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“The Batman” shattered records in March. Then, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” scored a magical US$193.4 million over the weekend, worldwide. And just like that, Warner Bros. Pictures is enjoying its best box-office season in years, with no signs of slowing down. While receipts for the latest “Fantastic Beasts” movie are still coming in, Warner is celebrating the triumph of “The Batman” which has flown past US$750 million at the global box office. The film has maintained its top spot as the highest-grossing film of the year, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
Earning widespread praise from critics and audiences alike, director Matt Reeves’s powerful new vision of the globally iconic DC Super Hero has taken in US$365 million in U.S. receipts and US$386 million internationally, and is still going strong. In the Philippines, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” likewise opened at No.1 for the two-day April 16-17 frame, capturing a market share of 63%. Together with “The Batman” which is still playing in local theaters, Warner is dominating the market with an over-all 68% share for the same period. “We couldn’t have started the year better. `The Batman’ and the new `Fantastic Beasts’ are consecutive blockbusters for Warner this early in 2022, and we owe it to the local moviegoers who, despite the challenges, have trooped back to the theaters,” said Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines General Manager Francis Soliven.
For the rest of 2022, Warner is betting on Baz Luhrmann’s epic musical “Elvis,” the animated superhero comedy “DC League of Super-Pets,” the horror-thriller “Salem’s Lot,” the psychological thriller “Don’t Worry, Darling” and the superhero tentpoles “Black Adam” and “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”
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Jeremy G, Angela Ken Provide Original Music For "How To Move On In 30 Days"
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Two of ABS-CBN Music’s most promising young artists, Jeremy G and Angela Ken, have collaborated for the official soundtrack of ABS-CBN’s first YouTube exclusive “How to Move On in 30 Days” which is now available for streaming on digital music platforms. Jeremy and Angela wrote and composed the tracks “Your Everything” and “Hanggang Sa Muli” that capture the story of the digital series about the healing journey of vlogger Jen (Maris Racal) with the help of fake boyfriend Franco (Carlo Aquino) from her ex-boyfriend Jake (Albie Casiño).
The key track “Your Everything” encapsulates the wonderful feeling of finding that special someone who makes you feel complete and happily in love. Aside from its main duet by Jeremy and Angela, Jeremy also recorded a solo version of the song. Meanwhile, “Hanggang Sa Muli” performed by Angela serves as the heartbreak anthem of the series that talks about one’s acceptance following a breakup. It shows the point where someone finally says farewell and thank you to a former lover for their memories together. Both “Your Everything” and “Hanggang Sa Muli” were produced by ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo.
Early this year, Jeremy dropped his debut EP “maybe forever” while Angela released her latest single “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” and was featured on a billboard in Times Square in New York City for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign. Stream the “How to Move On in 30 Days” original soundtrack on various digital music platforms and watch the YouTube exclusive series from Mondays to Fridays, 6 PM on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel.
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Home Buddies 'Mayora' Is Exclusive Talent Of Kroma Entertainment's NYMA
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| Meet Frances Cabatuando, the 'Mayora' and founder of Home Buddies Facebook community and the recently-signed exclusive talent of Kroma Entertainment's NYMA. (Image Source: Wazzup.PH/Kroma Entertainment) |
Home Buddies Facebook community and Nobi Home founder Frances Cabatuando is now an exclusive talent of Kroma Entertainment’s NYMA. This diligent digital creative is “Mayora” to the 3-million strong Home Buddies Facebook community, which became a hit among kapitbahays looking for ways to make their living quarters better while staying at home.
The community was borne out of Frances’ Instagram account, Nobi Home, where she shares home improvement stories, solo living tips, and home finds. It was created two years ago at the height of the pandemic. The former copy-based associate creative director is thrilled to work with NYMA and advance her current online career. “I signed with NYMA because from the moment I met them online I really felt the same energy that I always carry with me. It feels like I’m working with myself except it’s me split into many different people. Whenever I work with them it’s so exciting, it’s like we’re doing something to change the world through the happiest, littlest things. It never feels like work!” she shared.
NYMA head Kat Bautista said the company will be behind Frances in further growing her community. “Leading a crop of tanods, Frances has grown a community of 3 million Facebook virtual neighbors, and she’s just getting started. We are here to support her and make sure her dream of improving the homes and lives of every Filipino comes true,” Bautista said. NYMA is a talent agency focused on nurturing trailblazers to break through all media spaces. Its vision is to be the home of the best Filipino talents in the country and the world. NYMA is among several brands under tradigital entertainment company Kroma Entertainment.
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An "Iconic" Concert On A Grander Scale
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The premier tourism and entertainment destination, Resorts World Manila, is taking one of the country’s most memorable concerts to the first fully integrated resort in the Philippines. This year, the Megastar, Sharon Cuneta, and Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez, return to the concert stage with “Iconic” on June 17 & 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm at the Marriott Grand Ballroom.
The “Iconic” concert that was first staged in 2019 was a highly successful sold-out show that has earned the year’s prestigious Aliw Award for Best Collaboration in a Concert. This year, as two formidable divas return to the stage, “Iconic” is set on a grander scale under the musical direction of industry greats, Louie Ocampo and Raul Mitra and directed by Paolo Valenciano. Produced by Full House Theater Company, the “Iconic” concert will be a night to remember with two Philippine iconic divas performing live on a single stage.
Feel the thrill of live entertainment and witness the Iconic concert of grand proportions. Tickets are now available at all TicketWorld and SM Tickets outlets: Php15,470 (SVIP Zone 1), Php14,365 (SVIP Zone 2), Php13,260 (SVIP Zone 3), Php12,155 (VIP Zone 4), Php11,050 (VIP Zone 5), Php9,950 (VIP Zone 6), Php8,300 (Gold Zone 7) Php7,200 (Gold Zone 8), Php5,550 (Silver), and Php2,800 (Bronze). For inquiries, contact Girah Manaligod (0917 872 8309), Kenneth Navoa (0917 807 9387), Neil Crisostomo (0917 658 9378) or call Ticketworld (02) 8891-9999, or SM Tickets (02) 8470-2222.
