Mazda3 SKYACTIV Launch and Test Drive

I got an invite from Mazda Philippines about their launch of their newest addition of car models, the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV. The invite is actually a public event for potential buyers. Here are the details below:

 

We would like to invite your readers to the public launch of the highly-anticipated all-new Mazda3 SKYACTIV. Behold the fully evolved Mazda3 inspired by the KODO Soul of Motion design philosophy and experience the game-changing SKYACTIV Technology through a test drive.

Together with the Mazda3, we shall feature an all-KODO line-up highlighting the Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9.

 

Mazda3 SKYACTIV Public Launch & Test Drive @ BGC

Date: April 25 – 27, 2014 (Friday to Sunday)

Time: Mazda Booth: 9am – 10pm

Test Drive Schedule: 9am – 6pm

Venue: 9th Avenue, High Street, Bonifacio Global City (Big Bear Area, between Nike and Krispy Kreme)

 

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WORLD’S MOST REVERED MONSTER “GODZILLA” RISES IN EPIC FILM

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This May 2014, the world’s most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure “Godzilla.” From visionary new director Gareth Edwards (“Monsters”) comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.

Photo courtesy of Legendary Pictures

Gareth Edwards directs “Godzilla,” which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kick-Ass”), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe (“Inception”), Elizabeth Olsen (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”), Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”), and Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), with Oscar® nominee David Strathairn (“The Bourne Legacy”) and Emmy® and Golden Globe Award winner Bryan Cranston (“Argo,” TV’s “Breaking Bad”).

Edwards directs from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, story by David Callaham, based on the character “Godzilla” owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni are producing with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Patricia Whitcher and Alex Garcia are serving as executive producers, alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.

In his words, Edwards reveals how he approached shaping the character of Godzilla with all the latter’s personality and presence.

“At the start of the process I felt that in some way we could decide and control who Godzilla was. And a strange thing that came from it was that, as we went along, you start to realize that Godzilla was going to tell us who he was, just like actors who have their own take on their characters. Strangely, we couldn’t totally dictate what it was going to be. It was more about just trying different ideas and permutations, and, of all the options, there was always one that was strongest. And slowly he revealed himself to us.

“One of the conversations you get into with the animators quite often is they would say, 'If this was a real human, a real character, who would he be? And after thinking about it for a while, the thing we came up with was that he was sort of like the last Samurai. It was that idea of a lone, ancient warrior that would prefer to just not be part of the world if he could and be left alone, but events in the world force him to resurface.

“It was very interesting with all these ideas, even designing his look. We have a set of instinctive reactions to animals that have evolved over millions of years, and you basically try different things until you feel the right emotion when you see Godzilla.

“I wanted to get something that was very noble. And we tried the obvious things, like bear faces and dogs. But something that felt the most noble was a bird of prey, like an eagle. Eagles have their eyebrows very, very close to their nose, so we made his snout very high up, just near his brow line, and it gives him this look of nobility.

“So, it was just trial and error. You try something and the strongest choice becomes clear, and before you know it, you’ve gone down this path and found Godzilla. But it wasn’t easy. I thought it was going to be an easy journey because, obviously, Godzilla has been in so many Japanese films. But, actually, it took us about a year to get the design right and to figure out his behavior as well. Is he an animal? Does he fight just like an animal or has he got more of a human-like nobility to him? There was always a fine line between making him too animalistic and making him too human.”

“Godzilla” is expected to be presented in 3D, 2D and IMAX® in select theatres and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. Legendary Pictures is a division of Legendary Entertainment.

Easter Sunday Experience at Best Western Plus Antel Hotel

Even though it is Summer, the weather just right to celebrate Easter at Best Western Plus Antel Hotel in Makati. During my childhood days, we usually have reunions after an Easter worship service that use to held at Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium but since relatives are no longer within the parameters of our annual tradition.

My niece with the other kids hanging out with the clown host.

 

Easter Sunday is fun if you have kids. That is why I spend time with my immediate niece while she is still young because our lives are linear and it may not happen next time when she gets older. The important part here is that you are around when it happened.

Watching a magic act

 

My niece was in "game on" mode in the kids events like Easter Egg Hunt and watched excitedly during a magic show. She was also excited when she waits for her turn in face painting and posted a photo with her mom using my phone and posted it on my instagram. Best Western Plus Antel Hotel gave away toys, gift certificates and 2 GCs for overnight stay. The theme for this Easter event was patterned after Disney's Frozen because it is very popular among the kids now.

 

After the activities, we chilled at the Granvia Café where we chilled off for lunch as savored the brunch buffet. The buffet is mix up of Pinoy, American and Asian dishes. You can also customize your own crepe before you have it microwaved. The atmosphere is also cozy especially if you have kids with you.

 

The service was also good and the personnel informs us if they already replenishes their buffet. For dessert, I tried their ice cream and it was not like any ice cream I usually get in stores. It is rich in flavor.

 

Best Western Plus Antel Hotel is situated few steps from A. Venue along Makati avenue. It is situated in Makati's night life destination and events. It has three unique towers: A.Venue Suites, Antel Spa and Serenity Tower. It is the best place option for accommodation if you have events scheduled within the area and it is very exclusive because it is blocks away from the commercial district.

Bacon, eggs and French toast.

 

Best Western Plus Antel Hotel offers the Barkada Package for a limited time with Breakfast Buffet and choice of Lunch or Dinner Barkada Menu(until May 31), Summer Treat(until May 31) and Best Health & Wellness Promo(Until December 31).

 

Since it's summer, it is also the best place to held summer events. Best Western Antel Hotel also host the Lozada Swimming Clinic. They are the only hotel in Makati that has an Infinity Pool. Granvia Café's Brunch Buffet is open from 6AM - 10AM and is located on the fourth level of A. Venue Suites

 

Best Western Plus Antel's Frozen Easter is also sponsored by Manila Bulletin, Repertory Philippines, SM The Marketplace, Grand Videoke, Hooters Philippines and Azzuro Bar & Bistro. Like bwplusantelhotel on Facebook. For more child-friendly events, like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.

MAN, CHEETAH, WILD on Discovery Channel

AN EXTREMELY INTIMATE AND RARE ENCOUNTER LIVING WITH THE WORLD’S FASTEST LAND ANIMAL

-Two-hour special premieres on Sunday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. SIN/HK

 

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MAN, CHEETAH, WILD follows the true story of one extraordinary cheetah family, and the remarkable man who walked among them for a year and a half. A one-time game ranger with experience in the military, Kim Wolhuter is an Emmy Award-winning wildlife filmmaker who has an incredibly unique gift – the very special ability to befriend and connect with the animals of his native homeland, Zimbabwe. He connects with wild predators and dangerous animals in unbelievably amazing ways – living with them, drinking where they do, finding food on the move and running alongside them. Premiering Monday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. (2000 hrs) SIN/HK, MAN, CHEETAH, WILD is a two-hour special that documents Kim's unbelievable relationship with a young family of five cheetahs and how these ruthless hunters learnt to trust and accept him as part of their family, allowing him an unparalleled and intimate access into their otherwise elusive and highly secretive world.

Living in the heart of Southern Africa, Kim is a third generation bush ranger from a family who has lived and tangled with deadly predators for nearly a hundred years. Kim's bush skills have gotten him up close and personal with many species, except for the mysterious cheetah – an animal that typically bolts upon sight. In the Malilangwe Game Reserve – 200 square miles of raw beauty that is home to a vast array of wildlife – in Southern Zimbabwe, Kim attempted to locate a female cheetah that he had previously worked and established a relationship with. Following one mysterious feline in 200 square miles proved to be challenging so Kim had a vet implant a tracking device in its belly. Six months on, Kim was unsure if the cheetah was alive having not seen her for that long. When he eventually managed to track her, he was delighted to find that she was mothering a litter of five new cubs.

Despite Kim’s gift of reading animals, there is always the possibility that one wrong move could cost him his life, especially in this instance where mother cheetahs are notoriously protective of their young and would do all it takes to protect their young. Miraculously, this cheetah sensed no threat from Kim and even allowed him an unrestricted and extremely rare opportunity to live and run amongst the family for 18 months, during which he was also able to document their daily lives and the upbringing of one of the rarest wild cats on the planet. The breathtaking and awe-inspiring footage is unlike any other as Kim does not merely sit in a truck to film the family; he wins their trust and runs alongside them barefoot, bringing viewers much closer into the covert world of cheetahs than anyone ever thought possible.

 

MAN, CHEETAH, WILD encores on Monday, April 28 at midnight (0000 hrs).

ADIDAS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH NBA ALL-STAR DAMIAN LILLARD

Star point guard to remain a focal point of adidas Basketball brand

  

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 14, 2014) – adidas today announced a long-term partnership extension with NBA All-Star point guard Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. The young star will continue to be an integral part of adidas Basketball’s marketing campaigns, product launches and global initiatives moving forward.

 

“adidas has been great to me over my first two seasons,” said Lillard. “I’ve had the opportunity to wear a lot of great product, help design special versions of shoes, be a part of TV commercials and travel the world with the brand. I’m excited for what the future holds for me and adidas.”

 

Lillard’s dedication to basketball brought immediate success in his young NBA career, including being named the unanimous Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. This season, Lillard took another step forward, earning a spot on the Western Conference NBA All-Star team where he also became the first player to complete in all five events at All-Star weekend. Lillard’s improvement has led to team success, as the Trail Blazers have clinched a playoff spot in the tough Western Conference for the first time in three seasons.

 

“Damian has proven to be not only an amazing basketball player, but a great partner, member of the community and someone who creates excitement for our products,” said Chris Grancio, adidas head of global basketball sports marketing. “His leadership and commitment to success on the court and his ability to interact and relate to fans through social media and the community make him the perfect fit to be one of the cornerstones of the adidas brand.”

 

After being overlooked by large collegiate programs coming out of high school in Oakland, Calif., Lillard attended Weber State University where he excelled for three seasons. Lillard quickly raised his draft status in 2012 where he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the sixth overall pick. Lillard is currently averaging 21 points, six assists and four rebounds per game for the Trail Blazers.

 

Other adidas athletes include Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, WNBA MVP Candace Parker and FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi FC Barcelona.

About adidas 
adidas has been providing innovative products for the world’s best athletes for more than 50 years, from past legends to today’s superstars, such as Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard and Candace Parker.  On April 11, 2006 adidas and the National Basketball Association signed an 11-year global merchandising partnership making the adidas brand the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA Development League (D-League) beginning with the 2006-07 NBA season.

John Robert Powers New Programs

For those who know John Robert Powers, it is synonymous with personality development and training for modelling career. But it didn't just concentrated on building up models. But John Robert Powers is not just about building careers but building up people.

 

This summer, they will provide programs for kids not just to keep them busy but to make them better individuals. The program or module is designed for kids to have better performance not just in their academics but also in other skills. These modules are designed by child psychologists exclusively for John Robert Powers. You can expect that a psychologist will facilitate the program.

 

The kids will not only benefit from JRP but the parents as well. JRP is also having programs about handling children and parenting modules. This is open not just for parents but also to guardians, nannies, teachers or anyone who has children in their care. This could be the best way to kill time while waiting for the kids in their sessions.

 

Inquire at your nearest John Robert Powers center about their program/s. For more updates, like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.

Celebrate A Frozen Easter At Best Western Plus Antel Hotel

It's Easter once again and it is this time to get together with families. What best way to celebrate Easter than the Disney's Frozen way. Since the award winning animated full length movie, a lot got hooked including my niece.

Best Western Plus Antel is hosting this Easter Egg Hunt from 10AM -12NN at their Terra Function Room. Activities includes Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, Magic Tricks, Coloring Activity, and of course, Easter Egg Hunt and  a lot more games. All this for only P500.00 per person(inclusive of food/drink). It's a plus factor if you come with the best Easter costume.

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PRSP Thumbs Up photo release

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) Champions of Social Responsibility (CHAMP) turns over check donation to WWF-Philippines bancas project led by President Bong Osorio (5^th from left) during the recent PRSP General Membership Meeting (GMM) PR Forum at the Manila Polo Club. Receiving the P30,000 donation is Michelle Mohinani (WWF-Philippines Vice President for Marketing and head of Bancas for the Philippines project). Flanking them are (left to right) Louie Banta (DMCI), Nix Morales, Joyette Perez (Weber Shandwick), Gina Lumauig (GK/Manila Restop), Juris Soliman (SMIC and PRSP Treasurer/Chair of CSR Committee), Cedi Cutanda (Bayer Phils.), and Gizelle Camua  (PruLife). The donation will support two fiberglass bancas and will provide fisherfolk with the resources to build bancas to jumpstart self-sufficiency. Typhoon Yolanda destroyed about 30,000 bancas depriving some 145,000 artisanal and commercial fisherfolks of their livelihoods.

Games People Play at Fine Arts Blackbox Theater in Ateneo de Manila University

Games People Play, a Palanca-winning play by Glenn Sevilla Mas features theater actors Abner Delina, Thea Yrastorza and Kalil Almonte. Ed Lacson Jr., who also does the production design, directs it while Teresa Barrozo does the sound and music design.

Games People Play is about three characters who try to understand why they are the way they are by revisiting their childhood, specifically the games that they played with each other. Each game is a rite of passage and it represents a significant moment in their coming of age. The writing of the play was inspired by this quote from child psychologist and writer Bruno Bettelheim: “The monster a child knows best and is most concerned with [is] the monster he feels or fears himself to be.”

The production will run from April 22 to 26, 2014, 7:30 PM with a 2:30 PM show on April 26, at the Fine Arts Blackbox Theater, Fine Arts Annex, Ateneo de Manila University.

For ticket inquiries, contact John Yap at 0917-722-5399 or visit www.facebook.com/gppgamespeopleplay for more information.

MAGKABILAAN – LAHING KAYUMANGGI DANCE COMPANY’S 2OTH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

The Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company in partnership with the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe and PETA Theater Center proudly presents “ Magkabilaan ” --- the 20th anniversary concert to pay homage to the late Dr. Paz-Cielo A. Belmonte, Founder & Artistic Director of the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT).

“ Magkabilaan ” shall celebrate Lahing Kayumanggi’s  and Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe’s long standing partnership and exchange programme spanning two decades.

“ MAGKABILAAN ” will be held on April 25 and 26 (Friday & Saturday) --- 7:30PM at the PETA Theater located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

       

Special guests include the alumni of the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe, longest folk dance company since 1946; Hail Mary The Queen Children’s Choir and talented singer / fashion designer Leo Almodal. 

Starting as a small informal group of people in London who were nostalgic about Philippine music and dance, Lahing Kayumanggi has become a professional dance company with five professional dancers and musicians leading 35 enthusiastic members from the Filipino community. Their increasing reputation for quality, authenticity and innovation has led them to receive wide acclaim for their performances all over the UK in venues including the Philippine Embassy, World Travel Markets, Filipino Barrio Fiestas and community events, the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, as well as some countries in the continent. For four years running, Lahing Kayumanggi was a regular and popular feature on BBC TV’s Generation Game.

In December 2006, Lahing Kayumanggi received the Presidential Banaag Award ‘in recognition of its unwavering dedication to artistic excellence, raising the cultural awareness and ethnic pride of the Filipino community in the United Kingdom, and supporting cultural and humanitarian activities in the Philippines’. In 2012, the Lahing Kayummanggi Dance Company won the ABS-CBN Gawad Geny Lopez Jr.  - Bayaning Pilipino Awards (Europe).

 For the past 65 years, the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT) continues to play an important role in folk dance education among the Filipino youth here and abroad  towards the appreciation, preservation and promotion of their Philippine cultural heritage. By traveling to the different stages of the world across Asia, Europe and North America, the PBFDT has showcased the diverse multi-cultural Philippine life through a panorama of songs, dances and music with its customs, traditions, and various religions in their authentic form. Through the pioneering leadership of the founding Artistic Director Dr. Paz-Cielo A. Belmonte, awardee of the ‘Gawad CCP Para sa Sining at Sayaw’ (1990), Philippine Centennial Awards (1999) and the ‘Gintong BAI Awards’ (2005), the PBFDT continues to be one of the leading dance companies in the Philippines.

A recipient of the Philippine Presidential Medal of Merit Award ‘Patnubay ng Kalinangan sa Sayaw’ (1971), the PBFDT aims to further research and study unrecorded Filipino folk dance and music as well as, developing and sharing the ever evolving story of the Philippines on world stages, carrying on the spirit of cooperation, friendly association and harmonious living—which the word ‘Baranggay’ has become synonymous with throughout the Philippines and the world.

Considered as one of the country’s top children’s choir, the Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir (HMtQCC) has been active in both local and international chorale scenes, traveling extensively for performances and competitions. They won as the World Choir Olympic Champion in the Music of the Religions Category in Bremen, Germany (2004); the First Asian Choir Games in Jakarta, Indonesia where they garnered Gold medal in the Gospel and Spiritual category and Silver medals in Musica Sacra and Musica Contemporanea categories 2007. In the local chorale arena, HMtQCC was given the Gold Award in the Children’s Choir Category in the First National Choral Competition organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in August 2009.

In recognition of their multi-awards, they received the Ani ng Dangal from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 2009. In 2010, HMtQCC was the Grand Prize winner in the ABS-CBN Star Records’ Sa Yo Lamang Chorale Fest. Recently, together with Jamie Rivera, they won the Best Inspirational/Religious category in the 24th Awit Awards given by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc (PARI).

Leo Almodal who is a fashion designer by profession has dressed up the country’s top beauty queen titlists Venus Raj, Shamsey Supsup and other celebrities.

“ Magkabilaann” is directed by Ronnie Del Barrio; Artistic Director - Lamberto Cruz and Lighting Director - Katsch Catoy.

Costumes were designed by Barge Ramos, Edgar Madamba, Lito Perez, Herbert Custodio, Pipoy Bernardo and Edna  Encarnacîon.

Tickets are at Php 400.00 / Senior citizen: Php 320.00

 Call  +63 915 524 0799 for ticket reservations.

 Or email:  tickets@lkdance.org.uk

GAME OF THRONES RETURNS FOR FOURTH SEASON APRIL 13

PHILIPPINES, MARCH 27, 2014 – Premiering within a week of their US premiere, the Emmy^®- and Golden Globe-winning GAME OF THRONES returns for its ten-episode fourth season Sunday, April 13 at 10pm, exclusively on HBO / HBO HD, followed by other episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, the hit series is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal.

 

Photo courtesy of HBO Asia

Encouraged by the Red Wedding slaughter in the Riverlands that wiped out many of their Stark nemeses, the Lannisters’ hold on the Iron Throne remains intact…but can they survive their own egos, as well as new and ongoing threats from the South, North and East? While an unbowed Stannis Baratheon continues to rebuild his army in Dragonstone, a more immediate danger comes from the south, as Oberyn Martell, the Lannister-loathing “Red Viper of Dorne,” arrives at King’s Landing to attend Joffrey’s wedding to Margaery Tyrell, and perhaps act on an ulterior agenda. In the north, a depleted Night’s Watch seems overmatched against the inexorable Wall advances of Mance Rayder’s army of wildlings, which in turn is being trailed by an even more formidable foe: the undead White Walkers. As if that weren’t enough, Daenerys Targaryen, accompanied by her menacing trio of dragons and army of Unsullied, is poised to liberate Meereen, the largest city in Slaver’s Bay, which could ultimately provide her with enough ships to sail to Westeros and reclaim the Iron Throne.

Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season include: Emmy^® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark).

Additional returning series regulars this season include: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane), Sibel Kekilli (Shae), Rose Leslie (Ygritte), Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Snow) and Carice van Houten (Melisandre).

Returning cast members include: Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Ciaran Hinds (Mance Rayder), Finn Jones (Loras Tyrell), Ellie Kendrick (Meera Reed), Kristian Nairn (Hodor) and Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy).

New cast members for the fourth season include: Pedro Pascal (Oberyn Martell), Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand, Oberyn’s paramour), Roger Ashton-Griffiths (Lord Mace Tyrell), Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis, a mercenary ally to Daenerys), Yuri Kolokolnikov (Styr, a wildlings chief) and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Ser Gregor Clegane, a.k.a. “The Mountain”).

The executive producers of GAME OF THRONES are David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger and Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis and George R.R. Martin; producers, Chris Newman and Greg Spence.

In September 2013, GAME OF THRONES received two Emmys^®, including Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

In September 2012, the show received six Emmys^®, tied for the most of any program, including Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series (tied with HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”), Outstanding Costumes for a Series, Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

In September 2011, the show received two Emmys^®, for Outstanding Main Title Design and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage, who also received a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

Premiering within a week of its US premiere, the new season of GAME OF THRONES airs in Asia Sunday, April 13 at 10pm on HBO / HBO HD or catch it on HBO GO just 12 hours after its US debut. HBO GO is HBO's broadband streaming service which was recently launched in the Philippines exclusively through SkyCable.

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