Hot Actresses: September 2011

Manny Pacquiao Covers ESQUIRE Magazine Philippines Premiere Issue

Manny Pacquiao covers the Philippine's maiden issue of international men's magazine Esquire.

Esquire Philippines features “5 Rounds with Manny Pacquiao” which reveals a different angle in the life of the world’s best pound-for-pound boxing champion.

This issue also features interesting articles like “How to Be a Man,” “Wisdom and Damn Good Advice from Juan Ponce Enrile,” “Deal or No Deal: The PLDT-Digitel Merger,” “Lourd De Veyra on Making Love or Nothing at All” and woman of the hour, Lovi Poe.

Esquire Magazine Philippines edition is set to be launched on October 5, 2011 by Summit Media, the same company who brought us YES! Magazine and the Philippine edition of FHM, Cosmopolitan, Sparkling, Men's Health, Women's Health and Candy magazines.

Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales and Christopher de Leon Topbill ‘Padre de Pamilya’

ABS-CBN brings together three of the country's formidable box-office stars of their generations - Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales and Christopher de Leon in a teleserye that will surely touch our hearts and brings family together, "Padre de Pamilya".

Aside from Christopher, Jericho and Piolo, "Padre de Pamilya" also stars new Kapamilya star Paulo Avelino, Maricar Reyes, Rafael Rosell, Denise Laurel, Jeffrey Santos and Rey PJ Abellana.

To be directed by Darnel Villaflor of Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, "Padre de Pamilya" is set to premiere soon on ABS-CBN.

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Typhoon Quiel - Bagyong Quiel PAGASA Weather Update October 1, 11 a.m.

Typhoon Quiel - PAGASA Weather Update October 1, 11 a.m.

At 11:00 a.m. today, Typhoon Quiel has made landfall over Dinapigue, Isabela.

Typhoon Quiel is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 40 km North of Casiguran, Aurora (16.7°N, 122.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph and is moving West at 26 kph. It is expected to cross Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet and will exit La Union this afternoon.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds):

Isabela
Northern Aurora
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
Benguet
Ilocos Sur
La Union
Pangasinan

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Cagayan
Apayao
Ilocos Norte
Abra
Kalinga
Rest of Aurora
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Pampanga
Zambales
Bulacan
Northern Quezon
Polillo Island

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Rest of Quezon
Camarines Norte
Rizal
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Babuyan Is.
Calayan Group of Is.
Metro Manila

WEATHER FORECAST

Sunday morning: 400 km West of Baguio City

Sunday evening: 700 km West of Baguio City

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Typhoon "Quiel" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon.

Estimated total rainfall over Magat Dam catchment during the passage of Typhoon Quiel is 200-400 mm.

Estimated total rainfall over San Roque Dam catchment areas is 100-150 mm over a period of 24 hrs starting 8 AM today

Estimated total rainfall over Angat Dam catchment due to Monsoon is from 80-100 mm starting later today.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 15 - 25 mm per hour within the 500 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Anne Curtis Almost Bold in the Covers of ROGUE Magazine October 2011 Issue

Anne Curtis is the cover artist of Rogue Magazine October 2011 issue.

The covers feature three different photographs of Anne depicting her classy persona in different situations such as "Lost Tango in Paris with Anne," "Midnight in Paris with Anne" and "Waking Up in Paris with Anne".

The covers, which each styled differently by Pam Quinones, plus the 38-page layout of Anne inside the magazine were shot by photographer extraordinaire Mak Nicdao.

Rogue Magazine is now available in all magazine stands and selected bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Philippine Azkals vs Hong Kong Game Result: Long Teng Cup 2011

The Philippine Azkals came back from two goals down and if not for a late Hong Kong strike, could have won the game but was held to a 3-3 draw in the second edition of the Long Teng Cup at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan.

Consecutive goals by Lee Wai Lim and Cheng Lai Hin in the second and 22nd minutes of the match gave defending champion Hong Kong an early 2-0 lead.

A Phil Younghusband penalty kick got the Philippines on the board in the 32nd minute of the first half.

Thirteen minutes later, Azkals co-captain Chieffy Caligdong’s scored the Philippines’ second goal to tie the count at halftime.

Buoyed by the comeback the Azkals pressed for the winner and it was the Air Force winger from Iloilo that came up with the big shot.

Receiving a diagonal ball in the 63rd minute from James Younghusband Caligdong gained control and fired into the top corner to put the Philippines ahead for the first time in the match.

Hong Kong then was reduced to 10 men as Ng Wai Chiu received his marching orders and despite threatening on the wings throughout the game the Azkals held firm.

The Philippines thought they had achieved a remarkable comeback leading 3-2 into the final five minutes of the game but Hong Kong’s Au Yeung Yiu Chung turned in the equalizer from a free kick in the 87th minute.

The equalizer brought the teams back onto level terms, probably a fair result given Hong Kong’s better use of possession throughout much of the game. Both teams hung on to the draw and in the end it still signals a good result.

In the same fixture last year, Hong Kong’s Under-23 squad scored a 4-2 win over the Azkals. Now the Philippines have held their seniors team to a 3-3 draw. Seemingly fond of six goal thrillers both teams will be looking to Taiwan and Macau to maximize their goal difference as if Hong Kong and the Philippines win their remaining two games only goal difference will decide who wins the competition.

The long search for a trophy continues for the Philippines but they are making progress and showed great heart. Unlucky not to have won this game they have put in a performance full of resolve. The slow start is perhaps attributable to the debuts given to five new players; Roland Müller made many good saves despite conceding three while Matthew Hartmann, Jeff Christiaens, Carlos de Murga and Oliver Poetschke showed potential.

It was veteran winger Chieffy Caligdong who stole the plaudits though. Scoring a brace within the game he was unlucky to have been injured and replaced by Christiaens. After the game coach Michael Weiss hailed the winger for his “fantastic" performance and mused that “We should have been rewarded with the win just for Caligdong’s effort."

Clearly disappointed with some of the referee’s decisions he particularly thought the team could have won the game when Phil Younghusband appeared to be wrongly flagged offside. Through on goal at that time it would have put the Philippines up 4-2, an exact reversal of last year’s score and would have put the game to rest.

With Hong Kong slight favorites to win the competition avoiding defeat means the Philippines have a real chance at winning their first trophy in almost a century. Weiss now has the options to switch things up when needed after being criticized in the past for not trusting his substitutes. His main concern, though, will be the injury which forced Caligdong off the pitch. With a race to the highest goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded) imminent, the Philippines will need all the creativity they can get.

A big disappointment in the game, however, was Jason de Jong’s second yellow card in the last minutes of the game. Obviously disappointed he once more failed to hold his temper, received his marching orders for dissent and will miss the game against Taiwan on October 2. Hong Kong, however, was reduced to nine men when Loi Keung was also sent off. How the teams will react remains uncertain and the Long Teng Cup remains wide open.

Source: JVP, GMA News

Ice Cream Sandwich Google Android OS Preview

Ice Cream Sandwich, Google's android operating system and their answer to iPhone5, which is set to be released in public sometime in the next few months appears to have been bought already by lucky eBay user.

A person who bought a Samsung Nexus S smartphone via eBay got the shock of his life when he discovered that the device his using was running on the upcoming version of the android OS instead of the current Android flavor.

To learn more about Ice Cream Sandwich interface and features, click HERE.

'Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition' to Air on Saturdays and Sundays Starting October 1

The country's top-rating kiddie cooking reality show "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition" will serve a scrumptious double treat every weekend as it airs on Saturdays, 6:45 p.m. and Sundays, 7 p.m., starting October 1.

The talented eight-to-12 year old chefs' cooking showdown is set to toughen because from hereon, a scoreboard will record the top 20 kiddie cooks' points based on their performance.

Host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and chef judges Ferns, Lau, and Jayps will reward the best dish with six points, while the second and third placers will get four points and two points, respectively. The remaining kids will each get one point for participation.

Find out who among the young cooks will earn the most points this Saturday, October 1, in a Mystery Box challenge, where each kid will be given the same box of ingredients namely galunggong, munggo beans, sotanghon noodles, chocolate, coconut, malunggay leaves, ginger, and calamansi.

The challenge aims to bring out the resourcefulness and versatility in the kids, who have to whip up a dish using at least four of these ingredients.

The kid who serves the finest dish based on host Juday and the three jurors' verdict will have the power to choose the core ingredient for the emotion-filled Invention Test on Sunday, October 2, where they will be tasked to invent a dish dedicated to their loved ones.

Viewers should also watch out for the Kusina Kwestiyon of the day that will appear on TV screens during the show from October 1 until November 6 for a chance to win cellphone load or a kitchen collection – an apron and a kitchenware set.

Watch "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition" this Saturday, 6:45 PM, and this Sunday, 7 PM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef on Facebook, or follow @jrmasterchef_ph on Twitter.

Nora Aunor and Superstar Impersonators Perform on Talentadong Pinoy

The one and only Superstar, Ms Nora Aunor, graces the stage of Talentadong Pinoy in this Sunday's special episode aptly titled 'Talentadong Superstar'. The multi-awarded actress takes a seat as talent scout along with Direk Joey Reyes to pick the best Nora Aunor impersonator among a hilarious group of comedians.

Also in the panel is her son Ian de Leon, who is also her co-star in the upcoming TV5 mini-serye Sa Ngalan Ng Ina.

Hosted by Ryan Agoncillo, the Superstar edition of Talentadong Pinoy promises its viewers a night of laughter and entertainment. You can catch this special episode on Sunday, October 3, 8:30 p.m., only on TV5.

'The Amazing World of Gumball' Premieres this October 1 on Cartoon Network

What's Cartoon Network? It's a FUN Thing! Pinoy kids will switch on to a brand new era of Cartoon Network entertainment on October 1, as the channel celebrates its awesome new look with the premiere of the award-winning animated sitcom, The Amazing World of Gumball.

Already a smash hit in the US, The Amazing World of Gumball will have Pinoy kids laughing out loud as they follow the funny adventures of Gumball, a kid who faces the trials and tribulations of any 12-year-old; like being chased by a rampaging T-Rex, having a robot steal his identity or dressing as a cheerleader to impress the girl of his dreams. Normal just got a little weird.

Gumball, who is really a blue cat with a giant head, is part of an extra-ordinary suburban family who just happen to live in an ordinary town. There's Dad, a 6' 4" pink rabbit who stays at home while Mom works in the rainbow factory. And their kids are pretty standard too: besides Gumball, there's his sister Anais, a 4-year-old genius bunny and Darwin, a pet goldfish who became part of the family when he sprouted legs.

Lucien Harrington, Vice President of Branding and Communications, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific said, "Cartoon Network's promise is simple, it's all about the fun and energy of the playground and we invite kids everywhere to tune in to experience our brand new look and line up of comedy, starting with the laugh-a-second adventures in The Amazing World of Gumball."

Created by Ben Bocquelet and BAFTA award-winner Mic Graves as series' director, this comedy-animation is one of the most technically ambitious productions ever, using a unique combination of 2D and 3D animation with live-action backgrounds. The series will air in 166 countries, and due to its early success the show has already been commissioned for a second series. It also scooped the prestigious 'Cristal Award' for Best Television Production at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June.

The Amazing World of Gumball will premiere on October 1, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

Follow Gumball and his extra-ordinary family on their social sites!

Connect with Gumball on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theamazingworldofgumball

Follow Gumball's dad, Richard Watterson on Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamrichardw

Check out Anais and her amazing photos on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/anaiswatterson/

View funny clips on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ElmoreStream

Keep up with the Watterson's on their official blog: http://www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph/contest/2011/08_gumball_blog/

Last but not least, click onto www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph for all the latest updates from The Amazing World of Gumball and Cartoon Network's other awesome shows.

Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International Expand Worldwide Reach

Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International are now available in Guam via MCV Broadband.

In a little over a year, TV5 has surpassed industry expectations by becoming the fastest rising network in the Philippines. Its fresh and dynamic programs consistently generate high ratings, amassing a growing fanbase across the country and around the world.

The Kapatid Network's entry into the international scene has been warmly welcomed by nostalgic Filipinos overseas who are now getting a taste of what's new and popular on Philippine TV with the expansion of TV5 International's two channels – Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International.

Run by TV5's affiliate company Pilipinas Global Network Limited (PGN Limited), Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International had a successful debut in the Middle East through Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) in July this year.

Two months since its official launch, the two channels are now seen by over 200 hundred thousand viewers in the regions.

Encouraged by the strong reception in the Middle East, the two channels have recently been launched in Guam via MCV Broadband, a top telecommunications and cable provider in Guam. MCV utilizes innovative technology to provide the highest level of signal quality.

Filipinos living in Guam can now watch Kapatid TV5's in-demand flagship programs such as "Wil Time Big time", "Face to Face," "Babaeng Hampaslupa," "Juicy", Paparazzi,"

"Talentadong Pinoy," "Wow Mali," "R U Kidding Me?," "Sugod Mga Kapatid," "Bagets," "Iskul Bukol," among many others.

Meanwhile, Aksyon TV International promises to serve Filipinos quality news, information, and public service through top-rated News5 programs such as "Aksyon," "Aksyon Journalismo," "T3", and soon "Pinoy Explorer" and the "PBA" games.

The warm reception and overwhelming response have prompted TV5 and PGN Limited to be more aggressive in pursuing their commitment to reach more Filipinos worldwide. "Our vision is to build a global community of subscribers who wish to remain connected with their Filipino roots. We shall provide our global Kapatids a bundle of services that will not only bring them even closer to their loved ones back home, but with products that will make them even prouder as Filipinos wherever they are in the world", said Claro Carmelo Ramirez, President of PGN Limited.

Thrilling New Shows this October on AXN Beyond

Watch out as AXN Beyond delivers out-of-this-world programs for viewers this October!

Be one of the first to witness the powerful new series "Falling Skies", the latest masterpiece from the show's executive producer Steven Spielberg, in cooperation with Dreamworks Television.

The series opens in the devastating wake of an all-out invasion of the planet by an alien military force, where ordinary people must do extraordinary things to survive. Each day citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force, whose nature and purpose remains a mystery. Catch the double-episode series premiere on October 3 (Monday) at 8:20 PM. Regular programming will continue every Monday at 8:20 PM on Beyond.

The Devil's bounty hunter, Sam Oliver, is back as Beyond airs "Reaper Season 2" from Mondays to Fridays beginning October 17 (Monday) at 6:30 PM.

At the start of this season, Sam wrestles with the recent discovery that he may be the son of the Devil. But he quickly learns that getting groomed to take over the "family business" comes with a whole new litany of headaches, including a demon rebellion that is now out to kill him, complications with his romantic interests and a demon sibling that is hell-bent on taking his place at the Devil's side.

Beyond also puts a whole new spin on dating, with the series premiere of "Dating in the Dark," a unique alternative series that asks the age-old question, "Is Love Blind?"

Each week, three pairs of single men and women will move into a house together where they will have the opportunity to date in a completely dark room. After several days of dating in the darkroom, the participants will select the one member of the opposite sex that they want to see revealed in the light and after they see each other in the light for the first time, they have to decide whether they will stay with the person they fell for in the dark, or leave them behind and exit the house. Watch each episode on Beyond every Thursday and Friday at 7:20 PM, beginning October 6 (Thursday).

Don't miss the season finale of "Drop Dead Diva" (SEASON 3) airing on Beyond on October 27 (Thursday) at 9:00 PM. Meanwhile, enjoy the marathon airing of the complete "Teen Wolf" Season 1 on Beyond this October 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM.

Catch all these programs and more on AXN Beyond: SkyCable (Channel 35), Dream Satellite (Channel 36) and Cignal Digital TV (Channel 37).

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

The American Actress Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Personal Details

Full name : Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Born on : 10 October 1978

Place of birth : Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey, United States

Year Active : 1995-Present

Profession : Model,Actress and Fashion Designer

Height : 5' 10" (1.78 m)

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (born October 10, 1978) is an American actress and model, who at age 17 portrayed Cassidy Bridges on Nash Bridges she is as well known for her role on Prison Break as Gretchen Morgan, a.k.a. "Susan B. Anthony". She complete her big screen debut in 1998 in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later and later starred in such films as The Crow: Salvation, Whatever It Takes and Devil In The Flesh 2. In 1999, she starred in the teen film She's All That (1999) alongside Freddie Prinze Jr and Rachael Leigh Cook. When ask if it was hard to play her character, a high school prima donna, she replied, “everyone knew a Taylor Vaughan in high school operational in show business, you meet girls like that every day.”

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Nora Aunor and Anne Curtis' Magazine Covers Holding a Cigarette: Who Does It Best?

Nora Aunor’s YES! magazine cover holding a cigarette became controversial when the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) which supports the “Smoke Free Philippines” campaign and its volunteer running priest advocate Fr. Robert Reyes hit the Superstar and the publication saying the magazine cover conveys negative image of showbiz stars in the country.

"The Filipino reading public is not dumb... If you want to be popular again, be wholesome. Gusto n'yo ba gayahin ka namin? Ang trabaho n'yo is to inspire us, not to scandalize us." Fr. Reyes said

"Nora, you are ill-advised. You think you are moving forward, it's a step backwards." he added.

But while Nora is being attacked for the photograph that "best captures the iconic star as she is today" at least according to Yes! Editor-in-Chief Jo-Ann Maglipon, Anne Curtis, made the same deed by posing half-nude holding a cigarette on the cover of Rogue Magazine - and she got unnoticed considering how famous and influential she is in Philippine showbiz.

Tumakbo din kaya si Fr. Reyes pag nakita nya ang magazine cover ni Anne? Just asking.

Marian Rivera Will Watch Pacman Fight Against Juan Manuel Marquez

Marian Rivera is scheduled to temporarily rest from showbiz with her real-life boyfriend Dingdong Dantes as part of their much-needed grand vacation plans this year.

As part of their travel agendas, the couple will fly to Las Vegas to watch the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand on November 12.

"Pupunta 'ko kay Kuya Manny eh. Manonood ako ng laban niya. So magkasama kami dun pati ‘yung family niya, saka baka isama ko rin si mama." Marian said in a taped interview with 24 Oras.

Aside from her daily primetime epic-serye "Amaya" which is extended until early next year, Marian is also filming her 2011 MMFF movie entry "Ang Panday 2" with Sen. Bong Revilla.

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Mario Maurer Star Cinema Movie in the Works

Thai actor Mario Maurer, who is set to hold a fan conference at the PICC Plenary Hall on October 28, 2011, is also scheduled to do a movie with Star Cinema.

According to Star Cinema Advertising and Promotions Managing Director Roxy Liquigan, the 22-year-old actor will be doing a movie with the film outfit but details like the storyline, the cast and his leading lady have yet to be finalized. Manila and Bangkok, Thailand as the shooting locations are also being considered.

"If I have a chance to do a movie or a role in the Philippines, that would be very great," Maurer said in one of his interviews.

Incidentally, Maurer is newest international face of local clothing brand Penshoppe following Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick.

Photo credit: Attitude Magazine

Bagyong Quiel - PAGASA Weather Update September 30, 11 a.m.

At 11:00 a.m. today, Bagyong Quiel has intensified further and increases its threat to Northern Luzon.

Bagyong Quiel is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 640 kms East of Tuguegarao City (17.4°N, 128.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 170 kph and is moving West at 22 kph.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Cagayan
Isabela

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Calayan Group of Islands
Babuyan Group of Islands
Apayao
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Pangasinan
Benguet
La Union
Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Norte
Abra

3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Saturday morning: 190 km East Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan or 160 km East of Tuguegarao City

Sunday morning: 360 km West of Tuguegarao City

Monday morning: 870 km West of Tuguegarao City

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Bagyong "Quiel" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Western Visayas.

‘Bangis’ Airs Final Episode Tonight

Bangis’ final clash happens tonight on TV5.

Peace and quiet seem to be evasive for Sitio Talim, varied forces of evil keep on appearing every now and then. The adventures of Eboy and Bangis come to its pinnacle as they face their final foe at Pulang Lupa. Now that Doms takes hold of the Puso ng Isla, with all its magical powers, he plans to use it for his evil plans and personal desires.

Meanwhile, Bangis faces himself with a three-headed-monster that will prove hard to defeat. Who will come to his aid? Will Itim have a change of heart and finally work with Bangis towards good? Will they overcome their greatest enemy this time? Will Eboy live another day to be with his brother Bangis?

Catch Bangis on its finale episode tonight right after Wil Time Bigtime on TV5.

Sneak Peek: ‘War Horse’ Poster

DreamWorks Pictures has just revealed the first poster of Steven Spielberg’s new epic adventure “War Horse,” a tale of loyalty, hope and tenacity set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War.

“War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets - British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter - before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.

The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse - an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. “War Horse” is one of the great stories of friendship and war - a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is currently on Broadway. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.

“War Horse” opens in Philippine theaters in January 2012. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, “War Horse” stars Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan, Niels Arestrup, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irvine, Benedict Cumberbatch and Toby Kebbell. Lee Hall and Richard Curtis penned the screenplay based on the book by Michael Morpurgo and the recent stage play by Nick Stafford, produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain and directed by Tom Morris and Marianne Elliot.

Big Reveal: ‘Real Steel’ Robots

Get a load of the individual character images of “Real Steel” featuring the ass-kicking robots!

DreamWorks Pictures has just released the film’s bus shelter artworks highlighting the bots Atom, Ambush, Noisy Boy and Midas.

“Real Steel” a gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech. In the film, Hugh Jackman plays Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next.

When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

Opening across the Philippines on October 12, in IMAX, 2D and regular theaters, “Real Steel” is a DreamWorks Picture to be distributed locally by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International.

Vault Pays Homage to Modern Design

“Vault’s” latest issue is dedicated to new traditions in modern product design - from renowned Danish and Italian brands like Bang & Olufsen and Alessi to the BMW art car collection designed by world-famous artists like Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.

Vault team steps inside Vapor Studio, a Manila-based industrial design atelier, to see how Filipino designs are crafted for a global audience, and venture to Lemery, Batangas, for a tour of the world’s most extensive collection of BMW vintage motorcycles, including the 1963 BMW R50 S (featured on our cover), whose design was far ahead of its time.

They also head cross-country on dual-sport bikes in our feature on adventure riding, and recommend the ultimate riding gear for the open road. They also take to the skies, exploring the interiors of the world’s most desirable private jet, the Gulfstream G650, and retrace aviation history with pilot watches and fashion that has been adapted to suit the modern man.

They also visit the fabled region of Burgundy, France, to find the best (and rarest) white wines, and uncover what goes into the ultimate espresso—from the art of cupping to the science of roasting premium beans.

“Vault” is a modern, sophisticated man’s lifestyle magazine featuring global luxury brands, unique experiences, and fine products that represent the best achievements of the human hand. Its approach to luxury is informed by creativity, craftsmanship, passion, and heritage. In every issue you will find exceptional people and brands, which draw from the past to create the new icons of our age. Published quarterly by ABS-CBN Publishing, each issue has sections dedicated to automobiles, aviation, new establishments, equipment, travel, timepieces, art, style, grooming, property, and fine dining.

Vault is sold at all major bookstores in Metro Manila and is available for download on Zinio. To download ABS-CBN’s magazines, users on Android devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. The app is also available on the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio through their website www.zinio.com.

For more information, logon to http://www.facebook.com/VaultMagazine.

TV5 Foundation Calls on Kapatids to Extend Help to Typhoon ‘Pedring’ Victims

Though Typhoon ‘Pedring’ moved out of the Philippine area of responsibility already, some 35,000 families or 170,000 people were reportedly hit by the catastrophe - affecting most of Luzon including Metro Manila.

In trying times like this, TV5 Foundation (Kapatid Network’s charity arm) calls on Kapatids to extend help to the victims of Typhoon ‘Pedring.’ In-cash and in-kind donations such as rice, canned goods, noodles, biscuits, drinking water, coffee, sugar, medicines, blankets, mats, mosquito nets, soap and other donations can be coursed through TV5 Foundation at TV5 main office, 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches in Quezon City.

Cash donations can be deposited to the following TV5 Kapatid Foundation, Inc. bank accounts: BDO (account number 005310-410164) and BPI (account number 1443-05333-2). You may coordinate with NEWS5 Aksyon Center hotlines 938-6393/922-5223 for other concerns.