HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – Openly-gay actor George Takei wants John Cho to stay in the closet!
Well, John Cho’s Star Trek character, Sulu, that is.
Speaking exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter, Takei who originally played Sulu in the popular series, says the ‘Star Trek Beyond’ development for his character is out of step with what creator Gene Roddenberry would have wanted.
The 79-year-old LGBT activist says he’s not happy with Cho’s character coming out as gay in the upcoming sequel to the space classic.
Top photo: image of Marilyn Monroe; bottom: image of Jesus Christ?
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Photos and videos of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration speech on June 30 have baffled many Filipinos. And we’re talking about the image of Jesus Christ that seemed to have appeared behind Duterte, against the backdrop of the Philippine flag.
Now, Filipinos are starting to realize that on that same day, when a different image manifested itself again on the Philippine flag behind the president. This time it was the image of Marilyn Monroe.
Is this a Divine Providence message of the new president’s dual persona? Sinner and Saint?
The cast of “Digong.” (Photo credit: Jayson Javier)
MANILA, Philippines (Manila Bureau ) – Multi-awarded Filipino film director Brillante Mendoza has been chosen to direct a new superhero film, “Digong,” based on the true-to-life story of new Philippine President Rod Duterte and his family.
Mendoza, the only Filipino that has won a directing award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for his 2009 film, “Kinatay,” was Duterte’s one and only choice to direct the superhero flick.
Mendoza’s Ma’Rosa” was also critically acclaimed at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and won the Best Actress award for Jaclyn Jose, another first for a Filipino.
In addition to directing the superhero film, Mendoza has also been chosen to direct President Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for July 25 this year.
Aside from the president, others in the cast of “Digong” include his children Sara, Paulo, Sebastian and Kitty; as well as his right-hand man Bong Go and new Philippine National Police Chief General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa.
“Digong” is a about a superhero family and their allies out to stamp out drugs, corruption and criminality in the fantasyland Pinas.
Mendoza hopes that this new film will finally earn for the Philippines a Best Picture award in Cannes next year.
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