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Ryan Reynolds voices quirky, fast-talking ‘Detective Pikachu’
Pikachu speaks! And that’s just for starters in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” As fans everywhere know, Pikachu is a Pokémon, and no matter how expressive Pokémon can be with their features, actions, body language and special powers, they are linguistically limited to stating their own names. Inexplicably, such is not…
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WATCH: Alligators attack in trailer for nail-biting horror film ‘Crawl’
If the storm doesn’t get you, they will. Watch the official trailer for Paramount Pictures’ nail-biting horror thriller Crawl, from director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) and producers Sam Raimi (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead) and Craig Flores (300). Check out the trailer below and watch Crawl in Philippine cinemas August 2019. In the film, when a massive hurricane…
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WATCH: Will Smith’s epic action thriller ‘Gemini Man’ drops teaser trailer
The official teaser trailer for Paramount Pictures’ Gemini Man has just been unveiled. Will Smith stars as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin in the epic action-thriller, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee. Check out the trailer below and watch Gemini Man in Philippine cinemas October 2019. Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an…
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After playing Hawkeye’s wife, Linda Cardellini takes on ‘La Llorona’
Most recently seen in “Avengers: Endgame” as the wife of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Linda Cardellini now stars in New Line Cinema’s “The Curse of La Llorona.” Produced by James Wan, the film brings the iconic Latin American legend to terrifying life in an original horror film. Cardellini plays Anna Tate Garcia, a social worker…
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‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ to open November 2021
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced the release date for the third “Fantastic Beasts” film—inviting audiences to return to the cinematic Wizarding World on November 12, 2021. The release date marks the opening of the next installment of one of the Studio’s key properties. The announcement was made today by Ron Sanders, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution…
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Bailey finds new destiny in sequel ‘A Dog’s Journey’
In Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined. “The first movie was about our dog going from person to person…
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WATCH: Son of evil looms in superhero horror ‘Brightburn’ clip
Columbia Pictures has just released a clip from its highly anticipated Brightburn: Son of Evil, producer James Gunn’s new superhero horror movie. Check out the clip entitled “Wrecked” below and watch Brightburn: Son of Evil in Philippine cinemas on May 29. Brightburn: Son of Evil is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing…
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WATCH: New ‘Men in Black International’ trailer hypes action-packed adventure
The world’s not going to save itself. Watch the brand new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Men in Black International from the director The Fast and the Furious 8 and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson. The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure,…
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25th ‘James Bond’ film set to start principal photography
James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ earns P205-M on its first day; now the highest-grossing opening in PH cinema
Much like how Thanos snapped his fingers to wipe out half of the population of the entire universe in an instant, the much-awaited release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame obliterated Philippine box-office records on its opening day. Bringing a decade’s worth of action and storytelling to an epic conclusion, Avengers: Endgame smashed local opening day…
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New Director’s Club Cinema in SM Southmall opens with ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Get ready to experience movies like no other as SM Cinema’s premier movie theatre opens in Las Piñas. Each Director’s Club Cinema has 48 Ferco leather recliners, strategically-situated pods for improved privacy, an in-house butler service, and an exclusive food menu for the utmost comfort, luxury, and convenience to keep you glued to your seat. …
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Paramount Pictures collabs with UP grad for ‘Pet Sematary’ alternative poster
In celebration of the release of its upcoming suspense thriller Pet Sematary, Paramount Pictures has collaborated with a Caloocan-based Filipino artist via Talenthouse (a leading online open-source creative platform), to create the film’s alternative poster for the Philippines. The Pet Sematary tribute poster was done by Don Suratos, 39, a graduate from the University of the Philippines…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to run for 24 hours starting at 6:01 AM on April 24
Before the much-awaited grand conclusion of the Avengers franchise, cinemas nationwide are gearing up to open their doors to Marvel fans with screenings starting as early as 6:01 am on its opening day on April 24. Excited moviegoers who want to be the first ones to witness the epic finale of the Avengers’ battle against…
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Horror film ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ ascends to no.1 in US box-office
Warner Bros. and New Line’s horror thriller “The Curse of La Llorona” spooked US audiences to open at No.1, conjuring $26.5 million when it opened in North America. Based on the Mexican folklore about the Weeping Woman, “The Curse of La Llorona” also launched this weekend in 71 international markets, where it collected $30 million…
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WATCH: Final trailer reveal for ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’
With Jean Grey aka Phoenix (played by Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner) out of control in the final trailer reveal of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, her fellow mutants unite to save her from wreaking havoc on earth and to the rest of the X-men force. “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” is adapted from the classic storyline during the…
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WATCH: ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ payoff trailer reveals epic action
Saving the world is easy, but working together is going to be a real pain in the ass. Watch the payoff trailer for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby. In Philippine cinemas July 31, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw is distributed by United International Pictures through…
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‘IT’ standout Jack Dylan Grazer is fanboy Freddy in ‘Shazam!’
Popularly known for starring as the Losers Club’s asthma-afflicted Eddie in the global horror blockbuster “IT,” Jack Dylan Grazer now stars in New Line Cinema’s action-adventure “SHAZAM!” in the role of Freddy, a geeky foster kid who has had a tough young life but who definitely hasn’t lost his sense of humor…or mischief. In…
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NBA superstar Stephen Curry scores greatest win in faith-based movie ‘Breakthrough’
NBA’s multi-awarded All-Star player Stephen Curry, also known for being outspoken about his faith scores his latest win as one of the executive producers in the incredible faith-based movie “Breakthrough”. In one of his many speeches when he won MVP, he professed that pounding his chest and pointing up remind him that he plays for…
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Master of horror James Wan produces ‘The Curse of La Llorona’
One of the most iconic and widely known figures in Mexican folklore, La Llorona – and her terrible, eternal hunt for children’s souls to replace the ones she drowned in life – has fueled the nightmares of generations of kids and left her mark on a vast swath of Latin America. Her story has taken…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ gets animals emotional
Just when you think you have them all figured out, discover the secret emotional life of pets in the brand-new trailer for Universal Pictures and llumination’s The Secret Life of Pets 2. Check out the trailer below and watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 in Philippine cinemas June 5. The Secret Life of Pets 2 is distributed in the Philippines by United International…
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Bailey shares tender moments in new posters of ‘A Dog’s Journey’
Universal Pictures has revealed two new adorable posters for its heartwarming drama A Dog’s Journey, the highly awaited sequel to 2017’s A Dog’s Purpose. The cast is led by returning stars Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger and Josh Gad as the voice of Bailey. With the tagline, “Some friendships transcend lifetimes,” the posters show the dog Bailey sharing…
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WATCH: Meet the animated ‘Addams Family’ in their first trailer
They’re creepy and they’re kooky! Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures’ (MGM) has just unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature The Addams Family with a voice cast led by Oscar Issac, Charlize Theron and Chloe Grace Moretz. Check out the trailer below and watch The Addams Family in Philippine cinemas October 23. The Addams Family is distributed in the…
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Supernatural horror ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ to hold sneak previews in PH April 22, 23
The curse comes to life sooner than you think as New Line Cinema and producer James Wan’s “The Curse of La Llorona” holds special, whole-day sneak previews on Monday & Tuesday, April 22 & 23 in selected cinemas nationwide. This gives horror fans an early treat as the suspense thriller is due to open wide…
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‘Ina ng Bayan’ Ai-Ai Delas Alas back with Ex Battalion in family comedy musical ‘S.O.N.S.: Sons of Nanay Sabel’
Ai-Ai Delas Alas is back on the big screen again with her extraordinary motherly love that will surely tickle and touch your heart in ‘S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel).’ This time, Ai-Ai plays the role of Sabel, a former Bartender who was supposed to be married to a Prince. Unfortunately, the Prince found out about…
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Stop-motion animated film ‘Missing Link’ shows fun-filled adventure for all ages
From the studio that released the dark fantasy comedy horror film Coraline and the epic samurai action-adventure Kubo and the Two Strings, comes another spectacular animated movie, Missing Link, that will take Filipino viewers on a globetrotting heartwarming quest. This 2019, stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA, returns with its fifth and biggest feature film to date…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to open in 333 SM Cinema screens nationwide
The coming of the most anticipated movie of the year is fast-approaching and SM Cinema is gearing up for the massive battle about to come! After more than a decade, everyone is anxious to watch the epic finale to this story that we have been following since 2008. This is why from April 24 to…
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‘Friend Zone,’ Thailand’s highest-grossing film of 2019, hits Philippine cinemas
Everyone has a best friend. But what happens when you fall in love with your BFF? What happens if she just wants to stay friends? And what happens if she gets a boyfriend? Friend Zone is the place that answers all these questions. Palm has been stuck in the friend zone with Gink for 10 years.…
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‘Shazam’ grosses P79.6-M in 5 days, tops PH box-office at no.1
The country’s fanboys and moviegoers shouted the magic word “Shazam!” last weekend, catapulting Warner Bros.’ latest DC superhero to the top of the Philippine box-office at No.1. The comedy adventure starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero arrived with a five-day opening weekend of P79.6-million, dominating with more than 50% market share and gave Warner…
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Reboot of superhero film ‘Hellboy’ brings horror, blood, gore
“Hellboy”, the legendary half-demon superhero is back this April, but not as a continuation to the 2004 and 2008 fantasy-heavy Hellboy films by visionary writer/director Guillermo del Toro. Instead, this movie reboot has a darker tone, much more grounded in horror (Rated R in America and Rated R-13 in the Philippines), and is composed of…
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WATCH: ‘Joker’ teaser trailer puts spotlight on Batman’s nemesis
Watch the teaser trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker,” starring Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. Check out the trailer below and watch “Joker” in Philippine cinemas October 3. “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and…
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‘Captain Marvel’ earns over P613-M in PH, making it 7th all-time highest-grossing movie
Carol Danvers’ first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has Marvel Studios soaring to another box office success in the Philippines! On its fourth week in theaters, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” created a new record as it now holds the 7th highest-grossing movie in Philippine history with USD11.7 million at the box-office. Indeed, “Captain Marvel” has…
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Jay Altarejos returns to Sinag Maynila filmfest via erotic drama ‘Jino to Marī’ (Gino and Marie)
Acclaimed director Joselito “Jay” Altarejos—whose “Tale of the Lost Boys” won the Sinag Maynila 2018 Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Box-Office and Best Editing awards—returns to the celebrated festival with a new film, Jino To Mari (Gino and Marie). Altarejos’ new work takes an inside look into the pornographic film industry. It tells the story of a…
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Get electrified with new superhero comedy ‘Shazam!’ in IMAX at SM Cinema
DC superfans, say the word as SM Cinema brings you an exciting and electrifying IMAX experience with the newest superhero in town, the magnificent “Shazam!” As Billy Batson lives what he thinks is a normal 14-year-old’s life, shouting out “Shazam!” changes all that as he turns into an adult Super Hero, Shazam. Given by an…
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Horror fans rejoice as ‘Pet Sematary’ is rated R-16 with no cuts
The Movie & Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has just given Paramount Pictures’ new horror thriller Pet Sematary a rating of R-16 With No Cuts, which means only movigoers sixteen-year-old and above will be allowed to watch the film in cinemas. This also means the dark tale will arrive in Philippine theaters April 3 in…
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WATCH: ‘Annabelle 3’ to wreak havoc in first trailer
Welcome to the home of The Conjuring Universe. Check out the brand new official trailer of New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home” and watch the film in Philippine cinemas on June 27. “Annabelle Comes Home” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. About “Annabelle Comes Home” “Annabelle Comes Home” is the third…
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WATCH: Enemies join forces in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ trailer
Enemies become frenemies. See the Birds and Pigs team up in the newly released international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ comedy adventure The Angry Birds Movie 2. A hilarious all-star cast of new and returning talents are brought together in the film as the flightless birds and scheming green pigs take their beef to the next level. Check out the trailer…
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Soar high with Disney’s ‘Dumbo’ at SM Cinema
Hold on to your feathers and get ready to soar as SM Cinema presents Dumbo, a live-action remake of the beloved Disney classic. In this heart-wrenching fantasy, struggling circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) hires former circus star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children to take care of Dumbo, a baby elephant who is…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘Dora the Explorer’ live-action movie unlocks mystery of ‘The Lost City of Gold’
Get ready to unleash your wild side! Watch the official trailer for Paramount Pictures’ family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold, based on the popular Nick Jr. animated series Dora the Explorer. The live-action adaptation comes from director James Bobin (The Muppets) and stars Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight) as Dora. Check out…
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Westlife returns to Manila on July 30 via The Twenty Tour
WESTLIFE is back and in full swing with The Twenty Tour! Celebrating their 20th anniversary with 14 number one hits, the band brings their much-awaited reunion tour to Asia including MANILA on July 30, 2019 at the Araneta Coliseum. ‘The Twenty Tour’ is Westlife’s fastest selling tour of all time. The band sold an incredible 400,000 tickets in just 48 hours. The shows will…
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‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ reveals first posters with DiCaprio, Pitt, Robbie
Columbia Pictures has unveiled the first posters for Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, the ninth film from writer/director Quentin Tarantino. Check out the one-sheet artworks below and watch Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood in Philippine cinemas soon. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio)…
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New take on ‘Pet Sematary’ pulses dark, terrifying supernatural thriller from Stephen King
Stephen King’s 1983 novel Pet Sematary has riveted generations of enthusiastic readers as a prime example of the writer’s gift for melding the everyday with the extraordinary to create supernatural thrillers that explore our darkest impulses. Poignant, petrifying and impossible to put down, the saga of the Creed family is a dark and terrifying parable about love…
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Horror-thriller ‘Us’ puts Lupita Nyong’o front and center of shocking tale
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o stars in Universal Pictures’ new horror thriller Us, playing the film’s central character is Adelaide Wilson, a woman hiding an inexplicable childhood trauma from her past. She discovers that her attempts to push down and suppress the incident now threatens to destroy not only herself, but her husband and her children. For such an expansive…
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Fall in love with new romantic drama ‘Five Feet Apart’ at SM Cinema
Witness a love that will break barriers as romantic drama Five Feet Apart premieres at SM Cinema! Cystic Fibrosis patients Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse) feel an instant connection when they meet at the hospital, but their life-threatening disease demands that they always maintain a distance of at least six feet from…
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Witness the impossible in faith-based movie ‘Breakthrough’
An extraordinary and timely feature before Easter from 20th Century Fox, “Breakthrough” is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds in recent history. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses…
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Ha Jung-woo tries to stop new world war in action film ‘Take Point’
Korean superstar Ha Jung-Woo (Along With the Gods franchise) brings a different kind of action in “Take Point.” The movie is set in the year 2024, on the day of the US Presidential election. Ahab (Ha Jung-Woo) and his team of elite mercenaries were ordered by the CIA to take on the secret mission of…
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‘Jumanji 3’ reveals ‘lean & mean’ first-look cast photo
The gang is back in this sequel to Columbia Pictures’ runaway hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Dwayne Johnson has shared through his Instagram the first-look photo of the returning cast for the highly anticipated (but yet untitled) Jumanji sequel. Check out the photo below, which he captioned with, “Yes, you’re favorite band is back ~ lookin’ lean (ish)…
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Cinema One Originals 2019 finalists revealed
The eight official finalists of this year’s Cinema One Originals Festival have been announced by Cinema One Channel Head and Festival Director Ronald Arguelles through their Facebook page. The following films are provided with 3 million pesos each as seed grant from Cinema One: Ascendant (religious drama/mystery) By Sherad Anthony Sanchez A mysterious death in…
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WATCH: Second trailer for ‘Shazam’ relishes comedic tone
The official trailer 2 of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action adventure “Shazam!” has just been revealed! Check out it below and watch “Shazam!” in Philippine cinemas April 4. A New Line Cinema production, “Shazam!” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros., a WarnerMedia Company. #SHAZAM About “Shazam!” David F. Sandberg (“Annabelle: Creation”) directs New…
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Horror shocker ‘Us’ unveils creepy banners
Universal Pictures has just unveiled three brand new banner artworks for its highly awaited thriller Us, the new nightmare from the mind of Academy Award Winner Jordan Peele, (Get Out). Check out the banner artworks below and watch Us in Philippine cinemas March 20. Us is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. About Us After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting…
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Shangri-La Plaza’s Red Carpet cinema all prepped for blockbuster season
Shangri-La Plaza welcomes Marvel Studios’ first female-led superhero movie, the highly anticipated Captain Marvel, along with more Hollywood blockbusters and local films to enjoy at the Red Carpet Cinema, Café, Venue. With five theaters ready to accommodate avid moviegoers and cinephiles, the Red Carpet prides itself in having upgraded facilities and stadium type seating for…
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QCinema 2019 grantees revealed for Asian Next Wave tilt
QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) brings success for filmmakers another notch higher as it announces that its list of grantees will now be entered in the competition in its segment, the Asian Next Wave (ANW). For the past six years, QCinema provided grants to new and seasoned filmmakers entering its Circle Competition, a category for local independent…
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Hello Kitty to have movie adaptation for the first time
BURBANK, CA – March 5, 2019 – New Line Cinema, Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. announced today that they will be teaming up to develop an English language Hello Kitty film for a worldwide audience for the first time in her 45-year history. The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty…
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Jude Law says Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain Marvel’ will give audiences ‘great sense of hope’
Jude Law has been secretly waiting to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Academy Award®-nominated actor, who has two other successful film franchises in his film resumé, says of being invited to join the MCU: “It kind of felt like a party you’ve heard about for years, and you know and admire all…
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WATCH: Plot thickens in new ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ trailer
The brand new trailer and poster for “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” have just been revealed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out the trailer and poster below and watch “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” in Philippine cinemas May 9. “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. #DetectivePikachu #PikaPika About “POKEMON Detective Pikachu”…
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Female superhero franchise takes flight in ‘Captain Marvel’
With the release of “Captain Marvel,” Marvel Studios launches its highly anticipated, female-led franchise into the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Commenting on what made Captain Marvel the right choice for the newest member of the cinematic universe, producer Kevin Feige says, “We thought it was the right time to finally introduce Captain Marvel to the…
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WATCH: Cinemalaya 2019 teaser trailers
Cinemalaya 2019 has revealed the first teaser trailers for its competition films for this year’s Philippine Independent Film Festival. The 15th edition of Cinemalaya will run on August 2 to 11 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and in select cinemas nationwide. Watch the first six #Cinemalaya2019 teaser trailers here. ANI: The Harvest…
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WATCH: Sophie Turner rises as most dangerous mutant in ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ trailer
S20th Century Fox just dropped the official trailer and latest poster of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” unleashing Jean Grey’s aka Phoenix (played by Sophie Turner) mammoth of power that threatens the existence of the rest of the X-Men force. In “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean…
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#LizQuen’s ‘Alone/Together’ earns P265-M in two weeks
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil’s movie “Alone/Together” has locally earned over P265,228,810.89, two weeks since it opened in cinemas. READ MORE: “Alone/Together” review: #LizQuen plays idealiasts in an imperfect world Black Sheep under ABS-CBN Films announced the new milestone via its Twitter on Wednesday: “Thank you for giving us the BEST reason to celebrate our…
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Magic realism, romance in Nadine Lustre-starrer ‘Ulan’
After VIVA Films released the official trailer of Ulan on Friday, 8th of February, the outpouring of support from netizens was instantaneous. #UlanTrailer hit the no.1 spot in the country’s trending topics, followed closely by Maya, Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino, and Direk Ayrin – all major players in what already appears to be a much-awaited…
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Play for your life in the suspense thriller ‘Escape Room’
In Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Escape Room, directed by Insidious: The Last Key’s Adam Robitel, six strangers (Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine, and Nik Dodani) who have chosen to be part of an escape room experience find themselves in a room — no windows, only one door — and it’s locked. The…
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Taron Egerton as Elton John, photographed by David Lachapelle for the ‘Rocketman’ poster
Photographer David LaChapelle has photographed Taron Egerton as Elton John for the first official poster for “Rocketman.” Visionary David LaChapelle has created some of the most iconic imagery in Elton John’s career, and now turns his lens on the “Rocketman” film poster, with Taron Egerton as Elton John. This image captures the originality and cinematic…
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Brie Larson embodies the humanity of Carol Danvers in Marvel studios ‘Captain Marvel’
Academy Award winner Brie Larson steps into role of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most powerful force, Carol Danvers aka “Captain Marvel.” “When we found out that Brie Larson might be interested in joining the MCU, we had numerous meetings and pitched her the idea for the film,” recalls producer Kevin Feige. “She was a huge fan of the character…
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‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ opens at #1 with P91.5-M, franchise’s biggest opening ever
MANILA, Feb. 25, 2019 — Filipino fans bade a heartfelt farewell to the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise as its last chapter “The Hidden World” opened at No.1 at the Philippine box-office with a soaring P91.5-million in a five-day opening weekend (Feb. 20-24). “The Hidden World” bested the P85-million bow of 2014’s “How to…
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Oscars 2019: List of Academy Award Winners
The winners of Oscars 2019 were announced at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony as presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on February 24, 2019 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It was the first time in three decades (since Oscars 1989) that no host conducted the ceremony. Here is…
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Jay Baruchel lends voice to Hiccup one last time in ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
Jay Baruchel, who voices Hiccup in the beloved How to Train Your Dragon series, is feeling nostalgic. “I’ve played this character through hundreds of hours and over 10 years,” says Baruchel about voicing the young Viking Hiccup in the How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy and TV series. “Most people work their whole lives and are never lucky…
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X-Men’s Nicholas Hoult in the midst of royal rumble in ‘The Favourite’
Nicholas Hoult dons outlandish outfits and puts on heavy wig in this year’s frontrunner Oscar contender and entertaining royal rumble movie “The Favourite” as Robert Harvey, chief minister to Queen Anne played by Best Actress nominee, Olivia Colman. Apart from the top nominations at the Oscars this year, “The Favourite” has so far opened…
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‘Abominable,’ ‘Ma,’ ‘Yesterday’ launch new posters
Universal Pictures has just unveiled the new one-sheet artworks for three of its highly anticipated films of the year — the suspense thriller Ma starring Octavia Spencer, the rock-and-roll comedy Yesterday and the animated comedy adventure Abominable. Check the posters below and watch Ma in Philippine cinemas on June 19, followed by Yesterday on June…
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America Ferrera inspires in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ finale, ‘The Hidden World’
America Ferrera is proud to lend her voice to Astrid, one of the most popular characters in the How To Train Your Dragon film series, one last time. Ferrera returns on the big screen as the voice of Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the final film in the celebrated Dragon franchise. While Hiccup (Jay Baruchel)…
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Solve the puzzle and survive ‘Escape Room’ at SM Cinema
Get ready for a mind-blowing psycho thriller as the latest SM Cinema offering, Escape Room, showcases puzzles, screams, and deaths. Everyone definitely loves to join a game with a huge cash prize, but what if in the middle of the game, you discover that your life is at stake, and there is no way out?…
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WATCH: New ‘Rocketman’ trailer teases cinematic spectacle
The only way to tell Elton John’s story is to live his fantasy. Paramount Pictures has just launched the new trailer of “Rocketman” which gives fans a real taste of the cinematic spectacle that they can anticipate. Check out the trailer below and watch “Rocketman” in Philippine cinemas June 19. “Rocketman” is distributed in the…
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ director elevates horror genre in ‘Escape Room’
Adam Robitel, the director of Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Escape Room, sure knows a thing or two about creating horror hits for the big screen. After all, Robitel directed the record-breaking Insidious: The Last Key, which has grossed a whopping $167 million worldwide. Escape Room began when producer Ori Marmur first tried out an escape room with his family and saw a potential for…
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Emma Stone amidst royal love triangle in award-winning ‘The Favourite’
Reimagining period films for today’s audience, the multi-awarded “The Favourite” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos breaks the tropes in the genre as it introduces the audience into Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) unusual reign, England’s least known ruler who has suffered from health problems throughout her life. By the time she became Queen in 1702, she was…
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‘Aquaman’ hits $800-M worldwide, P582-M in PH box office
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” has hit new heights at the international box office, with tickets pushing the DC Super Hero past the $800 million mark. The announcement was made February 19 by the head of Warner Bros. Pictures International Distribution, Tom Molter. The impressive box office run overseas has propelled the film to become the highest…
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‘To All The Boys’ star steps into another love triangle in ‘Happy Death Day 2U’
Hot-off the smash success of Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before where he played the boy-next-door Josh, Israel Broussard now reprises the role of Carter in Universal Pictures’ new suspense thriller Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to the 2017 acclaimed box-office hit Happy Death Day. In the film, no sooner has Tree (Jessica Rothe) said goodbye…
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Toothless finds love in the final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
When director-writer Dean DeBlois considered the engine of change for DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, he began to wonder what coming-of-age would look like for the Night Fury aka Toothless…as the dragon grows to yearn for a life beyond humans. “For so long, he has been Hiccup’s constant companion,” says the director. “But he has begun to stray from that…
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Fly high with ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ in IMAX at SM Cinema
IMAX at SM Cinema takes you to greater heights as it brings the immersive movie experience to the audience to witness the epic conclusion of one of the most beloved animated franchises, “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”. Now the new chief of Berk, Hiccup has created a safe haven for humans and…
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Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks return as Emmet & Lucy in ‘The LEGO Movie 2’
Power couple Emmet and Lucy famously clicked despite vastly different personalities and skill sets in 2014’s “The LEGO Movie.” What keeps them together is that amazing history and their real affection for each other. But, what threatens to separate them now is Lucy’s concern that Emmet isn’t tough enough for this harsh new reality…and…
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‘Station 19’s’ Grey Damon stars in ‘The Possession of Hannah Grace’
Despite the horror Shay Mitchell’s character Megan Reed goes through in Columbia Pictures’ The Possession of Hannah Grace, she has allies who are willing to put themselves in danger to help her. One of the most willing is her cop ex-boyfriend Andrew, played by fast-rising star Grey Damon (Station 19, Friday Night Lights, The Flash). Despite their estrangement, Andrew…
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Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway are ex-lovers in ‘Serenity’
VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment proudly present “Serenity”, a film filled with thought-provoking scenes that will give its viewers more sense of mystery than serenity. It opened in cinemas last February 13 and is now showing in Philippine cinemas. Matthew McConaughey (Academy Award Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club) plays Baker Dill, a fishing…
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Liam Neeson takes on a vengeance spree in ‘Cold Pursuit’
Vengeance knows no boundaries, Liam Neeson’s latest action thriller “Cold Pursuit” bleeds the drug cartel dry as the man known with a unique set of skills takes on the role of Nels Coxman, a snowplough driver whose only son was murdered by a powerful drug cartel in their town. This twisted revenge story swirls around…
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‘Dolphin Tale’ director, star reunite for ‘A Dog’s Way Home’
Having appeared in and directed a number of films involving animals — including helming the two hit Dolphin Tale movies — Charles Martin Smith, director of Columbia Pictures’ heartwarming tale A Dog’s Way Home, admits to being enthralled with the genre. “I’m probably the only director in the business that actually prefers working with kids and animals,” says Smith with…
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SM Cinema brings Captain Marvel experience to Singapore
Fly high with SM Cinema this February as the Philippines’ largest film exhibitor brings the Captain Marvel experience straight from Singapore! The highly-anticipated superhero film from Marvel Studios is crash-landing to the Philippines, and SM Cinema is giving Filipino moviegoers another reel-to-real adventure as the country’s largest film exhibitor brings fans the Captain Marvel experience…
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Sidekick becomes main protagonist in ‘Happy Death Day’ sequel
As director-writer Christopher Landon developed the characters in Universal Pictures’ new suspense thriller Happy Death Day 2U — the sequel to the 2017 acclaimed box-office hitHappy Death Day — it was important to give unexpected arcs to supporting players.( A great example is with Ryan (Pitch Perfect’s Phi Vu), Carter’s (Israel Broussard) annoying roommate: “Last time, Ryan was…
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‘The Hidden World’ concludes ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy
As the trilogy based on the world she created comes to an end, no one has deeper feelings about saying goodbye to this chapter of Toothless and Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World than their creator, author Cressida Cowell. “It sounds very unlikely, but it’s based on my own childhood,” reflects Cowell, “and…
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WATCH: New ‘Pet Sematary’ trailer reveals story’s dark themes
They don’t come back the same. Watch the second trailer for Paramount Picures’ Pet Sematary, based on Stephen King’s terrifying novel. The film stars Jason Clarke (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) and John Lithgow (Netflix’s The Crown). Check out the trailer below and watch Pet Sematary in Philippine cinemas soon. Pet Sematary is distributed in the Philippines by…
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WATCH: Nadine Lustre’s ‘Ulan’ full movie trailer
Viva Films has just released the full movie trailer for Nadine Lustre’s first-ever solo movie project, ‘Ulan.’ Watch the trailer for ‘Ulan’ below. Mixing romance and Philippine mythology, ‘Ulan’ is written and directed by Irene Emma Villamor, who also hemmed and penned ‘Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story’ and ‘Meet Me in St. Gallen.’…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘The Sun is Also a Star’ hints at love against all odds
Love is a universe all of its own. Don’t miss Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton in the Official Trailer of the new romantic drama “The Sun Is Also a Star,” which has just been launched by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out the trailer below and watch “The Sun Is Also a Star” in Philippine cinemas…
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‘Second Act’ stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens prove everyone deserves another chance
Jennifer Lopez (Maid in Manhattan, Monster-in-Law) ignites a new fire of girl power and inspires women to dream and believe in themselves and take second chances in her new movie, SECOND ACT. SECOND ACT is the story of Maya (Lopez), a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations stemming from her unfulfilled dreams. Until she gets…
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New actor Jonah Hauer-King is Bella’s beloved human in ‘A Dog’s Way Home’
For young British actor Jonah Hauer-King, working with his canine costar in Columbia Pictures’ family adventure A Dog’s Way Home was a rewarding experience — especially given that it was his first time working with animals. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but she’s kind of the dream dog,” Hauer-King says of Shelby, the rescue dog that plays Bella,…
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All the Valentine feels with Japanese romantic film ‘Snow Flower’
Opening on February 6, the super kilig Japanese movie “Snow Flower” is a hit in the making. Loved the movies The Fault In Our Stars, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Kita Kita? Here’s a new Japanese YA film that’s bound to melt your heart this Valentine’s Day. Opening on February 6, Snow Flower is about Miyuki…
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‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Motorball clip to premiere Feb 1 at 6:15 AM in PH
20th Century Fox releases a high-adrenaline clip from the upcoming sci-fi epic action adventure movie “Alita: Battle Angel” where Alita, played by Rosa Salazar tries out for the dangerous motorball sport. Follow these links for the motorball clip debut: 20th Century Fox PH – FB and 20thcenturyfoxph YouTube. With an intro message from producer James Cameron, the Motorball…
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Pre-Valentine romantic film ‘Snow Flower’ features temporary relationship
Calling all hopeless romantics! You’ll surely fall for this Japanese love story, coming out February 6 in cinemas nationwide that spans four beautiful seasons. This love month, dive into a puddle—no, an ocean of feels with Snow Flower, a Japanese YA movie that is almost too precious for this world. Out on February 6 in time for…
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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ swings back to IMAX cinemas in PH
Fresh from receiving a nomination for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards, Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will swing back to IMAX cinemas in the Philippines starting January 26, even as it continues its heroic run at regular theaters nationwide. This gives fans the chance to watch the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture –…
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Xian Lim, Louise Delos Reyes paired for the first time via ‘Hanggang Kailan’
What if you had one last trip to be with the person you love before you end your relationship? How do you say goodbye? VIVA Films, the producer of 100 Tula Para Kay Stella and Sid & Aya (Not a Love Story), in cooperation with BluArt Productions and XL8, continues to redefine the romance genre…
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‘A Dog’s Way Home’ explores power of unconditional love
Based on the bestselling novel by the beloved author of A Dog’s Purpose, Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home is an emotionally charged and uplifting spiritual odyssey that follows one dog’s journey home that highlights the power of unconditional love between a dog and her owner. A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks…
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Liam Neeson’s vengeance fuels hard-pounding action in ‘Cold Pursuit’
Blood in the snow will flow in Liam Neeson’s (known for the highly successful Taken franchise) latest thrilling action film “Cold Pursuit” where he plays Nes Coxman, a snowplough driver in Kehoe, a 10 degrees and counting glitzy ski resort in the Rocky Mountains. Liam Neeson is no stranger to reinvention. But even by his…
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Goku, Vegeta face off against legendary Super Saiyan in ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’
The most anticipated and latest in the anime action Dragon Ball franchise starts January 30 as “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” opens exclusively in SM Cinemas. “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is a new legend penned by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, the first film in the new Super series, and the 20th anniversary film. Because of this bounty of importance, the…
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WATCH: Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil give all the feels in ‘Alone/Together’ teaser
Black Sheep, ABS-CBN Films’s newest indie film production arm, has just released the first teaser trailer for the much-awaited romantic film, ‘Alone/Together,’ starring the blockbuster #LizQuen love team. Check out the official poster and teaser trailer of #AloneTogether below. Written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, ‘Alone/Together’ tells the love story of Raf (Enrique Gil), a B.S.…
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Get free popcorn at SM Cinema’s celebration of Int’l Popcorn Day
Get ready for a popcorn-filled day at SM Cinema as they celebrate the beloved and classic movie snack that completes our every movie experience! Exciting activities await at SM Megamall for those who wish to join the festivities on January 19! Challenge yourself in the popcorn eating contest or choose a team and vote for…
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Teen dancer-actress plays possessed cadaver in ‘The Possession of Hannah Grace’
Thanks to her dancing and modeling background, Kirby Johnson nabbed the pivotal role of the possessed titular character in Columbia Pictures’ new horror thriller The Possession of Hannah Grace, the ill-fated girl who loses her life in the unsettling exorcism that opens the film. The violent, vicious demonic force that has taken over Hannah’s body isn’t content…
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