The anime film is being distributed in North America by Crunchyroll, which specializes in anime film and television. “We’re absolutely thrilled that ‘Dragon Ball’ fans could come together to experience and enjoy this amazing film in theaters,” Mitchel Berger, Crunchyroll’s senior VP of global commerce, said in a statement. “Crunchyroll thanks all of the fans, whether or not you are a ‘super’ fan or a newcomer, and we hope they come back again and again.”
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO follows two warriors, Piccolo and Gohan, as they face down an attack by a pair of ultimate Androids that call themselves “Super Heroes” and combat the schemes of the villainous Red Ribbon Army.
Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures
The film is also a big hit among critics, garnering a 92% Tomatometer score in Rotten Tomatoes, with a glorious critical consensus: “Blending beautifully animated action with fresh character development, Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is everything fans of the franchise will be looking for.”
The New York Times called the film “exquisitely gratifying,” while Los Angeles Times wrote the movie “is a must see for fans that salutes one of the series’ best relationships.”
Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures
Variety raved that the film “mostly finds a sweet spot between fan service and narrative heft,” as The Guardian endorsed that “SUPER HERO’s eye candy animation is mesmeric.”
Finally, Den of Geek hailed “Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is a celebration of what’s made Dragon Ball great for more than 35 years, but it also leaves the franchise in a place that’s more liberated than ever before.”
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO opens exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines starting this August 31.
“Concert Republic regretfully announces, The Bootleg Beatles concerts scheduled for SMX Convention Center, Davao, Thursday 27th October & Waterfront City Hotel & Casino, Cebu, Saturday 29th October 2022 have been cancelled, despite the best efforts of Concert Republic and The Bootleg Beatles for the concerts to happen. The Bootleg Beatles have issued the following statement:
Regrettably we have to cancel our forthcoming concerts in Davao & Cebu due to unforeseen production logistics, however our Manila show at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Sunday 30th October 2022 will proceed as advertised.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and look forward to seeing you all in Manila!
Davao & Cebu Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.”
Now on its 14th year, the National Art Fair continues its onward and upward momentum with the theme, “Forging Futures” this October 19-23 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Taguig. Past years have focused on Visions for a Future Reimagined (2020) and Continuing Legacies (2021) – giving novel approaches a space in well-established traditions.
ManilART 2021: Continuing Legacies
Arts and culture evolve with the times. Participating in the creation of our cultural landscape, the here and now contribute to chronicling Philippine art history-in-the-making. In 2021, we saw a first look at new technologies alongside traditional media: the art fair was made accessible for online patrons through 360-degree digital walkthroughs, and Augmented-Reality copies of artworks were presented alongside original physical pieces through a first-ever “phygital” showcase.
ManilART’22 Highlights
Going phygital. The debut of the phygital on ManilART’s stage bridges the gap between digital and traditional spaces. Digital artworks are minted as Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) which are valued as extensions or digital prints of the physical piece. Ownership of these NFTs is tied to the blockchain in the form of a crypto work that enables itself to be valued and traded in virtual art galleries and crypto markets.
An augmented reality 3D render of Bell Sison’s ‘Mega Buster’ sculpture. Viewable on iPhone and iPad.
Learn about blockchain with Binance. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency platform, is set to hold educational talks during the art fair — opening the floor, expanding digital literacy not just to those with experience. Hearing insights straight from them will benefit both newbies and veterans alike. In particular, learning more about NFTs opens up a new realm of creation, trading, and supporting artistic works.
Read the room with Vrady’s Joy United. We can expect this year’s iteration of ManilART to have more interactive surprises and booths in store. This year spotlights Joy United, an art installation by German media artist duo Juliana and Andrey Vrady that will explore and reflect the moods of fairgoers in real-time. Machine sensors will “read” guests’ emotions, run them through the artists’ software codes, and AI will generate an artwork based on the collective’s feelings—interpreted as vibrant lights and color.
Shades of Happiness exhibit by Wrady at the German Pavilion Dubai Expo 2022.
ManilART maintains the future as its focus these next few years. Artists and audiences are discovering new techniques, setting trends through advancements in the digital age. Progressively younger audiences have the means to see art in the online sphere, which has arguably democratized its consumption through online exhibit walk-throughs and social media. Art practitioners and enthusiasts of all ages are invited to forge onward towards the future of ManilART, and trailblaze new paths in Philippine art at large.
“Orlina Mother and Child 2021 First Edition”
This year’s participating exhibitors are 371 Art Space, AC 388, Annual Sculpture Review, Art For Space, Artes Orientes, AT Art Gallery, Dry Brush, Espacio Manila, Galerie Artes, Galerie Du Soleil, Galerie Francesca, Galerie Raphael, Galleria Nicolas, G9 Online, Gallery Nine, Historia Arts, M Gallery MNL, Museo de Pacis, Philippine Art Nation, Pugad ni Art, Renaissance Gallery, The Artologist, Village Art Gallery, and Ysobel Art Gallery.
ManilART 2020: Visions for a Future Reimagined
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ManilART 2022 is set to run from October 19-23, 2022, at the SMX Convention Center, 3rd Level, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City. Call (0977) 807 3369 or visit www.manilartfair.com for details.
Now there are even more reasons for you to create great moments through good food and music! Whether you’re an avid P-Pop fan or an ardent pizza aficionado, there’s a lot for you to love with Pizza Hut’s “Make It Great Pair Promo” in partnership with the brand’s newest ambassadors, SB19!
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Now is a great time to experience Pizza Hut’s newest offerings! Indulge in the creamy pizza-pasta fusion of Carbonara Supreme, the smoky and charred flavors of BBQ Chicken Supreme, or the hot and zesty Spicy Pepperoni Lovers if you want a little bit of kick. Whichever you pick, you’ll be sure to experience Pizza Hut like never before!
With Pizza Hut’s Make It Great Pair Promo, you’ll be able to save P249 from the regular price of P668! Get it together with your other favorites by visiting your nearest branch for dine-in and take-out orders. You can also have it delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8-911-1111 hotline, by visiting pizzahut.com.ph, or with a few taps via Pizza Hut’s Mobile App, available for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pizzahut.ph) and iOS (https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/pizza-hut-philippines/id1527383194) devices.
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ASUS invites Filipinos to unleash their creative power and #createwithASUS with its latest 16-inch Creator laptop. The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602) has a world-class cooling architecture, ultimate power, and stunning visuals to make up the best Creator laptop trifecta. Engineered to cater to all types of creators, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED offers a wealth of innovative design features and a brand-new all-metal design featuring the Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra) for enhanced system cooling and maximum performance. It is powered by a 12th Generation Intel Core i9 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, complemented by a world-leading 16:10 16-inch 4K OLED HDR touchscreen and upgraded features to redefine what a creative machine should be.
Designed to elevate productivity
Zenbook Pro 16X OLED comprises several productivity-enhancing innovations for that ultimate work machine. The all-new, precision-engineered AAS Ultra mechanism tilts the keyboard by 7 degrees when the laptop is opened to provide the most comfortable typing angle. This also enhances cooling by allowing 30% more airflow, cooling the laptop by 7 degrees, and unleashing the full performance of the powerful CPU and graphics. Additionally, the tilting mechanism creates a better stereo image by directing the sound from the dual tweeters for enhanced listening pleasure.
Explore new ways to work and create with the updated ASUS Dial. Change brush size, enhance saturation, adjust layer opacity, or rapidly undo actions instantly with this intuitive physical rotary controller. At 3.2 mm thin, the ASUS Dial is glass-covered for ultra-smooth operation. Discover new ways to interact with leading creative apps such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom Classic, After Effects, Illustrator, and software, and customize it according to how users work through the ProArt Creator Hub. The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED now has an enlarged touchpad to enhance efficiency and creativity, with linear resonant actuator (LRA) technology for the most precise haptic feedback.
To make this dream machine more personal and interactive, the Zenbook Pro 16X features an intelligent lighting system, adding a new dimension to creative experiences. This includes an illuminated monogram lid logo and per-key White-RGB keyboard backlighting augmented by light bars on either side of the keyboard. This system enables a variety of intelligent interactive effects such as when the laptop is powered on or off, if the battery’s low on juice, when a new email is received, and so much more.
These innovative features are enclosed in a CNC-machined unibody milled from super-tough aerospace-grade 6000-series aluminum alloy, giving the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED a discreet yet elegant look and feel.
Ultra-powerful and ultra-fast machine
As creators nowadays require the highest performing devices, the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is powered by the flagship 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor and the studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with NVIDIA Studio drivers, delivering the ultimate performance and effortless graphics power. Complemented with 32 GB LPDDR5 of RAM and an ultrafast 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, this machine can handle any creative task with best-in-class speed to keep the creative juices flowing.
With these high-performance components also come ASUS’ industry-leading IceCool Pro cooling system that ensures the laptop is cooled effectively. The two quiet IceBlades fans cool the 3D vapor chamber and the aerospace-grade 5 mm heat pipe from the CPU and GPU, and the hot air is vented efficiently to the exterior via the new AAS Ultra mechanism.
Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is also packed with all the I/O ports needed for easy connectivity to modern devices and peripherals. The latest ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support fast charging, 4K external displays, and up to 40 Gbps data transfers. There’s also an HDMI 2.1 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and a combo audio jack alongside the latest SD Express 7.0 card reader.
Stunning visuals
Create with ultra-vivid and accurate colors on the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED. Featuring a world-leading 16-inch 4K OLED HDR NanoEdge touchscreen with stylus support, this device promises the ultimate visual content creation experience.
With an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio, the display is PANTONE Validated to ensure accurate color rendering. With 550 nits peak brightness, it’s also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for the deepest blacks to give ultra-realistic detail. Its cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut partnered with Dolby Vision deliver ultra-vivid colors, the 0.2 ms response time makes even the fastest action scenes look super-smooth, and the Dolby Atmos delivers multi-dimensional sound. To keep creative eyes comfortable and safe during the most prolonged work or relaxation sessions, it’s also TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue-light emissions.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED comes with a three-month free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud and is pre-installed with a lifetime license of Windows and Office 2021 apps. Pre-order the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602) today until August 31, 2022, and get PHP15,000 worth of freebies. To know more about the pre-order mechanics, visit https://ph.asus.click/ZenbookPro16XOLEDPreOrder. The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED will be available starting September 2022 for only PHP239,995.00.
About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.
Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA is pleased to inform its guests and loyal clients that we are now back to operating as a regular hotel. From being a Multiple-use hotel for almost 2 years, the hotel was able to secure the Letter of Approval from the Department of Tourism last July 5.
The Management Team re-opens its doors to leisure and business travelers as we slowly usher in a new normal. Staying in hotels has changed in the last year, and now, more than ever, it’s time to enjoy a safe and well-deserved retreat without having to travel away from the metro.
The holiday season is just around the corner, avail of our Holiday Room Offers starting at Php4,900++ for an overnight stay with breakfast for two persons, and take advantage of our late check-out up to 8:00 pm if you book a minimum of two nights. Treat yourself to a refreshing re-start and create memorable moments in our well-appointed and contemporary guest rooms. We guarantee that you will feel relaxed, comfortable, and rested.
Don’t let your cravings pass by. Excite your tastebuds with delicious and hearty À la carte favorites of Casa Urban Table such as beef ribs adobo, salpicao, shrimps & cashew pasta, sopa de arroz, and more. The most sought-after Grill and Serve Unlimited Korean Barbecue is back, available every Fridays-Sundays for only Php659 nett per person. Whether it’s a weekday or a weekend, it’s time to chill and unwind with our Sundown Chillout happy hour from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Bring a friend and enjoy two alcoholic drinks for the price of one. If you are in a hurry and need a quick bite, our ready-to-eat items like salads, breakfast bowls, sandwiches, pasta and baked desserts from Dash grab-and-go are available 24/7. It will surely bring you an extraordinary food experience that you will enjoy.
Do you need a meeting room for a banquet, business conference, or wedding in Quezon City? We have two versatile spaces that are perfect for intimate gatherings or large events. Deliver a stellar presentation in either meeting room with the help of audiovisual equipment and complimentary high-speed internet. Our guests truly appreciate our location next to the SM City North EDSA shopping complex, our 24-hour transportation service, and free parking.
The hotel obtained its Safety Seal from the Department of Tourism and was certified for the health and safety standards of SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company which allows us to accept leisure and business travelers based on the allowed local government and IATF guidelines.
Different scents, different moods. That’s the power of perfume. For Mia Maison, this means crafting various scents that would fit the mood of everyone’s homes and living spaces. And while it’s great to have a signature scent, there are days when you may want to just shake things up a bit – that’s where Mia Maison Home Fragrance’s new line comes into play. Introducing the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set, a collection of their most beloved Signature Scents carefully curated for your living spaces.
With more than 50 scents in their current collection, the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set helps introduce would-be new favorites for one to try. Each set contains 6 carefully selected 20ml bottles of either Mia Maison Home Fragrance water-based oils for diffuser or ready-to-use spray bottles for instantly refreshing your room.
The Mia Maison Discovery Set is divided into four variants that we feel can best dress up certain areas of your room or address certain malodor problems.
The Living Room Set
The Living Room Set contains Mia Maison’s number 1 best-selling Signature Scent, the Fresh Bamboo. The cornerstone of the house’s fragrance lineup, Fresh Bamboo evokes green freshness with a touch of woody base. The set also includes Ocean Breeze, another favorite, that helps transport you to your favorite island destination by just putting the scent on. If you fancy a cross cultural trip, there’s Tea at the Orient Express – bridging the sophisticated allure of the West with the exotic intricacies of the East. Pop-in White Tea and Ginger for a quick Zen moment or let Anti-Tobaccoand Clean Space fight off pesky malodors in your living room. The last two are part of Mia Maison’s Odour Away collection where the oils are specifically calibrated to not just mask unpleasant smells but to eliminate them on a molecular level.
The Bedroom Set
Experience absolute relaxation with the Bedroom Set variant. Having Lavender and Green Tea each can help calm the mind and quiet the spirit while Peppermint and Lime & Spearmint can cool the room further (and may even help you breathe better at night). Rounding off the set are Eucalyptus and Citronella, two scents that help fight off pesky bugs and clean the air as well. You can also mix and match the water-based oils in your diffuser if you so choose to create your own relaxing haven.
The Bathroom Set
The Bathroom set honors our personal time alone and elevates it even further with these 6 finely chosen scents that can help us achieve a more luxurious bathing experience than ever. Lemon Grass and Warm Cotton evokes fresh linen, clean sheets and unmatched squeaky cleanliness while Icy Splash and Sweet Water helps keep a cool and refreshing scent all throughout the area. Lastly, pamper yourself further with our Luxe line collection, Luxe 4 and another Odour Away variant, Bath Time. Both scents fight the mundane utility of the bathroom. This is your “me” time, it’s time to indulge in it.
The Kitchen Set
The last set cooks up a storm with its contents. Offering mouth-watering scents to choose upon, the Kitchen Set plays on a lot of food-related scent that we have in our library. Should you bite into our juicy Mia Maison Signature Green Apple scent, or have a hearty breakfast at the local patisserie with our Signature French Vanilla scent? Take a trip to our favorite 5-star hotel’s bakery with Luxe 1 and Luxe 5 or kick things off with our special brew of Mia Maison Signature Coffee scent. Finally, we also offer another Odour Away variant with Kitchen Bliss.
#DiscoverMiniMiaMoments Facebook Promo
To further celebrate these your would-be favorite Mini new collection, Mia Maison will be launching their #DiscoverMiniMiaMoments social media engagement promo. Simply follow Mia Maison’s Official Facebook page and wait for the post where they ask you what your new “Mia Moment” could be? What lovely new memories can you create with any of the 24 Signature scents included in the Mini Mia Discover Set. 4 winners will receive a Mini Mia Discovery Set Gift pack at the end of the promo period. More details will be given on their social channel so better keep glued to it.
With a total of 120ml of specially picked Mia Maison Scents, the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set can last you almost a month of use and open-up multiple olfactory worlds for you to discover.
The Mia Maison Discovery set retails for Php 750 for the water-based oil set and Php 380 for the room spray set. Get your Mia Maison Discovery set at all Mia Maison Kiosks nationwide or our official online channels ordering through our Official Facebook Page, our Official Shopee Store or our Official Lazada Store.
The nomadic rogue lion hunts his victims under the cloak of midnight. His pride, the lions he is instinctively bound to protect at any cost, has been slaughtered by poachers. Alone, he now hunts the animal responsible for killing them: humans.
In Beast, Elba takes on the role of Dr. Nate Daniels who left the savannah to build a new life in the States with his wife. As a child of South Africa, he still dreams of the wild beauty of the savannah. After his wife’s death, he returns to his homeland with his two daughters Meredith (Halley) and Norah (Jeffries) to pay homage to his late wife where Nate feels life finally coming in full circle.
Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley and Idris Elba
They are welcomed by his long-time and closest friend Martin (Copley), a biologist and ardent anti-poacher who also manages a game reserve in Africa. Martin has survived in his South African homeland by adhering to one simple tenant: humans will never outsmart nature. Now, trapped in a game reserve with only his instincts to guide them, Nate has to survive for his girls to live. If that is to happen, Meredith and Norah must learn to trust him again.
Beast Director Baltasar Kormakur
Immersing the audience in the experience of the film, director Kormákur extends the film’s terrifying experiences of the characters to the audience. “The lion is always seen from the perspective of the characters,” Kormákur says. “You always feel it coming to them. You can’t cut away. You are stuck in the shot. I knew that I wanted all the big action scenes to be done like that. That increases the suspense and the excitement of being trapped in this situation.”
All involved in the production spent a great deal of time paying attention to the dynamics of what lion would actually feel like—especially as it attacked. “Baltasar and I talked about the massive Barbary lion, which is almost extinct, as a reference,” Idris Elba says. “When this thing hits the car, you feel the car move. This is not your average lion; this lion is huge. We spend a lot of time giving the audience a sense of this lion’s scale and its power. As well, it’s an incredibly smart and calculating predator.”
Leah Jeffries, Idris Elba & Iyana Halley
It was also critical to director Kormákur to bring the realistic version of South Africa such that the it was number one on the list for filming locations. “Touching ground here and scouting in the region and seeing what South Africa’s film community could offer, we knew we made the right decision,” producer James Lopez says.
Idris Elba & Producer Will Packer
The team protected the natural environments in which they were filming. For one scene where Idris is in a watering hole, the production built an actual watering hole, so as not to disturb an existing one used by animals. The team also used actual town names and included South African cast, used dialects and filmed architecture of the villages to stay true to the story.
A Universal Pictures International film, Beast opens in local cinemas nationwide on August 24. Rated R-13 by the local censors board.
The spark of an artist is so contagious that one look at a masterpiece can inspire a whole new generation of creatives. This is why it is important to recognize that there is an artist in every one of us that only needs to let that inner light shine through.
When the artist group Pilipinta came to be, it was started by independent artist Richelle Rivera. An entrepreneur who does impressionist and realist works, she created the group to help fellow artists to have a better platform to showcase their creativity.
With 10 members currently, the group is slowly making a name for itself with the artists participating in online and physical exhibits as well as competitions.
Pilipinta artists pride themselves in creating impactful pieces that they hope will ignite the same fire in each person that sees them so that the passion to keep art alive continues.
Thus, ARTablado’s ongoing show “Siklab” at Robinsons Galleria is exactly that, where the Pilipinta artists’ recent works are currently on exhibit.
Rivera’s common subjects are landscapes, seascapes, architectural, florals, portraits and still life. She believes that engaging in the arts can help boost self-confidence, heal the soul, and give positivity and resilience.
Drawing in Everyday Noise – Richelle Rivera
Jed Borja, a nurse by profession, is a self-taught artist who paints about nature, animals, and Biblical scenes using different art styles including pop, abstract, contemporary, and modern. He wants to inspire people to know that life may not always be perfect but it is still worth living through God’s amazing grace.
Siklab ng Kaginhawaan at Kayamanan by Jed Borja
Raphael Labuntog is a Filipino pop culture surrealist whose work is also a reflection of his life where balance is important. His works pay homage to his childhood as he grew up watching cartoons, reminding him of happy times.
Kring Dumalag is a contemporary artist from Quezon City who is fascinated by the beauty of nature and the uniqueness of an object. Her subjects are usually about women empowerment, landscape, found objects, flowers, and abstract.
Denzel San Jose likes to express his thoughts about anything that inspires him such as social perceptions, misconceptions, LGBT, with his works mainly featuring sharp contours on the face of his subjects.
Lamig sa Tag-Init – Danny dela Cruz
“Siklab” by ARTablado is on exhibit until August 31 at the Level 3 of Robinsons Galleria.
Robinsons Land’s ARTablado continues to support Filipino art by providing a second home for artists where they can showcase their creativity and artistic genius.
There is truly no limit to what a woman can do. Artist Mylene Quito proves this with her second solo exhibit this coming October 2022 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay featuring her “Belle Fleur” series calling for women empowerment. She hopes to inspire women to follow their passion, continue to reinvent themselves, and bloom.
The black backdrop in the Belle Fleur collection symbolizes all the dark times and failures she experienced throughout her art journey. Quito recalls all the painful storms she went through and reminisces an episode where a critic said she will not make it. Claiming she wasn’t talented enough, and would never succeed without their help . . . all of which she now feels thankful for as she realized it only made her stronger.
Every painting in the collection are flowers that symbolize the diversity of women – soft, sweet, powerful; all silhouetted with golden linings – symbolic of rebirth and indestructibility. “No matter what a woman’s flaws and imperfections are, we are uniquely beautiful,” Quito shares.
The Lotus is one of her favorite pieces, a testimony of human resilience and unwavering spirit; also a flower often associated with rebirth and enlightenment. Latched in mud, it submerges in the river and blooms sparkling clean in the morning. Similar to life, we are filled with different problems and anxieties but we will always find a way to rise.
From her La Familia exhibit inspired from her childhood roots, Quito pushes for more greatness beyond as she conquers the Philippine art industry.
From one woman in bloom to another, she says, “Once you become a successful woman, remember to raise others. Start a domino [effect] through your kindness and always remember to stay grounded.”
