Jake Gyllenhall is seeing his double in "Enemy"

What would you do if you discover someone who looks exactly like you?

The reality of finding your doppelganger or a mirror image or yourself is the intriguing premise of the upcoming psychosexual thriller ENEMY, released by Solar Pictures.

Based on the novel “The Double” by José Saramago, ENEMY tells the story of a university lecturer named Adam (Jake Gyllenhaal) who is nearing the end of a relationship with his girlfriend Mary (Melanie Laurent). One night, while watching a film, Adam spots a minor actor who looks just like him. Consumed by the desire to meet his double, Adam tracks down Anthony (Jake Gyllenhaal), an actor living with his pregnant wife Helen (Sarah Gadon) and engages him in a complex and dangerous struggle.

 “In terms of finding a lead actor for these dual parts, I was looking for someone who I would be able to share creativity and collaborate with,” notes Academy Award Nominated director Denis Villeneuve (INCENDIES, PRISONERS).

“In Jake I found someone that was highly intelligent and creative. He had a beautiful vision for the characters. It’s always fantastic for a director when your lead actor is so good that you can just follow him instead of telling him where to go. I love that.”

“When Jake's name was first put on the table we immediately realized we needed him,” recalls ENEMY Spanish producer Miguel A. Faura. “Not only is he an extremely gifted actor capable of delivering the wide range of subtleties needed for these two roles, but he has always showcased his taste and love for art and cinema in each role he has taken on. When he said yes, we felt not only lucky, but reaffirmed about the inner quality of our project.”

“First and foremost I wanted to make this movie because I think Denis is an incredible filmmaker,” says Gyllenhaal. “I was really drawn to the incredible script which offered an interesting blueprint for what Denis wanted to do with this idea. When I first met with Denis and talked about the film, his idea of what it was and what he wanted it to be far surpassed what the script was saying.”

Gyllenhaal had the unique task of playing two different characters that become entwined in each other’s lives. As can be expected, there was a delicate dance involved in creating the similarities and differences between the two characters. Villeneuve and Gyllenhaal agreed early on that the differences between Adam and Anthony should lie in subtleties.

“There are so many ways that you can go with this movie and I think probably the hardest one, the most interesting one, was making Adam and Anthony as close to each other as possible,” notes Gyllenhaal. “There’s the world in which one character has a beard and the other one doesn't and one talks with a funny accent and the other one doesn't. That would have been an incredibly vain way of going about it and I think, in a way, that's exactly what this movie isn't about.”

“I made choices early on about the characters and, as a result, Adam and Anthony started to separate from each other. I knew that I had to fall in love with both of them and that there couldn't be any judgment for either of the characters even while being in the scene with the other one,” explains Gyllenhaal. “What’s interesting about playing two characters in the same scene is the literal comparison of what you’re doing. I actually created the character of Adam before Anthony even showed up on the scene and the first time I worked as Anthony was when he was right across from Adam.” The film centers on Adam’s psychological struggle and, as Gyllenhaal notes, the notion of struggle is very apparent in both Adam and Anthony. “These two characters are struggling with the same thing in a different way but inevitably one of them has to let go and give up in order for the other to survive. The question of which one it’s going to be is ultimately what the movie is about,” states Gyllenhaal.  

Distributed by Solar Pictures, Enemy opens in cinemas on July 30, 2014.

Watch the teaser trailer at the Solar Pictures official YouTube Channel http://youtu.be/TAZ72Mu7k5U

Prepare for Hercules and his mercenaries

“HERCULES” AND HIS LOYAL CREW OF MERCENARIES

In the new epic action-adventure “Hercules,” “It doesn’t matter to the titular character if he’s the son of Zeus or not,” actor Dwayne Johnson reflects. “The only thing that matters to him is righting the wrongs of the past. But he has this band of brothers and sisters – and they are the ones who push Hercules to believe that he can be a better man.”

Joining Johnson in the film as his loyal crew are Ian McShane (“Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”), Rufus Sewell (“Legend of Zorro”), Aksel Hennie (“Headhunters”), Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters”) and Reece Ritchie (“Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time”).

AMPHIARAUS/Ian McShane. The soothsayer Amphiaraus joins Hercules’ band of mercenaries as a much-needed spiritual adviser. Now, having seen a vision of his own future death, Amphiaraus fights without a drop of fear because he believes it is not yet his time. Ian McShane right away was drawn to the character. “He’s someone who says don’t blame the gods for the acts of man – you must take responsibility for your own fate,” he explains.

AUTOLYCUS/Rufus Sewell. Autolycus might lack for Hercules’ astonishing strength, but he has more than made up for it with the sharp blade of his wit, ultimately becoming Hercules’ master strategist. Rufus Sewell takes on the role of Hercules’ wisecracking friend. “Autolycus and Hercules go way back, and they've got each other's backs,” Sewell explains. “They have a kind of communication that goes beyond words. They've always worked together, and that's a source of great pride to Autolycus, that he knows Hercules better than anyone else.”

TYDEUS/Aksel Hennie. Mute Tydeus, the lone survivor of an onslaught on the city of Thebes, is loyal to Hercules, but when he is unleashed, the beast within can take over. Norwegian actor Aksel Hennie was intrigued by his character’s way of dealing with the world. “I love the fact that you have this character has all these feelings, and all this rage, but he’s not able to express that verbally. It gives him a mystique,” says the actor.

ATALANTA/Ingrid Bolsø Berdal. The archer Atalanta possesses the world-famous feminine strength of an Amazon – and owes Hercules a blood debt. Says Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, “Atalanta is the icon of strong women, so it took a bit of self-confidence to take that on. But the story was so good, an epic action blockbuster full of interesting characters with their own arcs and agendas, it was irresistible. And it attracted great actors which made it even more thrilling.”

IOLAUS/Reece Ritchie. The mercenary Iolaus is Hercules’ cousin and the storyteller who has spread his legend across the land. He is played by Reece Ritchie, who made his debut in Roland Emmerich’s “10,000 B.C.” and played the role of Bis in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” Ritchie says of Iolaus: “He’s always followed Hercules, but I don’t think he’s ever been on an adventure this big or incredible, and it gives him lots of new material for his stories. He is someone who is full of wonder, but he wants to prove himself as a worthy warrior also.”

The most towering myth of all time meets up with the mission of a real man leading a rag-tag band of warriors in “Hercules,” this summer’s action-adventure thriller that reveals the famed symbol of lion-hearted courage as he’s never been seen before: finding the hero’s heart that beats beneath his colossal image.

Opening across the Philippines on July 23 in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D cinemas, “Hercules” is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Introducing Urbanears Kransen in-ear headphones

The  Urbanears Kransen Plus

 Direct sound, powerful bass, a comfortable fit and a few extra features makes Kransen the in-ear headphone that comes handy in colors of pink, blue, green, yellow, white and black.

Every pair of Urbanears Kransen Plus headphones is equipped with an Apple-licensed chip for its built-in microphone and remote.  These carry the “Made for iPod, iPhone & iPad” label. They feature an additional volume control, and are available in pink, black, green, yellow, blue, and white.

Kransen is a premium in-ear model engineered with a hefty dose of Urbanears DNA. Despite its minimalist design, the headphone is packed with features. It’s engineered to stay anchored in your ear even when you move around.

It’s built to deliver precise and powerful bass tones that are finely tuned across a wide bandwidth, so you can hear more of your music. Kransen also features SnapConstruction and the CableLoop, which allows you to wrap up your cord when you’re not using your headphones.


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Lenovo partners with Forever 21 for the A8-50 and S850 launch

Lenovo A8-50 and S850 Fuse Beauty, Brains, and Portable Power

Lenovo partners up with global fashion brand Forever 21 for their two new additions to its PC Plus lineup A8-50 a tablet with the latest processor, enhanced sound, and a large screen and S850 a smartphone encased in a classy, colorful all-glass exterior. Joyce Pring and KC Montero hosted the event last July 19, 2014 at the SM Mall of Asia, Atrium..

KC Montero and Joyce Pring

“The Lenovo A8-50 and Lenovo S850 offer productivity in compact and extremely portable form factors to support diverse mobility needs of Filipinos. Packed with cameras, powerful processors, high-definition displays, and connectivity features,  the Lenovo A8-50 and Lenovo S850 allow users to handle multiple tasks in style,”said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines.


Lenovo A8-50: Colorful In and Out
With 30% larger screen than seven-inch tablets, the Lenovo A8-50 offers a more efficient on-the-go entertainment, gaming, and multimedia
 experience. Weighing 360g, the Lenovo A8-50’s  svelte eight-inch frame easily fits into the user’s hand.

Lenovo A8-50 supports Lenovo’s SHAREit and SYNCit apps for sharing photos, apps and other files across Android devices without network charges or Wi-Fi connection. The tablet  also  comes in midnight blue, pearly white, flamenco red, and canary yellow, for users to express their sense of individuality.



Designed for the fashion-conscious consumer, the beautifully-crafted Lenovo S850 features a classy all-glass exterior that encases smooth and responsive quad-core processor.The S850’s brilliant 13MP rear & 5MP front cameras capture crisp and sharp photos effortlessly. The 5MP wide-angle front camera takes awesome selfies and project better images in voice chats.

Thin and light at 140 g, the Lenovo S850 features a five-inch screen  for users to enjoy multimedia content in HD. A dual SIM smartphone, users can use different two numbers to take advantage of two data plans simultaneously.

Lenovo S850 also supports Lenovo’s range of DOit apps, allowing users to share content with friends rapidly without network charges or Wi-Fi connection, improve speed and protect their device against
viruses, spam and malware, back up and restore contacts, SMS messages and call logs, and use multiple shooting modes to when snapping photos.


Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo S850, which costs Php13,999 is available through authorized dealers of Open Communications, Lenovo Philippines’ exclusive smartphone distributor while the Lenovo A8-50, which costs Php10,499 is available through Lenovo’s authorized resellers.


"We have seen that mobile phones are increasingly becoming accessories and extensions of one's personality, so the association with fashion is inevitable. We at Forever 21 are happy to support Lenovo in the launch of their more fashion-oriented offerings,” said Dixie C. Li, VP-Operations, Forever 21 Philippines.

As a global fashion brand that appeals to today’s Millennial generation, Forever 21 reinforces Lenovo’s “For Those Who Do” campaign and communicates Lenovo’s position as a youth-centric brand.

Freebies and Discount Promos from Lenovo
To celebrate the release of the latest stylish gadget offers, Lenovo is offering two promos that are sure to delight fashionistas and fashionistos alike.

For every purchase of the Lenovo S850 or A8-50, consumers will get a Php250 Forever 21 discount voucher for a minimum purchase of Php2,500 worth of regular priced items. The offer is valid from July 21-August 15, 2014 at all Forever 21 Metro Manila branches.

Two lucky consumers can also get the chance to win Php5,000 pesos worth of gift certificates for a shopping spree at Forever 21 by simply uploading a mirror selfie of themselves with their brand new S850. The complete details of this contest can be found on Lenovo Mobile Philippines Facebook.    


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Marks & Spencer opens its BGC flagship store with a fashion competition

MARKS & SPENCER OPENS ITS NEWEST STORE AT BONIFACIO HIGH STREET WITH AN EXCITING FASHION COMPETITION

Marks & Spencer opens its flagship store at Central Square BGC last July 18, 2014 with an exciting fashion collaboration from SoFA Design Institute. Eight student stylists took part in the style-off competition. Three sartorial themes: stylish work wear, laidback casual weekend, and stylish nightout were done by the models in the runway. Three lovely fashion forward ladies Hindy Weber Tantoco, Tweety de Leon -Gonzales, Apples Aberin and Randy Ortiz judged the styling competiton. The participant stylist Bengt Enrique, a 23-year-old Fashion Design Marketing student won the competition and enables him to bring home  P50,000 cash prize and M&S gift vouchers, while the runners up Hazel Roldan and Florian Trinidad received P10,000 worth of M&S gift vouchers each.  Model VJ Sarah Meier hosted the fashion runway.

Ms Hindy Weber Tantoco, Tweety de Leon-Gonzales and Apples Aberin judged the style competition

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Bengt Enrique with his creation and Ms. Lucille Tolentino, M&S Merchandising Division Manager 

8 Finalists of the competition are as follows (in order of presentation): Camille Jasper Go, Jeanne Martinez, Florian Trinidad, Sachi Yuzon, Jill Anne Magsalin, Eugene Ysabel Ignacio Bengt Enrique and Hazel Roldan.

M&S Central Square will also be home to the first ever standalone Food store in the Philippines - located opposite the Menswear floor. In addition to a wide range of food lines, the store will also offer a variety of hot and cold coffee and serve freshly baked pastries and cookies that go along well with the premium blended drinks.

An official ribbon cutting ceremony and ceremonial toast  followed after the competition, graced with the presence of the British Ambassador--His Excellency Ambassador Asif Ahmad, Marks & Spencer Philippines’ General Manager Steven Sarmenta, and Marks & Spencer International’s Head of Visual Merchandising Lee-Oliver Morely.

Using the retailer's latest in store design, Marks & Spencer Central Square has its own distinct look and identity which allows customers to see which brand best meets their personal style preferences. The newest store aims to improve the customer journey through improved navigation, a better store layout and more inspiring in-store customer experiences.

Marks & Central Square is located at the Upper Ground Level and Second Floor of Central Square, 5th Ave. cor. 30th St. Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Store Hours are from Sunday to Thursday from 11am-10pm and Friday -Saturday from 11am-11pm.

GrabTaxi Special treat: For Only One Peso Booking Fee

Happy Ka Ba Sa Piso Mo?
GrabTaxi it and enjoy a special treat! GrabTaxi is slashing off the Booking Fee to just One Peso (P1.00) until July 31, 2014! Just input the Promo Code: HappyPiso and then you’re good to go!
What are you waiting for? Start Grabbing!

FLEEING FROM THE INESCAPABLE IN “THE MAZE RUNNER”

                Filmmaker Wes Ball, acclaimed for his kinetic powerful 8-minute short “Ruin” that had internet audiences blown away brings his dynamic filmmaking flair in the upcoming young adult movie “The Maze Runner.”

                Based on the bestselling book by James Dashner, “The Maze Runner” stars Dylan O’Brien along with a talented young cast – Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie Sangster,  Will Pouter, Ki Hong Lee, Aml Ameen, Alex Flores, Chris Sheffield, Dexter Darden, Jacob Latimore and Blake Cooper who are all trapped in a enclosed space known as The Glade.
“The Maze Runner” is the first book in the bestselling trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic world where a community of young men discover they’re all trapped in a maze.  When Thomas (O’Brien) surfaces from the bottom of The Glade, things have never been the same, especially when the last one and the only girl in the group followed after Thomas.   They all must work together not only to escape the maze, but solve its riddle and reveal the chilling secret of their entrapment.

                In the movie, the boys are surrounded by massive walls – industrial yet ancient in design, these chilling walls seem out of place in the wild forest where the boys are thriving each day.   Thomas, along with Minho (Ki Hong Lee) tries to go through the massive maze walls to try to get through an opening that will lead them out of the Glade.  But the boys who were there first warned them that nobody has ever made it out alive from the maze.  There’s something that preys on the ones that stay out too long in the maze.

                Director Ball cast a talented group of young boys who are all trapped, most of whom are content in the confines and safety of the glade until Thomas came questioning everything.

                Gally, played by Will Pouter whose film credits include “Son of Rainbow,” “We’re The Millers” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is at odds with Thomas’ charging into the unknown.  His character, Gally is all about keeping things safe and normal so as to keep them alive.

                Aml Ameen, known for his roles in “Red Tails” and TV’s “Harry’s Law” is the father figure of the group.  The very first glader, he was the first one who taught himself everything there is to know to survive the glade.

                Arriving second in the glade, Newt, played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster (“Game of Thrones,” “Nowhere Boy,” and Ferb’s voice in “Phineas & Ferb) is basically Alby’s right hand.  Newt takes up the reins whenever Alby is not around.

                Chuck – played by Blake Cooper (“Parental Guidance”) “He’s this absolutely adorable kid. Sort of a little brother character,” Ball says. Chuck is younger and smaller than most of the other boys. He tries hard, and nobody expects much out of him, though he gets his hero moments.”

Running through the dangerous maze with Thomas is Minho, played by Ki Hong Lee (TV’s “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”) who doesn’t say much  but  runs fast, making him a very valuable part of the team for solving the riddle of the maze. “He’s the fastest, most bad-ass guy who goes out into the maze every day. He’s kind of a mysterious guy, but will eventually open up, too,” says Ball of Lee’s character.

The only rose among the thorns, Teresa is played by Kaya Scodelario (“Clash of the Titans”) who is probably the harbinger of doom because “all goes bad as soon as she turns up,” director Ball shares of Teresa’s mysterious character.

“The Maze Runner” opens September 17 in theatres nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Andi Eigenmann is the new face of Blacksheep

New life, new look, new love! All is fresh and bliss with Andi’s new found love. But she did not find love in a new man—actually, she found it in fashion! Andi definitely has the hots for Black Sheep as she graced her fans last July 15 2014 (Tuesday) at Robinson’s Galleria for “Andi’s New Love| Andi Loves Black Sheep”.

The mall was jam packed with people all excited to meet the lovely Andi Eigenmann as she wore clothes from Black Sheep’s new collection. Formerly known for its quirky statement shirts, Black Sheep has changed its game by re-launching its brand image—this time with a more mature yet feminine touch that is sure to cater well to the young fashion-forward Filipina.

 Black Sheep also held a mini fashion show which showcased their latest—the Garden Party collection. This new collection was inspired by the tropical flowers that bloomed most in the summer, from daisies, to orchids, to the exotic lantana. Gray clouds may conquer the skies now, but that does not mean that girls have to dress accordingly. The Garden Party collection allows Filipinas to still look their brightest and happiest with the collection’s tropical feel. For Black Sheep, summer has actually just begun.

The new collection is said to be the boldest the brand has done so far. More than the lovely floral prints, this also comes in different cuts and silhouettes. There are also various fabrics used for the dresses and tops that guarantee comfort without compromising the overall look.

Later on during the event, the fans were given a chance to know more about the newest face of Black Sheep as the host started giving out facts about Andi. They even got to know her deeper when Andi herself started answering various questions from the host—from her everyday routine, to her fashion preferences, and even as deep as her personal life.

To close the event, fans were given the opportunity to get their photo op and autograph with Andi. It was definitely all smiles as they left the event, marking its success. It may not be February yet, but love was definitely in the air between Andi, Black Sheep, and of course, her beloved fans.

Check out the newest and latest Black Sheep Collection in leading Department Stores nationwide. Like Black Sheep Official on Facebook and Follow @blacksheepPHL on Twitter and BlackSheepOfficial on Instagram.

Megafiber the fiber supplement with multi-health benefits

Things just got better for current fiber users and those intent on adopting a healthier lifestyle as  MEGAFIBER is available at Mercury Drug stores nationwide,

The new barometer for fiber supplement packs the best food fiber in the world with multi-health benefits at prices that give you more fiber for every peso. also comes in bigger 7.5g sachets at P10.75 each, travel pack of 30 sachets at P325, and in bigger 300g jars at P430. It is also offered in half-kilo family size packs at P705 for even greater savings.


MEGAFIBER has also installed customer service hotlines 524-6549, 354-2208 to 09 and 09474890262 to facilitate product inquiry. Product information may also be obtained at www.megafiber.com.ph, MEGAFIBER facebook page, and thru email info@megafiber.com.ph

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MEGAFIBER promotes digestive health and ensures regular bowel movement. It fights both constipation and diarrhea, helps regulate blood sugar and uric acid, reduces cholesterol, and assists in weight management. Taking one tablespoon of MEGAFIBER regularly, mixed in a half glass with your preferred breakfast drink, will result to better health and overall well-being.

All-natural MEGAFIBER helps regulate the digestive system and ensures regular bowel movement, cleans out the digestive system and eliminates waste from the colon and intestines, providing relief to those suffering from constipation. When it absorbs liquids, it forms a slippery film and swells by 8 to 14 times its normal weight and forms a soft, bulky mass that passes quickly and easily through the colon and acts like a sponge in the intestinal tract. It also helps stimulate the reflex needed for the bowels to empty.

Those suffering from diarrhea will also benefit from MEGAFIBER since it does not only absorb water from watery stools, its bulking effect slows down the bowel and reduces bowel movement, reducing the number of times that one must go to the bathroom. Increased intake of fiber absorbs excess water in stools and consequently allows the intestinal muscles something to hold on to. Unlike other medication, taking MEGAFIBER to stop diarrhea does not result in constipation.

MEGAFIBER is suitable for children but NOT infants. Parents can simply mix MEGAFIBER with their child’s favorite juice and allow it to gel before spoon feeding the mixture to the youngster.

Because MEGAFIBER binds with cholesterol secreted in bile acids and excretes it before it is absorbed into the blood stream, it helps reduce cholesterol and correspondingly, the risk of heart disease. At the same time, it provides a feeling of fullness which in turn helps reduce hunger pangs, and lessens the tendency to overeat. This could lead to weight loss as MEGAFIBER also assists in capturing then excreting the fats in our food.

It also promotes better sugar control since it slows down digestion. It allows food to be digested more slowly, releasing carbohydrates more evenly, thus giving diabetics a better chance to cope with increase in blood sugar after meals.

MEGAFIBER is 100% made from the best food fiber in the world. It is a natural and safe way to regularly rid the body of wastes that can lead to digestive disorders and serious health conditions. There are no additives, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial colors or flavoring in MEGAFIBER. It is also cholesterol-free, yeast-free and gluten-free.

Bestselling Manga Series "Black Butler" Now on Screen

YANA TOBOSO’S BESTSELLING MANGA SERIES “BLACK BUTLER” ADAPTED TO SCREEN
(0PENS ON JULY 23 EXCLUSIVE IN SM CINEMAS NATIONWIDE)

The original comic series “Black Butler” that female Japanese artist Yana Toboso illustrated and wrote had been serialized in the monthly G-Fantasy, published by Square Enix.  The manga series had been adapted to a movie with the same title, “Black Butler,” directed by Kentaro Otani (“Nana” series) and Keiichi Sato (“Asura”) with a screenplay by Tsutomo  Kuroiwa, stars Mizushima in the titular role of the Black Butler who goes by the name Sebastian.

While the original manga is set in 19th century England, this new film is set more than 130 years later in 2020, in an Asian city where Western and Asian cultures freely intermingle. At the time when the movie is set, only males can take the reins of the Phantomhive family, a young woman named Shiori dons male clothes and took on the name Kiyoharu to lead the massive Phantom Corporation.

Sebastian is a demonic butler. Perfect at the preparation and serving of exquisite meals and in providing service and protection.  He has an extensive knowledge of all fields.  Sebastian is bound by a secret contract to serve his master, Kiyoharu (Goriki), and in return for supporting his master’s mission, Sebastian will receive Kiyoharu’s soul at the end of the bargain.

Mizushima plays Sebastian to the hilt, as the perfect but arrogant butler with elegant movement and stylish manners.  As the movie gets into the darker side. Mummified dead bodies of various dignitaries from around the world are being discovered, a mysterious tarot card left beside each of them at the scene.

 Kiyoharu, a young head of the Genpo noble family sees the world as it heads into chaos.  He also serves as a secret watchdog for the Queen, a service that his family has provided for generations.  The Queen orders Kiyoharu to solve the mummification incidents.  As he starts to investigate, he hires the services of his perfect butler, Sebastian, who is actually a demon.  Kiyoharu has been hiding his true identity since his parents’ tragic death years earlier.

                “Black Butler” will open exclusive in SM Cinemas nationwide on July 23 and will be distributed by Silverline Inc.

HIGH-FLYING HEROES SAVE THE DAY IN “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE”

Disneytoon Studios' “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new adventure-comedy about a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting America's historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.

When world-famous air racer Dusty Crophopper learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. “It’s a movie about second chances,” says director Bobs Gannaway (“Secret of the Wings”). “Each character was something else before finding their current roles, and Dusty is a crop duster-turned-racer who can’t race any more. When we learned that historically, the very first air attack teams were crop dusters, it was clear that the plane was telling us where the story was going.”

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited air tanker Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

“It’s a classic injured-athlete story,” says producer Ferrell Barron (“Piglet’s Big Movie,” “The Fox and the Hound 2”). “I think we’ve all experienced some kind of loss at some point in our lives—an end of an era, a lost love, a failed career. We’ve all had to recalibrate. Dusty can’t go back to being a crop duster, he left that behind. He has to move forward.”

“Planes: Fire & Rescue” features the voices of Dane Cook (“Disney’s Planes,” “Louie,” “Dan in Real Life”) as Dusty, Ed Harris (“Apollo 13”) as Blade Ranger, Julie Bowen (“Modern Family,” “Horrible Bosses”) as Dipper, Curtis Armstrong (“Supernatural”) as Maru, John Michael Higgins (“Pitch Perfect”) as Cad Spinner, Hal Holbrook (“Lincoln”) as Mayday, Wes Studi (“Avatar”) as Windlifter, Brad Garrett (“Disney’s Planes”) as Chug, Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”) as Dottie, Stacy Keach (“Nebraska”) as Skipper, Cedric the Entertainer (“Barbershop”) as Leadbottom and Danny Mann (“Up”) returns as Sparky.

The voice talent also includes Barry Corbin (“Northern Exposure”) as ‘Ol Jammer, Regina King as Dynamite, Anne Meara as Winnie, Jerry Stiller as Harvey, Fred Willard as Secretary of the Interior, Captain Dale Dye as Cabbie, Kevin Michael Richardson as Ryker, and Patrick Warburton (“The Emperor’s New Groove”) as Pulaski.

The score is by Mark Mancina (“Disney’s Planes,” “Training Day”), with songs by country star Brad Paisley and newcomer Spencer Lee, and additional acoustic piano by Bruce Hornsby.
Opening across the Philippines on August 20 in 3D and 2D cinemas, “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Columbia Pictures.