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  • Hey! I Am Yogost is Now Serving Its Yogurt & Purple Rice Drink at Alabang Town Center

    Hey! I Am Yogost (Yogost), the proud maker of the bestselling classic yogurt and purple rice drink, officially launched its Alabang Town Center (ATC) branch last April 2022.

    The launching of the ATC branch is a powerful testament to Yogost’s commitment to providing more delicious and healthy drink options to customers. Now, more people can enjoy specially made selections that can enrich satisfying pauses and meaningful moments with family, friends, and loved ones.

    Yogost

    Located on the 2nd level, Expansion Wing of ATC, the new branch is Yogost’s sixth outlet in the Philippines, and it is set to become Yogost’s flagship store in the south metro area. It will be the central hub for the brand’s incredibly yummy drink options that Filipinos have enjoyed and loved over the past years – selections lovingly created to promote healthier and happier lifestyles.

    Customers can freely order from the branch via in-store visits, the Yogost website – yogostph.com, or favorite delivery apps like GrabFood, FoodPanda, Pickaroo, and Kraver’s Canteen.

    Yogost ATC Branch

    Key leaders and executives of Yogost Philippines hosted the launch, led by Justin Lim, who oversees the brand’s marketing efforts in the country. Representatives from the Ayala Malls group and notable influencer partners also graced the event with their presence, affirming their support for this important milestone.

    In his address, Justin Lim said, “We are genuinely thrilled to open the ATC branch and start offering fresh drink experiences that allow our customers to experience the best of both worlds – great taste and good nutrition. Now that we are here, bigger and better, we invite everyone to visit and try out our fantastic selections. These will surely make you fall in love from the first sip!”

    The ATC branch launch is only one of several exciting developments this year. Before the event, Yogost launched five new flavors and formally opened its franchising program. Stay tuned for more updates by following Yogost on Facebook and Instagram: @yogostph

  • New Movies This Week: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    Plan your week ahead and choose which among these movie openings this May 11, 2022 you’ll see on the big screen first.

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    Action, Comedy, Crime | 1hr 47mins

    Directed by Tom Gormican, it follows an unfulfilled and facing financial ruin Nick Cage who accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan’s birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he finds himself channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones. It stars Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Tiffany Hadish, and more.

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  • Sante: A New Must-Visit Brunch to Cocktail Spot in MOA Square

    An addition to good and healthy food options in Manila, Sante is the newest restaurant under Visum Ventures, the group that brought Koomi, Manila’s favorite drinking yoghurt, to the Philippines. The company has always believed that healthy eating should not be bland and boring. Sante which means health in French and is often used as a toast to wellness, is the premium casual location for their Zig brand, known for their healthy dishes.

    Upon entrance, you will notice the chic and cozy space which you can enjoy with their refreshingly healthy food that can take guests from brunch to cocktails. A few of their healthy breakfast options include their Signature Mini Croissant Cereal that has housemade mini croissants, fresh strawberries, edible flower, and made even more unique with the T2 Tea-infused Very Berry milk. If you want something more savory, the Mushroom & Truffle Sourdough is not one to be missed. It has fresh mushroom, drizzled with truffle oil and topped with fresh parsley on freshly toasted sourdough bread that is also made in-house.

    An easy favorite of mine is their Tuna and Avocado Tartare. It’s extremely simple with only fresh tuna and avocado drizzled with sesame oil and topped with micro greens. They have more interesting signature dishes like the Pumpkin Risotto that is topped with goat cheese and balsamic glaze; the Chicken Marsala that has juicy chicken breast with cream and Marsala wine and topped with fresh mushrooms; and the Beef Pot Pie, a homey dish that will surely bring you comfort.

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    To end the meal, choose from their signature desserts. Start with Mike’s Mess which is Mike Hilton’s, Visum Ventures Group’s founder and CEO, take on the Eton Mess. It has fresh cream, strawberries, and passion fruit in a crunch meringue — it’s sweet, fresh, and has different textures you’ll be sure to enjoy. There’s also the Mango Crème Brulee Cheesecake that is delightfully light and airy, it is a T2 Tea Mangoes & Cream tea-infused cheesecake that has macadamia and almond dacquoise crumbs.

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    Sante is located at MOA Square, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex. Follow Sante on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest on this new exciting concept.

  • The Tempura All-You-Can Promo Makes a Comeback at Hanako

    Ebi-body up for a challenge? – Hanako’s tempura all-you-can is back! 

    Challenge yourself to a tempting feast! Three years after its first launch, Hanako is bringing back its highly-anticipated unlimited tempura promo this May, in time for National Shrimp Day! 

    Tempura All You Can

    For only P499, you can enjoy unlimited tempura with a serving of Gohan to your heart’s content at any Hanako branch from Mondays to Thursdays.  

    Promo runs until May 31, 2022, and will be available in all Hanako branches – Moonwalk, Better Living,  SM Pasig, The Rock Don Antonio, & Mindanao Avenue (inside then Car Doctor compound). Connect with us on our social media pages! Like and follow our Facebook and Instagram, and leave us a  review on Facebook or Google pages! Use #CraveHanako and share with us your hands down, good food experience!

  • Kiehl’s celebrates the Philippines for Super Brand Day 2022 

    Known for their finest apothecary skincare, beauty brand Kiehl’s celebrates its love for the Philippines by launching limited-edition packaging specially-made for their Lazada Philippines Super Brand Day 2022. 

    Kiehl's Super Brand Day 2022 

    Lazada Super Brand Day has been Kiehl’s’ most-anticipated sale for the past few years, currently topping as the number one skincare brand on the e-commerce platform for two and a half years running. Proving that the brand upheld their position through strong initiatives, they were able to come out as the top beauty brand in Lazada in various occasions, including #1 Super Brand Opening in 2020 and #1 Super Brand Day when they celebrated their 170th anniversary in 2021. 

    In addition to their Kiehl’s Loves the Philippines initiatives, Kiehl’s has continued to stay true to their commitment to the planet and people. Over the past decade, Kiehl’s has supported multiple local NGOs that are focused on communities and environmental causes such as Save Philippines Seas. In 2019, they partnered with celebrities Richard and Raymond Gutierrez where proceeds were used to develop Earthducation Kits, a project done in partnership with the Department of Education. These kits are toolboxes to empower educators to turn any space into an eco-learning space, promoting environmentalism and advocacy to students, even during the pandemic. 

    Kiehl’s is once again partnering with Save Philippine Seas by helping fund the Earthducation: Change the Current initiative. The Earthducation initiative aims to teach 150 public school teachers about climate change and how to take action. Through this, a total of 30 teachers will receive P15,000 to implement projects within their community. With the help of key opinion leaders, Kiehl’s is pledging PHP 1,000 for every media publication that publishes an article and every influencer that posts about the initiative.

    On May 24, the brand is also hosting a Livestream party counting down to the Kiehl’s Super Brand Day, where every view will be equivalent to PHP 1 donation to the initiative. In this online music festival streaming on LazLive and Facebook Live, local household names Saab Magalona, Jim Bacarro, and Curtismith will be performing. 

    Kiehl's Super Brand Day 2022 

    For this year’s Lazada Super Brand Day, Kiehl’s is highlighting Filipinos’ cult-favorite products by creating limited-edition packaging that is exclusively available in the Philippines. This was unveiled to select media publications and beauty influencers in a launch event on May 4, 2022. The festive packaging includes uniquely Filipino elements, such as whimsical illustrations of jeepneys, banderitas, and Mount Mayon. Kiehl’s is dressing up the beloved favorites in the new packaging, including: 

    Ultra Facial Cream 

    Kiehl's celebrates the Philippines for Super Brand Day 2022 

    Kiehl’s #1 facial cream has a unique lightweight texture and lasting 24-hour hydration to leave skin softer, smoother and visibly healthier, thanks to its olive-derived squalane that strengthens the skin barrier and glacial glycoprotein. 

    Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream 

    Kiehl's Super Brand Day 2022 

    With 24-hour hydrating power, this oil-free moisturizer for oily skin to normal skin has a cooling effect to reinvigorate while helping maintain skin’s moisture balance for skin that’s shine-free, fresh-feeling and healthier-looking all day. With a unique gel cream texture, this oil-free moisturizer cools and hydrates skin without residue. 

    Calendula Toner 

    Kiehl's Super Brand Day 2022 

    Beloved by Kiehl’s customers since the 1960s, this cult-classic Calendula Toner is formulated with Calendula to visibly reduce redness, oiliness, and improve skin’s texture. This gentle, alcohol-free toner is made with calendula petals, and helps soothe the skin. It also helps balance normal-to-oily skin for a more even complexion. Perfect to keep maskne away! 

    Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Retinol Serum 

    Super Brand Day @ Kiehl's

    Belonging to the Dermatologist Solutions range, this product is perfect for those starting their skin renewal journey as it is the brand’s breakthrough approach to retinol-based skincare. With Kiehl’s Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Retinol Serum, see visible improvement in fine lines & wrinkles, refined texture & diminished visible pores, enhanced firmness, and a more visibly radiant complexion. 

    Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution 

    Super Brand Day @ Kiehl's

    Turn on the 5 signs of clarity with Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Serum. Kiehl’s #1 serum is powered by Activated C and Proxylane to unlock breakthrough skin clarity that goes beyond brightening. This serum is known to do it all – brightens, fades dark spots, fades pimple parks, improves skin dullness, and reduces redness. 

    Not only will consumers have a chance to purchase these Philippines-only products, but Kiehl’s’ Lazada Super Brand Day also showcases the best deals for the year. Filipino fans can enjoy up to 30 freebies for every order, major discounts, and even get a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Palawan for two! 

    Super Brand Day @ Kiehl's

    You can enjoy Kiehl’s promos and pre-order the complete limited-edition set starting May 11. The Kiehl’s Super Brand Day itself is on May 25 and there will be more exclusive deals for you to avail! Make sure to check out your favorite Kiehl’s products, together with the limited-edition set, on May 25 to get the best deals! 

    Visit Kiehl’s Philippines, Kiehl’s Lazada Flagship Store and follow them on social media: Kiehl’s Philippines on Facebook and @kiehlsphilippines on Instagram. Use the hashtag #KiehlsLovesPH when you post your limited-edition Kiehl’s Loves the Philippines products! 

  • Watch the Music Video of Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” for “Top Gun: Maverick”

    The music video of “Hold My Hand,” Lady Gaga’s new original song for Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun: Maverick is now online.  Check it out below and watch the film on May 25 in theaters and IMAX across the Philippines.

    The song is written and produced by Lady Gaga and BloodPop, with additional production from Benjamin Rice.

    About Top Gun: Maverick

    After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”.

    Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

    Watch the Music Video of Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand" for "Top Gun: Maverick"
    Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

    Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Barbaro, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Greg Tarzan Davis with Ed Harris.

    The film is written by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, based the characters created by Jim Cash & Jack Epps, Jr.  Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie and David Ellison.

    Watch the Music Video of Lady Gaga's "Hold My Hand" for "Top Gun: Maverick"

    Top Gun: Maverick is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow Paramount Pictures on Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/  and YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #TopGunMaverick and tag paramountpicsph

  • WATCH: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Reveals Teaser Trailer and Stills

    The teaser trailer and stills for 20th Century Studios’ “Avatar: The Way of Water” is available now.  James Cameron’s first follow-up to his “Avatar,” the highest-grossing film of all time, will open in Philippine cinemas in December.

    Watch the teaser trailer below:

    Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive,  and the tragedies they endure.

    Avatar
The Way of Water

    Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water‘ stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, and Kate Winslet. 

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of May 9 to 15, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from May 9 to 15, 2022!

    Netflix

    Our Father (Film)

    May 11 | Watch it here

    When a woman’s DNA test reveals that she has multiple half-siblings, a shocking scheme involving a popular fertility doctor begins to unravel.

    The Getaway King (Film)

    May 11 | Watch it here

    Based on a true story, this film follows a folk-hero bandit who considers a new life when he gets a new girlfriend.

    The Getaway King
    Photo: Netflix

    Senior Year (Film)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    Rebel Wilson stars as a high school cheerleader who falls into a coma just before the prom. She wakes up twenty years later, determined to go back to school, reclaim her status, and become the prom queen.

    The Lincoln Lawyer (Series)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    Hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller– known for his trademark, Lincoln– takes on a murder case, restarting his career after getting sidelined due to an accident.

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    Spiral: From The Book of Saw (Film)

    May 14 | Watch it here

    The brash detective Zeke and his rookie partner set out to investigate a string of grisly murders reminiscent of the city’s past– murders that involved intricate death traps.


    HBO GO

    Needle in a Timestack

    May 14 | Watch it here

    In this near-future love story, a couple’s relationship is jeopardized when an ex warps time to put a rift between them. Can love persevere in a future where time is fluid, and all of life may be just an illusion?


    Apple TV+

    The Essex Serpent (Series)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    A widow from London moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent, but when tragedy strikes, she is accused of attracting the creature.

    Greatness Code, Season 2 (Series)

    May 13 | Watch it here

    Presented in a stylized hybrid of live-action and visual effects, this short docuseries reveals the pivotal moments in the lives of iconic athletes.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From May 9 to 15, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from May 9 to 15, 2022.

    May 9, Monday

    Ava
    (3pm, HBO)
    An assassin becomes marked for death by her own black ops organization after questioning orders and breaking protocol.

    Coach Carter
    (5:55pm, Cinemax)
    In 1999, Ken Carter returns to his old high school in Richmond, California, to get the basketball team into shape. With tough rules and academic discipline, he succeeds in setting the players on a winning streak. But when their grades start to suffer, Carter locks them out of the gym and shuts down their championship season. When he is criticized by the players and their parents, he sticks to his guns, determined that they excel in class as well as on the court.

    In The Name Of Love
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Set in the heyday of the so-called Japayuki, it tells the story of lovers Cedes and Emman, both entertainers in Japan whose lives are turned upside down by a mistake that changes them forever. The two meet again many years later to rekindle their romance.

    May 10, Tuesday

    13 Hours
    (7:40pm, HBO)
    On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.

    Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    Devoted wives Lianne and Cindy got cheated on by their husbands who turn out to be gay.

    May 11, Wednesday

    Hello, Love, Goodbye
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

    Pixels
    (7:15pm, HBO)
    When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

    The Forever Purge
    (9pm, HBO)
    Adela and her husband, Juan, live in Texas, where he works as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb, but that fuels the jealous anger of his son, Dylan. On the morning after the Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tuckers, forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos.

    May 12, Thursday

    This Guy’s in Love with U Mare
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    Lester catches his ex-boyfriend proposing marriage to Gemma. He hatches a plan to keep Gemma away from his ex by making her fall in love with him.

    T2
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    A volunteer taking care of a young girl learns she is being stalked by Engkantos putting their lives at risk.

    Blade Runner 2049
    (9pm, HBO)
    Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who’s been missing for 30 years.

    May 13, Friday

    All About Love
    (1pm, Cinema One)
    Courage, trust, and taking risks, what’s love got to do with it? A chance reunion between Kikay and her childhood buddy Kiko.

    Just A Stranger
    (7:15pm, PBO)
    A married woman and a young man with a girlfriend must navigate their feelings after falling in love with each other.

    F9: The Fast Saga
    (9pm, HBO)
    Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered — Dom’s forsaken brother.

    The Hunger Games
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Dom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered — Dom’s forsaken brother.

    May 14, Saturday

    Crazy, Stupid, Love
    (8:55am, HBO)
    Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal’s seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

    Jurassic World
    (8pm, HBO)
    Located off the coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus rex. When the massive creature escapes, it sets off a chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it’s up to a former military man and animal exper to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.

    The Hangover
    (11:45pm, Cinemax)
    Two days before his wedding, Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas for a wild and memorable stag party. In fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can’t remember a thing; nor can they find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy pals try to re-trace their steps and find Doug so they can get him back to Los Angeles in time to walk down the aisle.

    May 15, Sunday

    Always Be My Maybe
    (1pm, Cinema One)
    Childhood sweethearts have a falling out and don’t speak for 15 years, only reconnecting as adults when Sasha runs into Marcus in San Francisco. Although the old sparks are still there, the couple live in different worlds.

    Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
    (7:50pm, HBO)
    Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

    The Suicide Squad
    (10pm, HBO)
    The government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world — Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others — to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.

  • Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

    Nicolas Cage returns to the big screen through the film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. In this meta film, Nicolas Cage stars as Nick Cage who finds himself in the middle of a battle between CIA and a dangerous crime boss. Directed by Tom Gormican, this new movie also stars Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Hadish, Sharon Hogan, Ike Barinholtz, and Neil Patrick Harris.

    If you’re planning to see this action-comedy film on the big screen, here are a few fun facts about the film that you might be interested to learn before it drops in cinemas!

    Nicolas Cage plays the role of Nick Cage

    In this film, Nicolas Cage stars as a fictionalized version of himself, the celebrity Nick Cage, who is facing financial ruin after his long career in acting. This is when his character in the film receives an offer of $1 million to attend the birthday party of his filthy rich superfan Javi, who also happens to be hiding a dirty secret.

    Pedro Pascal admits to being the real-life Javi when it comes to Cage

    Pedro Pascal plays Javi, the billionaire fan of Cage who invited the star to his birthday and soon bares his dangerous personality. In an interview with Digital Spy, Pedro Pascal reveals that he is a big fan of Nicolas Cage, even likening himself to the fictional character he plays in the film.

    “As far as the meta aspect of the movie and [Nicolas Cage] playing himself, ironically, I would say there’s a chance that the character of Javi is – of course, without the billions of dollars and criminal family organization – that the superfan that Javi is is a lot closer to me than the Nick Cage of this movie is to the Nicolas Cage that played him,” stated the actor.

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    Photo: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent trailer

    Nicolas Cage turned down the role multiple times

    According to the actor, what made him say yes is a letter from director Tom Gormican. “I could tell from his letter that he wasn’t only about sending me up, or lapsing into a mockery of an SNL sketch,” shared Cage in an interview with Digital Spy. “He wanted to create a real character, a true person. I started to believe maybe this is worth taking the jump. There was a tremendous downside, but there was also a wonderful upside.”

    The screenplay was featured in the 2019 Black List

    The Black List which includes the most-liked, but still unproduced, screenplays milling around Hollywood, had included the screenplay for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent in its roundup for 2019. At that time, Cage was still in talks to be part of the film.

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    Photo: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent trailer

    Nicolas Cage vows not to see the movie

    In an interview with Collider, Cage reveals that he has no intention to watch the film he just made.

    “I’m never going to see that movie,” declared the actor. “I’m told it’s a good movie. My manager, Mike Nilon, who is also a producer on it, looked at it. He was very happy. I’m told the audience loved the movie. But it’s just too much of a whacked-out trip for me to go to a movie theater and watch me play Tom Gormican’s highly-neurotic, anxiety-ridden version of me. Because he kept pushing me in that direction. I said ‘Tom, that’s not really me. I’m really [made of] quiet, meditative, thoughtful moments. I’m not this neurotic, high-strung, anxiety-ridden guy all the time.’ But he said, ‘well, neurotic Cage is the best Cage.’ I said, ‘okay, okay. Let’s go, man. I’ll do what you want.’ I won’t see it. But I do hope you enjoy it.”

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    Photo: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent trailer

    ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ opens in Phillippine cinemas on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Book your seats ahead and buy your tickets here.