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WATCH: Big reveal of Jesus marks new trailer for ‘Ben-Hur’
The new trailer of Paramount Pictures’ new epic, action-adventure “Ben-Hur” is now online, and proudly showcases its Christ-centric tone. The trailer may be viewed below. Written by Keith Clarke and John Ridley, “Ben-Hur” stars Jack Huston (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”), Toby Kebbell (“The Prince of Persia”), Morgan Freeman, and also starring Rodrigo Santoro (“300”) as Jesus,…
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‘Jason Bourne’ returns out of revenge
Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Supremacy,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) reunite for “Jason Bourne,” the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows. Almost two decades ago, a brilliant young soldier volunteered for an experimental special-ops program after he was told…
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Director-writer of ‘The Purge’ franchise makes history with ‘Election Year’
With the release of Universal Pictures’ new, blood-soaked thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” James DeMonaco becomes the only writer and director in history to helm all three features of any given franchise. The first two films, 2013’s “The Purge” and 2014’s “The Purge: Anarchy” earned a combined gross of over $200 million worldwide on a…
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Roald Dahl’s beloved book ‘The BFG’ comes to life
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Roald Dahl’s seminal tale of the friendship between a young…
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12th Cinemalaya runs from August 5 to 14; expands to Cebu
The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will be bigger this year as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila to Cebu City this August. In Metro Manila, Cinemalaya opens at its main venue on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and at satellite venues at Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3 and Glorietta,…
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Happy world with overly optimistic creatures awaits in ‘Trolls’
From DreamWorks, creators of highly successful animation such as “Kung Fu Panda,” “How To Train Your Dragon” and “Madagascar” comes “Trolls,” the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year. “Trolls” takes the audience to a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic creatures (Trolls),…
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‘Ghostbusters’ taps comedy chops of Chris Hemsworth
One of the most sought after actors in Hollywood today, Chris Hemsworth (“Thor” and “The Avengers” series) takes on the role of receptionist Kevin, a clueless man with a sweet simple attitude that both charms and confounds his female bosses to no end, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted…
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Shark lurks in ‘The Shallows’ main poster
The international main poster art of Columbia Pictures’ new, edge-of-your-seat thriller “The Shallows” starring Blake Lively has been released by the studio, ominously showing the dangers that await star Blake Lively. In the taut thriller “The Shallows,” Nancy Adams (Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself in the feeding ground of…
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‘Zombie Under Siege’ blasts horror in full-battle action with the undead
Also, known as “Navy Seals vs. Zombies,” the upcoming horror action “Zombie Under Siege” springs into full-battle action when the government loses contact with the Vice President during a campaign stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Soon, a team of battle-hardened Seals who just came back from Afghanistan is immediately sent for the rescue mission. But…
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Tim Burton turns ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ from bestselling novel to film
Highly acclaimed director Tim Burton brings Ransom Riggs’ bestselling young adult tome “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” to the big screen with the same title starring an ensemble of talented actors headed by Eva Green, Dame Judi Dench, Terence Stamp, Samuel L. Jackson, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Finlay Macmillan and Lauren McCostie. With millions…
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‘SNL’ star Kate McKinnon invents spirit-capturing gadgets in all-new ‘Ghostbusters’
“Saturday Night Live” standout Kate McKinnon stars as Jillian Holtzmann, a nuclear engineer, munitions expert, and proton wrangler, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “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…
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‘The BFG’ serves as first Steven Spielberg film for Disney
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Directed by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, the film…
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Enchanted rose takes spotlight in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser poster
Disney has just revealed the teaser poster of its live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” shining a light on the magical rose that’s pivotal to the story. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary…
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Kiray Celis paired with Enchong Dee in romantic horror-comedy ‘I Love You to Death’
Kiray Celis is overwhelmingly excited over the release of her latest movie, “I Love You To Death,” from Regal Entertainment, Inc. The immeasurable trust the mother and daughter tandem of Lily and Roselle Monteverde inspired the petite comedienne to deliver her best in the Miko Livelo project. Her outstanding performance in her most recent blockbuster assignment, “Love…
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Pottermore unveils new writing by J.K. Rowling about Ilvermorny
‘Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,’ the second instalment in a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, will be published today exclusively on pottermore.com. ‘Ilvermorny’ (Ill-ver-morn-ee’) provides a vivid and captivating backstory of the great North American school of magic, founded in the 17th century. The new writing,…
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YouTube sensation Lilly Singh lends voice in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
Lilly Singh, one of today’s top YouTube talents and digital influencer with more than 1 billion views across the globe, conquers another digital platform as she lends voice to two characters in “Ice Age: Collision Course” starring alongside returning voice cast Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Dennis Leary, John Leguizamo, Keke Palmer and Wanda Sykes.…
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Alexander Skarsgård is the wild one in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård maintains a fearless pursuit of challenging roles, evolving with each new project, and is fast becoming one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors for both the big and small screen. He headlines his biggest studio film yet with Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure, “The Legend of Tarzan.” Skarsgard plays John Clayton III,…
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Scam invites dark spirits in first trailer for ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
The first trailer of Universal Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Ouija: Origin of Evil” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, “Ouija: Origin of Evil” tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened…
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Melissa McCarthy takes on the paranormal in all-new ‘Ghostbusters’
Oscar-nominated comedienne Melissa McCarthy (“Spy,” “The Heat”) is Abby Yates, a scientist who believes in the paranormal and she won’t let the non-believers grind her down, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world…
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Music video for ‘Star Trek Beyond’ song premieres in PH IMAX cinemas
The video for Rihanna’s new single “Sledgehammer,” written for director Justin Lin’s highly anticipated film “Star Trek Beyond” from Paramount, Skydance and Bad Robot, has premiered exclusively in IMAX theatres in the Philippines. “Sledgehammer” marks the first music video shot entirely with IMAX® cameras. Director Floria Sigismondi used the new ALEXA IMAX® camera, the same…
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Cebu-born Galen Tan Chu, co-director in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
Cebu-born Galen Tan Chu helms the latest installment of the global “Ice Age” hit franchise – “Ice Age: Collision Course” as co-director with acclaimed filmmaker Michael Thurmeier. Galen Tan Chu spent his early (11) years in the Philippines before migrating to the US where he studied illustration and animation at Pratt Institute. Chu is a…
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‘Ringgo: The Dog-Shooter’ bags four awards at World Premieres fest
“Ringgo: The Dog-Shooter” has won a total of four awards at the 3rd World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) 2016: Second Best Picture (Olive Oteyza, producer), Best Actor (Sandino Martin), Best Actress (Janice De Belen), Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee). It is one of the six finalists in the Filipino New Cinema section. Organized by the Film Development Council…
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Dave Franco, Emma Roberts star in thriller ‘Nerve’
It’s an all-or-nothing online game in the exhilarating thriller “Nerve” set on the streets of New York City, where amateur daredevils competes for the highest payoff that mines their online information, exploiting their wildest dreams—and their deepest fears. “Nerve” stars Dave Franco, Emma Roberts, Emily Meade, Kimiko Glenn, Marc John Jefferies, Brian Marc, Samira Wiley…
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Q&A with Anne Hathaway for ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
Anne Hathaway returns as Mirana, the mild-mannered, kind White Queen, and the beautiful younger sister to the spiteful Red Queen, in Disney’s fantasy adventure “Alice Through the Looking Glass” in Philippine cinemas July 6th. In the film, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the…
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WINNERS: World Premieres Film Festival 2016
The winners of World Premieres Film Festival 2016 were announced July 3 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. (READ: Guide to World Premieres Film Festival 2016) The complete list of awardees at the World Premieres Film Festival Philippines 2016 is as follows: MAIN COMPETITION Grand Festival Prize – Yen’s Life (Vietnam) Grand Jury Prize – Daughters of…
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SM Cinema’s Family Movie Day features latest adaptation of ‘Pinocchio’
SM Cinema is treating families to a day of fun activities, freebies, and an exclusive family movie where kids will get to watch for free on July 2 and 3. The SM Cinema Family Movie Day invites all families to spend an unforgettable, fun-filled weekend with a complimentary movie for the kids. By purchasing two…
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Tim Burton produces, James Bobin directs ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
James Bobin (“The Muppets”) directs Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” bringing his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen with 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland” which became a global blockbuster (to the tune of over $1-billion gross) and cultural sensation. For years the producers of “Alice in Wonderland” talked of…
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Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander wield guns in new poster for ‘Jason Bourne’
Universal Pictures has just unveiled a new international poster for the highly anticipated sequel, “Jason Bourne.” 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’ Bourne franchise, which finds the…
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‘The Legend of Tarzan’ partners with NGO to save forest elephants
Leading up to the June 30 release of “The Legend of Tarzan,” Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and the filmmakers and stars of the film are teaming up with international non-government organization (NGO) Stop Ivory to tackle one of our world’s greatest conservation challenges – the fight to protect Africa’s rare forest elephant and,…
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Shang Cineplex participates at World Premieres Film Festival 2016
Shang screens best new films of the World Premieres Film Festival. Leading lifestyle destination Shangri-La Plaza is set to host one of the anticipated runs of the World Premieres Film Festival, the cinematic showcase of critically-acclaimed works and upcoming film directors from across the globe. All the entries in the festival will either make a…
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World Premieres Film Festival 2016 to debut Vietnam’s ‘Yen’s Life’ at Uptown Cinemas
Uptown Cinemas kicks off the 3rd annual World Premieres Film Festival at Uptown Mall with an exclusive Gala Premiere of the Main Competition entry, Yen’s Life at Uptown Cinema 1, on June 30, 7:30 PM. READ MORE: GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016 The event will be attended by acclaimed foreign directors including the international jury…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘Lights Out’ sets up horror story
New Line Cinema has just revealed the new trailer for “Lights Out,” featuring the backstory of the haunting entity and more creepy scenes that test your fear of the dark. Watch the trailer here below. From producer James Wan (“The Conjuring”) comes the new horror film “Lights Out,” a tale of an unknown terror that…
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WINNERS: Gawad Urian 2016
The 39th Gawad Urian awards night was held June 22 at the Kia Theater. Here is the full list of winners at Gawad Urian 2016: Best Picture Taklub – Centerstage Productions Heneral Luna – Artikulo Uno Productions Anino sa Likod ng Buwan – Octobertrain Films/IdeaFirst Company Honor Thy Father – Reality Entertainment Imbisibol – Sinag…
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Filipino sketch artist for ‘Finding Dory’ comes home
MANILA, June 20, 2016 – Paul Abadilla, the US-based Filipino animator from Pixar Animation Studios received a warm homecoming welcome by his family and animation fans in Manila, Philippines. Parallel to the story of Dory finding her way home in the new Pixar film, “Finding Dory” — Abadilla made his way home to share more…
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The aliens are back in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The latest epic battle “Independence Day: Resurgence” by director Roland Emmerich is set twenty years after the alien invasion that nearly decimated the planet and presents an alternate reality to our world today. The backstory of “Independence Day: Resurgence” begins in 1996, during an ordinary summer day when, without warning, something extraordinary happened. All eyes…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ team answers call of the haunted
More than 30 years after the first film debuted… more than 25 years after ghosts were last busted on screen… the long wait is finally over. “Ghostbusters” is returning to theaters, with a new team and new characters in a new adventure. The new film began with director Paul Feig, who, as the creator of…
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Marvel reveals ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘Doctor Strange’ synopses
Now that Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Doctor Strange have just wrapped, fresh plot descriptions have been released in anticipation for the San Diego Comic-Con in just a few weeks. Here is the new Doctor Strange synopsis: “Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic…
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‘Finding Dory’ finds glory at No. 1, grosses P101.7-M in 4 days in PH
MANILA, June 20, 2016 – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” brought its big-hearted optimism to the Philippine box-office and swam away with P101.7-M in only four days, shattering the biggest opening weekend record for a Disney-Pixar film. This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt Disney Studios Philippines which distributed the film. “Dory’s” four-day opening weekend…
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‘Patintero,’ ‘Heneral Luna’ Deluxe DVD launch invade ToyCon 2016
The cast of the films “Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo” and “Heneral Luna” treated legions of pop culture fans with a special Independence Day presentation at the recently concluded ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience. John Arcilla and Mon Confiado of “Heneral Luna” were greeted with loud cheers from the crowd as they officially…
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‘The Legend of Tarzan’ brings Alexander Skarsgård as lord of the apes
First appearing in the 1912 story Tarzan of the Apes, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan has remained one of the most enduring characters of 20th-century popular culture. The legendary “lord of the apes” has inspired films, TV serials, radio plays, stage productions, comics and video games. But what the filmmakers of the upcoming action adventure “The…
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‘The Purge 3: Election Year’ campaigns with new posters
Choose your side with newly-released brand new posters from Universal Pictures’ suspense thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” and declare whether you purge for the Nation, the People, Liberty, Glory or Power. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, “The Purge: Election…
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‘Smurfs’ invade Skypark, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
Singapore, June 16, 2016 – To celebrate the birth month of Peyo, the creator of The Smurfs, Sony Pictures Animation has mounted a Smurfs Invasion of the Skypark of the Marina Bay Sands – with some 5,000 Smurfs figurines! Rendering the Skypark practically blue, the invasion was part of Smurfs Night which concluded the highly…
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Five more character posters up for ‘Star Trek Beyond’
Paramount Pictures has released five more character one-sheets for “Star Trek Beyond,” the third installment of the J.J. Abrams-produced “Star Trek” film franchise. The film opens across the Philippines on July 20, 2016. Featured in their own posters are fan favorites Kirk (Chris Pine), Sulu (Jon Cho), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Scotty (Simon Pegg) and new…
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Tom Hanks, Irrfan Khan, Ron Howard grace ‘Inferno’ red carpet event in Singapore
Hollywood legends Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard led the red carpet event for Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment’s new action-thriller “Inferno” in Singapore June 14, taking the film’s promo tour to Asia. Joining them is acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan who also stars in the film. (Watch the video of the red carpet event…
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WATCH: ‘Storks’ race to deliver last baby in new trailer
The new trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new animated feature “Storks” has just been unveiled – together with a brand new poster (see below). “Storks” stars Andy Samberg (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Hotel Transylvania”), Kelsey Grammer (“Toy Story 2,” “The Simpsons”), Katie Crown (Cartoon Network’s “Clarence”), Keegan-Michael Key (“The Angry Birds Movie,” “Keanu,”…
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Time for a little madness in ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
In Disney’s “Alice through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created…
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WATCH: Maui tries to impress Disney’s ‘Moana’ in teaser trailer
The teaser trailer for Disney’s new animated adventure “Moana” has been released and may be viewed below. Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast South Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one today knows why. From…
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Dwayne Johnson, from bullied kid to lethal agent in ‘Central Intelligence’
Dwayne Johnson has solidified himself as a global box-office powerhouse with film revenues exceeding $2 billion worldwide. After doing consecutive action thrillers (“San Andreas,” “Fast & Furious 7”), he returns to the action comedy genre for Universal Pictures’ “Central Intelligence,” opening in Philippine cinemas June 15th. “Central Intelligence” follows Bob (Johnson), a one-time bullied geek…
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‘The Nun’ to star in ‘The Conjuring 2’ spinoff
Just when we all thought the terrors of The Conjuring 2 will remain inside the movie, here comes reports on a spin-off on the works. The terrifying Nun in The Conjuring 2, Valak, is apparently having her own spotlight for the next James Wan haunter. Who could even forget about that creepy painting by Patrick Wilson’s…
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GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016
The Film Development Council Philippines in cooperation with the Cinematheque Centre Manila proudly presents the third World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) slated from June 29 up to July 10, 2016. About the Film Festival The WPFF celebrates the power and magic of film by showcasing the works of film directors from across the globe. Featuring…
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‘The Conjuring 2’ scares off competition worldwide, grosses P106-M in PH
One of the most anticipated movies of the summer, James Wan’s sequel to 2013’s record-breaking supernatural thriller summoned up $90.350 million at the worldwide box office, making “The Conjuring 2” #1 in its opening weekend in North America and expecting to be #1 internationally, outside of China. The announcement was made June 12 by Veronika…
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QCinema 2016 announces QCX Shorts finalists
Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) has released the list of winners that made it to the final cut for its new short film competition, “QCX Shorts.” With a grant of P100,000, QCinema is the only festival in the country awarding financial grants to winning filmmakers for its actual production as well as owning the…
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Daniel Radcliffe whips magic anew in daring caper thriller ‘Now You See Me 2’
Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his role in the phenomenal worldwide hit franchise “Harry Potter” enters the magic realm once again in the astounding caper thriller “Now You See Me 2.” Directed by John M. Chu, “Now You See Me 2” sees the master magicians known as the Four Horsemen return and elevate the limits…
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Director James Wan terrified audiences again with ‘The Conjuring 2’
In 1970, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren battled a malevolent presence that permeated a remote farmhouse in the US—a case brought to the screen in 2013 in Wan’s hugely successful “The Conjuring.” Then came the most highly publicized case of their careers, Amityville, which would nearly destroy them. This June, writer/director/producer James Wan seeks to…
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Thomas Jane, Laurence Fishburne star in edge-of-your-seat thriller ‘Standoff’
Thomas Jane, known for his role in “The Punisher” and Laurence Fishburne, known for his works in the blockbuster action trilogy “The Matrix” star in the latest thrilling action film “Standoff.” “Standoff” pits Carter (Jane), a troubled veteran against a deadly assassin named Sade (Fishburne) trying to kill a 12 year-old girl after she witnesses…
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‘Ghostbusters’ fans set Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2016 – “Ghostbusters” fans have set a new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Ghosts at a Single Venue. The event was organized by Sony Pictures Entertainment in anticipation of the release of “Ghostbusters,” the hotly anticipated reboot of the classic film, which will be on…
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Ellen DeGeneres returns to voice blue tang in ‘Finding Dory’
Dory is a bright blue tang with a sunny personality. She suffers from short-term memory loss, which normally doesn’t upset her upbeat attitude—until she realizes she’s forgotten something big: her family, in Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Of course, she’s found a new family in Marlin and Nemo, but she’s haunted by the belief that someone out…
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Unsuspecting couple tackles unlikely marital woes in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris star as a married couple thrown in the obscure world of espionage and dirty politics in “Our Kind of Traitor.” Based on the acclaimed tome by John le Carré’ of the same title, the movie finds ordinary English couple Perry (McGregor) and Gail (Harris) on holiday in Marrakech, Morocco who meet…
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Sam Claflin plays quadriplegic in romantic drama ‘Me Before You’
Last year saw him star as Finnick Odair for the last time in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.” Now, British heartthrob Sam Claflin stars as Will Traynor, the complicated, wheelchair-bound patient of Emilia Clarke’s Louisa, in New Line Cinema’s deeply moving romance, “Me Before You.” Claflin shares what attracted him to the project:…
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‘Ghostbusters’ team strikes a pose for new poster
The four female leads plus lone male Chris Hemsworth pose tall in the new poster for Columbia Pictures’ adventure comedy “Ghostbusters” in Philippine cinemas on July 15. “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…
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‘We’re the Millers’ director helms action comedy ‘Central Intelligence’
With the hit comedies “Dodgeball” and “We’re the Millers” to his credit, Rawson Marshall Thurber, director of Universal Pictures’ new action comedy “Central Intelligence,” was looking to expand his filmmaking repertoire by incorporating a run of action in his next film. “I’ve loved action movies my whole life and I’ve been wanting to make one…
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Sia provides ‘Unforgettable’ music for ‘Finding Dory’
Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen Dory, friends Marlin and Nemo—and composer Thomas Newman. “To me, he was one of the cast members of ‘Finding Nemo,’” says director Andrew Stanton. “We formed a close relationship ever since, and now that he is behind the score for ‘Finding Dory,’ it fees like the…
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‘The Conjuring 2’ marks Patrick Wilson’s fourth film with James Wan
Boasting two James Wan horror film franchises – “Insidious” and “The Conjuring” — in his belt, Patrick Wilson marks his fourth collaboration with the master director with New Line Cinema’s “The Conjuring 2” opening in Philippine cinemas June 9. “I’ll do anything with him,” Wilson affirms his admiration of Wan. “He has such a passion…
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Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival partners with Cinemalaya
The Japan Foundation, Manila enhances Eiga Sai with Director Talks, expansion of screenings to Baguio, and an alliance with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. READ MORE: GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival JFM’s first ever partnership with the Cinemalaya brings forth the screening of two Japanese independent films:…
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Kevin Hart reluctantly must save the world in ‘Central Intelligence’
If there’s one thing Kevin Hart can do, it’s sell shoes. If there’s one thing Kevin Hart can do better than sell shoes, it’s explode into one of the foremost comedians and entertainers in Hollywood today. After an electrifying performance at amateur night in a Philadelphia comedy club, Hart quit his shoe salesman job and…
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Ewan McGregor charged with money laundering in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Money moves the world in the espionage thriller “Our Kind of Traitor” starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris based on the hit novel of the same title by celebrated novelist John le Carré. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Susann White, “Our Kind of Traitor” is a taut thriller about an unsuspecting married couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and…
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GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, packs an extra punch for Eiga Sai, one of the longest-running foreign film festivals in the Philippines. It has enhanced the Director Talks, expanded screenings to Baguio, and partners with Cinemalaya for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. JOIN THE EVENT on FACEBOOK here. Admission Admission…
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Aaron Paul plays trusted CIA agent in action comedy ‘Central Intelligence’
A three time Emmy Award winner, Aaron Paul is one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. For five seasons, Paul portrayed the role of the beloved Jesse Pinkman, opposite Bryan Cranston in AMC’s critically acclaimed Emmy Award-winning series “Breaking Bad.” Now, Paul stars opposite Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in Universal Pictures’ new…
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‘Me Before You’ original motion picture soundtrack features popular songs
The music in New Line Cinema’s sentimental romance “Me Before You” was carefully interspersed with the film’s score, created by composer Craig Armstrong, to evoke the romantic and provocative sensibilities of the story. Among the popular songs that can be heard on the soundtrack are Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph,” “Unsteady (Erich Lee…
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Horror film ‘The Conjuring 2’ to hold midnight screening on June 9
MANILA, June 6, 2016 – As a treat to horror fans, Warner Bros. has announced that the year’s most eagerly awaited horror thriller “The Conjuring 2” will have special midnight screenings on Thursday morning, June 9 at 12:01AM in selected theaters at regular admission prices. “Fans of the horror genre are one of the most…
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WATCH: First teaser trailer for ‘The Achy Breaky Hearts’ seeks relationship goals
Star Cinema has just released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming romantic comedy movie “The Achy Breaky Hearts” starring Richard Yap, Ian Veneracion, and Jodi Sta. Maria. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, “The Achy Breaky Hearts” revolves around the story of Chinggay (Sta. Maria), an accomplished yet single woman in her 30s. The moment she decides to…
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Mother and daughter haunted by evil spirits in ‘The Conjuring 2’
Every parent’s greatest fear is seeing their child in pain. But what if that child’s source of pain is indescribable, unreachable, and may not even be real? In Warner Bros. Pictures’ new horror thriller “The Conjuring 2,” it becomes clear for Peggy Hodgson, that something supremely evil has permeated her London home and infiltrated her…
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ gears for full-throttle defense vs aliens
After “Independence Day” redefined the event movie genre and became a worldwide hit, its follow-up epic chapter, “Independence Day: Resurgence” delivers a new global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. The most anticipated event movie of the year “Independence Day: Resurgence” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, Bill Pullman, Jessie Usher and Sela Ward directed…
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Tom Hanks faces recession in comedy-drama film ‘A Hologram for the King’
Award-winning actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks stars in “A Hologram for the King” set in recession-ravaged 2010 as an American businessman named Alan Clay adapted from the book of the same title by acclaimed author Dave Eggers. Hanks’ role in the movie is a broke, depressed and freshly divorced man who arrives in Jeddah, Saudi…
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Winning the war against zombies in horror film ‘Generation Z’
“Generation Z” (also known as The ReZort in other territories) introduces a new kind of recreation when humans have won the war against zombies. Considered as the ultimate therapeutic revenge, “Generation Z” brings humans face to face with zombies for a shooting spree in an exclusive island to release one’s rage after being deeply damaged…
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‘The Accountant’ teaser poster shows Ben Affleck gunning for action
The teaser poster for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new suspense thriller “The Accountant” has been released, showing Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) holding a rifle, but “blinded” by numerical data. Directed by Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior”), “The Accountant” tells the story of Christian Wolff (Affleck), a math savant with more affinity…
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Master magicians return beyond limits of illusion in ‘Now You See Me 2’
The surprise worldwide hit caper “Now You See Me” which grossed over $300 million worldwide and earned the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Thriller, made the Horsemen’s return to the screen inevitable for their most astounding magic act in “Now You See Me 2.” After starting out in New York City, where the first…
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Vera Farmiga combats demons anew in ‘The Conjuring 2’
Returning in her iconic role as demonologist Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring” is Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga (“The Judge,” TV’s “Bates Motel”). “It was really joyful for me to step into Lorraine Warren’s Mary Janes and sprint another 20 miles,” Farmiga smiles. “It requires you to bring your A+ game,…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Monster Trucks’ revs up
Start your engines for Paramount Pictures’ new comedy adventure “Monster Trucks” whose trailer has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. Directed by “Ice Age’s” Chris Wedge, “Monster Trucks” stars Lucas Till (“X-Men: First Class,” “X-Men: Apocalypse”), and Jane Levy (“Evil Dead”). Looking for any way to get away from the life and town…
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The boys are back in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’
The young actors who played the Turtles via performance-capture in the 2014 hit film return in the eagerly anticipated sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” that opened June 1 in Philippine cinemas. Reprising their roles are Pete Ploszek as Leonardo, the stoic, disciplined leader of the foursome; Alan Ritchson as Raphael, the…
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Romantic Korean comedy movie ‘My New Sassy Girl’ follows funny married life
The story of the hapless Gyeon-woo (played by Cha Tae-Hyun) in the fall-of-your-seat Korean romantic hit movie “My Sassy Girl” continues in the highly-awaited sequel “My New Sassy Girl” where he is now married to an unpredictable tough woman played by Victoria Song. In “My New Sassy Girl,” Gyeon-woo has trouble forgetting his “old” sassy…
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Emilia Clarke finds love in romantic drama ‘Me Before You’
British actress Emilia Clarke takes a 180-degree turn from her famous Mother of Dragons character, Daenerys, in “Game of Thrones” to portray the wide-eyed, endearing Louisa, in New Line Cinema’s heart-tugging romance, “Me Before You.” “What drew me to this movie were the words of Jojo Moyes, the book first and then the script,” explains…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ opens in IMAX theaters
Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and IMAX Corporation announced recently that “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in all IMAX® 3D theaters across the Philippines beginning June 1st (simultaneous with its bow in 2D and 3D…
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‘The Girl King’ presents contemporary queen of LGBT
For the first time, a transgender, Geraldine Roman, is elected to a post at The House of Representatives. Ms. Roman is the duly elected congressman of the first district of Bataan. In Spain, she worked as a senior editor of a newspaper and speaks Spanish, French and Italian. A Catholic practitioner while married to her…
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Award-winning actor Tom Hanks stars in novel-to-movie dramedy ‘A Hologram for the King’
Adapted from the novel by Dave Eggers, “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks is set in a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter’s college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the King,…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila holds free screenings of Spanish thrillers
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Spanish Thrillers”, a series of Spanish movies to be shown every Saturday in June at the FDCP Cinematheque. With the arrival of the Democracy to Spain in 1976, these thrillers reflect a fresh…
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‘Me Before You’ gets support from stellar, reliable cast
Lending creative and emotional support to the lead stars of New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” are three actors: one on the verge of stardom, two are established stars on their own right. They are Stephen Peacocke (“Hercules”), Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) and Janet McTeer (“Insurgent”). “Me Before You” is based on the…
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Timeless classic story told in latest ‘Pinocchio’ adaptation
The most rewarding family bonding experience is about to happen at SM Cinemas with its latest Family Movie Day weekend promo on May 28 and 29 featuring the latest version of the timeless story of “Pinocchio.” “Pinocchio” is the latest recipient of the Gold World Medal at the recently concluded New York Festival from Carlo…
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WATCH: Enterprise crew explores the unknown in new trailer for ‘Star Trek Beyond’
The new trailer for “Star Trek Beyond” has been unveiled by Paramount Pictures and may be viewed below. “Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise)…
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Fil-Am stunt experts choreograph fight scenes in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
Action is the operative word when it comes to the four brother Turtles, but the filmmakers of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” are careful to intersperse every skirmish with humor. “Fun energy,” as director Dave Green likes to call it. “It’s important that the audience feels that the Turtles are always in…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ reigns supreme at PH box-office with P230-M opening weekend
20th Century Fox’s “X-Men: Apocalypse” reigns supreme at the box-office with its PhP 230 million opening weekend (first five days) in the Philippines in 476 screens. It also dominated and opened number one on its first day of release (opened May 18) in the country with PhP 45 million in box-office receipts. In the Philippines,…
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‘Finding Nemo’ filmmakers dive again with ‘Finding Dory’
Story is king at Pixar Animation Studios. Whether a film introduces new characters or revisits old friends, it all starts with a story that needs to be told. And this special practice is also true with the production of “Finding Dory.” Watch the main trailer of “Finding Dory” below. While the conclusion of the 2003 Oscar®-winning…
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Tarzan, Jane join apes in main poster for ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) and his wife, Jane (Margot Robbie) join the ranks of the mighty apes in the newly released main one-sheet for “The Legend of Tarzan.” From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan,” starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2016
Now on its 21st year, the French Film Festival in the Philippines presents the best of contemporary French film and honors the excellence of Philippine cinema. It has long since been offering an alternative venue for Filipinos to discover and appreciate a different kind of cinema, culture and language. While a loyal audience of cineastes and Francophiles…
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Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld team up for multi-million heist in ‘Term Life’
Vince Vaughn (“The Internship”) and Hailee Steinfeld (“Pitch Perfect 2”) play father and daughter who are out of options and out of time in the crime thriller “Term Life.” Directed by Peter Billingsley (who served as executive producer of Marvel’s “Iron Man”), “Term Life” is based on the graphic novel by A.J. Lieberman and Nick…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teases Emma Watson as Belle
Disney has just released the teaser trailer of its live-action “Beauty and the Beast” from director Bill Condon. Watch the trailer below. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to…
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FESTIVAL REPORT: Likha Adarna (2nd Sem, A.Y. 2015-2016), Day 1
The first day of Likha Adarna (2nd Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016) showcased a total of 18 of the 28 thesis films of the UP Film Institute undergraduate students at Cine Adarna, UPFI, University of the Philippines Diliman. SUNDO Bittersweet in its tone, it has a worthy tinge of nostalgia on the surface. Interesting to note that it…
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Megan Fox returns as April O’Neil in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ sequel
Known to worldwide audiences for her break-out starring role of Mikaela in the first two “Transformers” blockbusters, Megan Fox has successfully jumpstarted another beloved film franchise, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Now, she reprises her lead character of April O’Neil in Paramount Pictures’ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (in Philippine cinemas on…
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Characters go deep in Disney-Pixar’s animated film ‘Finding Dory’
“Finding Nemo’s” Dory, Marlin and Nemo embark on a new adventure—this time to the California coastline—on an uncertain search for the family Dory thinks she left behind, in Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Their journey leads them to the Marine Life Institute, where they meet a diverse array of sea creatures. “It really is a whole new…
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Fimmel, Cooper, Foster lead Azeroth heroes in ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Three of today’s most compelling actors – Travis Fimmel (TV’s “Vikings”), Dominic Cooper (TV’s “Preacher,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Ben Foster (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) lead the charge of Azeroth heroes in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” (in Philippine cinemas May 25). In the human world of Azeroth, the pivotal…
