From forbidden Marvel character to new Marvel legend. Check out Jared Leto discussing the lore of Morbius in a newly-released featurette below. Watch Columbia Pictures’ action-thriller Morbius, exclusively in Philippine cinemas March 30.
One of Marvel’s most compelling and conflicted characters comes to the big screen as Oscar® winner Jared Leto transforms into the enigmatic antihero Michael Morbius. Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed. Will good override evil – or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges?
Morbius is directed by Daniel Espinosa, story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless, screenplay by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, based on the Marvel Comics.
Produced by Matt Tolmach, Avi Arad and Lucas Foster. The executive producers are Louise Rosner and Emma Ludbrook.
The film stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal with Tyrese Gibson.
Morbius is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Morbius
Guns. Murders. Power. When the stakes are high, the dangers rise, and for us watching these things unfold from the screen, we can’t help but somehow enjoy the thrilling ride. If you’re a fan of TV shows that mainly focus on the rise and fall of criminals, mobsters, and other wrongdoers, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some thrilling crime dramas that are worth checking out the next time you’re picking a title to binge-watch!
On The Job
Erik Matti’s On The Job film and its sequel, On The Job: The Missing Eight, has been turned into a series on HBO GO. The first part of the series tells the story of prisoners Mario and Daniel, who are secretly being freed by corrupt authorities to serve as untraceable guns-for-hire. The second part follows the corrupt reporter Sisoy as he searches for the truth behind the disappearance of his best friend and colleagues in the newspaper business.
Here’s a period crime drama starring Cillian Murphy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Hardy. Set in Birmingham, England just several months after the first World War, Peaky Blinders is about the Peaky Blinders gang and their cunning boss Tommy Shelby. The story begins when the gang gets in conflict with Major Chester Campbell, a detective chief inspector sent by Winston Churchill to eradicate the likes of them.
Narcos gives viewers a closer look at the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, who gained billions through the production and distribution of cocaine in Colombia. The story is told from the point of view of American DEA agent Steve Murphy, and depicts how Escobar started by moving illegal goods into Colombia, got involved in the cocaine trade, and became a drug kingpin that would be etched in history.
Dexter Morgan is a blood pattern analyst from the Miami Metro Police Department who lives a double life as a serial killer. While being a murderer, Dexter follows a certain “code” in picking his victims. Being a part of the investigations at the homicide division, Dexter tracks down the murderers who have escaped the justice system and kills them to satisfy his own thirst for blood.
Hannibal
Here’s another serial killer on TV that’s worth checking out. Hannibal is based on the titular cannibal from Thomas Harris’ novels made even more popular by their film adaptations, particularly The Silence of the Lambs. The story begins with the FBI profiler Will Graham who is put under the supervision of the forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Unbeknownst to the people around him, Lecter is really a cannibalistic murderer who uses his influence on the FBI to cover his tracks.
Mindhunter
Set in the 70s, this crime thriller focuses on two FBI agents’ quest to discover more about the minds of serial killers. Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench team up with psychologist Wendy Carr to launch a research project where they interview the most notorious killers in prison in the hopes of solving ongoing cases. Some of the killers portrayed in the series are Edmund Kemper, Montie Rissell, and Jerry Brudos.
This Korean drama tells the story of Oh Ji-soo who is a model high school student. To financially support his studies, Ji-soo makes a mistake and finds himself strewn in the criminal underworld. Soon, things become more complicated when he is forced to let a classmate from a wealthy family join him, while another classmate in the same business gets caught by the authorities.
Created by former police officer David Simon, The Wire centers on the narcotics scene in Baltimore, as seen through the eyes of the law enforcers, the drug dealers, as well as the users. The series begins with the introduction of two major forces in the city, the Baltimore Police Department and a drug dealing organization run by the Barksdale family. Caught between them is Detective Jimmy McNulty, who investigates the puzzling acquittal of D’Angelo Barksdale who was charged with murder.
The Sopranos ran from 1999 to 2007, and up to this day, it is regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time. It tells the story of Tony Soprano who runs a mob in New Jersey. After collapsing due to a panic attack, he attends therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The series then details the mobster’s struggles from handling his criminal organization, his family at home, and the enemies surrounding him and his mob.
Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher whose life is turned upside down when he discovers that he has lung cancer. Desperate to provide for his family even when he’s gone, Walter enters the methamphetamine drug trade with his former student Jesse. As they descend deeper into the criminal underworld, the dangers demand more and more ruthlessness from Walter.
From February 23 to 28, The Bistro Group is offering a 30% OFF discount on all Bistro Delivers orders plus FREE delivery valid for both delivery and pick up transactions with no minimum requirements! So easy to avail. Just use BISTRO30 code at checkout and you’re off to feasting on your favorite dishes.
This special promo is open to all Bistro Group and Bistronomia concepts. That means that the choices are extensive with dishes that satisfy different cravings. There are burgers, ribs, wings, pancakes and all-time breakfast fare, sushi, pizza, pasta, dimsum, Korean BBQ, steaks, lobsters, fish and seafood, flame-grilled chicken, paellas, callos and other soulful Spanish cuisines such as Las Flores, BCN by Las Flores, Tomatito and Rambla & innovative and creative dishes from Chef Josh Boutwood’s Savage and The Test Kitchen.
This year’s edition of Binibining Pilipinas is set to crown a new batch of young and empowered queens who will promote beauty and advocacy on the beauty pageant stage. Considered one of the most anticipated beauty events in the world, Binibining Pilipinas aims to produce new titleholders who will replicate the country’s success in international pageants.
Binibini queens currently hold the titles of Miss Intercontinental and The Miss Globe, and have shown stellar performances in pageants such as Miss International and Miss Grand International — all reinforcing the Philippines’ status as an international pageant powerhouse.
Other than the crowns, exciting activities await the new batch of Binibining Pilipinas ladies. This year’s edition is expected to bring back the pre-pandemic festive and highly-anticipated pageant activities that gather fans and supporters in Araneta City.
Interested Filipinas who wish to be part of Binibining Pilipinas 2022 have until April 8 to send their application forms to bpci@aranetagroup.com or to the BPCI Secretariat at the South Gate Entrance of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Application forms are available for download on the official Binibining Pilipinas website (https://www.bbpilipinas.com/).
Check out the pageant’s official social media pages (@BBPilipinasOfficial on Facebook, and @RealBBPilipinas on Twitter) for more details and updates.
Living alone has its perks, but it also poses many challenges. Need to get groceries but you just can’t find the time to do it? Be pandaSmart!
foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service, also offers more than hot meals and snacks. pandamart, foodpanda’s grocery service, lets you skip the queue, frees you from the hassle of traffic, and lets you relax at home as you wait for your groceries to arrive in as fast as 20 minutes. You can choose from over 3,500+ grocery items available in its inventory.
On top of the convenience of having your needs delivered to you quickly, you can also enjoy sulit deals; you can get up to 50% off and score vouchers daily.
Worried about other fees? Don’t fret because it has no service or shopping fees! The delivery fee is free too for a minimum spend of P999.
pandamart has 41 branches nationwide. Orders can be made from 7 am to 12 am; schedules may vary per branch.
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For the first time ever, the best-selling cookbook series by celebrity chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou, will soon be available in physical stores. The three “Simpol” books will hit the shelves of National Bookstore branches beginning this March. The Philippines’ largest bookstore chain will now include the award-winning Simpol: The Cookbook, its follow-up Simpol Kitchen Secrets, and the latest Baking Simpol among its titles.
“Now, cooking is not only simple. It’s more accessible, too, thanks to this pioneering partnership between National Bookstore and Vertikal Books,” says Tatung. “I’m excited to reach more home cooks by moving beyond our online channels.
Restaurateur Chef Tatung published Simpol: The Cookbook in 2020 following his successful foray into online content creation. The combined followers of his social media channels are now near two million subscribers. His latest authored works, published by Vertikal Books, were also exclusively available before on e-commerce platforms.
Tatung’s books feature his mastery of multimedia production which makes for a unique reading experience. Published recipes include QR codes that lead readers to online videos showing actual step-by-step demonstrations. His unique approach to recipe-writing, which divides ingredients and procedures into manageable sets, also makes for a fool-proof application.
In-store retail is only the first of Tatung’s planned excursions to offline touchpoints. He will soon be touring malls for live cooking, autograph signing, and face- to-face interactions with his readers.
Vertikal Books is a boutique press specializing in the creative nonfiction genre, specifically culinary content. Chef Tatung’s previous works have won the prestigious World Gourmand Awards in Paris, France, and have also been featured in the Germany-based Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the largest and oldest trade fairs for books and content in the world.
Paramount Pictures has just revealed the solo character posters of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles for the upcoming comedy adventure Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Check out the one-sheets below and see Sonic the Hedgehog 2 only in Philippine cinemas March 30.
About Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
From the filmmakers behind The Fast and the Furious and Deadpool, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars James Marsden, Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Jim Carrey returning, alongside new additions Shemar Moore, with Idris Elba as the voice of Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey as the voice of Tails.
Directed by Jeff Fowler. Screenplay by Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington. Story by Pat Casey & Josh Miller, based on the SEGA Video Game.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is distributed by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Connect with #SonicMovie2
Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this March on the streaming platform.
Jolt
Premieres March 5 on HBO Go
Directed by Tanya Wexler, Jolt follows a bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem with the help of an electrode-lined vest she uses to shock herself back to normalcy whenever she gets homicidal. It stars Kate Beckinsale, Jai Courtney, and Stanley Tucci.
In The Earth
Premieres March 12 on HBO Go
Written and directed Ben Wheatly, In The Earth centers on a scientist and park scout who venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run as the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus.
F9: The Fast Saga
Premieres on March 18 on HBO Go
Directed by Justin Lin, it is the sequel to 2017 The Fate of the Furious. Dom Torreto is living a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger is lurking over their peaceful horizon. This time, the threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. It stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and more.
If you loved Song Kang in Love Alarm, Nevertheless, and his latest K-drama Forecasting Love and Weather, then you shouldn’t miss the upcoming Song Kang Live Fan Meet hosted by Netflix!
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Happening this March 4 at 7 PM, the fan meeting will be broadcast live through the Korean Content Youtube Channel THE SWOON. Expect the Korean star’s greetings to his fans worldwide, as well as a Q&A session, a fun quiz, and many more engaging activities! And the best part is, any fan can attend for free, with no tickets needed!
The one-hour virtual fan meeting will be streamed in English, and will provide an exceptional fan experience to interact with your beloved K-star! It will also be available in Trad. Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), and Vietnamese, after the live event.
For the latest updates, follow Netflix on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And don’t miss out on the latest episodes of Song Kang’s new romcom drama with Park Min-young, Forecasting Love and Weather, now streaming on Netflix.
It’s easy to spot a good banana bread — soft, moist, and delicious. Some prefer a classic one, but there are other ones in the market with chocolate chips or walnut for a more indulgent treat. Whether you like to enjoy it on its own, with a smear of butter, or a scoop of ice cream, there’s just something about this baked treat that’s tasty and comforting! Here, we list down shops where you can get your banana bread fix in the metro:
