Manila Life: August 2015

Friday, August 28, 2015

Chris Evans debuts as director in charming love story “BEFORE WE GO” to open September 2 exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Chris Evans steps off from his duties in saving the world and debuts as a director in the upcoming romantic, serendipitous movie “Before We Go.” Drawing his inspiration from director Richard Linklater of the highly acclaimed films “Before Sunset,” “Before Sunrise” and “Before Midnight,” Evans also stars in “Before We Go” where two strangers meet at Grand Central Station and spent the night away contemplating on their current and uncertain future. Over the course of one night, they form an unlikely bond and the conflicts in their own lives become the basis for exploration into each other and themselves.

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Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ Now Available for Pre-Order with Exclusive Gifts

Pre-order your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with S-pen and get exclusive gifts

What defines a person who lives big? Individuals who live big are intent on following their passions; they balance life between being dedicated to their careers, caring for their loved ones, and fulfilling hobbies. When their passion is life itself, they are always on the hunt for things that let them live bigger and better.

As the global leader in pursuing innovative ideas to better the lives of their loyal consumers, Samsung Electronics Co. is not only interested in transforming innovation into technology, but also allowing those who want to live big lead bigger and better lives through their devices.

The return of McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries in BBQ, Cheesy Butter and Pizza flavors has not only been satisfying customers’ craving, but it’s also got them on their feet!

From now until August 31, show your love for your favorite by busting-a-move with Shake Shake Fries, and join the #ShakeShakeIt dance challenge. Up for grabs is P100,000 cash prize!

Enjoy up to 60% discount on PAL flights when you buy tickets using your PNB Mabuhay Miles MasterCard. Offer is valid at all PAL ticketing offices nationwide.

In what many are considering the greatest individual performance in a World Cup final ever, USANA Health Sciences Brand Ambassador Carli Lloyd led the U.S. to a 5-2 victory over reigning world champs Japan, to take home the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup title Sunday night. The 32-year-old midfielder scored three of the U.S. team’s five goals in an astounding 16 minutes, including the first hat-trick in WWC final history, from center field.

Striptop Outlet Store will stage the much-awaited Great Brands Sale on August 27 to 31, 2015 at the Event Center 1, Building A, Tiendesitas, Julia Vargas St. corner C5, Pasig City.

The five-day event mid-year sale will feature international brands, all under one roof. Shoppers from around the metropolis will surely enjoy huge discounts on great selections from shoes, bags, men’s and ladies fashion, sporting goods and accessories, personal care and other specialty items.

A Part of the Industry-leading Family of NAS Hard Drives, WD Red Pro Enables Higher Storage Density for Systems Up to 16 Bays

WD®, a Western Digital® (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Red Pro hard drive line with the release of 5 TB and 6 TB capacities. The WD Red Pro family is ideal for NAS (network attached storage) systems having up to 16 drive bays and serving businesses with more expansive storage needs than the standard WD Red drives.

Revenge-Fueled women accellerate action bar in “TRANSPORTER 4 REFUELED”

In the French Riviera’s criminal underworld, the best driver money can buy is about to be taken to an all-new level of speed and torque in “Transporter 4 Refueled.” The movie stars Ed Skrein and Loan Chabanol who race through the streets of Monaco in a state-of-the-art Audi, Frank (Skrein) unwittingly becomes entangled in a scheme to bring down Yuri (Yuri Kolokolnikov), the Russian human trafficker who forced Anna (Chabanol) into prostitution 15 years ago.

The Gladers are now out of the mysterious maze from the first movie adaptation of James Dashner’s highly successful series “The Maze Runner.” In the second adaptation of the most-anticipated sequel of the young adult book of the same title, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” the Gladers are now out in a ravaged, burned out and broken down world racing through sandstorms, evading flares and battling terrifying creatures known as Cranks.

Cloudfone celebrates 3 years of Success; Names Enrique Gil as newest endorser

In celebration of CloudFone's 3rd year in the business, homegrown mobile technology giant CloudFone announced the launching of their newest endorser. CloudFone has recently signed film and TV star Enrique Gil to represent the brand among Filipino audiences, joining Xian Lim in the company's roster of celebrity endorsers.

SAFETY. Nothing is more important for motorists than this. Car tires play a big part in road safety, so they must always be in tip-top condition.Before hitting the road, make sure that tires are inflated with the correct air pressure. Check that they are not damaged or defective in any way before the car leaves the garage.

Hustle. Heist. Repeat. PLASTIC: casting the fraudsters

Brilliant college student Sam has the perfect credit card scam until his crew robs the wrong man. Now they have two weeks to repay ruthless gangster Marcel two million dollars or they will be dead. Sam and his team devise a scheme to clear their debt by heading to Miami to poach enough cash and merchandise.

But they come up short. So Sam and his gang set their sights on a daring jewelry heist that could make them hugely wealthy for life. Their plan turns sour, however, when the team members start turning on each other. Now it’s up to Sam to finish the brazen heist and turn the tables on Marcel before they all go down.

Lebron James visits Manila to inspire and mentor young Filipino basketball player

Basketball superstar LeBron James was in Manila for over 2 days from August 20 to 21, as part of the LeBron James Rise Tour to mentor the Rise players, inspiring them and young Filipinos to realize their true potential. During his visit, James met with local street-ball children, played at an exhibition game and launched the new LeBron 12 Low. He also introduced the final 12 Rise players who will play their final game as part of the Rise program on August 23, 2015.

FOX Sports announced that it will be bolstering its strong lineup of sports events this year with its comprehensive coverage of the Bundesliga games, the primary competition series of the German Football League. The channel has acquired a five-year rights deal with the Deutsche FußballLiga GmbH, the league association responsible for the games, making the 2015/16 season of the Bundesliga games a landmark cable TV first for most Asian countries, including the Philippines.

Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic novel about the eccentric scientist, Victor Frankenstein, and his quest to create life, was first published in 1818 and has captivated generations of readers and later, cinema audiences, ever since.

With a screenplay by Max Landis, Paul McGuigan directs and his stellar lead duo – including James McAvoy as Frankenstein and Daniel Radcliffe as Igor give life to the beloved legendary monster in “Victor Frankenstein.” At the core of this new Frankenstein story – just like with Holmes and Watson – is the friendship between Frankenstein and Igor.

Living on a planet where nothing grows in “THE MARTIAN” second trailer reveal

Left alone to survive, Matt Damon takes on the titular moniker in the latest space adventure set in the 2030s “The Martian” where his character Mark Watney got stranded on Mars when he was accidentally left by his team in their haste to abort the mission.

“This is the story of my senior year in high school and how it destroyed my life,” so Greg said of his life in the highly acclaimed and award-winning movie based from the bestselling book by Jesse Andrews of the same title, “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.”

What if someone from your past forced you to confront something that you had been hiding—even from yourself? The line between teasing and bullying can be razor-thin, and fluctuate greatly depending on which side of the equation you’re on. What one person may chalk up to an act of harmless play, another person may internalize as deeply hurtful behaviour is what “The Gift” addresses the audience.

“The Gift started for me with a simple premise: what would happen if a high school bully ran into his victim fifteen or so years later? What would or could be the effects? How might the past come to bear on the present? How could the past, unaccounted and unresolved, rupture a present situation? Edgerton shares.

Hannah Ware in breakneck action film “HITMAN: AGENT 47”

Hannah Ware, best known as Emma Kane in the Emmy-nominated Starz show “Boss,” and as the lead in ABC’s “Betrayal,” opposite Stuart Townsend and whose remarkable portrayal in “Cop Out” and “Shame” further demonstrated her range stars anew in the upcoming highly kinetic and stylized action film “Hitman: Agent 47” opposite Rupert Friend and Zachary Quinto.

WD Black Hard Drives Offer Inspiring Performance for Gamers, Enthusiasts and Creative Professionals

WD®, a Western Digital company and a world leader in hard drives, today announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Black™ line of performance hard drives up to 6 TB capacity. Shipping now, the 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM drive is the perfect solution for gamers and professionals in need of high-performance desktop systems and workstations.

High-Octane action movie of the year opens August 19 - “HITMAN: AGENT 47”

Amplifying and transcending every rule in the action genre, the latest ultra-stylized action film “Hitman: Agent 47” introduces the latest assassin-hero to root for with Rupert Friend in the titular character along with Hannah Ware and Zachary Quinto.

As part of the adidas #TakeOn Tours, Minnesota Timberwolves Guard and Spain National Team player, Ricky Rubio will be making a stop here in the Philippines this month.

Rubio, who was the youngest player to ever play at the Spanish ABC league at age 14 and youngest to play in th Olympic basketball finals, is set to share his talents with one of Asia’s biggest basketball nation.

Filipinos just love posting their #blessed and #thankful moments with friends and family by means of a #selfie. As this trend becomes increasingly popular, Samsung introduces the best selfie device which offers the best-in-class upgraded selfie experience.

If you think it’s just male models and fashion forward guys who have style cred, think again.

The most stylish and coolest men in the planet are probably in sports – professional basketball, most notably. Cool, confident and loaded with swag, NBA players now appear catwalk-ready, whether they’re checking in for their pre-game walk-through, chillin’ away from the court, or doing business outside of the playing arena.

Credit the A-List look on NBA players to a dress code instituted in 2005 by then National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern who felt that players should wear a ‘business casual’ attire every time they ‘engaged in a team or league business.’ This includes all games (pre-game and postgame), press interviews, and charity events throughout the season.

Kanye West and adidas Originals – Yeezy Boost 350

Following the unprecedented global anticipation of the YEEZY BOOST 350 released in a white colorway this past June, Kanye West and adidas Originals now announce the forthcoming global drop of an all black version on August 22, 2015.

Robinsons Malls Red Hot Sale this whole month of August!!!

Robinsons Malls Red Hot Sale

happens this whole month of August!

Yes it's that time of the year and Robinsons Malls is going all out in giving you that great shopping experience with Robinsons Malls Red Hot Sale! Featuring a great selection of items with unbelievable discounts and great deals you just can resist!

I have bear witness to Robinsons Red Hot Sale for the previous years, and this year promises to have one of the best selections on sale ever! With discounts of up to 70% off on selected items, who in their right mind can resist right? So here are some of the best selections we found!

Fresh faces Alvin Nicolas, Jr. of Central Bicol State of Agriculture and Macrose Dichoso of University of the East Manila took the spotlight at the 21K centerpiece event of the 39th National MILO Marathon in Naga on Sunday. About 7,300 participants from the South conquered the streets of the city to meet the finish line. Naga City Mayor John Bongat took part in the event and sounded the gun start of the 5K race.

Papa Johns's Pizza at 50% off!!! Everyday from Mondays to Fridays!

Enjoy 50% off on your favorite Papa John’s Classic Pizzas (with a purchase of a coke product) from 2pm to 6pm every Mondays to Fridays! Promo available when you dine in or take out from any Papa John’s stores. Let the afternoon madness begin!

Just print this coupon and your entitled to a FREE HERBED PARMESAN BREADSTICKS!

See you at Papa John’s and experience the BETTER PIZZA MADNESS

To know more about the 50% Off PIZZA MADNESS:
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Kate Beckinsale in the intergalactic comedy “ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING”

What if you were given absolute powers with just a wave of your hand? Missions are definitely possible in Simon Pegg’s latest comedy movie “Absolutely Anything” opposite Kate Beckinsale.

Pegg takes on the role of Neil Clarke, an unassuming teacher from London chosen by a group of cackling aliens who want to destroy Earth. But before they can do that, they have to abide by the Earth must first prove itself worthy to be saved and preserved. At first, Neil doesn’t realize that anything unusual is happening. He is completely oblivious. He doesn’t see the laser beam from outer space that strikes him as he cycles to school. He gets on with his usual daily routine and when chatting with his best friend, Ray (Sanjeev Bhaskar), tells him that he wishes his rowdy class would just disappear.

Fresh off the success of Keanu Reeves’ groundbreaking action film “John Wick,” which Chad Stahelski directed and David Leitch produced that has finally redefined the action movie for the 21st Century, the pioneering duo bring their unique vision in stunt choreography in the latest game-to-movie total reboot of “Hitman: Agent 47.” Directed by Aleksander Bach, a noted commercials director making his feature film debut, from a screenplay by Skip Woods (“The A-Team”) and Michael Finch (“Predators”) and a story by Woods, “Hitman: Agent 47” stars Rupert Friend in the titular role along with Hannah Ware and Zachary Quinto.

“Sinister 2” is the chilling sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. In the aftermath of the shocking events in Sinister, the evil spirit of Bughuul continues to spread with frightening intensity. The new story is a scary, suspenseful race against time to save a family from falling prey to the madness, movies, and murder conjured by Bughuul and his foot soldiers, the ghost kids.

Are you ready to burn with the Gladers? “MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS” in cinemas September 9

Downton Albuquerque, New Mexico - has been turned into the scavenged den of a group of survivors throwing the last party on Earth, as part of the production of “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” based on the bestselling YA book series by James Dashner.

Mc Donald's Shake Shake Fries
are back!

McDonald’s gives customers another snacking experience they can look forward to with the return of the Shake Shake Fries!

Well-loved for satisfying cravings, Shake Shake Fries can now be enjoyed by McDonald’s customers in three (3) exciting flavors—the spicy yet oh-so-sweet BBQ, the melt-in-your-mouth doubly-delicious Cheesy Butter, and the savory flavor of cheesy tomato Pizza—making each snacking experience different every time.

In the final scene of “Kung Fu Panda 2,” we were teased with a glimpse of a panda village where our hero Po’s long-lost father, Li, is living. Five years and nearly 600 artists later, that village is fully realized, and has become the 8th wonder of the world. As the visual development images show, Li’s home is a stunningly majestic and picturesque world. It’s a living paradise that mixes ancient Chinese architecture with the pure beauty of nature.

Chris Evans’ directorial debut in the romantic movie “Before We Go” wherein he also stars opposite Alice Eve starts showing at Ayala Malls Cinemas on September 2.

Dremel Roadshow and Power Tools Festival attracts hundreds of budding craftsmen and industry tradesmen

Leading power tool brand Bosch and leading multi-tool brand Dremel bring quality tools closer to the homes of consumers at the Dremel Roadshow and Power Tools Festival, held recently at leading chain malls in Las Piñas, Manila and Pasig. The month-long celebration brought together hundreds of professional and amateur handymen to experience the wonders of Bosch’s power tools.

Headlining the events was renowned basketball coach Norman Black. The famous PBA coach treated 18 lucky kids to a mentorship with a mini-basketball clinic, a photo opportunity and an autograph signing.

Open with caution - “THE GIFT” in cinemas August 19

Joel Edgerton’s directorial debut “The Gift” opened to rave and critical acclaim (opens in Phils. cinemas this August 19) that landed in the US’ box-office top three spot despite competition from big-budget action films such as “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” and “Fantastic Four.”

LeBron James will be in Manila to inspire and mentor the final Rise team

Nike is bringing back two-time NBA champion and four-time MVP LeBron James to Manila to mentor the Rise players. James will also announce members of the final Rise team on August 20 and will continue to inspire the young athletes to leave their comfort zone and get better in the game like never before.

adidas Originals Supershell by Pharrell Williams. The Superstar's shelltoe was given life as local artists, Egg Fiasco and Chichimonster, designed their own giant shelltoes for the launch.

The Big Brand Sale at Eastwood CityWalk from August 12-15, 2015

The Big Brand Sale

Eastwood CityWalk

August 12 - 15, 2015

Get discounts of up to 80% off on great selections, from tech, shoes and RTWs. Shop til you drop! The Made for you marketing group presents The Big Brand Sale at Eastwood CityWalk.

Inviting all you shopaholics and bargain hunters to come and shop at this year’s Big Brand Sale 2015. Your favorite international and local brands are once again back to offer you deals that you will not believe! On top of this, Made for You Marketing will be celebrating their 3rd year anniversary so entrance is absolutely FREE for this very exciting event. They have also prepared a lot of surprises and giveaways so please make sure you stay tuned to their social media outlets.

FB Page: www.facebook.com/MadeForYouMarketing

This will be the first time that the Big Brand Sale is happening at the Eastwood City, make it count, so you can more of them at Eastwood City!

See you there!

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, Taking Tablet Experience to the Next Level

Latest Galaxy tablet combines big screen and Super AMOLED Display to upgrade user experience

Years ago, the winning formula for gadgets was based on how small you can pack convenience into a single device. As a result, phones became slimmer, sleeker and ultimately, smaller.

But then something shifted.

As technology adapts to the changing consumer lifestyle, a gadget became more than a gadget. It was a way to connect, explore, and do so much more; and a device that could live up to this promise became a necessity. It prompted makers to shed the traditional concept of portability that said smaller was the only way to go.

In short, there are instances when bigger, is in fact, better—take it from the brand who pioneered the introduction of big and large screens for mobile technology, Samsung.

The world's most beloved friend and beagle, Snoopy, celebrates birthday today, August 10 and no less than the talented Meghan Trainor celebrated with Snoopy by singing a Happy Birthday song (from her Twitter page @Meghan_Trainor):

https://twitter.com/Meghan_Trainor/status/630613509923954688/video/1

From Blue Sky and 20th Century Fox, “Snoopy and Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie” will open January 8, 2016 in theatres nationwide in the Philippines.

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Under Armour and NBA announce Global Marketing Partnership

Under Armour to Serve as Title Partner and Outfitter of NBA Draft Combine and the Presenting Partner of the Jr. NBA Program in the U.S. New NBA FIT App Built Using Under Armour’s Connected Fitness Platform will Encourage a Healthy and Active Lifestyle

Under Armour and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a multiyear global partnership that makes Under Armour the title partner of the NBA Draft Combine and presenting partner of the Jr. NBA, the league’s youth basketball program. Under Armour will also team with the league to launch an innovative NBA FIT mobile application powered by the brand’s Connected Fitness platform. This new marketing and merchandising agreement represents a significantly expanded partnership between the NBA and Under Armour, a league partner since 2011.

It's Shakey's Chicken N' Mojos Monday Madness!!! Get it at 40% off!!!

The Shakey’s Chicken ’N’ Mojos Monday Madness Promo: 40% off at 40 years

Since it opened for the first time in the Philippines in 1975, Shakey’s has grown to become a household name and hang out favorite among Filipinos. From their mouth-watering thin crust pizzas to their all-time favorite Chicken ’N’ Mojos, their menu has evolved over the years to cater to every Guest’s comfort food craving. It is a familiar place that Filipinos can count on for a good meal and a good time.

In celebration of its 40th year, Shakey’s will be rewarding its loyal Guests with the Chicken ’N' Mojos Monday Madness Promo as an Anniversary token exclusive for all SuperCard holders.

MILO Marathon veterans Erinio Raquin and Cellie Rose Jaro triumphed in the 21K centerpiece event of the National MILO Marathon Lipa race on Sunday. Almost 7,000 participants enjoyed the good weather as they took to the running routes of Batangas.

Official “DEADPOOL” Red band trailer finally released

20th Century Fox has recently released the official trailer of Marvel’s “Deadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds in the titular role who possesses a superhuman healing factor with enhanced strength, agility and reflex.

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