DE ARMAS (RIGHT, WITH TELLER). Sultry Latina lights up “War Dogs.”
Since its 2010 debut, “The Walking Dead” has clicked with televiewers, even eliciting raves as “the flat-out scariest, best, most unusual show on the small screen.” Now, the hit show about a deadly virus that turns droves of people into mindless, flesh-eating zombies is on TV5, where it premiered last Thursday at 7 p.m., after “Aksyon.”
STAR-STUDDED album commemorates drama series’ 25th anniversary.
‘Life Songs’
“Life Songs with Charo Santos,” the 25th anniversary album of “Maala-ala Mo Kaya,” features performances by a host of gifted singers, from Aiza Seguerra, Darren Espanto, Gary Valenciano, Julia Concio, and Lani Misalucha, to Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Noel Cabangon, Piolo Pascual and Sharon Cuneta.
Nicolas Cage
Veteran star Nicolas Cage topbills “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage,” subtitled “Disaster at Philippine Sea,” a naval epic that relives the worst sea disaster in the history of the US Navy. Other leads include Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane and Matt Lanter.
PVB traveling exhibit
Philippine Veterans Bank’s award-winning World War II traveling exhibit will take part in History Con Manila on Aug. 25-28 at the World Trade Center.
The exhibit, “War of Our Fathers,” features photos, memorabilia and artifacts that document and pay tribute to the heroism of our soldiers.
‘Bowls From the Grill’
A new lunch treat, “Bowls From the Grill” is now available at Watami Grill and Sushi bar in Uptown Mall, BGC. The skewered favorites over rice include the Chicken Skewer, Assorted Skewer Bowl (chicken and pork), and Premium Skewer Bowl (pork belly, chicken skin and chunks of succulent beef).
Smart Wifi
Smart Communications recently reinforced its data connectivity in Davao City’s Francisco Bangoy International Airport and Misamis Oriental’s Laguindingan Airport. With Smart Wifi, frequent travelers will never feel disconnected when they’re away from their offices and homes.
Ana de Armas
Sultry Latina star Ana de Armas was born in Cuba and has become one of Spain’s rising luminaries. Now, it’s the world’s turn to fall under her spell by way of the new comedy-drama, “War Dogs,” topbilling Jonah Hill and Miles Teller.
She plays the key role of Teller’s girlfriend, who has to deal with the weird atmosphere of scheming secrecy that they’ve built around their illegal gunrunning trade.
Power Mac Center expo
Power Mac Center marks its 22nd anniversary with a sales event and expo until Aug. 21 at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 3. Expect up to 90 percent off on some premium items, as well as special rates on Apple products.