25th season of US edition Survivor will be at Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines (Preview and Possible Returning Castaways) - airs on September 2012

The location for the 25th season of the American CBS reality TV series Survivor will be at the beautiful Caramoan Islands of Camarines Sur in the Philippines. The Caramoan Islands was also the location for other versions of Survivor such as those of Israel, France, and India.

“BRASS KNUCKLES”: Manny Pacquiao in a Hollywood movie with Rob Schneider/Movie Plot Summary

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the Filipino professional boxer, will play the role of a gangster who will delve on the illegal drugs trade for the Hollywood film “Brass Knuckles”. He will star with Filipino-American veteran actor Rob Schneider who played roles in comedy movies like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick, and Grown Ups. The movie will be released in theaters in 2013.

Nike Warehouse Sale June - July 2012 @ Nike Agility Center Paranaque

The Nike Warehouse Sale up to 80% OFF
When: June 22, 2012 to July 1, 2012; 10:00am to 7:00pm.

Celebrity High School Photos: Singer/Musician

Check out their photos!

Ruffa Gutierrez's Birthday Party Celebration at Paparazzi on June 2012 Gone Wrong and Twitter War Against the Talk Show

Paparazzi show gave Ruffa Gutierrez, who was one of its main host, a surprise birthday segment on June 23, 2012.

However, the former beauty queen did not turned out happy after the show.

It was reported that Ruffa felt disrespected when asked about sexual questions during the said segment. And the host is quitting the show.

Watch the Paparazzi incident in the video below.

Maroon 5 Manila Concert Sept 2012 @ Araneta Coliseum

The American pop rock band, Maroon 5, will finally be coming in Manila!
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

When: September 18, 2012

Ticket Price:

"Payphone" by Maroon 5: Video, Lyrics, Behind the Scenes

This song is stuck in my head! Catchy tune! Enjoy!

Payphone Lyrics

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

Yeah, I, I know it's hard to remember
The people we used to be
It's even harder to picture
That you're not here next to me
You say it's too late to make it
But is it too late to try?
And in our time that you wasted
All of our bridges burned down

I've wasted my nights
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed
Still stuck in that time when we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick

You turned your back on tomorrow
Cause you forgot yesterday
I gave you my love to borrow
But just gave it away
You can't expect me to be fine
I don't expect you to care
I know I've said it before
But all of our bridges burned down

I've wasted my nights
You turned out the lights
Now I'm paralyzed
Still stuck in that time when we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick

Now I'm at a payphone...

[Wiz Khalifa]
Man work that sh*t
I'll be out spending all this money while you sitting round
Wondering why it wasn't you who came up from nothing
Made it from the bottom
Now when you see me I'm stunning
And all of my cars start with the push up a button
Telling me the chances I blew up or whatever you call it
Switched the number to my phone
So you never could call it
Don't need my name on my show
You can tell it I'm ballin'
Swish, what a shame could have got picked
Had a really good game but you missed your last shot
So you talk about who you see at the top
Or what you could've saw
But sad to say it's over for
Phantom pulled up valet open doors
Wiz like go away, got what you was looking for
Now ask me who they want
So you can go and take that little piece of sh*t with you

I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong, where are the plans we made for two?

If happy ever after did exist
I would still be holding you like this
All those fairytales are full of sh*t
One more stupid love song I'll be sick

Now I'm at a payphone...

Concert Live in Manila: THE FRAY on Nov 2012 @ Araneta Coliseum

The American pop rock band, The Fray, will finally be coming in Manila!

Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

When: November 10, 2012, 8:30 PM

Ticket Price:

World’s Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live In (2012)

The rankings are based on the cost of more than 200 items in each location including housing, transportation, food, clothing and entertainment. 

1. Tokyo, Japan

Monthly Rent, Luxury 2 Bedroom: $4,848 
Cup of Coffee: $8.29 
One Gallon of Gasoline: $7.34 
Daily International Newspaper: $6.38 
Fast-Food Meal: $8.29 

World’s Top 10 Cheapest Cities to Live In (2012)

The Economist Intelligence Unit  (EIU) has released its list of the world’s cheapest cities to live in, based on the average cost of living.

Hollywood movie BLOOD RANSOM plot (starring Anne Curtis, Emily Skinner, and Alexander Doetsch)

The teaser poster for the Hollywood movie Blood Ransom shows Emily Skinner (left), Alexander Doetsch (middle) and Anne Curtis-Smith (Right).


In the movie, Jeremiah (Doestch), a Filipino immigrant hiding the in America, will kidnap his American boss's young girlfriend, Crystal (Curtis).  However, the kidnapping plot goes wrong when Jeremiah's accomplices ruin the plan.

The boyfriend of Crystal will hire Bill, a hitman, to hunt down the kidnappers. 


Crystal will refuse to be returned to Roman when offered by Jeremiah. The kidnapper and the 
kidnapped will eventually fell in love.


However, Jeremiah and Crystal will realized they would first need to escape the psychopathic hitman who will kill find his prey.


Go here for movie facts:  http://newsonthedot.blogspot.com/2012/06/anne-curtis-in-hollywood-movie-blood.html 

Anne Curtis during the shooting of Blood Ransom

Movie Trivia: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012)

Trivia: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

In early January 2010, Sony announced that they cancelled their idea of making "Spider-Man 4" with director Sam Raimi and actor Tobey Maguire, who started their work together on Spider-Man, and instead decided to re-boot the Spider-Man franchise with a new story and crew. 

This is the first "Spider-Man" film to not feature Spider-Man's perennial love interest Mary-Jane Watson (in the original three films played by Kirsten Dunst). Instead, Peter Parker's original girlfriend Gwen Stacy appears.

In this film Spider-Man uses artificial devices to shoot webs, inspired from the original comics where he possessed similar devices for his webbing (only later would he gain his more famous superhuman ability to shoot webs). Marc Webb explained the web-shooters were a creative decision to showcase Peter's intellect: "We wanted to emphasize that these are things that Peter Parker made and that he is special himself even if he feels like he's an outsider." 

The Dark Knight Rises on 2012: One's Own Interpretation

Somebody is thinking of something else as The Dark Knight Rises on 2012.
What is your own point of view?

Movie Trivia: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Trivia: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Christian Bale has stated that he would not play Batman if Robin appeared anywhere in the trilogy. Christopher Nolan agreed not to include Robin as it would undermine the dark tone of his series. 

After The Dark Knight was released, Aaron Eckhart expressed interest in returning as Harvey "Two-Face" Dent, as the film had left his role relatively open-ended. Christopher Nolan stated that Dent was definitely dead, and that his death would leave lasting repercussions across Gotham. 

Christopher Nolan picked Bane as the main villain. Coincidentally, with no known relation, the name of one of the creators of Bane for the comic books is Graham Nolan. 

Most Common Modus Operandi in Metro Manila

Crime doesn’t pay and neither should you, not with your hard-earned cash, gadgets, credit cards, and even your life. Awareness is key to everything so brush up on the Modus Operandi (M.O.s) of the old-timers and newbies in the world of fast cash cons in the country.

1. Sneaky Office Intruders

Scene of the crime: Thieves prey on workplaces with little or no security, usually during lunch hour or the afternoon break when employees leave their desks. Plan of attack: Taking advantage of offices’ downtime, these intruders sneakily work their way in. They may take on different disguises like posing as an employee’s friend, visitor, or as a messenger--complete with a Visitor’s ID. They target valuables like mobile phones, cash, laptops and credit cards. Saksi reported in April 2009 how a woman was caught on camera stealing the wallet of Sandy Wong, an employee of a review center in Quezon City. The suspect slipped inside the office and stole the wallet containing cash and seven credit cards. By the time Wong reported the credit cards missing, four of them had already been used. Over P50,000 was charged to her. When the suspect tried to buy a laptop worth P23,000, the store tipped off Wong, and the police arrested a certain Liza Garcia. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, it was found that Garcia was not the same woman seen inside Wong’s office.

Defense mechanism: Unless your office has implemented extremely tight security measures, it may be wise to bring your valuables in a small bag wherever you go, or lock them up somewhere thief-proof. Definitely a hassle but it’s a lesser struggle compared to slaving away to pay fo someone else’s shopping splurge. If an intruder has already hit your workplace, report the incident immediately. File charges if security catches him or her.

2. ATM (Automated Teller Machine) Scams

Good Read: THE FATHER'S EYES

Image credit: http://www.father-and-son.com/

The Father's Eyes


This teenager lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very special relationship. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game.This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also made it very clear that he did not have to play football if he didn't want to.

MRT 7 Line: Stations (From Quezon City to Bulacan)

Marubeni Corp. and DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI) won the 1.23 billion USD MRT-7 railway project. The 22-kilometer train line of MRT-7 will consist the following fourteen (14) stations:

• North EDSA
• Quezon Memorial Circle
• University Avenue near the University of the Philippines
• Tandang Sora

The Great Microwarehouse Sale June 16&17, 2012 @ Pasig City (Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry, etc.)

The PARAMOUNT Picture: Celebrating its 100th anniversary with 116 of its greatest talents

Paramount Pictures is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate a century of its existence, Paramount gathered 116 of its greatest talents into one photograph, which can be seen in the July issue of Vanity Fair in the US.


Included in the photo are:

Brad Pitt

Tom Cruise

Adam Sandler

Charlize Theron

Natalie Portman

Meryl Streep

and many, many more...

Which Celebrities Starred as Bruce Wayne in Full-Length Batman Movies? (Batman Actors)

Christian Bale earns the most points for starring as Bruce Wayne in full-length Batman movies. Michael Keaton follows in second. Who are the others?

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – Christian Bale

The Dark Knight (2008) – Christian Bale

The Batman Begins (2005) – Christian Bale

What is Your Favorite "Old" Movie? Mine's an "Old" Movie of "Nick Fury"

Fourteen years after The Negotiator has been released in the big screen, I am still watching it...until now. And I watched the whole thing again just today. 

I'm thinking, what is it that make me watch this movie again and again? Maybe, I tell myself...this could be my favorite movie. Maybe just one of my two favorite "old" movies I watch over and over again. The other one, I'll tell you later.

Sale: Eastwood CityWide Sale Jun15-17, 2012, up to 70% off

Sale: Adora up to 60% off, until Jun30, 2012 @ Greenbelt 5

Sale: Plains & Prints End of Season Sale Jun13-July1, 2012; up to 50% off

Sale: I'm Shoe in Love Jun30-Jul1, 2012 @ NBC Tent Fort

Sale: Topman, Topshop Student sale 10% off June 1-30, 2012

Boxing Match: Controversial loss of Manny Pacquiao to Timothy Bradley on June 2012

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

We all know Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao lost to the undefeated Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The WBO welterweight title now has gone to the hands of the latter.

Many fans were outraged by the result of the shocking split decision: 115-113 Pacquiao, 115-113 Bradley, 115-113 Bradley. The crowd screamed and booed at the decision and at Bradley. The Filipino community, Hollywood’s biggest stars, and other people around the globe could not believe what had happened. Some even said “Manny was cheated”.

Popular Dogs Known by People Around the Globe - BEAST, BO, HACHIKO

POPULAR DOGS


1. BEAST - The Dog of "Facebook"

Anne Curtis in Hollywood movie BLOOD RANSOM

There’s reason to celebrate again as another Filipino celebrity is included in a Hollywood film with a working title Blood Ransom.

Anne Curtis left “It’s Showtime”, where she could seen regularly on weekdays, in May to shoot the said movie.

“Blood Ransom” is directed by Francis dela Torre, the same Filipino-American director of the Hollywood movie “Subject: I Love You”, in which Jericho Rosales starred.

As of date, here are the movie facts:

• Anne will be out of the country for 1 month to do the film.
• She will be doing a full-length role and not as an extra.
• Aside from Anne, there will be other Filipino/s who would be cast in the movie.
• Anne’s character name in the movie is "Crystal".
• The movie is set to be released on 2013.
• The movie is not an adaptation of Sophie McKenzie’s novel “Blood Ransom”.
• Actors Emily Skinner and Alexander Doetsch are among the main cast.
• The movie also stars Clifton Powell as Detective Hobbs and Jamie Harris as Bill. Suzette Ranillo is also in the cast as Tita Paz.

For movie plot go here: http://newsonthedot.blogspot.com/2012/06/update-hollywood-movie-blood-ransom.html

Here is the first teaser photo that Anne released in her twitter account:

As seen in the photo above, looks like she will be the one kidnapped in the film. The photo somehow makes me think of "Nasaan Ka Elisa" (below), a past teleserye of ABS-CBN. What do you think?

Let's watch out for more updates regarding this movie coming soon.

Christian Bale + Kermit The Frog = KERMIT BALE (The next Batman?)

I saw a pic of Christian Bale and Kermit the Frog while I was googling for The Dark Knight Rises. I had a good laugh from it so I tried to search for more. I set aside my research of the The Dark Knight Rises for now..

Will Kermit the Frog become the next BATMAN? 


To qualify for the next Batman, Kermit the Frog needs to do these:

• eat loads of carbo and protein everyday (No Junk Food. No Fasting. No Softdrink.)

Jessica Sanchez will not sing the Philippine National Anthem in the Pacquiao-Bradley fight on June 2012

Jessica Sanchez

Image Credit: Nino Munoz/FOX

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Engaged!

Image Credit: www.thehollywoodgossip.com 

Miley Cyrus, 19, is getting hitched with her boyfriend, whom she had been dating for the past three years.  

The former Hannah Montana star is now engaged to Hunger Games actor, Liam Hemsworth, 22. They met in the movie set The Last Song on 2009 in which both actors played the lead roles.

Movie Trivia: THE HUNGER GAMES (2012)

THE HUNGER GAMES (2012)

Liam Hemsworth and Jennifer Lawrence, both natural blondes, dyed their hair brown for their roles in the film while Josh Hutcherson, naturally dark-haired, dyed his hair blond for his part. 

The name of the main character, Katniss, is derived from the name of a group of edible plant species, genus "Sagittaria", commonly known as "arrowhead". This is a reference to the character's archery skills. 

The fictional nation in the film is called Panem. This is derived from "Panem et Circenses," or "Bread and Circuses," which comes from the latter days of the Roman Empire, in which the government would keep the masses satisfied not by performing their public services well, but by providing violent and deadly entertainments for the people to watch, which is rather fitting for the subject matter of the film. 

Philip Philips' Album: Journey to the Finale

Image Credit: Itunes

Itunes has released the album of the winner of American Idol Season 11.


Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale

Released date: May 24, 2012

Price: 7.99 USD

Purchase at: Itunes

Taiwan Visa Online Application Form - A Must Read

Taiwan Visa Application Forms Filled Up Online

Effective April 01, 2012, all visa applicants (including Philippine Passport Holders) should access the Visa Application Forms from the website https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw   

After filling up the Application Forms online, please print them out, sign on the last page and bring them along with other required documents to our office, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in the Philippines, either personally or through a substitute within 15 days of

Requirements for Taiwan Visa for Filipinos: Application Process

We applied for Taiwan Visa this May 2012. We just followed what is written in this blog and everything went smoothly. Three days after our submission, we finally got our visa. Hope this helps you too!

Visitor and Business Visa:

For those who intend to travel to Taiwan, Republic of China for a short visit, shall submit the following:

1. An online Visa Application Form – fill-out visa application at this link: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb/subroot/MRVWeb0_form.jsp
Click here for more info on the online application form: Taiwan Visa Online Application Form - A Must Read

2. Two (2) passport size photos 1.5”x2” with white background (taken w/in the last three (3) months)
3. Passport valid for at least six months and old passport showing previous travels
4. Birth Certificate issued by NSO

Movie Trivia: TWILIGHT SAGA - TWILIGHT (2008)

Twilight (2008)

Kristen Stewart has naturally green eyes. She wears brown contacts for filming to match Bella's eye color. 

Kellan Lutz intended on keeping his natural curly hair for the role of Emmett Cullen. However, his previous role in Generation Kill required a buzz cut and his hair didn't grow fast enough for the filming of Twilight. 

Henry Cavill was Stephenie Meyer's first choice to play Edward. However, but by the time production was to begin, he was 25 years old, and no longer looked the part of a 17-year old. He was then offered the part of Carlisle Cullen but turned it down due to his commitment with The Tudors. 

For the role of Edward Cullen, Robert Pattinson flew from England to director Catherine Hardwicke's house to audition. There, he and Kristen Stewart, who was already cast as Bella Swan, rehearsed the "Love Scene"/"Meadow Scene" on Hardwicke's own bed. 

Movie trivia: TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (2010)

Eclipse (2010)

Robert Pattinson refused to let his eyebrows be plucked/waxed down as they had been in the previous two films. 

The note Bella retrieves from her drawer that happens to be from Jacob is actually the same note that is used as the prologue of the 'Eclipse' novel. Just as in the novel, lines of text are scored out rather than erased. 

Rachelle Lefevre was fired by Summit Entertainment from this movie, because her filming schedule overlapped with that of her other movie Barney's Version, and was replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard 

When Charlie is sitting at the kitchen table looking at the Riley flyer, it states that Riley was born April 10th, 1990. This is the day after Kristen Stewart's birthday. She was born April 9th, 1990.