You've been HOODWINKED!

It's official. The 3D animated feature film that we were making for quite some time now, already got a screening date. Hoodwinked: The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood, will be shown in theaters on Christmas Day (or Christmas weekend, I think). But that schedule is for US screening. I don't know whether the same goes for some parts of the world, but according to one of our bosses, they were planning on showing it earlier here in the Philippines so as to not coincide with the Metro Manila Film Festival which happens during Christmas week (crossing fingers). Also, according to our boss, the theatrical trailer will be shown with The Legend of Zorro (which started screening last Friday in the US). A friend of a friend of mine told me, though, that when he watched The Legend of Zorro here in Manila, he didn't see the trailer. I guess it's just shown in the States or something. Could anyone confirm on that?

Here are the teaser posters for our film. It's no NEMO nor Incredibles. Just don't expect too much out of it, okay?

Something Out of the Ordinary

Did you ever had that feeling that just a tad more, and you're about to snap? Earlier I felt like it. It just wasn't my day, really. I don't know how it started. When I left for the office, I was feeling really dandy and all. Then some point in the afternoon, I guess, that's where it all started. A colleague and I were talking about my love life. To be perfectly honest, I don't mind sharing their insights on things but that particular topic just sort of ticked me off. I really don't know why. But it really enraged me.

Then before going home, I happened to be playing table tennis (doubles) with my friends. I'm just an amateur compared to them, mind you, and I'm not that stupid. But the problem is, do they really have to push it? I mean why not slap it in my face, why don't you? Huh? I'm really trying hard to get the ball to the other side. I've been following what they were saying, and it seems that every move I make, doesn't look like I'm listening to them. Blaming me for not making the shot and losing the team. Well, that's just perfect, isn't it? How frustrating can that be? I had no choice but to raise my voice at them. Sheesh. Give me a fucking break, will ya? I'm not like you! My GOD! And to think that most of their fancy shots don't go in more than my lame ones. Sorry, just a little frustrated that's all.

You know, somehow, I feel like I'm becoming the person who I really hate. But can you blame me? Blame them. I tried to be Mister Nice Guy, but they really are pushing it. Someday, they might regret what they're doing. Someday, I might push back without you expecting. Well, not really. After reading this blog, who knows.

Man, sorry about that. I just really need to release my anger and frustrations. I hope no one gets offended. Have a nice day! ;)

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Of Colds and Traffic Schemes

Darn it. Looks like I caught myself the sniffles. I've been sneezing like hell all day. I don't feel that jolly today. Adding the fact that I woke up really early this morning to avoid being caught by authorities because of the color coding scheme. I really feel sleepy, with only this blog to keep me up.

Mental note: There have been alot of traffic schemes that was implemented all over the metro to help ease traffic and the color coding scheme has the wierdest name. The scheme goes that vehicles that has their plate number end in this kind of number can't travel around the metro within a specific time and day. For example. Plate numbers that end up in 1 and 2 must not travel during Mondays from 7am to 7pm (the time depends on the place). Now the wierd part about it is alot of people keeps on calling this traffic scheme the color coding scheme. I really don't know why when the scheme isn't even associated with colors. Oh, I don't know. It's just giving me a really big headache right now. I guess I'm just babbling.

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Fillers 2...

I've just recently watched the first three episodes of season 5 of Smallville (spoiler alert). And it got me wondering. How can Jor-El take Kal-El's power when Kal-El only has powers because of the earth's Yellow Sun? Jor-El didn't even give Kal-El his powers. It was like born with him. It was supposed to be that his molecular density is different whenever he is in a planet with a Yellow Sun and thus his powers. Unless ofcourse Jor-El is a high and mighty wizard in Krypton, which I doubt. I know for a fact that Kryptonians are a highly-advanced society. They are more adept in technology than magic. And for all I know, Superman is vulnerable to magic. Oh well, unless someone could prove to me otherwise or correct me, I'd still be in thinking. And no, the suspension of disbelief theory won't do.

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No Mo' Money

I think I'm going in to hyperdrive again. Eversince the last payday, I've bought atleast a couple of audio CDs, DVDs, a couple of comic books and lots of food. I don't even know if I could hold on up to the next payday. What's killing me is the toll fee on the hi-way. I didn't even realize that I spend atleast P700+ a week just for that. Plus the P1,200+ for full tank of gas. A full tank could run my car for a week.

I don't really want to compute the total of all that expense. Just seeing the value that I have to add up is enough for me, thank you very much. Sigh. And I was even planning on modifying my car. :( It's time that I tighten up that wallet. It's almost christmas and I got to have enough dough to buy presents.

Ka-ching Ka-ching!

DVD-DVD kayo diyan

There'll be alot of DVD's coming out in the next few months. Star Wars Episode III will be out by November 1 and BATMAN Begins DVD is already out now. I can't wait to get my hands on one. Though, my friends say that I should wait for the Deluxe Edition to come out, and that'll be tomorrow. Sigh. What is it with these special edition crap. Why do they have to make 2 copies of everything? Is it about the money? Well, ofcourse, it's all about the money. Sheesh. What kind of a stupid question is that?

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Smurf Village BOMBED!

It's something that I didn't expect seeing. It's true, the Smurf Village has been bombed. This time, it's approved by the family of the late Smurf creator, Peyo, and it's for the benefit of the UNICEF anti-war campaign. It's purpose is for the rehabilitation of ex-child soldiers of Burundi.

The ad begins with the usual opening and opening song that we all know. Passing through the smurf village, seeing smurfs dancing, singing and frolicing about. Then from out of nowhere, bombs drop from the sky to the unsuspecting smurf village. It was chaos! Smurfs running for their lives, finding shelter. Mushroom houses blown into bits. In the end, we see a ravaged smurf village, a fallen Smurfette and a crying, tattered Baby Smurf. Then a message appears: "Don't let war affect the lives of children".

It was a harsh ad. It's so harsh that it had an adult rating and was only allowed to be aired by 9pm on Belgian TV. A spokesperson from UNICEF Belgium said that the ad was reallly made to shock people because conventional ads bearing images of injured children doesn't have that much impact anymore on viewers. It's true, though. Nowadays, unconventional means can really get through alot of people.

If you want to see the ad, you can download it here. It's very interesting.

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Behind the Mask

Sometimes it pays to be oblivious to things that are happening around you. I'm not really sure how to begin this but bare with me. There are alot of things in my mind right now.

You see, I have a clear vision of something. I appreciate it for what it is. I'm going with the flow. Then all of a sudden, you'll hear something that'll really put you off track. Something honestly nasty. It's the truth, but at the same time nasty (meaning it's not really nice to hear). Then what you believe in gets all tangled up. All that you've known to be true will now become a lie. You'll get a different perspective now of the subject. I'm not saying that I hate them for telling me. Actually, I'm grateful that they did. But it really did skew my perception. I'll never see it that way again.

It's really hard not to say and give details, but I must control myself so as not to offend anyone in particular. All I have to say is that the truth sometimes hurt. And looks like we'll have to live with it whether we like it or not.

Bounce!

PS: Just to make myself clear, this is not what some of you may think it is. Okay? ;)

Munch Munch Crunch

As I was eating and chewing my breakfast, which consists of corned beef, egg and rice, I suddenly chewed on something... crunchy. Don't you just hate it when you're eating something you know that is soft and chewy when suddenly you'll be chewing on something crunchy? At this point, alot of things were coming into my mind. From a piece of egg shell to a common house fly. Mind you, I've had alot of experiences eating unwanted things in my food. Take for example, the ordinary pandesal (bread). I've had my share of crunchy bits, from pebbles to house flys to hornets. Yuck. I've also been victimized by the ordinary looking Palabok. I know there are some crunchy things in the ingredients of the Palabok, so I'm not really that much conscious of what I'm chewing... that is after it get stucks in between your teeth and pick it out to see the head of a cockroach. EWWWWW.... ok. I guess that's enough icky and yucky things.

Bleeeeach!

Unisex Toilets

I don't know if any of you guys have been inside a unisex toilet, but recently, our company implemented a "temporary" unisex toilet because the ladies room is under repairs. Now I know what it feels to be in Ally McBeal. It's strange to see employees of the opposite sex inside the men's room especially when you're pissing, then a cubicle door opens to see a lady coming out of it. It really feels awkward. Though, luckily, the ladies are more awkward than us guys. They usually go in pairs or sometimes in groups in entering the toilet. Actually, most Filipinas, by nature, are very conservative, no matter how much they say they're liberated. Filipino men, on the other hand, are gentlemen, no matter how rude and naughty they may be, when it comes to situations like these.

In the end, it all comes down to respecting each others privates...err... I mean privacy. ;)

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Choo Choo

I think I've heard it all. All kinds of trains, that is. The new office where we were situated right now sits beside a railroad track. Everytime a train passes by, the whole building shakes. At first, I thought there was an earthquake or something whenever the train pass by. But as time passes, you'll get the hang of it. Shaking off the shakes and rattles. I've also heard different kinds of train horns. Though, I don't know if the different horns comes with different trains. I've heard one that sounds like a donkey. There's also the long, non-stop horn. It must be an express train or something. The only thing that I haven't done yet is time the trains. Maybe next time.

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Time Is Of The Essence

A boss of mine asked me why I always arrive early in the office. I usually arrive in the office past seven in the morning. Sometimes I arrive minutes before seven. Well, the deal here is, I live in a place where timing means everything. If I leave the house at around seven, I'll arrive at the office kinda late. The problem of which includes parking at the back of the building, which, btw, is very crampy. But if I leave just before seven, I get here in the office earlier than expected. So now you see the dilema I'm having? I think I'll have to stick to the earliest time possible.

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All HALE the INTROVOYS

A few months ago, I've been hearing alot of this new local band in every radio station and eveyone's been talking about them. What I'm talking about is the band called HALE. Right now, they're probably the hottest group in town. Young girls go gaga over them, or more likely over their lead vocalist CHAMP. All the songs they've released eventually reached number 1.

So it made me think and tried them out and bought their CD. I don't know how to put this but, as my friend said, it's like their songs are very melancholic. At first, I felt sleepy everytime I listen to it. But if you listen to it almost everyday, you'll get the hang of it. The problem with their songs, if anyone noticed, is that they all have the same melody. They all sound a like, although sometimes with a different tempo or pitch. Which reminds me of a famous band back in the late 80's and early 90's called The Introvoys. The name sounds cheesy but they have a huge following back then (I guess that includes me). They didn't remind me of the Introvoys because of their fame, though, but it's because their music also have the same melody. That's what the Introvoys are known for. They have like atleast a dozen of famous songs, but they all sound alike. And the same goes for HALE. Also, alot of girls find the lead vocals of both bands that attractive. Whatever.

Anyway, till now, HALE has been lording over the charts in every pop radio station in the country. After all that I have said, they're still a good band. And right now, I'm beginning to appreciate their songs.

Bounce!

A Poem

A cat sat on a mat...

- this is me trying to be poetic. ^_^

Fillers..

You know, sometimes I don't know what I did to deserve such treatment. But then again, maybe it's just me.

As The Song Goes...

I remembered last week, my two officemates, who were seating beside me in the office, and I were discussing about who would you choose: "The one who loves you" or "the one you love"? Sounds like a song, doesn't it? Are you gonna stay with the one who loves you? Or are you going back to the one you love? Someone's gonna cry if they know they lost you. Someone's gonna thank the sky above... Sigh. Enough singing.

Well, anyway. My other officemate, who happened to be a girl, chose the one who she loves. While me and my other officemate chose the one who loves us. Each person has a reason why they chose their answers. And are entitiled to their own opinion. So don't misunderstand me on this one. I chose my answer because of experience. After a few (or shall I say, alot of..) rejections from the opposite sex makes me want to give up trying to find the one I love. I would gladly entertain the thought I'd go for the one who loves me (which I doubt there is). Only then, and maybe then, can I find the right one.

Ofcourse, one has a certain option of picking. A friend of mine told me maybe I'm too picky. But ofcourse, not everybody who loves you jives with you. I try not to go for the looks. As long as they jive with me, then what the hell, right? But then again, who knows? I haven't had the pleasure of having someone who loves me (excluding of course friends and family). Oh, wait! I did have. Back when I was around 16, I think, there's this girl who's willing to making a fool of herself just to make me happy. But the girl was just a kid. I don't go for kids. Atleast 3 years younger would do. 5 or 10? Nah (why do I have a feeling that I'm going to eat those words sooner or later).

To that point, hindi na lang ako magsasalita ng tapos about this topic. ^^;;

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Helluva Weekend Sale

Last weekend was so horrible. It's hard to get through the Metro with all the malls going on a Weekend SALE. Traffic was at it's worst especially if you happen to pass by a mall. I went to three malls and all of them was a pain in the ass. First, you'll lose your temper with the heavy traffic. Second, if you get lucky to pass the traffic, you'll have a hard time finding a parking space (these are the times that I envy commuters). Third, you're lucky if you get out of the mall alive. The mall is jampacked with shoppers here and there. And finally, how stupid of me not to bring enough cash to buy things. Darn it. All I got to buy is a TPB of Batman: HUSH by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee (and that's not even on sale!).

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