Meet the New Green Lantern Recruits

I announced the Green Lantern Contest of the BusinessWorld Student Forum here in my blog (click here) and now that the promo has ended, here are the winners:

WINNER of 2 GREEN LANTERN TICKETS and loot bag:

Paolo Maravilla - Quezon City Polytechnic College

WINNERS OF GREEN LANTERN loot bags:

Jibreel Sabtal - Asia Pacific College

Amiel Santos - Marikina Polytechnic College

Ayla Reyes - UP Diliman

Adrian Reyes - UST

Michael Santos - Novaliches High School

Mark Lexter Ramirez - PUP

Allan Dejino - Batangas State University

Congratulations to all the winners. You may claim your prizes anytime from July 4 - 29, 2011 at the BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation Marketing Department, 95 Balete Drive Extension, New Manila, QC. Look for Omar Itay. Call 5359901 local 826 or email omar@bworld.com.ph.

To see their entries, visit the BusinessWorld Student Forum Facebook Page here.

New WD Photos Photo Viewer App Introduced

Technological innovations are happening left and right at this day and age so new developments from tech leaders such as Western Digital come as no surprise anymore.

Western Digital, the world’s leader in external storage solutions and maker of the popular WD TV media player family, today introduced the newest version of its WD Photos photo viewer app, which now works with the WD TV Live Hub media center from an Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android compatible smartphone or tablet.

One can now can create content with their iOS or Android device and send it directly to anyone with a WD TV Live Hub media center for big screen viewing and enjoyment. This feature is ideal for business travelers who want to keep in touch with their family and share their adventures in a fun and creative way. It is also a great way for students and distant family members to share life's moments as they happen.

In addition, WD Photos photo viewer app allows consumers to remotely access content stored on their WD TV Live Hub media center or My Book Live network drive from their portable device, anywhere in the world. This provides access to hundreds of photos without reducing memory on a user’s iPhone or Android device while allowing others on the home network to continue to enjoy the same content. And, if a user’s portable device is lost or misplaced, the content still resides safely within the home.

WD Photos Photo Viewer App Features

Features of the WD Photos photo viewer app include:

• Pinch and zoom functionality so consumers can digitally zoom in on the displayed photo;
• Instantly post photos to Facebook;
• Create a slideshow with transitions to create digital art;
• Access previously viewed photos even when the user is offline;
• View photos all at once or filter them by folder or album;
• Search by file name, folder name, or date using the built-in search options;
• E-mail a photo to a friend;
• Assign a photo to a contact;
• Supports iPhone iOS4 so user can listen to music as they view their photos;
• Enables users to view their pictures on their iPad or Android tablet; and
• Consumers can also allow up to four smartphones or tablets access to their WD TV Live Hub media center.

WD Photos Compatibility

Users can download the free app from the Android Market or the Apple iTunes store. The WD Photos photo viewer app is compatible with Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch mobile devices and the most popular Android smartphones. Photos are automatically optimized for viewing on your mobile device. WD Photos photo viewer app is also compatible with leading Android tablets.
Requirements

Users must own a WD TV Live Hub media center and register with WD’s free, secure remote access service to use the WD Photos photo viewer app. Android devices must have OS 2.1 or higher and iPhones or iPod touches must have OS 3.1 or later.

The WD TV Live Hub is distributed locally by Axis Global Technologies and is now available at select resellers.

Western Digital product photos: http://www.wdbrand.com

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Bringing Out the Filipina's Inner Fashionista

Looking and feeling good on the inside should be given as much importance as on the outside. So for the modern Filipina, who spends more time outside the home and started to occupy key positions in the workforce, veering away from the relaxed lifestyle, Barbizon aims to give ladies' inner wear more than just function and comfort, but flair and sophistication as well.

Named after a charming town south of Paris, Barbizon started 37 years ago as a brand of pantyhose. Before long, Barbizon grew into a full line of ladies' inner wear catering to the Filipina of the late 70's. Barbizon recognized the emergence of the modern Filipina and evolved along with the market, producing designs with fashion trends in mind -- low-waist boyleg bottoms to go with low-rise jeans, double purpose bras that can serve as a strapless bra under a tube or spaghetti-strap dress or worn as a regular bra when its straps are attached, racer back bras ideal for running singlets, and a cleavage-enhancing style for a sexier fit with a V-neck shirt.

“I always keep in mind classic yet stylish women when I'm creating designs,” states Barbizon in-house designer Carol Tayao, “I research on color and fabric trends as well as fashion forecasts. I always think of how the product will make a woman feel,” she continues. Barbizon is always up on its toes to innovate and to give the market a stylish edge, from the fabrics used, the cut of the cup, and the hardware that allows a bra to convert for different purposes.

Some of the new items for this season include a low-cut cup bra (8654) paired with a low-waist string bikini (908); a dual purpose bra (8627) in mesh fabric that can be worn either with or without straps matched with a sexy string bikini in the same mesh fabric (903); and a unique kind of dual purpose bra that converts from regular strap to racer back with the use of just one hook (8636) and matching bikini panty (907) both available in beige and blue colors.

Then there are the mainstays which give that signature Barbizon extraordinary feel to everyday wear such as the push-up full cup bra (8568) which comes in multiple colors with matching bikini (889); sports bra (8615) that can be worn the regular way or with the straps criss-crossed and (8566) a full-coverage bra for ladies with plus sized busts.

Barbizon intimate apparel is available in all major department stores nationwide such as Robinsons Department Stores, The Landmark in Makati & Trinoma, SM Hypermarkets, Metro Market! Market! and Sta. Lucia East Department Store. For more information, visit www.barbizonfashion.com or email barbizon@barbizonfashion.com.

Agri-Tourism at its Best

Being in my line of work at a business newspaper has exposed me to all kinds of events, expo's and trade shows -- from food, fashion, health & wellness; to business matchings, franchising, and bazaars; even toys and collectibles. So is there anything new happening soon? Something relevant and helpful to the economy?

This June 30 to July 2, the World Trade Center in Pasay City will house the 1st International Agriculture and Tourism Expo. The first of its kind in the Philippines, the 3-day expo will bring together world-class experts who will share their time and expertise to the delegates by conducting awareness campaigns and seminars on the latest agricultural and tourism innovations and trends from around the globe.

Day 1 will start off with the grand opening ceremonies to be led by representatives from A-Linx and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), with Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, the current Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, gracing the event as guest of honor and keynote speaker. Presentations from Bureau of Agriculture Research (BAR) and Philippine Agricultural Development & Commercial Corporation (PADCC) will be given, followed by a seminar on Best Practices on Conservation. A talk on Community Social Responsibility and Sustainable Tourism - The Philippine Initiative will be conducted by Susan Santos de Cardenas,

Day 2 will feature a presentation from Universal Robina Corporation (URC) and a seminar on Climate Change Awareness by the Sagip Buhay Foundation. Keynote speaker for the morning will be Senator Loren Legarda, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; keynote speaker in the afternoon will be Senator Manuel "Lito" Lapid.

Day 3 (last day) will kick off with a presentation from Foremost Farms, Inc. and an LGU Forum. His excellency, Jejomar Binay, vice president of the Philippines, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker in the morning. The afternoon will give delegates a Tax Forum, with Senator Juan Miguel "Migs" Zubiri as key note speaker.

Rizal @150: Happy Birthday!

It is Dr. Jose Rizal’s 150^th birthday today, June 19, and I just wanted to share this bit of information.

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Bicol is known for Mt. Mayon and the Cagsawa Church ruins, abaca and pili nuts, and for being a storm “magnet” (I should know, am a half Bicolana). Am proud of my heritage especially since it is also in Bicol, particularly in our province Daet, Camarines Norte, that the first and oldest Rizal monument in the Philippines can be found.

Taken last 2008 on my last vacation in Daet.

It was said that just ten days after General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines Republic, issued a decree mandating the Filipino people to observe the second anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s execution at the Luneta, the people of Daet started building a monument to honor our national hero. The construction of the stone marker in Daet was started on Dec. 30, 1898, or barely two years after the hero’s execution while the monument was completed two months later on February 1899.

Bicol’s revolutionary army headed by Colonel Antonio Sanz and Ildefonso Alegre spearheaded the construction of Rizal’s monument in Daet. Located at the Freedom Park, the 20 feet tall work of art is one of the historical landmarks of Daet.

It took the National Historical Commission 63 years (1961) to declare the Rizal monument in Daet, Camarines Norte a historical landmark.

Written on two of its three sides are the titles of Dr. Rizal’s novels ‘El Filibusterismo’ and ‘Noli Me Tangere’. Masonic symbol are very prominent – a star and the word’s ‘A Jose Rizal’ appears on the upper triangle of the monument.

Rizal @150: Jose Rizal Stamp Design Contest & Exhibition

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) conducted the 150th Birth Anniversary of Jose Rizal Stamp Design Contest, a contest created to celebrate the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2011. It aimed to promote awareness of the life, ideals and greatness of Rizal and his contribution to Philippine history.

Far Eastern University’s Fine Arts students Marc Aran C. Reyes, Deanne Fernandez and Lex Kempho Y. Lacar were named winners in the college category. Heinritzh Sales and Ramon Vismonte of Team Manila won in the open category. Fernandez's and Reyes' output will appear as a stamp, while Lacar's piece will be featured in the First Day Cover Envelope that will be issued on June 19, 2011.

STUDENT CATEGORY

Deanne Fernandez' (FEU) Entry

The Noli me tangere symbolizes Rizal’s writing that has inspired Filipinos and awakened their nationalistic consciousness. The oil lamp stands for enlightenment and reason which was Rizal’s advocacy in attaining freedom. His face takes center stage as he is the most important part of the design.

Marc Aran Reyes' (FEU) Entry

The artist wanted to show Rizal standing with a dove beside him symbolizing Rizal’s aspiration for freedom. The Philippines, like a dove, is meant to be free from all kinds of oppression. Also depicted is the cover of the Noli me tangere, one of Rizal’s greatest novels. He also included the elements of the flag: the stars and the rising sun, symbolizing hope and bright future.

Lex Kempo Lacar's (FEU) Entry

To show how Rizal became a pillar of the nation, there is a depiction of the colors and elements of the National flag (blue, red, three stars and a sun). The sun also symbolizes Rizal’s peaceful quest for freedom.

OPEN CATEGORY

Heinritzh Sales' (Team Manila) Entry

The aim of the faceless profile is for us to reflect who Rizal really is and what he has done to our country. The red color symbolizes the courage demonstrated by Rizal in writing his two books which stirred the nationalistic revolution of his country. The white border represents our former colonial master, Spain. It also represents the theme, Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan. Rizal is placed partially outside the border, symbolizing his contribution in leading his country to independence. The same is applied in the figure 150, wherein it is partially out of the picture, symbolizing our gratefulness and celebration of his life for years to come.

Ramon Vismonte's (Team Manila) Entry

The design is rendered in monochromatic blue which symbolizes Jose as an advocate of reforms through peaceful and diplomatic means. The solid block at the left stands for the theme, Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan. It also signifies darkness and uncertainties. However, the sun at the background is for hope; suggesting to us to stay strong and be inspired by the legacy of Jose Rizal. The three stars represent Faith, Science and Creativity; things the artist associated with Rizal. The artist believes that that will make our country great. The angle by which Rizal is portrayed, looking up, suggest the feeling of being proud and hopeful for our country. The artist wants to convey the same message to his countrymen, at the same time, to be grateful and learn from the past.

The winning works of the students, a representation of the interpretations of their perceptions of Rizal and his significance in Philippine history, were used in a Special Limited Stamp Issue from Philpost, in commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Jose Rizal. The students were also awarded Certificates of Participation and Tokens of Recognition.

The contest was participated by students, amateurs and professionals; Jeremy Barns, director of the National Museum, Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak from Philippine Postal Corporation, Danilo Pangan from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and Fidel Sarmiento from the Art Association of the Philippines served as judges.

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In line with the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of our National Hero, Jose Rizal, the Philippine Postal Corporation is coming up with the Jose Rizal@150 stamps which will be issued on June 19, 2011. It is classified as a “Commemorative” kind of issue with a denomination of P 7.00 and a quantity of 70,000 pieces each for two se-tenant pairs. Also available is a souvenir sheet with a denomination of P 150.00 and a quantity of 6,000 pieces.

Philpost has an exhibit of stamps and other memorabilia dubbed as “ Rizaliana Collection on Stamps Exhibit by Jorge Cuyugan and Philatelic friends” which opened last June 13 at the lobby of the historic Manila Central Post Office Building in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila. The exhibit will run until the end of June.

On display are complete sets of Rizal stamps issued by PhilPost including winning artworks of the Jose Rizal stamp design contest conducted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). The exhibit also contains an almost complete collection of Rizalian stamps and other philatelic items limited to his self portrait, monuments and works from the very first issue of 1906 to the latest issues of Rizal stamps on June 19.

The exhibit will feature all original items never before featured or shown in any exhibits for viewers to fully appreciate. Visitors and students will also have the chance to view special related trivia’s, pictures and Rizalian collections.

Rizal @150: RIZALizing the Future

This June 19 marks Jose Rizal's 150 birthday and as the Philippines' national hero, it is but fitting that tributes be done for him. One such tribute is the Yuchengco Museum's RIZALizing the Future exhibition which aims to make Rizal "young" and relevant to the new generation.

This can be found inside the elevator.

Most of us may know of Jose Rizal through the social studies and history classes in school; have seen him in monuments, stamps and currency; and have read his books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo but having gone through the Rizal exhibit made me realize that I still have a lot to learn about him and his life.

Me with a Team Manila graphic art of our national hero in the background.

Yuchengco Museum Curator Jeannie Javelosa gathered bloggers and people from media for a guided tour to preview the exhibit the night before it officially opened. She shared with us the dynamics of being a curator -- how she and her group would think of what to showcase next in the museum, how and where to gather the items for exhibit (artifacts and paintings), and how to market it to attract audience.

Curator Jeannie Javelosa dishes out about the exhibit story-telling style.

A special guided tour pre-opening night.

Ms. Javelosa excitedly told us that Rizal family members have collaborated with the museum to bring to the public Rizaliana memorabilia never exhibited before while some paintings and sculptures were from famous Filipino artists. Notable objects on display include sketches by Jose Rizal, jewelry worn by Rizal's childhood sweetheart Leonor Rivera, art by Team Manila, and banknotes and coins bearing Rizal's image.

Rizal on old Philippine money.

An old photo of the Rizal (back row, second from left) among family and friends.

Leonor Rivera's locket necklace.

Team Manila merchandise depicting the modern Rizal.

Visitors are encouraged to walk and meditate around a floating garden (and even lie on the abaca rug under it) and ponder on excerpts from Rizal's letters, novels, and poems reflecting his values.

Ponder on Rizal's works and values.

Lie beneath the floating garden while listening and meditating.

The special exhibit also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, highlighting YGC's root of inspiration: Rizal the Great Malayan, as seen through the naming of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and the Malayan Insurance. Yuchengco patriach Alfonso Yuchengco, is a great fan of Jose Rizal.

I wanted to post more photos from the exhibit but I'm afraid it would be a spoiler to what could be your wonderful learning experience. Curious much? Go and visit soon.

RIZALizing the Future is on view until October 29 at the Yuchengco Museum at the ground floor of RCBC Plaza, Ayala corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City. Museum hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. For more information on the exhibit and to know about the schedule of other Rizal-related events, call (632) 889-1234 or visit www.yuchengcomuseum.org.

I Am for Eco-Ethical Fashion Promo

Join Rags2Riches and Herword.com "I Am for Eco-Ethical Fashion" promo to win an RIIR Aranaz Tirintas shopper bag. Support fair trade and the environment!

Click here to view details and join:

http://www.herword.com/promo/main.php?id=ECO_Ethical

BSF Green Lantern Promo

Want to win Green Lantern merchandise?

Just follow this contest from BusinessWorld Student Forum to win one of 8 Green Lantern Goodie Bags from Warner Brothers (Philippines).

Mechanics:

1) Contest period is from June 9 to June 30, 2011.

2) This contest is open to all highschool and college students who are members of the BusinessWorld Student Forum page.

To become a member, you must LIKE the BusinessWorld Student Forum Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/BusinessWorld.Student.Forum).

3) Photoshop your face in any of the Green Lantern posters you will find in the internet. Or you can create your own poster.

4) Upload your photo in this album. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.232964080054338.78964.153612587989488.
Only one photo per person is allowed. Add a description to your photo with your name, school, year level and course with your contact details. (email and cellphone number).

5) Invite your friends to LIKE your photo. The 8 photos with the most likes wins.

Prizes

The photo with the most likes will win:

a pair of passes to Green Lantern movie and one Green Lantern Goodie Bag (one glow-in-the-dark freesbie, one transparent beach ball, Green Lantern stickers, Green Lantern toy ring, washable skin tattoo).

and 7 runners-up win:

one Green Lantern Goodie Bag each.

Crocs Megasale

Does this need any text? C-R-O-C-S M-E-G-A-S-A-L-E!!!

MaKULAY by Oliver Tolentino

For the past two years, I have always been looking forward to the unveiling of the Rags2Riches collection designed by some of the creative minds in the Philippine fashion industry. First there was Rajo Laurel then came Amina Aranaz-Alunan next. This year, RIIR's designer line brings an awe-inspiring collaboration with no less than internationally-acclaimed Filipino couture designer Oliver Tolentino.

Aptly titles "MaKULAY," the Oliver Tolentino collection revealed bright and warm colors. Launched recently at The Gallery of Greenbelt 5 in Ayala Center, Makati City, the limited edition pieces showcased the ingenuity of Tolentino and the enduring craftsmanship of the empowered women from the Payatas community.

Oliver Tolentino (5th from left) and Reese Fernandez-Ruiz (7th from left) flocked by the Payatas Nanays

"MaKULAY" is a wordplay of "ma" (mother) and "kulay" (color) as the collection aims to pay tribute to the remarkable mothers in Philippine history -- Marcela Agoncillo, Gabriela Silang, Corazon Aquino, among others.

Corazon Tomato Bag

Marcela Handbag

Lydia Round Bag with Fringes

Gabriela T-bag, my fave

Corazon Pouch with Pompoms

To make the collection standout all the more, the bags were modelled by gracefully poised muses decked in newspaper dresses fashioned by innovative young designers from the School of Fashion and the Arts (SOFA).

Newspaper clad muses modeled the bags

About the Designer

Oliver Tolentino, one of the most celebrated international haute designers today, is a homegrown talent. He is known for promoting local fabrics and Filipino culture through his pieces. His recognitions include being named Designer of the Week in March 2011 at the Prestigious Fashion Week El Paseo in Palm Springs, California, USA; winner of the Sustainable Eco Fashion Awards in 2010 at the Islands of the World Fashion Week in the Bahamas; and one of the finalists at the Oscar Designer Challenge in 2010, among others. His collections have been regularly featured in international glossies and have been worn by celebrities Cee Lo Green, Amber Riley, Kimora Lee Simmons, Vivica Fox, Patty Austin, Arnel Pineda, Lea Salonga, and others.

Global Pinoy Designer Oliver Tolentino

Me with the very down-to-earth Oliver Tolentino

About Rags2Riches

RIIR is am emerging global designer line that was initially established as a social business enterprise armed with a vision to uplift the poor community of Payatas. Now a global Filipino brand, RIIR is one of the most successful designer lines in the Philippines and Asia that promotes eco-ethical lifestyle through its products and business philosophy.

Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, President of Rags2Riches

For more information on RIIR and the "MaKULAY" collection, log on to www.rags2riches.ph or check out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Rags2Riches-Inc.

Movies Galore

Summer in the United States marks the season to be jolly as much awaited movie productions are making their grand entrance from late May through July. A handful of Hollywood films are expected to dominate the box office as kids and adults alike line up to see Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Kung Fu Panda 2 and X-Men: First Class while in the pipeline are Hangover 2, Super 8, Green Lantern, Transformers 3, and the last installment of Harry Potter 7: The Deathly Hollows, Part 2.

Here are some of the exciting movies and their synopsis:

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - opened May 20

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and this time directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides chronicles a new chapter of the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. And this time, the team will be transforming all the fun and exhilaration found from the first trilogy into a full 3D experience in Disney Digital. Captain Jack and the wickedly entertaining Barbossa embark on a journey to find the always elusive fountain of youth. But they discover that legendary pirate Blackbeard and Angelica, whom Captain Jack Sparrow shares a mysterious past with, are also after the same thing.

Kung Fu Panda 2 - opened May 26

The sequel to the 2008 smash hit Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2 follows Po the Chosen One as he journeys on his quest to master the art of Kung Fu. Old friends return and new Kung Fu masters will join him in order to defeat an old enemy with a deadly new weapon. Action fans of the 90s will be pleasantly surprised by the film's newest addition, Jean-Claude Van Damme.

X-Men: First Class - opened June 2

Before he was Professor X, he was Charles Xavier. Before he was Magneto, he was Erik Lensherr. Before they were archenemies, they were the closest of friends. X-Men: First Class marks the beginning of the X-Men Saga. Set in the 1960s, the film shows young Xavier and Lensherr discovering their mutant abilities for the first time and would have to work together along with other mutants to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. Sometime in between all of this, a conflict would arise between Xavier and Lensherr, setting the stage for the more familiar relationship dynamics of the two.

The Hangover 2 - opens June 8

In the follow-up to the record-breaking hit comedy “The Hangover,” Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding in The Hangover 2. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can’t even be imagined.

Super 8 - opens June 10

Director J.J. Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg team up for the first time on a secret film project called Super 8. In the late '70s, and centering on a mysterious train crash in a small Ohio town. Summer, 1979: a group of young friends are filming a Super-8 movie when a pickup truck derails a speeding train. When the locals start to disappear and even the inquisitive deputy can't come up with answers, suspicions emerge that the incident was anything but an accident. As the truth finally begins emerge, no one is prepared to learn what now stalks the unsuspecting citizens of this once quiet community.

Green Lantern - opens June 16

Adapted straight from the pages of the beloved DC Comic, Green Lantern centers around Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), a gifted but cocky test pilot who have his world turned upside down when he is granted a green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers. The ring came from an intergalactic squadron, the Green Lantern Corps, that has been in existence for centuries and have sworn to keep intergalactic order.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - opens July 1

The third installment of the popular franchise, the first one to not feature the popular actress Megan Fox, Transformers: Dark of the Moon follows the protagonist of the previous two installments Sam Witwicky (played by Shia LaBeouf). After the iconic televised event of the landing of the first man on the moon, we learn that there is a more secret nature to the journey other than just landing on the moon. Further chain of events eventually lead to this mysterious past erupting into the present day threatening to bring war on Earth so devastating that relying on the Transformers alone may not be enough.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 - opens July 15

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is the second part of the final installment of the Harry Potter series. Questions will be answered as the end begins when Harry, Ron, and Hermione search out and try to destroy the remaining horcruxes and finally put a stop to the evil Lord Voldemort and his minions. Is Harry really the chosen one and bring about the fall of Lord Voldemort? Will Dumbledore’s death be avenged? Will everyone see it through alive? To non readers of the series, expect the unexpected; and to those who are, see how the final chapter gets fleshed out in the big screen. Prepare for the biggest battle the world of magic has ever experienced this July.

Captain America: The First Avenger - opens July 22

Captain America: The First Avenger will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.

Well, there are other movies lined up but the movies mentioned here are just the type of movies that I like to watch. So relax and watch a movie...or two...or all of them.