BECKINSALE. Portrays an architect who moves into an old mansion.
In the new psychological thriller, “The Disappointments Room,” Kate Beckinsale plays an architect who leaves the city and moves into an old mansion with her husband and young son.
She needs to move on from a painful past, but instead experiences unsettling visions and dreams. She discovers a secret room, and the more she tries to unlock its mystery, the more terrifying her psychological or paranormal experiences become.
The thriller/chiller opens on Oct. 5.
ABS-CBN Experience Store
ABS-CBN Corp. will give its followers an immersive experience of its popular shows, characters and stories as it ties up with Aya-la Malls to open the first ABS-CBN Experience Store in Trinoma Mall this October.
At the heart of the experience store are the characters and stories that ABS-CBN will be bringing to life, by way of immersive and digital attractions, games and merchandise, to give visitors the opportunity to vividly experience the world of their favorite shows.
The store will also be the hub of events that will enable people of all ages to spend time with their favorite Kapamilya stars.
New lighting sculptures
Steltz, The Gallery, is unveiling new lighting sculptures by Dutch lighting design firm, Brand Van Egmond. Hosted at Steltz, The Gallery (call 642-1421), the latest lighting sculptures teem with palpable passion for design and craftsmanship.
They include Eve, Fractal and Kelp, and offer inspirations for designing sophisticated interiors and a unique way of lighting modern homes.
Sync Sessions
Power Mac Center sets the stage for the return of Sync Sessions, an audio experience that showcases the power of apps, accessories and Apple devices in music-making.
Activities include Masterclass sessions with Gary Valenciano, Gabby Alipe and Raymund Marasigan, Logic Pro X technical training, miniconcerts, etc. Details at tinyurl.com/SyncSessions2016.
Coastal cleanup
In support of Ocean Conservancy International’s coastal cleanup project, Smart Communications recently partnered with the PNP Maritime Group for the annual S-KUBA International Coastal Cleanup at Bambu Villa Resort, Anilao Batangas.
Certified diver-volunteer composed of Smart employees and partners devoted an entire day for coast and shore cleanup activities.
Business center
Makati Diamond Residence’s Business Center (call 317-0999) offers private meeting spaces, complimentary wifi, working lunches, snacks, facsimile, photocopying, printing, scanning and other services. Visit www.makatidiamond.com.
Reluctant hero
Asa Butterfield, known for his notable performance in “Hugo,” stars in Tim Burton’s adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ children’s book, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” as a reluctant young hero who has yet to discover and harness his powerful peculiarity.
The film tells the story of outcasts—children who, becasue of their unusual gifts, have to live outside of society.
‘Doctor Strange’
From Marvel Studios comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of a famous neurosurgeon (Benedict Cumberbatch) whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands.
Armed with newly acquired magical powers, Strange is forced to choose between his life of fortune and status, or to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.