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adidas opens gigantic Brand Center in Glorietta

Has the largest selection of adidas gear

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Shopping for shoes doesn’t have to be a chore. Though some thrive under a grab-and-go approach to shopping, adidas wants to make it an entire experience. The iconic lifestyle brand has just opened one of its most dynamic stores in the Philippines: the adidas Brand Center.

Opening its doors to customers in Glorietta 3, the Brand Center wants to make shopping an experience for adidas fans. Firstly, the new location offers more than just the standard gallery of adidas products you’ll find in any mall. It features the largest collection of adidas products including exclusive golf, trail, and outdoor gear. Naturally, the store will have the more popular catalog of shoes and gear.

The store also has 12 moment areas which are meant to showcase different artworks and how Filipino culture can meld with adidas’ design. These individual areas also have their own Instagram-worthy designs. One, for example, has a tunnel — called the Women’s Ramp — where you can strut and show off your latest adidas purchase. The basketball area also has a small court design collaborated by Filipino artists. Also, the Brand Center has a Sustainability Ramp — a tunnel made of rattan — which emphasizes the brand’s commitment for greener products.

Finally, the store has a Maker Lab which allows customers to customize their gear with different patches of designs from Filipino artists. It’s the first of its kind in the country.

The adidas Brand Center is open now in Glorietta 3.

SEE ALSO: adidas is making an Xbox-themed sneaker

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WATCH: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie final trailer

In cinemas this April

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Universal Pictures has released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which hits cinemas early next month.

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day return to play the iconic brothers Mario and Luigi, with the group getting bigger and more lovable with the addition of Donald Glover’s Yoshi.

Other actors returning to voice beloved characters from the franchise are:

  • Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
  • Jack Black as Bowser
  • Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
  • Brie Larson as Rosalina

Worth noting, the Captain Marvel and The Marvels lead actress, Larson, fulfills her dream as a Super Mario fan as her character makes her big-screen debut.

Courtesy: Universal Studios

In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the plumber brothers are sent into space to save Rosalina from the clutches of Bowser Jr.

Coming along for the ride are Princess Peach, Toad, and Yoshi, their newest companion.

More beloved characters will make their first big-screen appearances, including Pikmin, R.O.B., Birdo, and more.

The trailer also highlights some of the wonderful worlds the protagonists will visit, from the Preshistoric Falls to the Honeyhive Galaxy.

The film will show in theaters on April 1 in the United States and April 4 in the Philippines.

Watch the final trailer here:

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day first trailer hits hard — and gets weird

What’s happening to Peter?

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All images are screenshots from the trailer

Spider-Man is back — and this time, it doesn’t feel safe.

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day just dropped, and it’s equal parts heartbreaking, chaotic, and… a little unsettling. The kind of trailer that makes you pause halfway through and go, “Wait, what is happening to Peter?”

Because this isn’t just about swinging through New York anymore.

This is about what happens after Peter Parker chooses to disappear.

A lonelier Spider-Man

The trailer opens with Peter hanging upside down high above the city, quietly watching MJ and Ned Leeds celebrate their first day at MIT.

They’ve moved on. They’re happy. And Peter… doesn’t exist to them anymore.

That idea lingers through the next few scenes. He rehearses introductions like a stranger trying to fit in and washes his bloodied suit in a laundromat. He carries on as Spider-Man, even receiving a Key to the City — while Peter Parker fades into the background.

Things get violent, fast

Then the trailer flips.

We see a little moment between Frrank Castle (The Punisher) and Spidey. The exchange was lighthearted but also brutal. Spidey ends up immobilizing Frank and tells him to “Go home.” Could be a quick nod to Tom Holland’s “Home” trilogy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

And in the middle of it all, Scorpion finally emerges as a major threat, alongside a brute with mechanical gauntlets and a swarm of red-clad ninjas.

This isn’t your usual friendly neighborhood lineup.

Something is wrong with Peter

And then there’s the part that really sticks.

Peter starts deteriorating. He looks sick. Sweaty. Unstable. At one point, he collapses completely.

Then comes the reveal: Peter trapped inside a massive web cocoon — before violently breaking out of it.

He seeks out Bruce Banner, who seems to confirm what we’re all thinking — something is very wrong with Peter’s DNA. His warning? Mutation at this level is dangerous.

Paired with the narration about a spider’s life cycle and Banner’s warning, it really feels like the film is setting up a Man-Spider arc. A version of Peter where the mutation goes too far. Where the line between hero and something else starts to blur.

If that’s where this is headed, Brand New Day might be the most unsettling Spider-Man story we’ve seen on screen.

And still… MJ

The trailer closes things out with a quiet moment.

Peter shows up at MJ’s door with flowers, trying to reconnect in the simplest way he can.

She smiles. Introduces herself. Like they’ve never met. And Peter, of course, plays along. Just a friendly neighbor from across the hall.

It’s soft. It’s painful. And it lands harder than any punch in the trailer.

I’m all in

Between Frank Castle’s brutality, Bruce Banner’s warning, the arrival of Scorpion, and the possibility of a full-on Man-Spider transformation…

Yeah. This one feels different.

Can’t wait. I’m so hyped.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to theaters on July 31. In the Philippines, the movie will start showing on July 29.

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TUMI’s “Mediterranean Escape” brings vacation energy to Spring 2026 lineup

Travel-inspired hues, textures

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TUMI Spring 2026

TUMI is leaning into the spirit of slow, intentional travel with its Spring 2026 campaign and collection, “Mediterranean Escape.”

Unveiled globally, the seasonal lineup draws inspiration from the warmth, rhythm, and sensory richness of the Mediterranean coast. The result is a collection that blends expressive colors, tactile materials, and destination-driven design across the brand’s core travel and lifestyle pieces.

Shot in Mallorca, Spain, the campaign captures a relaxed, transportive mood — positioning travel not just as movement, but as an immersive, emotional experience.

Color leads the story

At the center of the collection is a refreshed seasonal palette applied across TUMI’s most recognizable silhouettes, including the 19 Degree line.

New hues include thyme green, sun-washed terracotta, and sunlit yellow — tones that reflect coastal landscapes and summer light. The 19 Degree Aluminum range also introduces Horizon Blue, a shade inspired by the meeting point of sea and sky, adding depth to the collection’s metallic finishes.

These updates continue TUMI’s push to balance form and function while making its designs feel more expressive and lifestyle-oriented.

Textures and prints expand the lineup

Beyond color, “Mediterranean Escape” introduces new material directions and prints across multiple collections.

A raffia-inspired woven capsule brings a more relaxed, artisanal feel to select bags from the Olas and Harrison lines. The material choice adds warmth and texture while keeping the brand’s structured design language intact.

Accessories also play into the theme. Bag charms shaped like olives, flowers, and lemons reference Mediterranean markets and coastal scenery, while functional pieces like the Belden Sunglass Charm cater to long, sun-filled days.

The collection also debuts a new Mediterranean Print, rolling out across items from Voyageur, Tegra-Lite, Belden, and Nassau collections. The print adds visual personality without straying from TUMI’s focus on usability.

Travel, but more intentional

According to Creative Director Victor Sanz, the collection reflects a shift toward more mindful travel — one that emphasizes sensory experiences and emotional connection.

That philosophy carries through both design and storytelling. The campaign presents TUMI in a more relaxed, playful light, while still anchored in the performance and precision the brand is known for.

“Mediterranean Escape” also extends beyond products, with planned global activations aimed at bringing the theme to life through immersive experiences.

Availability

The TUMI “Mediterranean Escape” Spring 2026 collection is now available via TUMI’s official Philippine website.

For more updates and behind-the-scenes content, the brand encourages fans to follow its social channels.

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