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GUIDE: Active Vista Film Festival 2016
Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival 2016 will run from February 24 to 27 at key venues in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete and Iloilo with the theme “Truth x Imagination,” in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the People Power Revolution, the culmination of the series of civil resistance against human rights abuses in the Martial…
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WATCH: All hell breaks loose in ‘Batman v Superman’ final trailer
The epic final trailer of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is now online and may be viewed below. From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. Fearing the actions of a…
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Mother brings son back from the dead in ‘The Other Side of the Door’
Alexandre Aja, known for horror genre films such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Horns” and “Piranha 3D” produces yet another spine-tingling thriller in “The Other Side of the Door” where a mother who lost her son and can’t bear to lose him has done something terrible that is about to destroy her family just to…
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‘Cinderella’s’ Holliday Grainger weathers ‘The Finest Hours’
She most recently delighted audiences as one of the cruel stepsisters in director Kenneth Branagh’s “Cinderella” opposite Lily James and Cate Blanchett. Now, British actress Holliday Grainger stars in Disney’s sea rescue tale “The Finest Hours” as the headstrong fiancée of Chris Pine’s character, who has no problem speaking her mind, especially when it comes…
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Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig play evil villains in ‘Zoolander 2’
Comic geniuses Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig band together as the fabulous evil villains Jacobim Mugatu and Alexanya Atoz, respectively, in Paramount Pictures’ hilarious comedy sequel, “Zoolander 2.” So iconic that he can be identified by silhouette, Jacobim Mugatu stands alongside some of the most revered and reviled villains in cinema history. With a penchant…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ reveals Southeast Asia exclusive art features
“Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, features a team of filmmakers from all over the world. From Southeast Asia, there are five hometown heroes, specifically from Singapore and Thailand, each of them with different roles in the production of the movie. From lighting artists to modeler, these hometown heroes are based in Burbank, California, working…
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WATCH: Terrorist attack looms ahead in ‘Bastille Day’
France’s “Bastille Day,” the country’s national holiday commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the attack on The Bastille. The Bastille is a medieval fortress and prison in Paris. Many people in France associated it with the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy in the late 1700s. On July 14, 1789, troops stormed the…
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Jack Black, Jolie’s kids, Hoffman’s grandson voice ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
It’s definitely a family movie affair in the upcoming “Kung Fu Panda 3” as the lead actors’ voices along with their brood’s voices are in the movie too! In recent interviews, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie Pitt and Dustin Hoffman shared that their children recorded voices in the latest installment of the blockbuster family global franchise.…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ shares character posters
Each ninja turtle gets his chance to shine in the newly released character posters from Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” See Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello in their moody, solo one-sheets below. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” is the sequel to the 2014 hit film…
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‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ opens in PH one week ahead of US release
The Shailene Woodley starrer “Divergent” series based on the books by author Veronica Roth has recently revealed “Allegiant – Part 1” and “Allegiant – Part 2” have been modified for the big screen. In the news that have circulated recently, it was revealed that the upcoming two film will no longer be called “Allegiant –…
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Jennifer Lawrence reunites with Bradley Cooper in ‘Joy’
Based loosely on the life and rise of inventor and home shopping star Joy Mangano, starring Jennifer Lawrence in the titular role for which she is nominated in the Best Actress category in this year’s Academy Awards, the genre-blurring story of “Joy” follows the wild path of a hard-working but half-broken family and the young…
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‘Ghostbusters’ teaser poster features iconic logo
The teaser poster for Columbia Pictures’ “Ghostbusters” reboot is now up online, featuring the iconic No Ghosts Allowed logo, coupled with the original’s catch-phrase, “Who You Gonna Call?” The studio also unveiled an image of the Ecto-2 motorcycle which is rumored to be the ride of Chris Hemsworth’s character, plus the date the teaser trailer…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Room (2015)
Room can be perceived in countless ways. One, it could be anything but a claustrophobic look at the lives of a mother and her five year-old son who has been living in a ten-by-ten feet enclosed, windowless, sound-proof space for several years—a harrowing idea of imprisonment and deprivation liberty and sanity. In another hand, it…
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Marvel Studios begins production of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’
ATLANTA, Ga. (February 17, 2016) – Marvel Studios has begun principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” which is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017. The production will shoot at Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is written and directed…
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WATCH: Main trailer for Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
The main trailer of Walt Disney Pictures’ new, imaginative take on the classic children’s adventure “The Jungle Book” roars online and may be viewed below. Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli…
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‘Batman v Superman’ releases exclusive poster for IMAX
The battle is bigger in IMAX! Take your first look at exclusive IMAX poster of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” which has just been unveiled by Warner Bros. The one-sheet also nicely reminds viewers that “select footage” were filmed using IMAX cameras. From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring…
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Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Robert Pattinson star in ‘Queen of the Desert’
Opening on March 2 exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas is “Queen of the Desert” starring Nicole Kidman, James Franco and Robert Pattinson, a true story of the life of British explorer and adventurer, Gertrude Bell (Kidman). “Queen of the Desert” chronicles Bell’s journeys of love and loss in the Middle East during the early 20th…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts production
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VIII, which began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on February 15, 2016. Star…
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Academy Award frontrunner ‘Room’ relates unbreakable mother-son bond
This year’s strong contender and frontrunner in the 88th Oscars, “Room” being nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress takes the audience on a visceral experience as we are introduced to the cramped world of the five-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma named Joy (Brie Larson), where he was…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ co-head of story is a Filipino!
Another Filipino artist rises atop the global animation stage with the release of Disney’s new animated feature, “Zootopia” whose Co-Head of Story is Filipino-American Josie Trinidad. She oversees the story team, which is responsible for translating the script to its first visual form. Trinidad joined Disney Animation Studios in 2004 as a story apprentice. Once…
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Nicholas Sparks spreads love anew in ‘The Choice’
Nicholas Sparks has kept the flame of love burning for his millions of readers with his bestselling novels. He has authored 18 books that feature male characters which he calls “Joe Average” or “guys who build furniture, high school students, and soldiers”. Yet he makes them stand out because of how deeply they fall in…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Zootopia (2016)
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
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R-rated superhero film ‘Deadpool’ tops PH box-office weekend at P145-M
The hyper-hero “Deadpool,” the latest Marvel superhero everyone’s talking about and can’t get enough of has landed number one at the Phils.’ box-office with an impressive haul of P 145 million on its first five days of release (opened Feb. 10). Dominating a crowded week and despite its R-rating, “Deadpool” has seen new and repeat…
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WATCH: Sister queens war in new ‘The Hunstman: Winter’s War’ trailer
Discover the story that came before Snow White in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from “Snow White and the Huntsman,” joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. Watch the film’s newly-released trailer below. Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who…
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Shakira sings theme song, voices Gazelle in ‘Zootopia’
International superstar Shakira lends her Grammy®-winning voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in the animal city of Disney’s “Zootopia.” She also sings the all-new original song, “Try Everything,” written for the film by GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate. Watch a featurette about Shakira and the song below. Performed by Shakira, “Try Everything”…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ images show cast up-close
Columbia Pictures has just released new cast images from its highly anticipated “Ghostbusters” reboot, giving fans their first look of Chris Hemsworth in-character as the Ghostbusters’ secretary. This was quickly followed by the rollout of new photos of the main cast – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Thirty years after the…
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‘Gods of Egypt’ rouses action, stunning visual effects
The power of ancient myths and the imagination of today’s most gifted storytellers have come together for the action fantasy adventure movie “Gods of Egypt,” a grandly entertaining spectacle that transports audiences into a vivid universe of larger-than-life figures locked in epic battle. In this “Gods of Egypt,” the survival of mankind hangs in the…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Spotlight (2015)
SPOTLIGHT (2015, US): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
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WINNERS: BAFTA Awards 2016
The winners at the 69th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) have been announced Sunday (GMT) at the Royal Opera House in London. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the award-giving body honors the best British and international contributions to film in 2015. BAFTAs is known as the biggest film awards outside…
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‘Allegiant – Part 1’ trailer, character posters released
The feature film adaptation of “The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1,” the third installment of the blockbuster “Divergent” action adventure franchise takes Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than before. Starring Golden Globe® nominated Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer, and Academy Award® nominated…
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‘The Dark Knight’s’ David S. Goyer produces horror thriller ‘The Forest’
David S. Goyer is probably best known as the man who helped revive comic-book movies by writing the “Blade” films, the “Dark Knight” films, and most currently “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Now, for a change, he’s worn the producer’s cap for Columbia Pictures’ “The Forest,” a horror thriller which sends “Game of Thrones’s”…
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Jennifer Lawrence plays ‘Joy’, explores rise as home TV shopping magnate
Starring Jennifer Lawrence in the title role, the relatable incredible success story in “Joy,” helmed by director David O. Russell explores of how one person, confronted with madcap circumstances, endless obstacles and a long road of self-searching, forges a meaningful, joyful life, loosely based on the life of Joy Mangano (home TV shopping magnate). The…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘The Purge 3: Election Year’
Universal Pictures has just rolled out the first trailer of its upcoming suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” which 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 next terrifying…
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Disney’s tradition of talking animals lives on with ‘Zootopia’
In its 92-year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has created a long and storied legacy of talking-animal films—from Mickey Mouse’s debut short “Steamboat Willie” to “Bambi,” “Dumbo,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood” and “The Lion King.” Now, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the wild with the feature film “Zootopia.” “We all grew up watching…
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Sony Pictures announces additional cast for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Culver City, CA, February 11, 2016 – Sony Pictures Animation today announced the addition of three new cast for the lineup of talent in the next Smurf adventure “Smurfs: The Lost Village,” hitting theaters March 31, 2017 (including the Philippines). Joining the already announced Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin…
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‘Game of Thrones’ star Natalie Dormer bound to ‘The Forest’
British actress Natalie Dormer has parlayed her huge popularity for playing the devious seductress, Margaery Tyrell, on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” into a blossoming career in the big screen. Following her stint in “The Hunger Games” franchise, she now takes the lead in Columbia Pictures’ new terrifying horror-thriller, “The Forest.” In the film, a young…
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Academy Award-nominated film ‘Room’ opens Feb 17 in PH
The highly-acclaimed tearjerker film “Room” where the audience rooted for the mother and son’s chance at freedom who were imprisoned in a sound-proof shed for seven years will now open in local cinemas on February 17. Based on the international bestselling book written by Emma Donoghue of the same title, director Lenny Abrahamson brings the…
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Jason Bateman lends voice to con artist fox in ‘Zootopia’
Nick Wilde is a very charming and very sly small-time, con-artist fox with a big mouth and a lot of opinions. Golden Globe-winning actor Jason Bateman (TV’s “Arrested Development,” “Horrible Bosses”) provides the voice of Nick Wilde in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” In the film, Zootopia is a place where no matter what you…
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LIST: 10 upcoming Disney movies in 2016
Coming off an undisputed blockbuster 2015 – when practically every movie it released was a box-office hit — Walt Disney Studios Philippines has just announced that will roll out ten films in 2016, led by the charming animated feature “Zootopia,” Marvel’s super hero collision “Captain America: Civil War,” Pixar’s eagerly awaited sequel, “Finding Dory” and…
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‘Trolls’ movie adds Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake to voice cast
DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox’s recent reveal (via Twitter) of the full voice cast for DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” as well as pics showing the actors off with their respective fuzzy-headed onscreen counterparts have followed it up with the latest trailer reveal below. DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From…
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Ginnifer Goodwin lends voice to rookie rabbit officer in ‘Zootopia’
She gained fame and recognition for the hit fairy tale-style series “Once Upon a Time” in which she plays Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard. Now, Ginnifer Goodwin breathes life to rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” Judy Hopps, who believes that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything, becomes the first bunny…
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Penelope Cruz plays sexy fashion police agent in ‘Zoolander 2’
Penélope Cruz has proven herself to be one of the most versatile actresses by playing a variety of compelling characters, and becoming the first actress from Spain to be nominated and win for an Oscar. Her versatility comes to the fore anew as she tries slapstick comedy with Paramount Pictures’ hilarious sequel, “Zoolander 2” in…
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Natalie Portman relates feminism, men of ‘Jane Got a Gun’
Natalie Portman is an inspiration to women everywhere. As a highly in demand actress, she has given life to many important women’s stories that span from the lives of a young, struggling orphan in New York City to a woman struggling to fight an authoritarian, post-apocalyptic Britain. Portman is an undoubtedly intelligent, activist fixture in…
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‘Love is Blind’ offers fun, romance for Valentine’s season
Regal Entertainment, Inc.’s “Love is Blind,” tagged as this year’s riotous love story couldn’t be shown at a more opportune time, February 10, four days short of love day, Valentine’s Day The film’s trailer alone is an instant favorite among netizens what with hunk actor Derek Ramsay falling for the charm of petite and plain…
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WATCH: First trailer, poster for Matt Damon’s ‘Jason Bourne’
Universal Pictures has just revealed the first trailer and poster of the highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” marking the return of Matt Damon to his most iconic role. The trailer may be viewed below. Paul Greengrass, the director of “The Bourne Supremacy” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” once again joins Damon for the next chapter of…
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‘Lost in the Pacific’ is China’s first feature film in English
Brandon Routh stars in his latest action movie in “Lost In The Pacific,” China’s first ever feature film in English which also stars Zhang Yuqi, Russell Wong, Bernice Liu. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vincent Zhou, “Lost In The Pacific” finds Routh playing vthe role of a mysterious chef aboard a luxury airline on its maiden…
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Ryan Reynolds plays antihero ‘Deadpool’
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts…
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Natalie Portman plays badass cowgirl in ‘Jane Got a Gun’
Natalie Portman is the heroine in her new movie “Jane Got a Gun,” the feminist western directed by Gavin O’Connor. “Jane Got a Gun” centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She…
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Dakota Johnson, curious and looking for love in ‘How To Be Single’
She has become one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars after landing the coveted role of Anastasia Steele in the box office record-smashing “Fifty Shades of Grey” for which she received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. Now,, the film follows a host of singles at various stages of—and with varying opinions on—the single state. Returning to…
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GUIDE: ToFarm Film Festival 2016
The 1st ToFarm Film Festival Philippines will kick off in Metro Manila for its run from July 13 to 19, 2016 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. It will then tour across the Philippines from August to October in the key cities of Pampanga, Cabanatuan, Cebu and Davao. This…
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Controversial film ‘Spotlight’ probes sex scandals in church
“Crime does not pay” — an adage that holds the truth, even in this 21st century. Spotlighting a decade-long and numerous sexual abuses inflicted upon the youth, altar boys or helpers, became a recurring sickening diseases within the darkened walls of the Catholic Church. Not only the innocent minors suffered, but also their parents and…
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Brandon Routh sets in cutthroat survival race in ‘Lost in the Pacific’
Brandon Routh best known for his lead role in “S.” stars in his latest futuristic sci-fi thriller “Lost in The Pacific” with Yuqui Zahng. The movie is set in 2020 where a group of elite passengers who are on a transoceanic flight aboard a brand new luxurious jumbo jet find themselves stranded on a remote…
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‘How To Be Single’ features guys on the prowl
First rule of the singles scene: Boys buy the drinks! To pick up the tab—and more—the filmmakers from New Line Cinema’s romantic comedy “How to Be Single” cast a host of hot comedians from film and TV fame to play the men ready to show the women a good time. They are Anders Holm (“The…
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Critically-acclaimed film ‘Brooklyn’ to be adapted into BBC series
The award-winning and critically-acclaimed feature film “Brooklyn” will be adapted into a television series with the BBC. This is now being developed by the same producers of the movie Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey through Wildgaze Films. Julie Walters is set to reprise her BAFTA-nominated supporting role as the quirky landlady Mrs. Madge Kehoe. The…
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WATCH: Love story ‘Me Before You’ charms with first trailer
Based on the critically acclaimed, bestselling novel by Jojo Moyes, New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” stars Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games” series), under the direction of Thea Sharrock, making her feature film directorial debut. Oftentimes you find love where you least expect it. Sometimes it…
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Casey Affleck plays accidental hero in ‘The Finest Hour’
Academy Award® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar,” “Oceans 13”) stars in Disney’s daring sea rescue tale “The Finest Hours” as Raymond Sybert, the mid-level crew member aboard the ill-fated Pendleton who suddenly becomes the man to whom everyone looks for guidance. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is based on the extraordinary true story of the…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in February 2016
This February is the month of Philippine National Arts. To celebrate, the Cinematheque Centre Manila has programmed a slew of exciting independent Filipino films. Cinematheque Centre Manila is located at 55 Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila. Films will be screened under the initiative of The National Film Archive of the Philippines, in partnership with various institutions and…
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Shoot and slice as ‘Deadpool’ invades PH cinemas with R-16 rating
Manila, Philippines – “Deadpool” has been rated by the MTRCB (local censors board) with an R-16 rating due to the movie’s strong violence and language throughout including sexual content and graphic nudity. “Deadpool” director Tim Miller couldn’t agree more as with all other R-ratings from across the globe. Along with Deadpool fighting in the buff,…
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Cast, crew share real dangers in shooting ‘The Revenant’
The history of the American fur trade is brief, yet pivotal, full of tales of daring but also grave destruction. Though the fur trade forged the romantic image of the mountain man – idealized loners purportedly as rugged as the wilderness they felt beholden to tame — the fur trade was also very much a…
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‘Chicago Fire’s’ Taylor Kinney braves the haunted set of ‘The Forest’
Popularly known for the hit TV series “Chicago Fire” now on its fourth season, American actor Taylor Kinney has consistently crossed over to the big screen: from the gripping “Zero Dark Thirty,” to the wacky comedy “The Other Woman.” As 2016 begins, Kinney’s stepping into a lead role opposite “Game of Thrones’s” Natalie Dormer for…
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Stiller, Wilson pose in Valentino shopping windows in Rome for Zoolander 2
ROME, January 31, 2016 – Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson continue boosting their career as supermodels. The actors, who attended the premier of “Zoolander 2” in Rome on Saturday night, along with colleagues Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, posed in the shopping windows of Valentino flagship on Sunday afternoon. The Roman-based fashion house collaborated with…
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Rebel Wilson plays party animal in ‘How to Be Single’
Fresh from reprising her breakout role as fan-favorite Fat Amy in the smash comedy “Pitch Perfect 2,” Rebel Wilson now stars opposite Dakota Johnson in New Line Cinema’s “How to Be Single.” Based on the book by Liz Tucillo (TV’s “Sex & the City,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”), the film follows a host…
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Dennis Trillo, Solenn Heussaff, Kit Thompson heat up ‘Lakbay2Love’
Handsome award-winning actor Dennis Trillo and alluring actress Solenn Heusaff ignite the silver screen with their third and biggest team up: the film, “Lakbay2Love” from Erasto Films. The two gorgeous performers first starred in a TV commercial and were last seen together in the family drama “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” wherein their characters unleashed the…
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Zac Efron, Robert De Niro star in buddy road trip comedy ‘Dirty Grandpa’
Zac Efron and Robert De Niro go on a wild familial bonding in “Dirty Grandpa,” where Edron plays young, buttoned-up, conservative lawyer Jason Kelly who is in the final stages of preparation for a picture-perfect wedding to his seemingly ideal fiancée Meredith Goldstein (Julianne Hough) when Jason’s beloved paternal grandmother passes. Though it’s the week…
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Japan’s infamous suicide ‘Forest’ now subject of new horror film
Rising with terrifying grandeur at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of Columbia Pictures’ new supernatural thriller “The Forest.” In the film, a young American woman, Sara (Natalie Dormer), journeys to the Aokigahara Forest in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In…
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GUIDE: Power Mac Center presents ‘Cinemansanas’
Premier Apple reseller Power Mac Center launches Cinemansanas, a campaign for aspiring and established artists who have a vision in storytelling through film in the digital age. Cinemansanas is the second installment of Pixelworx, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. It is celebrated with a series…
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WINNERS: Screen Actors Guild Awards 2016
The 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was held Saturday, January 30 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles after the voting by the 165,000 members of SAG-AFTR. The awards were handed out to both films and television series as broadcasted on TBS and TNT. Early awards for stunt performers were handed out to Mad Max: Fury Road and…
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WINNERS: CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival 2016
The winners of the fifth CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival were awarded Saturday at PGN Roof Garden, Peter G. Nepomuceno Center for Professional Development, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The following are the winners of CineKabalen 2016: Best Short Film: PAMAGSADIA (Preparation) by Gabrielle Tayag (Angeles) 2nd Best Short Film: RATATAT NANG DANTE (Dante’s Shot) by Jasper…
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Sony Pictures to distribute ‘Blade Runner’ sequel in PH
LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 25, 2016 – Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute Alcon Entertainment’s follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece “Blade Runner” in all overseas territories (including the Philippines) in all media; with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing in North America and Canada through its output agreement with Alcon, it was announced by Alcon co-founders…
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Time to kill with Brandon Routh in sci-fi thriller ‘400 Days’
In the new sci-thriller film “400 Days,” Brandon Routh plays Theo, one of four astronauts (with Dane Cook, Ben Feldman and Lotz) who are on a simulated space mission, kept underground, to explore the effects of being isolated for a long period of time. Brandon Routh soared into the media limelight when cast as “The…
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Winning movie ‘Brooklyn’ features fashion, music throwbacks
Brought to life with the dreamlike shadings of a love poem, “Brooklyn” unfolds in two distinctly atmospheric worlds: one amid the cloistered, muted beauty of Enniscorthy, Ireland and the other in the bustling chaos of New York’s Brooklyn, the frequent first stop of many immigrants to America, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson…
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GUIDE: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016
Now in its second year, Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016 will run from April 21 to 26 at the following cinemas: SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, and SM Manila. Join the Facebook event here. Screening Schedules OPENING FILM: The festival will have its opening ceremony at the Samsung Hall of…
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WATCH: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ catapults new trailer
The delightful characters from the beloved – and addicting – mobile game app come to life in the new trailer for Columbia Pictures’ “The Angry Birds Movie.” The trailer may be viewed below. In the 3D animated comedy, “The Angry Birds Movie,” we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes…
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Alicia Vikander shines with Oscar-worthy performance in ‘The Danish Girl’
One of the most promising actors of her generation, Alicia Vikander has been a talent to watch in cinema in 2015, gaining international recognition, one film after another. After receiving acting prizes from several critics groups for her breakout role in “Ex Machina,” Vikander starts 2016 in style – copping her first Academy Award nomination…
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‘The Revenant’ to have advance screenings on Feb 2 last full shows
Leonardo DiCaprio’s award-winning and acclaimed film, “The Revenant” from Academy Award winning director Alejandro Iñarritu holds its public advance screenings in Philippine theatres (2D and IMAX screens) as last full show nationwide on February 2, Tuesday – hours ahead of its opening (following) day on February 3. Based on true events from legendary Hugh Glass’…
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Nihongo Fiesta 2016 to screen award-winning ‘Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai’ on Feb 27 for free
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), will feature a free screening of the award-winning animation film “Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai” on February 27 (Saturday) from 3:30 p.m. at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 1 (6th level of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City) as part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2016, JFM’s annual event celebrating the colorful culture and…
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New ‘Spider-Man’ to be released worldwide in IMAX 3D cinemas
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 26, 2016 – Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once again come to IMAX® Theatres for a network-wide event run when the film is released in theaters on its new worldwide date on July 7, 2017, it was announced today by Josh Greenstein, president of Worldwide Marketing and…
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Real ‘Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ discuss ’13 Hours’
Director Michael Bay’s new action-thriller, “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” was based on a real-life, controversial incident in Libya. Consulting the production were three of the actual participants in that tense battle, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Mark “Oz” Geist and John “Tig” Tiegan. At the time of the battle on September 11th, 2012, the…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Everything About Her (2016)
Everything About Her Movie Review 2016, Philippines – Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal A successful mother who learns she has cancer, an estranged son who returns with his memories of feeling abandoned, and a career-driven girl who will serve as their bridge to patch things up. Sounds familiar? Everything About Her follows this set of characters but it sure manages…
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‘Deadpool’ to paint the town red on Feb 10, also in IMAX
Expect plenty of wry humour in “Deadpool,” directed by Tim Miller and at Reynolds’ own experiences in the comic book world. Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated…
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WATCH: Trailer for Inspirational drama ‘Miracles from Heaven’
Columbia Pictures presents the faith-affirming, inspirational drama “Miracles from Heaven” starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah. Watch the film’s first trailer below. “Miracles from Heaven” is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes…
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‘The King’s Speech’ director helms Oscar contender ‘The Danish Girl’
Winner of Best Director Oscar for “The King’s Speech” and nominated for the same honor for “Les Miserables,” filmmaker Tom Hooper now brings to the screen Universal Pictures’ critically lauded drama “The Danish Girl.” Starring Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander who both earned Oscar nominations for their performances, the film will be shown exclusively at…
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Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson stars in strong Oscar contenders ‘The Revenant,’ ‘Brooklyn’
Rapidly rising Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson stars in “The Revenant” and “Brooklyn” – two of this year’s strong Oscar contenders. Gleeson , who has been coming to the fore as one of the most versatile actors of a new generation with roles in “About Time,” “Calvary,” “Unbroken,” “Ex Machina” and in “Star Wars: Episode VII…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016: The 12th Philippine Independent Film Festival
Now on its 12th year, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 5 to 14 at the following venues: Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City Glorietta 4, Makati City Greenbelt 1, Makati City Trinoma, Quezon City U.P. Town Center, Quezon Cityl Fairview Terraces, Quezon City Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Ayala Center Cebu…
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‘The 5th Wave’ opens in PH at No. 1, grosses P51.6-M in 5 days
MANILA, Jan. 25, 2016 – Columbia Pictures’ alien invasion action-thriller “The 5th Wave” took Philippine cinemas by storm, bowing at No.1 with a nationwide five-day opening weekend gross of P51.6-M (Jan. 20 to 24, 2016). This was announced today by a spokesman of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. The film adaptation of Rick Yancey’s young adult…
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‘Iron Man 3′ star James Badge Dale sees action anew in ’13 Hours’
“Iron Man 3” star James Badge Dale sees action anew in the big screen as ex-Navy SEAL Tyrone “Rone” Woods in director Michael Bay’s new epic action-adventure “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” from Paramount Pictures. “13 Hours” is the gripping true story of six elite ex-military operators assigned to protect the CIA who…
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‘Deadpool’ receives overwhelming raves from early screenings
20th Century Fox’s recent reveal of Deadpool’s redband trailer was eventually followed by a special advanced screening in New York and Los Angeles, though the studio showed an unfinished version of the movie, the fans’ reactions as had been reported in Screenrant is overwhelmingly positive. The ones who got to screen it first are vouching…
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Robert De Niro plays wingman to Zac Efron in ‘Dirty Grandpa’
Ready to be a man? Learn it from the pro, in this case, from grandpa in the ultimate comedy buddy trip “Dirty Grandpa” starring Robert De Niro and Zac Efron. Jason Kelly (Zac Efron) is one week away from marrying his boss’s uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the…
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‘The New Adventures of Aladdin’ retells famous Arabian folktale
French comedian Kev Adams star in the latest adaptation of the famous Arabian folktale of Aladdin and the magical lamp in “The New Adventures of Aladdin” that will open in local cinemas this January 27. Adams takes on the role of Sam in the movie who is a modern Aladdin who lives both in Baghdad…
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Gerard Butler flexes muscles anew in mythological action ‘Gods of Egypt’
When Egypt fell in chaos and evil threatened to rule, gods and men rise to the occasion to fight against and for each other in the upcoming spectacular action-adventure movie “Gods of Egypt.” Inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek (Brenton…
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GUIDE: CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival 2016
Now in its 5th year, CineKabalen: Kapampangan Film Festival will be held on Saturday, January 30 at Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The screening of entries will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the PGN Auditorium, 9th Floor, Peter G. Nepomuceno Center for Professional Development, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The…
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‘The Revenant’ opens Feb 3 with one-week IMAX run
Leonardo DiCaprio has portrayed a kaleidoscopic array of characters – from Howard Hughes to Jay Gatsby to Wolf of Wall Street’s profligate Jordan Belfort – but the role of the Hugh Glass in “The Revenant” was an entirely new challenge, taking the actor into borderlands that few in our modern world have experienced. It is…
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John Krasinski trains hard in ’13 hours’ for first action role
Far from his image in the popular series “The Office,” a buff, bearded John Krasinski leads the cast of Paramount Pictures’ new action-thriller “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” directed by Michael Bay. Krasinski plays Jack Silva, one of six members of a security team made up of elite ex-military operators who fought to…
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Nailing it in romantic comedy ‘Accidental Love’
“Accidental Love” is a wacky comedy with an underlying theme of health care, starring Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhall, James Marsden, Catherine Keener, Kirstie Alley, Tracy Morgan and Malinda Williams. Alice Eckle (Biel), a somewhat naïve roller-skating waitress in a small Indiana town, is about to get engaged to her trooper boyfriend, Scott (Marsden). At the…
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‘The Big Short’ enlists Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez to explain complex concepts
Because Paramount Pictures’ “The Big Short” takes place within an industry riddled with obtuse terminology, director Adam McKay knew he needed an entertaining way to clarify some core concepts for the audience. “People need to know this stuff in order to follow the story, but when you first hear phrases like ‘collateralized debt obligation’ or…
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WATCH: First ‘Money Monster’ trailer takes George Clooney hostage
From the producers of the Oscar Best Picture winner “Argo” comes Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Money Monster.” Directed by Jodie Foster, the film stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jack O’Connell (“300: Rise of an Empire,” “Unbroken”). Watch the film’s first trailer below. In the taut and tense thriller “Money Monster,” Lee Gates (Clooney)…
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Saoirse Ronan, torn between two loves in ‘Brooklyn’ movie
In search of a new life, the heart warming movie “Brooklyn” trails the life of Eilis, played by Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan, a young luminous Irish woman who has lived her whole life in tiny Enniscorthy, Ireland – who is swept away to America through the prodding of her thoughtful sister into becoming a…
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GUIDE: DLSU Freedom Film Festival 2016
Freedom Film Festival 2016 runs from February 4 to 20 at Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall, De La Salle University–Manila as organized by Team Communication, the official organization of Communication Arts and Organizational Communication Students of De La Salle University-Manila. Now on its fourth year, Freedom Film Festival will run for three weeks with the…
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Triptych poster revealed for Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Walt Disney Pictures has unveiled the triptych poster of its new, imaginative take on the classic children’s adventure “The Jungle Book.” The triptych features lead star Neel Sethi who plays Mowgli together with talking animal characters on either side, in a sprawling and extended horizontal shot. Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard…
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‘The Revenant’ U.S. box-office opening edges out ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
With multiple wins at the recent Golden Globes and major nominations in the upcoming 88th Academy Awards, film “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio directed by Academy Award winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu is fiercely strong at the (U.S.) box-office with an incredible opening (Friday, Jan. 8) of $14.4 million, edging out “Star Wars: The Force Awakens’”…
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