THE BINGE LIST: EIGHT GRIPPING STAR WARS SHOWS TO CATCH ON DISNEY+ FROM NOVEMBER 17

  

From the mind of visionary writer/director George Lucas, the epic space fantasy Star Wars introduced the mystical Force into the world’s cultural vocabulary, as well as iconic characters such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi since its debut in 1977.

The rousing "space opera" is equal parts fairy tale, western, movie serial and spectacle, with roots in mythologies from cultures around the world. Get ready to dive into the Star Wars universe with these eight Disney+ Originals starting November 17. 

1. Obi-Wan Kenobi

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

2. Andor 

The “Andor” series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It is an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

3. The Mandolarian

After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.

4. The Book of Boba Fett

“The Book of Boba Fett,” a thrilling Star Wars adventure teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the Season 2 finale of “The Mandalorian,” finds legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigating the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.

5. Star Wars: The Bad Batch

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army— each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

6. Light & Magic

Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtain of Industrial Light & Magic, the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of Lucasfilm. Learn about the pioneers of modern filmmaking—whose work inspired the entire industry of visual effects—as we go on a journey to see George Lucas' vision brought to life.

7. Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

Based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas, the series is set during the prequel era and spotlights important moments in the lives of fan-favorite characters Ahsoka Tano and Jedi-turned-Sith Lord Count Dooku as they embark on respective paths toward heroism and villainy. Stream the Tales of the Jedi from 26th October 2022 on Disney+.

8. Star Wars: Visions

Seven Japanese anime studios bring their unique talent and perspective to “Star Wars: Visions”—a collection of animated short films that will stream exclusively on Disney+. As a first formal venture into anime, each “Star Wars: Visions” short bears a unique Japanese sensibility, which in many ways aligns with the tone and spirit of Star Wars storytelling. From the beginning, stories told in the Star Wars galaxy have counted Japanese mythology and the films of Akira Kurosawa among their many influences, and these new visions will further explore that cultural heritage through the unique animation style and perspective of each anime studio.

Besides these Star Wars shows, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Disney, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and Star.

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Fight for Wakanda’s future in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever now in cinemas

Catch the most-anticipated movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe capping the year 2022 in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – now showing in cinemas nationwide!

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s Oscar-nominated “Black Panther”. The story follows as Wakanda enters a new era after the passing of King T’Challa. Without their king, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), move to protect their nation from the invasion of an undersea kingdom led by Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía). Together with allies old and new–War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everrett Ross (Martin Freeman) – will the Wakandans be able to successfully fight for the future of their nation?

 

Directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, Wakanda Forever also introduces new characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe starring Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía), Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), Aneka (Michaela Coel), Namora (Mabel Cadena), and Attuma (Alex Livinalli).

Recently, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack dropped, featuring over 40 international artists recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, Mexico City, London, and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Rihanna, Burna Boy, Tems, Fireboy DML, OG DAYV Ft. Future, CKay Ft. PinkPantheress, E-40, Alemán Ft. Rema, Blue Rojo and many more. Rihanna’s newest lead single “Lift Me Up” has shattered records with the biggest debut in U.S. history. The soundtrack is executive produced by Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, produced by Ludwig Göransson, in collaboration with Archie Davis, and Dave Jordan.

Fans can check the cinemas nearest them to book tickets or to keep on checking  https://movies.disney.ph/black-panther-wakanda-forever for available showtimes. 

Witness the next chapter of Wakanda and get your tickets now. Join in the conversations online using the hashtag #WakandaForeverPH. Follow Marvel Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: Kevin Feige, President and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Studios, Nate Moore, Victoria Alonso, President of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation at Marvel Studios, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dominique Thorne, Ryan Coogler, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Mabel Cadena, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Lupita Nyong'o and Louis D'Esposito, Co-President of Marvel Studios, attend the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Group Chief Executive elected to global PR bodies PRCA APAC Regional Board and CIPR International Committee

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Group Chief Executive and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy has been elected to prestigious international PR industry groups, the Public Relations & Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). 

Mr. Bondoy was named as one of the newest Regional Board Members of PRCA APAC based in Singapore and the only Filipino to be elected in the position. The Board provides a formal mechanism to consult with the industry’s most senior practitioners on the issues PR and communications face and to act as a think-tank for the industry in the Asia-Pacific Region. Alongside his duties as a Board Member, he will also play a vital role in the organization’s Workplace and Culture Committee. 

Going beyond his work in Asia-Pacific, Mr. Bondoy was also appointed anew to be part of the London-based CIPR’s International Committee, representing not only the Philippines but also Southeast Asia and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The committee is one of the largest sectoral groups of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and it brings members together to discuss and attend to issues facing communicators working internationally. 

PRCA is the world’s largest professional PR body representing more than 35,000 PR professionals in 70 countries worldwide and a global advocate for excellence in public relations. Meanwhile, CIPR is the world’s only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners, with nearly 10,000 members across the globe.

A winner of the PR Champion of the Year Gold Award at the recent PR Awards for Asia-Pacific, Ferdinand L. Bondoy is a multi-awarded communications practitioner with extensive communications work, regional collaboration, and international training throughout his journey as a storyteller. He co-founded COMCO Southeast Asia, a global award-winning inter-regional integrated communications agency headquartered in the Philippines with affiliate network presence in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, which champions the practice of the emerging global disciplines of New PR and Smart Social. He also led the creation of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, the parent and umbrella organization for trailblazing and game-changing companies and programs such as COMCO Southeast Asia, COMCO Middle East & Africa, TARO Digital AOX, SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program, and Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Alumni Society. 

“I am both humbled and honored to work with the most distinguished global PR professionals of the PRCA and CIPR. These are opportunities that I not only consider as a milestone for myself but for the PR industry in the Philippines as a whole and I commit to champion the causes and projects of these organizations. As issues are not restricted geographically and all of us are interconnected wherever we are in the world, we need to go beyond borders to reach out to more stakeholders and ultimately, ignite social change through the practice of our discipline,” said Mr. Bondoy. 

Ferdinand started young in the communications field having been an academic scholar of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor of Mass Communication. As a way of giving back to the industry, he created the award-winning Camp COMCO Mentorship Program which has been recognized for training and producing a new breed of young communications practitioners. He also serves as the Corporate Secretary and Chair of the Digital Communications and Public Relations Committee and Youth Programs of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

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

 DISNEY+ PRESENTS IMAGINE MORE WITH ASIA’S PHOENIX 

MORISSETTE   

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04 November 2022 - Disney+ is pleased to unveil an original song “Imagine More” performed by local vocal powerhouse, Morissette. The soaring number marks the streaming service’s availability in the Philippines on November 17, and pays tribute to Disney’s heritage of unparalleled storytelling and creativity. 

The musical short film invites viewers to push the boundaries of their imagination, as scenes from iconic stories such as Encanto, Lightyear, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted and BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LA come to life. Fans in the Philippines  are also seen connecting with their favorite characters and shows. Morissette’s powerful vocals ground the song, breezing through the high notes and will strike an emotional chord with every listener. 

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star all in one place. Disney+ will be available from November 17, 2022. 

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MR.DIY to celebrate its 300th store milestone in PH packed with exciting games, raffle prizes and promos

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MR.DIY, one of the country’s largest one-stop shop home improvement retailers is set to create a significant milestone as it celebrates its 300th store this November 18 at the SM City Sucat, Paranaque City.

Bringing fun, great value for money, and a source of bonding among friends and families, MR.DIY kickstarts its 300th store milestone celebration with festival-themed exhibits, thrilling raffle prizes and exciting deals. On top of that, the retailer will also roll out month-long special promos spreading across all its branches nationwide. 

Dubbed “Always Fun for Everyone”, on November 18-20, various festivities and fun-filled activities can be enjoyed during the grand celebration. 

Below is a snapshot of what to expect !

House of Fun ala Carnival !  

A carnival-themed interactive exhibit packed with exciting and fun activities along with an all-day free photobooth, games, special demos, snacks and themed booths are innovatively curated for household items, hardware components, computer & HP accessories, stationary kits, and toys within the SM Sucat Activity Center.

Lucky Gifts, Promos & Deals for Lucky Customers

 

Special prizes and deals await lucky customers to spice up their shopping experience during the Grand  Opening weekend. Anyone can test their luck with the following exciting promos:

The 5th Wheel Promo - Every 5th customer paying at Cashier 1 will get Php 300 Cash Voucher

Sana All Raffle Draw - 30 lucky customers will take home small appliances through raffle draw

Lucky Shoppers - Spend P1000 on November 19 & 20 and get a mystery gift and a rainbow umbrella. 

Moreover, each of the 300 MR.DIY stores will also give the Yellow Basket of Love filled with goodies and assorted items to one lucky family.

‘Til Year-End Festivities & Holideals

 

MR.DIY extends its 300th store milestone festivities ‘til the end of the year in all its stores nationwide. Cashless transactions from November 15 to 30 worth P600 and up are qualified for an instant MR.DIY voucher bonus. On top of that, one lucky winner with a single receipt worth PHP 500 can also take home a brand new iPhone 14 Pro Max. Shoppers just need to scan and register at their website. Promo will run from November 1 to December 31, 2022. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-154605 S.2022. 

MR.DIY welcomes the holiday season in high spirits and invites everyone to head to any of its outlets for a fun, hassle-free, shopping experience and take advantage of its exciting Holideals!

For more information about MR.DIY and their products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow them on their social media accounts /mrdiyPH for Facebook and @mrdiy.philippines for Instagram and TikTok and be updated on their upcoming promos. 

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).

#GirlsCan make a difference as World Vision culminates initiative for young Filipinas

 

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As the world celebrated the International Day of the Girl last October 11, World Vision Philippines successfully mounted its #GirlsCan campaign which highlighted the need to support and empower girls for a brighter future. The advocacy was able to gain over 700 sponsorships since its launch last August, with the help of various celebrities, partners and sponsors.

Multi-awarded actress and World Vision Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith, together with Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidate and fashion entrepreneur Ericka Evangelista and content creators Janina Vela and Lyqa Maravilla led in voicing out that empowered girls, empower girls.

The Women Business Council of the Philippines (WomenBiz) along with the other partners – Globe Kmmunity, Ever Bilena, Hello Glow, Lazada, Shoppee, Club of Marikina North Rotary, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Hera and Plus Network, made it big for the campaign. Adarna House pledged part of their sales to aid programs for girl empowerment.

 

Papemelroti paved the way for International Day of the Girl by offering an exclusive and personalized #GirlsCan articulated paper dolls as freebie when you visit their stores! You can collect the rest of the dolls each time you donate Php1,000 to World Vision’s #GirlsCan campaign.

Today, various issues surrounding girls in the country remain and violence against children is one of the major concerns, in fact there is an increase of 264% cases in online sexual exploitation. In education, over 2 million girls drop out from school while more adolescent girls get pregnant and give birth every day. 

“Despite the many advances that we have achieved over the years in promoting the rights of children, unfortunately, there are a lot of issues still affecting girls around the world. The harsh realities faced by girls underpin the necessity for us citizens to advance their rights,” said Ms. Vanessa Retuerma, World Vision Director for Strategy Management, Impact and Learning.

While poverty remains to be the leading cause of these alarming problems, there are always ways on how to empower girls to break free. Just imagine what #GirlsCan do if we give them a better future ahead. They can be an influence for good and they can change lives.

To know how you can support #GirlsCan, visit https://t.co/RAUn2HPxP7 or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

About World Vision

World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, their families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by its Christian faith and values, it is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. It serves and collaborates with all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. 

“ELTON JOHN LIVE: FAREWELL FROM DODGER STADIUM”

  

ELTON JOHN TO TAKE FINAL NORTH AMERICAN BOW 

WITH ORIGINAL CONCERT EVENT, LIVESTREAMED GLOBALLY AND EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ ON NOV. 21

 

Concert Immediately Preceded by LIVE ‘Countdown to Elton Live,’ 

Also Only on Disney+

 

Nearly 50 Years After Elton John’s Legendary Performance at Dodger Stadium, The Live Music Event Special from Disney Branded Television Will Serve as Prelude to the Recently Announced 2023 Disney Original Documentary 

‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend,’ from Directors RJ Cutler and David Furnish

 

Live Special Produced by Fulwell 73 Productions (Team behind the 

EmmyÒ-winning ‘Adele: One Night Only,’ GRAMMYS®) and Rocket Entertainment

On 25 October, exactly 47 years ago, Elton John’s legendary performance at Dodger Stadium launched him into global stardom, and next month, he will come full circle, returning to Dodger Stadium to grace us with his final North American show. Exclusively streamed live on Disney+ on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is a once-in-a-lifetime live, global original concert event that offers fans from around the world a front-row seat to witness the groundbreaking magic of the Rocket Man back at Dodger Stadium. 

 

The historic three-hour livestream, from Disney Branded Television and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment, will showcase Elton John as audiences have never seen him before, paying tribute to the icon and the seminal moment in 1975 that cemented his global success. The concert will begin with “Countdown to Elton Live” from Dodger Stadium, beginning at 11:30am PHT.

 

“To feel the energy from the best fans, not only in Dodger Stadium again, but this time around the world from those watching live at home, will be truly extra special for me," said Elton John. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this momentous evening globally. I hope everyone feels the power and joy of performing on a stage as iconic as Dodger’s. Just like I did almost 50 years ago.”

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” will commemorate a watershed evening in music history as it unfolds in real-time at Dodger Stadium, giving fans 50,000+ fans in person and countless admirers worldwide, the rare chance to experience his biggest hits from the past 50 years. The extraordinary night also will feature several yet-to-be-announced big-name artists who will honor the legendary megastar on stage.

 

“Sir Elton John’s impact on music and culture is unparalleled, and this concert event is sure to be one for the history books,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “We’re thrilled to bring this exclusive, up-close, backstage-to-front-row-seat experience to audiences around the world, live on Disney+.”

 

"Having grown up in England in the 1980s and 90s, we like everyone else of our generation, can think of countless moments where Elton’s music was the soundtrack to our lives,” said Fulwell 73 Productions’ Gabe Turner and Ben Winston, in a joint statement. “To be able to work with Sir Elton and the Disney team on what will undoubtedly become a cultural milestone is both a personal and professional highlight that we are so thankful for.”

This spectacular evening will serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated 2023 Disney Original Documentary “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend,” from Academy Award® nominee R.J. Cutler and filmmaker David Furnish. As the official feature on Elton John, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” will unveil unseen rehearsal and concert footage over the last 50 years, along with exclusive personal archives and interviews. The definitive portrait of Elton John also will spotlight his final months on the road and a look back at the extraordinary first five years of his career between 1970 and 1975, when he released 10 iconic albums, seven of which went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts to become a global phenomenon. The film will play festivals and have a theatrical run before it streams on Disney+.

 

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment. Fulwell 73 Productions has executed and captured some of the biggest moments in music history, including Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party, “Adele: One Night Only,” “Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at The Apollo,” “GRAMMYS®,” and many more. Executive producers for Fulwell 73 Productions are Gabe Turner, Ben Winston, Emma Conway and Sally Wood, who also serves as showrunner. For Rocket Entertainment, Elton John, David Furnish and Luke Lloyd Davies are executive producers. RJ Cutler is executive producer. For Disney Branded Television, Marc Buhaj is vice president, unscripted and nonfiction, and Nicole Silveira is vice president, unscripted.