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Magikland (film)
''Magikland'' is a 2020 Filipino fantasy adventure film, directed by Christian Acuña, produced by Brightlight Productions and Gallaga Reyes Films. It is an official entry to the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival. It revolves around four children who get transported to Magikland, a fantasy world which is a setting of a mobile game. Plot On Christmas Eve, Boy (Miggs Cuaderno) spends the night with his hospitalized and dying mother (Jaclyn Jose), sisters Mara (Elijah Alejo) and Kit (Princess Rabara) have dinner with their estranged parents (Audie Gemora and Maricel Laxa), while Pat, a street child obtains a stolen mobile phone. The four then plays ''Magikland'', a popular mobile game but find themselves transported to the fantasy world of the same name after they were forced to jump into a portal. In Magikland, the four children were told by Mama Mandalagan (Bibeth Orteza), a wise woman, that they are destined to save Magikland and gave each their own quest to obtain four weapons t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albee Benitez
Alfredo Abelardo "Albee" Bantug Benitez (born December 20, 1966) is a Filipino-American businessman and politician serving as the City Mayor of Bacolod since 2022. He served three consecutive terms as the representative of Negros Occidental's 3rd district from 2010 to 2019. He was one of the richest congressmen in the Philippines. Born and raised at Palo Alto, California, Benitez started his career on 2010 as a congressman. He was behind the concept of the weekend television show named ''Game Changer'' that was aired at the ANC. On May 10, 2022, the COMELEC proclaimed him as the new mayor of Bacolod. Biography Benitez was born on December 20, 1966, in Palo Alto, California to Jose Conrado Benitez and Betty Bantug, both from Negros Occidental. He went to La Salle Green Hills for primary and secondary education. He then enrolled at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and completed a mathematics degree. Benitez is a former national athlete. He is a 1984 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor host singer and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show ''Ang TV'' during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 17 years, he has won several acting awards. Biography and career Contis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in various movies during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular teleserye ''Mara Clara'', Contis was better known for being part of the kids-oriented program ''Ang TV'', and the primetime sitcom ''Oki Doki Doc''. In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis also rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama ''Tabing Ilog''. In 2004, Contis moved to GMA Network and ventured into more mature roles. He played supporting and comic roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IWantTFC
iWantTFC is a Filipino over-the-top content platform and production company owned and operated by ABS-CBN Digital Media, a division of ABS-CBN Corporation, formed in 2020 through the merger of two streaming services iWant and TFC Online. In addition to offering on-demand contents of ABS-CBN, iWantTFC also live streams linear channels such as Kapamilya Channel, TeleRadyo, Knowledge Channel, FashionTV, A8 ESports, and Black Belt. The service is available worldwide, primarily catering to a Filipino audience. The service is also a replacement for Sky On Demand of Sky Cable on September 1, 2020. History As ABS-CBNnow! (2003-2010) Launched in 2003 as ABS-CBNnow!, a service primarily focusing to the overseas Filipino workers where they can watch ABS-CBN programs such as MTB, The Buzz and Magandang Gabi Bayan anywhere in the world using a PC with high-speed Internet or broadband connection. Users can stream directly or download files and are required to install Windows Media P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon (video Game Series)
is a series of video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company under the ''Pokémon'' media franchise. It was created by Satoshi Tajiri with assistance from Ken Sugimori, the first games, ''Pocket Monsters Red and Green'', were released in 1996 in Japan for the Game Boy, later released outside of Japan as ''Pokémon Red and Blue''. The main series of role-playing video games (RPGs), referred as the "core series" by their developers, have continued on each generation of Nintendo's handhelds. The most recently released core series game, ''Pokémon Scarlet and Violet,'' was released on November 18, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch. In terms of what each company does, Game Freak develop the main games; Creatures provides support through their Pokémon CG Studio which does 3D models for the pokémon in the games, as well as developing some spin-off titles; Nintendo was the original publisher of the series and since the 2000s, helps The Pokémo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magikland
Magikland is one of the theme parks in the Philippines. It is located in Silay, Negros Occidental. It is also known as the first outdoor theme park in the Visayas. The park is owned and operated by Aton Land and Leisure, Inc. History The theme park was founded by Atty. Simplicio Palanca, the chairman of the board of Aton Land and Leisure, Inc. Palanca was known as the "Mr. Showman" in the province, on account of his taste in the predilection towards the entertainment; in fact, Palanca owned theaters before. It was his dream to establish the theme park, to give happiness and entertainment to all the Negrosanons. Subsequently, Reynaldo Bantug, president of the Aton Land and Leisure Inc., former 3rd District Representative Albee Benitez, Willy Au, and others, helped Palanca to build the first Filipino Theme Park in the country. Construction In April 2017, the groundbreaking and 12 rides were transpired and installed. The construction was assisted by the IAAPA (International Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental ( hil, Nakatungdang Negros; tl, Kanlurang Negros), officially the Province of Negros Occidental, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region. Its capital is the city of Bacolod. It occupies the northwestern half of the large island of Negros (Philippines), Negros, and borders Negros Oriental, which comprises the southeastern half. Known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines", Negros Occidental produces more than half the nation's sugar output. Negros Occidental faces the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay Island to the northwest across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait. The primary spoken language is Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Bacolod is the capital, seat of government and the most populous city of the province, but is governed independently as a highly urbanized city. With a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silay
Silay, officially the City of Silay ( hil, Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Silay; ceb, Dakbayan sa Silay; fil, Lungsod ng Silay), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 130,478 people. It is part of the metropolitan area called Metro Bacolod, which includes the cities of Bacolod (the metropolitan center) and Talisay. It has a sizable commercial and fishing port and is the site of the new Bacolod–Silay International Airport, which replaced the old Bacolod City Domestic Airport. Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses. More than thirty of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark. In 2015, the city celebrated its 58th charter anniversary. Etymology The appellation ''Silay'' is derived from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rizal
Rizal, officially the Province of Rizal ( fil, Lalawigan ng Rizal), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Antipolo. It is about east of Manila. The province is named after José Rizal, one of the main national heroes of the Philippines. Rizal is bordered by Metro Manila to the west, Bulacan to the north, Quezon to the east and Laguna province, Laguna to the southeast. The province also lies on the northern shores of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the country. Rizal is a mountainous province perched on the western slopes of the southern portion of the Sierra Madre (Philippines), Sierra Madre mountain range. Pasig served as its capital until 2008, even it became a part of the newly created Metro Manila, National Capital Region since November 7, 1975. A provincial capitol has been in Antipolo since 2009, making it the administrative center. On June 19, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antipolo
Antipolo, officially known as the City of Antipolo ( fil, Lungsod ng Antipolo), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 887,399 people. It is the most populous city in the Calabarzon region, and the seventh most-populous city in the Philippines. Antipolo was converted from a municipality into a component city of Rizal Province on April 4, 1998, under Republic Act No. 8508. A new provincial capitol building was inaugurated in the city in March 2009 to replace the old capitol in Pasig, which has long been outside the jurisdiction of Rizal Province, since Pasig was included in Metro Manila in 1975. With the transfer of the provincial government to Antipolo, it is highly favored to be officially designated as the new capital of the province. On March 14, 2011, Antipolo was declared according to Proclamation No. 124 s. 2011 a ''highly-urbanized city'' by then President Benigno S. Aquino; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanay, Rizal
Tanay, officially the Municipality of Tanay ( tgl, Bayan ng Tanay ), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 139,420 people. It is located east of Manila, although a typical commute between Manila and Tanay will take between one and three hours depending upon traffic conditions. It contains portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is bordered by Antipolo in the north-west, Baras, Morong and Teresa in the west, General Nakar (Quezon Province) in the east, and Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna province) as well as the lake Laguna de Bay in the south. It is the epicenter of the Tanay Tagalog dialect, which has the deepest modern Tagalog words in the Tagalog language and is the only endangered Tagalog dialect. History Tanay was settled by early Austronesian people. Shortly after the conquest and subjugation of Manila by the Spaniards and the surrounding lake areas by Juan de Salcedo in 1570–15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Principal Photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as actors, director, cinematographer or sound engineer and their respective assistants ( assistant director, camera assistant, boom operator), the unit production manager plays a decisive role in principal photography. They are responsible for the daily implementation of the shoot, managing the daily call sheet, the location barriers, transportation, and catering. In addition, there are numerous roles that serve the organization and the orderly sequence of the production, such as grips or gaffers. Other roles are related with the preparation of a daily production report, which shows the progress of the production compared to the schedule and contains further reports. This includes the storyboard with instructions for the copier and the editing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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