Another K-pop idol group may visit the Philippines soon.
Fangirlasia is currently negotiating to bring K-pop boy band SS501 to the Philippines for a fan meeting in July.
Triple S Philippines, the local fan club of SS501, has started accepting reservations from members for VIP seats that would cost P5,000 each.
Fangirlasia has also opened an event page on Facebook to know how many fans will be attending the event.
“We would like to remind everyone that this event is just a survey. We are still under negotiation. Date, time, and venue are tentative,” it said.
Since boy band SHINee visited the country in November last year, other K-pop groups followed suit.
This year, bands that have already held shows in the country are 4Minute, FT Island, U-Kiss and Super Junior.
Fangirlasia and Spin Manila brought boy band FT Island to the Philippines last March for the Manila 2010 Showcase held at the Philippine International Convention Center.
SS501 is a five-member boy band managed by DSP Entertainment that was launched in 2005. It is composed of leader Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Kyu Jong, Heo Young Saeng, Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Joon.
Last year, SS501 held their first Asia Tour Persona that kicked off in Seoul and visited Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
Kim Hyun Joong, in particular, starred in the last year’s hit Korean drama series “Boys over Flowers,” which also became a top-rated program in the Philippines.
Last year, SS501 received the Bonsang and Hallyu awards in the Seoul Music Awards. The group also won the Best OST (official soundtrack) Award in the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) for “Because I’m Stupid,” which was used in “Boys over Flowers.” It also won the Top Buzz International Group in the Yahoo Buzz Award.
SS501 will be coming back to the K-pop music scene with a new album in May.
http://mb.com.ph/articles/253403/kpop-boy-band-ss501-may-visit-manila-july
Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos and KC Concepcion to Star in a Mother’s Day Movie?
If plans push through, a powerhouse team-up starring the Megastar Sharon Cuneta, the Mega-daughter KC Concepcion and the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos is in the works.
According to reports, the said project has a working title “Mothers and a Daughter” and it will be produced by Star Cinema. As the title suggests, the movie could be about a daughter with two persons claiming to be her mother.
The movie should be perfect for Mother’s Day this May but since Vilma Santos is seeking re-election for governor of Batangas, they can only start filming after the elections.
Sharon said on the Buzz Sunday afternoon that she’s really excited in doing a movie with Vilma Santos. She confirmed that it’s in Ate Vi’s contract that she will do a movie with her and it’s also indicated in her contract that she will do a movie with the Star for all Seasons.
“Kahit yaya lang ni Ate Vi ang magiging role ko tatanggapin ko”, Sharon said.
Sharonians and Vilmanians are surely hoping that this ambitious project will become a reality this year as this will be one of the most exciting team up in the history of Philippine cinema.
Meanwhile, the wheels are turning with KC’s other film project with Star Cinema co-starring her with Jericho Rosales. The movie has now a working title “Daddy’s Girl” and it will also star KC’s real dad Gabby Concepcion. The movie will be Star Cinema’s offering for Fathers’ Day this year.
http://www.starmometer.com/2010/01/03/sharon-cuneta-vilma-santos-and-kc-concepcion-to-star-in-a-mothers-day-movie/
According to reports, the said project has a working title “Mothers and a Daughter” and it will be produced by Star Cinema. As the title suggests, the movie could be about a daughter with two persons claiming to be her mother.
The movie should be perfect for Mother’s Day this May but since Vilma Santos is seeking re-election for governor of Batangas, they can only start filming after the elections.
Sharon said on the Buzz Sunday afternoon that she’s really excited in doing a movie with Vilma Santos. She confirmed that it’s in Ate Vi’s contract that she will do a movie with her and it’s also indicated in her contract that she will do a movie with the Star for all Seasons.
“Kahit yaya lang ni Ate Vi ang magiging role ko tatanggapin ko”, Sharon said.
Sharonians and Vilmanians are surely hoping that this ambitious project will become a reality this year as this will be one of the most exciting team up in the history of Philippine cinema.
Meanwhile, the wheels are turning with KC’s other film project with Star Cinema co-starring her with Jericho Rosales. The movie has now a working title “Daddy’s Girl” and it will also star KC’s real dad Gabby Concepcion. The movie will be Star Cinema’s offering for Fathers’ Day this year.
http://www.starmometer.com/2010/01/03/sharon-cuneta-vilma-santos-and-kc-concepcion-to-star-in-a-mothers-day-movie/
Super Junior member expresses desire to star in Pinoy teleserye
Having seen the mob that welcomed his group right at NAIA and the thousands of screaming fans who trooped to the Big Dome to watch them perform, the acknowledged most popular member of bigtime Korean act Super Junior must have found the prospect of appearing in a Philippine teleserye as a next best move.
Both the media and the boy band's supporters present during a presscon at EDSA Plaza Hotel last Saturday reacted in cheerful agreement.
“I wish to do a TV drama in the Philippines,” said Donghae who is arguably the most famous among the 13-member flagship group of the current K-pop (Korean pop) fever.
From the moment one of the boys uttered, “We’re very excited to come here for the first time,” every word that tumbled out of the light-skinned Asian stars was anticipated as it passed through the interpreter's tongue.
One of the boys amused the starstruck crowd by speaking in straight English. “We just pray to God before we go to the stage,” he said when asked what’s that one thing they do before a performance.
Super Junior delivered their “Super Show 2” concert that same night, making it extra special since the Philippines is the last leg in their 15-show “Asia Concert Tour Live.”
“Thanks for all the support and we hope to visit again,” added Donghae.
The first K-pop group to have a gold record in the Philippines, Super Junior released the “Super Show 2 Live Album” last February. Their music video for the song “Sorry, Sorry” simultaneously topped different charts on leading music channel MYX.
The co-producer of the Super Junior concert, MYX is also airing a special titled “Asia MYX: Super Junior Special” today, April 19, Monday, at 8 p.m. The feature showcases exclusive footage from the Super Junior press conference and the group’s sold out three-hour show, along with an interview conducted by VJ Iya Villania. Repeat airings are scheduled on April 21 (9:30 a.m.), April 22 (4 p.m.), and April 25 (12 m.n. and 11 a.m.).
http://mb.com.ph/articles/253293/super-junior-member-expresses-desire-star-pinoy-teleserye
Both the media and the boy band's supporters present during a presscon at EDSA Plaza Hotel last Saturday reacted in cheerful agreement.
“I wish to do a TV drama in the Philippines,” said Donghae who is arguably the most famous among the 13-member flagship group of the current K-pop (Korean pop) fever.
From the moment one of the boys uttered, “We’re very excited to come here for the first time,” every word that tumbled out of the light-skinned Asian stars was anticipated as it passed through the interpreter's tongue.
One of the boys amused the starstruck crowd by speaking in straight English. “We just pray to God before we go to the stage,” he said when asked what’s that one thing they do before a performance.
Super Junior delivered their “Super Show 2” concert that same night, making it extra special since the Philippines is the last leg in their 15-show “Asia Concert Tour Live.”
“Thanks for all the support and we hope to visit again,” added Donghae.
The first K-pop group to have a gold record in the Philippines, Super Junior released the “Super Show 2 Live Album” last February. Their music video for the song “Sorry, Sorry” simultaneously topped different charts on leading music channel MYX.
The co-producer of the Super Junior concert, MYX is also airing a special titled “Asia MYX: Super Junior Special” today, April 19, Monday, at 8 p.m. The feature showcases exclusive footage from the Super Junior press conference and the group’s sold out three-hour show, along with an interview conducted by VJ Iya Villania. Repeat airings are scheduled on April 21 (9:30 a.m.), April 22 (4 p.m.), and April 25 (12 m.n. and 11 a.m.).
http://mb.com.ph/articles/253293/super-junior-member-expresses-desire-star-pinoy-teleserye
Depp defends 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'
Johnny Depp has defended the longevity of movie franchise Pirates Of The Caribbean.
The actor, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow in the film series, is preparing to begin filming the fourth instalment On Stranger Tides.
Female First quotes him as saying: "I can't wait to get back in costume. Some people will say, 'Depp sold out by doing the sequels'.
"But it was never an issue for me. I love Captain Jack so much I'd do Pirates 7 if they asked."
The star recently found success with Tim Burton's remake of Alice In Wonderland.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a213730/depp-defends-pirates-of-the-caribbean.html
The actor, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow in the film series, is preparing to begin filming the fourth instalment On Stranger Tides.
Female First quotes him as saying: "I can't wait to get back in costume. Some people will say, 'Depp sold out by doing the sequels'.
"But it was never an issue for me. I love Captain Jack so much I'd do Pirates 7 if they asked."
The star recently found success with Tim Burton's remake of Alice In Wonderland.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a213730/depp-defends-pirates-of-the-caribbean.html
'Date Night' beats 'Titans' at US BO
'Date Night' beats 'Titans' at US BO has debuted at the top of the US box office with $27.1 million over the weekend.
The comedy, starring Tina Fey and Steve Carrell, has knocked last week's top earner Clash Of The Titans to the number two spot with $26.8 million.
How To Train Your Dragon remains in the number three position with $25.3 million, followed by Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? and Miley Cyrus's The Last Song.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid slips to number nine with $4.1 million, while Letters To God debuts in tenth place with $1.2 million.
The US box office top ten in full:
1. (-) Date Night - $27,100,000
2. (1) Clash Of The Titans - $26,875,000
3. (3) How To Train Your Dragon - $25,350,000
4. (2) Why Did I Get Married Too? - $11,000,000
5. (4) The Last Song - $10,000,000
6. (5) Alice In Wonderland - $5,600,000
7. (6) Hot Tub Time Machine - $5,430,000
8. (7) The Bounty Hunter - $4,300,000
9. (8) Diary Of A Wimpy Kid - $4,100,000
10. (-) Letters To God - $1,250,000
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a213758/date-night-beats-titans-at-us-bo.html
The comedy, starring Tina Fey and Steve Carrell, has knocked last week's top earner Clash Of The Titans to the number two spot with $26.8 million.
How To Train Your Dragon remains in the number three position with $25.3 million, followed by Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? and Miley Cyrus's The Last Song.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid slips to number nine with $4.1 million, while Letters To God debuts in tenth place with $1.2 million.
The US box office top ten in full:
1. (-) Date Night - $27,100,000
2. (1) Clash Of The Titans - $26,875,000
3. (3) How To Train Your Dragon - $25,350,000
4. (2) Why Did I Get Married Too? - $11,000,000
5. (4) The Last Song - $10,000,000
6. (5) Alice In Wonderland - $5,600,000
7. (6) Hot Tub Time Machine - $5,430,000
8. (7) The Bounty Hunter - $4,300,000
9. (8) Diary Of A Wimpy Kid - $4,100,000
10. (-) Letters To God - $1,250,000
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a213758/date-night-beats-titans-at-us-bo.html
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