Author: Team Orange

Three new international posters for “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” have been released by Columbia Pictures. The one-sheets are labeled as “Eye,” “Spidey vs Electro” and “Upside Down” and can be seen below. Synopsis: We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time…

After twelve seasons, American Idol can lay its claim as the only TV singing competition show to produce numerous hit and award-winning recording artists. Combined, Idol finalists have released more than 200 albums, hit No.1 on the Billboard charts over 400 times, and have garnered more than 250 million iTunes downloads. This January 2014, the Road to Fame starts on ETC as they bring you American Idol XIII. Catch the two day premiere on ETC this January 16, Thursday LIVE via satellite at 6:00 PM with a primetime telecast at 8:00 PM and January 17, Friday LIVE via satellite at…

Due to persistent clamor from movie audiences, Warner Bros. will bring back “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” to selected theaters in the Philippines starting Wednesday, Jan. 8. The film returns in 2D format in Glorietta 4, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Manila, SM Sta. Mesa and Robinsons Galleria; and in 35MM format in Festival Mall and Eastwood. “Smaug’s” exhibition in IMAX cinemas (uninterrupted by the Metro Manila Film Festival) will continue in SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Southmall, SM Cebu, SM Clark, SM Lanang and SM Aura. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” continues…

The organizers of the longest running balloon event in Asia – the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF): “A Weekend of Everything that Flies,” maintains its decision not to hold the 19th PIHABF this year, but instead, prepare for a bigger event scheduled for February 12-15, 2015. Amidst reports of a balloon event taking place in Clark, Pampanga in April 2014, spearheaded by Mr. Ronnie Tiotuico of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office, the PIHABF Organizing Committee has issued the following statement: Preparation for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a major undertaking. The decision not to hold…

Sitti Navarro or simply Sitti — the country’s one and only bossa nova queen, will release her newest album titled Bossa Love with a concert at the Music Museum on January 18, 8:00PM. Bossa Love features Sitti’s signature bossa sound with the exciting tracks including the carrier single “Sunday Morning” (a cover of the song by Maroon 5), “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy, “Stickwithu” by the Pussycat Dolls, “Back To You” by John Mayer, “Smooth” by Santana, “Someday We’ll Know” by New Radicals, “My Favorite Mistake” by Sheryl Crow, “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys, “Yellow” by…

Global technology innovator LG Electronics once again blazes the trail with an extensive line-up of revolutionary products launched at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Taking place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, 2014, the Consumer Electronics Show brings together technology companies and industry professionals from all over the world to witness the latest gadgets driven by the most advanced technology to date.  This year, LG unveils innovations that are sure to set trends in the home entertainment landscape, among other fields. LG webOS Smart TV New to the range of LG Smart TVs, the LG webOS platform incorporates…

Japanese singer Aisaku Yokogawa recently released his own rendition of the 90s classic pop ballad “Ikaw Pa Rin.” The choice is not merely because it’s of Japanese origin. But ironically due to his high regard for OPM, with him even counting Gary Valenciano as his main musical influence. He said, “I know more OPM than Japanese songs now. I have more Filipino friends than Japanese friends on Facebook. And I guess I am a Filipino by heart even though my pair of eyes makes me look like I’m asleep.” His name interestingly meaning “make love,” Aisaku recently put out his…

Diversified Technology Solutions International (DTSI) Group recently bagged the coveted Avaya Business Partner (BP) of the Year Award in the Philippines for 2013. This is the 6th consecutive year that Avaya recognized the DTSI Group as a leading Platinum Business Partner. The DTSI Group has been consistently recognized for its overall exemplary business performance in terms of value selling and revenue among all its partners in the Philippines. As a global provider of business communication systems, Avaya Philippines has worked closely with the DTSI Group in delivering cutting-edge communications technology solutions since May 2000. “From a business and sales support…

To kick off its 25th anniversary year, Metro is bringing its readers the boldest and most daring edition of its highly anticipated Metro Body Issue, where Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida sizzles on the cover in one of the season’s hottest trends. This Saturday (January 11), get the chance to be part of her meet and greet plus autograph signing of the magazine at National Bookstore in Glorietta 1. Ara looks fresher and fiercer than ever in tropical prints, divulging what she’s really like underneath it all—the title, the glamour, and the limelight. She opens up about…

The Philippine Stocks Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and iACADEMY School of Continuing Education are launching the 4th Run of the PSE-iACADEMY Certified Securities Specialist Course (CSSC) on Monday, February 10, 2014. The Certification Program is comprised of 136 classroom hours divided into three weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 6-9 pm over 16 weeks. Classes are held at the iACADEMY campus on Ayala Avenue, directly across from the PSE. The program starts on February 10 for a learning investment of Php 55,000.00. Aside from the courses, there will also be a Review & Mock Exam and a Comprehensive Exam.…

Manila, Philippines: The country’s leading telecommunications company has done it again. “We have gone beyond telecommunications,” says Ariel P. Fermin, PLDT EVP and head of HOME business. “PLDT HOME is now a full-service multimedia company, changing with the times to offer solutions that meet the ever-evolving communication needs of Filipino families.” 2013 saw PLDT HOME launching Fibr, HOME’s most powerful broadband running on fiber optic technology with dedicated speeds of up to 100 Mbps; and the all-new Dual Core Telpad, the world’s first landline and tablet in one backed by the latest Android OS. PLDT HOME also built partnerships with…