Rochelle Rivera: Entertainment

Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet? You’ll see Christmas and end-of-year special discounts offered everywhere - in the malls, bazaars and other souks. However, have you thought of anything that every member of the family will truly enjoy?

I believe that the Globe Streamwatch Roku Powered device is one great gift idea for your friends and relatives. Our family loves this streaming stick since we all like watching series and movies. And because it’s Christmas break, we will be spending some cozy time together at home. I’m planning to have lots of movie nights. Better and cheaper than going to the cinema, right? ;-)

Globe Streamwatch will give you and your family the ultimate streaming experience and world-class entertainment. This first Roku powered stick in the country lets users watch a variety of content across 100+ free channels. Again, FREE channels! Categories range from sports to lifestyle, travel and more. Wow, how cool is that!

Globe At Home also collaborated with FOX Networks Group to offer viewers its newly launched video-streaming service FOX+. For those who are avid fans of series like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and S.W.A.T., this is it! You’ll get to watch the latest episodes soon. No more waiting game! Also, enjoy first-run Hollywood Blockbusters like Rogue One, A Star Wars Story, Hacksaw Ridge and Assassin’s Creed at the comfort of your home. It’ll be like an exclusive screening. For dads and sports-lover, watch live sports such as Formula One and LPGA. Into thrilling documentaries? Then, The Long Road Home is for you. All these and more in a large library soon on FOX+ via Globe Streamwatch. I couldn’t be more excited! My boys are gonna flip.

The Globe Streamwatch Roku Powered device is exclusively available through Globe At Home broadband plans 1299 and up for an introductory offer of an additional Php 50 for 24 months or a one-time payment of Php 999. The plans also come with three-month access to top streaming services such as Netflix, Disney Channel Apps, and HOOQ. Globe has always been a game-changer!

It comes with a simple remote control with dedicated buttons for Netflix, Disney Channel Apps, YouTube, and HOOQ. From the channel store, you can choose from an additional 100 streaming channels to add to your personalized home screen. Plus, you can download the Streamwatch app for free on Google Playstore and App Store to convert your mobile phones to a remote.

Experience it yourself and let your loved ones experience how great Globe is. This Christmas, this is the best gift you can share to families. A way to enjoy togetherness and have some quality movie time.

Globe Streamwatch can be best enjoyed with a Globe At Home plan.

To know more and order the new Globe Streamwatch, visit shop.globe.com.ph/streamwatch

For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow Globe Telecom on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GlobePH as well as @EnjoyGlobe on Twitter and Instagram.

If you’re looking for a unique entertainment experience, look no further than Circuit Makati. The renowned entertainment district, known for hosting most of the country’s biggest concerts and events has now partnered with ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula to introduce a one-of-a-kind film night-- Spotlight Movie Box, a movie experience for avid fans of Philippine cinema.

On October 14 to 15, romantic movie fans get to enjoy their favorite local cult hits at the Power Mac Center Spotlight for an exclusive movie-marathon featuring romantic classics like Nasaan Ka Man, Got2Believe, Forevermore, and One More Chance.

Power Mac Center Spotlight, is an intimate and flexible performance venue designed to offer one-of-a-kind experience for audiences.

“We’ve rounded up these all-time romantic films for a one-off movie screening inside the Power Mac Center Spotlight—a venue known mostly for hosting theater performances, and have now converted into a cinema house just for the occasion,” explains Mel Ignacio, Assistant Vice President of Ayala Land “Our intent is to show the versatility and possibilities that our venue could offer.”

One More Chance, directed by Cathy Garcia Molina stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonza, Derek Ramsay and Maja Salvador and tells the story of a long time couple who go on their separate ways but is given a second chance at love.

Got 2 Believe is a classic 00s hit starring Claudine Baretto and Rico Yan, which tells the story of a cynical photographer who meets a wedding planner who changes his mind about the idea of ‘happily ever after.’

Forevermore, starring Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa tells the romantic story of a young engineer who returns to his hometown where a woman who has been in-love with him since childhood is given a chance to spark a romance.

And Nasaan Ka Man, a romantic thriller with stellar performances from Claudine Baretto and and Jericho Rosales.

There’s definitely a lot to look forward to in Circuit Makati in the coming months. Whether you’re an avid movie-goer, a fan of Philippine cinema or simply out to exploring hidden gems of the city’s premier entertainment district.

For more information about the city that makes it happen, visit www.circuitmakati.com or like and follow Circuit Makati on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

For inquiries in leasing the Power Mac Center Spotlight, email bernabe.mia@circuitmakati.com

Discover Extraordinary and don’t miss the largest multicolour dancing musical water fountain show in the world set to join the ranks of the country’s top tourism landmarks happening at Okada Manila in March 31. Get a chance to see the first-of-its-kind and iconic show in Manila.

Here are some exciting reasons why you shouldn’t miss the grand spectacle of #TheFountain at #OkadaManila:

The show will be enhanced with a highly immersive projection mapping onto the glass surface of the 800m-long crystal corridor surrounding The Fountain which will create a whimsical augmented and interactive reality.
The combination of digital technology, live acrobatic and circus performances and the grand water fountain display is expected to romance the senses of anyone who would come to see the first-of-its-kind and iconic show in Manila.
On top of the fountain show, Okada Manila is bringing multi-awarded singer, songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke to join the grand celebration and perform his hit songs on The Fountain stage.
Asia’s Got Talent finalist and Filipino classical singer Gerphil Flores along with the 40-piece Manila Philharmonic Orchestra are also expected to wow the audience with their extraordinary and world-class performances.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach will get people even more thrilled as she hosts the grand unveiling event.

To know more about the event and ticket details, visit www.okadamanila.com/events/fountain-unveiling

Whether taking a family vacation, escaping with friends or finding time for a romantic getaway, there are so many exciting things you can do and see at Okada Manila.

Enjoy its key amenities and facilities such as luxurious hotel rooms, top-notch restaurants and retail shops. This place is pleasurable to stay in because we can just relax in their elegant rooms, dine and shop all at one place. I can’t wait to go shopping in their fancy retail stores!

Manila’s finest gastronomic and shopping destination

Okada Manila is also home to more than 40 dining establishments outfitted with modern and elegant interiors. On the 31^st, key restaurants will be introduced to guests in search of the finest flavors of the world. Okada Manila’s brigade of revered international chefs offer multicultural cuisines emphasising a full spectrum of flavors for patrons and food aficionados with discerning palates.

Guests can embark on a gastronomic journey and sample the culinary masterpieces of Michelin-star chef Hirofumi Imamura at his eponymous Japanese Kappou Imamura restaurant; take a seat at the exclusive Ginza Nagaoka for a taste of masterfully prepared sushi and sashimi specialties; savor the rich Oriental flavors at Red Spice Chinese restaurant; and delight in a variety of cakes and treats at the Lobby Lounge and Pastry Shop.

To complete the guests’ experience, retail shops featuring other food and beverage outlets and specialty local and international brands can be enjoyed by every shopper. One-of-a-kind premium items can also be found in The Okada Manila gift shop so everyone can bring home a little trinket to remind them of their extraordinary visit.

These shops will be housed inside the arched-glass crystal corridor and will be strategically located between The Fountain and Okada Avenue, giving guests a delightful retail experience.

The biggest accommodations in town

The lavishly furnished accommodations will provide luxurious comforts to locals and travelers alike. Guests can indulge in the Deluxe King or Twin that ranges from 55 to 74 sqm. These rooms also offer designer amenities, spectacular views of either Manila Bay or The Fountain and advanced in-room technologies such as DigiValet Service, an iPad that controls amenities in the guestroom and even communicates to people outside including the hotel’s restaurants and concierge.

Okada Manila is currently offering these rooms at an introductory rate of PHP 8,888 NET for stays from March 31 to April 30 except Easter holidays. Guests can take advantage of these amazing rates by booking via www.okadamanila.com from March 15 to 31.

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HOOQ, Asia’s largest Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) service, recently announced its acquisition of the exclusive SVOD rights to the catch-up episodes of Aldub’s first-ever teleserye, Destined to Be Yours, in the Philippines.

Destined to Be Yours is currently the most talked about primetime show on Philippine television since it aired its premiere episode last February 27, 2017. In fact, the pilot episode garnered 22.5% ratings on AGB Nielsen NUTAM which is 2.9% higher than its rival program. The hashtag for the pilot episode, #DestinedToBeYoursWorldPremiere, also dominated worldwide Twitter trends – garnering 4.4 million tweets from February 26, 6:00 pm to February 28, 6:00 am.

Destined to Be Yours quickly captivated viewers with the enthralling romance story between Benjie Rosales (Alden Richards) and Sinag Obispo (Maine Mendoza) which is set in a charming and picturesque town where anything, especially destiny, is a possibility.

Sinag is a DJ in a community radio station in her hometown of Pelangi. The paradise-like town of Pelangi was formerly a well-developed municipality due to its flourishing mining industry but many people were forced to leave the town after mining firms closed down. Sinag stayed behind because of her love for her hometown and her intention to preserve the traditions and culture of Pelangi through the community radio station that she inherited from her late grandfather.

Meanwhile, Benjie had just graduated from his university and had high hopes of starting his career as an architect. Benjie applies for Rosales Development, one of the largest real-estate development firms in the country. Amanda (Lotlot De Leon), who had to raise Benjie on her own after her husband died from an accident, was against this at first but later allowed it after a change of heart.

Benjie’s grandfather, Vicente Rosales (Tommy Abuel), is a real-estate tycoon and is the owner of Rosales Development. He had alienated Benjie and Amanda for many years following the tragic death of Benjie’s father, Gabriel. In order to make up for lost time, Benjie’s grandmother, Helen (Boots Anson-Roa), convinces Vicente to interview and offer Benjie a position in the company.

As Benjie accepts the job, he gets assigned to a project at Pelangi. There he meets Sinag and their lives become intertwined as they fall in love with each other.

Joining Alden and Maine is a cast of talented actors led by Boots Anson-Roa, Lotlot De Leon, Gardo Versoza, Tommy Abuel, Ronnie Henares, Ina Feleo, Sheena Halili, Dominic Roco, Juancho Trivino, RJ Padilla, Koreen Medina and Janice de Belen who recently returned to GMA for this project.

Besides having thousands of Holywood or US movies and TV series, HOOQ is now the prime destination for Filipino entertainment on demand with the largest library of local movies amongst any video-on-demand service in the country.

“Destined To Be Yours” is the latest addition to the ever growing library of local content available on HOOQ.

“With this new partnership, AlDub fans in the Philippines can stream the latest episode of Destined to be Yours 24 hours after its telecast on GMA Channel 7, plus they can also catch up on all the previous episodes they missed,” says Jane Cruz Walker, Country Manager of HOOQ.

“Since we announced the highly anticipated first primetime TV series of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, the entire #AlDub nation created such a buzz online that Destined to be Yours was definitely destined to be a hit even before it aired its first episode,” says Judd Gallares, President & COO of GMA New Media, Inc. “

HOOQ subscribers can now enjoy over 1,200 Filipino movies spanning almost five decades of film making, and over 4,000 hours of local television leaving other video-in-demand services way behind in terms of Filipino content.

Fans of local TV series can also watch catch up episodes of the latest GMA 7 shows including Meant To Be, Ika-6 na Utos and more in the coming months.

HOOQ has over 10,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming or download. Globe At Home customers can get up to 6 months access to HOOQ with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also get up to 6 months trial on selected prepaid and postpaid plans.

You may also visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial.

HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service today announced that Warner Bros. Television’s latest DC series Powerless will now be available on HOOQ, same day as the US telecast. DC fans can now enjoy a super-charged collection of TV series from the DC Universe, including Supergirl, The Flash, Lucifer and Powerless – all available same day as US broadcast

“It has been an exciting start of the year for us here at HOOQ with some of the best DC TV series all available on our platform, many of them exclusively. With the addition of Powerless, which is a delightful tongue-in-cheeck comedy set in the DC Universe, our fans can now look forward to same day as US telecast of yet another DC series right here on HOOQ! It has always been our goal to provide the best entertainment for our customers and we will be adding much more amazing content this year!” Said Chief Content Officer of HOOQ, Mr. Krishnan Rajagopalan.

Powerless is the first comedy series set within the world of the DC Universe and follows the adventures of Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens) as Director of Research & Development at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises based in Charm City, that specializes in products for ordinary humans who are poised to be victims of the battles between superheroes and supervillains. Also starring Danny Pudi, Christina Kirk, Ron Funches and Alan Tudyk, Powerless is executive produced by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Len Goldstein and Dean Lorey.

The series from Warner Bros. Television, which airs on NBC in the U.S., is based on the characters from DC and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. International Television Distribution.

HOOQ is a start-up venture established in Singapore back in January 2015 between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros., aimed at driving the entertainment revolution and changing the way Asians consume entertainment. It is the first time in Asia that three media power houses have joined forces to empower customers with unlimited online streaming access to top Hollywood, Asian and Kids movies and TV series anytime, anywhere and on any device. These include computers, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, smart TVs via Google Chromecast and all Apple devices.

How to get HOOQ

It’s easy to get HOOQ’d. Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s library of Hollywood and Asian hits. Globe At Home customers get 6 months access to HOOQ with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also enjoy up to 6 months trial on selected prepaid and postpaid plans.

You may also visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial.