What do One Direction, Little Mix, and 4th Impact have in common?

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Before One Direction became a sensation, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson were solo acts who dreamt of stardom. The five then-aspiring singers auditioned at The X Factor UK’s seventh season, but while not all of them got three yeses, everyone managed to make it to second round.

At the end of the bootcamp stage, none of them qualified for the Boys category. Still, the judges saw the talent in the five aspirants and gave them the chance to compete as a group.

With Simon Cowell as their mentor, the five had to prove themselves worthy of advancing in the competition. But earlier on the day of the Judge’s House stage, Tomlinson suffered from a sea urchin sting. Nervous and with Tomlinson just making it in time from the hospital, the band covered the song “Torn” at Cowell’s home in Marbella, Spain. It was at this moment that The X Factor judge saw their potential as artists.

“My head, it’s saying it’s a risk and my heart it’s saying that you deserve a shot,” Simon said as he was giving his verdict. “I’ve gone with my heart. You’re through.”

One Direction, as the boys came to be known, finished third at The X Factor UK. But despite not winning the top prize, the group still has one of most inspiring stories at the talent contest.

Many other artists like 1D did not win The X Factor UK. And yet, they found themselves on a life-changing journey as they strove for success.

Here are other extraordinary artists who started out at The X-Factor UK:

Little Mix

Long before the hit single “Secret Love Song” gave everyone an earworm, the girl group Little Mix competed at The X-Factor UK and won—the only group to ever win the competition so far. Like One Direction, the group’s members started out as solo acts.

On their first public performance, the girls did a rendition of “Super Bass,” which was praised by The X Factor judge Louis Walsh for its “brilliant chemistry.” For that performance, fellow judge Gary Barlow described the group as the “best girl band that’s ever been on The X Factor.”

Leona Lewis

After her beautiful rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” at her audition, 21-year old receptionist Leona Lewis was described by Walsh as having “the complete package.” In one of her bootcamp performances, her would-be mentor Cowell said that Lewis is of a “totally different league.” She eventually won The X Factor UK’s third season.

Among her most memorable hits are “Bleeding Love” and “Better in Time” from the album Spirit.

4th Impact

Sisters Almira, Celina, Irene, and Mylene Cercado from the Philippines already joined and won several contests in the Philippines before auditioning for The X Factor UK. Their rendition of Jessie J’s “Bang Bang” earned them a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges.

The group’s would-be mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini told the girls that they “took the Wembley’s roof off,” while Cowell thought their audition was one of the best he had ever seen. Their audition went viral after it aired. Though 4thImpact did not make it to the finals, it was a dream come true for the sisters who’ve always wanted to perform for Cowell.

Catch The X Factor UK’s brand new season premiere on August 28, 10:30AM first and exclusive at RTL CBS Entertainment HD.

4TH Impact on RTL CBS Entertainment for the New Season of The X Factor UK

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Sisters, Mylene, Celina, Irene and Almira Cercado better known as the all-Filipino girl group 4TH Impact will appear in a series of on-air clips promoting the new season of The X Factor UK on RTL CBS Entertainment coming in August.

The girls catapulted to fame through their first audition in London with standing ovations and rave reviews from judges including Simon Cowell. The video of the first performance has received over 57 million views on Youtube. With their unique talent and guidance from mentor, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, 4TH Impact ultimately finished fifth in last year’s competition. 

Post the show, the group was part of The X Factor 2016 Live Tour that kicked off in February this year. The X Factor 2016 Live Tour is an arena tour which travels all around the U.K. Finalists perform classic songs and viewers’ favourites from the TV series. Attended by over three million people, The X Factor Live Tour has been one of the most successful annual arena tours in the UK for the past twelve years. 

Aside from the clips, RTL CBS Entertainment also had the opportunity to interview the girls about their experience during the competition. The interview will be posted on the RTL CBS Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RTLCBSEntertainment in the coming weeks.

The new season of The X Factor UK premieres first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment on August 28, Sundays and Mondays, same day as the U.K., at 10:30am with primetime encores on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays at 9pm.

Celebrity Family Feud, first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD, premieres July 4

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Make No Mistake About It - Steve Harvey Hosts Celebrity Family Feud on RTL CBS Entertainment HD

Celebrity Family Feud premieres July 4, Monday at 9:55pm (8:55pm JKT/BKK)

Hosted by the highly popular, multi-hyphenate stand-up comedian, actor, author and Emmy Award-winning talk and game show host Steve Harvey.

Join celebrity families as they compete against each other on Celebrity Family Feud, a prime time star-studded version of the iconic game show Family Feud.

Each team is made up of a celebrity captain with four relatives or friends playing along.  The winning celebrity team will be given a chance to win up to $25,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. With such a worthwhile prize at stake, Celebrity Family Feud brings you your favourite celebrities as you’ve never seen them before!

Premiere Episode Synopsis

The series premiere of Celebrity Family Feud features actor Anthony Anderson’s (black-ish) family versus  seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist Toni Braxton and her sisters; and in a separate game, family members from Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and actress Monica Potter (Parenthood) spar off against each other to win money for a charity of their choice. 

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The Odd Couple Season 2 Premieres on RTL CBS Entertainment HD – 15 April, Friday at 9:55pm (8:55pm JKT/BKK)

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THE ODD COUPLE stars Matthew Perry as endearing slob Oscar Madison and Thomas Lennon as uptight neat freak Felix Unger, two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages.

It’s not long after Oscar lets Felix move in that Oscar fears he’s made a monumental mistake. Oscar’s jack-of-all-trades assistant, Dani, and his long-time agent, Teddy, have their hands full trying to keep Oscar’s career as a sports radio host on track as he deals with his new living situation. 

Fortunately, their quirky next door neighbor Emily helps Felix adapt to his new life as a bachelor and rein in his copious eccentricities. Despite how exasperated Oscar and Felix make each other, in the end, these mismatched friends agree they can help each other move on from their divorces and somehow make this crazy living arrangement work.

Actress Teri Hatcher guest stars on THE ODD COUPLE in a multiple-episode arc in season 2. She will play Charlotte, a smart, successful single mother who lives in Oscar Madison’s (Matthew Perry) building. They meet when Oscar starts dating her nanny, but he soon realizes he’s really interested in Charlotte. Hatcher has delivered memorable performances in film and television since 1990, including her portrayal of Susan Mayer on “Desperate Housewives,” which earned Hatcher a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and as Lois on the series “Lois and Clark.” Her film credits include “The Big Picture,” “Soapdish,” “Spy Kids,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “Coraline.”

House of Cards Season 4 - Frank Underwood knows too well that f'oul is fair'

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Shakespeare’s power-hungry characters and House of Cards’ chief executive are more similar than we think

The airing of House of Cards Season Four could not have mirrored a more appropriate time as the Philippines and the United States elect their future leaders this year. As Election Day comes closer, the unfolding political drama in these countries grows more and more intense.

But did you know that House of Cards is largely influenced by works of the greatest English dramatist? As artists and scholars all over the world look forward to William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary in April, shows like House of Cards and characters like Frank Underwood (played by Kevin Spacey) remind audiences of the enduring influence of the Bard’s works.

Here are some facts on Shakespeare’s influence on the series.

1. Richard III is a major basis of Frank Underwood’s character

The original House of Cards is based on a novel by Michael Dobbs, a British Conservative politician. Dobbs’ novel was adapted into a series that aired in 1990 in the United Kingdom. A major basis of the novel’s central character was Shakespeare’s Richard III, a play about an English king who earned a reputation as an ambitious and murderous villain.

Like Frank Underwood, the title character in Richard III did not hesitate to get rid of the people who thwarted his ambition. Richard III killed one character after another, including his brother, wife, and two young nephews. After a brief reign, the notorious character met a bloody end on a battlefield in the hands of traitors.

2. Kevin Spacey played Richard III

In playing the ruthless Frank Underwood, Kevin Spacey seems to be getting in touch with a character he has played before. In 2014, Spacey played the title role in Sam Mendes’ production of Richard III, which went on an international tour for ten months. For this production, Kevin Spacey’s look was inspired by the late Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi who was killed by rebel forces in 2011.

3. Frank Underwood’s “asides” are often used in Shakespeare’s plays

There are moments in House of Cards when Frank Underwood would talk to the viewer and reveal his intentions. In the British series, the lead character also talks to the audience in this manner called an “aside.”An aside is a dramatic device where a character shares his thoughts to the audience. Asides are usually not heard by other characters on stage, but they allow the audience to understand what’s going on in the speaker’s mind.

4. Claire and Frank Underwood’s marriage mirror the relationship of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Frank Underwood’s wife Claire is supportive of her husband’s schemes and ambitions, and they both share a taste for power. At first, their relationship is very similar to that of Shakespeare’s ultimate power-hungry couple, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

But readers of the Scottish play would notice that at the beginning of the story, Macbeth is full of doubt, while his wife was more certain in their pursuit of power. Towards the end of the play, Macbeth becomes a murderous tyrant, and Lady Macbeth is driven to madness by her guilt.

The outcome of Macbeth and his wife resembles Claire and Frank’s relationship in the latest episodes of House of Cards. While they used to be supportive of each other, their marriage—along with their political partnership—now seems to have broken down.

Considering that House of Cards is based on Shakespeare’s tragedies, a curious question could now be: Will the series end the same way a Shakespearean tragedy would? 

House of Cards Season Four airs every Tuesday, 9:55pm (8:55pm JKT/BKK), first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD.

HOUSE OF CARDS Seasons 1-3 weekend watchathons on RTL CBS Entertainment HD

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AHEAD OF SHOW’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FOURTH SEASON

To prepare audiences for the upcoming fourth season of HOUSE OF CARDS on March 5, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD will air seasons 1 to 3 of the critically-acclaimed series in three consecutive weekend watchathons beginning with season 1 on February 13. Season 2 follows on February 20 and season 3 on February 27. All 13 episodes of each season will air during the watchathons, starting at 4:00pm (3pm JKT/BKK) on Saturdays. The weekly watchathons will have encores on Sundays starting at 8:00am (7:00am JKT/BKK).

The fourth and brand new season of HOUSE OF CARDS will air first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on March 5, the same day as the release of the series in the U.S. Similarly, all 13 episodes will be aired back-to-back in a weekend watchathon starting at 4:00pm (3:00pm JKT/BKK) and will encore the next day starting at 8:00am (7:00am JKT/BKK).

RTL CBS Entertainment HD is the channel that brought HOUSE OF CARDS to audiences in the region. It is the only place to place to watch the series and the highly-anticipated brand new season. 

HOUSE OF CARDS follows the ruthless and cunning, Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Robin Wright) as they stop at nothing to conquer everything. Underwood has risen from House Majority Whip to President of the United States of America. His wife Claire plays the dutiful wife with her own political ambitions. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern Washington D.C. Catch up on all three seasons to prepare for season 4 premiering on March 5.

Developed and executive produced by Beau Willimon (The Ides of March), HOUSE OF CARDS has earned several accolades including Kevin Spacey’s Golden Globe® award for Best Actor in a Television Drama, Robin Wright’s Golden Globe® award for Best Actress in a Television Drama, as well as Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. It was also honored as one of the American Film Institute’s TV Programs of the Year for 2013.

Season 1 Watchathon – February 13 / Season 2 Watchathon – February 20 Season 3 Watchathon – February 27

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Brand New Bear Grylls Adventure-Reality Series, Mission Survive to Air First and Exclusive on RTL CBS Extreme HD

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Bear Grylls stars in a new adrenaline-fuelled series in which the adventurer takes eight celebrities into the depths of one of the most unforgiving Central American rainforests, where they will be compete in an epic 12‐day survival mission. Bear Grylls: Mission Survive premieres on RTL CBS Extreme HD on 20 February and airs Saturdays and Sundays at 8:40pm (7:40pm JKT/BKK).

“We’re happy to bring the new Bear Grylls series to audiences in Asia. The series is a great addition to our formidable line-up on RTL CBS Extreme HD, our male-skewed action entertainment channel,” says Jennifer Batty, EVP Programming, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. 

In Bear Grylls: Mission Survive the celebrity expedition team will be pushed to their physical and emotional limits. Issued daily mission briefings by Bear, they will have to navigate treacherous obstacles and journey through dangerous dense jungles, testing their ability to adapt, improvise and overcome in one of the world’s most hostile environments. Joining Bear are actors Emilia Fox and Laurence Fox, singer and actor Max George, double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, TV presenter and singer Jamelia, comedy actor Tom Rosenthal; DJ, model and presenter Vogue Williams and former England International rugby player Mike Tindall. Testing the celebrities at every turn on the fundamental principles of survival: shelter, water, fire and food, the celebrities have to abseil down ferocious waterfalls, cross perilous rapids, trudge through swamps and negotiate razor-sharp vines, not to mention contending with scorpions, snakes and sand flies.

The winner will have to show a resilience and ability to endure hardships unlike anything they’ve experienced before. 

At the end of every episode Bear will eliminate one person. And at the end of the series, there will be three finalists and ultimately just one Mission Survivor.

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New Adrenaline-Fuelled Series Premieres 20 February, 

Saturdays and Sundays at 8:40pm (7:40pm JKT/BKK) 

X Factor UK Fly In Promo winners.

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From left to right: SKYcable Head of Programming James Dumlao, raffle winners Verna Marin and Leah Halili, and RTL CBS Sales Support Executive Raphael Agoncillo.

Ready for the Finals: Premium cable TV channel RTL CBS Entertainment HD and the country's largest cable TV provider SKYcable congratulate the winners of their The X Factor UK Fly In Promo. Lucky winners Verna Marin and Leah Halili will be flying to the UK to watch the finals of The X Factor UK live on December 12-13, 2015. They received a trip for two to London, three-night hotel accommodation in Wembley, and exclusive passes for the two-day live X Factor Finale.

Limitless !

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LIMITLESS, the highly-anticipated TV series in the US this fall, premieres on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on September 23, Wednesday at 9 PM within 12 hours of its US broadcast.

Based on the feature film with the same title, LIMITLESS is an action-drama about Brian Finch who discovers the brain-boosting power of the mysterious drug NZT.

The series stars Jake McDorman (“American Sniper” and “Greek”), Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter”), Hill Harper (“CSI:NY” and “Covet Affairs”), and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (“Scarface” and “The Colour of Money”).

Academy Award nominee, Bradley Cooper is executive producing the series and will guest star in the pilot reprising his role as Senator Edward Mora, the character he played in the movie.

“We’re committed to bringing very strong programming to audiences in the region and are delighted to air LIMITLESS day and date of its U.S. broadcast,” said Jonas Engwall, CEO, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “This highly-anticipated show will complement the outstanding line-up of programs on our channel.”

LIMITLESS is a fast-paced drama that will explore what happens when there are no limits to man’s potential as Finch is coerced by the FBI to use his newfound extraordinary cognitive abilities to solve complex cases for them.

Working closely with Finch in the major case squad in New York City is Special Agent Rebecca Harris (Jennifer Carpenter), a formidable investigator with a dark past and Special Agent Boyle (Hill Harper), a former military officer and Rebecca’s confidant.

Unbeknownst to the FBI, Finch also has a clandestine relationship with Senator Edward Mora (Bradley Cooper), a presidential hopeful and regular user of NZT, who has plans of his own for his new protégé.

Fueled now with a steady supply of NZT that enables him to use 100% of his brain capacity, Finch is now more effective than all of the FBI agents combined, making him a criminal’s worst nightmare and the greatest asset the Bureau has ever possessed.

LIMITLESS is executive produced by Craig Sweeny, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Heather Kadin, Marc Webb, Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley and Tom Forman. Produced by CBS Television Studios in association with K/O Paper Products and Relativity Television, the series is internationally distributed by CBS Studios International.

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Two More Filipino Acts Make It Through The First Round Auditions on The X Factor UK

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Jenessa Gill, a 35-year old full-time mum from Manchester, and Neneth Lyons, 37-year old full-time mum from Chelmsford each got four yesses from the judges on The X Factor UK’s third week of auditions at Wembley Stadium in London. This follows the outstanding performance of 4th Power, the all-Filipino girl group on the first week of auditions.

Jenessa Gill, the “Catherine Zeta-Jones lookalike,” entertained the crowd with her enthusiastic rendition of Shakira’s Hips Don’t Lie. She even climbed on to Simon’s lap and gave him a kiss. She performed barefoot and gyrated seductively prompting host Olly Murs to kiddingly comment “It’s a family show!” The judges were not crazy about the singing but the crowd loved her and cheered her on; Rita Ora had actually nothing to say. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini said that she wanted to see Jenessa again.

Neneth Lyons, who used to perform in a hotel when she lived in Hong Kong, had all judges on their feet after she gave an emotional performance of Barbra Streisand’s Somewhere. Asked by Simon why she had chosen the song, she said that her father thought it sounded good. Clearly nervous as she walked onto the stage, Neneth pulled through with power during the song’s most demanding parts and was in tears when she finished her audition. Judge Nick Grimshaw said he was initially drawn by her nerves but then saw that she came alive during the performance and that she seemed like a different person. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini called her performance “spellbinding” and “stunning.” Simon Cowell said that Neneth was a brilliant singer.

Both Jenessa Gill and Neneth Lyons move forward to the Bootcamp round of the competition.

The X Factor UK airs first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD as live via satellite on Sundays and Mondays at 10:30am with a primetime encore at 9:00pm. 

The weekly episodes repeat on Thursdays at 9:00pm and on Saturdays at 10:00am and 4:40pm.

RTL CBS Entertainment HD is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), Destiny Cable channel 53, Dream Satellite channel 17 and Cable link channels 37(SD), 313 and 800 (HD).

Halle Berry returns for Extant Season 2 premiering first and exclusive RTL CBS Entertainment HD

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EXTANT, exclusive RTL CBS Entertainment HD  is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Halle Berry. Extant Season 2 – First Two Episodes Back-to-back - July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm 

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Halle Berry as Molly Woods in EXTANT

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry continues to break down barriers with a multitude of critically acclaimed diverse roles and continued success at the box office.

Berry returns for a brand new season of Extant as reprising her role as astronaut Molly Woods, the multifaceted Halle Berry also executive produced this season of the show. EXTANT Season 2 premieres first, exclusive and express on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm.

EXTANT is a futuristic thriller about female astronaut Molly Woods played by Halle Berry who discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction. In season 2, the threat that Molly thought was contained in space is now earthbound and spreading to become a major problem here on Earth.Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Grey’s Anatomy and Supernatural) adds an element of edginess in this season as cop JD Richter, who teams up with Molly to protect humanity. 

Season 2 of EXTANT promises more action with new showrunners Elizabeth Kruger and Craig Shapiro (Necessary Roughness) taking on the helm with series creator Mickey Fisher. 

EXTANT is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Halle Berry.

Berry, for her brilliant performance in “Monster’s Ball,” she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as the SAG Award, the Berlin Silver Bear Award and was named Best Actress by the National Board of Review. No stranger to accolades, Berry earned the Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and NAACP Image Award for her extraordinary performance in “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” which she also produced, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in “Frankie and Alice.” 

Berry has garnered praise not only for her numerous leading roles, but for her work with a range of influential organizations. Berry is an active supporter and chair member of the Jenesse Center in Los Angeless. The Jenesse Center was founded in 1980 and assists victims of domestic violence and aims to change the pattern of abuse in the lives of women and children. 

Throughout her successful career, Berry has supported a vast amount of charities and organizations, such as Revlon Run/Walk, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Afghanistan Relief Organization, Stand Up 2 Cancer, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Love Our Children USA and Clothes Off Our Back.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan as JD Richter in EXTANT 

Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s charm and versatility have landed him a variety of prestigious roles alongside a number of award-winning actors and filmmakers. Morgan is known to television audiences for his recurring roles on the series “Supernatural” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” 

Most recently, he starred as hotel owner Ike Evans in the critically acclaimed series “Magic City.” Also, he had a recurring role in the award-winning comedy series “Weeds.” 

Morgan captivated science fiction fans when he starred in the adaptation of the graphic novel “Watchmen” for director Zack Snyder, and “The Losers,” an adaptation of DC-Vertigo’s acclaimed comic book series, produced by Joel Silver and directed by Sylvain White. Additional feature film credits include “Peace, Love & Misunderstanding,” with Catherine Keener, Jane Fonda and Elizabeth Olsen for director Bruce Beresford; the thriller “The Possession,” with Kyra Sedgwick for producer Sam Raimi; the reboot of the 1984 action movie “Red Dawn”; the murder mystery “The Texas Killing Fields,” with Sam Worthington, Chloe Moretz and Jessica Chastain; Ang Lee’s film “Taking Woodstock”; and “P.S. I Love You,” with Hilary Swank.

With a dedicated feed in the Philippines that allows for better customization and support for local partners, RTL CBS Entertainment is the channel for family entertainment in the Philippines. RTL CBS Entertainment is available on Sky Cable Ch. 53 (SD) & Ch. 196 (HD), Destiny Cable Ch. 53, Cable Link Ch.37 (SD) & Ch.313 (HD) and Dream Satellite Ch.17.

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RTL CBS Entertainment to hold Summer Fair in BGC, Massive Celebration For the Entire Family

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RTL CBS Entertainment is marching into Bonifacio Global City with a full-blown Summer Fair in BGC’s High Street Activity Center this May 29-30. The event is open to the public and set to include carnival-themed festivities and activities directly inspired by some of the network’s hottest shows.

Special screenings for several series will run throughout the event, giving guests a special look at RTL CBS’ rich and diverse catalog with shows like Scorpion, Extant, The Odd Couple, and Under the Dome to name a few. The network is also home to a number of prestigious award shows, including Critics’ Choice Awards, the Billboard Music Awards and the Golden Globes on their roster, among others.

Prizes and other premium freebies will be raffled off to the general public, while guests could also enjoy decked-out mini studios for The X Factor UK and Britain’s Got Talent-themed faux-ditions that come with a glam photo and souvenir CD of their performance.

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