“The Glory” Sarring Song Hye-kyo and Lee Do-hyun Premieres December 30 on Netflix

From now on, every single day will be a nightmare.

Check out the trailer of "The Glory" here: https://youtu.be/yojSF0MeFqo

This masterpiece from writer Kim Eun-sook of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mr. Sunshine, and director An Gil-ho of Stranger is 8 episodes of 60 min. Drama, coupled with Revenge, Bullying, Childhood Trauma and Confrontation.

The story follows Dong-eun, starring Song Hye-kyo from Descendants of the Sun, who has painful memories from bullying and school violence. 18 years later, her revenge begins by driving all the perpetrators and everyone around them to the brink of ruin.

Yeo-Jung, starring Lee Do-Hyun from Sweet Home, is another victim of a miserable tragedy. Accidentally, or intentionally Dong-eun and Yeo-Jung get tangled and conspire the revenge together.

"The Glory" premieres December 30 on Netflix.

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TBA Studios Acquires Critically-Acclaimed Filipino-Irish Thriller Movie ‘Nocebo’ Starring Eva Green, Mark Green, and Chai Fonacier

TBA Studios has acquired the Philippine theatrical distribution rights to "Nocebo," the Filipino-Irish suspense thriller starring Eva Green ("300: Rise of an Empire"), Mark Strong ("Shazam!"), and Cebuana actress Chai Fonacier ("Patay na si Hesus").

Directed by Irish Film and Television Awards-winning filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan ("Vivarium") and written by Garret Shanley ("Without Name"), "Nocebo" centers on Christine, a fashion designer (Green) who suffers from a mysterious illness that confounds her doctors and frustrates her husband, Felix (Strong). Help arrives in the form of Diana, a Filipino nanny (Fonacier) who uses traditional folk healing to reveal a horrifying truth.

"Nocebo" was the opening film at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival and had limited runs at Sitges Film Festival, Cork International Film Festival, Singapore International Film Festival, and QCinema International Film Festival. It was the first recipient of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)'s International Co-production Fund (ICOF) in 2020. "Nocebo" was produced by Brunella Cocchiglia and Emily Leo and co-produced by the Filipino production company, Epicmedia. It was executive produced by XYZ Films.

"TBA Studios is ecstatic to bring 'Nocebo' to a wider audience in the Philippines featuring our very own Chai Fonacier in an international film steeped in Filipino folklore. It is only fitting that our kababayans watch the movie on the biggest screen they could find with a crisp sound system to immerse in the world of 'Nocebo'," said Daphne O. Chiu, President and COO of TBA Studios.

This is TBA Studios' first project with Bianca Balbuena of Epicmedia and Chiu looks forward to a promising partnership with her fellow producer. "Bianca and I go way back since our Cinemalaya days and I'm thrilled to have a chance to work with her again after more than a decade. We hope this is the start of more exciting ventures for us both," Chiu added.

The film acquisition comes on the heels of the much-talked-about local releases of Cannes-winning films "Triangle of Sadness", a cinematic masterpiece which actress Dolly de Leon made history as the first Filipina to be nominated for Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress; and "Plan 75", Japan's entry to the Academy Awards that likewise stars a thespian of Filipino descent, Stefanie Arianne. TBA Studios also distributed the award-winning "Everything Everywhere All At Once", which had a successful theatrical run in the Philippines.

This winning streak of highly acclaimed film releases continues in "Nocebo" set to be released in Philippine cinemas on January 18, 2023.

For more updates on Nocebo, visit tba.ph and follow TBA Studios on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Youtube.

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Catch the Freshest Acts and Relive the Best-of-the-Best Holiday Treats from ASAP Family this Sunday, December 18

Keep the good vibes rolling with another stacked concert experience from your favorite Kapamilya stars, featuring the freshest performances from Regine, Darren, Erik, Jed, and Bailey, plus your most requested best-of-the-best treats this Sunday (December 18) on "ASAP Natin 'To" on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

The vocal fest continues on the ASAP stage with a showstopping solo act from Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez. Meanwhile, sing along to your favorite Air Supply hits with Erik Santos and Jed Madela, together with Bryan Chong, Lucas Garcia, Sam Mangubat, Reiven Umali, and JM Yosures.

It's three times the fun with Darren's fresh triple treats, including a bop Christmas performance with AC Bonifacio, Sheena Belarmino, and Krystal Brimner; a tandem heartthrob act alongside Bailey May; and an upbeat duet with Sheena.

Feel the yuletide spirit anew with more best-of-the-best Pinoy Christmas acts from Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, Jayda, Elha Nympha, Lara Maigue, Enchong Dee, Jeremy G, Joao Constancia, Jin Macapagal, Janine Gutierrez, Janella Salvador, and the rest of your ASAP family. Also joining the afternoon party are Robi Domingo and Edward Barber.

Relive the back-to-back holiday P-Pop treat from BINI and BGYO, plus a sizzling dance-off from AC, Chie Filomeno, and Maymay Entrata.

The best-of-the-best party continues with a rockoustic jamming from KD Estrada and Kice; a senti session with Moira dela Torre; Bamboo and Morisette's dream collab, and a Pinoy hits sing-off from Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, Nyoy Volante, and Jason Dy.

And look back once more to a heartwarming Christmas singles showdown from Gary V., Erik, Ogie, Regine, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Martin Nievera in "The Greatest Showdown."

The freshest acts and best-of-the-best treats await you from the country's longest-running musical variety show, "ASAP Natin 'To," this Sunday, 12 NN on local TV via Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and TV5, online through Kapamilya Online Live and iWantTFC, and worldwide via TFC.

Viewers who use any digital TV box at home, such as the TVplus box, only need to rescan their device to watch "ASAP Natin 'To" on TV5 and A2Z.

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(Trailer) “Barbie” Movie Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

Warner Bros. Pictures has just unveiled the teaser trailer of their eagerly anticipated comedy "Barbie" from director Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Check out the trailer below and watch "Barbie" in cinemas across the Philippines on July 2023.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KuoyHVe6QCU
Facebook: https://fb.watch/hsdh45W3TF/

Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been…dolls. But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls. Until… "Barbie."

Directed by Greta Gerwig ("Little Women," "Ladybird"), "Barbie" is written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach ("Marriage Story").

Joining Robbie and Gosling in the cast are Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Ncuti Gatwa, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Connor Swindells, Ritu Arya, Jamie Demetriou and Marisa Abela.

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Carmela Lorzano Wins Sing Galing Year 2 ‘Ultimate Bida-Oke Star’

An intense battle of vocal prowess highlighted the spectacular Sing Galing Year 2 ‘The Kantastic Finale’ held last December 10, wherein Echan-teen Diva ng Batangas Carmela Lorzano was proclaimed as the Ultimate Bida-Oke Star.

After performing a stunning rendition of “You’re My World” in the first round, Carmela advanced to the Trio-Oke Round where she battled it out with Joy Escalante and Rachelle Cardenas in a “Nightingale Medley” of Lani Misalucha songs. In the final ‘paSINGkatan’ round, Carmela was pitted against Joy in the Kantastic Showdown featuring a breathtaking mash-up of “Sabihin Mo Na” and “Hindi Tayo Pwede.”

Carmela emerged as the Sing Galing Year 2 grand champion and bagged the coveted jackpot which includes a home and living essentials package, a family staycation package, a kaSULITbahay package, a brand new car, and one million pesos!

Christmas becomes merrier for the Sing Galing Kaawitbahays because the ‘kantawanan’ is extended in the Sing Galing Pasko-Oke Special, bringing two weeks of music, ‘kaSINGyahan,’ amazing prizes, and grand celebration from the Sing Galing Family.

Genie also gives Christmas presents to the Kaawitbahays, including five brand new motorcycles! 

Stay tuned to the Sing Galing Pasko-Oke Special – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7PM on TV5.

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Maki and Moophs Give R&B Flavor to the Viral Birit Song “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw”

Up-and-coming artist Maki and Tarsier Records founder and music producer Moophs have given their own R&B flavor to the viral ‘birit’ song “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw.”

The freshly released track is currently featured on New Music Friday PH playlist on Spotify.

“Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” was originally sung by the Crystal Voice of Asia Sheryn Regis and was later on reimagined by Asia’s Phoenix Morisette for the soundtrack of “The Broken Marriage Vow,” which became a hot topic on social media.

With his unique child-like view on life and soothing vocals, Maki is steadily introducing his music artistry through his label, Tarsier Records. His debut single “Halaga” has amassed over 60,000 streams across different platforms followed by his other releases “Para Sa Buwan” and “Thinkin’ Bout Your Smile.”

Listen to Maki and Mooph’s R&B offering “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” available on various digital platforms and watch its performance video on YouTube. 

For more updates, follow Tarsier Records on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.

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Want a Closer Christmas? See How Your Favorite Content Creators are Doing it this 2022 with Their Special Someone

The holidays are just around the corner and everyone’s getting ready for another season to get closer.

The internet’s favorite content creators are no exception as they share special moments with their loved ones in the most anticipated season of the year! 

Here’s a preview: https://www.instagram.com/p/Clqd5omP56y/

TikTok superstar Nana Silayro is best known for her sassy quips, her wellness journey, as well as the intimate moments with her boyfriend. “Okay lang ba na parang kami din ni Bebu ang kinilig sa mga ginagawa namin?” shares Nana who is spending the holidays with Bebu by celebrating their closeness. “So happy to be celebrating Christmas again with the love of my life-  and this time, so much closer,” she continued.

Here’s a preview: https://www.instagram.com/p/Clu8onprwB5/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

After a busy year with many fruitful projects, Creative Director Vince Uy shares how he is looking forward to a Closer Christmas by spending more intimate time with his partner. “This year, I’m going to make sure to keep it extra close without hesitation,” he says.

Here’s a preview: https://www.instagram.com/p/CltCTp4Lsud/?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc%3D

This season will be even closer with old cutie dance moves, according to actress Kyline Alcantara. She also shared recently that Christmas is her favorite season. “Super perfect to spend time and get closer with your loved ones this Christmas after a year of ups, downs, wins, and joys!” she declares with her on-screen partner Mavy Legaspi.

Here’s a preview: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl3iE6UvQl6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

After her successful stint as a judge at Drag Race Philippines, KaladKaren shares that she and long-time boyfriend and fiancé Luke will rekindle their romance this holiday season because they have been in a long distance relationship for 10 years now. “There are ups and downs and there are Christmases that we are not together. So happy magkasama kami this year! I think this will help us get closer without hesitations.”

Here’s a preview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TT2y6vmxwbTrQTe8h05Qp?si=U0i5WzBFSzKy9B- FrG1Pog&nd=1

In the latest episode of the viral Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, film directors and hosts Tonette Jadaone and JP Habac shared countless ways you can make an impression to your crush and get closer to them over the holidays including making sure you’re beside them during Simbang Gabi or taking advantage of local holiday festivities such as the University of the Philippines’ Lantern Parade. “Take advantage of the good vibes of Christmas. Tapusin mo yung year na puno ng kilig!” advises Tonette. The episode, powered by closeup, has recently topped Spotify’s charts since it started streaming.

Here’s a preview: https://www.facebook.com/closeupphilippines/videos/1466464100512225

Your favorite content creators show just how anyone can celebrate the holidays with loved ones in their own special way. Don’t let bacteria breath ruin your plans -try closeup’s red gel toothpaste with Anti-bacterial Zinc for all-day fresh breath for up to 12 hours with regular use and post on Instagram how you plan to celebrate a #CloserChristmas with your loved ones. Tag @closeupph so they may see your videos!

For more updates and information on how to fight bacteria breath and get all-day closeness, follow closeup on Facebook and Instagram. Visit and shop for your favorite closeup toothpaste and other Unilever products at UStore.

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Variety Selects "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" as One of Top 10 Best Films of 2022

Columbia Pictures’ "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" is shaping up to be a must-see, big-screen experience as it has been hailed by the prestigious Variety Magazine as one of the Ten Best Films of 2022.

Watch the film’s latest trailer at https://youtu.be/HzpCdwm8KkU

In Variety’s year-ender story, “The Best Films of 2022,” resident film critic Owen Gleiberman described I Wanna Dance with Somebody as “the kind of lavish impassioned all-stops-out pop-music biopic you either give in to or you don’t - and if you do, you may find yourself getting so emotional, baby.”

Gleiberman continues, “As Whitney Houston, Naomi Ackie is far from the singer’s physical double, yet she nails the hard part: channeling her incandescence. She shows you the freedom that made Houston tick and the self-doubt that ate away at her, until she fell from the mountaintop she’d scaled.”

The film’s director, Kasi Lemmons, is also cited for creating “a portrait of Houston’s dilemmas and demons that’s bracingly authentic, from the drugs to the family backstabbing to the love relationship with Robin Crawford (Nafessa Williams) that a homophobic society made her feel compelled to repress, from the attacks she weathered for her music being “not Black enough” to the self-destructive refuge she sought in her relationship with the sexy scurrilous lightweight Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders). As Clive Davis, Stanley Tucci captures the Arista mogul’s bone-dry dictator-mensch savoir faire.”

The citation concludes with the ravishing acclaim - “Whitney gets dragged down by forces both in and outside her. Yet through it all, her voice, her songs, her artistry of faith shines like a rapturous light.”

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" opens exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines on Sunday, January 08, 2023.

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant - and so emotional - journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten, produced by Anthony McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Salloway, Christina Papagjika.

The film stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams and Clarke Peters.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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World Famous DJ Alesso "Road To Ultra" Electronic Music Festival at the SMDC Festival Grounds on December 17

Ovation Productions, promoter in the Philippines of the "Road To Ultra" electronic music festival presents world famous DJ Alesso on December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Also featured is Acraze.

Alesso (Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad) is a Swedish DJ and music producer who has worked with numerous artists, Including Tove Lo, Hailee Steinfeld, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry, Usher, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Liam Payne, among others. He has performed at numerous music festivals including Coachella, ULTRA, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch" and has since gotten to be one of the world’s top DJs.

Hailing from Stockholm, Alesso won over his country from the very start of his career. His single Calling (Losing My Mind) with the legendary Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Grammy award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden while also reaching no. 1 on Billboard’s US Hot Dance Club Songs.

Alesso’s ascension was sped up with the success of 2014’s Heroes (We Could Be) featuring Tove Lo which was certified platinum in the U.S. With his production genius and honest songwriting on full display, the track became a worldwide hit. Again, he reached no. 1 on Billboard’s US Dance Club Songs and was certified Platinum.

Alesso’s other hits include Remedy reaching no. 1 on the US Dance Airplay chart, When I’m Gone, Only You, If I Lose Myself, Under Control, In The Middle, Let Me Go, Is That For Me, among others

With his music and visuals, Alesso creates experiences that have made him one of the genre’s most celebrated performers. In 2012, he joined Madonna as the opener during her MDNA tour.

Alesso performs in Manila on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the SMDC Festival Grounds also featuring Acraze. Support Acts are Ace Ramos, Martin Pulgar, Marc Marasigan, Rico Arce, KATDJ, Deuce, Katsy Lee, and David Ardiente.

The much anticipated event is sponsored by ONE 2 SHOP, ANGKAS, TAPGO TV, and BUSINESS MIRROR. Radio partners are Wish 107.5, Magic 89.9, 99.5 Play FM, RX 93.1, Wave 89.1, Neo Retro 105.9, Home Radio 97.9. Produced by Ovation Productions. Tickets available via OVATIONTICKETS.COM and TICKETNET.COM.PH

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