Enjoy the holiday spirit with an adventure that takes you to the breathtaking world of Pandora in “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The must-see spectacle this Christmas season for families and friends, breaking new ground with the use of new cutting-edge technology, is best experienced in IMAX and 4DX cinemas. Check the showtimes available here.
In this long-awaited sequel from the 2009 Academy Award-winning epic adventure, Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña return as Jake Sully and Neytiri. Set ten years after the events of the first film, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ shows how the Sully family built their lives in Pandora–a life and peace that is being threatened by an old enemy.
Written and directed by James Cameron, the film also stars Sigourney Weaver (“Kiri”), Stephen Lang (“Miles Quaritch”), Cliff Curtis (“Tonowari”), Joel David Moore (“Norm Spellman”), CCH Pounder (“Mo’at”), Edie Falco (“General Frances Ardmore”), Jemaine Clement (“Dr. Ian Garvin”), Giovanni Ribisi (“Parker Selfridge”), and Kate Winslet (“Ronal”).
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If you feel like spending some of your free time this month of January on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!
Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha
January 1, 6 AM | January 9, 11:30 AM | January 20, 9:30 PM A lonesome alcoholic woman attempts to fulfill a local legend about the Family That Doesn’t Weep with the help of her nanny and her nanny’s uncle in the hopes of reuniting her own estranged family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCpk56oi1kU&t
Bekis on the Run
January 3, 5:30 PM | January 13, 11:15 AM | January 18, 9 AM Andres and his gay brother Donald try to rob a construction site to fund their guardian’s medication, but things get complicated, leaving them no choice but to run.
Your Place or Mine?
January 14, 9:30 PM | January 19, 1:30 PM | January 31, 7 AM A young woman has a one-night stand with a total stranger. Fate brought them together again. And that’s where their whirlwind romance started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vjEtO6cv2Y
The Maid in London
January 6, 9 AM | January 16, 7 AM | January 28, 11:30 PM Inspired by true events, a young mother, Margo, and her best friend, Faye are forced to cling to the edge of a knife so they can travel in the United Kingdom.
Kita Kita
January 4, 1:30 PM | January 16, 7:30 PM | January 27, 11:30 PM A film about a working Filipino woman working as travel guide in Sapporo, Japan who was driven to blindness due to extreme stress and heartache. While living alone, she found comfort in the company of a fellow Filipino who served as her eyes during her temporary blindness.
Double Barrel
January 2, 9 AM | January 12, 8:30 AM | January 24, 3:30 PM A young impoverished couple work as hired killers.
Ulan
January 10, 3:30 PM | January 18, 1:30 PM | January 29, 9:30 PM Maya is a girl who has always held a pessimistic view of the rain, reminding her of failed love and other depressing things. Will the rain ever stop her in her journey to overcome past heartaches?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_H2UqfnSQ8&t
Boy Golden
January 7, 6 AM | January 18, 3:15 PM | January 23, 7:15 PM The leader of a notorious gang is released from prison. He is on the lookout for the rival gang leader who is responsible for his imprisonment and also the rape and murder of his sister. He plots and executes revenge with the help of his friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le_A41Ii5W8
For more Movies on PBO Channel this January and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.
[Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]
The Eraserheads once again sealed their position as OPM legends with an epic 3-hour concert attended by a 75,000-strong crowd that brought to life the whole 2-hectare space of the SMDC Festival Grounds.
Photo courtesy of WEU Event Management Service
A Setlist of Epic Proportions: 3 Decades In 31 Songs
Beyond a carefully curated 31-song set, even the house music as gates opened to the opening act and intermission set by The Diegos, the soundscape set the mood that took fans on a journey to the 90s.
There was no better way to open the show than having Francis M to join the band brought to life via hologram to perform “Superproxy.” It was a powerful number layered with meaningful nostalgia as Francis M’s sons Elmo and Arkin Magalona also jammed with their father alongside Ely, Raymund, Buddy, and Marcus.
Photo courtesy of WEU Event Management Service
After opening with “Superproxy,” they played “Back2Me” which fans immediately recognized as the track that follows Superproxy in the Cutterpillow album. As if to prove a hunch right and much to the fans’ delight, the band proceeded to play the entire Cutterpillow album in its true succession except for one song which they saved for the second act. The first act ended with “Fill Her” performed by Ely with a singular spotlight that sent chills throughout the crowd.
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“When you play rock and roll, you can’t just play at 20%, it always has to be 110% or it won’t be rock and roll,” Marasigan said previously, during the concert’s press conference. And as if the first act wasn’t enough, the entire second act is definite proof of the band giving more than 110% for their fans from across generations of OPM-lovers.
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The second act opened with the song “Pop Machine” after a 30-minute break. Different music personalities joined the Eraserheads to bring more of their hits to life: Jazz Nicolas, Mikey Amistoso, Audrey Dionisio, select cast members of the musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo,” and the A.M.P. (Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino) Orchestra Band conducted by Mel Villena. They played “Sembreak”, “Sabado”, “Ligaya,” and “Lightyears” in varying levels of different arrangements that lent a new flavor to the music. Arkin Magalona returned to the stage with Ely’s son Eon Buendia for a performance of “Saturn Return,” while Gary Valenciano amped up the energy with a version of “Christmas Party” that also featured him playing bongos and drums right beside Ely.
Photo courtesy of WEU Event Management Service
Everything Onstage A Show of Its Own
It wasn’t just the music that concert-goers raved about after last night. A humongous stage fitting for a farewell show of the OPM legends also came to life with a giant reversed E logo that moved at different parts of the show. The stage was also filled with LED screens that showed visual fit for each and every song, adding dynamic layers of story and spectacle to the whole music experience. The UP Pep Squad also performed during the intermission which was a nostalgic nod to the roots of Eraserheads as students of UP Diliman.
Photo courtesy of WEU Event Management Service
Another heartfelt moment was when the band played a version of “With A Smile” with the orchestra, preceded by Ely telling the crowd that the newfound appreciation for “With A Smile” as a song of hope during the pandemic also inspired them to come back together as a band.
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After “With A Smile”, the mood shifted again with a high-energy rendition of “Insomnia.” The second set ended with the songs “Spoliarium” and “Magasin,” where the reversed E logo onstage started moving and changing back to yellow to signal the end of the concert.
Photo courtesy of WEU Event Management Service
Even as the stage blacked out with only the band logo left with light on, the crowd did not move and just started chanting in their own sections as if knowing the night still hasn’t ended. After a few moments, they came back and performed an encore set of “Pare Ko,” “Minsan,” “Alapap,” and – as the fitting final number – “Huling El Bimbo” which ended with a 5-minute display of fireworks that wowed the entire crowd.
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A Music Experience Enjoyed From Start To Finish
There was no doubt that the actual performance would be reaping praises, but another noteworthy feedback from concert-goers was the seamless concert experience. People took to social media to share their appreciation for the constant live updates, the organized queues across all sections, and even the numerous food booths all over the SMDC Grounds.
The concert was also streamed via SmartLive, Cignal, and iWanTFC allowing fans from all over the Philippines and the world to also see the concert from wherever they are.
The local music scene has never seen such a historical show, and there’s no better group to set that bar than frontman Ely Buendia, lead guitarist Marcus Adoro, bassist Buddy Zabala, and drummer Raimund Marasigan. From the Philippines, the Eraserheads is also set to do the Huling El Bimbo World Tour 2023. Stay tuned in the official social media accounts for more announcements.
The Huling El Bimbo Concert – Eraserheads Reunion Concert 2022 is a production by WEU Event Management Services, Ant Savvy Creatives and Entertainment Inc., DVent Productions and Myriad Entertainment Corporation. The event is presented by SMART, Coke Studio, PLDT, Angkas and Maya. This Concert is co-presented by SM Supermalls, and in participation with San Miguel Corporation and Okada Manila. Tickets are made available at SM tickets outlets and online.
Eastwood City, home of the longest-running and most-anticipated New Year’s Eve countdown celebration in Manila, returns with a bigger and brighter series of events to usher in the year 2023.
Going all out with its biggest celebration in two years, Eastwood – Quezon City New Year Countdown 2023 is set to return with a bang this December 31 at the Eastwood Mall Open Park with the much-anticipated free-for-all event that will feature live musical performances, fireworks displays, the iconic Star Drop, exciting activities, and an after-party that will run until the early hours of 2023.
The Rock to New Year’s Eve concert will begin at around 9PM. Guests can jam to energizing performances from Christian Bautista, Lola Amour, Yeng Constantino, and Zack Tabudlo.
When the clock strikes twelve, the crowd will be treated to a stunning view of Shower of Stars, a simultaneous fireworks display that will happen in two locations: at the 1880 Building and at the Global One Building. Eastwood City’s traditional Star Drop, which hearkens to the world-famous Ball Drop in Times Square in New York City, will also signal the changing of year, as well as a special Bubble Shower.
All night long, guests can visit Tipple Stations around Eastwood City, where they can toast to a selection of premium booze. Revelers can also swing by the New Year Picks booths, where they can find NYE merchandise, a sparkling photo wall for souvenirs, and other activities that are best enjoyed with family and friends.
The celebrations continue at the NYE After-Party at Fuente Circle, where there will be exciting games and a live DJ set awaiting revelers.
Those who are planning to relish in grand feasts or New Year gift hunting, Shop ‘Til Star Drop will treat guests to mall-wide deals and promotions on dining and shopping.
“This will be our grandest New Year’s Eve celebration after two years so we are excited to welcome everyone back to Eastwood City. We made it a point that our festivities will bring joy and entertainment; and most importantly inspire everyone to have a positive outlook and a determined spirit to face the year 2023,” said Graham Coates, Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.
While winter is settling in over the Northern Hemisphere, it’s freezing even in more tropical climes this year as Agoda introduces its new ‘Price Freeze’ feature. Price Freeze allows travelers to lock in the best deals on Agoda, pay a marginal deposit, and freeze the price from at least one day to up to 14 days.
“Asia has re-opened, and the world is back traveling, yet people still want to know that they are getting the best possible deals, and that’s what Agoda always strives to ensure”, said Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda. “There are times when consumers aren’t ready to fully commit to their purchase and need time to decide, but we don’t think that should mean they miss out on the best deals. By introducing price freeze technology to the Agoda platform we are able to offer travellers even greater flexibility, choice and best prices.”
Price Freeze truly warms the hearts of bargain hunters as even though throughout the ‘price freeze’ period, accommodation costs may go up or down, consumers won’t pay any more than the agreed deal and in fact will enjoy additional savings should the price drop. If travelers choose not to book within the specified price freeze period, only their initial deposit is forfeited.
To mark the launch of this price freezing feature, available on desktop and mobile web at launch, and available globally and on all Agoda platforms in early 2023, Agoda has created a specially created augmented reality game on Instagram. The goal is to catch as many freezing items as possible (snowflakes, ice lollies, ice cubes) and avoid the hot items (tea, flames) to achieve the highest score. The game is available here instagram.com/ar/2382038961943203/ or by scanning the QR code.
For many skincare gurus today, effectiveness is no longer the strongest barometer in choosing what goes into their daily beauty regimen. Most of them are also choosing clean beauty.
While there’s no official definition of clean beauty, skincare experts agree that these products are free from harmful toxins like parabens and phthalates—known to interfere with hormone functions—that can be absorbed by the skin. This is why many clean beauty brands opt for natural ingredients to avoid industrial chemicals that can be carcinogens or even pesticides.
Choosing clean beauty also helps divert toxic chemicals away from water sources like streams and rivers, helping reduce marine pollution that can threaten wildlife and ecosystems. Clean beauty products aren’t only good for you, they can also be great for the environment and are made cruelty-free. One of the significant tenets of clean beauty philosophy would be traceability, as beauty experts, safe personal care product advocates, and even environmentalists believe that transparency in business is one of the best ways to ensure that a beauty brand is delivering on its promise.
Filipino skinthusiasts can experience a new approach to skincare, one that promises healthy beauty without compromises, with Artistry Skin Nutrition™, the clean, traceable, certified vegan skincare line from the global leader in health and wellness, Amway.
Artistry Skin Nutrition works like supplements for the skin, thanks to its cutting-edge skin science and the infusion of powerful phytonutrient botanical ingredients like acerola cherry, pomegranate, and spinach from Amway’s Nutrilite, the only vitamin brand in the world to grow, harvest and process plants from their own organic farms which are maintained using sustainable, chemical-free methods with the careful guidance of Amway’s own agricultural experts and scientists. This makes Artistry Skin Nutrition the only brand in the world that can truly claim traceability from seed to skin so you’re sure that the products are pure, safe, and effective. This also means that the beauty brand can identify the manufacturing location, extraction location, all the way to the specific crop of the raw material for every final product that touches your skin.
Every Artistry Skin Nutrition formula is infused with White Chia Seed grown in certified-organic Nutrilite farms, the line’s star ingredient, which is a nutrient-dense, ancient grain superfood packed with omega-3, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to effectively achieve healthy-looking skin.
Artistry Skin Nutrition products are also formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and over 1,300 other iffy ingredients that discerning clean beauty followers may be concerned about. The brand also conducts clinical, consumer, safety, in-vitro and ex-vivo testing to support its safety and efficacy claims for its formulas. These studies are performed to ensure the products are well-tolerated and effective and satisfy consumer expectations.
As a responsible beauty brand, Artistry Skin Nutrition formulas are free from animal-derived ingredients and are registered with The Vegan Society, one of the oldest vegan organizations in the world that are based in the United Kingdom and work to educate consumers about the value of going vegan.
The brand has also taken concrete steps to improve operational sustainability. Artistry Skin Nutrition cartons are produced from paper, a renewable resource. The paper comes from sustainably managed forests practicing responsible forest management. These products are also produced in a 90% landfill-free facility. It can also be highlighted that 100% of the electricity required by Amway to manufacture Artistry products in the United States is offset by the company’s continuing investment in sustainable wind power.
Skincare routines don’t have to feel like selfish acts of indulgence. With brands like Artistry Skin Nutrition that takes the responsibility offering healthy beauty seriously with clean, traceable, vegan skincare products, you can achieve your skin goals without causing harm to animals, communities, and the environment.
To learn more about Healthy Beauty and Artistry Skin Nutrition’s new approach to skincare, follow @OfficialAmwayPH on Facebook, @artistryph on Instagram, and the Amway website at www.amway.com.ph.
The CCP Met Opera in HD kicks off the New Year with the special screening of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti’s La Fille Du Régiment on January 10, 2023, 5:30pm, at Greenbelt 3, Ayala Malls Cinemas in Makati City.
Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena team up for a feast of vocal fireworks on the Met stage. Baritone Maurizio Muraro plays Sergeant Sulplice, with mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe as the outlandish Marquise of Berkenfield. La Fille Du Régiment is an opera in two acts conducted by Enrique Mazzola.
It tells the story of an adopted daughter of the 21st Regiment of the French army, named Marie, who fell in love with a boy (Tonio) who saved her life in spite of him being a part of the nation’s enemy. While fighting for their love for each other, their plans of getting married were torn into pieces as the true identity of Marie got exposed.
The marquise, Marie’s mother, wishes her to marry the nephew of the Duchess and dismisses her love with Tonio. Catch how Tonio fights for his love and rescues Marie from the chaotic situation.
In its seventh season, the CCP Met Opera in HD is a special program of the CCP Film, Broadcast and New Media Division, Production and Exhibition Department, in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, the Filipinas Opera Society Foundation, Inc. and Ayala Malls Cinemas. The series showcases operatic productions through the high-definition digital video technology and Dolby sound, recreating the experience of watching an opera production at the Met “live.”
For more information, visit the CCP website and follow the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates.
Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a compelling drama with interesting characters, a thrilling title that keeps us on the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.
If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of January!
A mastermind and his crew attempt to pull off a $7 billion heist, but the plan is compromised by greed and betrayal.
Sitsit (Film)
January 6
This 2-part movie follows an aging photographer who uses a potion to turn into a young and handsome man to attract the woman he likes, and a woman who adopts a stray dog that transforms into an aswang.
It’s 1995, and Eric and Donna’s daughter, Leia Forman, visits her grandparents at Point Place and meets the new generation of kids in the neighborhood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOpoPPIRtdQ
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre (Series)
In the second season of Record of Ragnarok, the battle between gods and the remarkable humans in our history resumes to decide the fate of humanity. In the next round, Jack the Ripper faces the righteous god Heracles.
There always seems to be something new to see, taste or experience at Robinsons Malls. Whether you’re there to shop, dine or meet up with friends, the popular mall chain has it all. One of its newest attractions consists of six sculptural pieces at the base of the Christmas tree outdoors. If they remind you of oversized tops like the ones some of us used to play with as children, you wouldn’t be too far off the mark.
They’re spinning chairs and they’ve quickly become a favorite of mall-goers—both young and old— who frequent this well-loved Quezon City mall. Made using rotational molding with polyethylene, the chairs are hollow on the inside and allow users to spin around using only their body weight. All around the surface of the chairs are textured bands or lines that help prevent users from slipping off.
It might take a bit of getting used to but once you hit your stride, the thrill is one of a kind. It’s like your very own mini carnival ride where you’re the only passenger.
The original Spun Chair was designed by Thomas Heatherwick over a decade ago. It was initially an exploration on whether or not the process of metal spinning could create something to sit on. Heatherwick produced several metal versions tapping the process used to make timpani drums. Metal sheets were pressed against a rotating cast iron form using a paddle, welded and polished. The ones at Robinsons Magnolia are made of polyethylene and are thus much lighter. When allowed to stand on its narrow base, the Spun looks almost sculptural in form. The real fun begins, however, when it is leaned on its side and you get to lounge, rock and spin a full 360 degrees. It’s an experience not to be missed even if you think you might look a bit odd, spinning around, laughing and looking at the sky and the mall’s fairy-lit Christmas tree.
During a recent visit to Robinsons Magnolia, the six chairs—two each in gray, purple and red—were all being used, with several people waiting patiently for their turn. That’s another nice thing about this friendly neighborhood mall—the people seem nicer, more patient and agreeable.
The mall’s outdoor area is a favorite spot as it provides a literal breath of fresh air. There are animal-shaped stools and a mini playground for the kids but it also attracts dog owners who walk their leashed pets around the astroturf.
Feeling a bit peckish? Check out Public Eatery at the mall’s new expansion. It’s an updated food court that offers a selection of cuisines like Pinoy inihaw, Thai favorites, and Singaporean-Chinese fare like seafood laksa and claypot rice.
Robinsons Malls is determined to provide a novel and exhilarating experience for its shoppers, young and old. Aside from Robinsons Magnolia, the Spun chairs can be experienced at Robinsons Antipolo and Robinsons Galleria Ortigas and soon at Robinsons MetroEast, Robinsons Galleria South, and Robinsons Naga.
Check out the poster below and watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Philippine cinemas June 2023.
About Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, the screenplay is by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and David Callaham, based on the MARVEL Comic Books.
Produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christina Steinberg.
The film’s cast is led by Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Oscar Isaac
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #SpiderVerse
