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Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes 2016 for Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Ma’ Rosa’
Filipino star Jaclyn Jose won Best Actress during the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 22 for her mesmerizing performance in ‘Ma’ Rosa’ as a mother forced to sell drugs to survive before falling prey to corrupt police. A tearful Jose described herself as “so surprised” as she received the award for…
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‘Harry Potter’s’ Neville Longbottom plays jealous boyfriend in ‘Me Before You’
Best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the “Harry Potter” film series, Matthew Lewis now stars in New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” as Patrick, the one individual who is not exactly happy about the obvious camaraderie between his girlfriend, the caregiver Louisa (Emilia Clarke) and accident survivor Will (Sam Claflin). Matthew Lewis says, “Patrick…
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Fan hijacks George Clooney’s TV show in ‘Money Monster’
George Clooney (“Gravity,” “Up in the Air”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ new film “Money Monster” as Lee Gates, the host of a financial news program who comes face-to-face with one of those regular guys who’s determined to hold someone accountable, by any means necessary. “The world of money has gotten out of control,” warns Clooney.…
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WATCH: Strange happenings prevail in new ‘Conjuring 2’ featurette
New Line Cinema has just released a new featurette for its eagerly anticipated sequel “The Conjuring 2.” Watch the featurette titled “Strange Happenings in Enfield” below. With director James Wan (“Fast & Furious 7”) once again at the helm, the supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists…
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WATCH: ‘Ninja Turtles 2’ highlights ‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell in Casey Jones clip
“Arrow” superhero Stephen Amell plays the hockey masked vigilante Casey Jones in Paramount Pictures’ action-adventure sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Check out the newly-released “Casey Jones” clip below. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to Philippine cinemas this season in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” to battle bigger, badder…
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Intergalactic adventure awaits in animated film ‘Ratchet and Clank’
The latest out-of-this-world family movie “Ratchet and Clank” stars award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone along with a talented voice cast including Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, James Taylor and David Kaye. In “Ratchet and Clank,” two unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile villain named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet…
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WATCH: Raw violence reeks in new trailer for ‘The Purge 3: Election Year’
A new, more chilling trailer for its suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” has just been released by Universal Pictures and may be viewed below. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the…
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WATCH: More supernatural mayhem arises in new ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer
A new trailer for Columbia Pictures’ adventure comedy “Ghostbusters” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined…
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Zombie world breaks out as ultimate blood sport in ‘Generation Z’
Following a near apocalyptic zombie outbreak in “Generation Z” (aka “The ReZort”), humans now have the upper hand and life has returned to relative normality with only an occasional reminder or mention of recent horrific events. Most people wouldn’t even blink at seeing a zombie now. They know how to handle them. It’s no big…
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Visual effects play essential role in origin story ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
In Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the filmmakers went back into the past to introduce the origins of Warcraft and then took a giant step forward with their use of special effects, computer generated imagery, and motion capture technology to tell that story in the most believable way. (Watch the featurette on…
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Piolo, Coleen, Dawn team up for the first time in ‘Love Me Tomorrow’
The long wait is finally over as Piolo Pascual, Coleen Garcia and Dawn Zulueta team up for the very first time in Star Cinema’s upcoming romantic light drama, “Love Me Tomorrow.” Directed by 2015’s mainstream breakthrough director Gino M. Santos and with a script written and develop by Jeff Stelton and G3 San Diego, Love…
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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ sets records with $43-M gross worldwide
May 16, 2016 – “The Angry Birds Movie” landed in 74 markets this weekend, which represent an estimated 63% of the total international release. Grossing an outstanding $43-M, the film knocked “Captain America: Civil War” off the perch as the #1 film in 37 of these markets. For the same nest of markets at current…
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Spy action-comedy ‘Central Intelligence’ gets new poster
“Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.” That’s the witty tagline of the new one-sheet art of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart’s new action-comedy “Central Intelligence.” “Central Intelligence” follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high-school reunion. Claiming to…
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Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ holds George Clooney, Julia Roberts hostage
One of the screen’s finest actresses, Oscar-winner Julia Roberts stars in Columbia Pictures’ new hostage thriller “Money Monster” as Patty Fenn, the unflappable, steadfast and longtime producer of a financial TV show called Money Monster. “Patty Fenn is the uber-producer. She can multi-task like nobody’s business – she is amazing,” says director Jodie Foster. “She…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to hold midnight screenings on May 18
The most awaited epic battle of mutants in “X-Men: Apocalypse” is about to unfold on the big screen on May 18, Wednesday in the midnight screenings of select cinemas.
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WATCH: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ cast salutes Cannes filmfest
The US and international voice actors of Columbia Pictures’ new comedy adventure “The Angry Birds Movie” held a photo call on the eve of the 69th Festival du Cannes opening as a tribute to the famed film festival. Watch “The Angry Birds Movie” – Cannes Festival featurette below. The event featured actor Josh Gad (“Chuck”)…
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Devout gamer Duncan Jones directs ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Finding the perfect storyteller to direct “Warcraft: The Beginning” proved to be so much easier than the producers first imagined. Best known for his BAFTA award-winning masterpiece “Moon,” as well as the twist-a-minute “Source Code,” director Duncan Jones had another valuable asset to bring to the table: his intimate understanding and deeply personal love for…
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WATCH: Disney launches new trailer for fantasy adventure ‘The BFG’
The big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” has just been launched a new poster and trailer, which may be viewed below. Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association…
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WATCH: Suspense thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’ reveals first trailer
From the filmmakers of “Spider-Man” and “Evil Dead” comes the new suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe” where a group of young friends break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong. Catch the film’s first trailer here below. Directed by Fede Alvarez, written by Fede Alvarez &…
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Face your fears in zombie theme park of horror-thriller ‘Generation Z’
Welcome to a vacation spot like no other in the horror-thriller “Generation Z,” (also known as “The ReZort”) where an unusual kind of theme park is created to entertain visitors interacting with zombies as its main attraction. But all hell breaks loose when a zombie- rights activist hacks into the park’s security system and uploads…
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‘The Shallow’ star Blake Lively takes Cannes filmfest by storm
Blake Lively of Columbia Pictures’ highly-anticipated shark thriller “The Shallows,” has taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. “The Shallows” lead star Blake Lively cemented her reputation as the festival’s most stylish celebrity when she showed up for her photocall in a dreamy mini dress. The actress has been seen in…
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High-stakes thriller ‘Money Monster’ stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts
UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY IN HIGH-STAKES THRILLER “MONEY MONSTER” In the real-time, Columbia Pictures’ high-stakes thriller “Money Monster,” George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O’Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.…
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Romantic bestseller ‘Me Before You’ transitions to big screen adaptation
“You only get one life. It’s actually your duty to live it as fully as possible,” says Will Traynor (Sam Clafin) in New Line Cinema’s new romantic drama “Me Before You.” His advice is directed at his effervescent yet seemingly settling caregiver Louisa “Lou” Clark (Emilia Clarke), 26, who claims to be happy in the…
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WATCH: P!nk sings ‘Just Like Fire’ for ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
Just like magic, P!nk’s music video for her hit new single “Just Like Fire” from Disney Studios’ “Alice Through The Looking Glass” has premiered and may be viewed below. The video was directed by Dave Meyers and features special guest appearances by members of P!nk’s family! Walt Disney Studios has partnered with three-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter…
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Discover magic within your flaws in comedy adventure ‘Finding Dory’
Disney•Pixar’s new comedy adventure “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang Dory, who is living happily in the reef with Nemo and Marlin. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, she recruits Marlin and Nemo for a life-changing adventure…
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‘Money Monster’ stars grace gala at Cannes filmfest
The cast of one of Columbia Pictures’ most anticipated films of year – the hostage actioner “Money Monster” – have taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. The Croissette sizzled with incredible glamour and star power as “Money Monster” stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts and director Jodie Foster descended on Cannes for a…
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WATCH: Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant’ debuts first trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures presents Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) in the title role of “The Accountant,” from director Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior”). Watch the first trailer from the new suspense thriller below. In the film, Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind…
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WATCH: ‘Warcraft’ heroes Durotan, Lothar in character videos
Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures have released two character videos from “Warcraft: The Beginning,” profiling the two lead characters: Durotan the orc (Toby Kebbell) and Lothar the human (Travis Fimmel). View the “Durotan” Character Video at http://youtu.be/-VjRo3gnVJU and the “Lothar” Character Video at http://youtu.be/wG1-gz1WQ7A. From Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures comes “Warcraft: The Beginning,” an…
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‘The Magnificent Seven’ to be released worldwide in IMAX theatres
May 11, 2016 – IMAX Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that “The Magnificent Seven,” starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format. The film, which Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures present in association with LStar Capital and…
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Cinemalaya 2016 names ten short film finalists
The Cinemalaya Foundation has announced the finalists for the Short Feature category for the 2016 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The ten films will be screened from August 5 to 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and UP Town Center. The ten short film finalists are the…
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Academy Award-winning director Mike van Diem returns to the big screen via ‘The Surprise’
Mike Van Diem won an Oscar for his debut feature film entitled “Character” back in 1997. This was in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 70th Academy Awards. And in that same year, “Character” was also presented in the “Critics Week” section of the 32nd Cannes Film Festival. Despite many offers from Hollywood,…
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Derek, Iza, Shaina give romantic twist to election season in ‘My Candidate’
Showbiz hunk Derek Ramsay, Iza Calzado and Shaina Magdayao give us a different tale of love and romance this election season via “My Candidate” from Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions at Butchi Boy Films, producers of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed romantic-comedy films, “English Only, Please” and “#Walang Forever.” The film is set against…
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WATCH: ‘Jason Bourne’ is back in new behind-the-scenes featurette
Universal Pictures has just released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the highly anticipated sequel, “Jason Bourne.” Watch the featurette “Jason Bourne Is Back” below. The video not only reveals some fantastic new footage from the action-thriller, but also has Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass talking about the character’s legacy and teasing where we find…
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Peter Dinklage towers as The Mighty Eagle in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
The House of Lannister’s own Tyrion, Peter Dinklage (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) provides the voice of The Mighty Eagle in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” The Mighty Eagle is a towering legend on Bird Island. Literally – his statue dominates everything else on the island. But no one has seen him…
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Aliens come back in sci-fi disaster film ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The aliens are back with a vengeance for “Independence Day: Resurgence,” which represents director Roland Emmerich’s huge return to the genre that made him famous. A sequel to “Independence Day,” the 1996 original sci-fi groundbreaking film that captured the public imagination with its vistas of destruction, its memorable characters and huge impact on both science…
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WATCH: Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in new ‘Inferno’ trailer
Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment have just unveiled the worldwide trailer of the new action-thriller “Inferno” starring Tom Hanks, which may be viewed below. “Inferno” is the third film in the studio’s Robert Langdon series (including “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons”), which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date.…
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Celebs attend red carpet PH premiere of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Top celebrities graced the Philippine gala premiere of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” May 7 evening at SM Megamall. Popular family endorser Team Kramer (husband and wife Doug and Cheska Kramer and their three adorable children) led the guests. Rock singer Yeng Constantino, who is featured in the…
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Bruce Willis stars as crime boss in action heist movie ‘Precious Cargo’
Bruce Willis plays merciless crime boss in the gritty action heist movie “Precious Cargo” also starring Claire Forlani and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. In “Precious Cargo” Eddie (Willis) hunts down the seductive thief Karen (Forlani) who failed him. In order to win back Eddie’s trust, Karen recruits her ex-lover and premier thief Jack (Gosselaar) to steal a…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ offers visually ambitious cinematic experience
Set a decade after the events of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the latest “X-Men: Apocalypse” that will open on May 18 in Philippine cinemas finds the mutants in 1983 living their own lives. Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) has his school for gifted youngsters up and running, and has some promising new students he’s guiding…
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WATCH: Hatchlings of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ greet for Mother’s Day
In time for the Mother’s Day celebration this Sunday, May 8, Columbia Pictures has shared a special message from the hatchlings of “The Angry Birds Movie.” Watch the clip below. In the 3D animated comedy, “The Angry Birds Movie,” we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an…
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WATCH: Meet the Turtle Family in new trailer for ‘TMNT: Out of the Shadows’
Michaelangelo (or Mikey as he wants to be called) reintroduces his three brothers, their roles on the team and their particular skills in the newly released full trailer for Paramount Pictures’ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” (Watch the trailer below.) Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in “Teenage…
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LIST: 13 memorable lines from ‘Just the 3 of Us’ starring John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado
“Just the 3 of Us” is the first team-up of romantic comedy movie royalties John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado and director Cathy Garcia-Molina. The film’s script was written and developed by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen and Vanessa R. Valdez. “Just the 3 of Us” also stars Joel Torre, Maria Isabel…
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WATCH: ‘Ghostbusters’ team welcomes new member Chris Hemsworth
MEET KEVIN, THE NEW MEMBER OF THE “GHOSTBUSTERS” TEAM! Who you gonna call? Chris Hemsworth! Watch below the very first vignette on “Ghostbusters,” focusing on Chris Hemsworth’s character, Kevin, the new assistant for the Ghostbusters team. The vignette features comments from director Paul Feig and actors Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Kristen…
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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart team up for ‘Central Intelligence’
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart flip up the buddy action-comedy genre in Universal Pictures’ “Central Intelligence.” (Watch the film’s trailer and check out the the teaser poster below.) “Central Intelligence” follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high-school reunion. Claiming to be on a…
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‘Money Monster’ director Jodie Foster finally gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jodie Foster has been honored with the 2,580th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Watch highlights of the ceremony below.) “We have been waiting for a long time for Jodie Foster to set a date for her star and are thrilled that the time has come. She is a great role model for women…
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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ premieres in 34 countries on May 7
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 5, 2016 – To celebrate the imminent release of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” Sony Pictures will host 42 “Red’s Carpet” premiere events in 34 countries around the world on Saturday, May 7. Image above: March 18, 2016: Red visits Rizal Park for Columbia Pictures…
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X Ambassadors shares ‘Unsteady’ music video for ‘Me Before You’
The music video for the remix of “Unsteady” by the band X Ambassadors, which includes clips from the upcoming romantic film “Me Before You,” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” is based on the critically acclaimed, bestselling novel by Jojo Moyes. The romantic…
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‘Mother’s Day’ gathers A-list cast for heartwarming tribute to moms
Expectant moms, single moms, stepmoms, gay moms, estranged moms, long-lost moms and mothers of all kinds get their due in an emotional tribute to the tie that can’t be broken in “Mother’s Day,” an endearing and entertaining romantic comedy about everyone’s first love, our mothers. Director and producer Garry Marshall once again brings together an…
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Stephen Chow’s blockbuster hit ‘The Mermaid’ screens exclusively at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls
The Mermaid is currently making waves as China’s biggest blockbuster to date with box office sales surpassing the half billion dollar mark. It is the first movie to ever do so in mainland China and in Hong Kong, and has even outperformed Hollywood heavy weights like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Furious 7, Avatar and…
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WATCH: Black Lively is trapped in new trailer for horror film ‘The Shallows’
Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the new trailer for “The Shallows,” the edge-of-your-seat horror film starring Blake Lively (TV’s “Gossip Girl”). Watch it below. What was once in the deep, is now in “The Shallows.” In this taut thriller, Nancy (Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in May 2016
In honor of National Heritage Month this May, the Cinematheque Centre Manila, in partnership with the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP), will screen classic Filipino films that are widely considered to be some of the best that Philippine cinema has to offer. The films in this month’s line-up are milestones that have had a significant…
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Romantic comedy ‘My New Sassy Girl’ awaits funny misadventures
From the surprise romantic blockbuster South Korean film “My Sassy Girl,” the comical and lovable Cha-tae Hyun is back in his latest romantic misadventures in “My New Sassy Girl.” Following the sincere, funny and hapless Gyun-Woo (Cha-tae Hyun), he is now married in “My New Sassy Girl” to his childhood sweetheart played by Victoria Song.…
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GUIDE: UPFI Film Center in May 2016
This May 2016, UPFI Film Center of the University of the Philippines Diliman presents a wide range of feature films in time for the Elections season and Mother’s Day. Returning to UP Cine Adarna are the masterpieces of Chito S. Roño, Raymond Red and Lav Diaz. Celebrating womanhood and paying tribute to Mother’s Day are some restored films via ABS-CBN…
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Experience PH’s first MX4D Motion EFX Theater at the Evia Lifestyle Center
When Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered March 26, 2016 in the Philippines, long lines of die-hard fans of the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton formed in theaters. But for many, watching the movie once was not enough. The MX4D experience now available in the Philippines let moviegoers double the fun…
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Comedians Josh Gad, Danny McBride breathe life to ‘Angry Birds’
Joining Red on his campaign against the bad piggies in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie” are Chuck and Bomb – also outcasts with anger issues on an island where it seems that almost every bird is happy – all of whom have ended up in an anger management class. Chuck is…
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Nicholas Hoult, Kristen Stewart dare to fall in love in ‘Equals’
In the romantic science fiction drama “Equals,” Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult play star-crossed lovers being watched closely by a Big Brother in a future where emotions are disabled to achieve a peaceful society. Produced by Ridley Scott’s production house, Scott Free and directed by accomplished filmmaker Drake Doremus, “Equals” is an emotionally and visually…
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‘Just the 3 of Us’ unites John Lloyd, Jennylyn, Cathy Garcia-Molina for the first time
John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado team up for the first time with director Cathy Garcia-Molina in one movie – summer’s much-anticipated romantic film “Just the 3 of Us.” The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina from a script written and developed by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen and Vanessa R.…
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ posts biggest PH opening weekend ever with P362-M
MANILA, May 2, 2016 – Box-office records fell as Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” opened to a historic P362-million in its first five days nationwide, capturing the crown for the Biggest Opening Weekend of All-Time (surpassing the P339.8-M of Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” last year). This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt…
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WATCH: Trailer for Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Ma’ Rosa,’ PH entry to Cannes 2016
Ever since the official announcement that Brillante Mendoza’s latest movie “Ma’ Rosa” will be competing for the Palme d’Or in this year’s Cannes Film Festival, there has been no publicity as to what it is all about, that even the website of Cannes does not have any synopsis for it. Early this afternoon, the much-anticipated…
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James Reid, Nadine Lustre star in light, feel-good summer movie ‘This Time’
THE country’s hottest reel and real-life love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, returns to the big screen via the light, feel-good summer movie This Time opening May 4, 2016 in theaters nationwide from VIVA Films. In an interview on the film’s last shooting day, James expressed how excited he and Nadine are about doing a…
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WATCH: Barkada movie ‘Bar Boys’ explores friendship in law school
Bar Boys is a drama-comedy about four best friends who enter the difficult world of law schools where they are forced to make sacrifices for success: sleep, relationships, family and one another. The film stars Rocco Nacino, Kean Cipriano, Carlo Aquino and Enzo Pineda. It is written and directed by Kip Oebanda (‘Tumbang Preso’) and produced by…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila presents Spanish comedies in May
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Those Funny Spaniards. Four Spanish Comedies”, a series of Spanish films to be shown during the Saturdays of May at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. Entrance is FREE ADMISSION on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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WATCH: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin fall deeply in love in new trailer for ‘Me Before You’
New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” has just released a new trailer with the characters of Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games” series) falling deeply in love. The romantic movie is under the direction of Thea Sharrock, making her feature film directorial debut. This adaptation is based on the critically-acclaimed…
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New ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’ clip shows Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob Kazinsky
One of the iconic places in World of Warcraft – The Lion’s Pride Inn got its incarnation in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” and star Rob Kazinsky gives us a brief look into the movie set of the famous tavern in Elwynn Forest. (Watch the featurette “The Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob…
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Cinema One Originals Festival 2016 names seven full-length feature finalists
Now on its 12th year, Cinema One Originals Festival has announced the list of seven full-length feature film finalists that will be given a P3-M grant each. Here are the finalists for the full-length feature film category: LILY by Keith Deligero EVERY ROOM IS A PLANET by Malay Javier BAKA BUKAS PWEDE NA by Samantha Lee…
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Bill Hader plays evil pig leader in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Hot off voicing the emotion Fear in the Oscar-winning “Inside Out” and starring in the hit comedy “Trainwreck,” actor Bill Hader now takes the role of the porcine principal, Leonard, in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” Leonard is the leader of the pigs, the one who launches the birds’ beef against…
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Meet the Four Horsemen in the new ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
The critically hailed blockbuster “X-Men: Days of Future Past” was a tough act to follow. Following his acclaimed work, director Bryan Singer takes the franchise to new heights with “X-Men: Apocalypse,” in which the X-Men battle the original and most powerful mutant — Apocalypse. Staged in 1983, the invincible and immortal Apocalypse is set free…
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QCinema reveals eight Circle Competition 2016 finalists
Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) has announced the list of eight new movies that will be featured in this year’s Circle Competition to be held in October. The following new films will be on display in the film festival: “Ang Lubong ni Hesus” written by Fatrick Tabada and directed by Victor Villanueva; “Ang Manananggal sa Unit…
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Hyper-kinetic action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot on GoPro cameras
Prepare for a mind-blowing immersive cinematic encounter in “Hardcore Henry” as it gives the audience a chance to experience the entire film through the point-of-view of its main character (cyborg) named Henry. First time director Ilya Naishuller helms “Hardcore Henry” wherein Henry remembers nothing and his wife Estelle (played by Haley Bennett) has been kidnapped…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Just a couple of months after the release of the lackluster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice comes the emergence of yet another superhero movie that puts into test the essence of such genre as a character piece. We’ve seen the worst in Batman v Superman after expecting too much from DC Comics’ attempt to at least…
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Diyos-Diyosan reveals timely look at Pinoy faith, politics
dIYOS-DIYOSAn is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country’s current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders. The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for…
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New ‘Money Monster’ character posters trick the eye
The new character posters for Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Money Monster,” have just been released, and they are interesting to look at. By cutting the characters’ faces in unexpected ways, the one-sheets have conveyed the chaos and tension of the story, and at the same time, echoed the visual disturbance of analog-era TV sets.…
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Team Iron Man bats for responsibility in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Robert Downey Jr. returns as the godfather of all Super Heroes, Tony Stark and leads Team Iron Man in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Tony Stark is a different man—he’s made an honest assessment of the recent events with Ultron and, in a shocking conservative turnaround, is in agreement with world governments that the Avengers…
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WINNERS: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016
The winners of Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016 were announced April 24 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premiere, Taguig City. (READ: Guide to Sinag Maynila 2016) Here is the full list of winners of Sinag Maynila 2016: Best Film: MRS. Best Actress: Elizabeth Oropesa for MRS. Best Actor: Alvin Anson for EXPRESSWAY Best Director: Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr. for…
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‘The Angry Bird’ Red goes green on Earth Day
RED (THE ANGRY BIRD) GOES GREEN ON EARTH DAY (New York, NY – April 22, 2016) – In honor of Earth Day and the historic signing of the Paris agreement on climate change today, Red continues to support the United Nations as part of their “Angry Birds for a Happy Planet” campaign. To commemorate the…
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Box-office hit director Garry Marshall brings big-hearted movie ‘Mother’s Day’
Garry Marshall, who moved everyone to tears of joy with his classic and endearing romantic comedies such as “Pretty Woman,” “The Princess Diaries,” “Beaches,” “Dear God,” “New Year’s Eve” and “Valentine’s Day” connects the world once again with his latest star-studded movie “Mother’s Day” starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis in…
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WATCH: High-octane action reigns in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer
The new, explosive trailer of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’…
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Team Cap fights for Avenger’s freedom in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” begins and ends with its lead character Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans). After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his…
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WATCH: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ remake launches first trailer
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven” starring . Watch the film’s first trailer that has just been launched below. With the sleepy town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection…
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Irreverent viral video expands to immersive videogame film ‘Hardcore Henry’
Ilya Naishuller is a Russian-born filmmaker and front man for the Moscow punk band Biting Elbows. His band’s groundbreaking, irreverent video “Bad Motherfucker” became a viral sensation, catching the attention of fans around the world, attracting over 120 million views. Producer/director Timur Bekmabetov was one of those fans and he encouraged Naishuller to expand his…
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‘The Secret Life of Pets’ characters take a bow in own posters
From the studios that gave you “Despicable Me” and “Minions,” Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have unveiled new character posters for their upcoming animated film, “The Secret Life of Pets.” The selection of cute character one-sheets reveal each of the pets, their names, and just a hint of their personalities. For their fifth fully-animated feature-film…
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Maxine Peake’s ‘Hamlet’ screens for free in Manila
The British Council in the Philippines joins the global commemoration of Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary with a one-day free screening of Maxine Peake’s Hamlet on April 23, Saturday, at the Premiere Theater of Shang Cineplex, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The film, which stars UK’s most celebrated stage actress Maxine Peake, was originally produced for…
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WATCH: Humans, orcs unite in new trailer for ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures have just revealed the brand-new trailer for “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the 3D epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon. Watch the trailer below. Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by Charles Leavitt and Duncan Jones, the film is a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment…
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‘Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis’ screens anew at the Cinematheque Centre Manila
Due to insistent public demand, the Cinematheque Centre Manila is re-screening Lav Diaz’s Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis during its run in April and May 2016. The Cinematheque is located at 855 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Admission is at P200. Screening starts at 11:00 AM, with a one-hour break and another thirty-minute break. Just for the…
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Most downloaded mobile game of all time inspires ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
In December 2009, people around the world downloaded a game to their phones and started a phenomenon. Little green piggies had invaded, intent on stealing the eggs of some flightless birds – and these birds were… well, there’s only one word for it. How would you feel if someone came to your home and took…
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Kirsten Dunst play mother of boy with mysterious powers in ‘Midnight Special’
Winner of the Best Actress prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for Lars Von Trier’s controversial film, “Melancholia,” Kirsten Dunst (“Spider-Man” trilogy) now stars as an excommunicated member from a religious cult, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ sci-fi thriller, “Midnight Special.” A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, “Midnight Special” follows…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ regroup in teaser poster for sequel
Paramount Pictures has just revealed the new teaser poster for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” showing the Turtles in an unexpected, non-combatant pose. With an orange sky on the background, the setting is definitely either before or after the proverbial storm. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in…
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ directors want fans to choose sides
With the box office and critical success of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” producer Kevin Feige and his team were excited to bring the brothers Joe and Anthony Russo back to direct the third movie of the franchise. With each of the first two films in the franchise having different styles and tones, the Russo…
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Adam Driver shifts from Kylo Ren of ‘Star Wars’ to NSA agent in ‘Midnight Special’
Most recently seen as Kylo Ren in J.J. Abrams’ global blockbuster “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Adam Driver now appears in Warner Bros. Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Midnight Special.” In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special…
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Warner Bros. Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
Warner Bros. Pictures showcased an impressive lineup of talents and highly anticipated films at this year’s CinemaCon, which generated tremendous excitement for the Studio’s wide-ranging slate. Chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara opened the program and announced that Ben Affleck—who will again play the role of Batman in the upcoming Justice League movie—will direct, as well…
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Epy Quizon plays Singapore hostage taker in ‘Unlucky Plaza’
“Convincing characters, genuine scenarios and a fun amount of chaos…you can chalk up Unlucky Plaza as an indisputable win,” described Esquire Magazine of this Singaporean crime drama that had its sold-out worldwide premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was subsequently picked as Opening Film for the Singapore International Film Festival, where critics confirmed…
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Dread abounds in main poster for ‘The Conjuring 2’
“The Next True Story from the Case Files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.” That’s the tagline of the main one-sheet art for New Line Cinema’s “The Conjuring 2” which has just been released by the studio. The Warrens are the renowned demonologists played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in the original film. The tagline…
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‘Money Monster’ named official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2016
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 14, 2016 – Money Monster, the upcoming film from TriStar Pictures starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts and directed by Jodie Foster, has been named an Official Selection – Out of Competition at the 69th Festival de Cannes, which will be held from May 11 – 22, 2016. The gala presentation…
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Dance movie ‘High Strung’ stars world’s most talented dancers
In a city where only the best succeed, two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks need to find harmony to achieve their dreams in the highly-motivating fish-out-of-water film “High Strung” starring award-winner ballerina Keenan Kampa and multi-talented artist Nicholas Galitzine. At the heels of phenomenal dance movies such as “Step Up” and…
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Cannes Film Festival 2016 lineup announced
The Official Selection for the 69th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées. 2016 Festival de Cannes will be held from May 11 to 22, 2016. Full list of entries below: Opening Night Film Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen Competition Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade Julieta – directed by…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in April 2016
This April 2016, the Cinematheque Centre Manila celebrates the “Daze of Youth” with youth cinema crossing all eras and genres, speaking of the wayward endlessness of growing up and the rebellion against stern adulthood. Audiences will be treated to special question-and-answer sessions with directors and special guests following select film screenings. The Cinematheque Centre Manila…
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WATCH: Meet Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme in first teaser trailer for ‘Doctor Strange’
Doctor Stephen Strange uncovers hidden realms in the very first teaser trailer for Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” which may be viewed below. Check out the teaser above and see two posters for the film below. Make sure to see “Doctor Strange” when it lands in Philippine theaters November 4! “Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon…
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CIA’s top secrets unlocked from dead man’s mind in ‘Criminal’
Hollywood’s brightest young and veteran stars Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman star in “Criminal” – the story of the right man in the wrong body. “Criminal” finds an ex-convict’s brain being implanted the memories of a top CIA agent in a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot.…
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‘Game of Throne’s’ Richard Madden fights terrorism in ‘Bastille Day’
Richard Madden who has gained mainstream attention with his notable role in the global hit TV series “Game of Thrones” takes action on the big screen in “Bastille Day” starring alongside award-winning Idris Elba. Michael Mason (Madden) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a…
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WATCH: More action, more laughter in new trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
The Turtles turn up the action and fun in the new trailer for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” which Paramount Pictures has just released, and may be viewed below. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” to battle bigger, badder…
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