Thursday, July 6, 2017

Instituto Cervantes celebrates 80th anniversary of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’

Some 80 years ago, on July, 12, 1937, Picasso’s “Guernica” was exposed to the public for the first time. To commemorate this historical event, Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in collaboration with FDCP and Ayala Museum, have programmed a film series and a lecture associated to the famous painting and the historical period when it was created.

The event kicked off on July 1 with the feature film “El Viaje De Carol (Carol’s Journey).” The film series will continue on July 8, 6 p.m., with the viewing of “La Lengua De Las Mariposas (Butterfly’s Tongue),” directed by José Luis Cuerda in 1999. The film bagged more than 20 international awards and nominations – among them, the Goya Award to the Best Adapted Screenplay.

On July 15, at 6 p.m., the documentary “Raza, El Espíritu De Franco (Race, The Spirit Of Franco)” will be featured. Directed by Gonzalo Herralde in 1977, this documentary produced after the dictator Francisco Franco’s death, includes interviews with the dictator’s sister and the actor who played the leading role in the Franco-inspired film “Raza.”

On July 22, 6 pm, the audience will have the opportunity to see a short documentary that has become a classic –Luis Buñuel’s “Tierra Sin Pan (Land Without Bread),” produced in 1933.

Directed by Pilar Pérez in 2013, the documentary “Las Maestras De La República” will conclude the movie series on July 29 at 6pm. This film, awarded with the Goya for Best Documentary in 2014, reflects the role of several female teachers, their effort to establish democracy in the country, and how they were key in the years between 1931 and 1936.

All films will be shown in their original versions in Spanish with subtitles in English. The screenings will take place at the FDCP Cinematheque, 855 T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

On July 8 at 3 p.m., Instituto Cervantes in collaboration with the Ayala Museum, will present an “Art Appreciation” lecture on Pablo Ruiz Picasso entitled “Cubism And The Long Path To Picasso’s Guernica.” In this lecture, art-historian Juan Ignacio Pita will discuss some details of the historical and artistic journey that led to one of the 20th century’s masterpieces.

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Auditions for ‘The Lion King’ set

“The Lion King” premieres in Manila in March 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire. They’re on the look out for boys and girls from ages 9 to 12 for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala. The Manila premiere is presented by Concertus.

Registration for the open call auditions will be held at Big Shift Studios, 3rd Level, A Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 7, 2017.

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ABS-CBN, GMA both claim ratings lead

ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. both claimed the lead in nationwide TV ratings in June, citing data from different research firms.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Lopez-led media and entertainment giant said it grabbed a 46% audience share in total day national TV viewership in June, 12 points higher than GMA’s 34%, using Kantar Media data.

On the other hand, GMA said it posted a 42.3% average total day people audience share in June, while ABS-CBN recorded 37.6%, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Kantar Media’s data covered a nationwide panel of 2,610 urban and rural homes, while Nielsen TV’s data covered 900 more homes than the former.

ABS-CBN said its average audience share during the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 midnight) reached 50% in June, compared to GMA’s 32%. Its audience share for the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) also reached 43% versus GMA’s 31%.

For the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) and afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), ABS-CBN’s average audience share stood at 43% and 44%, respectively, versus GMA’s 39% and 38%.

ABS-CBN, meanwhile, said it was the leader in the morning block, with a 43 percent share against GMA’s 37 percent. It was likewise ahead of competition in the noontime and afternoon blocks.

Overall, ABS-CBN said it captured more viewers in Total Balance Luzon, at 47 percent against GMA’s 37 percent, and Total Luzon, at 42 percent against GMA’s 37 percent.

In Visayas and Mindanao, ABS-CBN led with larger margins. It cornered 55 percent against GMA’s 28 percent in Total Visayas, and 55 percent against GMA’s 29 percent in Total Mindanao.

Among its top-rating shows in June included FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which recorded an average national TV rating of 35.5%, while La Luna Sangre had a national TV rating of 34.1%.

The other ABS-CBN-produced programs that figured in the top 20 were The Voice Teens, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin, It’s Showtime, ASAP, Banana Sundae, Ipaglaban Mo, Pusong Ligaw, The Better Half, TV Patrol, Wansapanatym, My Dear Heart, A Love to Last, Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, Wildflower, Home Sweetie Home, Goin’ Bulilit and Rated K.

Aside from radio and television, ABS-CBN has also become the leader in the local music, film, cable TV, and publishing industries and is also the pioneer of digital television in the country.

By the end of March, ABS-CBN TVplus has already sold 2.6 million boxes nationwide since its launch in 2015 and significantly boosted ABS-CBN’s TV ratings.

Aside from ABS-CBN, among Kantar Media’s local current subscribers are People's Television Network, Inc., Viva Communications, Inc. and Solar Entertainment Corp.

Meanwhile, GMA said its total day people audience share reached 49.2% in urban Luzon, 18 points higher than its rival. Urban Luzon, it said, accounts for 77% of the country’s total urban TV household population, with total day people audience share of 49.2 percent; way ahead of competition by 18 points.

Based on Nielsen data, GMA said Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho was the top show in Urban Luzon.

Closely following KMJS were Mulawin vs. Ravena, Magpakailanman, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya, Dear Uge, 24 Oras, Pepito Manaloto, My Love from the Star, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 Na Utos, Legally Blind, D’Originals and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series Meant to Be.

Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide, with approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar. Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.

Nielsen’s clients also include 12 local TV networks including TV5, AksyonTV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corp., and Viva Communications, Inc.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 6, go to former VP Noli de Castro, Liberty Ilagan, Lilibeth Lagman, Wally Trinidad, Jose Agaton R. Sibal, Dr. Ofelia Manlapit, Rene Ragunton, Shirley Jimenez, Desiree Danielle Layos, Charlson Ong, Queenie Manapat Dinio, Mary Jane Sumampong, Freddie Cuneta, Sonny Ibañez, Anna Mariel S. Macalino, JB Magsaysay, Charles Edsel Chua and MB’s VP for Public Relations Ching Suva… July 7 celebrators: Dingdong Avanzado, Imelda Ylanan, Bong Chavez, Marie Christine Ledesma, Rep. Roy V. Señeres, Marivic Martinez, Jack Teotico, Tristan Albert Flores-Wenceslao, Grace Figues, Bert Pasquin, Al B. Blanco, Dr. Ben Dorado, Dr. Candy Noche-Apacible, Carl Flores, Charles Owen, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Venus Raj, Adela N. Martinez, Mimi Andres, PJ Endrinal, Ruel Bayani and John Lapus… Happy wedding anniversary to Allan and Libby Lavarro…

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