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‘Pitch Perfect 3’ greets aca-mazing New Year with a bang!
The Barden Bellas usher in the New Year 2018 as they return in Universal Pictures’ Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. The highly anticipated sequel takes a bow in Philippine cinemas on Monday, January 8. Pitch Perfect 3…
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Liam Neeson stars in latest jampacked action film ‘The Commuter’
Following the worldwide success of “Unknown,” “Non-Stop” and “Run All Night,” Liam Neeson known as the man with a particular set of skills stars in the explosive thriller “The Commuter.” The movie is Neeson’s fourth collaboration with director Jaume Collet-Serra about one man‘s frantic quest to prevent disaster on a packed commuter train. The screenplay…
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Gladers have last fight for survival in ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’
The highly kinetic and global hit YA book-to-movie series “Maze Runner” comes in full circle in the final chapter “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” where the Gladers have finally caught up in the reality of their nightmare. Reprising their roles in the concluding saga are Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario, Rosa…
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Inspiring story of ‘Wonder’ tells us to choose kind
Based on the New York Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio, “Wonder” tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of 10-year old August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his…
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WATCH: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ gets trailer
Universal Pictures has released the first official trailer for the The Post, the first film collaboration between cinema giants Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher…
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Stellar cast of suspects in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
In the most timeless of whodunits, “Murder on the Orient Express” follows renowned detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) as he attempts to solve what would become one of the most infamous crimes in history based on Agatha Christie’s classic and most ingenious novel of the same title. After a shocking murder of a wealthy businessman…
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WATCH: First trailer up for animated film ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Enter a universe where more than one wears the mask. Watch the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse trailer below. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first…
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Play for fun, action, adventure in the all-new ‘Jumanji’
The game has changed, but the legend continues in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming action-adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (in Philippine cinemas January 8, 2017.) In the brand new adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, starring an all-star cast – Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan – four unlikely friends get sucked into…
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Oprah leads voice cast of quirky camels in animated comedy film ‘The Star’
No less than legendary Queen of Talk and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey leads the voice actors of not-so-wise camels in Sony Pictures Animation’s The Star, a family film about the events leading up to the very first Christmas. Tyler Perry (Gone Girl) lends voice to Cyrus, the know-it-all camel, Felix (Tracy Morgan) is not sure if…
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From X rating to PG, ‘Ang Guro Kong Di Marunong Magbasa’ opens Dec 6
After earning the controversial X rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), Perry Escaño’s ‘Ang Guro Kong Di Marunong Magbasa’ received a PG rating after appealing for a second review. This was gladly announced by director Perry Escaño during the movie’s press conference. The film will be released commercially on December 6, 2017. Hundreds of…
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WATCH: ‘Deadpool 2’ unveils red band teaser trailer
Ryan Reynolds’ donning of “Deadpool” turned the hero universe into a totally different genre that took the world pleasantly surprised. A Marvel anti-hero known for his unrelenting and acerbic sense of humor, the first “Deadpool” movie that was released in February 2015 became a worldwide smash hit with $783.1 million at the box-office so far.…
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Inspirational movie ‘Wonder’ empowers the young against bullying
Based on the New York Times bestseller, “Wonder” tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and…
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel reveals title, first-look photo
Warner Bros. Pictures announces “FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD” as the title of the second of five all new adventures in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World™. Opening November 16, 2018, the film features an ensemble cast led by Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, with Jude Law and Johnny Depp. At…
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‘The Greatest’ Showman’ reveals vibrant character posters
From Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, lyricists of La La Land comes the bold and original musical “The Greatest Showman” with a stellar cast that includes Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, Zac Efron as Phillip Carlisle, Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum, Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind, Zendaya as Anne and Keala Settle…
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‘Justice League’ holds nationwide midnight screenings Nov. 16 at 12:01 AM
Filipino fans will get the chance to watch DC Super Heroes unite earlier than expected as Warner Bros. Philippines has announced that Justice League will have midnight sneaks in selected cinemas nationwide on Thursday, November 16 at 12:01 AM. Local audiences are encouraged to grab this opportunity to be among the first in the world…
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WATCH: Teaser for ‘Game Night’ starring Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have just unveiled the teaser trailer for Game Night, an adult comedy with wild adventures and a strong ensemble cast led by Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams. Check out the trailer below and watch Game Night in Philippine cinemas 2018. Joining Bateman and McAdams in the cast are Billy…
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Will Smith, Tom Holland lend voices in animated action-comedy ‘Spies in Disguise’
Fox Animation, Chernin Entertainment and Blue Sky Studios announced today the voice casting of Will Smith and Tom Holland as the lead characters Lance Sterling and Walter in the animated feature “Spies in Disguise,” an action comedy that will be released by Twentieth Century Fox in 2019. “Spies in Disguise” is a buddy comedy set…
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2017’s highest-grossing Asian horror ‘Satan’s Slave’ hits PH cinemas Nov 29
Joko Anwar, the multi-awarded director from Indonesia is back with another critically acclaimed horrifying film “Pegabdi Setan,” “Satan’s Slaves” in English. The film tells the story of a family of four who must take evil head-on after their mother dies. Featuring plenty of scares and a shocking plot twist, the film is set in 1981,…
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Teen romance movie ‘Love, Simon’ is big with feels
20th Century Fox has recently released the first look photos of 2018’s most awaited teen movie “Love, Simon”, directed by Greg Berlanti and based on the YA novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. At the heels and feels of the highly successful “The Fault In Our Stars”, the movie that gave…
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WATCH: Full trailer for zombie comedy film ‘Train Ubusan’ released
Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye Lolas have gone a long way. This time around, Lola Nidora, Lola Tidora, and Lola Tinidora star in their new movie, Train Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies. Prepare to slide off your seats in laughter and fear with the full trailer below. Everything seemed perfect for little Charmaine (Caprice Cayetano) as her…
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‘Justice League’ warns you can’t save the world alone
In Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic action-adventure Justice League, Earth is in the sightlines of the most malevolent alien force ever, an ancient enemy preying on the vulnerability resulting from the Son of Krypton’s death. If mankind is going to stand a chance of survival, Batman and Wonder Woman must convince her fellow metahumans—Cyborg, Aquaman and…
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Novel-turned-movie ‘Wonder’ stars Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio and directed by Stephen Chbosky (“Perks of being a Wildflower”), the amazing movie adaptation stars Academy Award winning actress (“Erin Brokovich”) Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson (“Marley & Me”), with Jacob Tremblay (“Room”). “You are not ugly, and anyone who cares to know…
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Disney•Pixar’s new animated film ‘Coco’ features colorful family reunion
“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us,” says director Lee Unkrich. “And with ‘Coco,’ we tried to tap into something universal that we can all relate to: we all have families.” Pixar Animation Studios’ 19th feature film Coco introduces Miguel, an aspiring singer and self-taught guitarist who dreams of following in…
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More daddies, more problems in comedy film ‘Daddy’s Home 2’
In Paramount Pictures’ new comedy Daddy’s Home 2, the sequel to the 2015 global smash, father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell), have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s old-school, macho dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultra-affectionate and…
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Animated film ‘Loving Vincent’ boasts 65,000 hand-painted frames by 123 artists
The art form of visual arts are different from the art forms of the cinema arts. Painting is one particular moment in time, frozen. In the cinema, the images are fluid, seeming to move through space and time. Hence, prior to and during the live action shoot the Painting Design team spent one-year re-imagining Vincent…
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‘Loving Vincent’ is world’s first fully-painted movie, features 65,000 frames of paintings
In producing the movie, “Loving Vincent”, every one of the 65,000 frames of the film is an oil-painting hand-painted by 123 professional oil painters who travelled from all across the world to the Loving Vincent Studios in Poland and Greece to be part of the production. As remarkable as Vincent van Gogh’s brilliant paintings, is…
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WATCH: The game evolves in ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
The game evolves as it begs to be played in the newly released vignette for Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Check out below the Jumanji vignette titled “Evolution” and watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in Philippine cinemas January 8, 2018. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick…
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All-mighty hero of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ invades Ayala Malls Cinemas
Enter an all-new rocking realm at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ screens nationwide for Marvel’s latest superhero movie “Thor: Ragnarok”. Ayala Malls Cinemas together with Disney Philippines treated its loyal movie guests and patrons to a night of fun and action as it showed them first one of this year’s biggest and most anticipated action-adventure movies on…
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New ‘Saw’ movie ‘Jigsaw’ rated R-16 by the MTRCB with cuts
It’s no surprise that when we hear the words Saw and Jigsaw, it only brings us to think about one of Hollywood’s finest slasher cult-classic film series, after more than fourteen years and grossing $874 million worldwide, the one and only Jigsaw is back and ready to play new games with everyone. It has recently…
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Musical dramedy ‘Deadma Walking’ launches official poster, vies for MMFF 2017 slot
T-Rex Entertainment has just launched the official poster of its new offering—the musical dramedy “Deadma Walking” which has been submitted for the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival. “Deadma Walking” won the 2nd Prize in the Screenplay division of the 2016 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the most prestigious literary prize in the Philippines. Past winners…
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Award-winning actors Kate Winslet, Idris Elba star in ‘The Mountain Between Us’
Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings an epic romance amidst a harrowing adventure – “The Mountain Between Us” stars Academy Award® winner Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs, The Reader) and Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation, Luther, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) as strangers thrown together under the most extreme circumstances imaginable about to…
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Engaging true story of firefighters featured in ‘Only the Brave’
A chronicle of amazing courage on display is about to be seen in “Only the Brave” from director Joseph Kosinski (“Tron: Legacy”) starring American Award-winning actor Josh Brolin (“Milk”), Miles Teller (“Fantastic Four”) Jeff Bridges (“Iron Man”) and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Connelly (“A Beautiful Mind”), based on true events from sixth deadliest forest…
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From the studio that brought ‘Paranormal Activity’ comes ‘Happy Death Day’
After collaborating on the Paranormal Activity series, director Christopher Landon again teams up with Jason Blum and his Blumhouse Productions for Universal Pictures’ new suspense-thriller Happy Death Day. Known for partnering with imaginative filmmakers, Blum has shepherded two of the biggest success stories of 2017. His latest projects include the blockbuster Split, from writer/director/producer M.…
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Han Solo movie title announced as ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
It’s time to set your hyperspace coordinates. In a surprise announcement today, director Ron Howard revealed the official name of the untitled Han Solo film – Solo: A Star Wars Story. The announcement came in a post in which the acclaimed filmmaker (with a little help from an anonymous Wookiee) thanked his cast and crew…
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Comedy film ‘Brad’s Status’ gives tribute to fathers, family, friendship
In getting the inspiration for Brad’s Status’ screenplay, writer-director Mike White shares his thoughts on family, relationships, social media, and fears as one grows old in this Director’s Statement: “I wanted to write something to tell my father I love him and think he is a success, even though he feels like he never lived…
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Abbie Cornish plays secret service agent in disaster film ‘Geostorm’
Australian actress Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch, RoboCop) plays secret service agent in a forbidden relationship with a White House staffer (Jim Sturgess) in Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic thriller Geostorm (now playing in Philippine cinemas). In the film, after an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders came together to create an…
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Will Arnett, Kristen Bell join voice cast of new animated film ‘Teen Titans GO! to the Movies’
Stellar series stars Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong and Hynden Walch are joined by Arnett and Bell to bring “Teen Titans GO!” to the big screen. BURBANK, CA, October 9, 2017 – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Will Arnett (“The LEGO® Batman Movie”) and Kristen Bell (“Frozen”) will lend their voices…
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WATCH: ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ is more than a sequel in first trailer
Universal Pictures has just debuted the first official trailer for its epic action-adventure Pacific Rim: Uprising, the follow-up to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 cinematic epic Pacific Rim. Check out the trailer below and watch Pacific Rim: Uprising in Philippine cinemas March 2018. John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria…
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LGBT-themed ‘4 Days’ to screen with Nora-Alden-starrer ‘Kinabukasan’ starting Oct 18
Adolfo Alix Jr.’s LGBT hit film ‘4 Days’ will be screened, together with his short film ‘Kinabukasan’ starring Nora Aunor and Alden Richards, exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting October 18, 2017. Love holds no bounds they say, and for people who are part of the LGBT community, your first love is what sometimes define you…
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Action-series character posters of ‘Justice League’ unveiled
All in! The DC superheroes are up with their respective action-series character posters as unveiled by Warner Bros. Picture for Justice League. Check out the posters below and watch Justice League in Philippine cinemas starting Nov. 16, 2017. A new trailer is also scheduled to drop this Sunday, Oct 8. Fueled by his restored faith…
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Wake, die, repeat in slasher film ‘Happy Death Day’
What will you do if you can repeat a day in your life over and over again just to find out who killed you? Multiple films across various genres have elegantly pulled off the time loop element—from Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow to Richard Curtis’ About Time. Now, time-bending gets tackled anew with surprising results…
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World’s tallest building gets submerged in ‘Geostorm’ poster
Check out the new official poster of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming epic thriller Geostorm, in which the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 828 meters, is shown about to be submerged. In the film, after an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders came together to create an intricate network…
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World’s top-grossing anime film ‘Your Name’ gets Hollywood live-action remake
The 2016 Japanese anime hit ‘Your Name’ is set to have a live-action adaptation from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Japan-based Toho Co. This will be a feature presentation from Paramount Pictures and adapted by Oscar-nonimated screenwriter Eric Heisserer (‘Arrival’). Your Name is the highest-grossing anime film in the world, earning $355.2M worldwide during its…
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LOOK: ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising’ character posters of John Boyega, Scott Eastwood
Universal Pictures has just unveiled the first two character posters of the epic action-adventure ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising,’ featuring leads John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Scott Eastwood (Suicide Squad). Check out the one-sheets below and watch Pacific Rim: Uprising in Philippine cinemas February 2018. John Boyega leads the cast of Pacific Rim Uprising, the…
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WATCH: James Corden as ‘Peter Rabbit’ gone wild in first trailer
Columbia Pictures has launched the first official trailer of Peter Rabbit, the new live-action/CG motion picture based on the internationally beloved series of books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/Ds305GErAqI and watch Peter Rabbit in Philippine cinemas in April 2018. Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has…
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Judi Dench is Queen Victoria in heartwarming drama ‘Victoria & Adbul’
In Universal Pictures’ heartwarming drama, Victoria & Abdul, Academy Award winner Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love) plays Queen Victoria under the direction of Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen). Watch the new trailer of Victoria & Abdul below and watch the film exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting October 4, 2017. The screenplay is by Academy…
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International blockbuster hit ‘Bad Genius’ finally gets Philippine release
After being a big hit in its homeland and other countries such as Cambodia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, Thailand’s biggest international movie hit Bad Genius arrives this October 18, 2017 in Philippine cinemas. The movie is an exciting, fun thriller based on real-life news of school cheating, and features themes of class inequality, and relatable…
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Pinoy artist Edz Gatula’s ‘mother!’ tribute poster officially selected by Paramount
In conjunction with the release of its psychological thriller m o t h e r !, Paramount Pictures worked with Talenthouse, a leading open-source creative platform whose artists from around the world were invited to translate Darren Aronofsky’s new film. Each artist was given the audio from the first trailer as inspiration and the results…
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There’s more to romance genre in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’
Take a deep breath and plunge deeply into the latest genre-defying romance fantasy movie “The Shape of Water” starring an impressive cast that includes Academy winner Octavia Spencer with Academy Award nominees Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins along with Doug Jones, known for his pivotal nonhuman roles. From master storyteller, Guillermo del Toro…
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Piolo-Toni-starrer ‘Last Night’ introduces night romance in local movies
The taste of Filipino moviegoers has drastically changed over the past years, much can be credited to the exposure of our kababayans to the works of different content creators all over the world – may it be in theaters, on television or via streaming. This year, we have seen how “Kita Kita,” a seemingly small…
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WATCH: ‘Flatliners’ seduces with new trailer
Dying has never been sexier than in the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ horror-thriller Flatliners which may be viewed below. Watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas September 29, 2017. Flatliners tells of five medical students who embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of…
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‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ showcases epic tale of good and dad
From the team behind the blockbuster LEGO movies that have delighted audiences of all ages around the globe, comes an all-new, big-screen event, The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, in Philippine cinemas September 27, 2017. The LEGO NINJAGO Movie stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and…
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Action-fantasy film ‘Vamps’ opens September 20 in the Philippines
The newly released action-fantasy film Vamps from Russia is finally coming to the Philippines on September 20. Watch the full trailer below. Directed by Sergey Ginsburg and based on a novel by Alexei Tolstoy, Vamps is about a young man living in exile in a monastery located in the Carpathian Mountains who is faced with…
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‘Fifty Shades Freed’ announces Valentine’s Day 2018 opening
Universal Pictures has just launched an announcement video and poster heralding the 2018 Valentine’s Day opening of Fifty Shades Freed. Watch the teaser below. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades Freed, the third chapter based on the worldwide bestselling Fifty Shades phenomenon. Expanding upon events set…
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Tom Cruise exploits the American dream in ‘American Made’
Smuggler. Informant. Patriot. Barry Seal has gone from a well-respected TWA pilot to a key figure in one of the greatest scandals in modern U.S. history. What started out as transporting contraband would lead to Barry’s help in building an army and funding a war. Tom Cruise plays the real-life Barry Seal in Universal Pictures’…
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It’s no ordinary bank robbery in James Franco-starrer ‘The Vault’
A triad of multi-talented actors headed by James Franco with co-stars Francesca Eastwood and Taryn Manning find themselves trapped in The Vault, an action-packed supernatural heist thriller, filled with tension, frights, and unspeakable horror. Eastwood and Manning take on the role of the Dillon sisters who don’t necessarily like each other, but they’ll always look out…
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GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2017
The 20th Cine Europa Film Festival will run from September 16 to 26 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City. After its opening leg, it will take a road trip to the cities of Baguio; Cebu; Iloilo; Tacloban; Baybay, Puerto Princesa; and back to Manila. For the first time, Cine Europa is travelling to Ateneo de…
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Cine Lokal presents award-winning comedy-drama ‘1st Ko si 3rd’
After the very much successful Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the Film Development Council of the Philippines through Cine Lokal presents another must-watch original Filipino movie, the award-winning film 1st Ko si 3rd (Third is My First) on September 1-7 in select SM Cinemas (Mall of Asia, Megamall, North Edsa, Fairview, Southmall, Bacoor, Iloilo and Cebu).…
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Sharon Cuneta’s first indie ‘Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha’ gets nationwide release
“Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha,” the first independent film of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, has gotten a commercial release. The comedy-drama opens in theaters nationwide on September 6. Star Cinema, the film arm of ABS-CBN, is the distributor. “Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha” premiered at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in early August to sold-out screenings. It tells…
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James Franco stars in mind-bending, thrilling supernatural movie ‘The Vault’
An interesting fusion of action and the supernatural comes alive in “The Vault” where the audience will be taken into a thrilling hell ride -hardcore, horrifying, and heartbreaking – driven by a bank robbery, vengeful ghosts and three siblings who must learn to trust each other or die. Starring multi-faceted James Franco along with Clint’s…
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New clip deepens mystery of Jennifer Lawrence’s thriller ‘mother!’
From the director of the Oscar-winning Black Swan comes Paramount Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller, mother! starring Jennifer Lawrence. Check out the new footage from the film below and watch mother! in Philippine cinemas September 20, 2017. In the film, Mother (Lawrence) and Him (Javier Bardem) live in a seemingly idyllic existence in a secluded paradise.…
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Cannes filmfest winner ‘The Beguiled’ opens exclusively at Greenbelt 1, Trinoma
MANILA, August 30, 2017 – Last May, Sofia Coppola was crowned best director by the jury at the 70th International Cannes Film Festival for her atmospheric thriller, The Beguiled. It’s the first time in 56 years that a woman has taken the top honor. Now, Manila audiences can finally watch Coppola’s critically acclaimed gem as…
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Horror film ‘It’ knows what you’re afraid of
Whether it’s a monster under your bed, what lies in the dark, or a creature lurking in the shadows, there is no escaping your greatest fear in New Line Cinema’s upcoming horror thriller IT (in Philippine cinemas September 7). Bringing Stephen King’s seminal bestseller to the big screen for the first time, acclaimed director Andy Muschietti…
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‘Train to Busan’ director finishes filming superhero comedy film ‘Psychokinesis’
After the global success of his first live-action film “Train to Busan,” writer and director Yeon Sang-Ho is already up for his follow-up film,“Psychokinesis.” Dubbed as a superhero comedy movie, “Psychokinesis” is about an ordinary man who accidentally obtains superpowers and uses them to help his daughter and the people around them. The filming has…
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WATCH: Cross the line in new ‘Flatliners’ trailer
Dare to cross the line in the new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Flatliners starring Ellen Page, Nina Dobrev, Diego Luna and James Norton. Check out the trailer below and watch Flatliners in Philippine cinemas September 29, 2017. In the film, five medical students embark on a daring and dangerous experiment to gain…
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‘Edge of Tomorrow’ director reunites with Tom Cruise for ‘American Made’
Director Doug Liman reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow star, Tom Cruise, in Universal Pictures’ American Made, based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations in U.S. History. (Watch the trailer for American Made at below.) Liman, who…
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‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ opens exclusively at Trinoma, Glorietta on Aug 30
Paramount Pictures’An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power – the sequel to the Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth – will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma & Glorietta 4) starting August 30, 2017. Former US Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world – including the Haiyan-devastated city of Tacloban, Leyte in…
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Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively screens touching film ‘A Family Man’
Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings Gerard Butler’s latest movie “A Family Man” starting August 23 in Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma. “A Family Man” is Gerard Butler’s latest passion piece directed by Mark Williams who is also an accomplished producer behind acclaimed features such as Ben Affleck’s “The Accountant” and Netflix’s “Ozark.” Known for his blockbuster…
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Two orphan girls at the forefront of ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Two young ladies, Talitha Bateman and Lulu Wilson, play orphaned girls at the heart of the story of New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller Annabelle: Creation (in Philippine cinemas August 23). In the film, several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a…
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Gerald Butler stars in latest passion project ‘A Family Man’
Action and blockbuster star Gerard Butler stars in his latest passion project “A Family Man” that tackles the under-explored world of corporate headhunting with characters confronting relatable and universal challenges: “the balance between work and family, husband and wife dynamics, the father and son relationship, losing a job and finding a job.” Opening exclusively at…
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Julian Trono, Ella Cruz topbill teen romantic comedy ‘Fangirl/Fanboy’
Young dance sensations Julian Trono and Ella Cruz are having their launching movie as a loveteam via “Fangirl/Fanboy,” opening in Philippine cinemas on September 6, 2017. A Joyce Beran production for Viva Films and N2 productions, this K-Pop-inspired romantic comedy film is the directorial debut of Barry Gonzalez. Julian plays the role of Ollie Fernandez,…
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GUIDE: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017
Organized by the Film Development Council, the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino runs from August 16 to 22 in all cinemas in the Philippines. While regular cinema prices apply, students with valid school IDs can avail of the student rates imposed in Metro Manila (150 PHP) and in the provinces (100 PHP). Other discounts and…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’ calls for action
A decade after the Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up, Paramount Pictures’ An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Watch the sequel’s trailer below. An Inconvenient Sequel will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma & Glorietta 4) starting August 30,…
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T.J. Miller voices emoji with every expression in ‘The Emoji Movie’
In Textopolis, every face emoji has one expression and one expression only. But Gene doesn’t have just one expression, he has EVERY expression! He has no filter for his emotions – if he feels it, he shows it, in Sony Pictures Animation’s new comedy The Emoji Movie. Funny, charming, awkward, and optimistic, Gene wishes he…
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‘Annabelle: Creation’ unveils origin of haunted doll
In New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, the mysterious doll was created out of love—a father’s love for his daughter. As a result, the filmmakers centered the foundation of Annabelle’s sinister nature on the ultimate tragedy, the loss of a child, and just how far parents would go to assuage their grief. Director David Sandberg explains,…
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Feel-good barkada movie ‘Bar Boys’ uncovers secret lives of law students
“Bar Boys,” a feel-good barkada movie starring heartthrobs Rocco Nacino, Carlo Aquino, Enzo Pineda and Kean Cipriano, presents the real lives of law students in the Philippines. This motion picture written and directed by young filmmaker Kip Oebanda is one of the 12 films in the lineup of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) which…
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If Filipino jeepney were a character in Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars’ series
Ever wondered how the Jeepney, a distinctly Pinoy cultural icon, would look like if it were a character in Disney-Pixar’s “Cars” series? Wonder no more. To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3” (now playing in PH theaters), the studio has revealed an exclusive art for the Philippines featuring the Jeepney as country’s very own…
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Paid advance screenings set for ‘Annabelle: Creation’ Aug 14 & 15
Annabelle is coming back earlier than you think! The year’s most eagerly anticipated horror thriller, New Line Cinema’s Annabelle: Creation, will hold whole-day sneak previews in most cinemas nationwide on Monday and Tuesday, August 14 & 15, this was announced by Warner Bros. Philippines today. Tickets will be be regular admission prices. The sneaks are…
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‘The Dark Tower’ tops US box-office, opens in PH Aug 30
A new Stephen King big-screen adaptation made its way to the top of US box office as Columbia Pictures’ The Dark Tower opened at No.1 for the August 4 to 6 weekend. The fantasy action-thriller collected an estimated $19.5-M over the weekend from 3,451 theaters for a $5,651 average. Watch the new Dark Tower spot…
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Be part of an adventure beyond words in ‘The Emoji Movie’
Human beings have never been more connected. With the smartphone, we are never out of touch from each other – and constantly in touch with people around the world. And with a simple invention, we are now able to communicate with people who are separated from us by language, borders, oceans… …after all, everyone knows…
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‘The Dark Tower’ epic novels make long-awaited big-screen debut
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these words, Stephen King sparked an entire universe that makes its long-awaited screen debut with Columbia Pictures’ The Dark Tower, in Philippine cinemas August 30, 2017. Idris Elba stars as the gunslinger Roland Deschain, sworn to protect the universe, and his perpetual…
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Bruce Willis, Hayden Christensen star in action thriller ‘First Kill’
From the Producers of “Lone Survivor” and “2 Guns” comes action-thriller “First Kill” that puts the audience at the edge of your seats, scene after scene. The movie stars Golden Globe nominee (“Life as a House”) Hayden Christensen with iconic action star and Golden Globe winner (“Moonlighting”) Bruce Willis. When Will Beamon (Christensen), a successful…
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Unravel the ghost doll’s mystery in ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Annabelle is coming to theaters again, and this time audiences will be taken through the infamous doll’s very beginnings—from her first home in a little girl’s room to her first possession of a little girl’s soul, in New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle: Creation.” After a chilling cameo in “The Conjuring,” followed by a starring role in…
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Columbia Pictures picks ‘Patay Na si Hesus’ for distribution
Columbia Pictures is back to local film distribution via comedy movie “Patay na si Hesus,” starring Cannes Film Festival 2016’s Best Actress (“Ma’ Rosa”) Jaclyn Jose. Home to blockbuster films such as “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the Resident Evil franchise, and the James Bond movies “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” the Sony-owned company marks its return to local movie distribution…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ opens at no.1 in PH box office, grosses P208.44-M in 4 days
MANILA, July 10, 2017 – Peter Parker triumphantly returned home to a hero’s welcome as Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Homecoming opened at No.1 in the Philippines, amassing P208.44-million in only its first four days of release, according to the studio. The new adventure starring Tom Holland as the 15-year-old Peter Parker broke the industry’s record for…
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Man and apes face final battle in ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
The last trailer reveal of “War for the Planet of the Apes” sees two legendary leaders Caesar (performed in motion capture by Andy Serkis) and the Colonel (Woody Harrelson) face each other off to protect their own species from extinction. Check latest trailer below. Reaching fever-pitch in anticipation as reflected in global indicator such as…
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Aga Muhlach’s 1996 thriller ‘Sa Aking Mga Kamay,’ now digitally restored and remastered
Before viewers get to see him again on the big screen via Star Cinema’s latest movie offering “Seven Sundays,” catch multi-awarded actor Aga Muhlach in one of his most challenging roles as a serial killer on the loose in the ABS-CBN’s digitally restored and remastered film “Sa Aking Mga Kamay” this week in “Cine Lokal”…
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Sexual tension, broken taboos in new thriller ‘The Beguiled’
Focus Features presents The Beguiled, an atmospheric thriller from acclaimed writer/director Sofia Coppola and starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning. Adapted from the novel by Thomas Cullinan, The Beguiled is a sexually charged tale that unfolds during the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school. Its sheltered young women take…
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MMFF 2017 reveals four submitted-script finalists
The 42nd edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is up to new changes with the selection divided into two categories: 4 script submissions and 4 finished films, adding up to a total of 8 official entries to be screened at the festival starting December 25. Here are the first four official entries selected…
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Sarah Lahbati, Shy Carlos face demons in ‘Ang Pagsanib kay Leah dela Cruz’
Kamikaze Pictures, a joint venture between VIVA Films and Reality Entertainment, proudly present Sarah Lahbati and Shy Carlos in leading roles in the haunting movie coming out this June, produced by the award-winning director Erik Matti, and directed by Katski Flores. “Ang Pagsanib Kay Leah Dela Cruz” shows Sarah as Ruth, a reclusive police officer…
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Award-winning manga ‘In This Corner of the World’ now an animated movie
Based on the award-winning manga “Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni” by Fumiyo Kono, “In this Corner of the World” revolves around a young bride named Suzu Urano who moves to small port town Kure with her husband to start a new life. Not knowing that an impending war would change things indefinitely. Adolescent Suzu shows…
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Family-oriented comedy film ‘Ang Sikreto ng Piso,’ hopeful for MMFF 2017
‘ANG SIKRETO NG PISO’ (The Secret of the Philippine Peso Coin) is a family-oriented comedy and historical film inspired by actual events on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin in 2006. The film is a wholesome, charming, and interesting story for the Filipino family during Christmas season, and thus, it is humbly intended for…
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LIST: Gawad Urian 2017 nominees revealed
The nominees of the 40th Gawad Urian have been revealed at the press conference held today at the ELJ Communication Center of ABS-CBN. Here is the complete list of nominees. Best Picture Pamilya Ordinaryo Paglipay Ang Babaeng Humayo Women of the Weeping River Ma’Rosa Baboy Halas Best Director Brilliante Mendoza, Ma Rosa Eduardo W.…
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‘Cars 3’ races to the screen for Lightning McQueen’s biggest adventure yet
Lightning McQueen is back on the big screen in Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3 — but he’s not a rookie anymore. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Piston-Cup champion finds himself suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. “The next-gen racers are cool,” says Cars 3 director Brian Fee. “You can see…
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‘Spider-Man’ comes home to MCU in fun-filled action-adventure
Peter Parker strives to join the Avengers as the most popular character in comic book history takes his rightful place as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure Spider-Man: Homecoming (in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 6.) Marvel’s crown jewel, Spider-Man made a cameo debut in the MCU in Captain America: Civil…
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Cine Lokal celebrates Pride Month with comedy film ‘Slumber Party’
Relive the misadventures of three gay BFFs on their crazy sleepover fun in the Cinema One Originals riotous comedy film “Slumber Party” as it hits Cine Lokal until June 29. Catch it in select SM Cinemas nationwide (SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, SM Southmall, SM Bacoor, SM Iloilo and…
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Cara Delavingne, Dane DeHaan star in high-speed sci-fi action film ‘Valerian’
“Valerian” also known as “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” is the visually captivating new movie from renowned film maker Luc Besson the legendary director of “The Fifth Element” and “Lucy” starring Cara Delevingne and Dane Dehaan as the unlikely duo tasked to protect the galaxy. Set in the 28th century, Valerian (Dane…
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‘Jurassic World’ sequel gets new title, teaser poster
Universal Pictures has just launched the teaser poster for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Jurassic World. The poster sports the tagline, “Life finds a way.” Directed by J.A. Bayona (Mama, The Impossible), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom opens in the Philippines in June 2018 and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Despicable Me 3 (2017)
There is much to say about the goofiness of “Despicable Me” as an animated adventure movie but it actually transcends with family values at its core. While laughter and admiration from its audience can be the key to make it a successful installment, it is more grounded on its mission to take the franchise further…
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Robots take spotlight in new ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ posters
Eight character posters featuring the robot cast of Paramount Pictures and Michael Bay’s Transformers: The Last Knight have just been released by the studio and may be seen below. Featured in their own one-sheets are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Hot Rod, Hound, Barricade, Cogman and Sqweeks. Transformers: The Last Knight, the fifth instalment of the…
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