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  • Online shopping worries? PayMaya has you covered at no additional cost with Buyer Protect

    PayMaya users can now enjoy better peace of mind when shopping online with Buyer Protect, the only online shopping insurance provided at no additional cost by an e-wallet in the country.   Buyer Protect is underwritten by leading general insurer AIG Philippines Insurance and developed by PayMaya with leading international insurtech, bolttech.

    If you shop online and pay using your PayMaya account, you now enjoy peace of mind for undelivered, incomplete, or damaged purchases. This is because you are now covered – thanks to Buyer Protect. Best of all, you can take advantage of this offer at no extra cost!

    Online shopping worries? PayMaya has you covered at no additional cost with Buyer Protect

    With Buyer Protect Insurance, you can enjoy coverage for purchases with a minimum spend of PHP100 per transaction from legitimate online sellers with their own website or official stores on Lazada, Shopee, Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and similar sites.   

    Easily get your money back if you experience online shopping fails – be it new home décor items delivered to you with damages or incomplete items from your recent shopping haul. If the seller is not willing to provide a refund, you can get it conveniently with PayMaya’s Buyer Protect! 

    You can get reimbursed up to PHP8,000 per valid claim, or up to PHP16,000 annually for undelivered, incomplete, or damaged purchases from eligible online sellers. To access this free insurance product, you just have to make sure that you have an upgraded PayMaya account and that you use your PayMaya card, QR code or mobile number for your online purchase.  

    The launch of this new offer is just one of the many ways PayMaya is making online transactions safer for you. In December 2021, the company also introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, making it the only e-wallet that provides a special badge to legitimate and trustworthy online sellers.  With this, it is easier to know if the casual seller you are paying is legit!

    “More Filipinos are now enjoying the convenience of online shopping using PayMaya. That’s why we need to create more positive experiences for consumers when they purchase online, and PayMaya is leading at this front with relevant features such as Buyer Protect,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya Philippines.   

    “With Buyer Protect, our customers have better peace of mind using their PayMaya accounts as they can get reimbursed for online shopping fails without having to pay extra charges,” he added.  

    To enjoy worry-free shopping and experience safer and more convenient payments with a few taps on your smartphone, just download the PayMaya app and register for free!   

    To file a claim for your online shopping fails, simply follow these three easy steps:  

    1. Hop over to https://www.paymaya.com/buyer-protect where you can download the claim form.  
    2. Once you have filled out the necessary information in the form, submit it, along with the supporting documents at aigphl_consumerclaims@aig.com.  
    3. All that’s left to do now is wait for the reimbursement in your PayMaya account in 7 – 10 working days. 

    The launch of Buyer Protect is part of PayMaya’s push to make digital transactions more convenient and safer for more Filipinos.  Last year, PayMaya launched Personal Protect, which covers dengue, COVID-19, and Permanent Total Disability, underwritten by Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation. The company also introduced Mobile Protect, which allows users to avail themselves of mobile phone repair services from bolttech for Cracked Screen or Accidental and Liquid Damage. 

    PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government.  

    As of end-December 2021, PayMaya provides more than 44 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including “every day” merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.    

  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From March 14 to 20, 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 March 14 to 20, 2022.

    March 14, Monday

    Mano Po 7
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    It shows the lives and relationship issues among the modern generation of Chinoys and how it isn’t as perfect as it seems.

    IT
    (11pm, HBO)
    Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare — an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town’s children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

    The Gifted
    (11:15pm, PBO)
    Childhood best friend with a genius IQ become bittersweet rivals when they both fall for Mark.

    March 15, Tuesday

    She’s Dating The Gangster
    (3pm, Cinema One)
    Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous; however, she falls in love with him.

    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
    (8:05pm, HBO)
    Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.

    March 16, Wednesday

    I’m Ellyena L.
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Ellenya’s life revolves around social media just like a typical millennial; seeking validation from the online society. With aspirations of being a big influencer and vlogger, she chases her dreams by creating a persona and content with the help of her family and friends. Will Ellenya earn online fame or will she be an epic fail?

    Pitch Perfect 2
    (7:05pm, HBO)
    It’s been three years since the Barden Bellas became the first all-female group to win a national title. All seems well until a botched Lincoln Center performance for the president leads to a scandal that strips them of their performing duties, causing internal tension and strife. With the world championships on the horizon in Copenhagen, Denmark, the women must get their act together for their one and only shot at redemption.

    The Breakup Playlist
    (7:15pm, PBO)
    A story about an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other.

    The Purge: Anarchy
    (11:55pm, HBO)
    One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish — including murder — without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.

    March 17, Thursday

    Space Jam: A New Legacy
    (12pm, HBO)
    Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI’s digitized champions of the court — a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad.

    Got 2 Believe
    (2pm, Cinema One)
    Toni a wedding planner and perennial bridesmaid, is turning 25 and afraid of becoming an old maid. Photographer Lorenz, a non-marrying kind, arranges blind dates to help her find the right man. Two opposites are drawn to each other and feelings develop. Like magic, they find themselves in each other’s arms.

    March 18, Friday

    My Only U
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Winona lives with her blind father Raul in a neighborhood of apartment dwellers managed by her childhood friend A man does everything he can to help the woman he loves.

    Spider-Man: Homecoming
    (6:50pm, HBO)
    Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

    March 19, Saturday

    Tenet
    (6:30pm, HBO)
    A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

    Glorious
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    Glory, a 52-year-old woman who falls in love with Niko, a guy 30 years her junior. They start a risqué May-December love affair, but will struggle to keep their relationship intact amidst social disapproval and judgment.

    March 20, Sunday

    Hello, Love, Goodbye
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    It centers on Joy and Ethan who are Filipino workers based in Hong Kong. Ethan who is a bartender wants to romantically pursue Joy who is a domestic helper and is dedicated to providing for her family.

    Jurassic World
    (9pm, 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 expert (Chris Pratt) to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of March 14 to 20, 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 March 14 to 20, 2022!

    Netflix

    Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation (Film)

    March 15 | Watch it here

    This new film from the singer Eve features a mysterious tale presented through a blend of live-action, 3DCG, and 2D animation.

    Rescued by Ruby (Film)

    March 17 | Watch it here

    Based on a true story, Grant Gustin plays the State trooper Dan who pairs up with the shelter dog Ruby to join the K-9 Search & Rescue team.

    Windfall (Film)

    March 18 | Watch it here

    This Hitchcockian thriller follows a thief who robs a tech billionaire’s empty vacation house, but is caught by surprise when the rich man and his wife show up for a last-minute getaway.


    HBO GO

    DMZ (Series)

    March 17 | Watch it here

    In a future America that’s embroiled in civil war, a fearless medic goes on a harrowing journey to find the son that she lost in the evacuation of New York City.

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    F9: The Fast Saga (Film)

    March 18 | Watch it here

    As the crew reunites to stop a cyberterrorist from building a dangerous weapon, Dom is forced to confront his past when his forsaken brother turns out to be a henchman of the enemy.

    Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (Film)

    March 18 | Watch it here

    The Mortal Kombat heroes must travel to Outworld and defend Earthrealm as Scorpion searches for the ancient Kamidogu before it is used to resurrect the One Being, causing certain destruction to all.

    LAND (Film)

    March 19 | Watch it here

    Directed by acclaimed actress Robin Wright, LAND tells the story of a woman’s search for meaning in the vast and harsh Wyoming wilderness.

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    A Superior Day (Series)

    March 14 | Watch it here

    A firefighter receives a mysterious text message revealing that his neighbor is actually a serial killer. The texter then commands him to kill his neighbor or he will never see his daughter again.


    Upstream

    Last Train to Christmas (Film)

    March 18 | Watch it here

    In 1985, local celebrity Tony Towers and his fiancée Sue go on a trip for a Christmas family reunion, but the train takes Tony to different stages of his life, giving him a glimpse of the past and the future.

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  • Adam Levine Releases Music Video of His Original Song for ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’

    Puppies and music — just the thing to put you in a “Good Mood.”  Watch the lyric video of “Good Mood,” an original song written and performed by Adam Levine for PAW Patrol: The Movie.

    The exciting, inspiring animated adventure from Paramount Pictures opens exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines on March 16.  

    About Paw Patrol: The Movie

    The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head-on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City!

    Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big-screen adventure are members from the original series’ cast along with Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel and introducing Will Brisbin.

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    Paw Patrol: The Movie is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.  Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paramountpicsph/; Twitter at www.twitter.com/paramountpicsph/; Instagram at www.instagram.com/paramountpicsph/  and YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZ7igjHZB-5k8DDM7ilVJw. Connect with #PAWPatrolMovie and tag @paramountpicsph

  • Filipino-Canadian Alex Mallari Jr. on working with Ryan Reynolds in ‘The Adam Project’

    Hand-picked by box-office Director Shawn Levy himself to be one of the main antagonists in The Adam Project, Filipino-Canadian actor Alex Mallari Jr. is surely one to watch out for on the big screen. Born in Lubao City in Pampanga, Mallari moved to Canada where he grew up and pursued Criminology but then realizing he really wanted to take on his childhood dream to become an actor. Since then, he’s been a part of shows like Dark Matter, Shadowhunters, Designated Survivor, Ginny & Georgia, and more.

    READ MORE:
    Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldaña, and Walker Scobell on ‘The Adam Project’
    Double Trouble: a review of ‘The Adam Project’

    In a roundtable interview with select media from the Philippines, Alex Mallari Jr. shared his journey as an actor in Hollywood, how he thinks there should be more opportunities for the Filipino community, what it was like working with such a star-studded project, and more.

    What was it like knowing you were casted as one of the main antagonists in The Adam Project?

    Alex: I was on the set of “Working Moms” and my manager got in touch with me. It was first about the movie “Resident Evil” so I first got that offer and shortly after that he called and told me that I also got “The Adam Project.” He asked me what I wanted to do because there was one day that won’t work out so I can’t do both of them. As much as I love Resident Evil, this movie had Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Zoe Saldaña — that’s something you can’t say no to so it was an easy choice. 

    How would you describe your journey as an actor in Hollywood? Do you think the opportunities for people of color are improving? 

    Alex: They’re certainly improving. There was a point where we were able to say “Hollywood isn’t doing a good job in bringing inclusiveness into the picture,” but now I don’t think we can say that anymore. I think now we can start to be a little more specific, as far as who isn’t and what isn’t being inclusive. 

    My journey has been fun and there have been a lot of opportunities that I found to be just learning opportunities because Filipinos aren’t really recognized. When they want Asian, we’re not the typical Asian look that they want. Very rarely that you see Filipinos until recently I have seen Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asians which is great but up until then, a lot of the things that I have gone out for and even now are open ethnicity, so we leave it at that. 

    But I do feel there needs to be not just more Filipino actors, but more Filipino writers, publicists, directors. I just worked with an awesome Filipino director of photography. It was just so nice — to just have our community there. 

    What was the most difficult part of portraying your character Christos? 

    Alex Mallari Jr.: The most difficult part was wrapping my mind around the fact that I was going to be in a movie with the best in the business — Zoe Saldaña, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, and newcomer Walker Scobell who acted so professionally. So wrapping my mind around the fact I was walking with the giants, I think that was the most difficult part. But when it came down that it was time to start working, it came so naturally. I feel like everyone on set had such awesome energy — everyone was just thankful to be there to tell this incredible story. 

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    What were your specific preparations for Cristos? Were there any fighting styles that you worked on? 

    Alex: As far as prep goes, the moment I found out about it, it was a very strict diet because I had to be beside Ryan Reynolds and just a lot of working out as far as that. Taekwondo is something I’ve always done in my life so I’m proficient in that, and boxing as well. I’m not trained in it but there was a specific thing that I did ask for. In the movie, you see two sticks that I pull out — those weren’t really there, to begin with.

    They asked if I was proficient in any weapons and I said there was a series that I did that I spent a lot of time with a katana, but I wanted to do something for the Philippines. So I asked if we can do something with arnis sticks or some sort of kali knife or something. It was nice that they were so accepting of my need to represent the Philippines in some capacity. I know it only made a few movies but I’m happy that it made the movie at all.

    How did this project help you as an actor? 

    Alex: It helped me immensely! I’d probably give myself a six or seven out of 10. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to just be more comfortable and to let loose a little and don’t seek that permission to try things, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

    I think this film, thus far, has been my best learning experience. This publicity stuff is great, being able to work with these people is great, but being able to learn from my co-actors is better. There’s this old saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” And I think that’s what The Adam Project was for me.

    Watch The Adam Project official trailer:

    The Adam Project premieres today, March 11, on Netflix. Stream here.

    About ‘The Adam Project’
    Director: Shawn Levy
    Writers: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin
    Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a.
    Executive Producers: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, George Dewey, Patrick Gooing, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
    Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, with Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña
    Logline: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.

  • Cetaphil launches a New and Improved Gentle Cleanser after 75 years

    The skincare industry is often associated with so-called cult favorites that promise to transform skin for the better. From astringent to zinc oxide, every decade has its own breakthrough product that gains the following of the generation.

    Few products have the combination of universality, scientific backing, and top-quality ingredients that make a cult favorite. And even fewer can hold their cult status quite like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, which has remained a staple of beauty magazines and Dermatologists’ prescriptions throughout the decades. 

    Cetaphil‘s signature product was invented in 1947 to address the need for gentle but effective skin cleansing. But word-of-mouth spread beyond the medical community, and in a short time, it became the bestseller and household name that it is today. 

    Cetaphil launches a New and Improved Gentle Cleanser after 75 years

    The secret to Cetaphil’s success was its gentle but effective formula, which has remained essentially the same through the years. But as science progresses, even classics need an update—and Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is getting one after 75 years.

    “The challenges faced by people with sensitive skin constantly change, and are no longer the just same ones that we faced 75 years ago,” says Galderma Philippines Business Unit-Head, Jade Silva-netto Ponoc. “Not only do we have to keep up with these challenges—we have to stay ahead and innovate with the latest science in order to address the five signs of skin sensitivity.” 

    The science-backed formula in the improved Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser now includes Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), which helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve tone and soothe skin; Panthenol (Vitamin B5), which helps increase skin’s hydration while decreasing overall water loss for a more supple appearance and to soothe skin sensitivity; and Glycerin, which draws water into skin to increase and maintain hydration levels. Together, they help address Skin dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and weakened skin barrier—with the same gentle effectiveness that has made Cetaphil popular since the ‘40s. 

    As a nod to the improved formula, Cetaphil is also rolling out a brand new look for its products, including an updated logo and modern packaging with color-coding for specific skin types. 

    The improved Cetaphil products are now available at Watsons and Mercury Drug stores starting March 1. You may also visit the Watsons online store It will also be available in the flagship stores of Cetaphil starting March 28 in Shopee and Lazada on March 30. To learn more about current and upcoming Cetaphil products, follow Cetaphil Philippines on Facebook and Instagram, or visit www.cetaphil.com.ph.

  • ‘F9: The Fast Saga’ & ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ to Stream on HBO GO This March

    Two adrenaline-pumping blockbusters, F9: The Fast Saga and Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins will premiere on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 26 respectively on HBO GO.

    The high-octane Fast and Furious movie franchise continues with its ninth chapter F9: The Fast Saga with acclaimed filmmaker Justin Lin (The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast 5 and Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond) back at its helm. It reunites the original cast members and a number of the creative minds who have worked on the franchise over the span of the last two decades.

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    Vin Diesel’s (Chronicles of Riddick, The Last Witch Hunter) Dominic Toretto is leading a quiet life with Letty (Michelle Rodriguez – S.W.A.T., Resident Evil: Retribution) and his young son Brian. However, danger lurks in the form of Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (John Cena – The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker), the best assassin and high-performance driver the crew has ever encountered. Also with the manipulative Cipher (Charlize Theron – Mad Max: Fury Road, Bombshell) wreaking havoc once more, Dom must choose between his responsibility as a father, loyalty to his chosen ‘family’ and the need to confront the sins of his past. 

    F9: The Fast Saga welcomes back Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges as Tej, Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey, Jordana Brewster as Mia, Sung Kang as Han, Helen Mirren as Queenie and Kurt Russell as Mr Nobody, with new faces Anna Sawai as Elle and Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Otto.

    Written by Daniel Casey and Justin Lin, F9: The Fast Saga is produced by franchise producer Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, and Samantha Vincent.

    In Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, Last Christmas) is Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan, the Arashikage, after saving the life of their heir apparent. As the Arashikage trains him in the ways of the ninja warrior, it also provides something he has been longing for: a home and the closest thing he has to a family. However, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honour and allegiance will be tested, which could mean losing the trust of those closest to him.

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    Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Takehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke and produced by Brian Goldner, Erik Howsam, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura with the screenplay by Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse. Stream or download F9: The Fast Sagaon Friday, March 18 and Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Originson Saturday, March 26 on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. 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.

  • Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldaña, and Walker Scobell on ‘The Adam Project’

    Just four months since the release of Red Notice, Ryan Reynolds is back on Netflix. Directed by Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy, Reynolds portrays a time-traveling fighter pilot in The Adam Project. He goes back in time to team up with his younger self and his late father to save the future and come to terms with his past. And if that’s not interesting enough, 13 Going on 30 superstars Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo reunites in the film!

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    READ MORE:
    Double Trouble: a review of ‘The Adam Project’

    Watch the official trailer of The Adam Project here:

    In a roundtable interview, we talked to Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell who play Big and Small Adam Reed, and Zoe Saldaña who plays Adam’s wife Laura. Reynolds shares the story of how he and Shawn Levy ended up working again, Scobell’s wrap gift, Saldaña’s advice to her 12-year-old self, and more. Read the interview below:

    What made you say yes to ‘The Adam Project’?

    Ryan Reynolds: It was very weird. I just finished Free Guy with Shawn [Levy] and I was looking to tell something that was some sort of ‘Field of Dreams’ kind of space. I really wanted to be a part of a story that uses that kind of 80s architecture and film which is a huge spectacle-driven wish-fulfillment type filmmaking that there’s always that really emotionally important at its core.

    Shawn and I were actually about to make a whole other movie that dealt with similar themes but wasn’t quite as sharp and as resonant as The Adam Project. And then we left it and found The Adam Project and we were both just in right from the get-go. 

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    The idea was pitched to me by David Ellison who runs Skydance [Media] and I fell in love with the idea. I immediately pitched it to Sean and I threatened his life that he was going to do this movie with me or face dire and fatal consequences. And then off we went! We just went into development, Sean and I did a little rewrite on the script and then we were shooting.

    Adam goes back in time to reunite with you in the movie, what would you say is the greatest or craziest thing you’ve done for love? 

    Zoe Saldaña: Get married! I met a guy, fell in love, and married him. Marriage is such a big step. It’s a commitment, an everyday exercise of love, and that takes discipline, energy, passion, determination, and perseverance — and that’s crazy to me. The fact that we wake up and generate all this energy to put into love because if we get lazy in love, it begins to die. So the craziest thing I’ve ever done for love is to marry and I’m very happy with my decision.

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    What were the lessons of time traveling have you learned from The Adam Project?

    Zoe Saldaña: Sometimes things are better left untouched. Yes, they’re worth reliving because if they are wonderful moments in your life, the possibility of getting to relive a special moment again is just a wonderful gift. 

    Did you get to keep memorabilia when you wrapped up shooting?

    Walker Scobell: Um, I did. Well, that was a wrap gift. I’m wearing it now actually!

    Ryan Reynolds: There it is. That was his wrap gift on the movie — the actual watch!

    Walker Scobell: But I took my whole costume, a couple of pairs of shoes but I grew out of them in like two days. I also took this hard drive thing that’s pretty cool.

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    What advice would you give your 12-year-old self?

    Zoe Saldaña: Push yourself and stay curious. Try to find comfort in uncomfortable places because it only means that you’re challenging yourself, and you’re learning and growing. And I think I would have let my 12-year-old self know that “You’re on the right track. Everything that you’re doing for yourself, it’s going to help you find who you truly want to be.” And I feel like that would have saved me a lot of moments of tears, anxiety, and paranoia.

    The Adam Project premieres today, March 11, on Netflix. Stream here.

    About ‘The Adam Project’
    Director: Shawn Levy
    Writers: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin
    Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a.
    Executive Producers: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, George Dewey, Patrick Gooing, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
    Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, with Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña
    Logline: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.

  • Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

    OPPO continues to introduce functional smartphones and gadgets to help consumers be more productive from day to night. 

    “OPPO ensures that innovation is always at the heart of its products. We understand the importance of a seamless digital experience for a more productive life whether at work or at home,” said Chiqui Tapawan, OPPO Philippines’ Head of Marketing Communications. The leading global smartphone brand recently introduced two devices that boast top-of-the-line features perfect for work and play, the OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2.

    OPPO Watch Free: Time for overall health and wellness

    Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

    Having trouble sleeping at night? The OPPO Watch Free is the newest smartwatch exclusively equipped with OSleep which provides comprehensive and personalized sleep monitoring and analysis for before, during, and after sleep. It sends bedtime reminders and analyzes your sleep latency, sleep duration, and sleep phases with features such as deep and light sleep analysis and rapid eye movement (REM) monitoring. It has multiple sensors that are able to detect sleep problems and propose suggestions in a timely manner. 

    Since fitness also contributes to overall health apart from getting quality sleep, OPPO Watch Free is equipped with an optical heart rate sensor to support over 100 sport modes including built-in professional running courses to help you achieve your fat-burning goals efficiently, and a 24-hour heart rate monitor which vibrates to warn you of irregular heartbeat. It also gives you “stand up” reminders, and five-minute relaxation videos designed to encourage office workers to relax and stay fit.  

    Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

    Like most smartwatches, it also has a range of productivity features such as Message Notifications, Incoming Call Notifications, Call Rejection, Find My Phone, and Music Playback Control.

    Light to wear on your wrist and clear to read thanks to its AMOLED HD display, the OPPO Watch Free allows you to choose from 40+ stylish watch faces and even personalize your watch face with AI Outfit Watch Face 2.0. 

    Available in Vanilla and Black, the OPPO Watch Free lets you enjoy your activities as much as you want thanks to its long battery life of up to 14 days on a full charge, and a full day on just a five-minute charge.

    OPPO Enco Air2: Level up your listening situation

    Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

    Spare yourself from tangled wires and enjoy the freedom of listening to music wirelessly with OPPO Enco Air2, the newest entry-level earbuds which satisfy your need for quality audio, charming aesthetics, and practical performance. 

    The OPPO Enco Air2 provides users with deep, powerful bass, crystal-like midrange, and silvery treble—the perfect combination for an immersive audio experience. The Bluetooth® -enabled earbuds have two new Enco Live sound effects: Clear Vocals and Bass Boost to further enhance their bass performance so listening to pop, rock, or EDM, will give you a live concert-like experience. 

    Work and Play with the Newest OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air2 Now Officially Available in the Philippines

    Whether you love mobile gaming or TV shows, the OPPO Enco Air2’s certified low-latency performance will deliver an experience that’s on par with traditional wired earbuds. Users can enable Game Mode with just a triple tap to enter low-latency mode—it’s specially designed to improve problems such as out-of-sync audio and visuals, interference, and more. 

    The new earbuds are also very ergonomic and light which give you all-day comfort. It can deliver music playback for up to four hours without the charging case but when used with the charging case, the earbuds can provide playback all the way up to 24 hours.

    The OPPO Enco Air2 also has an AI Noise Cancellation feature which automatically adjusts the audio when in a noisy environment, and updated smart touch controls. OPPO smartphone users can also take advantage of hands-free controls for their camera with the Enco Air 2. 

    Enjoy work and play every day with the new OPPO Watch Free and OPPO Enco Air 2, now available for Php5,499 and Php3,499 respectively on Lazada, Shopee, and all OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. For more information, visit OPPO Philippines’ website and Facebook page.

  • WATCH: Global Sensation ‘Bridgerton’ Returns with Season 2 Official Trailer

    Netflix and Shondaland released the official trailer and new images for Bridgerton Season 2.  The new photos take a look at a fan favorite Pall Mall game from the book which appears this season on screen. Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-5ujg5SZos

    About Bridgerton

    From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India.

    When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her. 

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    Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of  Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.