Arts and Entertainment
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' dominates North American box office
December 18, 2017, 9:37 am
LOS ANGELES -- The Force of "Star Wars" dominated box office again as Disney's release of Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" opened with an incredible estimated USD220 million in North America, the biggest opening in 2017 by far and the second biggest debut of all time. The opening of the… Read More
Kidnapping independent cinema
December 17, 2017, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- What happens to the independent film industry when the most sought after actor gets kidnapped? That is exactly the premise of the film, “Ang Mga Kidnapper ni Ronnie Lazaro” written and directed by Sigfreid Barros Sanchez. In an exclusive interview with the Philippine News Agency… Read More
Japan-based indie music support platform Alphanote streams in India
December 12, 2017, 4:03 pm
TOKYO/Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ -- Alphanote, a unit of Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd., launched in India on December 11 its innovative free music streaming platform to support independent musicians and to serve the growing demand for music in the region. The service will be deployed in other… Read More
19 short films vie for first-ever Sine Negrense Awards
November 21, 2017, 7:01 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Nineteen short films are competing in the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival 2017 set on November 27 to 29 in this city. The three-day festival, held for the first time in Negros, is presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, The Negros Museum, Design… Read More
2 Pinoys among Time's 'Most Influential Teens of 2017'
November 3, 2017, 12:10 pm
MANILA -- Two Filipino youths made it to Time Magazine's list of the 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017 -- a list which takes into account "global impact through social media, and overall ability to drive news." Hawaii-based male beauty guru and internet superstar Brettman Rock, 19, made the cut… Read More
Homegrown retail chain in search for new teen ambassadors
October 26, 2017, 5:28 pm
DAVAO CITY – Homegrown retail chain NCCC Department Store will present this year’s 20 charismatic, good-looking and confident young aspirants who will vie for the title of Teen Model Search grand winner during its grand finals on Saturday, October 28, starting at 4 p.m. at NCCC Mall Activity… Read More
Weaving demos at National Museum slated Oct. 7-8
October 7, 2017, 11:19 am
MANILA -- Weavers and embroiderers from Abra, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Laguna and South Cotabato are at the National Museum of Anthropology on Oct. 7-8 to share their traditional and indigenous knowledge with the public. The weaving and embroidery demonstrations were organized by Senator Loren… Read More
Stephen King's "It" tops North American box office for 2nd weekend
September 18, 2017, 10:03 am
LOS ANGELES -- Following its record-breaking debut last week, American horror movie "It" continues to lead North American box office for the second weekend in a row with an estimated USD60 million in its second weekend. Warner Bros. and New Line's latest movie is based on renowned horror writer… Read More
Comval town builds own cinematheque
August 31, 2017, 6:10 pm
DAVAO CITY – After successfully hosting a film festival of 93 short and 12 full-length films, Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley Province will soon have its own cinematheque, a project of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The Nabunturan cinematheque will be situated in an… Read More
Works of 4 Filipino artists featured in Beijing exhibit
August 21, 2017, 12:58 pm
BEIJING -- The contemporary photography and video art works of four Filipino artists are now on display in the Philippines Art Exhibition curated by Henry Woo at the Columbia Global Centers at Core Plaza in Haidian, Beijing. Titled "In Between Spaces," the exhibition aims to use video art and… Read More
US country music legendary singer Glen Campbell dies at 81
August 9, 2017, 9:36 am
LOS ANGELES, Aug 8 -- US country music legendary singer Glen Campbell has died Tuesday at 81 after struggling with Alzheimer's disease for years. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen… Read More
