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Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña star in ‘Collateral Beauty’
Howard (Will Smith) was a highly successful and dynamic advertising executive, the head of his own company. But when his six-year-old daughter succumbs to a fatal illness, Howard is cast emotionally adrift. Increasingly withdrawn from human contact, the only communication Howard now initiates are the angry, accusatory letters he writes to Love, Time, and Death.…
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Jennifer Aniston’s feisty CEO cannot stop her ‘Office Christmas Party’
Golden Globe and Emmy award-winner Jennifer Aniston stars in Paramount Pictures’ Office Christmas Party as pragmatic CEO, Carol Vanstone who announces plans to shut down one of her underperforming branchs days before Christmas. Realizing no mere Holiday party can lift the spirits of his employees, eccentric branch president (and Carol’s kid brother) Clay Vanstone (T.J.…
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Lara Pulver, Tobias Menzies play villains in ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
In Columbia Pictures’ Underworld: Blood Wars, the fifth installment of the fan favorite sci-fi fantasy, Vampire Death Dealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is forced to tangle with colorful new adversaries including Semira, an ambitious member of Eastern Coven’s Elite Council; and Marius, new leader of the Lycans, the eternal enemy of the vampires. British actress Lara…
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Meet the unlikely heroes of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Get to know the characters of Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the first in a new series of Star Wars standalone movies. “Rogue One” tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes, who in a time of conflict band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the…
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Vic Sotto returns to the big screen in ‘Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers’
Durability. Consistency. Influence. Staying power. For a star to enter the top echelon, he or she should possess such. In contemporary setting, not all showbiz denizens are able to sustain their names’ lustre for long. Only a few remain on top of their game despite the passing of times. It takes charisma, genuine talent and…
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Nicole Scherzinger lends voice to ‘Moana’s’ mother, Sina
Best known as the lead singer of one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger now breathes life to Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina, in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 56th animated feature “Moana.” Also featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho, “Moana” is a sweeping, CG-animated feature film…
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Dan Fogler steals spotlight in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Critics have singled him out as the “heart” of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” for his moving and adorable portrayal of Jacob, who is the only one in the four-man principal cast without magical powers. Ironically, this may be the very reason that has endeared American actor Dan Fogler to audiences: his effortless…
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Iconic star John Travolta stars in action thriller ‘Life on the Line’
John Travolta, known for blockbuster classic movies such as “Grease,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Face/Off” stars in a new riveting action thriller, “Life on the Line.” As Beau Ginner (Travolta), his “sidekick” Pok’ Chop and his crew of eccentric Lineman are scrambling to upgrade the electrical grid in their Texas county on the tight schedule required…
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Theo James reprises vampire role in ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
British hunk Theo James (the “Divergent” franchise) returns as Vampire David in Columbia Pictures’ “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise. The character David was introduced in “Underworld: Awakening” in which he has been searching for Vampire death dealer Selene (Katen Beckinsale), whose reputation has inspired him to want to fight back…
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Young British actor Joe Alwyn marks film debut via ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
British actor Joe Alwyn stars in one of the most anticipated movies of the year as he takes on the lead role in Oscar®-winning director Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Joe was picked from obscurity to take on the title role of ‘Billy Lynn,’ his feature film acting debut. Based on the acclaimed…
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Kristen Stewart against the war in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
Kristen Stewart follows up her acclaimed performance in Woody Allen’s Cafe Society, with a memorable turn as the cynical sister of an American soldier in Ang Lee’s emotionally gripping war film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is told from the point…
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Vin Diesel inspires fellow soldiers in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
Action superstar Vin Diesel works under the direction of Oscar-winner Ang Lee for the first time in Columbia Pictures’ emotionally charged film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe…
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Justin Timberlake plays voice talent, music producer for ‘Trolls’
Multi-talented actor and musician, Justin Timberlake who has won nine Grammys and numerous other awards leads an impressive voice cast and serves as executive music producer in the movie for all ages – “Trolls.” Timberlake is in charge of the upbeat music of “Trolls” and has combined classics from Earth Wind & Fire, Simon &…
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Young horror veterans play sisters in ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
Playing the pivotal roles of sisters who get embroiled in a demonic possession in Universal Pictures’ “Ouija: Origin of Evil” are teen stars Lulu Wilson (Deliver Us from Evil) and Annalisse Basso (Oculus), who both have done horror films prior. In the terrifying new tale and the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit Ouija, a widowed…
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Zooey Deschanel makes a spin as uniquely colorful Cinderella in ‘Trolls’
Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award and Grammy Award nominee and Critics’ Choice Award winner Zooey Deschanel cemented her place as a mainstream presence with a handle for nuance when she re-introduced the classical leading lady to the modern audience with her old-fashioned charm in her starring roles in “500 Days of Summer” and “Yes Man”.…
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Benedict Cumberbatch unleashes the hero within in ‘Doctor Strange’
British actor and Oscar-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular character in Marvel Studios’ new action-adventure “Doctor Strange.” Dr. Stephen Strange was once a celebrated but arrogant surgeon, until a tragic accident cost him his medical skills and career. Searching for a way to restore his talents, he traveled the world until he finally encountered The…
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‘Twilight’s’ Elizabeth Reaser contacts spirits in ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
Known worldwide for her work in the Twilight series, Elizabeth Reaser plays smart and resourceful single mother Alice Zander in Universal Pictures’ Ouija: Origin of Evil, a terrifying new tale and the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit Ouija. In 1965 Los Angeles, a widowed mother (Reaser) and her two daughters (Lulu Wilson, Annalisse Basso) add…
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Cobie Smulders avenges her arrest in ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’
Popularly known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in Marvel’s The Avengers franchise, Cobie Smulders stars opposite Tom Cruise in Paramount Pictures’ new action-packed thriller “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” The film is based upon author Lee Child’s 18th novel in the best-selling Jack Reacher series that has seen 100 million books sold worldwide, Years after…
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Ben Winchell gives life to Mattel toy action figure in ‘Max Steel’ movie
The latest teen heartthrob hero rises in the toy-to-movie “Max Steel” based on Mattel’s most popular action figure of the same name. Starring in the titular role is Ben Winchell, best known for his roles on Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm” and USA’s “Necessary Roughness”. Director Stewart Hendler and screenwriter Christopher Yost (who also wrote the…
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James Corden, Ilana Glazer join voice cast of ‘Emojimovie: Express Yourself’
Culver City, CA, October 10, 2016 – Sony Pictures Animation announced today that Emmy and Tony award winner James Corden (Into the Woods) and Emmy nominee Ilana Glazer (Broad City) would join previously announced T.J. Miller (Deadpool) to lead the cast of summer 2017’s animated comedy “Emojimovie: Express Yourself.” “Emojimovie: Express Yourself” unlocks the never-before-seen…
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Emily Blunt has depression, delusions in ‘The Girl on the Train’
Once it was announced that DreamWorks Pictures was casting “The Girl on the Train,” the film adaptation of the Paula Hawkins’ runaway best-selling novel, the role of Rachel Watson became a much-sought-after part. As there are not scores of enviable female-leading roles in Hollywood that represent fully developed and complex characters like Rachel, the calls…
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Shailene Woodley plays Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s girlfriend in ‘Snowden’
Shailene Woodley cemented her status as a star in the big screen version of Divergent for Lionsgate, based on the popular YA series of the same name from best-selling author Veronica Roth. Woodley reprised her role as ‘Tris Prior’ in the second and third installments of the franchise. Woodley seamlessly shifted from her role as…
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Eva Green takes lead role in ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’
Enigmatic actress Eva Green who starred in blockbuster testosterone-filled movies such as “Kingdom of Heaven,” “300: Rise of an Empire” and “Casino Royale” takes lead role in “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is based upon the debut novel by Ransom Riggs, published in 2011, an instant global hit…
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Asa Butterfield holds unique powers in ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’
Asa Butterfield, known for his notable performance in “Hugo” that earned him Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Young Actor and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, stars in Tim Burton’s latest adaptation of the worldwide bestselling children’s book by Ransom Riggs with the same title, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”…
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Denzel Washington protects the innocent in ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington takes the lead as Sam Chisolm in Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure “The Magnificent Seven” (in cinemas Sept. 21). (Watch the Sam Chisolm vignette at https://youtu.be/jlXqI5A18J8.) Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.” With the town…
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Aaron Eckhart plays co-pilot of Tom Hanks in ‘Sully’
Joining Tom Hanks on the flight deck in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sully”, Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight,” “Olympus Has Fallen”) took on the role of the titular character’s co-pilot Jeff Skiles. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger (Hanks) glided his disabled plane onto the frigid…
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Renee Zellweger reprises iconic role in ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’
One of the most cherished and respected actors in modern cinema, Renee Zellweger reprises the character she’s most identified with — the seminal British everywoman – in Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy “Bridget Jones’s Baby.” (Watch the featurette “Reintroducing Bridget” below.) Zellweger originated the world’s favorite singleton in the 2001 feature “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and…
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Tom Hanks plays true-to-life hero captain in ‘Sully’
Three years ago, he played the real-life titular character “Captain Phillips” to critical acclaim and box-office success. Now, two-time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks portrays another true-to-life person – Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the hero of the so-called Miracle-on-the-Hudson landing – in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sully.” The Captain “Sully” the world has come to know in recent history…
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Isla Fisher, Jim Parsons star in horror film ‘Nightmares’
Isla Fisher (“Now You See Me”), Eva Longoria (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Anson Mount (“Non-Stop”), Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”), and Gillian Jacobs (“Community”) star in “Visions” aka “Nightmares” (in Phils.), a supernatural thriller in which unsettling and terrifying visions jeopardize a pregnant woman’s sanity. Leaving her hectic city lifestyle behind, young mother-to-be Eveleigh (Fisher) joins…
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Bryce Dallas Howard follows up ‘Jurassic World’ with ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Bryce Dallas Howard goes from one big adventure to another as she follows up the global blockbuster “Jurassic World” with Walt Disney Pictures’ new, re-imagining of “Pete’s Dragon,” based on the ‘70s classic and cherished family film of the same title. The new “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and…
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Bradley Cooper reunites with ‘Hangover’ director for ‘War Dogs’
Four-time Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper stars in and works as producer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedic drama “War Dogs” from director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy). “War Dogs” marks the first film Cooper and Phillips produced together under their production company, Joint Effort, which was formed in 2014. Based on a true story,…
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Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick star in R-rated comedy ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Date’
It all started with a Craiglist ad that became viral when real life brothers Mike and Dave Stangle are looking for dates to bring to a wedding – sounds crazy but it really happened. Their story reaches the big screen in the hilarious and aptly titled “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” starring Anna Kendrick,…
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Daniel Radcliffe goes undercover cop in ‘Imperium’
Daniel Radcliffe, who rocketed to worldwide stardom in the phenomenal “Harry Potter” films, stars anew in the intense action thriller “Imperium.” Inspired by real events, the movie is directed by Daniel Ragussis and also stars Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Devin Druid, Pawel Szajda with Nestor Carbonell and Sam Trammell. In “Imperium,” Radcliffe takes on the…
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The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg plays high notes in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
“The idea of finding joy in what you’re doing, that’s something everybody can understand,” says Meryl Streep of her latest inspiring film about music and the power of dreams in “Florence Foster Jenkins.” Starring in the titular role, Meryl Streep sings to life “Florence Foster Jenkins,” along with Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg, the ear-busting…
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Korean superstar Gong Yoo fights for survival vs zombies in ‘Train to Busan’
Popularly known to his Filipino fans as Arthur Choi in the hit Korean TV series “The Coffee Prince” aired January 2008 in GMA Network, actor Gong Yoo is back in Philippine shores as Seok-Woo, a fund manager in Seoul in the zombie movie Train to Busan. Gong Yoo started his acting career with small parts in television dramas…
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‘Goosebumps’ hero Dylan Minnette plays conflicted thief in ‘Don’t Breathe’
Young actor Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps,” “Prisoners”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ taut suspense thriller as Alex, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. Once inside, they get a lot more than they bargained for. (Watch the “Don’t Breathe” featurette titled…
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‘Avatar’s’ Stephen Lang terrifies as the blind man in ‘Don’t Breathe’
Best known for his iconic role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in James Cameron’s “Avatar,” Stephen Lang now stars as the unnamed Blind Man in Columbia Pictures’ critically acclaimed horror-thriller “Don’t Breathe.” In the film, a trio of friends – Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette) and Money (Daniel Zovatto) – breaks into the house of…
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Animal characters are the stars in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
In Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ “The Secret Life of Pets,” the real day for one bustling Manhattan apartment building starts after the humans leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine. Meet the pets who populate this delightful, animated tale from the…
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Miles Teller steps into dangerous world in ‘War Dogs’
Miles Teller (“Whiplash,” the “Divergent” trilogy) stars as a twentysomething who became a multi-millionaire as an international arms dealer in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new comedic drama based on true events “War Dogs.” Directed by “The Hangover” trilogy’s Todd Phillips, “War Dogs” follows two friends in their early 20s (Jonah Hill and Teller) living in Miami…
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‘Fear the Walking Dead’s’ Daniel Zovatto heats up ‘Don’t Breathe’
Up-and-coming young actor Daniel Zovatto (“It Follows,” TV’s “Fear the Walking Dead”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ new horror-thriller “Don’t Breathe” as Money, one of a trio of teens who break into the house of a blind man they suspect has plenty of money hidden away. But their plan goes dangerously wrong when their intended victim…
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Kevin Hart breathes life to villain bunny in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Comic sensation Kevin Hart lends his voice to the bunny Snowball, in Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ new comedy adventure “The Secret Life of Pets,” opening in Philippine cinemas August 24. An adorable and deranged Bunny who’s building an army of “Flushed Pets” who have been abandoned by their owners, Snowball is insanely cute… and…
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Meet the Other Giants in Disney’s ‘The BFG’
Not all giants in Disney’s “The BFG” are friendly. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl named Sophie and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of…
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Jack Huston seeks revenge, finds redemption as ‘Ben-Hur’
British actor-on-the-rise Jack Huston (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” Starz’s “Spartacus”) plays the title role of Judah Ben-Hur in Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ epic action adventure “Ben-Hur” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”), the film is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely…
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Rodrigo Santoro feels blessed to portray Jesus Christ in ‘Ben-Hur’
Brazilian superstar Rodrigo Santoro (“300,” “300: Rise of an Empire”) plays Jesus Christ, who crosses paths with the film’s mortal hero, Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) in Paramount Pictures’ epic action adventure “Ben-Hur,” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”), the film is the epic story of…
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Will Smith on target as Deadshot in ‘Suicide Squad’
Superstar Will Smith leads the Super Villains ensemble as master marksman Deadshot in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Suicide Squad.” “I have always loved the superhero genre, and [director-writer] David Ayer wanted to make a truly fun film that put a powerful story into the package, which looked at the difference between being bad and…
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Disney reveals characters, voice talents for animated film ‘Moana’
July 26, 2016 – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” which opens in theaters across the Philippines on Nov. 30, 2016, features a dynamic roster of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who were behind “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” “Moana” showcases the life-changing journey…
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Oscar winner Mark Rylance inspires love, friendship as ‘The BFG’
Three-time Tony Award® and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies”) stars as the Big Friendly Giant in Disney and Amblin Entertainment’s new fantasy adventure “The BFG.” Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and…
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Alicia Vikander vows to bring in rogue agent ‘Jason Bourne’
Oscar® winner Alicia Vikander (“The Danish Girl,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) stars in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller “Jason Bourne” as Heather Lee, a prodigy hacker in the CIA, whose talents lie in her ability to analyze and predict, through social media, possible conflicts in different parts of the world—and then to exert influence or…
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Horror fan Teresa Palmer relishes scary scenes in ‘Lights Out’
One of the most globally recognized actresses today, Teresa Palmer (“Warm Bodies,” “The Choice,” “Point Break”) now stars in New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller “Lights Out,” in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 21. When Rebecca (Palmer) left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and…
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Newcomer Ruby Barnhill walks tall with ‘The BFG’
The central heartbeat of Disney and Amblin Entertainment’s new fantasy adventure “The BFG” is the relationship between the Big Friendly Giant and young girl, Sophie. Director Steven Spielberg has selected newcomer Ruby Barnhill to play Sophie, the curious and compassionate young orphan who is whisked out of her bed and taken to Giant Country. The…
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Get to know the baddies around ‘Suicide Squad’
You’ve met the members of “Suicide Squad” last week, now get to know the baddies around them in director David Ayer’s epic, mad adventure “Suicide Squad.” AMANDA WALLER (Viola Davis). A hard-as-nails career U.S. intelligence officer who makes bad things happen to bad people, Amanda Waller is the secret commander of the Suicide Squad and…
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Kristen Wiig, from ‘The Martian’ to ‘Ghostbusters’
Coming off an acclaimed turn in the Oscar-nominated “The Martian,” top American comedienne Kristen Wiig stars as Erin Gilbert, a particle physicist, academic firebrand and spectral warrior 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…
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Meet the super villains assembled for ‘Suicide Squad’
Meet the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains assembled by the U.S. government on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity, in director David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” (in Philippine cinemas August 04). DEADSHOT (Will Smith) —aka Floyd Lawton—is a career mafia hit man and possibly the best marksman in the world. A stone cold…
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‘Kingsman’ villain Sofia Boutella makes her mark in ‘Star Trek Beyond’
She surprised global audiences with a breakthrough performance the blade-runner villain in last year’s hit spy film “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” That film led to her being cast as the title character opposite Tom Cruise in next year’s reboot of “The Mummy.” Now, French actress Sofia Boutella appears in Paramount Pictures’ “Star Trek Beyond” as…
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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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‘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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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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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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Margot Robbie plays tougher Jane in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Australian actress Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street, Focus) emerged as a breakout star with her captivating onscreen presence and has quickly become one of the busiest actresses in the industry. Now, she stars as a feisty Jane to Alexander Skarsgård’s “king of the jungle” in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure, The Legend of…
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Scratastrophic chillogy continues in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
In the latest epic family movie adventure Ice Age: Collision Course from the highly successful Ice Age franchise, audiences worldwide will be propelled to new environments like the cosmos and a crystallized world known as Geotopia, with many of the characters beginning their own new journeys. Scrat is, of course, one character that never changes.…
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ featurette introduces Newt Scamander
For its upcoming adventure Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Warner Bros. Pictures has just shared a new featurette titled “Newt Scamander: A New Hero for a New Era of Magic.” In this featurette, we learn more about Scamander and his personality. We also learn a bit about how the magical world operates in…
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Meet Hank, Dory’s cranky new friend in ‘Finding Dory’
In Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory, 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. Their journey leads them to the Marine Life Institute (MLI), where they meet a diverse array of sea creatures. In the journey to the MLI, Dory…
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‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ reunites star-studded cast
The colorful characters inhabiting Underland in Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass” are brought back to life by the all-star cast from the original “Alice in Wonderland.” In “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…
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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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‘Harry Potter’s’ Neville Longbottom plays jealous boyfriend in ‘Me Before You’
Best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the “Harry Potter” film series, Matthew Lewis now stars in New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” as Patrick, the one individual who is not exactly happy about the obvious camaraderie between his girlfriend, the caregiver Louisa (Emilia Clarke) and accident survivor Will (Sam Claflin). Matthew Lewis says, “Patrick…
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Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ holds George Clooney, Julia Roberts hostage
One of the screen’s finest actresses, Oscar-winner Julia Roberts stars in Columbia Pictures’ new hostage thriller “Money Monster” as Patty Fenn, the unflappable, steadfast and longtime producer of a financial TV show called Money Monster. “Patty Fenn is the uber-producer. She can multi-task like nobody’s business – she is amazing,” says director Jodie Foster. “She…
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Peter Dinklage towers as The Mighty Eagle in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
The House of Lannister’s own Tyrion, Peter Dinklage (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) provides the voice of The Mighty Eagle in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” The Mighty Eagle is a towering legend on Bird Island. Literally – his statue dominates everything else on the island. But no one has seen him…
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Comedians Josh Gad, Danny McBride breathe life to ‘Angry Birds’
Joining Red on his campaign against the bad piggies in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie” are Chuck and Bomb – also outcasts with anger issues on an island where it seems that almost every bird is happy – all of whom have ended up in an anger management class. Chuck is…
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Nicholas Hoult, Kristen Stewart dare to fall in love in ‘Equals’
In the romantic science fiction drama “Equals,” Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult play star-crossed lovers being watched closely by a Big Brother in a future where emotions are disabled to achieve a peaceful society. Produced by Ridley Scott’s production house, Scott Free and directed by accomplished filmmaker Drake Doremus, “Equals” is an emotionally and visually…
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Bill Hader plays evil pig leader in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Hot off voicing the emotion Fear in the Oscar-winning “Inside Out” and starring in the hit comedy “Trainwreck,” actor Bill Hader now takes the role of the porcine principal, Leonard, in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” Leonard is the leader of the pigs, the one who launches the birds’ beef against…
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Kirsten Dunst play mother of boy with mysterious powers in ‘Midnight Special’
Winner of the Best Actress prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for Lars Von Trier’s controversial film, “Melancholia,” Kirsten Dunst (“Spider-Man” trilogy) now stars as an excommunicated member from a religious cult, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ sci-fi thriller, “Midnight Special.” A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, “Midnight Special” follows…
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Adam Driver shifts from Kylo Ren of ‘Star Wars’ to NSA agent in ‘Midnight Special’
Most recently seen as Kylo Ren in J.J. Abrams’ global blockbuster “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Adam Driver now appears in Warner Bros. Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Midnight Special.” In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special…
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‘Game of Throne’s’ Richard Madden fights terrorism in ‘Bastille Day’
Richard Madden who has gained mainstream attention with his notable role in the global hit TV series “Game of Thrones” takes action on the big screen in “Bastille Day” starring alongside award-winning Idris Elba. Michael Mason (Madden) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a…
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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ brings back Charlize Theron as Queen Ravenna
Fresh from a universally acclaimed turn as Furiosa in the Oscar-winning “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Charlize Theron is back with vengeance as Snow White’s ex-tormentor Queen Ravenna in Universal Pictures’ fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” In the film, evil Queen Ravenna betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s…
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Jessica Chastain blazes as fierce warrior in ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
Two-time Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Martian”) has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses of her generation. Now, she stars opposite Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt in Universal Pictures’ fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” Finding an actor of an equal caliber to play alongside Hemsworth as…
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Neel Sethi plays wild child Mongli in new ‘The Jungle Book’
The only live-action actor among an all-star cast in Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” child performer was chosen by director Jon Favreau after considering about 2000 kids who auditioned for the lead role of Mowgli. The now 12-year-old Sethi is a natural athlete, enjoys playing all sports—especially basketball and football. He is working towards earning his…
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Emily Blunt plays Ice Queen in ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
Coming off rave reviews for her indelible performances in “Sicario,” “Into the Woods” and “Edge of Tomorrow,” Emily Blunt now portrays Freya, the Ice Queen, in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” While Ravenna (Charlize Theron) is a wicked devourer of souls and uses her dark magic to drain the life force…
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Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot hold key secrets in intense action-packed ‘Criminal’
The star-studded and high-octane action film “Criminal” headlines Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman in a fresh, provocative spin on the espionage action-thriller that probes the secret world of memory and identity, as it propels an unwitting death row killer into the consciousness of a dedicated CIA agent in…
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Scarlett Johansson tempts as Python, Kaa in ‘The Jungle Book’
With only her voice, Scarlett Johansson made people madly fall in love with their computer’s operating system in the futuristic drama “Her.” Now, Johansson once again uses her voice to capture hearts in Disney’s new family adventure “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film. Johansson provides…
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Lupita Nyong’o lends voice to Wolf, Raksha in ‘The Jungle Book’
Raksha, a loving and fiercely protective mother wolf, cares deeply for all of her pups—including man-cub Mowgli (Neel Sethi), whom she adopts as one of her own when he’s abandoned in the jungle as an infant. Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) was called on to help bring Raksha to life, in…
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Idris Elba speaks for tiger, Shere Khan in Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Bengal tiger Shere Khan bears the scars of Man, which fuel his intense hatred of humans. Powerful and menacing, the fearsome tiger makes no secret of his feelings about man-cub Mowgli and his presence in the jungle. Shere Khan’s mission, above all else, is to ensure Mowgli—and the fire he knows Man wields—pose no future…
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Bill Murray breathes life to Baloo in Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Academy Award-nominee Bill Murray (“Lost in Translation”) breathes life to Baloo, a free-spirited bear who meets Mowgli (Neel Sethi) after the man-cub has been banished from the jungle, in Disney’s new family adventure “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film. “Baloo is a huge bear, bigger…
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Amy Adams plays Lois Lane in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Five-time Academy Award-nominee Amy Adams (“American Hustle,” “Doubt,”) has built an impressive body of work, challenging herself with each new role. She now returns to play the iconic character of Lois Lane in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” She originally portrayed the role in 2013’s global blockbuster “Man of…
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Jesse Eisenberg adds sinister humor to Lex Luthor in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Academy Award-nominee for his portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” Jesse Eisenberg plays one of the most fascinating anti-heroes in cinema – Lex Luthor, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Eisenberg infuses the character with a very sinister humor, one that arises from an illogical…
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Gal Gadot plays Wonder Woman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Rapidly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most engaging and sought-after talents, Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot (“Fast and the Furious” franchise) plays Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic, action-adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” She’s starring opposite Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman. “Once we had…
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Ben Kingsley lends voice of Panther, Bagheera in ‘The Jungle Book’
Bagheera is a sleek and stunning panther who rescued Mowgli when he was abandoned in the jungle as an infant. The effort bonded the big cat to the man-cub—indeed, Bagheera has a bit of a soft spot for the boy. As Mowgli’s mentor, Bagheera guides him to faithfully follow the laws of the jungle. And…
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Jennifer Garner keeps the faith with ‘Miracles from Heaven’
The core of Columbia Pictures’ new inspiring film “Miracles From Heaven” is a mother on fire, an impassioned, if constantly questioning 21st Century woman, who never lets up or lets go in her efforts to keep her child from harm. But to get deep into the grit and turmoil of that kind of maternal drive,…
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Queen Latifah brings lovable charm to ‘Miracles from Heaven’
One of the most amazing – yet seemingly unlikely – things that happen to author Christy Beam – whose memoirs is the basis of Columbia Pictures’ inspiring drama “Miracles from Heaven” — is that she meets a total, random stranger who couldn’t be more different but will become her spirited guide and exuberant companion along…
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