Babbling Point

it had to be you, it had to be you i wandered around, and finally found the somebody who  could make me be true could make me be blue  or even be glad just to be sad  just thinking of you some others I've seen  might never be mean might never be cross  or try to be boss but they wouldn't do for nobody else gave me the thrill with all your faults, I love you still it had to be you wonderful you it had to be you

The NBDB and the Manila Critics Circle are pleased to announce this year's finalists of the 29th National Book Awards. Winners will be announced on November 13 at The Metropolitan Museum of Manila. Graphic Literature 1. Trese: Mass Murders, Ferdinand-Benedict G. Tan and Jonathan A. Baldisimo (Visprint) 2. El Indio A Graphic Novel by Francisco V. Coching (Vibal Foundation) See the complete list of finalists at: http://nbdb.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=827&Itemid=1

Client: Globe Product: EverybodyTXT20 Agency: Harrison Communications Creatives: Raul Castro, Alex Arellano, Budjette Tan, J.B. "Taps" Tapia, Reinard Santos, Ronnie Tres Reyes Accounts: Dino Laurena, Maine Gatbonton, Rose Natanauan, Andrea Santos Producer: Datu Gallaga,JhoMoya Director: A.F. Benaza

page1 page2 page3 page4 page5 page6 PRECINTO 13: A Domestic Disturbance Story by Budjette Tan Script by David Hontiveros and Budjette Tan Art by Atan http://atanbz.deviantart.com/ TRESE created by Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo

Check out Brandie's interactive artwork for the RE:VISION exhibit. Following the idea of "revisions", you can mix and match the comic book panels and it will still tell you a story. Read the story at: http://brandietan.blogspot.com/2010/09/trese-revised-at-revision-exhibit-at.html Idea by Brandie Tan. Art by Brandie Tan Story by Budjette Tan TRESE created by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo

And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world So excuse me forgetting but these things I do You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue Anyway the thing is what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

Come to the Visprint booth at the Metro Comic Con (Aug 21 & 22, MegaTradeHall) and get these preview books: TRESE: CADENA DE AMOR Story by Budjette Tan Art by Kajo Baldisimo 22-pages, P50 SONGS OF THE LEWENRI Story by Budjette Tan Art by Mark Torres 8-page, P20 BATHALA APOKALYPSIS #1 Story by David Hontiveros Art by Ace Enriquez 32-pages, P50 FREEBIE PROMO! Buy all three TRESE books and get Trese:Cadena de Amor & Songs of the Lewenri for free. Buy all three of David Hontiveros' Penumbra books and get Bathala Apokalypsis for free.

I've been awake for a while now You've got me feelin' like a child now 'Cause every time I see your bubbly face I get the tingles in a silly place And it starts in my toes And I crinkle my nose Where ever it goes I always know That you make me smile Please stay for a while now Just take your time I've been asleep for a while now You tuck me in just like a child now 'Cause every time you hold me in your arms I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth Where ever you go "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat "Doppio" artwork by Wella

In INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 28... ... we get to meet Mr. Cababa from Manila. When Tony Stark asked him about the Pinoy super hero team "Triumph Division", Cababa mentioned that there's a "new regime" running things. (It should be interesting to point out that this issue came out on the week of President Noynoy Aquino's inauguration.) Stark then invited him to join his new company and become part of the team that will create a repulsor-powered electric car.  Find more balut eggs at http://babblingpoint.blogspot.com/2009/06/balut-in-superheros-underpants.html

What if there were only one superhuman in the whole world? What if the world was about to end as predicted in the Book of Revelations? What can one superman do to hold back the hand of the Almighty? read the first chapter at http://www.davidhontiveros.com/bathala_pages/coverplus_bat.html Story by David Hontiveros Art by Ace Enriquez Based on an idea by Gerry Alanguilan Costume designed by Kajo Baldisimo & Ace Enriquez

Advertising Agency: Rafineri, Istanbul, Turkey Creative Directors: Ayse Bali, Murat Cetinturk Art Director: Ozer Yalcinkaya Copywriter: Gorkem Yegin Illustrator: Pelin Kirca Published: January 2010 http://adsoftheworld.com/

Nostalgia — it’s delicate, but potent. Teddy told me that in Greek, “nostalgia” literally means “the pain from an old wound.” It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn’t a spaceship, it’s a time machine. It goes backwards, and forwards. It takes us to a place where we ache to go again. --Don Draper I've only watched the first two seasons of MAD MEN and this is still my favorite quote and favorite scene. Watch Don Draper's complete preamble and pitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRDUFpsHus&feature=related Picture and quote from: http://crabcakes.tumblr.com/post/890794310/annahinks-acrossoceans-marinersubmariner

We were so happy that were able to get the Itchyworms "Gusto Ko Lamang sa Buhay" for this TV commercial. Client: Jack N Jill / URC Product: Presto Creams Cookies Agency: Harrison Communications Creatives: Alex Arellano, Budjette Tan, Kevin Sabino, Bow Guerrero, Mark Mendoza Accounts: Monday Gonzales, Jello Tan-Goloy, Ethel Dino, LJ Almendras Director: Henry Frejas Producer: Datu Gallaga

(click the images enlarge) Congratulations to Ace Saatchi & Saatchi for their wins in the recent ADFEST! Press Category of the Lotus Awards Best "Our Ride - She Hated" Vespa, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Bronze "Our Ride - Behind" Vespa, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Silver Campaign "Our Ride" Vespa, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi Great to see ads that tell you a nice, little story instead of trying too hard to sell, sell, sell you something. See the complete list of Pinoy ADFEST winners at http://brandietan.blogspot.com/2010/07/adfest-2010-results.html?spref=tw

Saw this ad in the Philippine Daily Inquirer today: Which makes me wonder... is the owner of this company a Star Wars geek? is the writer/art director of this ad a Star Wars geek? what will Lucas do when he sees this ad? (here's the complete page)

!!!FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!! Back in 2005, I got dragged into helping out with this project, where I got to work with director Romeo Candido . This campaign was Romeo first advertising work in the Philippines. He would later say that this project gave him a crash course on how it is to work in Philippine advertising. Years later, after he directed the horror movie "Ang Pamana: The Inheritance" , we got work with him again on the viral videos we did to promote the Neil Gaiman event in Subic . 1 2 3 4 This commercial stars Teddy Corpuz, who was just starting out as the singer of the band Rocksteddy. The team found him in a casting session for a project that never pushed through. When we needed to find a new Gentxt guy, they immediately remembered him and knew that he was perfect for the role.

Goes without saying how excited I am to watch INCEPTION. Good review so far! Love these posters, especially the ones that introduce the characters. They sound like superhero codenames and I am such a sucker for getting to know new characters.  All posters were found from Empire's site: http://www.empireonline.com/futurefilms/film.asp?id=136118 Empire's review of INCEPTION: http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/review.asp?FID=136118 Plot : Corporate spy-for-hire Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) steals ideas in dreams, but then he's hired to achieve the impossible: "inception" - planting an idea in the mind of a target. If he succeeds, he can see his estranged children. If he fails, he'll be trapped forever. Verdict : Like The Matrix mated with Synecdoche, New York — or a Charlie Kaufman 007. To paraphrase Casino Royale’s Vesper Lynd, it’s a meaningful pursuit in a summer of disposable entertainments. With physics-defying, thunderous action, heart-wringing emoti...