FDCP calls for producers for Cannes networking
THE FILM Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is searching for producers to participate in the Marché Du Film – Cannes Producers Network which will be held at the Cannes Film Festival in France from May 19 to 23. The FDCPs will be selecting five Spotlight Producers and five Featured Producers with projects in development to represent the country in the event. The Spotlight Producers will participate and present their projects in the networking platform consisting of 500 producers from around the world. Filipino producers with a project in development can use this opportunity to build their peer network and get international co-production projects off the ground. Interested applicants must prepare a short introductory video showcasing themselves and their project along with other requirements. To access the application form, visit https://bit.ly/FDCP-CPN2022. The deadline to send the requirements to projectlab@fdcp.ph is April 6. Applicants must also be registered at the FDCP National Registry (https://nationalregistry.fdcp.ph/).
Season 2 of He’s into Her starts April 20
THE LOVE story of Deib and Max (Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano) at the fictional Benison International School will continue on April 20 on iWantTFC (for Premium users outside the Philippines). Produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, Star Cinema, and iWantTFC, viewers can access all the episodes of season 2 of He’s into Her by subscribing to iWantTFC Premium for $12.99 (USA) and C$9.99 (Canada) a month. New eligible users can enjoy streaming free for 30 days. iWantTFC users can watching advanced episodes on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com) beginning April 22, with a new episode dropping every Wednesday for iWantTFC Premium users outside the Philippines.
Super Radyo DZBB airs new noontime program
GMA NETWORK’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 launches a new noontime drama program titled SumasaPuso, hosted by Toni Aquino. The show focuses on how every piece of music has a story. SumasaPuso airs Monday to Friday at 12:30 p.m. on Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz. Audio livestream is also available on DZBB’s official website www.gmanetwork.com/radio/streaming/dzbb.
Collab version of ‘roses & and sunflowers’ out
AFTER racking up 6.3 million streams on Spotify, Timmy Albert’s 2019 single, “roses & sunflowers,” gets an alternate version with a collaboration Angelina Cruz titled “roses & sunflowers (Together)” which is available to stream on Spotify.
Gloc-9 releases album’s title track
TO mark Gloc-9’s 25th year in the industry, he is slated to release a new album, which will be called Pilak, under Universal Records. The rapper has released the album’s title track on all streaming platforms. For his new album, the rapper delivers new poetic songs with musical arrangement, mixing, and mastering by Thyro Alfaro and cover artwork by CLMRarts.
K-Pop group Oh My Girl drops new album
SEVEN-member Korean pop group Oh My Girl returns with their new full-length album and lead track “Real Love.” The 10-track release follows the Dear OHMYGIRL EP which was released in May 2021, and their 2019 album, The Fifth Season. The group’s sophomore album centers on perfumes and lingering fragrances as narrative motifs in telling stories of young romance and infatuation. It also explores an eclectic range of music styles spanning pop, EDM, R&B, Latin, and hip-hop influences. Real Love is available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment Korea.
Tate McRae releases new single
SINGER-DANCER Tate McRae releases her new track for “chaotic” via RCA Records and Sony Music. It is available on all digital music platforms worldwide. The emotionally charged ballad continues to showcase more of Tate’s personal lyrics and reunites her with Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Greg Kurstin. The song will be featured on Tate’s debut album which is due out early Spring. The Calgary native has had over 3.2 billion music streams, over 700 million video views, a #1 Top 40 hit and multiple #1 dance hits. She was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2021 as the youngest musician on the list as well as Apple’s Up Next Artist for 2021.
Netflix’s The Sound of Magic to premiere in May
NETFLIX has confirmed the worldwide release of The Sound of Magic on May 6. The story features Yoon Ah-yi — a girl who has lost her dreams in the face of reality — and Na Il-deung — a boy pressured to fulfill his dreams. The story takes off as the two encounter the magician Rieul. Directed by Kim Sung-oun, the series stars Ji Chang Wook, Choi Sungeun, and Hwang In Youp.
Spotify introduces new Blend features
Blend playlist cover with K-Pop boy band BTS
Spotify is expanding Blend, a feature which allows users to create shared playlists, with two new features: Blend will now allow users to merge musical tastes starting with 20 artists, and users can create a Blend playlist with up to 10 other people. Previously, users could Blend with one friend or family member at a time. Launched in August 2021, Spotify Blend combines the best of the platform’s personalization capabilities and collaborative playlist functionality into a single shared playlist, making it easier for users to connect, discover, and bond over the music they love. Available for Free and Premium users, music lovers can create personalized playlists. Listeners can now connect more deeply with their favorite artists by creating a Blend playlist with a growing list of top artists, including BTS, AB6IX, Charli XCX, Kacey Musgraves, Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion, Mimi Webb, Tai Verdes, Xamã, Camilo, Diplo, Angèle, Badshah, Kim Loaiza, CRO, Benjamin Ingrosso and Bennett Coast. Users will also receive a share card showing their listening preferences in relation to the artist’s, and the songs that bring them and their idol together. This may be shared directly to Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Twitter.
