Celebrity Pilar Pilapil flies to London to shoot film

Manila, Philippines - artists Pilar Weir flew to London last Thursday to make a film about migration, as well as carjacking and stabbing incident passed in April of last year is still ongoing.
Dyke formerly called Fil-Brit filmmaker Jowee Morel, director of the movie "Leon Calderon" to postpone the removal of at least a week, so you can participate in management and other personal property. This request was granted.
But next week delay does not hold because the cost of production lots.
Weir emerged a major role in 'Leon Calderon. "
"Well, when I was in London, police investigators can still talk to me," says Weir hours before they boarded the plane.
"I think Jowee start shooting, so I must be there soon. First I had at least stay a little longer in the Philippines to participate in the study and some personal things like my family, but Jowee asked me just fly to London.
"I am also nursing asthma, but it's all right now. Jowee is very keen. I could do it in time to shoot, so I should be in place at any time," says Weir.
Actress left the country with his wife, Bernie Penas consistent and stay with a British friend of Morel, Simon Luckin.
According to Weir that is excited and nervous on 35mm film in London. "It's my first time to shoot in London. And I'm just getting nervous, because I would be in the company of international artists that are very professional, as I imagined, especially when it Jowee explain things about with it, "laughed with.
The film is offered embankment the day she was kidnapped, threatened and stabbed near death.
First it was reported that he had sustained seven stab wounds, but Weir revealed he suffered 10 stab wounds instead.
Weir that recovery from trauma and physical pain suffered, and is ready to work again.
Working with Virginia McKenna
In "Leon Calderon" path is set up, Hollywood and award-winning British actress Virginia McKenna, who was nominated for Best Actor Golden Globe for the film "Born Free" in 1966. He also was named Best Actor at the British music Laurence Olivier Awards in 1979 for "The King and I" opposite Yul Brynner as his.
McKenna is the latest Hollywood Capers "Sliding Doors" with Gwyneth Paltrow in 1998.
According to McKenna Weir is also producing "Leon Calderon" free, as well as the screenplay was written by Morel himself.
"I'm very honored to do business with such a large screen, such as Virginia McKenna, who according to the Italian artist Marco Russo Di Chiara, whom I met recently is much appreciated and popular in America and especially in Europe, "says Weir.
He added that most of the Hollywood production team, trained as Christopher Woollard, who was technical advisor to film classics like "Interview with vampire" and "Lord of the Rings."
McKenna, according to Weir, all ready to face the camera. Morel just met her last week to inform her of her role as an old woman who likes Leon Calderon much.
"People tell me that I should talk extensively with Virginia McKenna, because, like me, he runs a basis for environmental protection and care of animals. But I just play by ear first, "says Weir.
Before Weir went to London, he had dinner with her daughter Pia and her husband Dyke Gerry Gonzalo their children in tow.

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Amaya: ‘The making of an epic’ will air on GMA-7 on Saturday

Amaya

From the spectacular production values down to the simplest dialogues - everything about the much anticipated epicserye is well-done. GMA-7 will take the viewers into a one-hour travel into Amaya's world as it features ‘The Making of an Epic’ airing on May 28.

Amaya, Marian Rivera's upcoming epicserye, is being praised as the one that would revolutionize the landscape of Philippine TV. It is the most expensive and grandest show that the Kapuso Network is producing. Hosted by Cesar Montano, ‘The Making of an Epic’ serves as a primer or introduction of the epicserye.

The program presents the behind the scenes of Amaya from the brainstorming of the management of GMA-7 including the interviews from Jun Lana and Suzette Doctolero, the creative minds behind the story with the guidance of University of the Philippines historians.

Forming the ensemble of the epicserye, each of the powerhouse cast of Amaya that comes from the brightest Kapuso stars will be introduced particularly the two handsome, robust and heroic men who will be rivals for the love of Amaya played by award-winning actor Sid Lucero and the rising Kapuso star, Mikael Daez.

The viewers will get a glimpse of some of the chosen action-filled scenes of Amaya which is one of prides of the epicserye. Extreme and realistic fight scenes are patterned according to the primordial times and each of the actors are skillfully trained in doing the part.

What's more exciting about Amaya is that it is not limited only to action and drama. Aside from the said genre, the epicserye is also made up of scenes with songs and music arranged and composed by Von de Guzman.

‘The Making of an Epic’ also highlights the making of the ornate, complex and realistic production design by renowned designer Rodell Cruz and intricate yet beautiful and distinguished period costumes by Gino Gonzales.

The breathtaking cinematography, production designs, costumes, dialogues and a powerful cast - all these excellence, are under the direction of the multi-awarded director Mac Alejandre.

Experience and witness the steps to perfection of the Philippine primetime's boldest epicserye! Watch ‘The Making of an Epic’ this Saturday, May 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm only on GMA. -- iGMA.TV

Tom Jones, Tim McGraw, the Kiss and More Highlights from the Idol Finale

It was an American Idol finale for the record books: Steven Tyler sang "Dream On," Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony shared a dance and a kiss on stage, country legends Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood wowed, James Durbin got his happy metal ending with Judas Priest, Tom Jones showed the men of the top 13 how it's done and Haley Reinhart even sang a snazzy version of "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with Tony Bennett.

But the night belonged to Scotty McCreery, who took home the Idol crown.

"It was just a moment I will never forget," said McCreery, 17, of his win. "This was all about me being able to accomplish my dreams. I'm an American Idol. That was a huge dream. It's time for me to start my career. The real work begins."

Runner-up Lauren Alaina, who says she knew McCreery was going to win, had nothing but kind words for her fellow finalist. "It was God's plan for Scotty to get first," said Alaina, 16. "No matter what, that was the way it is supposed to be."

Though her voice was giving her trouble on the night of her final performances, the singer says it didn't affect the votes. "My voice had nothing to do with it. Things happen for a reason."

And what was the reason behind the smooch the two shared on stage?

"She stays true to her word," McCreery said with a chuckle. "She told me she was going to do that. It's all fun and games."

Though McCreery says they two aren't dating, he couldn't stop boasting about Alaina. "She's a sweetheart," he said. "She's just so amazing. It's a special relationship we have."

The season 10 finalists even plan to duet. "We've talked about it for a while," McCreery said. "I think we sound great together so I think that would be a wise choice."

Next, McCreery plans to get in the studio and record a great country album as soon as he can. "It's my duty," he said. "I owe it my fans."

But first he's looking forward to a little downtime. "I just want to chill on the couch," he said, "and watch Sports Center."

William, Kate try to carve out some private time

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Shunning an immediate overseas honeymoon and opting instead for a quiet weekend at a secret British location, Prince William and Kate Middleton made it clear Saturday they want to carve out some space for themselves.
This fight for privacy is crucial if they are to avoid being hounded like William's mother, the late Princess Diana, whose every move was tailed.
The royal newlyweds started the day by asking the media not to intrude this weekend and to leave them alone when they eventually start their honeymoon. Separately, palace officials also asked the media not to reveal where the couple live near William's Royal Air Force base in Wales.
He will return to military duty there as a helicopter rescue pilot after the holiday weekend, which ends Monday.
The request for privacy was in stark contrast to their accessibility to the public over the previous two days. On the eve of Friday's wedding at Westminster Abbey, William greeted crowds on the streets outside his official residence in an impromptu gesture.
The royal couple also dazzled the masses on their wedding day with an open-topped carriage ride from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace and a pair of kisses on a palace balcony. They also emerged from the gates of the palace with the prince at the wheel of his father's Aston Martin, which had balloons on the back and a "Just Wed" license plate.
William and Middleton, who have the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, now seem determined not to let paparazzi armed with long-lensed cameras make it impossible for them to go about their business without constantly feeling they are being stalked.
The couple, walking hand in hand on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, boarded a helicopter Saturday morning to a secret location, then issued a statement asking to be left alone.
"The couple have asked that their privacy be respected during the coming weekend and during their honeymoon," according to a message posted on the official royal wedding website.
Previously, officials said William had scheduled two weeks of leave from his military duties amid indications that the honeymoon would begin a day or two after the wedding. But the couple said on the website that they would take an overseas honeymoon at a later date.
The ultimate destination remains a closely-guarded secret, although a number of idyllic locations have been mentioned. German media reports, which were not confirmed, suggested the couple planned to spend a honeymoon at a small private island in the Seychelles.
The reports were based on the comments of a German real estate agent who claimed to have rented the island to the British royals.
Privacy has long been the couple's main concern while planning their honeymoon. They are thought to have considered private islands in the Caribbean — although photographers on boats could conceivably get pictures of them cavorting on a beach — and hideaways in Africa, where William has traveled extensively in the past.
Another option, one they may be using this weekend, is Queen Elizabeth II's Balmoral Estate in Scotland, which contains vast secluded areas where the couple would be likely left alone.
But the desire for privacy — something they enjoyed during their university days because the usually voracious British media agreed to give the young prince some space — may become a dominant theme of their marriage, especially with the worldwide interest generated by their glamorous wedding.
The BBC said 17.5 million viewers watched Kate Middleton arrive at Westminster Abbey in her wedding gown. Sky News said 661,000 viewers watched her entrance, and around a million logged on to their website. Millions more watched around the world, and the images from the wedding will be reprinted for years.
Certainly, the Middletons and the royal family appeared to want to send out a clear signal that the wedding was definitely over. Middleton's parents, her brother and sister left their London hotel in the afternoon, smiled and waved at waiting photographers, and then drove back to their home in Bucklebury, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of London.
Royal commentator Dickie Arbiter said the couple is likely to be able to live normally when they return to the area around the military base in north Wales where William is based.
"They've been left alone there in the past and there's no reason they won't be left alone there now," he said.
Arbiter said that it will be relatively easy for the prince's staff, which has wide experience in security and logistics, to set up the honeymoon so the couple would not be disturbed. The honeymoon is expected to be briefer than that of William's parents, Prince Charles and Diana, who combined a two-week Mediterranean cruise with several extended breaks in Britain.
William and Middleton celebrated their wedding in style Friday night and Saturday morning with a dinner and dance party at Buckingham Palace hosted by Charles. Middleton wore a second gown designed by Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen fashion house, while William wore a double-breasted tuxedo.
Some of the prominent guests, including Middleton's sister Pippa and Prince Harry's sometimes girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, returned to their rooms at the Goring Hotel at about 3 a.m. Saturday as the palace celebrations wound down.
Harry had announced plans to make an early morning "fry up" breakfast for anyone with the constitution to stay awake through the night, but it is not known how many hungry partygoers he fed.
There was no fear about keeping quiet to avoid waking grandma — Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip had left the palace to the kids and retreated to another royal residence.
The often contentious British media pronounced the wedding day an unqualified success, filling special souvenir editions with dozens of photos from a day that saw an estimated 1 million people throng the streets and parks of London to celebrate.
Middleton's bridal bouquet was laid on the tomb of the unknown warrior — a memorial in Westminster Abbey that holds the remains of a solider killed in World War I that is now a memorial for all war dead.
Queen Elizabeth II's mother, the late Queen mother, began the tradition of laying royal bridal bouquets on the tomb when she left her own bouquet there after her wedding to the Duke of York, later George VI in 1923.

source: http://royalwedding.yahoo.com/news/william-kate-try-carve-private-time-211747527

Jeremy Renner Will Be Your New 'Bourne' Star

Your newest, biggest movie star. Four years ago, Jeremy Renner was playing second-fiddle to Minnie Driver in critically reviled movies. (And starring in canceled television series.) Then he made a little movie called "The Hurt Locker." Since then, he has been nominated for two Oscars, been cast as a superhero and is anchoring two of the most valuable action franchises on earth. We'd say making "Locker" was a smart career move.

Last night, Deadline announced the news everyone had been waiting for: The role of the superspy character replacing Matt Damon's Jason Bourne in the "Bourne" franchise has been offered to Renner, who's expected to join on as soon as scheduling issues are resolved. Universal had been looking at several other actors -- including "Animal Kingdom"'s Joel Edgerton and Garrett Hedlund from "Tron: Legacy" -- but they landed on Renner for "The Bourne Legacy." "Legacy" is written and directed by Tony Gilroy (who wrote all three of the "Bourne" screenplays and also wrote and directed "Michael Clayton") and is expected to start filming this September, with a release date around August 2012.

Renner, who, again, was unknown only three years ago, is taking on projects like a starving man suddenly put in front of a buffet. (Even though he's new to the scene, he has been around a long time; he turns 40 this year.) He just finished filming "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" with Tom Cruise -- it is anticipated that he will take over that franchise, though he's actually only nine years younger than Cruise -- and he also will play "Hawkeye" in the upcoming "Avengers movie." (He's said to have a cameo as Hawkeye in this summer's "Thor" as well.)

Finding the right actor was key for Universal to keep the "Bourne" franchise alive. When director Paul Greengrass announced he was done with the "Bourne" films, star Matt Damon said he would leave the franchise too, claiming he would only work with Greengrass. (He has since left the door ajar for "five years from now.") Universal couldn't let such a profitable franchise die, though, so they gave Gilroy the director's chair and set about casting a new lead, someone who is not Jason Bourne, but is certainly cut from his proverbial cloth. That person was Renner. Hence the "Legacy" of the title: The hope is that someday Damon and Renner can team for a future Super Bourne Film. (The legacy aspect is still strange, though; Damon is just one year older than Renner.)

But yes: We have gone from never having heard of Jeremy Renner to having him take over all aspects of entertainment, in three years. Look out: Someone's gonna cast him as Batman nex

source http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/1179-jeremy-renner-will-be-your-new-bourne-star

Fil-am Thia Megia eliminated from American Idol

The youngest contestant to make it to American Idol's top 13 has left the show.

Sixteen-year-old Filipino-American Thia Megia was eliminated from American Idol on Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila) after her rendition of "Daniel" was not well-received by television viewers. She got the lowest votes together with Naima Adepapo, who was also eliminated from the show.

Fil-Am Thia Megia is the youngest contestant to make to the Top 13. Photo from American Idol
Megia landed a spot in the top 13 with her cover of Irene Cara's "Out Here on My Own" from "Fame" and was praised for her perfect pitch.

However, judges had said they would like to see her step out of the box. Last week, Megia's version of Martha and the Vandellas' "(Love is Like A) Heatwave" was lauded by the judges and wowed America, but it was not enough to keep her in the show after her less than stellar performance of "Daniel," an Elton John hit.

"When you find the right song, the voice appears," said Steven Tyler.

"You internalized it and that was a beautiful moment for you," said fellow judge Jennifer Lopez.

"It showed a very relaxed side of you and people could hear your beautiful voice," said Randy Jackson, the third judge. Though the comments were kind, it seems America was looking for more than Megia's beautiful voice.

Megia also performed Vanessa Williams' "Colors of the Wind" and Michael Jackson's "Smile" in American Idol's tenth season.

Megia was previously seen on the fourth season of America's Got Talent, where she was cut in the Top 40 round of the quarterfinals. - Carmela G. Lapeña/YA, GMA News

source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/216674/entertainment/fil-am-thia-megia-eliminated-from-american-idol

Venus Raj: No hand in Rica leaving UKG

MANILA, Philippines – Beauty queen Venus Raj, 2010 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and Miss Universe 4th runner up, laughed off speculations that she had something to do with Rica Peralejo and some hosts leaving ABS-CBN morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG).”
Raj, along with Iya Villania, will join the UKG gang starting Monday. Raj will deliver the latest and the hottest showbiz reports.
She will also host the newest segment of the show, “Barangay Bida,” which will air every Friday.
Peralejo bid goodbye to the show on Friday last week.
In her live interview on “The Buzz” Sunday, the 22-year-old beauty pointed out that she is in no position to demand who should go or who should stay in the TV program.
She explained that some hosts opted to leave the TV show so as to give them more time to do other things.
In Peralejo’s case, Raj said the young actress-host is planning to study. “Gusto din niyang mag-concentrate sa kanyang pag-aaral.”
She added: “May iba magco-concentrate sa news. ‘Yong iba magco-concentrate sa projects, kung anumang meron sila. Hindi naman po ako ang naging dahilan.”
Raj was also all praises for her UKG co-hosts. “Sobrang accommodating. Hindi mahirap mag-adjust kung ganoon kabait ang makakasama ko.”
As for criticisms that she is not a good choice to become a new host of UKG, the 2010 Miss Universe 4th placer said she respects their opinions. She asked them to give her a chance to show that she can do her job.
“Hindi ko tatanggapin ang isang project na hindi ko kaya. Alam kong kaya ko kaya tinanggap ko,” she said.