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Sneak Peek: “Final Destination 5”
No matter where you run, no matter where you hide…you can’t cheat death.
In New Line Cinema’s “Final Destination 5,” Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of co-workers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.
The second of the Final Destination films to be shot in 3D, “Final Destination 5” is directed by Steve Quale, marking his major feature film directorial debut. The film brings together an ensemble cast led by Emma Bell (“Frozen,” TV’s “The Walking Dead”) and Nicholas D’Agosto (TV’s “Heroes”), along with Miles Fisher (TV’s “Mad Men” and “Gossip Girl”), Arlen Escarpeta (“Friday the 13th”), Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood (TV’s “The Bold and the Beautiful”), P.J. Byrne (“Dinner for Schmucks”) and Ellen Wroe (TV’s “Huge”).
Rounding out the rest of the cast are Courtney B. Vance (TV’s “Flash Forward,” “ER”), David Koechner (“The Office,” “Anchorman”) and “Final Destination” franchise icon Tony Todd.
Collaborating with Steve Quale behind the scenes are director of photography Brian Pearson (“Drive Angry 3D,” “My Bloody Valentine 3D”); production designer David R. Sandefur (“Repo Men,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth”); editor Eric Sears (“Shooter”) and costume designer Jori Woodman (“Eight Below”).
Opening soon across the Philippines in 3D and regular format, “Final Destination 5” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
In New Line Cinema’s “Final Destination 5,” Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of co-workers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.
The second of the Final Destination films to be shot in 3D, “Final Destination 5” is directed by Steve Quale, marking his major feature film directorial debut. The film brings together an ensemble cast led by Emma Bell (“Frozen,” TV’s “The Walking Dead”) and Nicholas D’Agosto (TV’s “Heroes”), along with Miles Fisher (TV’s “Mad Men” and “Gossip Girl”), Arlen Escarpeta (“Friday the 13th”), Jacqueline MacInnes-Wood (TV’s “The Bold and the Beautiful”), P.J. Byrne (“Dinner for Schmucks”) and Ellen Wroe (TV’s “Huge”).
Rounding out the rest of the cast are Courtney B. Vance (TV’s “Flash Forward,” “ER”), David Koechner (“The Office,” “Anchorman”) and “Final Destination” franchise icon Tony Todd.
Collaborating with Steve Quale behind the scenes are director of photography Brian Pearson (“Drive Angry 3D,” “My Bloody Valentine 3D”); production designer David R. Sandefur (“Repo Men,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth”); editor Eric Sears (“Shooter”) and costume designer Jori Woodman (“Eight Below”).
Opening soon across the Philippines in 3D and regular format, “Final Destination 5” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Leighton Meester in “Monte Carlo”
‘Gossip Girl’ star Leighton Meester takes us on a trip out with the girls en route to Europe in the romantic comedy “Monte Carlo” with Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Cory Monteith (Glee).
Grace (Gomez) is an ordinary girl who becomes an accidental princess when a summer trip to Paris turns into the fantasy of a lifetime. But Grace’s killjoy stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester) is involuntarily installed as chaperone by Grace’s mother. Grace and Emma, however, will not be deterred, and soon enough, the two friends, with Megan in tow, arrive in France. Scurried past famed landmarks by a hyperactive tour guide, and discouraged by their “luxury” accommodations and frequent tiffs, the trio’s spirits sag like the behinds of knit-panted American tourists.
Fortunes change, however, when Grace is mistaken for British socialite Cordelia Winthrop Scott. When the girls inadvertently take possession of Cordelia’s invitation to a ritzy charity ball in Monte Carlo, they seize the moment, they embark on a romantic adventure of yacht parties, polo matches and highly eligible bachelors
Both girls see the presence of Meg (Meester) as an unwelcome intrusion – a fly in their sparkling glass of bubbly. Simply put, she’s never been known as the life of the party. “Meg recently lost her mother, and is still a bit traumatized over it. She’s somewhat excited to visit France, but not under these circumstances, and certainly not with these two girls,” explains Leighton Meester.
Q. You play Meg, Grace’s stepsister. What’s that character like?
A. Meg starts off very differently from the way she ends up. She’s kind of a dork, and she’s a little bit uptight. She recently lost her mother, which is a really difficult thing to go through and Meg’s finding it hard. Meg only goes on trip because her father pretty much forces her to.
Q. Could you relate to her?
A. Definitely! I hope I’m able to be a little more adventurous than she is at the start, but at least she’s willing and she has the potential inside her. Meg is a very practical character, and I’m totally impractical, but I admire that about her.
Q. What was the hardest scene to film?
A. Honestly, the only hard part has been the long days and the early starts. Everything else has been fun. When we were in Paris we had to start filming at 3AM so we could shoot on the Eiffel Tower when no one else was there. So although getting up that day was hard, having the whole of the Eiffel Tower to ourselves was an incredible experience! We also got to be in the Louvre by ourselves, which was amazing.
Q. Meg doesn’t get on with Grace and Emma straight away. How long did it take you to get to know Selena and Katie?
A. Those two girls have been awesome. It’s been wonderful working with them. I knew Katie a little before, and she’s coming on Gossip Girl, which I’m so excited about. Because we’ve seen each other every day, we’ve become like a family. I think it says a lot if you can see the same people all the time and not get sick of them. I feel very protective of them both, and I think they feel the same about me.
Q. Is there any romantic gossip from the set?
A. There are some very, very cute boys in this movie, but as far as I know there isn’t any gossip. I’m really pleased with how they got cast - cute and talented is a great combination. I like them all.
Q. How do Meg’s outfits compare to those of the other characters you’ve played?
A. Honestly, I don’t think it matters if a character has high end or low end clothes as long as you feel like they’re definitely a part of that character’s wardrobe. In the film we’re all whisked away to Monte Carlo by accident, and we don’t get to bring many clothes with us. I’m in the same outfit for most of the film. There’s a fabulous gown I get to wear at the end. It’s beautiful, but it’s couture and really heavy. When we started filming the scene, I was so excited to wear it, but by the end my body was aching so much I would have been happy never to see it again!
Q. Have you had any time to go shopping?
A. Walking down the street here is like walking through a fashion magazine! It’s tricky to make the time, but I have gone to Gucci. I bought a really cute little purse, and a sweater from Celine as well. I’ve got some great souvenirs from this trip!
“Monte Carlo” opens July 1 in theaters from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.
Melissa Molinaro, Kim Kardashian's Look-alike Caught Dating Reggie Bush, Kim Kardashian's Ex-Boyfriend
For Reggie Bush, Kim Kardashian's ex-boyfriend, the best way to move on from past relationship is to....find someone who looks exactly like your ex-girlfriend?
Yes, New Orleans Saints halfback Reggie Bush is seen dating the singer/model/actress Melissa Molinaro who has a passing resemblance with Bush's ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
The two reportedly met about two years ago and now dating for months.
"To me, it's extremely flattering," Molinaro told E! News about the Kardashian comparisons. "She is a beautiful woman in her own right. You know, I'm flattered. That's an amazing compliment." she added.
Photo credit: OMG
Yes, New Orleans Saints halfback Reggie Bush is seen dating the singer/model/actress Melissa Molinaro who has a passing resemblance with Bush's ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
The two reportedly met about two years ago and now dating for months.
"To me, it's extremely flattering," Molinaro told E! News about the Kardashian comparisons. "She is a beautiful woman in her own right. You know, I'm flattered. That's an amazing compliment." she added.
Photo credit: OMG
Christina Aguilera ft. Maroon 5 "Moves Like Jagger" en directo
Christina Aguilera y Maroon 5 presentaron "Moves Like Jagger" en directo en el programa "The Voice" el martes pasado.
Es una colaboración, puntual, de Christina Aguilera con la banda Maroon 5, que supongo beneficiará a todos.
Adam Lavine, vocalista de Maroon 5, y Christina Aguilera, trabajan juntos en el programa "The Voice" , por ese motivo el estreno fue en "casa".
La canción tiene ritmo, es pegadiza y a mi no me ha gustado mucho...tendré que escucharla más a ver si me entra..
Star Magic 19th Anniversary Celebration This Sunday on ASAP Rocks; Launches "Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko" Music Video
A music video. A fashion show. A new website.
These are only a few of the highlights of the 19th anniversary celebration of the country's premiere stable of talents, Star Magic.
Preparations for this grand event started two months in advance, with Yeng Constantino taking on the songwriting task, which she easily accomplished in two days.
Titled "Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko," the concept for the fun music video soon followed, and was shot under the direction of Paul Soriano.
The 10-minute material, featuring over 300 of Star Magic's brightest stars, is a way of saying thank you to those who have been supporting the Kapamilya's homegrown and honed talents.
Meanwhile, the mini-fashion show will also be staged alongside a Full Circle production number in ASAP Rocks, where Star Magic's prime artists John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Diether Ocampo, KC Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, and Gerald Anderson will be clad in dress-up-your-own-shirts.
Styled by the country's known designers, the shirts will also be available at ABS-CBN's Studio Store as a unique commemorative item for the 19th anniversary.
And last but not the least, Star Magic is launching its official website, where avid fans can view artists' pages, behind-the-scenes photos of events, updates on their favorite stars and even audition online!
The site will also feature the different versions of the Star Magic music video which supporters can watch over and over again, to their heart's delight.
Get updates on Star Magic artists, events and a lot more by visiting Star Magic's website, www.starmagic.ph.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting Star Magic Celebration in ASAP Rocks this Sunday, June 26.
These are only a few of the highlights of the 19th anniversary celebration of the country's premiere stable of talents, Star Magic.
Preparations for this grand event started two months in advance, with Yeng Constantino taking on the songwriting task, which she easily accomplished in two days.
Titled "Ikaw ang Magic ng Buhay Ko," the concept for the fun music video soon followed, and was shot under the direction of Paul Soriano.
The 10-minute material, featuring over 300 of Star Magic's brightest stars, is a way of saying thank you to those who have been supporting the Kapamilya's homegrown and honed talents.
Meanwhile, the mini-fashion show will also be staged alongside a Full Circle production number in ASAP Rocks, where Star Magic's prime artists John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Diether Ocampo, KC Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu, and Gerald Anderson will be clad in dress-up-your-own-shirts.
Styled by the country's known designers, the shirts will also be available at ABS-CBN's Studio Store as a unique commemorative item for the 19th anniversary.
And last but not the least, Star Magic is launching its official website, where avid fans can view artists' pages, behind-the-scenes photos of events, updates on their favorite stars and even audition online!
The site will also feature the different versions of the Star Magic music video which supporters can watch over and over again, to their heart's delight.
Get updates on Star Magic artists, events and a lot more by visiting Star Magic's website, www.starmagic.ph.
Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting Star Magic Celebration in ASAP Rocks this Sunday, June 26.
Bagyong Falcon (Tropical Storm Falcon) June 23, 7p.m. PAGASA Weather Update
At 5:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm "FALCON" (MEARI) has has merged with the low pressure area and intensified slightly as it moves northwestward.
Tropical Depression "Falcon" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 420 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.4°N, 126.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.
Public Storm Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):
Quezon
Aurora
Albay
Catanduanes
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Islands
Batanes Group of Islands
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) advises all residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Tropical Storm FALCON is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Gale Warning is issued over the eastern seaboard of the country and the western seaboard of Luzon and of Visayas.
Tropical Depression "Falcon" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 420 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.4°N, 126.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.
Public Storm Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):
Quezon
Aurora
Albay
Catanduanes
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Isabela
Cagayan
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Islands
Batanes Group of Islands
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) advises all residents in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Tropical Storm FALCON is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Gale Warning is issued over the eastern seaboard of the country and the western seaboard of Luzon and of Visayas.
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