26 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY March 16 - 31 , 2018
By Alan Samuel
History in the making . Seeing a country take on terrorists is the driving force behind 7 Days in Entebbe . Or Depending on which side of the issue you fall on call them freedom fighters . Either way Universal pictures and Participant Media come out in top for retelling a monumental tale . See this high-stake drama unfold at the International Village Cinemas and select Cineplex cinemas around B . C .
Negotiate or not negotiate . That ’ s the dilemma confronting the State of Israel when an Air France jet out on route to Athens fall prey to hijackers . It ’ s the mid 1970s and two lone gunmen / women aided by two cohorts surprisingly easily take control of the plane . Though this story has been told before it can now be seen by new generations .
Cast as the German revolutionaries out to make a point are Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike ( Did another day ). Together these two show the strain on themselves and each other . Naturally the real fear grips the innocent passengers who are taken by force to Entebbe , Uganda . There more indignities face the travellers when the Jewish flyers and Israelis are separated from the others .
Against this backdrop the Israeli government springs into action . Politics aside this film does an effective job showing the turmoil around the cabinet table debating what to do . When a rescue mission is suggested its at first dismissed . With time running out an elaborate plan is hatched called Operation Thunderbolt with crack commandoes flying under cover of night to save the passengers .
Smart , stylish and full of tension 7 Days in Entebbe packs quite the punch and is an exciting look at an unbelievable rescue that truly took the world - and the hijackers - by storm .
TV5 ’ s ‘ Amo ’ first Filipino series pick up by Netflix
Brillante Mendoza ’ s “ Amo ” is headed to Netflix .
The 13-episode mini-series , a TV5-produced show set against the backdrop of the government ’ s controversial drug war became the first Philippine-produced series to be picked up by the California-based internet entertainment company and will be available worldwide starting April 9 . known for streaming hits like “ The Crown ,” “ House Of Cards ,” “ Stranger Things ,” and “ Black Mirror .”
Last year , “ Amo ” was one of the few television series invited for screening at the Cannes International film .
The new series focuses on the story of Joseph , a high school student who starts out as a small-time “ shabu ” peddler . His involvement in the drug trade eventually gets him entangled in the violent and dangerous circle of drug lords , crooked cops , and corrupt government officials .
In a previous interview with InterAksyon , Mendoza said the series “ will follow different characters .” It ’ s like I ’ m making a new movie ,” he added .
“ The series “ Amo ’ is a bold and suspenseful show that has the potential of capturing thrill-seeking audiences worldwide ,” said Robert Roy , VP of Content Acquisition at Netflix . “ We ’ re always seeking to work with passionate , talented storytellers like Mr . Mendoza , to bring premium content to the more
than 117 million Netflix members around the world .”
TV5 president and CEO Vincent “ Chot ” Reyes , proudly says , “ We at TV5 are excited to finally be able to share ‘ Amo ’ with everyone . Brillante has done a beautiful job in bringing paper to life , and the show ’ s acquisition provides an additional platform to help share the first-ever Filipino series on Netflix to a worldwide audience .”
Starring in the series as Joseph is Vince Rillon , an upcoming indie film actor from the movies Captive , Fallback , and Bagahe . He is supported by award-winning actor Derek Ramsay , a veteran of many popular movies and TV shows . Other cast members include Allen Dizon , Felix Roco , Vince Rillon , Ruby Ruiz and Dexter Macaraeg . ( E . Sallan , Interaksyon )
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7 Days in Entebbe ( PG ) *** Shell-Shocked !
QUIZANOVA Test No . 5 : Entertainment
1 . In which TV game show can you buy a vowel ? a . Wheel of Fortune b . The Price is Right
2 . The didgeridoo is a musical instrument native to Africa . a . True b . False 3 . What ’ s the most popular name of the entertainer who originally called himself “ Monster Eiffel tower ” and “ Monster Roussimoff ”? a . Richard Kiel b . Boris Karloff c . Hafthor Julius Bjornsson d . Andre the Giant 4 . On New Year ’ s Eve 1994 in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil , whose live concert drew a world record crowd of 3.5 million ? a . Madonna b . The Rolling Stones c . Rod Stewart d . Eagles
5 . Jack Bauer works for what organization in the TV series 24 ? a . CTU b . SD-6 c . IMF d . CONTROL 6 . In what 1980 song does Irene Cara promise , “ I ’ m gonna live forever / I ’ m gonna learn how to fly ”? 7 . Whom did human rights lawyer Amal Aladdin marry in a studding ceremony in Venice in 2014 ? 8 . The greeting “ Hash yer dothrae chek asshekh ?” is associated with what TV fantasy drama series ? 9 . Due to its global popularity , what “ explosive ” Korean music group has been called the “ biggest boy band in the world ”? 10 . What modern-day “ intellectual ” term originally referred to a carnival performer who chased chickens and bit their heads off ?
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