Roldan Aquino is Dead
Character actor Roldan Aquino, known for his effective portrayal in the movies "Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, El Presidente, and Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story" is dead. He was 65.
Aquino, who suffered from stroke and was hospitalized in January, due to clogging in his brain, went through an operation in January 2 but did not fully recover and remained unable to speak.
Patricia, the actor's daughter, posted on her Facebook account a photo of her father with the caption, “goodbye papa tapos na ang paghihirap mo, makakasama mo na si God mahal na mahal kita.” (Goodbye, Papa. Your suffering has ended, you can be with God now. I love you very much.)
Aquino's remains lies in state at Oro, Antipolo.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Roldan Aquino is Dead
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Blu-Ray and DVD Available in Astrovision/Astroplus Stores on March 15
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Blu-Ray and DVD Available in Astrovision/Astroplus Stores on March 15
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” starring Jennifer Lawrence arrives on Blu-ray, Limited Edition 2 Disc DVD, and 2-Movie Set DVD on Saturday, March 15th from C-Interactive Digital Entertainment.
The blockbuster second film of The Hunger Games franchise that took the world by storm ignites once again when The Hunger Games: Catching Fire arrives on Blu-ray, Limited Edition 2 Disc DVD, and 2-Movie Set DVD on Saturday, March 15th distributed exclusively by C-Interactive Digital Entertainment. Academy Award® winning Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence (2012’s Silver Linings Playbook) headlines the all-star cast in this action-adventure which became the 1 movie of 2013 and grossed over $850 million worldwide to date.
The second installment of the worldwide phenomenon is packed with over two hours of extensive, must-see bonus materials that include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, “Surviving the Game: Making Catching Fire,” deleted scenes and an audio commentary with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson.
The Blu-ray will be available for the suggested retail price of Php1,395.00 while the Limited Edition 2 Disc DVD will be available at a suggested retail price of Php795.00 and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games 2-Movie Set DVD at a suggested retail price of Php995.00.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire features a critically-acclaimed cast including Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right), Liam Hemsworth (The Expendables 2), Academy Award® nominee Woody Harrelson (The People vs Larry Flynt, 1996), Emmy® nominee Elizabeth Banks (TV’s “30 Rock”), Lenny Kravitz (Precious), Academy Award® nominee Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones, 2009) and Golden Globe® winner Donald Sutherland (Path to War), reprising their original roles from The Hunger Games. The impressive line-up is joined by Academy Award® winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote, 2005), Jeffrey Wright (Codeblack Films’ The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete), Jena Malone (Into The Wild), Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman).
Based on the best-selling second novel of Suzanne Collins’ award-winning trilogy, with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael DeBruyn and directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as, against all odds, Katniss and her fellow tribute Peeta have returned home after surviving The Hunger Games. Winning means they must turn around, leaving their loved ones behind and embark on a “Victory Tour” through the districts. Along the way, Katniss senses a rebellion simmering – one that she and Peeta may have sparked. At the end of the Victory Tour, President Snow announces a deadly 75th Hunger Games that could change Panem forever.
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By pre-ordering any version of the home video of Hunger Games Catching Fire, customers will INSTANTLY receive not one but THREE limited edition 16” x 24” posters of Katniss, Peeta and Finnick and a Catching Fire Bag Tag when you pre-order the Limited Edition 2 Disc DVD or the Blu-ray version! In addition, for just an extra Php100.00, will also get an exclusive Catching Fire T-Shirt only available through this offer.
Pre-order The Hunger Games: Catching Fire now at all branches of Astroplus and Astrovision Nationwide and select Odyssey and O’Music & Video outlets.
Other new releases on DVD and Blu-ray includes the Unrated Director’s Cut of “Riddick,” “Escape Plan” and “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.”
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Trailer:
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Polo Ravales To Star In A Film About Same Sex Wedding, ‘Kasal’
POLO RAVALES’ contract with GMA-7 has expired but he’s thankful that he continues to get assignments from them. He now plays an important role in “Kambal Sirena”. “I play Ataba, a merman so may fish tail ako rito,” he says. “I start na mabait as the assistant of Angelika de la Cruz who’s Queen Arowana of Serenadia, pero babaligtad ako later at magiging kontrabida. It’s a difficult role, una kasi nag-aral muna ko ng diving and swimming lessons. Sa lahat ng kontrabida roles na nagampanan ko, pinakamahirap ito kasi yung costume pa lang, ang bigat na noong buntot at may nakalagay pang fins and scales sa dibdib ko, sa ulo ko, sa balikat ko. Problema pag jijingle ka kasi walang zipper yung buntot, kailangang hubarin mo talaga. Tapos binibitin kami on harness at kailangan horizontal ang porma ng katawan mo kasi kailangang lumabas na lumalangoy ka sa chroma special effects. Mahirap mag-balance at masakit both sa upper and lower pa rt ng katawan. Pero enjoy naman kami kapag napanood na namin sa monitor yung mga kuha, ang gandang panoorin. Kaya sulit ang hirap namin for this show. Alam naming matutuwa ang viewers sa sirenaseryeng ito.”
How come he’s doing more villain roles nowadays? He was also kontrabida in his last show, “Pyra, Babaeng Apoy”. “Okay lang, enjoy naman ako. Being a villain has many dimensions. Marami kang mukhang puwedeng ipakita. Kapag bida ka kasi, bukod sa nakasalalay sa iyo ang buong istorya, may sinusunod kang mold sa pag-arte. So mas enjoy na ko magkontrabida.”
About his lovelife, he admits having a non-showbiz girlfriend, Shasta Munsayac. He was previously linked to Sunshine Dizon, Alesandra de Rossi, Jean Garcia and Ara Mina. “This is my longest relationship so far kasi four years na kami. Magkasosyo kami sa isang restaurant sa BF Homes Paranaque and it’s doing quite well. Maayos naman lahat.”
He’s also doing a new movie, “Kasal”, a Cinemalaya entry directed by Jay Altarejos, with former child actor Mhyco Aquino as his lover. The story is about a gay marriage, somewhat like the wedding of Jun Lana and Perci Intalan in New York early this year. This is Polo’s second gay love story. The first was “Walang Kawala” in 2008, helmed by Joel Lamangan.
TV5 Hottest Stars End Panagbenga 2014 with a Bang
TV5 Hottest Stars End Panagbenga 2014 with a Bang
All roads recently led to the City of Pines as TV5 spearheaded the much-awaited closing ceremonies of the month-long Panagbenga 2014 Festival with the Everyday All the Way sa Panagbenga 2014 show at the Upper Session Road Stage, Baguio City.
Following the very successful TV5 regional roadshows in Cebu for the Sinulog festival, in Iloilo for the Dinagyang festival, and then most recently in Davao for a record-breaking, special Valentine’s day mall show, this time, the Kapatid network was one with the people of Baguio as some of TV5’s hottest stars headed up north to the summer capital of the Philippines to lead the grand culmination of one of the country’s most popular annual events, the Panagbenga Festival.
Over 12,000 people—families, groups of friends, local fans of all ages, as well as tourists—witnessed the festive show of TV5 that featured entertaining performances, exciting games and other fun activities that were led by some of the Kapatid network’s hottest stars, who also introduced brand TV5 shows the viewers can look forward to.
The crowd was very delighted to see some of the main cast members of TV5’s latest daily primetime offering, Confessions of a Torpe, led by Ogie Alcasid, Alice Dixson, Wendell Ramos Mark Neumann and Albie Casiño. The culminating show also featured surprise performances by the said cast, and some lucky fans were even chosen from the huge crowd as they shared the stage alongside the stars to play various games.
Confessions of a Torpe, which airs Monday – Friday at 7:30pm, also stars Gelli de Belen, Bayani Agbayani, Pilita Corales, Shaira Mae and Jojo Alejar.
TV5’s newest leading man, Alwyn Uytingco, also electrified the crowd as he showed off his dance moves on stage with select fans who could not contain their kilig and excitement. Alwyn, too was excited to share with the crowd for the first time his newest project with the Kapatid network—the daily primetime drama-comedy, Beki Boxer, which will premiere on March 31 at 7pm.
Beki Boxer, which will take the spotlight starting March 31 at 7pm, also stars Artista Academy hunk Alvin Abrenica, and Christian Vasquez.
Furthermore, the crowd also went wild as the fun and crazy cast of TV5’s upcoming sitcom, One of the Boys, went on the main stage. TV5 drama princess Eula Caballero and the five half-Pinoy hunks of Juan Direction—Daniel Marsh, Charlie Sutcliffe, Henry Edwards, Michael McDonnell and Brian Wilson—were given a loud welcome by the very excited Panagbenga 2014 Festival attendees.
One of the Boys is top-billed by veteran actor and comedian Joey de Leon, who makes his much-awaited return in the sitcom genre after 7 long years. The program, which will air soon on TV5, also stars Nadine Samonte, Benjo Leoncio, and Empoy.
With the Everyday All the Way sa Panagbenga 2014 show culminating the first quarter of the year’s successful regional road show of TV5, fans will be assured that the Kapatid network will continue to visit more key cities to further expand its reach to more people in and out of the country.
