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Amy Adams wins Best Actress from National Board of Review for ‘Arrival’
Amy Adams has just been proclaimed Best Actress by The National Board of Review (NBR), one of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the US, during the group’s announcement of its choices for outstanding achievement in film for 2016. Adams won for her portrayal of a linguist tasked to communicate with aliens in Columbia Pictures’…
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Characters ‘Sing’ their hearts out in solo posters
Take your first look at the newly released character posters of Sing, the new musical comedy from Universal Pictures and Illumination. Hugging the limelight are Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Mike (Seth MacFarlane), Ash (Scarlett Johansson), Johnny (Taron Egerton), Gunter (Nick Kroll) and Meena (Tori Kelly). Check out the character one-sheets below and…
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Meet the unlikely heroes of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Get to know the characters of Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the first in a new series of Star Wars standalone movies. “Rogue One” tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes, who in a time of conflict band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the…
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‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ picks up after end of ‘Awakening’
Columbia Pictures’ epic action thriller “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, picks up in the aftermath of 2012’s “Underworld: Awakening” in which Selene (Kate Beckinsale) discovered that she had a daughter, Eve, with her former lover, Michael Corvin. At the end of the film, the reunited mother and daughter embark on…
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Characters get close-up in ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ banners
Lucasfilm has released new character banners for its hugely anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Featured in their own solo one-sheets are leader of the rebellion Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones); Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn), Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen), K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed), Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen)…
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WATCH: MMFF 2016 official trailers
With the newly revamped Metro Manila Film Festival comes a surprising Magic 8 without the usual stars that Filipinos have gone accustomed to seeing during Christmas season. The following are the official trailers for the 8 entries to MMFF 2016: Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2 #ForeverIsNotEnough Directed by Marlon Rivera Starring Eugene Domingo, Kean Cipriano,…
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Vic Sotto returns to the big screen in ‘Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers’
Durability. Consistency. Influence. Staying power. For a star to enter the top echelon, he or she should possess such. In contemporary setting, not all showbiz denizens are able to sustain their names’ lustre for long. Only a few remain on top of their game despite the passing of times. It takes charisma, genuine talent and…
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Nicole Scherzinger lends voice to ‘Moana’s’ mother, Sina
Best known as the lead singer of one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger now breathes life to Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina, in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 56th animated feature “Moana.” Also featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, “Moana” is a sweeping, CG-animated feature film…
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WATCH: ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ expands world in new trailer
Enter a secret world and see the Smurfs through new eyes in the new trailer for Columbia Pictures’ upcoming adventure comedy “Smurfs: The Lost Village.” Check out the trailer below. The newest entry in the Columbia Pictures movie franchise that has grossed more than $900 million globally, “Smurfs: The Lost Village” is set to open…
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Best-selling romantic manga series ‘Your Lie in April’ gets live-action
Award-winning and best-selling romantic manga series “Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso” by Naoshi Arakawa is now a live-action film “Your Lie in April” starring promising young actors Suzu Hirose and Kento Yamazaki that will open in Philippine cinemas on December 7. The much-awaited teen manga drama, “Your Lie in April” stars up-and-coming actors Suzu Hirose…
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Dan Fogler steals spotlight in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Critics have singled him out as the “heart” of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” for his moving and adorable portrayal of Jacob, who is the only one in the four-man principal cast without magical powers. Ironically, this may be the very reason that has endeared American actor Dan Fogler to audiences: his effortless…
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Iconic star John Travolta stars in action thriller ‘Life on the Line’
John Travolta, known for blockbuster classic movies such as “Grease,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Face/Off” stars in a new riveting action thriller, “Life on the Line.” As Beau Ginner (Travolta), his “sidekick” Pok’ Chop and his crew of eccentric Lineman are scrambling to upgrade the electrical grid in their Texas county on the tight schedule required…
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Vic Sotto is back in ‘Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers’
In the tradition of offering family-friendly fare, Vic Sotto and his Dabarkads are back for another blockbuster fantasy-adventure movie based on the well-loved Pinoy pop culture icon! Kids are in for a treat as Bossing reprises his beloved role as Enteng Kabisote in the latest installment of the movie series titled: “Enteng Kabisote 10 and…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Allied (2016)
Allied is as old-fashioned as how it seems with Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard bringing in their own distinctive atmospheres. Their chemistry does not sink in quickly but they go ahead and make the job done. During World War II, Canadian intelligence officer Max (Pitt) is paired with a French resistance fighter, Marianne (Cotillard). After a threatening…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ premieres first trailer in front of ‘Star Wars’
Director Michael Bay has announced that the first trailer for Paramount Pictures’ Transformers: The Last Knight, will premiere in theaters on December 16 in front of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Bay took to social media to respond to fans’ questions about when they could expect the first good look at the fifth Transformers…
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High-budget action film ‘The Warrior’s Gate’ offers epic adventure
From Luc Besson, producer of the highly successful blockbuster “Taken” movies comes his latest high-budget action film “The Warriors Gate” starring Dave Bautista and Uriah Shelton with Chinese actors Mark Chao and Ni Ni. In “The Warrior’s Gate,” American teenager Jack Bronson (Shelton) is magically transported to ancient China, where he must become a hero…
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Fil-Am Anthony Diaz V targets Sundance for ‘Break’
Fil-American actor-filmmaker Anthony Diaz V has seen too many movies, one of those that left such a big impression on him was “The Passion of the Christ,” a 2004 American epic drama that primarily covers the final twelve hours of Jesus’ life. The film was a controversial hit written and directed by Mel Gibson, an…
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Theo James reprises vampire role in ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
British hunk Theo James (the “Divergent” franchise) returns as Vampire David in Columbia Pictures’ “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise. The character David was introduced in “Underworld: Awakening” in which he has been searching for Vampire death dealer Selene (Katen Beckinsale), whose reputation has inspired him to want to fight back…
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Author, stars up close for novel-to-movie ‘Fallen’ at Ayala Malls Cinemas
Ayala Malls Cinemas’ recently concluded young adult event in line with the release of the book-to-movie “Fallen” gave the local audience and book fans a chance to meet the author and the stars up close. Dubbed as “Fallenatics,” the Pinoy fans of the book supported both Ayala Malls Cinemas events where the author and the…
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WATCH: ‘Cars 3’ teaser trailer warns everything will change
The unexpectedly dark teaser trailer of Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 3” is off to the races, arriving with a cryptic tagline, “From this moment on, everything will change.” In the film, blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To…
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WATCH: Vice Ganda, Coco Martin paired anew in ‘The Super Parental Guardians’
Star Cinema has released last night the trailer of the upcoming comedy film ‘The Super Parental Guardians’ starring Coco Martin and Vice Ganda. The movie was submitted for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) but did not make it to the final list as an entry. This serves as a reunion of Coco and Vice after last…
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Maja Salvador, Paulo Avelino reunite in ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’
Fans of Maja Salvador and Paulo Avelino were treated to a big surprise with the exclusive first-look of the pair’s much-anticipated upcoming film “I’m Drunk, I Love You.” The two-minute behind-the-scenes teaser video was presented during Salvador’s concert held last week. It has been more than a year since Avelino and Salvador worked together for an…
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‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ gets first woman director for its franchise
To bring Columbia Pictures’ epic action thriller Underworld: Blood Wars to the big screen – the latest instalment in the blockbuster franchise — the producers turned to their first-ever female director, Anna Foerster. Besides directing several episodes of the hit TV show Outlander, Foerster has also served as the second unit director on the sci-fi…
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WINNERS: Cinema One Originals Festival 2016
The Cinema One Originals film festival awards night was held at the Dolphy Theater Sunday, November 20. Here’s the full list of winners of Cinema One Originals Festival 2016. Best Film: 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Special Jury Prize: Si Magdalola at ang mga Gago Best Documentary: Forbidden Memory by Teng Mangansakan Special Citation Award: People Power Bombshell: The…
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WATCH: Final trailer for ‘Kong: Skull Island’ unleashes rip-roaring adventure
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have just released the official final trailer for “Kong: Skull Island” which may be viewed below. “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“The Kings of Summer”). In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought…
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8 full-length, 8 shorts revealed: MMFF 2016 movie lineup
The full lineup of films in competition in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMMF) has been revealed Friday, November 18. Full-length features: DIE BEAUTIFUL Production: The IdeaFirst Company Director: Jun Robles Lana Starring: Paolo Ballesteros, Luis Alandy, Gladys Reyes, Albie Casino, Lou Veloso, Inah De Belen, IC Mendoza, Christian Bables. KABISERA Production: Director: Real Florido…
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Oscar-winner Robert Zemeckis takes the helm for ‘Allied’
From Oscar® winner Robert Zemeckis, the innovative director behind Forrest Gump, Cast Away and Flight, comes Allied, at once a mesmerizing espionage thriller, sweeping war drama and passionate romance between two assassins who may be fated soulmates or deadly enemies – or both. In a sumptuous, visually evocative production that roams from Casablanca to London’s…
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Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner face the unknown in ‘Arrival’ character posters
Columbia Pictures has launched the character posters of lead cast members Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner for its upcoming thriller Arrival. The individual one-sheets of Adams and Renner show close-ups of their faces while clad in space suits. Arrival is a provocative science fiction thriller from acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners). When mysterious spacecraft…
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‘Moana’ answers call of the ocean in high-seas adventures
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. “Moana is the 16-year-old daughter of the chief of Motunui,” says director Ron Clements. “She’s athletic, nimble, compassionate and incredibly smart. She has a never-say-die attitude and a…
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Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival 2016 bares winners
An Indonesian film was announced the winner for best Asian feature film in the recently concluded Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival in General Santos, southern Philippines. BW Purba Negara’s Ziarah won best Asian feature film besting eight other entries. The jury, composed of stage and film actress Fe Virtudazo-Hyde and Filipino filmmaker Raya Martin, cited the…
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WATCH: The mob is not threatened in new ‘Live by Night’ trailer
The final trailer for Ben Affleck’s new crime thriller “Live by Night” has just been released by Warner Bros. Pictures and may be viewed below. Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) directed and stars in the dramatic crime thriller “Live by Night.” Affleck also wrote the screenplay, based on the award-winning best-seller by Dennis Lehane; it…
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‘Rogue One’ takes flight as first standalone ‘Star Wars’ film
Lucasfilm presents “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the first in a new series of Star Wars standalone films set in the universe fans know and love, but featuring new characters and storylines. When Lucasfilm president and Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy first sat down with George Lucas as he outlined his plans to continue…
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WATCH: Fairy tale comes to life in new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ trailer
Nostalgia, wonder and a tale as old as time create a powerful combination in the newly released full trailer of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans, under the direction of Bill Condon. Check out the trailer below and watch the film when it opens in the Philippines on…
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Hungry zombies lurk in novel-to-movie ‘The Girl with All the Gifts’
An apocalyptic film set in near future, “The Girl with All the Gifts” is based on phenomenal word-of-mouth bestseller by M. R. Carey of the same title starring Glenn Close, Gemma Arterton, Sennia Nenua and Paddy Considine. “The Girl with All the Gifts” is set sometime in the future where the majority of mankind has…
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Theme song of Disney’s ‘Moana’ released in Southeast Asia local languages
Disney’s latest animation title, Moana, will feature the lead song, “How Far I’ll Go” and the track will be adapted into five Southeast Asia local languages – Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Melayu, Thai, Vietnamese and English. Five singers from Southeast Asia, namely Janella Salvador from the Philippines, Maudy Ayunda from Indonesia, AydaJebat from Malaysia, Myra Molloy…
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New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ poster spotlights iconic dance scene
The new teaser poster for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” has arrived, revealing Belle and the cursed Prince waltzing in the dark. Check out the poster below and watch the film when it opens in the Philippines on March 15, 2017. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic…
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Game-to-movie ‘Assassin’s Creed’ offers game-changing cinematic event
Prepare for an exhilarating ride at the movies when the game-to-movie “Assassin’s Creed” opens in Phil. cinemas on January 8, 2017 starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons and Brendan Gleeson. A game-changing cinematic event, “Assassin’s Creed” is directed by visionary filmmaker Justin Kurzel from Ubisoft’s worldwide hit franchise of the same title. Through a…
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WATCH: Epic action blasts off in new trailer for ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’
Paramount Pictures has just unleashed the new trailer for Vin Diesel’s upcoming extreme action-thriller “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” which may be viewed below. The film opens across the Philippines on January 18, 2017. The third explosive chapter of the blockbuster franchise that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage…
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Young British actor Joe Alwyn marks film debut via ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
British actor Joe Alwyn stars in one of the most anticipated movies of the year as he takes on the lead role in Oscar®-winning director Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Joe was picked from obscurity to take on the title role of ‘Billy Lynn,’ his feature film acting debut. Based on the acclaimed…
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ unveils first official images
Feast your eyes on the newly released official images from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Take your first look on Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the titular characters, Luke Evans as Gaston and the castle’s enchanted staff! Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the…
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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ explores magical world before Harry Potter
In the summer of 1997, a book entitled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by a then-unknown writer named J.K. Rowling, was first published. With the words, “You’re a wizard, Harry,” it ushered us into a magical realm that soon became known as the wizarding world. And our world would never be the same. Through…
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WATCH: New ‘Sing’ trailer urges you to ‘Dream On’
Accompanied by Aerosmith’s inspiring Dream On, the new trailer of Universal Pictures and Illumination’s Sing has just arrived, urging everyone to “not let fear stop you from doing the thing you love.” Check out the trailer below and see the film when it opens in Philippine cinemas on January 8, 2017. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon,…
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WATCH: Main trailer for ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ builds anticipation
Wake up and smell the justice. The bat is back! The main trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The LEGO Batman Movie” has just arrived online and may be viewed below. In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars…
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GUIDE: Moviemov: Italian Film Festival 2016
The 4th Moviemov: Italian Film Festival will run from November 12 to 16 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Films will be screened with English subtitles. Featured Films The vibrant and diverse lineup of Italian films were produced in 2015 and 2016. This year’s festival includes the following:…
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‘Sicario’ acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve returns with ‘Arrival’
One of the most highly regarded directors working today in Hollywood, Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Sicario, upcoming Blade Runner 2049) promises to mesmerize audiences once again with Columbia Pictures’ provocative science-fiction thriller Arrival. In the film, a mysterious spacecraft touches down across the globe, and an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy…
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WATCH: Things get wilder in new ‘Office Christmas Party’ trailer
It’s beginning to look a lot like a wild Christmas as things get raunchier in the new trailer for Paramount Pictures’ new holiday comedy, Office Christmas Party. View the trailer below and watch the movie when it opens in the Philippines on December 7, 2016. In “Office Christmas Party,” when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries…
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‘Wonder Woman’ reveals new trailer, three teaser posters
Three teaser one-sheets and the new trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Wonder Woman” have just arrived! Check out the posters and watch the trailer below. “Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters in the Philippines next June when Gal Gadot (“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from…
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WATCH: Ezra Miller gives Magical History lesson in new featurette
As the release date of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” approaches, the studio saw it fit to release a new featurette which sees castmember Ezra Miller giving a Magical History lesson. Check out the video Fantastic Beasts – Magical History with Ezra Miller below. “Fantastic Beasts and…
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Kristen Stewart against the war in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
Kristen Stewart follows up her acclaimed performance in Woody Allen’s Cafe Society, with a memorable turn as the cynical sister of an American soldier in Ang Lee’s emotionally gripping war film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is told from the point…
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Ben Affleck learns Indonesian fighting style for ‘The Accountant’
Ben Affleck stars in Warner Bros.’ action-thriller The Accountant as Christian Wolff, a specially trained assassin who happens to be a math savant suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome. Director Gavin O’Connor knew that Christian should have an idiosyncratic fighting style, forged by his childhood training and his personal penchant for order. O’Connor maintains, “I wanted to…
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‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ characters prepare for battle in solo posters
Columbia Pictures has released the character posters for “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster Underworld franchise. Getting their individual one-sheets are Selene (Kate Beckinsale), David (Theo James), Thomas (Charles Dance) and Marius (Tobias Menzies). Check out the posters below and watch the action-thriller when it opens nationwide on November 30, 2016. Directed…
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WATCH: Outer space thriller ‘Life’ shocks with first trailer
Columbia Pictures has just revealed the international trailer of its new sci-fi horror-thriller Life which may be viewed below. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Olga Dihovichnaya, Ariyon Bakare, Hiroyuki Sanada and Ryan Reynolds, Life opens across the Philippines in 2017. Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is…
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Novel-turned-movie ‘A Monster Calls’ offers visually spectacular drama
Renowned actors Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell and talented young actor Lewis MacDougall star in the entrancing drama “A Monster Calls” based on the novel by Patrick Ness of the same title. Directed by acclaimed and award-winning J.A. Bayona, best known for his nightmare-inducing “The Orphanage” and the catastrophic “The Impossible,” his…
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Vin Diesel inspires fellow soldiers in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
Action superstar Vin Diesel works under the direction of Oscar-winner Ang Lee for the first time in Columbia Pictures’ emotionally charged film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe…
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WATCH: Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine in ‘Logan’ trailer
Following the teaser poster reveal, the trailer of Hugh Jackman’s most anticipated latest Wolverine movie entitled “Logan” has just been revealed, showing an older Logan at a time where fellow mutants no longer exist. In an extremely intense and serious tone, the first frames of the trailer revealed a bruised trembling hand while Patrick Stewart’s…
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Justin Timberlake plays voice talent, music producer for ‘Trolls’
Multi-talented actor and musician, Justin Timberlake who has won nine Grammys and numerous other awards leads an impressive voice cast and serves as executive music producer in the movie for all ages – “Trolls.” Timberlake is in charge of the upbeat music of “Trolls” and has combined classics from Earth Wind & Fire, Simon &…
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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ launches IMAX poster
Warner Bros. Pictures has just launched the IMAX poster for its new fantasy adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The film opens in IMAX theaters and regular cinemas across the Philippines on Thursday, Nov. 17th. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” takes us to a new era in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World,…
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Liam Neeson voices monster in adaptation of children’s novel ‘A Monster Calls’
Liam Neeson, widely known for his role as Bryan Mills in the worldwide blockbuster “Taken” film franchise, will once again surprise the audience with his newfound skills in his latest film “A Monster Calls.” Based on the award-winning novel of the same title by Patrick Ness, “A Monster Calls” is directed by highly celebrated director…
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Why John Lloyd Cruz almost cursed after watching ‘Apocalyse Child’
Matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz and blockbuster directors Jerrold Tarog and Erik Matti are among the many admirers of “Apocalypse Child,” a sexy drama about a surfing instructor’s search for his real father and his real self. The movie opens in cinemas nationwide on October 26. The award-winning Filipino film stars an acclaimed cast (Sid…
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‘Allied’ poster has Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard up in arms
Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard are dressed to kill in the international poster of Paramount Pictures’ Allied, the World War II romantic thriller from Oscar-winning director, Robert Zemeckis. Check out the poster below and watch the film when it opens nationwide on November 23. Written by Steven Knight (“Eastern Promises,” “Locke”), the film stars Brad…
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Arrival,’ based on acclaimed short story
In Columbia Pictures’ provocative science-fiction thriller Arrival, a mysterious spacecraft touches down across the globe, and an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to…
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Award-winning psychological thriller ‘Mulat’ screens with controversial short ‘TheRapist’
Of all the triumphs going for Diane Ventura’s first feature-length film, Mulat (Awaken), its genre-bending narrative style and the ace performances of its actors perhaps take the cake. Chief in this long list are its two lead actors—Jake Cuenca (who plays the morose Jake) and Ryan Eigenmann (who is dynamite as Vince)—both of whom effectively…
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Trinity University of Asia to hold ‘1st Ko si 3rd’ benefit screenings on November 14
Trinity Film Society, in partnership with Ohana Mnl, will be hosting benefit screenings of Real Florido’s acclaimed Cinemalaya drama “1st Ko Si 3rd” this November 14, 2016 (Thursday) at the Mandell Hall Auditorium, Trinity University of Asia. Ticket is priced at P100 each (students and non-students/outsiders) and all proceeds will go to Ohana Mnl’s “#LetHairGo” event,…
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Young horror veterans play sisters in ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
Playing the pivotal roles of sisters who get embroiled in a demonic possession in Universal Pictures’ “Ouija: Origin of Evil” are teen stars Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us from Evil) and Annalisse Basso (Oculus), who both have done horror films prior. In the terrifying new tale and the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit Ouija, a widowed…
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Audience-favorite ‘Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa’ gets nationwide release on Nov 9
Due to insistent public demand, the highly-anticipated romantic film Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa finally gets a nationwide theatrical release on November 9. Starring Nicco Manalo and Emmanuelle Vera, the film was first an entry to the 2015 World Premieres Film Festival. Here is the film’s plot outline: “As clouds begin to roll, we see the afternoon…
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GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2016
Now on its 12th year, Cinema One Originals Festival 2016 will run from November 14 to 22 at Trinoma, Gateway Cineplex, Greenhills Theater Mall, Glorietta 4, and Cinematheque Centre Manila. This year’s tagline is “Ano’ng Tingin Mo.” SCREENING SCHEDULES Schedules are subject to change. Check on cinema schedules for confirmation. FULL-LENGTH FEATURES IN COMPETITION The…
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Zooey Deschanel makes a spin as uniquely colorful Cinderella in ‘Trolls’
Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award nominee and Critics’ Choice Award winner Zooey Deschanel cemented her place as a mainstream presence with a handle for nuance when she re-introduced the classical leading lady to the modern audience with her old-fashioned charm in her starring roles in “500 Days of Summer” and “Yes Man”.…
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Benedict Cumberbatch unleashes the hero within in ‘Doctor Strange’
British actor and Oscar-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular character in Marvel Studios’ new action-adventure “Doctor Strange.” Dr. Stephen Strange was once a celebrated but arrogant surgeon, until a tragic accident cost him his medical skills and career. Searching for a way to restore his talents, he traveled the world until he finally encountered The…
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Voice of ‘Moana’, filmmakers tour in Singapore
The voice of Moana, Auli’i Cravalho, in Disney’s latest animation film will find her way to the shores of the island of Singapore this November, together with the producer of the movie, Osnat Shurer, and two Southeast Asian Disney animation artists – Singaporean Roger Lee (Lighting Artist) and Indonesia Griselda Sastrawinata (Visual Development Artist). They…
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‘Twilight’s’ Elizabeth Reaser contacts spirits in ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
Known worldwide for her work in the Twilight series, Elizabeth Reaser plays smart and resourceful single mother Alice Zander in Universal Pictures’ Ouija: Origin of Evil, a terrifying new tale and the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit Ouija. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother (Reaser) and her two daughters (Lulu Wilson, Annalisse Basso) add…
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‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ breaks new ground in cinema experience
TriStar Pictures presents “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” the groundbreaking, cinematic event from three-time Oscar®-winning director Ang Lee. With Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, Ang Lee redefines what is possible in filmmaking and storytelling with the goal of further engaging the audience in an advanced cinematic experience. Joined by two-time Oscar®-winning cinematographer John Toll, Lee…
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Upcoming actor hunts down Tom Cruise in ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’
Fast-rising actor Patrick Heusinger (TV’s Casual, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce) stars as the fearsome villain in stars opposite Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders in Paramount Pictures’ new action-packed thriller “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” The film is based upon author Lee Child’s 18th novel in the best-selling Jack Reacher series that has seen 100 million…
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Award-winning film ‘Sakaling Hindi Makarating’ to have nationwide release in February
Audience-favorite and acclaimed Filipino indie film “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” will have a nationwide release on February 1, 2017. “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” (In Case They Don’t Arrive) tells the story of a young woman named Cielo (Alessandra De Rossi) who is devastated when her boyfriend of 11 years breaks off their engagement two months before their wedding.…
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WATCH: Psychological thriller ‘A Cure for Wellness’ launches trailer
20th Century Fox and New Regency give us a peek into the intriguing premise of the upcoming psychological thriller “A Cure for Wellness” with its recent trailer reveal below. “A Cure for Wellness” is directed by Oscar winner Gore Verbinski (“Rango”) and stars an impressive cast that includes Jason Isaacs “(Harry Potter,” “Fury”), Dane DeHaan…
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WATCH: Latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed’ unveiled
The latest brand new trailer of “Assassin’s Creed” starring Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender reveals a much more dangerous world as it puts the audience in the middle of an ancient war between two age old factions – the Assassins, who fight to protect free will among the populace, and the Templars, who aspire to…
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New poster, trailer for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ revealed
Your favorite intergalactic misfits line up for a fresh look at Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” with the unveiling of a teaser trailer which may be viewed below. From director and screenwriter James Gunn himself: “So the first Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer will be coming in not too long, but…
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WINNERS: QCinema International Film Festival 2016
Here is the full list of winners at the awards night of QCinema International Film Festival 2016: Best Film: Women of the Weeping River NETPAC Jury Prize: Baboy Halas Best Actor: JC De Vera (Best. Partee. Ever.) Best Actress: Laila P. Ulao (Women of the Weeping River) Audience Choice (QCshorts): Contestant #4 Audience Choice (Circle…
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Fifth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film titled ‘Salazar’s Revenge’ in PH
Walt Disney Pictures has announced that the latest Pirates film starring Johnny Depp will be officially titled in the Philippines as “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge.” (The film is alternatively called Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in the US.) The fifth installment in the hugely successful Pirates of the Caribbean…
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‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ meets ‘Date Night’ in new action comedy ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’
“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” meets “Date Night” couple in the upcoming action comedy “Keeping Up with the Joneses” starring Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot and Jon Hamm. “Keeping Up with the Joneses” follows an ordinary suburban couple Jeff (Galifianakis) and Karen (Fisher) living in solace until an ultra stylish couple, (Gadot and Hamm) moves…
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Sexy surfing film ‘Apocalypse Child,’ graded A by Cinema Evaluation Board
Arkeo Films’ newest production Apocalypse Child continues to receive acclaim as it is the latest Filipino film to receive a grade of A from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). The grade entitles the movie, which opens in cinemas on October 26, to get a 100-percent tax rebate. Apocalypse Child tells the story of Baler-based surfing…
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Shooting begins on sci-fi film ‘Meg’ starring Jason Statham, Li Bingbing
Principal photography is underway in New Zealand on the science fiction action thriller “Meg,” being directed by Jon Turteltaub (the “National Treasure” movies). The film stars Jason Statham (“Spy,” “Furious 7,” “The Expendables” films). Award-winning Chinese actress Li Bingbing (“Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Forbidden Kingdom,” “The Message”) has been set to star opposite Statham. In…
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Meet the characters of Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’
Delve in the history and background of the characters behind Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” and learn how they help Stephen Strange on his journey into becoming the Sorcerer Supreme. Check out the character posters below and watch the film when it opens nationwide on October 26, 2016. DOCTOR STEPHEN STRANGE (Benedict Cumberbatch) was once a celebrated…
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New ‘Collateral Beauty’ poster says “We are all connected”
New Line Cinema has just rolled out the new international poster for its inspiring and emotional drama “Collateral Beauty” featuring the faces of the star-studded cast and with a reassuring tagline, “We are all connected.” From Oscar-winning director David Frankel, “Collateral Beauty” is a thought-provoking drama that explores how even the deepest loss can reveal…
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Inventive script adds up talented cast for ‘The Accountant’
The cleverly constructed screenplay of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new thriller “The Accountant” drew the film’s impressive acting ensemble, led by Ben Affleck (Batman v Superman), Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Jon Bernthal (TV’s The Punisher), Jeffrey Tambor (TV’s Transparent) and John Lithgow (Interstellar). “It kept me guessing until the very last page,” Affleck…
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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ reveals new character posters
The character posters of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” have just debuted online, allowing fans to get to know the new heroes and villains much better. To go with the one-sheets, below are the official character descriptions provided by Warner Bros. NEWT SCAMANDER (Eddie Redmayne) Newt Scamander…
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Cobie Smulders avenges her arrest in ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’
Popularly known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in Marvel’s The Avengers franchise, Cobie Smulders stars opposite Tom Cruise in Paramount Pictures’ new action-packed thriller “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” The film is based upon author Lee Child’s 18th novel in the best-selling Jack Reacher series that has seen 100 million books sold worldwide, Years after…
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Ben Winchell gives life to Mattel toy action figure in ‘Max Steel’ movie
The latest teen heartthrob hero rises in the toy-to-movie “Max Steel” based on Mattel’s most popular action figure of the same name. Starring in the titular role is Ben Winchell, best known for his roles on Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm” and USA’s “Necessary Roughness”. Director Stewart Hendler and screenwriter Christopher Yost (who also wrote the…
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Action-packed drama ‘Deepwater Horizon’ shows true story of survival
From Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, producer of memorable blockbusters such as “The Matrix,” “The Perfect Storm,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” comes another thrilling edge-of-your-seat drama thriller “Deepwater Horizon” starring an impressive cast led by Mark Wahlberg along with Dylan O’Brien, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich and Gina Rodriguez (“Jane The…
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Nora Aunor-starrer ‘Hinulid’ focuses on mother’s loss and grief
“Hinulid (The Sorrows of Sita),” one of the entries at the 2016 QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) Circle Competition, shows a grieving mother who tries to hold on to her religious devotions while struggling to accept the tragic death of her son. Poet and filmmaker Kristian Cordero, who hails from the Bicol region, teamed up with superstar…
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LIST: 85 countries in competition for 2016 Foreign Language Oscar
85 countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 89th Academy Awards. The 2016 submissions are the following: Albania, “Chromium,” Bujar Alimani, director; Algeria, “The Well,” Lotfi Bouchouchi, director; Argentina, “The Distinguished Citizen,” Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat, directors; Australia, “Tanna,” Bentley Dean, Martin Butler, directors; Austria, “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to…
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James Corden, Ilana Glazer join voice cast of ‘Emojimovie: Express Yourself’
Culver City, CA, October 10, 2016 – Sony Pictures Animation announced today that Emmy and Tony award winner James Corden (Into the Woods) and Emmy nominee Ilana Glazer (Broad City) would join previously announced T.J. Miller (Deadpool) to lead the cast of summer 2017’s animated comedy “Emojimovie: Express Yourself.” “Emojimovie: Express Yourself” unlocks the never-before-seen…
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Horror hitmaker Jason Blum produces ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
When developing “Ouija: Origin of Evil,” Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum and Platinum Dunes’ Michael Bay, producers Brad Form and Andrew Fuller were excited to work with Hasbro Studios on the opportunity to expand dramatically the cryptic world of the mystical board. For this terrifying chapter that would explore the origin of evil in one small…
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‘Inferno’ stars featured in special character posters
As “Inferno” approaches its October 12 opening across the Philippines, Columbia Pictures has revealed individual character posters for its principal cast led by Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon. Once again, the international setting of the tale Dan Brown has spun offered the filmmakers a chance to surround Hanks with a cast of global actors: the…
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Hugh Jackman reveals latest Wolverine title as ‘Logan’
Hugh Jackman finally revealed the official title of the latest Wolverine movie as “Logan” along with a teaser poster showing his bruised claw held by a much smaller hand. “Logan” director James Mangold (directed “The Wolverine”, 2013) also shared page 2 of the movie’s screenplay on Twitter that read “In this flick, people will get…
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WATCH: ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ new trailer hints at finality
“Every blood line must end,” or so proclaims the newly released trailer of Columbia Pictures’ “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster Underworld franchise. Check out the trailer here below and watch the action-thriller when it opens nationwide on November 30, 2016. Directed by Anna Foerster, “Underworld: Blood Wars” stars Kate Beckinsale, Theo…
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Marvel, IMAX offer PH fans sneak peek at select footage from ‘Doctor Strange’
EXPAND YOUR MIND: AN IMAX® 3D EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK features exclusive footage to be shown in SM Megamall IMAX Theater on October 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Marvel Studios announces Marvel Studios’ Expand Your Mind: An IMAX® 3D Exclusive First Look, featuring approximately 15 minutes of exclusive footage from the highly anticipated, action-packed “Doctor Strange.”…
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‘Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B’ features Ryza Cenon as winged monster
In his second QCinema International Film Festival Circle Competition piece, filmmaker Prime Cruz gives a human face to the winged monster called the “manananggal”. “Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B” is one of the films funded by the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC), the organizers of QCinema. In this film, Cruz will show a monster…
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WATCH: Sparks fly between Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard in ‘Allied’ main trailer
Paramount Pictures has unveiled a new, full-length trailer for Oscar-winning Forest Gump and Back to the Future filmmaker Robert Zemeckis’ World War II thriller, “Allied.” Check out the trailer below and watch the film when it opens nationwide on November 23. Written by Steven Knight (“Eastern Promises,” “Locke”), the film stars Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard,…
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Rebecca Ferguson from ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘The Girl on the Train’
Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson, who came to the attention of global audiences with her breakthrough performance in Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation, stars in DreamWorks Pictures’ “The Girl on the Train” as Anna, the new wife of Rachel’s (Emily Blunt) ex-husband, Tom (Justin Theroux). “Rebecca is a lovely actress who is coming into her own,” says producer…
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Award-winning sexy surfing film ‘Apocalypse Child’ boasts sterling cast, breathtaking spots
Surfing in the Philippines has never been so sexy—and so cinematic—than in the critically-acclaimed Filipino film “Apocalypse Child” which opens in cinemas nationwide on October 26. Everyone in the ensemble cast is known for their acting prowess: Sid Lucero who plays Ford, the surfing instructor; RK Bagatsing who plays Rich, the soon-to-be-wed congressman; Gwen Zamora…
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