Taylor Lautner for Bench!

He's hot, he's a black belter in karate, smart and has got one of the nicest bodies that's even envied in Hollywood. Classified as an A list star, he's up in billboards, covers of magazines, TV and movies the world over. His name is Taylor Lautner and last week, we were invited for a secret launch where he was announced as the newest international endorser of lifestyle brand BENCH. Yes you heard that right, he's the new global #benchsetter and we previewed his fashion editorial too.

 

This lone wolf earned screams from fans the world over and when we saw a glimpse of who he is in the BENCH Tower's cinema at the Fort, I really felt that it was fate, it was meant to be because when they showed the clip, his real world wardrobe was actually so near with the Bench clothing, jeans and accessories that it scares me. It was like he was already wearing it all along.

His tough looking exterior was complemented with the comfortable sleeve shirts and the jeans had him look quite amazing even if he did back flips, Chinese get ups and worked the hell out of that warehouse location. Mind you, he was doing these scenes all by himself without the aid of stunt doubles. 

The editorial was shot by famed director Anthony Mandler, same person who did music videos for the biggest stars in the US and world over. He personally picked him to do this as a personal preference. He's got good taste, no wonder he' part of the Bench family!

A short interview with sir Ben Chan divulged information that this BIG Hollywood was actually very down to earth. He made sure his inputs were heard in every scene and takes time to spend time with the crew.

NEW MOON: ON KUMAGCOW MOOVIE REVIEWS

Do you want to know what happened? Yes ladies and germs I watched it already! I will try to sum it up from a non TWILIGHT fan's point of view. Not that I hate it; but its just not in my personality to be a fanatic of movies. I do love watching them though...

The story started in the old highschool they came; from and consequently it was Bella's birthday. As with anyone who had some personality issues, she did not want to have any gifts or have someone greet her. She does not want people looking at her apparently. But oh they so wanted to do it already. Possibly Edward was trying not to turn her into a vampire, but as you know one kiss here and there was already tempting them... then I thought everyone wants to be immortal right?

They got into school, discussing Romeo and Juliet... the professor thought Edward was not listening because he was whispering some stuff with Bella. Of course he had attended school a lot of times and when he was required to say few lines, he sounded like an expert... it was romantic... but I'm a guy so I was not one of those who got excited on that part.

Bella was invited to Edward's house, she was welcomed by them all. She got a paper cut and the vampires suddenly went on a rampage. Almost bit and got her killed too. It was then when she said that it would really be hard to be with Edward. After she got cured by the vampire "Dad"... she went home. The next day, Edward appeared and just decided to go away and get separated from Bella... he did not want to see her again after that.

She went on a couple of trips here and there because it was only when she was in danger that she sees Edward. She found company with Jacob... filling that void that came to her in the few months she was not able to meet Edward. Got on a motorcycle thing so she could end up in danger and meet him. She saw some of Jacob's people looking hard and buff like this:


Yeah I know they looked hotter than I am but its just a bit! LOL

They were all jumping from a cliff, though Jacob was not part of it... he was kinda drawn to join them because he was a real werewolf to begin with. Bella did not know that until she saw some of them transformed. Bella almost got killed by friends and that female vampire that wanted revenge from the first Twilight movie but it was a good thing the wolves all protected her.

Jacob's father got killed though, but it was not enough to stop Bella from almost loving Jacob while still loving Edward... I would not blame her she might have wanted to get YOU KNOW WHAT LOL.

While she was friends with the wolves and that female vampire was trying to kill her, she still wanted to see Edward so she jumped off a cliff which most outdoor divers do. Edward's sister thought Bella died, and so did Edward. Not thinking it was just a sport of some sort. She almost got killed but she was saved from that still. Edward was blaming himself and wanted to get killed by some vampires in Italy. I guess they were some royalty over there. Anyway, it was nice because she was able to see him before they did something bad. They forced some tests on Bella that got them to know that their powers did not affect her. They wanted to make her into a vampire then, but they said Edward will. The sister showed a future thingy where Bella became one so they convinced those other vampires from Italy.

So they went back home. Edward promised never to leave her, while Jacob got broken hearted. They talked a bit but it almost went on to a battle between him and Edward which would tear up Bella if they continued. It looked like there will be another sequel to this movie because a lot of the characters were just shown but was not included in the story. I recommend you watch this movie just for continuity's sake! Please watch the first one so you get to know how these things come up in the next one okay?!

This movie gets 3 out of 5 KUMAGS for a nice plot, at least I did not sleep in the cinema =)

TWILIGHT remake by ABSCBN: TAKIPSILIM

Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in the attempt remake of Twilight called "Takipsilim".
Photo by ABS CBN

I like many of you twilighters are shocked in this attempt remake of the movie Twilight by ABS CBN... this will be now known here as "Takipsilim" and will be shown as a TV series for local and international release (thru TFC). The rights cost more than a million dollars and taping is set to start next year February in Baguio, Tagaytay, Bukidnon and some parts outside of the country. This will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina and co-produced by Ignite Media Incorporation. There is an international clamour to stop this from happening and some blunt comments on other showbiz sites. I had the same feeling but thinking about it, Hollywood has been doing remakes of Asian films like the Ring etc. so why should we not do their films too right?

I don't really know what to say because I did not watch the film... yeah I'm that late! hahahah... but look on the brightside, I still know the fuzz about it and reacted the same way... anyway I'll just say a big GOODLUCK to ABS CBN and hope makayanan ng POWERS nyo yan! (that your POWERS can do it!)

I just hope this isn't it... heheh I love AIAI ^_^