Come in your spookiest, strangest, oddest costume, scare everyone out of their wits and win special prizes!
It’s one cool, fun party on October 31 at 7 pm. Dance, swing, sway and sing along with DJ Eera Amor and Blue Grass Band at Hard Rock Cafe Manila and with Progeny and Innervoices at Hard Rock Cafe Makati. These exceptional performers are out to give you the ultimate in live entertainment.
Door charge is P500 that comes with a complimentary beverage perfect to pair with orders of burgers, wings, and more.
To book a table at Hard Rock Cafe Manila call +632-89909809; at Hard Rock Cafe Makati, call +632-79003353.
Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together tonight on the purple carpet in Hollywood for the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Film stars attending tonight included Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Alex Livinalli and Mabel Cadena, among others. Joining the stars were filmmakers Ryan Coogler (directed by/screenplay by), Joe Robert Cole (screenplay by), Kevin Feige and Nate Moore (producers), Louis D’Esposito and Victoria Alonso(executive producers), andLudwig Göransson (music by/score produced by/songs produced by). Also in attendance was global icon Rihanna, who returns to the airwaves this Friday with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the upcoming “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” original soundtrack.
In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejíaas Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in Philippine theaters November 9, 2022.
Prime Video released the official Season Three trailer and key art for the highly anticipated return of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. The series stars John Krasinski in the titular role, with Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly reprising their roles as CIA Officer James Greer and former CIA Officer Mike November, respectively. Joining the cast this season are Nina Hoss as Czech President Alena Kovac and Betty Gabriel as CIA Rome Station Chief Elizabeth Wright. As previously announced, Season Three will premiere all eight episodes on Wednesday, December 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is co-produced by Amazon Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television, and executive produced by Andrew Form, Allyson Seeger, John Krasinski, Vaun Wilmott, Brad
Fuller, and Michael Bay. Additionally, Tom Clancy and Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost executive produce the third season, along with Mace Neufeld and Carlton Cuse.
It’s going to be a Happy ‘Hole-loween’ when you bite into Randy’s Halloween treats! Choose from these fluffier, airier, huge donuts: Choc-O Spider Web, Vanilla Icey Web, Spider-rrific and Monster Eye! All treats, no tricks!
Simply delicious, made fresh everyday and delivered to your doorstep by Pick-A-Roo.
Randy’s Halloween donuts are available until November 15 at the following stores: Uptown Parade, Robinsons Magnolia, Conrad S’Maison and Okada Manila.
House of the Dragon concluded its first season as the most viewed title ever on HBO GO in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
“We’re so thrilled to see House of the Dragon catch fire with Game of Thrones fans around the world, as well as new viewers who are discovering the world of Westeros for the first time,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max. “Congrats to George, Ryan, Miguel and the whole House of the Dragon team on an incredible first season.”
Photo Credits: HBO GO
House of the Dragon also reached 9.3 million viewers in the U.S. on Sunday night across all platforms, based on a combination of Nielsen and first party data, despite heavy hitting competition from Sunday Night Football and the final game of the Major League Baseball ALCS between the NY Yankees and Houston Astros. That marks the biggest finale night for an HBO series since the conclusion of Game of Thrones in May 2019.
House of the Dragon debuted on Sunday, August 21 in the U.S., to the largest audience for any new original series in the history of HBO and the best series launch on HBO Max across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. All episodes of the series are now averaging 29 million viewers in the U.S., more than tripling their average debut night audience with strong catch-up viewing.
Photo Credits: HBO GO
For comparison, this is tracking closely behind the average audience for Season 7 of Game of Thrones, which averaged 32.8M viewers per episode in the U.S.
Game of Thrones also continued to see elevated viewership as new episodes of House of the Dragon debuted. The series saw month over month gains in viewership this summer leading up to the premiere of House of the Dragon, culminating in its all-time highest weekly audience on HBO Max following the House of the Dragon premiere.
Photo Credits: HBO GO
Outside of the U.S., House of the Dragon has surpassed Game of Thrones Season 8, in Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan on an HBO streaming service. (The series streams on HBO Max in 39 countries in Latin America, 21 countries across Europe and on HBO GO in SEA, HK and TW.)
The complete first season of House of the Dragon is now available to stream on HBO GO.
House of the Dragon credits:
Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Director, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmidt. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
The S&R PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart will return this Halloween weekend on October 28-31, 2022. Select items can be purchased for only ₱1.00 when you order and get it delivered via MetroMart across select branches of S&R.
The S&R PISO SALE promo will have various items available for a limited time per day. These items include Delimondo Ranch Style Corned Beef, KitKat Chocolate, Cheetos Puffs, Prem Luncheon Meat, and so much more.
Please see the S&R PISO SALE itinerary below:
*Sale items are subject to availability across S&R branches.
All MetroMart customers can avail this promo, with or without an S&R membership card.
“For this Halloween period, the MetroMart family is all about giving all treats and no tricks through our successive PISO SALE events. Heading towards Christmas, we are organizing even more sale and promo events, so our customers can watch out for even bigger and better discounts.” Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said.
The S&R Piso Sale promo is applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A minimum spend of ₱2,000 is required in order to avail the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the sale period can avail the discounted items.
Continuing its run every Wednesday this October and November 2022 is Shopwise’s Wise Wednesdays. Customers can avail various discounts and freebies for their orders.
Get discounts up to 70% off on premium items like cookware, food storage solutions, and even home internet products.
Use code: FREEDELSW to avail FREE Delivery on grocery orders with a minimum spend of ₱1,500.
Use code: SW300 to get ₱300 off on orders with a minimum spend of ₱6,000.
Customers may also get a FREE Large Glass Dispenser with a minimum purchase of ₱10,000.
Here’s a treat for the spooky season! Use code: HALLOWEEN to get ₱200 off an order with a minimum spend of ₱2,500. This promo is valid for ALL Users, for a one-time use and applicable across all stores and supermarkets, from October 25 to November 2, 2022.
Continuing MetroMart’s successive PISO SALES of its leading partner supermarkets and specialty stores, customers can be on the lookout for even more sale events this fourth quarter of 2022, heading towards the holidays. Following the Shopwise and Landmark PISO SALE is the return of the S&R PISO SALE. Slated for November is another 1-peso promo, the Marketplace PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart.
All of these promos are available throughout the Philippines, wherever MetroMart has expanded its serviceable locations. The PISO SALE is available in participating branches of S&R via the MetroMart app and website, all over Metro Manila and key locations throughout the Philippines, including Cebu, Cavite, Davao, Tagaytay, Baguio, Bicol, Pangasinan and Iloilo. The Shopwise Wise Wednesdays promos can be availed in all participating branches of Shopwise.
MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @metromartph. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM.
The game is afoot once again with the return of the young detective Enola Holmes!
The much-awaited sequel film, Enola Holmes 2, is dropping on Netflix this November 4. This time around, Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola is on her first official case as a detective after a young matchstick girl asks for her help on a missing person case. Little does Enola know, the case is much bigger than she thinks, leading her to a web of conspiracy that ties to her brother Sherlock’s latest baffling case.
Check out the trailer for Enola Holmes 2 below:
Over two years since the release of the first flick, we once again got to participate in a virtual roundtable interview with Henry Cavill who plays Enola’s big brother and the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. In this interview, Cavill talks about the growth of his character in the sequel, working with Millie Bobby Brown again, and more!
Check out the highlights of the interview below:
Was it an easy yes, doing the sequel?
Henry Cavill: It was an easy yes doing the sequel, because I had such a wonderful time on the first movie. It was all the same faces coming back. For me, there was no doubt that it was a wonderful thing to do and a fun thing to do. I enjoy playing support to Millie’s Enola, I think there’s some important messaging there, and I love being part of that, and it’s great being next to Millie as I see her talent and her experience and her career evolve as it is. It’s such an incredible right.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Was it a conscious choice for you to make this Sherlock more fallible and grounded?
Henry Cavill: I think the important thing with this Sherlock, is that he exists in the Enola universe as a supporting character. So that is the role of Sherlock, to help sell the journey, the story, and the message of what it is that Enola is going through.
While other Sherlocks are definitely fallible, they’re fallible in different ways, maybe not as focused on it in some way. Whereas we find in Enola 2, Sherlock is struggling with a case, he has turned to drink, and he is breaking down. That’s not necessarily something that the other Sherlocks don’t do, it’s just, less of a focus in some mediums. With this, it’s just fun to play Sherlock as a supporting character to Enola’s character.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
There’s a lot of growth in Enola’s character in this sequel. How about Sherlock, was there a certain growth in his character that you wanted to showcase in this film?
Henry Cavill: Yes, there’s definitely some growth in Sherlock’s character. Sherlock is the kind of person who thinks he’s the only person who can do anything so he must do it by himself. And when it comes to his relationship with Enola, we see him fighting against that– Enola helping and Enola’s advice, he doesn’t take it.
In time, we see the growth of Sherlock in realizing that there’s more than just doing things by one’s self. And with that, not only things can be done better but maybe it’s better for you.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
How was it returning to the character of Sherlock and to the world of Enola Holmes in this sequel?
Henry Cavill: When it comes to this, I think it’s a lot of fun to continue to tell the story, and that I think is something that any actor relishes. To revisit a character and get deeper into a character, especially in the world of TV where you might have eight to ten hours to explore a character, in a film you have less time. So to return to a character is a lot of fun.
Has it been fun playing the exasperated older brother in Enola Holmes 2?
Henry Cavill: Yes it has. Certainly, the relationship Millie and I have offset is very similar to a sibling relationship. It’s fun to bring that to the screen, it’s honestly not that much different from how we are in real life. There may have been a bit of language differences but yeah, it’s enormous fun. I enjoy it, it’s a natural place.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
You mentioned during the promotion of the first film how Millie Bobby Brown would try to get you to join Tiktok videos. Can you give us an update on how was it working with her in this sequel?
Henry Cavill: Very much the same. She would try, but I think at this stage, she knows I’m never gonna do it so she teases me about it. She tries to get me to panic by suggesting that we all do Tiktok dances or something, and at this stage, she knows that I’m just gonna sit there and very deadpan say, “No, I’m not doing it Millie,” and I think she gets a kick out of that.
Enola Holmes 2 will start streaming on Netflix this November 4. Based on the book series of the same name by Nancy Springer, the film is directed by Harry Bradbeer from a script by Jack Thorne. It also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge, Susie Wokoma, and David Thewlis.
Have you ever imagined wearing a timepiece made of recycled materials? The new Timex Waterbury Ocean collection brings sustainability forward by using upcycled waste. The new Timex Waterbury Ocean collection shows that innovation and sustainability can coexist beautifully. This sustainability effort honors and supports the Timex brand’s rich legacy of design and legendary durability while pursuing a more sustainable future for all. Additionally, this collection is aligned with the Timex brand’s commitment to take a stand in support of important issues such as pollution in our ocean ecosystem.
The Waterbury Ocean Collection is made possible by partnering with #tide, an award-winning organization that works to prevent new plastics from entering the ocean. Every watch in this collection contains Swiss-made #tide ocean material directly from ocean-bound plastic to make the bracelet, case, and dial. Every timepiece is also wrapped in sustainable packaging.
Beyond fashion, a timepiece with a purpose
This line of watches is made with 100% upcycled materials, meaning that every single component – from the watch face to the strap – has been repurposed from plastic products. By supporting this collection, you become a part of a meaningful cause that brings a much more significant impact to conserving our environment, particularly our oceans, which benefits our planet. Because every timepiece produced in the Timex Waterbury Ocean Collection uses 100% ocean-bound plastic, every purchase helps:
Remove plastic bottles from polluting our oceans
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Saves fossil resources
Creates jobs for fishermen
Every plastic material is sorted, shredded, washed, and sent to Switzerland from plastic bottles collected at ocean clean-ups. The Swiss facility uses carbon-neutral transport and solar power, turning every plastic into versatile granular materials. These materials are then turned into beautiful and functional timepieces in tune with Timex craftsmanship that can last you for many years.
Stylish and Sustainable
The Timex Waterbury Ocean collection features five colorways, including gray/gunmetal, navy, gray/rose gold, blue, and pink. You can choose the color that best fits your personality! Every watch in this collection features a case, bracelet and dial made using #tide Upcycled Ocean-Bound Plastic. It’s also water resistant up to 30m and comes in 2 case sizes: 42mm case with 20mm lug and 37mm case with 18mm lug for both men and women.
The new Waterbury Ocean Collection starts at P7,490 SRP and is available for purchase at all Times, Watch Republic shops and select Department Stores nationwide. You can also get yours online via https://timex.ph. Not only are these watches stylish and sustainable, but they’re also built to last. Timex is a reputable and well-known watch brand with over 160 years of experience crafting high-quality timepieces. So you can rest assured that your new watch will stand the test of time.
Whether shopping for yourself or as a gift, the Timex Waterbury Ocean Collection is an excellent choice. You can feel good about your purchase knowing that you’re supporting a brand that takes a stand on critical social issues by adapting sustainable fashion.
Speaking during a media gathering at Shangri-la The Fort, Pieter-Jan de Kroon, CEO of Entravision MediaDonuts, said that the company continues its strong growth trajectory and expansion in the region, which has only accelerated further since the acquisition by Entravision in July 2021.
Entravision MediaDonuts CEO Mr. Pieter-Jan de Kroon joins the Philippine team in a photo (L-R): Danica Piedad, Client Partner-Mobile App Growth; Mix Acuros, Client Partner-TikTok; Torto Canga, Business Head-Retail Media; Anna Dy, Country Head; and Rex Fontanoza, Business Head-Twitter.
“2022 is shaping up to be a stellar year for our company, and the Philippines plays an important role in this growth story,” de Kroon added.
The Philippines is a dynamic and high-growth economy–and the growth rate of the advertising industry, especially digital, is proof of that. A study by eMarketer in March 2022 projects digital ad spend in the Philippines to total USD 585.7 by end of the year. The amount is expected to rise to USD 631.9 in 2023, representing an almost 8% increase year-on-year.
Says de Kroon, “The Philippines continues to be one of the markets driving marketing spend and growth in the region. Filipino advertisers are always open to learning new advertising platforms for that competitive advantage, and that has contributed significantly to this growth.”
Entravision MediaDonuts is firmly founded on 3 pillars
The Entravision MediaDonuts business is built on three main pillars: Social Media, Retail Media, and Performance Marketing.
Rex Fontanoza, Business Head-Twitter for Entravision MediaDonuts Philippines, discusses data on the behavior of Filipino social media users
Social Media continues to command the majority of time spent online by users, and therefore also the majority of investment by advertisers. Entravision MediaDonuts is uniquely positioned as the Exclusive Sales Partner of Twitter in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as TikTok Marketing Partner in SEA. Through geographical expansion, new partnerships, and social commerce capabilities, Entravision MediaDonuts’ expertise can help customers drive success on social media platforms.
Retail Media is expected to grow to a USD 160-billion industry by 2027. Through exclusive partnerships with Criteo, the largest commerce media platform for the open internet; Carousell Media Group, the number 1 recommerce marketing platform in Greater Southeast Asia; and ShopBack, the leading shopping and rewards platform in Asia-Pacific, Entravision MediaDonuts is uniquely positioned to help its clients build sophisticated retail media strategies that drive GMV growth.
Anna Dy, Country Head for Entravision MediaDonuts Philippines, highlights the Entravision MediaDonuts advantage and why brands and agencies alike trust the company’s expertise
Performance marketing remains a major component in the business, and it has evolved towards a mobile app performance business in APAC, driving app installs at scale for fintech, e-commerce, edutech, and gaming apps optimized towards lower funnel goals such as account opening, sales, and in-game purchases.
“We’re seeing strong demand from advertisers to drive online sales both through marketplaces as well as direct-to-consumer,” de Kroon says. “With our Social Commerce capabilities as well as Retail Media solutions, we’re well positioned to help advertisers ride this new wave in digital advertising that is designed to drive actual business outcomes for brands.”
On top of being awarded several high-profile contracts, Entravision MediaDonuts’ operations also expanded in 2022 to include Bangladesh and Cambodia, in addition to its current markets in Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
“We’re very excited to expand into new markets and are very bullish on our prospects in Cambodia and Bangladesh. In 2023, we will continue our geographical expansion with new openings in APAC.”
In Season 4, the sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is complete. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.
Season 4 of Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Justine Lupe, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed, Scott Nicholson, Zoë Winters, Annabelle Dexter- Jones, Juliana Canfield, and Jeannie Berlin. Additional cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Cherry Jones, Hope Davis, Justin Kirk, and Stephen Root.
Created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy and Will Ferrell. Jesse Armstrong serves as showrunner.
The first three seasons of Succession have garnered 48 Emmy® nominations and 13 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, for the second and third season. Season 3, which premiered October 2021, earned the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for drama ensemble and swept at Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and Producers Guild of America (PGA).
Stream or download all three seasons of Succession on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
