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Action-packed ‘Ben-Hur’ showcases timely story of forgiveness
Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Ben-Hur” is a spectacular, action-adventure in epic scale in the tradition of “Gladiator.” But more than that, it is a timely story of forgiveness, the very core of the original novel from which the film is based, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. In fact, although “Ben-Hur”…
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‘USS Indianapolis’ explores worst sea disaster, shark attack at Philippine Sea
Nicolas Cage stars in “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” (aka “USS Indianapolis: Disaster at Philippine Sea”) that relives the worst sea disaster in the history of the US Navy and the inspiring true story of men of courage. Starring alongside Cage in the movie are Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter, Brian Presley and Cody…
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See the world through a child’s eyes in ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Walt Disney Studios’ classic 1977 live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon” – the endearing tale of a young boy and his friendship with an animated, green dragon – is re-imagined for today’s generation with the new family adventure bearing the same title. In Philippine cinemas starting Sept. 07, the new “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an…
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WATCH: Darth Vader revealed in new trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Darth Vader caps the new trailer of Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which may be viewed below. From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission…
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‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’ unleashes first-look photo
The first-look image for the sixth installment of the Sci-Fi, action horror film series, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” has just been released by Columbia Pictures and may be seen below. Watch for the first trailer below. Opening in Philippine cinemas on January 2017, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” will be the final installment in…
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Horror master James Wan produces ‘Haunted’
James Wan, considered one of today’ most-sought horror filmmaker, who frightened the movie going public with his works in “The Conjuring,” “Saw” and “Insidious” produces “Haunted” and directed by Will Canon who used multiple shooting styles and partly shot via found footage. The James Wan produced horror “Haunted” (also known as “Demonic”) brings a detective…
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‘USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage’ in troubled waters at Philippine sea
Based on true accounts of those who have survived during the waning days of World War II, the thrilling and inspiring “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” tells of the Navy warship USS Indianapolis that secretly delivered one of two atomic bombs that would eventually end the war. “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage,” stars Nicolas Cage,…
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Mila Kunis teams up with single, overstressed moms in R-rated comedy ‘Bad Moms’
In the estrogen-filled comedy “Bad Moms,” Amy Mitchell (Mila Kunis, “Black Swan”) has a seemingly perfect life: a great marriage, over-achieving kids, a beautiful home and a career. However, she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms, Kiki (Kristen Bell,…
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Home invasion turns into horrific nightmare in ‘Don’t Breathe’
In Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe,” three young friends break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong. Directed by Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead” 2013) and written by Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues, “Don’t Breathe” stars Jane Levy (“Evil Dead” 2013), Dylan Minnette (“Goosebumps”),…
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Q&A with Blake Lively for survival horror thriller ‘The Shallows’
Blake Lively (TV’s “Gossip Girl,” “The Age of Adaline”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ taut thriller “The Shallows” as Nancy Adams who is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only two hundred yards from shore, survival proves to be the…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ unveils billboard art
Paramount Pictures has just launched the first banner/billboard art for “Transformers: The Last Knight,” the fifth Transformers movie from director Michael Bay. Mark Wahlberg reprises his role as inventor Cade Yaeger, and he is joined in the cast by the returning Josh Duhamel and new members Tyrese Gibson, Laura Haddock and Anthony Hopkins. The most…
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‘Wanted’ director puts new twist on epic adventure ‘Ben-Hur’
From Timur Bekmambetov, the director of “Wanted” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” comes the epic action-adventure “Ben-Hur,” based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Watch the new “Ben-Hur” clip below. “Ben-Hur” is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby…
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Blake Lively wills to survive against shark in ‘The Shallows’
“This film grabs you on a primal level,” says Blake Lively, who plays a young woman stranded just a short distance from shore when she is attacked by a great white shark, in Columbia Pictures’ suspense thriller “The Shallows.” “It’s about the power to survive, the power of will.” In the taut thriller, Lively plays…
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Three realities explored in comedy-drama film ‘Zoom’
From the crazy mind of Pedro Morelli, written for the screen by Matt Hansen, and produced by Niv Fichman, these three creative geniuses collaborated to create the distinct universes of “Zoom.” Hansen explains that “originally, the film was similar to “Inception” in that it started with one reality point and went further into one’s consciousness. This…
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Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn are the ‘Bad Moms’
The latest badass comedy “Bad Moms” brings together an ensemble of extremely talented group of filmmakers starting from the writer/director duo, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore who also penned the outrageous worldwide hit “The Hangover,” along with producer Suzanne Todd, a multiple Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated producer whose movies have grossed more than two…
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Toby Kebbell betrays his brother ‘Ben-Hur’ in new action adventure
British actor Toby Kebbell has built an impressive career as one of the more versatile young actors working today, moving effortlessly from one genre to another with every project he takes on. He recently starred as lead Orc, Durotan, in Legendary’s feature film “Warcraft,” and as the sinister ape Koba in “Dawn of the Planet…
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Worst heroes ever in ‘Suicide Squad’
Is it ever a good thing to be the bad guy? In Warner Bros. Pictures’s “Suicide Squad,” the most improbable crew of crazy criminals ever thrown together will find out when they are united on a mission to save the world that turns into the wildest, weirdest, wickedest ride of their already insanity-filled lives. “The…
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WATCH: Comic-con trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts’ explores new era of magic
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Comic-Con trailer of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” which may be viewed below. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne stars in the central role of wizarding world…
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Mean girls grow up as mean mothers in comedy film ‘Bad Moms’
In the latest totally relatable movie for mothers all over the world, “Bad Moms” brings together three overworked and under-appreciated moms who ditch conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence when pushed beyond their limits. The most hilarious authentic comedy of the year, “Bad Moms” stars Mila Kunis, Kristen…
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Historical film ‘Ignacio de Loyola’ takes pride as a Filipino production
An inspiring epic film has been made about the amazing life of Ignacio de Loyola better known as St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus. The movie entitled Ignacio de Loyola chronicles Ignatius’ transformation from a brash young soldier to a man of God. It is a production by the Jesuit Communications Foundation (JesCom),…
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Social media addicts vie for top spot in thriller film ‘Nerve’
Voyeurism is at its peak in this year’s most awaited movie on social media and the virtual reality people live today in “Nerve” starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. A shy, high school girl Vee (Roberts) is suddenly catapulted into the limelight when she breaks out of her comfort zone and impulsively signs up for…
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Untitled ‘Blade Runner’ sequel unveils first-look concept art
Columbia Pictures has just revealed the first-look concept art for its Untitled Blade Runner Sequel starring Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling. Denis Villeneuve (“Sicario,” “Prisoners”) is directing and principal photography is scheduled to begin this month. The film will be released by Warner Bros. in North America and Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute in…
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Discover ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ when you’re not home
Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not around? For their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present “The Secret Life of Pets,” a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Comedy superstars Louis C.K. (TV’s “Louie”), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s “Modern…
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WATCH: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt invite fans for ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt went out of their way to engage fans as they introduce the new international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ upcoming action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven” which may be viewed below. Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.” With the…
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‘The Purge: Election Year’ welcomes world to join bloodbath
A great American tradition welcomes the world to participate in Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year.” In the trailer, the annual Purge has now been opened to foreigners, triggering the arrival of “murder tourists” eager to take part in the bloodbath. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned…
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WATCH: Tom Hanks must stop global plague in new trailer for ‘Inferno’
“Dark days of hell isn’t fiction. It’s prophecy.” So starts the latest trailer of Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment’s new action-thriller “Inferno” starring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon who must solve a deadly puzzle to avert a global plague. “Inferno” is the third film in the studio’s Robert Langdon series (including “The Da Vinci…
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Thriller film ‘Nerve’ exposes sinister side of social media
Emma Roberts and Dave Franco star in “Nerve,” a timely edge-of-your-seat thriller and a razor-sharp examination of the seductive power of social media. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, best known for their work on “Catfish” and the “Paranormal Activity” series, who have created an action-packed urban adventure that also offers keen insights into…
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‘The Shallows’ offers non-stop, pulse-pounding suspense
From Jaume Collet-Serra, director acclaimed thrillers “Unknown” and “Non-Stop,” comes Columbia Pictures’ suspenseful tale “The Shallows” where a female surfer finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. In “The Shallows,” Nancy (Blake Lively) is seeking solace after the death of her mother. Though she’s been a driven medical student, Nancy has…
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Action film ‘Marauders’ features modern day Robin Hood
“Marauders” reels into action when a bank is hit by a brutal heist, all evidence points to the owner (Bruce Willis) and his high-powered clients. But as a group of FBI agents (Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista and Adrian Grenier) dig deeper into the case — and the deadly heists continue — it becomes clear that…
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Bruce Willis stars in bank heist film ‘Marauders’
Iconic action star Bruce Willis of “Die Hard” franchise and Dave Bautista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) star in the frenetic heist film “Marauders” about an untraceable group of elite bank robbers chased by a suicidal FBI Agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Montgomery (Christopher Meloni) is on the…
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‘Jason Bourne’ returns out of revenge
Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Supremacy,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) reunite for “Jason Bourne,” the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows. Almost two decades ago, a brilliant young soldier volunteered for an experimental special-ops program after he was told…
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Director-writer of ‘The Purge’ franchise makes history with ‘Election Year’
With the release of Universal Pictures’ new, blood-soaked thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” James DeMonaco becomes the only writer and director in history to helm all three features of any given franchise. The first two films, 2013’s “The Purge” and 2014’s “The Purge: Anarchy” earned a combined gross of over $200 million worldwide on a…
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Roald Dahl’s beloved book ‘The BFG’ comes to life
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Roald Dahl’s seminal tale of the friendship between a young…
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Happy world with overly optimistic creatures awaits in ‘Trolls’
From DreamWorks, creators of highly successful animation such as “Kung Fu Panda,” “How To Train Your Dragon” and “Madagascar” comes “Trolls,” the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year. “Trolls” takes the audience to a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic creatures (Trolls),…
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‘Zombie Under Siege’ blasts horror in full-battle action with the undead
Also, known as “Navy Seals vs. Zombies,” the upcoming horror action “Zombie Under Siege” springs into full-battle action when the government loses contact with the Vice President during a campaign stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Soon, a team of battle-hardened Seals who just came back from Afghanistan is immediately sent for the rescue mission. But…
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Kiray Celis paired with Enchong Dee in romantic horror-comedy ‘I Love You to Death’
Kiray Celis is overwhelmingly excited over the release of her latest movie, “I Love You To Death,” from Regal Entertainment, Inc. The immeasurable trust the mother and daughter tandem of Lily and Roselle Monteverde inspired the petite comedienne to deliver her best in the Miko Livelo project. Her outstanding performance in her most recent blockbuster assignment, “Love…
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Pottermore unveils new writing by J.K. Rowling about Ilvermorny
‘Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,’ the second instalment in a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, will be published today exclusively on pottermore.com. ‘Ilvermorny’ (Ill-ver-morn-ee’) provides a vivid and captivating backstory of the great North American school of magic, founded in the 17th century. The new writing,…
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Dave Franco, Emma Roberts star in thriller ‘Nerve’
It’s an all-or-nothing online game in the exhilarating thriller “Nerve” set on the streets of New York City, where amateur daredevils competes for the highest payoff that mines their online information, exploiting their wildest dreams—and their deepest fears. “Nerve” stars Dave Franco, Emma Roberts, Emily Meade, Kimiko Glenn, Marc John Jefferies, Brian Marc, Samira Wiley…
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SM Cinema’s Family Movie Day features latest adaptation of ‘Pinocchio’
SM Cinema is treating families to a day of fun activities, freebies, and an exclusive family movie where kids will get to watch for free on July 2 and 3. The SM Cinema Family Movie Day invites all families to spend an unforgettable, fun-filled weekend with a complimentary movie for the kids. By purchasing two…
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Guatemalan legend becomes horror story in ‘Worry Dolls’
The Guatemalan Indians teach their children an old story. If you have worries, you share them with your Worry Dolls at bedtime. You put the dolls in a box and come dawn, the worries have been taken away. In the upcoming horror movie of the same title, Worry Dolls is set in a peaceful town…
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Enchong Dee excited for acting comeback in ‘I Love You to Death’
Swimmer-turned-celebrity Enchong Dee expressed excitement for making a comeback in his acting career, in a press conference held June 27 at 38 Valencia Events Place for Regal Entertainment and The Idea First Company’s upcoming romantic horror-comedy film I Love You to Death. After recording a self-titled album for Star Records and doing work outside the movie industry,…
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‘Percy Jackson’ director Chris Columbus produces ‘The Young Messiah’
At the heels of blockbuster movies from Chris Columbus such as Gremlins, Home Alone 1 & 2, Mrs. Doubtfire, Percy Jackson films and the Harry Potter franchise is the faith-based epic The Young Messiah which he produced under the direction of Cyrus Nowrasteh. Columbus once again demonstrates his acumen for nurturing and cultivating young talents…
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Samuel L. Jackson plays real-life unsung hero in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson stars in Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Legend of Tarzan as George Washington Williams, a real-life but relatively unsung hero from 19th-century American history who becomes Tarzan’s unexpected ally in the film. “George Washington Williams was a man of so many talents and such bravery – to be this 14-year-old kid and…
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The aliens are back in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The latest epic battle “Independence Day: Resurgence” by director Roland Emmerich is set twenty years after the alien invasion that nearly decimated the planet and presents an alternate reality to our world today. The backstory of “Independence Day: Resurgence” begins in 1996, during an ordinary summer day when, without warning, something extraordinary happened. All eyes…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ team answers call of the haunted
More than 30 years after the first film debuted… more than 25 years after ghosts were last busted on screen… the long wait is finally over. “Ghostbusters” is returning to theaters, with a new team and new characters in a new adventure. The new film began with director Paul Feig, who, as the creator of…
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‘The Legend of Tarzan’ brings Alexander Skarsgård as lord of the apes
First appearing in the 1912 story Tarzan of the Apes, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan has remained one of the most enduring characters of 20th-century popular culture. The legendary “lord of the apes” has inspired films, TV serials, radio plays, stage productions, comics and video games. But what the filmmakers of the upcoming action adventure “The…
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Tom Hanks, Irrfan Khan, Ron Howard grace ‘Inferno’ red carpet event in Singapore
Hollywood legends Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard led the red carpet event for Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment’s new action-thriller “Inferno” in Singapore June 14, taking the film’s promo tour to Asia. Joining them is acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan who also stars in the film. (Watch the video of the red carpet event…
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Time for a little madness in ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
In Disney’s “Alice through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created…
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‘The Nun’ to star in ‘The Conjuring 2’ spinoff
Just when we all thought the terrors of The Conjuring 2 will remain inside the movie, here comes reports on a spin-off on the works. The terrifying Nun in The Conjuring 2, Valak, is apparently having her own spotlight for the next James Wan haunter. Who could even forget about that creepy painting by Patrick Wilson’s…
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Director James Wan terrified audiences again with ‘The Conjuring 2’
In 1970, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren battled a malevolent presence that permeated a remote farmhouse in the US—a case brought to the screen in 2013 in Wan’s hugely successful “The Conjuring.” Then came the most highly publicized case of their careers, Amityville, which would nearly destroy them. This June, writer/director/producer James Wan seeks to…
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Thomas Jane, Laurence Fishburne star in edge-of-your-seat thriller ‘Standoff’
Thomas Jane, known for his role in “The Punisher” and Laurence Fishburne, known for his works in the blockbuster action trilogy “The Matrix” star in the latest thrilling action film “Standoff.” “Standoff” pits Carter (Jane), a troubled veteran against a deadly assassin named Sade (Fishburne) trying to kill a 12 year-old girl after she witnesses…
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Unsuspecting couple tackles unlikely marital woes in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris star as a married couple thrown in the obscure world of espionage and dirty politics in “Our Kind of Traitor.” Based on the acclaimed tome by John le Carré’ of the same title, the movie finds ordinary English couple Perry (McGregor) and Gail (Harris) on holiday in Marrakech, Morocco who meet…
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Sia provides ‘Unforgettable’ music for ‘Finding Dory’
Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen Dory, friends Marlin and Nemo—and composer Thomas Newman. “To me, he was one of the cast members of ‘Finding Nemo,’” says director Andrew Stanton. “We formed a close relationship ever since, and now that he is behind the score for ‘Finding Dory,’ it fees like the…
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Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival partners with Cinemalaya
The Japan Foundation, Manila enhances Eiga Sai with Director Talks, expansion of screenings to Baguio, and an alliance with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. READ MORE: GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival JFM’s first ever partnership with the Cinemalaya brings forth the screening of two Japanese independent films:…
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Ewan McGregor charged with money laundering in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Money moves the world in the espionage thriller “Our Kind of Traitor” starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris based on the hit novel of the same title by celebrated novelist John le Carré. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Susann White, “Our Kind of Traitor” is a taut thriller about an unsuspecting married couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and…
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‘Me Before You’ original motion picture soundtrack features popular songs
The music in New Line Cinema’s sentimental romance “Me Before You” was carefully interspersed with the film’s score, created by composer Craig Armstrong, to evoke the romantic and provocative sensibilities of the story. Among the popular songs that can be heard on the soundtrack are Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph,” “Unsteady (Erich Lee…
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Mother and daughter haunted by evil spirits in ‘The Conjuring 2’
Every parent’s greatest fear is seeing their child in pain. But what if that child’s source of pain is indescribable, unreachable, and may not even be real? In Warner Bros. Pictures’ new horror thriller “The Conjuring 2,” it becomes clear for Peggy Hodgson, that something supremely evil has permeated her London home and infiltrated her…
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ gears for full-throttle defense vs aliens
After “Independence Day” redefined the event movie genre and became a worldwide hit, its follow-up epic chapter, “Independence Day: Resurgence” delivers a new global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. The most anticipated event movie of the year “Independence Day: Resurgence” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, Bill Pullman, Jessie Usher and Sela Ward directed…
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Tom Hanks faces recession in comedy-drama film ‘A Hologram for the King’
Award-winning actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks stars in “A Hologram for the King” set in recession-ravaged 2010 as an American businessman named Alan Clay adapted from the book of the same title by acclaimed author Dave Eggers. Hanks’ role in the movie is a broke, depressed and freshly divorced man who arrives in Jeddah, Saudi…
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Winning the war against zombies in horror film ‘Generation Z’
“Generation Z” (also known as The ReZort in other territories) introduces a new kind of recreation when humans have won the war against zombies. Considered as the ultimate therapeutic revenge, “Generation Z” brings humans face to face with zombies for a shooting spree in an exclusive island to release one’s rage after being deeply damaged…
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Master magicians return beyond limits of illusion in ‘Now You See Me 2’
The surprise worldwide hit caper “Now You See Me” which grossed over $300 million worldwide and earned the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Thriller, made the Horsemen’s return to the screen inevitable for their most astounding magic act in “Now You See Me 2.” After starting out in New York City, where the first…
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The boys are back in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’
The young actors who played the Turtles via performance-capture in the 2014 hit film return in the eagerly anticipated sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” that opened June 1 in Philippine cinemas. Reprising their roles are Pete Ploszek as Leonardo, the stoic, disciplined leader of the foursome; Alan Ritchson as Raphael, the…
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Romantic Korean comedy movie ‘My New Sassy Girl’ follows funny married life
The story of the hapless Gyeon-woo (played by Cha Tae-Hyun) in the fall-of-your-seat Korean romantic hit movie “My Sassy Girl” continues in the highly-awaited sequel “My New Sassy Girl” where he is now married to an unpredictable tough woman played by Victoria Song. In “My New Sassy Girl,” Gyeon-woo has trouble forgetting his “old” sassy…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ opens in IMAX theaters
Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and IMAX Corporation announced recently that “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in all IMAX® 3D theaters across the Philippines beginning June 1st (simultaneous with its bow in 2D and 3D…
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‘The Girl King’ presents contemporary queen of LGBT
For the first time, a transgender, Geraldine Roman, is elected to a post at The House of Representatives. Ms. Roman is the duly elected congressman of the first district of Bataan. In Spain, she worked as a senior editor of a newspaper and speaks Spanish, French and Italian. A Catholic practitioner while married to her…
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Award-winning actor Tom Hanks stars in novel-to-movie dramedy ‘A Hologram for the King’
Adapted from the novel by Dave Eggers, “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks is set in a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter’s college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the King,…
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Timeless classic story told in latest ‘Pinocchio’ adaptation
The most rewarding family bonding experience is about to happen at SM Cinemas with its latest Family Movie Day weekend promo on May 28 and 29 featuring the latest version of the timeless story of “Pinocchio.” “Pinocchio” is the latest recipient of the Gold World Medal at the recently concluded New York Festival from Carlo…
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Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld team up for multi-million heist in ‘Term Life’
Vince Vaughn (“The Internship”) and Hailee Steinfeld (“Pitch Perfect 2”) play father and daughter who are out of options and out of time in the crime thriller “Term Life.” Directed by Peter Billingsley (who served as executive producer of Marvel’s “Iron Man”), “Term Life” is based on the graphic novel by A.J. Lieberman and Nick…
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Fimmel, Cooper, Foster lead Azeroth heroes in ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Three of today’s most compelling actors – Travis Fimmel (TV’s “Vikings”), Dominic Cooper (TV’s “Preacher,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Ben Foster (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) lead the charge of Azeroth heroes in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” (in Philippine cinemas May 25). In the human world of Azeroth, the pivotal…
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Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes 2016 for Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Ma’ Rosa’
Filipino star Jaclyn Jose won Best Actress during the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 22 for her mesmerizing performance in ‘Ma’ Rosa’ as a mother forced to sell drugs to survive before falling prey to corrupt police. A tearful Jose described herself as “so surprised” as she received the award for…
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Fan hijacks George Clooney’s TV show in ‘Money Monster’
George Clooney (“Gravity,” “Up in the Air”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ new film “Money Monster” as Lee Gates, the host of a financial news program who comes face-to-face with one of those regular guys who’s determined to hold someone accountable, by any means necessary. “The world of money has gotten out of control,” warns Clooney.…
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Intergalactic adventure awaits in animated film ‘Ratchet and Clank’
The latest out-of-this-world family movie “Ratchet and Clank” stars award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone along with a talented voice cast including Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, James Taylor and David Kaye. In “Ratchet and Clank,” two unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile villain named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet…
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Zombie world breaks out as ultimate blood sport in ‘Generation Z’
Following a near apocalyptic zombie outbreak in “Generation Z” (aka “The ReZort”), humans now have the upper hand and life has returned to relative normality with only an occasional reminder or mention of recent horrific events. Most people wouldn’t even blink at seeing a zombie now. They know how to handle them. It’s no big…
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Visual effects play essential role in origin story ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
In Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the filmmakers went back into the past to introduce the origins of Warcraft and then took a giant step forward with their use of special effects, computer generated imagery, and motion capture technology to tell that story in the most believable way. (Watch the featurette on…
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Piolo, Coleen, Dawn team up for the first time in ‘Love Me Tomorrow’
The long wait is finally over as Piolo Pascual, Coleen Garcia and Dawn Zulueta team up for the very first time in Star Cinema’s upcoming romantic light drama, “Love Me Tomorrow.” Directed by 2015’s mainstream breakthrough director Gino M. Santos and with a script written and develop by Jeff Stelton and G3 San Diego, Love…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to hold midnight screenings on May 18
The most awaited epic battle of mutants in “X-Men: Apocalypse” is about to unfold on the big screen on May 18, Wednesday in the midnight screenings of select cinemas.
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Face your fears in zombie theme park of horror-thriller ‘Generation Z’
Welcome to a vacation spot like no other in the horror-thriller “Generation Z,” (also known as “The ReZort”) where an unusual kind of theme park is created to entertain visitors interacting with zombies as its main attraction. But all hell breaks loose when a zombie- rights activist hacks into the park’s security system and uploads…
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High-stakes thriller ‘Money Monster’ stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts
UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY IN HIGH-STAKES THRILLER “MONEY MONSTER” In the real-time, Columbia Pictures’ high-stakes thriller “Money Monster,” George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O’Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.…
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Romantic bestseller ‘Me Before You’ transitions to big screen adaptation
“You only get one life. It’s actually your duty to live it as fully as possible,” says Will Traynor (Sam Clafin) in New Line Cinema’s new romantic drama “Me Before You.” His advice is directed at his effervescent yet seemingly settling caregiver Louisa “Lou” Clark (Emilia Clarke), 26, who claims to be happy in the…
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Discover magic within your flaws in comedy adventure ‘Finding Dory’
Disney•Pixar’s new comedy adventure “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang Dory, who is living happily in the reef with Nemo and Marlin. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, she recruits Marlin and Nemo for a life-changing adventure…
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‘The Magnificent Seven’ to be released worldwide in IMAX theatres
May 11, 2016 – IMAX Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that “The Magnificent Seven,” starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format. The film, which Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures present in association with LStar Capital and…
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Derek, Iza, Shaina give romantic twist to election season in ‘My Candidate’
Showbiz hunk Derek Ramsay, Iza Calzado and Shaina Magdayao give us a different tale of love and romance this election season via “My Candidate” from Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions at Butchi Boy Films, producers of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed romantic-comedy films, “English Only, Please” and “#Walang Forever.” The film is set against…
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Aliens come back in sci-fi disaster film ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The aliens are back with a vengeance for “Independence Day: Resurgence,” which represents director Roland Emmerich’s huge return to the genre that made him famous. A sequel to “Independence Day,” the 1996 original sci-fi groundbreaking film that captured the public imagination with its vistas of destruction, its memorable characters and huge impact on both science…
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WATCH: Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in new ‘Inferno’ trailer
Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment have just unveiled the worldwide trailer of the new action-thriller “Inferno” starring Tom Hanks, which may be viewed below. “Inferno” is the third film in the studio’s Robert Langdon series (including “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons”), which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date.…
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Celebs attend red carpet PH premiere of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Top celebrities graced the Philippine gala premiere of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” May 7 evening at SM Megamall. Popular family endorser Team Kramer (husband and wife Doug and Cheska Kramer and their three adorable children) led the guests. Rock singer Yeng Constantino, who is featured in the…
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Bruce Willis stars as crime boss in action heist movie ‘Precious Cargo’
Bruce Willis plays merciless crime boss in the gritty action heist movie “Precious Cargo” also starring Claire Forlani and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. In “Precious Cargo” Eddie (Willis) hunts down the seductive thief Karen (Forlani) who failed him. In order to win back Eddie’s trust, Karen recruits her ex-lover and premier thief Jack (Gosselaar) to steal a…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ offers visually ambitious cinematic experience
Set a decade after the events of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the latest “X-Men: Apocalypse” that will open on May 18 in Philippine cinemas finds the mutants in 1983 living their own lives. Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) has his school for gifted youngsters up and running, and has some promising new students he’s guiding…
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WATCH: Hatchlings of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ greet for Mother’s Day
In time for the Mother’s Day celebration this Sunday, May 8, Columbia Pictures has shared a special message from the hatchlings of “The Angry Birds Movie.” Watch the clip below. In the 3D animated comedy, “The Angry Birds Movie,” we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an…
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LIST: 13 memorable lines from ‘Just the 3 of Us’ starring John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado
“Just the 3 of Us” is the first team-up of romantic comedy movie royalties John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado and director Cathy Garcia-Molina. The film’s script was written and developed by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen and Vanessa R. Valdez. “Just the 3 of Us” also stars Joel Torre, Maria Isabel…
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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart team up for ‘Central Intelligence’
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart flip up the buddy action-comedy genre in Universal Pictures’ “Central Intelligence.” (Watch the film’s trailer and check out the the teaser poster below.) “Central Intelligence” follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high-school reunion. Claiming to be on a…
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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ premieres in 34 countries on May 7
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 5, 2016 – To celebrate the imminent release of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” Sony Pictures will host 42 “Red’s Carpet” premiere events in 34 countries around the world on Saturday, May 7. Image above: March 18, 2016: Red visits Rizal Park for Columbia Pictures…
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X Ambassadors shares ‘Unsteady’ music video for ‘Me Before You’
The music video for the remix of “Unsteady” by the band X Ambassadors, which includes clips from the upcoming romantic film “Me Before You,” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” is based on the critically acclaimed, bestselling novel by Jojo Moyes. The romantic…
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‘Mother’s Day’ gathers A-list cast for heartwarming tribute to moms
Expectant moms, single moms, stepmoms, gay moms, estranged moms, long-lost moms and mothers of all kinds get their due in an emotional tribute to the tie that can’t be broken in “Mother’s Day,” an endearing and entertaining romantic comedy about everyone’s first love, our mothers. Director and producer Garry Marshall once again brings together an…
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Stephen Chow’s blockbuster hit ‘The Mermaid’ screens exclusively at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls
The Mermaid is currently making waves as China’s biggest blockbuster to date with box office sales surpassing the half billion dollar mark. It is the first movie to ever do so in mainland China and in Hong Kong, and has even outperformed Hollywood heavy weights like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Furious 7, Avatar and…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in May 2016
In honor of National Heritage Month this May, the Cinematheque Centre Manila, in partnership with the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP), will screen classic Filipino films that are widely considered to be some of the best that Philippine cinema has to offer. The films in this month’s line-up are milestones that have had a significant…
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Romantic comedy ‘My New Sassy Girl’ awaits funny misadventures
From the surprise romantic blockbuster South Korean film “My Sassy Girl,” the comical and lovable Cha-tae Hyun is back in his latest romantic misadventures in “My New Sassy Girl.” Following the sincere, funny and hapless Gyun-Woo (Cha-tae Hyun), he is now married in “My New Sassy Girl” to his childhood sweetheart played by Victoria Song.…
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Experience PH’s first MX4D Motion EFX Theater at the Evia Lifestyle Center
When Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered March 26, 2016 in the Philippines, long lines of die-hard fans of the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton formed in theaters. But for many, watching the movie once was not enough. The MX4D experience now available in the Philippines let moviegoers double the fun…
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‘Just the 3 of Us’ unites John Lloyd, Jennylyn, Cathy Garcia-Molina for the first time
John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado team up for the first time with director Cathy Garcia-Molina in one movie – summer’s much-anticipated romantic film “Just the 3 of Us.” The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina from a script written and developed by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen and Vanessa R.…
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ posts biggest PH opening weekend ever with P362-M
MANILA, May 2, 2016 – Box-office records fell as Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” opened to a historic P362-million in its first five days nationwide, capturing the crown for the Biggest Opening Weekend of All-Time (surpassing the P339.8-M of Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” last year). This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt…
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James Reid, Nadine Lustre star in light, feel-good summer movie ‘This Time’
THE country’s hottest reel and real-life love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, returns to the big screen via the light, feel-good summer movie This Time opening May 4, 2016 in theaters nationwide from VIVA Films. In an interview on the film’s last shooting day, James expressed how excited he and Nadine are about doing a…
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