09.23.2013 – Secret Fresh has the winning streak of events happening since the opened GALLERY 1 featuring Mark Orozco Justiniani’s Rotator exclusive designer toy. This also featured the new look for Gallery 1 now at the ground floor of the store. A couple of weeks later they launched the Black Series that featured works from Kiko Escora, Archie "CHICHI MONSTER" Geotina, Noli "13LuckyMonkey" Coronado, Ali Alejandro and Steve Tirona. |
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Sights & Highlights: Movement 69 at Secret Fresh!
PRESS RELEASE: Cloudy 2's Revenge of the Leftovers!
09.23.2013 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was a fun movie for its first go-around. So much fanfare that it earned have a sequel which would be quite a surprise for those who have seen them ride the sunset.
But things get a little crazier what if there’s those leftover creatures that exist in a remote place that needs to be cleaned up? There’s something’s up and get the preview on this…
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But things get a little crazier what if there’s those leftover creatures that exist in a remote place that needs to be cleaned up? There’s something’s up and get the preview on this…
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Converse + Komiks: Punk Your Chucks!
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PRESS RELESE: Into The Woods now in Production!
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Sights & Highlights: Iron Man 3 Invasion!
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Friday, September 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: Frozen Poster Revealed!
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DFA Promotes PH Comics & Animation!
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STGCC 2013: Play Imaginative Vinyl Figure Releases!
09.20.2013 – STGCC 2013 has a lot of new stuff coming out despite the obvious theme for this year is more into promoting “Iron Man 3” with Action City & Hot Toys teaming up to bring the Hall of Armors while Play Imaginative having their own armor area. But there’s more to seeing all forty two versions of the Iron Man armor there are also other unrelated like the 501st Singapore’s interesting “Easter egg” laced diorama where you can spot some unusual things in the “Battle of Endor.” But there’s more to be excited what else to see the “Biggest Pop Culture Event in Asia!” |
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Clueless Gamer: Conan Plays GTA V on XBox 360!
09.20.2013 – Conan O’Brien returns once again for another segment of “The Clueless Gamer” where he a non-console gamer plays the games for the first time. This time around Coco takes a look at the much awaited Grand Theft Auto V. This game that has been talked about a few months back regarding the details has been highly anticipated. The gameplay itself is entirely new feat three new characters by Rockstar Games. |
PRESS RELEASE: Mrs. Thicke aka Paula Patton in 2 Guns!
09.20.2013 – 2 Guns an upcoming action film that was original based in a comic book miniseries is set to be shown in the Philippines next Wednesday which stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. The film also features Paula Patton who previously appeared in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. If you haven’t heard about Robin Thicke asking permission to his wife to do the music video of “Blurred Lines” which containing nudity then the same could have happen to Paula Patten. |
Did you win Toonami’s Ultimate Writing Contest?
09.19.2013 – Toonami Asia launched in late 2012 is a spin off cable channel from Cartoon Network which caters more to young adults having content featuring super hero related shows enough action packed non-stop animated adventures. Sometime in March Toonami Asia also launched the Toonami Inception 2013 at the Eastwood which is an open event. In the same year Toonami launched their “Tell the story of NAMI” writing contest which chose one winner. |
The Iconic Happy Meal Box Returns!
09.19.2013 – Earlier this morning McDonald’s Philippines officially released the return of the Happy Meal box which was unveiled yesterday in a private media launch. For those who have not seen the Happy Meal box in the Philippines it was discontinued in 2001. Everyone who has seen a Happy Meal box can closely associated that without it that particular product is "not happy at all” as being the identity as part of the McDonald’s brand. This was previously mentioned when the US released Despicable Me 2 Minions was reviewed including the box. |
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Countdown to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D!
09.19.2013 – Marvel television is pushing up the promotions in the upcoming series in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D as the behind the scenes production is revealed and the cast talked about how the team will come together. This will be a first for Marvel and with ABC to bring their first show set to air a few weeks as the countdown closely winds down to the day the first episode airs on American television. |
PRESS RELEASE: The Dark World in the Nine Realms!
09.19.2013 – The Nine Realms plays a bigger role in the upcoming Thor: The Dark World as its huge backdrop where the adventure begins. In the previous film it focuses on Thor and his realization to accepting humility as an individual. For the sequel Thor journeys to the Nine Realms and he’s not going alone with this quest. He will be joined by Lady Sif and the Warriors Three who previously appeared in the original film. There’s a lot of places to explore in this world that Thor will ever see in the Nine Realms… |
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Machete Kills Red Band Trailer Released!
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on Batman Role.
09.17.2013 – After almost a month being announced to take the role of Batman in the upcoming sequel to the Man of Steel, Ben Affleck was at the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to promote his movie “RUNNER RUNNER” opposite Justin Timberlake. Ben Affleck the director for the Academy Award winning movie in Argo had received somewhat mixed to negative reaction. |
D. Rose Tour 2013: The NBA 2K13 Challenge!
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: Mark Wahlberg in 2 Guns!
09.16.2013 – Before you see Mark Wahlberg in Age of Extinction catch him in 2 Guns based from the graphic novel of the same name. He’s familiar with previous movies that were based in videogames as well as serious roles like The Fighter. Mark Wahlberg outguns his rivals in TriStar Pictures’ “2 Guns,” in which he stars as Navy Petty Officer Michael “Stig” Stigman, a fast-talking sharpshooter who is as awkwardly charming as he is cunning. |
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Zhang Ziyi as Sophie in My Lucky Star!
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Secret Fresh: The Eraserheads Vinyl Toy Launch!
09.14.2013 – The secret is out and it has been counting down to the launch of the first ever designer vinyl toy based on the iconic Philippine alternative rock band in the Eraserheads that was exclusive on to Secret Fresh designed by Coolrain Studios. For everyone who witnessed their rise to fame they are the Beatles of the Philippines. Every fan that grew up to their songs like Toyang, Pare Ko, Drive and countless hits that became the part of the Filipino pop culture will never forget the name. |
Friday, September 13, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: Robocop Unveils Movie Poster!
09.14.2013 – The new Robocop trailer was revealed and people had mixed reactions ever since they started the viral marketing. Definitely it’s going to be a challenge to have everyone looking at this new movie as something different from the original. Of course when you talk about Robocop the actor who portrayed Alex Murphy would always be closely associated with actor Peter Weller. But then again give the new Detroit police officer a chance to bust some criminals in this upcoming film. There’s something new that director Jose Padilha have that may convince longtime fans. |
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Sights & Highlights: Rush Movie Premiere!
Rivals. Chris Hemsworth as the English playboy James Hunt and Daniel Bruhl as the Austrian Perfectionist Niki Lauda. |
Last September 6, 2013 we were invited to an advanced screening of Rush at Rockwell. I really didn't think much of it and I just thought that it was your regular racing movie but looking deeper in the movie I realized just how wrong I was.
Power Rangers 20 Ultimate DVD Collection!
09.12.2013 – In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Power Rangers they will release a special commemorative DVD edition collecting 767 episodes of the previous series that will be compiled into 98 discs. What’s so cool about this collection it will be housed in an exclusive helmet-shaped package which will be limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies and this will includes a 100-page book... |
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
PRESS RELESE: James Marsden joins 2 Guns!
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PRESS RELEASE: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Announced!
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
STGCC 2013: Play Imaginative's Super Alloy Series!
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Vinyl on Vinyl: Anjo Bolarda's Nasty Hills!
09.10.2013 – Fresh from the successful launch of his "Soft & Nasty" plush doll at the recently concluded STGCC (Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention) Anjo Bolarda gets a spotlight at the Vinyl on Vinyl art gallery for his first ever solo show featuring new works and some exclusive prints. The launch happened last Saturday at the VoV to friends, colleagues, and walk-in visitors who have heard of his works by word of mouth. Quite a festive night as new works where on exhibit and it will run for the next two weeks. |
PRESS RELEASE: STGCC 2013 Breaks Record in Attendance!
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Sunday, September 8, 2013
Sighted: Power Rangers Megaforce!
09.09.2013 – The Power Rangers has become part of the American culture and for the past 20 years they continue to bring new shows every year based from the Japanese Super Sentai shows that has become a global brand for Bandai when it comes to merchandise. This year celebrates 20 years of Power Rangers and to bring in the anniversary they have released the latest series in Megaforce known in Japan as Tensou Sentai Goseiger. The toys have already been sighted in the Philippines and also have some of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers action figures. |
STGCC 2013: The 501st SG Diorama!
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Sights & Highlights: Aklatan 2013!
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Dead or alive, You're coming with me! -- Robocop Trailer Has Landed!
While news of remakes and adaptations are nothing new and is rather commonplace in both movies and television this particular remake really hits home since I remember watching the original TV series as a kid - I think it was on ABC 5 if I'm not mistaken.
Upcoming Movies: Rush!
There is always that thrill when a movie is based on a true story but that thrill can be multiplied exponentially when the movie is about Formula 1 racing.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
STGCC 2013: Hall of Armors by Hot Toys!
09.06.2013 – Last weekend Singapore, Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) opened its doors for the sixth time since it was introduced in 2008. The multi genre convention dubbed “The Biggest Pop Culture Event in Asia” has more to be excited about this year’s theme. Marvel and Disney returns to STGCC promoting upcoming TV shows, cartoon and the future for the company that has been churning out movies left and right. But at the center of it was Iron Man 3 and Action City together with Hot Toys brought the Hall of Armor! |
New Robocop trailer Released!
09.06.2013 – It’s been anticipated what the new Robocop was all about but previous reports reveal viral marketing about OMINICORP and its fictionalized technology that they innovate as an R & D corporation. Of course their top of the line model is obviously from Robocop. Not the one from the original 1987 film that had Peter Weller as the lead who recently appeared in last summer’s Star Trek Into Darkness. |
Movie Review: Elysium.
09.05.2013 – “Elysium” a science fiction film which stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley taking place in the year 2154 which reflects what is society is depicted in reality where there two social factions: The rich and those who are deemed unworthy. This sums up the premise and the theme of the film that touches what society has dictated since the time where civilization has begun. If you haven’t seen the film please thread carefully as there might be unwanted spoilers but for the curious ones move forward after the jump… |
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Rurouni Kenshin Casting news: Misao Makimachi cast!
With all the Rurouni Kenshin casting news here and there and the excitement brought forth as a result of which, a lot of fans may have been wondering - I know I have - Who will be playing Misao?
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Monday, September 2, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: Elysium see it on IMAX!
09.03.2013 – If space is the final frontier then the future is a safe haven to Elysium. The upcoming science fiction film starring Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley is going to be shown in IMAX and definitely there’s so much more than just a big screen. This is where the dark future where discrimination is still part of the social issues and it delves more than just huge explosions and state of the art technology. The story might have been told in previous movies but this might find it more interesting. |
Clash of the Champions: DC Heroes VS MOTU!
09.02.2013 – It’s no big secret but if you grew up in the 1980s and have seen He-Man and the Master of the Universe on television chances your familiar with the current iteration of the comic book series as well as the toys that came with it. MOTU fans have been supporting the toy line since interested started in the early 2000s that produced a new TV series by Mike Young productions that ended quickly similar to the new Thundercats. But the interest never died that DC Comics published a new series. |
Sunday, September 1, 2013
STGCC 2013: RDD Last Day Coverage!
09.02.2013 – Final round up of reports from STGCC correspondent Red Dot Diva who was gracious enough to share the coverage regarding day two for this year’s event. Sunday had a rough start and if you think the crowd was enough to the halls take a guess on the second day. Most of the lines formed at the guest highlights like C.B. Cebulski, David Mack and Joe Madureira at the Marvel panels as well as the walk of fame. Dexter Soy has now a huge following after his first visit in July at Invasion Comics & Toys. |
EHEADS X SECRET FRESH Sealed & Ready to Launch!
09.01.2013 – It’s the launch you’ve been waiting for and this might be the only time you’ll ever get to see the band come together. It might not be for real but in every toy shelf from the Philippines and the rest of the world. If you have heard about the Eraserheads or had the chance to see them recently made their Asian tour last month in Singapore then chances are you know this band. Previous reports about the upcoming vinyl toys featuring the final product produced by Korean company in Coolrain Studios. |
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