Disney recently launched its first-ever “Mickey Go Local” Animated Shorts

Today, at 1:oo PM, Episode 3: Georgetown Chase is set to go live. This is the third episode in the 6-part “Mickey Go Local” animated shorts, which features the beloved Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy exploring Singapore and Malaysia’s food, traditional wear, and iconic architecture.

Here's the link to the video :

https://youtu.be/w5gbSPucrpY

Mickey is being a great instaboyfriend capturing the beautiful pictures of Minnie. Can he rise up to the task of being the perfect boyfriend when her favourite hat flies away? And all Donald wants is someone to take a trishaw ride. Maybe it’ll have to be Goofy?
Stay tuned for the next episode of Mickey Go Local animated shorts, coming to you next month!
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Things to look forward to at SM Cinema this Halloween

(Press Release)
The ber months signify the start of the holidays and SM Cinema is kicking off the festive season with Halloween spooks! As the season for creepy décor and trick-or-treating ushers in, SM Cinema brews up spine-tingling activities for movie lovers. From film festivals, concert movies and installations that take moviegoers into the world of villains, here are some of the frightfully awesome things that SM Cinema moviegoers can look forward to this October!

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Installation – October 8
SM Cinema continues to make efforts to incorporate inclusivity in their reel to real promise. With the arrival Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, SM Cinema is putting up an interactive exhibit at S’Maison on October 8-Oct 16 and SM Southmall on Oct 17-23. The installation will use Braille to allow all children to enjoy the movie experience, including the visually impaired. Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil will be showing in SM Cinema theatres starting October 16.

Sine Sindak 2 – October 23 to 29
SM Cinema’s Sine Sindak Horror Film Festival is back on its second run with four movie titles—Only Mom, Hex, Look Away and Door Lock--that are sure to scare the bones out of moviegoers! To add more excitement and fun, SM Cinema will also be giving special prizes to moviegoers who will come in their best Halloween costume.

Joker – October 2
This unique and gritty take on the iconic DC Comics villain, was met with glowing reviews and wide critical acclaim following its premier at the Venice Film Festival, setting the bar high for moviegoers and fans of the character. The movie follows Arthur Fleck a.k.a. The Joker, a failed stand-up comedian and a man disregarded by society who turns to a life of instilling chaos in Gotham City. SM Cinema will hold the advance screening of Joker on Sept 30 at IMAX Sm Aura Premier.

Zombieland 2: Double Tap – October 23
Finally, the star-studded Zombieland 2: Double Tap is on its way to SM Cinema for more zombie-killing action! The Zombieland sequel follows the makeshift family composed Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock are faced with more evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains that come with their little dysfunctional family. The advance screening of Zombieland will be hosted by SM Cinema at Megamall on Oct 21.

Concert Movies and Local Flicks

For those who would want to kick off the holidays fright-free, SM Cinema is exclusively offering at select branches one night-only concert films--Shakira on Oct 9 and Metallica with San Francisco Symphony 2 on Nov. 16.

For die-hard fans of Pinoy kilig flicks, SM Cinema is hosting the red carpet premieres of Isa Pa With Feelings starring Maine Mendoza and Carlo Aquino on Oct 15 and Unforgettable starring Sarah Geronimo on Oct 21. Fans can get a glimpse of their favorite stars at the red carpet events which will both be at SM Megamall. Isa Pa with Feelings opens on Oct 16. Unforgettable will be shown beginning Oct. 23.

Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates! Satisfy your cavings at Snack Time, the official food concessionaire of SM Cinema, which offers a wide array of snack like popcorn, hotdogs and burgers to complement your movie watching experience. Follow /SnackTimeOfficial on Facebook for more information.

FROZEN 2's official new trailer is here !

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” revealed a new trailer this morning that journeys into the enchanted forest, revealing more of Anna & Elsa’s adventure in the highly anticipated feature film – in U.S theatres Nov. 22, 2019 (showing in the Philippines on November 20, 2019).

TRAILER LINK: https://youtu.be/bwzLiQZDw2I


The trailer and images introduce the following characters and voice cast:

KING AGNARR – The son of King Runeard, King Agnarr is married to Queen Iduna, and is Anna and Elsa’s father. King Agnarr loves his family, and would do anything to ensure his daughters’ wellbeing and safety. Alfred Molina lends his voice to King Agnarr.
YELANA - The unspoken leader of the nomadic Northuldra. She is fiercely protective of her family and community but is known to soften when people show an understanding of nature and their environment. Martha Plimpton was called on to bring Yelana to life.

HONEYMAREN - A member of the Northuldra, Honeymaren is a true free spirit and wants nothing more than to bring peace to the enchanted forest. She is bold and brave, with a reverence for the magic of nature. Rachel Matthews provides the voice of Honeymaren.
RYDER - Eager and fun, Honeymaren's brother Ryder embraces life with optimism. Ryder's love of reindeer might just rival Kristoff's - but unlike Kristoff, Ryder has never roamed the great plains outside of the Enchanted Forest. He longs to embrace the world and venture beyond the magical mist. Jason Ritter lends his voice to Ryder.
BRUNI - Curious and cute, this salamander inhabits the Enchanted Forest. Though shy at first, Bruni can't help but be drawn to Elsa's icy magic and enjoys the cool snowflake treats she creates.

JASMINE HENRY - A Talented Artist To Watch Out For !

A lot has been going on in Jasmine Henry's life. The 15 year-old Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter, model-host-actress, who was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, has released her first single "Mahal Ko Ang Aking Pangarap" last July 2019 on digital formats. The song is composed by her manager-songwriter Annabelle Regalado-Borja, who is now based in Australia, in collaboration with Sherwin Castillo, and produced by Marcus Davies. The song and music video were launched in Sydney last July, followed by radio airplays and video streamings. Those who have listened to the song were inspired to live their dreams. 

Now Jasmine is back in the Philippines to pursue more of her dream projects. Last week, her second single "Playing with Fire" was lauched with the entertainment press. This was composed by Jasmine herself, arranged and produced by Jimmy Antiporda, released under E-Talent International Music Australia, & distributed by MCA Universal Music. The music video, which was directed by King Abalos, will soon be released thru VEVO.

At the launch, the press were amazed by Jasmine's talent and beauty. They loved her instantly ! She also answered their questions very well. At only 15, she's very adept in handling questions and comments. Though her looks are more Caucasian, (some say she looks like a young Kirsten Dunst), she strikes you as someone who's nice, humble, and very likeable - traits common to Filipinos. You would know that she was raised very well by her parents. Her mom, Ms. Pinpin Montemayor was around during the launch. 

Jasmine will be very busy these coming months. On Oct. 19, 2019, she's part of "Sub2Sub Meets Bacolod" at St. LaSalle Coliseum, Bacolod City together with some of the most-followed vloggers and YouTubers in the country. On Oct. 22, 2019, Jasmine will walk the runway in Rosa Mystica Fashion Week at Crowne Plaza Hotel, wearing the creations of Filipino celebrity avant-garde designer Rocky Gathercole, who had designed outfits for Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Nicki Minaj. 

On Nov. 22, 2019, Jasmine will take center stage for her first solo major concert "This Is My Dream" at the Skydome, SM North EDSA at 8pm. Produced by Laurie Heath, line-produced in Manila by Live Artists Productions. While on Nov. 29, 2019, Jasmine will go back down under for her homecoming concert "This Is Our Dream" at the Cabravale Club in Sydney, Australia with special guests Makisig Morales and Sophie Dalisay. Produced by E-Talent International, in collaboration with Lava Entertainment. A special limited Jasmine Henry Music USB will be available on her music tour.

Many exciting things await Jasmine and her supporters. As Jasmine confidently says : "I will never stop dreaming, and I will continue sharing my God-given talents in the best way I can." Jasmine Henry - definitely a talented artist to watch out for !

For Jasmine Henry bookings and inquiries, please email Ms. Annabelle Borja of E-Talent International.
etalentinternational@gmail.com

Plastic ACTion: Businesses tackle plastic pollution with WWF-Philippines

(Media Release)
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines is tapping businesses to tackle plastic pollution and stop the flow of plastic waste into nature.

As part of the first anniversary of WWF-Philippines’ #AyokoNgPlastik movement and the recent launch of its ‘No Plastics In Nature’ initiative, the conservation organization now introduces Plastic ACTion (PACT) for businesses.

At least 20 businesses came on board the movement on its first year and have since worked to significantly reduce their usage of single-use plastics. In the hopes of maximizing the efforts of these companies, WWF aims to encourage them to join PACT, a voluntary business initiative to eliminate plastic pollution in nature.

In a launch event held at the Discovery Suites Manila on September 18, 2019, businesses that have taken part in the sustainable journey movement were recognized as they transitioned into PACT. Each company reported their measurable impact in terms of the amount of plastic units that they were able to prevent from becoming trash.

“We all have a role to play in finding a solution to this plastics issue – and this includes businesses. We’re very grateful that these companies chose to take on the challenge of putting an end to plastic pollution and supporting our goal, which is to prevent plastic waste from leaking into nature,” shared WWF-Philippines President and CEO Joel Palma.

A total of nine businesses were awarded for taking first monumental steps towards plastic reduction. These businesses include Bellevue Hotel and Resorts, LIND Boracay, CIBO, The Moment Group, Toby’s Estate, Shakey’s Philippines, foodpanda, Corkcicle, and Fairways and Bluewater.

Bellevue Hotel and Resorts served their complimentary water in glass bottles and stopped serving plastic straws, resulting in the annual elimination of 668,120 plastic bottles and 246,084 plastic straws. LIND Boracay also made the switch to water served in glass bottles, thus preventing 65,480 plastic bottles from becoming trash.

CIBO opted to go with reusable straws, which removed 310,361 plastic straws for the first year. The Moment Group also refused to serve single-use leading to the elimination of 114,691 plastic straws and 53,700 plastic cutlery in one year. Removal of straws was also the focus of Toby’s Estate, eliminating 144,000 plastic straws in a year’s time.

One of the top consumer companies, Shakey’s Philippines has also pledged to reduce and eventually eliminate plastic straws and containers, which could lead to the yearly reduction of 1,791,600 plastic straws and 1,837,700 plastic containers. Online food delivery marketplace foodpanda gave their customers the option to opt out of plastic cutlery, removing in one year 34,633 pairs of cutlery.

Tumbler brand Corkcicle also promoted the use of reusable drinking bottles, thus eliminating 1,267,450 plastic bottles per annum. Lastly, Fairways and Bluewater also committed to reduce 1.2 million units of plastic annually by ditching plastic bottles and toiletry containers.

“We really hope that more businesses adopt circular solutions in their operations. Companies contribute to the production, consumption, and disposal of plastics globally which is why it is essential that they also take accountability for this. So far, our partners have been receptive of this and we are thankful to have their support,” said Czarina Constantino, WWF-Philippines’ No Plastics In Nature Initiative Project Manager.

Through PACT, WWF hopes to bring up industry standards of material use by providing advice and assistance to different companies and enable them to make decisions on how they can best adjust their operations while contributing to protecting the environment from unnecessary plastic waste.

To know more about the various WWF initiatives on plastic pollution, visit www.ayokongplastik.org or follow /WWF.Philippines on Facebook. To engage in conversations on plastics, join facebook.com/groups/ayokongplastik.

#WWF  #WWFPH  #PACT
#AyokoNgPlastik

BRIGADA PAGBASA - World Vision, together with DepEd, aims to teach every Filipino youth how to read

(Media Release)
In celebration of the National Literacy Month this September and in preparation for November’s National Reading Month, World Vision Development Foundation in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) launches Brigada Pagbasa, a movement that seeks to enhance the reading skills of the Filipino children.

The project, an extension of the Brigada Eskwela campaign that promotes community participation in time for school opening, will bring together experts, change makers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders across all sectors from international and local agencies, as well as public and private organizations to spread reading literacy among Filipino children.

To make this happen, World Vision, together with DepEd, is partnering with the National Library of the Philippines, National Book Development Board, and E Net Philippines, and have also tapped TV and radio personality Joyce Pring to be the Ambassador for Brigada Pagbasa.

“Literacy, most especially amongst the children and youth, is one of the key factors that determines how well a country progresses in this rapidly-changing world. We have an unfortunate reality where some Filipinos, both young and old, are still struggling with their literacy skills,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, Executive Director of World Vision in the Philippines.

Based on a report by United Nations, the Philippines has the highest literacy rate at 97.95 percent among Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia. The literacy rate is 98.9 percent among females and 97 percent among males aged 15-24.

While the literacy rate showed the country’s improvement from the past years, there is still a staggering number of children in the country who face literacy challenges. The remaining gap reflected in the study above shows that more work must be done to address this pressing issue.

“To become literate is an important component in the development of children, especially at this fast-paced, technology-driven age. Brigada Pagbasa aims to unleash the potential in every child,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, Executive Director of World Vision Philippines.

Brigada Pagbasa will fully commence this November at several communities across the Philippines to educate everyone the value of reading.

“This campaign is a life-long commitment for all of us, perhaps, until every child receives an opportunity to be educated and to develop his or her full potential,” Mr. Fuerte added.

About World Vision
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

#BrigadaPagbasa #WorldVision
#DepEd

Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary in Style With These Super Hero Merchandise

Celebrating Marvel’s 80 iconic years of fascinating stories and compelling characters, The Walt Disney Company Philippines and SM Supermalls team up to give fans an incredible realm of Super Hero experience, through the ‘Marvel 80 Years at SM’ campaign.

Since its grand event kick-off at SM North EDSA The Block Atrium last August 27, the community of Marvel’s biggest fans in Southeast Asia took their time to look back on the timeless novels that put Marvel Universe at the pinnacle of pop culture today. Further intensifying the fans’ excitement for this year-long celebration, SM brings new thrills for Filipino supporters through a line of Marvel-themed merchandise, fitting for Super Hero enthusiasts of all ages.

The Marvel 80 Years and Red Block collection
Celebrate Marvel’s eight decades of epic storytelling with this comics-inspired collection of the world’s most iconic Super Heroes. Inspired mainly by today’s global logo tee trend, this collection allows Marvel fans of all ages to fashion the brands they love the most. Express your edge and personality with this latest exclusive, available at all SM Stores in both SM Youth and SM Children’s Wear departments.

T-Shirts. Step into the world of Super Heroes in style! Marvel tees are available at SM Store's Youth section priced from Php399.75 to Php499.75.

Kiddie T-Shirts. Kids can ignite their imagination and be their own Super Heroes with any of these Marvel t-shirts! Available at SM Store’s Kids section, Marvel t-shirt prices range from Php299.75 to Php349.75.


Hoodies. Join some of the galaxy's mightiest soldiers as you wear these Marvel apparels! Muscle and sleeveless hoodies are priced at Php319.75, while long-sleeved hoodies are ranging from Php349.75 to Php799.75.

Hasbro Toys. Fight alongside your favorite Super Hero with Hasbro’s latest Marvel 80th collection. Featuring the Legends Series modeled as 6-inch action figures, individual toys are priced at Php1,399.75, while the duo sets are sold at Php3,499.75. All toys are now available for sale at your nearest Toy Kingdom store.

Be part of history and arm with the millions of fans all over the world participating in this remarkable event. Join the conversations online for Marvel’s 80th anniversary using the hashtag #Marvel80AtSM.

The Podium Mall's Director's Club Cinema is officially launched with IT : CHAPTER TWO

(Media Release)
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 – SM Cinema officially launched its newest Director’s Club branch at The Podium Mall and evil clown Pennywise is among the first to experience the elevated movie-watching experience it offers.
Pennywise, the soul-hungry clown from the movie series based on Stephen King’s It enjoyed watching It: Chapter 2 at Director’s Club Cinema at The Podium Mall while having unlimited popcorn and seated in extra comfortable La-Z-Boy seats.

Now perched at the top floor of The Podium Mall are three Director’s Club theaters with a combined total of 144 seats that offer premium cinema experience to urbanites and yuppies who wish to unplug from their busy city life luxuriously.
With Director’s Club’s first-class facilities combined with up-to-date technology, SM Cinema gives its patrons a movie experience beyond the usual.

At Director’s Club, moviegoers like Pennywise watch crystal-clear motion pictures with deep, well-defined and true-to-life colors with the cinema’s Christie laser projection system. Crisp and rich sound resonate in the intimate 48-seater theater through its Dolby surround sound system. And to ensure that viewers never miss a scene while watching movies, theater seats are equipped with push buttons that automatically signal for the in-house butler service. For a relaxed and extra comfortable movie-watching experience, Director’s Club is fixed with plush leather La-Z-Boy seats. To top the whole experience off, movie tickets come with unlimited popcorn and bottled water.
SM Cinema’s official food concessionaire Snack Time also offers a special menu at Director’s Club. The premier theater will offer wine pairings soon.

ComCo Southeast Asia Hits 3rd year with Big Wins in IABC Quill Awards, PR Awards Asia and New Business

(Media Release)
As ComCo Southeast Asia marked its 3rd year in the industry, the new communications powerhouse won 9 Excellence and Merit Awards and emerged as Agency of Year 2nd Runner-up at the prestigious 17th Philippine Quill Awards, represented the country in PR Awards Asia in Hong Kong, and celebrated major account wins.


ComCo Southeast Asia at the 17th Philippine Quill Awards represented by (from left): AC Recio, Digital and Multimedia Arts Officer; Jam Bufi, Senior Brand Communications Associate; Rachel Syfargo, Brand Communications and Operations Director; Ferdinand Bondoy, Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director; Joan Icotanim, Brand Communications and Administration Director; Queenie Resmundo, Senior Brand Communications Associate; and Harvey Llamosa, Executive Initiatives Officer.


Local and International Recognition

Aside from winning Agency of the Year 2nd Runner-up, ComCo Southeast Asia also reaped IABC Quill Awards for “Eastern @ 140: A Celebration of 140 Years of Strong Connections” in the  Communication Management Division: Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication Category; “Where Movies Come Alive and Move You - The SM Cinema Reel to Real Campaign” for both the Communications Management Division: Customer Relations Category and Communication Skills Division: Special And Experiential Events Category; and “Be A Play Champion – Unilab Foundation’s Play Advocacy Week Toolkit” in the Communication Skills Division: Publications Category.

ComCo SEA also won for “#AyokoNgPlastik: The WWF-Philippines’ Movement Against Single-Use Plastics”; “#Connect2Earth: The WWF-Philippines Earth Hour 2018”; “Together Possible: the WWF-Philippines Environment Communications Program”; and “Art for a Cause: the WWF’ “Art, Heart, Earth” PR Program”, all under the Communications Management Division: Non-profit Campaigns Category.

The Agency’s mentorship program for communication students and young professionals, the Camp ComCo Mentorship Program, also won a Quill Award in the Communication Training and Education Division.

Organized by the International Association of Business Communications (IABC), the Quill Award is the world’s most prestigious awards program in the field of business communication. It has been bestowing the seal of approval to the most reputable organizations and corporations in the nation for almost two decades, emphasizing the use of excellent communication to achieve business goals, and to make a difference in society. To win a Philippine Quill means being recognized as achieving the highest Global Standard for business communication practices.

ComCo Southeast also earned 2 citations as finalist for Boutique PR Agency of the Year and PR Event of the Year for SM Cinema’s Reel to Real initiative at the equally prestigious PR Awards Asia in Hong Kong. The Agency represented the Philippines in Boutique PR Agency category, and competed against other finalists in Australia, China, Myanmar and Singapore. Organized by Campaigns Asia Pacific, PR Awards Asia celebrates the most outstanding, inspired, and successful communication campaigns in the Asia-Pacific region.

New Business Wins

ComCo SEA also continued to strengthen its client portfolio, winning major accounts in recent agency pitches for SM Retail, Teleperformance, Jobstreet, SMDC, Essilor and World Health Organization. Premier brands Electrolux, SM Cinema, Eastern Communications, Lamoiyan Corporation, Dragonpay, Goodyear as well as reputable global organizations WWF, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and World Vision also renewed its communications partnership with the trailblazing agency.

Ferdinand Bondoy, Partner, Co-Founder and Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director of ComCo Southeast Asia shared, “We are honored with the recognition given to us by our colleagues in the industry, our fellow communication practitioners, not only in the Philippines but also in the Asia-Pacific region. It validates the kind of work we have been doing for our clients - our partner brands and organizations, our industry and our society, and our own people.”

To know more about ComCo Southeast Asia, visit www.comco-hq.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comco-hq and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.

IT : CHAPTER TWO - Excellent Casting, Strong Performances, A Fitting Ending to Pennywise and the Losers Club

The town of Derry, Maine is in quandary again, as people, especially kids, are missing or found dead. After 27 years, the demonic clown Pennywise has resurfaced and wreaking havoc once again. The Losers Club who, as kids, fought and defeated Pennywise, have to come back and regroup to face their worst fears one more time.

I enjoyed the first movie tremendously because of the brave kids, who battled the evil clown with all they have. Now the kids are all grown-ups, and have moved on to other places. Mike, the only one who stayed in Derry, must reunite his friends in order to defeat the evil clown once and for all.

I love that the kids are still a big part of the sequel. And I also love that the flashbacks are intertwined with the present. The adult and kid actors of the Losers club all gave strong performances, and each have their own moment in the film. James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, Bill Hader, and the rest make up an excellent casting. Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise is again, very effective. 

This Chapter Two is quite long, with its 2 hours and 49 minutes runtime. But it gives a fitting ending to the highest grossing horror film of all time. There's plenty of jumpscares and the evil clown takes many forms as the demonic alien from outerspace. I heard that it was originally a six-hour cut, before it was trimmed down to almost three hours.

There's a surprise cameo in the middle of the film, and it's hilarious ! The latest buzz I heard is that Director Andy Muschietti might be working on a super-cut which will combine chapters one and two and will run for 6 to 7 hours. Now that's something fans will surely be excited to watch. I say bring it on ! 

Written by Gary Dauberman.
Rated R-16. From New Line Cinema. (Photos c/o Warner Bros. Pictures)

#ITMovie  #ITEnds

BND BUGOY DRILON & DARYL ONG, The Best of the Nineties Decade concert at the Resorts World Manila on Sept. 14, 2019

Bugoy Drilon and Daryl Ong, two of the country's foremost R&B artists join forces in one night of full 90's throwback in BND The Best of the Nineties Decade concert happening at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila on Sept. 14, 2019 at 8: 00 pm.

Daryl Ong is from ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines Season 2. Before that, he was an animator on the popular Filipino animated tv series "Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa". While Bugoy Drilon came from Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. He's been around for more than 10 years in the business, and he has gone through several changes in life and his work. They have made their mark in the music industry with their distinct voices, and recently made waves in the digital world via their YouTube covers and collaborations. 

Catch these two powerful vocalists perform some of the most memorable songs from the 90s, with their equally versatile guests Katrina Velarde and Michael Pangilinan.

This musical event is directed by Dido Camara, with musical direction from Teddy Katigbak. Presented by KreativDen and Resorts World Manila. Ticket prices are SSVIP P5,933, SVIP P4,854, VIP P3,991, Gold P3,021, Silver P1,942, Bronze P1,079. You may get your tickets online atwww.ticketworld.com.ph or call Ticketworld at 891-9999.