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Here’s something to look forward, that is if you are a fan of Ghost Fighter a.k.a. Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, since the anime series will be coming to Netflix this June 26th.
A tagalog dub version of the anime was aired in the Philippines in the 90’s on IBC 13 and GMA 7.
via wikipedia;
Yu Yu Hakusho (Japanese: 幽☆遊☆白書, Hepburn: Yū Yū Hakusho) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The series tells the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who is struck and killed by a car while attempting to save a child’s life. After a number of tests presented to him by Koenma, the son of the ruler of the afterlife Underworld, Yusuke is revived and appointed the title of “Underworld Detective”, with which he must investigate various cases involving demons and apparitions in the human world.
An artistic fan is selling his realistic drawings of celebrities to help pay for the hospital bills of his mother.
Ritzel Obreque Oyao said in his facebook post;
Pahelp naman po😭 Inatake ng HB mama ko di na magalaw yung right part ng body niya. Tapos wala pa PhilHealth papa ko. Di ko alam pano namin babayaran yung Hospital bills. Sabi ni papa san daw siya kukuha ng pera.
I’m selling all my Fan Art portrait para pang pagamot kay mama😪 .. huhu
Ritzel Obreque Oyao added that his parents are not PhilHealth beneficiaries, which could make the hospital bill expensive. Oyao continued that all “the portraits of ABS-CBN artists are reserved,” which indicates, that they have been bought already.
Ritzel Obreque Oyao’s drawing are nothing to sneeze at, since they’re realistic and can be mistaken to be the black and white photos than drawings.
Checkout some of his drawings.
Here’s a timelapse drawing of Kin Chu;
Wyld Stallyns – Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan are back, this time to find the inspiration in write the song that will save the world.
The whole Star Wars saga will be on Disney+ starting this May 4th, 2020. The announcement was made by Star Wars’ official twitter account accompanied by a 1:37 mins video trailer of all 9 films.
Here’s the film timeline to guide you on how to watch all 9 films.
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
- Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
The complete Skywalker Saga, all in one place. Start streaming all 9 films, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, on May the 4th, only on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/qNNAHsrOkh
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 27, 2020
If you’re looking for a movie to watch, then you can watch this 2017 rom-com, that follow the story of two college best friends go on one last road trip where they settle how they really feel for each other.
Enjoy!
Film details;
Days before graduation, two college best friends go on one last road trip where they settle how they really feel for each other. But to put it upfront, this is not a love story.
Directed by JP Habac
Written by JP Habac, Giancarlo Abrahan
Starring Maja Salvador, Paulo Avelino, Dominic Roco, Jasmine Curtis-Smith
Music by Jerrold TarogCast:
Maja Salvador as Caridad Sonia “Carson” Herrera
Paulo Avelino as Dionysus “Dio” Brillo
Dominic Roco as Jason Ty
Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Pathy
Irma Adlawan as Carson’s mother
Jim Paredes as Dio’s father
If you missed President Duterte’s public address earlier, then you can rewatch the full video below.
In the video, President Duterte addressed a number of concern regarding Government’s action in helping the slowdown of spread of the virus, how to help our Frontliners and what needs to be done to help those who are affected by current crisis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQZe1Us2iDc
Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22, who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.
Soul is co-directed Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”) and Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”), and produced by Dana Murray. The film features the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Angela Bassett, Ahmir Questlove Thompson and Daveed Diggs. Soul will be in theaters 19th of June.
Black Widow is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige. The film will star Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian) and Rachel Weisz (Melina Vostokoff). Black Widow will be in theaters May 1st.
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Mulan’s “Loyal Brave” is performed by Christina Aguilera.
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. “Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”
Disney’s live action adaptation of Mulan is directed by Niki Caro, and stars Yifei Liu (Mulan), Donnie Yen (Commander Tung(, Jason Scott Lee (Böri Khan), and Yoson An (Cheng Honghui), with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film hits theaters March 27.
Viva Films released the official trailer of the action-suspense-comedy film, A Hard Day. The film is based on a 2014 South Korean film of the same of the title.
The film follows the story of Detective Villon (Dingdong Dantes) who runs over a man, then tries to hide the dead body in his mother’s coffin on the day of her funeral. His life becomes more complicated, following an argument with his fellow cop (John Arcilla). A Hard Day is directed by Law Fajardo and will star by Dingdong Dantes and John Arcilla.
Here’s the film’s poster as posted by Dingdong Dantes on his instagram account.
A Hard Day is Viva’s official entry to the inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 and will be in theaters April 11th.
Warner Bros. just release the teaser trailer of the “Final Chapter”, a live action adaption Nobuhiro Watsuki’s action manga series Rurouni Kenshin. The two-part “Final Chapter” is compose of “The Final” and “The Beginning” , which are scheduled for a July 3rd and August 7th, 2020 release, respectively.
The “Final Chapter” is based on the anime OVA Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal, that reveal the origin of Kenshin Himura’s cross wound/x-mark on his cheek.
Reprising their role are Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura, and Emi Takei, playing Kaoru Kamiya. Keishi Otomo the original director of the film franchise will also helm the film. As reveal in the trailer, Enishi Yukishiro will be the new villain and played by Japanese-American actor Mackenyu Arata/Mackenyu, from Pacific Rim: Uprising and Tokyo Ghoul S.
【特 報 解 禁】
最 後 の 敵 は
“ 十 字 傷 の 謎 ” を 知 る 男 ― ！究極のクライマックスへ
『#るろうに剣心最終章 The Final／The Beginning』
7/3(金)＆8/7(金) 2部作連続公開！ pic.twitter.com/WyXP0DPGfG— 映画『るろうに剣心』公式アカウント (@ruroken_movie) February 20, 2020
https://www.wheninmanila.com/train-to-busan-sequel-cast-teaser-image/
The highly anticipated Train to Busan sequel finally has revealed its lead cast members. Titled Bando or literally ‘Peninsula’; the sequel will follow the story of a zombie-infested Korea four years after the events of Train to Busan. Kang Dong-won will play the main character Jung-suk alongside actress Lee Jung-hyun as Min-jung. Child actress Lee …
https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/235227-lupin-the-third-movie-trailer
The fictional master thief gets a new look in the upcoming film
https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/13/19/lie-yamyam-ashley-kiara-named-pbb-otso-batch-winners
Lie Reposposa, Yamyam Gucong, Ashley del Mundo, and Kiara Takahashi have all booked their places in the upcoming ‘Big Night’ of ‘PBB: Otso.’
https://www.cbr.com/fast-and-furious-9-jordana-brewster-returns-set-video/
After being absent during the events of The Fate of the Furious, Jordana Brewster’s Mia Toretto is poised to make her return in Fast and the Furious 9.
In a behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming sequel’s set in London, series star and producer Vin Diesel confirmed longtime co-star Brewster would return as his on-screen sister.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/699262/derek-ramsey-on-breakups-she-s-not-the-only-thing-that-can-make-you-happy/Derek Ramsay opened up about his break up with his longtime girlfriend Joanne Villablanca and admitted, “I’m quiet but it doesn’t mean I’m not hurting.”
After six years of their lives together, the couple officially broke up this June.
Derek said during a Thursday media conference, “Hindi lang isang tao ang nawala sa buhay ko, dalawa,” Derek said as he referred to both Joanne and her daughter, Sophie, who Derek loved like his own.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/29/19/ilonggo-painter-sells-artwork-on-street-to-raise-funds-for-wifes-dialysisILOILO CITY—A street in Jaro, Iloilo City has turned into an outdoor gallery featuring the paintings of a local artist.
Larry Casinao started showcasing his paintings on the sidewalk last week to raise funds for his wife’s kidney treatment.
Images of him with curious passersby checking his artworks is making the rounds online.
College student Sal Molinos, who took the photos and shared it on social media, said he was touched by Casinao’s noble cause.
https://technology.inquirer.net/88147/bts-fans-get-chance-to-manage-their-idols-in-new-game
Fans of K-pop boy band BTS have signed up to have the singers at their fingertips when a mobile game about them is released this week, according to reports.
“BTS World”, set to be released in 176 countries in 14 languages on Wednesday, June 26, is a role-playing game where the user is the band manager, recruiting and training the musicians and guiding the group in their quest for stardom.
https://extra.ph/2019/06/netflix-releases-the-final-trailer-of-stranger-things-season-3/
It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened …
https://extra.ph/2019/06/watch-the-first-trailer-of-sepak-takraw-the-animation/
Sinag Animation Studio has a new animation called Sepak Takraw – The Animation. The title already gave away what the animation is all about, which is about the sport Sepak Takraw, a sport native to Southeast Asia. Sepak Takraw – The Animation, follows the story of Eyo to become the greatest Tarawista in the region. …
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio refuted the Duterte government on Tuesday evening, June 25, and said it cannot allow Chinese fishermen to fish in the West Philippine Sea.
Carpio issued this statement after Malacañang, interpreting President Rodrigo Duterte, said the Philippines “will allow” China to fish in the West Philippine Sea “because we’re friends.”
Malacañang said Tuesday Chinese nationals can fish in parts of the South China Sea which fall under the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative reports.
https://www.espn.com/nba/awards/story/_/id/27003891/everything-need-know-2019-nba-awards
https://www.espn.com/nba/awards/story/_/id/27003891/everything-need-know-2019-nba-awards
Giannis Antetokounmpo captured his first MVP, Luka Doncic was named top rookie and Lou Williams won his third Sixth Man award. Who else took home the hardware?
University of the Philippines Los Baños graduate Romel Arrobang recalls his grandfather saying, ‘Kung hindi ako magtatanim, paano kakain ang mga tao?’
Game Builder is free to play and available on both Windows and macOS.
https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-logo-surfaced-online/
https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-logo-surfaced-online/
A new set photo from Marvel Studios’ Black Widow may reveal the film’s official logo.
The image, which comes via @ripmarvel on Twitter, seems to show the logo on the back of a chair in Budapest, where the movie is currently filming. It’s entirely possible this logo might change at some point in the future. The official logo will likely be confirmed at Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego 2019, where a bevy of announcements are expected and rumored.