BOND 23 OFFICIALLY TITLED “SKYFALL,” STARTS PRODUCTION NOV 7

Judi Dench and Daniel Craig

LONDON, UK, November 3rd, 2011 – Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today presented the cast of the 23rd James Bond adventure, entitled “Skyfall.”

            The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond 007.

            The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. “Skyfall,” which goes into production on Monday, November 7th, will begin its worldwide roll-out in the UK and Ireland on October 26th 2012 and in North America on November 9th 2012.

            Joining Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and director Sam Mendes were members of the cast of “Skyfall,” including: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe. The filmmakers also announced Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Ben Whishaw.

            In “Skyfall,” Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

“We’re so delighted to have Sam Mendes direct `Skyfall' and be working once again with Daniel Craig. We've a great script, an extraordinary cast and an incredibly talented creative team for this latest James Bond adventure,” said Wilson and Broccoli.

            The Director of Photography is Roger Deakins, a nine-time Oscar® nominee who previously shot the films Jarhead and Revolutionary Road for Mendes. The Production Designer is Oscar® winner Dennis Gassner, who previously designed Quantum of Solace and collaborated with Mendes on the films Road to Perdition and Jarhead. The Editor is Stuart Baird, A.C.E., whose many credits include Casino Royale. Jany Temime, whose many credits include the Harry Potter series, In Bruges, and Children of Men, is the Costume Designer. Action specialist Alexander Witt is the 2nd Unit Director. Gary Powell is Stunt Co-ordinator, Chris Corbould is SFX Supervisor and Steve Begg is Visual Effects Supervisor, all of whom have worked on previous Bond films.

            007 fans can learn more about SKYFALL at the James Bond franchise Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JamesBond007.

(Opening across the Philippines in November 2012, “Skyfall” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.)

CCP Unveils The Lanterns of San Fernando, Pampanga

November 3, 2011. Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila. San Fernando, Pampanga is not only known for good dishes and reenactment of the Crucifixion every Holy Week but also for the unique giant Christmas lanterns. The rains didn't stop the unveiling of the Christmas lanterns of San Fernando, Pampanga that lit up the facade despite the rainy night.

The lanterns of San Fernando are unique because of it's larger than the usual size, colorful patterns, the materials, and the light that comes from the lantern itself using electric bulbs. The lanterns are about eight feet high and they are quite a sight along Roxas boulevard especially to those who are traveling South bound.

What was the significance of these lanterns for Christmas. The lanterns signify the star that guides the magi or wise men from the east until they reached the young Messiah on the day of Epiphany.  No, they were not kings and there were no biblical records that there were three of them except for the gifts(gold, frankincense and myrrh). The wise men are advisers for royalty because of their knowledge of astrology.

It also coincidentally coincides with pagan traditions because December 25 was also declaration of Sol Invictus(Invincible Sun), the official religion of Rome in A.D. 274 as tribute to the Sun god, Apollo. The sun  design was also similar to the Christmas Star that was used in Christmas decorations. When Rome was Christianized, December 25 was declared the birth of Jesus Christ because it was closest date to the Roman winter solstice or one of their winter festivals which was only indicated in the canonical Gospels in the New Testament. Regardless of this, the Star of Bethlehem was an ideal title of Jesus, because his earthly father, Joseph, was decended from King David, whose emblem was a 6-pointed star that is also a part of the Israeli flag.

The lanterns at CCP will light up the facade till January 8, 2012.

50th Anniversary of USAID and Peace Corps in the Philippines

WHAT : 50th Anniversary of USAID and Peace Corps in the
Philippines

WHEN : Nov. 4, 2011 (Friday)

TIME : 10:30 A.M.

WHERE : Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Seaside Boulevard
Pasay City

PRESENTERS : DepEd Secretary Armin A. Luistro

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr.

Gloria D. Steele
USAID Mission Director

Denny Robertson
Peace Corps Country Director


DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro will deliver the opening remarks on behalf of the Philippine government and will also recognize the contributions of the Peace Corps to the improvement of the public education sector.

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Dell Opens Concept Store

SM Megamall has been a center for tech and computer stores even before there was Cyberzone. Dell now had a concept store opened in Megamall. This is an ideal place since Megamall is the midpoint of EDSA among all the malls in the highway.

ADIDAS BASKETBALL UNLEASHES THE BULL

MVP Derrick Rose’s adiZero Rose 2 is light enough to take flight

Derrick Rose

MANILA (October 6, 2011) –After winning the NBA Most Valuable Player award last season, there is not one second that Derrick Rose, the almost 23-year-old superstar, is resting on his laurels. For those of you wondering what he will be playing in this season as he competes for a title, adidas now introduces to you the adidas adiZero Rose 2.

“The adiZero Rose 2 is built for my speed so you better want to be fast if you wear this shoe,” said Rose, basketball’s youngest ever MVP. “It’s stable and light so it plays great on the court, but it’s also really clean so you can rock it and look real nice off the court. I felt like a gladiator when I laced them up to film ‘The Bull,’ and I hope everybody likes how we show my new shoes to the world.”

“Derrick is one of the most iconic and explosive athletes from Chicago to Shanghai, and we wanted to showcase his signature shoe in a unique way that puts the basketball world on notice,” said Lawrence Norman, adidas Vice President of Global Basketball.  “The adiZero Rose 2 is built specifically to enhance Derrick’s game, tell his story and provide players with a shoe that gives them instant style and speed.”

The adiZero Rose 2 signature shoe, designed exclusively for Derrick Rose, features SPRINTWEB to reduce weight and increase comfort, while the SPRINTFRAME external heel counter allows for stability and motion control.  It features a gore ankle strap for increased lockdown that also adjusts to accommodate Derrick’s adiZero Speedwrap ankle brace. The unique herringbone and volcanic traction pattern give optimum grip and pay homage to Derrick’s explosive play.

Design details are inspired by his MVP season where he led his team to the top conference playoff seed and conference finals. The shoe features “All Flights Cancelled” on the tongue to represent how his play altered opposing teams’ future plans, and the sockliner reveals a list of cities with professional basketball teams as destinations on an airport status board.  All statuses read canceled except for one that is “Cleared for Flight,”Chicago. 

The adiZero Rose 2 is available for P5,995 and will launch in the black/red/white colorway at the following adidas stores: Greenbelt 3, Trinoma, Power Plant Mall, Resorts World Manila, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Glorietta 3, Eastwood, Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, Greenhills, Marquee Mall Pampanga, Ayala Center Cebu, Lee Plaza Dumaguete, Abreeza Mall Davao, Gaisano Mall Davao and Gaisano General Santos. It is also available at selected adidas shops in SM: Mall of Asia, Megamall, North EDSA, The Block, Fairview, Sta Mesa, Baguio, Cebo, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and SM Department Stores in MOA, Manila, Fairview and Baguio. You may also visit selected adidas Shops in Robinsons Ermita, Galleria, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Bacolod, and selected Toby’s stores at MOA, Fairview, Megamall, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Trinoma, North EDSA, The Block, ATC, Galleria, Pampanga, Cebu and CDO, and in selected Planet Sports branches  at the Power Plant Mall, Glorietta, Greenhills, Trinoma, ATC, Shangrila Plaza and Cebu.

Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JQbx5VJQ4&feature=share

For more information visit www.facebook.com/adidasPhilippines.

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