Pop art god father Ron English in Manila

January 10, 2009 at 7:00pm

freshMANILA,

5 Sgt Esguerra Street corner Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines

http://freshmanila.blogspot.com/

Fresh Manila is having a big event this January 10, 2009. And its a Red, White and Blue street party, launching of the limited and exclusive Ronnnie Rabbbit Popaganda mini figure, release of the Asian bronze antique exclusive ofAbraham and Obama and of course a meet/greet and autograph signing with Pop art god father Ron English. (read more below)

www.popaganda.com

Born in Dallas, Texas in 1966
Pop iconoclast Ron English paints, infiltrates, reinvents and satirizes modern culture and its mainstream visual iconography on canvas, in song, and directly onto hundreds of pirated billboards. English exists spiritually somewhere between a cartoon Abbie Hoffman and a grown-up, real-life Bart Simpson, delivering a steady stream of customized imagery laden with strong sociopolitical undertones, adolescent boy humor, subversive media savvy, and Dali-meets-Disney technique. Dedicated to finding the sublime in the everyday and breaking the momentum of the didactic approach to art and life, English offers up an alternative universe where nothing is sacred, everything is subverted, and there is always room for a little good-natured fun

RSVP here at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=55159324991

Movie bloggers 1st press screening

This is our 1st movie screening for 2009, and thanks to Warner Bros. for inviting us at the press screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The screening was held at the Gateway Cineplex 5. Cocktails and food were served for the press, bloggers, movie writers and reviewers in the lounge area of the cinema hallway.

See you all again on the January 13th movie press screening
( more pics after the jump)

more photos at

Movie bloggers present are:

1. Fran+Paul
2. Iris+Monch
3. Jori
4. Kath+friend
5. Rowena+husband
6. Karen
7. Marcelle
8. Bob+wife
9. Spanx
10. Janine+Ria
11. Ada+Monique
12. Gian
13. Gab+Edward
14. Lace+Mark Santos
15. Azrael_Chris
16. Trixie+Carl
17. Jonel+Mark Cerbo
18. Arpee+Jun
19. Juned
20. Fjordz+friend

For list of the bloggers movie reviews . please click at My Movie review

Press Screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button @ Gateway Cineplex

Carl's album - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button- my movie review

There are times that we dream that we stay young forever and also live the life to the fullest, Some of us just wished to be in our youths and never grow old. But here in the latest movie of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, the time and day in the life of Benjamin Button is moving backwards in the movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club) and screen play by Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Horse Whisperer), the movie is adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Check out my review below.

It is about the life of Benjamin Button having this rare condition of being born very old, and grew up getting younger and younger. Time and space of his body is much different, very unique and some say that he is very special. Benjamin's life cycle moves backwards, and the story started on a simple story written in Benjamin's diary while it was been read and narrated by Caroline to her very old mother Daisy in the hospital bed. ( Read more below)

The story started there and then continued as a post card story, The movie is like that you are reading a book, and because of the major development of each characters involved are being seen on the very part of the movie. You'll begin to find out on each character's role and soon find interest or excitement on what will happen to them in the later parts of the film. The story telling of the movie make audiences think on what will be the next storyline, as the characters evolve and some build more tension on it. Parts of having humor make us alive and keep those sleepy viewers awake, The character of Benjamin Button becomes more interesting when he grew up, life of being alone will be felt, and the joy of having back more happiness will be expected, but more unexpected changes will be seen on the end part of the film, which will make us more CURIOUS about his case.



The visuals and effects for the film really transported us back in time, from fashion up to the ambiance of the scenes make it really appear to be very old and so classic, the great research on the interiors of each set and mood of lights affects the viewers to make it believe that it really happens. Dramatic acting on all characters are awesome, it may be in a funny way but wearing all those prosthetics by Brad Pitt make him more a different person, and being so young again from all the characters and actors make me think that might be their original appearance when they were young.

My eyes are being fooled by masks and visual effects, great treatment for Brad, Cate and Tilda, and also to all involved persons in the movie. As the time passes, I didn't know that the movie is nearly around 3 hours, so better unloaded everything if you will watch this. Don't eat pop corn or hotdog while watching, it will distract you and might lose your momentum after seeing interesting part of the film.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is one great movie that you'll think after what if you grew up to be younger and younger, will you live your life to the fullest ?

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Bloggers commentary

I just keep on feeling weird when I watch this movie, I just felt the times that I dont want to be alone and also the times of being left alone, but sometimes I feel more great if I'm alone, I guess it was the time when I wander and discover many things, I saw myself in Benjamin's life, and I was inspired to live more and do many great things today in year 2009, such an eye opener for me.

Thanks to Warner Bros. for inviting us bloggers to the press screening of this film, below are list of links of participated bloggers who joined us in the screening, check out their review below.

you may visit here to see our photos at the press screening
Press Screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button @ Gateway Cineplex

Jori's Entertainment Journal: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Review

flipflopping my way around town: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Review

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Review by Pinay Ads

Animetric movie reviews "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Carl's movie review on The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

Manila Boy: Postcard Perfect Picture : THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Trixie's movie review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Showbiz Galore » The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Review

BobReyes.com review Who is Benjamin Button?

Gian's movie review

Ria's review - Through the sands of time and back: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Janine's review - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: the movie

Pinayads review - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Review

Youngmaze's review - Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Of Clocks and Buttons - A Review of the Movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Itchyfeetpinay's review - Press Screening of "The Curious Case Of BENJAMIN BUTTON"

kath's review - Movie Date: Why So Curious?

Suzaku Lace's movie review - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Marcelle's Film Review: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

Chris'review The Curiousity That Comes From "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Dots Entertainment movie review - Brad Pitt’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: A Review

Karen's movie review "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Mark Cerbo's movie review

if you have a movie review of this movie, please post it below in my comment board.
thank you.

till the next screening Movie Bloggers!!

-azrael coladilla

Tony De Zuniga : Super Heroes 2 gallery exhibit

January 9-25, 2009 The Crucible Gallery, 4/F SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City

After over 30 years in the comic industry in United States, Tony De Zuniga is back to showcase his superheroes. Batman, Superman, Spider-man, Punisher, Red Sonja, Conan, Incredible Hulk, Shanna and Vampirella.

for info call Tel: 635-6061

(thanks to Gerry Alanguilan for the digital poster)

Tony De Zuñiga is a legend among American comic book aficionados and industry insiders. The characters he has drawn through the years are a veritable superhero pantheon spanning the parallel universes of DC and Marvel: Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Supergirl, Conan the Barbarian, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men, Thor, the Punisher, Blade and Red Sonia.

He created the look and illustrated the stories of Western anti-hero Jonah Hex in collaboration with writer John Albano. He designed and drew the Black Orchid, a female superhero created by Sheldon Mayer.

Then, as the Information Age dawned and comic books lost ground to video and computer games, De Zuñiga seamlessly moved into the world of conceptual design and direction, allowing a new generation to enjoy his artistic visions as they immersed themselves in Sonic the Hedgehog, Die Hard Arcade and other video games.

In retirement, he continues to make his mark, this time as a respected painter of compelling artwork, reaping awards and top prizes at California art shows and building a growing clientèle for his portraiture. He remains a favorite at comic book conventions, always happy to sign his drawings or swiftly draw Spiderman for an admiring young fan. - by Fay A. Olympia, Stockton, CA (2007) READ MORE HERE

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2007: Mark Cerbo, Me, and the Masters :Tony De Zuniga, Rico Rival and Abe Ocampo

he's back again here in Manila, and since that I missed his appearance at the Komikon 2008, now is my chance to meet him again hhahahaa. I'm now excited to see his new works on display at the gallery and the artworks will be sold too. Check in my coverage last time on Tony's 1st Super Heroes exhibit last 2007.


I got invited to the formal opening, so see you all for those who got invited too at the formal launching at the 9th.

Mico Suayan's Dead of Night : Werewolf by Night # 1 Comic Book Launching event

Dead of Night : Werewolf by Night # 1 Comic Book Launching event featuring Artist Extraodinaire, Mico Suayan

January 10, 2009, Saturday
2:00pm-4:00pm
Comic Odyssey, Robinsons Galeria

Mico Suayan will be signing copies of the this hot new series from MARVEL COMICS

You can now start reserving your copies by visiting the store of Comic Odyssey, Robinsons Galeria.

The first 50 reservations will include a special mini print created just for this event

For more info, please call 914-0040
or write us by simply sending an email to nixshop@gmail.com

www.comic-odyssey.com

Tv 5 Live Caravan is like a TV 5 Convention

Whenever I say it is a convention, something pop ups in our minds like a venue with booths, gaming booths, music entertainment and lots of freebies. That is my feedback for attending an event organized by TV 5 and I didn't expected that it is a jam packed of activities, booths, on the spot interviews, show tapings, contest auditions, photo op with the celebrities, and a big musical and rock concert. And I didn't expected that Tv 5 created a great show and an outdoor tv show for the whole day, not only a show, but also a live and outdoor studio for one of their programs.
( read more below and join with my experience for a blog coverage)



Whew! so many words that I can put in but as TV5 Senior VP for Brand Management, Jasper Evangelista, said that

the TV5 LIVE Caravan is expecting to meet and greet thousands of audiences “as an expression of the station’s gratitude and thanks” to its supporters. “We are very excited about this. TV5 is very thankful for the positive reception it earns from viewers and for the very favorable ratings, keeping us at a strong number three position in Philippine TV.” Evangelista also invites and encourages everyone to look out for more exciting TV5 events and activities for 2009.

“The TV5 LIVE Caravan is just one of the many big surprises that we will be bringing out this year. And this is just the first, so everyone should watch out for the others which are of course, guaranteed to be just as much fun and grand as this one.”

The event is like a New Years party for everyone, and it was held at the Star City ground and upon entering you can show up your school ID enter the event free, or just buy any Tv5 merchandise. But at night time, the event was opened to everyone and it was a rock fest with Duster, Imago and Sandwich. Also anime band performed in the afternoon and I just missed it, Himitsu Heiki anime and jrock cover band were there and did anime music themes of Samurai X, Full Metal Panic, Gundam 00 and many more. ( you can check Pedz photos here)


In the morning, we saw many kids playing some games in the cartoon booths, while others were busy having their own make over, some play video games, while others are on an audition for the Talentadong Pinoy and Shall we dance tv show. I saw many got interview by Ogags show, and they asked some people to try out a funny dare game which I witness that the lady back out after figuring out that the rubber attached to the helmet she' wearing will be pulled and snap it on her neck as a dare game.


I also tried the giant inflatable slide ahhaha, I just asked our friendly Tv 5 girl Yoanna if it is available for adults, then I was with my blogger friends and told that I will try it, but then I thought they will join me on the slide hahaha. I climbed up but lost my balance on the last step and I feel backwards to the start, so I climbed again and did a funny slide haahaa. We played the punch meter, Para Para and that funny hula hoop game, Lace wants to win that Barney notebook for her niece Anya, because her niece is a big fan of Barney and they used to watch the live show and also on tv, so I helped her to win it by using the hula hooping with my neck. I got tired easily and I feel that I'm going to die hahahah, because after doing that Para Para dance video game, I suddenly did another physical game.


I missed the Barney show that afternoon and other celebrities roaming the venue, I went to Ortigas after the Bubbles brothers performance on stage, and went back to venue at 7pm. There I got in time to see the stars of Lip Gloss and Midnight DJ. Saw my blogger friends already in there taking their best photo coverages for their blogs.

The night ended with the rock musical performance of Sandwich and everyone head bangs as they performed great songs from thei album, I just always love their song used in Coca Cola commercial. The ended with their last song "Sugod" and the band was joined by a little girl and she's lucky to sing on stage with rock icon Raymund Marasigan.



TV5 live makes another first in Philippine TV history by bringing its shows on-ground with TV5 LIVE Shake Mo TV Mo Caravan that welcomes the New Year with your new favorite TV station live, and watch out for bigger TV5 shows and events that await this 2009. Shake Mo TV Mo!

more photos in my album at
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 1
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 2 - Bloggers lunch break at Harbour Plaza
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 3 - booths, photo ops, bubbles brothers
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 4 - Lips Gloss and Midnight DJ on stage
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 5 - Duster live on stage
TV 5 Live Caravan - photo coverage part 6 - Bangs, Imago, Sandwich


Mark Cerbo's coverage : http://nextjam.blogspot.com/2009/01/tv5-live-caravan.html | TV5 Live Caravan Feat: Duster | TV5 Shake Mo 01.03.2009

Ada Lajara's coverage : Sandwich live | TV 5 Live Caravan

Ed Arevalo's coverage : ( to be updated)

Lace Llanora's coverage : TV5 Live Carnavan at Star City | Style Scene: TV5 Carnavan

Iris Acosta's coverage : (to be updated)

Mark Santos's coverage : ( to be updated)

Chris Aquino's coverage : ( to be updated)

Carlo Valenzona's coverage: ( to be updated)

J.Torres and Elbert Or comic book signing event in Comic Odyssey coverage

photo c/o Mark Cerbo

DC comics writer for Teen Titans Go! and Ninja Scroll, J.Torres joins Oni Press comics artist Elbert Or for a comic book signing event and also preview of their team up project for Oni Press entitled "Lola: A Ghost Story", that will be available this Summer 2009 in Comic Odyssey and all comic shops.

I arrived late for the comic book signing, but on time to meet and have a talk with J. Torres (J. is for Joseph) at the Comic Odyssey in Robinsons Galeria, me and Mark surfed the MRT just to reach there almost on time to meet the comics star after attending an afternoon event in Manila. The comic shop is still full with comics fans, buyers and artists, and it looks like that it is another comic convention forming inside the mall. Sandy Sansolis, owner of the store brought us to this table full of comics and gave us copies of Teen Titans Go, Ninja Scroll and X-men Ronins. It was great to have comics to sign, because I told Mark and Sandy that I got a lot of DC for kids comics at home and failed to bring it with me and it has reprints of Justice League Unlimited and Teen Titans Go. ( read more below)

Been reading some of his interview at DC for kids, back in time when Reg Ting is still in the crew of the comics and one of his staff interview J.Torres and there I learned that he is Filipino, and also been reading a lot of news plugs from Budj at the Alamat ML whenever there are pinoy comics artists are being featured in some comics news website.

There I met J.Torres sitting beside Elbert Or behind the comics display cabinet and they station themselves there to meet and do signings for comics fans, It was the busiest section of the store and because that I can't get a nice double interview with J. and Elbert, I just took a time to interview J. for this blog and later on snatch a glimpse of Elbert during my video intervew ( which my video has a poor audio quality, and because I dont have a better cam with at that time)


I just told him that it was very rare to have a Filipino comics writer in the roster of DC Comics and he just smiled and I think he aggrees, and he shared to me his success story on how he got into the industry. J. Torres started writing for small comics and independent comics studio back then and he reminded me that he started small and then go for the big project and the difference of working in the past between indies and mainstream comics are pretty much the same, but not entirely on the industry itself, because for me working in the main industry of comics is very hectic and fun too. I just didn't got some parts of the talks due to low audio of my video recording,but I learned that his favorite titles he worked are on the independent comics, which he refered to me on his works with Elbert Or in Oni Press' "Lola: A Ghost Story". He also shared to me that he wrote an story for an episode of some Nickolodean cartoons and to Cartoon Nework's Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi cartoons.

And after the comics event, We ate in Chef Angelos and there I met Ivan Brun, a French comics creator and there got to read his comic book entitled "No Comment". It was big bash snacks with the artists and writers, and we talked about comics, the industry, the Valley Golf mess, and Marcelle's bending fork magic stunt haahaha. It was a fun event.

There's another comic book event next week, will post the details here after this blog post.
so don't forget to check back or subscribe to my blog and receive updates via email.

Thanks to Sandy and Comic Odyssey for the comics, event and snacks, to J.Torres, Elbert Or for making more comics, and to everyone! kita kits sa susunod!

-azrael coladilla

more photos in my album at J.Torres and Elbert Or comic book signing event in Comic Odyssey

and mark's coverage at Comic Odyssey 01.03.2009