WORLD RECORD BROKEN ON GLOBAL SMURFS DAY!

4,891 SMURFS FANS SET A NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ TITLE FOR LARGEST GATHERING OF PEOPLE DRESSED AS SMURFS WITHIN A 24-HOUR PERIOD IN MULTIPLE VENUES ON GLOBAL SMURFS DAY.

PRESS RELEASE:

CULVER CITY, Calif.,/BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 25, 2011 – Today, in honor of Global Smurfs Day, Smurfs fans in 11 cities around the world set a new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs within a 24-hour Period in Multiple Venues, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures Entertainment. The worldwide events were organized by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Pictures Animation in anticipation of the release of The Smurfs® (opening in the Philippines on August 10.)

As worldwide audiences turned out to celebrate the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs, fans came to events dressed as Smurfs (white Smurf hat, white pants and shoes, and body painted blue). Adjudicators from Guinness World Records confirmed that a total of 4,891 people dressed as Smurfs in 11 locations simultaneously around the world, claiming a new title for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs within a 24-hour Period in Multiple Venues. The previous record had been 2,510 people dressed as Smurfs.

The global record was set by people dressed as Smurfs in Brussels, Belgium; Athens, Greece; Scheveningen (The Hague), Holland; Dublin, Ireland; Mexico City, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Warsaw, Poland; Moscow, Russia; Johannesburg, South Africa; New York, USA; and London, UK.

Running as a Passion

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I have been running since I was a little kid. My Dad use to take me and my sister along the railway near our home and just let us run in the wide stretch of the place. There are times that we would see who runs the fastest and would end up getting a burger meal at Jollibee :) Ever since then, Running has been my sport. I don't play ball games, I only want to run. When I was in high school, I join the track and field games in our church sports fest and would often get the second place for our church. When I was in college, I joined the track and field team of my course and would compete every year for the sports fest. I run fast that's why I am their sprinter.

Now that I am already working, though I don't have any track and field teams to join, I still continue running. I usually run after work in Ultra, it’s very near my office and I can leave my things aside the oval safely.

Hillsong Publishing Music Conference Manila!

 

The Hillsong Aftermath Concert last June 2 was a victorious night! The whole Araneta is united in praising God and lifting His name! This July take part in learning what the Hillsong team went through! Learn more about Song Writing, Worship leading and Song Leading in Hillsong Publishing Music Conference here in Manila!

 Steve McPherson - Head Manager of the Hillsong Publising will lead us in this conference. Avail of the eraly bird discount until June 30! You may contact me for tickets :) Cath Copaway 09178662991

Green Lantern Movie Review

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris, if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax... he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all. 

 The thing about movies and comics is, you don't exactly get in the movies what you read. Ofcourse, it would be so boring if what you read is the only thing that you will see. Green Lantern is one of those comics turned flicks. I did not read the comics and i am not a fan too but i loved the movie, for all those who did not read the comics, when you watch the movie, you will already know what the story is all about. The story if fairly simple and is not that complex. Even though it is an action packed movie, it's very entertaining. On the cast side, I did not feel a connection between Reynolds and Lively though. But they both did a great act portraying their characters. The special effects is a must see, with your Green Will Power you can almost do anything! There is definitely something to look forward too after this movie!


Green Lantern is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Mr. Popper's Penguin Movie Review

Jim Carrey stars anew at his comic best in the hilarious and heartfelt family film “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” based on the beloved children’s book of the same title by Richard andFlorence Atwater.  Carrey plays Thom Popper, a workaholic New York businessman who has neglected the woman he loves and his children, in order to pursue his real estate career with a relentless drive.  His life is suddenly and dramatically turned around when six penguins are delivered to his apartment and he is forced to become their full-time caretaker. They are undeniably cute but inevitably cause chaos, gradually showing him what is really important in life.


This heartwarming movie is actually perfect for Father's Day. Though the movie is not that faithful to the original children's book, the movie still was able to impart the lessons to it's viewers. The story is very entertaining for the whole family. It's funny and at the same time amusing for all ages. Jim Carrey once again appeared in the movie screen with his funny antics in a heartwarming type of movie. Director Mark Waters did a wonderful direction from the cast even unto the penguins! The use of penguins in teaching a lesson to someone is something new to many of us. Trust me you'll love the penguins! Must see movie for the whole family!


Mr. Popper's Penguins is distributed by 20th Century Fox and is NOW SHOWING across all cinemas.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Movie Review

“X-Men: First Class” refracts to the time when Charles Xavier aka Professor X who can control minds and Erik Lensherr aka Magneto who has the power to control magnetism are close friends who have started to discover their powers the first time.  They began as closest of friends working together with other Mutants (some familiar, some new) to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. Made to work together in a forthcoming globally critical event, a rift between them ensued in the process. Thus began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN that puts an end to their friendship, marking the beginning of their lifelong rivalry.


X-MEN is one of the cartoons that I grew up watching. When we were kids, we use to portray mutants with powers and i am always Storm. I am not a fan of the comics and I actually did not read it when i was a kid, but that did not stop me from liking X-MEN. I loved the movie! This is the flashback type, where in we have watched what already happened and now we are treated to something we did not know long before.  This prequel takes us back to how and where it all started. James McAvoy (Charles) and Michael Fassbender (Erik) did a great job portraying the first class origins of X-MEN. Matthew Vaughn's direction is remarkable. The fast paced movie built a hight tech and action packed first class movie for all ages. The visuals is worth mentioning too. The special effects went very well with other X-MEN movies. The mutants powers are very much appreciated thru the effects. Don't miss the chance to watch the first class movie of the year!

“X-Men First Class” is a 20^th Century Fox film to be distributed by Warner Bros. in Phil. cinemas.

Orange LED Mouse

I received another surprise gift from Angel, this is his monthsary gift :) Angel has been addicted lately to almost anything that glows in the dark, haha! I love it, it's my fave color Orange, and it changes color almost every other minute or so! This is so time too because the mouse I bought from CD-R King is broken na rin. Thanks Angel :) I love it and I love you too!

Mr. Popper's Penguin NOW SHOWING!

From the hugely successful family-comedy “Ace Ventura” films, Jim Carrey tends to animals once again in the heartwarming “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.”

Jim Carrey stars as Thom Popper in the live-action comedy event whose chilly relationship with his family heats up after he inherits six adorable, lovable and mischievous penguins. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, young Tommy Popper looks forward to the moments when, on his tiptoes to reach a ham radio in his bedroom, he can talk to his world-traveling father. Years later, Tommy is now Mr. Popper, a highly successful real estate developer in Manhattan. Amicably divorced from Amanda (Carla Gugino), with two children (Madeline Carroll and Maxwell Perry Cotton) he sees on alternate weekends, Mr. Popper lives the life of luxury in his ultra-modern Park Avenue apartment and is well on his way to becoming partner at his prestigious firm. That is, until the morning a final gift from Popper’s late father, a souvenir from Antarctica, arrives in a crate at Popper’s front door.

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” says Jim Carrey, is a movie that “stands out because it’s like nothing else out there. And I still get to be me, kind of crazy and fun and edgy.” Indeed, the film returns Carrey to the comedy style – and movie character – that catapulted him to global superstardom. And Carrey couldn’t be happier about it. “I wanted to do a movie that families are going to remember,” he explains. “Some people resist working with children and animals, for fear of being upstaged. But I love capturing the spark of innocence. And what is better than animals – penguins, in our case – and children to bring that out in us?”

While casting the role of Mr. Popper, director Mark Waters and producer John Davis learned something rather surprising about Hollywood’s top talent. “I found out that actors and comedians love penguins,” Davis says. The producer found the perfect “Popper” combination of talents in Jim Carrey, the hugely successful star of such films as “The Truman Show,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and “Bruce Almighty.” “Jim is a really talented physical comedian, but also an actor who’s able to generate a lot of heart,” Davis notes.

“Luckily, Jim read the script, and was immediately excited by it. And he’s also a huge lover of penguins,” says Waters. That’s putting it mildly. “These penguins are insanely beautiful,” Carrey exclaims. “They are incredible creatures. There are few animals that make you feel love – that strike that kind of chord. It’s really difficult to be unhappy about a penguin. That’s one of the reasons I did this movie. Penguins are a kind of obsession with me. They are puppies, times ten!”

“Working with Jim is incredibly illuminating and fun,” remembers Waters. “Jim is much more than a master of comedic invention; he also has a rare kind of emotional accessibility. When we’re working on emotional scenes, his ideas are just as good as his comedic ideas.”

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” opens June 17 in theaters nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. Visit 20th Century Fox (Philippines) on Facebook and on www.youtube.com/20thcenturyfoxph for promos and latest clips.

GREEN LANTERN GROSSES P85.66-M IN 5 DAYS

PRESS RELEASE:

Warner Bros.' “Green Lantern” illuminated the Philippine box-office with a record-breaking No. 1 opening and a nationwide gross of P85.66-million for the five-day June 16 to 20 weekend. This was announced today by Francis Soliven, general manager of Warner Bros. (F.E.), Inc., the film's local distributor.

The Ryan Reynolds-starrer has now become the holder of the year’s biggest opening weekend for a Warner title (surpassing “Red Riding Hood” and “Sucker Punch”), and the second-biggest of 2011 industry-wide (outgrossing “X-Men: First Class,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and “Thor”).

The long holiday weekend due to the Jose Rizal Day celebration boosted the box-office performance of “Green Lantern,” affording the family crowd more chances of watching the highly anticipated action-adventure.

The film’s biggest receipts were posted by the following cinemas: Trinoma (P5.97-M), SM Mall of Asia (P4.90-M), SM North EDSA (P3.63-M), Greenbelt 3 (P3.62-M), SM Megamall (P3.57-M), Glorietta 4 (P3.30-M), Power Plant (P2.77-M), Alabang Town Center (P2.44-M), Eastwood (P2.43-M) and Gateway (P2.35-M).

Rounding out the list are Newport (P2.11-M), Robinsons Ermita (P1.78-M), Shangri-la (P1.74-M), SM Cebu (P1.70-M), Festival (P1.65-M), Robinsons Galleria (P1.60-M), Greehills (P1.57-M), Market Market (P1.39-M), SM Baguio (P1.20-M) and SM Fairview (P1.15-M).

Bringing the enduringly popular superhero to the big screen for the first time, “Green Lantern” stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell.

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

Still playing across the Philippines in 3D, 2D and regular format, “Green Lantern” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

GLOBAL SMURFS DAY: JUNE 25, 2011

Celebrate the Birthday of Peyo, the Creator of the Smurfs, with Smurfy Events Around the World and Attempt to Break the Guinness World Records™ Title for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs within a 24-hour period (multiple venues).

PRESS RELEASE:

CULVER CITY, Calif., June 13, 2011 – On Saturday, June 25, 2011, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs (born June 25, 1928), Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day, a worldwide event in anticipation of the release of the Smurfs’ trip to movie theaters, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures.  Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s The Smurfs will be released in theaters in the Philippines on August 10, 2011.

Commenting on the announcement, Weinstock said, “There are few characters as iconic as The Smurfs – for more than 50 years, they have been icons of popular culture, appealing across generations.  Peyo’s creation endures, and that’s why Global Smurfs Day is a fitting way to celebrate his birthday.”

Final Destination 5 Trailer and Poster

 Warner Bros. has just shared the first trailer and poster of its upcoming horror thriller, “Final Destination 5,” 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 (“Fired Up!,” 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 (“Hatchet II”).

Star Cinema's Forever and A Day opens on June 15, 2011

Star Cinema celebrates it's 18th year with a film that celebrates the beauty of love and life. Star Cinema proudly brings two of the well loved artist in the industry, KC Concepcion and Sam Milby.

Forever and A Day tells of a compelling story embarking upon the idea of eternal love. It's a story about a man who pushes himself to the limits, a man who is always up for the challenge. He is proud and only lives for himself. He them meets a woman one day, a woman who is more cautious in life, a woman who teaches him to embrace and appreciate life, love and all it's smallest blessings.

Together they take on the journey that teaches them to conquer their fears and humility and courage to accept things that cannot be controlled.

But will love prevail even if destiny tries to prevent it from happening?

Mark Strong and Blake Lively stars in Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds is joined by British Actor Mark Strong and American Actress Blake Lively in Warner Bros. new adventure, Green Lantern.

A go-getter pilot-turned-businesswoman, Carol has always been by-the-book, enabling her to move up in the ranks at her father’s company, Ferris Aircraft, making her now…Hal’s boss.  

“We’ve got explosions and fights and trips to outer space and back, but I love that the movie also has a great sense of fun and a hint of romance about it,” shares Lively.  “And the Green Lantern Corps should appeal to women, too—representing virtually every species of alien imaginable, it’s definitely not a men’s-only club.”

Green Lantern will conquer 3D Cinemas on June 16

Bringing the enduringly popular superhero to the big screen for the first time, “Green Lantern” stars Ryan Reynolds (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”).

Warner Bros. rolls out another eye-popping trailer of the fantasy action-adventure “Green Lantern” which was essentially created for 3D theaters.

Dallas Mavericks 2011 NBA Champion, Dirk Nowitzki 2011 MVP

Congratulations Dallas Mavericks for winning Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida.

Last 2006 Miami won the title against Dallas with score 4-2. This year the Dallas won the title with score 4-2. Awesome right? Haha. It has been an emotional win for the team. I have watched only game 4 and 5 and I really saw teamwork in the team. During game 6, Dirk did not play good but that did not stop the team from winning the game. Jason Kidd, JJ Barea and Jason Terry stepped up and helped the team bag the title.

German Power Forward, Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas Mavericks won the 2011 MVP of NBA Finals for his great help and contribution to the team for winning the 2011 NBA Champion. Not even flu nor injury stopped Dirk in leading his team to their 1st NBA Championship title.

Great team. Good Job. Nice Game.


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CAMERAS ROLL ON NEW LINE CINEMA’S “ROCK OF AGES”

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New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Oscar^® nominee Paul Giamatti (“Cinderella Man”), Russell Brand (“Arthur,” “Get Him to the Greek”), R&B queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman (“The Proposal”), multiple Emmy^®-winner Bryan Cranston (TV’s “Breaking Bad,” “The Lincoln Lawyer”) and Academy Award^® winner Catherine Zeta-Jones (“Chicago”), with Oscar^® nominees Alec Baldwin (“The Cooler”) and Tom Cruise (“Born on the Fourth of July”).

 “Rock of Ages” tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.  Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

Shankman directs “Rock of Ages” from a screenplay by Chris D’Arienzo, based on his musical. The film is being produced by Matt Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire and Jen Gibgot, with Garrett Grant, Adam Shankman, Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Toby Emmerich, Michael Disco and Samuel J. Brown serving as executive producers.

Rounding out the “Rock of Ages” creative team are cinematographer Bojan Bazelli (“Hairspray”), production designer Jon Hutman (“It’s Complicated”), Oscar^®-nominated costume designer Rita Ryack (“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Hairspray”), editor Emma E. Hickox (“A Walk To Remember”), Grammy-nominated music supervisor Matthew Rush Sullivan (“Dreamgirls,” “Nine”), executive music producer Adam Anders (TV’s “Glee”) and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance”).

The film is being shot entirely in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, areas.

From New Line Cinema, “Rock of Ages” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Google Logo - Les Paul

Today's Google Logo is in commemoration of Lester William Polsfuss, aka Les Paul. He was an American Jazz and country guitarist, song writer and inventor, hence the guitar strings intervactive logo of google :) He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which "made the sound of rock and roll possible according to wikipedia.

“X-MEN: FIRST CLASS” EXCELS AT P71 MILLION MARK IN PHILS.

I have been watching X-Men since I was little and it's the only comic cartoon that I loved watching then. I'm fond of the characters and their super powers too! I remember making my own name and my own super power..

PRESS RELEASE:

“X-Men: First Class” stirred the franchise anew as it exceeded fans’ and the general public’s expectations when it opened with a whopping P 71 million at the box-office nationwide on its first 4-day weekend (June 2-5, 2011) in the Phils. The movie delivered with flying colors, surpassing 20th Century Fox’s estimates and is now 2011’s Biggest Opening for a Fox film so far, besting the studio’s recent box-office hit “Rio” at P 17 million on its opening weekend.




“X-Men: First Class’” P 52.2M opening weekend in Metro Manila overtook “Pirates 4’s” opening 3-day weekend of P 47M and that of “Thor’s” P 45.4M 3-day weekend. The fourth installment of the “X-Men” franchise is now the 2nd Biggest Opening Weekend for the year so far succeeding “Kung Fu Panda’s” P 64M 4-day weekend.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 will all end on July 14, 2011!

Ten years and seven movies later, the series based on J.K. Rowling's epic tale of the boy wizard comes to an end with the eighth film, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.” The seventh book, which finds Potter and his trusty friends in all-out war against the evil Lord Voldemort for the salvation of the non-magical and wizarding worlds, was split into two films.

The first half, which came out on November last year, has earned $285 million at the U.S. box office, $900 million worldwide. The second film comes out July 14. The countdown to the "Harry Potter" finale just got faster with Warner Bros. big reveal of the first trailer of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2".

Warner has released a Special Content Trailer containing retrospective elements including charming footage from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson’s initial screen test during auditions for the first film as well as other fantastic moments with our heroes from subsequent films but focuses mainly on “Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” 

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS” BEGINS PRODUCTION

 Super Hero fanatics would sure be anticipating yet another super movie! I have learned for the past few months that there's a lot more to just these super hero movies. The roots of the heroes are much more interesting to read than to watch. I have yet to find time for myself to read these comic books and the likes.

PRESS RELEASE:

Marvel Super Heroes Assemble To Commence Principal Photography in Preparation for May 4, 2012 Film Release.

 BURBANK, Calif. (April 25, 2011) -- Production has commenced today in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated movie “Marvel’s The Avengers,” directed by Joss Whedon (“Serenity”) from a screenplay by Whedon.  The film will continue principal photography in Cleveland, Ohio and New York City. Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2”) returns as the iconic Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”) as Thor, Chris Evans (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) as Captain America, Jeremy Renner (“Thor,” “The Hurt Locker”) as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo (“The Kids Are Alright”) as Hulk, Scarlett Johansson (“Iron Man 2”) as Black Widow, Clark Gregg (“Iron Man,” “Thor”) as Agent Phil Coulson, and Samuel L. Jackson (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2”) as Nick Fury.  Set for release in the US on May 4, 2012, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is the first feature to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.

HANGOVER 2” GROSSES $205-M WORLDWIDE

I was able to watch the press screening of Hangover Part II and it was so great! I love how the movie slowly let's the viewers look for clues and look back as to what happened the night before the boys had their Hangover!

PRESS RELEASE:
 
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Hangover Part II” woke up to staggering box office receipts as the blockbuster comedy grossed $205 million worldwide as of May 30, the fastest of any comedy to surpass $200-M benchmark.

The hit film is expected to continue its global success when it opens in the Philippines on June 8, arriving in cinemas in its original and uncut, R-18-rated version.