‘Busong’ Wins FIPRESCI Prize in Kazakhstan Filmfest
September 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
The Cinemalaya entry “Busong” bagged the FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics) Prize at the 7th Eurasia International Film Festival held in Kazakhstan.
National TV Ratings Update: ‘Eat Bulaga’ Rules Daytime, ’100 Days to Heaven’ Tops Primetime
September 24, 2011 by cd · 2 Comments
Kantar Media National TV Ratings for September 19 to 22, 2011 – “Eat Bulaga” and “100 Days to Heaven” are undisputed leaders.
Face to Face Moves to Afternoon Timeslot, Wil Time Bigtime Airs Earlier
September 24, 2011 by TV5 · Comments Off
TV5’s afternoon and primetime blocks get even more exciting with the network’s revamped program grid.
Falling Satellite May Hit the Philippines
September 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Falling satellite, about the size of a bus, is headed toward earth and it could hit the Philippines.
A defunct NASA satellite is falling to Earth and officials gave the official list of areas where the debris could come crashing down. Unfortunately, Philippines is included.
The research satellite is now likely to tumble to Earth between 11 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday (Eastern Daylight Time.) showering pieces over an as-yet unknown part of the planet, NASA said.
The U.S. Space agency also mentioned that the satellite is expected to pass over Canada, Africa, Australia, and large stretches of the Pacific (Philippines included), Atlantic and Indian oceans during that time.
The scientists, however, are unable to pinpoint the specific place and time where the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, will return to Earth due to the satellite’s unpredictable tumbles.
“The satellite’s orientation apparently has changed, and that is now slowing its descent,” NASA said.
The UARS is among the largest spacecraft to plummet uncontrollably to earth by virtue of it’s 35 feet length, 15 feet diameter and weight of 5,897 kg.
Compared to NASA’s 75-ton Skylab station, which crashed to Earth in 1979, the UARS is slimmer.
The 13,000-pound (5,897 kg) satellite was dispatched into orbit by a space shuttle crew in 1991 to study ozone and other chemicals in Earth’s atmosphere. It completed its mission in 2005 and has been slowly losing altitude ever since, pulled by the planet’s gravity.
Ben & Jerry’s New Flavor Stirs Flak
September 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Ben & Jerry’s new “Schweddy Balls” ice cream is receiving flak from One Million Moms.
A group called One Million Moms finds Ben & Jerry’s newest ice cream flavor offensive and is asking public for a boycott.
Stated on their website onemillionmoms.com:
“The vulgar new flavor has turned something as innocent as ice cream into something repulsive. Not exactly what you want a child asking for at the supermarket”
Here is the reason why the group dislikes the new flavor of Ben & Jerry’s:
The limited-edition ice cream flavor was inspired by a “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring Alec Baldwin as Pete Schweddy, owner of a holiday bakery called Season’s Eatings.
“There are lots of great treats this time of year,” Schweddy says. “Zucchini bread, fruitcake, but the thing I most like to bring out at this time of the year are my balls.”
On the other hand, Ben & Jerry’s spokesperson Sean Greenwood said that in the last three days, they only heard from about 600 moms – not a million – complaining about the new flavor. At the same time, the company has received hundreds more e-mails that say things like, “We love you guys.”
Greenwood reiterates that the Company didn’t name the ice cream that way for shock value but rather to appreciate a funny skit.
‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ Celebrates 20th Anniversary via Month-Long Special
September 24, 2011 by ABS-CBN · Comments Off
A heartwarming treat for the loyal supporters of the the longest-running, drama anthology in Asia…
Back-to-Back Showdown on ‘Happy Yipee Yehey!’ this Saturday
September 24, 2011 by ABS-CBN · Comments Off
Most talked about noontime show “Happy Yipee Yehey!” offers an intense showdown this Saturday, as sizzling hot “My Girl” contenders compete for the pageant’s monthly finals while wonder kids once again battle for their dream “Batang Genius” title.
Bring back the good old times as new wave hit songs are revived by the handsome RJR trio Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Rico J Puno.
Pokwang, together with Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco and Matteo Guidicelli, will also give a special Madonna-inspired performance with University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad, the champion of this year’s UAAP Cheerdance Competition.
Weekends are never the same when you’re with your favorite noontime barkada. Don’t miss the fun and the whopping gifts and prizes to be given away in “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!
Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried Topbill Futuristic Action Thriller ‘In Time’
September 24, 2011 by cd · Comments Off
Posing an opportune theme on looking and staying young, the futuristic action thriller “In Time” is set in a not-too-distant future when scientists have created a world where people stop aging at 25.
