Author: Team Orange

A brand-new costume for Captain America? Gymnastics lessons for Chris Evans? The iconic shield as an offensive weapon? Get to know the fun trivia surrounding the production of Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” The sequel pick-ups where “Marvel’s The Avengers” left off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Chris Evans returns as the iconic Super Hero character Steve Rogers/Captain America, along with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick…

The stunning golden shores of Cagayan make for the picturesque backdrop of the 28th Season of the Emmy Award-winning series, Survivor. Returning to JackTV this February 27, Thursday with a 2-hour premiere episode via satellite at 3PM with a primetime telecast at 8PM; Survivor: Cagayan is the first in the show’s history to divide the castaways into tribes based on their beauty, brains and brawn. Survivor: Cagayan also marks the long-running reality show’s fourth successive season set in the Philippines, and the second set in the Northern Province. Prior to Cagayan, two consecutive seasons were shot in the Caramoan Islands,…

When Berlin-based Internet incubator Rocket Internet launched the online marketplace Lazada in five Southeast Asian countries in early 2012, it has placed a big bet in the region. Unlike other regions of the world, which have dominant destination websites such as Amazon in the Western World, Alibaba’s Tmall in China, or Flipkart in India, Southeast Asia is a territory of niche players. It also lags behind other regions in e-commerce maturity. “The main opportunity that we took advantage of is two-fold: one is that people are becoming more Internet savvy and the mobile phone penetration is also going up; and…

The world is about to witness one of the greatest human feats ever captured on television – when California resident Joby Ogwyn attempts the first wing suit flight off the summit of Mount Everest. The epic event titled EVEREST JUMP LIVE will broadcast live on the Discovery Channel and in 224 countries and territories in May 2014. “This is history in the making,” said Eileen O’Neill, Group President Discovery and TLC Networks. “Discovery Channel continues to bring live broadcast events unlike anything you’ll see on television – from Felix Baumgartner’s world record for the highest space jump to Nik Wallenda’s…

From the director of the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side” comes the critically acclaimed “Saving Mr. Banks,” a film inspired by the extraordinary, untold back story of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. Starring two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson, fellow double Oscar® winner Tom Hanks and talented actor Colin Farrell, “Saving Mr. Banks” will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Feb. 26.

DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” (opening in the Philippines on March 12) boasts a cast of talented actors who are quickly becoming Hollywood’s next generation of stars: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Scott Mescudi and Dakota Johnson. “Need for Speed” marks an exciting return to the great car culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when the authenticity of the world brought a new level of intensity to the action on-screen. Tapping into what makes the American myth of the open road so appealing, the story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country journey for our heroes — one that begins as a mission for…

The country’s first medical spa, The Zen Institute, recently opened its newly-renovated Quezon City branch. The Greek-inspired evening was equally enchanting with the presence of Zen endorsers, television and radio personalities, politicians and fashion & wellness icons. Located at 69 Scout Rallos, Quezon City, the 500sq facility provides a full spa service, aesthetic treatment, and wellness center. To further strengthen Zen’s philosophy, the Quezon City branch now houses customized programs on Yoga and Zumba to go with Zen’s total wellness approach. According to Dra. Mary Jane “MJ” Torres, Medical Director for The Zen Institute, “the very essence, the foundation that…

If you thought you knew everything there is to know about newly-minted Mentos endorser Matteo Guidicelli, then think again. Sure, we’ve all watched him grow into one of the most exciting young leading men around, but there’s so much more to this crush-worthy guy than meets the eye. For example, you’d be surprised that he and Oscar winning actress Whoopi Goldberg share a connection. Well…sort of. “I sang in a black gospel choir. It was an unforgettable experience. Singing in different churches in South Side, Chicago was life-changing. It felt magical,” the half-Italian hottie shared with us. Alright, so maybe…

Summer is just around the corner and what better way to beat the sweltering sun than to join the fun as NYOBG (Not Your Ordinary Boys and Girl) heats the runway in the extra hot special show titled Not Your Ordinary Variety Show live at various PAGCOR Casino branches. A whole night of rollicking performance awaits the audience on March 1 (Casino Filipino Pavilion), March 14 (Casino Filipino Mimosa Satellite), March 20 (Casino Filipino Hyatt), March 22 (Airport Casino Filipino), March 29 (Casino Filipino Olongapo), April 3 (Casino Filipino Olongapo), April 9 (Casino Filipino Hyatt), April 12 (Airport Casino Filipino),…

From a seemingly harmless mosquito bite, a groom-to-be fights his fate turning into a zombie in the outrageous comedy “A Little Bit Zombie” starring Kristopher Turner as Steve, Crystal Lowe, Shawn Roberts, Kristen Hager and multi-talented actor Stephen McHattie. “A Little Bit Zombie” had recently been awarded as Best Feature Film in several film festivals in the U.S., Brazil and Canada. The movie’s misadventures start when Steve (Turner), a mild mannered HR manager becomes infected with a zombie virus at his bachelor party.  Unknown to Steve, his infection came from the farther part of the secluded forest where he’s celebrating…

The South by Southwest Film Festival and Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas recently announced that it will host the premiere of the Hollywood-produced “MANNY: THE MOVIE.” The festival which runs from March 7 to 15 will mark the global debut of the highly anticipated documentary movie of the celebrated Filipino sports icon. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson, “MANNY” chronicles the untold story of Manny Pacquiao– from his impoverished childhood years in war-torn Mindanao, his struggle to survive in Manila by working in construction sites and warehouses after running away from home at the age of 14– to his…