The Last Airbender: Will this be the last?

Water... Earth... Fire... Air...

"Long ago the four nations lived together in harmony then everything changed when the fire nation attacked. Only the Avatar master of all four elements could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. A 100 years passed and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an air bender named Aang. And although his air bending skills were great, he has a lot to learn before he could save anyone. But I believe, Aang can save the world."


This has been clinging my head every time when I remember the cartoon series that had stuck me for days just to finish the whole story. A story that really gave me laughs and sometimes teary eyed moments. It started when my very close friends introduced this cartoon series when he was watching it. Since that I'm not fond anymore to cartoons, I was too hesitant to watch it every time they invite me to do so.

Book 1: WATER; Book 2: EARTH and Book 3: FIRE

After the painstaking Book 1: Water, then the humorous Book 2: Earth, a much serious Book 3: Fire and the sighs of the last battle. All was worth for watching, until the my expectations come true when I knew that this will be a movie for the Summer of 2010. Too much of my waiting since last year, I researched every detail of what could be the movie look like. Will the cast be great? Will the bending effects be perfect? Will the four nations that real? It built so much curiosity that I watched trailers and spoilers on Youtube every day.

Characters from the movie The Last Airbender (top-bottom) Noah Ringer as Aang; Dev Patel as Prince Zuko; Nicole Peltz as Kitara; and Jackson Rathbone as Sokka. Do they have similarities?

Then the time has come, the showing of The Last Airbender. The movie did not went to where I was expecting. It was too short as if you were just watching the trailer. Though to my understanding that we cannot fit the 20 chapters of Book 1: Water; that just lasted for an hour and 45 minutes. The movie went so fast, that you can't appreciate almost everything. I had read some reviews from some reliable sources and most of them were die-hard fans of the cartoon series which were really disappointed with the movie's outcome.

Though the movie will also be shown in 3D, I would suggest to watch it first in 2D then decide if it is better in 3D. So much of the criticisms, the effects were really great to watch. It was really like bending. Though the casts were not really that attached to the movie itself, as if they were just plainly acting. There are a lot of differences if you would really compare it to the cartoon series, but here's the fact, don't give comments if you haven't watched it in cartoons because your opinions are just too far from reality.

TWILIGHT Saga: Eclipse

I have been wanting to watch this film ever since it showed in theaters last July 2. Right now, the long wait was over because I just watched it together with my house buddies.

The film talks again about Bella's safety against the new vampire army whom Victoria plotted to kill Bella. The love triangle between Edward and Jacob over Bella is much intense than New Moon, but you will see a different Bella as if you would almost think that she wanted to have two guys at the same time because she's been confused over her love to a vampire or to a close werewolf friend. Kissing scenes are far better than the past movies with a touch of simple romantic words. The Cullens are still intact and this is the movie where you will see Rosalie confessed her envy over Bella and how Jasper became a vampire which was a warrior during the Civil War.

Vampires and Werewolves had an agreement not to fight just to protect Bella from the new vampire army. The fighting scenes were great and much appreciated which will crave you more on the next film Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.

TWILIGHT SAGA: Eclipse

IMAX Theater invades Cebu

The long wait is over because an IMAX Theater will going to be in SM City - Cebu very soon. Two weeks ago, when I was watching Iron Man 2, there was this ad about IMAX will soon in Cebu. After the movie, I immediately asked the lady on the ticket booth on when will be the IMAX Theater opening and she said that hopefully it will be on June, 2010.

IMAX Theater in SM Mall of Asia

WOW! this will be another exciting experience for the people of Visayas and Mindanao to see the real 3-D images of IMAX. No need to be in Manila anymore just to experience IMAX which only SM North Edsa and Mall of Asia have.

IMAX Theater

But what is the IMAX Experience?

IMAX experience captivates you in crystal clear sight and sound. It is so intense that it makes you feel like you're part of the movie. IMAX Theater screen immerses you in the center of the action. It customizes theater geometry that maximizes your field of view, putting you in the movie. Sharper images, livelier colors, massive size, and incredible depth.

Unlike with 3-D theaters that have a normal screen size which most theaters in the city have would give you limited visual of the 3-D effect.

See and experience the 3-D effect that is so real.

The screens in most IMAX Theaters are 8 stories high, but some parts of the globe, they have screens that are as high as 12 stories. Imagine the 3-D effect of these wide screens that would really blow your mind.

Bigger the screens, Larger the images, Clearer the sound

IMAX uses a different kind of projector because they use wider film frame that when it is stretched in could reach over 18 kilometers. Each is 70 mm film frame that is 10 times that the conventional 35 mm film frame used in regular cinemas.

IMAX projectors and Film frame; compare and see the difference.

IMAX Theaters are equipped with the state of the art surround sound system that keeps your senses alive. With 44 speakers that produce 14, 000 watts of power, the sound quality is so great where ever you are seated.

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IMAX Theater in Cebu is still under construction at the SM City - Cebu, Cinema 4. Just mark your calendar this coming June, 2010 since there are no tentative dates for its opening. I have watched movies in 3-D several times, but haven't gone to an IMAX experience. I know that this will be another sure hit in Cebu and as an attraction too. No matter how the price would cost as long as the quality is beyond comparison.

SM City - Cebu Northwing

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CHARICE: Life is like a Pyramid

How would you feel if you will be discovered in Youtube, invited to be a guest in Ellen de Generes Show then on Oprah, meet with Mariah Carey and sing with Josh Groban, Andrea Boceili, David Archuleta, Celine Dion and many others in-front of millions. How about doing different shows in different parts of world with David Foster. Lastly, had your first single and your debut album that is now topping the Billboard Charts. For me, it would truly be a dream come true.


A dream that made come true from a sensational singer in Youtube to a soon to be international icon. Truly, Charice had crossed the boundary of an ordinary kid who dreamed nothing but how to feed her family through joining singing contests. Came from a broken family, Charice motivated herself to the limit that never gave her an idea to be famous as she is right now.

Charice on her first local album in the Philippines

With her new debut album "Charice" with a carrying single "Pyramid" featuring the new RNB sensation IYAZ who sang "Replay" had once again made it's way to stardom. Topping the Billboard Charts early this May, 2010 and had numerous downloads in iTune. Charice's life is indeed like a pyramid, started from scratch and now is on top but with the feet on the ground.

Cha-Yaz: Charice and IYAZ during their recording for the single "Pyramid".

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Will Willie still be back in Wowowee?

Wowowee host Willie Revillame is still missing in his own top-rated show for two weeks after the recent issue of the radio-commentator and TV host, Jobert Sucaldito who allegedly gave comments on the previous batch of contestants of Wowowee. The clash begun after Willie's threatening statement to ABS-CBN Management that if Jobert will not be ousted from the network, Willie will immediately resign as the host and also as the talent of ABS-CBN.

Willie has been an avid supporter of the Presidential candidate Manny Villar which made the host busy during campaign period that resulted to absence in his show. There are even gossips then, that when Manny Villar won as the President, Willie will be given a seat in Malacañang.

WIL-MAN: Willie raises Manny Villar's hand during a campaign show

Reports has been said that Willie and ABS-CBN Chaiman Gabby Lopez had their heart-to-heart talk last week. And recently, an exclusive interview from TV5's program Paparazzi, where it led to many speculations that the host will be transferring to another network. TV5 denied the speculation that Willie will be their new "Kapatid" instead they were thankful to Willie for trusting them to have an exclusive interview with a very sensitive issue.

Willie Revillame: Host, singer, actor, and a drum player.

As of today, Willie is still on indefinite leave with ABS-CBN and Wowowee. Willie has been thinking on what step to do on the coming days, and will decide if he will stay with Wowowee or will leave the program that made him famous to the Filipino masses.