‘Sidequel’ of Kingdom series in the works
STREAMING entertainment service Netflix has confirmed the production of Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a continuation of the story that captivated the world and introduced a mysterious new character. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a “sidequel” from Kingdom season two and a backstory about the mysterious character Lee Chang’s group encountered on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected. The surprising appearance of Gianna Jun in the role of Ashin at the end of Kingdom season two intrigued audiences. In this bonus story, Jun as Ashin will unveil the mystery behind her identity. Park Byung-eun is also confirmed to star. The new story will detail what had happened to Ashin in the past in the northern region and how the two characters’ fates intertwined. Kim Seong-hun, who directed Kingdom season one and oversaw the production for season two, will team up again with Kim Eun-hee, who scripted the first two seasons, to unravel the origins of the resurrection plant and the secrets behind the infected.
Find Bruce Lee in virtual mystery hunt
THE PUBLIC are invited to find a missing statue and solve the mystery in an online mystery hunt called Hong Kong Heist. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has collaborated with Mystery Manila to design the game so visitors can experience and virtually tour Hong Kong’s most famous landmarks in a time where travel is not yet possible. With Hong Kong Heist, HKTB and Mystery Manila promise 45 minutes of mind-boggling puzzles as Manila’s sleuths traverse the Avenue of Stars and the streets of Hong Kong in search of Bruce Lee’s missing statue. Hong Kong Heist is now available to the public via Mystery Manila. Interested participants may book their slots through Mystery Manila’s official Facebook page or website.
PhilPop 2020 introduces 2nd batch of songs
THE PHILPOP songwriting competition returns with an eclectic set of new releases from the finalists of the Visayas cluster. Distributed by Warner Music Philippines, the homegrown tracks are now available on all digital and streaming platforms worldwide. The entries include “Suyo,” composed and interpreted by Noah Alejandre and Reanne Borela (also know as the duo reon), which features back and forth banter in Bisaya and Tagalog; “Hinungdan,” composed by Michael Catarina and interpreted by James Gulles, a song about a person who is having a hard time telling his feelings for someone; and “Ayaw Na Lang,” an “old-meets-new” kind of jam composed by Jerika Teodorico and interpreted by Lourdes Maglinte.
Alex Bruce drops new jam ‘Yakap’
THE 13-YEAR-OLD Filipina rapper/songwriter Alex Bruce has had a good year — “Mind As A Weapon” and “Pull It Off” have garnered more than a million hits respectively, and teamed up with global hitmaker August Rigo for the trap banger “Go Crazy.” The rapper has just released “Yakap,” a love song in hip-hop/R&B form. The song finds Alex Bruce dealing with her first-hand experience on puppy love and infatuation. The song was a three-way collaboration with her father Alex Bruce who is currently in Australia, and music producer Cursebox. The songwriting, recording, and production were done in a span of two weeks. “Yakap” is now available on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.
Filipina singer-songwriter Meagan Trees releases ‘Take Me Away’
DUMAGUETE-based singer-songwriter Meagan Trees’ latest single, “Take Me Away,” reflects on the importance of being vulnerable and taking risks. The song was based on a late night adventure at the beach with a friend. The ethereal folk ballad is now available on all streaming and digital platforms worldwide via Lilystars Records.
