Ortigas Malls introduces Kidtopia
PLAY and learning are coming together with Kidtopia Mini Stations, which are open at GH Mall until Aug. 31 and at Estancia until Sept. 30. This educational and interactive experience is designed to keep kids engaged and also create memories with family. There is a Kid Sensory Station and Mini Competition Stations where kids can play, learn, and make new friends. Shoppers must present a P3,000 single receipt to get access to the Kidtopia Mini Stations. Children will also get a Kids Passport to collect stamps and enjoy rewards with every visit.
SB19 releases new single
FRESH from a debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, SB19 has released their latest single, “LAWLESS.” It marks a new direction for the award-winning quintet which is transitioning from a locally established act to a global supergroup brand. The song makes use of maximalist production and cinematic soundscapes with the goal of fusing P-pop with hip-hop, contemporary pop, Western, and surf rock influences. It is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Kathryn Bernardo headlines Blockbuster Sundays
ACTRESS Kathryn Bernardo takes center stage on Cinema One’s Blockbuster Sundays this August with a month-long lineup of her most iconic films, airing every Sunday at 7 p.m. First is Barcelona: A Love Untold about a journey of healing and unexpected love on Aug. 9, then Three Words to Forever, a story about family bond and forgiveness, on Aug. 16. Finally there is a story of an unexpected marriage, Can’t Help Falling in Love, on Aug. 23, and Ms. Bernardo’s blockbuster tale about love, sacrifice, and chasing dreams, Hello, Love, Goodbye, on Aug. 30.
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor in The End of Oak Street
COMING to Philippine cinemas and IMAX starting Aug. 12 is a thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. The story starts when a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports a normal family’s neighborhood to someplace unknown. The film also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery and is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell.
JYP Entertainment brings new video podcast to Spotify
JYP ENTERTAINMENT’S new video podcast, JYP Podcast, is coming to fans on Spotify. The show will feature a diverse lineup of content hosted by JYP artists, giving fans around the world more ways to get closer to their music, and their stories. The first installment has launched with 3RACHA Session, bringing Stray Kids members Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN to the mic. Fans can watch new episodes from the six-part series on Spotify every Monday at 8 p.m. Korea time.
Beauty queen in an 8-part docuseries
AFTER a challenging journey in Philippine pageantry, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi is set to speak her truth in the reality docuseries, Celeste Unscripted. Making its free TV premiere on GTV on Aug. 8 and a global premiere on Aug. 15 her life toward love, business, motherhood, and her journey from beauty queen to beauty mogul behind the brand ASUL
Dingdong Dantes returns to The Voice Kids
DINGDONG DANTES returns to host the reality singing competition The Voice Kids. Gabbi Garcia also joins as the show’s journey host, who will connect with the young singers and reveal a glimpse of their personal stories. Yeng Constantino, Gloc-9, and Julie Anne San Jose are the coaches of the season.
Stephen Chow brings the action with Kung Fu Soccer
FOLLOWING the global success of Shaolin Soccer, director Stephen Chow has made a brand-new story filled with gravity-defying martial arts, spectacular football action, and comedy. Kung Fu Soccer is about “teamwork, friendship, and believing in the impossible.” It stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Zhang Yixing, and introduces the audience to the Emei Women’s Football Team. Encore Films Philippines is bringing Kung Fu Soccer to Philippine cinemas on Aug. 19.
Fitterkarma announces album concert
FILIPINO alternative band fitterkarma will be headlining their first major solo show, kung tayo’y nasa isang horror na pelikula, tiyak ako ang una mong papatayin: The Album Concert, on Sept. 19 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Produced and organized by fitterkarma and GNN, the concert will serve as a launchpad for the band’s debut full-length album, scheduled for release two weeks before the show. The concert also marks fitterkarma’s most ambitious live production to date, featuring an expanded stage design, exclusive concert-only arrangements, and a special collaboration with The Manila String Machine. Known for combining Philippine folklore with a macabre aesthetic and theatrical elements, the band has produced two of the biggest hits of the last two years: “Kalapastangan” and “Pag-ibig ay Kanibalismo II,” both peaking at No. 1 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 and Billboard Philippines Hot 100 charts for multiple weeks. Tickets to the concert are now available via Ticketmelon, with prices ranging from P999 to P2,999.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil to premiere in September
THE NEWEST Resident Evil story is hitting Philippine cinemas on Sept. 16. Coming from horror director Zach Cregger, known for Barbarian and Weapons, the film aims to reimagine the iconic video game franchise. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who is going through the motions of his routine. As the night progresses, he finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as he encounters monstrous beings out to get him. He co-stars with Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser.
