What to see This Week (08/05/22)
WRITTEN and directed by lawyer and filmmaker Vince Tañada, Katips the musical drama by Philstagers Films was adapted from the 2016 stage musical Katips: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero.
Brad Pitt action movie Bullet Train speeds into theaters
LOS ANGELES — Action movie Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt is pulling into its final stop — cinemas — starting on Wednesday.
Horror author Stephen King says writers hurt by book publishing mergers
WASHINGTON — Horror author Stephen King said writers will have fewer places to shop their books if Penguin Random House is allowed to merge with Simon & Schuster, in testimony on Tuesday in a trial to determine if the deal may go forward.
Inspired by ABBA, digital popstar Polar aims for real-world debut
LONDON — After headlining a festival in the metaverse, virtual singer and influencer Polar has ambitions to perform in the real world — drawing inspiration from the avatar concerts pioneered by Swedish pop giants ABBA, the digital team behind her says.
Entertainment News (08/05/22)
EMERGING singer/songwriter Stela Cole has released a new single, “Rhapsody In Pink,” a gritty track about knowing your self-worth.
Ball of confusion
KATIPS, the movie version of the 2016 ALIW-award winning stage play, written and directed by Atty. Vince Tañada, has brought home a bucket-load of FAMAS gold.
Preserving cultural heritage in a modern world
CULTURAL AGENCIES in the Philippines renewed their commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the country, using social media platforms to call on all Filipinos to support these efforts as part of National History Month this August.
Pizza Hut goes for younger image by choosing boy band SB19 as endorsers
A POPULAR pizza-loving boy band has been tapped to endorse the venerable brand Pizza Hut as a way of appealing to a younger market.
Sustainability is a come-on at New World
THE NEW World Makati Hotel is trying to entice guests with staycations and culinary treats, paired with new sustainability measures in their food and beverage outlets.
Drinkers, smokers seek respite from gloom by trading up
LONDON — Soaring inflation has made life harder for most of the world — but some people are still smoking expensive cigarettes and doing shots of fancy tequila.
Dining In/Out (08/04/22)
IT is all set to be a “Dealightful” month as Shangri-La Plaza’s The Marketplace is bringing back its popular Farm to Table market at the Grand Atrium on Aug. 4-7 to continue its support of local farmers.
Spotlight on Singapore, a confluence of cultures
WHEN shining the light on Singapore, the images that pop up in one’s head usually include the grandiose Marina Bay Sands, the iconic and proud Merlion statue, and the architectural marvel that mimics nature, Gardens by the Bay.