Author: Team Orange

While it is widely known that TV5 is in fact the ‘fastest growing broadcasting network in the Philippines’, TV5 International has meanwhile taken the responsibility of translating this already remarkable title to the global stage—and rightfully so! In just a short span of three years, TV5 International has already successfully distributed some of the Kapatid Network’s most-watched programs all over the world, including, most recently, the various key territories in the African region, as well as to the Philippines’ neighboring Asian countries. TV5 International President and CEO Claro Carmelo Ramirez notes, “Since 2011, side-by-side with our commitment in bringing the…

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, has developed a new speech synthesis technology that allows the voice tone to be synthesized to suit the purpose and urgency of the message. The technology is fit for use in alarm and announcement systems around the Philippines. The Fujitsu-developed speech synthesis technology can be used by municipal authorities for announcements in disaster-prevention situations, for which demand has been rising in recent years. In the event of a disaster, information could be broadcast in an urgent tone, while routine local notices could be broadcast in a calm and even pitch. This…

We’ve seen his back in the first teaser poster, and to celebrate the fictional character’s birthday, Focus Features has revealed the first good look at Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s feature film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” “Fifty Shades of Grey” is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the bestselling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever.

At the end 2012, statistics showed that there were about 1.2 billion people worldwide using mobile applications and there has been a continuous rise in the numbers since then. The number of applications downloaded in 2013 ranged from 56 to 82 billion and will constantly be increasing according to forecast. With so many applications available for the smartphone today, how do you pick which are essential and applicable with your smartphone regardless of your phone’s operating system. SECUREit Keeping personal data secured is important. Our smartphones have become a good source of information and often times, we store confidential data…

Michael Bay’s fourth installment of the mega-blockbuster franchise “Transformers: Age of Extinction” will premiere on Thursday, June 19 at the Hong Kong Culture Center in Hong Kong, which is being specially transformed into an IMAX® 3D theatre for this one-night event. The film begins its global roll-out in IMAX (and regular 3D and 2D) theaters on June 25, including the Philippines. The red-carpet event and screening will take place at the Hong Kong Culture Center, which is receiving a makeover of IMAX proportions exclusively for this event – complete with a 60-by-34-foot IMAX screen and IMAX’s proprietary projection and sound technology.…

In today’s social-media obsessed and advertising-driven world, the upcoming thrilling film “Channeling” brings a thought-provoking commentary on the possible path of destruction on the way we currently channel our lives. It introduces us into a world where people have begun live-casting. Using a camera in the form of a contact lens, people begin sharing every part of their lives. Some lives are more exciting to watch than others. Written and directed by Drew Thomas, “Channeling” tells the story of a soldier who returns home for his brother’s funeral to find that his older sibling’s death is mired in a mystery…

For the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, adidas is inviting you to join its first ever live World Cup show – The Dugout, streamed on YouTube. Taking place at 10:00 am (BRT) at the adidas Posto HQ (Brazil Clube Regatas Flamengo, Gavea), the first adidas Dugout show will feature French World Cup winner Patrick Vieira and will also be joined by Spanish footballing legend Fernando Hierro as they discuss the tournament and their nation’s chances. To watch these two legends of the game live, go to the adidas YouTube page from 11:00 am BRT starting on 12th June. Alongside interviews with Patrick and Fernando, the magazine-style show will also…

20th Century Fox Animation and Reel FX Animation Studios present “The Book of Life” starring Channing Tatum, Zoë Saldana, Diego Luna, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Kate del Castillo and Ron Perlman. Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and directed by Jorge Gutierrez. Gutierrez who also wrote the screenplay with Doug Langdale. An animated comedy with a unique visual style, “THE Book of Life” is the journey of Manolo voiced by Diego Luna, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart.  Based on the Mexican Dia de Muertos holiday, the pair’s new…

A “period-defining publication” will be released this June 24 (Tuesday) by the same pioneering group that launched the ejeepney revolution in 2007. Titled Agam, an early Tagalog word for foreboding and memory, the book brings together new work from Filipino writers across diverse disciplines, focused on the confrontation between climate change and cultures across the archipelago. The book launch will be held at the Ilocano restaurant Victorino’s in Quezon City from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. It will be followed by similar events in the US in mid-July, in Berkeley and New York. “Agam represents story-telling at its best. More than climate change, the book is about…

Get ready to save the world before bedtime as Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup a.k.a. The Powerpuff Girls return to TV screens worldwide with an all-new series, slated to launch in 2016. “The original Powerpuff Girls was a franchise phenomenon for Cartoon Network, paving the way for a new generation of innovative storytellers and enthusiastic fans worldwide,” said Rob Sorcher, Cartoon Network’s chief content officer, at the 2014 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. “We are calling these girls back into action based upon an overwhelming demand for sugar, spice and Chemical X.” 

Epson products were featured at the Eco-Products International Fair (EPIF) 2014, the largest environmental exhibition in Asia. Held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall earlier this year, the EPIF was jointly organized by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade. Interest in environmental action has been mounting in Asia in recent years owing to a series of disasters caused by extreme weather patterns. Taiwan, which has a strong market for environmental goods, was chosen to host this year’s EPIF, now in its ninth year. Epson had a solid presence at EPIF, with Epson Taiwan…