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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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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.’…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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 –…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • WATCH: Teaser trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is here!

    Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the international teaser trailer of its upcoming action adventure Spider-Man™: Far From Home from director Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland. Check out the trailer below and watch Spider-Man™: Far From Home in Philippine cinemas July 2019. About Spider-Man™: Far From Home Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man™: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man™: Homecoming series! Our…

  • ‘Aquaman’ takes in over $1 billion worldwide; biggest DC film in PH with P536.4-M

    Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” has stormed the box office, taking in more than $1 billion worldwide in just over one month since it reigned supreme in its first market, China.  The announcement was made January 14 by Ron Sanders, President of Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures Group and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “We’re thrilled audiences around the…

  • Hailee Steinfeld befriends, protects ‘Bumblebee’

    In Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure Bumblebee, which has been hailed by US critics as the “best Transformers movie ever,” Oscar®-nominated Filipino actress Hailee Steinfeld plays Charlie, the prequel’s lonely and somewhat lost protagonist who forms a special bond with Bumblebee/B-127 (voiced by Dylan O’Brien). For the pivotal role of Charlie, the filmmakers looked for someone who could not…

  • Rising star Jorge Lendeborg Jr. paired with Hailee Steinfeld in ‘Bumblebee’

    After making his mark in Spider-Man: Homecoming, opposite Tom Holland, and more recently, in Greg Berlanti’s teen dramedy Love, Simon, teen actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr., now stars in Paramount Pictures’ action adventure Bumblebee. The film opens up a new era for Transformers by combining the trademark battling robots, fast cars and thrilling action with the unexpectedly tender relationship between Charlie (Hailee…

  • PG-rated ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ features 20-min new footage

    Reimagined for the younger movie audience, Deadpool 2’s “Once Upon a Deadpool” is now rated PG by the local censors board (MTRCB) featuring an additional 20 minutes of new footage. Kids below 13 years old can now watch the world’s favorite disreputable superhero on the big screen and enjoy it with the whole gang. Fred…

  • SM Cinema presents M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero movie ‘Glass’

    Master storyteller M. Night Shyamalan is back to shatter you with disturbing revelations and shocking plot twists in his latest masterpiece “Glass”.  Feel the thrill and experience the intensity of this action and suspense-filled film at SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country. One of the most anticipated sequels of 2019, the superhero…

  • Emily Blunt shines as iconic nanny in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

    For the role of the iconic, proper, peculiar and enigmatic nanny Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Returns, the filmmakers had only one person in mind: Emily Blunt. “Emily is a brilliant actress who is funny, warm, quick-witted and deeply-feeling. She can also really sing and dance,” says the film’s director, Rob Marshall, who had worked with…

  • ‘The Possession of Hannah Grace’ out to terrify audiences

    A pulse-pounding horror-thriller, Columbia Pictures’ The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Filipina-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell, is sure to terrify audiences when it opens in Philippine cinemas January 23. The Possession of Hannah Grace came to life when producers Todd Garner and Sean Robins began brainstorming for inspiration for a one-of-a-kind premise that could anchor a truly terrifying horror film. “We…

  • ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ special advance screening attracts celebs

    Magic, optimism, hope and joy held court when Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns held its special advance screening January 5 at the SM Aura. Celebrities, social media personalities, members of the press and fans made up the evening’s guests, snapping selfies against spectacular photo walls before being uplifted by the film’s heart-tugging message. Guests alternately laughed and cried and laughed some more during…

  • Penn Badgley, Shay Mitchell of Netflix’s ‘You’ are coming to the Philippines!

    The lead stars of the hit Netflix Original Series ‘You’ are coming to the Philippines for a special fan event! Meet Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell at Mooney’s Bookstore from the show at The Greenbelt Gallery, 2nd level, Greenbelt 5, on January 15, 5:30 pm onwards. I2019 is off to a good start with Netflix…

  • ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ is PG version of ‘Deadpool 2’ with never-before-seen footage

    From the studio that brought you “A Miracle on 34th Street” and “Home Alone,” everyone’s favorite disreputable superhero returns to the big screen with a fairytale twist on Deadpool 2 that the whole family can enjoy. With over 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage, “Once Upon A Deadpool” is jam-packed with festive surprises that will open…

  • SM Cinema welcomes 2019 with blockbusters ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Bumblebee’

     SM Cinema welcomes 2019 with a bang as it brings you adventure, action and excitement in upcoming blockbuster flicks Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns and Paramount Pictures’ Bumblebee! A sequel to Walt Disney’s 1964 classic, Mary Poppins, the world’s favorite magical nanny is back and will surely drive us again to an adventure of a lifetime.…

  • ‘Possession of Hannah Grace,’ ‘Escape Room’ thrill with new posters

    Columbia Pictures has just revealed the brand new posters for its two upcoming suspense thrillers, The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and Escape Room Check out the brand new posters below! The Possession of Hannah Grace opens in Philippine cinemas January 23, to be followed by Escape Room on February 2019.  They are distributed by Columbia Pictures, local…

  • John Cena is a man on a mission in ‘Bumblebee’

    World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena, best known outside the wrestling ring for his roles in the hit comedies Blockers and Trainwreck, brings the right balance of toughness and empathy to his Bumblebee character, Agent Jack Burns. In the most critically acclaimed film in the Transformers franchise so far, Cena plays a high-ranking military officer in Sector 7, a top-secret government agency that…

  • Meryl Streep plays Emily Blunt’s eccentric cousin in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

    When three-time Academy Award® winner Meryl Streep was approached by director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca to play Mary Poppins’s eccentric Cousin Topsy in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, a small but memorable role, the awards season favorite excitedly said yes. Explaining Streep’s character, Marshall says, “There’s a character in the book Mary Poppins Comes Back named Fred Turvy,…

  • WATCH: ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ trailer gives modern take on Arthurian legend

    A retelling of the Arthurian legend for the iPhone generation, “The Kid Who Would Be King” is a thrilling adventure for the young and the young at heart.                 “The Kid Who Would Be King” follows the adventures of an average school kid Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) draw Excalibur, the magical sword of King Arthur,…

  • WATCH: ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ new trailer further reveals heartwarming tale

    ““The greatest adventure is the one that guides you home.” Watch the brand new trailer of A Dog’s Way Home now which has just been launched by Columbia Pictures. A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the screenplay is by W.…

  • ‘Bumblebee’ acclaimed by US critics as best ‘Transformers’ movie ever

    “Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure Bumblebee has been hailed by US critics as “best Transformers movie ever,” boasting a certified fresh 93% in Rotten Tomatoes’ scale.  This thanks to director Travis Knight who’s added charm, playfulness and a big heart to a coming-of-age story. Check out the film’s trailer below and watch Bumblebee in Philippine cinemas Tuesday, January 8. A producer, director and animator,…

  • ‘Moana’ songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

    He earned an Oscar® nomination and a GRAMMY® Award for the composing the original song, “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana.  Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda stars opposite Emily Blunt in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns. Miranda plays Jack, an old friend of Mary Poppins (Blunt) and is a charming and eternally optimistic lamplighter. Together, they take the Banks’ children on a series of whimsical…

  • VST Productions’ first feature film ‘Boy Tokwa’ stars Jose Manalo

    Comedian and Eat Bulaga dabarkads Jose Manalo stars in VST Productions’ first feature film presentation “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” directed by Tony Y. Reyes. Based on a true story, from the accounts of Rodrigo Morelos’ (aka Boy Tokwa) friends, the movie sees Boy’s grandson, Andy Morelos Woods, head back to the Philippines to search…

  • WATCH: Trailer for ‘Happy Death Day’ sequel promises more twists, scares

    This Valentine’s Day, death makes a killer comeback.  Watch the first official trailer of Universal Pictures’ upcoming suspense thriller Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to the 2017 acclaimed box-office hit Happy Death Day.  Original director and screenwriter Christopher Landon and star Jessica Rothe are back for more scares. Check out the teaser poster and trailer below…

  • WATCH: New int’l trailer for ‘Glass’ pits The Protector vs The Beast

    The Protector (Bruce Willis) must stop The Beast (James McAvoy) from a murderous rampage orchestrated by Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson) in the new international trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s eagerly anticipated suspnse thriller Glass. Check out the film’s new trailer below and watch Glass in Philippine cinemas January 16, 2019. M. Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives…

  • WINNERS: Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2018

    Here is the complete list of winners of the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival as announced December 27, Thursday night at The Theater at Solaire in Parañaque City. Best Actress in a Leading Role: Gloria Romero, RAINBOW’S SUNSETBest Actor in a Leading Role: Dennis Trillo, ONE GREAT LOVE Best Picture: RAINBOW’S SUNSET2nd Best Picture: AURORA3rd Best Picture:…

  • WATCH: Suspense thriller ‘Us’ terrifies with first trailer

    Watch the first trailer for Universal Pictures’ new suspense thriller Us, a new nightmare from the mind of Academy Award Winner Jordan Peele, writer/director of Get Out. Check out the trailer below and watch Us in Philippine cinemas March 13, 2019. Us is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. About Us After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting a new standard for provocative,…

  • ‘Aquaman’ reaches US$ 500 million at global box office

    Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” is a worldwide box office hero that has took in more than $500 million, and still counting.  The announcement was made December 24 by Ron Sanders, President of Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures Group and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “Aquaman” began its remarkable run earlier this month in China when, on the heels of an appearance…

  • New ‘Glass’ character posters shatter the superheroes

    David Dunn (Bruce Willis), Eijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson) and Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) get their character posters for M. Night Shyamalan’s eagerly anticipated new suspense thriller Glass. Check out the character one-sheets below and watch Glass in Philippine cinemas January 16, 2019. About Glass M Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives of two of his standout…

  • New Director’s Club Cinema now open at The Podium

    BBe treated with a unique kind of comfort and luxury at Director’s Club by SM Cinema at The Podium, its newest location.   Situated at the business district of Ortigas, Director’s Club Cinema The Podium will surely be a favorite hang-out spot for those who want to unwind while watching much-awaited blockbusters. Director’s Club Cinema…

  • WATCH: ‘Wonder Park’ of your imagination comes to life in new trailer

    What if the park you always imagined came to life? Experience the wonder of Paramount Pictures’ animated adventure Wonder Park, in Philippine cinemas March 2019. Watch the brand new trailer now! About Wonder Park WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. From writers Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec (co-creators/writers of…

  • WATCH: ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ asserts claim to the throne in new trailer

    In a history ruled by kings, there was a moment when two queens wrote the future.  Watch the brand new trailer of Focus Features’ dramatic thriller Mary, Queen of Scots starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.   Check out the trailer below and watch Mary, Queen of Scots in Philippine cinemas March 2019. Mary, Queen of Scots explores the turbulent…

  • WATCH: ‘Men in Black International’ drops first official trailer

    Next year, the universe is expanding.  Watch the full trailer now 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…

  • ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ vies for Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Walt Disney Pictures’ heartwarming musical Mary Poppins Returns has solidified its status as a strong awards contender as the Rob Marshall film has collected major nominations at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. At the Globes, Mary Poppins Returns is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical…

  • ‘Aquaman’ takes in P230.4-M on its opening weekend in PH cinemas

    Warner Bros. Pictures’ first-ever Aquaman standalone feature is making huge waves at the box office, coming in at #1 internationally for the second week in a row, and taking in an impressive Php 230.4-million in its opening weekend in the Philippines. The epic action adventure, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa in the title role, opened on approximately 643 screens on December 12,…

  • Nicolas Cage is Spider-Man Noir in ‘Spider-Verse’ film

    The character of Spider-Man Noir is finally in a Spider-Man film. In the new animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Oscar®-winning actor Nicolas Cage (Moonstruck, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation) voices the role of Spider-Man Noir. “He is from a dimension that is literally black and white,” explains Cage. “Spider-Man Noir is hard boiled, he’s probably the edgiest of the Spider-Men — think…

  • WATCH: Titans clash in new trailer for ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’

    Which of these Titans are here to protect us, and which of these Titans are here to threaten us? See the brand new trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”   Check it out below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas May 30, 2019. About “Godzilla: King of…

  • Brie Larson represents Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain Marvel’ at Brazil Comicon

    BOver the weekend, Brie Larson, who stars as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel in the upcoming Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel,” participated in a panel at Brazil’s Comic Con Experience (CCXP), which was held in São Paulo. Fans in attendance received the following exclusive poster: Below are several photos from the event of Brie with fans at Brazil…

  • Jake Johnson: A seasoned, relatable Peter Parker in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

    Meet a new Peter Parker. Actor Jake Johnson (New Girl, BoJack Horseman) lends his vocal talents to the role of Peter Parker in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. But though this version may look like Peter, he is older and the years of superhero life have taken a toll on his body. His experiences have left him world-weary and…

  • SE Asia’s first IMAX with Laser now at Evia Lifestyle Center in Alabang

    Outdating existing cinema experience currently available in the country, Vista Cinemas introduces an incredibly groundbreaking movie technology as it houses Southeast Asia’s first IMAX with Laser theatre in Evia Lifestyle Center Mall in Alabang.              Launched last November 20, 2018, Vista Cinemas’ IMAX with Laser cinema now brings the audience a notch higher with its…

  • Hailee Steinfeld plays Spider-Gwen in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

    In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, there are multiple spider-verses, each with its own version of the web-slinging hero — one of which is a super cool Spider-Woman called Spider-Gwen. To voice the pivotal role, the filmmakers relied on the talents of Oscar®-nominated actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Bumblebee).  Check out the trailer…

  • WATCH: First trailer for ‘Brightburn’ heralds new superhero horror genre

    Imagine what he could become.  Watch the full trailer now of Columbia Pictures’ new supernatural thriller Brightburn from producer James Gunn, the visionary director of Guardians of the Galaxy. Check out the trailer below and watch Brightburn in Philippine cinemas in 2019. Synopsis: What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind,…

  • Peter Jackson on adapting ‘Mortal Engines’ from novel to film

    Peter Jackson, director of the critically acclaimed The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, wasn’t exactly looking to make another world-building fantasy film when Scholastic Media president and Mortal Engines’ producer Deborah Forte first sent him the Mortal Engines book around 2005. After all, Jackson and his fellow filmmakers Fran Walsh and Philippa…

  • WATCH: Official trailers for 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entries

    Watch the official trailers for the eight entries to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival here. Now on its 44th edition, the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will feature the following full-length films throughout the Philippines: Aurora (Viva Films / Aliud Entertainment) Fantastica (Star Cinema / Viva Films) Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (CCM Film…

  • Discover the ‘Three Words to Forever’ at SM Cinema

    Laugh, cry and swoon with your loved ones as you watch Three Words to Forever at SM Cinema! Having fallen out of love, Rick (Richard Gomez) and Cristy (Sharon Cuneta) decide to end their marriage. However, they are forced to delay their separation and keep up pretenses to preserve the joyful celebrations of their family,…

  • It’s Momoa at MOA: ‘Aquaman’ to touch down in Manila for epic fan event, Asian premiere

    As part of their whirlwind, four-continent tour, stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Director James Wan will visit Manila to attend Asian premiere and Fan Event in support of the upcoming film “Aquaman.” MANILA, November 30, 2018 – Director James Wan and stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action-packed…

  • Michael B. Jordan: On family, fatherhood, and fight of his life in ‘Creed II’

    From Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures and Chartoff Winkler Productions comes Creed II, with Michael B. Jordan, three-time Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson reprising their leading roles in the next chapter of the Adonis Creed story, which follows the young boxer’s life inside and outside of the ring as…

  • Anyone can wear the mask in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

    Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind 21 Jump Street and the BAFTA and Annie-Award winning feature, The LEGO Movie, bring their unique sensibilities to a fresh version of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales,…

  • Left with nothing, ‘Widows’ become capable of anything

    Based on the popular U.K. television series of the same name, created by Lynda La Plante, “Widows” is directed, co-written and produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen, whose 12 Years a Slave won the 2013 Academy Award® for Best Picture. When McQueen approached renowned screenwriter Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) to co-write the script, she…

  • Empress Schuck, Kristel Fulgar, Andrea Brillantes star in ‘Kahit Ayaw Mo Na’

    Three total strangers are forced to face a past… a past that will change their future forever. Bona Fajardo, the writer and director of romantic drama movies such as “Iliw” and “I Found My Heart in Santa Fe,” is back with another heart-warming movie in KAHIT AYAW MO NA. KAHIT AYAW MO NA tells story…

  • ‘Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap’ offers gritty humor served in an all-Pinoy platter

    What do you get when three bumbling “holdaper”-wannabes aspire to get a piece of the biggest heist of their lives? It’s an hour and a half of laughing out loud and more — with “Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap”! Set in the imaginary Barangay Husay, right at the heart of Tondo Manila, we convene among best…

  • Vanellope meets the Disney princesses in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’

    When the trailer showing Vanellope Von Schweetz meeting the Disney Princesses in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 was released in June, it became such a viral sensation it was a miracle that it didn’t, well, break the internet. It was a scene that the filmmakers always felt was a keeper. Says co-director Phil…

  • Illumination brings Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ to the big screen

    No one, it’s fair to say, was better equipped to adapt The Grinch into a 3D animated film than Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri. Not only had he successfully adapted two other Seuss books into feature films – 2008’s Horton Hears a Who! and 2012’s The Lorax – but his company, Illumination, has dominated the world…

  • ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ opens at #1 with P6.1-M in PH box office

    Filipino audiences connected and shared their love for Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” as the delightful sequel opened at No.1 on its first day of release in the Philippines Nov. 21, beating the week’s other major studio films. Earning over 130,000 USD on Day One, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” posted the sixth…

  • ‘Widows’ gets sneak previews on Nov 26-27 ahead of PH wide release

    20th Century Fox’s “Widows” will have sneak previews nationwide on November 26 and 27. The intense heist movie starring a staggering , impressive cast composed of Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Jon Bernthal, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Garrett Dillahunt, Carrie Coon, Jacki Weaver, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Liam…

  • John C. Reilly is back as Ralph in animated comedy ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

    In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ much-anticipated sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, actor John C. Reilly steps back into the character of Ralph, the ham-fisted video-game bad guy with a heart. And despite the six-year difference between the original and the sequel, getting back into it was a piece of cake for the…

  • WATCH: ‘Aquaman’ origin story thrills in final trailer

    See the final trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” now and dive into a never before seen epic adventure. Check out the trailer below and watch “Aquaman” in Philippine cinemas December 12. About “Aquaman” From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of…

  • ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ grosses P109.53-M in PH opening weekend

    Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald cast a spell at the box office in the Philippines, opening with an impressive P109.53-M in its opening weekend, this was announced today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warnrt Bros. Philippines. The second of five all new adventures in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K.…

  • WATCH: No water, no ladder, no way out in thriller film ‘The Pool’

    What would you do it if you got stuck in a 6-meter deep pool with a monster? Find out what two humans would do (Theeradej Wongpuapan, Ratnamon Ratchiratham) in the new Thai thriller film, “The Pool,” which will hit Philippine cinemas starting November 21. Written and directed by Ping Lumpraploeng, “The Pool” explores how happiness…

  • WATCH: ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ comes to life in first trailer

    Partner up with a legend! Watch the official teaser trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedy “POKEMON Detective Pikachu” now at the video below. The first-ever live-action Pokémon adventure, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pokémon phenomenon—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and the…

  • Jason Momoa, Amber Heard to grace ‘Aquaman’ premiere, fan event in Manila

    The whirlwind, four-continent jaunt will find director James Wan and stars from the upcoming film, Aquaman, including Jason Momoa and Amber Heard, at events from Beijing to London, New York City, Manila, Los Angeles, Miami, Sydney, Hawaii and more. Beginning this month and through the film’s December 21 release, the director and stars of Warner…

  • Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel

    He originated the role of Newt Scamander in the 2016 blockbuster hit “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Now, Oscar-winning British actor Eddie Redmayne reprises his beloved Magizoologist character, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ fantasy adventure “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (in Philippine cinemas Thursday Nov. 15). In the film, Newt Scamander had every…

  • ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sing-along version to hit cinemas starting November 14

    Ready your vocal chords once again to the beat of the legendary songs of Queen as the lyrics are about to be flashed this time on the silver screen of your choice. The part biopic, part concert “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie that continues to rock worldwide audiences will have a sing-along version starting November 14 in…

  • Join The IMAX Experience in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’

    This November, IMAX at SM Cinema will transport you to the Internet world as Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz return for more adventure in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2! Set six years after Ralph and Vanellope saved the arcade from Turbo’s vengeance, the Sugar Rush game was unplugged as the steering wheel…

  • ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’ takes arcade friendship to the Web

    Are you ready, internet? On November 21, video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz will be back on the big screen in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. In this follow-up to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, the best pals leave the video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive, and fast-paced…

  • WATCH: Hero dog Max takes trip to the vet in first trailer for ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

    “We love our pets. But how well do we really know them?” Watch the brand new trailer for Pictures and llumination’s new comedy The Secret Life of Pets 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 2016 global hit. Check out the trailer below and watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 in Philippine cinemas 2019.…

  • Meet the four regents of ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

    The filmmakers behind Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” relished the idea of reinventing a time-honored story. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and “The Nutcracker,” “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” showcases the wondrous journey of Clara, who finds herself in the mystical world of the Four Realms, home to a host of…

  • WATCH: Angel Aquino, Tony Labrusca’s ‘Glorious’ trailer gains 9 million views in 2 days

    There’s no stopping the virality of the first teaser for the upcoming movie ‘Glorious’ as it gained over 9 million organic views in 48 hours since its release last Sunday noon. Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca are both steamy in the video as they present a complex May-December love affair—a 50-year old woman falls for a guy…

  • WATCH: Trailer for Tony Labrusca, Angel Aquino’s ‘Glorious’ reaches 5.6M views in 24 hours

    The first teaser for the upcoming sizzling movie ‘Glorious’ has reached over 5.6 million organic views in 24 hours since its release yesterday. ‘Glorious’ stars Tony Labrusca and Angel Aquino who has a May-December love affair in the story. It is directed by Connie S. Macatuno and produced by Dreamscape Digital for the new iWant…

  • The fate of one, the future of all in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’

    Two years ago, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” transported audiences back to the wizarding world that has captured their hearts and ignited their imaginations. Set in America in the mid-1920s, the film enticed fans with just a few fleeting allusions to the Harry Potter stories: a brief mention that Magizoologist Newt Scamander was…

  • ‘Black Mirror’ star Wyatt Russell leads ragtag soldiers in ‘Overlord’

    He is best known for playing the lead role in the highly regarded Playtest episode of BBC/Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Black Mirror (directed by 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg). Now, emerging actor Wyatt Russell stars in Paramount Pictures’ new suspense thriller Overlord (in Philippine cinemas November 7). From producer J.J. Abrams, Overlord is a…

  • Brave, smart kids save their town in ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’

    Following the huge success of the first Goosebumps film, the filmmakers behind Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween decided that instead of limiting themselves to the stories in the 200 books in the Goosebumps library, they would bring an original story to the screen, an adventure inspired by the cherished series. The story begins with three regular…

  • New ‘Creed II’ poster shows Rocky in Adonis’ corner

    Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the new one-sheet art for “Creed II” highlighting the unbreakable bond between Rocky and Adonis Creed. Check out the poster below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas November 28. About “Creed II” In “Creed II,” life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and…

  • ‘Overlord’ mashes up WWII, monster horror film

    With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion’s success, in Paramount Pictures’ new suspense thriller Overlord (in Philippine cinemas November 7). Tasked with destroying a radio transmitter atop a fortified church, the desperate soldiers join forces with a young…

  • Mackenzie Foy plays Clara in ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

    Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” stars teen actress Mackenzie Foy (“Interstellar,” “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”) as Clara, an intelligent 14-year-old with a penchant for science. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and “The Nutcracker,” the big-screen adventure showcases the wondrous journey of Clara, who finds herself in the mystical world of the Four…

  • Gerald Butler, Gary Oldman star in submarine film ‘Hunter Killer’

    From the producers of “Fast & Furious” and “London Has Fallen” comes an action thriller set deep under the Arctic Ocean, “HUNTER KILLER.” Starring Gerard Butler, the movie will open on October 31 in Philippine theaters, proudly presented by VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment. Hunter Killer refers to a naval vessel, especially a submarine,…

  • Rami Malek relives Queen’s historic performances in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

    If you have ever been moved by the mesmerizing operatics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody or have been singing along to the soaring choruses of We Are the Champions and We Will Rock You in music halls, stadiums or arenas, then you shouldn’t miss “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie when it comes opens in cinemas. The film…

  • WATCH: Teaser for ‘One Great Love’ tangles Kim Chiu, Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera

    Regal Entertainment, Inc. has just unveiled the first teaser for ‘One Great Love,’ an official entry to the upcoming 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival. Starring A-listers Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera, and Kim Chiu, it will be shown in cinemas nationwide starting December 25. We all wish that we find our One Great Love in…