“Colossal” is a fantastical tale that triumphs as a wholly original and subversive romantic comedy.
In the movie, Academy award-winning actress Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, a woman faced with sentimental and professional failure who seeks refuge in the town where she grew up. She then meets Oscar, a childhood friend who becomes a source of financial and emotional support.
On the other side of the world, a larger-than-life creature begins attacking Seoul, South Korea on a nightly basis. One night, Gloria is horrified to discover that her every move at a local playground is being mimicked on a catastrophic scale by the rampaging beast. When Gloria’s friends get wind of the bizarre phenomenon, a second, more destructive creature emerges, prompting an epic showdown between the two monsters.
Another Solar Pictures release this month is “The Bride,” which tells the story of small town girl Nastya, newly married to Ivan. He brings her home to meet his parents. And immediately Nastya feels she has made the wrong decision. She is surrounded by uncanny people and eerie photos. She is being prepared for a mysterious and traditional wedding ceremony.
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Congratulations!
Women’s Journal, in celebration of its 45th anniversary (1972-2017), has honored Outstanding Women of the Philippines for the year 2017.
The major awardees included Rep. Vilma Santos, Senator Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel; MTRCB Chair Rachel Arenas, Kathleen Pataksil, Karylle, Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo, Sunshine Cruz, Kristine Caballero, Ynez Veneracion, Mary Angeli Legarda, Vivian Yano, Bea Oranga, Leah Leilani-Gultiano, Eva Patalinjug, Rae Atienza, and Mary Ann Gonzales.
The event was organized by RDH Entertainment Network.
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GMA Network steadily increases nationwide TV ratings lead
Broadcast leader GMA Network has steadily improved its nationwide TV ratings lead over ABS-CBN since the last quarter of 2016, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
GMA wrapped up the month of April 2017 with a 43.3-percent total day people audience share in nationwide ratings (NUTAM), up by an impressive 8.2 points over ABS-CBN’s 35.1 percent. GMA’s margin over ABS-CBN has grown since the last quarter of 2016 and during the first quarter of 2017, where GMA led by 5.1 points and 6.2 points, respectively.
Similarly for April 2017, Kapuso programs reigned across all day parts in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) and in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country. Primetime telefantasya Encantadia remained number one on the list of top-rating programs, followed by Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho; Destined to be Yours; Magpakailanman; Pepito Manaloto; 24 Oras; Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko; Meant To Be; and Hay Bahay.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 20, go to Ms. Pilita Corrales, Rep. Butz Aquino, Lolit Solis, Yolanda Alvarez, Miriam Pantig, Remy Bicomong, Hayden Kho, May Jessica Macapulay, Relly Elipano, Agapito “Butz” Aquino, Drita Jusufi, Peter Timbol, Joriz B. de Guzman, Onehaneh Landingin, and Carla Humphries... Happy wedding anniversary to Emil and Ana Rodriguez…Belated b-day greetings to "TWBA" executive producer Nancy Yabut… May 21: Superstar Nora Aunor, former DOLE Sec. Nieves Confesor, Ray Orosa, Lito Puyat, Ana Co Puno, Rina O. Marquez, Baby Cruz, LA-based Estela Palma-Mendoza, Evangeline Nora Mae Eugenio Sebastian, Pidong Tuazon, Isabela Velisano, Mel Cortez, Florencio S. Pacaigue, Amy Benjamin of California, Vivian Luna Gaytano, London-based Rene Garcia and Singapore resident Bala K.T. Balasubramaniam, John Soledad and business unit head Reily Santiago… May 22 celebrators include Denden Urbano, Oliver Guinto, Ella Quintana Dr. Leticia de Guzman, US-based singer Tillie Moreno, Nicolas V. Salteras of PCSO PR dept., Marijo Feraren, Joe Santos, Col. Charlie Batayola, Nicolas V. Salteras, Jamison de la Cruz, Minh Duc Tran, Sr. Capt. Reynaldo Velasco, beauty queen-model Corazon Ugalde-Armenta, Romeo Pajarillo, Francis Sanchez, and Awee Abayari of LA, California…
In the movie, Academy award-winning actress Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, a woman faced with sentimental and professional failure who seeks refuge in the town where she grew up. She then meets Oscar, a childhood friend who becomes a source of financial and emotional support.
On the other side of the world, a larger-than-life creature begins attacking Seoul, South Korea on a nightly basis. One night, Gloria is horrified to discover that her every move at a local playground is being mimicked on a catastrophic scale by the rampaging beast. When Gloria’s friends get wind of the bizarre phenomenon, a second, more destructive creature emerges, prompting an epic showdown between the two monsters.
Another Solar Pictures release this month is “The Bride,” which tells the story of small town girl Nastya, newly married to Ivan. He brings her home to meet his parents. And immediately Nastya feels she has made the wrong decision. She is surrounded by uncanny people and eerie photos. She is being prepared for a mysterious and traditional wedding ceremony.
• • •
Congratulations!
Women’s Journal, in celebration of its 45th anniversary (1972-2017), has honored Outstanding Women of the Philippines for the year 2017.
The major awardees included Rep. Vilma Santos, Senator Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel; MTRCB Chair Rachel Arenas, Kathleen Pataksil, Karylle, Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo, Sunshine Cruz, Kristine Caballero, Ynez Veneracion, Mary Angeli Legarda, Vivian Yano, Bea Oranga, Leah Leilani-Gultiano, Eva Patalinjug, Rae Atienza, and Mary Ann Gonzales.
The event was organized by RDH Entertainment Network.
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GMA Network steadily increases nationwide TV ratings lead
Broadcast leader GMA Network has steadily improved its nationwide TV ratings lead over ABS-CBN since the last quarter of 2016, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
GMA wrapped up the month of April 2017 with a 43.3-percent total day people audience share in nationwide ratings (NUTAM), up by an impressive 8.2 points over ABS-CBN’s 35.1 percent. GMA’s margin over ABS-CBN has grown since the last quarter of 2016 and during the first quarter of 2017, where GMA led by 5.1 points and 6.2 points, respectively.
Similarly for April 2017, Kapuso programs reigned across all day parts in National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) and in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country. Primetime telefantasya Encantadia remained number one on the list of top-rating programs, followed by Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho; Destined to be Yours; Magpakailanman; Pepito Manaloto; 24 Oras; Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko; Meant To Be; and Hay Bahay.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 20, go to Ms. Pilita Corrales, Rep. Butz Aquino, Lolit Solis, Yolanda Alvarez, Miriam Pantig, Remy Bicomong, Hayden Kho, May Jessica Macapulay, Relly Elipano, Agapito “Butz” Aquino, Drita Jusufi, Peter Timbol, Joriz B. de Guzman, Onehaneh Landingin, and Carla Humphries... Happy wedding anniversary to Emil and Ana Rodriguez…Belated b-day greetings to "TWBA" executive producer Nancy Yabut… May 21: Superstar Nora Aunor, former DOLE Sec. Nieves Confesor, Ray Orosa, Lito Puyat, Ana Co Puno, Rina O. Marquez, Baby Cruz, LA-based Estela Palma-Mendoza, Evangeline Nora Mae Eugenio Sebastian, Pidong Tuazon, Isabela Velisano, Mel Cortez, Florencio S. Pacaigue, Amy Benjamin of California, Vivian Luna Gaytano, London-based Rene Garcia and Singapore resident Bala K.T. Balasubramaniam, John Soledad and business unit head Reily Santiago… May 22 celebrators include Denden Urbano, Oliver Guinto, Ella Quintana Dr. Leticia de Guzman, US-based singer Tillie Moreno, Nicolas V. Salteras of PCSO PR dept., Marijo Feraren, Joe Santos, Col. Charlie Batayola, Nicolas V. Salteras, Jamison de la Cruz, Minh Duc Tran, Sr. Capt. Reynaldo Velasco, beauty queen-model Corazon Ugalde-Armenta, Romeo Pajarillo, Francis Sanchez, and Awee Abayari of LA, California…
