“MR. PEABODY AND SHERMAN” DIRECTOR ROB MINKOFF SALUTES PINOY ANIMATORS

In a recent interview by ABS-CBN2 correspondent Don Tagala in New York where “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” junket was held, the movie’s director, Rob Minkoff praises Filipino animators whom he have worked with.  MInkoff also helmed the worldwide hit “Lion King.”   

“Ruben Aquino was an animator that I worked with for a long time in Disney on the Lion King – a great Filipino animator.  He was one of the best animators I ever got to work with. He did adult Simba in The Lion King. He also animated Ursula in the Little Mermaid, which is a character that I designed,” shared Minkoff.

Watch more of the director’s interviews here: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/global-filipino/02/25/14/mr-peabody-and-sherman-director-salutes-pinoy-animators  and at http://www.balitangamerica.tv/.

SELENA GOMEZ ROCKS REBEL LOOK IN EDGY ADIDAS NEO LABEL COLLECTION

Selena Gomez, global style icon and guest designer for adidas NEO Label, launches her new Spring/Summer 2014 collection with the release of stunning new imagery.

With a previous collection already under her belt, the star has further developed her role as guest designer for the adidas NEO Label, taking her inspiration from street style and giving it a ‘rock rebel’ twist. The 28 piece fashion collection is modelled by Selena in a series of sassy shots that accentuate its edgy spring floral look.

INTO THE WILD AND BIGGER ADVENTURE IN “RIO 2”

Carlos Saldanha, who co-directed and directed the global blockbuster “Ice Age” movies had long wanted to write a love letter to his hometown of Rio.  From his imagination came a story about a nerdy, highly domesticated bird who goes on the adventure of a lifetime in that wondrous city that produced the highly successful “Rio” movie released in April 2011 that became a worldwide smash with almost $500 million at the global box office.  

Now, his lead characters Blu and Jewel voiced by Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway are back in “Rio 2” for a grandeur adventure into the wild with the Nigel the villain at their trail.  To fully realize the scope and breadth of this magical world and its vivid characters, Saldanha brought together an all-star voice cast, led by Oscar® nominees Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg, Oscar and Grammy®-winner Jamie Foxx, acclaimed musical artist will.i.am, actor-musician Jemaine Clement, comedic actress Leslie Mann, actor Rodrigo Santoro (a Brazilian native), actor-comedian George Lopez, and funnyman Tracy Morgan.     

GIRL POWER IN “THE OTHER WOMAN”

Girl Power in "The Other Woman"

The ultimate Girls Night Out comedy movie, “The Other Woman” stars a powerhouse cast of women led by Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton and Nicki Minaj.  In the movie, a woman learns that she’s part of a love triangle, so she teams up with the spurned wife in order to exact revenge on the cheating husband.

An unlikely friendship is developed between three women to bring down a cheating man, but ultimately become “the weirdest (and best) friends ever.”   United by getting even, they ultimately discover it’s not about getting back at the guy - it’s about sticking together, set in the scenic and aspirational backdrop of The Hamptons in New York and Cayman Islands.

Dying to get to the bottom of things with their cheating man played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau,  the fashion is an equally to-die-for must haves designed by Patricia Field, one of the world’s foremost costume designers who also dressed the lead stars in “Sex and the City.”

               

“The Other Woman” opens May 7 in theaters from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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UNO Magazine puts Dawn Jimenez on the cover

Dawn Jimenez for UNO Magazine!

Here at UNO, we know men. We really do. And we know that if you have someone as hot and delectable as Dawn Jimenez waiting for you at home or in the office, you'd be hard-pressed to leave either place, right?

Or, because you know where to find her, you'd try to catch her again in her break-out role during the climactic scene in On The Job, a movie about prisoners exiting prison to become hired hit men for corrupt government officials. Dawn surprised everyone as she took everything off for her wild love scene with Gerald Anderson, whose character didn't get any action for several months. Everything. She didn't even leave the cover on.

Her willingness to be daring however paid off, as Dawn scored her first cover for UNO and an upcoming role in the ABS-CBN afternoon teleserye Moon of Desire.

Warehouse Sale Up to 70% off!!!

Warehouse Sale at State Center Manila

Up to 70% off

Feb. 28 - Mar. 9, 2014

State Center Building, Binondo, Manila

Get great discounts of up to 70% on great finds!  Featuring Hush Puppies, Sebago, Cushe and more!

This is in partnership with BPI Credit cards and you can have transactions of P3,000 up for installments.

Valid for BPI credit cards including Petron-BPI Mastercard, BPI-WorldPerks MasterCard, BPI Amore Visa and BPI Amore Visa Platinum, Blue Mastercard, Gold Mastercard.

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The Mega Shoes and Bags Sale starts Feb. 27!!! SM Megatrade Hall

Up to 50% off at the Mega Shoes and Bags Sale

February 27 – March 2, 2014
10am – 10pm
Megatrade Halls 1 and 2
SM Megamall

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW SALE for BDO Credit Cardholders
on February 26, 2014, 1pm-10pm.

Get FREE P100 Burger King Gift Certificates for every P3,000
purchase with your BDO Credit Card 
from February 27 - March 2, 2014

Avail of Absolutely 0% interest for a minimum installment purchase of P5,000 on 3 months term.*  Featuring brands such as Nike, Adidas, Crocs, Converse, Skechers, New Balance, Merrel, Samsonite, Barbie, Grendha, Hush Puppies and more! 

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Dole Pineapple-Mango treat at Robinsons Supermarket and BPI

A FREE treat from Robinsons Supermarket and BPI

Just shop at Robinsons Supermarket with a minimum spend of P1,500 using a BPI Express credit card and get to avail of one (1) FREE Dole Fruit Crisp - Pineapple Mango.

You may avail of this offer at Ayala, Nuvali, Magnolia, BF Paranaque, Mandaluyong, Eastwood, Ermita, Pioneer, Galleria and Tagaytay.

Promo is on from Feb. 15 - Mar. 30, 2014.  Redemption is until May 30, 2014.

Available for BPI cards ( Classic, Blue Mastercard, Gold Mastercard, BPI -World Perks Mastercard, BPI-SkyMiles MasterCard, Petron-BPI Mastercard, Edge MasterCard, BPI-Amore Visa Platinum and Corporate Classic and Mastercard) in good standing.

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PIERCE BROSNAN BACK IN HIGH-STAKES HEIST WITH OSCAR-CALIBER EMMA THOMPSON IN “THE LOVE PUNCH”

After starring in James Bond films, Pierce Brosnan is back in action with the extremely talented Emma Thompson in the latest romantic comedy caper “The Love Punch.”  In the movie, Brosnan and Thompson play a divorced couple whose pension is stolen by an unscrupulous businessman, reunite to steal it back.  Setting aside their differences, they undertake a high-stakes heist spanning scenic settings in London, Paris and the French Riviera along with acclaimed actors Timothy  Spall, Marisa Berenson and Tuppence Middleton.

Red Hot Piso Sale at Air Asia!

Yes it's here! AirAsia Zest #REDHotPiso Sale is here and it’s time to book your getaways!  Plan ahead and let's enjoy our vacations!

Fly to/from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Boracay (Kalibo), Puerto Princesa, Bohol (Tagbilaran) and Tacloban from as low as P538 and to/from Manila, Miri, Macau, Shanghai, Seoul, Kota Kinabalu & Kuala Lumpur from as low as P461 – everything’s all-in!

Booking Period: Now till 2 Mar 2014
Travel Period: 1 Oct 2014 till 30 Apr 2015

Book your P1 seats at:
-http://bit.ly/1c6dwGg (Pay online through major credit banks using Dragonpay or cash via payment partners: 7-Eleven, Bayad Center and Cebuana Lhuillier)
-AirAsia and AirAsia Zest Call Center(+632 742 2742)
-AirAsia Travel & Service Center (SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa – The Block, Gaisano Mall Davao and Tune Hotels Angeles)
-AirAsia Zest Sales Offices (NAIA Terminal 4, Mactan Cebu International Airport, & D’ Mall Boracay Kalibo)
-AirAsia & AirAsia Zest Accredited Travel Agencies

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And the winners of our CreamSilk 30th Anniversary Giveaway are...

Congratulations to the winners of our CreamSilk 

30th Anniversary Giveaway!

Thank you everyone for joining CreamSilk's 30th Anniversary Giveaway!  We would like to thank CreamSilk for sponsoring this giveaway.

MICHELIN Fuel-Efficient tires revs up 2014 with more savings with free gas promo

Get more horsepower in the Year of the Horse with MICHELIN Fuel-Efficient tires’ Free Gas Promo.

Just a single-receipt purchase of any MICHELIN passenger car or light truck (PCLT) tires, of the same pattern and tire size from January 31 to March 31 will give consumers a pre-loaded fuel card which can be used at selected Petron outlets nationwide. Consumers get a P1000 pre-loaded fuel card if they purchase four tires at once, while a purchase of two tires gives them a P500 pre-loaded fuel card. The fuel cards are transferable but not convertible to cash.

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS IN “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN” (3D) -OPENS MARCH 6 NATIONWIDE

Ariel Winter, one of Hollywood’s most promising young talents with notable roles both television and film who currently stars on ABC’s critically acclaimed and Emmy winning hit series, “Modern Family” stars in DreamWorks’ wild-action-family-adventure “Mr. Peabody & Sherman (3D).”

Mr. Peabody, the world’s most accomplished dog is parent to Sherman who uses his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, to hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand. But when Sherman breaks the rules of time travel along with his friend Penny (Ariel Winter), our two heroes find themselves in a race to repair history – and save the future.

50% off at Shangri-La's Heat!

Get 50% off at Shangri-La's Heat!

Dine in at Edsa Shangri-La's Heat and pay with your BDO Platinum card, American Express Platinum card, American Express Gold Card and Cathay Pacific American Express credit cards and get to enjoy 50% off on your bill.  This offer is valid only from Mondays to Fridays, for lunch and dinner buffets.

Click on the flyer above for more details on the promo.  Promo period is from Feb. 17 - Mar. 14, 2014.

Grab this chance to enjoy this great treat!

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Win a KATA i3 Android phone with SM City North Edsa!

Win a KATA i3 Android phone!

Get a chance to win a KATA i3 when you join KATA and SM City North Edsa's i3 Giveaway!

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/smnedsa/app_228910107186452

Promo starts on February 20, 2014 until March 20, 2014!

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50% off Basix with your Citibank cards

50% off on Basix Dusit Thani Manila

Get 50% off on Basix Dusit Thani Manila with your Citibank card.  Get to enjoy all-day dining discount of 50% at Basix in Dusit Thani Manila with your Citibank credit card from Monday to Sunday for a minimum of 3 diners up to a max of 12 diners.

Lunch buffet from P1,550 to P775

Dinner buffet from P1,800 to P900

Sunday lunch buffet from P2,050 to P1,025

Promo is on until March 31, 2014.  Go and avail of it today!  For reservations, please call 238-8840.

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Enjoy great seats at unbelievable prices with Singapore Airlines and BPI Credit cards

A Seat Sale to remember with Singapore Airlines

Book now until Feb. 28 and get great discounts on fares.  Visit Singapore for only USD150, visit other major Asian countries, and book that vacation with your BPI Credit cards!

Travel Period is from Feb. 1 until October 31, 2014.

For more info about the sale visit HERE.

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Tobys Sports End of Season Sale!!!

Toby's Sports End of Season Sale!

Up to 50% off on selected merchandise

Get discounts of up to 50% off at Toby's Sports' End of Season Sale!  Featuring brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Asics, Brooks and more!

Catch this great sale just before the heat turns up this coming summer season!  See you then!  Promo is on and extended until March 2, 2014!

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Drink all you can at Draft for P1,000

Happy Festivus!!!

Drink all you can beer, whisky, vodka, cognac, tequilla, rum, gin and wine all day, on every last Sunday of the month!  Catch this unbelievable offer for only P1000 and get it all DRAFT branches from opening til closing!

Open Bar and No time limit!  Be there!

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Buy 1 Take 1 at Dakasi!

Buy 1 Take 1 at Dakasi

Dakasi fans, behold!  Grab this very limited offer!  Avail of their Buy 1, Bake 1 on all milk teas! Promo is from February 19 to March 15, 2014 at selected branches! 

Visit Dakasi Greenhills, Trinoma and P. Tuazon stores today!  And get your fill of Dakasi!!!

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MONSTER COMEDY “A LITTLE BIT ZOMBIE” IN CINEMAS THIS FEBRUARY 26

A Little Bit Zombie - a Monster Comedy 

From a seemingly harmless mosquito bite, a groom-to-be fights his fate turning into a zombie in the outrageous comedy “A Little Bit Zombie” starring Kristopher Turner as Steve, Crystal Lowe, Shawn Roberts, Kristen Hager and multi-talented actor Stephen McHattie.

INTRODUCING URBANEARS SPRING/SUMMER 2014 COLLECTION

Urbanears Spring / Summer 
2014 Collection arrives

This season’s collection is inspired by three thirst-quenching colors that look just as good on a pair of headphones as they do garnish in an ice-cold cocktail. We hereby bring you Forget-Me-Not, Julep, and Citrus.

FORGET-ME-NOT

Forget-Me-Not is bluish purple color named after a flower of the same shade. It’s also the name of a cocktail with apple and cherry flavors, the perfect refreshment this time of year. Whether you chose to wear it or sip it, Forget-Me-Not is a winner all around for every one of your taste buds, musical ones included.

Go Beyond Beautiful Join CreamSilk's 30th Anniversary Giveaway!

Be part of CreamSilk's 30th Anniversary + Giveaway!

Stop dreaming of being beautiful and make it a reality!  This 2014, Cream Silk, the No. 1 Hair Care brand, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary!  Join CreamSilk's celebration with 30 years of limitless possibilities for the Beyond Beautiful Filipina.

To commemorate this very special event, Cream Silk invites every Filipina to go Beyond Beautiful with its new commercial featuring Heart Evangelista, Sam Pinto and Toni Gonzaga. Join us in celebrating Cream Silk’s 30th Anniversary to get a chance to win a premium Cream Silk 30th Anniversary Gift Set! 

Krispy Kreme doughnut treats for P2.00!!!

 

Make everyday special with this P2.00 treat!

For a minimum single-receipt purchase of P2,500 from February 14 (Friday) to  February 18 (Tuesday), 2014, then you get to buy a box of 6 Original Glazed Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme for only P2.00 from February 22 (Saturday) to February 26 (Wednesday), 2014 at select Krispy Kreme Branches.

Enjoy this P2.00 treat only with your Citibank credit cards!  Get all the doughtnuts that you can!

Splitting of transactions is not allowed.

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MAX CHARLES VOICES THE ADOPTED HUMAN IN DREAMWORKS’ 3D “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN”

Max Charles, a young actor with an impressive resume at just nine years of age, who played the young Peter Parker in the hit movie “Amazing Spiderman” stars and lends voice to a genius dog’s adopted boy named Sherman in DreamWorks’ upcoming adventure-packed 3D animation “Mr. Peabody & Sherman.”

“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” is an adventure-comedy featuring science fiction, time travel, outlandish characters and clever dialogue, all of which are bound together by the unexpected relationship between the titular heroes – a dog and his boy.

A Forever 21 3-day Sale!

Make the most of the Forever 21 Sale!

Get 21% discount at Forever 21's 3-day sale!  Just purchase any 4 regular priced items and get them all for 21% off!  Visit Forever 21 in SM Aura Premier, SM North Edsa and SM Lanang Premier

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A Digital Walker affair to remember!!! Up to 80% off on all your favorite things!

Out of love? But you'll be never 

out of gadgets to buy at Digital Walker!

Up to 80% off

Grab grab grab!  Up to 80% off on cases, bags, speakers and headphones at Digital Walker Eastwood from February 14 - 16, 2014!  Don't miss out on this great chance.

Get up to 50% off on HDD's 80% off on iPad / iPhone accessories and cases

See you then!

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How many ways can you say Happy Heart’s Day? KakaoTalk shows you how!

How many ways can you say Happy Heart’s Day?

KakaoTalk shows you how.

It’s that time of year when everything is filled with heart shaped candy, flowers, and dinners at fancy places are getting fully booked. Everyone has already geared up to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So, whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, there are still ways to celebrate the “most romantic holiday”.

Expressing your love becomes much easier with the advent of new technology. Now, people are on the hunt to find better and more creative ways to get their message across.

WeChat this Valentine's to win an iPad mini!!!

Show us some love and get a chance 

to win an iPad Mini!!

Valentine's day is special and it's made more special with this giveaway from WeChat!  Just post a picture on your FB wall with your Valentine, and tell us why He or she is special to you.

It can be your Boyfriend, Girlfriend, Husband, Wife, Dog, Cat.. Anything that you hold close to your heart!  Don't forget to add the hashtag #WeLove and tag Wechat Philippines, otherwise your entry won't count!!

You have from today until Feb 16 to join, so upload now, for your chance to win that iPad mini!

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“THE LION KING” DIRECTOR BRINGS BELOVED CLASSIC “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN” ONSCREEN

Blockbuster director (of “The Lion King”) Rob Minkoff directs another yet blockbuster classic, DreamWorks Animation’s “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” a film based on the classic 1960s cartoon characters that appeared as part of “Rocky and Bullwinkle.”

Featuring the voices of awarded and multi-talented actors Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Ariel Winter, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann, Patrick Warburton and Allison Janney, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” takes us on an exciting ride around the world within the past and future along with history’s most unforgettable leaders and shakers.

Travel Tour Expo 2014 is here with the best travel deals!

Travel Tour Expo 2014

Feb. 14 - 16, 2014

SMX Convention Center

Book for the best travel deals in town!  Get ready for your summer vacation, get great discounts, unbelievably low offers and deals you just can't resist!  Happening from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia.

Ticket prices are at P50.00/person and P20.00/person for senior citizens.  Major airlines and a fantastic roster of hotels are offering great prices and big big discounts on special offers that you can't refuse.

International and domestic packages as well as international and domestic flights will also be available for you to book.  

I remember last year when my friend got to book a family of 4 to New York for only 800++/pax which is almost 20 - 30% cheaper than the prices at ticketing offices, so what are you waiting for, grab that chance!

See you then!

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Have a Romantic Valentine Staycation at Ramada Manila Central

Have a Romantic Staycation to remember!

Enjoy a staycation like no other!  Spend romantic nights this season of love at Ramada Manila Central.

Just book a stay with us from Feb. 8 - 28, 2014 and get to enjoy the following treats:

• One night accommodation for 2
• Breakfast buffet at News Cafe
• Red Velvet Brownie Swirls
• Free high-speed Wifi internet
• Free shuttle to Lucky Chinatown mall or SM Mall of Asia

Book now with rates starting at only P3,300 nett, enjoy your staycation like no other!  Book now at 588.6688.

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Ready? Restart, Reboot, and Refresh in time for Summer

Summertime is Nestea-time!

Summertime is about planned getaways, scheduled leaves, and organized itineraries. But the season, just like the weather, is often unpredictable, and the key to enjoying the heat despite its unpredictability is being prepared with whatever comes your way.

These three Rs will definitely help you ride through life with a smile on your face.

Restart

When something unexpected comes up, it’s important not to panic. Whether it’s bumped off flights or full hotels, take a deep breath and simply restart. See what went wrong in the situation, and then decide what steps to take next. By restarting, you are giving yourself the chance to see it from a different perspective.

Reboot

After you’ve evaluated the situation, you can now see how you can make the situation better. Rebooting your summer plans means making better choices in travel companions, hotels, and even locations. As you open yourself to the possibilities, you become intimidated by the situation you are in, and start enjoying the change even more.

Refresh

Sometimes, all it takes to be ready for any challenge summer throws your way is by simply resting. All it takes is a break to get ready to enjoy the heat again. Instead of going full force into organizing yet another trip, take a break and just stay in on weekends with friends while munching on your favorite treats.

A drink that will definitely refresh you in all the right places is Nestea in a Bottle. Making a comeback from the 90s, the well-loved drink that is available in three flavors, Lemon, Apple, and Lemon Ice, makes it easy to take the plunge anytime, anywhere.

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FALL IN LOVE AND CHASE DREAMS IN “THE FAULT IN OUR STARS” (INTERNATIONAL TRAILER)

The Fault in our Stars - International Trailer is up

From its Facebook debut, “The Fault in Our Stars” trailer had been recently uploaded on YouTube and brought fans all over the globe in extreme exhilaration and tears - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7IJZprVHQQ&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx-okLknyWIlk-3Qyr9ykYgd.

From the bestselling tearjerker tome by John Green of the same title, “The Fault in Our Stars” finds two beautiful teenagers falling in love as they race against time to live life at its fullest.   Starring this year’s CinemaCon’s Female Star of Tomorrow, Shailene Woodley, whose credits include “The Descendants,” “The Spectacular Now” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” takes on the role of Hazel Grace Lancaster diagnosed early with cancer opposite Ansel Elgort’s Augustus ‘Gus’Waters who has been in remission for quite some time since their first meeting in a local support group.

Hazel and Gus, typical teens as they may seem to be – friends, overbearing parents, crushes and all are not, however your average normal teens, both face each day courageously as they fight against time battling cancer.  Hazel has been diagnosed since age 13 with stage IV thyroid cancer and Gus in remission from his bone cancer.  

Falling in love has never been this high – this year’s most awaited love story “The Fault In Our Stars” will open very soon in cinemas from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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A Valetine to remember at Figaro Coffee Company

A Valentine's treat from Figaro Coffee Company!

Dolce Amore!  Get a FREE Cupcake from Figaro Coffee Company for a minimum purchase worth P350 from your favorite store.  This special Valentine treat can be availed from Feb. 13 - 15, 2014 only.

Happy Valentine's day everyone!

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THAT UNADULTERATED KISS RUDY WANTS IN “THE BOOK THIEF”

Young love sweet love in "The Book Thief"

Meet Rudy (played by the charming Nico Liersche) in the very endearing “The Book Thief,” every mom’s ideal kind of friend to her very precious daughter.

The story and its characters sprang from the imagination of author Markus Zusak whose novel The Book Thief was published in his native Australia in 2005 and throughout the rest of the world in 2006.  The book has sold eight million copies worldwide, held a place on The New York Times best-seller list for almost seven years and has been translated into over 30 languages.  Additionally, it has won over a dozen literary awards, held the number-one position at Amazon.com, and appeared on numerous best-of-the-year lists.

SELENA GOMEZ REWARDS MOST LOYAL FANS WITH EXCLUSIVE SELF-SHOT SNEAK PEEKS OF HER NEW ADIDAS NEO LABEL COLLECTION

Selena Gomez for adidas Neo label collection +
Get the chance to meet Selena in person!

adidas NEO Label guest designer and style icon Selena Gomez is giving fans exclusive sneak previews of her new Spring/Summer collection.  A series of personal films can be found hidden online, before the collection officially launches on 12th February.

In the most intimate, direct-to-fan fashion launch ever, Selena has hidden a series of self-shot #NEOsneakpeek short films across the web. Each film will offer an exclusive preview of key pieces from her NEO Spring/Summer 2014 collection, and give an insight into Selena’s design inspirations.

G-SHOCK UNVEILS THE SHOCK THE WORLD MANILA WATCH DESIGN

G-Shock unveils the Shock the World Manila watch

Last year, G-SHOCK celebrated its 30th anniversary.  Starting with an idea to create a watch that doesn't break when dropped, G-SHOCK stunned the world by creating a watch that challenged the very definition of toughness.  The first G-SHOCK model, developed in 1983, was born from the Triple 10 concept: 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and 10-meter dropping shock resistance.  And after 30 years, their objectives remain unchanged, and they are still in pursuit of the absolute toughness.

Today, G-SHOCK unveiled the design of the Shock the World Manila Watch. The first Shock the World event happened in New York in 2008.  Since then, it has grown into a series of events that happen simultaneously all over the world.  This February, Shock the World is coming to Manila, transforming a local space into an inspiring showcase of the latest Casio G-SHOCK timepieces.

Sweet Treats for you this Valentine with Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo!

Sweet Treats for Valentine's day 

with Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo

Hey guess what!  Valentine's day is just around the corner and what better way to spend it than with your special someone right?

Valentine's day comes just once a year, so make the most of it and share the love!  Since this year's Valentine's day February 14 falls on a Friday, a weekend and a payday at that, there will be traffic everywhere!  So save yourself the trouble and order yourselves "Heart-shaped pizzas" for Valentine's, delivered straight to your home hot and fresh!

What's more! To celebrate the season of love, for only P599 you get a family-sized "Heart-shaped" thin crust pizza with your choice of flavor and FREE 3 pcs of Cadbury chocolates!

Now that's an offer you definitely can't refuse!  Give it to your special someone this Valentine's and enjoy this sweet treat!  Order your heart-shaped pizzas until Feb. 28, 2014.

Find out more by visiting their Facebook page HERE.

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Skyscanner reveals the Best Time to Book for Filipinos

Book the best and cheapest flights 
with Skyscanner!

Traveling takes a big chunk of the typical Filipino vacation. Families and barkadas make it a point to go out-of-town or out of the country on holidays. With all these free days pre-marked on their calendars, it is important that they strategize so that they can book their flights at the lowest possible prices.

Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, did a study on the millions of flights purchased by their customers over the past three years to arrive with the best time to book. The study shows that on average, 3-4 weeks in advance is the optimal time to book flights. This suggestion, however, depends on the type of flight you book or the airlines you book with. When traveling with a budget airline, prices are likely to go up as the day of the flight approaches. If traveling on long haul flights or for more than 5 hours, prices are likely to fluctuate as the flight day grows near, and this does not guarantee the best seats.

Coca-Cola, Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity enjoin the entire nation and global community to continue small act of kindness for Yolanda survivors

Coca-Cola Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), and Habitat for Humanity have teamed-up to campaign for a volunteer round-up and donation drive towards Yolanda-recovery, dubbed RebuildPH.

The tripartite movement takes inspiration from the kindness of the Filipino people.  Motivated by the idea that no action is too small to make a difference, Coca-Cola has been helping raise awareness and public participation in the rebuild efforts, while Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity serve as recipients of monetary and in-kind donations culled in the process.

WORLD’S MOST ACCOMPLISHED DOG MR. PEABODY VOICED BY “MODERN FAMILY’S” TY BURRELL

TY Burrell is the voice of Mr. Peabody

Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine - the WABAC (pronounced as way back) - to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the WABAC out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history.  Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era:  figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time traveling trio will make their mark on history.

A Happy Valentine treat from Beyond the Box!

Get 2 Urbanears for the price of 1

This Valentine's, Beyond the Box, your favorite Apple Premium Reseller is giving you and your special someone the chance to have your very own Urbanears headphones for the price of one!  The Urbanears Perfect Pair bundles.

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Urbanears Perfect Pair bundles are exclusively available at Beyond the Box from February 8 until supplies last.

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“TWILIGHT” AND “PERCY JACKSON” PRODUCER KAREN ROSENFELT BRINGS ONSCREEN HER LATEST YOUNG ADULT MOVIE PROJECT “THE BOOK THIEF”

  

From Karen Rosenfelt, producer of blockbuster young adult movies such as the “Twilight” saga, “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,”  “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “The Devil Wears Prada” bring another potential hit among the young and the young at heart in the upcoming endearing movie “The Book Thief,” starring Sophie Nelisse with acclaimed award-winning actors Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.

Based on the beloved bestselling novel, “The Book Thief” tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany.  For Liesel, the power of words and of imagination becomes a means of escape – and even joy – from the tumultuous events enveloping her and everyone she knows and loves. She is “The Book Thief’s”  heart and soul.  Indeed, it is heart and soul – as well as triumph and perseverance—that drive the film, which is rich in themes and characters that will resonate for every generation.  A moving and poignant portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit, this life-affirming tale contrasts innocence (as embodied by Liesel) with the pervasive tyranny that marked the times and her homeland.         

Matt Damon for The Monuments Men

MATT DAMON ON “THE MONUMENTS MEN” AND HOW IT FELT LIKE IT’S AN “OCEANS” MOVIE

In September 2009, American writer and businessman Robert Edsel released “The Monuments Men,” a compelling account of a group of middle aged museum directors, curators and art historians tasked with going into Germany in the closing stages of World War II to try and rescue artworks requisitioned by the Nazis.

“The Monuments Men,” produced, directed and starred in by George Clooney along with a very impressive cast including Matt Damon, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Bill Murray, Leonidas Dmitri, Hugh Bonneville and Cate Blanchett is set amidst a war that cost the lives of 65 million people when mankind’s cultural and artistic fingerprint is at risk of being destroyed.  Their small group of middle aged museum curators and artists and architects, called The Monuments Men, the most unlikely of spies, who volunteer to go into military service and try and save these things and ultimately recover them.

Matt Damon was one of the many to get the direct approach.  Damon further discusses in the following q&a of his involvement in the film and working with a great cast.