LIZA SOBERANO SHARES TRAILER FOR “LISA FRANKENSTEIN,” IN PHILIPPINE CINEMAS FEBRUARY 7

Liza Soberano has shared the trailer for “Lisa Frankenstein,” her first Hollywood movie. 

After a brief introduction by Liza, the trailer opens with her character, Taffy, in the car with her stepsister Lisa Swallows, the movie’s protagonist played by Kathryn Newton. The two high school students are talking about boys, offering a glimpse into their relationship. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/NIm_DkLGAk4?si=kAeFby0RwFg4tQmh

The role of Taffy proved to be one of the most difficult parts to cast because director Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Robin Williams and Marsha Garces Williams, wanted an actress who could deliver many of the film’s most blunt, cringe-worthy lines without a hint of provocation or malice. According to Williams, herself part-Filipina, in an interview with ANC, Taffy is “most people’s favorite part of the movie.” 

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody herself has said, “Taffy is my favorite character. She’s a beacon of positivity, and even when she’s unwittingly condescending or tone deaf, her intentions are always kind. She’s more protective of Lisa than anyone else in the film, other than the Creature.”   

In “Lisa Frankenstein,” it’s 1989 and Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), an awkward 17-year-old, is trying to adjust to a new school and a new life after her mother’s death and her father’s hasty remarriage. Despite the unwavering support offered by her plucky cheerleader step sister Taffy (Liza Soberano), Lisa only finds solace in the abandoned cemetery near her house, where she tends to the grave of a young man who died in 1837 – and whose corpse she unwittingly reanimates (Cole Sprouse). Feeling obligated to help the poor soul regain his humanity, Lisa embarks on a quest to breathe new life into her long-dead new companion. All she needs to succeed are some freshly harvested body parts and Taffy’s broken tanning bed.

Get ready for the funniest, goriest undead horror romance you’ll see all year when “Lisa Frankenstein,” distributed by Universal Pictures International, opens in cinemas February 7, just in time for Valentine’s Day! #LisaFrankensteinPH 

Photo Credit: “Universal Pictures” 

Samsung Philippines joins the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE’ IN NEW CLARK CITY with the Galaxy S24 series

 

Get the chance to win autographed ENHYPEN shirts through exciting giveaways! 

Calling all ENGENEs! Make your ENHYPEN World Tour experience truly epic as Samsung Philippines is partnering with global K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN for its latest Galaxy S24 series. 

This collaboration marks the phenomenal synergy of Samsung and the Hallyu wave, bringing to life the company’s vision to be the ultimate partner of K-pop stans all over the country. From today's chart-toppers to tomorrow's rising stars, Samsung keeps the K-pop vibe alive and fuels the global fandom with the hottest artists, cutting-edge mobile experiences and exclusive events and promos that allow you to express your love for your K-pop idols and connect with fellow fans. 

As the exclusive partner of the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE’ IN NEW CLARK CITY on February 3, Samsung Philippines is letting ENGENEs in on the epicness with fresh concert content shot on location #withGalaxy, and an exciting booth activation on the concert grounds. Be sure to stay tuned to the Samsung PH social channels for more information.

ENGENEs in the Philippines are also in luck as Samsung is giving epic chances to win autographed ENHYPEN shirts with these exciting contests. 

First, keep your eyes peeled for Samsung PH’s social media giveaway post on X and Facebook and comment using the hashtags #SamsungPHxENHYPEN, #GalaxyxENHYPEN, and #GalaxyS24 until February 3, 2024, for a chance to be one of five winners.

Alternatively, you can pre-order any of the Galaxy S24 series at the Galaxy AI Pop-up Store at C1 Park, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City from January 31 to February 6. Be sure to post a photo at the event with the hashtags #SamsungPHxENHYPEN, #GalaxyxENHYPEN, and #GalaxyS24 to get a shot at the raffle draw. 15 lucky winners will be chosen.

Galaxy S24 Series: The Ultimate Concert Phone

With the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is setting the stage for a whole new concert experience with the ultimate concert phone, which features AI capabilities that allow you to capture and relive your epic Kpop experiences.

Anywhere on the concert grounds is a perfect view with Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Quad Tele System, with a new 5x optical zoom lens, which works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x magnification thanks to Adaptive Pixel Sensor. Images also show crystal clear results at 100x with enhanced digital zoom.

Low light in stadiums? Not a problem! With upgraded Nightography capabilities, photos and videos shot on Galaxy S24 Space Zoom are brilliant in any condition, even when zoomed in. Capture more light in dim conditions with Galaxy S24 Ultra’s larger pixel size. Blur is reduced on Galaxy S24 Ultra with wider optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles and enhanced hand-shake compensation.

Fancams are more epic just like that as both front and rear cameras are equipped with Dedicated ISP Block for noise reduction, and Galaxy S24 analyzes gyro information to distinguish between the filmer’s movement and the subject’s. This allows more effective noise removal and clear videos in the dark, even from far away.

After capturing great shots of your idols, innovative Galaxy AI editing tools even enable simple edits like erase, re-compose, and remaster to make these photos even more memorable. For easier and more efficient optimizations, Edit Suggestion uses Galaxy AI to suggest perfectly suitable tweaks for each photo. Meanwhile Generative Edit can fill in parts of an image background with generative AI. You can also remove objects or people or adjust crooked photos and AI will fill in the borders and missing pixels to perfectly blend the background in its original spot.

The fun doesn’t stop at the end of the night. Relive and replay every moment with visuals that are more vibrant and captivating on the brightest Galaxy display ever. Galaxy S24 reaches 2,600nit peak brightness and delivers improved outdoor visibility with Vision Booster making viewing experience on the Galaxy S24+’s 6.7-inch and Galaxy S24’s 6.2-inch displays even better.

All this in a super stylish package perfect for your concert outfits as the Galaxy S24 series comes in Earth mineral-inspired color tone. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, which comes in Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow, is also the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame and a significantly thinner body for a more comfortable grip. The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 have four colors to choose from – Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow. All three models will come with additional colors available at the Samsung e-store.

Don't miss this epic chance to experience ENHYPEN in an all-new way with the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Join in on the exciting contests and check out the amazing pre-order offers available for Galaxy S24 and S24+ at https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24/buy and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/buy until Feb. 6, 2024.

Stay tuned for more updates by following Samsung’s social media page: www.facebook.com/SamsungPH/

 WHO IS MADAME WEB? THE CAST OF “MADAME WEB” TALK ABOUT THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SUPERHEROINE

“Madame Web is a truly dynamic character,” Dakota Johnson, who plays the titular superheroine in Madame Web, shares in a new featurette. In cinemas February 14, Madame Web is the first superhero movie with a female lead in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.

Who is Madame Web? Find out in this featurette: https://youtu.be/mqphr-F_z1I  

Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future… and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies… if they can all survive a deadly present.

Because she can see into the future, “Madame Web’s powers are really interesting,” says Celeste O’Connor, who plays Mattie Franklin. 

For Isabela Merced, who portrays Anya Corazón, what’s most interesting about the superheroine’s powers is “how it plays on fate and destiny.” 

Teases Sydney Sweeney, who plays Julia Cornwall, “In this one moment, Cassie connects three of their lives.”

Watch the full featurette here. 

Get ready for a world of change when Madame Web, distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International, opens only in cinemas February 14. Connect with the hashtag #MadameWeb

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series takes the stage at the Galaxy AI Festival for its PH launch

Galaxy’s first AI phone was welcomed with a jam-packed festival featuring experience zones and epic performances from K-pop siren Sunmi and many more

MANILA, Philippines – Samsung unveiled its revolutionary smartphone, the Galaxy S24 Series with its widely-anticipated mobile AI features, at 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, where they held the massive and most epic #GalaxyAIFestival and opened the Galaxy AI Pop-up Store.

From breathtaking performances from K-pop superstar Sunmi and local artists like Lola Amour, CRWN, and Jess Connelly, to #TeamGalaxy Catriona Gray sharing the stage, find out what made this epic festival one to remember.

The Epic Stage at the Galaxy AI Festival

Galaxy fans and avid supporters poured into 5th Avenue to attend the Galaxy AI Festival, headlined by K-pop siren Sunmi who performed her chart-topping hits such as “Gashina” and “Siren”.  

Meanwhile, beauty queen, youth advocate, and TV personality #TeamGalaxy Catriona Gray also shared how much she loves the Galaxy S24 series, expressing her amazement at this landmark phone's AI features that make everyday epic so easy to achieve! 

“I’ve been geeking out about the Galaxy S24 for the past week. Generative AI technology is such an innovation! I was praying that this existed when I was in school because some of the features in the [Galaxy] S24 are just going to streamline your productivity, your creativity, your gaming experiences when you want some of the leisure time, cause of course, we can’t be all work and no play over here!” she said. 

Guests could definitely put these epic phones to the test during the AI Festival because, as Catriona attested, the Galaxy S24 series is great for capturing moments that mean a lot to all of us - especially at concerts with its Nightography features. 

“It’s the superior concert phone, tried, tested and true - especially the night shots!” she said. 

She also praised the Galaxy S24’s AI-powered productivity features. “I am a notetaker, through and through and the Notes app on my Samsung is my most go-to app. But the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series has Notes Assist. So when for example, you’ve taken a plethora of notes, you’ve gone and watched a Ted Talk or you’re working on a project and you want to put all your thoughts down in one place. The AI feature on the S24 can actually summarize your notes!”

Not to be outdone, top local artists such as Lola Amour, Jess Connelly and CRWN also graced the night, their musical talent rounding out this amazing evening. 

Guests were also given a shot at being their most epic selves with various interactive installations, showcasing how the Galaxy S24 Series’ incorporated meaningful intelligence that unleashes creativity and boosts their productivity and entertainment experience. 

At the Galaxy AI experience zone, guests could try the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s suite of AI-powered tools and advanced Nightography features to create stunning content - most especially when the festivities went on into the night as the Galaxy S24 Ultra can capture more light in low light.

For guests who love to maximize every minute even when on the go, they dove into the power of Galaxy AI in the Galaxy AI-powered Productivity Area. The new Galaxy AI is perfectly designed to improve all aspects of life with astounding features such as Notes Assist, Circle to Search and many more. Meanwhile, you can also find out just how the Galaxy S24 is making communication truly borderless with Live Translate and Chat Assist features.

Guests took home fun giveaways after visiting all the booths, with three lucky participants of the Galaxy AI TikTok contest taking home epic prizes such as a Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB, a pair of round-trip tickets to South Korea, and a Galaxy S24 256GB.

Take home the new era of mobile AI experience at the Galaxy AI Pop-Up Store

At the opening of its Galaxy AI Pop-up Store at C1 Park Avenue in BGC, Samsung Electronic Philippines (SEPCO) President Min Su Chu introduced the new era of mobile AI. “We are very excited for Filipinos to experience Galaxy AI. When we launched the Galaxy S24 Series, we were looking forward to seeing our Pinoy users experience this new technology that will definitely usher in a new era of mobile AI and it’s great to see how enthusiastic the response to the Galaxy S24 Series has been. To have everyone here celebrate this new technology is definitely great and special.” 

Inside the Pop-Up store, guests could explore the features of the Galaxy AI in more depth and take home a Galaxy S24 Series phone and accessories.

To test out its cameras in low light, guests can visit the Nightography area accessible at the content creation station. They can also enjoy an epic gaming session at the Gaming area, where they can witness life-like visuals made possible through the phone’s Ray Tracing feature and seamless play through a processor powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. They can also test out AI-powered features at the Productivity Area that make everyday tasks so much easier, such as Note Assist, Circle to Search, Live Translator, Transcript Assist and many more.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is available through samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online. 

OSCAR-WORTHY STUNT AND ACTION, SHOCKING TWISTS, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: CHECK OUT POSITIVE REACTIONS FROM THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “ARGYLLE” 

Critics who got to join the world premiere of Argylle in London are singing praises of the latest star-studded spy flick from director Matthew Vaughn… with one even joining the call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize the stunt industry and include a Best Stunt award at the Oscars.

Critic Luis Fernando, who writes for Empire magazine, joined the calls for a Best Stunt award at the Oscars because of how impressed he was with the action of Argylle. “Just had a blast watching #Argylle” he posted on X. “1- It’s past time for stunts to have an #Oscars category! 2- If #Argylle had come out in 2023, it would dominate the Best Original Song nominations along with #Barbie. Banger after banger. #ElectricEnergy is THE BOMB!”  

Watch: Enter a world of espionage, intrigue, secret identities and… great hair. 

“#ArgylleMovie is a lot of fun & a bit of a throwback,” Screen Rant’s Joseph Deckelmeier posted on X. “It’s the perfect blend of action, comedy, music, and espionage. This cast [is] absolutely incredible & their energy come through the screen.  The action, twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat. Watch it on a big screen!”

Watch: Nothing compares to the glitz and glamour of the big screen.

Editor and podcaster Rachel Leishman loved everything about the movie, especially the music and Alfie the cat! “I love #Argylle so much,” she said. “A perfect return to form for Matthew Vaughn and a movie that really just speaks to the spy genre and elevates it to a new level. Truly had the best soundtrack too ❤️ It also proves cats are the best.” 

Watch: POV: your cat nap just got cut short.

Fan favorite comic book writer Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Kingsman series) also posted his reaction on X, but couldn’t say much as full reviews were under embargo at the time of his posting. “The movie is awesome,” he posted. 

More outlets are expected to publish their reviews when embargo lifts January 31. 

In Argylle, Bryce Dallas Howard is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books – which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate – begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by Aidan (Sam Rockwell), a cat-allergic spy, Elly (carrying Alfie in her backpack) races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Elly’s fictional world and her real one begins to blur. The cast includes Henry Cavill, John Cena, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, Samuel L. Jackson, Ariana DeBose and Dua Lipa.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvcVJ4Al1zU 

Opening in cinemas January 31, “Argylle,” an Apple Original Films presentation, in association with MARV, a Cloudy production, is distributed by Universal Pictures. #ArgylleMoviePH  

Photo Credit: “Universal Pictures”   

 A HERO’S JOURNEY: 

THE MAKING OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS” 

TO DEBUT JANUARY 31 ON DISNEY+

 

Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Special Available Immediately Following

Season Finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”

 

 

Philippines. January 29, 2024 – Immediately following the season finale of the smash hit Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” fans can discover the magic behind the scenes in the original documentary special “A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Featuring the series’ breakout stars, acclaimed author Rick Riordan and the creative team, the 50-minute documentary premieres January 31, 2024 on Disney+ and will give viewers an exclusive look at the production of one of television’s hottest new shows.

As seen in the documentary, series stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri go on a quest of their own while bringing to life the beloved characters from Rick Riordan’s award-winning books. Alongside a passionate cast and creative team, “A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians” follows these three young stars on the set of the Disney+ Original series as they step into worlds fit for gods, battle unforgettable creatures and perform legendary feats - all while still going to school.

The epic eight-episode “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” which has garnered over 26 million views for its first episode*, will conclude its season on January 31, exclusively on Disney+.   Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is executive produced by Steinberg and Dan Shotz alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson. The series is from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television.

“A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson” is an Evolve Studios production, directed by Joel Edwards and executive produced by Edwards and Daniel Kiedis. 

*Source: According to internal data, the first episode garnered 26.2 million views in its first 3 weeks streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. A view is defined as total stream time divided by runtime.

MADAME WEB” CHARACTERS UNMASKED IN NEW SUPERHERO POSTERS

Different threads. Same web. 🕸️ Madame Web connects them all. Dakota Johnson is the titular superhero in Madame Web, the first superhero movie with a female lead in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Also starring Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor and Tahar Rahim, Madame Web opens in cinemas February 14. 

 

About Madame Web

“Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures...if they can all survive a deadly present.

Directed by SJ Clarkson , with screenplay by Claire Parker & Clarkson, story by Kerem Sanga, based on the Marvel Comics. Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura. 

Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott. 

In cinemas February 14, Madame Web is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #MadameWeb

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

COMCO SEA, Century Tuna receive the globally acclaimed Platinum Award from MarCom Awards in the USA

In photo is the COMCO Team for Century Tuna led by COMCO Mundo Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Ferdinand Bondoy (third from right), Chief of Staff to the Group Chief Executive Director and Senior Executive Initiatives and Communications Manager / Partner Harvey Llamosa (fourth from left), and Senior Executive Initiatives and Communications Officer Paula Sison (third from left) together with the rest of COMCO Mundo Leaders as they present the 2023 MarCom Platinum Award Statuette at the COMCO Mundo Headquarters in Makati City, The Philippines. 

COMCO Southeast Asia, the New PR and Smart Social agency of the powerhouse and award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, and its partner brand, Century Tuna, the leading canned tuna product in the Philippines, has recently received the Platinum Award for Strategic Communications for the “Saving Our Seas” initiative from the globally acclaimed MarCom Awards 2023.

Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the USA-based MarCom Awards underscores excellence in marketing and communication by recognizing creativity, hard work, and generosity of professionals in the industry. 

Century Tuna's “Saving Our Seas” Initiative was launched to address the threat of the growing problem of plastic pollution, protect marine biodiversity, and reinforce the idea of a Plastic Circular Economy. 

DISNEY+ UNVEILS NEW TRAILER AND TEASER POSTER FOR LUCASFILM'S “STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH”

Final Season Kicks Off on February 21 with First Three Episodes—Exclusively on Disney+ 

Trailer link : https://youtu.be/3arbrFitifk?si=7UG5lfEn5LR3hcAv 

Philippines. (January 23, 2024) – Disney+ has released the highly anticipated trailer and teaser poster for the final season of acclaimed Lucasfilm Animation series “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” This is the third season of the critically acclaimed animated series, which is a fan-favorite spinoff from the Emmy® award-winning series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” 

 

In the epic final season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab. With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies, embark on dangerous missions, and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the Empire.

 

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” showcases a talented voice cast, including Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad!”), Michelle Ang (“Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462”), Keisha Castle-Hughes ("Whale Rider"), Jimmi Simpson ("Westworld"), Noshir Dalal ("It's Pony") and Wanda Sykes (“The Upshaws”).  

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” is executive produced by Dave Filoni (“Ahsoka,” “The Mandalorian”), Athena Portillo (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”), Brad Rau (“Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance”), Jennifer Corbett (“Star Wars Resistance,” “NCIS”) and Carrie Beck ("Ahsoka," “The Mandalorian”), with Josh Rimes (“Star Wars Resistance,” "Star Wars: Visions") as co-executive producer and Alex Spotswood (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”) as senior producer. Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer.

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” debuts with the first three episodes on Wednesday, February 21, exclusively on Disney+. 

Season 3 Episode Schedule: 

· 2/21:  Episode 301 "Confined," Episode 302 "Paths Unknown," Episode 303 "Shadows of Tantiss” (debut)

·  2/28:  Episode 304 "A Different Approach"

·  3/6:    Episode 305 "The Return"

·  3/13:  Episode 306 "Infiltration" & Episode 307 "Extraction"

·  3/20:  Episode 308 "Bad Territory"

·  3/27:  Episode 309 "The Harbinger"

·  4/3:    Episode 310 "Identity Crisis" & Episode 311 "Point of No Return"

·  4/10:  Episode 312 "Juggernaut"

·  4/17:  Episode 313 "Into the Breach"

·  4/24:  Episode 314 "Flash Strike"

·  5/1:    Episode 315 "The Cavalry Has Arrived" (finale)