MEET THE “BULLET TRAIN” CHARACTERS IN THEIR SOLO POSTERS

“THEY'RE all in it together, whether they like it or not.” 

Check out the new posters for Columbia Pictures’ new action-thriller Bullet Train and meet these characters exclusively in cinemas across the Philippines August 03, 2022.

Brad Pitt as Ladybug: He’s just trying to forget what he does for a living.

Zazie Beetz as The Hornet:  Don’t be rude to this train attendant.

Bad Bunny as The Wolf: Here comes the Big Bad Wolf.

Joey King as The Prince: She’s not as innocent as she looks.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine: The juice is worth the squeeze.

Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon: Don’t get on his sour side.

Andrew Koji as Kimura: What secrets is he hiding?

Logan Lerman: Don’t take your eyes off him.

Michael Shannon as The White Death: What is waiting at the end of the line?

Hiroyuki Sanada as Elder: Everything you've ever done has led you here.

Momomon is Momomon: Dangerously cute.  

[Watch the film’s newest trailer at https://youtu.be/Eku2gerbnMc]

About Bullet Train

 

In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe – all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives – on the world's fastest train...and he's got to figure out how to get off. From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan.

 

Directed by David Leitch, screenplay by Zak Olkewicz based upon the book Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka.

 

The film is produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Antoine Fuqua.  The executive producers are Brent O’Connor, Ryosuke Saegusa, Yuma Terada, Kat Samick.

 

The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A Martínez Ocasio.

 

In Philippine cinemas August 2022, Bullet Train is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #BulletTrainMovie

BEAUTéHAUS Formally Welcomes JC Santos and Shyleena Santos As Its Official Brand Ambassadors

BEAUTéHAUS formally welcomes dramatic actor JC Santos as its official brand ambassador together with Shyleena Santos, his wife who is a nurse and chef.

Established and founded by Rhea Anicoche-Tan in 2016, BeautéHaus is a subsidiary of the Beautéderm Group Of Companies and it is arguably considered as a major beauté hub in Angeles City, Pampanga.

JC SANTOS (enjoying Beautétox & Exilift)

The clinic boasts one of the best medical teams in Northern Luzon that specializes in dermatology as well as the latest top-of-the-line, cutting-edge machines and equipment in the field of aesthetic medicine.

For the past six years, BeautéHaus has been attracting thousands of patients because of such procedures as its signature Beautédrip’s, Snow White Laser, Beauté Rejuve Laser with Beauté Glow Peptide, Ultimate V-Lift, and Beauté Hifu among many other fabulous and life-altering treatments.

RHEA ANICOCHE-TAN

JC started to undergo several procedures in BeautéHaus shortly after he became a father to his baby girl. JC’s main concern is to get rid of his “dad bod” while getting back into shape so he underwent Lipodissolve and M-Shape – which are non-invasive body sculpting and slimming treatments. 

RHEA, SHYLEENA & JC

JC also did Beautétox to soften and eliminate wrinkles as well as Exilift which improves the appearance of dark circles in the eyes as well as eye puffiness and eye wrinkles. 

"Even us men must take the effort to look good,” says JC. 

“As an actor, it is my responsibility to take care of myself especially now that I am also busy taking care of my little girl. I work long hours and the stress of the job is taking a toll on my appearance. I am so happy and grateful that my treatments with BeautéHaus compliments my workouts and my healthy diet.”

Rhea Tan on the other hand is equally elated to welcome JC to the Beautéderm Group Of Companies as the brand ambassador of BeautéHaus. “BeautéHaus started as a side hobby of mine. I initially bought all the machines for my personal use until I decided to open the clinic. I didn’t realize how successful the clinic is until several years ago. 

"I am so excited to have JC onboard now that we are gearing up to move the clinic to bigger space in Beautéderm Corporate Center where it will be part of the lifestyle hub that we will launch this year.”

JC SANTOS

JC Santos is born and raised in Pampanga who started his career in theater before he skyrocketed as one of the industry’s most respected young character actors with notable performances on some of ABS-CBN’s top-rating series namely Till I Met You, Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin, and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano as well as feature appearances in a steady string of critically-acclaimed films as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, The Day After Valentines, and Miracle In Cell No. 7.

For more information on BeautéHaus and exciting updates on JC Santos, like BeautéHaus on Facebook and follow @beautéhaus.clinic on Instagram.

K-Pop Group Red Velvet, BINI, Lady Pipay, and BGYO Lead The Pack In 'Be You! The World Will Adjust'

GEAR-up for a special advocacy concert that promotes mental health awareness for people with special needs titled Be You! The World Will Adjust (An Extraordinary Celebration For People With Special Needs) on July 22 (Friday, 7:00 p.m.) at SM Mall Of Asia Arena as initiated by In Purpose International Training Institute Inc.

RED VELVET

In Purpose International Training Institute Inc. conducts and provides several tutorial trainings centered on programs for skill development and special education for people with special needs.

BGYO

With its tagline #YesToInclusion, the event aims to champion diversity, individuality, and freedom of self-expression especially amongst people with special needs. The event wishes to create an open and safe space for everyone to express themselves and celebrate life especially in the midst of the very trying times of the pandemic.

BINI

Directed by Alex Magbanua, the concert will feature a spectacular show with powerhouse performances by Korean all-girl pop group Red Velvet as well as homegrown Pinoy artists such as BGYO, Bini, Aeron Mendoza, and Lady Pipay.

LADY PIPAY

The concert will also showcase inspiring testimonials that uplifts the experiences of people with special needs.

Shopee Expands Its Serviceable Areas Through The Establishment Of New Hubs Across Mindanao

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 24, 2022 - As part of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao.

Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times.

Shopee also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to hold its first Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City. The masterclass educated Davao-based sellers on how to grow their businesses with e-commerce and onboarded new sellers to improve the overall online selling experience for Filipinos.

Shopee also held another live seller engagement event in Davao City, Shopee Kumustahan, wherein representatives from the platform held roundtable discussions with local Shopee sellers to know more about their experience and get insights on what can help drive their business forward.

“Here at Shopee, we are always driven by our objective to make e-commerce accessible to everyone. Through the  Mindanao hub expansions and conducting  educational workshops, our goal is to equip local sellers and business owners with the necessary knowledge and tools to make the most out of their e-commerce journey with Shopee,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines. 

If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Discover Trending Gadgets and Tech Essentials Available on 'Shopee’s Gadget Zone'

 

MANILA, JUNE 22, 2022 - Keeping up with all the trends and innovations in tech can be a challenge. Lucky for you, we’re here to help you stay in the loop. Discover all the nifty gadgets and tech essentials, available on exclusive deals on Shopee’s Gadget Zone!

To give you more reasons to splurge on these gadgets that will make your life easier, Shopee is offering discounts on newly launched products, exclusive deals from the most sought-after electronic brands, and ₱66 promos on select tech accessories. Check out this list of trending gadgets that you should consider scoring:

Be one of the first to buy these newly-launched gadgets from popular brands

Does your mobile device take too long to load? Chances are, you’re due for a phone upgrade. Find a reliable daily device in the all-new infinix Note 12,  with its ultra-fast processor and vibrant AMOLED display. If gaming is your top priority, then we recommend the latest Vivo T1x Gaming Phone. It has a 6.58 inch screen and 4GB RAM to enhance gaming performance which will make wiping out enemy teams seamless and lag-free. Looking for the absolute latest smartphone to buy? Mark your calendars on June 23 for the launch of a new flagship phone, the POCO X4 GT. 

Elevate your user experience with the right accessories to fit your gadgets and your lifestyle. Grab the modern Tigernu 3-Way Convertible Bag that can store your laptop, phone, and other valuables with its multifunctional, lightweight, and fashionable design that comes in a variety of colors. Say goodbye to long charging time with a UGREEN 20W PD Charger, equipped to fully-charge your gadget in just a few minutes.

Drones have been one of the most talked-about gadgets recently. Now you can own one yourself when you buy the state-of-the-art DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone. Enjoy its 4K HDR camera for perfect video captures and multi-direction sensors to help avoid obstacles when flying in tight spaces.

Level up your living space with these must-haves for the household

Home cleaning has become hassle-free thanks to all the easy-to-operate and high-quality appliances like the Deerma DX810 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner. Clean the nooks and crannies of each room with ease thanks to its handheld design and strong suction power. Invest in something that will help get you glammed up for any occasion such as the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete. Experiment with its multiple features that are suitable for any hair type and style. Beat the heat while you’re doing chores with the Akari Rechargeable Clip Fan. Place this at your desk, nightstand or wherever you are for up to 4 hours of cool air with one full charge. 

Stay on top of the trends without breaking the bank

Not all the trending gadgets and accessories need to have a hefty price tag, just like the ODSCN 5-in-1 Cleaning Brush, This nifty gizmo can conveniently clean your keyboard and earphones and easily be stored in your bag for when you’re on-the-go. Buy this Adjustable Phone Stand at a great deal, so you can have the perfect accessory for binge-watching movies and video calls. Capture photos at any angle you want with this affordable Gorilla Pod. Mount this at hard to reach places so you can get that perfect pic to post on your social media.

Visit https://shopee.ph/m/gadgetzone to find more trending gadgets and tech essentials that you can score with up to 90% off on June 23. 

FDCP, CHED to Premiere 10 Shorts at the Cineiskool Short Film Lab and Festival in Gateway Cinema

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 21, 2022 — Partner agencies Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Commission on Higher Education-Unified Student Financial System for Tertiary Education (CHED-UniFAST) are finally showcasing the ten (10) short films produced under the CineIskool Short Film Lab and Festival in a premiere and awards night happening in-person at the Gateway Mall, Quezon City on June 22, 2022, to be followed by two days of screening, panel discussion, and talkback sessions on June 23 and June 25.

This culminating set of activities will be capping the joint project of the two government agencies, FDCP and CHED-UniFAST, which began its initial talks in 2020 and was launched last 2021.

The CineIskool short film finalists will have a free public screening at Gateway Cinema 1 and will be shown as a set with three screening schedules, one at 2:00 PM on its premiere on June 22, at 5:30 PM on June 23, and at 12:00 PM on June 25. Special screenings of Glenn Barit’s award-winning feature film Cleaners on June 22-23 will also accompany the finalists showcase. Barit’s fresh take on Filipino student experience won Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and the Audience Choice Award at the 2019 QCinema International Film Festival.

During the Awards Night, cash prizes will be given to CineIskool’s Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Jury’s Choice, Special Mention, and Chairman’s Award. The winner of the top plum, the Best Film award, will receive P50,000 in cash prize. 

To make the event more meaningful, there will also be a panel discussion to be moderated by director Carlo Catu, and a talkback session that will discuss the participants’ journeys after the screening of the films on June 23. Screening will continue on Saturday, June 25. 

FDCP Chairperson and CEO Liza Diño expressed her enthusiasm for the project, “It is an honor to collaborate with CHED-UniFAST in supporting initiatives like CineIskool, which not only creates a track for our future filmmakers, but also documents and brings to life poignant narratives from the young scholars from real to reel. These beautiful stories of hope and inspiration reflected the journeys and challenges of beneficiaries of CHED-UniFAST’s free tertiary education program. Special thanks to our filmmaker mentors who helped shape their projects from end to finish. Our gratitude to Chairperson Popoy De Vera for entrusting FDCP with organizing CineIskool Film Lab and Festival and realizing his vision of making these narratives and CHED’s assistance program more known. ”

“We are very excited to be culminating this important project and to finally show the products of the students’ hard work. These are real stories. These films show how free Higher Education subsidies changed these students’ lives,” CHED UniFAST OIC Executive Director Ryan Estevez shares.

The following are the ten CineIskool short film finalists:

• Lapis Akong Naghihintay Ng Pantasa by Gerald Pesigan
• Higayon (Chance) by John Paul Corton
• Kapawa (Liwanag) by Crisol Bajado and David Mark Oray
• A Million Worth Degree by Mary Franz Salazar
• Koro Kan Saldang (Chorus of the Sun) by Xavier Roncesvalles
• Palhi by John Angelo Arroyo
• Jeremiah 29:11 by Caren Ubat and Jenny Mae Limama
• Langyaw (Dayo) by Jayve Cabanero
• Pagbangon: A Movie Documentary by Belinda Petravicius
• Disesyete by Sheena Grace Torres and Adora Paula M. Bangay

CineIskool aims to raise awareness on the various assistance programs and opportunities for free tertiary education provided by the government. CHED-UniFAST, with the help of FDCP, aims to use these short films as a tool in inspiring the youth to seek and benefit from academic opportunities that are available to them. 

The filmmakers of the ten projects who were granted Php 125,000 funding to produce their 3-5-minute shorts films underwent rigorous film training under some of the most respected names from the local film industry. Prior to finishing the above short films, the participants attended film labs on the different stages and aspects of filmmaking which discussed techniques and technicalities on Story Development, Production Management, Technical, Safe Filming, and Editing. FDCP resident mentors, Arden Rod Condez, Kristoffer Brugada,  Arjanmar Rebeta, Gale Osorio, Che Tagyamon shared their expertise with the students.

The showcase of CineIskool short films will happen alongside two other FDCP events screening short and full length films in the same venue for free. As part of the celebration of Pelikulaya: LGBTQIA+ International Film Festival of the Agency, ten (10) short films in competition will be screened on June 23, 1:30 PM. While under the “Pelikulaya Goes to Gateway,” the following LGBTQIA-themed full-length films will be screened on June 25: Traslacion: Ang Paglalakad sa Altar ng Alanganin by Wil Fredo at 1:30 PM, Boys Don’t Cry by Kimberly Peirce at 4:30 PM, and Gameboys The Movie by Ivan Andrew Payawan at 7:30PM.  

In partnership with another government agency, the Department of Health, the Healthy Pilipinas Short Film Festival will also be screening  six (6) shorts films on healthy habits at Gateway Cinema 1 on June 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM.