The sluggish Internet connection didn’t stop me from working on my latest web project, Brink Notes Entertainment (BEDNetwork). Brink Notes Entertainment Daily is an entertainment magazine-type blog where one can get local and foreign Entertainment news. I will try my best to update the site at least once daily. My two other celebrity fan blogs, Toni Gonzaga and Kim Chiu Fan would get a makeover soon.

Oh, change is coming to this blog very soon!

First, let me ask this question. Where in the world is Gretchen Espina? I don’t watch GMA 7 much but the last time I saw her on TV was during the Pinoy Idol Finale. I did hear that she’s currently finishing her studies in UP Diliman. She’s in Fourth Year College now taking up European Languages. So, maybe I can stalk her in the campus? Kidding. I’ve heard about her concert with Ogie Alcasid, Ramiele Malubay and the other Idols last year too. Is her debut album under Sony BMG out already?

Anyway, let me answer the numerous comments asking for the audition schedule of Pinoy Idol Season II. Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t think there’s an audition schedule already. It seems that GMA 7 has no plans of producing the second season of the show. When the first season ended, it was so clear to me that there would be no second season of the show at least in the early future. The first season received so many negative comments and Idol finalists weren’t given enough exposure.

Philippine Daily Inquirer published an article last January 22, 2009 entitled, “Wherefore, Pinoy Idol?” The article reported:

“Wilma Galvante, GMA 7 senior vice president for Entertainment, had no news about a new edition of “Pinoy Idol” when asked during a press conference last week for the network’s show fare this year…. TV5 (formerly ABC 5) is reportedly prepared to snap up the franchise, should GMA 7 decide to pass up this year.”

Let’s see what happens next.

Basically, GMA Kapuso Foundation commissioned Gary Granada to compose a jingle for a new campaign based on the lyrics provided by the said foundation. Mr. Granada revised the lyrics provided by the client (GMA Kapuso Foundation) by replacing a few words. Revision/s made on the original lyrics is/are subject for approval of the clien. Mr. Granada submitted his study; but it was then rejected. In the end, GMA 7 allegedly used Mr. Granada’s revised lyrics and allegedly based the final tune of the jingle on the musical structure on Granada’s study with no credit at all. On the other hand, GMA said through writing that the jingle was a collective work.

If indeed the jingle was a collective work, why was Mr. Granada not credited for the things he contributed?

In a typical school group project, even how small a member’s contribution was in the project the member would still get a credit in the end, right?

It’s hard to make conclusions here. Because yes, the audio recording (Mr. Granada’s side) is just one side of this whole hullabaloo. I don’t know if GMA 7 has stopped airing the said campaign. How GMA Kapuso Foundation would handle this is what we should watch for. As I’ve said, the audio recording is just one side of the issue although Mr. Granada has narrated that Atty. Dick Perez GMA has sent him a letter stating that he has no claim on the said jingle for it was a collective work.

In the same audio recording, Mr. Granada clearly stated that he is not claiming the jingle GMA Kapuso Foundation used for the campaign. What he is claiming is that GMA Kapuso Foundation wouldn’t come up with such a jingle if not for his study, which they allegedly abused.

“What is now [sic] stopping anyone from commissioning artists in general to make studies only to rejected them, make easily done modifications out of their hard work and pass them off as entirely new creations altogether,” stated Mr. Granada on the same audio recording.

Stealing, infringing or neither of the two it is clear that someone made a mistake somewhere. It’s just a matter of finding who made the mistake and holding that someone liable for his/her mistake.

Related Links

Composer cries foul vs TV Foundation (Inquirer Entertainment)
Gary Granada airs complaint vs. GMA Kapuso, the New Media way (Ang Kape Ni LaTtEX)
RP bloggers pick up on Gary Granada’s complaint (Inquirer.net Blog Addicts)
Gary Granada Versus GMA Kapuso (Filipino Voices)

Actually, it is only this week that I’ve found time to watch a movie or two. I’ve seen two movies this week alone, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and W.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is one of the very few films that made me cry. I cried, really. Watching this film wasn’t really part of my plan until I’ve heard and read a lot of positive reviews about it. Well, I don’t regret watching the film. In fact, I loved it. Although the movie is a bit long than any other full-length film, this one didn’t bore me. The clock maker’s story at the beginning of the movie touched and moved me. Gateau, the clockmaker made a clock that intentionally runs backward in the hopes that it would bring back those who died (including his son) in World War I. If only we could turn back time.

The special effects used in the film were great especially the transition of Benjamin from being a baby boy with an appearance that of an 86 year old man to being an adult and back to being a baby. It is also fascinating that the story is being told in Benjamin’s point of view. In this way, the inner thoughts of the main character is also narrated and relayed to the audience. As with the cast, I can’t say anything but praises for they did a wonderful job in portraying their respective roles.

W.
W, on the other hand is fun movie to watch. No, it’s not a comedy film. It’s a film about the 43rd President of the United States of America, George W. Bush. The film showed how Bush goes from being an alcoholic bum to being the most powerful figure in the world. A friend was talking about this film a couple of nights ago. I was curious and decided to give this movie a shot. The movie didn’t disappoint at all. Why is it fun to watch? The cast is outstanding, really! Josh Brolin’s (the one who played the role of George W. Bush) performance is the bomb! It was like Tina Fey portraying Sarah Palin. There are many instances in the film that it felt like I’m watching the real George W. Bush, the real Condoleezza Rice, and others. I don’t know if this film would have a theatrical release here in the Philippines. But if you really want to watch the movie, I know you that you know where to score a copy (wink, wink). It is also in this film that you’ll learn where George W. Bush’s nickname, “Dubya” originated.

And those are the two films I’ve seen for this week. After writing this post, I think I need to go back and attend to the things I need to do (school-related or not). Finals would be on the last week of February so there are just too many things to submit in the coming days. But I can’t really focus on school stuff right for the news about Ugly Betty getting shelved is really bothering me. Why Ugly Betty? It’s the only show I watch on ABC aside from Grey’s Anatomy. Ugly Betty has been interrupted many times in the past. Please, please shelve / pre-empt any other show but Ugly Betty.

That’s all I’ve got for now. Stick around

I first knew about Pelicóla.tv through the free Pelicóla.tv bookmarks that were given if you buy something from Fully Booked. Out of curiosity, I checked out the site and was surprised on what I saw. It’s an Internet television site based here in the Philippines. Over at The After Mac blog, I learned that the people behind Pelicóla.tv use MacBooks and Mac Pros in editing their content. Great, isn’t?

On February 2009, Pelicóla.tv will launch Fully Booked Dialogue, a show that will feature books that are considered to be great reads. All episodes are shot (and will be shot) in various spots in Fully Booked. I would definitely watch out for this show for Fully Booked is one of the stores that I won’t miss when visiting malls.

One more thing I like about Pelicóla.tv (aside from the fact that it is made on a Mac) is that the quality of their videos is of broadcast quality. Despite the audio/video compression for faster web uploading and downloading, quality of the audio and video didn’t suffer. Their shows are definitely in high-definition quality.

So, don’t forget to point your browsers to Pelicóla.tv and see what they’ve got.

Dayo Poster from http://dayomovie.multiply.com

Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia is a movie about an 11-year-old boy named Bubuy who tries to save his beloved grandparents who have been abducted into Elementalia — a mysterious, mystical, and magical land house to the popular creatures from Philippine Mythology.

“While there are some fight sequences in the film, they are generally non-violent and child-friendly. The film is rich in folklore. It abounds in traditional values that are reflective of Philippine culture,” according Director Robert Quilao in an interview with Manila Times.

Nash Aguas, Katrina “Hopia” Legaspi, Nova Villa, Michael V., Pokwang, Peque Gallaga, Johnny Delgado, Laurice Guillen, Gabe Mercado and Pocholo Gonzales are some of the famous voice actors and actress who brought life to the characters of Dayo.

Official Trailer of Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia

In an article written by Danny Vibas in The Manila Times, Jessie Lasaten, executive producer of Dayo revealed that Cutting Edge Productions’ spend around $1.3 million to produce Dayo.

World-renowned singer, Lea Salonga sings the official theme song of Dayo entitled “Lipad”. FILharmoniKA conducted by Gerard Salonga recorded the musical score of the movie.

Lea Salonga sings Lipad, official theme song of Dayo

Dayo would surely delights its audience as it brings the moviegoers to the wonderful world of Elementalia. Cutting Edge Productions’ opens in theater nationwide on December 25, 2008 and an official entry to the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines.

Visit: http://www.dayomovie.com, http://dayomovie.blogspot.com, and http://dayomovie.multiply.com for more news and updates regarding Dayo.

I’m really excited to watch Atlantis Productions’ Hairspray at the Star Theater, CCP Complex that will run from November 14, 2008 to December 7, 2008. I’ll be watching the November 23rd matinee show together with my friends. Madel Ching and Tim Espinosa would lead the cast playing Tracy Turnblad and Link Larkin, respectively. Madel Ching came from the Ateneo Blue Repertory. She also started in Ateneo Blue Repertory’s production of High School Musical. On the other hand, Tim Espinosa is part of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic Batch 15. Aside from theater newbies, Atlantis Productions’ Hairspray will also star theater veterans Michael de Mesa, Leo Rialp, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Noel Rayos, Enchang Kaimo and Dulce.

HAIRSPRAY is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecille Martinez, Musical Direction by Archie Castillo, Production Design by Gino Gonzales, Lighting Design by Shoko Matsumoto and Specialty wigs by The Broadway Wig Co.

Hairspray runs from November 14 to December 7, 2008 at the Star Theatre, CCP Complex. For tickets call Atlantis Productions at 892-7078, 840-1187 or Ticketworld at 891-9999. Tickets are priced at P1,200, P1,000, P800, and P600. Ticket Prices are subject to surcharges.

“When deciding where to go on a night out, people now consider the diversity of activities they can do in one place. This is why we constantly expand our offerings. We want to give the market all the fun they want without going through the hassle of moving from one place to another,” said Paolo del Rosario, Marketing Director of Red Box.

Enjoy the company of your family and friends while singing karaoke, playing Wii, playing a game of pool, battling on the poker table, binging on delicious food or just by lounging in the karaoke bar’s comfy sofa — all of these you could do at Red Box.

Experience a different level of karaoke high only at Red Box. Red Box has branches in Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma. For more information and inquiries, please call 757-6188 or visit www.redbox.com.ph.

Ely Buendia Image courtesy of Pulse.ph

The band opened the concert with the song “Alapaap” at around 8:00pm this evening. The band sang more than 10 songs (15 songs according to some bloggers who watched the concert) before the scheduled 30-minute break. Ely Buendia’s sister, Lally went up the stage and said, “Because of the emotional and physical stress that he’s experiencing, we apologize for cutting the concert short. My brother had to be rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Again we apologize and we thank all of you for coming here tonight.” The other members of the Eraserheads were also onstage when the announcement was made.

According to Ronald Esguerra, MTV Philippines Director for Marketing, Buendia is in stable condition. Buendia suffered a heart attack in 2007.

Just two days before the much-awaited reunion concert, Buendia’s mother passed away.

[With reports from GMANews.TV and Pep.ph]
Image courtesy of pulse.ph

RADIOHEAD MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC. THE NEW PROMOTER OF ERASERHEADS: THE REUNION

Radiohead Media Solutions, Inc. announces the acquisition of the concert rights to the much awaited one-night-only Eraserheads reunion this coming Saturday, 30 August 2008. The Reunion is to be slated at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field.

Where to buy Eraserheads Ticket?
Tickets are priced at PHP 800 and 1300. For ticket reservation call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph and www.radiohead.ph.

I would strongly suggest that you buy your tickets on Ticketworld outlets than buying online. The Ticketworld website is experiencing a lot of errors because too many concurrent users are accessing the website. Tickets are available at all TicketWorld outlets, selected National Bookstore branches, Robinsons Department Store (Galleria, Malate, Festival Mall, & Starmill Pampanga), and Ayala Malls (Greenbelt 1 & Glorietta 1 Cinema Booth).