Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Way Back Home (2011 Philippine Film)

Way Back Home


Year: 2011

Filmmaker: Star Cinema

Cast: Kathryn Bernardo
Julia Montes
Agot Isidro
Tonton Gutierrez
Lotlot De Leon
Sam Concepcion
Enrique Gil

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes are back. When we last saw them on the 2010 remake of Mara Clara, former Goin Bulilit stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes really showed their full potential on their dramatic roles all the way to the very end. Before getting ready for the upcoming Growing Up, Kathryn and Julia are now facing their biggest challenge yet, as movie stars on this new movie titled "Way Back Home".

Also starring in this movie are Agot Isidro, Bella Flores, Enrique Gil (Good Vibes, Mula Sa Puso), Lotlot De Leon, Sam Concepcion (Good Vibes), and Tonton Gutierrez. This movie is directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

Kathryn Bernardo plays the role of Ana and Julia Montes plays the role of Jessica, two sisters separated by fate for 12 years. As time goes by, the two trying to cope themselves in their daily lives or against themselves. They are highly similar in a Mara Clara kind of way but this is a different perspective because this is a different kind of Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes we're seeing now. They are all Growing Up to push their acting potential to its true route.

What makes it so special is the storyline that keeps them hanging on 'till the very end of the movie as the two searching for their "true route". What will their "true route" be for Kathryn and Julia? If you watched this movie, we'll know what's what for them.

Renault Samsung ALL NEW SM7

European Elegance - these two little words best describe a luxury Asian sedan that has a strikingly impressive European design and keeps it on par with its European competitors. For the Korean subsidiary of the Renault Nissan Alliance, Renault Samsung Motors has just unleashed the full model change of its flagship premium sedan, the SM7.


2012 Renault Samsung SM7


Back in the end of 2004, the Renault Samsung SM7 is released and this flagship sedan is highly based on the first-generation Nissan Teana. It was later gained a minor change in January 2008 under the new name, SM7 NEW ART. The SM7 competes against the likelihood of the Hyundai Genesis and the Ssangyong Chairman W. In the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, RSM previews the SM7's full model change via the SM7 CONCEPT and now, in August 2011, the arrival of the ALL NEW SM7 is here and the "EUROPEAN PRESTIGE" concept makes it more reasonable to fall in love with RSM's flagship sedan that is a part of the Renault Nissan Alliance. Is that count as the model from the planned Nissan Power 88?

For its full model change, the ALL NEW SM7 is no longer based on the Nissan Teana. It uses the extended version of the platform used from the RSM SM5/Renault Latitude executive sedan. The 4-door coupe styling is one of the key points why the concept term "European Prestige" is applied on the all new SM7. The whole details really stayed true to its SM7 Concept counterpart except for the rear view. On the SM7 Concept Car, the rear lamps were shaped like the Aston Martin One-77 but on the production version, it made it more like a Nissan Teana J32. I know that they should have retain the One-77 style rear lamps from the concept version but still it was worth it.


2012 Renault Samsung SM7 interior


At first glance, you might think that the all new interior looks similar to the SM5/Renault Latitude but this is all original. One thing I am particularly aware of is the headrests on the driver and the passenger seats because they look hideous and it looks like a Haven Troopers' helmet. Imagine what would go wrong if we seat on these? There are tons of premium goodies hidden inside the ALL NEW SM7 such as the massager for the driver's seat, heated seats, premium NAPPA leather, adjustable rear seats, Super Vision Cluster, and ambient lighting. Other conveniences include an available DMB navigation system, Climate Control, Soft Diffusion, Perfume Diffuser, Plasma Ionizer, USB connectivity, BOSE Surround Sound System, and loads of extras that will surely come in handy for this European Prestige.


2012 Renault Samsung SM7


The ALL NEW SM7 offers world-class performance needed for the sophisticated driver. It offers in two engine types such as the VQ25 and the VQ35 engine. The VQ25 engine offers 190ps/6,600rpm of power output, 24.8kg*m/4,400rpm, and 11km/L of fuel economy. The VQ35, on the other hand, gets 258ps/6,000rpm of power, 33.7kg*m/4,400rpm of torque, and 9.6km/L of fuel economy. They are both equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Manual Mode plus Paddle Shifters offered for the first time. To add more European Elegance in performance, a Sport Mode is offered for the first time, taking full advantage of the sport-tuned suspension for sports car-like agility.

For the world-class safety, the ALL NEW SM7 is offered with front and side airbags, Bi-Xenon adaptive headlamps, an enhanced bodyframe, Hill Start Assist, disc brakes, and a special system that detects incoming vehicles 50km behind. Cruise Control and Speed Limiter is also included as well.

The wide selection offers the following variants such as the SE (Sensitive Edition), LE (Luxury Edition), RE (Royal Edition), LE35 (Luxury Edition 3.5L) and RE35 (Royal Edition 3.5L). The RE35 is the flagship of its lineup. Available color variations include Glacier White, Ultra Silver, Midnight Blue, Mars Gray, and Pearl Black.

MY COMMENT:


The ALL NEW SM7 rewrites the history of luxury premium sedans forever and now, the ALL NEW SM7 targets the likelihood of the Kia K7, Hyundai 5G Grandeur, and Alpheon. Despite no longer based on the Nissan Teana, the ALL NEW SM7 is loaded of features offered from the Renault Nissan Alliance. For the first time in RSM history, Paddle Shifters are added to provide the exceptional feel of the sports car and with the Sport Mode, the advantages of the sport-tuned suspension will change the way you drive the ALL NEW SM7 forever. It takes a driver with a Noble Heart to master the essentials of the ALL NEW SM7.

Photo: Renault Samsung Motors

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lucky and Wacky at the tattoo parlor

Wacky and Lucky at the tattoo parlor!


The rivalry between Lucky (Jobert Austria) and Wacky (Jayson Gainza) is heating up and this time, they went to the tattoo parlor to put a picture of Wendy on their bodies! For Wacky, the tattoo is on his back but for Lucky, the tattoo is on his chest. When Wendy (Sunshine Garcia) comes, time for the verdict. The winner is Lucky!

Okay, enough tattoo for a day because Ryan Bang's here for another set of Korepino words we are surely interested with. A-re-ro is the Korean word for "down" or "baba" but A-re-ro rhymes with ARARO, which is a farmer's term. The Korean word of GREEN is Cho-Rok but it sounds like injection to Filipinos like us! Almost because Ryan Bang's afraid of the very big injection...

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:
Employer: Iho, ikaw ang nag-aaply bilang account executive. Ano ba ang alam mo?
Lalake: Alam ko po kung saan kayo nakatira at tsaka kung saan nakatira ang kabit niyo.
Employer: Tanggap ka na!

HORO-SCOOP WITH ZENAIDA SEBO (JOBERT AUSTRIA)
Virgo - Makikilala mo ang iyong "Man of your Dreams"....pero sa panaginip mo lang. Good luck!

Malalaman mo na kalokohan lahat ang sinasabi ko pero makakalimutan mo rin ito at manonood ka muli sa susunod! 

Chevrolet Spark presents Sparkada Trip

SPARKADA TRIP


The all new Chevrolet Spark is a good compact car, highly competitive against the likes of the Suzuki Celerio, Hyundai i10, or even the all new Kia Morning (Picanto). What makes it so special for the Chevrolet Spark is that it made appearances on Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and Transformers Dark of the Moon as Autobots Skids and Mudflap.

Now, Chevrolet (Philippine distributor: The Covenant Car Company Inc) collaborates with ABS-CBN (via their UHF channel, Studio 23) for a special two-part TV drama called "Sparkada Trip". First aired in August 14 (Sunday) after the UAAP basketball games on Studio 23, the special Sparkada Trip TV drama stars Xian Lim, Helga Krapf, Ketchup Eusebio, Charee Pineda, and Gee Canlas.

CAST:

Xian Lim as Alex, the school jock

Helga Krapf as Nora, Alex's Filipino-American love interest

Ketchup Eusebio as George, a cheerful kind of person

Charee Pineda as Ynah, a role model

Gee Canlas as Joy, a talkative call-center agent

It begins that it was Alex's birthday and he wants this day to be fun-filled with his barkadas except the fact that Nora is missing. To find Nora, Alex calls in his "Sparkada" pals to find Nora in a cross country trip. We all know there are five characters but we decided that there are six characters because the sixth character will be the main character car, the Chevrolet Spark, armed with Havana Green paint and loads of extras.

How far will the world-proven Chevrolet Spark and the "Sparkada" friends go to find Nora? Tune in to this special TV drama on Sunday after UAAP on Studio 23!

Wow Mali pranks - August 15, 2011

Pranks pulled from the August 15, 2011 episode of Wow Mali:

1) Save oxygen - How far can you hold your breath for one minute on SAVE OXYGEN DAY?!

2) Spidermanong - Watch out because when someone asked that there's a giant spider hiding inside the car, there's no giant spider but instead a guy dressed like SPIDERMAN!

3) Chop Chop Bag - Go ahead, try lifting that bag. When it opened unexpectedly before lifting that bag, watch out because (fake) "chopped body parts" come out inside the bag!

4) Choppy Iyak - We don't really understand what's the reason why she's crying because her words are too choppy...

5) The Librarian - When you see a librarian approaches to you, SILENCE PLEASE!

6) Silent Reporter - We can't hear a thing from this reporter!

7) Star Confusion - on another Star Confusion, Rio Locsin is mistaken for Angel Locsin and Andrea Del Rosario is mistaken for Monsour Del Rosario!

Rio Locsin in a Wow Mali episode!

Andrea Del Rosario in a Wow Mali episode!

8) Free Taste Lumpia - Want a free sample of Lumpia with a touch of "EEEWWW!"?

9) Doray Alaskadora - On another Doray Alaskadora, Doray is searching for her dog, or pero in Spanish, named Bantay

Monday, August 15, 2011

BUKO? TUKO!

Alpha-Bert and Letterman turned BUKO
into TUKO!


Greetings from the superheroes Alpha Bert (Jobert Austria) and Letterman (Jason Francisco), guess what they did today: A man tries to search for TUKO and then the two appeared to look it for him. First off, Letterman throws something and the BUKO fell on the man's head. The word BUKO can turn into TUKO. There is a TUKO for the man when suddenly a cop appeared....

Greetings from Kore-Pino Ryan Bang, guess what Korean words we learned today; Sae-Ro-Un is the Korean word for "new" or "bago" but this was an answer when someone asked where did you buy this thing. Bora is the Korean word of Purple but Bora is short for...BORACAY! Come on, let's go to BORA!

ANG TV PATROL TEXT JOKE OF THE DAY:
Lalaki A: Pare, yung tito ko talaga, mukhang unggoy.
Lalaki B: Ano nga pare? Bakit mo naman nasabi yun?
Lalaki A: Eh kasi nga, dalawang beses nakawala yung unggoy sa Manila Zoo. Dalawang beses din pinagkamalan ang tito ko!

HORO-SCOOP WITH ZENAIDA SEBO (JOBERT AUSTRIA):
Gemini - Sa wakas, magkakatrabaho ka na! Pero kailangan mo muna ng college degree sa reputable school at connections!

Makakatanggap ka ng load bukas pero galing din yan sa'yo.

Bulilits sinks...

Okay, let's see what happened on the August 14, 2011 episode of Goin Bulilit:

- Goin Bulilit music video fo Tiny Bubbles

- Lumulubog na Bapor gags

- Payabangan ng mga cook

- Survivor gags

- Sketch in collaboration with Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog: Sayawan

- "Ano daw BAPOR" jokes

- Ready Get Set Goin in Oh Giliw Ko, Miss na Mosquito!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Driving Music (What is the name of the song on car commercial?) Vol. 8

We're not going to believe this. Another hacker invaded my blog a few seconds ago, leaving a trace that says "kia k5 +song youtube". What do you say, this is an unacceptable query! Those MINDLESS MASTERS never learn, do they? I'm sure those netizens DON'T HAVE BRAINS, so that's why there are abusing the Google search engine so many times! ARRGH! One day, I'll find another blog service if that trend keeps on happening. Those blasphemous acts has to stop!

To resolve this, here's another set of five DRIVING MUSICS for you to enjoy!

5) Hello by Naoto Intiraymi - The song from the Mazda Demio with SKYACTIV Technology commercial

4) Road Song by Flaming Wheels - The song from the Volkswagen Tiguan Minor Change "Girls" commercial

3) Rock Star City Life by Lenny Kravitz - The song from the Jeep Wrangler "Adventure Swamp" commercial featuring Lenny Kravitz

2) Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun - The song from the Toyota Hybrid Cars "Get Your Energy Back" British TV Advert

1) RUN FOR YOU by KAT-TUN - The song from the Suzuki Solio commercial

There you go! Hope you'll don't bother my blog again with such blasphemous acts!

Misaki Ito's Demio Days

Song played on my Personal BGM: Hello by Naoto Intiraymi
From the album: Hello

Back when the second-generation Mazda Demio was released in August 2002 and exported worldwide for the first time as the Mazda 2, this compact car was a game-changing compact car designed for young customers worldwide that depends on their tastes for design, quality, and performance. For those who recognize the second-generation Demio, what is the only memory you know about the second-generation Mazda Demio? Oh yes, Japanese actress Misaki Ito. Some people prefer the second-generation Demio because of Misaki Ito, you know what I'm saying?

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If a Japanese actress like Misaki Ito is playing Gran Turismo 5 on her Playstation 3, this is what her car she's driving but the car Misaki Ito's driving on Gran Turismo 5 is the Mazda Demio Sport '03.

Misaki Ito in London, United Kingdom

Misaki Ito in Madrid, Spain

Suppose that Misaki Ito's playing GT5 and when she gets all Bronze trophies at the [National B License] at [License Tests], she'll get her Demio as seen on Japanese TV when she was an endorser from years 2003 to 2006. Most GT5 players feel like Misaki Ito when they get inside the second-generation Demio.

Misaki Ito meets other Demio drivers
in Switzerland

Misaki Ito all the way on Laguna Seca

Misaki Ito is Top Gear's Star In A Reasonably
Priced Car!?

Having Misaki Ito's Demio returned on GT5, this was listed as a Standard Tier car, not to mention Scott Pippen's Demio (Mazda Demio GL-X '99) also returned as a Standard Tier car too. As told, Scott Pippen's Demio is the first-generation Demio while Misaki Ito's Demio is the second-generation Demio, as shown from those Japanese TV commercials. However, what we're talking about here is Misaki Ito's Demio (Mazda Demio Sport '03), we'll just leave Scott Pippen's Demio (Mazda Demio GL-X '99) to later posts.

Misaki Ito takes on Indy 500!

Misaki Ito takes on Daytona 500!

Misaki Ito drives through Monza on a rainy afternoon

Misaki Ito is enjoying a leisure drive
at Circuit de la Sarthe's Mulsanne straight

The Mazda Demio Sport is powered with the ZY-VE (1498cc 4-cylinder DOHC) engine that produces a power output of 112HP/6000RPM, torque output of 103ft-lb/4000rpm, 1080kg in weight, and the fuel economy of 17km/L (about 40MPG). It is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. When Misaki Ito got her hands on the Mazda Demio Sport, she'll max it out to the highest power output of 271HP/6900rpm, 206ft-lb/6900rpm of torque output, and 918kg of weight. (Results may vary depending on the owner)

Misaki Ito challenges against The Ring...the
Nurburgring!

Misaki Ito in Rome, Italy

Misaki Ito gets down and dirty
in Toscana

Misaki Ito plays snow at Chamonix

Misaki Ito in Monaco

Because it is a Standard Tier car, only rear wings are allowed to personalize Misaki Ito's Demio but when it comes to exterior color, she can choose whatever she wants (as long as the paint matches the ones from the Japanese TV commercials). If Misaki Ito participates at the [World Compact Car Race] via [Seasonal Events], she needs to tone her Demio down for 450PP eligibility but when it comes to tire selection, she can choose whatever she wants but she can be interested in Sports Tires and Racing Tires.

Misaki Ito cruises on a highway
by midnight

Travelling the Shutokou with her Demio

Misaki Ito visits Tsukuba

Misaki Ito visits Fuji Speedway

Misaki Ito's homecoming

Gran Turismo 5 players who are driving the Mazda Demio Sport may react that they feel like Misaki Ito because this Japanese actress was in the commercials for the second-generation Mazda Demio. Like Misaki Ito, she can find the Mazda Demio Sport more enjoyable at all circumstances. If she adds a [Fully Customizable Transmission], [Adjustable LSD], and a [Fully Customizable Suspension] on her shopping list for her Demio Sport, she can experiment with various settings to find out which setting fits her Demio when it comes to high speed corners, technical courses, countering under-steering, gravel, and snow. I find it very enjoyable to drive Misaki Ito's Demio on GT5. The pictures I took is like Misaki Ito travelling around the world with her Demio.

Our first clue for the upcoming K-ON movie

The world famous K-ON made a surprise appearance on TBS Anime Festa 2011 yesterday. As you haven't know it, this is where popular TBS anime series are featured on this once-in-a-lifetime special event held at Bunkyo Civic Hall. This year, it features animes such as Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko, Aria the Scarlet Ammo, THE IDOLM@STER, MayoChiki!, Hidamari Sketch, and Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai. Unknown to many, animes like K-ON! and Infinite Stratos made surprise appearances. And this is where the second season of the Amagami anime and the fourth season of Hidamari Sketch were announced and gave a green-light sign.

OK, now for the clue about the upcoming K-ON movie, we can't tell what's hiding on the K-ON movie but I'll give you a clue:

The first clue is.... UNITED KINGDOM! Get it?

If not, wait for the full trailer this September. K-ON movie will be showing this December 2011.

BANANA SPLIT CLOWN IN A MILLION UPDATE 8/13/11

Well, looks like Club Mwah's getting a bit more Japanese because their intro is more Japanese, and later on, some sampalan led by Angelica Panganiban in another Banana Classics presents. These are some of the things happened on Extra Scoop but for now, here's the weekly update on Banana Split's Clown In a Million!

First up, it's James Caraan from Paranaque. The hotter it gets, the more we got satisfied by James Caraan's stand up comedy. He closes by having the joke about 10,000 pesos as the cheapest to be offered and something he can spit at it. Up next, it was Ronnie Mirasol from Laguna. He can copy the personalities of famous personalities! Amazing! And lastly, Sunnyrose Peralta from Paranaque arrives at the stage of Club Mwah. It's a different kind of exercise if you ask her.

The winner is....James Caraan from Paranaque! Glad we can spit it out for the win!

Here's this week's HOT ISSUE:

1) Ate Ghuy, naiyak sa mulang pagkikita nila ng kanyang pamilya!

2) Kathryn Bernardo at Julia Montes, handa na bang magpaligaw?

TANONG IN THE CAN Questions

1) Na-miss niyo na ang mga roles ninyo sa Mara Clara?

2) May palikula na kayo, ano ang bagong makikita sa inyo?

3) May male lead kayo sa pelikula, eh sa totoong buhay, meron ba?

4) Mula sa Goin Bulilit, ngayon Growing Up na kayo, ilang inches ang tinaas ninyo?

Saturday, August 13, 2011

The time off cars with quality time

In life, we always wanted to be available, 24 hours a day for everything and everybody. We always know our time is precious. If stress slows our lives down, we'll be glad to know that there are "time-off" cars that possesses its quality time. Let's find out how long we got to discover the time off cars. Here are my top ten favorite cars "recommended" to be called a time off car, having us some space to breathe away from our everyday stress.

10. Third-generation Suzuki MR Wagon/Nissan Moco - These were built for music lovers because of the special "Touch Panel Audio" feature that acts like an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad. This is the best feature equipped on the new MR Wagon and new Moco and most music lovers across Japan love to listen to songs placed on their iPod devices and it will be glad that USB connectivity is top priority. The biggest priority for both of them is the all new R06A engine developed for enhanced fuel economy and with the idling stop equipped, it reaches 27.0km/L in 10-15 scale.

2012 Suzuki MR Wagon

2012 Nissan Moco

9. Fifth-generation Toyota Crown Majesta - I may consider this a time off car because Toyota is putting so much emphasis on the exterior and interior quality that has a level of the Lexus LS but it retains its Majesta quality. What's favorable for me is the rear-seat entertainment system, ottoman seat at the left passenger seat, and the Fine Graphic Meter. What would the rich people react when they ride inside the Majesta?

2010 Toyota Crown Majesta

8. Toyota Prius Alpha - This hybrid MPV really has space to breathe in. The Prius Alpha really made Toyota achieved the dream of having the Prius a reality. It was the first Japanese hybrid car to be equipped with Li-ion battery and it was applicable only at 7-seater variants. 5-seater variants get a conventional Nickel Metal Hydride battery. Either way, the silence of the Prius Alpha relaxes both the driver's mind and the environment. The most relaxing part is the interior because of the special "One-dial Air Conditional Control" but being inside the Prius Alpha for too long makes me kinda sad...

2012 Toyota Prius Alpha

7. Second-generation Nissan Teana - The second-generation Nissan Teana emphasizes the concept of "Omotenashi" because of the relaxing interior design fit for a very wealthy person in the Metro Manila.  The exterior design looks gorgeous, reminds us of the V36 Skyline sedan.

2009 Nissan Teana

6. Second-generation Toyota Mark X - It may be more similar to the Lexus IS but the second-generation Toyota Mark X is made for the hard-working businessman who want a good companion on their quest to find the answers to his everyday problems. Consider this your ultimate lesson in leadership.

2010 Toyota Mark X

5. Nissan Elgrand E52 - the interesting bit on the new Elgrand is the world's first triple ottoman seats, 11-inch rear monitor, Bose surround sound system, and loads of extras only a bad businessman would welcome for.

2011 Nissan Elgrand

4. Third-generation Renault Samsung SM5 (a.k.a. Renault Latitude) - If you don't want to remember your everyday trouble, just sit down inside the Renault Samsung SM5 (Renault Latitude) and relax. The new interior can be somewhat a relaxing treat to forget about your everyday troubles.

2010 Renault Samsung SM5

2011 Renault Latitude

3. Mazda Demio with SKYACTIV Technology - The minor change Demio with the new 1.3L SKYACTIV-G engine (designated as P3-VPS) is the ultimate in eco-car history, providing a 30.0km/L fuel economy on the 10-15 Mode scale. This gas-miser compact car is what something we can fall in love for because of the optimized fuel economy. We hope that this new technology will go worldwide thanks to its success in Japan.

2012 Mazda Demio 13-SKYACTIV

2. Volkswagen Eos - If technology-induced stress slows you down, silence yourself by getting inside the Volkswagen Eos. It is true that the new Volkswagen Eos is dubbed as the "time off car" because with the roof open, you can getaway from it all. Take your time to discover the features of the Volkswagen Eos and see for yourself.

2012 Volkswagen Eos

1. Peugeot 508 - The Peugeot 508 is the ultimate time off car that possesses "Quality Time". Because you value your time mostly, the new Peugoet 508 understands what you feel. If time stresses you down, that is the time to get inside the new Peugeot 508 because the elegant interior really calms you down. With such technology, the new Peugeot 508 is your perfect companion in your everyday life. This is where you have so much space to breathe in.

2011 Peugeot 508

When the next time that when you are always available 24 hours a day for everything and everybody and you know that your time is precious, just relax because these cars listed are here to help...