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World’s tallest building gets submerged in ‘Geostorm’ poster
Check out the new official poster of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming epic thriller Geostorm, in which the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 828 meters, is shown about to be submerged. In the film, after an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders came together to create an intricate network…
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Jared Leto devastates you blind in neo-noir sci-fi film ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Right off his role as The Joker in last year’s superhero film Suicide Squad, Academy Award-winning actor Jared Leto plays the enigmatic and ruthless Niander Wallace in Columbia Pictures’ futuristic action-thriller Blade Runner 2049. The highly awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1980s original classic, Blade Runner 2049 is directed by Academy Award-nominee Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Sicario,…
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British actor James Norton set to make a name with ‘Flatliners’
He is a bright star in the British acting landscape which was confirmed when he was selected by Screen International to be one of their highly prestigious Stars of Tomorrow. Now, James Norton (BBC’s War and Peace, Black Mirror, An Education) bids for Hollywood stardom with Columbia Pictures’ new suspense-thriller Flatliners (in Philippine cinemas Friday,…
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WATCH: Natalie Portman looks for an alien in ‘Annihilation’ trailer
Paramount Pictures has just unvelied the first official trailer for Annihilation, the highly anticipated follow-up from Alex Garland, the writer-director of Ex Machina. Based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny and Oscar Isaac. It was written and directed by Alex Garland…
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World’s top-grossing anime film ‘Your Name’ gets Hollywood live-action remake
The 2016 Japanese anime hit ‘Your Name’ is set to have a live-action adaptation from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Japan-based Toho Co. This will be a feature presentation from Paramount Pictures and adapted by Oscar-nonimated screenwriter Eric Heisserer (‘Arrival’). Your Name is the highest-grossing anime film in the world, earning $355.2M worldwide during its…
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LOOK: ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ character posters of John Boyega, Scott Eastwood
Universal Pictures has just unveiled the first two character posters of the epic action-adventure ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising,’ featuring leads John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Scott Eastwood (Suicide Squad). Check out the one-sheets below and watch Pacific Rim: Uprising in Philippine cinemas February 2018. John Boyega leads the cast of Pacific Rim Uprising, the…
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WATCH: First teaser for star-studded family drama ‘Seven Sundays’
Star Cinema has just released the first teaser for their upcoming family drama film ‘Seven Sundays,’ featuring an all-star cast consisting of Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, Enrique Gil, Cristine Reyes, and Mr. Ronaldo Valdez. This is under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina. Check out the main poster and official trailer below. ‘Seven Sundays’ tells the…
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‘Birdshot’ is PH entry to Foreign Language category of Oscars 2018
Mikhail Red’s coming-of-age mystery-thriller film ‘Birdshot’ has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 90th Academy Awards, more popular as the Oscars. This was announced by the Film Academy of the Philippines’ director general Leo Martinez as tweeted by Inquirer Entertainment. This is the official statement of the director as sent to Cinema Bravo:…
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Jackie Chan is Master Wu in ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’
Jackie Chan plays the venerable Master Wu in Warner Bros. Pictures’ all-new, big-screen event—the animated comedy martial arts film ‘The LEGO NINJAGO Movie.’ He recently received the Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement award. In The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Master Wu is a bearded, white-robed, flute-playing wise man with an anthology of zen-ish axioms and a surprisingly…
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WATCH: Teaser trailer for ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’
The first teaser trailer has just been released for for the epic finale to the Maze Runner saga, entitled Maze Runner: The Death Cure. Watch the video below and catch the exciting movie adaptation of the popular book series on January 24, 2018. In The Death Cure, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their…
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WATCH: James Corden as ‘Peter Rabbit’ gone wild in first trailer
Columbia Pictures has launched the first official trailer of Peter Rabbit, the new live-action/CG motion picture based on the internationally beloved series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/Ds305GErAqI and watch Peter Rabbit in Philippine cinemas in April 2018. Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has…
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LOOK: Gadgets that save the world in ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’
Every hero is only as strong as their villain, of course. And in the latest “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” that conflict comes from the introduction of Poppy Adams (Julianne Moore), a drug dealer who, as head of the mysterious Golden Circle criminal enterprise, sets in place a nefarious plan that sets her on a collision…
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First look photos of ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ previews epic finale
In the epic finale to the Maze Runner saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out…
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Judi Dench is Queen Victoria in heartwarming drama ‘Victoria & Adbul’
In Universal Pictures’ heartwarming drama, Victoria & Abdul, Academy Award winner Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love) plays Queen Victoria under the direction of Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen). Watch the new trailer of Victoria & Abdul below and watch the film exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting October 4, 2017. The screenplay is by Academy…
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WATCH: Ai-Ai topbills comedy film ‘Bes and the Beshies’ in official trailer
CINEKO Productions has just released the official trailer for new comedy film ‘Bes and the Beshies’ which is topbilled by Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai Delas Alas. Watch the full trailer below. Directed by Joel Lamangan and written by Ricky Lee, the film also stars Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Carmi Martin, Beauty Gonzales. Included in the cast are…
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WATCH: First trailer for new ‘Tomb Raider’ movie starring Alicia Vikander
Get ready to see a new Lara Croft in the persona of Oscar winner Alicia Vikander in the reboot of action-adventure film of Tomb Raider. The first official teaser trailer and poster has just been unveiled by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out the one-sheet and trailer below. Tomb Raider opens in Philippine cinemas March 15,…
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International blockbuster hit ‘Bad Genius’ finally gets Philippine release
After being a big hit in its homeland and other countries such as Cambodia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, Thailand’s biggest international movie hit Bad Genius arrives this October 18, 2017 in Philippine cinemas. The movie is an exciting, fun thriller based on real-life news of school cheating, and features themes of class inequality, and relatable…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
For two decades, it went untouched. But the game always finds a way. Watch the new international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ action-adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle now below. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle opens in Philippine cinemas January 2018. In…
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Pinoy artist Edz Gatula’s ‘mother!’ tribute poster officially selected by Paramount
In conjunction with the release of its psychological thriller m o t h e r !, Paramount Pictures worked with Talenthouse, a leading open-source creative platform whose artists from around the world were invited to translate Darren Aronofsky’s new film. Each artist was given the audio from the first trailer as inspiration and the results…
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There’s more to romance genre in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’
Take a deep breath and plunge deeply into the latest genre-defying romance fantasy movie “The Shape of Water” starring an impressive cast that includes Academy winner Octavia Spencer with Academy Award nominees Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins along with Doug Jones, known for his pivotal nonhuman roles. From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro…
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Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah reunite in adult comedy ‘Girls Trip’
For the first time in 20 years, global stars Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah reunite onscreen in Universal Pictures’ adult comedy Girls Trip, exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Greenbelt 1) starting September 27, 2017. Girls Trip follows four lifelong friends––Ryan, Dina, Lisa and Sasha—as they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence…
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GUIDE: PELÍCULA-PELIKULA Spanish Film Festival 2017
From October 5 to 15, PELÍCULA-PELIKULA, the biggest Spanish film festival in Asia, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Makati. Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain-AECID, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Ayala Cinemas, the 16th edition of the Spanish Film Festival will…
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WATCH: Maximum level of action in final trailer for ‘Kingsman: The Golden Cirlce’
The action ante just reached maximum level in the latest full trailer reveal of “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” sequel to the sleeper hit “Kingsman: The Secret Service” that has already grossed more than US$400 million worldwide. Watch the trailer below. The first hit movie “Kingsman: The Secret Service” based upon the acclaimed comic book introduced…
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Phil Lord, Christopher Miller return to producing via ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who wrote and directed The LEGO Movie and produced The LEGO Batman Movie, return again as producers of Warner Bros. Pictures’ all-new, big-screen event, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, in Philippine cinemas September 27. In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd,…
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Jennifer Lawrence dons title role in psychological horror film ‘mother!’
Oscar Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence adds a home invasion horror tale to her repertoire with Paramount Pictures’ psychological thriller mother! in Philippine cinemas September 20, 2017. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan), the film revolves around Mother (Lawrence) and Him (Javier Bardem) who live in a seemingly idyllic existence in a secluded…
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Piolo-Toni-starrer ‘Last Night’ introduces night romance in local movies
The taste of Filipino moviegoers has drastically changed over the past years, much can be credited to the exposure of our kababayans to the works of different content creators all over the world – may it be in theaters, on television or via streaming. This year, we have seen how “Kita Kita,” a seemingly small…
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WATCH: A ghost haunts in teaser for ‘Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted’
The first teaser for the new supernatural horror film ‘Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted’ has just been released online and can be viewed below. This is the much anticipated sequel to the 2004 film featuring Rica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Dingdong Dantes, Paolo Contis, Ciara Sotto, Drew Arellano, Alessandra de Rossi, Jake Cuenca, and…
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WATCH: ‘Flatliners’ seduces with new trailer
Dying has never been sexier than in the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ horror-thriller Flatliners which may be viewed below. Watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas September 29, 2017. Flatliners tells of five medical students who embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of…
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‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ showcases epic tale of good and dad
From the team behind the blockbuster LEGO movies that have delighted audiences of all ages around the globe, comes an all-new, big-screen event, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, in Philippine cinemas September 27, 2017. The LEGO NINJAGO Movie stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and…
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Action-fantasy film ‘Vamps’ opens September 20 in the Philippines
The newly released action-fantasy film Vamps from Russia is finally coming to the Philippines on September 20. Watch the full trailer below. Directed by Sergey Ginsburg and based on a novel by Alexei Tolstoy, Vamps is about a young man living in exile in a monastery located in the Carpathian Mountains who is faced with…
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Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford get ‘Blade Runner 2049’ character posters
Columbia Pictures has unveiled the character posters of Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford for Blade Runner 2049. Check out the one-sheets below and watch Blade Runner 2049 in Philippine cinemas Friday, October 6, 2017. The highly awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1980S original classic, Blade Runner 2049 is directed by Academy Award-nominee Denis Villeneuve (Sicario,…
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WATCH: Science shrinks human in first trailer for ‘Downsizing’
Paramount Pictures has released the first official trailer for its new quirky comedy starring Matt Damon, Downsizing. Check out the trailer below and watch Downsizing in Philippine cinemas January 2018. Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall and propose a…
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Fear comes home in teaser poster of ‘Insidious: The Last Key’
Columbia Pictures has unleashed the teaser poster for its upcoming horror-thriller Insidious: The Last Key, in Philippine cinemas in January 2018. The creative minds behind the hit Insidious trilogy return for Insidious: The Last Key. In the horror thriller, which welcomes back franchise standout Lin Shaye as Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist faces her…
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Nicole Kidman plays headmistress in sexually-charged ‘The Beguiled’
Nicole Kidman delivers a fierce performance as Miss Martha, the headmistress of an all-girls boarding school, in Sofia Coppola’s thriller The Beguiled (now showing exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Greenbelt 1, Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Centrio). Adapted from the novel by Thomas Cullinan, The Beguiled is a sexually charged tale that unfolds during the Civil…
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Character banners unveiled for cast of ‘Flatliners’
The four principal castmembers of Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Flatliners – Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev and James Norton – are featured in their own character banners which have just been released by the studio. Check out the posters below and watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas on September 29. Flatliners tells of five…
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‘Fifty Shades Freed’ announces Valentine’s Day 2018 opening
Universal Pictures has just launched an announcement video and poster heralding the 2018 Valentine’s Day opening of Fifty Shades Freed. Watch the teaser below. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the third chapter based on the worldwide bestselling Fifty Shades phenomenon. Expanding upon events set…
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Horror film ‘It’ grosses P50.18-M on opening weekend in PH
MANILA, September 11, 2017 – New Line Cinema’s IT, the critically lauded big-screen adaptation of Stephen King’s perennial best seller, floated to the top of the Philippine box office on its opening weekend, earning P50.18-million across 213 cinemas, and still climbing. Directed by Andy Muschietti (Mama), the much-anticipated horror thriller has surpassed the opening figures…
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WATCH: Cops hunt down serial murderer in new ‘Snowman’ trailer
Universal Pictures has just launched the new trailer for its upcoming suspense thriller The Snowman, opening in Philippine cinemas on November 22, 2017. Watch the trailer below. Michael Fassbender (X-Men series), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation), Charlotte Gainsbourg (Independence Day: Resurgence), Val Kilmer (Heat) and Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) star in The Snowman,…
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WATCH: Grand dads enter the picture in first trailer for ‘Daddy’s Home 2’
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for the new Mark Wahlberg-Will Ferrell comedy Daddy’s Home 2 (in Philippine cinemas November 29, 2017). Watch the trailer below. The film also stars Mel Gibson, John Lithgow, Linda Cardellini, John Cena, and Alessandra Ambrosio. In the sequel to the 2015 global smash Daddy’s Home, father and stepfather,…
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Tom Cruise exploits the American dream in ‘American Made’
Smuggler. Informant. Patriot. Barry Seal has gone from a well-respected TWA pilot to a key figure in one of the greatest scandals in modern U.S. history. What started out as transporting contraband would lead to Barry’s help in building an army and funding a war. Tom Cruise plays the real-life Barry Seal in Universal Pictures’…
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Rami Malek is Freddie Mercury in Queen biopic movie ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Coming to life soon on the big screen is the story of the phenomenal and iconic British rock band Queen in “Bohemian Rhapsody” starring Rami Malek, directed by Bryan Singer and produced by Graham King. 20th Century Fox/New Regency has just released the first look photo of the movie – Rami Malek takes center stage…
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New ‘mother!’ poster keeps it mysterious, foreboding
Following the terrific word-of-mouth from exclusive private screenings in the US, Paramount Pictures has unveiled the main poster artwork for the highly anticipated horror thriller, mother! Check out the new one-sheet below and watch mother! in Philippine cinemas September 20, 2017. In the film, Mother (Jennifer Lawrence) and Him (Javier Bardem) live in a seemingly…
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It’s no ordinary bank robbery in James Franco-starrer ‘The Vault’
A triad of multi-talented actors headed by James Franco with co-stars Francesca Eastwood and Taryn Manning find themselves trapped in The Vault, an action-packed supernatural heist thriller, filled with tension, frights, and unspeakable horror. Eastwood and Manning take on the role of the Dillon sisters who don’t necessarily like each other, but they’ll always look out…
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WATCH: ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ unlocks first official trailer
Enter the red door and watch the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ Insidious: The Last Key below. The creative minds behind the hit Insidious trilogy return for Insidious: The Last Key. In the horror thriller, which welcomes back franchise standout Lin Shaye as Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist faces her most fearsome and personal…
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GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2017
The 20th Cine Europa Film Festival will run from September 16 to 26 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City. After its opening leg, it will take a road trip to the cities of Baguio; Cebu; Iloilo; Tacloban; Baybay, Puerto Princesa; and back to Manila. For the first time, Cine Europa is travelling to Ateneo de…
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Cine Lokal presents award-winning comedy-drama ‘1st Ko si 3rd’
After the very much successful Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the Film Development Council of the Philippines through Cine Lokal presents another must-watch original Filipino movie, the award-winning film 1st Ko si 3rd (Third is My First) on September 1-7 in select SM Cinemas (Mall of Asia, Megamall, North Edsa, Fairview, Southmall, Bacoor, Iloilo and Cebu).…
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Bill Skarsgård plays predator clown Pennywise in horror film ‘It’
The filmmakers of New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller It knew the actor cast as the predator Pennywise would have a significant impact on virtually every aspect of the film. The enigmatically short title refers to the story’s central villain, an ancient shapeshifter that takes the form of its victims’ deepest fears and comes out of hibernation…
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Colin Farrell fuels women’s obsession in ‘The Beguiled’
Irish actor Colin Farrell disturbs the calm of an all-girls’ boarding school in Sofia Coppola’s critically acclaimed thriller The Beguiled which opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Greenbelt 1 & Trinoma) on September 6, 2017. Adapted from the novel by Thomas Cullinan, The Beguiled is a sexually charged tale that unfolds during the Civil War,…
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Dylan O’Brien stars as latest breed of hitman-hero in ‘American Assassin’
A one-of-a-kind American assassin possessed of savage skills and a ferocious drive for payback is born in this non-stop action-espionage thriller “American Assassin” starring Dylan O’Brien (Maze Runner franchise) in the title role. Rooted in the raw reality of today’s hard-to-detect enemies invisible black ops, high-level surveillance, portable nukes and murky agendas, the movie is…
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Sharon Cuneta’s first indie ‘Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha’ gets nationwide release
“Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha,” the first independent film of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, has gotten a commercial release. The comedy-drama opens in theaters nationwide on September 6. Star Cinema, the film arm of ABS-CBN, is the distributor. “Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha” premiered at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in early August to sold-out screenings. It tells…
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James Franco stars in mind-bending, thrilling supernatural movie ‘The Vault’
An interesting fusion of action and the supernatural comes alive in “The Vault” where the audience will be taken into a thrilling hell ride -hardcore, horrifying, and heartbreaking – driven by a bank robbery, vengeful ghosts and three siblings who must learn to trust each other or die. Starring multi-faceted James Franco along with Clint’s…
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GUIDE: Free Japanese film screening at Trinoma on Sep 7-10
Free Japanese films will be screened on September 7–10 at Cinema 5, Trinoma Mall, Quezon City. This is presented by The Japan Foundation, Manila and The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. This coincides with the 2nd ASEAN – Japan TV Festival 2017 (AJTVF2) in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN. Ticket Information Admission is…
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New clip deepens mystery of Jennifer Lawrence’s thriller ‘mother!’
From the director of the Oscar-winning Black Swan comes Paramount Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller, mother! starring Jennifer Lawrence. Check out the new footage from the film below and watch mother! in Philippine cinemas September 20, 2017. In the film, Mother (Lawrence) and Him (Javier Bardem) live in a seemingly idyllic existence in a secluded paradise.…
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Cannes filmfest winner ‘The Beguiled’ opens exclusively at Greenbelt 1, Trinoma
MANILA, August 30, 2017 – Last May, Sofia Coppola was crowned best director by the jury at the 70th International Cannes Film Festival for her atmospheric thriller, The Beguiled. It’s the first time in 56 years that a woman has taken the top honor. Now, Manila audiences can finally watch Coppola’s critically acclaimed gem as…
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Horror film ‘It’ knows what you’re afraid of
Whether it’s a monster under your bed, what lies in the dark, or a creature lurking in the shadows, there is no escaping your greatest fear in New Line Cinema’s upcoming horror thriller IT (in Philippine cinemas September 7). Bringing Stephen King’s seminal bestseller to the big screen for the first time, acclaimed director Andy Muschietti…
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‘Train to Busan’ director finishes filming superhero comedy film ‘Psychokinesis’
After the global success of his first live-action film “Train to Busan,” writer and director Yeon Sang-Ho is already up for his follow-up film,“Psychokinesis.” Dubbed as a superhero comedy movie, “Psychokinesis” is about an ordinary man who accidentally obtains superpowers and uses them to help his daughter and the people around them. The filming has…
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WATCH: Cross the line in new ‘Flatliners’ trailer
Dare to cross the line in the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Flatliners starring Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton. Check out the trailer below and watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas September 29, 2017. In the film, five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain…
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James Corden lends voice to Hi-5 in ‘The Emoji Movie’
British comedian James Corden (Into the Woods) lends his voice to Hi-5, an open-face palm Emoji ready to give you a Hi-5 at any time, in Sony Pictures Animation’s new comedy The Emoji Movie. His favorite catchphrase? “Hi-Five!” In the film, Hi-5’s a big ham, brimming over with exuberant confidence. He used to be a…
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WINNERS: FAP’s Luna Awards 2017
The awards night of Film Academy of the Philippines’ 35th Luna Awards was held Saturday night at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. Here is the complete list of winners. Best Picture: Die Beautiful Best Direction: Jun Lana, Die Beautiful Best Actor: Bembol Roco, Pauwi Na Best Actress: Hasmine Killip, Pamilya Ordinaryo Best Supporting Actor:…
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‘Edge of Tomorrow’ director reunites with Tom Cruise for ‘American Made’
Director Doug Liman reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow star, Tom Cruise, in Universal Pictures’ American Made, based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. History. (Watch the trailer for American Made at below.) Liman, who…
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FDCP National Registry to offer basic social services to active film workers
After announcing the creation of the FDCP National Registry last August 2 at Limbaga 77, the Film Development Council of the Philippines will now be holding on-site registration for all film workers who wish to avail of the benefits and services of the Registry. As a database of all active film workers, the FDCP National…
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GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2017
Korean Film Festival 2017 will run on various venues across the Philippines from September 7 to October 15. Sep 7-10 • SM Megamall (Manila) Sep 14-17 • SM Lanang Premier (Davao) Sep 21-24 • SM City Iloilo (Iloilo) Sep 28-Oct 1 • SM City Cebu (Cebu) Oct 5-8 • SM City Clark (Pampanga) Oct 12-15…
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‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ opens exclusively at Trinoma, Glorietta on Aug 30
Paramount Pictures’An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power – the sequel to the Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth – will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma & Glorietta 4) starting August 30, 2017. Former US Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world – including the Haiyan-devastated city of Tacloban, Leyte in…
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Tsunami looms in first ‘Geostorm’ poster
Warner Bros. has just released the first official poster for its new epic thriller Geostorm. Check the one-sheet art below and watch Geostorm in Philippine cinemas October 19, 2017. In the film, after an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders came together to create an intricate network of satellites to…
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Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively screens touching film ‘A Family Man’
Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings Gerard Butler’s latest movie “A Family Man” starting August 23 in Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma. “A Family Man” is Gerard Butler’s latest passion piece directed by Mark Williams who is also an accomplished producer behind acclaimed features such as Ben Affleck’s “The Accountant” and Netflix’s “Ozark.” Known for his blockbuster…
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Two orphan girls at the forefront of ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Two young ladies, Talitha Bateman and Lulu Wilson, play orphaned girls at the heart of the story of New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller Annabelle: Creation (in Philippine cinemas August 23). In the film, several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a…
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Sofia Vergara, Christina Aguilera have cameo roles in ‘The Emoji Movie’
Sony Pictures Animation’s new comedy The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone’s user. The world inside the phone of the story’s lead character, Alex, is loaded with cameos.…
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WATCH: First international TV spot from ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Check out new footage of Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in the first international TV spot for Columbia Pictures’ Blade Runner 2049 now below. The highly awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1980S original classic, Blade Runner 2049 is directed by Academy Award-nominee Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Arrival) and opens in Philippine cinemas on Friday, October 6,…
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Gerald Butler stars in latest passion project ‘A Family Man’
Action and blockbuster star Gerard Butler stars in his latest passion project “A Family Man” that tackles the under-explored world of corporate headhunting with characters confronting relatable and universal challenges: “the balance between work and family, husband and wife dynamics, the father and son relationship, losing a job and finding a job.” Opening exclusively at…
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WATCH: Follow ‘The Star’ with first official trailer
Experience the first-ever Christmas from an entirely new perspective. Watch the first official trailer for Sony Pictures Animation’s The Star below. In The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure…
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4-minute footage from horror film ‘It’ to play in front of ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Warner Bros. Philippines has just confirmed that an exclusive four-minute footage from the upcoming horror thriller It has been attached to play before Annabelle: Creation when the latter opens in cinemas across the country on Wednesday, August 23. The fresh footage will only be seen in theaters and won’t be officially released online. Audiences of…
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CineFilipino 2018 bares eight full-length finalists
The finalists for CineFilipino Film Festival 2018 Feature-Length Category were announced August 17 during a press conference at Lazat Restaurant, Tomas Morato, Quezon City. The following feature films will compete under Feature-Length Category: • Delia & Sammy by Therese Cayaba • Mata Tapang by Rod Marmol • The Eternity Between Seconds by Alec Figuracion • Excuse Me Po by…
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Julian Trono, Ella Cruz topbill teen romantic comedy ‘Fangirl/Fanboy’
Young dance sensations Julian Trono and Ella Cruz are having their launching movie as a loveteam via “Fangirl/Fanboy,” opening in Philippine cinemas on September 6, 2017. A Joyce Beran production for Viva Films and N2 productions, this K-Pop-inspired romantic comedy film is the directorial debut of Barry Gonzalez. Julian plays the role of Ollie Fernandez,…
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What’s the buzz about road comedy film ‘Patay Na si Hesus?’
No one gets crucified in the new satirical comedy “Patay na si Hesus.” Well, no one or nothing except Pinoy cinema’s tired cliches, our outdated biases, predictable expectations and actors’ over-the-top performances. The latter gets skewered by the cast’s purposely deadpan dialogue delivery – led by the effortless Jaclyn Jose – rendering punchlines funnier, the…
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GUIDE: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017
Organized by the Film Development Council, the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino runs from August 16 to 22 in all cinemas in the Philippines. While regular cinema prices apply, students with valid school IDs can avail of the student rates imposed in Metro Manila (150 PHP) and in the provinces (100 PHP). Other discounts and…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’ calls for action
A decade after the Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up, Paramount Pictures’ An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Watch the sequel’s trailer below. An Inconvenient Sequel will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma & Glorietta 4) starting August 30,…
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T.J. Miller voices emoji with every expression in ‘The Emoji Movie’
In Textopolis, every face emoji has one expression and one expression only. But Gene doesn’t have just one expression, he has EVERY expression! He has no filter for his emotions – if he feels it, he shows it, in Sony Pictures Animation’s new comedy The Emoji Movie. Funny, charming, awkward, and optimistic, Gene wishes he…
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‘Annabelle: Creation’ unveils origin of haunted doll
In New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, the mysterious doll was created out of love—a father’s love for his daughter. As a result, the filmmakers centered the foundation of Annabelle’s sinister nature on the ultimate tragedy, the loss of a child, and just how far parents would go to assuage their grief. Director David Sandberg explains,…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017
The 13th edition of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival capped off with the awards night held at the CCP Main Theater, August 13, Sunday. Here is the full list of winners of Cinemalaya 2017. Best Film: Respeto Best Director: Joseph Israel Laban – Baconaua NETPAC Award: Respeto Special Jury Prize: Baconaua Best Screenplay: Zig Dulay – Bagahe Best Actress: Angeli Bayani –…
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Feel-good barkada movie ‘Bar Boys’ uncovers secret lives of law students
“Bar Boys,” a feel-good barkada movie starring heartthrobs Rocco Nacino, Carlo Aquino, Enzo Pineda and Kean Cipriano, presents the real lives of law students in the Philippines. This motion picture written and directed by young filmmaker Kip Oebanda is one of the 12 films in the lineup of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) which…
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James Wan expands ‘The Conjuring’ universe with ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Regarded as one of the most creative filmmakers working today, James Wan expands “The Conjuring” Universe with the second chapter in the Annabelle series – New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle: Creation” (in Philippine theaters August 23, 2017). (Watch the newly released “Toy Gun” Clip from “Annabelle: Creation” below.) Produced by Wan and directed by David F.…
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If Filipino jeepney were a character in Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars’ series
Ever wondered how the Jeepney, a distinctly Pinoy cultural icon, would look like if it were a character in Disney-Pixar’s “Cars” series? Wonder no more. To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3” (now playing in PH theaters), the studio has revealed an exclusive art for the Philippines featuring the Jeepney as country’s very own…
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Two new posters arrive for sci-fi psychological horror film ‘Flatliners’
“Cross the line. Death will follow you back,” warn the two new posters for Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Flatliners which have just been released by the studio. Check out the one-sheets below and watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas on October 29, 2017. Starring Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton, Flatliners tells…
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Paid advance screenings set for ‘Annabelle: Creation’ Aug 14 & 15
Annabelle is coming back earlier than you think! The year’s most eagerly anticipated horror thriller, New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, will hold whole-day sneak previews in most cinemas nationwide on Monday and Tuesday, August 14 & 15, this was announced by Warner Bros. Philippines today. Tickets will be be regular admission prices. The sneaks are…
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‘The Dark Tower’ tops US box-office, opens in PH Aug 30
A new Stephen King big-screen adaptation made its way to the top of US box office as Columbia Pictures’ The Dark Tower opened at No.1 for the August 4 to 6 weekend. The fantasy action-thriller collected an estimated $19.5-M over the weekend from 3,451 theaters for a $5,651 average. Watch the new Dark Tower spot…
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WATCH: Official first trailer for ‘mother!’ reveals Darren Aronofsky’s horror film
Paramount Pictures has revealed the official first trailer of its upcoming horror thriller, mother!, which may be viewed below. A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle…
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Be part of an adventure beyond words in ‘The Emoji Movie’
Human beings have never been more connected. With the smartphone, we are never out of touch from each other – and constantly in touch with people around the world. And with a simple invention, we are now able to communicate with people who are separated from us by language, borders, oceans… …after all, everyone knows…
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GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2017
The 11th International Silent Film Festival Manila runs from August 31 to September 3 at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. Admission Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before every screening. FEATURED FILMS AND ARTISTS El Gilfo (1918) – Spain Live music from rock…
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Scarlett Johansson gets funny in rare comedy ‘Rough Night’
Superstar Scarlett Johansson takes a break from superhero duties as she plays the bride-to-be in Columbia Pictures’ new bachelorette-party comedy Rough Night (in Philippine cinemas August 9, 2017). Also starring Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz, Rough Night is about five friends from college who reunite when they rent a beach house…
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‘The Dark Tower’ epic novels make long-awaited big-screen debut
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these words, Stephen King sparked an entire universe that makes its long-awaited screen debut with Columbia Pictures’ The Dark Tower, in Philippine cinemas August 30, 2017. Idris Elba stars as the gunslinger Roland Deschain, sworn to protect the universe, and his perpetual…
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First ‘Proud Mary’ poster guns with style
Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the nostalgia-inspired poster of its new action thriller Proud Mary starring Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hidden Figures). Check out the one-sheet art below and watch Proud Mary in Philippine cinemas in January 2018. Killing for the man, every night and day, Mary (Henson) is…
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Yabang Pinoy launches second Philippine Cinema Sessions Sept 9-10
Being open entails a lot of meanings. It can be a doorway, a passage, or it may mean transparent. Cinema, as we know, stems from ordinary stories of daily lives in different faces. These representations may be formulaic or experimental, streamlined or self-expressed. And we must look at films with eyes open. PHILIPPINE CINEMA SESSIONS…
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WATCH: ‘Annabelle: Creation’ spooks with ‘Ghost’ clip
There’s something creepy behind the closet door. Watch the new clip titled “Ghost” from Annabelle: Creation that’s just been released today by New Line Cinema. In Philippine cinemas starting August 23, Annabelle: Creation has David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) helming the follow up to 2014’s hugely successful Annabelle, which scared up nearly $257 million at…
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WATCH: New psychological horror-thriller ‘mother!’ offers 30-second tease
Ahead of the official launch of the first full trailer next week, Paramount Pictures has just released a 30-second tease its upcoming horror thriller, mother! A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence,…
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‘Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino’ to hold free ‘Pista at the Park’ on Aug 13 at Luneta
In line with the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, a one-week long exclusive screening of Filipino films in all theaters nationwide, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is kicking be kicking it off with a one-day Pista at the Park on August 13, 2017, Sunday at the Rizal Park in Manila. It will be a…
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‘Cars 3’ speeds away with P40.8-M, week’s no. 1 foreign movie in PH
Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3,” the latest installment in the beloved Cars series, raced to a smash P40.8-million opening weekend nationwide, ranking as the No.1 foreign movie for the July 26 – July 30 frame. This was announced today by The Walt Disney Company (Philippines). “Cars 3” is on track to surpass to the lifetime box-office gross…
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Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino offers student discounts, promos for Aug 16-22 nationwide run
August will truly be an exciting month for lovers of Filipino films. Counting down days to the official screening of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino films on August 16-22, 2017 in all theaters nationwide, the Film Development Council of the Philippines has announced more promos offered in the cinemas. As audiences will have their pick…
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Lily James plays Ansel Elgort’s love interest in ‘Baby Driver’
In 2015, she played the title role in Disney’s live-action feature Cinderella to wide acclaim. Now, Lily James stars as the title character’s love interest in Columbia Pictures’ U.S. No.1 box-office hit Baby Driver (in Philippine cinemas August 2, 2017). In the film, a talented, young getaway driver named Baby (Ansel Elgort) relies on the…
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Bruce Willis, Hayden Christensen star in action thriller ‘First Kill’
From the Producers of “Lone Survivor” and “2 Guns” comes action-thriller “First Kill” that puts the audience at the edge of your seats, scene after scene. The movie stars Golden Globe nominee (“Life as a House”) Hayden Christensen with iconic action star and Golden Globe winner (“Moonlighting”) Bruce Willis. When Will Beamon (Christensen), a successful…
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