Author: Team Orange

Audiences are connecting with “The LEGO® Movie” in a big way, driving the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure past $200 million in worldwide box office, less than two weeks after its record-breaking release. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. “The LEGO Movie,” from Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and LEGO System A/S, made its North American debut on Friday, February 7. It took in an opening weekend gross of $69.1 million, making it the largest February opening for any animated film and the…

TV5’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire? continues the celebration this love month of February, as veteran actress Boots Anson Roa, who last starred in the Kapatid network’s teleserye Misibis Bay, shares the hot seat with her fiancé, Atty. King Rodrigo, Jr., on this very romantic episode. Despite their age, the saying “love is lovelier the second time around” will be proven by the soon-to-be-married couple, who surprisingly act like young teenagers in love—especially when Atty. King asks for some good luck kisses from Ms. Boots Anson Roa. But, will their love for each other be enough to conquer all…

The flowers of the 2014 Panagbenga Festival are again showcasing the beautiful blooms of Baguio City this February, as the month-long celebration continues. The name “panagbenga” is a Kankanaey word that means, “season of blooming”. Joining the celebration this month is the fastest-blooming telecoms retail company, Allphones. Allphones has bloomed into almost 50 outlets across the nation, and it is doing its part to make the Panagbenga Festival an even better experience for visitors. “As a company, we have great respect and appreciation for the history, traditions, and values that the Panagbenga Festival celebrates. A reverence for beauty, a respect…

After bringing the historic Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games live to millions of TV viewers across the country, TV5 partners with SM Malls for a grand homecoming welcome for Michael Christian Martinez, the lone Philippine representative to the Winter Olympics and the first figure skater from South East Asia. After making the whole country proud with his awe-inspiring Olympic performance last February 13 and 14, Michael comes home from Sochi, Russia this Sunday, February 23. Upon his arrival, he faces his multitude of Pinoy fans in a motorcade which will culminate in a press conference at the SM Mall of…

“ASAP 19” continues to celebrate the love month this Sunday (February 23) with heartwarming and romantic serenades to be led by ASAP Sessionista member Aiza Seguerra, with “It’s Showtime’s” “That’s My Tomboy” grand winner April Mariz “Epey” Herher. Love will fill the center stage as the whole ASAP Kapamilya throws a very special bridal shower for bride-to-be Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari. The pre-wedding treat will be made more memorable by Karylle’s mom ZsaZsa Padilla, sister Zia Quizon, and best friends Iza Calzado and Diana Zubiri. Marvel at the world-class vocal performance of Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo to be joined by…

With the growing popularity of Bitcoin in the Philippines, experts from leading secure content and threat management solutions developer Kaspersky Lab urged Filipinos to learn its benefits and risks before using the online currency. Bitcoin is a digital crypto-currency or a virtual currency in the form of a cryptographic string of characters instead of a printed bill or a minted coin. Bitcoin transactions are fast, taking around only 10 minutes to verify a transaction. It’s also cheap as it liberates users from the need to maintain or pay for processing fees to a credit card company. It can be transferred to another…

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property conglomerate of the SM Group of Companies, is all set to give a warm welcome for winter Olympian and homegrown skating rink talent Michael Martinez as he comes home on February 23, 2014 from a sensational performance at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. “We are very proud of Michael. He is indeed a shining example for the youth as someone who saw no limits to what he can achieve. He has already inspired millions by following his dreams and by competing in the Winter Olympics and will continue to inspire us all as…

Nurse sisters Dianne Obsina and Tin Obsina lost the chance to become the second Pinoy Biggest Loser after getting eliminated from “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles,” following its first competitive weigh-in this week. Dianne and Tin were voted out by their co-contestants against office mates Mai and Bien, who also fell below the yellow line during the weigh-in. Dianne and Tin lost a total of 17 pounds or 3.76% of their combined weight after two weeks of rigorous exercises and challenges. Married couple Carl and Kayen, meanwhile, were named the Biggest Losers of the week for losing the highest…

“Be Careful With My Heart” teen stars Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel will star in the upcoming drama episode of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (February 22). They will play the roles of rival honor students Neneng and Celo, who will eventually find themselves bound by love. How will their love-hate relationship lead to romance? Will competition reignite between them once one of them gets more successful than the other? Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Veyda Inoval, Kyle Banzon, Diego Loyzaga, Joshua Colet, Dominic Ochoa, Rochelle Barameda, Almirah Muhlach, Lander Vera Perez, and Marithez Samson.…

As a doctor, Tiger Garrido is used to helping people and saving lives. His many years as an orthopedic surgeon have allowed him to see clearly how care and compassion can go a long way to ease the pain and discomfort of those suffering. So when typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) struck certain parts of the country in November, Tiger knew he had to extend a lending hand. “It all started when I was watching the news with my best friend. And we both thought, ‘We have to do something’,” shares Tiger, who was invited by some friends to come…

Kapamilya actress Julia Montes will teach TV viewers the importance of loving one’s self this Saturday (February 22) in ABS-CBN’s award-winning fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym.” In the episode titled ‘Three in One,’ Julia will portray the role of Trina, a young woman from the province who wishes to get the acceptance of the people in the city. Because of her desire to dress up and be like her classmates, Trina is given a magical stone that will give her the ability to create a new ‘Trina’ that has the kind of personality she wants to have. Will Trina finally learn to…