by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 22, 2016 | Stories
Complete Set Reproductions Offer Fans Tour of Star Trek: The Original Series Sets in Ticonderoga, New York
James Cawley
TICONDEROGA, NY, July 14, 2016 – Star Trek super-fan James Cawley is honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic franchise with the opening of his meticulously designed Star Trek: The Original Series set tour.
Located in historic Ticonderoga, New York and under license by CBS Consumer Products, the set tour brings memories to life by allowing fans to boldly go and tour the sets of the legendary Starship Enterprise.
Recreated exactly as they were laid out on the “Desilu” (now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original run of Star Trek, guests will be able to step onto the soundstage and be transported directly back to 1966. Starting this July, visitors can receive guided tours, photo opportunities and an immersive experience into the world of the classic television series.
Star Trek’s NCC 1701 USS Starship Enterprise’s Bridge
A true franchise fan, Cawley began creating the sets in 1997 after receiving a copy of the original set blueprints from Star Trek: The Original Series TOS costume designer William Ware Theiss. From there he spent 15 years researching, crafting, and refining his set replicas alongside other dedicated fans and craftspeople.
Cawley was joined on the project by Star Trek alumni and fellow fans including prop fabricator Ed Miarecki and concept designer and SFX supervisor Daren R. Dochterman. Studying stills and frame captures from the series and sourcing vintage materials and antiques, Cawley ensured even the smallest details were accurately and lovingly reproduced including an array of props and set decorations. The result is a stunning achievement offering the most complete and accurate reproduction of the original standing sets from Star Trek: The Original Series.
“To me there is no other franchise around that is more enjoyable and more socially relevant than Star Trek,” said James Cawley. “I’m very thankful for all the support I’ve received on this project and can’t wait to begin welcoming my fellow fans this summer.”
About CBS Consumer Products:
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company’s extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 20, 2016 | Entertainment
Watch thousands of TV shows, movies and more wherever, whenever! As part of its #LovetoClick promotion, Citi is teaming up with iflix to offer their cardholders unlimited access for three whole months on Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service.
Now you can invite your family or friends for an exciting entertainment marathon with a vast selection of first-run exclusives, award-winning movies and shows, plus the best in local and regional programs on iflix. You can also catch up on your favorite TV shows, cartoons, comedies, or dramas on the go with iflix’s “download/watch offline” feature, or stream from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
Watch your favorite movies and TV shows at www.iflix.com.
To access this very special promotion, first-time users need to create an account through www.iflix.com to receive three-months of unlimited access along with a one-month free trial, courtesy of Citi.
For Citi cardholders, who are already registered, login through your Facebook or email account for your three additional months of iflix, courtesy of Citi.
How do you avail of unlimited access?
Redeeming vouchers is just as easy!
- Upon login, click “menu” and then “redeem voucher.”
- Input the voucher code “CITI” plus the first six digits of your Citi card (ex. “CITI 123456”).
- Click “submit” to start your three-month unlimited iflix access.
- Upon entering the code, users will then be directed to the homepage.
- To confirm the successful redemption of the voucher, go back to “Menu” and check under “My Account.
This latest perk from Citi will allow cardholders to enjoy iflix’s world-class service, including access to one of the largest TV and movie libraries in the region.
This promotion is valid only until August 7, 2016, so hurry and take advantage.
For more information on this promotion, and to know more about other online privileges exclusive to Citi cardholders, log on to www.citibank.com.ph/lovetoclick or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 17, 2016 | Stories
Weddings never fail to bring people together, it is a time to celebrate love and reconnect with family and friends. It is also a time to reflect on what it really means to be an adult.
This week on Single/Single, our favourite weekend barkada will once again come together for another celebration. This time, to organize a despedida de soltera for Tita Bianca and a stag party for her beloved soon-to-be-husband Dwight. The riot starts even before the parties start as they go into a frenzy planning for the two events. The laughter is even turned up a notch as Mama Yo, played by Bernardo Bernardo, returns to help in the preparations.
With love and wedding bells in the air, will Joey Boy and Joee Girl get inspired to give love another try, or will this affirm that they made the right decision in going separate ways? And how will Ranee, fresh from her heartbreak, handle herself amid the romantic celebrations?
Join the barkada in another hilarious episode as they learn #HowToAdult and get a lesson on the importance loyalty and commitment on PhilStarTV and Cinema One’s breakthrough series Single/Single season 2.
Single/Single airs every Sunday, 10PM on Cinema One with replays on Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Saturdays, 9pm. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and follow @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 10, 2016 | Business
Citi has been named the leading Consumer Bank in Asia by AsianInvestor Magazine for its wealth management business. The award was selected by the editorial team of the magazine and was based on the bank’s superior wealth management platform in Asia Pacific.
In the editorial write up accompanying the award, the magazine said: “Citi’s wealth management business in Asia rode out powerful headwinds to enjoy strong performance, partly as a result of its enhanced portfolio management tools, digitalization and client engagements.”
During the last 12 months, Citi continued to enhance its client engagement tools, such as rolling out the Portfolio 360 offering to new markets and launching the new Citigold Diversification Index (CDI). Portfolio 360provides comprehensive investment analytics reports under various stress test scenarios and the CDI assesses client’s portfolio diversification across asset classes. Both have helped further support clients of the bank in the region to assess their portfolios and navigate sometimes challenging markets.
The bank’s client assets under management are now over US$210bn across the 12 markets in Asia where the bank offers consumer banking services.
Product-wise, Citi expanded its open-architecture fund offering to include liquid alternatives, and continued to onboard new funds to offer non-correlated products. It also moved to further enhance the wealth management knowledge of its relationship managers partnering with the prestigious Wharton Business School of the US on a three-year executive education program.
Paul Hodes Managing Director, Head, Wealth Management, Consumer Bank, Asia Pacific Citibank
“A key competitive advantage for Citi is being able to deliver expertise in wealth management by raising the level of advisory through new tools and an expanded product offer via our open architecture platform delivered by a highly skilled team of relationship managers, portfolio counselors and product specialists. It is a real honor to receive the AsianInvestor Consumer Bank award for the fourth-consecutive year as recognition for our team in Asia,” said Paul Hodes, Head of Consumer Banking Wealth Management for Asia Pacific.
In the Philippines, Citi pioneered wealth management in the early 1990s and continues to enjoy a strong market lead with its wide range of products, customized advice and groundbreaking digital platform. Most recently, it launched Citi Model Portfolio, a diversification and asset allocation guide designed to aid clients to make informed investment choices.
Bea Tan
Citibank Philippines
“Coming after the introduction of the online Insurance Gap calculator, which allows our clients to find out in minutes if they’ve done enough to protect themselves and their families financially, the Citi Model Portfolio once again empowers our customers to make decisions to grow their wealth and secure their future. All these showcase our commitment to our clients, and that we value their choice of Citi as their financial partner,” said Bea Tan, Head of Consumer Banking for Citi Philippines.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 9, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
It’s raining deals this July with Lazada’s Super Brands Sale! Shop for your favorite brands online while enjoying bed weather at the comfort of your home.
Top picks that keep us singin’ in the rain are:
- Lenovo’s VIBE Shot Z90A40 for only P9,999 – this is by far, the lowest price in the market and it comes with a free Lenovo powerbank so you stay connected.
- For those looking for a more affordable option, Cherry’s Cubix Cube 3 – a Lazada exclusive – is also on sale for only P3,999, with a free sim card.
- If you’re looking for a phone bundle, check out CKK Mobile Citrine+ 4GB with Free K170 Barphone for only P1,999.
Lazada best sellers also come with additional discounts.
- Enjoy your rainy day playlist with the Oontz Angle 3 Cambridge SoundWorks Bluetooth Speaker for only P1,699.
- Capture sharp images whatever the weather, with the Canon EOS 1200D 18MP Digital SLR for only P14,399 – it comes with a free Eirmai Camera Bag and 8GB SD Card to complete your gear.
Got the school blues? Rake in more savings for block get-togethers with the Canon IP2870S Pixma InkJet Printer – only P1,888, an exclusive low priced colored inkjet printer only at Lazada. Need a laptop to get through college life? Worry not, the Asus X453SA 14″ Celeron N3050 2GB is only P11, 999 so you stick to your budget without having to miss out. Store those heavy-duty files, videos, and photos with the WD Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 External Drive for just P2,648 – a steal for all your tech toys.
Enjoy big tech brands together with the best deals during Lazada’s Big Brands Sale with discounts up to 80% off. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or download the mobile app for free.
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