A new era is born. Watch the first trailer for “Jurassic World Rebirth” In PH cinemas July 2.

 

Action, thrills, and a whole lot of dinosaurs await in Jurassic World Rebirth, the newest age in the timeless series. Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali form a team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the ancient creatures that may be the key in providing a live-saving drug to mankind.

Watch the trailer: https://tinyurl.com/yc2249kc

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Witness the rise of the dinosaurs as Jurassic World Rebirth open in Philippine cinemas on July 2. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About Jurassic World Rebirth

A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth.

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

 

Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer. 

WATCH THE NEW EXCLUSIVE BIG GAME SPOT FOR “NOVOCAINE” NOW!

 

“Novocaine” opens only in cinemas March 12

Nathan Caine can’t afford to fumble this. Jack Quaid (The Boys) is Nathan Caine in Novocaine, opening in cinemas March 12, 2025.

Watch the Big Game Spot: https://youtu.be/D-s-FG8yFeU 

#Novocaine

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures 

#Novocaine

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Synopsis:

When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

 

PARAMOUNT PICTURES Presents

In association with INFRARED PICTURES 

A SAFEHOUSE PICTURES / CIRCLE MANAGEMENT + PRODUCTION Production

A Film by DAN BERK & ROBERT OLSEN  

“NOVOCAINE”

  

Executive Producers 

Paul Barbeau, Glen Basner, Josh Adler, Lars Jacobson, Alison Cohen

  

Produced by 

Drew Simon, Tory Tunnell, Joby Harold, Sam Speiser, Matt Schwartz, Julian Rosenberg

 

Written by 

Lars Jacobson

 

Directed by 

Dan Berk & Robert Olsen

 

Cast

Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, Lou Beatty Jr., Van Hengst, Conrad Kemp and Jacob Batalon

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Novocaine opens in Philippine cinemas March 12, 2025. Join the conversation with the hashtag #Novocaine and tag @paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International” 

TP wins gold for Impact Sourcing program in the 60th Anvil Awards

 Press Release 

Receiving TP’s Gold Anvil trophy were, third from left, External Relations Supervisor Lorenzo De Leon, Wellbeing Specialist Janna Dasigan, Organizational Development Senior Manager Hector Miranda, Brand Communications Manager Domar Balmes, and Media Relations Manager Adrian Elumba. Also in photo are PRSP Officers Norman Agatep and Andy Saracho.

Manila, Philippines – Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines continues to champion inclusion and diversity with its TP Skills Training to Employment Program or TP STEP, which was recognized as a top finalist for the Grand Anvil Award and a winner of the Gold Anvil Award in the Public Relations Program-Corporate Social Responsibility/Good Governance category at the prestigious 60th Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).

TP was the sole BPO company recognized among the Anvil’s top awardees which celebrates outstanding public relations programs and tools through a rigorous selection process by esteemed PR professionals and a distinguished multi-sectoral jury.

TP STEP is a key initiative of the Impact Sourcing program of TP in the Philippines, which provides underprivileged individuals access to future-ready skills and rewarding careers in the contact center industry. It underscores the company’s commitment to the realization of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by providing meaningful employment and opportunities for marginalized groups, such as Persons with Disabilities PWDs), individuals from underserved communities, long-term unemployed individuals, and former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

Since its launch in 2023, TP STEP has successfully partnered with 25 community-based organizations, LGUs, NGOs, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) training centers to pilot TP STEP.

A key achievement of TP STEP is its partnership with Pasig City in 2024, which delivered a remarkable 88% hire rate, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in connecting individuals with employment opportunities. 

Following the success in Pasig, TP aims to expand the program to other cities and provinces including Quezon City, Taguig City, Pampanga, and Davao.

“Winning this award is a proud moment for all of us at TP as it affirms our commitment to creating a truly inclusive workplace and driving meaningful change in society,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines. “This also reflects the dedication and shared vision of our teams and partners in empowering individuals with opportunities to transform their lives.”

 

With initiatives like TP STEP, the TP for All impact sourcing program bridges world-class Filipino talent in the provinces and transformative careers in the global IT-BPM industry. With TP for All complementing the government’s push for greater countryside development in the Visayas and Mindanao, TP was able to hire hundreds of individuals from communities outside urban centers, benefitting over a thousand families, and contributing to the creation of thousands of indirect jobs in these areas.

TP remains firm in leveraging its business as a force for good to better the lives of people, communities, and the environment. The company’s high-tech and high-touch approach towards workplace culture, talent development, innovation, and sustainable operations in the Philippines has been widely recognized with awards such as Top IT-BPM Company, Best Company to Work For, Sustainable Business Champion, Gender-Inclusive Workplace, and Top 5 Philippines Best Workplaces. 

In 2024, TP received its seventh consecutive Great Place to Work certification, sustaining its leadership position as Philippines’ first and most consistently GPTW-certified organization.

To learn more about TP and its commitment to championing social responsibility and inclusion, visit https://www.teleperformance.com/en-us/csr/diversity-and-inclusion/inclusion/. 

IABC Philippines and COMCO School of Communications Launch The Communications Olympiad with the Theme ‘Rewrite Climate Change’

 

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the leading worldwide network of communication professionals, and COMCO School of Communications, the communication training and education arm of global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, join forces to mount the first ever Communications Olympiad in the Philippines.

The Communications Olympiad is a nationwide communications training program for collegiate students taking up Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Communication, Communications Research, Development Communication, Digital Marketing, and other related disciplines. A partnership between COMCO School of Communications and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, The Communications Olympiad aims to empower the next generation of communicators by providing them with transformative knowledge with real-world applications. The initiative envisions providing a learning journey with practical exercises through an Olympiad-level competition for the participants to advance their skills as the next communications professionals.

A champion of talent development, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises was awarded in 2024 with the much-coveted Global IABC Gold Quill Award for Communication Training and Education for its long-running and industry-renowned Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. This time, COMCO Mundo makes communication education even bigger as it reaches out to more students across the country with its partnership with IABC Philippines for the inaugural Communications Olympiad. 

The Communications Olympiad is another student initiative of IABC Philippines in partnership with COMCO School of Communications and is distinct from the Philippine Student Quill Awards. The Student Quill Awards highlights performance and results through a competitive recognition platform while The Communications Olympiad centers on hands-on learning and guided experience culminating in a competition.

Inaugural Theme: Rewrite Climate Change

This year’s Olympiad revolves around the theme: "Rewrite Climate Change." The focus is not on developing scientific solutions but on reshaping the narrative and practices surrounding climate change through effective communication. Participants are called to inform, educate, and inspire, emphasizing the role of storytelling and advocacy in driving awareness, shifting behaviors, and fostering collective action.

As a nation and part of a region being among the most vulnerable to climate impacts yet contributing minimally to global emissions, the Philippines provides a critical perspective in this conversation. The initiative urges to help build communication strategies open to be adopted and applied for the benefit on a realistic scale for a secured sustainable future through purposeful communication. 

Learning Journey: Training, Activities and Competition

The program will have three phases: the Qualifier Phase, the Elimination Round, and the Grand Championship. Phase one or the Qualifier Phase will require one team per academic institution which is comprised of 5 undergraduate students from the mentioned programs. Each team can be comprised of a project leader, a writer, a designer, a head researcher, and a lead presenter. The chosen team representing the school will need to submit their position paper and an entry form which information can be accessed through website www.comcomundo.com/the-communications-olympiad/. The requirements shall then be emailed to communicationsolympiad@comcomundo.com on or before March 14, 2025. The position papers which serve as Qualifier Phase entries will be thoroughly evaluated and 30 finalists and participants will be selected to proceed to the Elimination Round. 

The second phase which is the Elimination Round will comprise of pilot class and training sessions which will be made available to participants to help them build the expected skills set for the program. This shall include the Best Practices in Communications, the Role of Communications in Environment Conservation, and Innovations in Communications. Afterwards, the participants will be briefed and be given 24 hours to create a 10-slide communications plan which will be deliberated to see the best works to proceed to the final round.

The final phase is the Grand Championship where the 15 finalists strained from the 30 participants will get a chance to vie for the category medals. At this junction, the top 3 finalists will be announced to present their communication plan to the jury composed of experts in the industry. One team will emerge The Communications Olympiad Grand Champion, along with the first and second runners-up. Exciting prizes await the top winners along with a prestigious trophy that their schools will bring home!

Call for Sponsors and Partners

IABC Philippines and COMCO School of Communications invite companies, brands, media outlets and student organizations to be part of this initiative through sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Companies and brands can participate as a co-presenter or sponsors while media groups and student organizations can join as partners of the program. For more details, interested parties can email communicationsolympiad@comcomundo.com. 

Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Corporate Secretary and Lead for Youth and Education of IABC Philippines as well as Group Chief Executive Director and Overall Lead for Strategic Communications / Partner and Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo shared, “The Communications Olympiad drives the power of Meaningful Storytelling in facing head-on real-world issues on climate change. With COMCO’s expertise in communication training and education fueled with grit and excellence together with IABC Philippines’ strong support in the promotion of sustainability, we aim to make this a very productive learning journey not only for the students but for the industry and relevant stakeholders as well, which can help propel action for the environment.” 

Belle Tiongco, President of IABC Philippines and Vice President and Co-Founder of Football for Humanity, meanwhile said, ““At IABC Philippines, we believe that effective communication has the power to drive real change. In line with the organization’s focus on sustainability as demonstrated by last year’s Triple P Awards, IABC is now embarking on a new chapter, together with COMCO School of Communications, combining both thrusts on education and advocacy, which is The Communications Olympiad.   We aim to achieve bigger social impact by putting sustainability as one of our stepping stones for development." 

To know more about The Communications Olympiad, please visit www.comcomundo.com/the-communications-olympiad/ and follow us at www.facebook.com/communicationsolympiad on Facebook and www.linkedin.com/company/the-communications-olympiad on LinkedIn.

For more information on sponsorship and partnership packages, email us at communicationsolympiad@comcomundo.com. 

Did you miss her? Watch the teaser for “M3GAN 2.0,” in PH cinemas on June 25

 

The bitch is back. Blumhouse shares a teaser trailer of “M3GAN 2.0,” the sequel to the hit 2023 horror film about a humanoid child-sized robot turned murderous.

Watch the teaser on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/aeu44yb2

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A brand new “M3GAN 2.0” launches in Philippine cinemas on June 25. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About “M3GAN 2.0”

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone.

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Gerard Johnstone, the film co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and Allison Williams, the film is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Mark D. Katchur.

“It feels like you’re having a reunion with a friend.” Renée Zellweger makes an emotional return as Bridget Jones in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”

Opens in PH cinemas on Valentine’s week, Feb 12

Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger feels like returning to Bridget Jones, even after all these years, is like coming home. “In the books, on the screen, it feels like you’re having a reunion with your friend,” Zellweger says. “It’s such an interesting thing for a fictional character to move through life at the same pace as the folks who relate to her and love her. People feel that they can see themselves reflected in Bridget’s life experiences. They want to meet up with her again to see how she’s grown and how her life has changed—how she’s dealing with her current challenges. This is felt universally by those who have grown up with Bridget.”

Watch the trailer: https://tinyurl.com/2b69nzny

For director Michael Morris, Zellwegger is captivating and has always embodied the charm and wonder of Bridget Jones, and was excited to work with her for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. “Renée is one of these people who is absolutely herself,” Morris says. “She’s wildly friendly and bursts through any preconception you may have about what a Hollywood star is like. This woman has been in all my favorite films. For as long as I can remember, character after character—from comedies and dramas to musicals, there’s nothing that she doesn’t do. But when you’re talking to her, she’s completely present. I think that’s why she’s so wonderful in this role.”

Director Morris also feels like seeing Zellwegger back in this role is a blessing in itself. “What Renée brings to Bridget is this wonderfully relentless optimism and positivity,” Morris says. “You get the sense that Bridget cares about the people that she’s with…and that Bridget wants things to be perfect for everyone. Renée radiates that.”

In the continuation of Bridget Jones’ story, her life has completely changed, and it comes with its own struggles. Zellwegger feels like it’s a chance to connect with the audience that grew up with the film, and the universal experience of falling in love and forging relationships with people. lf. “It’s funny, I can chronicle my own decades and life experiences around making these films with the extended Bridget family,” Zellweger says. “It’s always very emotional when we get back together with true friends, and more so when we leave. There is a correlation between Bridget and me that is strongest with people who love her…but it’s within themselves. We had the opportunity to create Bridget on screen, but people were already in love with her. Bridget reminds us that it’s okay to be imperfect. You can still get the guy, still succeed and be happy when you’re just yourself. You’re okay being imperfect.”

Set your Valentine’s Day movie date with your loved one and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as it opens in Philippine theaters on February 12. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.  

 

Bridget Jones first blasted onto bookshelves in Helen Fielding’s literary phenomenon Bridget Jones’s Diary, which became a global bestseller and a blockbuster film. As a single career woman living in London, Bridget Jones not only introduced the world to her romantic adventures, but added “Singletons,” “Smug-Marrieds” and “f---wittage” into the global lexicon. Bridget’s ability to triumph despite adversity led her to finally marry top lawyer Mark Darcy and to become the mother of their baby boy. Happiness at last.

But in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Bridget is alone once again, widowed four years ago, when Mark (Oscar® winner Colin Firth) was killed on a humanitarian mission in Sudan. She’s now a single mother to 9-year-old Billy and 4-year-old Mabel, and is stuck in a state of emotional limbo, raising her children with help from her loyal friends and even her former lover, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Michael Morris (To Leslie, Better Call Saul), from a screenplay by BAFTA nominee Helen Fielding, based on her novel, with contributions from Emmy winner Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Eric) and Oscar® nominee Dan Mazer (I Give it A Year, Bridget Jones’s Baby). 

The film is produced for Working Title by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, whose films, including The Danish Girl, Darkest Hour, Fargo, Les Misérables and The Theory of Everything, among others, have earned 14 Academy Awards® and six Best Picture nominations. The film is also produced by Jo Wallett (Wicked Little Letters, Catherine Called Birdy). The film is executive produced by Helen Fielding, Renée Zellweger, Amelia Granger and Sarah-Jane Wright. Working Title has produced all the Bridget Jones films. 

Experience the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series at the Galaxy AI Future Lab

 

Happening at the BGC Amphitheater from January 30 to February 7! 

Take a look into the future of mobile AI with the Galaxy S25 series at the Galaxy AI Future Lab at the BGC Amphitheater from January 30 to February 7, 2025.

Experience the future of work, travel, and concerts enhanced with Galaxy AI, learn ways to maximize your new Galaxy device with industry experts, jive into dazzling performances from the country’s hottest musical acts, plus get a chance to take home exclusive prizes!

Press play on next-level workshops and epic performances 

Learn new ways to boost your productivity with several workshop sessions from industry experts like Meta and Google executives or level up your content creation skills for travel or concerts with TikTok top creators. You can also hear from #TeamGalaxy members on how the Galaxy S25 series has become their true AI companion: Ry Velasco and Denisse Sy on January 31, Ninong Ry and Nico Bolzico on February 2, Erwan Heussaf on February 6 and Catriona Gray on February 7.

Your nights will also light up with performances from local musical artists; groove to SunKissed Lola’s ‘Pasilyo’ and more on February 2. ‘Maybe the Night’ will be more epic with indie-folk pop band Ben&Ben performing on February 7, 2025.

The standard of AI phone as a true AI companion is here

Come to the Galaxy AI Future Lab and experience the standard of an AI phone as a true AI companion this January 30 to February 7, 2025 at the BGC Amphitheater and score amazing gifts. For ENGENGEs, get the chance to get the limited edition ENHYPEN pre-order bundle available exclusively at samsung.com and get ready for their upcoming 'WALK THE LINE IN BULACAN’ concert.

The new Galaxy S25 series introduces multimodal AI agents, redefining how users interact with their devices and the world. With the next-gen ProVisual Engine and a new 50MP ultrawide camera, the Galaxy S25 Ultra sets a new standard for mobile photography, offering exceptional clarity, vibrancy, and ultra-detailed shots at any range.

From streamlining your day with a human-like AI assistant to transforming the way you create content, the Galaxy S25 series is your ultimate companion for productivity, creativity, and everything in between – a true AI companion.

Pre-order the Galaxy S25 series until February 13, 2025, and enjoy savings of up to P48,000. Get a FREE double-storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB, valued at up to P9,000. Plus, secure a 30% discount on select Galaxy Watch or Buds, and enjoy 50% off a 1-year Samsung Care+ plan, worth up to P1,999. As an added bonus, Samsung is offering trade-in incentives of up to P12,000 for your older devices.

Learn more about the Galaxy S25 series and pre-order until February 13 by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/.

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