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Cine Europa 2016 holds free screenings, forums of award-winning Filipino films
Enrich your appreciation for Filipino cinema through “Pinoy-Euro Connection 2016,” a two-day series of screenings of Filipino films that made waves in Europe and forums with the makers of these acclaimed works. “Pinoy-Euro Connection 2016,” the educational component of the very popular Cine Europa Film Festival,” is organized by Spears Films. It will be held…
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WATCH: First trailer for Ben Affleck’s ‘Live by Night’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just revealed the first trailer of Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, the dramatic crime thriller “Live by Night.” View the trailer below. Affleck also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, based on the award-winning best-seller by Dennis Lehane; it marks the second collaboration for the fellow Boston natives, following…
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‘The Girl on the Train’ peeks through window in new poster
Emily Blunt’s character, Rachel, gazes out the window from her seat on the train in the newly released poster art from DreamWorks Pictures’ and Universal Pictures’ “The Girl on the Train.” The tagline asks ominously, “What Did She See?” A powerhouse cast led by Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Morgan (2016)
In the new sci-fi horror film Morgan, there is more action sequences to speak of than any further voyage to the core idea, that it pushes itself on the verge of being generic and mostly uneven. Lee Weather (Kate Mara) works as a corporate risk assessment consultant who is sent to the middle of god-knows-where…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Don’t Breathe (2016)
Horror films oftentimes validate itself by letting its audiences root for its characters—whether the story dwells in the miseries of the protagonist (a group of friends, a bunch of strangers, lovers in troubles) or the personal issues of the antagonist (a mad man, a person with a dark past, a spiteful soul). Amidst the characters is…
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‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ brings a comedy pregnant with possibilities
On 28 February 1995, a small, unassuming column by then-unknown author Helen Fielding appeared in the British newspaper The Independent. It was written from the point of view of a single young woman by the name of Bridget Jones (age: 32, weight: nine stone, three pounds) who lived and worked in London. The columns quickly…
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‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ explores Fab Four’s early touring years
It was 50 years ago that the Beatles performed in their last ever public concert and now, a new film looks back at the early touring years. By: David Robson/Express The Beatles final live concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Aug, 29, 1966. They ripped through Little Richard’s Long Tall Sally, as they had a…
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Tom Hanks plays true-to-life hero captain in ‘Sully’
Three years ago, he played the real-life titular character “Captain Phillips” to critical acclaim and box-office success. Now, two-time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks portrays another true-to-life person – Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the hero of the so-called Miracle-on-the-Hudson landing – in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sully.” The Captain “Sully” the world has come to know in recent history…
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Creating Elliott, the titular creature in Disney’s ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Because dragons are often depicted as vicious, scaly, lizard-like creatures and rarely shown as approachable, friendly or heroic, the appearance and personality of Elliott – the titular creature in Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon” – were the focus of countless meetings between the filmmakers and special effects firm, Weta Digital. While Elliot is entirely computer-generated, he is…
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Slick thriller ‘Morgan’ pits Kate Mara against Anya Taylor-Joy in high-throttle action
Luke Scott’s directorial debut “Morgan,” a compelling sci-fi thriller poses one of the big scientific questions of our time: if artificial intelligence becomes as smart, if not smarter than humans, then what do we have to offer? Morgan (played by Anya Taylor-Joy), being the next step in human evolution and a bioengineered being with synthetic…
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Clint Eastwood has unique personal connection with ‘Sully’
A story few people are aware of—one director Clint Eastwood himself may have long ago forgotten, but which connects him in a unique way with the subject matter of “Sully” —came to light when working on the film. As a young man of 21 in the Army, Eastwood was a passenger on a Navy plane,…
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WATCH: Cuteness overload in main trailer for ‘Storks’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just launched the main trailer for its new animated comedy adventure “Storks” which may be viewed below. “Storks” stars Andy Samberg (“Hotel Transylvania”), Kelsey Grammer (“Toy Story 2,” “The Simpsons”), Katie Crown (Cartoon Network’s “Clarence”), Keegan-Michael Key (“The Angry Birds Movie”), Jordan Peele (“Key & Peele”), Jennifer Aniston (“We’re the Millers”),…
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Isla Fisher, Jim Parsons star in horror film ‘Nightmares’
Isla Fisher (“Now You See Me”), Eva Longoria (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Anson Mount (“Non-Stop”), Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”), and Gillian Jacobs (“Community”) star in “Visions” aka “Nightmares” (in Phils.), a supernatural thriller in which unsettling and terrifying visions jeopardize a pregnant woman’s sanity. Leaving her hectic city lifestyle behind, young mother-to-be Eveleigh (Fisher) joins…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo’ debuts at AsiaPOP Comicon
The cast of the film “Patintero: Ang Alamat Ni Meng Patalo” debuted its new trailer at this year’s AsiaPOP Comicon held last August 27 at the SMX Convention Center. The trailer features scenes with anime and superhero inspired graphics and the official soundtrack from Gloc 9. According to director Mihk Vergara, the film’s new look…
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Bryce Dallas Howard follows up ‘Jurassic World’ with ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Bryce Dallas Howard goes from one big adventure to another as she follows up the global blockbuster “Jurassic World” with Walt Disney Pictures’ new, re-imagining of “Pete’s Dragon,” based on the ‘70s classic and cherished family film of the same title. The new “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and…
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Morgan’ seeks next step in human evolution
From producer Ridley Scott and director Luke Scott, “Morgan” offers a thrilling, visceral and intense movie-going experience starring Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Michelle Yeoh, Paul Giamatti, Leslie Rose and Toby Jones, “Morgan” introduces an artificial yet organic being that represents the future in human evolution. In “Morgan” the inevitable happens, the creation surpasses its creator.…
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Clint Eastwood’s ‘Sully’ filmed almost entirely with IMAX cameras
A miracle landing deserves an epic-scale shooting. That’s why director Clint Eastwood has chosen to film Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sully” – the airborne thriller based on true events — almost entirely with new ALEXA IMAX® 65mm cameras. As a result, audiences will see the so-called `miracle on the Hudson’ depicted in stunning clarity. And exclusively…
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Bradley Cooper reunites with ‘Hangover’ director for ‘War Dogs’
Four-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in and works as producer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedic drama “War Dogs” from director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy). “War Dogs” marks the first film Cooper and Phillips produced together under their production company, Joint Effort, which was formed in 2014. Based on a true story,…
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ToFarm Film Festival opens door for aspiring filmmakers on its second year
TOFARM Film Festival has recently concluded its first leg, currently doing a run in the provinces starting off with Central Luzon last August 24 until 30, 2016. Cebu and Davao will follow shortly in September and October respectively. The project was born out of passion to initiate an agricultural revolution where people are more involved…
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GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2016
Korean Film Festival 2016 will be held in six cities across the Philippines from September 8 to October 16 as organized by the Korean Cultural Center and Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines. Admission All films come with English subtitles. The screenings are free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be…
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Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick star in R-rated comedy ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Date’
It all started with a Craiglist ad that became viral when real life brothers Mike and Dave Stangle are looking for dates to bring to a wedding – sounds crazy but it really happened. Their story reaches the big screen in the hilarious and aptly titled “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” starring Anna Kendrick,…
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Daniel Radcliffe goes undercover cop in ‘Imperium’
Daniel Radcliffe, who rocketed to worldwide stardom in the phenomenal “Harry Potter” films, stars anew in the intense action thriller “Imperium.” Inspired by real events, the movie is directed by Daniel Ragussis and also stars Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Devin Druid, Pawel Szajda with Nestor Carbonell and Sam Trammell. In “Imperium,” Radcliffe takes on the…
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Meryl Streep inspires with true story of ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
From Stephen Frears, the director of “The Queen” and “Philomena” comes an unforgettable heartwarming and funny story that will bring the audience to tears in “Florence Foster Jenkins,” the inspiring true story of the eponymous New York heiress who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. Starring two of the best loved actors…
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Viral true-to-life ad turned movie in ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’
Based on the real story of brothers Mike and Dave Stangle, who posted the following ad on Craigslist stating their need for wedding dates for their cousin’s wedding: TWO MEN NEED WEDDING DATES : My brother and I are looking for wedding dates. We’ve been told by the bride that bringing dates is “mandatory” so…
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‘Don’t Breathe’ tops U.S. weekend box office with $26.1-M
August 29, 2016 – Columbia Pictures’ gripping suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe” – which Variety hails as “a muscular exercise in brutal, relentless peril” – spooked the U.S. box-office with a chilling $26.1-million, easily opening at No.1 for the Aug. 26-28 weekend. It joins a long list of recent horror films such as “The Purge: Election…
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Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ casts spell with new poster
Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” has unleashed its new international, payoff poster and a second trailer which may be viewed below. Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions.…
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The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg plays high notes in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
“The idea of finding joy in what you’re doing, that’s something everybody can understand,” says Meryl Streep of her latest inspiring film about music and the power of dreams in “Florence Foster Jenkins.” Starring in the titular role, Meryl Streep sings to life “Florence Foster Jenkins,” along with Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg, the ear-busting…
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The king of all monsters is back in Japan’s latest box-office hit ‘Godzilla Resurgence’
The king of all monsters is back in “Godzilla: Resurgence” and brings the audience back to Godzilla’s origins as he emerges in modern Japan for the first time. The film is co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, and stars Hiroki Hasegawa (“Why Don’t You Play In Hell?”), Satomi Ishihara (“Attack on Titan”), Yutaka Takenouchi…
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WATCH: M. Night Shyamalan depicts ‘Split’ personality disorder in creepy trailer
Universal Pictures has just revealed the international teaser trailer for the pyschological thriller “Split,” the latest film from writer/director M. Night Shyamalan, opening in the Philippines in March 2017. (Watch the trailer below.) The film stars James McAvoy (“X-Men: First Class,” “X-Men: Days of Future of Past”) as Kevin, a man who abducts three teenage…
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Korean superstar Gong Yoo fights for survival vs zombies in ‘Train to Busan’
Popularly known to his Filipino fans as Arthur Choi in the hit Korean TV series “The Coffee Prince” aired January 2008 in GMA Network, actor Gong Yoo is back in Philippine shores as Seok-Woo, a fund manager in Seoul in the zombie movie Train to Busan. Gong Yoo started his acting career with small parts in television dramas…
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‘Goosebumps’ hero Dylan Minnette plays conflicted thief in ‘Don’t Breathe’
Young actor Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps,” “Prisoners”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ taut suspense thriller as Alex, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. Once inside, they get a lot more than they bargained for. (Watch the “Don’t Breathe” featurette titled…
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WATCH: Trailer for Kathniel-starrer ‘Barcelona: A Love Untold’ revealed
The much-awaited trailer for the romantic drama film “Barcelona: A Love Untold” has been revealed by Star Cinema. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, it stars the bankable loveteam of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
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WATCH: Curse of mysterious videotape continues in ‘Rings’ trailer
Paramount Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for the thriller “Rings,” a new chapter in the beloved RING horror franchise. (Watch the trailer below.) In the film, a young woman (Matilda Lutz) becomes worried about her boyfriend (Alex Roe) when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven…
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Cinema ’76 holds fundraising screening of Jadaone’s ‘Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay’
The film industry lost one of its screen legends with the recent passing of Lilia Cuntapay. Known for her numerous roles in several horror films, Cuntapay passed away on August 20 due to a spinal cord illness. This was weeks after the screen veteran appealed for aid to help fund some of her medical expenses.…
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‘Avatar’s’ Stephen Lang terrifies as the blind man in ‘Don’t Breathe’
Best known for his iconic role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in James Cameron’s “Avatar,” Stephen Lang now stars as the unnamed Blind Man in Columbia Pictures’ critically acclaimed horror-thriller “Don’t Breathe.” In the film, a trio of friends – Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette) and Money (Daniel Zovatto) – breaks into the house of…
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Animal characters are the stars in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
In Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets,” the real day for one bustling Manhattan apartment building starts after the humans leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine. Meet the pets who populate this delightful, animated tale from the…
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Miles Teller steps into dangerous world in ‘War Dogs’
Miles Teller (“Whiplash,” the “Divergent” trilogy) stars as a twentysomething who became a multi-millionaire as an international arms dealer in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedic drama based on true events “War Dogs.” Directed by “The Hangover” trilogy’s Todd Phillips, “War Dogs” follows two friends in their early 20s (Jonah Hill and Teller) living in Miami…
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GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2016
Now on its 19th year, Cine Europa will hold its annual film festival in 11 key cities across the Philippines. The inaugural run is from September 8 to 18 at the Shang Cineplex. Admission All screenings and events of 19th Cine Europa is free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. For the Shang screenings, tickets will be distributed at…
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’s’ Daniel Zovatto heats up ‘Don’t Breathe’
Up-and-coming young actor Daniel Zovatto (“It Follows,” TV’s “Fear the Walking Dead”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ new horror-thriller “Don’t Breathe” as Money, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. But their plan goes dangerously wrong when their intended victim…
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Short film ‘Mower Minions’ plays in front of ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural theatrical short, “Mower Minions”—a never-before-seen short film starring the Minions—will debut in front of “The Secret Life of Pets” when it arrives in Philippine theaters on August 24. Correlating to the format in which “The Secret Life of Pets” is showing in specific theaters, “Mower Minions” will be available in both 3D…
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Chris Pratt-Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Passengers’ gets first-look photo
From the director of the Oscar Best Picture nominee “The Imitation Game” and the screenwriter of “Prometheus” comes Columbia Pictures’ futuristic thriller “Passengers” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. Take your first look at the lone official image that’s just been released by the studio. In the film, on a routine journey through space to…
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Kevin Hart breathes life to villain bunny in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Comic sensation Kevin Hart lends his voice to the bunny Snowball, in Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ new comedy adventure “The Secret Life of Pets,” opening in Philippine cinemas August 24. An adorable and deranged Bunny who’s building an army of “Flushed Pets” who have been abandoned by their owners, Snowball is insanely cute… and…
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GUIDE: Asia on Screen Film Festival 2016
Now on its third year, Asia on Screen Film Festival will run from September 15 to 18, 2016 at the Greenbelt 3 cinemas in Makati City. This is made possible by Asia Society Philippines and Security Bank, together with Ayala Malls Cinemas and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Admission Tickets are now available on-site at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas or via…
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Casting talented cats as Mr. Fuzzypants in ‘Nine Lives’
From Barry Sonnenfeld, director of classic hits “Men in Black,” “The Addams Family,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “Big” comes his latest family movie event “Nine Lives” starring award-winning actors Kevin Spacey, Christopher Walken and Jennifer Garner along with Robbie Ammell and Malina Weissman. “Nine Lives” follows the exciting life of Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey),…
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Jonah Hill, Miles Teller take on the U.S. army in ‘War Dogs’
It might have been one of the biggest hustles ever… and it could only happen in America. Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedic drama “War Dogs” grew out of the story of two stoner kids, barely into their 20s, who became multi-millionaires as the most improbable of international arms dealers. But just as they reached what…
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WATCH: Epic battle erupts in ‘The Great Wall’ first trailer
Universal Pictures and Legendary have unveiled the first trailer for the epic adventure “The Great Wall” starring Matt Damon. (The trailer may be viewed below.) Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (“Hero,” “House of Flying Daggers”), “The Great Wall” tells the…
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Kevin Spacey becomes cat in magical family comedy ‘Nine Lives’
From the director the worldwide blockbuster action comedy film “Men In Black,” filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld brings together a cast of actors in his latest family movie “Nine Lives” led by Kevin Spacey with Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Malina Weissman, Christopher Walken and Cheryl Hines. In “Nine Lives,” an immensely successful businessman who has built an…
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Shallows (2016)
As if all the promotional materials are not enough to stress out the horror that is The Shallows, the film begins with a flash-forward where a young boy finds a GoPro camera on the beach and learns a terrifying shark attack through the latest footage. It’s a good cold open that follows the usual scenes…
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WATCH: Jovovich, co-stars invite PH fans for ‘Resident Evil: Final Chapter’
Columbia Pictures has revealed the action-packed first trailer for the sixth installment of the sci-fi, action horror film series, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.” No less than lead star Milla Jovovich and fellow castmembers Ali Larter and William Levy introduce the trailer with a special greeting for Philippine fans. The trailer may be viewed below. The…
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WATCH: New trailer for mystery thriller ‘Arrival’ has landed
Columbia Pictures has just launched the teaser trailer for acclaimed director Denis Villenueve’s much anticipated new film after “Sicario” – the mystery thriller “Arrival” starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Watch the trailer here below. Synopsis: When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise…
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GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2016
Now on its 10th year, International Silent Film Festival Manila 2016 will run from Aug 25 to 28 at Shang Cineplex. All screenings will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be released 30 minutes before every screening. Coinciding with Shangri-La Plaza’s 25th anniversary is the 10th edition of the International Silent…
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Action-packed ‘Ben-Hur’ showcases timely story of forgiveness
Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Ben-Hur” is a spectacular, action-adventure in epic scale in the tradition of “Gladiator.” But more than that, it is a timely story of forgiveness, the very core of the original novel from which the film is based, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. In fact, although “Ben-Hur”…
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‘USS Indianapolis’ explores worst sea disaster, shark attack at Philippine Sea
Nicolas Cage stars in “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” (aka “USS Indianapolis: Disaster at Philippine Sea”) that relives the worst sea disaster in the history of the US Navy and the inspiring true story of men of courage. Starring alongside Cage in the movie are Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter, Brian Presley and Cody…
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Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced
The 10 finalists of Cinemalaya 2017: The 13th Philippine Independent Film Festival were announced by the Competition Director Mel Chionglo at the Cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last August 14 at the CCP Main Theater. The following are the finalists of Cinemalaya 2017 main competition: Alberto “Treb” Monteras II — “Respeto” Cenón Obispo Palomares — “Unang…
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See the world through a child’s eyes in ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Walt Disney Studios’ classic 1977 live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon” – the endearing tale of a young boy and his friendship with an animated, green dragon – is re-imagined for today’s generation with the new family adventure bearing the same title. In Philippine cinemas starting Sept. 07, the new “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an…
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Meet the Other Giants in Disney’s ‘The BFG’
Not all giants in Disney’s “The BFG” are friendly. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl named Sophie and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2016
The 12th edition of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival capped off with the awards night held at the CCP Main Theater, August 14, Sunday. Here is the full list of winners of Cinemalaya 2016. Best Film: Pamilya Ordinaryo Best Director: Eduardo Roy, Jr. – Pamilya Ordinaryo NETPAC Award: Pamilya Ordinaryo Special Jury Prize: Mercury is…
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WATCH: Featurette introduces men of ‘The Magnificent Seven’
The titular seven outlaws take a bow in a newly released featurette for Columbia Pictures’ action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven” which may be viewed below. Meet the Bounty Hunter (Denzel Washington), the Gambler (Chris Pratt), the Sharpshooter (Ethan Hawke), the Hunter (Vincent D’Onofrio), the Assassin (Byung-Hun Lee), the Outlaw (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and the Warrior (Martin Sensmeier). Director…
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WATCH: Darth Vader revealed in new trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Darth Vader caps the new trailer of Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which may be viewed below. From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission…
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‘Patintero’ launches comic book, other surprises for AsiaPOP Comicon, History Con
Upcoming film “Patintero: Ang Alamat Ni Meng Patalo” is one of the featured presenters and exhibitors in this year’s AsiaPOP Comicon, happening on Friday, August 26 – Sunday, August 28 at the SMX Convention Center. The lead cast, which includes Nafa Hilario Cruz (Meng), Isabel ‘Lenlen’ Frial (Nicay), William Buenavente (Shifty), and Claude Adrales (Z-Boy)…
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Jack Huston seeks revenge, finds redemption as ‘Ben-Hur’
British actor-on-the-rise Jack Huston (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Starz’s “Spartacus”) plays the title role of Judah Ben-Hur in Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ epic action adventure “Ben-Hur” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”), the film is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely…
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‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’ unleashes first-look photo
The first-look image for the sixth installment of the Sci-Fi, action horror film series, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” has just been released by Columbia Pictures and may be seen below. Watch for the first trailer below. Opening in Philippine cinemas on January 2017, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” will be the final installment in…
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Horror master James Wan produces ‘Haunted’
James Wan, considered one of today’ most-sought horror filmmaker, who frightened the movie going public with his works in “The Conjuring,” “Saw” and “Insidious” produces “Haunted” and directed by Will Canon who used multiple shooting styles and partly shot via found footage. The James Wan produced horror “Haunted” (also known as “Demonic”) brings a detective…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Mercury is Mine (2016)
Jason Paul Laxamana’s Mercury is Mine follows the story of Carmen (Pokwang), a fifty-year old cook who runs an eatery at the foot of Mt. Arayat, and a white American sixteen-year old boy named Mercury who knocks at her door one night to beg for shelter. The relationship grows from there with both characters realizing the…
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WATCH: ‘Moana’ gets extended TV spot for Olympics
An extended TV spot for the new animated adventure “Moana” has been released by Disney and may be viewed below. The TV spot was created intentionally to run during the Olympics, and gives a longer exposure to an original song composed by the Tony Award-winner, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in…
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Rodrigo Santoro feels blessed to portray Jesus Christ in ‘Ben-Hur’
Brazilian superstar Rodrigo Santoro (“300,” “300: Rise of an Empire”) plays Jesus Christ, who crosses paths with the film’s mortal hero, Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) in Paramount Pictures’ epic action adventure “Ben-Hur,” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”), the film is the epic story of…
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‘USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage’ in troubled waters at Philippine sea
Based on true accounts of those who have survived during the waning days of World War II, the thrilling and inspiring “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” tells of the Navy warship USS Indianapolis that secretly delivered one of two atomic bombs that would eventually end the war. “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage,” stars Nicolas Cage,…
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Mila Kunis teams up with single, overstressed moms in R-rated comedy ‘Bad Moms’
In the estrogen-filled comedy “Bad Moms,” Amy Mitchell (Mila Kunis, “Black Swan”) has a seemingly perfect life: a great marriage, over-achieving kids, a beautiful home and a career. However, she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms, Kiki (Kristen Bell,…
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Home invasion turns into horrific nightmare in ‘Don’t Breathe’
In Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe,” three young friends break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong. Directed by Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead” 2013) and written by Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues, “Don’t Breathe” stars Jane Levy (“Evil Dead” 2013), Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps”),…
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Q&A with Blake Lively for survival horror thriller ‘The Shallows’
Blake Lively (TV’s “Gossip Girl,” “The Age of Adaline”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ taut thriller “The Shallows” as Nancy Adams who is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only two hundred yards from shore, survival proves to be the…
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Shakespeare compilation to open 10th Int’l Silent Film Festival
The British Council in the Philippines will be opening the 10th International Silent Film Festival this 25 August at Shangri-la Plaza with Play On! Silent Shakespeare, a 2016 compilation of Silent Shakespeare shorts from the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive. Tago Jazz Collective will be doing a live musical score of the film. Shakespeare…
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From the humans behind ‘Despicable Me’ come ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
From Illumination Entertainment, one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event animated films like “Despicable Me” and “Minions,” comes Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets,” the recent No.1 box-office hit in the US, and opening in Philippine cinemas Aug. 24. Watch the film’s new TV spot below. “The inspiration behind ‘Pets’ was all…
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Will Smith on target as Deadshot in ‘Suicide Squad’
Superstar Will Smith leads the Super Villains ensemble as master marksman Deadshot in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Suicide Squad.” “I have always loved the superhero genre, and [director-writer] David Ayer wanted to make a truly fun film that put a powerful story into the package, which looked at the difference between being bad and…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Suicide Squad (2016)
Suicide Squad is practically every petty thing you have seen before—what else but a whirlwind of debris and yet another omen of failure. Following the events of “Batman v Superman,” the worst of the worst criminals are enlisted by merciless government agent Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis whose character seems to have been perfectly…
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WATCH: Murder mystery ‘The Girl on the Train’ reveals first trailer
A powerhouse cast led by Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez and Lisa Kudrow stars in DreamWorks Pictures’ and Universal Pictures’ “The Girl on the Train.” Watch the film’s first trailer here below. Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, “The Girl on the Train” is directed by Tate…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ unveils billboard art
Paramount Pictures has just launched the first banner/billboard art for “Transformers: The Last Knight,” the fifth Transformers movie from director Michael Bay. Mark Wahlberg reprises his role as inventor Cade Yaeger, and he is joined in the cast by the returning Josh Duhamel and new members Tyrese Gibson, Laura Haddock and Anthony Hopkins. The most…
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GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2016
Now on its second year, the Argentine Film Festival will run from August 18 to 21: Cinema 4 of Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Argentine cinema takes center stage at Shang with a rich and diverse line-up for the Argentine Film Festival. The upcoming showcase presents a string…
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‘Wanted’ director puts new twist on epic adventure ‘Ben-Hur’
From Timur Bekmambetov, the director of “Wanted” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” comes the epic action-adventure “Ben-Hur,” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Watch the new “Ben-Hur” clip below. “Ben-Hur” is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Kong: Skull Island’ teaser monster king
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. Watch the film’s first trailer below (unveiled during the recent San Diego Comic-Con). In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ gets action-packed treatment
Guy Ritchie (“Sherlock Holmes”) brings his dynamic style to an original King Arthur epic in Warner Bros. Pictures’ sweeping fantasy action adventure “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” starring Charlie Hunnam. Watch the film’s first trailer below (launched at the recent San Diego Comic-Con). Starring with Hunnam are Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, Aidan…
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Blake Lively wills to survive against shark in ‘The Shallows’
“This film grabs you on a primal level,” says Blake Lively, who plays a young woman stranded just a short distance from shore when she is attacked by a great white shark, in Columbia Pictures’ suspense thriller “The Shallows.” “It’s about the power to survive, the power of will.” In the taut thriller, Lively plays…
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Ayala Malls Cinemas launches U.P. Town Center 4DX, recliner seats, Dolby Atmos theater
Buckle up, sit tight and rediscover movies as Ayala Malls Cinemas’ U.P. Town Center (along Katipunan Ave., Quezon City) opened the first 4DX screen in the city at its recent launch (July 15) of its multiplex of cinemas that also houses luxurious recliner seats and the latest in Dolby Atmos technology. Responsive to the needs…
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Three realities explored in comedy-drama film ‘Zoom’
From the crazy mind of Pedro Morelli, written for the screen by Matt Hansen, and produced by Niv Fichman, these three creative geniuses collaborated to create the distinct universes of “Zoom.” Hansen explains that “originally, the film was similar to “Inception” in that it started with one reality point and went further into one’s consciousness. This…
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Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn are the ‘Bad Moms’
The latest badass comedy “Bad Moms” brings together an ensemble of extremely talented group of filmmakers starting from the writer/director duo, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore who also penned the outrageous worldwide hit “The Hangover,” along with producer Suzanne Todd, a multiple Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated producer whose movies have grossed more than two…
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Disney welcomes ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ back for a smashing sequel
Wreck-It Ralph is heading back to the big screen, and this time, he’s wrecking the internet. The Oscar®-nominated Walt Disney Animation Studios team from the original film is reteaming for the follow-up, including director Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “The Simpsons”) and producer Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Bolt”). Phil Johnston (writer, “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia,” “Cedar Rapids”) joins Moore…
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WATCH: ‘T2: Trainspotting’ teaser trailer announces sequel
The teaser trailer for Columbia Pitures’ “T2: Trainspotting,” the sequel to director Danny Boyle’s 1996 masterpiece, has landed online and may be viewed below. Danny Boyle reunites with screenwriter John Hodge and the original cast – Ewan McGregor as Renton, Ewan Bremner as Spud, Jonny Lee Miller as Sick Boy, and Robert Carlyle as Begbie…
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Toby Kebbell betrays his brother ‘Ben-Hur’ in new action adventure
British actor Toby Kebbell has built an impressive career as one of the more versatile young actors working today, moving effortlessly from one genre to another with every project he takes on. He recently starred as lead Orc, Durotan, in Legendary’s feature film “Warcraft,” and as the sinister ape Koba in “Dawn of the Planet…
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Disney reveals characters, voice talents for animated film ‘Moana’
July 26, 2016 – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” which opens in theaters across the Philippines on Nov. 30, 2016, features a dynamic roster of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who were behind “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” “Moana” showcases the life-changing journey…
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Worst heroes ever in ‘Suicide Squad’
Is it ever a good thing to be the bad guy? In Warner Bros. Pictures’s “Suicide Squad,” the most improbable crew of crazy criminals ever thrown together will find out when they are united on a mission to save the world that turns into the wildest, weirdest, wickedest ride of their already insanity-filled lives. “The…
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WATCH: Comic-con trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts’ explores new era of magic
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Comic-Con trailer of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” which may be viewed below. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne stars in the central role of wizarding world…
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Killer shark film ‘The Shallow’ holds sneak previews Aug 1, 2
IndieWire calls it “the best shark movie since ‘Jaws,’” while the New York Daily News hails it as a “much-needed escapist summer fun.” They’re talking about Columbia Pictures’ “The Shallows” – the critically acclaimed thriller that took America like a tidal wave, and now, Philippine audiences can catch it in sneak previews on Monday and…
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WATCH: Ben Affleck is ‘The Accountant’ in action thriller’s main trailer
The main trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new suspense thriller “The Accountant” starring Ben Affleck has just been released and may be viewed below. In the film, Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant…
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GUIDE: 28th Gawad Alternatibo at Cinemalaya 2016
The Ika-28 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, Gawad Alternatibo, for short (CCP Independent Film and Video Competition) will run from August 6 to 9 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde during Cinemalaya Film Festival. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. The competition categories are the following: Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation. All works…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ swings into San Diego Comic-Con 2016
Spidey swung into Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con recenty with some of his pals to show off the first-look footage and new concept art of the Vulture, the villain in Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in cinemas July 2017. Joining Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man) on stage were director Jon Watts, producer Kevin…
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WATCH: Batman raises Robin in new trailer for ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’
Warner Bros. Pictures unveiled a new trailer for “The LEGO Batman Movie” during the film’s Comic-Con panel last Saturday, July 16, and the studio has now made it available online. The new trailer introduces Robin, who in this version, was mistakenly adopted by Bruce Wayne in a charity auction. “The LEGO Batman Movie” is the…
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Mean girls grow up as mean mothers in comedy film ‘Bad Moms’
In the latest totally relatable movie for mothers all over the world, “Bad Moms” brings together three overworked and under-appreciated moms who ditch conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence when pushed beyond their limits. The most hilarious authentic comedy of the year, “Bad Moms” stars Mila Kunis, Kristen…
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Ricky Lee to hold 15th film scriptwriting workshop for free
Application to the workshop is open to everyone, including those who do not have prior experience in writing. The selection process is tentatively scheduled on September 4 at the new film studio in UP Diliman. Those who are interested to join may fill up this form or email rickyleebatch15@gmail.com. After more than 14 years, award-winning screenwriter Ricky…
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Oscar winner Mark Rylance inspires love, friendship as ‘The BFG’
Three-time Tony Award® and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies”) stars as the Big Friendly Giant in Disney and Amblin Entertainment’s new fantasy adventure “The BFG.” Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and…
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Alicia Vikander vows to bring in rogue agent ‘Jason Bourne’
Oscar® winner Alicia Vikander (“The Danish Girl,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) stars in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller “Jason Bourne” as Heather Lee, a prodigy hacker in the CIA, whose talents lie in her ability to analyze and predict, through social media, possible conflicts in different parts of the world—and then to exert influence or…
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Historical film ‘Ignacio de Loyola’ takes pride as a Filipino production
An inspiring epic film has been made about the amazing life of Ignacio de Loyola better known as St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus. The movie entitled Ignacio de Loyola chronicles Ignatius’ transformation from a brash young soldier to a man of God. It is a production by the Jesuit Communications Foundation (JesCom),…
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