Tickets to The Batman midnight screenings on sale
WARNER Bros. Philippines has announced that tickets to the nationwide midnight screenings of The Batman on March 2 at 12:01 a.m. are now available. Interested parties may check the social pages of Warner Bros. Philippines for updates on participating cinemas. The Batman, directed by Mat Reeves, stars Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, the reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. In the film, Batman has been protecting Gothan City for two years with his trusted allies Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) and Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright). When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends Batman on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and the Riddler (Paul Dano).
Sparkle holds online acting classes
GMA NETWORK’S talent management arm Sparkle is offering online acting classes called the Sparkle Prime Workshop. They will be led by actress Ana Feleo, who studied with New York-based acting coach Anthony Vincent Bova. She is now an accredited acting facilitator of the Eric Morris System and has taught numerous actors in the Philippines. The programs Sparkle Prime Workshop offers are: Introduction to Acting for Kids (P13,000); Fundamentals of Acting for Teens and Adults (P15,000); and Craft and Scene Work for Adults (P18,000). Interested applicants may upload the Google Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBcVX0GkYVLkIcyRw_pQOSFs0Jk9_TBBAkWCcQocLr75TOUw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to enroll. Classes begin in March. For more details, visit Sparkle’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/SparkleGMAArtistCenter.
Gloc-9, Yeng Constanino collaborate on single
SONGWRITER and rapper Gloc-9 has collaborated with singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino on his new single, “Paliwanag” under Universal Records. This is his first single with the record company after a two-year stint as an independent artist. Produced by Thyro Alfaro, the track’s upbeat and danceable sound, a reminiscent of 1980s pop. A rap track describing life’s many pitfalls, “Paliwanag” is the first collaboration of Gloc-9 and Ms. Constantino since the release of the song “Bugtog” off the rapper’s acclaimed 2011 album Talumpati. “I try not to be preachy [in my songs]. Kung ano man ng nararamdaman ko, malamang nararamdaman din ng marami (Whatever I feel is also probably felt by many),” Gloc-9, who wrote the song more than a year ago, said in an online press conference on Feb. 16. He added that it is difficult when we come to a point that you always have to explain things. “Paliwanag is the last thing we want to hear,” he said. “Paliwanag” is now available on streaming platforms.
Bridgerton’s second season premieres in March
FROM SHONDALAND and creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25. This season the show follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her. To watch the teaser, visit https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=658242472184606.
