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M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ reveals teaser poster
“You cannot contain what you are.” Take your first-look at the teaser poster of director M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming suspense thriller “Glass” starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy. Check out the poster below and watch “Glass” in Philippine cinemas January 2019. About “Glass” From “Unbreakable,” Bruce Willis returns as David Dunn as…
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GUIDE: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018
Here are the eight official entries to the 2nd edition of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, as announced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). These films will be screened in all cinemas in the Philippines from August 15 to 21. ANG BABAENG ALLERGIC SA WI-FI by Jun Robles Lana for The IdeaFirst Company.…
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‘Hunger Games’ child star Amandla Stenberg leads latest YA action thriller ‘The Darkest Minds’
The latest YA thrilling road trip movie “The Darkest Minds” trails surviving children who have been locked up in rehabilitation camps and are regarded as enemies of the state. Starring in this bestselling book adaptation from author Alexandra Bracken are Hollywood’s up and coming exciting young actors – Amandla Stenberg (Hunger Games, Everything, Everything), Harris…
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‘The Day After Valentine’s’ teaser: Bela Padilla, JC Santos evoke ‘100 Tula Para Kay Stella’
Viva Films has just released the first teaser for The Day After Valentine’s, the much-anticipated follow-up project of lead stars Bela Padilla and JC Santos, and writer-director Jason Paul Laxamana. Watch the first teaser trailer below. This romantic drama film came from the success of the top-grossing movie of last year’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, 100 Tula…
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World’s tallest building set ablaze in Dwayne Johnson-starrer ‘Skyscraper’
Global superstar Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary’s Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in China he finds the tallest, safest building in the world, The Pearl, suddenly ablaze—and he’s been framed for it. A wanted man on…
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The IMF team got Ethan Hunt’s back in ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’
At the heart of each Mission: Impossible film is the tight-knit group of extreme espionage specialists that make up the IMF team, led by Cruise’s Ethan Hunt. In Paramount Pictures’ new epic action adventure Mission: Impossible – Fallout, veteran cast members Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Alec Baldwin return to form the IMF Team. The…
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Horror returns as cameras roll on Stephen King’s ‘IT: Chapter Two’
Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema’s IT: Chapter Two director Andy Muschietti’s follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit “IT,” which grossed over $700 million globally. Both redefining and transcending the genre, “IT” became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Because…
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‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ trailer: Danger is ticks away
Discover a house where magic lives! Watch the new trailer of Universal Pictures’ fantasy adventure The House with a Clock in Its Walls. About The House with a Clock in Its Walls In the tradition of Amblin classics where fantastical events occur in the most unexpected places, Jack Black and two-time Academy Award® winner Cate…
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Go behind the scenes of action film ‘Skyscraper’ in new featurette
Universal Pictures has just unveiled a new featurette inviting viewers to take a look inside the tower at the center of Skyscraper starring Dwayne Johnson under the direction of Central Intelligence’s Rawson Marshall Thurber. Check out the featurette below and watch Skyscraper in Philippine cinemas July 11. Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of…
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First look at Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
Leonardo DiCaprio has just posted the first-look photo for his upcoming film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” via his Instagram. The film will star Academy Award® winner Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award® nominees Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Burt Reynolds, and Tim Roth, as well as Oscar® winner Al Pacino, Timothy Olyphant, Kurt Russell, Dakota…
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‘The Equalizer 2’ trailer: There will be consequences in Denzel Washington’s revenge action-thriller
Columbia Pictures has just released the brand new trailer of Denzel Washington’s revenge action-thriller The Equalizer 2. Check out the trailer below and watch The Equalizer 2 in Philippine cinemas soon. Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the…
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‘Mission: Impossible’ director returns for ‘Fallout’ starring Tom Cruise
At Tom Cruise’s request, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation director Christopher McQuarrie became the first filmmaker ever to return to direct a second Mission: Impossible film. And does so with the upcoming Mission: Impossible – Fallout (in Philippine cinemas July 25). “One of the signature elements of the franchise is that there has been a…
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Evangeline Lilly is ready for action as Hope van Dyne in Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
Evangeline Lilly returns to her role of brilliant quantum physicist Hope van Dyne. While she’s as focused and determined as ever, a very different Hope van Dyne emerges in Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” Now a fugitive with her father, Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), the brilliant scientist has used her time in hiding to…
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‘Uncle Drew’ poses as the basketball movie for all ages
After a successful digital episodic series six years ago which was originally conceived by Pepsi, the fan-favorite character jumps from the digital world to the big screen in “Uncle Drew.” The episodic franchise has amassed over 95 million views since inception and now, NBA All-star Kyrie Irving gets to reprise his role as Uncle Drew…
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41 days stranded at sea in ‘Adrift’ starring Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin
Romantic drama film Adrift tells the incredible true story about the resilience of the human spirit and the transcendent power of love. Based on the book by Tami Oldham Ashcraft, it features two young lovers, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp, who sail across the ocean together. Filled with romance and excitement, they never anticipated to be…
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Paul Rudd scales up in Marvel Studios’ superhero film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
For Scott Lang, there’s no shrinking from responsibility when it comes to family. When we last saw Scott Lang in Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man,” he was trying to go straight for the good of his daughter Cassie. Now three years later, Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp” will allow us to find out if Scott stayed…
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Cate Blanchett calculates her risks in heist thriller ‘Ocean’s 8’
In Warner Bros. Pictures’ heist thriller “Ocean’s 8,” Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)—just released from prison—has been concocting the greatest heist of her storied career. The first person with whom Debbie connects is her old partner in crime, Lou, played by two-time Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”). “Debbie has to coax Lou back into that…
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Maronne Cruz joins the cast of Sara Bareilles’s ‘Waitress: The Musical’
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is proud to announce that Maronne Cruz joins the cast of “Waitress: The Musical” as Dawn. She joins previously announced cast member Bituin Escalante in this Broadway hit. Scored by Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, and based on the 2007 movie of the same name, WAITRESS tells the story of expert baker…
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Mr. Incredible, super husband and super dad in Disney-Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’
This Father’s Day, let’s celebrate one of the most beloved dads in animation history — Bob Parr aka Mr. Incredible. Bob Parr cherishes his days as Mr. Incredible—a popular Super with mega-strength and the power to singlehandedly take out the bad guys. Ever since Supers were outlawed, Bob’s been mostly lying low, raising the family…
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Family and far-out fun in Marvel Studios’ superhero film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes the next film to feature the adventures of Ant-Man, Ant-Man and The Wasp, which debuts his long-awaited ally, The Wasp. While audiences were primed for the next film in the “Ant-Man” franchise, everyone was thrown a gigantic curveball by Ant-Man’s appearance in “Captain America: Civil War.” Ant-Man joining the…
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Pixar Animation Studios’ Bryn Imagire led animation workshop for Filipinos
To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2 in the Philippines, Pixar Animation Studios Shading Art Director Bryn Imagire visited Manila and led an animation workshop. Besides talking about the evolution of the animation process from 2004’s “The Incredibles” to this year’s “Incredibles 2,” Imagire, who has been with Pixar Animation Studios since 1996, also…
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WATCH: ‘Creed 2’ trailer reveals knockout sequel
This December, there’s more to lose than a title. Check out the first official trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Creed II and watch the film in Philippine cinemas December 6, 2018. In “Creed II,” life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is…
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Suit up for ‘Incredibles 2:’ Incredible Adventure at SM Cinema
Get ready to fight crime and evil as the incredible superhero family returns to the big screen! SM Cinema is inviting the whole family for a day of superpowered fun at the launch of Incredibles 2: Incredible Adventure at the event atrium of S’Maison at Conrad Manila. Interactive booths and exciting activities await families in…
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‘Incredibles 2’ grosses P133.1-M in 5 days, biggest opening weekend for Disney-Pixar in PH
The Supers returned and heroically took over the Philippine box-office! Disney-Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” debuted at No.1 this week, bowing with a P133.1-M five-day opening weekend (June 14 – 18), shattering the record for Biggest Disney-Pixar Opening Weekend of All-Time in the country. The animated superhero film bested the record established in 2016 by “Finding Dory”…
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Cameras roll on Gal Gadot-starrer ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the Super Hero’s first outing, last summer’s record-breaking “Wonder Woman,” which took in $822 million at the worldwide box office. “Wonder Woman 1984” will…
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New posters of Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ prove size does matter
Marvel Studios has just revealed two brand-new posters for its upcoming action-adventure “Ant-Man and the Wasp” trailer that prove going bigger is always better. The one-sheets are specially created for IMAX and Dolby, and frame Ant-Man, The Wasp and the rest of the characters in interesting angles that highlight size and perspective. Check out the…
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New ‘Alpha’ trailer: Mankind discovers man’s best friend
Experience the incredible story of how mankind discovered man’s best friend. Watch the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ upcoming 3D action-adventure Alpha, opening in Philippine cinemas soon. An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While…
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‘Dumbo’ trailer: Tim Burton helms Disney’s live-action reboot
Watch the teaser trailer for Tim Burton’s all-new live-action “Dumbo,” coming to Philippine cinemas March 2019. From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star…
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FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2018
The winners of the 41st Gawad Urian Awards were announced Thursday, June 14, at ABS-CBN Vertis Tent in Quezon City. Here are the winners (in bold) together with the nominees for each category. Best Film Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, Achinette Villamor, Edong Canlas, Khavn, producers Birdshot, Pamela L. Reyes, producer Bhoy Intsik, Ferdinand Lapuz, producer The…
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Dwayne Johnson hangs tough in the main poster of ‘Skyscraper’
Dwayne Johnson hangs on for dear life in the main poster artwork of Universal Pictures’ action-thriller Skyscraper. Check out the one-sheet below and watch Skyscraper in Philippine cinemas July 11. Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary’s Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now…
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‘The Nun’ teaser trailer: ‘The Conjuring’ universe becomes bigger
Witness the darkest chapter in “The Conjuring” universe. Watch the official teaser trailer of the upcoming horror-thriller “The Nun” which has just been revealed by New Line Cinema. Check out the trailer below and watch “The Nun” in Philippine cinemas September 6. Filmmaker James Wan, director of the record-setting horror hits “The Conjuring” and “The…
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Robin Wright returns as US President in final season of ‘House of Cards’
Netflix has released two new images from the sixth and final season of House of Cards, the streaming service’s first new original drama. For the series’ last hurrah, Robin Wright returns as Claire Underwood, newly sworn in President of the United States. Academy Award® nominees Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear as well as Cody Fern…
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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Cloak and Dagger’ air on HOOQ
“Black Panther,” which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and is the second highest grossing film of 2018, is now available for rental on HOOQ, the largest Video on Demand service in South East Asia. “Black Panther” is the 18th film released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has been acclaimed by critics the world over.…
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WATCH: The masked murderer returns in ‘Halloween’ trailer
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions have launched the teaser trailer of Halloween, from executive producer and legendary filmmaker John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Check out the official teaser trailer below and watch Halloween in Philippine cinemas October 17. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her…
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‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ opens at no. 1, grosses P213.8-M in 5 days
Dinosaurs rose and records fell as Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opened at No.1 in the Philippines, amassing an extinction-proof P213.8-million opening weekend gross in five days (June 6 – June 10). Clearly a box-office winner despite the rainy weather, the J.A. Bayona-helmed sequel to the 2015 classic franchise reboot registered Universal Pictures’ second…
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GUIDE: Eigasai 2018: The 21st Japanese Film Festival
The Japan Foundation, Manila is pleased to announce the full lineup of films, guests and special talks for this year’s Japanese Film Festival, more popularly known as EIGASAI. In honor of the Philippine-Japan Friendship Month, EIGASAI’s 21st edition runs from July 4 to August 26, 2018 ﹣with fifteen full-feature films of diverse genres selected for…
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SM Cinema hosts biggest Superman fan gathering in Manila
“Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane… It’s Superman!” SM Cinema, as it connects to its audience through the Reel-to-Real experience, celebrates a major fan gathering event at SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall for the 80th anniversary of the world’s most iconic superhero, Superman! Fans from different ages were stunned with…
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Real heroes, not actual size, in Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’ character posters
Marvel Studios has just released the six official character posters of its upcoming action-adventure “Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 hit, Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” The one-sheets features Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Hope van Dyne / The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas),…
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WATCH: Chris Hemsworth checks in with ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ trailer
Bad Times at the El Royale trailer debut reveals an intense, sexy and dangerous night at a hotel full of secrets and mystery that features an all-star studded cast including Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman and Nick Offerman. Directed by Drew Goddard (Cabin at the Woods),…
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WATCH: Epic tale soars in the final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ movie
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have launched the teaser trailer of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the epic conclusion to the beloved trilogy. Check out the official teaser trailer below and watch How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in Philippine cinemas 2019. From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about…
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Holly Hunter’s Elastigirl takes the lead in Disney-Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’
Helen Parr, known in the Super world as Elastigirl (voiced by Holly Hunter), hung up her supersuit to raise the family with husband Bob, leaving their crime-fighting days behind them. But when she’s tapped to lead a campaign to bring the Supers back into the spotlight in Disney-Pixar’s “Incredibles 2,” she finds she can still…
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WATCH: Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga’s ‘A Star is Born’ reveals first trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures has just unveiled the highly-awaited first official trailer of the romantic drama A Star is Born. Check out the trailer below and watch “A Star is Born” in Philippine cinemas October 10. “A Star is Born” stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“American Sniper,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”) and multiple award-winning,…
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WATCH: First ‘Widows’ trailer reveals Steve McQueen’s heist thriller starring Viola Davis
From Academy Award®-winning director Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”) and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”), comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption: Widows is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. Set…
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Sandra Bullock masterminds the heist of the century in ‘Ocean’s 8’
Debbie Ocean has had nothing but time on her hands for more than five years. And she’s made good use of it. Sandra Bullock plays Debbie, the ringleader of a high-stakes plan in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure Ocean’s 8 (in Philippine cinemas June 13). In the film, Debbie has spent a little over…
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Experience this year’s ultimate barkada movie in ‘Walwal’
Gear up for Regal Entertainment Inc.’s Walwal – the biggest and coolest movie of the season starring Elmo Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Kiko Estrada, and Donny Pangilinan. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes and with a story and screenplay by Gerald Mark Foliente, Walwal is reminiscent of classic and well-loved Filipino barkada movies, only this time, it…
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Jack-Jack powers up in animated superhero film ‘Incredibles 2’
Jack-Jack Parr, the baby of the family in Disney-Pixar’s new action-adventure Incredibles 2, likes to sit back with a bottle and a good story. Well-versed in gibberish with a penchant for throwing food, Jack-Jack seems like a typical toddler, but he just might turn out to be the most powerful Parr in the household. “The…
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Bryce Dallas Howard: more determined, focused in ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Coming-off a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for Netflix’s Black Mirror, Bryce Dallas Howard returns to the role of Claire Dearing in Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the 2015 global megahit Jurassic World. Her character, Claire, has…
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WATCH: Go inside the making of ‘Teen Titans GO! to the Movies’ in new featurette
Get a glimpse of movie-making magic with the cast of Teen Titans GO! to the Movies in the new featurette from Warner Animation Group. Check out the video below and watch “Teen Titans GO! to the Movies” in Philippine cinemas August 1. Fans may also listen to the film’s new featured track from Lil Yachty:…
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Prolific film producer Baby Go launches new film outfit, talents
There’s no stopping prolific film producer Ms. Baby Go in her “passion” of doing movies. BG Productions International has been in the film production business for five years but Ms. Baby Go decided to expand her business by putting up another film outfit—Global Film Production International, Inc. According to the President of BG Productions, “BG…
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Sentimental boy-dog bond in stop-motion animated comedy ‘Isle of Dogs’
Fox Searchlight Pictures and Indian Paintbrush bring together an all-star voice cast (Koyu Rankin, Greta Gerwig, Yoko Ono, Frances McDormand, Live Schreiber, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Jeff Goldblum, Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson, F. Murray Abraham, Tilda Swinton and Harvey Keitel) in Wes Anderson’s endearing breakthrough stop-motion animation Isle of Dogs that will exclusively open…
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Star Wars fan fest lands in SM Cinema
In line with the release of the highly anticipated film Solo: A Star Wars Story and in celebration of SM’s 60th year, SM Cinema recently welcomed over 60 Star Wars costumed fans at SM North EDSA, The Block Atrium for the Star Wars Fan Fest! Everyone was thrilled with the Star Wars-inspired hyper-space walkway tunnel and…
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Teaser poster up for ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
From DreamWorks Animation comes the highly anticipated culmination of one of the most popular animated franchises in film history, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Check out the film’s teaser poster below that’s just been launched by the studio. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night…
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Chris Pratt, the alpha male takes on ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Chris Pratt has firmly secured himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. He most recently returned to the wildly popular role of Star-Lord in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. Now, Pratt reprises his iconic raptor master role in Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sequel to the 2015 global megahit Jurassic World. Says…
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Family of superheroes returns in Disney-Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’
As Disney-Pixar’s “The Incredibles” adventure came to an edge-of-your-seat finale, Syndrome was foiled—thanks to baby Jack-Jack and an ill-advised cape—and his jet exploded into a firey ball, destroying the Parr family home. But the family was more bonded than ever; Violet showed off her new-found confidence, and Dash discovered that second place would do just…
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WATCH: Jerald Napoles, Valeen Montenegro are love team in new trailer for rom-com ‘The Write Moment’
The new trailer for the romantic comedy film The Write Moment has just been released by Viva Films, which will distribute the 2017 QCinema International Film Festival entry starring Jerald Napoles and Valeen Montenegro. Watch the trailer below. A heartbroken writer tries to get back with an ex through his romantic comedy “hugot” script but…
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WATCH: Trailer for barkada movie ‘Walwal’ poses questions on why we get wasted
The trailer for the new barkada film ‘Walwal’ has just been released by Regal Entertainment. It stars Elmo Magalona, Kiko Estrada, Jerome Ponce, and introduces Donny Pangilinan, with Devon Seron, Kisses Delavin, Jane De Leon, Sophia Senoron. Watch the full trailer below. Dondi (Elmo Magalona), Marco (Kiko Estrada) , Intoy (Jerome Ponce), and Bobby (Donny Pangilinan), are friends since high school now…
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Han meets Chewbacca for the first time in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
They may be an odd couple, but the partnership of Han Solo and Chewbacca has made its indelible mark in cinema, inspiring generations and influencing our ideas on friendship, loyalty and courage. With the release of Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, audiences are once again able to revisit this iconic male duo and revel…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2018
Now on its 23rd year, the French Film Festival in Manila will run on the following dates and venues: June 6-12 — Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati June 8-12 — Bonifacio High Street Cinemas in Taguig June 9-10 — UP Town Center in Quezon City June 21-22 — Abreeza Mall, Davao City June 25-27 —…
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WATCH: Winnie-the-Pooh live-action movie in new trailer for Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’
The Hundred Acre Wood is opening up to our world. Watch the brand-new trailer for Disney’s Christopher Robin that’s just been released by Walt Disney Pictures. About Christopher Robin In the heartwarming live action adventure Disney’s “Christopher Robin,” the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of…
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Seven TOFARM Film Festival 2018 finalists announced
The official finalists of the third TOFARM Film Festival were announced during a press conference today at Novotel Manila in Cubao, Quezon City. Out of 119 submitted entries, here are the full-length film category finalists of TOFARM Film Festival 2018: “1957,” a historical drama written and to be directed by Hubert Tibi “Alimuom,” a science fiction…
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‘Train to Busan’ star Don Lee returns to PH cinemas via sports comedy ‘Champion’
You’ve seen him as the brawny dad-to-be in Philippines’ highest grossing foreign-language film “Train to Busan.” Now, Ma Dong-Seok, also known as Don Lee returns to Philippine cinemas in the South Korean sports comedy Champion. Watch the trailer below. The film tells the story of Mark (Ma Dong-Seok), a disgraced arm-wrestling champion who was adopted…
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‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ opens early in PH cinemas, over two weeks ahead of US
Don’t look now, but Philippine moviegoers are in for special treat as Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in cinemas nationwide on June 6 — sixteen days earlier than most territories around the world, including North America. This only demonstrates that the Philippines is a highly regarded market by Hollywood studios. In particular, the…
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Meet Han Solo, the beloved hero of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Lucasfilm presents Solo: A Star Wars Story, charting the adventure-filled past of Han Solo, the iconic galactic scoundrel and one of the most beloved characters in cinema history. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo will meet his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounter the notorious…
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‘Jurassic World’ sequel has more dinos than past installments combined
In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, audiences will be thrilled by more dinosaurs than all past Jurassic movies combined! That’s the bold promise made by Fallen Kingdom filmmakers. (Watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Philippine cinemas June 6, 2018.) Stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return alongside executive producers Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow for…
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WATCH: Inferno is a ‘Skyscraper’ in trailer for Dwayne Johnson’s new actioner
Dwayne Johnson goes the distance to save his family in the new trailer of Universal Pictures’ action-thriller Skyscraper (in Philippine cinemas July 11). Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary’s Skyscraper as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in…
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Kick-ass ladies rob the Met Gala in ‘Ocean’s 8’
Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. All of them team up in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure Ocean’s 8 in Phiippine cinemas June 13. It’s been more than 10 years since an Ocean-led crew has conned their way to millions of dollars. Now a…
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WATCH: ‘Mowgli’ trailer shows darker adaptation of ‘The Jungle Book’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the official first trailer for the action-adventure Mowgli starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch and Freida Pinto. Check out the trailer below and watch “Mowgli” in Philippine cinemas October 18, 2018. Motion capture and live action are blended for “Mowgli,” a new, big-screen, 3D adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s…
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‘Goin’ Bulilit’ alumni headline T-Rex Entertainment’s horror-thriller ‘Class of 2018’
T-Rex Entertainment has greenlit its biggest project of 2018 yet, the teen horror-thriller film Class of 2018, as announced during its story conference at Limbaga 77 Cafe Restaurant in Quezon City. The newest project to be executive produced by T-Rex Entertainment’s Rex A. Tiri, who was behind the hit comedy films Patay Na si Hesus…
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LIST: Gawad Urian 2018 nominees
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 41st Gawad Urian. Awards Night is set on June 14. Natatanging Gawad Urian: Winston Raval (Vanishing Tribe) Best Film: Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, Achinette Villamor, Edong Canlas, Khavn, producers Birdshot, Pamela L. Reyes, producer Bhoy Intsik Ferdinand Lapuz, producer The Chanters, Cai Cena, Ferdinand Lapuz, Thop Nazareno,…
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Zazie Beetz is the Domino of luck in superhero film ‘Deadpool 2’
Deadpool comic creator Rob Liefeld is a fan of his character’s movies. “Ryan made Deadpool 2 a little dirtier. He brings that extra-edgy material that works. He’s perfect for it. They’ve taken great liberties with the R-rating and I think it found its own niche. I’m thrilled that there’s this different muscle that Fox gets…
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Canine pets exiled in Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated film ‘Isle of Dogs’
On May 30, help save the dogs from exile as Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings 20th Century Fox’s Isle of Dogs at Glorietta 4, Trinoma, Market! Market!, Cloverleaf Balintawak and Fairview Terraces. “Isle of Dogs” tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. Set in the Japanese Archipelago, twenty years in…
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Step into the movieverse with SM Cinema Telabastagan
SM Cinema Telabastagan opened its doors for its Blessing Day on May 17 (Thursday) and officially, to movie goers on May 18 (Friday). SM City Telabastagan, which can be found in the northern part of the city, is the third SM mall in San Fernando City, after SM City Pampanga and SM City San Fernando Downtown. SM Cinema will…
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Cast of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ invades Cannes Film Festival
Lucasfilm’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, the newest adventure taking place in the Star Wars galaxy, held its red carpet event at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival as part of the Official Selection and Out of Competition. Director Ron Howard attended the premiere along with cast members Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover,…
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Janella Salvador, Jameson Blake paired for the first time in ‘So Connected’
Janella Salvador and Jameson Blake agree in saying that their team-up in the upcoming movie, So Connected, is significant for both of them. For one, this is their first time to work together. For his part, Jameson explains that he has always been vocal in his past interviews that Janella is her dream leading lady.…
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WATCH: Suit up for new trailer for ‘Incredibles 2’
It’s time to suit up and be incredible! Check-out the brand new trailer for Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2, which has just been launched by Disney-Pixar. Directed by Brad Bird (Iron Giant, The Incredibles) and produced by John Walker (The Incredibles) and Nicole Grindle (Sanjay’s Super Team short, Toy Story 3 associate producer), Incredibles 2 bursts into…
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‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ reveals pay-off poster
“Some missions are not a choice,” warns the new poster of Paramount Pictures highly anticipated action-thriller Mission: Impossible – Fallout starring Tom Cruise as superspy Ethan Hunt. Check out the one-sheet art below and watch Mission: Impossible – Fallout in Philippine cinemas July 25, 2018. The best intentions often come back to haunt you. Mission:…
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WATCH: Rami Malek plays Freedie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ teaser
Break free and let loose with the music of one of the most iconic bands of all time as 20th Century Fox releases the first trailer of Bohemian Rhapsody, a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most…
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WATCH: Teaser for ‘Walwal’ poses millennial barkada movie
The first teaser trailer for the new barkada film Walwal has just been released by Regal Entertainment. ‘Walwal’ stars Elmo Magalona, Kiko Estrada, Jerome Ponce, and introduces Donny Pangilinan. It also stars Devon Seron, Jane De Leon, Kisses Delavin, and Sophia Senoron. Watch the full teaser below. Dondi (Magalona), Marco (Estrada), Intoy (Ponce), and Bobby (Pangilinan),…
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WATCH: Celebrate life in new trailer for ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again’
Dance, jive, and have the time of your life! Check out the new trailer for Universal Pictures’ new musical comedy Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again n Philippine cinemas July 18. Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie grossed more than $600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek…
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Production starts on DC Comics’ ‘The Kitchen’ movie
Principal photography has began on New Line Cinema’s gritty drama “The Kitchen,” written and directed by Andrea Berloff, who was nominated for an Oscar for the original screenplay for “Straight Outta Compton.” Based on the Vertigo comic book series from DC Entertainment, the film stars Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”), Tiffany Haddish (“Girls Trip”) and…
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WATCH: ‘The Predator’ trailer debut reveals return of upgraded deadliest hunters
20th Century Fox finally reveals the first trailer of The Predator where a young boy unknowingly opens a path towards Earth for the most dangerous of hunters in the universe. Helmed by blockbuster filmmaker Shane Black (Iron Man 3), “The Predator” is an action-packed and intensely high-octane movie that will open in Philippine cinemas on…
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LIST: Winners, CineFilipino Film Festival 2018
The winners of CineFilipino Film Festival 2018 were announced May 12 at the KIA Theatre in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. (READ: Guide to CineFilipino 2018) Here is the full list of CineFilipino 2018 winners: CineFilipino 2018 Best Film: The Eternity Between Seconds 2nd Best Film: Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus 3rd Best Film: Delia & Sammy Best Direction: Alec…
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Assembling the X-Force in superhero film ‘Deadpool 2’
Deadpool 2 introduces an ever-growing stronger alliance of the Merc with a Mouth. It also features returning and new characters via extremely talented cast starring alongside Ryan Reynolds. Included in the cast are Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, Shioli Kutsuna and Jack Kesy. Ryan…
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Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated comedy ‘Isle of Dogs’ opens May 30 in the Philippines
Years after captivating audiences with The Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr. Fox, acclaimed director Wes Anderson has again begun wowing audiences in his latest masterpiece Isle of Dogs starring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Led by an all-star voice cast such as Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Scarlett Johansson (“Lucy”), Yoko Ono, Bill Murray (“Ghostbusters”), Frances McDormand…
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Young cast shares dark secrets, deep fears in ‘Truth or Dare’
Joining Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey in Universal Pictures’ terrifying new supernatural thriller Truth or Dare are five young actors on the cusp of stardom — Violett Beane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Sophia Taylor Ali, Hayden Szeto and Landon Liboiron. In Truth or Dare, a group of college friends heads to Mexico for one last getaway…
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WATCH: More shenanigans in new trailer for ‘Teen Titans GO! to the Movies’
What kind of super hero are you without your own movie? Watch the new official trailer of Warner Animation Group’s Teen Titans GO! to the Movies now below. “Teen Titans GO! to the Movies” finds our egocentric, wildly satirical Super Heroes in their first feature film extravaganza. Also, it’s a fresh, gleefully clever, kid-appropriately crass and…
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How a ‘beautiful mess’ led to the creation of ‘Citizen Jake’ poster
Creating a poster is one of the most challenging parts of moviemaking. After all, the poster sums up the story and is considered the symbol of the film long after the screenings. More than a marketing tool, the poster is likened to a precious artwork. Mike de Leon and his team purposely took their time…
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Josh Brolin, from Thanos in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ to Cable in ‘Deadpool 2’
After breaking box office records, Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool and this time the Merc with the Mouth’s movie is bigger and more badass than ever. “Deadpool” debuted in February 2016 with the biggest R-rated opening of all time and went on to be the highest-grossing R-rated film in history with more than $750-million globally.…
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Cinemalaya announces 2018 short film finalists; grand prize winner gets P150k
Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. has announced the Short Film Category finalists of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018. The 10 finalists are the following: Logro by Kani Villaflor Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez Babylon by Keith Deligero Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad Sa Saíyang Islá (In…
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The plan is priceless in ‘Ocean’s 8’ main poster
Warner Bros. Pictures has just revealed the main poster for its upcoming heist thriller Ocean’s 8 which will also open on June 13 in Philippine cinemas. Check out the one-sheet art below. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Gary Ross directs the film starring Oscar winner Sandra Bullock in the title role, alongside Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Anne…
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LIST: 2018 FAMAS Awards nominees
The nominees of the 66th FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) Awards were announced during a press conference at Victorino’s Restaurant Thursday. Here’s the list of FAMAS Awards 2018 nominees: BEST PICTURE: “RESPETO” “BIRDSHOT” “ANG LARAWAN” “TU PUG IMATUY (THE RIGHT TO KILL)” “LOVE YOU TO THE STARS AND BACK” “BALANGIGA: HOWLING WILDERNESS”…
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ now the all-time biggest grossing movie in the Philippines
Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” continued to make history at the Philippine box-office as it became the All-Time Highest-Grossing Movie in the country after only six days of release. Cementing its phenomenal run, the epic action-adventure achieved the stunning feat with a gross of P730.1 million, outpacing Disney’s 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” whose…
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‘Venom’ poster highlights Tom Hardy’s hero duality
Columbia Pictures has just revealed the new trailer for its upcoming action thriller Venom which may be viewed below. Check it out now and watch Venom in Philippine cinemas October 5. One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award® nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal…
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Here’s where you can watch early screenings of ‘Love, Simon’ in the Philippines
Be the first to watch the much-anticipated gay coming-of-age film, “Love, Simon,” during its early screenings this April 30 and May 1. That’s one week ahead of its May 9 wide release! From 20th Century Fox and the producers of the Twilight series and The Fault in Our Stars (Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of…
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‘Pitch Perfect’ writer marks directorial debut via comedy film ‘Blockers’
Kay Cannon, the writer and architect of the groundbreaking Pitch Perfect movies has proved that comedies about strong, dynamic women could pull huge audiences of female fans at the box office. With her directorial debut in Universal Pictures’ sex comedy Blockers, Cannon has become only the sixth woman in the history of film to direct…
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Friends face deadly consequences in supernatural horror film ‘Truth or Dare’
Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) and Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) lead the cast of Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare, a supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions (Happy Death Day, Get Out, Split). A harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare. Directed…
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