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“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” Renewed for a Second Season

The Max Original series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has been renewed for a second season. Co-created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring, the ten-episode first season, which debuted in July of this year, is currently available to stream on HBO GO.

From Warner Bros. Television and Alloy Entertainment, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has been called “one of the best horror TV shows of the past two decades” by Bloody Disgusting and Collider has praised it as “incredibly thrilling and exciting.” Variety says, “It quickly asserts itself as a visceral nightmare of a teen slasher” and The Wrap notes the show’s “greatest strength, outside of the casting and characterization: it wears its horror roots on its sleeve.”

Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max quote: “We are so proud of the incredible response both critically and from fans that Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has received. Viewers have embraced our new generation of Liars, and Roberto and Lindsay’s brilliantly dark, horror-fueled take on this iconic franchise. Along with Alloy and Warner Bros. Television, we are thrilled to continue the Pretty Little Liars legacy.”

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring quote: “We are beyond excited to continue telling stories with our amazing group of little liars — exploring their friendships, their romances, their secrets, and their status as scream queens supreme! Eternal thanks to the fans who have embraced this new, horror-version of Pretty Little Liars — which we’ll be continuing, of course — as well as our partners at HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, and Alloy Entertainment. As Tabby would say, “There’s a sequel in the offing!”

Season 1: Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in present day, a disparate group of teen girls — a brand-new set of Little Liars — find themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant and made to pay for the secret sin committed by their parents two decades ago…as well as their own. In the dark, coming-of-age, horror-tinged drama Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, we find ourselves miles away from Rosewood, but within the existing Pretty Little Liars universe — in a brand-new town, with a new generation of Little Liars.

Season 1 cast: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Eric Johnson, Alex Aiono and Lea Salonga.

Season 1 credits: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is from executive producer/writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and co-executive producer/writer Lindsay Calhoon Bring (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). The series is produced by Aguirre-Sacasa’s Muckle Man Productions and Alloy Entertainment (Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries) in association with Warner Bros. Television. I. Marlene King (who developed the original Pretty Little Liars), Michael Grassi, Caroline Baron, and Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo are also executive producers of the series, which is based upon Alloy’s bestselling series of books by Sara Shepard. Jimmy Gibbons serves as a producer for Muckle Man Productions.

Stream or download Season 1 of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on HBO GO. All seven seasons of the original Pretty Little Liars are also available 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.

September 9, 2022
WATCH: Justice Society is After “Black Adam” in Superhero Film’s New Trailer

Trailer Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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.

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

September 9, 2022
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.

(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.”

(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.

September 9, 2022
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.

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.

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.

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.

September 9, 2022
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.

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.

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.

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:

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September 9, 2022
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.

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

September 9, 2022
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.

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”

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”

September 9, 2022
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.

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.

September 9, 2022
8 Websites & Apps Where You Can Legally Watch Free K-Drama & Anime in the Philippines

From dramas to anime, Asian TV programs offer a wide range of titles that cover all kinds of genres and stories. And unlike most Western shows that would require us subscriptions, cable TV, and other fees to watch, we can still enjoy many Asian series without paying a single peso! On this list, we’ve rounded up websites and apps where you can watch anime, Korean and other Asian dramas, and more for free in the Philippines– and all legally!

Bilibili

Website | Android | iOS

Bilibili is a video streaming platform that describes itself as a “highly engaged, interactive and sticky video community” that brings viewers content on anime, games, and comics. They offer a rich library of free anime titles, with more anime movies and episodes available with a premium subscription for only P79 per month.

Photo: Bilibili website

Viu

Website | Android | iOS

Viu is an online platform where you can stream dramas from Korea, Japan, China, and more, plus popular anime titles available for free with ads, and via premium subscription. The streaming service also gives Pinoys the option to enjoy some of the most popular dramas out there in Filipino dub.

Rakuten Viki

Website | Android | iOS

Viki is yet another streaming platform that has a wide selection of Asian dramas that you can watch for free without having to create an account. You can also easily navigate their content and choose a show according to your taste as the platform’s selections are categorized by their country of origin, genre, and even by their famous lead stars.

iQiyi

Website | Android | iOS

iQiyi further advanced its foray into the streaming industry by providing a decent library of content for Asian viewers, even partnering with our local producers to create Filipino originals. Like the other streamers on this list, iQiyi has a decent selection of shows that range from K-dramas to C-dramas to Japanese dramas and anime.

WeTV

Website | Android | iOS

From Chinese entertainment giant, Tencent, WeTV has furthered its reach among Southeast Asian audiences after acquiring iFlix. The streamer has a wide library of dramas and anime from different countries, but if you want to watch more Chinese titles, be it romance, period dramas, or comedies, then WeTV is a great option.

Crunchyroll

Website | Android | iOS

Crunchyroll is one of the biggest streamers when it comes to anime, offering almost every title fans could think of. While viewers can fully enjoy everything that Crunchyroll has to offer by getting a premium subscription, you can still watch episodes for free albeit a bit later after its release.

Tubi

Website | Android | iOS

FOX Entertainment’s Tubi is an ad-supported video-on-demand service packed with shows and movies one can stream for free. While most of the available titles are from Western producers, Tubi also has a humble anime section comprised of both classics and newer anime series.

YouTube

Website | Android | iOS

When it comes to video streaming, YouTube offers a plethora of things you can watch, and they’re easily accessible. Of course, the platform rarely has the shows and films one can find on paid streaming platforms (at least not legally), but there are companies that have allowed select shows to be streamed on YouTube. For example, you can get your anime fix from YouTube channels such as Muse Asia and Ani-One Asia.

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September 9, 2022
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.

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.

Celebrate Life, 46 Years Of The Peninsula Manila

September 16, 2022
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.

September 8, 2022