleria for you to get your RFID cards and stickers while dining or shopping at the mall.  Simply visit the mall’s lower ground floor, fill out a registration form, pay the initial consumable load, and get your free RFID stickers installed on your cars.

    Registation is open to all Class 1 individual vehicles for a minimum, non-expiring load value of P200 for Easytrip and P500 for Autosweep.  Easytrip allows contactless and cashless travels SLEX Sykway, TPLEX, Star Tollway, and NAIAX while Autosweep covers travels via NLEX, SCTEX, CAVITEX, C5 Link, and CALAX.

    RFID installation services will be available at Robinsons Galleria until December 21 for Easytrip and September 24 for Autosweep. For more information, visit the Easytrip and Autosweep websites or drop by the booth located on the Lower Ground Floor of the mall (in front of Abenson) from 11 AM to 7 PM daily.

  • CCP Partners with Philippine PEN for the First Hybrid Philippine PEN Congress

    The Cultural Center of the Philippines hosts The Philippine Center of International PEN as it holds its first hybrid congress at the CCP Main Theater Lobby on September 20, 2022 at 2pm. PEN members may also attend the event online. 

    The Congress aims to provide a venue for the literary community to promote truth and freedom of expression through discussion and performance. 

    The event will begin with a keynote presentation from National Artist for Literature Gémino Abad, followed by an open forum.

    Free the Word!, a mini-festival for global audiences, will feature readings and performances from esteemed local and international artists such as  Nanding Josef, screenwriter Veera Tyhtilä, director Adjani Arumpac, playwright Guelan Luarca, among others.

    A book sale will also be held by independent and academic publishers, among them Ateneo de Manila University Press, UST Publishing House, and several others. 

    Free the Word! also coincides with the launch of LUNA, a semi-annual literary journal featuring new Filipino writing. 

    The event is open and free for all. Certificates of attendance will be given to PEN members who attend the keynote presentation and open forum, whether in person or online.  

    For queries, please email ccpintertextualdivision@gmail.com or text 09193175708 or message CCP Intertextual Division Facebook page.