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  “Sana there will be some who will develop their own Filipino movements using our history and our culture.” National Artist for Dance Agnes Locsin is full of hope that her neo-ethnic dance will provide dancers with impetus and an opportunity to begin their artistic pursuits.  Recently, National Artist Locsin worked with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Arts Education Department and spearheaded the CCP Neo-Ethnic Education Program, which aims to teach selected participants in the technical and artistic preservation and development of the neo-ethnic dance style. The program covers workshops on modern dance and neo-ethnic dance techniques, choreography, lectures on Philippine and neo-ethnic dance history, and repertory classes, culminating with a special dance showcase.   After conducting a series of workshops in different venues, National Artist was impressed with how the participants enthusiastically responded to the topics and participated in the differe...

Cornerstone Studios, Create Cinema, and Star Magic share a scene from the upcoming comedy film, Fruitcake! Joshua Garcia shows another side of him in comedy film, Fruitcake! “Fruitcake” is a multi-character comedy-drama film that portrays the intertwining stories of Filipinos from all walks of life in modern day Metro Manila. At the lowest and unluckiest point of their lives, their destiny converges on one fateful LRT train ride. Directed by Joel Ferrer, Fruitcake features an ensemble cast of today’s brightest stars, such as Joshua Garcia, Heaven Peralejo, KD Estrada, Enchong Dee, Alex Diaz, Markus Paterson, Kaila Estrada, Karina Bautista, Ria Atayde, Empoy Marquez, and many more. OST courtesy of Pop Rock Royalty Yeng Constantino. Fruitcake will be shown in cinemas this June 12 nationwide!

  A Filipino animated short film based on a Maguindanao folktale has bagged awards from two international short film festivals. Created by Tuldok Animation Studios, the eight-minute short animated film won, “Best Animated Film” at the PENSACON Short Film Festival 2024, a prestigious fan community event that celebrates a variety of genres such as science fiction, horror, gaming, fantasy, and animation, held in Florida, USA, and the “Best Animation: Traditional” award at the the FantaSci Short Film Festival, a shorts-only festival dedicated exclusively to film genres such as fantasy and sci-fi can be viewed, also held in Florida, USA. Written and directed by Nelson “Blog” Caliguia Jr., Sulayman is a story that revolves around the sacrifices the heroes make to save the lives of others. The main character, Sulayman, uses his warrior skills, compassion, and dedication to fight against elements that disrupt the peace in his hometown. It is based on the Maguindanao folktale Indarapatra an...

Filipino music superstar James Reid is the latest addition to the growing Sony Music Entertainment family, which counts the likes of SB19 , Ben&Ben , Denise Julia , O SIDE MAFIA , and Clara Benin as part of its elite roster. As a key figure in contemporary pop and R&B music in the Philippines for more than a decade, James Reid has gifted music fans around the world with compelling jams that transcend eras and generations. With chart-topping records, sold-out tours, and well-received brand campaigns under his belt, the music mogul, actor, and singer-songwriter continue to strike a balance between commercial viability and artistic independence, ensuring that there’s a place for artists like him in the mainstream music scene, who don’t need to pander to existing trends for a hit.  For his first project under Sony Music Entertainment, James Reid explores the theme of being heartbroken in the new single “ Hurt Me Too .” A stripped-down ballad that packs an emotional punch, “Hurt M...

  Following the worldwide success of the Spanish Original Movie Culpa Mia (My Fault) , Asha Banks and Matthew Broome star in a British remake, focused on the story of the first book of Mercedes Ron’s bestselling Culpables trilogy My Fault: London is produced by 42 and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide Prime Video will launch My Fault: London , a new UK Original Movie, following the global success of Spanish Original Movie Culpa Mia (My Fault). My Fault: London remakes the story of Nick and Noah, starring rising British talent Asha Banks ( A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder ) and Matthew Broome ( The Buccaneers ). Production has recently wrapped in the UK.  My Fault: London offers fans worldwide an exciting British remake of this Original Movie based on the first book of Mercedes Ron’s bestselling Culpables trilogy (Culpa Mía, Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra).  When Noah's mother, Ella, falls in love with the very wea...

  The group "Number_i," consisting of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, has achieved an incredible milestone with their first single "GOAT," surpassing 52 million views on YouTube. Their latest Mini Album "No.O -ring-" was released on CD and digital platforms on May 27th. The lead track from the Mini Album, "BON," produced by Sho Hirano, has already garnered significant attention, being performed on TV and creating a buzz on social media. In April this year, Number_i gained attention by performing in the "88rising Futures" segment at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2024, one of the largest music festivals in the United States. Their single "GOAT" ranked 10th on the overall iTunes chart in the U.S. and 3rd on the Hip-Hop chart, marking their successful international debut. The music video for their latest lead track "BON" is themed around "和(Wa)" (Japanese style) and is available on YouT...

  Shakespeare’s longest and most popular revenge tragedy, Hamlet, closes the first season of CCP National Theatre Live with special screening on May 28, 6pm, exclusively at the Ayala Malls Cinemas, Greenbelt 3 Cinema 1.  Following the runaway success of Frankenstein at the CCP National Theatre Live screening last February 2024, Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC series “Sherlock,” “Game of Secrets”) takes on the most challenging role in theater history, Hamlet, a complicated character driven by his inner conflicts, intense emotions, and moral dilemmas that are affecting every character’s life in the story.  Giving theatrical support are well-known actors Ciaran Hinds (Gaius Julius Caesar in the series Rome and Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones), Sian Brooke (Eurus Holmes in Sherlock and Queen Aemma Arryn in House of the Dragon), and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Officer Affable in Wonka and Detective Crispus Allen in Zack Snyder’s Justice League.) Filmed live from the...