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Integral to the story of Columbia Pictures’ new life-affirming comedy “Julie & Julia” is the support Julia Child and Julie Powell received from their husbands. “It’s about partnerships and how you can support each other in good times and bad,” says Meryl Streep.  Playing the men behind their wives’ success are Stanley Tucci (“The Devil Wears Prada”) who portrays Paul Child, and Chris Messina (TV’s “Six Feet Under”) as Eric Powell.
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She has a potent, rich, addictive voice that goes beyond age and time. Some call her a soul diva, some call her a teenage pop princess, yet to truly define her immense talent is like choosing words from all the reviews of today’s legends and successful aspirants in the industry. Though her voice is beyond compare, her talent exudes similarities amongst music’s hottest icons today, the world just can’t help but tune in to her. As all music aficionados hungry for change crave for her unique take on the narrow world of solo acts.
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From the Oscar-winning producing team of Martin Scorsese and Graham King (The Departed) comes the soaring drama The Young Victoria which chronicles Queen Victoria ‘s ascension to the throne, focusing on the early turbulent years of her reign and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert .

Starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent and Mark Strong, “The Young Victoria” will be shown exclusively at Greenbelt 3 starting Sept. 30.
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Zuma, Blair, Albright and Queen Rania to be featured in CNN’s new global interview program

Airtimes:

Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore and Taipei
Tuesday, Sep 22 at 0300 (live)
Tuesday, Sep 22 at 2000 (replay)

Bangkok and Jakarta
Tuesday, Sep 22 at 0200 (live)
Tuesday, Sep 22 at 1900 (replay)

Christiane Amanpour today announced the guest line-up for her new interview show ‘AMANPOUR.’ which debuts live on CNN International around the world on Tuesday September 22. Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke will discuss the issues underlying the powder keg that is Afghanistan — the war there, the growing power of the Taliban, the fraud charges surrounding the recent election, and the tough road ahead.
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After the phenomenal success of their hits Ang Pusa Mo, FX and Simulan Mo Na, the pioneers of dance-punk, more commonly known as “dunk” are back with an improved repackaged album!

Pedicab is here with the Deluxe Edition of Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter, complete with new remixes by DJ Funk Avy of their chart topping hits “Ang Pusa Mo” and “Simulan Mo Na”, as well as the bonus track and Frenzy jingle, “Sandali”!

Move to the synthesizing beats and bass lines from the winners of the 2008 Myx Music Awards for Best Rock Video (Ang Pusa Mo) and the Nominees for Metro Manila Film Fest’s “One Night Only” (Ang Pusa Mo as Theme Song).

To date, Pedicab has a growing list of repertoire, mostly originals. Their latest album, Shinji, Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter, under MCA Music, proves to be a success. Their single “Ang Pusa Mo” has receiving frequent air play to various radio stations and “Ang Pusa Mo” also won as Favorite Rock Video in the 2009 Myx Music Awards.

Pedicab’s use of vintage analog synthesizers instead of the traditional bass guitar, as well as Diego’s quirky vocal style and eclectic lyrics, have given Pedicab a unique sound, reminiscent of ‘80’s synthpop, but with a garage rock flavor.

Pedicab is also psyched with their newest single “Simulan Mo Na”. The music video is currently drawing raves in the playlist of top music video channels MYX, Channel V and MTV.  To vote for SIMULAN MO NA key in:  MYX (SPACE) VOTE (SPACE) SIMULAN MO NA (SEND TO 2366) and MTVVOTE (SPACE) SIMULAN MO NA (SEND TO 2976).

Also, catch Pedicab as they invade the malls from September to October on the following dates:

September 27            -           SM Lucena, 5:00 PM
October 3                   -           SM Lipa, 5:00 PM
October 16                 -           SM Fairview, 5:00 PM

Special thanks to FRENZY for their support on Pedicab’s shinji Ilabas Mo Na ang Helicopter Repackaged Album.

Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter Repack under MCA Music Inc. is available in all major record bars nationwide. Tracks from the album are available for mobile download via Globe and Smart WAP sites. To download a ringback tone of “Simulan Mo Na”, key in the code KC995 and send to 2332 for Globe Subscribers, and the code CMULANMONA and send to 2728 for Smart Subscribers. To know more about Pedicab and other MCA Music Artists, please visit www.getmusic.com.ph.

It’s a triple treat for film buffs as Instituto Cervantes de Manila brings back Película, the biggest annual Spanish Film Festival in Asia, at chosen venues in Metro Manila from October 1 to 31.

Due to the past successes of its first seven seasons, organizers have doubled the number of films (this year more than 40!), gone from one to three venues and lengthened the film festival. Cultural events have also been calendared, in line with the theme of this year’s festival: Locos por el cine or Adik sa Pelikula.
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As the world becomes accepting of society’s decaying morals, as the world becomes more diverse in their beliefs and ideas, as the world allows distance between people, comes a film that focuses on the importance of mending relationships.  “A Journey Home” is a value-based, light family drama with surprises that traverses us to reflect on our relationships.   It captivates the soul and brings it back to where it belongs.  Its Philippine premiere will be held at the SM Mega Mall Cinemas 8, 9 and 10 on October 3, 2009.
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In 2002, Julie Powell took on a year-long culinary quest: cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” She chronicled her trials and tribulations in a blog that caught on with the food crowd.  Now, her kitchen adventure is brought to the screen in Columbia Pictures’ comedy “Julie & Julia” with no less than Oscar-nominee Amy Adams (“Doubt,” “Enchanted”) playing the character.
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