Saturday 13 September 2014
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2014 Teaser Video
On Friday, September 12, ABS-CBN officially ushers the Christmas season after it released a teaser video of its much-awaited annual Christmas Station ID.
The 7-second video features a line from the popular Pinoy Christmas carol "ang babait ninyo, thank you."
The 7-second video features a line from the popular Pinoy Christmas carol "ang babait ninyo, thank you."
Check out the video below:
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Smart Talk ’N Text Offers PISONet, The Most Affordable Mobile Data Service
Manila, Philippines - A breakthrough mobile data platform developed by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the undisputed leader in mobile, will soon enable its subscribers to access the Internet on their mobile phones for as low as P1, the most affordable mobile Internet service to date.
Dubbed “PisoNet,” Smart’s new mobile Internet offer will be initially available to Talk ’N Text (TNT) subscribers and shall allow access to all apps and websites on mobile phones for only P1 per 10 minutes, with the exception of video streaming sites and file-sharing activities.
Set to be rolled out this month, the service is much more affordable than the standard P5 per 15-minute charging rate for mobile Internet.
“Now, one peso is all you need to access the Internet. PisoNet thus brings the many benefits of the Internet to more Filipinos nationwide, especially those who are accessing the Internet for the first time using their phones,” said Charles A. Lim, EVP and Head of the Wireless Consumer Division at Smart.
“With this upcoming service, the user is not limited to specific sites or apps. They can thus access the mobile apps and sites that are most relevant to them at a more affordable price,” Lim added.
PisoNet is thus expected to surpass Smart’s growth momentum in mobile data, which has been growing at a 73% rate from last year’s figures, as more Filipinos gain access to the Internet via their mobile phones.
PIONEERING PLATFORM
PisoNet will be delivered through a pioneering mobile internet platform which enables Smart’s mobile phone data network to efficiently manage and shape the flow of Internet data traffic. As a result, network resources are used more efficiently to deliver the internet services that people want.
“This platform unmatched by any other country in the world is a technical breakthrough that enables us to offer very affordable Internet ‘sachets’ sustainably,” Lim explained. “This means we can keep offering best-value mobile Internet products for as low as ‘piso’.”
This enables Smart to offer data services in “sachets” without sacrificing consumer experience, allowing subscribers to pay only for the Internet services that they need on an “always on” basis.
The same platform also powers PowerApp, the telco’s suite of mobile Internet packages that allows subscribers to access Internet bundles - such as Social, Photo, Email, Chat, and individual apps—for as low as P5 per day.
‘HOLY GRAIL’
“This is the Holy Grail for Internet advocates who want to bridge the digital divide while sustaining quality of service. And we’ve taken one big stab at it, using this groundbreaking platform targeted at one of the largest prepaid markets in the world,” explained Dennis Mendiola, co-founder of Smart subsidiary Chikka, which developed the platform.
Globally, telecommunications companies face the challenge of connecting “the next 5 billion users” who are largely prepaid mobile phone users with limited budgets for mobile internet usage.
“Telcos around the world until now just offer data packages akin to ‘eat-all-you-can’ buffets at a premium price with little regard for efficient use of data resources. Our platform allows Smart to offer data at much higher level of efficiency, thus making it possible for us to offer much more affordable prices,” added Mendiola.
PisoNet will soon be initially available to TNT subscribers, who only need to simply text PISONET to 5555 to enjoy the offer. PowerApp, meanwhile, offers various packages that can be availed of by Smart and TNT prepaid and postpaid subscribers. To know more, visit smart.com.ph/powerapp.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Eraserheads, Kooky Chua Ogie Alcasid Join "Trenderas" Special 1-Hour Pilot Night on September 13
Tonight at 9:00PM, in the special 1-hour pilot episode of TV5's newest family drama-comedy-musical series "Trenderas," viewers will be treated to an all-out musical spectacle featuring the music of OPM icons Eraserheads, Apo Hiking Society, Aegis, Dulce, Kuh Ledesma and Itchyworms.
TV5 guarantees to give viewers a free concert experience like they have never felt before with the Kapatid Network’s newest offering, “Trenderas”, poised to unleash one unforgettable musical number after another – featuring all-time favorite hits of several OPM icons, led by the critically-acclaimed rock band, Eraserheads, as well as other popular songs from the APO Hiking Society, Aegis, and from many other local music legends.
“Trenderas” will also have viewers’ throwback feelings in full throttle as they watch former Eraserheads member, Raimund Marasigan, perform front and center once again, this time with the talented trio of the musical-drama-comedy program’s up-and-coming stars in Isabelle de Leon (as Isabelle), Katrina ‘Suklay Diva’ Velarde (as Diva) and Lara Maigue (as Lara).
In the program, Raimund will be playing the very special guest role as one of the head judges of the fictional nationwide singing competition, “The Next Pinoy Pop Icon”, where hundreds of hopefuls have auditioned, including the characters played by the three aforementioned girls. OPM pillars and award-winning singer-songwriters Kooky Chua and TV5’s very own Ogie Alcasid will also be joining forces with Raimund as the competition’s formidable judges.
The special 1-hour pilot telecast of “Trenderas” will be pulling out all the stops in treating viewers to a one-of-a-kind musical spectacle, which will be highlighted by fresh takes by the various cast members of well-loved OPM songs such as “Minsan” (originally by the Eraserheads), “Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada” (Apo Hiking Society), “Luha” (Aegis), “Beer” (Itchyworms), “Ako Ang Nagwagi” (Dulce), and “Dito Ba” (Kuh Ledesma).
With all these and more in store for the grand premiere of TV5’s newest program, be sure not to miss out on all the comedy, drama and music during the special 1-hour pilot telecast of “Trenderas” on Saturday, September 13 at 9:00PM, only on TV5.
With all these and more in store for the grand premiere of TV5’s newest program, be sure not to miss out on all the comedy, drama and music during the special 1-hour pilot telecast of “Trenderas” on Saturday, September 13 at 9:00PM, only on TV5.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz Star in Film Adaptation of Broadway Classic Musical 'Annie'
Columbia Pictures Press Release
Columbia Pictures has just launched the new poster for its upcoming family comedy, "Annie," which is based on the Broadway classic musical that has delighted audiences for generations. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale and Cameron Diaz.
Academy Award nominee Quvenzhane Wallis ("Beasts of the Southern Wild") stars as Annie, a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). But everything's about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx), advised by his brilliant VP, Grace (Rose Byrne) and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy (Bobby Cannavale), makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he's her guardian angel, but Annie's self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it's the other way around.
Produced by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jay-Z, “Annie” was penned by Emma Thompson and Aline Brosh McKenna and directed by Will Gluck.
Opening soon across the Philippines on January 8, 2015, “Annie” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
Eraserheads 'Sabado' Music Video
Eraserheads, the biggest, most successful iconic local band, after more than a decade, surprised everyone with their reunion project - a special CD containing two new songs titled "Sabado" and "1995" - in time with the launch of their cover on Esquire magazine on September 5 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.
And just a couple of days following that momentous night, the music video for |Sabado" has been released.
Directed by Erik Matti, it packs numerous tried-and-true story arcs of teen movies in mere four minutes, from partying till sunrise to a lot of unrequited longing featuring numerous indie stars and the ever sexy Sunshine Cruz. Watch the video below:
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest
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