Saturday 22 August 2015

Actors Kim Min Jae & Park So Dam’s teaser video for ‘Because It’s the First Time’

A teaser video of the upcoming drama series ‘Because It’s the First Time‘ featuring Park So Dam‘s and Kim Min Jae‘s character was revealed.

Kim Min Jae will play as Seo Ji An and Park So Dam as Han Song Yi.

Watch below:
written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: YouTube

By JustKpop

Kapuso Teen Star Bea Binene nag-audition sa hit primetime series na Pangako Sa ‘Yo.

BEA BINENE nag-audition rin pala para sa hit series ng ABS-CBN na “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” para sa role bilang Bea Bianca.

Matatandaang nagpa-audition ang ABS-CBN & Star Creatives management kaugnay sa kung sino ang maaaring gumanap bilang bagong Bea Bianca sa remake ng Pangako Sa'Yo topbilled by the Phenominal LT KathNiel.

Sa mahigit 200 na nag-auditions tanging ang newcomer na si Sarah Carlos ang natatangi sa nasabing role. In short, bigo si Bea Binene na makapasok sa nasabing serye with KathNiel.

Samantala, the BIG QUESTION is. Bakit atat na atat na ang mga Kapuso artist na makahanap ng way para makapasok sa mundo ng ABS-CBN bilang Kapamilya artist?

Dahil kung matatandaan ay kahit ang Asia’s Queen of Soul and GMA talent na si Jaya ay nag-audition rinsa isa sa mga program ng ABS-CBN ang “Your Face Sounds Familiar”.


By Kakulay Entertainment Blog

Lifestyle Network’s Inspiring New TV Shows Revealed


Lifestyle Network keeps summer abuzz with its announcement of the addition of new programs on fashion, health, and well-being.

Lifestyle Network understands that the global Filipina woman is multi-faceted so we make sure that our programming keeps up with her, while spotlighting and inspiring her strength, beauty, and brilliance,” said Aileen Paredes, Channel Head for Lifestyle Network Global. “These new programs will certainly entertain and inspire.

Partha Nandi, M.D. advocates for spiritual and physical wellness through his Emmy Award-winning medical lifestyle talk show, ASK DR. NANDI airing Thursdays 7 p.m. Pacific time.

Bloom in haute couture with Friday night access to the latest fashion styles and stories from across the world. Make weekends stylish with PLANET FASHION TV, airing 8 p.m. Pacific.

Find core strength and inner calm with Sadie Nardini. There’s no better way to start the weekends than to start them strong with ROCK YOUR YOGA, available Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m. Pacific.
 
Also, catch TV shows LISTED, MOMWORKS, EXECUTIVE CLASS, AMANDA LOVING LIFE, BELO 101, and more. Check local cable listings for Lifestyle Network.


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

August 22 TV Ratings: Eat Bulaga 45.6% vs. Its Showtime 2.3%


On August 22, the battle of noontime shows continue as Eat Bulaga! features the second wedding attempt of Yaya Dub and Frankie Arinoli on the hit segment "Kalyesery" while ABS-CBN's It's Showtime airs the grand finals of "Sample Queen" segment with guest hurados Karla Estrada and Richard Gutierrez. So how did the two noontime shows fare in TV ratings and social media standings?

AGB Nielsen Mega-Manila
 
Eat Bulaga! - 45.6%


It's Showtime - 2.3%


Twitter

Eat Bulaga! (ALDUBAgainstAllODDS) - #1 both in the Philippines and Worldwide with 2-million mentions. It also dominates Twitter-trending topics on San Francisco, Canada, Australia, UAE, Dubai, and USA
It's Showtime (ShowtimeSampleSabado)- #3 in the Philippines with 143K mentions


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

INFINITE’s Hoya joins Instagram

On August 19th, INFINITE’s Hoya created his personal Instagram account.

His first post was the photo above with this caption, “I say HO… U say ?”. Hoya didn’t upload a profile photo, but still garnered 73,000 plus followers as of this writing. 
written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: @isayhousayya

By JustKpop

'The Voice Kids PH' semi-finals performances (VIDEOS)

The 1st part of the semi-finals of "The Voice Kids Philippines" season 2 took place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

The Top 6 semi-finalists performed their first semi-finals song, giving their best to be able to win the viewers' votes.

The first to sing was Zephanie Dimaranan of Sarah Geronimo's team (Team Sarah). She did Jessie J's "Flashlight" which she dedicated to her late grandmother who has been her inspiration.

Reynan Dal-Anay of Lea Salonga's team (Team Lea) followed with an emotional performance of Asin's "Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata." The young singer is a member of the Tigwahanon Manobo Tribe of Bukidnon and he admitted that while they are happy in their community, life is quite hard. The song was a perfect one for him and he was able to relay a heartfelt message.

Sassa Dagdag of Bamboo Mañalac's team (Team Bamboo) was the third to perform with a unique arrangement of Beyonce's "If I Were A Boy." Her runs made the song a lot more interesting and it made her coach so proud. "You nailed it," coach Bamboo told her.

Esang De Torres of Team Lea sang an OPM classic, Nanette Inventor's "Salamat Salamat Musika." Her big voice was impressive and she sang it like a grown-up. Her coach even commented that she looked like a star the moment she stepped onstage.

Kyle Echarri of Team Sarah was the 5th to perform. He did David Pomeranz's "Got To Believe," which has become more popular when it was used as title and theme song of a KathNiel series in 2013.

Last to perform was Elha Nympha of Team Bamboo with "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the musical "Carousel." Big voice singing the big song. Coach Lea even said that it was Elha's night. Her coach, meanwhile, said that the young singer's life will change after that performance.

The voting lines were opened after the Top 6 performed. It was just for one commercial gap, though. It will be opened again tomorrow night during the part 2 of the semi-finals.


By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan

Hyuna to hold free hug event if she ranks #1 on music charts

4Minute‘s Hyuna came back solo for ‘Because I’m The Best,’ but she will be competing against big groups like BIGBANG, Girls’ Generation, B1A4, and Wonder Girls.

Hyuna revealed that she will give reward if she will place number one on music charts with her latest single. She said, “If I land #1 on music charts, I will give free hugs in Myeongdong. I will be happy if I achieve #1, but there are many good songs now.”

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: Kukinews

By JustKpop

Hyuna flaunts her signed ‘REBOOT’ album

4Minute‘s Hyuna uploaded the photo above on her personal Instagram,

The photo shows a signed album of Wonder Girls who just recently came back with ‘REBOOT.’ Hyuna captioned the photo with, “Heart <3 Hwaiting”
Hyuna is a former member of Wonder Girls before she became a 4Minute member. 
written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: @hyunah_aa

By JustKpop

Witness “The Love Affair” in Cinemas Worldwide, International Screening Dates and Venues


After much anticipation, TFC@theMovies brings the much-awaited romantic drama from Star Cinema – “The Love Affair” to worldwide cinemas starting this August.

“The Love Affair” which brings together three of the most notable names in Philippine entertainment, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta and Bea Alonzo in a story about three different people who only seek love and to be loved back in return.   Zulueta is Patricia, a woman who seems to be in an ideal relationship until she commits the biggest mistake of her life by falling in love with another man.  Gomez is Vince, a man who thought he was in the perfect relationship until he finds out about his wife’s affair with his bestfriend.  And Alonzo is Adie a lawyer who may inject some sense of reality for couples whose relationships may have veered away from the ideal as part of her work but eventually becomes part of her own awakening herself.  The lives of Patricia, Vince and Adie intertwine when Vince seeks Adie for advise on his failing marriage. 

“The Love Affair” marks the first team up of Alonzo and Gomez as well the directorial debut of Naval under Star Cinema.

While it is a first for Naval and the Bea-Richard team-up, “The Love Affair” brings together anew the Dawn-Richard tandem, one of the most enduring love teams in the entertainment history.  Zulueta and Gomez’ following cuts across time, projects and generations as fans follow them from their legendary film “Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit,” all the way to their contemporary blockbuster flick “She’s Dating The Gangster.”

Alonzo on the other hand, is dubbed this generation’s Movie Queen given her string of successes from the iconic One More Chance (2007) all the way to The Mistress (2012).

Promising to be another box office and award winner, “The Love Affair,” is set to showcase the three lead characters’ acting prowess as they portray people who only seek love, get hurt in the process but try to find their way back.  When does a story become a love affair?  

Catch “The Love Affair” in the following International screening dates and venues:

U.S. and Canada starting August 21

United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman on August 20

Paris and London on August 22 and 23

Milan, Denmark and Rome on August 23

Australia and New Zealand on August 27

NTUC Auditorium in Singapore on September 6



By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

New singer Andrew Pong’s MV for debut track ‘Tonight’ ft. Kahi

Singer Andrew Pong debuted with his single titled ‘Tonight.’

As a newbie in the music industry, Andrew Pong collaborated with the former member of After School Kahi. Andrew Pong released the Mandarin version of his music video for ‘Tonight.’ A Korean version will be released also.

Watch below:

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: ANDREW PONG

By JustKpop

KathNiel to have first screen kiss in "Pangako Sa 'Yo" this Monday? (VIDEO)

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have been a love team for quite a while now, but they haven't kissed on screen yet.

After the Thursday night on screen kiss of James Reid and Nadine Lustre in "On The Wings Of Love," though, the KathNiel fans are already clamoring for the first kiss of their idols in their hit series "Pangako Sa 'Yo."

On Saturday, ABS-CBN released a PSY teaser on YouTube that says the much-awaited scene is about to happen on Monday!

While it didn't specifically say what that scene is, it was followed by a scene where Yna (Bernardo) and Angelo (Padilla) are about to kiss.

Katryn and Daniel in PSY

Don't miss this Monday's episode of "Pangako Sa 'Yo," after "Nathaniel," on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

Here's the teaser:


By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan

T.O.P’s new ‘Cass Beer’ photo

BIGBANG‘s T.O.P uploaded a latest photo of him endorsing ‘Cass Beer.’

T.O.P teases fans of his upcoming promotional campaign for ‘Cass Beer.’ T.O.P will endorse its new product ‘Cass Beats.’

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: @choi_seung_hyun_tttop

By JustKpop

Ai Ai De Las Alas Happy Over The Improvements She Sees On Jiro Manio While In Rehab

AI AI DE LAS ALAS is so thankful that her new show on GMA-7, “Sunday PinaSaya”, continues to enjoy high ratings on Sunday noon and she gets great feedback from viewers who are entertained by their comedy sketches. Not only that, she will also soon be seen every Saturday in the new show that will replace “Startalk” as the new co-host of Lolit Solis, Joey de Leon and Ricky Lo.

“Ang dami talagang blessings kaya panay ang pasasalamat ko kay Lord at sa GMA,” she says.

Ai Ai continues to give back the blessings she gets by helping other people. The fund-raising concert she’s producing for singing priests to help the construction of Kristong Hari church in Fairview is definitely going to be held at the Mall of Asia on November 23, in time for her birthday. She’s also elated that her ward, teen actor Jiro Manio, is now on the road to full recovery.

“Nakikilala na niya ako at Mama ang tawag niya sa akin,” she beams. “Bumabalik na yung memory niya at naiiyak ako sa nakikitang mga positibong pagbabago sa kanya. Naalala na niyang noong makita siyang pagala-gala sa NAIA, may dala siyang bag. So we’re wondering kunsaan napunta ang bag niyang yun.”


By Mario Bautista: Showbiz Portal

GOT7’s Jackson to be featured on GQ’s September issue

On August 21st, GOT7 uploaded three photos of member Jackson teasing fans for his latest magazine cover.

Jackson will grace the cover of GQ‘s September 2015 issue. The three photos give a sneak preview of Jackson’s modeling skill.

See the post below:

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: @GOT7Official

By JustKpop

Manolo Pedrosa - Loisa Andalio - Joshua Garcia Love Triangle Heats Up


Manolo Pedrosa will thrill TV viewers as he joins the cast of ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold drama series “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita.” Manolo will be caught in a love triangle with Loisa Andalio and Joshua Garcia.

Our love triangle will surely spice up the story of ‘Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita.’ My character grew up in the US that’s why he’s very up-front. If he likes somebody, he can say it directly to her. That is what differs him from Joshua’s character,” said Manolo.

In the series, Manolo will give life to the character of Alex, a teenager who was sent back to the Philippines by his parents for him to have new friends and discover his goals in life.

How will Alex affect Bea (Loisa) and Joel’s (Joshua) friendship? Who will win Bea’s heart - her best friend Joel, or the new boy in her life Alex?

Don’t miss the heated scenes and confrontations in the teleserye that shows the different faces of love, “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,” everyday, on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more information about “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,” log on www.abs-cbn.com, or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

'Marimar' star Megan Young on PhilStar Supreme cover

Megan Young is on the cover of the current issue of The Philippine Star Supreme.

Megan YoungImage: IG (philstarsupreme)

The Miss World 2013 winner was photographed by BJ Pascual for the cover, wearing a little black dress with a slit that goes up to her waist.

She seems to be dancing the famous "Marimar" dance in the photo.

That said, Megan is set to invade primetime as the new Marimar in GMA-7's new adaptation of the Mexican series. Marian Rivera played the character in the first adaptation.

And while Megan's Miss World reign has ended, will this new role pave the way to her reign on TV?

Catch her in "Marimar" beginning this Monday, August 24, 2015, after "24 Oras" on GMA-7.


By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan

Back-To-Back John Lloyd Cruz and Vilma Santos Weekend Special on CinemaOne


Vilma Santos’ “Ekstra” and John Lloyd Cruz’s “The Trial” will be having a back-to-back screening on Cinema One this August 22 (Saturday), 9PM and August 23 (Sunday), 8PM for the cable channel’s blockbuster weekend treat.

“Ekstra,” a drama-comedy film which stars Vilma Santos, highlights the story of actors behind the limelight. The satire film chronicles the story of Loida (Vilma Santos), a single parent and a TV show bit player who has great determination to get a breakthrough role despite her age.

The film won several awards including a Bronze award as the Best Feature Film in the 2015 New York Festivals. “Ekstra” will have its cable TV premiere on Sunday at 8PM.

Meanwhile, “The Trial” follows the life of Ronald Jimenez, Jr. (John Lloyd Cruz), a man withintellectual disability who faces the biggest hurdle in his life upon being accused of raping a school teacher (Jessy Mendiola).

John Lloyd Cruz’s drama film received rave reviews and received awards and nominations at the 17 thGawad Pasado and the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies. It will air on Cinema One this Saturday at 9PM.

Cinema One aims to support and uphold Filipino produced movies and shows by screening Filipino movies and showcasing Filipino filmmaking talent through Cinema One Originals. It is also a pioneer in the cable industry through its originally produced shows that give an in-depth discussion about the film andentertainment industry such as “Inside The Cinema Circle” and “CinemaNews.” It belongs to the family of cable channels under Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of ABS-CBN.


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Hongki dances to AOA’s Heart Attack?

FT Island’s main vocalist Hongki challenges AOA’s Heart Attack?

With a little guidance from AOA’s Chanmi, Hongki takes on the challenge, he tries his very best to follow Chanmi’s instructions, check out the clip below


By JustKpop

Rhap Salazar talks about controversial tweet (VIDEO)

Controversial singer Rhap Salazar had his first live interview regarding his controversial tweets on Friday night via ABS-CBN's "Aquino & Abunda Tonight."

Ralph Salazar on AATcapture from YouTube video

Earlier in July, Rhap, who was out of the country that time, took to Twitter to express "hatred" regarding artists who lip-sync on television.

The tweet became even more controversial because it was posted right after the opening number of "ASAP 20" where a number of artists performed.

A lot of netizens reacted negatively to the message, and while some celebrities expressed support, a lot of them also reacted against Ralph's choice of words.

Even "AAT" host Boy Abunda said in a commentary mid-July that ended in giving the singer a career advice to review his brand essence and to discover what makes these non-singers tick.

In his "AAT" interview, Ralph said he doesn't feel the need to apologize for those tweets.

He also said that he just wanted to express what he feels as a singer and that it's the act of lip-syncing that he "hates" and not the artists who do it.

"I'm not pinpointing any artist, it's a general one," he said about his controversial tweets.

He admitted, though, that he feels the industry is "a little unfair" because the non-singers are given more opportunities than those who can really sing.

However, the host, who's also a talent manager, told Ralph that "it's not all about the voice, it's the whole package. It's not about just the looks. It's a combination of many na minsan hindi natin alam kung ano, 'di ba? Wala talagang formula."

Check out Ralph's interview below.


By Noel Jose @ The Ultimate Fan

James Reid, nanliligaw na kay Julia Barretto?


ISANG TSIKA ang dumating sa amin sa pamamagitan ng isang text message. Ayon nga sa tsika ay tinamaan daw talaga itong si James Reid kay Julia Barretto.
Ang totoong nasa puso daw ngayon ni James ay si Julia? Nabighani raw ang binata sa gandang ni Julia, kaya hayun at panay raw ang text ng binata ... Continue Reading at Pinoy Parazzi Showbiz News

MUSIC: Sarah Geronimo & 'Kilometro' Win In 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound

MANILA - Kapamilya and Viva's prized artist Sarah Geronimo brought home the honor for the country after she won in the 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound for her song 'Kilometro'.



The Popstar Princess has competed with top artists from different artists in the world like Belarus, Latvia, New Zealand, South Korea, Italy, Colombia, Denmark, Australia, Venezuela, Brazil, Turkey, Peru, Argentina, Lithuania, Mexico, Malaysia, Albania, The Netherlands, France, USA, Sweden, Singapore, United Kingdom, Portugal and the Dominican Republic.




The win of Sarah Geronimo is the first for the Philippines and the first Asian win in the 10th history of International Song Contest: The Global Sound.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Photo & Video by: Rightful Owners / Viva
By Sherwin Allan Balbin | Philippine Edition Blog

Afternoon Drama Series na "Healing Hearts" magtatapos na sa Setyembre 4.

Huling dalawang linggo na lang ng afternoon drama series na Healing Hearts na pinagbibidahan nila Ken Chan, Krystal Reyes, Joyce Ching at Kristoffer Martin na napapanood sa GMA Afternoon Prime pagkatapos ng Buena Familia.

Wagi sa ratings ang serye Healing Hearts mapa AGB man o Kantar laban sa katapat nito na Pinoy Big Brother 737 Gold at ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs program.

Sa latest na datos mula sa Kantar Media noong Agosto 14 nakapagtala ng 12.5% na ratings ang Healing Hearts laban sa Pinoy Big Brother 737 Gold na nakakuha ng 8.8% at 8.7% naman ang nakuha ng Tapatan ni Tunying.

Nagsimula ang Healing Hearts noong May 11 at nakatakda itong magtapos sa Setyembre 4 sa makatuwid umabot ito ng apat na buwan (4 months) sa ere.

Abangan ang maiinit na mga eksena sa huling dalawang linggo ng Healing Hearts sa nangunguna at hindi mapantayang GMA Afternoon Prime ang Destiny Rose ang ipapalit sa seryeng ito.


.By Kakulay Entertainment Blog

MUSIC: Sarah Geronimo & 'Kilometro' Win In 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound

MANILA - Kapamilya and Viva's prized artist Sarah Geronimo brought home the honor for the country after she won in the 10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound for her song 'Kilometro'.



The Popstar Princess has competed with top artists from different artists in the world like Belarus, Latvia, New Zealand, South Korea, Italy, Colombia, Denmark, Australia, Venezuela, Brazil, Turkey, Peru, Argentina, Lithuania, Mexico, Malaysia, Albania, The Netherlands, France, USA, Sweden, Singapore, United Kingdom, Portugal and the Dominican Republic.




The win of Sarah Geronimo is the first for the Philippines and the first Asian win in the 10th history of International Song Contest: The Global Sound.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Photo & Video by: Rightful Owners / Viva
By Sherwin Allan Balbin | Philippine Edition Blog

Big Reveal: Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Upcoming Animated Films


Filmmakers from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios introduced D23 EXPO 2015 fans to an array of new stories and characters - from a lost dinosaur to a master wayfinder, a scheming fox to a forgetful fish. The audience of 7,500 was treated to sneak peeks, musical performances and appearances from stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dwayne Johnson, Randy Newman and Ty Burrell, among others.

John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, led the presentations, calling on a host of filmmakers from both studios to introduce the upcoming slate of films. “We really have an unbelievable range of movies in production at our studios right now,” said Lasseter. “The stories are dynamic, fresh and so much fun; the characters new and old are so appealing. I’m excited to share some of our long-held secrets for the first time at the D23 EXPO.”

Following are the films presented on behalf of both studios:
    
THE GOOD DINOSAUR. Anticipation for Disney·Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” was amplified when director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream shared breathtaking sequences with fans, including never-before-seen footage of a trio of T-Rexes in action.

In theaters on Nov. 25, 2015, the film introduces audiences to Arlo, a sheltered Apatosaurus who finds himself far from home, and Spot, Arlo’s unlikely human friend. “Arlo and Spot journey through a world that has been greatly inspired by the American Northwest,” said Sohn. “It is epic in scope, soul-enriching and simultaneously beautiful and treacherous. In this world, we meet up with a very special family of T-Rexes, who help Arlo find a way through his personal fears and ultimately teach Arlo what he's truly made of.”

    
ZOOTOPIA. International superstar Shakira is lending her Grammy®-winning voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in “Zootopia,” D23 EXPO fans learned via a taped message from Shakira. Ginnifer Goodwin (ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” “Something Borrowed,” “Walk the Line”), the voice of the film’s rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps, saluted fans alongside directors Byron Howard (“Tangled”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph”), and producer Clark Spencer (“Wreck-It Ralph”). Hilarious new scenes from the film were unveiled, plus a tease of the all-new original song, “Try Everything,” written by singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate, and performed by Shakira.

Said Howard, "For the role of Gazelle, Zootopia’s most beloved superstar, there was only one person on our wish list: Shakira. Luckily for us, she said yes. Her immense talent and charm bring Gazelle and her song, ‘Try Everything,’ to life.” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia” opens nationwide March 4, 2016.

    
FINDING DORY. Ellen DeGeneres (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”), the voice of everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, took a dip with D23 EXPO attendees, celebrating Disney·Pixar’s upcoming film “Finding Dory.” Joining DeGeneres on stage this afternoon were Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”), who lends his voice to Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”), the voice of Bailey, a misguided beluga whale; and Kaitlin Olson (“Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), who voices Destiny, a kind-hearted whale shark. Oscar®-winning director Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”), co-director Angus MacLane and producer Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”) offered details about the all-new story, which reunites Dory with friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?

Said Stanton, “In ‘Finding Dory,’ we can expect to address the one emotionally open-ended issue that remained from the first movie: Where is Dory’s family, and will this overly-optimistic fish with short-term memory loss ever be able to find them again? Her issue has also given us the opportunity to travel to very different locations, on land and sea, and meet a variety of new sea creatures that expand the world of Nemo, Marlin and Dory.”

Also featuring the voices of Albert Brooks, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton, Disney·Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

    
MOANA. Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,” “Furious 7,” HBO’s “Ballers”), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” hit the stage at D23 EXPO. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements ("The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Frog," "Aladdin”), and producer Osnat Shurer (Oscar®-nominated Pixar shorts “One Man Band,” “Boundin’") shared dazzling early test footage and revealed plans for the film’s inspired music and the extraordinary team behind it. Tony®-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s hottest new hit “Hamilton,” Tony-winning “In the Heights”), Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina (“Speed”, “Tarzan” “The Lion King”) and Opetaia Foa’i (founder and lead singer of the world music award-winning band Te Vaka) blend their diverse and dynamic talents to help tell the tale of a spirited teenager who sets out to prove herself a master wayfinder.

“Our research took us deep into the South Pacific,” said Clements. “The wonderful people we met there, their rich history and traditions, and their fantastic music changed us forever.

We can’t wait to bring those experiences to ‘Moana,’” added Musker. “We are incredibly lucky to be able to work with three amazing artists who are the absolute best at what they do. The sounds they create will be something we’ve never heard before - but it’ll feel like it’s been part of this world forever."

Foa’i and his band Te Vaka capped the presentation with a show-stopping performance illustrating the magic of the movie’s music. “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.


TOY STORY 4. Pixar Animation Studios marks the 20th Anniversary of “Toy Story” this year. Said Lasseter, "All the characters from ‘Toy Story’ - especially Woody and Buzz - are so close to us. They seem more like family members than just creations. Not only do we dearly love the characters, but we also love the world of ‘Toy Story’ - the world where toys come to life when people are not in the room has always been rich with many story possibilities."

Lasseter, who’s one of Pixar’s three founders, celebrated 20 years since “Toy Story” transformed the animation industry and the art of storytelling. He welcomed to the stage iconic two-time Oscar®-winning songwriter and longtime Pixar collaborator Randy Newman, whose Pixar credits include “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Cars.”

Also joining in the celebration were “Toy Story 4” co-director Josh Cooley (“Cars 2,” “Ratatouille”) and producer Galyn Susman (“Toy Story OF TERROR!”). Screenwriters Rashida Jones and Will McCormack (“Celeste & Jesse Forever”) joined Buzz, Woody and Bo Peep for the celebration. "I’m very proud of our films,” said Lasseter. “When we made the first three ‘Toy Story’ films, we didn’t realize what we had done was to change the genre of each of the films’ story. For ‘Toy Story 4,’ we are doing a type of story we have not done before: a love story. It’s a story about a relationship between Woody and Bo Peep."

“Toy Story 4,” which will be directed by Lasseter and produced by Susman, is slated for release on June 16, 2017.

GIGANTIC. Things are looking up at Walt Disney Animation Studios – way up. “Gigantic,” Disney’s unique take on “Jack and the Beanstalk,” will feature music from Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who greeted D23 EXPO fans in signature style - in song - alongside director Nathan Greno (“Tangled”) and producer Dorothy McKim (“Get A Horse!”).

I always wanted to be part of the Disney legacy,” said Greno. “I loved those classic stories brought to life - ‘Snow White’ or ‘Cinderella’ - in a way that made those films the definitive version for generations. I want to carry on that tradition by bringing ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ to modern audiences. We’re taking parts of the story we all remember and adding twists and turns, emotion and humor.”

Set in Spain during the Age of Exploration, Disney’s “Gigantic” follows adventure-seeker Jack as he discovers a world of giants hidden within the clouds. He hatches a grand plan with Inma, a 60-foot-tall, 11-year-old girl, and agrees to help her find her way home. But he doesn’t account for her super-sized personality - and who knew giants were so down to earth? “Gigantic” hits theaters in 2018.

COCO. Director Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”) and producer Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”) revealed the title of their upcoming film: Disney·Pixar’s “Coco” is the celebration of a lifetime, where the discovery of a generations-old mystery leads to a most extraordinary and surprising family reunion.

"As artists and filmmakers, we couldn't help but be drawn to the striking visuals of Dia de los Muertos,” said Unkrich and Anderson. “But it was the celebration's core themes of family, remembrance and connection across generations that resonated within and truly inspired us. Dia de los Muertos is as singular as the Mexican culture, while at the same time completely universal in its message.

“In our story,” they continued, “the celebration of Dia de los Muertos serves as the perfect backdrop for our main character to ask where he comes from, what his place is within his family, and how families stay woven together across time through the simple act of remembrance."

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Nadine Lustre Rushed to Hospital, Her Latest Condition Revealed


"On The Wings of Love" female lead star Nadine Lustre was rushed to a nearby hospital on Thursday evening, August 20, after having difficulty breathing, said Eric John Salut.

In a message sent to ABS-CBN News, Salut said: "Last night, she was coughing bad, and difficulty breathing. She was rushed to the hospital and was advised to take some rest. Hopefully, she'll be discharged tomorrow."


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