The Oscars 2013: The Nominees

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Nominees:

Amour (2012): To Be Determined

Argo (2012): Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, George Clooney

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): Dan Janvey, Josh Penn, Michael Gottwald

Django Unchained (2012): Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone

Les Misérables (2012): Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Cameron Mackintosh

Life of Pi (2012): Gil Netter, Ang Lee, David Womark

Lincoln (2012): Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy

Silver Linings Playbook (2012): Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen, Jonathan Gordon

Zero Dark Thirty (2012): Mark Boal, Kathryn Bigelow, Megan Ellison

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Nominees:

Bradley Cooper for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Daniel Day-Lewis for Lincoln (2012)

Hugh Jackman for Les Misérables (2012)

Joaquin Phoenix for The Master (2012)

Denzel Washington for Flight (2012/I)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Nominees:

Jessica Chastain for Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Emmanuelle Riva for Amour (2012)

Quvenzhané Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Naomi Watts for The Impossible (2012)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Nominees:

Alan Arkin for Argo (2012)

Robert De Niro for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Master (2012)

Tommy Lee Jones for Lincoln (2012)

Christoph Waltz for Django Unchained (2012)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

Nominees:

Amy Adams for The Master (2012)

Sally Field for Lincoln (2012)

Anne Hathaway for Les Misérables (2012)

Helen Hunt for The Sessions (2012)

Jacki Weaver for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Transformers 4' gets a new logo -- and a new star

Hey, Optimus Prime — say hello to your motherboard for me.

Michael Bay has officially confirmed that the star of Transformers 4 will be Mark Wahlberg, who worked with the director on his upcoming crime tale Pain and Gain.

The Transformers sequel, planned to debut June 27, 2014, also has a sleek new logo based on the Decepticon insignia.

“Mark is awesome. We had a blast working on Pain and Gain and I’m so fired up to be back working with him. An actor of his caliber is the perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers’ legacy,” said Bay.

Last week, the director denied rumors that he was looking to have Wahlberg take over the blockbuster robot franchise from Shia Labeouf, and said he was considering him for another film — not in the Transformers franchise.

Then he followed up on his website, saying … maybe that wasn’t such a bad idea after all: “Let’s say some ideas are gaining traction with me and my writer – so I’m here to say thanks internet chatter.”

Source:  Insidemovies

KZ is The First XFactor Philippines Grand Winner

Its KZ Tandingan of the girls, the first grand winner of the XFactor Philippines with a total of 55.45 percent of the text and online votes. Taking 4 million worth of cash prizes and and exclusive contract from the ABS-CBN  Management.

XFactor Philippines: Grand Final Performance Night

It’s the finale for the Xfactor Philippines and the winner awaits a 2 million worth of cash prize and a contract from the ABS-CBN Management and its Gab Maturan of the Boys Group, Daddy’s Home from the Group and KZ Tandingan for the Girls who will battle it out as being the first XFactor Philiipines winner.

All finalists perform two songs each which the second song was performed with a guest singers. First to perform was Daddys Home singing  Garry Valenciano hit’ “Gaya Ng Dati” and Through The Fire with The Soul Siren Nina. Gabb sing his song with I Believe and his second song  The Man Who Cant Be Moved by The Script and KZ with The Carpenters Classic “Superstar” and “The Way We Were” with Rico J. Puno, which three of them got a good comments from the four judges.

Who will be the winner? Cast your votes now through text and online votes:

Daddy’s Home -                       XF DAD

KZ Tandingan -                        XF KZ

Gabriel Anciano Maturan -       XF GAB

ABS-CBN Acquired The Voice?

After the success of the The Voice USA, ABS-CBN acquired the rights of the franchise for The Voice. Philippines was then listed as one of the countries who bought the rights for the franchise as posted in the website of Talpa. The show was later confirmed by Laurenti Dyogi, a Filipino director who had a notable success with the reality shows like Pinoy Big Brother, Pinoy Dream Academy, andJunior MasterChef Pinoy Edition.

The first season will be expected to air its premier on 2013. 

XFactor Philippines: Joan Da Eliminated

Joan Da is eliminated from the XFACTOR Philippines. After getting three votes from the judges, Joan ends her journey to the Xfactor Philippines. Pilita her mentor on over 25 left with no more contestant to mentor.

Kristen Stewart worried about having to 'prove herself' with 'On The Road'

TORONTO -- Kristen Stewart admits she felt pressured to "prove herself" in starring in the moody new drama "On The Road," a big screen adaptation of the iconic Jack Kerouac novel.
Directed by Walter Salles ("The Motorcycle Diaries"), "On the Road" also co-stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams and Viggo Mortensen as key members of the Beat Generation, who emerged out of the 1950s post-war era.

Riley stars as Sal Paradise, a character Kerouac based on himself, Hedlund plays his road-tripping buddy Dean Moriarty, fashioned after the real-life poet Neal Cassidy, and Stewart is Marylou, a fictional version of Luanne Henderson, an ex-wife of Cassidy who joined on their adventures.
In an interview on Friday, Stewart said she fell in love with the book in high school and was thrilled to win the coveted role.

"Obviously there's a huge intimidation factor, especially walking into something going, 'I loved the book!"' she said.

"There's this process where you feel like you need to prove yourself to the people that it really, really, really matters to."

Hedlund echoed her comments and said the entire cast was committed to getting the story right.
"The book was so wonderful, each and every one of us who were a part of the film were so passionately enthralled to be there," he said.

"Some had the benefit of video footage and photos from back in those days to get more of an idea physically how one looked.

"It was (also) meeting family members, it was meeting biographers, people that were very close to these people in real life, (they) were a tremendous help and I don't think we could've done it without them."

Stewart hopes some of her "Twilight" fans, who fanatically read the bestselling books by Stephenie Meyer, might pick up "On the Road."
"One thing I do know about 'Twilight' fans is they've got a lot of passion, a lot of heart," the actress said.

"The idea that we could have anything to do with even one person reading 'On the Road' that wouldn't have read it is mind-blowingly cool to us."

Stewart's appearance in Toronto has made headlines for more than just her latest movie.
The fest has marked her first appearance since admitting to an affair with the married director of her last film, "Snow White and the Huntsman."

The 22-year-old -- who had been dating her "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson -- publicly apologized for the tryst.

At the "On The Road" red carpet Thursday night she was greeted by a swarm of photographers. Fans, meanwhile, held up signs expressing their support for her.
The Toronto International Film Festival runs until Sept. 16.


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Jessica Sanchez, Performing on Democratic National Convention

Manila, Philippines- Even being on a legal age to vote, Jesseca Sanchez will be in front next weeks' Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

In a recent tweet by her, the American Idol Season 11 runner up said: "I might not be old enough to vote, but I'm so honored and excited to perform at @BarackObama's big party in Charlotte next week! #DNC2012!"

In more than 826,409 followers and still counting as she recieved an overwhelming support from fellow Filipinos in the United States ever since her days in the popular singing contest.

Other to perform on the said convention are Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony, Eart, Wind and Fire, The Foo Fighters, and Inspire the Fire.

Chris Cayzer Audition for XFactor AU

Remember Chris Cayzer? The Filipino-Austrilian who give us the hit song of Lisa Loeb's Stay?. Chris Cayzer is back in Austrilia,where he auditioned for the fourth season of The Xfactor Austrilia, perfroming A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton.

Chris wows the audience, specially girls and also impressed the judges on its fourht episode aired last August 27, 2012.

Judges wowed Cayzer

The judges were wowed by Chris’ performance, with Mel B even giving him a standing ovation. 

“You would be in the Over 25 category. And I don’t there’s anybody like you in that category. I think you could do really well,” Keating said. 

“I’m very, very happy you came back to Australia,” Bassingthwaighte said.

Mel B enthused: “There’s something extra special with you that I haven’t seen in a long time. Now, if you’re serious about this, you can win this.”

Among the four judges, it was Sebastian— himself a product of a reality show in Australia—whom Chris failed to impress.

Sebastian- ‘You have to grow up’ 

“I think that you would have to grow up. I like you, but I think for you to be a superstar, you’d have to grow a lot,” he said.

But nevertheless, Chris got a big 3 yeses from the other 3 judges, qualifying him from the Boot Camp stage of the competition.

Remember , Chris released two albums back in Philippines: his self-titled debut in 2006 and “You’re The Only Thing” in 2009and was named as  Favorite New Male Artist at the 2007 Awit Awards and starred in ABS-CBN and TV5 shows.

Vote For Your XFactor Contestant

Cast your text vote or online vote to save your bet on the XFACTOR Philippines on its Fifth Live Performance Night

   Takeoff -                                  XF TAKE

    Allen Jane Sta. Maria -             XF ALLEN

Gabriel Anciano Maturan -       XF GAB

  Modesto Taran -                      XF MOD

Daddy’s Home -                       XF DAD

KZ Tandingan -                        XF KZ

   Jeric Medina -                          XF JERIC

 A.K.A Jam -                              XF JAM

  Joan Da -                                 XF JOAN

Kedebon Colim -                      XF KED

Xfactor Philippines: Fifth Performance Night

Its an OPM night for the XFactor Philippines for its fifth performance night. After Modesto eliminated from the previous elimination night, finalist again hit the center stage for the live performance night where again one of them will be slash off from the XFactor League.

Again, KZ nailed again her performance with the song of Eraserheads' Huling El Bimbo while Allen also grabs attention from the audience as she sing a heart felt song Kailan Pa Man by Carol Banawa. 

Full list of songs performed on performance night:

Jeric Medina	Akin Ka Nalang	Itchyworms
Joan Da	Nobela	Join the Club
Daddys Home	Paraiso	Smokey Mountain
Gabriel	Rainbow	South Border
Take Off	Magkayakap Sa Dilim	Apo Hiking Society
Allen Sta. Maria	Kailan Pa Man	Carol Banawa
KZ Tandingan	Huling El Bimbo	Eraserheads
Kedibon	Kailangan Kita	Garry Valenciano

Cast your vote:

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XFactor Philippines: AKA JAM went Home

Its a dead lock again for the third result night for the XFactor Philippines. As Gary being surprise of the result which both of his mentored contestant need to perform their survival song. Charice voting off Daddy's Home, Pilita sending aka Jam while Martin want to send home Daddy's home leaving a 2-1 vote in favor of AKA Jam.

Gary having a hard time to decide who will be to send home voted AKA Jam, giving the final say to the accumulated text and online votes receive by each group. Text vote reveals as Daddy's Home gets 5.53% of the votes and Aka Jam with only 4.32 of the total votes making them eliminated on the XFactor league.

First eight to be safe on the list. 
1. Take Off
2. KZ Tandingan
3. Modesto
4. Jeric
5. Gab
6. Joan
7. Kedebon
8. Allen

XFactor Philippines: 3rd Performance Night

Its the 3rd performance night for the contestant of the XFactor Philippines as they battle for a total of 4 million in cash price and singing from the rock genre. Performance was first grace by Kedebon Colim from the male group singing Footloose. As Allen Jane performance gets critic from the 3 other judges as she fails to hit a note on her song. KZ who perform the Linkin Park hit, In the End wows not only the judges but also the crowd. Other notable performance where from a.k.a Jam who sing the song Survivor, who really did a good job and  the Daddy's Home.

Who will be your choice to save for tomorows 3rd elimination night? Here's the code for you to vote through text votes and online votes

  Takeoff -                                  XF TAKE

    Allen Jane Sta. Maria -             XF ALLEN

Gabriel Anciano Maturan -       XF GAB

  Modesto Taran -                      XF MOD

Daddy’s Home -                       XF DAD

KZ Tandingan -                        XF KZ

   Jeric Medina -                          XF JERIC

 A.K.A Jam -                              XF JAM

  Joan Da -                                 XF JOAN

Kedebon Colim -                      XF KED

Ms. World 2012: China wins the crown

Miss China Wenxia Yu crowned as Ms. World 2012 that was held on Ordos, Inner Mongolia, topping over 116 beautiful ladies around the world. Also, crowned was Ms. Wales as the 2nd runner up, and Ms. Australia as the 3rd runner up.

Ms. Philippines Queen, Queenerich Rehman Top 15

Philippines made it in the top 15 in miss world

Miss World 2012 Top 15 : Ascending order

1. Kenya

2. Indonesia
3. Netherlands
4. United States
5. Philippines
6. Spain
7. Brazil
8. England
9. South Sudan
10. Wales
11. China PR
12. Jamaica
13. Australia
14. Mexico
15. India

HAPPENING NOW: MISS WORLD 2012 . Watch live stream here :http://www.ustream.tv/channel/

UPDATE:

Beauty with a Purpose - India
Best in talent- Miss CHINA
Beach Fashion Winner: Wales
Miss multimedia- Miss India
Top model ; Miss South Sudan

Ms. Philippines for Miss World

Tonight is the coronation for the MS. World Pageant support our candidate Ms. Philippines World, Queenerich Rehman as she competes for the crown.


You could watch here live here vi live stream

XFactor Philippines: Mark Eliminated

Take Off , group caetegory from Garry V.

Mark Mabasa of Pilita's Team Over 25

Mark Mabasa and Take off sing for the survival after having the two lowest vote during the second perfomance night of the Xfactor: Philippines.

Pilita voted off Take Off and Garry V. voted off Mark believing for his group capacity. Martin also voted of Take Off to be send off and Charice cast her vote to Mark leaving a 2-2 score and giving the decision to the dead lock. Mark got the lowest vote 0f 3% of the total text vote, making him eliminated on the X-Factor league.

Pinoy dance crew wins 2012 World Hip Hop Championship

Out of 2500 dancers from 40 countries, "The Crew" from the Philippines outshine the rest from the championship of the Worl Hip Hop Dance 2012 in Adult Crew Division, that happened at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Other crews that represent Philippines was UP Streetdance Club, La Salle Dance Company, Legit Status, Fres Flow and the alltime Philippine Allstar.

"The Crew" performs on the 2012 World Hip Hop Dance Championship

The 5-day event that started August 1, 2012 also includes panel discussions, a Chill Lounge for dancing after the evening competition, and the presentation of the Living Legend of Hip Hop Award and the Urban Moves dance workshop.   Here's the complet list of winners from the different division from the 2012 World Hip Hop Championship.            

2012	Hip-Hop	Adult Crews	The Crew	Philippines
2012	Hip-Hop	Varsity Crews	Sol-T-Shine	Japan
2012	Hip-Hop	Junior Crews	Bubblegum	New Zealand
2012	Hip-Hop	Megacrews	The Royal Family	New Zealand

XFactor Philippines: Jerriane Templo Voted Off

After getting the lowest vote, Joan Da under Pilita Corales over 25 group and Jerrianne Templo under Charice face for the sing off to convince the judges who deserves for the 11th spot on the XFactor Philippines. Pilita voted to save for her talent Joan Da, Charice voted also for her talent and sticking for her talent Jerraine. Next to vote was Martin voting off  Jerraine and Garry sending home Jerraine leaving 3-1 making her the first to be eliminated on the semi's of the XFactor league. Jerraine who performs Etta James' At Last outcasted by Joan Da who choose to sing's Adele's Chasing Pavements.

The first 10 acts to be declared safe were:

A.K.A. JAM
Mark Mabasa
Gabriel Maturan
Daddy’s Home
Jeric Medina
Modesto Taran
Allen Jane Sta. Maria
KZ Tandingan
Take Off
Kedebon Colim

XFactor Philippines: Elimination Night

Its the first elimination night of the XFactor Philippines, who will be the first to end his journey as first grand winner of the said competition?. To vote for your favorite finalist via the following methods.

X Factor Philippines Online Voting
To vote online, visit vote.abs-cbn.com and you need to purchase Electronic PINS to vote.

Text Voting
Type XF<space>Name of Finalist and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun subscribers, 231 for Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers.



List of finalists and corresponding codes:

Takeoff - XF TAKE
Allen Jane Sta. Maria - XF ALLEN
Gabriel Anciano Maturan - XF GAB
Modesto Taran - XF MOD
Daddy’s Home - XF DAD
KZ Tandingan - XF KZ
Jeric Medina - XF JERIC
Mark Mabasa - XF MARK
A.K.A Jam - XF JAM
Joan Da - XF JOAN
Jerrianne Mae Templo - XF JER
Kedebon Colim - XF KED


Voting lines are NOW OPEN.