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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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‘Despicable Me 3’ super-villain is a former ’80s child star
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s new comedy adventure Despicable Me 3 features a new addition to the franchise: Balthazar Bratt, a formidable super-villain who has been plotting to destroy Hollywood after his TV show was canceled. Once mocked and shunned after his TV series was canceled—due to his quick onset of puberty—Bratt has become obsessed…
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2016 Cinemalaya Best Picture ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ runs July 7-13 via Cine Lokal
‘Pamilya Ordinaryo,’ the most-awarded film of 2016 is going to have another run at eight (8) SM Cinemas this July 7-13 via FDCP’s Cine Lokal. Ticket at only 120 PHP. Eduardo Roy Jr.’s third film stars Hasmine Killip (as Jane) and Ronwaldo Martin (as Aries), who play a couple of street-dwelling petty thieves. These two teenagers…
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12-year-old girl falls in love with an adult woman in multi-awarded ‘Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita’
Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita, an award-winning film by Director Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo finally finds its way to SM theaters this June through the Film Development Council’s Cine Lokal This coming-of-age film had a success successful run in various international film festivals such as The Osaka Asian Film Festival (Special Mention Award), Frameline Film…
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GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2017: The 20th Japanese Film Festival
Shangri-La Plaza hosts Eiga Sai’s milestone 20th anniversary, with screenings of a roster of awarding winning films that will take audiences through decades of Japanese cinema’s different genres. Catch the acclaimed drama, comedy, animated and suspense films from July 7 to 16 at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 2. Admission Tickets are at P102 at Shang…
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Chimpanzee protection campaign launched in honor of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
In honor of the upcoming release of War for the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Fox has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to provide care for rescued chimpanzees, many of whom are victims of the illegal commercial bushmeat and pet trades. Housed and cared for on three forested island sanctuary sites and…
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Family-friendly movie ‘A.R.C.H.I.E.’ features lovable robot dog
The upcoming kiddie and teen-friendly movie “Archie” gives us a glimpse on the future of man’s best friend as it introduces an artificial robotronic canine hyper-intelligence experiment (Archie). Set in the present day, “Archie” is a story of two misfits who became best friends. “Archie” (voiced by Michael J. Fox) was born in the lab…
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Robot dog is a girl’s best friend in comedy adventure film ‘A.R.C.H.I.E.’
Known for the iconic classic blockbuster “Back to the Future” franchise, Michael J. Fox is back in the modern-day comedy adventure movie “A.R.C.H.I.E. (Artificial Robotronic Canine Hyper-Intelligence Experiment).” Directed by Robin Dunne and inspired by classic endearing movies such as “Iron Giant,” “Short Circuit” and “Air Bud,” “Archie” is an enchanting tale about a young…
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Tom Cruise leads cinematic re-invention of ‘The Mummy’
Global superstar Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy (in Philippine cinemas on June 7, 2017). Cruise plays Nick Morton, a soldier of fortune who plunders conflict sites for timeless artifacts…ones he sells to the highest…
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WATCH: Star-studded trailer for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ makes everyone a suspect
Following the all-star cast photo reveal of the highly-anticipated latest remake of the classic book by Agatha Christie “Murder on the Orient Express”, 20th Century Fox further exposes the whodunit exploits of the uber-intelligent detective Hercule Poirot on its poster and trailer debut below. Directed by Kenneth Branagh who also stars as Poirot, “Murder on…
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‘Wonder Woman’ to have midnight previews on June 1 at 12:01 AM
MANILA, May 29, 2017 – The countdown to the opening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Wonder Woman cannot be any faster, but die-hard fans are in for a treat as the studio has announced midnight previews on June 1 at 12:01AM in selected cinemas in Metro Manila and regional cities. Fans are advised to reserve and…
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FULL LIST: Winners, Cannes Film Festival 2017
Here are the winners at the 70th edition of the Cannes film festival. Palme d’Or The Square (dir: Ruben Östlund) Caméra d’Or (best first feature) Jeune Femme (Montparnasse-Bienvenüe) (dir: Léonor Serraille) Best short film A Gentle Night (dir: Qiu Yang) Best screenplay The Killing of a Sacred Deer (dir: Yorgos Lanthimos); You Were Never Really Here…
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‘Ang Araw sa Likod Mo’ graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board
Internationally and locally acclaimed Phils.-based produced full feature film “Ang Araw sa Likod Mo (The Sun Behind You)” directed by Dominic Nuesa starring Ping Medina, Bong Cabrera and Mike Liwag has recently been graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. For its consistent and deliberate effort to give the audience a fresh take and affecting…
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Tom Hardy to lead ‘Venom’ for Sony’s Marvel Universe
Columbia Pictures has just announced that Oscar-nominated actor Tom Hardy (The Revenant, The Dark Knight Rises) will star in the action adventure Venom for director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland). Venom will be the first film out of the gate from Sony’s Marvel Universe after Spider-Man: Homecoming. The film will be released worldwide on October 5, 2018…
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Meet the new Heffleys in book-to-film ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’
Beginning as a series of online cartoons, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was an instant sensation when Jeff Kinney’s first novel was released in 2007. The novel spent almost three years on the New York Times children’s best seller list, printed in 53 languages and has sold 180 millions of copies around the world that…
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Watch ‘Dayang Asu,’ ‘Bliss,’ ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ for just P150 each at Cinema ’76
Award-winning Kapampangan film Dayang Asu joins audience-favorites Bliss and I’m Drunk, I Love You on the latest set of Filipino independent films at indie hub Cinema ’76 from May 19 (Friday) to May 25 (Thursday). Tickets are priced at 150 pesos each and seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Located at 160 Luna Mencias St.…
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Mother’s Day celebration continues in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’
It’s all for mom in the upcoming family movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” as Alicia Silverstone leads her reluctant brood on a road trip for quality family time. Based on the bestselling children’s series by Jeff Kinney, along with Silverston, the latest movie features an all-new cast that includes Tom Everett…
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Set sail for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge’
From Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films comes “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge,” the fifth film in the now iconic Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, which returns Johnny Depp to his Academy Award®-nominated role as the outrageous, swashbuckling antihero Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp is joined in this new adventure with Oscar® winners…
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New raunchy comedy is not your daddy’s ‘Baywatch’
For a generation of TV fans the world over, the name Baywatch conjures up images of sun, surf and statuesque lifeguards, running in slow-motion in form-fitting red swimsuits. Now, that’s about to change as Dwayne Johnson (Fast & Furious 8, Central Intelligence) and Zac Efron (Neighbors, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates) star in Paramount…
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Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis star sci-fi black comedy ‘Colossal’
There is a monster in all of us. Solar Pictures proudly presents its “biggest” offering for the year with Colossal, starring Hollywood’s brightest stars Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis with Dan Stevens. The exciting fusion of science fiction, romance, and comedy movie tells the story of Gloria (Anne Hathaway), an out-of-work girl who, after getting kicked out…
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Sandara Park turns to music to find herself in ‘One Step’
A tragic accident causes her to forget her past. The only way for her to remember is to sing a melody from her heart. VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment presents, One Step — A Korean movie starring Sandara Park (former member of the hit K-Pop all-girl group 2ne1), Han Jae-Seok (Speed Angels) and Cho Dong-In…
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Here comes ‘The Bride’ in new horror film about bizarre wedding
A different kind of ever after is coming your way as Solar Pictures brings you “The Bride.” This horror flick tells the story of a small town girl named Nastya. Newly married, her husband Ivan drives her to his hometown to meet his family. Upon their arrival, Nastya feels she made the wrong decision as…
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Crime-free society eyed in futuristic action thriller ‘Hunting the Phantom’
The attempt to eliminate crime and establish global peace has resulted in the abolishment of basic human freedoms in the futuristic action thriller “Hunting the Phantom.” The latest non-stop action film “Hunting the Phantom” takes place in the near future. The great invention of a global corporation, code-named “Phantom”, ensures the crime eradication and security…
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Award-winning advocacy film ‘Ang Araw sa Likod Mo’ opens May 24 in PH cinemas
Philippines’ award-winning advocacy film “Ang Araw sa Likod Mo” written and directed by Dominic P. Nuesa is a gripping story of two brothers reunited despite being separated by conflicting beliefs. The movie also tackles the heroism of Filipino soldiers in the thick of a four-decade old war against terrorism starring a talented cast that includes…
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Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror ‘Alien: Covenant’ offers terrifying cinematic event
Director Ridley Scott brings another yet unforgettable cinematic event in “Alien: Covenant” starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Guy Pearce, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Carmen Ejogo and James Franco. “Alien: Covenant” takes place ten years after the events of Prometheus and follows the crew of the colony ship Covenant, which has discovered a promising new planet.…
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Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law invite PH fans to watch ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’
Charlie Hunnam and Jude Law, stars of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new epic action adventure King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, greet “Mabuhay, Philippines!” as they invite Filipino fans to watch the film. Watch the clip below. Directed by Guy Ritchie, King Arthur: Legend of the Swoerd stars Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou,…
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Jericho Rosales, Bela Padilla team up in Dan Villegas’ ‘Luck at First Sight’
From the team that gave us the phenomenal box-office hit, “Camp Sawi,” and the director of mega-blockbuster movies like “Always Be My Maybe” and “#WalangForever,” come this year’s most enchanting romance-comedy, “Luck at First Sight.” VIVA Films and N2 Productions bring to the big screen a Joyce Bernal production that pairs off Asian Drama…
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WATCH: ‘Cars 3’ hero gets back on track with new trailer
One last chance. One more dream. View Disney-Pixar’s new Cars 3 trailer below and watch the comedy adventure in Philippine cinemas on August 23, 2017. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need…
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Latest colonization mission lands in hostile terrain in Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’
The largest colonization mission takes off in Ridley Scott’s latest sci-fi horror-thriller “Alien: Covenant” starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, James Franco, Billy Crudup, Jussie Smollett, Amy Seimetz, Carmen Ejogo, Callie Hernandez and Danny McBride. Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in “Alien” with “Alien: Covenant”, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that…
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PH cinemas to screen only Filipino films via ‘Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino’ on Aug 16-22
In honor of the Buwan ng Wika, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is partnering with commercial theaters to exclusively screen Filipino films nationwide on August 16-22, 2017 dubbed as Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino will be a big celebration of Filipino films for our audience – a festivity with a…
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Oscar winner Octavia Spencer part of dream cast in ‘Gifted’
When you’re an Oscar winner, no one expects you to show up on the set most every day – even when you’re not working – but that’s what Octavia Spencer did on “Gifted” where she co-stars with an impressive cast led by Chris Evans, Grace McKenna, Jenny Slate and Lindsay Duncan. “Gifted” is directed by…
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Trinity University of Asia’s 3rd Platinum Stallion Media Awards set on April 22
The Media and Communication Department of the College of Arts and Sciences of Trinity University of Asia will once again give recognition to various media practitioners, celebrities and media organizations in the Platinum Stallion Media Awards (PSMA) 2017. The theme for this year’s award is “Glam World”. The University is giving them recognition because of…
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‘500 Days of Summer’ director charms anew in Chris Evans-starrer ‘Gifted’
From the director of the surprise hit “500 Days of Summer,” Marc Webb helms his latest endearing story “Gifted” – starring the world’s beloved captain Chris Evans along with the über-talented Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and rising young star Grace McKenna. Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising his spirited young niece Mary…
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Emma Watson, Tom Hanks star in adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel ‘The Circle’
Tom Hanks and Emma Watson star in “The Circle,” set in the not-too-distant future where privacy becomes criminal and we are forced to confront ourselves on the price we have to pay for knowledge. In the future, would you be a better version of yourself if you knew you were being watched 24 hours a…
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True-to-life Christian drama ‘The Case for Christ’ in time for Lent
Lee Strobel’s award-winning bestselling book The Case for Christ is based on a true story about a hard-driving investigative journalist and avowed aethieist (Strobel, played by Mike Vogel) who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife… with unexpected, life-altering results. Strobel was exactly where he expected…
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Action film ‘Fast & Furious 8’ marks start of planned final trilogy
Back to play the iconic rebel Dominic Toretto himself, Vin Diesel knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish for Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious 8, the newest chapter in one of the most popular and enduring motion-picture serials of all time, and the first instalment of the planned final trilogy. (Watch the featurette Dom &…
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Easter weekend movie ‘The Boss Baby’ provides comedy for all ages
From the studio that brought you Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar, comes DreamWorks Animation’s “The Boss Baby,” a hilarious family comedy about how a new baby’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator — a wildly imaginative 7-year old named Tim. The most unusual Boss Baby…
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ continues to expand Marvel Cinematic Universe
From Marvel Studios, the studio that brought you the cinematic global blockbuster franchises of “Iron Man,” “Captain America,” “Thor,” “Ant-Man,” “Doctor Strange” and the “Avengers,” comes the highly anticipated sequel, featuring the world’s favorite band of intergalactic misfits—the Guardians of the Galaxy. Picking up where “Guardians of the Galaxy”—2014’s highest grossing film of the summer—left…
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All-new ‘Prison Break’ returns exclusively on 2nd Avenue
In the new event series Prison Break, original series stars Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, Amaury Nolasco, Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar, and Paul Adelstein are reunited for an all-new adventure spanning the globe and featuring the signature thrills and cliffhangers that were hallmarks of the original series when it aired from 2005-2009. The…
