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Meet the Four Horsemen in the new ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
The critically hailed blockbuster “X-Men: Days of Future Past” was a tough act to follow. Following his acclaimed work, director Bryan Singer takes the franchise to new heights with “X-Men: Apocalypse,” in which the X-Men battle the original and most powerful mutant — Apocalypse. Staged in 1983, the invincible and immortal Apocalypse is set free…
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Hyper-kinetic action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot on GoPro cameras
Prepare for a mind-blowing immersive cinematic encounter in “Hardcore Henry” as it gives the audience a chance to experience the entire film through the point-of-view of its main character (cyborg) named Henry. First time director Ilya Naishuller helms “Hardcore Henry” wherein Henry remembers nothing and his wife Estelle (played by Haley Bennett) has been kidnapped…
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Diyos-Diyosan reveals timely look at Pinoy faith, politics
dIYOS-DIYOSAn is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country’s current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders. The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for…
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Team Iron Man bats for responsibility in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Robert Downey Jr. returns as the godfather of all Super Heroes, Tony Stark and leads Team Iron Man in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Tony Stark is a different man—he’s made an honest assessment of the recent events with Ultron and, in a shocking conservative turnaround, is in agreement with world governments that the Avengers…
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Box-office hit director Garry Marshall brings big-hearted movie ‘Mother’s Day’
Garry Marshall, who moved everyone to tears of joy with his classic and endearing romantic comedies such as “Pretty Woman,” “The Princess Diaries,” “Beaches,” “Dear God,” “New Year’s Eve” and “Valentine’s Day” connects the world once again with his latest star-studded movie “Mother’s Day” starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis in…
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WATCH: High-octane action reigns in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer
The new, explosive trailer of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’…
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Team Cap fights for Avenger’s freedom in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” begins and ends with its lead character Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans). After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his…
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WATCH: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ remake launches first trailer
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven” starring . Watch the film’s first trailer that has just been launched below. With the sleepy town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection…
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Irreverent viral video expands to immersive videogame film ‘Hardcore Henry’
Ilya Naishuller is a Russian-born filmmaker and front man for the Moscow punk band Biting Elbows. His band’s groundbreaking, irreverent video “Bad Motherfucker” became a viral sensation, catching the attention of fans around the world, attracting over 120 million views. Producer/director Timur Bekmabetov was one of those fans and he encouraged Naishuller to expand his…
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Most downloaded mobile game of all time inspires ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
In December 2009, people around the world downloaded a game to their phones and started a phenomenon. Little green piggies had invaded, intent on stealing the eggs of some flightless birds – and these birds were… well, there’s only one word for it. How would you feel if someone came to your home and took…
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Epy Quizon plays Singapore hostage taker in ‘Unlucky Plaza’
“Convincing characters, genuine scenarios and a fun amount of chaos…you can chalk up Unlucky Plaza as an indisputable win,” described Esquire Magazine of this Singaporean crime drama that had its sold-out worldwide premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was subsequently picked as Opening Film for the Singapore International Film Festival, where critics confirmed…
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Dance movie ‘High Strung’ stars world’s most talented dancers
In a city where only the best succeed, two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks need to find harmony to achieve their dreams in the highly-motivating fish-out-of-water film “High Strung” starring award-winner ballerina Keenan Kampa and multi-talented artist Nicholas Galitzine. At the heels of phenomenal dance movies such as “Step Up” and…
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Cannes Film Festival 2016 lineup announced
The Official Selection for the 69th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées. 2016 Festival de Cannes will be held from May 11 to 22, 2016. Full list of entries below: Opening Night Film Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen Competition Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade Julieta – directed by…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in April 2016
This April 2016, the Cinematheque Centre Manila celebrates the “Daze of Youth” with youth cinema crossing all eras and genres, speaking of the wayward endlessness of growing up and the rebellion against stern adulthood. Audiences will be treated to special question-and-answer sessions with directors and special guests following select film screenings. The Cinematheque Centre Manila…
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CIA’s top secrets unlocked from dead man’s mind in ‘Criminal’
Hollywood’s brightest young and veteran stars Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman star in “Criminal” – the story of the right man in the wrong body. “Criminal” finds an ex-convict’s brain being implanted the memories of a top CIA agent in a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot.…
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WATCH: More action, more laughter in new trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
The Turtles turn up the action and fun in the new trailer for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” which Paramount Pictures has just released, and may be viewed below. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” to battle bigger, badder…
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First-person shooter action film ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot in GoPro camera
Get ready to watch and play in “Hardcore Henry,” one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time. You experience the entire film through the main character Henry. As the film begins, you remember nothing, just look around. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead…
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WATCH: Back to wizarding world in new trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new trailer for the much-anticipated adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” pulling back fans and moviegoers again to the magical realm. The trailer may be viewed below. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by…
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Revolutionary dance movie ‘High Strung’ inspires adrenaline rush
A hip hop violinist meets a ballerina in the high-energy dance movie “High Strung” where two misfits didn’t belong until they believed in each other and go head to head against the best of the best in the Manhattan Conservatory of Arts Peterson Dance contest. Ruby (Keenan Kampa), a lovely ballet dancer on scholarship who…
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Idris Elba, Richard Madden face bomb attacks in ‘Bastille Day’
Timely as today’s major concerns on battling terrorism comes the riveting action film “Bastille Day” based on true events starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden out to stop a series of bomb attacks in Paris. In “Bastille Day,” Michael Mason (Richard Madden from ‘Game of Thrones’) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds…
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WATCH: New trailer for Disney’s ‘The BFG’ goes into giant country
A new trailer of Disney’s big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” has just been launched, and may be viewed below. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark…
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Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot de Leon topbill Adolf Alix Jr.’s ‘Mrs.’
In “Mrs.”, 70-year-old Virginia (Elizabeth Oropesa) shares the old ancestral house with Delia (Lotlot de Leon), her ever-loyal maid. Delia is marrying her long-time boyfriend, Rene, and tearfully confides to Virginia that she wants to go home to her parents in the province to start a new family life with him. Haunted by a past…
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Aljur Abrenica, Alvin Anson star in Ato Bautista’s ‘Expressway’
A syndicate old-timer named Ben (Alvin Anson) needs to do one last assignment before the boss he works for grants him his much delayed retirement. Assigned to be his partner is the neophyte Morris (Aljur Abrenica), a trigger-happy, sadist who yearns to impress the syndicate boss. For Ben, this last assignment turns out to be a…
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Mes De Guzman’s ‘Dyamper’ depicts real-life struggle in Nueva Vizcaya
Director Mes De Guzman’s film ‘Dyamper’ is about three friends wait along Dalton Pass every dawn to jump at the back of rice delivery trucks to steal the goods and sell it at the wet market as their means of income. One of them accidentally gets a pack of drugs in one of the trucks…
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Janine Gutierrez, Enchong Dee escape dark past in Gino M. Santos’ ‘Lila’
‘Lila’ is a psychological-thriller by Gino M. Santos for this year’s Sinag Maynila Film Festival. “The film is my first horror film. It’s a challenge because we need to make the film as unique and as Filipino as possible,” says Gino. The story is about Jess (Janine Gutierrez), a young woman running from her past…
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Mara Lopez plays battered wife in Jay Altarejos’ ‘T.P.O.’
T.P.O. tells the story of Miguel (Oliver Aquino), an abusive husband to TERESA, a former town-beauty queen (Mara Lopez). They have an eight-year old son, JR (Micko Laurente). Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents (Menggie Cobarrubias and Dexter Doria). The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse. After a night of beating, Teresa,…
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Cristine Reyes stars in supernatural horror-thriller ‘Elemento’
Early this year, VIVA International Pictures gave us the heart-pumping blockbuster horror movie, “The Boy.” If you’re one of those who enjoyed the psychological tension brought by its leading character, Brahms, then brace yourself for another story of an ominous boy in VIVA Films’ “Elemento.” While on a field trip to a forest, grade-school student…
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Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell paired in R-rated rom-com ‘Mr. Right’
Blending dancing, violence and romance into one-of-a-kind hybrid entertainment, “Mr. Right” stars Anna Kendrick as manic Martha who falls in for Francis (Sam Rockwell), a professional assassin with a cause. When Martha discovers that her new beau is a professional hitman, who kills the people ordering the hits. But the bodies pile up, Martha must…
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‘Ghostbusters’ unveils new action-packed image
Columbia Pictures has just released a new unit still from its upcoming action-comedy “Ghostbusters” showing the four female title characters in action with proton packs blazing. Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, “Ghostbusters” is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal fighting…
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‘Batman v Superman’ flies past $500-M worldwide, P200-M in PH
BURBANK, CA, March 30, 2016 – Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” continues to win at the worldwide box office. Soaring past $500 million after only five days in theaters with a total of $501.9 million and counting, the film joins a very rare group of movies that cross half…
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To love and to guard in romantic action comedy ‘Mr. Right’
In the tradition of highly-successful romantic action comedies comes a one-of-a-kind love story in “Mr. Right” starring two of Hollywood’s well-sought actors Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell. In “Mr. Right,” Martha (Anna Kendrick) discovers that her new beau, Francis (Sam Rockwell), is a professional assassin… with a cause. He kills the people ordering the hits.…
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Chris Hemsworth propels new story of ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
The fantastical world of “Snow White and the Huntsman” expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman Eric and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined, in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” In 2012, “Snow White and the Huntsman” breathed new life into the fairy-tale genre with a dark, epic…
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Father and son on the run in supernatural thriller ‘Midnight Special’
A father and his son who may have otherworldly powers are on the run from the government in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Midnight Special,” at once a supernatural thriller and an enigmatic and thought-provoking journey into the unknown…and the unknowable. In “Midnight Special,” a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son,…
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Paul Bettany’s ‘Shelter’ exposes homelessness in America
Real life couple Paul Bettany and Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly collaborate in the actor’s directorial debut in “Shelter.” Bettany, best known for his role in the global blockbuster “Avengers” movies, “Iron Man,” “Legion” and “The Da Vinci Code” takes the back seat and helms a movie with a very powerful message on homelessness set in…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Trumbo (2015)
“Trumbo” Review Directed by Jay Roach Screenplay by John McNamara, based on the book by Bruce Cook Trumbo is a biopic of Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston), a self-confessed Communist radical, who fought of the earthly forces that deliberately unseated him from the comfort of his life and prominence by tagging him as an enemy of…
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WATCH: ‘Midnight Special’ mystifies with teaser trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures has launched the teaser trailer of its new sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special” which may be viewed below. In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious…
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‘Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston tackles injustice in ‘Trumbo’
What tyrannical disservice could a democratic country, like the USA, impose to its people? Why would a democratic country suddenly brandish communism in its own land? World War is waving in the horizon, as the relations between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. deteriorated and the fear of the “Red Menace” reached unprecedented heights. A group…
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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ TV spots shed light on backstory
A couple of TV spots for the new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” have just been revealed by Universal Pictures. The first focuses on the origins of evil queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron), while the second tells of the feud between the sisters Freya (Emily Blunt) and Ravenna. The spots may be viewed below. Chris…
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ trilogy to begin with ‘History of Magic in North America’
Leading up to the November 18th release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated feature “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” J.K. Rowling has crafted a collection of new original writing entitled Magic in North America, to introduce audiences to a new place and time in the wizarding world that she has created. The first…
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Zack Snyder pits Batman against Superman in ‘Dawn of Justice’
Certified fanboy and acclaimed director Zack Snyder pits the Dark Knight against the Man of Steel in a Super Hero face-off for the ages, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new epic, action-adventure, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The film stars Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent. To Snyder,…
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Filming begins on ensemble drama ‘Collateral Beauty’ with all-star cast
Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema’s and Village Roadshow Pictures’ thought-provoking drama “Collateral Beauty,” being helmed by Oscar-winning director David Frankel (“Dear Diary,” “The Devil Wears Prada”). “Collateral Beauty” features an all-star cast, including Will Smith (upcoming “Suicide Squad”), Edward Norton (“Birdman”), Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”), Michael Peña (“The Martian”), Naomie Harris…
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WINNERS: 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies
The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) has announced the winners and awardees for the 32nd Star Awards for Movies held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. The PMPC Star Awards honors the best Filipino movies, performers and stakeholders of 2015 for the mainstream and indie…
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True-to-life story inspires ‘Miracles from Heaven’
Based on the inspiring book and astonishing true story of the girl rescued by an out-of-the-blue accident, comes Columbia Pictures’ “Miracles from Heaven,” the rousing portrait of a family suddenly discovering joy and promise in the most tumultuous moment of their lives. Golden Globe® winner Jennifer Garner stars as Christy Beam, a tenacious, devoted mother…
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Midnight Special’ shares new images
Take for your first look at the newly-released images from Warner Bros. Pictures’ new sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” from acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols. In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a…
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Oscars 2016 Best Picture ‘Spotlight’ returns to PH cinemas
For a limited time you may now watch “Spotlight,” the Oscar pick for Best Picture, back at select cinemas: Eastwood, Gateway, Powerplant, Robinsons Galleria, and the newly opened Cinema ’76. The movie won two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture in the recently concluded 88th Academy Awards. It also had four other nominations…
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‘Arrow’ star Brandon Routh aboard plane mayhem in ‘Lost in the Pacific’
The high-flying and non-stop thrilling action movie “Lost in the Pacific” starring Arrow’s Brandon Routh aboard on the maiden flight of a giant, luxury aircraft called The Titanic in the Sky. Unfortunately, just like its historical ocean counterpart, the plane hits an abandoned aircraft carrier on its first voyage and its pilot, played by Chinese actress…
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WATCH: New ‘Finding Dory’ trailer reveals her destiny
Disney-Pixar has just reeled-off the new trailer for its upcoming comedy adventure “Finding Dory,” and in the process revealed the blue tang’s destiny… or make it Destiny – Dory’s long-lost whale shark friend who has an exciting story to tell. The trailer premiered at The Ellen Show of “Finding Dory” lead voice star Ellen DeGeneres.…
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MOVIE REVIEW: London Has Fallen (2016)
“LONDON HAS FALLEN” REVIEW DIRECTED BY BABAK NAJAFI STORY BY CREIGHTON ROTHENBERGER AND KATRIN BENEDIKT “Prepare for Bloody Hell.” Not exactly original. Or witty. But the imagery and the line would already give you an idea what to expect, more so if you were able to watch the first film. London has Fallen is the…
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‘The Divergent: Allegiant’ opens in PH cinemas one week ahead of US release
The first of the last part of the bestselling trilogy “The Divergent Series” book-to-movie blockbuster franchise, “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” is about to explode with epic action scenes, spectacular vistas and unexpected twists in cinemas on March 9, one week advance of its US release. “The Divergent Series: Allegiant follows Tris, Four and their comrades…
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‘Pitch Perfect’ star Anna Kendrick pairs up with assassin in ‘Mr. Right’
Produced by hit movie makers, the upcoming romantic action comedy “Mr. Right” sees a hyperactive at the best of times, Martha (Anna Kendrick) has gone full-on manic since her latest breakup. She babbles, parties like a monster, cooks everything in sight — and is looking to do something terrible when she meets Francis (Sam Rockwell;…
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Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling confirms ‘Fantastic Beasts’ trilogy
Author J.K. Rowling has confirmed through her Twitter account that the Harry Potter spin-off under Warner Bros. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be a trilogy. Right before this announcement, there have been rumors as to the number of Fantastic Beasts in the works under the production slate of Warner. Even its chief Ken…
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After 3 major Oscar wins, ‘The Revenant’ returns to PH cinemas
“The Revenant,” which bagged this year’s plum awards at the Oscars – Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Best Director (Alejandro Iñarritu) and Best Cinematography (Emmanuel Lubezki) will return in select Philippine cinemas starting March 2. DiCaprio’s Best Actor award for his winning performance which the domestic and global audience have been rooting for in his work…
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Let the battle begin in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Born one year apart in separate runs of DC Comics, Batman and Superman have leapt off the page to become cultural touchstones across the globe, embraced by generations of fans through decades of social and political change. One orphaned by crime, the other by a dying planet; one shaped by his thirst for vengeance, the…
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‘Miracle from Heaven’ launches ‘Share Your Miracle’ website
Sony Pictures’ inspiring new film “Miracles from Heaven” has launched a website to let moviegoers share who their everyday miracles in life are. Users can visit www.ShareYourMiracle.com to create a customized digital image of someone who is a miracle in their life, whether it is an encouraging family member, a loving spouse or partner, motivating…
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Real-life champs star in hip-hop movie ‘Born to Dance’
Born to Dance is a movie about Auckland teenagers with dreams of hip-hop dance stardom, and its shot through with dance sequences that tell the story of their desires in vivid, explosive fashion. Director Tammy Davis, making his feature debut, says he was drawn to the script of Born to Dance because of the way…
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Olympics’ triumphant underdog soars in ‘Eddie the Eagle’
Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton, recently seen in an impressive lead performance in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” team up in the upcoming highly-inspirational true-to-life comedy in “Eddie The Eagle.” Inspired by true events, “Eddie The Eagle” is a feel-good story about an underdog with a never say die attitude, Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Egerton), an unlikely…
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Po becomes teacher of Furious Five in ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
The student is now a teacher in “Kung Fu Panda 3” where Po (voiced by Jack Black), the dragon warrior had been tasked by their master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) to take on the responsibility of further training the Furious Five. As Po faces the insurmountable challenge of training his idols, the “best of the best”…
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Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ to touch new generation in new Disney film
Disney’s “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to…
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‘Kung Fu Fanda 3’ sneak previews in PH cinemas Feb 29, Mar 1
Invading cinemas earlier than expected, “Kung Fu Panda 3” will have sneak previews (whole day) on February 29 (Monday) and March 1 (Tuesday) nationwide in the Philippines, in 2D and 3D screens. The latest and third instalment in the global phenomenal franchise, “Kung Fu Panda 3” ruled the US box-office for weeks and is tracking…
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Chadwick Boseman plays man on mission in ‘Message from the King’
In the first-look photo from his new action-thriller Message from the King, Chadwick Boseman is a man on a mission. The movie, directed by Fabrice Du Welz, stars Boseman as a man from South Africa who has suddenly lost all contact with his younger sister, and travels to Los Angeles only to find evidence that…
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‘The Other Side of the Door’ breaks balance between life and death
The balance between life and death was disturbed in the horror film “The Other Side of the Door” when an inconsolable mother, Maria (Sarah Wayne Callies) disobeyed a sacred ritual when she opened the door that separates the living and the dead in a desperate move to talk to her son who died in an…
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‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ heightens pulse-pounding escape, survival
Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q and Ansel Elgort return in the most awaited book-to-film franchise in “Allegiant” where Chicago is on the verge of an all-out civil war. The young warriors and heroes with Tris (Woodley) leading the troop -Four (James), Christina (Kravitz), Peter (Teller), Tori (Q) and Caleb (Elgort)…
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‘Breaking Bad’s’ Bryan Cranston plays titular role in biography drama ‘Trumbo’
American actor-director Bryan Cranston is known for his role as Walter White in the crime thriller TV series Breaking Bad. He has also directed some episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, The Office, Modern Family and Breaking Bad. He is also known for his roles in Argo, Drive, John Carter and the recent reboot of…
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ marks biggest adventure comedy in blockbuster franchise
One of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, “Kung Fu Panda 3.” When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across…
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Mother brings son back from the dead in ‘The Other Side of the Door’
Alexandre Aja, known for horror genre films such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Horns” and “Piranha 3D” produces yet another spine-tingling thriller in “The Other Side of the Door” where a mother who lost her son and can’t bear to lose him has done something terrible that is about to destroy her family just to…
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Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig play evil villains in ‘Zoolander 2’
Comic geniuses Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig band together as the fabulous evil villains Jacobim Mugatu and Alexanya Atoz, respectively, in Paramount Pictures’ hilarious comedy sequel, “Zoolander 2.” So iconic that he can be identified by silhouette, Jacobim Mugatu stands alongside some of the most revered and reviled villains in cinema history. With a penchant…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ reveals Southeast Asia exclusive art features
“Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, features a team of filmmakers from all over the world. From Southeast Asia, there are five hometown heroes, specifically from Singapore and Thailand, each of them with different roles in the production of the movie. From lighting artists to modeler, these hometown heroes are based in Burbank, California, working…
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Jack Black, Jolie’s kids, Hoffman’s grandson voice ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
It’s definitely a family movie affair in the upcoming “Kung Fu Panda 3” as the lead actors’ voices along with their brood’s voices are in the movie too! In recent interviews, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie Pitt and Dustin Hoffman shared that their children recorded voices in the latest installment of the blockbuster family global franchise.…
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‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ opens in PH one week ahead of US release
The Shailene Woodley starrer “Divergent” series based on the books by author Veronica Roth has recently revealed “Allegiant – Part 1” and “Allegiant – Part 2” have been modified for the big screen. In the news that have circulated recently, it was revealed that the upcoming two film will no longer be called “Allegiant –…
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Jennifer Lawrence reunites with Bradley Cooper in ‘Joy’
Based loosely on the life and rise of inventor and home shopping star Joy Mangano, starring Jennifer Lawrence in the titular role for which she is nominated in the Best Actress category in this year’s Academy Awards, the genre-blurring story of “Joy” follows the wild path of a hard-working but half-broken family and the young…
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‘Batman v Superman’ releases exclusive poster for IMAX
The battle is bigger in IMAX! Take your first look at exclusive IMAX poster of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” which has just been unveiled by Warner Bros. The one-sheet also nicely reminds viewers that “select footage” were filmed using IMAX cameras. From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring…
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Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Robert Pattinson star in ‘Queen of the Desert’
Opening on March 2 exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas is “Queen of the Desert” starring Nicole Kidman, James Franco and Robert Pattinson, a true story of the life of British explorer and adventurer, Gertrude Bell (Kidman). “Queen of the Desert” chronicles Bell’s journeys of love and loss in the Middle East during the early 20th…
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Academy Award frontrunner ‘Room’ relates unbreakable mother-son bond
This year’s strong contender and frontrunner in the 88th Oscars, “Room” being nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress takes the audience on a visceral experience as we are introduced to the cramped world of the five-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma named Joy (Brie Larson), where he was…
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Nicholas Sparks spreads love anew in ‘The Choice’
Nicholas Sparks has kept the flame of love burning for his millions of readers with his bestselling novels. He has authored 18 books that feature male characters which he calls “Joe Average” or “guys who build furniture, high school students, and soldiers”. Yet he makes them stand out because of how deeply they fall in…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ images show cast up-close
Columbia Pictures has just released new cast images from its highly anticipated “Ghostbusters” reboot, giving fans their first look of Chris Hemsworth in-character as the Ghostbusters’ secretary. This was quickly followed by the rollout of new photos of the main cast – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Thirty years after the…
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‘Gods of Egypt’ rouses action, stunning visual effects
The power of ancient myths and the imagination of today’s most gifted storytellers have come together for the action fantasy adventure movie “Gods of Egypt,” a grandly entertaining spectacle that transports audiences into a vivid universe of larger-than-life figures locked in epic battle. In this “Gods of Egypt,” the survival of mankind hangs in the…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Spotlight (2015)
SPOTLIGHT (2015, US): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
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‘Allegiant – Part 1’ trailer, character posters released
The feature film adaptation of “The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1,” the third installment of the blockbuster “Divergent” action adventure franchise takes Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than before. Starring Golden Globe® nominated Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer, and Academy Award® nominated…
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Jennifer Lawrence plays ‘Joy’, explores rise as home TV shopping magnate
Starring Jennifer Lawrence in the title role, the relatable incredible success story in “Joy,” helmed by director David O. Russell explores of how one person, confronted with madcap circumstances, endless obstacles and a long road of self-searching, forges a meaningful, joyful life, loosely based on the life of Joy Mangano (home TV shopping magnate). The…
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Disney’s tradition of talking animals lives on with ‘Zootopia’
In its 92-year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has created a long and storied legacy of talking-animal films—from Mickey Mouse’s debut short “Steamboat Willie” to “Bambi,” “Dumbo,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood” and “The Lion King.” Now, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the wild with the feature film “Zootopia.” “We all grew up watching…
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Sony Pictures announces additional cast for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Culver City, CA, February 11, 2016 – Sony Pictures Animation today announced the addition of three new cast for the lineup of talent in the next Smurf adventure “Smurfs: The Lost Village,” hitting theaters March 31, 2017 (including the Philippines). Joining the already announced Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin…
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Academy Award-nominated film ‘Room’ opens Feb 17 in PH
The highly-acclaimed tearjerker film “Room” where the audience rooted for the mother and son’s chance at freedom who were imprisoned in a sound-proof shed for seven years will now open in local cinemas on February 17. Based on the international bestselling book written by Emma Donoghue of the same title, director Lenny Abrahamson brings the…
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LIST: 10 upcoming Disney movies in 2016
Coming off an undisputed blockbuster 2015 – when practically every movie it released was a box-office hit — Walt Disney Studios Philippines has just announced that will roll out ten films in 2016, led by the charming animated feature “Zootopia,” Marvel’s super hero collision “Captain America: Civil War,” Pixar’s eagerly awaited sequel, “Finding Dory” and…
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‘Love is Blind’ offers fun, romance for Valentine’s season
Regal Entertainment, Inc.’s “Love is Blind,” tagged as this year’s riotous love story couldn’t be shown at a more opportune time, February 10, four days short of love day, Valentine’s Day The film’s trailer alone is an instant favorite among netizens what with hunk actor Derek Ramsay falling for the charm of petite and plain…
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WATCH: First trailer, poster for Matt Damon’s ‘Jason Bourne’
Universal Pictures has just revealed the first trailer and poster of the highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” marking the return of Matt Damon to his most iconic role. The trailer may be viewed below. Paul Greengrass, the director of “The Bourne Supremacy” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” once again joins Damon for the next chapter of…
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‘Lost in the Pacific’ is China’s first feature film in English
Brandon Routh stars in his latest action movie in “Lost In The Pacific,” China’s first ever feature film in English which also stars Zhang Yuqi, Russell Wong, Bernice Liu. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vincent Zhou, “Lost In The Pacific” finds Routh playing vthe role of a mysterious chef aboard a luxury airline on its maiden…
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Natalie Portman plays badass cowgirl in ‘Jane Got a Gun’
Natalie Portman is the heroine in her new movie “Jane Got a Gun,” the feminist western directed by Gavin O’Connor. “Jane Got a Gun” centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She…
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Controversial film ‘Spotlight’ probes sex scandals in church
“Crime does not pay” — an adage that holds the truth, even in this 21st century. Spotlighting a decade-long and numerous sexual abuses inflicted upon the youth, altar boys or helpers, became a recurring sickening diseases within the darkened walls of the Catholic Church. Not only the innocent minors suffered, but also their parents and…
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Brandon Routh sets in cutthroat survival race in ‘Lost in the Pacific’
Brandon Routh best known for his lead role in “S.” stars in his latest futuristic sci-fi thriller “Lost in The Pacific” with Yuqui Zahng. The movie is set in 2020 where a group of elite passengers who are on a transoceanic flight aboard a brand new luxurious jumbo jet find themselves stranded on a remote…
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Critically-acclaimed film ‘Brooklyn’ to be adapted into BBC series
The award-winning and critically-acclaimed feature film “Brooklyn” will be adapted into a television series with the BBC. This is now being developed by the same producers of the movie Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey through Wildgaze Films. Julie Walters is set to reprise her BAFTA-nominated supporting role as the quirky landlady Mrs. Madge Kehoe. The…
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Casey Affleck plays accidental hero in ‘The Finest Hour’
Academy Award® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar,” “Oceans 13”) stars in Disney’s daring sea rescue tale “The Finest Hours” as Raymond Sybert, the mid-level crew member aboard the ill-fated Pendleton who suddenly becomes the man to whom everyone looks for guidance. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is based on the extraordinary true story of the…
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Shoot and slice as ‘Deadpool’ invades PH cinemas with R-16 rating
Manila, Philippines – “Deadpool” has been rated by the MTRCB (local censors board) with an R-16 rating due to the movie’s strong violence and language throughout including sexual content and graphic nudity. “Deadpool” director Tim Miller couldn’t agree more as with all other R-ratings from across the globe. Along with Deadpool fighting in the buff,…
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Cast, crew share real dangers in shooting ‘The Revenant’
The history of the American fur trade is brief, yet pivotal, full of tales of daring but also grave destruction. Though the fur trade forged the romantic image of the mountain man – idealized loners purportedly as rugged as the wilderness they felt beholden to tame — the fur trade was also very much a…
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Dennis Trillo, Solenn Heussaff, Kit Thompson heat up ‘Lakbay2Love’
Handsome award-winning actor Dennis Trillo and alluring actress Solenn Heusaff ignite the silver screen with their third and biggest team up: the film, “Lakbay2Love” from Erasto Films. The two gorgeous performers first starred in a TV commercial and were last seen together in the family drama “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” wherein their characters unleashed the…
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Zac Efron, Robert De Niro star in buddy road trip comedy ‘Dirty Grandpa’
Zac Efron and Robert De Niro go on a wild familial bonding in “Dirty Grandpa,” where Edron plays young, buttoned-up, conservative lawyer Jason Kelly who is in the final stages of preparation for a picture-perfect wedding to his seemingly ideal fiancée Meredith Goldstein (Julianne Hough) when Jason’s beloved paternal grandmother passes. Though it’s the week…
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Japan’s infamous suicide ‘Forest’ now subject of new horror film
Rising with terrifying grandeur at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of Columbia Pictures’ new supernatural thriller “The Forest.” In the film, a young American woman, Sara (Natalie Dormer), journeys to the Aokigahara Forest in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In…
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GUIDE: Power Mac Center presents ‘Cinemansanas’
Premier Apple reseller Power Mac Center launches Cinemansanas, a campaign for aspiring and established artists who have a vision in storytelling through film in the digital age. Cinemansanas is the second installment of Pixelworx, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. It is celebrated with a series…
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Sony Pictures to distribute ‘Blade Runner’ sequel in PH
LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 25, 2016 – Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute Alcon Entertainment’s follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece “Blade Runner” in all overseas territories (including the Philippines) in all media; with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing in North America and Canada through its output agreement with Alcon, it was announced by Alcon co-founders…
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Winning movie ‘Brooklyn’ features fashion, music throwbacks
Brought to life with the dreamlike shadings of a love poem, “Brooklyn” unfolds in two distinctly atmospheric worlds: one amid the cloistered, muted beauty of Enniscorthy, Ireland and the other in the bustling chaos of New York’s Brooklyn, the frequent first stop of many immigrants to America, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson…
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New ‘Spider-Man’ to be released worldwide in IMAX 3D cinemas
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 26, 2016 – Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once again come to IMAX® Theatres for a network-wide event run when the film is released in theaters on its new worldwide date on July 7, 2017, it was announced today by Josh Greenstein, president of Worldwide Marketing and…
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