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Two years have passed since young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) saved the universe from a decisive battle between warring races of robotic aliens.  Despite his extreme heroics, Sam is still an average teenager with everyday anxieties about heading to college, leaving behind his girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox), and separating from his parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White) for the first time.  Of course there is the additional burden of trying to explain his departure to his newest friend and guardian robot, Bumblebee.  For Sam the goal is to lead a normal university lifestyle, but to do that, he must ignore his destiny.

While Sam has done his best to put the conflict at Mission City behind him and return to his daily routine, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, although a top secret incident, has instigated many changes.  Sector 7 has since been disbanded and its most loyal soldier, Agent Simmons (John Turturro), summarily dismissed.  In its place, a new agency, NEST, has been created.  Utilizing experienced field commanders like Lennox (Josh Duhamel) and Epps (Tyrese Gibson), NEST seeks to work side by side with the Autobots to avoid another deadly confrontation with the Decepticons.  Unfortunately National Security Advisor Theodore Galloway (John Benjamin Hickey) possesses little foresight to fully comprehend the inexorable dangers which abound.  Driven to gain control of every defense organization, along with their potential for power, and at the same time do away with what he sees as a frivolous government bureau, Galloway endeavors to terminate NEST, believing that any threat of war has long since passed.  It is his conviction that humans share no vested interest in the Autobots’ dispute with the Decepticons.

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Motown celebrates its half-century and we’re here to raise a glass to say bravo, congratulations and thank you very much to the label that gave us so much sweet soul music. Join MCA Music and RJ 100.3 FM in celebrating Motown’s 50th anniversary with Motown 50, a 3CD set for only Php459.

The Motown sound went on to establish itself Worldwide in the 60’s and continues to be relevant today. With over 150 #1 singles and counting Motown’s hits continue to appear in commercials, TV and movies and remains an influence on today’s biggest pop and R&B stars. Motown stands for more than just the music, it’s a reflection of dedicated individuals overcoming huge obstacles to achieve success. Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown after an $800 loan from his family. Gordy went on to forge new ground for minorities and made the ‘Motown sound’.

A quick glance at this album’s tracklisting – there’s Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, The Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye – and you realise just how important Motown as a label is, not just in the story of soul music but in music history itself. During its golden era, from 1961 to 1972, when it was situated at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, the white painted suburban house that owner Berry Gordy had purchased to serve as the headquarters and studio for his fledgling label, Motown scored a mammoth 100 plus US Top 10 hits and 31 Number 1’s. No wonder it was nicknamed Hitsville USA.

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Liven up your nighttime & daytime viewing with Jack TV’s line-up for May 2009.

Have yourself a raucous night of laughs in Jack TV’s Comedyville with the Season 4 premiere of “ It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”  every Tuesdays at 9:30 PM.

The five friends continue their silly antics to get their Paddy’s Pub, into the limelight. First they trick the Philadelphia Historical Society to believe that their own bar cracked the Liberty Bell. Discontented with fabricating stories, Frank (Danny DeVito) invests in a billboard and pursues to discover Paddy’s Next Top Model.

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Imagine a world where the monstrous figments of our imagination come to life, where strange creatures lurk in the dark and where hideous beasts become more than just childhood nightmares. Come, and step inside the world of Sanctuary.

From Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis creator Damian Kindler, the popular web-turned-television hit series Sanctuary will premiere on SCI FI Channel this May 20, Wednesday at 9PM. Sanctuary follows the adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic, and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) together with her team as they track down, study and protect the extraordinary and paranormal creatures called the “Abnormals” that secretly inhabit the world.

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Rico Blanco- OPM’s premier rock singer/songwriter and all-around musical genius is riding the proverbial musical peak with his third hit single off his critically acclaimed solo debut disc Your Universe, under Warner Music Phils.

The infectious, modern pop/rock track “Antukin” literally has “class” written all over it, yet highlights Blanco’s traditionally uncanny knack to tug at the heartstrings of everyday Pinoys and their sentiments. After a double salvo of hits off the abovementioned disc, namely 2008′s grand rock epic “Yugto” and the catchy-as-hell chart-topper “Your Universe,” Blanco shows no signs of slowing down as “Antukin” is now enjoying the top spot on nationwide radio and even on local music channel giant MYX. Truly, the feat speaks for itself, as not only the fans are aware of the artist/musician’s knack for creating definite classics in the OPM world.

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The Korean independent film “Technophilia,” along with the Filipino independent film “Pera-perahang Lata” premieres at the Gateway Dolby Super Digital Cinema (Cinema 1) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m. This film premiere of independent filmmaker Rianne Hill Soriano’s two latest films is an artistic, cultural, non-commercial endeavor aimed to provide Filipino and Asian art films for film enthusiasts, film artists, students, and the general public.

“Technophilia” explores how technology can shape people’s lifestyles, affect their relationships, and make their interactions as mechanistic as their gadgets. It stars fresh Korean, Japanese, and American talents and is made possible through the filmmaker’s participation at the Asian Filmmakers Training Program in Seoul, Korea last year. Read the rest of this entry →

The Filipino independent film “Pera-perahang Lata” and the Korean independent film “Technophilia” premieres at the Gateway Dolby Super Digital Cinema (Cinema 1) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m. Through the help of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Colorwheel Media Studios, Araneta Group, Innovasia, Optima Digital, and Marikina Cultural Office, a full program entitled “Indie HD” shall also provide a one-hour discussion on digital technology in independent films today.

Funded by the NCCA and shot in HD format, the 30-minute independent film “Pera-perahang Lata” (Penny from the Tin Can) explores the many facets of a struggling life in a world that is full of unpredictable moments – where things are beyond one’s control. Set during the Filipino Christmas season – amidst the exciting tradition of gift-giving, caroling, and the “Simbang Gabi” – this film exposes both the rich culture and the struggle of Filipinos in the Manila commune.

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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Gateway Cineplex 10, and Colorwheel Media Studios present “Indie HD: Premiere of the Filipino and Korean Independent Short Films ‘Pera-perahang Lata’ and ‘Technophilia’ in HD format and a Discussion On Digital Technology in Indie Films Today.” Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano, the two films will be projected in HD format at the Gateway Dolby Super Digital Cinema (Cinema 1) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m.

Von Arroyo makes his film debut in “Pera-perahang Lata,” a film exploring the many facets of a struggling life in a world that is full of unpredictable moments – where things are beyond one’s control. The cast also includes Arnold Reyes, Gio Respall, Paul Sy, Judith Soriao, Dante Balois, Jocel Vergel de Dios, Loida Petalo, Henrex Aldueso, Rey Solo, Dido dela Paz, Marnie Lapus, Ces Aldaba, Karl Moro, Rommel Buenaventura, Ellen Estrada, and other talented character actors and actresses in film, TV, and theater. Read the rest of this entry →