Anime Version of Iron Man on ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN Channel 2 is set to premiere the anime version of Iron Man on October 16 and will air every Sunday at 8:30am MNL.

This was announced through a commercial first aired on Tuesday during the commercial break of 100 Days to Heaven.

The 12-episode Iron Man anime is part of a series of Marvel titles recently given an anime treatment, including Wolverine, X-Men, and Blade.

Julia Montes Deals with First Heartbreak this Sunday in ‘Growing Up’

Remember your first love and heartbreak this Sunday (October 16) on ABS-CBN’s hit youth-oriented show “Growing Up.”

In the process of being friends with Jason (Diego Loyzaga), Tammy (Julia Montes) finds herself loving her “soul mate” even more. But Tammy’s daydreaming will end as she will discover that Cassie (Yen Santos) and Jason are officially ‘together.’

How will Tammy cope with her first heartbreak? What will Ella (Kathryn Bernardo) do to make things better for her best friend?

Don’t miss how the “Growing Up” barkada and feel love and heartbreak this Sunday on ABS-CBN after “ASAP Rocks.” For more updates, log on to www.growingup.tv or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Paulo Avelino Dispels Rumored Rivalry With Albie Casiño

In line with the rivalry posed between Paulo Avelino and Albie Casiño, Paulo said that he never lets it come between their friendship.

According to him, “Albie and I are good friends, so no matter what people say we’ll still be friends.”

Also, he dispelled the rumor that there is an actual competition between them when it comes to taking on projects.

He said, “Regarding the projects, wala naman walang sulutan o walang agawan na nangyari. The network, [as far as] I know, has plans also for him. And magkaiba naman ‘yung packaging namin.”

Fairy Tale Feast and Birthday Cake Challenge in ‘Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition’

The remaining 18 talented kiddie cooks of the top-rating cooking reality show “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” will serve viewers with food fit for kings and queens as they fuse imagination in their creations this Saturday (Oct 15).

The kids will be visited by notable fairy tale characters that represent the ingredients in their Mystery Box challenge: Snow White with her apples, Goldilocks with her porridge, Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk” with chicharo (snow peas), and Cinderella with her squash.

Eggs will be depicted by Humpty Dumpty and pork intestines by the Three Little Pigs. Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Ivan Dorschner, who will portray as the Prince from “The Princess and the Frog” will bring frogs to the pantry.

The kiddie cooks will surely tickle the fancy of viewers with dishes such as apple caramel rice cake with meat floss in sweet kalabasa sauce and chicharo, frog and pork intestine patties with teriyaki sauce, frog legs and apple slaw, frog meat pastel, and kalabasa bread pudding with apple caramel sauce and stir fried frog.

The top performer in the fairytale-themed Mystery Box challenge will get to choose the core ingredient for the next challenge, where they will invent their own birthday cake.

For their cake invention test, magician Alakim will enchant the kids as he mystically reveals one by one the choice of ingredients: banana, chocolate, and carrots.

On Sunday (Oct 16), the kids will embark on an offsite challenge at a bakeshop where they will be divided into two groups and make and pack 50 servings of foccacia bread and 50 servings of dinner rolls for guest Chef Sau Del Rosario and his client.

The test aims test the kids’ competence in meeting the client’s demands, as well as their ability to deal with their teammates in a highly tense setting.

Watch the “Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition” this Saturday, 6:45 PM, and this Sunday, 7 PM on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like http://www.facebook.com/jrmasterchef on Facebook, or follow @jrmasterchef_ph on Twitter.

Ted Failon Finally Finds Lost Elisa

Veteran broadcast journalist Ted Failon finally found lost Elisa Altamira.

Admitted to be a fan of ABS-CBN’s top-rating teleserye “Nasaan Ka Elisa?,’ Ted felt really happy when Elisa, actress Melissa Ricks in real life, visited him in his radio program on DZMM . The actress said it’s a big honor to be a subject of Ted’s daily commentaries. Meanwhile, Elisa’s father (Albert Martinez), also took the chance of personally thanking the news anchor on his radio program. He even gave Ted his signature sunglasses.

Apl de Ap and Stomp on Happy Yipee Yehey

HYY proudly presents Filipino international music artist Apl de Ap of the Grammy Award-winning Black Eyed Peas and performers of non-traditional Broadway show STOMP.

Noontime heroes Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Rico J Puno, collectively known as the RJR also offer a superhero-inspired performance.

Adding to the fun-filled Saturday is the much-awaited launching of a talent competition that will challenge fellow gays, or “beckys.”

The competition among the country’s brightest kids is also something to look forward to, while “Happy Yipee Awooh!” continues with more scary Halloween characters.

Also, a new music for HYY’s Christmas celebration is set to be introduced.

Weekends are never the same when you’re with your favorite noontime barkada. Don’t miss the fun and the whopping gifts and prizes to be given away in “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!

'Pilipinas Got Talent' 12 Grand Finalists to be Completed on Sunday

Dalawang puwesto na nga lang ang natitira at makukumpleto na ang 12 grand finalists na maglalaban laban sa inaabangang grand finals ng nangungunang talent-reality show sa bansa na “Pilipinas Got Talent.”

Magbabanggaan na ang natitirang anim na semi-finalists na kinabibilangan ng Techno Jazz, Jet Barrun, Jane Ann Arnado, Flip Duo, Khalil Joseph Ramos, at Kiriko. Sino kaya sa kanila ang papasok sa grand finals?

Noong Sabado, pumalo ang PGT ng 27.1% sa TV ratings sa buong bansa at muling tinalo ang kalabang programa na “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (20%). Panalo rin ito noong Linggo nang mag-rate ng 24.7% buong bansa kontra “Protege” (13.1%) ayon sa Kantar Media/TNS.

Manatiling nakatutok sa ”Pilipinas Got Talent,” kasama si Luis Manzano at Billy Crawford bilang hosts, na mapapanood live sa PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino Paranaque City tuwing Sabado, 9:15 PM, at Linggo, 8:30 PM, sa ABS-CBN.