Author: LionhearTV

After almost 7 decades, it looks like ABS-CBN is still really eager to bring back  their very first talent search show titled “Tawag ng Tanghalan” when DZAQ-TV Channel 3 later 2 and DZXL 620 from 1953 to 1972 which was hosted by Rod Navarro and Delia Razon. This is the show where some of our veteran stars today came from including Nora Aunor, Pepe Pimentel, Ric Manrique, Jr., Edgar Mortiz, and many others. Here’s the teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEMGvfWOdEo

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation’s (ALKFI) Sagip Kapamilya has found another donor in their drive to help the Yolanda victims when the Philippine Nurses Association of South Florida, Inc. (PNASF) reached out through Councilor Allan T. Panaligan of District 2, Pasay City. “I was asked by my sister-in-law, Liezl Dagum, who is the President of PNASF, to hand carry the checks to be donated to Sagip Kapamilya,” shares Panaligan as he handed the check amounting to $6,000 to ABS-CBN Integrated Public Service head Jerry Bennett and Project Service Group head and current Sagip Kapamilya program director Higino Dungo. PNASF, together with…

MANILA, August 11, 2015 – LG Mobile has a treat for those wanting to have the chance to get their hands on their own LG G4 this weekend. For three days, consumers can enjoy a big Php 4,000 slash off LG G4’s original price! This three-day-only promo lets consumers get the genuine vegetable-tanned leather-backed powerhouse smartphone in tan, black, and red from Php 32,990 down to Php 28,990 only. Or if they’re after the sleeker version of the most ambitious smartphone to date, they can get the metallic back with diamond-cut detailing in titan gray, shiny gold, or ceramic white…

It’s easy to dismiss Star Cinema’s new romantic drama, “The Love Affair”, as merely another re-enactment of countless similar movies, that have piled up within its category. The colossal movie outfit has been digging the infidelity/adultery material over the years, bringing in movies like “A Love Story”, “The Misstress”, and “No Other Woman”, to the big screen, and the returns to them have been utterly overwhelming. So when Star Cinema decided to dig the gold mine further, it was no more a surprise. “The Love Affair” will come across as merely another entry to its ever-inviting genre, and it will…

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, reported PHP17.7 billion consolidated revenues for the first half of 2015, bringing its net income to PHP1.2 billion, 20% higher compared to the same period last year. The company reported higher second quarter revenues of PHP9.3 billion, 11% higher than the revenues generated during the first quarter of this year. “Our performance during the first half was well within our expectations,” said Aldrin M. Cerrado, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. “We disclosed a guidance of PHP2.4 billion for 2015 and we are about half way there.” He added that Channel 2…

ABS-CBN’s “MMK” will inspire TV viewers to fight for their dreams this Saturday (August 15) as it shares the life story of a student-athlete diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the bone. Despite having difficulty walking, Efren (Jairus) tried to overcome his sickness and continued to pursue his dream of becoming part of his school’s track-and-field program. What challenges did Efren have to face in the biggest race of his life? Where did he get the strength to face his fears and doubts? Joining the upcoming “MMK” episode are Emilio Garcia, Assunta de Rossi, Manuel Chua, John Bermundo, Joaquin Reyes, and Kyle…

More viewers watched ABS-CBN’s “ASAP 20,” the longest running and outstanding variety show in Asia, last Sunday (August 9) despite the launch of a new show by a rival network. Based on Kantar Media national TV ratings data, “ASAP 20” scored 17.1%, versus GMA’s “Pinasaya’s” 16.1%. More big stars and exciting production numbers will come your way weekly! Party every Sunday with Asia’s trending and multi-awarded variety show, “ASAP 20,” 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN. Meanwhile, viewers may also catch up on full episodes and past episodes of “ASAP 20” through ABS-CBNmobile. For more information, please go to www.abscbnmobile.com.VisitASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live…

Hailed as Hollywood’s breakout star of the year, comedian Amy Schumer writes and stars in the critically acclaimed hit comedy “Trainwreck” from director Judd Apatow (“Knocked Up”). The film which will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Aug. 26. In “Trainwreck,” it’s been drilled into Amy’s (Schumer) head since she was a little girl that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment—but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the…

The pilot episode of 2015’s most romantic teleserye “On the Wings of Love” easily won national TV ratings last Monday (August 10), setting the stage for another riveting viewing experience on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. According to data from Kantar Media, the first episode of James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s first teleserye debuted strongly with a national TV rating of 22.1%, which is 9 percentage points higher than the pilot episode of its rival program in GMA “My Faithful Husband” (12.7%). James and Nadine’s drama series also won in different parts of the country including the urban areas where it hit…

Hannah Ware, best known as Emma Kane in the Emmy-nominated Starz show “Boss,” and as the lead in ABC’s “Betrayal,” opposite Stuart Townsend and whose remarkable portrayal in “Cop Out” and “Shame” further demonstrated her range stars anew in the upcoming highly kinetic and stylized action film “Hitman: Agent 47” opposite Rupert Friend and Zachary Quinto. “Hitman: Agent 47” features an all-star cast headed by Rupert Friend (“Homeland”) in the title role while Hannah Ware plays Katia van Dees, who’s on a quest to find the person who holds the key to her past and future, Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek”)…

Big Brother’s ‘youngest housemate’ baby Romeo, the one-year-old son of “Pinoy Big Brother 737” regular housemate Philip Lampart, has finally entered the famous house last night and will stay there until Friday for a special task that will highlight the importance of the bond between a father and his child. Through the special task, the reality TV show seeks to make Filipino families aware of the problem of absentee fathers and its possible impact on the families. To ensure that baby Romeo’s needs will be fully taken care of, Big Brother talked to the Lampart family and allowed the mother…

Ryan Rems Sarita did not just bring home the P1 million cash prize after being named the first-ever grand winner of “Funny One.” Now, he has his very own segment on “It’s Showtime” where viewers can watch him crack jokes every day. “How I became a hit is still a mystery, even to me. I lost in my first weekday match. I thought this was all worthless. And then I lost again. It’s okay. I’m surprised I tapped an audience that does not watch TV or does not have a TV at home,” said the former English instructor and call…

What if you were given absolute powers with just a wave of your hand? Missions are definitely possible in Simon Pegg’s latest comedy movie “Absolutely Anything” opposite Kate Beckinsale. Pegg takes on the role of Neil Clarke, an unassuming teacher from London chosen by a group of cackling aliens who want to destroy Earth. But before they can do that, they have to abide by the Earth must first prove itself worthy to be saved and preserved. At first, Neil doesn’t realize that anything unusual is happening. He is completely oblivious. He doesn’t see the laser beam from outer…

ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime drama series “Pangako Sa’yo” continues to reign in its time slot despite having a new rival program. According to data from Kantar Media last Monday (August 10), the series starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo scored a national TV rating of 32.1%, which is more than double the pilot episode of GMA’s “Beautiful Strangers” (15.1%). Meanwhile, more viewers will surely get hooked in “Pangako Sa’yo” as tension heats up with the recent confrontations of Amor (Jodi Sta Maria), Eduardo (Ian Veneracion) and Claudia (Angelica Panganiban). Will Amor succeed in her plans to seek vengeance or will Claudia…

“It’s Showtime” was the only noontime show to make it to the Top Five programs last Saturday. With the grand finals episode of “The Funny One,” “It’s Showtime” rated 27.1% and won against GMA 7’s “Eat…Bulaga!” (21.1%) and “Karelasyon” (16.3%). “Maalaala Mo Kaya’s” Red Envelope episode rated 36.4% or more than twice the viewership of GMA 7’s “Celebrity Bluff” (14.8%). “The Voice Kids” continued to top all programs on weekends. It rated 41.7% last Saturday and overtook GMA 7’s “Magpakailanman” (22.3%) & “Lola Basyang.Com” (4.3%). Last Sunday, the show rated 44.1% and beat GMA 7’s “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (22.0%)…

To capture the comedy in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Pixels,” the filmmakers brought in an all-star cast of comedic film talent. Adam Sandler (who also produces the film) and Kevin James were tapped to lead the team of unlikely heroes who are called upon to save the world. Joining them are Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage and Michelle Monaghan. “The five of them together are just so wonderful,” says director Chris Columbus. “There’s a natural camaraderie and real charisma between the five of them. They truly create a team.” In the film, aliens attack the Earth, using 1980s videogames as…