Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme - Full Trailer
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Catch here the full trailer of "Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme" starring Eugene Domingo, Ariel Ureta, Zanjoe Marudo and Dingdong Dantes.
Talentadong Pinoy Kids Edition to be Launched this Sunday
Fresh from the success of Talentadong Pinoy’s 3rd Battle of the Champions comes another exciting offering from the country’s premiere talent show. On May 19, Talentadong Pinoy marks the beginning of its special Talentadong Pinoy Kids Edition.
For the past 3 years, Talentadong Pinoy has featured many kid contestants in the program. These cute and talented children have managed to steal the limelight and even go as far as winning the champions title. The popularity of kid contestants on Talentadong Pinoy has prompted the show to create a spin-off just for them.
For the Kids Edition, Kid Talentados aged 10 years old and below are encouraged to join. They can perform solo or with a group. Each of the Kid Talentados will undergo a celebrity mentorship and take important performing tips and advice from professionals in the business. Each week a champion will be declared to compete for the monthly champion title. All monthly champions will then compete for a chance to be the Talentadong Pinoy Kid Champion.
Catch the first episode of Talentadong Pinoy Kid Edition this Sunday, 7:30 PM only on TV5.
"Rock of Ages" Premieres New Music Video
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. have just shared the new “Anyway You Want It” music video from the feature film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” Watch the heart-pounding video below:
Child Star Turned Pastor on GMA-7’s Tunay Na Buhay
In life, there is really no telling what the future will bring into the lives of each and every person.
Such is the case for the 26-year-old pastor from a Christian Community in Quezon City. During his early years, he was made famous by the children’s program, “Eh Kasi Bata!’” and a hit TV commercial of the Department of Health.
Although he is seldom seen on television these days, he has continued his passion for singing.
Today, as a pastor in a Christian community, he shares his faith through his love for singing. Join Rhea Santos as she listens to the new tunes in the life of the child star-turned-pastor in this week’s episode of Tunay Na Buhay Friday night, after Saksi only on GMA-7.
Aiza Seguerra, Callalily, Yeng Constantino Join Bands and Other Solo Artists for ‘The Eraserheads’ Tribute Album
Some of music industry's best artists unite in one album to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads.
Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova.
"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is now available on record bars nationwide.
Kristen Stewart Twilight’s Turning into Snow as White
In Snow White and the Huntsman, a breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale begins. Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron).The casting of Ravenna’s nemesis was slightly trickier than finding her pursuer. The filmmakers were searching for an actress who could capture both sides of the archetypal character: the innocence, naiveté and tenderness that Snow White demonstrates in the first half of our story, and the tough, physical warrior princess that she becomes in the second half. They discovered a number of younger actresses who could play the first half of the movie brilliantly but had trouble convincing the team that they could carry off the tougher persona. Likewise, when older actresses auditioned, they could well portray the battle-hardened soldier but were unconvincing as the recessive captive that the film’s early scenes demanded.
After a worldwide search for a performer who could fulfill the demands of this expansive role, Kristen Stewart, known for her role as Bella Swan in the blockbuster Twilight saga, was cast in the much coveted role of Snow White. Comments director Rupert Sanders of the team’s choice: “Kristen is such an incredible talent. She has obviously done amazing work in her projects to date, but this opens her up to an even larger audience and gives her a classical role. She’s previously been in films that are of our era and not done a film quite like this. This is her chance to rise, and to shine as well. The two track well together.”
Producer Joe Roth gives a bit of background on her casting: “We all felt convinced that Snow White was not shy but somebody who was an aggressive, assertive, positive Joan of Arc-like figure. We originally were looking for an unknown to play the character, in the same way we did on Alice in Wonderland, where we found Mia Wasikowska. However, Rupert and I decided to fly down to New Orleans, where the last Twilight film was being shot, and sat and talked to Kristen. We felt great about casting Kristen. She really did her homework for this role. She spent four months riding horses and four months with an English accent.”
Stewart introduces us to a young woman we thought we had long known: “We’re not trying to take Snow White and turn her on her side; we stay very true to who she is in the story. She represents a reminder of just how great people can be to one another.” Agreeing with Theron, the actress appreciated the material’s thoughtful take on beauty and power. Stewart says: “It’s been interesting to play a young girl who is completely unaware of any vanity. She just has none. In almost every other role you play, you’re at least aware of yourself and might have to play a girl dealing with vanity as she grows into a woman. The fact that Snow White has absolutely none of that, and Ravenna has the ultimate opposite, says something very nice about what people find beautiful in life.”
The performer appreciated the writers’ take on Snow White, a character initially trapped in a forest that draws its strength from any weakness. Stewart reflects: “I do admire strong characters, but this wasn’t strong for the sake of strong. It was so feminine and so human, and I love playing a character who is someone that you’re going to root for and throw your drink on the ground and stand up and go, ‘Yeah!’”
This part represented Stewart’s first time as an action heroine, albeit a conflicted one. She says: “Snow White is initially this disconnected martyr. After she escapes, she’s becoming this human being again, but she’s not necessarily fighting for herself. It’s like there’s a hole that can’t be filled. Most action characters are so self-righteous and vindictive, but she won’t do that. I’ve never seen that before, and I think it’s awesome.”
Stewart knew there would be much stunt work involved in a production of this size and scope, and she was more than ready for the challenge. For example, during Snow White’s escape scene, the actress was required to be literally up to her shoulders in an enclosed sewer set with dozens of live rats. As well, she had to jump off of a two-story building into a pool on a chilly London day to make this daring escape.
“Snow White and the Huntsman” is released and distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corp. Showing on June 1, 2012 nationwide.
Pan-Asian Girl Band ‘Blush’ Releases 3rd Single ‘All Stars’ (Video)
International pop group Blush has just released the official video for “All Stars,” the new single from “The Undivided EP” (FarWest Entertainment, digitally distributed by DashGo). The video has recently premiered on local music channel MYX. Watch below:
ABS-CBN’s Recurring Net Income Up by 1% for the First Quarter of 2012
Left to Right: Head of Customer Development Group Vivian Tin, Chief Finance Officer Ron Valdueza, Head of Financial Planning & Systems Peng Armonia, Head of Comptrollership Paz Balayan, Head of Treasury & Compliance Michael Villanueva at the ABS-CBN 2012 first quarter analysts’ and press briefing.
The consolidated net income of ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, registered P306 million for the first quarter of 2012, down by 69% compared with P976 million in the same period last year. Removing the effects of the gain from the sale of Sky Cable PDRs recognized in the first quarter of 2011 amounting to P674 million, net income would have increased by 1%.
ABS-CBN generated consolidated revenues of P7.1 billion from advertising and consumer sales for the first three months, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.
ABS-CBN’s advertising revenues reached P4.2 billion in the first three months of the year, an increase of 4% from a year ago. Consumer sales for the quarter amounted to almost P3.0 billion, posting a 15% increase from a year ago. Sky Cable continues to contribute positively with revenues increasing by 12% to P1.2 billion. This is mostly driven by the increased take up of its broadband service subscriptions which increased by 20% year-on-year. ABS-CBN Global revenues likewise increased by 3% year on year on the back of a 3% increase in overall viewer count compared to the previous year. There was double-digit subscriber growth in Canada and single digit growth in all other territories, except Japan and Europe where subscribers
declined.
Total operating and other expenses increased by 10% year-on-year to P6.1 billion brought about by increases in production costs, cost of sales and services , and general and administrative expenses.
As a result of the foregoing, net income attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of the year is at P306 million, 69% lower than last year’s net income of P976 million, but 1% higher than last year’s recurring income of P302 million.
Capital expenditure and film and program rights acquisition for the quarter amounted to P1.1 billion, 22% higher than the level of spending for the same period last year.
ABS-CBN maintained its national audience share and ratings leadership with prime-time audience share averaging 42% in the first quarter of 2012, with a 12 percentage point lead over GMA’s, based on the Kantar National TV Ratings.
For the first three months of 2012, 17 of the company’s shows were in the Top 20, with the following occupying the Top 10 slots: Walang Hanggan, Ikaw ay Pag-ibig, Budoy, My Binondo Girl, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Eboy,Maalaala Mo Kaya…, TV Patrol (Weekday), Nasaan Ka Elisa, Wansapanataym, Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (Saturday) and Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo?
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. released five films in the first quarter of 2012. Three of them– Enteng ng Ina Mo, Segunda Mano and Unofficially Yours–topped P100 million in box office receipts, earning blockbuster status by local standards.
GMA Network Profits P388-M in 1st Quarter of 2012
Broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) boosted optimism for a financial rebound at the latter part of the first quarter 2012 after industry-wide advertising revenues tamed down in the preceding financial periods.
In March, GMA’s top line surpassed the record made last year, even as consolidated revenues for the first three months dipped at a manageable level of four percent to P3.002 billion from 2011’s P3.138 billion.
The Company’s net income reached P388 million, a strong start from the heels of a lukewarm closing in 2011, but failed to match or top last year’s P534 million.
Television and radio airtime revenues wrapped up at P2.707 billion, while revenues from subscriptions, licensing, and subsidiaries came in at P295 million, higher by eight percent from last year.
Core business unit GMA Channel 7 led the pack with more than 90 percent share of total airtime revenues; while Channel 11, carrying the country’s number one news channel GMA News TV (News TV) increased its revenue record by seven percent under the QTV format from a year ago. GMA Radio, meanwhile, maintained the same top line level versus the first quarter last year.
GMA International contributed P231 million in the top line, slightly higher than the amount generated in the first quarter of last year, even with the appreciation of the Philippine peso against the US dollar, on the back of improved subscriber take up.
GMA International managed a double-digit growth in subscriptions for GMA’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV (GPTV), which has almost 303,000 subscribers or over two million viewers worldwide as of May 10. More than 117,000 of these subscribers also subscribe to the only Filipino lifestyle channel GMA Life TV (GLTV), which has one million viewers worldwide.
Meanwhile, GMA News TV International is now seen in Australia, Canada, Guam, Japan, Madagascar, and the UAE. It will soon be available in Europe, Malaysia, and the US.
GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI), the program acquisition and syndication arm of GMA, continues to penetrate Asian and US television (TV) markets thru distribution of Philippine-made programs dubbed in local vernaculars. The syndicated programs, which are seen either on free or pay TV, generated more than US$280,000 this quarter.
The Company imposed financial discipline measures to maximize profitability for 2012’s opening period. Total operating expenses, which were programmed within budget, rose only by a low single digit to P2.046 billion from last year’s P1.989 billion amid higher production costs aligned with continued efforts to deliver superior programming and additional in-house produced programs in the News TV grid; and increased personnel costs resulting from expansion programs and modest take up in the Company’s manpower base.
Bulk of the general and administrative expenses for the period came from higher depreciation rate with the operationalization of the state-of-the-art archiving software Media Asset Management System (MAMS).
The Company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the three-month period settled at P760 million, down by double digit year-on-year, but twice the EBITDA made from preceding quarter.
The Company’s balance sheet, nevertheless, remained strong with debt-equity ratios at zero level. With a debt-free operation, GMA’s total equity stands at P10.216 billion as of first quarter 2012.
On television, GMA maintains its nationwide household audience share margins over ABS-CBN that commenced at the opening of 2011. In April 2012, GMA led ABS-CBN by 6.1 household audience share points, equivalent to almost 1.1 million viewers in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), based on data provided by trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
GMA also led TV5 by a solid 20.4-point household audience share margin in NUTAM, which translates to almost 3.6 million viewers nationwide in favor of GMA.
The trending of audience shares for the three competing channels in the country’s key areas remains unaltered.
GMA still keeps commanding double-digit leads over ABS-CBN and TV5 in Total Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, respectively comprising 77 percent and 59 percent of total urban television households nationwide.
GMA was ahead of ABS-CBN in Total Urban Luzon by 13.8 points, which translate to 1.9 million viewers over ABS-CBN; and by 24.7 points or 3.4 million viewers over TV5.
In its bailiwick Mega Manila, GMA was ahead of ABS-CBN by 16.2 points or 1.7 million viewers over ABS-CBN; and by 25.2 points or 2.7 million viewers over TV5.
GMA’s lead is most pronounced in the morning and afternoon blocks, where it leads competitors across all areas by margins ranging from 10s to 30s.
The Nielsen TV Audience Measurement used by GMA is also used by 21 other companies including TV5; Faulkner Media; CBN Asia; 15 advertising agencies and three regional clients. On the other hand, ABS-CBN is the only major local TV network reportedly subscribing to Kantar Media, formerly known as TNS.
In Mega Manila alone, the Nielsen TV Audience Measurement has a sample size of 1,190 homes as compared to Kantar Media’s 770 homes. Nationwide, Nielsen has a total sample size of 2,000 homes compared to the lower sample size of 1,370 utilized by Kantar Media.
American Idol 11 Top 3 Performance Recap: And The American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Are....
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Watch the AI Top 3 performance recap below:
Jessica Sanchez – I’ll Be There (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Jessica Sanchez performed Jackson 5's "I’ll Be There" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Joshua Ledet – No More Drama (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Joshua Ledet performed Beatle's "No More Drama" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Phillip Phillips – We’ve Got Tonight (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Phillip Phillips performed "We’ve Got Tonight" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Phillip Phillips – Disease (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Phillip Phillips performed "Disease" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Jessica Sanchez – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Jessica Sanchez performed Aerosmith's "I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Joshua Ledet – Imagine (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Joshua Ledet performed Beatle's "Imagine" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Joshua Ledet – I’d Rather Go Blind (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Joshua Ledet performed "I’d Rather Go Blind" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Jessica Sanchez – My All (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Jessica Sanchez performed Mariah Carey's "My All" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
Phillip Phillips – Beggin (American Idol Top 3 Performance Video)
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Phillip Phillips performed "Beggin" on American Idol Season 11 Top 3.
