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  • Sandra Bullock: A Novelist Turned Adventurer in ‘The Lost City’

    Sandra Bullock has long been drawn to the idea of making an action-adventure film seasoned with comedy, like the classic sweeping adventures she has enjoyed as a moviegoer. So, she decided to produce one, through her production company Fortis Films. And with that, The Lost City is born!

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    As expected, the Academy Award-winning actor and respected filmmaker aimed high. Bullock recalls, “We knew we were ambitious in what we were trying to pull off… but we also knew we HAD to pull it off. This film wouldn’t work if all the tones in it didn’t intersect seamlessly. The central characters are a shut-in author and a model, neither of whom should be in a jungle or even out in nature. Jungles eat people like them. They should remain in a hermetically sealed building with air conditioning.”

    In the film, brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story.

    Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it’s lost forever.

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    Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in Paramount Pictures’ “THE LOST CITY.”

    Sandra Bullock as Loretta Sage

    Loretta is really a historian disguised as a best-selling author of romantic historical fiction. “No one would buy her history books,” Bullock explains, “so Loretta added some sex to sell them and found great success with that.”

    A widow whose beloved husband was an archaeologist, Loretta is now a recluse. She hides in a comfortable house, surrounded by artifacts and memories, finding adventure in the stories she concocts while pining for a life that has long since passed. “Loretta finds comfort in her home, books, words, and in her brain,” says Bullock. “She finds adventure in her imagination and has no need to go out there and look for it.”

    Instead, Loretta seems more than satisfied to send her heroine, Dr. Angela Lovemore, into the wild in such floridly titled books as “A Year in the Bush” and, her latest release, “The Lost City of D.”

    Sandra Bullock in The Lost City
    Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in Paramount Pictures’ “THE LOST CITY.”

    When Loretta comes down with writer’s block, her best friend and publisher/marketing guru, Beth, insists that she attend a book convention to get the ideas flowing and spice up sales. But Beth knows success at the convention will take more than a personal appearance by the author; it requires a secret weapon – Dash, the strikingly handsome model who graces the covers of Loretta’s romance novels. Then, the shenanigans begin.

    Sandra Bullock closes with her hopes and thoughts for a big-scale entertainment in which she served in two key roles. “You could make a ride out of this film at Disneyland, with its scope and scale. It transports you, makes you feel like you’re flying, and makes you feel like you’re there with Loretta and Dash in the vastness of this jungle. So, if we can’t go on vacation just yet, hopefully you’ll be able to go into the movie theaters and feel like you’ve been on a vacation with us.”

    In Philippine cinemas on April 20, The Lost City is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow 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 #TheLostCity and tag @paramountpicsph

  • The Bistro Group is Set to Open 17 New Stores in Ayala Malls this Year

    Crises like this pandemic may have turned the world upside down but it can also strengthen ties and bolster the importance of business collaborations.

    Such is the case with The Bistro Group and Ayala Malls. Tracing its first partnership over 25 years ago when the first TGIFridays opened at Glorietta 3, The Bistro Group’s President Jean Paul Manuud, spoke of the planned expansion in Ayala Malls.  “We have a successful relationship,  notwithstanding the challenges brought about by this pandemic.  In fact, now that the economy is on a rebound, we are ready to expand in different Ayala Malls with the opening of more stores in different locations.”

    Of  Bistro’s  30 target openings this year, 17 will be located at Ayala Malls, Manuud disclosed.  (To date, the company has 18 local and foreign restaurant brands with over 100 branches nationwide  tucked under its belt.)

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    The new Ayala  Triangle, for instance, will be home to their high-end concepts like Rumba (a local Mediterranean Spanish restaurant whose menu was created by Chef  Alfredo Rodriguez);  Helm (the group’s exclusive, fine dining, degustation restaurant by Chef Josh Boutwood) as well as the widely-popular, Italianni’s.

    Another international brand that is in the offing is Olive Garden, a popular restaurant chain in the US serving Italian-inspired dishes. It will be have a branch at  Glorietta 3.  

    The Bistro Group also proudly supports its corporate executive chef, Josh Boutwood. This April,  his new concept called Ember, will open at Greenbelt 3.  A   sophisticated and chic restaurant with high emphasis on amazing ingredients and a more delicate cooking method, Ember cooks with what is left glowing from the flame.  Hence, the name Ember.  This is Boutwood’s first foray into a mainstream, high-traffic mall and he is very excited over this prospect.   

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    Manuud likewise shared that plans are afoot for the expansion of Bistro’s existing brands, including  Modern Shanghai at UPTC, Greenbelt and Glorietta 3;  TGIFridays at UPTC;  Fish & Co. at UPTC and Glorietta 3;  Watami at Glorietta 3;  and El Pollo Loco at Greenbelt, ATC, UPTC, Ayala 30th and Trinoma.

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    “One of the biggest lessons we learned when the pandemic hit the world was that we had to be nimble in adapting to ensuing challenges.  We reinforced our commitment to resiliency, pivoting to new strategies like solidifying our delivery scheme with our own Bistro Delivers app and website.  We also implemented stricter guidelines for a safe dine-in experience,”  Manuud explained.   

    “The world does not stop revolving when businesses are threatened by a crisis like Covid19.    The takeaway in such a situation is to soldier on and seize opportunities to bounce back, recover and re-strengthen strategic partnerships and collaboration,” Manuud shared. “The success of any business depends, to a large extent, on relationships, trust, and synergy.  We value our history with Ayala Malls and remain optimistic that we will be working alongside them for many more years.” “The situation now is significantly different from last year’s when we felt the gloom of the pandemic hovering over us,” Manuud said. “We have not totally changed our expansion plans to bring in more concepts, we just postponed them. We are hopeful that the present scenario of optimism will prevail.”

  • Discover the Past of Hogwarts’ Headmaster in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’

    Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” is a magical adventure that sends a team of unlikely heroes, led by Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), on a mission that could spell their only chance to save both the wizarding and non-magical worlds.  Each has a role to play in this covert operation devised by the ultimate wizarding mastermind: Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law).

    Dumbledore has been one of the most revered figures in the Wizarding World canon since he was first introduced some 20-plus years ago.  However, the beloved wizard of the Harry Potter books and movies has an intriguing history that is unveiled in the third film in the “Fantastic Beasts” series.

    Jude Law, who returns to the role of the wizard destined to be Headmaster at Hogwarts, reveals, “What I enjoyed the most was the opportunity to unpeel more of Dumbledore’s past.  There were hints of it in the last film, but here we are able to delve into his connection with Gellert Grindelwald as young men and the point at which it started to break.  Albus had once shared with Grindelwald quite extreme views about Muggles, which he worked out himself as being wrong and backed away.  But he lives with that dark secret and the fallout from their relationship.”

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    Portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen, Gellert Grindelwald had been a wanted man due to his radical beliefs and violent tactics.  Now, the powerful Dark wizard has emerged from the shadows, ready to implement his plot to gain control of the entire wizarding world and wage all-out war on the Muggles.  This time, however, he is not operating outside the law but within the system while twisting it to his own ends, which makes him all-the-more dangerous.

    Dumbledore is the one wizard with the power to thwart Grindelwald’s ambitions, but there remains a physical manifestation of their previous relationship that stops him.  Law explains, “The blood oath is the embodiment of the bond between Gellert and Albus, one made through youthful passion and belief.  Even though their lives have taken very different directions, they are still connected in this stalemate, which, from Albus’s point of view, is hugely frustrating.”

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    Ever the chess master, Dumbledore formulates a plan that involves his friend and former student, Newt Scamander, joining forces with a small band of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle.  Yates observes, “Dumbledore has a checkered history of encouraging people to do crazy things, but we love him for that, nonetheless.”

    Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films Production, a David Yates film, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” in Philippine theaters Black Saturday, April 16.  The film will be distributed worldwide in select theatres and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #SecretsOfDumbledore

  • Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the beloved blue hedgehog returns to the big screen, eager to prove he’s a hero as he settles in the small town of Green Hills. We’re introduced to his sidekick, a fox named Tails, and together they embark on a quest to find a powerful emerald that Dr. Robotnik wants to use for destruction. 

    Whether you’ve already seen the sequel or are just planning to catch it in the theaters, here are some interesting facts about ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ that you should check out!

    1. The stars from the first film return for the sequel

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    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars James Marsden and Ben Schwartz return as Sheriff Tom Wachowski and the voice of Sonic, respectively, and also returning are Tika Sumpter (Tom’s wife Maddie), Natasha Rothwell (as Rachel, Maddie’s sister) and Adam Pally (Tom’s deputy sheriff friend). Jim Carrey reprises his role as Dr. Robotnik, sporting a newly enhanced mustache in the sequel! 

    2. Tails is voiced by the longtime voice actor of Tails in the video games

    Colleen O’Shaughnessey’s voice goes from video game to big screen! She is actually a longtime voice of Tails in the video games, so fans of games can look forward to her familiar voice as Sonic the Hedgehog’s two-tailed ally. She’s also a voice talent for other popular titles like Digimon, Naruto, and Bleach.

    3. Idris Elba voices Knuckles, Dr. Robotnik’s new partner-in-crime

    The Suicide Squad and Pacific Rim actor is no stranger to voice acting. Idris Elba has voiced several other characters in films such as Zootopia, The Jungle Book, and Finding Dory. In Sonic 2, he voices Knuckles the Echnida, a powerful fighter and the sole survivor of his tribe. In the sequel, he teams up with Dr. Robotnik to hunt for the powerful emerald.

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    4. There’s a comic one-shot prequel to ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill’ is a collection of five prequel stories revolving around different ‘Sonic’ characters like Sonic, Dr. Robotnik, and Tails, and introduces Knuckles the Echidna before he lands on the big screen. If you’re curious to read the exclusive prequel for side stories building up to the sequel, you can order the digital copy online over here.

    5. A third film installment is confirmed, plus a live-action series is slated for 2023

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    Here’s another reason to head to the cinemas for the sequel: a third movie is confirmed! According to Deadline’s exclusive update, they’re further extending the Sonic universe with a third feature film now in development. Additionally, Sega and Paramount+ are teaming up for a live-action Sonic series set to be launched next year!

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    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Buy your tickets here.

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From April 4 to 10, 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 April 4 to 10, 2022.

    April 4, Monday

    Dune
    (4:20pm, HBO)
    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.

    I’ve Fallen For You
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    With the news of his parents breaking-up, Alex Boy has to do everything to achieve what he has always wanted; to live in one place as a family together. Alex Girl has set goals for herself and her family. She has to pass UP and get a job later to help her crumbling family.

    Pet Sematary
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his neighbor Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unspeakable evil with horrific consequences.

    Pet Sematary II
    (11:40pm, Cinemax)
    A young widower(Anthony Edwards)moves with his young son (Edward Furlong)to an old town in Maine. After hearing the legend of the pet cemetery where sometimes the dead are revived; he wants to take his mother from her grave and place her in the special burial ground in hopes of her rejoining the family.

    April 5, Tuesday

    Seven Sundays
    (5pm, PBO)
    Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

    Coach Carter
    (6:05pm, 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.

    Paano Na Kaya
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

    Baby Driver
    (9pm, HBO)
    Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc’s violent, bank-robbing cronies – including Buddy, Bats and Darling – get in and out of Dodge before it’s too late. He’s not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.

    April 6, Wednesday

    Jowable
    (10:30am, PBO)
    Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

    The Hunger Games
    (6:40pm, HBO)
    In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

    Da One That Ghost Away
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Wanting to save her beloved grandmother’s house from being sequestered, paranormal expert Carmel and her best friend form a squad of ghost hunters with their misfits buddies.

    The Lovely Bones
    (10pm, Cinemax)
    After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family — and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

    April 7, Thursday

    Charlie’s Angels
    (11:20am, Cinemax)
    Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto — a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it’s up to the Angels — Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena — to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working at.

    Catch Me I’m In Love
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    An advocate for the poor begins a rocky romance with the president’s spoiled son while accompanying him on an immersion trip to a rural community.

    Sex and the City 2
    (11:45pm, HBO)
    Fun, fashion and friendship continue to define the lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. They have more than they ever wished for, but when the combination of marriage and motherhood approach, the gals take an exotic vacation in Abu Dhabi. The sun-drenched paradise holds many surprises — especially for Carrie, who faces temptation when she unexpectedly runs into Aidan.

    April 8, Friday

    Meet Me In St. Gallen
    (3pm, PBO)
    An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician meet and become instant friends, but decide to end and leave everything as is, just like complete strangers.

    Despicable Me
    (4:05pm, HBO)
    Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru prepares to vanquish all who stand in his way. However, nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.

    April 9, Saturday

    Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Twin sisters with opposite personalities work their way up their father’s company, trying out different jobs within the huge conglomerate.

    2012
    (6:25pm, HBO)
    Earth’s billions of inhabitants are unaware that the planet has an expiration date. With the warnings of an American scientist, world leaders begin secret preparations for the survival of select members of society. When the global cataclysm finally occurs, failed writer Jackson Curtis tries to lead his family to safety as the world starts falling apart.

    My Super Ex-Girlfriend
    (8:25pm, Cinemax)
    Jenny Johnson falls in love with Matt Saunders when they happen to meet on the subway, but when he finds her a little too possessive, he dumps her. It’s a decision he soon regrets because Jenny Johnson has an alter-ego – superhero G-Girl. As Saunders soon finds out, hell hath no fury like a woman with super powers scorned.

    April 10, Sunday

    Pixels
    (12:30pm, Cinemax)
    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.

    Kong: Skull Island
    (5:20pm, HBO)
    Scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.

    Unbreakable
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Mariel and Deena have been best friends since college. Their relationship is challenged as family obligations and a tragedy force them to re-evaluate the meaning of loyalty. Exploring whether this friendship survive the ultimate test of love.

    Through Night and Day
    (7:30pm, PBO)
    The film revolves around an engaged couple whose relationship is tested while on a prenup trip to Iceland.

  • The Philippine Art Community Addresses Collective Grief with ‘Damay at Dangal: Hanggang sa Muli’

    The Cultural Center of the Philippines, in partnership with the Concerned Artists of the Philippines, leads various communities in understanding and expressing grief for those who have passed on since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, through Damay at Dangal: Hanggang sa Muli, slated on April 9, 2022, happening simultaneously on-site at the CCP Ramp and Main Theater Lobby, and live-streamed by the CCP, CCP Intertextual Division, Damay at Dangal and Hanggang sa Muli Facebook pages. 

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    With the support of the Hanggang sa Muli Memorial Website team, the one-day event initiated last year by the Citizens’ Urgent Response to End CoVid (Cure CoVid), the Promotion of Church People’s Response and the Bayan Muna Tandang Sora Network aims to remember the lives and works of those who have departed from March 2020 until the present. 

    The event will have a pre-show, starting at 3pm, with the presentation of Toym Imao’s installation at the CCP Ramp. The installation, which serves as an “altar,” will remain at the CCP Ramp until Sunday, April 10, 2022. Families, friends, and colleagues are encouraged to bring memorabilia of their departed loved ones. They can light candles, offer flowers, prayers, and mementos at the art installation. There will also be video presentation of the “Pagbabasa ng Pangalan ng Mga Yumao.” Selected CCP officials and employees including President Arsenio Lizaso, and Vice-President and artistic director Chris Millado, as well as members of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines, artists and personalities such as Karen Davila, Rico Hizon, Agot Isidro, Nanding Josef, Joel Lamangan, Lualhati Bautista, Gina Alajar, Ricky Lee, Enchong Dee, among others, will take the lead in reading the names of the departed. The main program to be directed by Krix San Gabriel will commence at 5pm, with prayers, musical performances by award-winning chorale Philippine Madrigal Singers, biblical readings, eulogies, and hosted by Iza Calzado and Atom Araullo. 

    For updates and more details, check out the CCP website, CCP official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or call 8551-5959/e-mail ccpintertextualdivision@gmail.com. For those attending Damay at Dangal, kindly read the CCP protocols for Alert Level 1: https://bit.ly/ccpnewnormalprotocol

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of April 4 to 10, 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 April 4 to 10, 2022!

    Netflix

    Green Mothers’ Club (Series)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    Green Mothers’ Club follows five mothers who became friends after meeting each other at their children’s elementary school. Together, the women navigate their lives with each other’s support, facing both challenges and triumphs.

    The In Between (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    After losing her love in a tragic accident, a teen begins to believe that her boyfriend is sending her signs from the other side.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWaL5OLRAk4

    Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (Film)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    This action-packed Korean flick centers on the conflict between the merciless leader of a Black Ops team and an upright prosecutor in a city of spies.

    Dirty Lines (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Set in the ’80s, this series follows an enterprising college student who builds a career at a phone sex line.

    Elite, Season 5 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    A new semester begins at Las Encinas, bringing in new students, new love triangles new rules, and another mysterious crime.

    Green Eggs and Ham, Season 2 (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    The Seuss-inspired adventure resumes with an unsolved mystery, a new beginning, and spies!

    Our Blues (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Starring Shin Min-ah, this Korean series follows multiple stories about people living and working on the bustling Jeju Island.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NuptznGFE

    My Liberation Notes (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    Three siblings who are bored of their everyday life, seek fulfillment and freedom from their lives that appear to be going nowhere.


    HBO GO

    Tokyo Vice (Film)

    April 7 | Watch it here

    Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, this film is based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, and his daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo.

    A Black Lady Sketch Show, Season 3 (Series)

    April 9 | Watch it here

    This season of the HBO Original comedy series will feature sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSpoKoW078


    Upstream

    South of Heaven (Film)

    April 6 | Watch it here

    A convicted felon who got early parole after serving twelve years in prison vows to give his childhood love, now suffering from cancer, the best year of her life.


    Apple TV+

    Pinecone & Pony (Series)

    April 8 | Watch it here

    Based on the children’s picture book ‘The Princess and the Pony’, this animated series follows the adventures of the fearless Pinecone and her best pal Pony.

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  • Take On The Journey To Wellness at Glorietta

    Glorietta’s Wellness Place sees more well-loved concepts opening and promos. Designed as Ayala Malls’ first wellness specialty zone, it’s a must-see concept that reinforces an optimistic vibe by providing relaxation through the senses. A convergence of well-loved and known service concepts, Wellness Place provides patrons the convenience of visiting their go-to salons and discovering the best haircare and skincare treatments to fit their personal needs.

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    Wellness Place (Glorietta 3)

    An all-in-one wellness destination

    Look no further! Finally, an all-in-one self-care haven is in the Metro. For haircuts and long-overdue treatments to tame those frizzy stands, the Wellness Place houses Headway Vera Salon, T&J Salon, and Bruno’s Barbers and HQ Barbershop for the men.

    Patrons can also get their regular waxing appointments done at Hey Sugar! and Lay Bare. For added oomph, customers can try on eyelash extensions at Ooh La Lash then complete their overall look with freshly painted nails at Nailaholics.

    The Wellness Place also puts an emphasis on the body’s overall health. It includes clinics like SkinStation and Kazemi for premium face, skin, and body treatments; KARADA, the most famous Seitai, orbody therapy, salon from Japan; and Manila Hearing Aid for hearing-care consultations and therapies.

    Of course, relaxation also comes in a hearty cup of coffee. Little Farmers Coffee Brim welcomes visitors to slow down and refuel as they face daily work tasks and take a break from the daily grind..

    The Wellness Place is currently expanding to offer customers more options that cater to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Soon-to-open boutiques include Brow Lounge, Bee Choo Origin, Miss Esthe, and Padrino’s Way BarberPub.

    Wellness Promos to watch out for

    Mall goers are welcome to visit the 3rd floor of Glorietta 3 to see the glow and freshness that they reflect at the Wellness Place’s mirror installation. Customers can strike a pose and share it online through Facebook or Instagram. More excitingly, they can spin to win by scanning the QR code placed at the mirror, which will lead them to a fun digital roulette. Thrilling beauty products from Glorietta merchants are up for grabs! Participants should present their result, along with their posted mirror selfie to claim their prize at the Glorietta 2 concierge.

    Moreover, Karada is offering up to 20% off on all packages including Basik, Perks, and Felicity from April 4-8 as part of their 4.4 Mega Sale! Customers can also take advantage of their Easter promo and enjoy up to 20% discount on their chosen treatment until April 30.

    For chic and fab nails for any occasion, Nailaholics has got you covered! Visit their store and avail of their Spa Party packages. Choose from Shore for P8,850, Coast for P11,250, and Tidal for P14,550, all good for 6 pax. Now customers can get the ultimate mani, pedi, and spa therapy and treatments for themselves and their friends.

    Excited to get that much-needed hair revamp? Visit Headway Vera Salon where patrons can enjoy a discounted hair makeover package for P4,999 and avail of a second package for only P2,499. 

    Bring in the men and get a haircut for P250. Enjoy HQ Barbershop’s Happy Hour promo every Monday to Friday, 10am to 12nn.

    What’s more, customers will receive a FREE gift when they avail any of  Manila Hearing Aid Hearing Care Services.

    Get that much-deserved pampering and relaxation at the Wellness Place! Rediscover self-care by treating yourself to a trip to the best self-care hubs this summer. For more information on store openings and ongoing promos, visit Glorietta’s Facebook and Instagram page @iloveglorietta 

  • Harry Styles is Back with New Single ‘As It Was’

    Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has released his brand new single and video “As It Was.” 

    “As It Was” is the lead single from his highly anticipated new album Harry’s House, to be released May 20 on Columbia Records. The music video for “As It Was,” shot last month in London, finds Harry collaborating with Ukrainian GRAMMY Award®-nominated director Tanu Muino. Listen to “As It Was” here and check out the video here.

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    “Directing a Harry Styles video was a bucket list dream come true for me as he’s my favorite performer,” says Tanu. “Shooting him was bittersweet as it was one of the happiest days of my life, but on the second day of the shoot, my country Ukraine was invaded so you can imagine the insane emotions we had while shooting. Me and my team from Ukraine poured so much love into this video and you can see it on screen. It will be a music video I will never forget and now I can happily retire.” See full team credits below. 

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    Harry’s House is the third solo studio album from Harry Styles and first music release since 2019’s record breaking sophomore album Fine Line. The new 13-track full-length album was recorded in multiple locations across the UK, Los Angeles and Tokyo from 2020 to 2021. It was written by Harry alongside frequent collaborators Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and Mitch Rowland.  Harry’s House is available for pre-order at all physical and digital retailers globally. In addition, exclusive configurations will be available at select retailers nationwide including a Target Translucent Yellow vinyl and a Sea Glass Green vinyl available on the artist’s webstore. Pre-order Harry’s House here.

    Harry is set to headline the legendary Coachella Festival on April 15 and 22, where he will perform “As It Was” for the first time ever. He will then take Love on Tour back on the road in support of Harry’s House in stadiums and arenas across the world this summer, starting June 11 in Glasgow. See full list of dates at https://www.hstyles.co.uk/. Pre-order the album here or pre-save the album here.

  • Add a Favorite to Your CBTL Favorites for Only P100 with Mondays Made Better

    Mondays Made Better is back at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! You can now experience a new flavor every Monday and find your new favorite drink for only P100 starting April 4 until May 16, 2022.

    Already drooling at that idea? Here’s a sneak peek of some of their featured drinks. Take note, these aren’t the only drinks you can get for P100 every Monday!

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    Catch The Original Vanilla Ice Blended®, a classic version made from CBTL’s delicious coffee and their French DeluxeTM vanilla powder and skimmed milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream. 

    Looking for the taste of summer? Try their Mango Ice Blended®. A perfect summer treat made from ripened mango juice combined with CBTL’s French Deluxe™ vanilla powder blended with ice, topped with whipped cream.

    Their beloved OG, The Original Mocha Ice Blended®. Period. The frozen sensation that started it all contains CBTL’s delicious coffee and their Special Dutch™ chocolate powder and skimmed milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream.

    The crowd favorite, that wants to be your favorite – the Matcha Ice Blended®. Earthy-flavored matcha powder blended with ice and skimmed milk for a refreshingly sweet finish of green tea topped with whipped cream. 

    Win a Special Unlimited Pass!

    The fun doesn’t end there! Aside from this awesome deal, get a chance to win the best prize of all – a Special Unlimited Pass to avail of any Ice Blended® drink for ONLY P100 for 3 months. Catch their full mechanics on Instagram at @CBTLph or on TikTok at ​​@thecoffeebeanph. Quick tip, always include the hashtag #MondaysMadeBetter and #CBTLph on your posts to join.

    So, are you ready to find your new favorite #CBTLph drink this #MondaysMadeBetter? Head to your nearest CBTL store every Monday starting April 4! 

    Terms and conditions: 

    1. Php 100 beverage is applicable to select regular-sized drinks only.
    2. Customers can purchase more than 1 featured beverage per day.
    3. Add-ons must be paid on top of the promo price. Regular price of add-ons (NSA, Soy, etc.) applies.
    4. Swirl Rewards Cardholders may earn points from purchasing the featured beverage, but may not use their points to pay for the featured beverage.
    5. Marketing Gift Certificates and beverage coupons may not be used to avail of the promo.
    6. Promo is not valid in conjunction with other promos. But in compliance to, Section 4 of R.A 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, “In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount of the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher.”
    7. Promo is valid for dine-in or take-out orders only.
    8. Promo is valid in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® & 26th St. Bistro stores nationwide. Promo period: April 4 – May 16, 2022.
    9. For more information visit: https://www.coffeebean.com.ph/add-a-favorite-to-your-favorites/

    Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-138592 Series of 2022.