TrubeBytes: Into The Bandwagon

Two popular brands in the telecommunications industry are now jumping into their own bandwagon, while one of Star Cinema's offerings so far throughout the year has become a certified global blockbuster. Let's find out more about them in this edition of TrubeBytes.

O+ Online Supreme Kit

O+ recently launched its own smartphone bundle offer called the Online Supreme Kit which includes an O+ Selfie Android smartphone bundled with free Smart Prepaid and Talk n'Text SIM cards accompanied with freebies. The Smart Prepaid SIM is equipped with 100 MB of free data per month for one year while the Talk n'Text SIM gives consumers free access to Facebook, Viber and Twitter plus free texts to all networks. The said kit is available nationwide for only Php2,690.

Enter Globe Studios

Meet Globe Telecom's newest "partners in crime"

Globe Telecom is set to produce its own original series and movies through Globe Studios, its first foray into content creation. With the support of well-known local and Asian media powerhouses like Viva Entertainment and the Malaysian-based Astro, Globe Studios will not only be dedicated to meet the demands of the telco's subscribers for online entertainment but also become a platform for new content from well-known directors. They are slated to be shown in theaters and in digital mobile platforms as well. In addition, Globe Telecom has also announced its partnership with six world-class digital brands including Netflix, Sports Illustrated, Turner and the singing app Smule as part of its continuing commitment as the purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle.

Just The 3 of Us Makes It Big Globally

ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc.'s romantic comedy blockbuster movie Just The 3 of Us has officially entered blockbuster territory, earning US$4.9 million dollars in the global box office. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and topbilled by local box office stars John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado, the movie that chronicles two people's journey to love and self-discovery was shown in about 300 cinemas worldwide (including more than 100 local theaters in the Philippines) and grossed US$2.1 million in its first week alone. It is set to become available during flights by September of this year courtesy of ABS-CBN International Distribution.

Until next time, trubists!! Let's just hope that the recent changes in this online journal will keep you in the know about the latest on those who want to jump into their own bandwagon in the coming future.