The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has unanimously chosen the disaster epic Concrete Utopia to represent South Korea in the selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.   In a statement on their official website, KOFIC said that they tried to select “a film that is Korean, yet aims for a global standard, strikes a good balance between artistry and popularity, and appeals without resistance to the Academy Awards.” The judges unanimously selected Concrete Utopia “as it seems to be able to appeal to North America without being unfamiliar with the trend of K-culture and K-movie.”   ...

 Bigo Live, the leading global livestreaming platform, is thrilled to share the return of the annual Bigo Live Philippines Mid-Year Gala. The Gala, held at Revel at The Palace on 19 August 2023, saw the convergence of over 100 Bigo Live broadcasters, hosts, users, agencies and partners. They came together to honor and celebrate the creativity and vibrant culture of the Bigo Live’s thriving, diverse and talented community in the Philippines.   A Night of Glamour and Esteem   Bigo Live serves as an important space for people from all walks of life to showcase and grow their talents. The...

Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Philippines has formed a strategic partnership with Offshore Music, a Philippine-based indie label known in the country for its cutting-edge artistry and focus on creative integrity.   Under the partnership, SME Philippines will distribute Offshore Music’s catalogue globally and work together to build strategies in marketing, media promotion, artist development, brand partnership, and synchronization.   Offshore Music is headed up by Ely Buendia, a Filipino rock icon responsible for writing and producing some of the most commercially and culturally successful songs in the country, including music for ‘90s alternative legends, The Eraserheads. The Manila-based label is...

A new experience on everyone’s favorite decadent desserts are in the Home of the Original Glazed® Doughnuts, Krispy Kreme. Get ready to enter a new world of chocolate goodness with their newest collection, exclusively available in the Philippines.   This August, Krispy Kreme is serving us their Decadent Chocolate Bliss, a new collection of doughnuts inspired by indulgent chocolate treats.    Level up your chocolate bite with the Ring-filled Chocolate Truffle, an unglazed chocolate ring doughnut filled, dipped in premium dark chocolate and dusted with dark chocolate powder.    The much awaited pairing of two favorite desserts are now within...

The Big Dome is all set for the biggest basketball event in the world this year!     The Smart Araneta Coliseum expects a full house as it hosts the World Cup’s preliminary round of basketball matches for Groups A and B starting August 26. Gilas Pilipinas will face Angola, Dominican Republic, and Italy in Group A, while China, Puerto Rico, South Sudan, and Serbia will battle out in Group B.     The iconic Coliseum underwent upgrades and improvements to give FIBA players and live audiences an experience like no other at the historic entertainment venue. Audience seats have...