'The Amazing Race Philippines' Now Accepting Applicants

'The Amazing Race Philippines' Now Accepting Applicants


The world’s most prestigious adventure race is now accepting applicants for its first Philippine edition!

The twelve-time Emmy Award winner for “Outstanding Reality-Competition Program” arrives on local shores with an open call for contestants of The Amazing Race Philippines.

The show’s producers consider the Philippines as one of their favorite places to shoot, and now you can take part in this grand event too. There are three ways to audition: online, mail-in and on-ground.

For online auditions: visit www.theamazingrace.ph for the link where you can fill up the online registration form and upload your audition video in AVI, MOV or MPG4 format. The audition video’s running time should be a minimum of 1 minute and maximum of 3 minutes.

For mail-in auditions: download the application forms at www.theamazingrace.ph and send the completed forms together with a DVD of your audition video to the TV5 office (21st floor Marajo Tower, 26th corner 4th sts. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig).

For on-ground auditions: watch out for announcements of audition dates on different venues. Both team members must be present and come prepared with the completed application package.

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Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica topbill GMA Films’ Romantic-Comedy “My Kontrabida Girl”

Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica topbill GMA Films’ Romantic-Comedy “My Kontrabida Girl”


GMA Films brings together two of the country’s hottest and brightest stars on the silverscreen – Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica – as they topbill the most anticipated romantic-comedy movie of the year, My Kontrabida Girl.

Under the direction of Jade Castro, My Kontrabida Girl is a funny and heartwarming film that has all the ingredients to tickle the hearts of moviegoers, young and old, for its interesting characters and witty plotlines. Filled with unexpected twists and endless laughs, this offering is the perfect avenue for Rhian and Aljur to unleash not only their dramatic talents but also their comedic side bringing a delightful mix of humor, charm and romance to their roles.




Making this movie extraordinarily special are the scene-stealing actors and actresses who spice up the lives of the lead characters headlined by Jake Vargas, Bea Binene, Chariz Solomon, Moymoy Palaboy, Kevin Santos, Enzo Pineda, Sef Cadayona, Ken Chan, Bela Padilla, Gwen Zamora, Sabina Santiago and Ms Bella Flores.




In the film, Rhian breathes life to the character of Isabel Reyes who is the infamous soap opera villain in the country. Everyone simply loathes Isabel which makes her the most condemned personality in the world of television.

But by some weird twist of fate, Isabel’s life turns upside down when she encounters a near-death accident. The wicked antagonist experiences a sudden change of heart and being the top kontrabida of her soap opera, Isabel couldn’t just deliver her heartlessness and cruelty in front of the camera. Her over-the-top villainous persona disappears and she finds herself powerless to kick and slap the lead star.

Isabel’s show hits a major ratings slump and the network advises her to take a break from work with hopes of reigniting her passion. To solve her dilemma, Isabel seeks the help of the biggest kontrabida icon in the country, no less than Ms Bella Flores. She finds her on YouTube and says that for Isabel to get herself back, she needs to find the person who hurt her the most. And that person for Isabel is Chris Bernal (Aljur).

Armed with pure wits and sheer determination, Isabel sets off to meet Chris who is still living in the same town where she left him many years back when she was a child. As they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak, will it further sabotage Isabel’s career and their chances for a relationship?

As they rediscover their past, Isabel begins to see Chris in a new light and she unexpectedly finds herself falling in love all over again with the very same guy who broke her heart. Will they ever get the right timing to be together? Will the kontrabida girl find the perfect and genuine love she has been wishing for in the arms of Chris?

Save the date and be charmed with the loveteam of Rhian Ramos and Aljur Abrenica in My Kontrabida Girl, coming to theatres on March 14, 2012.

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Paris Hilton "Drunk Text" Music Video Released

Paris Hilton "Drunk Text" Music Video Released


Hollywood socialite turned singer-actress Paris Hilton has just released the music video for her latest song “Drunk Text”.

The video features a barely dressed Paris talking with techno music playing in the background with words “My mouth kept pouring desperate clauses of random intent” and “It’s a hot mess of misspelled obscenities, body parts and run-on questions.”

Watch the video here:

Incidentally, Paris is the sexy cover star of FHM Russia March 2012 issue.

Video source: Perez TV

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'Patrol ng Pilipino' Unveils Miracles of the Blessed Pedro Calungsod

'Patrol ng Pilipino' Unveils Miracles of the Blessed Pedro Calungsod


The Blessed Pedro Calungsod is set to become the second Filipino saint on his canonization in October this year. While this is perceived as a feat for the Philippines, little is known about the young catechist and martyr who remained true to his Catholic faith until his death.

Tomorrow (March 6) in "Patrol ng Pilipino," join Apples Jalandoni as she travels to Cebu City to visit the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Blessed Pedro Calungsod and trace the soon-to-be saint's much-disputed origin and identity, his missionary work and death, and the miracles that qualified him for sainthood.

Former Cebu Archbishop Cardinal Vidal, who lobbied for Calungsod's beatification, said that the martyr's approaching canonization serves as an inspiration and a testimony to young people that holiness can be achieved at a young age. Calungsod was killed at 17 while on a missionary work in 1672.

Meanwhile, Niko Baua will heed the latest bar exam topnotchers' take on the issues that currently taint the law profession, including hazing in fraternities and the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Know the stories behind the news in "Patrol ng Pilipino" tomorrow (March 6) in "Patrol ng Pilipino" after "Bandila" on ABS-CBN, or watch it earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable Channel 26), 9:15 p.m.

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Jose Manalo Abandons Family for Another Woman? The Truth According to Annalyn Manalo

Jose Manalo Abandons Family for Another Woman? The Truth According to Annalyn Manalo

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Jose Manalo's wife Annalyn came out claiming they were abandoned by the comedian-host in favor of a much younger woman.

In a taped interview with "The Buzz" aired yesterday, March 4, Annalyn said her husband has a relationship with another woman and that he has left their house last January.

Sa pagkakaalam ko, at alam na alam na naming lahat, mayroon at marami na rin akong pruweba na totoo nga ito, totoo ngang may babae siya. Totoo pong inabandona kami.

"Umalis siya January 6 this year, pero yung mga bagay na ito, alam ko na last year pa.

"Since January alam ko na ang nangyayari, tinitiis ko lang lahat ito para sa mga bata.

"Actually, may mga text siya sa akin hanggang January 3 na, 'Mommy mahal kita. Mommy I love you.'

"Iyon ang sinasabi niya sa akin kahit alam ko ng mayroong nangyayari.

"Tinitiis ko lahat yun para sa mga anak ko dahil mahal nila ang daddy nila."

Annalyn added that Jose even made stories that put her in a bad light among his friends and workmates.

Wala akong mahingan ng tulong. Binan kami sa Broadway.

"Nagpalit siya ng telephone number niya, hindi namin siya ma-contact."

The grieving mom and wife even revealed that she talked with Jose's mistress to beg her to leave her husband.

Hindi ko siya inaway.

"Dalawang beses ko siyang kinausap na parang awa na niya, layuan na niya ang asawa ko dahil may mga anak ito, lalong lalo na may maliit kaming anak. Sana makonsensiya siya."

Despite this, Annalyn said she is still willing to accept Jose with open arms if the comedian decides to come back.

Gusto ko sabihin sa 'yo na mahal na mahal kita.

"Ginawa ko to dahil sobrang sakit na ng nararamdaman ko para sa mga anak k"Alam mo, kung tutuusin, sabi ko, sana hindi na lang siya naging artista at naging sikat para wala kaming problema na ganito.

"Simpleng pamilya, simpleng buhay na masaya, iyon lang."

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Ray Bernard Penaranda and a Sampaguita Vendor Killed in UPLB

Ray Bernard Penaranda and a Sampaguita Vendor Killed in UPLB


Ray Bernard Peñaranda, a 19-year-old 3rd year BS Agriculture student of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) was stabbed dead in a holdup by two motorcycle-riding men in Laguna before dawn yesterday, Philippine Star reports.

Peñaranda, who hailed from Tanay, Rizal, was stabbed in the chest and died while being rushed to the hospital.

Senior Superintendent Gilbert Cruz, Laguna Police Director, immediately sacked Senior Superintendent Dante Novicio, Los Baños Police Chief, and 50 of his men not only for the killing of Peñaranda but also for the rape-slay of a 14-year-old sampaguita vendor last February 29.

“I have ordered the relief of Novicio and his men. They would be transferred to another assignment and replaced by personnel from the Laguna provincial command,” Cruz said.

Chief Inspector Conrad Masungsong will replace Novicio as officer-in-charge of the Los Baños police.

Cruz placed the town police under the control of the Laguna provincial command until the killings of Peñaranda and the sampaguita vendor are solved.

Peñaranda, together with two fellow members of the UPLB dance group, went out of his apartment in Barangay Batong Malake in Los Baños to get something to eat.

They were walking home along Santos Street at around 1:30 a.m. yesterday when two men on a blue Honda motorcycle blocked their path and announced a holdup, Cruz said.

Witnesses said Peñaranda and his companions tried to put up a fight but one of the two men punched and then stabbed the UPLB junior.

Cruz said he is checking reports that the holdup men managed to divest Peñaranda and his two friends of their cellphones before fleeing toward Lopez Avenue.

Cruz said his men are now scouring Los Baños and neighboring towns for the two holdup men.

“We have information on the identities of the suspects and we are now going after them,” Cruz said.

Source: Non Alquitran, Philstar

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Taylor Kitsch Asks by Philippine Government to Correct Wrong Information Given About the Country

Taylor Kitsch Asks by Philippine Government to Correct Wrong Information Given About the Country


Taylor Kitsch, the lead star of sci-fi action movie "John Carter" was asked by Philippine government to correct his statement about the Philippines and its airport official whom he claimed gave him a rough treatment during his entry to the country.

While the Philippines is trying to strengthens its drive to attract tourist and redeem its pride tarnished by reports of several kidnappings, severe traffic, crime, corruption and the ageing Manila international airport, the Hollywood actor somehow made it even worst by telling his alleged unpleasant experienced with a custom official when he arrived for the filming of his upcoming film "Savages" with John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

Kitsch claimed that an airport customs officer threatened to send him back to Japan, his port of origin, because his passport had run out of pages. He also alleged the unidentified officer demanded that he be given an iPhone in exchange of his entry. And that he only allowed entry after he showed the officer a clips of his "John Carter" movie proving he is indeed a known Hollywood actor.

Bureau of Customs commissioner Ruffy Biazon immediately asked for investigation and later found out that Kitsch was actually referring to Indonesia and not the Philippines as he said during his interview on the Late Show with David Letterman.

"I feel confident that Mr. Kitsch was mistaken in saying that his bad experience during his travel was in the Philippines," Biazon said. Adding, "Unfortunately, the damage was done.... In the meantime, Mr. Kitsch, perhaps you can help us redeem our lost pride."

Watch the said interview below:

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‘TV Patrol’ Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering the Filipino

‘TV Patrol’ Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering the Filipino


“TV Patrol,” the country’s longest-running and leading Filipino primetime TV newscast, is celebrating its 25 years of patrolling the nation to deliver the biggest news and latest happenings while empowering citizens to become actively involved in nation-building.

‘Kayaban’ Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, and Ted Failon, the most experienced and credible team of broadcast journalists in the country, will present a special silver anniversary episode on Monday (March 5) and launch the “TV Patrol Balitandaan,” which will mount 25 mini-monuments, each to be revealed every week, in landmarks where the 25 biggest news events in the last 25 years happened.

“TV Patrol” will also undertake a venture called “Beinte Singko Para sa Kabayan Ko,” which will encourage Filipinos to drop in 25 cents in customized TV Patrol cans to be distributed in 25 provinces all over the country. The fundraising target amount of P2.5 million will be given to selected beneficiaries.

Through the program’s commemorative activities, “TV Patrol” seeks to engage Filipinos towards a common goal and bolsters their role as ‘patrollers’ that exhibit concern and service for the nation.

In 1987, the trailblazing “TV Patrol” revolutionized the way Philippine TV networks produce their primetime newscasts when it introduced a novel, mass-oriented format that appealed to Filipinos’ craving for news reports and information when democracy was restored. It not only set the trend in how newscasts should be done but also became the undisputed top news program in the country until today.

Its first 25 years saw a string of groundbreaking firsts for TV media – it became the first news program to deliver news on weekends and the first to be available online via livestreaming – innovative steps to deliver relevant and timely news and cater to more Filipinos in the country and around the world. More notably, “TV Patrol” has redefined the concept of citizen empowerment by encouraging Filipinos to be active and vigilant.

ABS-CBN’s award-winning breakthrough election campaign “Boto Mo, iPatrol Mo” (BMPM) called on citizens to report irregularities, election violations, and emergencies via text message, MMS, and e-mail before and during the 2007 and 2010 national elections. And it was through ABS-CBN’s citizen journalism campaign that the Maguindanao massacre was exposed. The first report on the Maguindanao massacre was sent by a BMPM patroller, who sent the first picture taken from the site.

BMPM, which was born from the “Citizen Patrol” segment of “TV Patrol,” empowered citizens to become agents of change by providing them airtime and allowing them to report on pressing problems in their own barangays and cities. Through the efforts of the BMPM Patrollers and ABS-CBN reporters and anchors, the TV network was named the most credible news source covering the elections according to a Pulse Asia survey in February 2010.

Moreover, “TV Patrol” has become a byword for journalistic integrity, while its anchors are deemed as icons of credibility in Philippine broadcasting. The team of De Castro, Sanchez, and Failon topped the 2011 survey in the National Capital Region by StratPolls Inc. as the most credible news team on Philippine television.

Don’t miss 25th anniversary episode of “TV Patrol” on Monday (March 5). Watch out for a special documentary marking the silver anniversary of “TV Patrol” airing soon on ABS-CBN.

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“John Carter” Fights for Mars in IMAX 3D

“John Carter” Fights for Mars in IMAX 3D


IMAX Corporation and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures announced that the action-adventure film “John Carter,” from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, will be released to IMAX 3D theatres simultaneously with the film's worldwide release in Digital 3D and regular theaters on March 9, including the Philippines.

“John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs and stars Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe and Lynn Collins.

“John Carter,” set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars), tells the story of war-weary former military captain John Carter (Kitsch). He is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions among the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Dafoe), and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

"Audiences will immediately feel transported in the epic adventure of `John Carter,'" said Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Exhibition Sales and Distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. "Andrew Stanton has envisioned this vast landscape in a way that's not been seen before, and we're thrilled to be able to offer our viewers this film in the immersive IMAX 3D format."

"`John Carter' is a great addition to our 2012 film slate and is sure to resonate with our key demographic," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We are pleased to work, once again, with the talented teams at Disney to bring audiences worldwide this groundbreaking film in IMAX 3D."

The IMAX 3D release of “John Carter” will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

Also opening in Digital 3D and regular theatres, “John Carter” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

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ABS-CBN Wins Primetime Household Viewing in February 2012

ABS-CBN Wins Primetime Household Viewing in February 2012


ABS-CBN continues its winning streak in the primetime TV race as it dominated households nationwide in February with an average audience share of 41.4% or almost a ten-point lead from GMA’s 31.6%, according to industry-trusted multinational market research group Kantar Media.

ABS-CBN further widened the lead in primetime in the latter part of February with the sustained strength in viewership of “Walang Hanggan” which has been hitting over 30% with an average of 31.6% for the period Feb 20-29, elevating ABS-CBN’s weekday primetime shares to a staggering 45% and bringing GMA’s share down to 29.6% in the same time period.

The primetime block on television (6 PM to 12 MN) is important for TV networks because it is the time most Filipinos are watching television and advertisers put most of their TV ad placements to reach more viewers.

ABS-CBN also led in the household TV ratings in Balance Luzon (areas in Luzon outside Mega Manila) with an average primetime audience share of 44% vs GMA’s 31%; in the Visayas with 56% vs 21%; and in Mindanao with 61% vs 15%.

Kantar Media, which has national samples of 1,389 homes and 8,015 individuals that are statistically representative of total Philippine TV population, also reported that 12 out of the top 15 most watched programs in the country in February were produced by ABS-CBN with the top four spots occupied by its primetime offerings.

Leading the pack is top-caliber drama “Walang Hanggan” with an average national TV rating of 28.5% followed by first advocacy-serye “Budoy” (27%), kid robot “E-Boy” (26.4%), and the country’s undisputed number one newscast, “TV Patrol” (26.3%). Once again “TV Patrol,” beat rival “24 Oras” which only rated at 19.4% in the previous month.

Returning hit game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal,” now hosted by Luis Manzano, and newest Sunday musical program “Sarah G Live” hosted by Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo, on the other hand, debuted strong and hit an average TV rating of 21.7% and 21.3% respectively.

Other ABS-CBN programs in the top 15 are “Top Rank Live” (26.2%), “MMK” (25.8%), “Wansapanataym” (24.5%), “Junior Masterchef” (23.6%), “Rated K” (21.6%), and “Goin’ Bulilit” (19.7%).

Overall, ABS-CBN registered an average national household share of 35.1% versus GMA’s close 34.9%.

ABS-CBN registered a net income of P2.2 billion in the first nine months of 2011, while news media reported that GMA Network earned P1.58 billion net income in the same period.

Kantar Media, a multinational market research group that specializes in audience measurement in more than 80 countries, has 22 TV networks, ad agencies, and pan-regional networks subscribing to its ratings services. Among its current subscribers are ABS-CBN, NBN, Sky Cable, J. Romero and Associates, Adformatix, Starcom, OMD, PhD, Mediacom, Mindshare, MEC, Maxus, Universal McCann, and Wellmade Manufacturing Corporation. They also include pan-regional networks likes CSM Media Inc., Fox International Channels, Star HK, Discovery, AXN, HBO, MTV, and Sony Pictures Television International.

ABS-CBN shifted to Kantar Media/TNS after filing a case vs. AGB Nielsen Media Research for failing to comply with its request to investigate alleged cheating and data tampering in TV ratings. The case is still pending in court contrary to claims by GMA, which is not a party to the case, that it has been resolved.

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GMA Network Keeps Stronghold of Nationwide TV Ratings Lead in February

GMA Network Keeps Stronghold of Nationwide TV Ratings Lead in February


Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) maintained its lead in nationwide TV ratings over competitors this February, according to broadcast industry's more trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on February 1 to 29 household data (February 26 to 29 based on overnight ratings), GMA posted an average of 36.3 household share points, ahead of ABS-CBN's 30.4 points by 
5.9 points; and TV5's 14.6 by 21.7 points.

Using an average of 5 viewers per television household, these numbers translate to around 1.1 million more viewers tuned in to GMA over ABS-CBN and almost 4 million over TV5 from all over the country.

Leading across all day parts in Mega Manila, GMA kept its stronghold of its bailiwick area, which now comprises more than 59 percent of total television households nationwide. The Kapuso Network registered a total day average of 41 share 
points, 
up by a notable 16.1 points from ABS-CBN's 24.9 points, and up by 26.3 points from TV5's 14.7 points.

In terms of eyeballs, this means that GMA had 1.8 million more viewers than ABS-CBN
 and around 3 million more viewers than TV5.

GMA remarkably swept 10 out of the 10 top-rating programs in Mega Manila for the entire February with the finale of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown topping the chart with an overwhelming 52.2 household share points. The list also includes newly launched GMA programs namely Legacy, My Beloved, and 
Biritera.

Similarly in the crucial area of Urban Luzon, where 77 percent of total television households are found, GMA remained ahead of competition in all dayparts with an audience share of 39.8 points. ABS-CBN trailed behind with 26.7 points; and TV5 with only 14.2 points.

GMA's lead in Urban Luzon translates to about 1.9 million viewers over ABS and 3.6 million more viewers over TV5 in February.

The Kapuso Network also dominated the list of top-rating programs in the said area occupying 8 out of the 10 slots. The Telebabad program Munting Heredera, which aired its final episode in February, culminated its 9-month run as the number one program on primetime for the said period.

GMA and TV5 subscribe to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement while ABS-CBN is the lone local major TV network that reportedly subscribes to Kantar Media, formerly known as
 TNS.

In Mega Manila, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement gathers data based on a sample size of 1,190 
homes as compared to Kantar Media's 770 homes. Meanwhile, Nielsen has a nationwide sample size of 2,000 homes, which is statistically higher than Kantar's sample size of 1,370.

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The Other Guys of “Moneyball”

The Other Guys of “Moneyball”


Joining Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill in Columbia Pictures’ critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film “Moneyball” are three promising actors who play unheralded baseball players turned sports heroes: Chris Pratt, Stephen Bishop and Casey Bond.

“Moneyball” is the true story of Billy Beane (Pitt), once a would-be baseball superstar who, stung by the failure to live up to expectations on the field, turned his fiercely competitive nature to managing a pro baseball team – the Oakland Athletics, or simply, Oakland A’s.

For casting for the players of the 2002 Oakland A’s, director Bennett Miller put the focus on his desire to capture stark, naturalistic baseball action. So he looked for the real thing, casting primarily experienced ball players who could act. Early on, the filmmakers enlisted Michael Fisher (“The Blind Side”) to serve as the film’s baseball coordinator, who set out to assemble, train and choreograph a cast who could authentically recreate the A’s ballgames down to the details.

“The casting process was pretty extensive,” recalls Fisher. “Close to 750 guys tried out for the movie. We knew the best way to make it as authentic as possible, would be to get the best guys out there.” Most of those cast previously played in the minor leagues. They include:



Chris Pratt as Scott Hatteberg, First Base, #10. Pratt, best known for his co-starring role as Andy Dwyer on the hit NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation,” plays the injured catcher who becomes Billy’s Beane’s seemingly craziest acquisition – and strongest confirmation of his theories. Not only does Beane surprise Scott Hatteberg with an offer to join the A’s, he stuns him with a bizarre request: to play first base – a position he’s never played before. Pratt came to the production as the only player on the team without any real baseball experience and trained extensively, just as Hatteberg had to do. “Billy and Peter see the potential that nobody else sees,” says producer Michael De Luca. “Chris is such a wonderfully humanistic actor, bringing both drama and humor – he makes you root for him and for the moneyball theory.”



Stephen Bishop as David Justice, Left Field, #23. Bishop is a film and television actor (“Friday Night Lights”) and a former minor league player in the Atlanta Braves farm system. While in the minors he formed a friendship with the man he plays in the film: former All-Star David Justice. “Justice,” Bishop says, “told me he couldn’t think of anybody he’d rather play the part than me. That gave me a lot of confidence and I hope I do him justice.”



Casey Bond as Chad Bradford, Pitcher, #53. Bond, a former college pitcher and outfielder, plays the A’s idiosyncratic relief pitcher who throws in a submariner, knuckle-scraping style. Bond, who was drafted into the minor leagues as a centerfielder for the San Francisco Giants, quit the game to become an actor, having landed a national commercial in Nashville, and subsequently moved to Los Angeles. Based on his resemblance to Chad Bradford and his ability to pitch with Bradford’s unique underhand style, he was cast in the role.

The real Billy Beane appreciated that the filmmakers aimed for authenticity. “They put a lot of detail into hiring guys who had a real background in playing, who look like athletes,” he says. “I thought Chris Pratt who plays Scott Hatteberg was fantastic. I was moved by how he had some of the same mannerisms, how he even walked a little bowlegged like Scott, and he did a great job of recreating his whole demeanor. Every time he did something, I’d say ‘Well, that’s what Scott used to do.’ It’s a very difficult thing to pull off, but as a guy who was in the game, I was impressed.”

Opening across the Philippines on March 7, “Moneyball” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit http://www.columbiapictures.com.ph for trailers, exclusive content and free downloads. Like us at www.Facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH and join our fan contests.

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Christian Bautista Covers Garage Magazine March 2012 Issue

Christian Bautista Covers Garage Magazine March 2012 Issue


"Voice of the Future" Christian Bautista covers Garage Magazine’s Spring Forward issue this month.

Aside from interesting feature about Christian, this month's issue of Garage also offers topics like “136 Pages of the Hippest Styles to Wear Now,” “The Anatomy of the Modern Prom Suit,” “Big-Guns: Beach Ready Arms in Weeks,” and more!

Garage Magazine March 2012 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies - 2012 Nominees Revealed

28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies - 2012 Nominees Revealed


The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) announces the full list of nominees for 28th Star Awards for Movies. They are:

Movie of the Year

Ang Panday 2 (Imus Productions, Inc. / GMA Films)
Aswang (Regal Entertainment,Inc.)
In The Name of Love (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Communication Inc. / Scenema Concept Int'l.)
No Other Woman (Viva Films / Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
The Road (GMA Films)
My Neighbor's Wife (Regal Entertainment, Inc.)

Digital Movie of the Year

Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya Foundation / Martinez-Rivera Films / Quantum Films Production)
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya Foundation / Vim Yapan / Alex Chua Productions / Bigtime Media Productions / SQ Films Laboratories, Inc. / Optima Digital)
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (Star Cinema / Archdiocese of Caceres / Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)
Patikul (Cinemalaya Foundation/ Xiti Productions / Sine Totoo Production)
Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (Cinema One Originals)
Niño (Cinemalaya Foundation / Handurawan Films)
Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures/ Abracadabra Productions / Underground Logic)

Movie Director of the Year

Tikoy Aguiluz (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Mac Alejandre (Ang Panday 2)
Ruel S. Bayani (No Other Woman)
Olivia M. Lamasan (In The Name of Love)
Jun Lana (My Neighbor's Wife)
Yam Laranas (The Road)
Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)

Digital Movie Director of the Year

Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Loy Arcenas (Niño)
Earl Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Joel Lamangan (Patikul)
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Actress of The Year

Ai-Ai delas Alas (Enteng Ng Ina Mo)
Anne Curtis (No Other Woman)
Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)
Lovi Poe (My Neighbor's Wife)
Maja Salvador (Thelma)
Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)

Movie Actor of the Year

Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)
Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)
Jeorge Estregan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)
Derek Ramsay (No Other Woman)
Jericho Rosales (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year

Tetchie Agbayani (Thelma)
Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino (Niño)
Julia Clarete (Bisperas)
Eugene Domingo (My Househusband)
Angelica Panganiban (Segunda Mano)
Eliza Pineda (Thelma)
Lovi Poe (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year

Art Acuña (Niño)
Tirso Cruz III (Deadline)
Jake Cuenca (In The Name of Love)
Baron Geisler (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Phillip Salvador (Ang Panday 2)
Dennis Trillo (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)

Movie Child Performer of the Year

Christopher Canduli (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Bugoy Cariño (Shake Rattle & Roll XIII, "Tamawo" episode)
Zaijian Jaranilla (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)
Xyriel Manabat (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)
Yogo Singh (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Robert "Buboy" Villar (Ang Panday 2)
Jillian Ward (Aswang)

New Movie Actress of the Year

Bonivie Budao (Busong)
Eula Caballero (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
Peach Caparas (Ang Panday 2)
Joyce Ching (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Lexi Fernandez (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Solenn Heussaff (Temptation Island)
Remi Tolentino (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

New Movie Actor of the Year

Albie Casiño (Aswang)
Matteo Guidicelli (Catch Me ...I'm In Love)
Elmo Magalona (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Kristoffer Martin (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Derrick Monasterio (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Alden Richards (The Road)

Movie Original Screenplay of the Year

Aloy Adlawan & Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)
Kriz Gazmen (No Other Woman)
Roy Iglesias (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Olivia Lamasan & Enrico Santos (In The Name of Love)
RJ Nuevas (Ang Panday 2)

Digital Movie Original Screenplay of the Year

Earl A. Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Froilan Medina & Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Rody Vera (Niño)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Hermann Claravall (In The Name of Love)
Yam Laranas (The Road)
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga)
Charlie Peralta (No Other Woman)
Toto Uy (Ang Panday 2)

Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year

Odyssey Flores (Thelma)
Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Louie Quirino (Busong)
Mccoy Tarnate (Boundary)
Arvin Viola (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Editor of the Year

Jason Canapay & Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Vito Cajili (No Other Woman)
Aleks Castaneda (Aswang)
Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido (Ang Panday 2)
Marya Ignacio (In The Name of Love)

Digital Movie Editor of the Year

Danny Añonuevo (Niño)
Mai Dionisio (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Ike Veneracion (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Mark Victor and Fabienne Bucher (Thelma)
John Anthony Wong (Deadline)

Movie Production Designer of the Year

Michael Español (Shake Rattle & Roll XIII, "Rain, Rain, Go Away" episode)
Leo Abaya (In The Name of Love)
Fritz Silorio, Mona Soriano, & Ronaldo Cadapan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Richard Somes (Ang Panday 2)
Erick Torralba (My Neighbor's Wife)

Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year

Laida Lim (Niño)
Edgar Martin Littaua (Patikul)
Norman Regalado (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Aped Santos (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Nina Torres (Thelma)

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

Von de Guzman (In The Name of Love)
Von de Guzman (Ang Panday 2)
Jessie Lasaten (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Jesse Lucas (My Neighbor's Wife)
Raul Mitra (No Other Woman)

Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year

Archie Castillo (Thelma)
Ronald de Asis, Jerome Velasco, & JC De Asis (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Von de Guzman (Patikul)
Vincent de Jesus (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Christine Muco & Jema Pamintuan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Ditoy Aguila (Ang Panday 2)
Aurel Bilbao (Segunda Mano)
Lamberto Casas Jr. & Alex Tomboc (Aswang)
Albert Michael Idioma (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Albert Michael Idioma (In The Name of Love)

Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year

Ditoy Aguila (Patikul)
Albert Michael Idioma & Addiss Tabong (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Albert Michael Idioma & Addiss Tabong (Thelma)
Raffy Magsaysay (Boundary)
Arnold Reodica (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)

Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

"Hari ng Tondo" (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
"Tween Academy Anthem" (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
"Who's That Girl (Who's That Girl)

Digital Movie Original Theme Song of the Year

"Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig" (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
"Kinukumutan Ka Ng Aking Titig" (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
"Sabaw" (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
"Nowhere To Run" (Thelma)
"Paghihintay" from (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)

Darling of the Press

Atty. Persida Acosta
Ai-Ai delas Alas
Angel Locsin
Luis Manzano
Vicky Morales
Annabelle Rama
Daniel Razon
Bong Revilla

Ulirang Artista Awardee

Eddie Gutierrez

Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera

Marilou Diaz-Abaya

The 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies awards ceremony will happen on March 14, 2012 at the Meralco Theater, Pasig City with replay at ABS-CBN on ABS-CBN.

By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

'Dahil sa Pag-ibig' - Full Trailer

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