I found this article on Director SCUD, the SAME DIRECTOR OF MY FIRST FILM. You can read more here about his third film Amphetamines. I am so very proud to contribute my work to his 5th film The Voyage, currently in Post-production. This earlier film of his, Amphetamines, was one of him most internationally renowned films, nominated for even a Teddy by Berlin. Enjoy.
These two actors and the famous Cosplayer joined the cast halfway through filming. As always, Alodia is dressed to impress:
See you guys TONIGHT (June 12) at the the Premiere of KIMMY DORA 2 and the Temple of Kiyeme at Trinoma Mall, instagr.am/p/Lw5dMuPbea/— Alodia Gosiengfiao (@AlodiaAlmira) June 12, 2012
4) BOX-OFFICE FIGURES
Without any official press releases, many people are expecting big figures.
first hours pa lang humaharurot na! yey! kimmy dora just broke its own first hour record!!! instagr.am/p/LzZouWixYr/— Mico del Rosario (@micodelrosario) June 13, 2012
Click on CHOS’ Link For Behind-The-Scenes Footage (Below In Tweet)
Nag-iisa lang talaga si Eugene Domingo! Watch this! Kimmy Dora on MYCHOS Episode 7 (Welcome To Korea) mychos.com/2012/06/kimmy-…— My C.H.O.S (@MyCHOSdotcom) June 08, 2012
Being the fan of social media I am, I love to share my social media predictions. Off all the up-coming applications/social media companies that are sprouting up, I believe Viddy has got it going on!
What’s Viddy?
A video Apple Application, capturing only 15 seconds of video for immediate file sharing on Twitter/FB.
Viddy has been dubbed the instagram of video. On one hand, that’s a fitting title; Viddy is after all an apple application with the same basic principles that made Instagram so popular. On the other hand, Viddy may very well be the new Video of twitter. Like both Instagram and Twitter, Viddy is all about limiting you. Instagram has its one picture-at-a-time limit. Twitter has you at 140 characters. Now, Viddy cuts you off with 15-seconds of Video AND AUDIO.
Why does Sebastian think Viddy is more a future Twitter than an Instagram?–because what a person can tweet in 140 characters, he can say out loud and show in 15 seconds.
Why Viddy Will Kick Some Social Media Butt?
Facebook was a revolution for it’s time. The concept of connecting with the people you know online was “new” not so long ago. But now that we’re more connected than ever, our “information age” might be better dubbed “age information overload.” There is nothing any longer fascinating about the every detail of your every friends’ life. Most people want to see the cutest photos of their friend’s wedding without the three hours it takes to browse through the three hundred photos he uploaded on Facebook. This of course is the beauty of twitter, instagram, and soon Viddy–it cuts people off; while still leaving people wanting more.
Limiting someone’s words to 140 characters may not turn everything that person has to say into rock solid gold, but it sure does make it easier digesting all the information out there.
Viddy’s got some firework potential! It’s twitter-esque! It’s brand-spanking new! And, a very few celebrities are starting to jump on board. Check it owt !!
Justin is the only reason why I have a Viddy. I don't even use it.— Glen Coco, ya dιg? (@CantBeliebIt) June 10, 2012
Just about every one can name a youtube sensation. Every time someone hits a few million on youtube, you hear it. But for every one you hear of, there’s a million others you don’t.
Today I give you 9. Every single one of them has written an original song; what you’re hearing is theirs! Think about how much harder that is compared to singing a cover song. Talent! These you tubers sang their heart out and found a following in the thousands. Maybe, you’ll help get them to the millions!
So here are a few people you’ve never heard of. They’re not yet jaded by fame. When you shout them some love on their Youtube channel, they hear you.
And I hear what you say, so, leave comments below!
I saved the craziest for last!
Lately, I’ve begun writing a song, a very special song. I feel for every single one of these artists. It’s one thing to make a cover to an already popular hit. But writing something from scratch, that is a whole different animal.
Comments Below!! Who do you love. Want to suggest a Youtubers for the list?
Finally, it is official as it’s ever going to be! Anne Curtis landed a Hollywood film with the current working title, “Blood Ransom.” Production is in the works! The details, the fact vs fiction, and the hype are all below.
Quick Recap
On May 23, she announced her departure out the country and bid all Show Time viewers goodbye. With all the optimism in the world, she hinted good projects were in store!
Just two weeks ago, Ogie Diaz broke the news early. His tweets read:
Truth: 1 month mawawala sa bansa si Anne Curtis dahil naka-cast sya sa isang Hollywood film. Full length ang role…Truth: naghahanap ng isang Pinay ang isang sikat na Hollywood casting director at si Anne Curtis ang napili. Excited si Anne.
Twitter buzzed and Anne Curtis denied Ogie’s statement, saying, “Mali po kayo.” It turns out Ogie Diaz was correct on both fronts. So is Anne the liar? Anne, being Anne, had this to say.
@OlivinaRose @ogiediaz yes! I am an echoserang frog but for good reasons!! So there!— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) June 06, 2012
Word!! More twitter buzz:
@OlivinaRose @ogiediaz just so you know i did and so did he fir spulling the beans too early. Wag ka na kontrabulate! Ang saya saya ng life— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) June 06, 2012
Facts VS Fiction
1) The first tweet Anne sent out to announce her film
Note: This story just broke out less than an hour since Anne’s announcement. Details are still fresh. Come back for live updates! Comments below, peeps!
Barack Obama has always been honest about his “hope” for celebrity endorsements. As early as January, the list of his hopeful celebrity endorsements was “leaked.” Though, more than one news source speculated even that was a calculated maneuver. The list targeted Hollywood stars, professional athletes and Washington power players, all totaling 194 names 7 pages-long.
I don’t have much respect for celebrity endorsements for politicians. It’s an unfortunate play on democracy. (Read More About Celebrity Endorsement in The Philippines Here). When a celebrity sells a politician to you, keep a few things in mind.
More than one Philippine celebrity has entered politics with literally nothing to show in civic work other than their Showbiz resume
The Obama-Hollywood Celebrity Endorsement Rundown
Clooney and Obama Press Conference
Last month, George Clooney hosted a celebrity-packed fundraiser for Obama. Between $40,000 tickets and a raffle open to the public, over $15 million was raised. Numerous celebrities attended the fundraiser, including Robert Downey, Jr. and Billy Crystal.
As of lately, Obama’s shifted his attention to women. He’s sought the attention of Sex & The City star-Sarah Jessica Parker and the editor of Vogue herself, Anna Wintours. It’s hard to ignore this unlikely team-up. It seems Obama’s tapping into the world of forward-thinking woman and the fashion world, all in one SJP “dinner party.”
All things considered, neither of these two seems to be selling Obama too pointedly, which is good. Then again, they don’t look like they’re about to start up a worthwhile conversation, either. SJP comes across more on the selling side. I personally prefer Anna Wintour’s approach. Rather than sell, she barks out a “you tell me why you like the guy.” Then again, maybe, that’s just the fashion queen’s personality.
What do you think about these two? What do you think of Philippine celebrity endorsements? Comments Below peeps!
At second glance, Rick Lo’s diction only suggests a ‘merge’ confirmation, if even that. The article was just a validation that TV5 is making a big leap in terms of capturing the lucrative OFW market–very much like ABS CBN’s TFC and GMA’s Pinoy TV. A celebrity tweet or two:
MVP's phone is going bonkers! He's getting texts from everyone, even high profile celebrities. Good morning Philippines! 😄😄😄— RUFFA GUTIERREZ (@iloveruffag) June 01, 2012
MVP says: supportahan nyo ang TV5 sa America…at Huwag nyo rin po kalimutan ang GMA-7. #presscon#SF 😄👍👍👍— RUFFA GUTIERREZ (@iloveruffag) June 01, 2012
Plot Twist
But wait! There’s more. If we were watching a teleserye, may plot twist dito. As soon as the article went out a screen capture of MVP’s text denying such circulated on twitter.
MVP has hinted multiple times that he is open to the possibility of a merge. Might this back and forth banter be MVP’s way of testing the waters? Before investing P6Billion, might a businessman want to know how his market feels about the whole “shabang”?
MVP is no newbie to mergers. Not to long ago, he recently added SMART- SUN to an already lengthy list of mergers. Many might argue, mergers are what MVP does best.
David & Goliath
But, there is something unique about the holy union of TV5 and GMA, primarily the fact that Manny’s current player is smaller than the player he seeks to purchase. For the first time, David is taking on Goliath. Note: 9 times out of 10, the company purchasing the other is the bigger of the two, case-in-point Facebook and Instagram. The larger Facebook buys out the smaller Instagram all the time. But, MVP has the country wondering if the smaller TV5 has what it takes to buy out the larger GMA.
What are the merger’s repercussions? How would ABS-CBN respond? Who are you going to be watching? Who just gave you your own voting poll? Out of all those questions, I unfortunately only have an answer to the last one. Answer: Sebastian! And, he gave you your very own Comment box too! So, feel free to share why you’re Kapuso, Kapamilya, or Ka-puso^2.5?
Whose on Top?
TV is a lucrative business in the Philippines, one of the biggest. Challenging the status quo may be worth anyone’s while, well, anyone with P6 Billion lying around. If anyone could pull it off, it’s MVP.
At the end of the day, the top network requires a few simple things: innovative programming, great writers, long-lasting stars, and luck. Up to this day, ABS-CBN is arguably the best in all three conditions. But, TV5 has already demonstrated it’s willing to invest on every account. Doubters only need remember the price tag they paid for Derek Ramsey. Have an opinion? Share if you care!
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Star Cinema's romantic comedy film Every Breath U Take top-billed by Piolo Pascual and Angelica Panganiban grossed P42.82 million pesos after two weeks at the tills.
The film helmed by Mae Czarina Cruz, released domestically on May 16, was Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board and rated PG-13 by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Between trending Worldwide on Twitter yesterday and the release of her much-anticipated film just today, Angeline Quinto has been a-buzzing.
Trending World Wide
Angeline Quinto, alongside Jed Madela, Christian Bautista and Juris Fernandez sang multiple televised songs that Jessica Sanchez had performed on “Idol. This ASAP’s 2012 Variety Show was a tribute to Jessica Sanchez, who of course made it as far as Top 2 of “American Idol’s recently concluded season.
There’s no doubt, Angeline Quinto shares the “Jay team” fandom. Though, some posed doubts on her performance. ABS-CBN themselves, published their own article on Angeline Quinto with the given title, “Angeline gets mixed reviews for ‘And I Am Telling You.” Starmometer seemed to echo the confusion most people shared,
Angeline’s rendition was “all over the place.” We expect her to kill it, knowing her vocal prowess and all, but instead she “murdered” the song. Is it a case of lack of rehearsal?
Whatever the reason for a lackluster performance, Angeline Quinto wouldn’t have much to worry about. When it comes to vocals, Angeline Quinto still carries some of the highest regarded in the country. Angeline Quinto Tweets-of-The-Moment:
Jessica Sanchez parin para sakin.— Angeline Quinto (@AngelineQuinto) May 24, 2012
Now Trending (worldwide): Angeline Quinto – after she sang "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" in ASAP 2012— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 27, 2012
Angeline’s Film “Born To Love You” Opens Today
Just today, May 30, 2012, Star Magic Entertainment’sBorn To Love You (2012) is released across theaters nationwide.
The Coco-Angeline match-up makes for an interesting combination, especially if you believe “opposites attract.” While this maybe the first on-screen appearance of Angeline on this level, Coco Martin has over 20 indie films to his credit. Some say the two practically balance for each other–one is all singing prowess; the other all acting. Opposites attract, much?
Watch “Born To Love You” just opened in theaters across the country today, May 30, 2012!
No doubt about it, Anne Curtis’ is on fire. Just last month, Anne had the privilege of donning Francis Libiran pieces for America’s Next Top Model. America’s Next Top Model, otherwise known as one of the most broadcasted fashion/modeling TV series in existence with a presence in not only the US but in over 170 countries/regions.
In Francis’ own words, “I picked Anne for this photo shoot; because for me, she represents the perfect Filipina.” Amen.
Before we talk more of Anne in Hollywood, let’s pay a little Anne and Francis tribute. After all, they’ve both already made a Hollywood splash. A quick walk down memory lane:
Hollywood Film for Anne?
Now, it looks like Anne is on to more in the international arena, like say a “full-length role” in a Hollywood film. At least, that’s what Ogie Diaz had to say on Twitter. The exact conversation:
Truth: 1 month mawawala sa bansa si Anne Curtis dahil naka-cast sya sa isang Hollywood film. Full length ang role.— ogie diaz (@ogiediaz) May 24, 2012
Truth: naghahanap ng isang Pinay ang isang sikat na Hollywood casting director at si Anne Curtis ang napili. Excited si Anne.— ogie diaz (@ogiediaz) May 24, 2012
“@annecurtissmith: @ogiediaz Mali po kayo ”– ok. Let's just wait and see. Pag mali source ko, magsosori ako. Pano pag tama?— ogie diaz (@ogiediaz) May 25, 2012
Whether Ogies’ source is valid or not, his words became the talk of twitter and caught the eyes of more than one news source.
ABS-CBN News have echoed some speculation themselves, acknowledging it isn’t more than just that. Yet!
Looks like we’ll have to wait and see before we know anything for sure.
Anne Promises to Return
Anne made news of her departure via Show Time. As soon as she told us she was leaving, she made sure we knew she was coming back. As ABS had to say,
“I was so emotional because I made a special announcement that I will be leaving for a month. Kaya ako naiyak kasi super effort sila, may pa-fiesta pa, send-off party, so nakakatuwa,” Curtis said.
“It’s something to do with pursuing my dream. It’s a new chapter in my life, something that’s challenging. I just really, really want to do it,” she added.
Meanwhile, Curtis assured her fans that she will come back soon.
“Babalik ako, may teleserye pa akong tatapusin, may pelikula pa akong tatapusin. I really have to come back, may contrata ako so kailangan kong bumalik,” she said.
One things for sure, she won’t leave her fans hanging.
Literally only a couple hours before I published this blog, Filipino Blogger Bryan Boy was announced the next season judge of America’s Next Top Model. Once again, Filipinos make an international splash for Fashion.
As promised, I've popped out a blog a day every day for the last 30 Days. And, I'll continue to have more random "Pilipino Kuno" for you. I just need to focus on a single song for the next few weeks.
More TheSebatianCastro Youtube coming soon.
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“I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it. Because it is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and alas begin our flight.
And as we fly, we still may not know where we are going to. But the miracle is in the unfolding of the wings. You may not know where you're going, but you know that so long as you spread your wings, the winds will carry you.”
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