BGC holds first-ever drive-in concert in the Metro
THIS year, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) celebrates love with a lineup of activities where you can spark joy with fresh, intimate, and safe experiences designed for our new reality. First is Love Street: A Valentine Drive-In Concert which will be held at the 30th Street Open Carpark, BGC Corporate Center. Vibrant lights and a cool stage with giant LED screens, serve as the backdrop to live performances by two OPM powerhouse talents: Rico Blanco and KZ Tandingan — all enjoyed from the safety of one’s car. Food is not an issue as restaurant booths will be available for audience members to call and order for delivery. QR codes with menus will be provided upon entrance. For tickets, exchange P2,500 worth of receipts (single or accumulated) from participating Bonifacio High Street establishments at One Bonifacio High Street’s concierge booth, but only limited slots will be available on a first come, first served basis. Only four persons per car will be allowed. Done in partnership with Globe, the metro’s first drive-in concert will be held on Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Those unable to attend can tune in to Q Radio 105.1 to hear the concert audio in real-time or stream it live through BGC’s official FB page. Meanwhile, in partnership with HoritFilipina, a free-for-all alfresco dining area called Garden StrEAT will be made available at Bonifacio High Street’s amphitheater on Feb. 13 to 14. Guests can order take-away from any BHS restaurant or scan the QR codes available to order and arrange for pickup or delivery. On Feb. 14, a Valentine’s Fireworks Display will be held at 7 p.m. For more details, stay updated through Bonifacio Global City’s official social media pages.
Justice League to premiere on HBO GO in PHL on March 18
WARNER Bros. Pictures and DC full-length Max Original feature film Zack Snyder’s Justice League will premiere at the same time as the US on HBO GO in the Philippines on March 18. The announcement came with the debut of three new teaser posters. The release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be supported across WarnerMedia and DC platforms, including a soundtrack release on WaterTower Music, a curated collection from Warner Bros. which is available exclusively as DC Shop at shop.dccomics.com. In the film, Batman (Ben Affleck) is determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, so he joins Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. The task proves more difficult than they imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to come together. Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and The Flash (Ezra Miller) have to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions. Download HBO GO at the App Store or Play Store and enjoy a free trial. Or access HBO GO via Cignal or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/.
My French Film Festival.com is ongoing
THE 11th edition of My French Film Festival.com — ongoing until Feb. 15 — lets moviegoers from all over the globe have access for free to 13 feature films and 20 short films in this first online French-language film festival (MyFrenchFilmFestival 11e Edition). Meanwhile, throughout 2021, the Alliance Française de Manille presents Institut Français’ online offerings of films free of charge anywhere in the world. Already launched on an ad hoc basis in 2020 to compensate for the closure of cinemas due to the health crisis, IFcinéma à la carte had been a huge success. The operation, promoting the eclecticism of French and African cinema, is thus renewed throughout 2021. IFcinéma à la carte brings together a selection of short and feature films, which will be regularly updated, intended for audiences of the French cultural network around the world. For more information, contact info@alliance.ph.
UnLoving You, a series about forbidden love drops on iWant TFC on Feb 8
REAL-LIFE couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte find themselves falling in love but doomed to stay apart as they play step-siblings in iWantTFC’s special Valentine treat and the couple’s first original series titled “Unloving U,” which begins streaming this February 8. Having to live under one roof after their parents’ marriage, Fiona (Loisa) and Alfie (Ronnie) are forced to learn how to live together as step-siblings. With completely different personalities, the two are initially at odds with each other but eventually fall in love with one another which certainly complicates things. The six episode series directed by Easy Ferrer will begin streaming for standard and premium subscribers worldwide on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) or on iwanttfc.com on Feb. 8, with daily episodes dropping at 8 PM until February 13. Viewers can also enjoy watching on a bigger screen through select smart TV brands, ROKU streaming devices, and Telstra TV for global users. For the complete list of compatible devices, sign in instructions, and account activation, visit https://iwanttfc.com/help#tfc-on-smart-tv.
Digital rally praying for peace on Feb. 6
THE UNIVERSAL Peace Federation (UPF), an NGO holding general consultative status with the United Nations (UN), will conduct the One Million Rally of Hope Philippines this weekend. The event will be virtual and is a call for collective prayers for greater hope, peace and solidarity during these dire times. The program is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 6th. The theme is “One Million People Praying for the Healing of the Nation and the World.” In addition to featuring prominent global leaders, there will be world-class entertainment from Jed Madela, 4th Impact, Ms. Gerphil Flores, Reo Brothers, Baliktanaw Dance Company and the Philippine Meistersingers. Messages of hope from famous personalities will also be featured in the online event. The event will be televised and livestreamed via PTV4. There will also be livestreaming in various social media platforms.
Australian singer Reuben de Melo drops “How Does It Feel”
PERTH-BASED singer Reuben de Melo launched his newest single “How Does It Feel.” The song was inspired by the artist’s past relationship experiences with his partner and is about the human nature of wanting more. With an unsettled heart, broken pride and a handy ukelele, this song was written to be a form of catharsis for the indie singer-songwriter, as he makes peace with his frustrations and personal growth. He shares, “The opposite of giving is never to take but receive because it is in receiving that you realize your giving is endless — this is what I think love is, endless.” Accompanying this release, is a lyric video that describes the beautiful married couple’s life in a simple yet lovely animation.
