Hair Loss No More with Wolvit, Check Out These Easy Steps Against Early Hair Loss in New Digital Ad

Discovering the signs of early hair loss can be one of the most stressful parts of adulthood. It's not only a signal of aging, but potentially a sign of other issues with the body that need addressing. This is the scenario that biotin supplement Wolvit has highlighted in their two newest digital ads.

THE DIGITAL ADS

The first of the videos, "Night Out," shows two young men hanging out at a restaurant. When one finds a hair in his food and goes to complain, he comes to the unfortunate realization that it is his own hair that has been shedding into the food.

Meanwhile, in the video "Hinala," a married woman becomes suspicious that her husband is having an affair when she finds loose hairs on his clothes. When she wakes up to find her pillow covered in loose hairs, she realizes that she's the source and not some mystery woman.

Marco Elmer Manus, Group Product Manager at Kusum Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Brand Office, spoke about how the recent digital ads captures the experience many people have. "When people start to lose their hair, it can be quite a shock. If you don't know what's happening to your body, it can lead to a loss of confidence," said Manus. "That's why we want everyone to know that it could be a sign of biotin deficiency. This isn't something many people to look out for, and it's a problem that can be solved."

WHAT IS BIOTIN DEFICIENCY?

Biotin is used by the body to produce important proteins like keratin. The body needs keratin to maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails. Studies have found that those suffering from biotin deficiency often experience symptoms that could include excessive premature hair loss, brittle nails, and dried out skin.

HOW DOES WOLVIT HELP?

Manus reminds everyone that the more one understands a problem, the better equipped one is to solve it. "When your body is giving you signs, you shouldn't ignore it. If you're suffering from biotin deficiency, it's important to act immediately. Exercise, eat well, and take Wolvit."

Wolvit works by giving the body the biotin it needs to produce healthy hair, skin, and nails. A recent clinical study conducted in Ukraine found that the use of Wolvit has a positive effect on one's skin, hair, and nails. This makes it ideal for those suffering from biotin deficiency and its various symptoms. Another study published in Skin Appendage Disorders, also found that cases where biotin was used to combat hair loss showed evidence of clinical improvement.

Wolvit is now available for purchase in drugstores Watsons and Mercury Drug nationwide.

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Jason Dy Reinvents His Music with the R&B Dance Track “Ulit-ulit” - His 1st Single as Newly-Signed Star Music Artist

Jason Dy faces a new era in his music career with the release of the song “Ulit-ulit,” his first project as the newest member of ABS-CBN’s Star Music family.

The singer-songwriter who is celebrating his 8th year in the industry launched the single last March 1 or exactly eight years after he was named “The Voice Philippines” season 2 champion.

This time, the Kapamilya balladeer dubbed as the country’s Prince of Soul reinvents himself by exploring other genres beyond what he was used to starting with the R&B dance track “Ulit-ulit,” which is about one’s frustration over repeated arguments in a relationship.

"The song talks about that point in the relationship where the fights are getting repetitive. It’s just the same argument over and over and nothing gets resolved,” he shared. “It’s about whether the relationship is worth saving or it is heading towards the end.”

Jason is thrilled to finally be sharing the single that he penned a few years back. “I actually wrote the song years ago and I’m glad it’s finally getting released.”

“Ulit-ulit” will be part of his mini-album that is set to be released this year under Star Music.

Check out Jason’s latest song “Ulit-ulit,” now available on various music streaming platforms. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.

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“AIR” Makes a Successful World Premiere at South by Southwest Festival

The fans and critics have spoken. “AIR” is a real winner.

“AIR,” directed by Ben Affleck and featuring a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, closed out the South by Southwest Festival to a wild standing ovation and rave reviews by critics.

Called a “slam dunk” by critics, it was also hailed as “this Generation’s ‘Jerry Maguire’” by Variety.

Watch the official trailer of “AIR” here: https://youtu.be/7OKPknt7EtU

The film’s cast was also widely praised for their “powerful and award-winning performance” in what Indiewire called “ultimately one of the best sports movies ever made.”

“This is a movie that is made to inspire people, to make them feel good in a way that Michael Jordan is inspiring to the world,” said Affleck.

About “AIR”

From award-winning director Ben Affleck and starring Matt Damon, “AIR” reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.

“AIR” also stars Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans, with Chris Tucker and Viola Davis in a moving story that follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.

Affleck directed from a screenplay by Alex Convery. “AIR” is produced by Peter Guber, Jason Michael Berman, David Ellison, Jeff Robinov, Madison Ainley, Damon and Affleck.

In Philippine cinemas April 19, "AIR" is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company."

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Rotary DISCON to Hold Benefit Concert Featuring Angeline Quinto, SAB, and Paolo Sandejas

A much-awaited annual gathering of Rotarians from across the Rotary Clubs of District 3830, the DISCON will feature a number of activities for fellowship, vision-setting, recognition, and entertainment.

District 3830 Governor Mildred Vitangcol said this year's event is the first full in-person DISCON of the district after its hiatus following the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.

"This DISCON that Rotary District 3830 has lovingly put together aims to amplify the Service goals of the Rotary through a grand yearly fellowship where not only Rotarians are invited to experience, but also the public," said Gov. Vitangcol.

"It's our first fully in-person District Conference in four years so expect it to be packed with a lot of activities not only for Rotarians and Rotaractors to enjoy but also the public in general," she said.

Highlights of the first day of the District Conference include a Benefit Concert, a Rotaract Pre-Conference cosplay-themed socials, and a Welcome Dinner for the Rotary International (RI) President's Representative, Past RI Vice President Anne L. Matthews, to be attended by Past RI President Gary Huang and select District delegates.

The district conference will also feature on its second day a District Leadership Seminar, Grand Opening of House of Friendship and Rotary Showcase, and Plenary Sessions with Guest Speaker, Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Paul Daza.

Plenary Sessions will continue on the third and last day of the conference with panelists including Donald Lim of Enderun Colleges; Karlo Eugene Josef M. Castro of Palawan Pawnshop Group; Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., ICAE of Enchanted Kingdom; Dr. Tony Leachon, and Lourdes Fabia. This will be followed by a Business Session where there will be a Presentation of Future District Governors.

The last day of the conference will also include Breakfast Fellowship with RIPR Past Rotary International Vice President Anne L. Matthews and Marvelously Imaginative Presidents as well as President-Elects.

The three-day conference will then be capped by the much-awaited Governor's Ball.

Notably, the DISCON 2023 Benefit Concert will feature artists Angeline Quinto, SAB, and Paolo Sandejas. Free for all DISCON registrants and with tickets being sold to the public at Php500 each, the concert will have for its opening act a Freestyle Dance Battle among DISCON participants and other concert ticket holders.

For members of District 3830 Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs, they may book tickets for the DISCON 2023 through these contact numbers: 09158826013 or 09478906029.

About Rotary District 3830

Currently led by RY2022-2023 Governor Mildred Vitangcol, the Rotary International District 3830 of the Philippines is composed of the Clubs located in Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Alabang, Las Piñas, as well as Palawan.

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Biggest and Brightest Kapamilya Young Stars Gather for First-Ever “Star Magical Prom” on March 30, Livestream Available on YouTube

Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s premier talent agency, is gathering its top young and rising talents as they usher in a new generation of stars in the industry that will ‘debut’ at the first-ever “Star Magical Prom” on March 30.

Star Magic will shine even brighter as they introduce their new up-and-coming artists at the showcase event that promises “a night of love, friendship, and magic.” Fans are also invited online to witness the red carpet and prom festivities by tuning in to the livestream on Star Magic’s YouTube channel.

Joining the celebration are some of today’s hottest love teams of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, “Fractured” stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, as well as “Drag You and Me’s” Andrea Brillantes.

Some of the artists that will also make hearts flutter for their debut are “Dirty Linen” cast members Xyriel Manabat, Sean Tristan, Raven Rigor, Rans Rifol, and CJ Navato, “Teen Clash” stars Jayda Avanzado, Aljon Mendoza, Kobie Brown, Andi Abaya, and Bianca de Vera, and “PBB” alumni Karina Bautista, Anji Salvacion, and Shanaia Gomez.

Adding more fun and excitement to the magical night are the members of P-pop sibling groups BINI - Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Maloi, Colet, Aiah, Jhoanna, and Sheena, and BGYO - Nate, Gelo, JL, Akira, and Mikki, and global pop group Hori7on. Fans can also watch out for promising stars AC Bonifacio, Gillian Vicencio, Louise Abuel, Daniela Stranner, and Angela Ken.

The “Star Magical Prom” also has a few surprises in store for the fans such as the launch of a new Star Magic group, the Sweet 16 and Debutantes portions, and the much-awaited coronation of the “Prom King and Queen.”

Now on its 30th year, Star Magic continues to discover and hone the talents of artists with the goal of transforming them into the country’s biggest and brightest stars.

For more details on the “Star Magical Prom,” follow Star Magic on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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'ASAP Natin 'To' Brings its Hot Pick Acts from Sarah Geronimo, Moira, Felip, and Gloc9 this Sunday

Keep the party vibes rocking with hot performances courtesy of your favorite Kapamilya stars and guest artists this Sunday (March 26) on "ASAP Natin 'To" on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

Relive the best-of-the-best Pinoy acts on the ASAP stage with a jampacked P-Pop treat from BINI, BGYO, Felip, Darren, and Bailey May. Plus, groove once more alongside global Filipino dance stars AC Bonifacio, Urban Crew, and "America's Got Talent: All Stars" finalists Power Duo.

Keep the party vibes popping with an all-star pop hits performance from Sarah Geronimo alongside Elha Nympha, Ann Raniel, Lara Maigue, Krystal Brimner, Vivoree, Karina Bautista, Edward Barber, Chie Filomeno, Enchong Dee, MNL48, and your ASAP family with Robi Domingo.

Follow it up with an upbeat hip-hop treat from Gloc9, together with Bailey, Sheena Belarmino, Janine Berdin, and Fana, plus dance hotties Jeremy G, Joao Constancia, and Jameson Blake. Then, mellow down with a senti musical performance from Moira dela Torre.

Relive more showstopping vocal acts on the ASAP stage, featuring a divas showdown from Angeline Quinto, Sheryn Regis, Kyla, Bituin Escalante, Jona, Katrina Velarde, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Regine Velasquez; also, an inspirational balladeer performance from Gary Valenciano, JM Yosures, Reiven Umali, Bryan Chong, Khimo Gumatay, Lucas Garcia, and Enzo Almario.

And cap it off with a powerful exchange hits sing-off from Gary V., Zsa Zsa, Regine, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, and Martin Nievera in "The Greatest Showdown."

Catch this best-of-the-best concert experience from the country's longest-running and award-winning 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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World's Leading Filipino Streaming Platform iWantTFC and TFC IPTV Offer MMFF Winner “Nanahimik Ang Gabi” on PPV

There were two big winners at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night held last December: “Deleter” which hauled seven awards, and “Nanahimik Ang Gabi” (A Silent Night) which won five awards - Third Best Picture, Best Lead Actor for Ian Veneracion, Best Supporting Actor for Mon Confiado, Best Musical Score and Best Production Design.

Starting March 22 to April 10 this year, movie fans around the world can watch the award-winning suspense thriller “Nanahimik Ang Gabi” on iWantTFC – the world’s leading Filipino streaming platform available in 200 countries – from the comfort of their homes or on the go for just Php 249 (or its equivalent in local currency). 

 The selling period to access the film ends on April 10. Pay-Per-View (PPV) buyers can watch on their preferred screening time with a 48-hour access period on the new iWantTFC Tickets website at https://tickets.iwanttfc.com.

Meanwhile, on TFC IPTV, users have until April 10 to rent the movie for USD 4.99 (or its equivalent in local currency). They can watch the movie until April 12. Each purchase will give users access for 48 hours.

One of 2022’s Best Filipino Films

Named one of the 10 Best Filipino Films of 2022 by the editors of Cinema Escapist, “Nanahimik Ang Gabi” tells the story of “sugar baby” Me-ann (Heaven Peralejo) – a young car show model and social media influencer - whose “sugar daddy” whom she calls Chief (Ian Veneracion) turns out to be a corrupt and abusive police officer.

As they rendezvous one evening at their secluded mansion love nest, their illicit tryst quickly turns into a nightmare when they are interrupted by a seemingly deranged intruder named Soliman (Mon Confiado). The mysterious stranger takes the couple’s getaway into a horrifying direction.

What impressed many critics and viewers aside from the compelling acting are the chilling cinematography, haunting score and heart-pounding action scenes. The direction and screenplay of Shugo Praico swing the viewers from the familiar to the unexpected, creating cinematic tension that characterizes this thriller which explores power dynamics.

Watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA. Visit https://bit.ly/iWantTFC_TVDevices for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.

For updates, follow www.facebook.com/iWantTFC, @iwanttfc on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to www.youtube.com/iWantTFC. For inquiries and concerns about the service, users can also send an e-mail to support@iwanttfc.com.

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(Trailer) "The Pope’s Exorcist," Your Next Must-Watch Horror Movie

Bringing the story of Father Gabriele Amorth, known by some as the Dean of Exorcists and to others as the Vatican’s Exorcist, to the big screen was no easy task.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/Csfy9Qkvam8

Before The Pope’s Exorcist, other producers had tried to adapt Father Amorth’s best-selling memoirs into a film but none were able to convince the celebrated priest – except for Michael Patrick Kaczmarek, one of the producers of The Pope’s Exorcist.

“I believe I was able to succeed where other producers failed in that I was able to convince Father Amorth about my sincere religious devotion,” explains Kaczmarek. “In our exchanges, I was able to convince him that if he took the chance to work with me, that I would try to make sure the Catholicity would be preserved in the film – and that he would be respected as a person along with the Church and his religious order.”

The producers lovingly refer to the film as “the James Bond of exorcists” because of the wealth of stories, anecdotes and real exorcism cases from its source material, Amorth’s memoirs An Exorcist Tells His Story and An Exorcist: More Stories.

In The Pope’s Exorcist, Amorth is played by Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe. “Gabriele Amorth had a purity of faith that gave him a level of courage and bravery to do the job,” says Crowe. “It’s a very dark pursuit – you’re dealing a lot with people who are suffering deeply.”

To make the film frightening beyond the jump scares, screenwriter Michael Petroni created a narrative that seeks to delve deep into the motivations of the devil. “This required our character of Father Amorth to do some serious investigating and uncovering of a secret history, to find connections where the demon might have appeared before,” says producer Kaczmarek.

In the film, Father Amorth and his partner, Father Esquibel, played by Daniel Zovatto, investigate a possession at St. Sebastian Abbey in Castile, Spain, where a young family is making a fresh start by renovating the old property. “In the movie, the abbey has a long history with the Catholic Church, and there are some things that happened there which get uncovered,” says Crowe. “These events took place during some of the darkest days of the Catholic Church, as punishment was meted out to people who didn’t measure up to the depth of their belief. We all thought that that was an excellent way to dig deeper into the history of Spain.”

Lending greater authenticity to the film is executive producer Edward Siebert, S.J., a Jesuit priest and founder of Loyola Productions.

“Stories of good and evil are as old as time but the story of Father Amorth and his unique role in fighting evil is an important story to tell,” says Siebert. “The Pope’s Exorcist reflects on some of the most challenging aspects of faith. When we shed light on sin and evil, it reflects back the pain of our past and present. While the demons in the film may seem extreme and exaggerated, the movements of disturbance and evil inside of us have the power to overtake us. I have always believed that the power of prayer, the naming of demons, the forgiveness of sins, and the conquering of evil are central to faith. Any story that ends with the enemy’s defeat is ultimately a story of hope.”

In cinemas starting April 19, The Pope's Exorcist is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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Finally! Alanis Morissette 1-Night Concert in Manila this August 2023

This is it, Philippines!

Alanis Morissette, Canadian-American singer-songwriter, will finally perform her special one-night concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 1, 2023, to celebrate the 28th anniversary of her most recognized and iconic album, Jagged Little Pill.

Her upcoming show in Manila is part of her tour celebrating the supposedly 25th anniversary of her album and was originally scheduled to take place at the MOA Arena on April 2020 but it was moved on December 2021, and November 2022, the shows have been postponed three times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jagged Little Pill captured the zeitgeist of the mid-'90s by crossing the line between Gen-X cynicism and self-realization. It was pitched somewhere between glitzy mainstream pop and angst-ridden alternative rock. The album, which produced a string of Top 10 songs like "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Ironic,". It also won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Making the 21-year-old Morissette the youngest performer to ever win the prestigious honor, the album was ranked number 69 on Rolling Stone’s list of "the 500 best albums of all time."

Morissette won a total of seven Grammys and was nominated fourteen times. Included among her finest songs are You Learn, Head Over Feet, All I Really Want, Thank You, Mary Jane, Uninvited, Perfect, Forgiven, Right Through You, Wake Up, and many more.

And she has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter musicians in contemporary music since 1995. Her deeply expressive music and performances have received widespread praise from critics. Jagged Little Pill, Morissette's debut album from 1995, was followed by nine more eclectic and acclaimed albums. She has composed music for theatrical releases and appeared in films both big and small. Aside from entertainment, she is a strong advocate for female empowerment, as well as spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being. Alanis Morissette launched Conversation with Alanis Morissette in 2016, a monthly podcast featuring conversations with a variety of revered authors, doctors, educators, and therapists on a wide range of psychosocial topics ranging from spirituality to developmentalism to art.

On December 5, 2019, “JAGGED LITTLE PILL” the musical made its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The show was nominated for fifteen Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards at the 2021 ceremony. In July of 2020, Alanis released her ninth studio album, Such Pretty Forks In The Road, to rave reviews. In August of 2021, Alanis kicked off her sold out world tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill. The tour became the #1 female-fronted tour from 2021 and one of the Top Worldwide Tours of 2021 selling over 500,000 tickets. Alanis also stars in Fox’s sitcom, “The Great North,” which has returned for season 3 in 2022.

Alanis Morissette's upcoming concert in Manila is presented by Ovation Productions with TAPGO.TV as media partner.

Tickets go on sale starting March 29, 2023, via www.smtickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets. Tickets to the previous dates will not be honored. Ovation Productions to give instructions regarding tickets refund and purchases. For updates and inquiries please visit Ovation Productions social media accounts https://ovationproductionsmanila.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/ or call (02) 8470-2222.

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C-Lium Fibre Pushes for #HealthGoals Via Habit Formation in 2023 Campaign “Push Na `Yan With My Daily Fiber”

Three years into the pandemic but moving towards a sense of normalcy in our lives, C-Lium Fibre, the top-of-mind psyllium fiber brand¹ is inspiring Filipinos to realize their health goals through habit formation so they can continue to be more present for the people who matter in their lives. 

With its 2023 campaign “Push Na `Yan With My Daily Fiber” PascualLab’s fiber food supplement brand C-Lium Fibre hopes to create awareness of the importance of good lifestyle and nutrition habits and how these can prevent chronic diseases.  

Healthy Lifestyle 

Daily habits such as exercising for 30 minutes a day, getting around eight (8) hours of sleep, and managing your stress can do wonders for the health.    

Proper Diet and Nutrition 

Equally important to a healthy lifestyle is getting the right nutrients. With a focus on fiber, the campaign hopes to impart the benefits of fiber as part of our day-to-day nutrition and how daily supplementation can help deter chronic diseases. 

Fiber for Fitness 

According to research, getting enough fiber can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and regulate bowel movement.  

One rich source of fiber is psyllium fiber which pushes away toxins from the body. It has soluble and insoluble fiber which works in two ways:   

1. It binds excess bad cholesterol, excess fat, and sugar and  

2. Pushes them out of the body.  

According to DOST-FNRI, we need at least 20 to 25 grams of fiber daily.

I-Push Na `Yan With My Daily Fiber 

C-Lium Fibre has both 100% natural soluble and insoluble fiber in convenient formats: capsule and husk. A daily dose of a sachet of C-Lium Fibre alone can give you 5 grams of fiber which is equivalent to 5 cups of Romaine lettuce, 8 cups of cooked white rice, or 3 medium-sized tomatoes.7   

C-Lium Fibre’s husk format comes in regular and flavored variants. 

C-Lium Fiber in Four Easy Steps: 

1. Pour a sachet of C-Lium Fibre husk into half an 8. oz glass of water.

2. Stir for 10 seconds.

3. Drink immediately and completely.

4. Follow with another glass of water or juice.  

For capsule, take 5 capsules before breakfast and 5 capsules before dinner to get the equivalent of 5 grams fiber.   

C-Lium Fiber is available in all leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide, and at PascualLab’s official Lazada and Shopee stores. 

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pascuallab/ ​

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/pascuallabstore ​ 

For more information, follow our social media pages: C-Lium Fibre @FB and @IG 

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Look: "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" Poster Features Tom Cruise' Epic Stunt

Paramount Pictures has just debuted the official poster for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One starring Tom Cruise.

Check out the one-sheet art below and watch Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in Philippine theaters this July.

Watch the Teaser Trailer at: https://youtu.be/KoGS_3MbNCQ

Watch the Stunt Featurette at: https://youtu.be/YGrrrdwF9yk

About Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Paramount Pictures and Skydance present a Tom Cruise Production a film by Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. Produced by Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie. Executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tommy Gormley.

Starrring Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes, Indira Varma, Mark Gatiss, Charles Parnell, Greg Tarzan Davis, Frederick Schmidt.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One is distributed in the Philippines by Paramount Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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BGYO Marks 2nd Anniversary with “Be Us” Album Showcase at Skydome on May 12

BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are getting ready to set the stage on fire for their upcoming fan con - the “Be Us” second anniversary album showcase happening at SM City North Edsa Skydome this May 12 (Friday).

The group’s sophomore album “Be Us” showed great success as it has racked up over 4.3 million streams, while its tracks “Magnet” reached 1 million streams and “Tumitigil Ang Mundo” reached 1.5 million streams on Spotify. It also topped the iTunes’ album chart in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and United Arab Emirates.

The “Be Us” second anniversary album showcase tickets will be available at SM Tickets priced at P2,500 (VVIP), P2,000 (VIP), and P1,000 (regular).

BGYO’s fans called ACEs are in for another surprise because the “Be Us” album box set is available for pre-order for only P1,999. The album box set contains a CD, lyric booklet, random mini standee, photocard set, pop grip, and ACEs pin. The pre-order would also serve as a ticket to a fan meet and greet with BGYO. Meanwhile, those who have pre-ordered “The Light” last year can enjoy a P200 discount voucher when they purchase the “Be Us” album box set.

Recently, BGYO became a trending topic after their leader Gelo went viral after a fan posted his 2x2 ID picture on Twitter which earned him praise for his stunning visuals, while the group’s main dancer Nate caught the attention of the K-pop group BTS who liked his dance cover of J-Hope and J. Cole’s “on the street” on TikTok.

Dubbed as the “Aces of P-Pop,” the group recently spread fun and excitement at Marquee Mall, Pampanga and The District Imus, Cavite last March 4 and 5 for their mall tour. They will be gathering the hearts of “ACEs” once again this March 26 at Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig.

Be part of BGYO’s “Be Us” second anniversary album showcase on May 12 (Friday) at SM City North Edsa Skydome. Stay tuned with BGYO by following @bgyo_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to their official YouTube channel, BGYO Official.

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narzo Becomes the Official Smartphone Partner of PUBG Mobile City Tournament 2023

narzo Philippines begins its summer campaign by partnering with Level Infinite, the global publishing arm of game developer Tencent, for the first series of on-ground events featuring their best-selling title, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile). As the official smartphone partner of the PUBG Mobile City Tournament 2023, narzo further strengthens its gaming affinity alongside the pioneers of the battle royale format.

Nartizens and avid mobile gaming fans are invited this weekend for the kickoff event, happening on March 18 to 19, at the Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center, Makati City. The first leg of the PMCT will feature femme fatales in action, putting the spotlight on talented, all-female players in celebration of Women’s Month.

“We’re thrilled to be partnered with narzo for all upcoming legs of the PMCT,” says Franchesca Fajardo, Level Infinite’s PUBG Mobile PH Esports Manager. “As our official smartphone partner, we’ve witnessed firsthand how narzo smartphones deliver top-notch quality and performance when it comes to gaming. We encourage all mobile players out there to drop by this weekend and check out the games and prizes we got in store for everyone.”

Event attendance is free. On top of the PUBG Mobile official tournaments happening live, event-goers can expect Treasure Hunts, on-the-spot Battle Royale challenges, and Meet & Greets with the hottest local streamers SANG, Cherizawa, Aningning, and Kapitana, among others.

Fans can also treat themselves with a much-needed tech upgrade, in time for March Payday. There will be a narzo booth during the event, wherein fans can check out all six narzo models and experience for themselves the Quality Sulit advantage. 

This Women’s Weekend of March 18-19, narzo smartphones are also available at their lowest prices on Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok. Get the narzo 50 Pro 5G for as low as PHP 13,069 ; and the narzo 50i Prime for as low as PHP 4,399.

Succeeding events of PMCT’s summer-long celebration will be on March 25 to 26 in Ayala Malls Market! Market! for the Fifth Anniversary of PUBG Mobile in the Philippines; and on April 1 to 2 in Ayala Malls Glorietta for the PMCT National Capital Region Leg Grand Finals.

For more information, follow narzo’s official Facebook page. Join the fifteen-thousand-strong narzo online community for all the latest updates, tips, and tricks to your Quality Sulit devices.

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Young Smartphone Brand narzo Wins Anvil Award on Maiden Entry

At the 58th Anvil Awards held March 8, narzo bags its first-ever Silver Anvil for the entry titled “narzo Roundtable Series: An Inclusive Approach to Brand-Building”. narzo Philippines wins the accolade at only 7 months old in its first attempt.

Winning under the Special Events and Exhibits category, the award recognizes narzo’s efforts back in September to October 2022 for a collaborative method that involved both Metro Manila and Regional media in the brand’s drive towards a stronger nationwide presence. The Silver Anvil commends narzo “for effectively implementing an inclusive and collaborative approach to establish ties with media nationwide and extend its brand presence in key areas of the Philippines”.

“We are both grateful and honored to be recognized by the PRSP,” says entry proponent Carlo Nemo, narzo’s Public Relations Officer. “Our entire team dedicates this victory to our media partners for their all-out support to our then-fledgling brand, and to the Filipino everyman that fuels narzo’s mission of bringing Quality Sulit devices in the budget segment.”

The Anvil Awards is annually presented by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), and is considered to be the highest symbol of excellence in the field of Public Relations. This year’s Filipiniana-themed awarding ceremony, dubbed Gabi ng Parangal, was centered around the concept of “Isang Habi”, or One Weave. It was held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport, Pasay City.

narzo by the numbers

News of the Anvil Award also coincides with narzo’s seventh month of brand presence in the Philippines. To date, narzo has six smartphone models in its Quality Sulit lineup: starting from the entry-level narzo 50i Prime (PHP 4,499) all the way to the mid-range narzo 50 Pro 5G (PHP 13,999).

The challenger brand also expanded rapidly to both offline and online platforms during its infancy period. As of March 2023, narzo already established a total of 64 physical stores nationwide, with more to follow throughout the year. Most notably, narzo has more branches in the provinces combined than in Metro Manila, enabling it to reach far-flung regions. narzo is also present on e-commerce platforms, including Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, Zalora, and SM Malls Online.

When it comes to social media, narzo recently gained over 36,000 followers on its official Facebook page and over 15,000 members on its growing online community. narzo has achieved multiple sold-out records on Double Digit and Payday Sales, and its models have been included in various Gaming and Budget year-end lists of media publications for 2022.

What’s next for narzo in 2023

narzo Philippines has a lot lined up for its fans this 2023. It remains committed to its goal of providing affordable and reliable technology for the average Filipino, and will continue bringing new smartphone models throughout the year.

In the coming months, narzo will also be hosting a new amateur competition for avid mobile players, featuring a battle royale title to strengthen its gaming affinity. In addition, narzo is also slated for partnerships with local mobility brands this summer.

Stay tuned and follow narzo’s official Facebook page for upcoming announcements.

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HORI7ON Begins Global Pop Journey, Officially Part of Korea's MLD Entertainment and ABS-CBN

HORI7ON is now a certified Kapamilya and MLD artists as ABS-CBN and management company MLD Entertainment continue their ongoing partnership to co-manage the group's career in becoming the next global pop group last Friday (March 10).

The seven-member group released its pre-debut teaser for "Dash,"composed by "Dream Maker" Korean mentor and hit composer Bull$eye.

HORI7ON is composed of Jeromy Batac, Marcus Cabais, Kyler Chua, Vinci Malizon, Reyster Yton, Kim Ng, and Winston Pineda, who were the winners of the country's first idol survival show "Dream Maker" after receiving millions of votes from fans.

Aside from the music videos, fans should watch out for the group's guesting on "I Can See Your Voice" and "Tropang LOL."

Before they fly in South Korea, they are also set to do mall tours until April in Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Cavite, Koronadal, Gensan, and Zamboanga.

Present in the contract signing were ABS-CBN Head of TV Production and Star Magic Head Laurenti Dyogi, ABS-CBN Business Unit Heads Reily Santiago at Marcus Vinuya, and MLD Entertainment CEO Lee Hyoungjin.

It was just last year when these seven young boys were given the opportunity to become the next global pop group in the collaboration project of ABS-CBN, MLD Entertainment, and Kamp Korea. From over 62 hopefuls, they have proved their worth to become the next idols after grueling missions, challenges, rankings, and voting.

For more updates on HORI7ON, follow @HORI7ONofficial on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Tiktok.

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Uratex Mattresses Celebrates #TulogIsLife on World Sleep Day

Uratex, the leading foam company in the Philippines, joins the world in celebrating all things sleep and explaining why #TulogIsLife during this year’s World Sleep Day (WSD). “WSD” is a special day happening this March 17 which hopes to reinforce the value of having a good night’s sleep for every person.

According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors. This has resulted in most of them having difficulty finding good sleep. The National Nutrition Council in the Philippines added that deficiency in sleep is linked to many health problems relating to brain functions and even depression. With this, a complete sleep of 7 to 8 hours, in a regular schedule each night, is necessary to boost our immune system.

To provide a sleep solution to every sleep problem, Uratex is committed to creating products that give every Filipino family the finest possible sleep experience. Uratex has spent more than five decades developing and innovating sleeping essentials to meet everyone's needs, making it a sleeping companion that’s trusted by every Filipino.

“A complete sleep can truly make a difference to a person in terms of one’s health and mood for the day. To aid us in getting a good night's sleep, one of the things we need to consider is having the right sleeping aids (mattress, pillows) which Uratex Mattresses addresses through its innovative products,” added Mr. Kurt Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive and Sleep Expert of Uratex Philippines.

Literally, #TulogIsLife and Uratex anchor this year’s World Sleep Day celebration with the World Sleep Society’s 2023 theme “Sleep is essential for health”, as sleep directly impacts multiple dimensions of health including fitness, nutrition, cardiovascular health, mental health and many more.

Great deals on Uratex sleeping products

Sleep is where dreams are made, and Uratex can help you to make the most of it – at an even more affordable rate!

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Uratex offers up to 10% discount on selected sleeping products from March 15-31, 2023. Promo is applicable and exclusive to Uratex Showrooms, Authorized Dealers Nationwide & official online store.

“Sleeping is not only important, it’s essential for a lot of reasons. We at Uratex always strive to ensure that every Filipino gets the best sleep through our products, and continue championing its value and impact in our daily lives,” said Mr. Christian Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive of Uratex Philippines.

You can join the World Sleep Day celebration with Uratex Mattresses by using the official hashtags #UratexWSD2023 #WorldSleepDay #TulogIsLife

Uratex’s array of mattresses, among its other quality products for sleeping, made the brand consistently recognized as a Trusted Brand for Mattress category at the Reader’s Digest Awards. This recognition was consistently given to Uratex for 13 years, including the Awards’ 2022 edition.

To learn more about Uratex, its products, as well as upcoming promos, visit www.uratex.com.ph. You may also visit their official Shopee page at shopee.ph/uratexph and follow /UratexPhilippines on Facebook, and @uratex_ph on Instagram for updates and upcoming promos.

About Uratex

Uratex is the leading foam company in the country, offering products that help enrich lives and create meaningful moments such as mattresses, pillows, toppers, etc. For more than 55 years, the brand is committed in providing comfort through its products and services.

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Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Reprise their Role in the Second Season of "Murder Mystery"

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston team-up anew in the sequel to the 2019 American action comedy mystery film "Murder Mystery 2" directed by Jeremy Garelick and written by James Vanderbilt.

Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. MURDER MYSTERY 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris. The film is directed by Jeremy Garelick and also stars Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, with John Kani, and Dany Boon.

Also stars Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Kani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva, Tony Goldwyn, Annie Mumolo with Danny Boon and Adeel Akhtar.

"Murder Mystery 2" is scheduled to be released on March 31, 2023 only on Netflix.

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Dream Theater Bound for Manila with their "Top of the World Tour" Concert

DREAM THEATER, an American progressive metal rock band composed of James LaBrie (vocals), John Petrucci (guitars), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), John Myung (bass), and Mike Mangini (drums), will be performing live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for the "Top of the World Tour" concert on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The show starts at 8 p.m. 

In 2019, the two-time Grammy nominated quintet embarked on a sold-out tour in support of both “Distance Over Time” and the 20th anniversary of “Scenes from a Memory” planned to stretch well into the next year. Nevertheless, a Global Pandemic foiled those plans. The musicians found themselves at home with LaBrie in Canada and the rest of the group in the States. As fate would have it, they’d just finished construction on Dream Theater Head Quarter—a combination live recording studio, rehearsal space, control room, equipment storage, and creative hive. It proved to be a Godsend for recording, Pandemic or not.

“The tour had just stopped, and we were on hold,” recalls John. “We weren’t going to sit around and do nothing though. I broke in DTHQ with my solo record and a Liquid Tension Experiment record, so we absolutely felt like we could do a Dream Theater album there. It’s our home, and it sounds great. Looking ahead, I don’t see any reason why we’d go anywhere else to record. After being pent up for so long, we were all just happy to be playing, writing, and doing what we love together. The ideas flowed. Everyone brought his A-game. To a degree, it was influenced by revisiting “Scenes from a Memory” on the last tour as well as incorporating modern elements from Distance Over Time. Despite the state of the world, we were in a positive headspace.”

“It was awesome to have our own place,” Rudess grins. “We didn’t have to deal with the pressure of being in a studio with time limits. I could sit, compose, take my time, and deliver what I feel is some of my best work.”

With LaBrie in Canada, he initially wrote with the band via ZOOM on a monitor in DTHQ. In March 2021, he flew down to New York, quarantined, and recorded his vocals face-to-face with Petrucci. The album ultimately threaded together lean and uncompromising hooks with tried-and-true technical proficiency.

Despite the COVID 19 pandemic the band kept the music going, creating another incredible studio album, highlighted in their current world tour.

On their fifteenth album, A View from the Top of the World, the New York quintet rush forward at full speed again with seven tracks equally steeped in articulate arrangements, groove-laden guitars, and skyscraping melodies. The tracks included in the album are; The Alien (9:32), Answering The Call (7:35), Invisible Monster (6:31), Sleeping Giant (10:05), Transcending Time (6:25), Awaken The Master (9:47), and A View From The Top Of The World (20:24).

The band won a GRAMMY award for "The Alien" in the Best Mental Performance Category, and for almost four decades together, Dream Theater continues to spread their mind-boggling and jaw-dropping performances all over the world. 

“We approach every album like it’s our first,” adds LaBrie. “It’s been such a great ride, but we’re not going to stop. These guys are my brothers. We’ve been through ups, downs, and everything in between. To be able to experience this together is beyond words.”

The studio album’s single “Invisible Monster” hinges on a head-nodding mid-tempo trudge offset by cinematic keys, lyrical shredding, and a sweeping refrain. “It’s about how anxiety plagues people,” Petrucci explains. “It’s like there’s an invisible monster beating you. You don’t see it, but it’s haunting you all the time.”

The cinematic “Sleeping Giant” reaches its apex with some signature solo trading between Petrucci and Rudess. It pairs this virtuosity with yet another chantable refrain uplifted by LaBrie.

“Transcending Time” translates “the flow state” into a sonic rollercoaster. Elsewhere, Petrucci employs an 8-string guitar for the first time on the simultaneously crushing and soaring “Awaken The Master.” However, the title track remains not only the crown jewel of the record, but a crown jewel in the band’s catalog.

A 20-minute epic of uncompromising scope, “A View from the Top of the World” highlights the interplay of the group as it twists and turns through lush keys, gravity-defying guitar, brain-numbing rhythms, a moment of heavenly reprieve, and vocal fireworks.

“We went in with the goal of writing a crazy epic,” grins Petrucci. “There’s no ballad on the record, but ‘A View from the Top of the World’ does have a breakdown in the middle. It helps create a story and dynamic flow. I was thinking of people doing dangerous things like surfing 80-foot waves, slacklining across canyons, deep sea diving, scaling Everest, and climbing up mountains free solo. I’m always like, ‘What drives you to do that?’ One wrong move, and you’re dead. Besides being addicted to adrenaline, it makes them feel more alive - perhaps the most alive they’ve ever been. I wrote this along the lines of when you’re on the brink of death, you’ve never felt more alive. Our extreme is being in this band. We’re just not going to die while doing it,” he laughs.

In the end, the view right now is pretty good for Dream Theater.

“When you hear this, I hope you get the very best Dream Theater has to offer,” Rudess concludes. “We tried to build a vital sonic experience. None of us have slowed down. If anything, we’re moving faster.”

“Even with everything going on, this was meant to be positive,” LaBrie elaborates. “We can’t wait to get back out in front of everyone and play these tunes.” – Rick Florino, June 2021

“Music has the power to speak to you on an emotional level,” Petrucci leaves off. “If we’re connecting with listeners emotionally through this record, I don’t think we could ask for anything more.

In all their songs, the listeners can really feel not just only the technicalities of the band but also the passion and the musicianship that they are putting into their odd music, heavy riffs, and rock rigs just to connect to their listeners emotionally. 

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Barbie Forteza And David Licauco's Intense Chemistry Featured in Ben&Ben’s “The Way You Look At Me” Music Video

Following the digital release of Ben&Ben’s impressive cover of “The Way You Look At Me” just last January, Universal Records Philippines is set to unveil its official music video this March, as part of the label’s epic 20th year anniversary tribute to OPM hitmaker and Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista.

Every single #BarDa fans out there are in for a lovely treat as two of the biggest and sought-after young stars of today will be starring in this visual spectacle.

Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are bringing their acting prowess and undeniable star power to the music video that depicts a melancholic tale of love and loss.

“It’s as if my heart knows you’re the missing piece” — perhaps is one of the most amorous lines in “The Way You Look At Me”. But what if that missing piece isn’t going to be found or will never return again?

The music video for the song unfolds a story of a guy (played by David) who was asked to try a dating app so he can get over his lost love.

There is something that makes him like this girl (played by Barbie) instantly and he cannot explain it. Maybe her looks are just “his type”? But there’s something more to unravel from there. Eventually, an intense twist will be revealed towards the end of the music video, so fans really have to watch it from start to finish.

Also starring in this short cinematic visual is Kapuso star Shuvee Etrata, best known on TikTok as @smilingshuvee with over 2.2 million followers.

The official music video will be released later this month and its official teaser poster has been revealed today on social media. It quickly became a top trending topic because of the very supportive BarDa fans and “Investors” (Barbie and David’s fandom) on Twitter.

Right now, Ben&Ben’s cover of “The Way You Look At Me” has over 1.6 million streams on Spotify. It will be part of Christian Bautista's 20th anniversary tribute album which will come out very soon!

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“Dirty Linen” Rakes 1 Billion Online Views, Janine Gutierrez Begins Seducing Zanjoe Marudo

“Dirty Linen” is taking social media by storm as the trending revenge series raked in one billion total online views across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live.

The Janine Gutierrez-led drama series continues to be the talk of the town in the online world as it consistently trends on Twitter Philippines with netizens sharing their reactions to the powerful Fiero family’s intense confrontation scenes and the show’s shocking plot twists.

“Dirty Linen” is also currently among the top two TV shows on iWantTFC and has earned an all-time high of 141,957 live concurrent views on Kapamilya Online Live, as viewers watch how Alexa/Mila’s (Janine) twisted revenge tale takes a major turn with Mila taking advantage of her closeness to Aidan (Zanjoe Marudo), the Fieros’ ‘golden son,’ by seducing him into her trap to bring down his family.

“Ang powerful masyado ng bawat eksena ng Dirty Linen and in fairness, sobrang galing talaga ng musical score, the transitions and thought provoking themes are light years away from anything we have seen in Philippine television,” posted @dirtylenin on social media.

“Fierce. One word to describe #DirtyLinen from the masterful direction, amazing actors and ensemble, powerful dialogue, near flawless cinematography and a musical score that is both thematic and thought provoking. Truly amazing!” commented @Mist3frine.

As the story continues this week, Alexa/Mila now has an upper hand against the Fieros since Carlos (John Arcilla) is hell-bent on uncovering his wife Leona’s (Janice de Belen) secret - an underground betting business that could further tarnish the family’s public reputation.

Witness the gripping tale in “Dirty Linen” on weeknights at 9:30 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Viewers who use any digital TV box at home such as the TVplus box only need to rescan their device to be able to watch “Dirty Linen” on TV5 and A2Z. The show is also available to viewers in and out of the Philippines on iWantTFC, while viewers outside of the Philippines can watch on The Filipino Channel (TFC) on cable and IPTV.

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Netflix Series Black Knight: A World Without Air, Black Knight Emerges as Savior for Last 1% of Humanity

The Netflix series Black Knight has begun to emerge with the release of its first teaser poster. The series follows the journey of refugee Sa-wol, and the legendary deliveryman 5-8, as he takes on the all-powerful Cheonmyeong Group in a dystopian version of Korea. The country is ravaged by extreme air pollution, rendering it uninhabitable without an oxygen mask.

When the first-look still of Kim Woo-bin portraying the legendary deliveryman ‘5-8’ was released in January, it sparked a wave of excitement among fans. In “a world without air”, the deliverymen, also known as the black knights, deliver oxygen and necessities to the 1% of the population who lived through the extreme desertification.

The first teaser poster for Black Knight offers a glimpse into the series’s setting, a world completely engulfed in sand. A used oxygen mask lies discarded on a barren landscape, where the ruins of collapsed high-rise buildings loom in the distance with no signs of life. A figure resembling the legendary deliveryman 5-8 walks away from a massive truck, leaving viewers with a sense of intrigue for the story to unfold.

The bar is set high, as all eyes are on the fantastic ensemble of seasoned actors. Kim Woo-bin plays the legendary deliveryman, a.k.a ‘5-8’, Song Seung-heon as the only heir to the powerful Cheonmyeong Group, Kang You-seok as a boy who dreams of becoming a deliveryman and Esom as the Defense Intelligence Command major. These characters bring depth and complexity to the narrative, each with unique perspectives and motivations.

Director Cho Ui-Seok, known for his tightly-knit narrative and cathartic action sequences, spearheads the production.

Black Knight is set to premiere in the second quarter of 2023 only on Netflix.

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