Enjoying Wonderful World

September 16, 2012

Walt Disney releases a new trailer for the Video Game inspired animated feature Wreck-it Ralph.

WALT DISNEY releases new trailer for WRECK-IT RALPH.

Walt Disney releases a new trailer for the Video Game inspired animated feature Wreck-it Ralph.

Wreck-It-Ralph looks like loads of fun, and that’s partially due to the cameos from famous video game characters.

Synopsis:

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy(R)-winning director Rich Moore (TV’s “The Simpsons,” “Futurama”) take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in “Wreck-It Ralph.” Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Step Brothers”) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, “30 Rock”), the “good guy” star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing andseeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV’s “Glee”) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty. But it’s the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, “The Sarah Silverman Program”) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it’s too late?

Opening in local cinemas on October 31, 2012 to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

September 15, 2012

'X Factor' final six reveal their biggest battles

For the final six, being the next multimedia superstar and winning “The X Factor Philippines” are not just a battle of charisma, stage presence, and unique vocal prowess but also a personal battle to overcome their lifelong struggles that might have driven them off course from realizing their dreams of making it in the music industry.

Jeric Medina from Paranaque has been battling weight problems since he was a kid. He may be living a privileged life but he grew up insecure about his physique. This drove him to commit to losing weight through exercise and diet and eventually lost more than 70 lbs. With his new physique, he was more confident to pursue his longtime dream of becoming a singer.

His teammate Gabriel Maturan of Dapitan City is fighting a different battle in his life as he has long struggled to have a complete family. Growing up, Gabriel has had three men he considered fathers, one of whom was a Danish national. That was why he lived and became a working student in Denmark. When his mom and his second stepfather parted ways, they returned to the country and lived in Zamboanga Del Norte, where he found his third dad. Will he make his fathers proud by becoming the grand winner?

Kedebon Colim of Cebu faces a tough battle in the competition. Aside from struggling with poverty, Kedebon is also in a constant battle to prove himself to the viewing public that he deserves to be in the final six. Despite the insults thrown at him, Kedebon respects people’s opinions and just does his best every week. This is no surprise to his family and friends because Kedebon has always been strong and hardworking. In fact, he even worked as an internet café attendant and construction worker at the same time just to help in his family’s finances.

Just like Kedebon, Allen Sta. Maria is also fighting poverty. The youngest finalist from Nueva Ecija would join various amateur singing contests and get gigs as a singer to support her studies and buy stuff for herself like clothes and shoes. Allen never became champion in the many singing contests she joined. Will her fate change in “The X Factor Philippines?”

KZ Tandingan of Digos City is determined to win the competition. KZ has always loved singing so much that she would belt out songs just about everywhere. Unfortunately, she encountered throat problems that affected her singing voice. She can no longer belt out high notes like before and thus suffered from low self-esteem. But with the help of her family, she was able to find her love for music once more and searched for a unique singing style with her band. Now that she is in the “X Factor,” KZ is ready to give it all to prove that the country’s music industry is not just for belters and smooth-skinned, pretty artists.

Carrying the banner of the Groups category is all-male group Daddy’s home composed of Allan Silonga, Herbert Silonga, Eric Dacanay, and Jerome Icatar. All professionals and aged above 31, Daddy’s Home is in a fight against time as their shot at making it in the industry tends to be shorter than the rest of the younger contenders. Aside from the competition, they also face conflicting priorities since they have families to provide for. Making it this far, Daddy’s Home threats their families as inspiration to win the competition and finally achieve their goal of penetrating the mainstream scene.

Who among them will become the country’s next big multimedia superstar? Whose ‘x factor’ will win over viewers and judge-mentors hearts?

Be sure to save your favorites from elimination. Vote after their performances by every Saturday by texting XFJERIC/GAB/KED/ALLEN/KZ/DAD and send it to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text subscribers.

Don’t miss the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, airing every Saturday, after “MMK,” and every Sunday, after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind

"Be Careful With My Heart" airs a replay and you can watch all rewind of episodes every Saturday!Due to insistent public demand, the country’s no. 1 daytime TV program topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will now be aired on Saturdays via “Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind” that will premiere this September 15 before “It’s Showtime.”

“We offer this to everyone who cannot watch ‘Be Careful With My Heart’ every morning because they’re busy with their work and school. We hope that we can share them the joy and the good vibes that the morning audience enjoy,” Jodi said. “Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind” will begin with the pilot episode of the hit ‘kilig-serye’ where viewers can rediscover the beginning of the unique love story of Yaya Maya (Jodi Sta. Maria) and Mr. Lim (Richard Yap).

There's another special gift that the show has for their loyal supporters is the much anticipated release of the show’s nine-track official soundtrack.

“Be Careful With My Heart Album” is special not only to their fans but to him and Jodi themselves.

“We both love music and singing but we never dreamt of being recording artists,” Richard shared. “This is special to us because aside from the fact that it’s our first album, we really worked hard for this because we want the people who’ll buy the album to be happy with the songs and how we sang them, and not just because we’re part of it.”

Jodi added that avid viewers will surely relate with all the tracks of the album.

“Everytime they’ll listen to it, they’ll remember the romantic moments of Sir Chief and Maya,” said Jodi.

The tracklist of “Be Careful With My Heart Album” include:

Be Careful With My Heart (duets by Jodi and Richard)

When You Say Nothing At All (duets by Jodi and Richard)

Kaba (by Jodi)

Torete (by Jodi)

The Way You Look Tonight

Sorry Na, Pwede Ba? (by Richard)

I’ll Be There (by Aiza Seguerra)

and a bonus track of

‘Be Careful With My Heart’ (by Juris and Sam Milby)

Be Careful With My Heart Music Video

This is a story about a simple girl Maya De La Rosa (Jodi Sta. Maria) who journeys to the big city to follow her dreams to become a flight stewardess to help her family. She would allow no one to stop her, not even the handsome, wealthy widower Richard Lim (Richard Yap), who threatens to ruin her dreams.

Ironically, Richard is her last hope in reaching her dreams because of his influence in the Airline Industry and he will only help Maya if she agrees to become his children’s temporary nanny.

Maya succumbs to the condition. But upon entering the Lim Mansion, she finds herself involved in the private lives of Richard and his three problematic children Luke (Jerome Ponce), Nikki (Janella Salvador) and Abigail (Mutya Orquia).

Maya sees that there are problems to be solved in the Lim family because since Richard’s wife died, the family’s joy died with her. And so Maya took it upon herself to bridge Richard to his children. And eventually, she succeeds in rebuilding the Lim family.

However, in repairing their broken hearts, Maya encounters bigger challenges that will test her strength and will challenge even her own heart. Because she falls in love with the kids and with Richard himself.

Watch “Be Careful With My Heart,” weekdays, 10:45am, and “Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind” on Saturdays before "It's Showtime."on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

Cast

Jodi Sta. Maria as Maya Dela Rosa

Richard Yap as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim

Mutya Orquia as Abigail "Abby" Lim

Janella Salvador as Nikki Grace Lim

Jerome Ponce as Luke Andrew Lim

Aiza Seguerra as Cristina Rose "Kute" Dela Rosa

JM Ibañez as Pocholo "Cho"

Sylvia Sanchez as Teresita Dela Rosa

Divina Valencia as Mamang

Pen Medina as Arturo

Gloria Sevilla as Manang Fe

Robert Ortega as Fred

Kalila Aguilos as Liza

Paul Jake Castillo as Simon

Dionne Monsanto as Emy

Sunshine Garcia as Stephanie

Micah Muñoz as Joma

Nick Lizaso as Julio Demornay

Ya Chang as Engineer Yamaguchi

Rita Rosario G. Carlos as Doris

Vivieka Vivieka as Sabel

Johan Santos as Wilson de Juan

Noel Trinidad

Tom Rodriguez as Jeff D. Macavinta

September 14, 2012

Liezel Garcia Releases Self-titled Album Under Star Records

Liezel Garcia, the newest voice of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs releases her first-ever, self-titled album under Star Records. She has finally claimed her shiniest moment after she gained prominence as a finalist in the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA).

“Music lovers, especially the hopeless romantics, will surely relate with the touching melodies and beautiful lyrics of the songs in the collection,” said Liezel.

“As Pinoys, we are known to be sentimental and my album is like a playlist of different love stories.”

Being one of most requested interpreters of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs, Liezel cannot help but be compared with Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, Angeline Quinto.

“I admire Angeline in everything that she does. Both of us waited for our own ‘time’ to fulfill our dreams. We are different in terms of singing style but we both want nothing but to entertain the people who love our music.”

Liezel’s nine-track album carries six well-loved teleserye theme songs including :

--- ‘Walang Hanggan’s “Wag Ka Lang Mawawala,” which is her duet with the ‘Prince of Sentimental Songs’ and real-life boyfriend Bugoy Drilon;

--- ‘Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo’s “Bakit Pa;”

--- ‘Pure Love’s “Gisingin ang Puso;”

--- ‘PHR Presents’ “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin;”

--- ‘Kristine’s “Di Ko Kayang Limutin;”

--- and her carrier single “Ngayong Alam Ko Na,” which is the official soundtrack of the hit morning Korenovela, “Two Wives.”

--- The album also features Liezel’s revival of Jaya’s “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig” and Marri Nallos’s “Alipin Ako.”

--- It also has bonus tracks including the song “Dance With Me” and the minus ones of all the tracks.

The "Liezel Garcia" album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P150. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph .

For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.