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| Eugene Domingo, John Arcilla to topbill first Filipino Amazon Original Movie Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida) to be shown worldwide via Prime Video on February 15, 2023 (Image Source: ABS-CBN News) |
Prime Video recently revealed its first Filipino Amazon Original Movie Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida), a murder-mystery comedy film directed by Jun Robles Lana. Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida) tells the story of a widowed billionaire, Valentin Esposo, and his ten mistresses, fighting tooth and nail to become his new legal wife. But when Valentin suddenly turns up dead, all ten women end up being prime suspects. And so, the race to prove their innocence and unmask the real killer begins. The murder-mystery comedy film will be available on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 15, 2023.
Director Jun Robles Lana envisioned the film to be the “biggest, wildest, campiest mistress movie to end all mistress movies” – fusing together the popular genres of comedy, drama, mystery, and mistresses in the Philippine entertainment industry. Paired with over-the-top costumes and larger-than-life personalities, the film provides audiences with a grand spectacle to look forward to. Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung Mga Kerida) aims to showcase the creative talents of the Filipino filmmaking community to international audiences. “Filipino audiences love entertainment. We’re excited to be a home for leading Filipino storytellers like Jun, and look forward to partnering with many more. Ten Little Mistresses is a uniquely local and highly enjoyable comedy and we are delighted to bring this movie to not just audiences in the Philippines but customers across the region and worldwide,” said Prime Video Southeast Asia Director David Simonsen. Produced by Perci Intalan and the Idea First Company, the film features the country’s top movie stars – Eugene Domingo, Christian Bables, Pokwang, Arci Muñoz, Carmi Martin, Agot Isidro, Kris Bernal, Sharlene San Pedro, Adrianna So, Kate Alejandrino, Iana Bernardez, Donna Cariaga and John Arcilla.
Ten Little Mistresses joins the thousands of TV shows and movies in the Prime Video catalogue including exclusive local Filipino titles such as Drag Den with Manila Luzon, One Good Day, Whether the Weather Is Fine. Members also have access to Korean titles such as Curtain Call and Love in Contract, anime hits such as Chainsaw Man, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime members in the Philippines and Southeast Asia will be able to watch Ten Little Mistresses anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV Stick Basic edition, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and stream online. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just Php149 per month. New customers can find out more at www.primevideo.com and subscribe to a free 7-day trial.
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ABS-CBN Reveals 2023 Offerings In Trending Christmas Special
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ABS-CBN, the Philippines' premiere media and entertainment company and leading content provider, remains “one family” in maintaining its goal of producing high-quality shows and programs for next year as the company revealed its offerings in the second part of the trending “Tayo Ang Ligaya Ng Isa’t Isa: ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022".
The company revealed six new series to watch out for including “Dirty Linen” starring Zanjoe Marudo, Janine Gutierrez, Francine Diaz, and Seth Fedelin; “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” led by Coco Martin and Lovi Poe; “Linlang” which marks Diamond Star Maricel Soriano’s television comeback; DonBelle’s first teleserye “Can’t Buy Me Love"; “Drag You And Me” starring Andrea Brillantes; and the iWantTFC youth series “Teen Clash” headlined by Markus Paterson, Jayda Avanzado, and Aljon Mendoza. The hit reality singing contest “The Voice Kids” is set to return next year for its new season with coach Bamboo and new coaches, KZ Tandingan and Martin Nievera. “I Can See Your Voice” also marks its comeback with Luis Manzano as its main host.
ABS-CBN is also set to celebrate Vilma Santos‘ 60th year in the entertainment industry through special releases and exclusive content including a one-on-one interview with Boy Abunda. The excitement continues as Miss Universe 2023, live from the USA, is set to stream in real-time on multiple ABS-CBN platforms on January 15, 2023. ABS-CBN Films also gifts moviegoers with a fresh flick titled “Love on a Budget” starring Carlo Aquino and Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 Best Actress Charlie Dizon while the highly anticipated international series “Cattleya Killer” starring Arjo Atayde will finally thrill viewers in 2023.
Netizens expressed their excitement for the new shows and projects while making the hashtag #ABSCBNChristmasSpecial2022 take the top spot on Twitter’s trending topics last December 17 and 18. Netizen CM Tayor Pahang III praised ABS-CBN for its various offerings. “Talaga bang wala kayong franchise? Hehehehe… Dami ng show ah. The best. Kapamilya Forever,” he commented. Another netizen Kim Co commented, “As a #KapamilyaForever, nae-excite ako sa lahat pero inaabangan ko talaga in the 1st quarter of the upcoming year is yung Dirty Linen. I’m sure that a lot of people will find this interesting. Can’t wait!!!” Watch the highlights of the two-part ABS-CBN Christmas Special on the ABS-CBN Entertainment website and its Facebook and YouTube accounts, and iWantTFC.
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Pentatonix And Lea Salonga Hit YouTube Trending Charts With "Christmas In Our Hearts" Music Video
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Filipina Broadway superstar Lea Salonga has recently joined American a cappella group Pentatonix for the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts". The visuals have garnered more than 640,000 views on its third day of its release. It currently sits inside the top 20 of YouTube’s Trending Music Charts and continues to gain traction on streaming and airplay. The soaring ballad, which is a cover of a Jose Mari Chan hit, is part of Pentatonix’s sixth-holiday album Holidays Around The World.
The acclaimed catalog brings their global vision back to life with collaborations featuring some of the most iconic pop artists and established idols from different parts of the world including Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Congolese gospel singer Grace Lokwa, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, Latin band La Santa Cecilia, Indian superstar Shreya Ghoshal, Japanese YouTubers HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers, and American superstar Meghan Trainor. Apart from the music video release and a new album, the internationally renowned pop ensemble is set to embark on a global tour with multiple stops across North America and Asia.
Just recently, Pentatonix talked to People Magazine about breaking boundaries in terms of making music. According to the five-piece group, they want to experience the “cultural differences in music” and explore working with artists outside their comfort country. Pentatonix’s Holidays Around The World is now available on all digital music platforms via RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment.
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TikTok Philippines Names Top Trends And Creator Faves Of 2022
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| Top TikTok Stars and Creators united in celebrating the joy-filled year and the Best of TikTok 2022 (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/TikTok Philippines) |
TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, looks back at the past 12 months to unveil Year on TikTok 2022’s top trends, creators, and most influential positive moments that made the year truly #ForYou in the country as well as the rest of the world. TikTok also highlights the #ForYou favorites that gave joy and entertainment to the community in 2022.
In 2022, food emerged as the top category in the country. Filipinos honored local cuisine through recipes, cooking hacks, and creative takes on classic dishes. From videos on experimenting with wrapping different kinds of food in lumpia wrappers to humorous recipe voiceovers, Filipinos have no doubt reignited their love for food this year and challenged themselves to recreate dishes made by their favorite food Creators. TikTok dedicated a night to celebrate the best of Pinoy talents and original trends, which included a red carpet to honor the breakthrough stars of the year and the top creators of the night. The continuous growth of video categories and the strength of the Pinoy TikTok Creator Community brought more joy and positive moments to Filipinos throughout 2022. TikTok is also where Filipinos experienced the joy of learning a few new tips to make lives easier, went on culinary adventures, turned the pages of favorite books, sang and danced along to the most trending tunes, and so much more.
“We’re honored to celebrate our global community who shaped this year’s trends, shared new ideas, learned from one another, and turned their passions into careers and livelihoods throughout 2022. It’s been truly inspiring to see over a billion people around the world show their creativity and come together to experience joy and find a sense of belonging on TikTok,” said TikTok Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas. “This year, Filipinos have expressed themselves in the most creative way possible, and TikTok has become a family’s go-to app, not only for getting but for offering entertainment as well. We’re looking forward to witnessing and sharing more talents, creativity, and authenticity on TikTok with our creators and users,” said TikTok Philippines Policy Head Toff Rada. Want to learn more about what made 2022 a year that’s truly #ForYou? Discover this year’s unforgettable trends, creators, and moments by searching #YearOnTikTok in app.
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GMA Network Produced Shows Draw Attention At Asia TV Forum 2022
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| (L-R) Reena G. Garingan, Consultant, Business Development and Strategic Content Partnerships for GMA Worldwide; Roxanne J. Barcelona, GMA Worldwide Division Vice President/Consultant; and Nessa S. Valdellon, First Vice President for Public Affairs at the GMA Network booth during the Asia TV Forum 2022 in Singapore (Image Source: GMA Network) |
Philippine broadcast leader GMA Network continues to showcase world-class programs in international markets. Shortly after participating in MIPCOM Cannes in France last October, GMA, through its content distribution arm GMA Worldwide, recently participated in the Asia TV Forum (ATF) 2022 in Singapore. Widely regarded as Asia’s leading entertainment content market, this year’s event is the first in-person Asia TV Forum since 2019.
Representing GMA Network at ATF 2022 were Jose Mari R. Abacan, First Vice President for Program Management; Nessa S. Valdellon, First Vice President for Public Affairs; Reena G. Garingan, Consultant, Business Development and Strategic Content Partnerships; and Roxanne J. Barcelona, GMA Worldwide Division Vice President/Consultant. Showcased during the three-day event were Maria Clara at Ibarra and Luv Is: Caught in His Arms.
The top-rating and trending historical portal fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra tackles not only the rich history of the Philippines but also some of the most crucial issues in society. It follows the story of Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who time travels to the world of Noli Me Tangere. The series is bannered by Barbie Forteza as Klay, Julie Anne San Jose as Maria Clara, and Dennis Trillo as Ibarra. LUV IS: Caught in His Arms, on the other hand, is the much-anticipated collaboration project between GMA Network and Wattpad Webtoon Studios. An adaptation of the hit Wattpad novel with the same title by Filipino author Ventrecanard, the series is top-billed by Sparkle artists Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay and slated to be aired on Philippine primetime on January 2023.
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SKY And HBO Treat Subscribers With Exclusive Content And Exciting Gifts This Christmas
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Santa isn’t the only one delivering gifts this season, as SKYcable treats loyal subscribers and HBO fanatics with superhero action, a dose of laughter and adventure, and the reign of House Targaryen.
In addition to streaming the complete series of the highly talked about House of the Dragon on HBO GO, kick off the festivities and schedule your marathon with blockbuster movies on HBO GO starting off with the action-adventure Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson. In ancient Kahndaq, the slave Teth Adam was gifted the almighty powers of the gods. But he used those powers for vengeance and was imprisoned. Now, 5,000 years later, he is freed and once again wields his dark sense of justice onto the world. Refusing to surrender, Teth Adam is challenged by a team of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society — Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone — who seek to return him to eternal captivity. Go on an adventure with The Lost City starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Brad Pitt with brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage who has spent her career writing about exotic places in her romance-adventure novels featuring handsome model Alan who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character “Dash". While on her book tour, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire and Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find an ancient treasure before it’s lost forever.
As an added treat this Christmas, SKY subscribers can get a chance to win any of these exciting prizes: 55-inch UHD TV, laptop, SecretLab gaming chair, mobile phone, and more, via its online raffle promo with HBO, “A Fantastic Rockin’ Holiday Raffle Promo” from December 16 to January 15, 2023. To join, participants must answer the question, “What is your top movie or series on HBO or HBO GO this 2022 and why?” via mysky.com.ph/hbopromo. SKY subscribers can only enter the promo once using their SKY account. Raffle entries will be raffled off randomly on January 19, 2023.
