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  The irresistible aroma of freshly baked dough, the rich tang of slow-simmered tomato sauce, and the creamy indulgence of delicate milky mozzarella–all coming together in perfect harmony. This is the unmistakable experience of Rossopomodoro–, the largest pizza chain in Italy, now officially landing in the Philippines, with its first-ever branch in Asia at SM Mall of Asia. As the Home of Firsts, SM Supermalls continues to open new experiences for Filipinos, bringing them closer to world-class dining experiences, and Rossopomodoro is the latest proof of that commitment. With the arrival of Rossopomodoro’s very first branch in Asia, diners can finally experience the authentic flavor of Naples and true Italian culinary craftsmanship through a signature blend of fresh ingredients, time-honored traditions, and a carefully curated selection of authentic wood-fired pizza.  A pizza-cutting ceremony opened Rossopomodoro’s grand launch at SM Mall of Asia, celebrating Italian heritage a...

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T wo-time Academy Award-nominee Robert Downey Jr. returns as eccentric genius, billionaire, philanthropist Tony Stark aka the armored super hero known as Iron Man, in Marvel's new action adventure “ Iron Man 3 .” Decompressing from his heroic, near-self-sacrificial action saved New York City from annihilation (in “Marvel's The Avengers”), Tony now finds himself unable to sleep and plagued by worry and trepidation. When his world is destroyed and those closest to him threatened, Tony must find a way to save them—and in the process find himself again.

C olumbia Pictures has just released a “legacy” video for its upcoming 3D sci-fi action-thriller “ Resident Evil: Retribution ” that can be seen at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djGpeWjpZEU&list=UU9vXJYvgswrEHfNveILWM2Q&index=1&feature=plcp. It is a montage of scenes from the past “Resident Evil” movies, along with new footage from “Retribution,” that tells the story/history of the franchise leading up to the new film.

Malaysia-based singer-songwriter liesl-mae reflects on her struggles with mental health in her compelling new single “Raincloud.” Addressing the cyclical nature of depression and its damning effects, the inspiring young artist hopes to engage in a discussion to dismantle the social stigmas surrounding mental health.  The song begins with a posed question: “When was the last time you felt happy?” On the surface, it is a seemingly benign inquiry. However, unable to respond, the question initiates an unexpected internal monologue traversing the uniquely human blight of depression and anxiety. Artfully woven together with vivid metaphor and thoughtful lyricism, liesl-mae puts the feelings of hopelessness into words that creep malignantly into one’s mind – lying restlessly in wake.  Her pristine vocals shine brightly through the track’s guitar-driven melodies, ambient pads, and pulsating basslines. Gradually building up from an intimate, campfire-esque start to a grandiose conclus...

Milksha, Taiwan’s beloved milk tea brand, proudly opens its first-ever concept store in the Philippines!  Get ready for a delightful sip filled with pure, fresh, and natural milk tea creations made with the finest ingredients. Officially opening its doors at SM North EDSA, the Milksha concept store is inviting even more Filipinos to experience its fresh and most flavorful milk tea straight from Taiwan.  Milksha has become a global sensation, celebrated for its commitment to quality and its dedication to crafting pure, fresh, and natural beverages. Each drink is hand-made with care–from the finest tea leaves to freshly made chewy honey pearls–to create a symphony of textures and flavors. By using only real ingredients and no powders, Milksha delivers a velvety creaminess and the bold, full-bodied taste of authentic tea, satisfying cravings and delighting taste buds with every sip.  Fresh. Pure. Authentic. Milksha’s secret to success? It’s the flavors enhanced by special i...

Shane G is the latest in a lineage of budding Filipino singer-songwriters who have recently caught the attention of K-Pop stars. Her inspirational self-care ballad “Loved” was featured on VLIVE, a series of streaming sessions curated and hosted by BANG CHAN of Korean boyband Stray Kids . The Korean pop star praised the message of the song on the 131st episode of his streaming sessions, which happened last November 6, 2021, Saturday (PH time). The format of the online show focuses on championing new music and fresh discoveries from all over the world, as recommended by BANG CHAN himself and his fans. After finding out about the clip, Shane G expressed her excitement through a Facebook post: “This one’s really SURREAL!!! Am I dreaming??? I will treasure this forever as a STAY, and as an artist. Thank you so much!” Last month, the student-musician scored two nominations at the 34th Awit Awards for two categories: Breakthrough Artist and Favorite Female Artist on the strength of her vir...

J ustin Bartha (“National Treasure” films) returns as Doug -- the groom who was stuck on the rooftop of Caesars Palace after his bachelor party – in Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated sequel, “The Hangover Part II.“The first movie has become such a part of popular culture, but I think if anyone can top it, it’s [director] Todd Phillips, and he has,” says Bartha. “Even just reading the script made us laugh so hard, because it just takes these guys so much farther over the edge.”

Seth Rogen is a superhero who wields a blowtorch and has a Chrysler equipped with hood-mounted machine guns in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming action adventure The Green Hornet . The film doesn't open until next year, but Rogen showed a brief clip recently to about 6,000 fans at Comic-Con. The writer-actor said it was important to debut the footage at San Diego 's annual pop culture convention because "the people who are in this room are probably the biggest movie and comic book fans on the planet." "We are excited for you specifically to like this movie," he said.

A utodesk, Inc., has played a pivotal role in the creation of some of the most iconic and breathtaking movie imagery over the past two decades. From large post-production studios to small boutique houses, talented artists across the globe use Autodesk visual effects (VFX) software such as Autodesk 3dsMax, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Flame, Softimage to create stunning movies and television content. In fact, Autodesk media and entertainment software has played a key role in making iconic visual effects movies like ‘Avatar’ or the recently released ‘Man of Steel’, ‘Superman’ and ‘Iron Man’ and many other for the past two decades. And now with the release of the blockbuster movie ELYSIUM check out how Autodesk Academy® Award-winning software has helped digital artists unlock their creativity.