TP, recognized Sustainable Business Champion at French Chamber PH Awards

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Pierre Berube, Senior Vice President for Shared Services and Capability Development (middle), receives the Prosperity Award on behalf of Teleperformance. Several flagship programs of Teleperformance in the Philippines for inclusivity and sustainability include the revolutionary remote work solution, TP Cloud Campus; the inclusive talent-sourcing program of TP for All; and the TP Skills Training to Employment Program (TP STEP) which equips marginalized groups with the competencies they need to thrive in the IT-BPM industry.

Taguig, Philippines, November 2024 – Teleperformance (TP), global leader in digital business services and citizen experience management, has been honored with the Prosperity Award at the The Le Trophée Bleu: Sustainability Business Awards, presented by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) recently at the Shangri-La, The Fort, Manila.

The Prosperity Award celebrates French and Filipino organizations in the country that combine economic success with impactful social contributions. Several flagship programs of Teleperformance for inclusivity and sustainability include the company’s multi-awarded remote work solution, TP Cloud Campus; the impact-focused talent-sourcing and development program TP for All; and the TP Skills Training to Employment Program (TP STEP) which equips marginalized groups with the competencies they need to thrive in the IT-BPM industry. 

“Receiving the Prosperity Award is a proud moment for us, as it underscores our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our promise to create positive experiences across the communities we serve,” said Rahul Jolly, Chief Executive Officer of Teleperformance Philippines. “This recognition inspires us to continue driving innovation and inclusivity, ensuring that our programs create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact across the country.”  

Doubling down on its strategic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, TP recently inked several partnerships with national and local organizations to expand employment opportunities for individuals from marginalized communities. These include collaborations with agencies such as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), and the Project Inclusion Network. Each partnership is instrumental in broadening TP Philippines reach and impact, allowing the company to connect with and support a wider range of talent from communities facing significant barriers to employment. 

“TP’s sustained efforts also extend to empowering our employees, regardless of background or tenure, through leadership development programs and advocacy groups. By addressing barriers to employment and creating equal opportunities, TP continues to be a driving force for local economic development,” said Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson. 

Hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP), a prominent bilateral organization that promotes trade and investment between France and the Philippines, the Le Trophée Bleu: Sustainability Business Awards recognizes the achievements of French and Filipino companies that have demonstrated excellence in formulating sound policies and programs revolving around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

For more information about Teleperformance in the Philippines and its programs, visit please visit https://www.teleperformance.com/en-us/locations/philippines-site/philippines/ 

“SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3” SCORES 96% AUDIENCE RATING, IN PHILIPPINE CINEMAS JANUARY 15

 

Plus, two Robotniks are better than one! Watch Jim Carrey play two roles in the “Two Robotniks” featurette

Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey in #SonicMovie3

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Moviegoers have spoken, and they love Sonic the Hedgehog 3! 

The latest big-screen adventure of Team Sonic has earned a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which opened in the US December 20, has so far earned upwards of $230 million at the global box office. It opens in Philippine cinemas January 15. 

Reviews from critics have also been mostly positive. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” currently holds a Fresh 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than its two predecessors. 

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is way better than it has a right to be: as a video game adaptation, as a threequel, as a family-friendly movie coming out [on Christmas season],” wrote RogerEbert.com, which also praised Jim Carrey for “giving not one but two gleefully deranged performances that harken to his rubber-faced comedic greatness of three decades ago.”

Find out more about Jim Carrey’s evil genius performance of the two Robotniks in this “Double Your Villain” featurette: https://youtu.be/uiuhejpaL9Q?si=vFp-_DPStLA_1h9M 

Dr. Robotnik and Sonic the Hedgehog in #SonicMovie3

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Forbes magazine also enjoyed the film, saying “it’s fun, it’s silly, it’s visually different enough and interesting enough to look good on a big screen, and most important of all it has Jim Carrey providing not one but two performances inspired enough and funny enough to make it worth watching the whole movie.”

“Clever jokes, a noticeable reverence for the source material, and some fantastic antagonists make the Blue Blur’s latest race an entertaining ride from start to finish,” raved Collider.com.

Variety was also impressed. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is wired-up synthetic fun,” they wrote. “It’s a trivial kiddie flick that moves at the speed of your mind playing video games. Video-game films seldom have that quality – they tend to be overproduced and lugubrious. But Sonic 3 gives hyperactivity a good name. Jeff Fowler, who directed all three of these movies, is a quicker and wittier flimflam magician of energy than he was when he made the first Sonic in 2020.” 

Jim Carrey with director Jeff Fowler on the set of #SonicMovie3

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow (Keanu Reeves), a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2025. Join the conversation with the hashtag #SonicMovie3 and tag @paramountpicsph

About Sonic the Hedgehog 3:

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Sega Sammy Group

An Original Film / Marza Animation Planet / Blur Studio Production

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3

Produced by 

Neal H. Moritz, p.g.a., Toby Ascher, p.g.a.,Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno

Executive Producers 

Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, Yukio Sugino, 

 Jeff Fowler, Tommy Gormley, Tim Miller

Based on the SEGA Video Game

Story by 

Pat Casey & Josh Miller

Screenplay by 

Pat Casey & Josh Miller and John Whittington

Directed 

by Jeff Fowler

Cast:

Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Alyla Browne, James Wolk

Photo and Video Credit:

 “Paramount Pictures International”

Be part of the magic as the “Wicked” sing-along experience is out in theaters on Jan 8. Tickets available now!

 

It’s finally here! “Wicked” invites fans and movie-goers to be part of the magic, as special sing-along screenings arrive in the Philippines starting January 8. Sing to the greatest hits of the film such as “Popular,” and “Defying Gravity.”

Watch the sing-along trailer: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ksp9a

Check out the ticketing sites of your local cinemas to reserve seats for “Wicked.”

Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG) and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates on “Wicked.” 

About Wicked movie

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event.

 

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. 

 

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

 

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

 

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.

 

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

 

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. 

Transforming the werewolf: how Blumhouse’s latest horror film “Wolf Man” reimagines the classic monster In cinemas January 15

 

What if someone you loved became something else? 

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. 

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma).

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without. 

Whannell is no stranger to breathing terrifying new life into classic movie monsters, with her first project the 2020 hit horror film, The Invisible Man. “What Leigh Whannell was able to accomplish with The Invisible Man was astonishing,” producer Jason Blum says. “He took an intimate moment about a heroine struggling to get away from abuse and expanded her horror into a terrifying journey for the audience. When Universal asked us what Blumhouse’s take would be on Wolf Man, I knew that Leigh should be the captain. His unparalleled ability at extracting terror from relatable moments allows him to show horror that is not fantastical, but tactile and immediate.”

Watch the Wolf Man trailer here: https://youtu.be/ndqqU-Y25rY

The film co-stars Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast (The Sojourn Audio Drama) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man), with newcomer Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly (Shortland Street) and Milo Cawthorne (Shortland Street). 

Tales of werewolves, or wolf men, have been prevalent across all of human history, and has integrated into pop culture beginning with the 1941 Universal classic The Wolf Man. “These classic monsters have endured for a reason,” Whannell says. “They are as iconic and as famous as Michael Jordan, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, all these faces throughout history. The Mummy, Dracula, The Invisible Man and The Wolf Man are on the Mount Rushmore of pop culture. Something about them is just too fascinating, creepy and mysterious to go away.”

Whannell feels that effective horror should be grounded in the real world, so he developed the story, along with screenwriter Corbett Tuck, around husband and father Blake Lovell, who is struggling with his past. As the film progresses, we see the character transform both physically and emotionally, threatening himself and his family. “I started thinking about seeing the Wolf Man changing from the Wolf Man’s perspective,” Whannell says. “A lot of the wolf man history has been about this curse, and that a full moon can bring it out in you. I wanted to do with this character what David Cronenberg did with The Fly. He drilled down to the essence of a previous film that could be considered quite comical. Same with John Carpenter’s The Thing. These movies take their monsters seriously and have no room for winking or poking fun.”

The goal of Wolf Man, for Whannell, has always been to take a peek at the beating heart of the characters he’s creating, and to understand true terror. “You make the movie when you write it,” Whannell says. “Shooting is all interpretive art. I listened to a lot of music when I was writing, finding an emotional way into the story. I asked myself, ‘What gives me goosebumps? What makes me cry?’ Through those feelings, you find the movie. My approach is to strip out the window dressing and to find the core of what’s scary about these characters. If you do it right with a horror film, you can dig deep into someone’s subconscious.”

Watch the horror unfold as Wolf Man arrives in Philippine cinemas on January 15, 2025. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS EXCLUSIVELY PRESENTS “MULTISAURS,” A FULLY IMMERSIVE, MULTI-SENSORY ADVENTURE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, THROUGH THE WORLD OF DINOSAURS!

 

Get ready to roar with excitement at “Multisaurs,” coming exclusively to select Ayala Malls Cinemas starting January 17

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

Welcome the New Year with an exciting new cinematic experience. A first for Philippine cinemas, Ayala Malls Cinemas brings a fully immersive, multi-sensory adventure for the whole family with “Multisaurs,” roaring exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas from January 17 to April 6. “Multisaurs” is an interactive, multi-sensory show that takes audiences to an immersive prehistoric experience involving dinosaurs. 

With “Multisaurs,” audiences get to journey back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, without leaving their seats! Movie patrons – especially children and dinosaur enthusiasts – can move the story and adventure forward using their lighted bracelets. Kids not only get to learn about the different species of dinosaurs, they also get to experience the joy of working with peers and the fulfillment one gets from finding solutions to problems… all while having fun. 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

“Multisaurs” has delighted children and families in over 200 cities globally, spread out over 6 countries in Europe and Asia. And from January to April next year, the Philippines will be joining the list! This all-new multimedia interactive entertainment, which runs for 70 minutes per show, will be shown in select Ayala Malls Cinemas. 

 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

“Multisaurs” tickets in Metro Manila cost P990 per ticket, and in the provinces P750. Watch for special promos and discounts for those who want to book tickets in bulk. Events such as school field trips get a discounted rate per ticket (only P840 per ticket in NCR, and P635 for provincial). 

Ayala Malls Cinemas is committed to giving moviegoers experiences that are one of a kind and exclusive, as well as original and innovative. To start 2025 with a big bang, they are partnering with Circles Entertainment, a Philippine-based event and concept company dedicated to providing quality entertainment for the whole family.

With Ayala Malls Cinemas’ state-of-the-art facilities, including plush seating, generous legroom, cutting-edge laser projections, and superior audio technologies like Dolby Sound and Dolby Atmos, grown-ups and kids alike can just sit back, relax and enjoy the fully immersive, multi-sensory family adventure that is “Multisaurs.”

And what’s a fun family day out without everyone snacking together? From different-flavored popcorn to hotdog sandwiches to yummy burgers, The Movie Snackbar offers a variety of convenient-to-eat snacks, as well as refreshing beverages. 

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

   

With harmonious teamwork, creative problem-solving, fun storylines and modern technology, “Multisaurs” is a must-see experiential show for the entire family. Don’t miss this experience, which starts roaring exclusively in select Ayala Malls Cinemas January 17 and will play until April 6. For updates, visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages. Book your tickets by visiting www.sureseats.com or any of the participating cinemas, or email customerservice.atmi@ayalamalls.com.ph for reservations. Happy New Year! 

JANUARY 2025

 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in January 2025. Happy New Year! 

#SonicMovie3

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

January 15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Paramount Pictures)

Cast: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Colleen O’Shaughnessey

Directed by: Jeff Fowler

Trailer 1, Trailer 2

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba), and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow (Keanu Reeves), a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

#WolfManMoviePH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

January 15 - Wolf Man (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth, Sam Jaeger

Directed by: Leigh Whannell. Produced by: Jason Blum, Ryan Gosling

Trailer

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (“Poor Things,” “It Comes at Night”) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; “Ozark,” “Inventing Anna”), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matilda Firth; “Hullraisers,” “Coma”). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.

Photo credit: AmazeVR Korea on X

January 15 - Tomorrow x Together: Hyperfocus (Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusive)

Members: Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, HueningKai

“Tomorrow x Together: Hyperfocus” is an immersive 4DX concert experience featuring the popular K-pop group. Fans will enjoy a fantastical performance in breathtaking environments. 

#MultisaursatAyalaMallsCinemas

Photo credit: Ayala Malls Cinemas

January 17 - Multisaurs (Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusive)

Journey back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, without leaving the cinema! “Multisaurs” is a fully immersive, multi-sensory adventure through the world of dinosaurs. Perfect for the whole family, especially the little ones, “Multisaurs” is the ultimate prehistoric experience that will bring everyone closer to these ancient animals. 

#AnoraMoviePH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

January 22 - Anora (Universal Pictures, Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusive) 

Cast: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan

Directed by: Sean Baker

Trailer

Anora (Mikey Madison), a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.  

Photo credit: IMDB

January 29 - A Real Pain (Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusive) 

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey

Directed by: Jesse Eisenberg

Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. 

#PaddingtonInPeru

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

January 29 - Paddington in Peru (Columbia Pictures) 

Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Ben Whishaw

Directed by: Dougal Wilson

Trailer

Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, “Paddington in Peru” finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure. When Paddington (Ben Whishaw) discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt… and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.* 

TEASER TRAILER FOR JAMES GUNN’S “SUPERMAN”, STARRING DAVID CORENSWET, IS NOW UP! “SUPERMAN” OPENS IN CINEMAS JULY 9, 2025

 

WATCH THE TEASER TRAILER HERE

#Superman #FilmedForIMAX @IMAX

On July 9, it begins. “Superman,” from director James Gunn and starring David Corenswet, only in cinemas 2025.

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/3DluCevVcuQ 

About “Superman”

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. 

DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).

“Superman” is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors Craig Alpert (“Deadpool 2,” “Blue Beetle”), Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Flash”) and William Hoy (“The Batman”).

“Superman” will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 9, 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Superman

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”