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‘Cars 3’ races to the screen for Lightning McQueen’s biggest adventure yet
Lightning McQueen is back on the big screen in Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3 — but he’s not a rookie anymore. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Piston-Cup champion finds himself suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. “The next-gen racers are cool,” says Cars 3 director Brian Fee. “You can see…
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‘Happy Death Day’ teaser poster makes deadly cut
The first poster for the new suspense thriller Happy Death Day has just been unveiled by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse. The film is co-written and directed by Christopher Landon (Scouts’ Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse). Check out the film’s teaser one-sheet art below and watch Happy Death Day in Philippine cinemas on Oct. 11, 2017.…
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‘Spider-Man’ comes home to MCU in fun-filled action-adventure
Peter Parker strives to join the Avengers as the most popular character in comic book history takes his rightful place as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Spider-Man: Homecoming (in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 6.) Marvel’s crown jewel, Spider-Man made a cameo debut in the MCU in Captain America: Civil…
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Sci-fi psychological horror ‘Flatliners’ launches poster with intriguing tagline
“You haven’t lived until you’ve died,” or so proclaims the intriguing tagline in the teaser poster of Columbia Pictures new suspense thriller Flatliners that’s just been released by the studio. The film stars Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton. Check out the one-sheet art below and watch Flatliners soon in Philippine cinemas.…
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Cine Lokal celebrates Pride Month with comedy film ‘Slumber Party’
Relive the misadventures of three gay BFFs on their crazy sleepover fun in the Cinema One Originals riotous comedy film “Slumber Party” as it hits Cine Lokal until June 29. Catch it in select SM Cinemas nationwide (SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, SM Southmall, SM Bacoor, SM Iloilo and…
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WATCH: The Bellas go worldwide in first ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ trailer
Universal Pictures has just released the first trailer for the musical comedy Pitch Perfect 3, the upcoming sequel that reunites the Barden Bellas post-graduation. Watch the trailer below. Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3,…
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Cinema ’76 celebrates Pride Month with 11 Filipino LGBT movies at 150 pesos each
On June 23-29, celebrate Pride Month at Cinema ’76 with these 11 Filipino LGBT movies. Enjoy the screenings for just 150 pesos each. Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo [R-16] Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros by Auraeus Solito [PG] Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa by Alvin Yapan [PG] Bliss by Jerrold…
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Cara Delavingne, Dane DeHaan star in high-speed sci-fi action film ‘Valerian’
“Valerian” also known as “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” is the visually captivating new movie from renowned film maker Luc Besson the legendary director of “The Fifth Element” and “Lucy” starring Cara Delevingne and Dane Dehaan as the unlikely duo tasked to protect the galaxy. Set in the 28th century, Valerian (Dane…
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‘Jurassic World’ sequel gets new title, teaser poster
Universal Pictures has just launched the teaser poster for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World. The poster sports the tagline, “Life finds a way.” Directed by J.A. Bayona (Mama, The Impossible), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in the Philippines in June 2018 and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce…
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MonsterVerse kicks into gear as ‘Godzilla 2’ gets underway
Following the global success of 2014’s “Godzilla” and this year’s “Kong: Skull Island,” comes the next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The film, which begins principal photography today, is being directed by…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Despicable Me 3 (2017)
There is much to say about the goofiness of “Despicable Me” as an animated adventure movie but it actually transcends with family values at its core. While laughter and admiration from its audience can be the key to make it a successful installment, it is more grounded on its mission to take the franchise further…
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Ninjas assemble in main poster of ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’
Find the Ninja within ya in the main one-sheet art of Warner Animation Group’s The LEGO Ninjago Movie, a new animated adventure in Warner’s LEGO franchise. Take a look at the poster below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas starting September 27, 2017. In this big-screen Ninjago adventure, the battle for Ninjago City calls…
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WATCH: Second trailer for ‘Annabelle: Creation’ opens new chapter in ‘The Conjuring’ universe
Experience the next chapter in The Conjuring Universe. Watch the new trailer New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation below. In Philippine cinemas starting Thursday, August 10, 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 the worldwide box office during its…
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‘Virgin Labfest 13’ celebrates diverse unstaged plays with ‘Wagas’
The 13th Virgin Labfest will run from June 28 to July 16 at various venues of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. In partnership with its resident theater company Tanghalang Pilipino and the playwright group Writer’s Bloc Inc., the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will host the 13th edition of the annual theater festival…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ to hold midnight screenings on June 21 at 12:01 AM
The species war between flesh and metal begins earlier for Filipino fans as United International Pictures (UIP) has announced that Transformers: The Last Knight, will have special midnight screenings in participating cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, June 21 at 12:01 AM. The public is advised to reserve and buy their tickets now to be among the…
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‘Despicable Me 3’ hits year’s biggest opening weekend in PH for animated film, grosses P93.6-M
Universal Pictures and Illumination’s new comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 ran off with a Philippine box-office haul of P93.6-M to open a No.1 and grab the biggest opening weekend for an animated title in 2017. Bowing two weeks earlier in the Philippines ahead of the US, Despicable Me 3 proved to be a worthy successor…
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Motion capture technology used in epic action ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
Humanity’s last stand is at stake in the upcoming epic action “War for the Planet of the Apes” where peace is shattered in a winner-takes-all war for the planet. Here we see the incredible transformation of the actors in mo-cap (motion capture) technology as they bring their characters to life on the big screen. As…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ official IMAX poster revealed
Warner Bros. Pictures has just revealed the IMAX one-sheet art for Christopher Nolan’s new epic action thriller Dunkirk, which was shot with IMAX film cameras. Check out the IMAX exclusive poster below and watch Dunkirk in Philippne cinemas on July 20, 2017 with special engagements in IMAX 70mm film. Nolan (Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight…
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Artist Playground presents Chalmers + Shakespeare’s Macbeth in ‘M Episode’
M EPISODE is a back-to-back play about Macbeth and a prelude to it. Now on a new venue, Artist Playground will run this on June 16 until July 1, 2017. Here are the schedules: Fri. Jun 16 (7pm) | Sat. Jun 17 (3pm) | Sun. Jun 18 (3pm) Fri. Jun 23 (7pm) | Sat. Jun…
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Robots take spotlight in new ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ posters
Eight character posters featuring the robot cast of Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay’s Transformers: The Last Knight have just been released by the studio and may be seen below. Featured in their own one-sheets are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Hot Rod, Hound, Barricade, Cogman and Sqweeks. Transformers: The Last Knight, the fifth instalment of the…
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‘Despicable Me 3’ super-villain is a former ’80s child star
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s new comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 features a new addition to the franchise: Balthazar Bratt, a formidable super-villain who has been plotting to destroy Hollywood after his TV show was canceled. Once mocked and shunned after his TV series was canceled—due to his quick onset of puberty—Bratt has become obsessed…
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WATCH: ‘Happy Death Day’ trailer reveals ‘Groundhog Day’-like slasher film
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for the new horror film Happy Death Day. Co-written and directed by Christopher Landon (Scouts’ Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse). Blumhouse (Split, Get Out, Whiplash) produces an original and inventive rewinding thriller in Happy Death Day, in which a college student (Jessica Rothe, La La Land)…
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2016 Cinemalaya Best Picture ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ runs July 7-13 via Cine Lokal
‘Pamilya Ordinaryo,’ the most-awarded film of 2016 is going to have another run at eight (8) SM Cinemas this July 7-13 via FDCP’s Cine Lokal. Ticket at only 120 PHP. Eduardo Roy Jr.’s third film stars Hasmine Killip (as Jane) and Ronwaldo Martin (as Aries), who play a couple of street-dwelling petty thieves. These two teenagers…
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‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ trailer: New short film attached to Disney•Pixar’s ‘Coco’
The all-new featurette will open in PH theatres in front of Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” beginning November 22. Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar Animation Studios are teaming up this holiday season when WDAS’ new featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature film “Coco” on Nov. 22, 2017. Watch the new trailer…
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12-year-old girl falls in love with an adult woman in multi-awarded ‘Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita’
Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita, an award-winning film by Director Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo finally finds its way to SM theaters this June through the Film Development Council’s Cine Lokal This coming-of-age film had a success successful run in various international film festivals such as The Osaka Asian Film Festival (Special Mention Award), Frameline Film…
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‘American Made’ poster lets Tom Cruise walk away with the money
Fresh from record-breaking opening of The Mummy as the biggest worldwide debut weekend of his legendary career, Tom Cruise will soon be seen in the big screen this year in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller, American Made. Take a look at the film’s teaser poster below and watch American Made in Philippine cinemas on Sept.…
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First official trailer for ‘Flatliners’ takes on near-death experiences
Columbia Pictures has just released the first official trailer of its new suspense thriller Flatliners starring Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton. Check out the trailer below and watch Flatliners soon in Philippine cinemas. In the film, five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the…
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GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2017: The 20th Japanese Film Festival
Shangri-La Plaza hosts Eiga Sai’s milestone 20th anniversary, with screenings of a roster of awarding winning films that will take audiences through decades of Japanese cinema’s different genres. Catch the acclaimed drama, comedy, animated and suspense films from July 7 to 16 at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 2. Admission Tickets are at P102 at Shang…
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Meet the character and talent lineup of Disney·Pixar’s ‘Coco’
Disney·Pixar’s “Coco,” a multi-generational story about the power of family relationships, features characters from the Land of the Living, and their loved ones who’ve moved on to the Land of the Dead. Joining aspiring musician Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez; charming trickster Hector, voiced by Gael García Bernal; and musical icon Ernesto de la Cruz,…
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Steve Carell knows how good it feels to be bad in ‘Despicable Me 3’
Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing) has long believed that the key to success is the unique talents of its creative forces. It’s latest comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 brings back this world-class talent from its previous chapters led by Oscar-nominated actor, Steve Carell. (Watch the Despicable Me 3 featurette…
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Celebrate Independence Day with free screenings of ‘Heneral Luna,’ ‘Bonifacio’ at Cinema ’76
In celebration of the 119th Philippine Independence Day, indie hub Cinema ’76 will hold free screenings of “Heneral Luna” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” on June 12. These historical films showcase the patriotic life of Filipino heroes General Antonio Luna and Andres Bonifacio respectively. June 12 (Monday) 12:00 PM — Heneral Luna 2:00 PM — Bonifacio:…
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Chadwich Boseman rules as T’Challa in first ‘Black Panther’ poster
Marvel Studios has unleashed the first teaser poster for Black Panther which shows T’Challa (played by Chadwick Boseman) sitting upon the throne of the fictional Kingdom of Wakanda. Check out the poster below and watch Black Panther in Philippine cinemas in February 2018. Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his…
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‘Kingsman’ star Sofia Boutella resurrects ‘The Mummy’ in title role
The breakout star of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond, Algerian actress Sofia Boutella the titular character of Ahmanet, in Universal Pictures’ new action-adventure, The Mummy (now playing in Philippine cinemas). Centuries ago, Ahmanet was raised as a fearless warrior and heir to her father’s throne. She was destined to be the first…
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Chimpanzee protection campaign launched in honor of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
In honor of the upcoming release of War for the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Fox has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to provide care for rescued chimpanzees, many of whom are victims of the illegal commercial bushmeat and pet trades. Housed and cared for on three forested island sanctuary sites and…
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‘Black Parther’ teaser trailer: Wakanda revealed in new Marvel superhero film
Hero. Legend. King. Watch Marvel Studio’s Black Panther teaser trailer now below and check out the film in Philippine cinemas in February 2018. Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and…
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Official Spider-Man character from US to meet & greet PH fans June 10-11
Your friendly neighborhood hero Spider-Man is coming to Manila – live in person! Columbia Pictures has just announced today that the official Spider-Man character will be in town this Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, to make live public appearances and engage with fans. It will be a weekend of pure Spider-Man mania as…
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Official ‘Dunkirk’ poster shows war up close
Warner Bros. Pictures has just revealed the new official Dunkirk poster which may be seen below. Christopher Nolan (Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy) directs Dunkirk from his own original screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 65mm film to bring the story to the screen. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and…
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‘Despicable Me 3’ character posters amplify lovable nature
Illumination Entertainment CEO Chris Meledandri believes that “when we leave the movie theater, it is the relationship with the film’s characters that determines how that film will live on in our imaginations.” This cannot be truer with the studio’s new adventure-comedy Despicable Me 3, which continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith…
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‘Coco’ trailer: Discover life after death in new Disney•Pixar animation
Watch the new trailer for Disney/Pixar’s Coco below and see the film in Philippine cinemas starting November 22 in 3D. The animated adventure which follows a young aspiring musician and a charming trickster on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ unveils banners of human characters
Six character banners showcasing the principal human cast of Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay’s Transformers: The Last Knight have just been released by the studio and may be seen below. Featured in their own banners are Michael Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock, Isabela Moner and Jerrod Carmichael. The fifth instalment of the massively…
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Family-friendly movie ‘A.R.C.H.I.E.’ features lovable robot dog
The upcoming kiddie and teen-friendly movie “Archie” gives us a glimpse on the future of man’s best friend as it introduces an artificial robotronic canine hyper-intelligence experiment (Archie). Set in the present day, “Archie” is a story of two misfits who became best friends. “Archie” (voiced by Michael J. Fox) was born in the lab…
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‘American Made’ trailer: Tom Cruise outplays the system
The CIA. The White House. Pablo Escobar. One man played them all. Tom Cruise stars as Barry Seal in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller, American Made. Watch the new trailer below. In American Made, Tom Cruise reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman, in this international escapade based on the outrageous (and real)…
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‘Wonder Woman’ earns P233-M at PH box office in 4 days
MANILA, June 5, 2017 – One of the best-reviewed and most-anticipated Super Hero movies of all time, director Patty Jenkins’s epic action adventure “Wonder Woman” soared to the top of the Philippine box office on its opening weekend, earning a record-shattering P233-M, and still climbing. READ MORE: Movie Review: Wonder Woman (2017) The Warner Bros.…
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Horror fan-favorite James Wan to produce ‘The Conjuring’ spin-off ‘The Nun’
Filmmaker James Wan, director of the record-setting horror hits “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2,” explores another dark corner of that universe with New Line Cinema’s “The Nun.” Helmed by award-winning director Corin Hardy (“The Hallow”), the new fright-fest has begun production on location in Romania. It will be produced by Wan through his Atomic…
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Robot dog is a girl’s best friend in comedy adventure film ‘A.R.C.H.I.E.’
Known for the iconic classic blockbuster “Back to the Future” franchise, Michael J. Fox is back in the modern-day comedy adventure movie “A.R.C.H.I.E. (Artificial Robotronic Canine Hyper-Intelligence Experiment).” Directed by Robin Dunne and inspired by classic endearing movies such as “Iron Giant,” “Short Circuit” and “Air Bud,” “Archie” is an enchanting tale about a young…
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Tom Cruise leads cinematic re-invention of ‘The Mummy’
Global superstar Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy (in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017). Cruise plays Nick Morton, a soldier of fortune who plunders conflict sites for timeless artifacts…ones he sells to the highest…
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WATCH: Star-studded trailer for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ makes everyone a suspect
Following the all-star cast photo reveal of the highly-anticipated latest remake of the classic book by Agatha Christie “Murder on the Orient Express”, 20th Century Fox further exposes the whodunit exploits of the uber-intelligent detective Hercule Poirot on its poster and trailer debut below. Directed by Kenneth Branagh who also stars as Poirot, “Murder on…
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WATCH: ‘Baby Driver’ launches its ‘TeKillYah’ trailer
The latest trailer for Columbia Pictures’ Baby Driver, the much anticipated action comedy from acclaimed director Edgar Wright, has just been launched and may be viewed below. Dubbed as ‘TeKillYah’ – which references the infectious song – the trailer exploits the rave, critical acclaim that Baby Driver has garnered since its premiere in festivals several…
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‘Wonder Woman’ grosses P48.39-M on opening day, breaks non-holiday record
MANILA, June 2, 2017 – Arriving with power, grace, wisdom and wonder, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonder Woman pulled off the year’s biggest non-holiday opening day record as it grossed a whopping P48.39-M on its first day of release (including midnight previews) yesterday, June 1. This was announced today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner…
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Amandla Sternberg, from ‘Hunger Games’ to ‘Everything, Everything’
She first gained recognition for her role as Rue in “The Hunger Games,” alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson. Now, teen star Amandla Sternberg stars as Maddy in in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new romantic drama Everything, Everything (in Philippine cinemas June 21, 2017). Based on the bestselling book of the same name by…
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Tom Cruise-starrer ‘The Mummy’ boasts of weightless stunts in Zero G
All hell breaks loose when Egyptian princess Ahmanet’s sarcophagus is being flown from Iraq to London and ravens begin to crash thru the cockpit window, in Universal Pictures’ The Mummy (in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017). As one might imagine, things go downhill from there…and the plane begins to dive. Director Alex Kurtzman and…
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WATCH: ‘Wonder Woman’s’ Gal Gadot greets fans from Philippines
Warner Bros. Pictures has released a short video of Gal Gadot greeting her Filipino fans as she invited them to watch her film, “Wonder Woman” which opened in Philippine cinemas June 1, 2017. Check out the video below. “Mabuhay, Philippines!,” starts the Israeli actress in the video. “I’m Gal Gadot and I play Wonder Woman in…
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WATCH: Kate Winslet, Idris Elba star in romance-disaster ‘The Mountain Between Us’
20th Century Fox reveals a glimpse of the breathtaking scenery in the inspiring survivor story of “The Mountain Between Us” with its trailer debut starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet and Golden Globe winner Idris Elba. A thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film, “The Mountain Between Us” is directed by the masterful Oscar nominated filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad (“Paradise Now”),…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2017
The 22nd French Film Festival rolls the red carpet for French-Philippine film exchange For the 22nd year, the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Institut Français, the Alliance française de Manille and de Cebu, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Ayala Malls Cinemas, Ayala Malls, Central Square, Circuit Makati…
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Schedule for CCP’s ‘Virgin Labfest 13: Wagas!’ unveiled
Now on its 13th edition, the Virgin Labfest remains to be a celebrated event flocked by theater enthusiasts at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It is an annual festival of unpublished, unstaged, untried and untested works in partnership with Writer’s Bloc Inc. and Tanghalang Pilipino Inc. Virgin Labfest 13 will run from June…
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‘Despicable Me 3’ shares character posters of Minions as inmates
As the new trailers have revealed, the Minions go to jail in Despicable Me 3, and Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have released the character posters for the six lead Minions as inmates, with cute tattoos to boot. Take a look at the new posters below and watch Despicable Me 3 in Philippine cinemas on…
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‘Wonder Woman’ to have midnight previews on June 1 at 12:01 AM
MANILA, May 29, 2017 – The countdown to the opening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonder Woman cannot be any faster, but die-hard fans are in for a treat as the studio has announced midnight previews on June 1 at 12:01AM in selected cinemas in Metro Manila and regional cities. Fans are advised to reserve and…
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The undead and her prey: Meet ‘The Mummy’ characters
A badass female mummy, a down-on-his-his-luck soldier of fortune and and engimatic doctor lead the mysterious characters in Universal Pictures’ new action-adventure The Mummy (in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017). Nick Morton (Tom Cruise) is a soldier of fortune who plunders conflict sites for timeless artifacts… ones he sells to the highest bidder. When…
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FULL LIST: Winners, Cannes Film Festival 2017
Here are the winners at the 70th edition of the Cannes film festival. Palme d’Or The Square (dir: Ruben Östlund) Caméra d’Or (best first feature) Jeune Femme (Montparnasse-Bienvenüe) (dir: Léonor Serraille) Best short film A Gentle Night (dir: Qiu Yang) Best screenplay The Killing of a Sacred Deer (dir: Yorgos Lanthimos); You Were Never Really Here…
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WATCH: Gerald, Arci paired anew in ‘Can We Still Be Friends?’ trailer
Star Cinema has released the official trailer for ‘Can We Still Be Friends,’ the second pairing in the big screen of Gerald Anderson and Arci Muñoz. Directed by Prime Cruz, this new romantic comedy film will hit Philippine theaters starting June 14, 2017. ‘Can We Still Be Friends?’ tells the story of Digs (Anderson) and…
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‘Ang Araw sa Likod Mo’ graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board
Internationally and locally acclaimed Phils.-based produced full feature film “Ang Araw sa Likod Mo (The Sun Behind You)” directed by Dominic Nuesa starring Ping Medina, Bong Cabrera and Mike Liwag has recently been graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. For its consistent and deliberate effort to give the audience a fresh take and affecting…
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‘Narcos’ star Ana de la Reguera plays matchmaker-nurse in ‘Everything, Everything’
Star of Netflix’s hit crime drama and Golden Globe-nominated series Narcos, Ana de la Reguera now appears in Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ new romantic drama Everything, Everything. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything tells the unlikely love story of Maddy (Amandla Sternberg), a smart, curious and…
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Dwayne Johnson anchors ‘Baywatch’ with boundless personality
Superstar Dwayne Johnson rocks the beach as lifeguard hero Mitch Buchannon in Paramount Pictures’ big-screen adaptation of Baywatch (in Philippine cinemas May 31, 2017). In Emerald Bay, no one looms larger than legendary lifeguard, Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon. As the leader of the Baywatch team, Mitch has become something of a local folk hero. “Mitch’s singular…
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WATCH: Villainy runs in the family in new ‘Despicable Me 3’ trailer
The team who brought you Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, returns to continue the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. View the new trailer of Despicable Me 3 below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas…
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge’ nabs P14.5-M on PH opening day
MANILA, May 26, 2017 – Walt Disney Pictures’ new high-seas adventure Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge sailed to a triumphant start at the Philippine box-office at No.1 as it nabbed an opening day gross of P14.5-M nationwide May 24. This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt Disney Studios Philippines. Salazar’s Revenge is…
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Universal Pictures unveils ‘Dark Universe’ for its classic monster film series
Universal Pictures announced May 23 that its series of films reviving the studio’s classic monster characters for a new generation will be known as “Dark Universe.” The motion logo for the new initiative features a musical theme composed by Danny Elfman and will debut in theaters preceding The Mummy, which will be released in Philippine…
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Film adaptation of 2016 Palanca-winning ‘Deadma Walking’ now in production
Filming has begun on “Deadma Walking” which won the 2nd Prize in the Screenplay division of the 2016 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the most prestigious literary prize in the Philippines. Past winners in the same category include the blockbuster romance-comedy “That Thing Called Tadhana.” The story revolves around gay BFFs (best friends for…
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WATCH: Peter Parket out to prove himself in new ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ trailer
Suit up and step up for the new international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Homecoming which may be viewed below. Check out brand new poster art below as well and watch Spider-Man: Homecoming when it swings to Philippine cinemas on Thursday, July 6, 2017. A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut…
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‘Quantico’s’ Priyanka Chopra makes splash in ‘Baywatch’ with Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron
International superstar and Miss World 2000 winner Priyanka Chopra (ABC’s Quantico) makes her American film debut in Paramount Pictures’ Baywatch, in Philippine cinemas May 31, 2017. The new Baywatch team (led by Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron) is put to the test when a dangerous new drug begins washing up on the shores of Emerald…
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‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins on making the superhero film
Best known for her Oscar-winning debut feature “Monster,” director Patty Jenkins now brings to the screen one of the greatest Super Heroes of all time, known the world over as “Wonder Woman.” A revered and enduring DC archetype and a global symbol of strength and equality for more than 75 years—how and when did she…
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WATCH: Third official trailer for ‘The Mummy’ heralds beginning of dark universe
This June, it takes a monster to defeat another monster. Check out the new trailer of Universal Pictures’ epic action-adventure The Mummy starring Tom Cruise below and witness the beginning of a dark universe. The Mummy rises in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017. Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert,…
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‘The Emoji Movie’ invades Cannes, launches new trailer
Columbia Pictures’ new animated adventure The Emoji Movie saluted the 70th Cannes Film Festival, May 17, 2017 as it took over the Carlton pier and star T.J. Miller arrived via parasail in a timely publicity event to hype the film. Miller then hosted the event – joined in by the Emoji characters on the barge…
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Extreme warfare battle continues in ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
The greatest war will be fought in the upcoming highly-anticipated action event of the year in “War for the Planet of the Apes”. In the latest trailer reveal of the movie, tension between man and ape has reached boiling point that brings both in extreme warfare battle. Directed by Matt Reeves, “War for the Planet…
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Tom Hardy to lead ‘Venom’ for Sony’s Marvel Universe
Columbia Pictures has just announced that Oscar-nominated actor Tom Hardy (The Revenant, The Dark Knight Rises) will star in the action adventure Venom for director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland). Venom will be the first film out of the gate from Sony’s Marvel Universe after Spider-Man: Homecoming. The film will be released worldwide on October 5, 2018…
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Meet the new Heffleys in book-to-film ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’
Beginning as a series of online cartoons, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was an instant sensation when Jeff Kinney’s first novel was released in 2007. The novel spent almost three years on the New York Times children’s best seller list, printed in 53 languages and has sold 180 millions of copies around the world that…
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All hands on deck for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge’
It’s “all hands on deck” as beloved characters return and new ones make their mark in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge, in the Philippines cinemas on May 24, 2017. Find out below who’s coming back and who’s joining for the first time. CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW (Johnny Depp). The dreadlocked, ring-and-bangle-bedecked buccaneer of dubious…
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Zac Efron channel Ryan Lochte in new sexy comedy ‘Baywatch’
Nurturing an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and television, Zac Efron has proven to be one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. This season, Efron co-stars opposite Dwayne Johnson in Paramount Pictures’ Baywatch, the highly-anticipated comedy based off the popular ’90s TV show. In Philippine cinemas starting May 31, Baywatch follows devoted lifeguard…
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Watch ‘Dayang Asu,’ ‘Bliss,’ ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ for just P150 each at Cinema ’76
Award-winning Kapampangan film Dayang Asu joins audience-favorites Bliss and I’m Drunk, I Love You on the latest set of Filipino independent films at indie hub Cinema ’76 from May 19 (Friday) to May 25 (Thursday). Tickets are priced at 150 pesos each and seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Located at 160 Luna Mencias St.…
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WATCH: Final trailer for ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ unlocks secret history
The newest international trailer of Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay’s Transformers: The Last Knight has just arrived and can be vieweed below. It sets up the secret history of the giant robots, the film’s comedic elements, Bumblebee’s hidden powers and relentless, action set-pieces. The fifth instalment of the massively successful Transformers franchise is coming to…
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Mother’s Day celebration continues in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’
It’s all for mom in the upcoming family movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” as Alicia Silverstone leads her reluctant brood on a road trip for quality family time. Based on the bestselling children’s series by Jeff Kinney, along with Silverston, the latest movie features an all-new cast that includes Tom Everett…
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MOVIE REVIEW: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
While it could be difficult to deliver the expectations of fans of the Arthurian Legend, this new incarnation gives a unique tone that has the potential to appear fresh to those unfamiliar with the classic tale of King Arthur. Director Guy Ritchie gives his take an upbeat feel with a unique atmosphere thanks to a…
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Women lifeguards of ‘Baywatch’ ready to make waves
Three feisty women – Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera – play essential and iconic members of the Emerald Bay lifeguard team in Paramount Pictures’ big-screen reinvention of Baywatch (in Philippine cinemas May 31, 2017). Baywatch follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Zac Efron).…
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Love songs reign in second trailer for ‘Everything, Everything’
Music is everything. Check out the Official Trailer 2 of the new romantic drama Everything, Everything featuring songs from the original motion picture soundtrack below. The trailer includes the songs “Stay” by Zedd & Alessia Cara and “How Did We” by Skylar Stecker. Directed by Stella Meghie and based on the bestselling book of the…
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Set sail for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge’
From Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films comes “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge,” the fifth film in the now iconic Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, which returns Johnny Depp to his Academy Award®-nominated role as the outrageous, swashbuckling antihero Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp is joined in this new adventure with Oscar® winners…
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Jude Law steals the throne in ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’
British actor Jude Law plays the villain Vortigern with equal measures of dignity and desperation in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new epic action-adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, in Philippine cinemas May 17, 2017. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is the bold new story that introduces a streetwise young Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) who runs…
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This sem’s Likha Adarna, Black Beret filmfests set on May 16, 18 at UP Cine Adarna
Don’t miss out on the thesis films and student productions in this semester’s edition of the University of the Philippines Film Institute’s Student Film Festivals this May 16 and 18 at the Cine Adarna at UP Diliman. The event is free admission and open to the public. May 16 (Tue) • 9AM onwards — Likha…
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Behind-the-scenes unveiled in new ‘The Mummy’ featurette
Universal Pictures has unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming re-imagining of the classic monster tale, The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise. Check out “The Mummy: Inside Look Featurette” below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017. In The Mummy, thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an…
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Mysterious women on the verge in first poster of ‘The Beguiled’
The teaser poster for director Sofia Coppola’s new suspense thriller The Beguiled starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kristen Dunst and Elle Fanning has just been launched by Universal Pictures, carrying the ominous tagline, “Innocent, Until Betrayed.” Check out the one-sheet art below and watch The Beguiled in Philippine cinemas this July 2017. The Beguiled is…
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New raunchy comedy is not your daddy’s ‘Baywatch’
For a generation of TV fans the world over, the name Baywatch conjures up images of sun, surf and statuesque lifeguards, running in slow-motion in form-fitting red swimsuits. Now, that’s about to change as Dwayne Johnson (Fast & Furious 8, Central Intelligence) and Zac Efron (Neighbors, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates) star in Paramount…
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Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis star sci-fi black comedy ‘Colossal’
There is a monster in all of us. Solar Pictures proudly presents its “biggest” offering for the year with Colossal, starring Hollywood’s brightest stars Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis with Dan Stevens. The exciting fusion of science fiction, romance, and comedy movie tells the story of Gloria (Anne Hathaway), an out-of-work girl who, after getting kicked out…
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Charlie Hunnam faces his destiny in ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’
Pacific Rim hero Charlie Hunnam stars as the titular character in Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, in Philippine cinemas May 17, 2017. Take a shrewd street thug with an irreverence for authority, yank him out of his barebones existence and surround him with otherworldly magic and colossal creatures, then advise him…
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‘Wonder Woman’ main poster recruits Chris Pine
Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor joins Gal Gadot as Diana Prince in the main poster art for Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated “Wonder Woman,” in Philippine cinemas June 1, 2017. Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins (“Monster,” AMC’s “The Killing”). Joining Gadot in the international cast are…
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Sandara Park turns to music to find herself in ‘One Step’
A tragic accident causes her to forget her past. The only way for her to remember is to sing a melody from her heart. VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment presents, One Step — A Korean movie starring Sandara Park (former member of the hit K-Pop all-girl group 2ne1), Han Jae-Seok (Speed Angels) and Cho Dong-In…
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Here comes ‘The Bride’ in new horror film about bizarre wedding
A different kind of ever after is coming your way as Solar Pictures brings you “The Bride.” This horror flick tells the story of a small town girl named Nastya. Newly married, her husband Ivan drives her to his hometown to meet his family. Upon their arrival, Nastya feels she made the wrong decision as…
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Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s ‘Kíta Kita’ to have PH premiere at UP Cine Adarna on May 12
After competing at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kíta Kita finally comes home via its premiere night at UP Cine Adarna on May 12, 2017 from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM. This screening is made possible by Future Producers Society under the advisory of Babyruth Villarama (director of Sunday Beauty Queen). Starring Alessandra de Rossi and…
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WATCH: Story’s far from over in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ trailer
THE STORY’S FAR FROM OVER IN “BLADE RUNNER 2049” TRAILER The new trailer for Blade Runner 2049 starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, the highly awaited sequel to the classic Blade Runner, has just been released by Columbia Pictures and may viewed below. Coming to Philippine cinemas this October, Blade Runner 2049 is directed by…
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GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2017
The 3rd Argentine Film Festival will run from May 11 to 14 at Cinema 4, Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. Admission Admission is free with seats on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a dedicated lane beside the ticket booth for the tickets which will be distributed 30 minutes before every…
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Twin brothers are exact opposites in new ‘Despicable Me 3’ poster
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have revealed the teaser poster of Despicable Me 3 featuring the twin brothers Gru and Dru who cannot be more different from each other. Check out the poster below and watch Despicable Me 3 in Philippine cinemas on June 14, 2017. Illumination, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest…
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David Beckham makes movie debut via ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’
A scar-faced, broken-nosed David Beckham appears in a cameo in Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, in Philippine cinemas May 17, 2017. The superstar ex-footballer plays one of King Vortigern’s (Jude Law) Blacklegs standing guard over the proceedings around the mystical, powerful sword Excalibur. While Beckham remains new to the world of…
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It’s Optimus vs Bumblebee in new ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ poster
Paramount Pictures has just launched the new Transformers: The Last Knight one-sheet showing Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in combat mode, with the ominous tagline, “For one world to live, the other must die.” The fifth instalment of the massively successful Transformers franchise is coming to Philippine theaters on June 21, 2017. In the film, when…
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