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Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Manila

August 14, 2012August 14, 2012 Joey Leave a comment

We were at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay last Thursday for the premiere of Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Manila.

Saltimbanco – from the Italian “saltare in banco”, meaning “to jump on a bench” is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show and is in Manila for ten days of artistic acrobatic entertainment and we were lucky enough to be invited.

The show started at 8 p.m. sharp. We were seated at the Lower Box where we have the best view of the entire stage. Before the show started, the characters interacted with the audiences and warmed up with some clown acts. There were a number of funny clown acts during the show, highlighted by Eddie the clown’s performance (removed texts <spoiler>)

Cirque du Soleil is known for its highly extravagant production and Saltimbanco lived up to that brand. The visuals and colors are overwhelming – the beautiful costumes, the lights, the choreography and timing are flawless. The performers made it look really easy even when performing complex acrobatics. The show was highly entertaining and the music was really great, sometimes I have to stop watching the acrobats for seconds to find the lead singer or band’s soloist play.

I lost count of the number of acrobatic acts but I do remember some acts that acts left us holding our breath for seconds. It was great watching the acro dancers, contortionists, pole climbers (these guys climb and play around the poles like ninjas, bet it left a lot of pole dancers in awe ) and jugglers but my favorites were the russian swing (where they send the acrobats tumbling in the air), bungee (high into the air balancing, swinging, flying and dropping), acrobalance / hand-to-hand (amazing strength, that is) and trapeze.
There was never a dull moment and even after a couple of hours’ performance I was still wanting for more.

The show ran from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a 20 minute break and yep, you cannot take photos during the performance.

Saltimbanco by Cirque du Soleil in Manila will be performing from August 9 – 19, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco, www.hoopla.ph and www.smtickets.com or you can call +632-470-22-22 for ticket reservations
Meanwhile, check out Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Official Trailer below.

About Cirque du Soleil

From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 300 cities on six continents. In 2011, Cirque du Soleil will present 22 shows simultaneously around the world. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Manila Show Information:

Venue:
Mall Of Asia Arena

Show Schedule (August 9-19, 2012):

Thursday, August 9, 2012	20:00 / 8 p.m.
Friday, August 10, 2012	16:00 and 20:00 / 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 11, 2012	16:00 and 20:00 / 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 12, 2012	13:00 and 17:00 / 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012	20:00 / 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012	20:00 / 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 2012	20:00 / 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17, 2012	20:00 / 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18, 2012	16:00 and 20:00 / 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19, 2012	13:00 and 17:00 / 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Ticket Prices:

	ADULT	CHILD
VIP	Php 10,500	Php 8,400
PATRON CENTER	7,500	6,000
LOWER BOX CENTER	5,500	4,500
PATRON SIDES	5,500	4,500
LOWER BOX SIDES	3,500	2,800
UPPER BOX	2,500	2,000
GA	1,200	960

For more information, please contact:

Hoopla +63 2 302-9111, +63 2 302-9112, +63 2 302-9113, +63 2 881-0947

Megadeth in Manila July 29, 2012

July 28, 2012July 28, 2012 Joey Leave a comment

Heavy metal legend Megadeth is here in Manila and will be performing tomorrow, July 29, 2012 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

We attended the presscon earlier and it was really amazing to see one of my favorite metal bands in the flesh.

Tickets are priced at Php 4,710 for Mega”Platinum”deth, and Php 2,930 for Mega”golden”deth.

Megadeth (L-R) Shawn Drover, Chris Broderick, David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine

Megadeth in Manila is brought to you by PULP Live World and Colt 45. Check out Pulp Live World and Colt 45 on Facebook for more details.

Complete press release below.

COLT 45 BRINGS THRASH METAL LEGEND MEGADETH TO MANILA THIS JULY 29^th AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

To simply dub Megadeth as “one of the best heavy metal bands in the world” would still be selling this legendary four-piece of musicians short, considering that the list of both the band’s achievements and contributions is getting longer by the day, with a career spanning more than two decades from their formation in 1983.

With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, 13 studio albums, nearly 30 hit singles, 32 music videos and 10 Grammy Award nominations under their belt, Filipino fans have been waiting for this landmark event in Philippine music history for decades.Colt 45 answers the growing clamor for the heavy metal legends as it brings Megadeth to the country in a high-octane concert this July 29^th at the World Trade Center Hall D in Pasay City.

“We are very proud and excited to bring in one of the world’s greatest heavy metal acts,” says Asia Brewery Beer Marketing Manager Greg Anonas. “Just like their gritty, hard rock sound, Colt 45ushers in a bolder drinking experience with its new formulation that combines superior strength, taste, aroma and balance. It’s an experience that can only come from the country’s first premium roasted malt and triple hops-brewed beer.”

Giving hardcore Megedeth fans the chance to jam with the earth-shaking band, Colt 45 also launched an exciting promo that offered big discounts on concert tickets. Those who presented ten crowns of Colt 45 at SM Ticket offices enjoyed a whopping P1,000 off on ticket prices. Through the promo, even more fans are set to take part in the biggest rock event of the year.

Heavy metal pioneer

Hailing from Los Angeles, California and formed by founding member Dave Mustaine, Megadeth is considered worldwide as one of the pioneering bands of the American Thrash Metal movement together with their “Big Four” contemporaries Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. The top bands were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the genre and influencing a countless number of bands in their wake. For most fans of thrash metal, Megadeth was –and still is – the finest and technically proficient of the four, its music characterized with oft-times fast-paced rhythms, dizzying tempo shifts and distinctively intricate lead guitar playing.

Guitarist/chief songwriter Mustaine, one of the most important figures in thrash metal, has worked with an impressive roster of musicians through the years, including accomplished musicians such as the late, great Dimebag Darrell (of Pantera and Damageplan fame) and Slayer’s Kerry King (during Megadeth’s formative years) and guitarists Chris Poland, Marty Friedman and Al Pitrelli, as well as drummers Nick menza and Vinnie Colaiuta. Currently, Megadeth’s roster can be considered as a heavy metal super group of sorts, as original bassist Dave Ellefson, drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist extraordinaire Chris Broderick have proven themselves to be the most potent lineup yet.

Behind such landmark metal albums such as 1986’s Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying, 1990’s Rust In Peace, 1992’sCountdown To Extinction, 1998’s Cryptic Writings and the more recent Endgame (2009) and 2011’s Thirteen, Megadeth: Live In Manila is definitely the biggest, most-awaited heavy metal event of the year, as old and new fans alike, are expected to go crazy in the mosh pits and scream-along thrash metal anthems like “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” “Hangar 18,” “Symphony of Destruction,” “Reckoning Day,” and “Trust,” amongst its extensive hit-list for nearly two hours of heavy metal mayhem.

The most explosive rock event for the real man

Presented by PULP Live Productions and Colt 45, Megadeth: Live in Manila is set to heat up the local music scene with a one-of-a-kind rock experience fit for the man’s man.Just like country’s most-anticipated rock concert, Colt 45 captures the same adrenaline-pumping experience with its all-new formulation that features a combination of outstanding beer hops such as magnum for flavor, hallertau for aroma, and nugget to balance it all out.

Delivering the perfect chemistry between the three hops, Colt 45 boasts of premium roasted malt to deliver outstanding taste and flavor to suit today’s most discerning beer drinkers. Along with its 7.2% alcohol volume, Colt 45 presents the strongest beer in the market that offers the strongest hit, top-not taste, and the best drinking experience real men can enjoy.

Watch out for even more exciting events and concerts only from the all-new, reformulated Colt 45, the strongest beer for the real man.

Photos of Presscon for NBA All Stars and PBA Legends Game

July 18, 2012July 18, 2012 carlo Leave a comment

Here are the photos I took at the recent presscon of NBA All Stars and PBA Legends Game at the Mall of Asia Arena on July 17

imollo is now in the Philippines

July 13, 2012July 13, 2012 carlo Leave a comment

Italian company imollo LTD. recently launched imollo – the latest and most innovative in online communication and information exchange technology, and it is now in thePhilippines. imollo is developed by a team of experts from specific technical skills, Raffaele Lafortezza, Marcello Reina and Luca Amenduni, as well as by experts in the field of business consulting, and corporate law, Gianni Serrano, Andrea Venturellie and Tommaso Arciuli. imollo is awarded by Unicredit and Confindustria under the event “Talent of Ideas.” imollo was born to make life easier for those who use it. Unlike emails, which have a tendency to catch viruses and with very limited storage capacity, imollo is an effective email attachment replacement. It is an easy-to-use system that resembles an online “chat box” rather than a traditional “email box.” imollo is currently on its 2.0 version.

The free application allows expeditious and hassle-free online exchange of multiple files by simply dragging and dropping them using the desktop interface of the program. imollo web provides cloud storage that allows uploading and sharing of files up to 300 MB for registered users. Nonsubscribers will automatically receive a download link via email. imollo is very practical, fast and safe and it is very effective in facilitating corporate work. The thousands of users around the world, who are already using it, have understood the specificity of the system and the benefits arising from this, including the option to transfer any type of file, so quick and easy, for users online and offline, to send instant messages using an interface in professional style. “Give us a try,” says Raffaele Lafortezza. “Download imollo for free (www.imollo.com) and from the very first time you start using it, you will understand that we are facing a real revolution.” Just go to www.imollo.com and download imollo for free. Now you can send and receive large files easily and swiftly by just clicking a button and dropping your files on imollo’s virtual tunnel.

“imollo is very user-friendly. Anybody can use it. It’s perfect for people who constantly have to send and receive files-big or small. Since it’s practically a breeze to use, people can save a lot of time and effort in using imollo,” says Laforteza. For more information visit www.imollo.com. For updates, follow @imollo on Twitter and like its official Facebook fan page.

Nike GS Football Boot Combines Performance Engineering With Low Environmental Impact

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012 carlo Leave a comment

Nike has unveiled its Nike GS football boot inLondontoday, the lightest, fastest, most environmentally-friendly production boot the company has ever made.

Due to be worn this summer, designers were challenged to create a new football boot stripped down to include only the essential elements that deliver lightweight performance and high speed control in game situations. The resulting boot is constructed using renewable and recycled materials and designed for explosive performance on the pitch and lower impact on the planet.

Every component of the Nike GS has been optimized to reduce weight and waste, creating Nike’s lightest football boot ever at 160 grams for a size 9.

Conceived and engineered inItaly, the Nike GS features recycled and renewable materials throughout the upper and plate design. A bio-based traction plate made primarily from castor beans ensures strength and flexibility on pitch alongside a sock liner made from 100% castor beans. The boot laces, lining and tongue are made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials. The toeboard and collar, feature at least 15% recycled materials.

“The Nike GS is the lightest and fastest football boot we’ve ever made and really defines a new era in how we create, design and produce elite football boots,” said Andy Caine, global design director for Nike Football. “When you can deliver a boot that combines high end performance and a low environmental footprint that’s a winning proposition for players and planet.”

Nike GS includes the following performance, recycled and renewable materials in the new boot:

Traction Plate & Stud Configuration:

Nike GS traction plate combines a high performance chassis with a strong responsive and agile form. The sole plate is made of 50% renewable Pebax^® Renu (a plant derived material made with 97% castor beans) and 50% TPU, made from renewable materials. The plate is 15% lighter than a traditional plate composition.

The traction plate includes a minimalist diamond-silhouette spine, which provides optimal flex and agility in plate performance.

Anatomically positioned studs maximize speed in multiple directions to ensure responsive and assured movement on pitch.

Touch & Control:

A solvent-free Kanga-Lite synthetic upper provides zonal reinforcement for exceptional touch and control. The synthetic upper also supports lockdown on midfoot and arch area.

The lightweight and chemical-free sock liner is made of 100% castor beans and eliminates any layers for a snug fit and enhanced touch on the ball.

Stability & Support:

Anatomical and asymmetrical heel counter and heel bucket locks the foot down for stability and support. The counter is made of Pebax^® Renu, derived from castor bean oil.

Nike GS will be available through Nike.com and selected online retailers from August 15th. The price will be $300.

More details at www.nikebetterworld.com/nikegs