MUSICAL FILM “JERSEY BOYS” DEBUTS TRAILER, POSTER

From director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys.” Catch the film's main poster and trailer which Warner Bros. Philippines has just debuted on its official youtube channel.

“Jersey Boys” tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.

These classic hits are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical, which has been running on Broadway for more than eight years and has also enjoyed successful tours around the globe.

Starring in the film, John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony Award-winning portrayal of the legendary lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli. Erich Bergen stars as Bob Gaudio, who wrote or co-wrote all of the group’s biggest hits. Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza star respectively as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito, two original members of The Four Seasons. Oscar® winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) stars as mobster Gyp DeCarlo.

Oscar® winner Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”) directed “Jersey Boys” from a screenplay and musical book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, song music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The film is produced by Eastwood, Graham King and Robert Lorenz, with Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tim Moore, Tim Headington, Brett Ratner, James Packer and Steven Mnuchin serving as executive producers.

The behind-the-scenes creative team was led by Academy Award®-nominated director of photography Tom Stern (“Changeling”); Academy Award®-nominated production designer James J. Murakami, (“Changeling”); Oscar®-winning editor Joel Cox (“Unforgiven”) and editor Gary D. Roach; and costume designer Deborah Hopper.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a GK Films Production, a Malpaso Production, “Jersey Boys.”

To be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting July 16, “Jersey Boys” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.

ADAM LEVINE MAKES FILM DEBUT IN "BEGIN AGAIN"

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Although he’s no stranger to the camera, having been a coach on the NBC show “The Voice” for several seasons, and making his small screen acting debut on the hit FX Drama “American Horror Story,” music star ADAM LEVINE has never tried dramatic acting until he was approached by John Carney to be part of the upcoming movie “Begin Again.”

 

Photo courtesy of Solar Pictures 

“I was honored just to be asked, and right off the bat I fell in love with the script.  To have John believe in me is really exciting,” says Levine.  “John saw something in me that was this character Dave– whether that is flattering or not, I can’t tell, but I would not have considered doing a film unless I was really connected to the material.  I love John’s tone – he is a musician, and I think his sensibilities are those of a musician so we get along famously.”

The latest film from writer-director John Carney (ONCE), BEGIN AGAIN is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together.

“The music was easy,” admits Levine after shooting.  “That’s kind of my wheelhouse, I guess, but the acting has been quite a challenge in a really great way.  The only thing people said to me was ‘know your lines’ and ‘don’t act, just listen and react,’ and that was great advice.  I’ve also found that being comfortable and receptive to direction makes it a lot easier.  It was daunting going into this new world, but everyone was so sweet and made me feel comfortable and at home, so I felt like I was doing my best even though I had relatively little experience.”

As the front man of Grammy Award-winning recording artist Maroon 5, Adam Levine has left an indelible mark on popular music. Levine has also collaborated with various musical acts including Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Natasha Bedingfield, Slash and K'naan. Levine has also made several appearances on television, including “Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock,” “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and Comedy Central's “Night of Too Many Stars.”

“It might sound heavy to say,” concludes Levine, “but the film asks the question: can a song save your life?  I do believe that the energy you feel when you hear a song that you respond to emotionally – it can change your life, and maybe save it in a way.  Music saved my life, because I love it so much that I don’t know what I would do without it.” 

BEGIN AGAIN also stars Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld, and Levine’s fellow judge from The Voice, CeeLo Green.

Produced by Anthony Bregman at Likely Story, Tobin Armbrust of Exclusive Media and Judd Apatow at Apatow Productions, BEGIN AGAIN opens on July 9, 2014 in theaters nationwide and is distributed locally by SOLAR PICTURES.  

Absolute Play's Children Of Chaos to be released in USB cards SOON!

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After the release of Absolute Play’s new album, “Children Of Chaos” in CD Format, the talented youth band is about to set another milestone with the upcoming release of its record in the form of USB cards.

The new medium aims to revolutionize the way people acquire their favorite artists’ music. It will be sold in 4gb and 8gb variants, thin and lightweight, and can be stored in one‘s wallet.

The new album contains ten tracks including their latest single “Hard Easy Semi-Correct”, “Beautiful Star”, “My Old Pal”, and the exciting collaboration single with Julz of Save Me Hollywood entitled “Little Miss Home Wrecker”. It was produced by 12 Stone Records.

After Absolute Play’s Children Of Chaos, other 12 Stone Records acts like Barbie Almalbis, Rocksteddy, and Save Me Holllywood are also scheduled to come out with USB Card versions of their albums. Stay tuned for updates regarding the dates of release.

The Children Of Chaos USB Card will be out soon and will initially be sold online. It can be availed individually or bundled with the Absolute Play limited edition special shirt. Prices will also be announced soon. For inquiries on how to get one, log on to www.facebook.com/AbsolutePlay.

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Universal Records produces PhilPop 2014 album

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Universal Records first partnered with the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) for the production of the festival’s 2013 commemorative album. The partnership proved to be a beautiful one as it yielded hits like Dati (performed by Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos and Quest), Sayo Na Lang Ako (Karylle), Araw, Ulap, Langit (Christian Bautista), Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako (Kimpoy Feliciano), Segundo (Yael Yuzon), among others.

This year, PhilPop and Universal Records team-up again in the production of the new commemorative album, which features some of the most respected and promising recording artists in the country.

1) QRUSH ON YOU: song written by Q-York/ interpreted by Jayr , Elmo Magalona and Q-York

2) TORPE: song written by Daryl Ong/ interpreted by Kris Lawrence

3) BABALIKAN MO RIN AKO: written by Soc Villanueva/ interpreted by Nikki Gil 

4) AWIT MO'Y NANDITO PA: written by Toto Sorioso/ interpreted by Aldrich Lloyd Talonding & James Walter Bucong.

5) THE ONLY ONE: written by Popsie Saturno-San Pedro/ interpreted by Thor Dulay.

6) HANGOUT LANG: written by Allan Feliciano and Isaac Joseph P. Garcia/ performed by Duncan Ramos and Young JV. 

7) NO GIRLFRIEND SINCE BREAK (NGSB): written by Davey Ryan Edward Langit/ interpreted by Luigi D' Avola

8) SONG ON A BROKEN STRING- written by Jude Gitamondoc and Therese Marie Villarante/ interpreted by Nicole Laurel Asensio.

9) KUNG AKIN ANG LANGIT: written by Chi Datu-Bocobo and Isaac Garcia/ interpreted by Clara Benin and Mcoy Fundales

10) DEAR HEART: written by Mike Villegas/ interpreted by Kiana Valenciano

11) SALBABIDA: written by Jungee Marcelo/ interpreted by Kyla

12) LANGIT UMAAWIT- written by Toto Sorioso/ interpreted by Tom Rodriguez.

“This year's finalists constitute a heady brew of the most varied of genres: dance, rock, R&B, a couple of ballades, some pop and a genre-defying song in multi meter. I am also happy and excited to hear established singers shoulder to shoulder with new, up and coming performers. Only time will tell which songs will generate the most audience interest. Listen to the top 12 finalist of the Philpop 2014 and be the judge,” shared the foundation’s executive director Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

One of the top 12 contenders will emerge as the 1-million peso grand prize winner which will be determined on July 26 at the Meralco Theater.  The foundation’s Executive Director Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Board of Directors Noel Cabangon and Ogie Alcasid are all praises for this year’s crop of finalists and are excited to share these Philpop hits with the world.

“TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” TO FEATURE ORIGINAL SONG BY IMAGINE DRAGONS

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Director Michael Bay, film composer Steve Jablonsky and Paramount Pictures are collaborating with the Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons to feature the band’s original music in the upcoming film “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.

Following an early footage screening of the film, Imagine Dragons wrote the original song “Battle Cry,” which Bay used in critical points in the film. Additionally, the band contributed original music during the scoring process by recording cues with Jablonsky, the film’s composer, and Hans Zimmer, who assisted in the process. The collaboration resulted in added depth to the sound of the film.

“We’re incredibly lucky that Dan, Wayne, Ben and Daniel were available to work with us,” says director Bay. “I remember being drawn to the emotion of ’Demons’ and ’Radioactive’ the first time I heard those songs, and I knew I wanted that same energy and heart for this movie. They’ve created a really epic, otherworldly sound for ’Battle Cry.’”

“The `Transformers' franchise has set the bar for cinematic innovation over the years, says Alex Da Kid, label head at KIDinaKORNER records. We are excited to collaborate with Michael Bay and Paramount Pictures and view this as an incredible global platform.”

Imagine Dragons will perform its new single live at the film’s worldwide premiere in Hong Kong, one of the locations in the film, on June 19th.

Imagine Dragons are Dan Reynolds (vocals), Wayne Sermon (guitar), Ben McKee (bass), and Daniel Platzman (drums).

Opening across the Philippines on June 25, “Transformers: Age of Extinction” is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

MALEFICENT Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Features LANA DEL REY’s haunting cover of the classic Disney tune “Once Upon A Dream”

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack OUT NOW on Spinnr & iTunes!

Opens in Cinemas Nationwide May 28

Award-winning, American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has recorded a unique reimagining of the renowned fairy-tale tune “Once Upon A Dream” from Disney’s classic animated film “Sleeping Beauty,” which is featured in the theatrical trailer & end credits of the Disney film “Maleficent”. This haunting cover was unveiled as part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent” during the 56^th Annual Grammy Awards® last January 2014. The track is included in the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring 71 minutes of original James Newton Howard score. Howard is best known for his brilliant theatrical scores for films such as “Pretty Woman”, “The Hunger Games”, “Batman Begins”, “King Kong” and “The Sixth Sense” among others.

“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty" and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turned her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville. “Maleficent” is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie, Don Hahn, Palak Patel, Matt Smith and Sarah Bradshaw serving as executive producers. Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay. “Maleficent” opens in theaters on May 28, 2014.

Tracklisting:

1. Maleficent Suite (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
2. Welcome to the Moors (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
3. Maleficent Flies (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
4. Battle of the Moors (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
5. Three Peasant Women (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
6. Go Away (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
7. Aurora and the Fawn (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
8. The Christening (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
9. Prince Phillip (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
10. The Spindle's Power (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
11. You Could Live Here Now (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
12. Path of Destruction (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
13. Aurora in Faerieland (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
14. The Wall Defends Itself (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
15. The Curse Won't Reverse (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
16. Are You Maleficent? (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
17. The Army Dances (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
18. Phillip's Kiss (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
19. The Iron Gauntlet (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
20. True Love's Kiss (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
21. Maleficent Is Captured (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
22. The Queen of Faerieland (From "Maleficent"/Score) - James Newton Howard
23. Once Upon a Dream (From "Maleficent"/Pop Version) - Lana Del Rey

Download “MALEFICENT: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” online via http://www.spinnr.ph/ or iTunes - http://smarturl.it/MaleficentOST. OST is exclusively distributed by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).

AL GATMAITAN: " IN PURSUIT OF A DREAM " ON MAY 23

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 AL GATMAITAN, one of the country’s topnotch tenors will take his summer studies at the New York University Steinhardt School for Music and Performing Arts Professions this coming June.  

But before he takes a bite of the Big Apple, catch AL GATMAITAN: IN PURSUIT OF A DREAM – a special fund raising concert presented by The Philippine Opera Company and Grupo Reposo, in collaboration with LRI Design Plaza. With Karl Estudillo, collaborative pianist, directed by Will Fredo.

The concert is on May 23, 2014 (7:30 p.m.), at LRI Design Plaza located at 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Brgy. Bel Air II, Makati.

Special guest artists include: Soprano Gabri Panlilio, Mezzo Soprano Clarissa Ocampo, Soprano and stage actress Tricia Amper-Jimenez, Film, Tv and stage actress Liza Dino, Singer and songwriter Aiza Seguerra,
and World renowned concert pianist Raul Sunico.

 

Ticket price is Php 1,000.00. 

For inquiries, please call telephone numbers 8229609, 0917-8072223
and 0917-5224183.