George Clooney in ‘Up in the Air’

In “Up in the Air” charming and handsome George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham who practically lives a nomadic life taking him from one company to the next doing the dirty work that local executives would rather avoid – delivering the devastating bad news to an employee that he or she is no longer needed.

Ryan Bingham has long been contented with his unencumbered lived out across American in airports, hotels and rental cars. He can carry all he needs in a one wheel-away case; he’s a pampered, elite member of every travel loyalty program in existence; and he’s close to attaining his lifetime goal of 10 million frequent flier miles – and yet… Ryan has nothing real to hold onto.

George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick are ably joined by Jason Bateman as Craig Gregory, Danny McBride as Jim, and Melanie Lynskey as Julie Bingham.

“Up in the Air” directed by Oscar-nominated Jason Reitman is distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corporation and still showing at your favorite theaters.

Merk’s this March

Merk’s Bar Bistro continues to entertain audiences this March. Merk’s is the ideal place for celebrations, launches, special gatherings and events.

Merk’s features talented acoustic group Metro Jive Monday, March 22 and 26 while Noah’s Ark takes center stage on March 23, 25 and 27.

Listen and enjoy the music of Merk & Friends featuring top notch performers Romy Posadas and Richard Merk with vocalist Judith Banal in Wednesday Jazz Festival at Merk’s.

World class keyboardist Romy Posadas plays Happy Hour Wednesdays while Ferdie Topacio and Ricky Gonzales plays on Happy Hour Thursdays. Happy hour Fridays top bills Carding Cruz. Jr.  Merk’s Bar Bistro is located at Level 3 Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Julius Babao brings the day’s important news

Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Julius Babao goes on board DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo weekdays at 12 n.n. starting today (Mar. 22) to bring you the day’s most important news stories as they happen via “Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Dose.”

“Julius is the perfect choice to anchor our newscast given his solid experience in news-gathering and investigative reporting,” said Marah Faner Capuyan, station manager of DZMM, the leading AM station in Mega Manila.

Julius, who was adjudged Best Male Newscaster at the recent Star Awards for TV, will now be heard on DZMM seven days a week with his new assignment. He joins his wife Tintin Bersola in “Magandang Morning with Julius and Tintin” every Saturday and Sunday.

DZMM’s other must-hear shows and segments are: “Tambalang Failon at Sanchez,” “Usapang De Campanilla” (nightly right after “TV Patrol World”), “Magandang Gabi Dok,” “Para Sa’yo Bayan,” “Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado” (every Saturday at 4:30 p.m.), and “Radyo Patrol Balita Linggo” (Sundays at 12 n.n.).

Chef Mom Rosebud’s ‘Quickfire’ DVD

Now on its third volume, the highly successful Chef Mom Rosebud’s “Quickfire,” 10-minute kitchen wonders video from GMA Records & Home Video is back with yet another dozen of delectable gourmet recipes that can easily whipped up in less than 10 minutes.

Informative and entertaining, this newest instalment of the Quickfire series is especially made for budding chefs and culinary aficionados who are looking for new and exciting dishes to cook for their loved ones.

In cooperation with Aji-No-Moto Umami Seasoning, Chef Mom Rosebud’s Quickfire, 10-minute kitchen wonders Vol. 3 is now available at Atrovision, SM records bars and Odyssey Music Video outlets nationwide.
 
Anthony Taberna grills the VP candidates in ‘UKG’

Broadcast journalist Anthony Taberna brings out the lighter side of vice-presidential candidates as he interviews each of them up close and personal in “Umagang Kay Ganda” beginning today (Mar. 22) on ABS-CBN.

Unlike the usual debates and interviews, Anthony will ask the candidates plain and simple getting to-know-you questions in his segment “Punto por Punto” that will allow viewers to see pass the political image they project.

“Umagang Kay Ganda” will soon wrap up its series of interviews with the presidential candidates, which started last January. The presidentiables did not escape Anthony’s direct, no-nonsense, and straightforward questions not only on issues, but also about their personalities.

Watch out for controversial questions Anthony will be asking the vice presidential candidates in “Punto Por Punto” with Anthony Taberna in “Umagang Kay Ganda,” 5:15 a.m. on ABS-CBN. Visit www.abs-cbnnews.com/boto or follow www.twitter.com/ABSCBN_Halalan on Twitter.