Gavin Berger Reboots Big Apple Circus Big Top: Show's Corporate Funding, Tix Sales, Board Morale Rebound

Update, 9/28: The Washington Post gave Dream Big! a solidly affirmative review.New Big Apple Boss: Gavin Berger might be the real thing. Photo by Buck EnnisShow no longer in dread of red, back closer to black. Corporate funding kicking back in, with a matching grant of $1 million met, shrinking a $2.5 million deficit. Ticket sales, down by 20% during the Great Recession, on the rise again. Budget beefed up by $1.5 million. Four recently dropped play dates restored.Crane Business News credits new exec. director Gavin Berger’s take-charge leadership, eleventh hour corporate funding, and a “re-energized board” for “saving” Big Apple Circus. It’s “back on solid footing.” Berger was hired on an interim basis only...

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‘Praybeyt Benjamin’ Starring Vice Ganda - Movie Poster and Full Trailer Released

Unkabogable Comedian Vice Ganda is back on the big screen! Star Cinema and Viva Films proudly to released their another upcoming movie offering this last quarter of 2011. “Praybeyt Benjamin” is Vice Ganda‘ follow-up comedy movie after the huge success of his launching film titled “Petrang Kabayo” last year. Also starring in the comedy movie are Jimmy Santos, DJ Durano, Carlos Agassi, Kean Cipriano, Dennis Padilla, Vandolph, Nikki Valdez, Derek Ramsay, and Eddie Garcia! Helmed by the Comedy Box-Office Director Wenn Deramas, “Praybeyt Benjamin” opens in theaters nationwide on October 12, 2011. Are we looking for the third pinoy mainstream film to reach the P100 million mark at the box-office for 2011 after “Catch Me I’m In...

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Gerald Anderson is on the Cover of Garage Magazine

Action Drama Prince Gerald Anderson is the latest cover guy of Garage Magazine. The ultimate style guide for boys is going monthly starting this October and what a way to start their monthly issue with the ever-good looking bachelor Gerald Anderson on the cover. The Kapamilya Hunk Actor is set to captivate our hearts again via his newest TV series titled ”Budoy”, ABS-CBN’s first advocacy-serye. Aside with this project, Gerald was also busy on shooting his upcoming film under Star Cinema and Viva Films with Sarah Geronimo that scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on last week of October. Garage Magazine October 2011 “Wet FALL Style” Issue is now available in all leading bookstores and newsstands nationwi...

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Most Photogenic Young Female Celebrity of 2011 – The Final 15

The first round is over! After almost one month of voting, Pinoybizsurfer accumulated a total of 17,730 sole cast votes to all who join to vote in our annual poll, the Most Photogenic Young Female Celebrity. The voting was started last week of August and just ended last Saturday night, September 24. As what we emphasized during the selection, the 12 female stars that will get the lowest votes will be eliminated and will not make it to the final round. Below was the finishing rank of the 15 pinay celebrities corresponds with the total votes and it’s percentage they’ve received.For the meantime, here is the list of Female Celebrities who almost made it to our Final 15: Next month, we will be going to officially open the final round...

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Showbiz David to Rank U.S. Circuses .... You Can, Too!

Due sometime in October, a first for this blog, I'll rank seven major touring shows, first to last place.Plus, year-end commentary on the season just past. Highlights and thoughts.I'd like to hear from YOU! -- Send me your top three favorite circuses, ranking each from first to third place. I'd recommend you stick to the regularly touring shows with fixed programs, but you can consider outside the envelope if you wish: Shrine dates, smaller shows. You should have seen each of your three favorites within the last two seasons, although I do not require a sworn staement. (Cirque du Soleil does not count; these are U.S. shows we're' rating.) You are encouraged to factor in both content (the acts) and production values.If you happen to be Anonymous: I will consider including your tabulations...

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Sunday Morning Looking Back:The Brilliance of Braathen -- World Premiere of Photographer's Color Slides At ISU Puts Milner on the Map

This first appeared on September 10, 2010When I first encountered, or should I say wrestled with, the extravagantly overproduced book, Circus: 1870-1950, at the San Francisco Public Library, I was soon swept away by magnificent color photographs I'd never before seen, mostly of floats, costumes, performers and backyard scenes from the John Ringling North era. Such mesmerizing revelations of a circus reinventing its lure in top-of-the-line design art. I could not stop the turning pages.Many, more likely most, of the more spectacular visuals (can you see a foreshadowing of Cirque du Soleil, above?), are the work of photographer Sverre O. ("Bex") Braathen, and they give this huge, narratively ineffectual volume a clear aesthetic reason for being....

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Pregnant Andi Eigenmann looks blooming marvelous as she covers StarStudio October 2011 Issue

On its October 2011 Issue, StarStudio has an exclusive interview with the soon to be celebrity-mom, Andi Eigenmann. The 21-year old actress talks about her pregnancy, her "baby daddy" and her plans for the future. “Things might have gone wrong in the past. I might have gotten hurt before. But I can always start over again” Aside with the pregnant Andi, the magazine also features “Scoops, Stars and Style at the Star Magic Ball with more than 200 Photos Inside,” “Bettina Carlos with her baby Gummy,” “Robin and Mariel Photos at their romantic Paris trip, ”John Lloyd’s Fashion Evolution,” “Brawl at the Ball: Coco-Maja-Matteo” and so much more. The October 2011 issue of Star Studio featuring Andi Eigenmann is now available in your...

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Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales Topbill 'Padre De Pamilya'

Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales are slated to star in the upcoming primetime teleserye on ABS-CBN titled “Padre De Pamilya”.The said teleserye had a working title “Sa Ngalan ng Ama” but it was changed to “Padre De Pamilya” because TV 5 was already launch a quite similar title (Sa Ngalan ng Ina), a mini series starring Nora Aunor.Also in the cast of Padre De Pamilya are Christopher de Leon, Maricar Reyes, Rafael Rosell, Denise Laurel, Jeffrey Santos and Rey PJ Abellana. Paulo Avelino and Susan Roces are also reportedly in the cast. To be directed by Darnel Villaflor, the director behind the phenomenal family drama series “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin”.“Padre De Pamilya” is scheduled to premiere on ABS-CBN’s “Primetime Bida” block. Another groundbreaking...

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ABS-CBN Primetime Bida Programs Still on Top Nationwide; ‘Reputasyon’ Reigns at its New Timeslot

Kapamilya evening programs from "Maria la Del Barrio" (6PM) to "Guns N Roses" (10pm) sustain its leadership to secured the Top 6 on primetime TV ratings nationwide.Meanwhile, ABS-CBN afternoon series “Reputasyon” starring Cristine Reyes reigned supreme in its new timeslot.Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from September 20 to 22, 2011 among National households:September 20, TuesdayDaytime:1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 22.1%2.     Reputasyon (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%3.     Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 14.4%4.     Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 14%5.     My Fair Lady (ABS-CBN) - 13.9%6.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Lab En...

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‘Sa Ngalan ng Ina’ Starring Nora Aunor – Full Trailer Released

TV5/Kapatid Network has finally released the full trailer of their first mini-serye offering titled “Sa Ngalan ng Ina” starring the one and only superstar, Nora Aunor.Joining the Superstar in this upcoming mini-serye are Christopher de Leon, Eugene Domingo, Rosanna Roces, Bembol Roco, Nadine Samonte, Raquel Villavicencio, Alwyn Uytingco, Karel Marquez and Edgar Allan Guzman. Helmed by Mario O’Hara and Jon Red.Nora Aunor's Sa Ngalan ng Ina will air pilot episode on TV5 Primetime Panalo this October 3 at 9pm with no commercial breaks and will only run for 1 month. Watch the full trailer he...

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'Anatomy of a Disaster' examines landslides this Sunday

On Sunday, September 25, environmental advocate and Kapuso actor Richard Gutierrez explores the different factors that lead to the occurrence of landslides in another info-packed episode of GMA-7’s Anatomy of a Disaster. With our country being a mountainous archipelagic nation, Filipinos have laid witness to several landslides particularly during the raining season. Richard will take viewers back to the time when a massive landslide buried an entire village in Leyte, and claimed over a thousand lives. As more landslide incidents happen across the country, Richard will impart tips on how to respond to this natural calamity, and identify solutions to address the root cause. Similarly, the AOAD host recalls other similar incidents,...

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The Fashionable Life of Lucy Torres-Gomez in ‘Metro’ Magazine Ageless Style Issue this October

Metro celebrates beauty and style at every age in this month's Ageless issue.TV host and Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez walks us through her fashionable life as a public figure, style icon, and homemaker clad in pieces made especially for her by some of her favorite designers, as inspired by Azzedine Alaia's Autumn/Winter '11 collection.Learn how to rock the season's hottest trends whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or 40s in our special Styling Smart feature. Our beauty section is loaded with products and tips to help make you look forever young. Immerse yourself in our fashion pages which showcase the Hermes A/W '11 collection against the bustling streets of Taipei, as well as a showdown of the latest looks from top local retail brands.Plus, we bring...

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‘Eat Bulaga’ and ‘Amaya’ remain on top in Mega Manila

Kapuso Network continues to dominate the Mega Manila ratings with noontime show “Eat Bulaga” and epicseries “Amaya” leading the list.Both GMA-7 shows consistently held on to the top spot, Eat Bulaga on daytime and Amaya on primetime.Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from September 20 to 22, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings): September 20, TuesdayDaytime:1.     Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.6%2.     Sinner Or Saint (GMA-7) - 6.2%3.     Pahiram ng Isang Ina (GMA-7) - 5.9%4.     Kapuso Movie Festival: Lab En Kisses (GMA-7) - 5.6%5.     Slam Dunk (GMA-7) / Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 4.7%6.    ...

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Circus by the Slice: Grandma's Last Big Apple Tour ... Felds In a TV Soap? ... PETA Pitching to Seniors ... Bombs Over Bagdad Big Tops? ...

Barry Lubin. Photo by Kelly Shimoda for The New York TimesSwiftly, beware of muddy rhetoric down the Covington chute! Not too unexpectedly, Barry Lubin as Grandma making his last tour with Big Apple Circus, announced a big New York Times story with fine photos. Now 59 and clear of the cancer he was successfully treated for a few years ago, Lubin revealed that the experience had "deepened" his comedy and inspired him to "reassess" his life and career ... It's time for a change, says the clown, who first appeared with Big Apple in 1982 and has been seen in most of their shows since. New Big Apple Boss Guillaume Dufresnoy agrees, telling the Times in his cool-speak, "Grandma gave us a sense of continuity, and Grandma will be missed, but it's...

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Anne Curtis album cover and track list revealed!

Princess of All Media and Newest Diva, Anne Curtis is all set to conquer the music scene via her debut album called “AnneBisyosa” under Viva Records.Here are the songs inside the said album:1. Tinamaan Ako2. Alone3. Total Eclipse of the Heart (feat. Sarah Geronimo)4. Mouth5. Bizarre Love Triangle6. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun7. Too Many WallsBonus Track:8. GSM Blue Jingle“AnneBisyosa” Album will be officially launched tonight at Glorietta Activity Center and on September 25, Sunday in ASAP Rocks. For “Madlang People”, if you want to hear more of the beautiful voice of Anne, be sure to grab a copy of her debut album! :...

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All My Children: I thought You'd Always Be There. Nothing Lasts Forever, Not Even A TV Soap

Queen of Soaps: Susan Lucci. Will she sign on to a projected continuation of "All My Children" on the internet or cable TV?What a strange poignant sadness I feel. I haven't watched the show seriously in years, other than looking for Erica a few times a year and then rarely finding her. It was she who hooked me, around 1980, her wickedly subtle sense of humor, I swear. Oh, heck, I'm going to make an embarrassing confession here. I once actually sent her a fan letter, but only because I found her so funny and wanted to tell her so. For a time, they treated me as a fan of their club. I did not respond. Giving birth so many years ago.For my money, too many of the show's more interesting characters faded away over the years, leaving us with...

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Kim Chiu Covers Chalk Magazine October 2011 Issue

My Binondo Girl Star Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu or better know by her screen name Kim Chiu graces the cover of Chalk Magazine October 2011 Issue. Kim looks very lovely on this “All Dolled Up” cover issue of the no. 1 campus magazine in the country-Chalk.  Her last cover for the said magazine was last August 2010 wherein Chalk rejoices their 10th year anniversary. Kim is currently seen in the hit primetime series “My Binondo Girl” where she plays a dual role- Jade Dimaguiba and Yuan Sy. In terms with movies, though there’s no film for Kim under Star Cinema this year, next year will be a blast for the 21-year old actress. She set to do a horror movie with the one and only “Star for All Season” Gov. Vilma Santos with a working title...

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Most Liked Pinoy & Pinay Teen Star of 2011

Tween Invasion! Pinoy Showbiz Surfer was proudly to launch a new poll that will definitely make a buzz in online community predominantly for the youth, the “Most Liked Pinoy & Pinay Teen Star of 2011” We feel the affection on how they experience their first crush… first kiss… and first love… through their characters being portrayed in their respective TV and movie flicks. We simply loved them for their undeniably cuteness and the joyfulness it brings to us every time we see them on & off screen. Unlike with our previous polls, this Most Liked Pinoy & Pinay Teen Star of 2011 will only have one round which means who ever got the highest votes as the poll closed will be declared as the 1st ever Most Liked Pinoy & Pinay...

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'Thelma' Flops at the Box-Office, Earns P1.35-M in First 5 Days

“Thelma” starring Dance Princess and Kapamilya Star Maja Salvador is a certified box-office flop!The film premiered in more than 50 theaters last September 7 and made only P1.35 million on its first five days. This is according to the latest figures released by the third party tabulator Box-office Mojo for the period September 7–11, 2011 (click HERE to see the figures).The story of the movie “Thelma” is very good and inspiring, and should have been marketed better. Considered also it was given by a graded "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board. We also think the incident involving the lead-star, Maja with her boyfriend Matteo and co-star Coco seems have a “minor” effect and turns out a bad publicity for the film.Sad to say that the said film is...

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‘Eat Bulaga’, ‘100 Days to Heaven’, ‘MMK’ and ‘Rated K’ Remain on Top Nationwide

Kantar Media-TNS National Household Ratings (Sept. 16-19) - There was almost no movement in both daytime and primetime races (weekday and weekend) in the national ratings. The longest noontime show “Eat Bulaga” still unbeatable in daytime from Monday-Saturday. ABS-CBN’s “100 Days to Heaven” remains the no. 1 weekday primetime program. Meanwhile, “MMK” and “Rated K” continues to dominate weekend primetime TV Ratings nationwide.Notes by Pinoybizsurfer:- “Spooky Nights Presents Ang Munting Mahadera” landed at no. 8 on its debut- “Kapuso Movie Festival: Patient X” tops Sunday daytime race- “Pinoy Explorer” receives 13% TV Rating; good enough to belong in the Top 10 list- “Reputasyon” takes the advantage of its new timeslot; “My Fair Lady”...

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Mariel Rodriguez Shocking Confession: "Sa totoo lang po, ako I have no problem with the other hosts. But Toni doesn’t like me. It’s very obvious that she can’t stand me, sad to say"

Nakakaloka ang e-mail na aming natanggap at nabasa kaninang alas-4 ng hapon. Patungkol ito sa kumakalat na kontrobersyal text na diumano galing sa TV host at ngayon ay bagong Kapatid Star na si Mariel Rodriguez. At narito ang nilalaman ng text.. “Sa totoo lang po, ako I have no problem with the other hosts. But Toni doesn’t like me. It’s very obvious that she can’t stand me, sad to say.” Kalokah!! Well, siyempre noong una.. may doubt kame kung totoo talagang galing kay Mariel ang naturang text. Baka naman may nag-imbento na naman like recently yung kay Oprah na kung saan pinaniwalaan ng buong sambayanan. Ni-research namin ang naturang text at napag-alaman namin na ang text pala talaga ay galing mismo kay Mariel na kung saan ay ipinadala...

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‘Amaya’, ‘Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho’ and ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Top Mega Manila Primetime TV Ratings

AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Sept. 16-19) – GMA-7’s epicserye “Amaya” takes again the solo leadership over "Munting Heredera" in weekday primetime race.On primetime weekend, “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” grabs the lead over “MMK” last Saturday while TV 5’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” hosted by Vic Sotto dominates Sunday primetime race for two consecutive weeks now.Notes by Pinoybizsurfer:- “Eat Bulaga!” remains undisputed in daytime.- “Spooky Nights Presents Short-Time of My Life” debuts at no. 5 with 8.2%- “Star Power: Mayweather vs Ortiz” (TV 5 Coverage) conquers Sunday daytime TV Ratings- “Pinoy Explorer” hosted by Aga Muhlach landed at no.5 on its first episode good enough to beat "Goin' Bulilit" of ABS-CBN and "Pepito Manaloto"...

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Sunday Morning Musings: Remember the "Aerial Ballet"? It's Back, Bringing Fresh Ideas to Stale Air ...

Time to play taps for single traps?New life in the air: A duo in Shanghai. Photo by Boyi Yuan.For a spell of maybe 20 to 30 years, the Felds let it go, and for probably good reason. The aerial ballet, brought to its maturity under John Ringling North, had turned stale and redundant.Lately, this potentially enchanting form is reasserting its value to the show.Item: Ringling of late is carving out some wonderfully inventive multi-aerial displays, either intended as aerial ballets or, by accident, taking on their form. The more creative they are, the more welcome.Item: One of the highlights of this season's Cole Bros Circus of the Stars is its aerial ballet. Like what the Felds are giving us. Johnny Pugh, the same, has the space and he is...

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