Anne Curtis talks about twitter and trends on Us Girls

With over 1.3 million followers, actress and TV host Anne Curtis is definitely the undisputed queen of Twitter here in the Philippines.

People just can’t get enough of the fashionable “Showtime” host, who actively uses the popular micro-blogging site to interact with both friends and fans.

Get to know more about the most followed Filipina on Twitter this Thursday (July 7) in “Us Girls.”

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake reunite in Bad Teacher

Ex-couple Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake will reunite in Columbia Pictures' romance comedy entitled Bad Teacher. The film that will be showing in all theaters nationwide beginning August 2011 was directed by Jake Kasdan based on a screenplay by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.

Daniel Radcliffe ends his “Potter” journey in the Deadly Hallows finale

The end is near for a decade long journey of Daniel Radcliffe in taking the role of Harry Potter as the finale of the franchise will happen on July 14. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is the last movie that Radcliffe done for the film adaptation of famous wizard novels of J.K Rowling. With Rupert Grint who played the role of Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, the three young adults will be closing this part of their lives where it touches millions of followers of Harry Potter. This film will be distributed by Warner Bros Pictures and available in 3D, IMAX 3D and regular format.

Here is a short interview of Daniel Radcliffe sharing his memories of playing the role of Harry Potter and what’s next for him after the phenomenal movie franchise.

Question: Has there been any crying since you all know the “Harry Potter” films are ending?

Daniel Radcliffe: There was lots of crying for Emma, Rupert and I, and the crew as well because a lot of them have been there for 10 years as well. So, there were lots of tears from everybody, really. It was very sad. And, at the time, I remember sort of being quite inconsolable for like two hours. And then four hours later I was on a plane and I was reading a script for another movie. So, we move on. [Laughs]

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis star in Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses is a kind of movie where most can really relate and have a good laugh while watching it. This dark comedy film of New Line Cinema features character actors Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis and directed by Seth Gordon. Joining the three actors to be their horrible bosses in the film were Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, and Kevin Spacey. This movie will be distributed by Warner Bros Pictures beginning September 7, 2011 here in the Philippines.

Melai and Jason star in The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up ex-housemates and real life couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco star in their first movie together under Star Cinema entitled The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles. The movie directed by Soxie Topacio and co produced by Cine Screen will be showing in all cinemas nationwide beginning July 13, 2011.

Emma Watson says goodbye Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

In line with the finale of the Harry Potter series on July 14, Emma Watson who played the role of Hermione Granger recalls the eleven years of embodying the role of a muggle witch. Watson took the role when she was only 9, and appeared in 8 Harry Potter Movie (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has two parts). As Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 will be shown in all theaters worldwide; this will lead to the closing of the chapter of Watson’s life as the brilliant witch with her friends Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley).

Here’s the transcript of Watson’s interview sharing how Harry Potter changes her life and what’s next for her after being Hermione in a fantasy movie:

Question: How are you feeling now that the films are coming to a close? Are you nostalgic?

Emma Watson: That question never gets clearer or easier really to answer. It’s hard for me to answer because I still don’t really know how I feel about it. I’m still processing it. So, to give you an answer is actually quite hard. I have days where I feel relieved and I have days where I feel very sad. And I have days where I’m like, ‘I’m so excited.’ Because this just took up my life, all of my time; my life revolved around Harry Potter. That was the focal point of my existence. And it’s exciting now that I have this time, I can accept other things. I mean, I know the grass is always greener, but there were moments when I was making this when I was like, ‘God, I wish I could go and do that.’ Or something would come up and now I have time to go and do different things. So, it’s exciting too. I swing kind of like a pendulum back and forth between all these different emotions.

Studio 23 airs Dream Date on July 15!

Studio 23 and Chuzi.com launches the first original Filipino dating game show in the country that will use tri-media for this dating game-lifestyle show entitled Dream Date. The show which will be airing on Studio 23 beginning July 15, 11:30pm will be hosted by Andrei Felix and Bianca Roque.

The dating game show will be using online and mobile component to determine their participants in the contest which will test their personality, talent and looks depending on the preference of their possible match.

20th Century Fox opens “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” on August 5

20th Century Fox brings another science fiction film which is a reboot or prequel of the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. Rise of the Planet of the Apes which will be showing in all cinemas worldwide beginning August 5 stars James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo and Andy Serkis. It was directed by Rupert Wyatt.

100 Days to Heaven: The journey of forgiveness and second chances begins on May 9!

After the huge success of Agua Bendita, and Momay, Xyriel Manabat returns to the primetime slot with award winning actress Connie Reyes and Jodi Sta. Maria for the show 100 Days to Heaven. The family-inspirational teleserye will replace the top rated Mutya that airs after TV Patrol in the Primetime Bida of ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu Sevilla the same directed that handles Agua Bendita.

Thor: Finally a Norse deity on the big screen

From a comic book published by Marvel Comics in 1962, Thor finally arrives in the big screen through the production of Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures. Luckily the super hero film was released earlier here in the Philippines (April 29) through Summit Entertainment, which was few days early than the US premiere (May 6). The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, and Stellan Skarsgård and directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Catch Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai on June 22 to July 8

This will be the first time here in the Philippines that Canadian-based entertainment company Cirque du Soleil will be presenting Varekai in Manila on June 22 to July 8. The performance of Cirque du Soleil will happen at the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) in Rizal Park.

Arthur: More than a Comedy Film

It was very surprising to see a film that stars Russel Brand that is beyond the usual comedy theme that he usually offer. The film Arthur, was a remake of the 1981 film with the same title and now written directed by Steve Gordon. Aside from Brand, the movie also stars Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, and Nick Nolte and it is showing in all cinemas nationwide beginning April 23.

“The King's Speech” Exclusively in Ayala Cinemas on May 11

After receiving four Academy Awards like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, The King's Speech finally opens in Manila this May. The 2010 British historical drama directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler with actors Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham-Carter and Guy Pearce will be exclusively screened in Ayala Cinemas (Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma) beginning May 11.

Century Corned Tuna is KC & Piolo’s secret to remain fit and healthy

Last March, Century Canning Corporation officially launches showbiz royalties and real life couple KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual as the product endorser of Century Corned Tuna. Being the idols and role models of the youth today, KC and Piolo wanted to show the importance of healthy living to their followers through exercise, balance diet and eating healthy food like Century Corned Tuna that is rich with Omega 3 DHA that is good for the heart. According to Angela Gambo, Senior Product Manager of Century Canning Corporation she said that the company believes that KC and Piolo embody what is the product all about. They both maintain healthy and active lifestyles despite both being really busy, and this is exactly the kind of life that their consumers have.

Repertory Philippines presents Shakespeare in Hollywood on April 1-17!

 

After Romeo and Bernadette, Repertory Philippines brings Ken Ludwig’s Shakespeare in Hollywood, a farce inspired from William Shakespeare’s story with a modern twist. Directed by Jamie del Mundo and actors including Hans Eckstein, Red Concepcion, Robie Zialcita, Arnel Carrion, Caisa Borromeo, Cris Villonco, Miguel Faustmann, Joy Virata, Reuben Uy, Topper Fabregas, Rem Zamora, and Nic Campos, the play will be staged at Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1 in Makati City on April 1-17.

Paul Bettany stars in Columbia Pictures’ Priest

From Silas in The Da Vinci Code to Michael in Legion, Paul Bettany stars in another suspense horror film entitled Priest. Directed by Scott Stewart, it was based from a Korean comic book written by Min-Woo Hyung and also starring Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Karl Urban, and Stephen Moyer.

Sucker Punch: Letting your imagination fly

It’s crazy, loud and rebellious; this is how I described how the visionary Zack Snyder executed Sucker Punch which is now showing in all cinemas nationwide. As described by other film critics as the Alice in Wonderland with guns, Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Chung shows how pretty girls know how to kick ass in the movie.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is Lactum’s newest Panatag Mother

In line with the growing family of Lactum, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo the mother of Yohan and Lucio joins Claudine Baretto, Carmina Villaruel and Jodi Sta. Maria as the newest member of the community of Panatag Mothers. With her latest commercial for Lactum, Judai also brings her daughter Yohan to be part of the TV plug that was launch 2 weeks ago in ABS-CBN.

Russell Brand stars in Warner Bros' Arthur

In Warner Bros.' new comedy “Arthur” – a fresh new look at a classic story – Russell Brand re-invents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of lifelong nanny Hobson (Academy Award® winner Helen Mirren) to keep him out of trouble.

Now he faces his biggest challenge—choosing between an arranged marriage to ambitious corporate exec Susan (Jennifer Garner), that will ensure his lavish lifestyle, or an uncertain future with the one thing money can’t buy, Naomi (Greta Gerwig), the woman he really loves.

Sony Music and Philippine Opera Company brings the Opera Belles

Sony Music officially launches Allison Tanner, Lara Maigue and Jam Valdes or also known as the group Opera Belles. The all girl group that was classically trained singers was formed by Philippine Opera Company. Allison, Lara and Jam auditioned for the slot in the group and underwent rigid training to develop and improve their voices.