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KCON Korean Festival returns to Saudi for the Second time

September 11, 2023

Here’s something for OFW who are a big fan of K-pop, K-drama and/or Korean culture in general.

The KCON Korean Festival will return to Saudi Arabia to celebrate Korean culture in all its vibrant forms. This year, KCON Riyadh 2023 is officially happening this fall. The festival will take place on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City.

KCON Riyadh 2023 promises to be an exciting event, featuring performances by 14 South Korean bands. Fans can look forward to a variety of concerts and meet-and-greets, providing a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite artists.

But KCON is not just about music. It’s a celebration of all things Korean. In addition to the musical performances, there will be an exhibition dedicated to Korean culture. This will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich history and traditions.

Moreover, a market will be set up where attendees can pick up all sorts of Korean goodies. Whether you’re looking for K-pop merchandise, traditional Korean crafts, or popular Korean snacks.

First launched in LA in 2012, KCON has since grown into one of the largest Korean cultural festivals worldwide. It now attracts over a million visitors yearly across four continents.

No line up have been announce and we can assume that this will come in the coming days.

Watch the teaser trailer of The Boy and The Heron the latest film from Studio Ghibli

September 7, 2023

After teasing the teaser, Studio Ghibli finally release the teaser trailer of The Boy and The Heron, the latest (could be the final) film by famed director Hayao Miyazaki.

As mentioned in the description of the video,

THE BOY AND THE HERON
From Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli
In theatres nationwide and IMAX December 8
http://tinyurl.com/ynkjaz6b

An official selection of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and New York Film Festival (NYFF)
Follow @GKIDSFilms for more updates!

A young boy named Mahito
yearning for his mother
ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead.

There, death comes to an end,
and life finds a new beginning.

A semi-autobiographical fantasy
about life, death, and creation,
in tribute to friendship,
from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

Here’s the 71 seconds teaser trailer of The Boy and The Heron;

Before the teaser (embedded below), not much is known about the film except from a few stills, a few nuggets about in the production and a teaser to the teaser that they dropped early this month.

Before “The Boy and The Heron,” Hayao Miyazaki’s last film with Studio Ghibli is “The Wind Rises,” where he is both the director and screen writer. The film grossed US$113 million on a US$30 million budget, it is the highest-grossing film in Japan in 2013.

ABS-CBN official statement regarding MTRCB’s 12-day suspension on the airing of “It’s Showtime.”

September 4, 2023

Just like that, ABS-CBN release their official statement regarding the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime.” that Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) following complaints against the indecent acts done in one of its segments, “Isip Bata”.

We have received the ruling from the MTRCB, indicating that “It’s Showtime” will be suspended for a duration of 12 days from finality of the decision.

We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law.

We are also committed to working with the MTRCB to ensure that “It’s Showtime” can continue to bring joy and entertainment to our noontime viewers.

We are truly grateful to the Madlang People for their unwavering love and support for “It’s Showtime.”

MTRCB Suspends ‘It’s Showtime’ for 12 Days over ‘Isip Bata’ segment

September 4, 2023

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has suspended the popular noontime show “It’s Showtime” for 12 airing days following complaints against the show. The suspension was issued on Monday, September 4, 2023, and is effective immediately.

The suspension came after viewers lodged multiple complaints against the show’s July 25, 2023 episode, which allegedly featured indecent acts of romantic partners and hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez during one of its segments, “Isip Bata”. Perez smeared cake icing on his finger and licked it off. He then shared it with his partner, Ganda, who scooped some of the icing off Perez’s finger and ate it. The act was a violation of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1986 (MTRCB Charter).

“In accordance with the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1986 (MTRCB Charter), the respondents may file one Motion for Reconsideration (MR) within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the decision. Should the Board’s Decision be adverse to the respondent’s MR, they may appeal to the Office of the President within fifteen (15) days from the receipt of the decision on the MR,” the MTRCB’s latest statement said.

The MTRCB has also noted “additional warnings” on the use of “inappropriate language” in previous episodes of the show 4. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from fans of the show, with some calling it unfair and others supporting the MTRCB’s decision 52.

The suspension of “It’s Showtime” has been met with mixed reactions from viewers. Some viewers have expressed support for the MTRCB’s decision, while others have criticized it as being too harsh.

Mariah Carey Gives Filipino Fans a Pass to Play ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in September

September 4, 2023

Mariah Carey, the American singer, songwriter, and actress, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge her Filipino fans, whom she affectionately refers to as her “lambs”. The singer reposted an art card from one of her fan pages that highlighted how her song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” had been streamed over 316,000 times on Spotify by her Filipino fans as of September 1st.

In a tweet on September 3, 2023, Carey acknowledged her Filipino fans, affectionately known as “lambs,” and gave them a pass to start playing her song early.

“Not yet!!!! I’ll allow it for my Filipino lambs though! (I don’t make the rules!)” Carey tweeted.

The tweet was met with a positive reaction from her Filipino fans, who thanked her for the gesture.

Here’s some of the tweet responses;

The tradition of playing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in September in the Philippines dates back to the early 2000s. The song became popular in the country after it was featured in a local TV commercial.

Since then, the song has become a part of the Filipino Christmas tradition, and it is often played in malls, restaurants, and other public places.

Mariah Carey’s gesture is a sign of her appreciation for her Filipino fans. It also shows that she understands the importance of the song to them.

Here’s the official music video of Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You;

Mike Enriquez passed away at 71

August 30, 2023

Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, real name Miguel Castro Enriquez, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 71. He was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after complaining of chest pains.

Enriquez was a household name in the Philippines for his work as a radio and television personality. He hosted numerous radio and TV shows, as well as news program on Manila Broadcasting Company, Freedom Broadcasting Radio Network, Radio Mindanao Network or RMN, GMA Network and even at ABS-CBN. The known for his punchlines, such as “excuse me po,” and “hindi ko kayo tatantanan.”

In 2018, Enriquez took a medical leave to undergo a heart bypass and get treated for kidney disease, then in December 2021 to undergo a kidney transplant, he returned to work in time for the 2022 election coverage.

He was also a recipient of numerous awards, including the Catholic Mass Media Award for Best News Commentary in 2001 and the BizNews Asia for Broadcast Excellence Award in 2014. The most recent award that he received is the Most Trusted Radio Presenter by the Annual Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2023.

Enriquez’s death is a huge loss for the Philippine broadcast industry. He was a respected journalist and a beloved figure to many. Enriquez is regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the Philippines and a “pillar” of the Philippine broadcasting industry.

In a statement, GMA Network said that “it is with profound sadness that GMA Network announces the passing of our beloved Kapuso, Mr. Miguel “Mike” C. Enriquez, who peacefully joined our Creator on August 29, 2023.”

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Enriquez is survived by his wife Lizabeth “Baby” Yumping. The couple did not have any children.

His funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Warrior Nun to Return as a Film Trilogy

August 16, 2023

The popular Netflix series Warrior Nun will return as a film trilogy, it was announced on Tuesday. The series, which was based on the comic book series of the same name, was canceled by Netflix after two seasons. However, the series’ fans were vocal in their support for a renewal, and their efforts have paid off.

The Warrior Nun series premiered in 2020, and Season 2 of the show earned a 100% critics score and a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — the highest ever for a Netflix original at that time. But a month after the premiere of Season 2, the show was abruptly cancelled by s.

Mark Gordon Pictures and Propagate Content have been tagged to produce the trilogy. The creative team from the series, including showrunner Simon Barry, will return for the films.

“I am very happy to announce that Warrior Nun is coming back as a trilogy of motion pictures. Once again, a trilogy of feature films. Three.” said Barry. “The fans have been incredibly supportive of the series, and we are excited to give them the ending they deserve.”

The film trilogy will pick up where the series left off, with Ava (Alba Baptista) and the Order of the Cruciform Sword continuing their fight against the forces of darkness. The films will also explore new storylines and characters from the comic book series.

The news of the Warrior Nun film trilogy is a major win for fans of the series. The show was praised for its action, humor, and strong female characters. The films have the potential to be even more successful than the series, as they will have a larger budget and a wider audience.

Checkout the video announcement by Dean English the show’s executive producer.

The film trilogy is expected to begin production in 2024. It’s unclear if the Warrior Nun films will still be on Netflix but I won’t be surprise if it will have a limited theatrical release then later be available in the big 3 streaming services like Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and even Netflix.

Warrior Nun follows the story of Ava Silva (Alba Baptista), “a 19-year-old quadriplegic orphaned teen, who wakes up in a morgue with a new lease on life and a divine artifact embedded in her back, giving her superpowers as the chosen Halo-Bearer. She discovers she is now part of the ancient order of demon-hunting that has been tasked with fighting demons on Earth, and powerful forces representing both heaven and hell want to find and control her.”

Season 1 and Season 2 of Warrior Nun is available in Netflix.

Here’s the official trailer of the Warrior Nun season 2.

Disney+ and Hulu Subscription Price to Increase this October

August 15, 2023

Disney has announced that it will be increasing the prices of its streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu, in October. The ad-free version of Disney+ will increase from $10.99 to $13.99 per month, while the ad-supported version will remain at $7.99 per month. The ad-free version of Hulu will increase from $14.99 to $17.99 per month, while the ad-supported version will remain at $7.99 per month.

The price increase is effective for new subscribers starting on October 12, 2023, and for existing subscribers starting on November 1 2023.

Disney has cited rising content costs as the reason for the price increase. The company has been investing heavily in new content for its streaming services, including original series and movies, as well as live sports. The price increase is likely to be met with some resistance from subscribers, but it is not unexpected. Streaming services have been raising prices in recent years, as they compete for subscribers and content.

“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment. “We are excited to expand that offering in more markets across the globe, including in Europe and Canada, and to launch a new premium duo bundle of ad-free Disney+ and Hulu this Fall, as we take steps toward making extensive Hulu content available via Disney+ later this year for Bundle subscribers.”

Watch the official trailer of Marvel Studios’ The Marvels

July 22, 2023

Three months after the release of the teaser, Marvel just release the official trailer the Marvels. The 139 seconds trailer include a number of new clips including other half of the bangles that Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) is using.

The trailer revealed that Dar-Benn a Kree warrior revolutionary wielding an Accuser’s hammer and trying to restore her homeland after a civil war, which may have been caused by Carol Danvers/ Captain Marvel, in the first movie.

We also Nick Fury in action, which is an indication that Nick Fury will get is job back or at least a new position after the events of Secret Invasion. Goose, Carol’s pet Flerken will also return from the first film.

The Marvels is part of Phase 5 of the MCU, will be in theaters on Nov. 10th.

You can watch the full trailer below;

Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.”

Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels” stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Nia DaCosta directs with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Mary Livanos, Jonathan Schwartz and Matthew Jenkins serve as executive producers. The screenplay is by Megan McDonnell, Nia DaCosta, Elissa Karasik and Zeb Wells.

Together with the new trailer, Marvel also released a new movie posters with Brie Larson’s name billed before the film’s title;

Update – Add the new movie poster.

Bea Alonzo now engaged to Dominic Roque

July 19, 2023

In a post on her official social media account, Bea Alonzo, whose real name is Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom, has announced that she is now engaged to her Dominic Roque.

The 35 year old actress narrated that is was a “balmy afternoon in Las Casas,” during a photoshoot, when Roque proposed to her while “kneeling with a box in his hand.”

Bea Alonzo is regarded to as the “Queen of Movies” and is recognized for top billing several blockbuster successes at the box-office such as most notably, A Second Chance which is the fifth highest-grossing Filipino film in history, amassing ₱556 million. Movies and series under belt are Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, Magkaribal, A Love to Last, I Love Betty La Fea, Four Sisters and a Wedding and A Second Chance.

While Dominic Roque is a new comer when compared to Bea Alonzo, Dominic began modeling and endorsing several companies before heading into acting. He is a model of Cosmopolitan Talent Agency since 2008, and modeled for the Philippine clothing brand, Penshoppe.

Roque debuted onscreen in the soap opera Habang May Buhay playing Mark. He later took his first major role in the fantasy-drama series, Aryana in 2012. He played the character Hubert, wherein he co-starred and was paired with Ella Cruz.

No date have been announce regarding their wedding.

Source: Instagram, Wiki 1, 2

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be available on Disney+ on 2nd of August

July 18, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the final installment of Guardians of the Galaxy film trilogy will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting this 2nd of August. The announcement was made on the official twitter account of the streaming service. The film’s arrival to the streaming service comes three months after its theatrical release in April 2023.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows the Guardians as they try to save the life of Rocket after being injured by Adam Warlock, following the event of Volume 2. As of July 16, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 earned $843.3 million at the box offices worldwide.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff, reprising their roles from the first two film with Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel as the voice actor for Rocket and Groot.

The film also features Sean Gunn as Kraglin, Chukwudi Iwuji as the High Evolutionary, Will Poulter as Adam Warlock and Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the talking space dog with telekinetic power. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is directed by James Gunn, this will be the last film that Gunn will be working under Marvel and before moving to DC Studios as the co-chairpersons and CEOs.

Disney release the official trailer of Ahsoka

July 13, 2023

Disney just release the official trailer of Ahsoka, giving us a glimpse of the most anticipated series on Disney Plus scheduled for release this August.

The series follows former Jedi and former padawan of Anakin Skywalker, as she hunts down Grand Admiral Thrawn, played by Lars Mikkelsen, who is currently in the unknown regions of space as seen in the Star Wars Rebels series finale. Together with Ahsoka, we also see Sabine Wren, played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo, with General Hera Syndulla, portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, providing support from the New Republic. We also see Genevieve O’Reilly reprising her role as Mon Mothma, the Chancellor of the New Republic.

The series will connect The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ where we first saw Rosario Dawson, playing the titular role. Ahsoka, a Star Wars Original series will debut the first 2-episode of the series this 23rd of August on Disney+.

First look at Deadpool and Wolverine for Deadpool 3

July 11, 2023

Here’s a treat for those following the Deadpool film franchise and the MCU in general. Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds just teased his fans their first glimpse of Hugh Jackman in his classic Wolverine costume. Deadpool 3 is the first official film of Deadpool in the MCU and could be the first film that will feature mutants in the MCU.

The image was posted in as an IG Stories of him and Hugh Jackman, in their respective costume. Jackman is wearing the classic yellow Wolverine suit, while Reynolds donning a slightly but mostly the same Deadpool costume.

Twitter account of Marvel Studios Canada (@MarvelStudiosCA) posted a high resolution version of the same photo.

Along with Jackman and Reynolds, returning to the film are; Karan Soni for his role as Dopinder, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Stefan Kapicic as X-Men icon Colossus, Rob Delaney as ordinary Peter with two mutants Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio. Morena Baccarin will also reprise her role as Vanessa, Deadpool’s love interest from the first two films.

Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be in theaters on May 3, 2024.

Source: CBR, IG and Twitter.

Second season of Jigokuraku now in production

July 3, 2023

It looks like “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku” will have a second season, this was announced from the anime’s official website with the release of promotional video.

Jigokuraku or Hell’s Paradise, follows the story of Gabimaru the Hollow and other death row convicts with their respective executioner from the famed Yamada Asaemon family of executioners, as they try and look for the the elixir of life on Shinsenkyo, a legendary realm recently discovered southwest of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Anyone who can bring back the elixir of life will be pardoned from their crimes.

Here’s the released promotional video, hinting of a new character;

Netflix release first look photos of main cast of the Avatar: The Last Airbender

June 18, 2023

Another Netflix post, the streaming giant shared a first look of their take on the Avatar: The Last Airbender, scheduled in 2024. Netflix’s the Avatar: The Last Airbender will be an 8-episode long, each episode is an hour long.

The casts in photos;

Notable casts are;

  • Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai
  • Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as General Iroh
  • Ken Leung as Commander Zhao
  • C. S. Lee as Avatar Roku
  • Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi
  • Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula

Source: Netflix

Netflix release the trailer of its live action adaptation of One Piece with August 31st release date

June 18, 2023

Netflix finally release the first trailer of the much awaited live action adaptation of One Piece and it will be available for streaming on 21st of August.

The 103 seconds trailer shows different clips of Luffy as he recruits Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji to be the crew of his pirate crew and aboard the Going Merry. We also see a glimpse of Buggy the Star Clown the captain of the Buggy Pirates and some sword action sequence with Zoro.

The casts for the Netflix’s Onepiece are;

  • Iñaki Godoy as Luffy
  • Mackenyu as Zoro
  • Emily Rudd as Nami
  • Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
  • Taz Skylar as Sanji

Netflix’s live action adaption of One Piece series will have 10-episodes and will cover most, if not, all of East Blue Saga and will be on Netflix on 21st of August.

Marvel releases the first 5 minutes of Secret Invasion

June 13, 2023

We have less than 10 days before the premiere of Secret Invasion on Disney Plus, to keep up the hype, Marvel release the first 5-minutes of the series for free. The announcement was made by Marvel Studios’ official twitter account that contains a 12 seconds video, website and the password to access the site.

So as not to spoil anything in the video, just head to the website and watch for yourself.

Marvel also release the latest series poster and a 1-min clip between Nick Fury and Maria Hill while playing chess.

Marvel’s Secret Invasion original series will be 6-episodes long and will star Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury from the MCU film series, along with Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, with Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, and Don Cheadle. The series is created by Kyle Bradstreet and directed by Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim. The series will premiere on Disney+ this 21st June.

It’s official – Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) with Dabarkads are moving to TV5

June 7, 2023

After almost a week, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon (TVJ) and the former hosts of Eat Bulaga signed a new agreement with MediaQuest Group to move to TV5.

This is what MediaQuest CEO Jane Basas said in their official press statement;

I’m honored that these pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry have agreed to work with us. Our partnership strengthens our ability to continue to deliver the best for Filipino viewers here at home and all over the world. I’m happy that Tito, Vic, and Joey will now call TV5 their home.

Dabarkads – Maine Mendoza, Pauleen Luna and Ryan Agoncillo confirmed the new deal by posting on their personal social media account a 20 seconds clip showing the letter “J” of TVJ transforming to the number “5”.

The deal may already be in the works, since Joey Deleon previous said that “We’re not signing off … we are just taking a day off!” at that time the trio announced that they are leaving TAPE and the rest of the staff, crew and hosts also sent their resignation to TAPE the next day.

The new show is scheduled to air on TV5 in July and it’s unclear what will be the title of new show, since rights to the name “EAT BULAGA” is still being being disputed by TVJ and TAPE. Considering the the large following of Tito, Vic and Joey, including the Dabarkads (Eat Bulaga’s mainstays); Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Maine Mendoza, Pauleen Luna and Ryan Agoncillo, they can just name of the show anything they want and people will still watch them in droves.

Netizens reacts to the “new” Eat Bulaga! with their new hosts

June 5, 2023

It’s official… we have a Eat Bulaga hosts namely; Paolo Contis, Buboy Villar, Betong Sumaya, Alexa Miro, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi with a performance from XOXO, and today is their first live show since TVJ and, its hosts, crew and staff left TAPE, from the reaction above, it’s not a good start for our new “Dabarkads,” it may also be a career suicide for the new hosts, since they’ll get a ton of criticism from the loyal viewers who have been watching the noontime show for 44 years.

These online reactions are brutal!





















New Eat Bulaga hosts leaked and pics of new crew posted by TAPE CFO

June 4, 2023

A head of TAPE’s announcement, names of the new Eat Bulaga (EB) host have been leaked by Abante entertainment columnist Jun Lalin. In an article by Jun Lalin published on abante.com.ph, writer Jun Lalin named the new hosts of EB starting this Monday, 5th of June.

The purported hosts are; Paolo Contis; Kapuso Comedian aolo Contis; Alexa Miro – known to be the girlfriend presidential son na si Congressman Sandro Marcos; and former co-hosts of “It’s Showtime” Kuya Kim Atienza – who is reported to be hosting only on Saturdays.

Rehersal videos and photos of the new staff and crew have been posted by TAPE’s CFO Bullet Jalosjos and can be seen circulating on different Social Media Network. The new and rebranded EB can be seen this Monday, June 5th 2023.

It can be remember that Tito, Vic and Joey, as well as the staff and crew left TAPE last May 31, at the same time TAPE themselves release a statement that with “the full support of GMA 7 in making Eat Bulaga bigger, to bring more fun and excitement to every Filipino.”.

Of course we have to take these news with a grain of salt until everything is officially announced but from the reaction that I can see in the comments section, the new hosts, staff and crew needs to prepare themselves from all the bashing they’ll be receiving online.

Source: kami

Tape Inc. release statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey

June 1, 2023

Tape Incorporated has officially release a statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey. The statement was signed TAPE, Inc.’s president and CEO Romeo M. Jalosjos Jr., and director of Finance Seth Frederik Jalosjos Jr.

Here’s the full text of TAPE’s statement;

TAPE Inc. is saddened bythe turn of events yesterday, May 31 but we respect the decision of the hosts to leave Eat Bulaga and GMA 7 Network, which has been their home for 28 years.

We are grateful to the men and women who worked tirelessly for the past 43 years to make our noontime show number 1. The success of Eat Bulaga is not dependent only on three (3) people but on the collaborative efforts of its talents, crew and loyal viewers.

We are happy for the full support of GMA 7 in making Eat Bulaga bigger, to bring more fun and excitement to every Filipino.

We want to assure the pulic and the supporters of the show through its sefment tha we are committed to provide quality entertainment.

It is unfortunate, but life must go on. As with life, we have to accept changes but we have a duty to every Filipino.

Abangan ninyo ang mga bagong magpapasaya at magpapatibok ng ating mga puso. Aasahan nin ang mas masaya, mas nakakaaliw at HIGIT PA SA ISANG LIBO’T ISANG TUWA na Eat Bulaga. Patuloy ang Dabarkads na maglilingkod para sa inyo, mga Kapuso MULA APPARI HANGGANG JOLO AT SA BUONG MUNDO.

Ang pag-ali ng mga hosts at hindi dahilan para tumigil ang pag-ikot nang mundo.

It appears that they will continue producing the noontime show without the trio and from the latest development, all of its remaining hosts and staff will also leave TAPE inc..

Remaining Eat Bulaga! Host also left TAPE Incorporated

June 1, 2023

A day after Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) announced their departure to the noontime show, the remaining hosts, writers, sales, production and camerament also sent their resignation letter to Romeo Jalosjos Jr., President and CEO of TAPE inc.

They wrote;

The resignation letter was shared by Pauleen Luna on her IG account, who is also one of the mainstay and wife of Vic Sotto.

Second part of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Anime will be on 8th July

June 1, 2023

The second part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will premiere on July 8, this was announced with a new trailer with its new opening theme, visual and introductions of new characters in the arc.

New Trailer

Series Poster

The first part of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is composed of 13-episode, which ended when Ichigo finally access his true Zanpakutō, the dual bladed Zangetsu, and Uryū meeting Yhwach, wearing a Stern Ritter attire.

Celebrities and former host react to Tito, Vic and Joey’s departure from Eat Bulaga

June 1, 2023

Tito, Vic and Joey dropped a bombshell yesterday by announcing that they’re leaving the Eat Bulaga after 44 years of hosting the noontime. Now celebrity and former EB host are reacting to the news.



































The general sentiments is that everyone who became part of Eat Bulaga, be it long or short, is that it made a big difference in their personal and professional life.

GMA Network issue statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey from Eat Bulaga

May 31, 2023

After Tito, Vic and Joey announced their departure from Eat Bulaga, GMA Network officially release a statement;

We are saddened by today’s unexpected turn of events with regard to Eat Bulaga. GMA has been the home of Eat Bulaga for many years and we still have a block time agreement with TAPE until the end of 2024 for the noontime slot. Together with all the Filipino fans, we pray for a smooth and swift resolution of their issues.

Maraming salamat sa patuloy na suporta, mga Kapuso.

GMA have been the home of Eat Bulaga since 1995 and under contract until 2024. It’s unclear what will happen to the show or if Tape Inc. will still continue producing even without the founding host trio. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Tito, Vic and Joey bid farewell to Eat Bulaga after 44 years

May 31, 2023

The trio of Tito, Vic and Joey just confirmed that will be leaving Eat Bulaga, the longest running TV show in the Philippines, after hosting the said show for 44 years.

The departure of Tito, Vic and Joey have been brewing for a month when rumors of an Eat Bulaga! rebranding/takeover and the trio getting fired—broke out amid financial losses by its producer Tape Incorporated owned by Jalosjos family.

Here’s the full text of their official message that was posted on the show’s official Facebook page @EBdabarkads.

“PUMASOK PO KAMING LAHAT NGAYONG ARAW PARA MAGTRABAHO PERO HINDI PO KAMI PINAYAGAN NG NEW MANAGEMENT NA UMERE NG LIVE.

JULY 30, 1979 PO, NANG SIMULAN NAMIN ANG EAT BULAGA… 44 YEARS NA PO ITO NGAYONG TAON.

KAYA NAMAN LUBOS ANG AMING PASASALAMAT SA MGA NAGING TAHANAN NAMIN – ANG RPN9 FOR 9 YEARS, ABS-CBN FOR 6 YEARS, AT ANG GMA FOR 28 YEARS.

SALAMAT DIN SA LAHAT NG ADVERTISERS MULA 1979 NA NAGMAHAL, NAGTIWALA AT SUMUPORTA SA AMIN…

GANOON DIN SA INYO, MGA DABARKADS – SA MGA MANONOOD – SA INYONG PAGMAMAHAL SA PROGRAMANG NAGING BAHAGI NG INYONG TANGHALIAN.

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John Wick 5 and other Spin-offs under development

May 27, 2023

For all those who watched John Wick 4, it’s remains to be seen if John Wick really did die with his duel with the Marquis Vincent de Gramont portrayed by Bill Skarsgård, and it looks like we will soon get our answer, since it’s been reported that John Wick 5 and other IP from the ‘John Wick Universe’ is under development.

In a report by Comicbook.com, during Lionsgate Q4 2023 earnings call, Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake confirmed that John Wick 5 is in early development and they’re expanding the ‘John Wick Universe’ starting with spin-off Ballerina film and the TV series “The Continental.”

We’re now moving across that franchise, not just in the AAA video game space, but looking at what the regular cadence of spin-offs, television really growing that universe so that there is a steady cadence of a franchise that there’s clear appetite by the audience,” Drake explained. “What is official is that, as you know, Ballerina is the first spinoff that comes out next year. We’re in development on three others, including [John Wick 5] and including television series, The Continental, will be airing soon. And so, we’re building out the world and when that five movie comes, will be organic — will be organically grown out of how we’re starting to tell those stories. But you can rely on a regular cadence of John Wick.

The Ballerina film is the official spin-off from the John Wick franchise will star Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves. The Ballerina is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). The premise of the film is that ballerina-assassin Rooney (Armas) hunts the murderers of her family. The film is scheduled to be released on 7th June 2024.

Still in development is a spin-off television series entitled The Continental which will feature younger versions of several John Wick characters and more like revolve on how the rules and the hotel itself was build.

Source: Looper

Marvel announces release dates of Loki Season 2 and Echo

May 18, 2023

We know that it’s coming and now Disney has officially announced the release date of the second season of Loki and Echo. In a single twit, Marvel Studios announced that the second season of Loki will be this 6th of October 2023, while the Daredevil spin-off “Echo,” that will star Alaqua Cox to reprise her role as Maya Lopez/Echo, will be this November 29th.

Loki Season 2

In their announcement, Marvel explained that the second season of Loki will “pickup where Season 1 left off, after the death of He Who Remains, Loki is back at the TVA, but Sylvie, and Mobius and Hunter B-15 don’t know who he is.”

Echo

Here’s what Disney said about the new series;

The new series tells the origin story of Maya Lopez, whose ruthless behavior in New York City catches up with her in her hometown. She must face her past, reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community if she ever hopes to move forward.

The series was originally scheduled for release mid-2023 but Marion Dayre, producer of the series, stated in December 2022 that Echo series will have a late 2023 premiere.

Watch the first teaser trailer of Captain Marvel’s sequel – the Marvels

April 12, 2023

Marvel Studios just dropped the first teaser trailer of the Marvels, Captain Marvel’s highly anticipated sequel.

In the trailer (embedded below), we can see all three members of the Marvels; Carol Danvers/Capt. Marvel, Monica Rambeau/Photon and Kamala Kahn/Ms. Marvel. The 2 mins video also shows us that the body swapping is not just between between Capt. Marvel and Ms. Marvel but it also involves Monica Rambeau, we may see an explanation why this is happening in the film.

This is the premise of the film;

In The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.”

It’s unclear if the film will happen before or after the events of Marvel’s Secret Invasion series.

The Marvels, we’ll see a lot of familiar faces; Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson returning as Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) and Nick Fury, respectively. Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, we first saw her in the WandaVision Disney+ series. Then we have the Kamala Kahn’s whole family from Ms. Marvel series as well. Also in the film are Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn, a Kree warrior and the new holder of Accuser’s hammer; and Park Seo-joon, who is reported to be playing as Carol Danvers’ alien husband, Prince Yan.

The Marvels is scheduled to be in theaters this 10th Nov. 2023.

Disney drops the teaser trailer of Ahsoka

April 9, 2023

Disney just dropped the teaser trailer of Ahsoka, a spin off series from The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

The character Ahsoka Tano was first introduced in the Star Wars Universe as the Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, she then appeared as a supporting character in the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and the subsequent animated television series (2008-2014; 2020).

The live action version of Ahsoka was first seen in the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, portrayed by actress Rosario Dawson, she will reprise the role in the series.

Ahsoka the series will be in Disney+ this August 2023.