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‘Force Majeure’ remake ‘Downhill’ exclusively showing at Ayala Malls Cinemas
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (TV’s “Veep”) and Will Ferrell star in the Sundance Film Festival hit comedy Searchlight Pictures’ “Downhill” from the Oscar-winning co-writers of “The Descendants.” To be shown exclusively at selected Ayala Malls Cinemas starting February 12, “Downhill” tells the story of a married couple thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their…
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Oscar Best Picture nominee ‘Little Women’ holds early screenings Feb 10 & 11
Writer-director Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, the beloved story of four young sisters each determined to live life on their own terms — has garnered six major Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan) and Best Supporting Actress (Florence Pugh). In celebration of its Oscar nominations, Little Women will hold whole-day sneak previews in selected cinemas across the…
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From Guy Ritchie comes star-studded action-comedy film ‘The Gentlemen’
Ready your wits when “The Gentlemen” starts playing their games on January 29 in PH cinemas – a rollicking action-packed caper, where everyone seems to be friends and fiends battling for the highest seat of power. From writer-director Guy Ritchie comes The Gentlemen is a star-studded, sophisticated action comedy that follows American expat Mickey Pearson (Matthew McConaughey), who…
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One of the year’s best films ‘1917’ arrives in PH cinemas this Feb
Two men, one mission. Save 1600 lives. If they fail, it will be a massacre. Now, there is no turning back. And every second counts. Sam Mendes, the Oscar®-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to a visceral new epic 1917 inspired by the experiences of his grandfather and others who served in World War I. Nominated for ten Oscar…
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Relive the memory of ‘Cats’ at SM Cinema
Get ready to dance and belt out some classic tunes as SM Cinema brings you Cats, a movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Cats tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and their annual Jellicle Ball, a ceremony where a cat from the said tribe is chosen to ascend to…
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Meet the creepy ghosts in new remake of horror film ‘The Grudge’
The ghosts in Columbia Pictures’ new horror thriller The Grudge (in Philippine cinemas January 15) are rooted in the murders in the doomed Reyburn house of the Landers family, instigated by the mother, who brought the Grudge back with her from Japan. Different individuals who enter the house and become affected by the curse themselves tend to have interactions with different Landers ghosts – and there’s a reason why. Based on the Japanese film “Ju-On: The Grudge” written…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ poses deadlier threats
Watch the official trailer for #AQuietPlace Part II. Coming this March 2020 in cinemas.
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Taylor Swift puts you in trance as Bombalurina in ‘Cats’
From cat lover to actual cat, superstar recording artist Taylor Swift becomes Bombalurina in Universal Pictures’ epic musical Cats (in Philippine cinemas January 8). Bombalurina is trickster cat Macavity’s (Idris Elba) powerful and beautiful partner in crime. She is full of personality and attitude. She loves to be the center of attention and makes a grand entrance…
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WATCH: ‘In the Heights’ trailer turns up the volume of your dreams
The creator of “Hamilton” and the director of “Crazy Rich Asians” invite you to the event of the summer, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big… “In the Heights.” Check out the film’s official trailer and watch “In the Heights” in Philippine cinemas July 2020. Lights up on Washington Heights…The…
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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ gets limited release Dec 20-22 ahead of Jan 8 opening
The Force is strong with Filipino fans and the countdown to Star Wars Weekend has officially begun! In just less than IX days, Star Wars enthusiasts will be able to witness years of the epic Skywalker saga reach its riveting conclusion and the excitement has reached intergalactic highs. On December 20 to 22, 2019,…
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Action-comedy ‘Extreme Job,’ second biggest all-time hit in Korea, opens in Philippine cinemas
Going undercover to investigate a big-time drug syndicate while… frying chicken?! It doesn’t get more extreme than this! This December, VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment bring you the blockbuster Korean comedy film EXTREME JOB. To investigate a drug syndicate and its operation, five detectives start running a chicken restaurant located across the syndicate’s base.…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ fast-forwards with Gal Gadot
A new era of wonder begins. Check out the first official trailer of “Wonder Woman 1984” below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas June 4, 2020. Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah. With director Patty Jenkins back at…
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Louise Delos Reyes gives all the feels in ‘My Bakit List’
If you were to make a list of all your “whys” in life, what questions would make it on top? Would it be something like the “Bakit List” of this woman named Dess? Dugo. Pawis. Lablayp. Sexlayp. Pati tulog at pahinga binigay mo na, ikaw pa rin ang may kasalanan. Bakit?!! Regarding her job Regarding…
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Emilia Clarke displays singing prowess in ‘Last Christmas’
She recently wrapped the final season of the HBO award-winning series Game of Thrones where she played the lead role of Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons. Now, Emilia Clarke lights up the screen as the aspiring singer Kate, in Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy Last Christmas. In Last Christmas, Kate (Clarke) harrumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions…
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WATCH: Epic musical ‘Cats’ reveals new trailer
You’re invited to the most joyful event of the holiday season. Watch the brand new trailer for Universal Pictures’ epic musical Cats now. In Philippine cinemas January 8, Cats is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. #CatsMovie About Cats Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Misérables, The Danish Girl) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical Cats into…
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Anna and Elsa venture into The Unknown in Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’
Six years after Disney’s “Frozen” became an absolute phenomenon for kids around the world, the adventure of Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven continues to make headway in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2.” Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the long-awaited sequel sees the animated gang venture out of Arendelle and…
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Cindy Miranda, Rhen Escaño star in erotic thriller ‘Adan’
Erotic thriller. Yam Laranas already made a name for himself in that genre with his directorial movies “Balahibong Pusa” (2001) and “Hibla (2002) before he went on to create horror thrillers like “Sigaw” (2004) and “Aurora” (2018), both a box office phenomenon. After almost two decades, this brilliant storyteller/filmmaker shows that he’s not yet done creating…
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Romantic comedy film ‘Last Christmas’ to hold special advance screenings Nov 18 & 19
Have yourself a merry, little romantic comedy this holiday season as Universal Pictures’ Last Christmas holds whole-day special advance screenings on November 18 & 19 in selected cinemas nationwide. Tickets to the sneaks will be at regular admission prices. Unwrap this early Christmas gift and check out the social pages of your favorite cinemas for the…
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WATCH: Coleen Garcia, Edgar Allan Guzman sizzle with chemistry in ‘Mia’ trailer
Lead actors Coleen Garcia and Edgar Allan Guzman display exceptional on-screen chemistry in the official trailer of their latest film, “Mia,” released by Insight 360 Films in partnership with Viva Films. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Veronica Velasco, “Mia” is a romantic comedy film about a doctor Mia Salazar (Garcia) and a nerdy forester Jay Policarpio…
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Stars of ‘Little Women’ step into their character posters
The stars of Columbia Pictures’ heartwarming coming-of-age tale Little Women are featured in their individual character one-sheets, and the studio has shared them for the fans to enjoy. Check out the character posters below and watch Little Women in Philippine cinemas January 29. Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of…
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Baz Luhrmann casts Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley in his untitled Elvis project
DeJonge will star opposite Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker when cameras roll early next year on the eagerly anticipated film BURBANK, CA – October 25, 2019 – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that up-and-coming Australian actress Olivia DeJonge will play Priscilla Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s feature film about the…
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Romantic comedy ‘Last Christmas’ set to the songs of George Michael
Universal Pictures’ new romantic comedy Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film’s title. The film will also premiere brand new unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career. Approximately…
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Before you watch ‘Terminator: Dark Fate,’ here’s a refresher course on the saga
In 1984, visionary director James Cameron introduced a game-changer in the sci-fi-action movie genre with the first Terminator – a film that pulled audiences into a thrilling world of cyborgs, AI supercomputers, time travel, and alternate futures. Now, the renowned filmmaker returns for Terminator: Dark Fate, working closely with the film’s current director, Tim Miller…
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Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ is the next chapter in ‘The Shining’ horror story
“Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep” continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and newcomer Kyliegh Curran star in the season’s major horror event, directed by Mike Flanagan, from his own screenplay based upon the novel by Stephen King. Rarely has a…
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WATCH: Lovable rogue bunny is back in ‘Peter Rabbit 2’ trailer
Old tricks. New mischief! Watch the new trailer now of Columbia Pictures’ new animated comedy Peter Rabbit 2. In Peter Rabbit 2, the lovable rogue is back. Bea (Rose Byrne), Thomas (Domhnall Elliott), and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of…
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Netflix’s ‘Kingdom’ returns with Season 2 in March 2020
Death is coming and a bloody battle is about to start! Come March 2020, the beloved Korean zombie series Kingdom is set to return with a second season. Netflix released a teaser poster portraying Chang, the crown prince of Joseon, who is about to face hordes of zombies up front. The announcement was also made…
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Open your eyes: ‘Doctor Sleep’ unveils three spooky posters
Fear never sleeps. Check out below three, eye-popping brand new artworks for Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming supernatural thriller “Doctor Sleep,” the next chapter in “The Shining” story of Stephen King. In Philippine cinemas Thursday, November 7, “Doctor Sleep” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. #DoctorSleepMovie About “Doctor Sleep” “Doctor Sleep” continues the…
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Globe Studios, Netflix partner exclusively to bring Filipino film ‘Dead Kids’ to global audiences
Manila, October 18, 2019 – Netflix and Globe Studios today announced that they will be bringing Filipino film Dead Kids, exclusively to the global internet entertainment service. Dead Kids is directed by award-winning director, Mikhail Red, who is known for his internationally acclaimed films ‘Birdshot,’ and ‘Eerie,’ — both of which are also streaming on…
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WATCH: Next gen of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ kick-ass in new trailer
Sworn to secrecy, bound by sisterhood. Check out the brand new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Charlie’s Angels and watch the film in Philippine cinemas November 13. Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are…
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Sarah Geronimo stars in dog movie ‘Unforgettable’
One more dream has come true for Sarah Geronimo. The Popstar Royalty and Box Office Queen is starring in a full-length dog movie, a project which she has long wanted to do. Conceptualized and co-directed by the multi-awarded and internationally acclaimed director Jun Lana (Die Beautiful, Bwakaw) and award-winning filmmaker Perci Intalan (Bwakaw, Distance, Dementia), and…
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Regine Velasquez returns to the big screen via C1 Originals filmfest
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid finally marks her big screen comeback as she stars in “Yours Truly, Shirley,” an official entry to the highly anticipated 2019 Cinema One Originals film festival. The Nigel Santos-directed comedy picture—one of the eight C1 Originals competition films this year—features the beloved songstress as a widow who believes a young popstar…
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Critically acclaimed Cinemalaya favorite ‘Edward’ gets nationwide release Oct 2
An overcrowded, hot and stifling hospital is no place for a teenage boy, but Edward has long been stuck in this miserable setting as he is the designated companion of his ailing father. hat transpires in this boy’s daily life in the public hospital is a story that captured Cinemalaya Film Festival aficionados last August. This…
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Critically acclaimed ‘Joker’ rated R-16 without cuts in PH
Opening in Philippine cinemas this Thursday, October 3, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker,” one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year, has been rated R-16 Without Cuts by the Movie and Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB). In its official review report, the MTRCB writes, “Viewers are advised that the film deals with mature…
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Netflix to bring Korean blockbuster romance film ‘Tune in for Love’
Netflix Inc., the world’s leading Internet entertainment service, announced that a melodrama film Tune in for Love will launch globally on November 5, 2019. Tune in for Love is a young couple’s love story, in which fate keeps pulling them together and pushing them apart again as they try to figure out life on their…
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New ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ featurette takes you behind the scenes
Take a ride with the cast into Zombieland: Double Tap in a behind-the-scenes featurette that’s just been released by Columbia Pictures. From the director of Venom and the writers of Deadpool, comes Zombieland: Double Tap, the sequel the 2009 cult classic. The film reunites the original cast, led by Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone. Check out the…
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Sylvester Stallone returns in action thriller ‘Rambo: Last Blood’
He has been raging full blast on solo missions, now he is up to wreak havoc on our movie screens again. Who doesn’t know Sylvester Stallone as a US Army veteran John Rambo in the American media franchise action film hits “Rambo: First Blood” (1982), “Rambo: First Blood Part II” (1985), “Rambo III” (1988), and…
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‘Watch Me Kill’ wins Best Director, Editing, Cinematography at #PPP2019; heading to Warsaw filmfest Oct
‘Watch Me Kill‘ won three major awards from Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019: Tyrone Acierto won Best Director, Best Editing for Colorado Rutledge, and Best Cinematography for Marcin Szocinski. This psychological action-drama thriller is one of the 10 official finalists of the third year of PPP, an annual all-Filipino film festival organized by the Film…
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Viral Facebook short film series ‘Jowable’ now adapted to movie
From a viral hit short film to a best-selling book, JOWABLE is now ready to hit it big on the big screen! Likable. Lovable. Jowable. But no JOWA! This is the sad fate of Elsa (Kim Molina), a 30-something No-Boyfriend-Since-Birth girl, who wishes for a love life and a boyfriend. She’s pretty, sexy and funny.…
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Winners in Get Reel, PH’s biggest mobile shorts filmfest, announced
Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival 2019, a film festival presented by McJim Classic Leather, has chosen the winners from among seven incredibly inspiring, heart-rending, and relatable mobile shorts entries shot solely with smartphones. The use of a device that almost all Filipinos have access to levelled the playing field for aspiring filmmakers who were…
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Madness escalates in final trailer for ‘Joker’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the final trailer for “Joker,” starring Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. Check out the trailer below and watch “Joker” in Philippine cinemas October 3. Director Todd Phillips “Joker” centers around the iconic…
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Deadly game of hide-and-seek awaits in comedy-horror ‘Ready or Not’
A wedding night takes a twisted turn with a killer game of hide-and-seek in Fox Searchlight’s new comedy-horror Ready or Not, out in Philippine cinemas on August 28, 2019. The film takes place on the eve of Grace and Alex’s (Samara Weaving and Mark O’Brien) wedding at the family manor, where the beautiful and spirited…
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Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman back together for ‘Angel Has Fallen’
He had been down a few times, but nothing could ever take him out. That’s Gerard Butler as Secret Service Agent Mike Banning in the global box office hits “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) and “London Has Fallen” (2016). This year, this agent who is referred to as “the President’s top guardian angel” is going…
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Adorable twins ‘Upin & Ipin’ embark on new mystical adventure in latest full-length film
If you have kids and have a Disney channel on TV at home, most probably you already stumbled on one of the daily episodes of “Upin & Ipin.” Well, there is a good news for you and your kids as “Upin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris” is set to be screened this August 28 in…
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Horror blockbuster ‘IT Chapter Two’ officially arrives in PH Sept 4
Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines has just confirmed that the eagerly anticipated horror thriller, “IT Chapter Two” will arrive in local cinemas on Wednesday, September 4th. Fans are advised to go to the social pages and websites of their favorite cinemas for the start date of advanced ticket-selling. “IT Chapter Two” is distributed worldwide by Warner…
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Hatch(l)ing another mission in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
While the pigs and birds are joining forces to save their islands, another adventure is unfolding in Columbia Pictures’ adventure comedy The Angry Birds Movie 2, courtesy of three adorable hatchlings. The trio of baby birds – Zoe (pink), Vivi (green) and Sam-Sam (beige) – are re-enacting the events of the first Angry Birds Movie as they honor…
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Experience pivotal year 1969 when you watch ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’
There will never be another year like 1969, and Quentin Tarantino’s new film Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood captures the turbulence and uncertainties of this pivotal period in global history. The 1960s was the height of a creative and political counter-cultural movement in America. Life was fun, love was free, the music was new and everywhere, the…
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Sinister Thai horror film ‘Reside’ unleashes terror Aug 14 in PH cinemas
Thai films have made a mark on the local screens for the past couple of years with decent flicks such as “Bad Genius,” “Brother of the Year,” “Homestay,” and most recently “Friend Zone.” These films from Thailand brought something new on the table to entertain the Filipino audiences. This time, another Thai film is set…
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Star of ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ greets Filipino fans
Paramount Pictures has just released a couple of videos for its critically-acclaimed family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold, opening in Philippine cinemas August 14. The first video has the film’s lead star, Isabela Moner, greeting ‘Ola, Philippines!’ (‘Hello, Philippines!), while the second featurette introduces the talented cast assembled by the filmmakers. The videos may…
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Welcome back returning heroes in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
Back to anchor Columbia Pictures’ all-new adventure The Angry Birds Movie 2 are our three angry birds Red, Chuck, and Bomb, and leader of Piggy Island, Leonard. But having experienced a heroic adventure in the first film, the flightless trio have undergone some changes. “Each character brings something unique to the table to help get the job done,”…
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Isabela Moner transforms into ‘Dora’ in ‘The Lost City of Gold’
Teenage actress Isabela Moner was a shoo-in for the titular role in Paramount Pictures’ Dora and the Lost City of Gold from the moment director James Bobin met her. Her work in the films Instant Family, Transformers: The Last Knight and Sicario: Day of the Soldado had already established her as a rising star in Hollywood, with both the emotional and…
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Kaya Scodelario breaks from the pack as she toplines disaster horror ‘Crawl’
British actress Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner, Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge) headlines a studio film for the first time with Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed suspense thriller Crawl. Scodelario plays Haley, a collegiate swimmer who must save herself and her father (Barry Pepper) from a horde of killer alligators amidst a Florida hurricane. In the…
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Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham collide in ‘Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw’
Although Fast fans already know Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw, director David Leitch wanted to re-introduce them on their own terms and establish their lives away from the rest of the Fast team. The first scene in Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw hilariously contrasts Hobbs’ laid-back life in California with Shaw’s extravagant life in London, using a split screen to…
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Anne Curtis, Marco Gumabao go intimate in Jason Paul Laxamana’s ‘Just a Stranger’
Written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana (The Day After Valentine’s, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella), ‘Just a Stranger’ revolves around a married woman who gets into an affair with a man half her age despite her nagging conscience that one day they might pay for it. Mae Pimentel (Curtis) is in her mid-30s. …
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Alligator fun facts to prepare you for disaster horror film ‘Crawl’
Crawl, Paramount Pictures’ surprise box-office hit in the U.S., will soon terrorize Filipino audiences when it opens here on August 7. The critically acclaimed, nail-biting horror-thriller is directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) and produced by Craig Flores (300) and Sam Raimi (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead). When a massive hurricane hits her Florida…
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Kuya Bodjie Pascua, child star Miel Espinoza whip up miracles in multi-awarded ‘Pan de Salawal’
An inspiring motion picture starring a cast led by a veteran actor and a fast-rising child actress became one of the most notable films of last year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. And now audiences can watch it in movie theaters nationwide beginning July 24, 2019! Pan de Salawal is a heartwarming and hilarious tale starring…
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WATCH: ‘Cats’ unveils first trailer, behind-the-scenes video
Take for a first look at the teaser trailer for Universal Pictures’ new epic musical Cats and go behind the scenes for an inside look. Check out the videos below and watch Cats in Philippine cinemas January 2020. Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Misérables, The Danish Girl) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical Cats into a breakthrough…
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Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion show dancing prowess in dance musical ‘Indak’
Multimedia Princess, Nadine Lustre fresh from her back to back win as best actress in Famas and Gawad Urian, and Total Performer, Sam Concepcion will bring the beat on the big screen in the most epic Dance Movie of the Year, INDAK. INDAK is about a simple island girl named Jen (Nadine Lustre), who loves…
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Here’s where you can watch the re-release of Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ this weekend
From July 12 to 14, participating theaters nationwide will hold a re-release for fans to see Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame one last time on the big screen! For every single receipt purchase of two (2) or more Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame re-release tickets, the customer will get one (1) exclusive Avengers: Endgame poster. Customers will…
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Witness extraordinary with ‘Rocketman’ at SM Cinema
Some of may have grown up listening to his catchy songs, some may just be about to discover his musical brilliance. Either way, it’s hard to find someone who has never heard the name, Elton John – see this icon’s biopic, Rocketman and see his story and the story behind his music in the big…
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SM Cinema presents the ‘Child’s Play’ scare experience
Hold on to your seats and get ready to scream as SM Cinema presents Child’s Play, the remake of the classic slasher movie. In line with the release of the movie, SM Cinema is bringing the scare to you with the Child’s Play Scare Experience at the SM Megamall Cinema Lobby on June 15 to…
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Taron Egerton transforms into Elton John in ‘Rocketman’
Where do you even begin when you’re enlisted to play Elton John, one of the most famous people on the planet? Not just that, but one who the planet itself already has an acutely ingrained idea of? How, in other words, do you find the real man underneath all those spectacles, sequins, tantrums and tiaras?…
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WATCH: Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ awakens with creepy teaser trailer
The world will shine again. Watch the official teaser trailer now of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming supernatural thriller “Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to the classic horror film, “The Shining.” “Doctor Sleep” continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining.” Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and…
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SM Director’s Club Cinema offers complete X-Men experience for the family
Almost two decades ago, movie-lovers and comic fans alike first witnessed Stan Lee’s X-Men come to life in the silver screen. Since then, the movie adaptation the superhero comic series has established a cult following making it an enduring superhero film franchise. After eleven movies, this sci-fi array concludes its action and drama-packed storyline with…
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Demonic possessions begin when ‘Annabelle Comes Home’
Retrieved by demonologists Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) from a group of terrified young nurses, the Annabelle doll has been safely secured for a year in her new home amidst the Warrens’ myriad haunted artifacts when New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home” begins. Despite the relative quiet during that time, all the…
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Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal star in action-thriller ‘KontrAdiksyon’
After over 23 years, film outfit Bell Films is ready to make a comeback with its political action thriller ‘KontrAdiksyon,’ which stars a multitude of actors led by Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal, Ritz Azul, Katrina Halili, and many more. Directed by two-time Palanca award winning writer-director Njel de Mesa (co-writer of the award-winning film ‘Respeto’),…
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WATCH: Story of a boy’s stolen life revealed in ‘The Goldfinch’ trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios have released the first trailer for their highly anticipated film adaptation of the globally acclaimed best-selling novel, “The Goldfinch.” Check out the trailer below and watch “The Goldfinch” in Philippine cinemas this October. The drama is directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (“Brooklyn”) and features a multigenerational cast…
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WATCH: Unholy night awaits in new ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ trailer
The sinister doll Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the Warrens’ home in the official trailer 2 of New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home.” Check out the trailer below and watch “Annabelle Comes Home” in Philippine cinemas on June 26. “Annabelle Comes Home” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. #AnnabelleComesHome About “Annabelle Comes…
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Deep bond between families, pets in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
Illumination’s tenth animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between…
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Yara Shahidi races against time for love in ‘The Sun is also a Star’
Actress, model, activist and breakout star of ABC’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated comedy series “Black-ish,” Yara Shahidi now headlines Warner Bros. Pictures’ new romantic drama “The Sun Is Also a Star,” based on Nicola Yoon’s acclamed YA bestseller. In the film, college-bound romantic Daniel Bae (Charles Melton) and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley (Shahidi) meet—and fall…
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This X-Men saga comes to a close in ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’
The culmination of a superhero saga nearly two decades in the making is upon us when 20th Century Fox’s take on Marvel’s “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” opens in Philippine cinemas on June 5. The spectacular new blockbuster is part science-fiction thriller, part character-driven drama, posing intriguing questions about identity and destiny. The emotional story of a…
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Lock and load as ‘John Wick 3’ hits SM Cinema
It’s time to gear up as legendary hitman John Wick returns with more action at SM Cinema! The third installment of the John Wick film series picks right up after the events of John Wick: Chapter 2. After killing Santino D’Antonio on Continental grounds, John Wick is declared excommunicado and goes on the run with…
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Animal lover Dennis Quaid returns in ‘A Dog’s Journey’
Star of the 2017 box-office hit A Dog’s Purpose, seasoned actor Dennis Quaid reprises his character in Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global blockbuster. In the film, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to…
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‘The Sun is also a Star,’ from YA best-seller novel to movie adaptation
Can a poet and a pragmatist fall in love? What if they only have 24 hours to find out? Something like love at first sight has struck Daniel Bae (Charles Melton), but he soon learns he has just one day to not only get Natasha Kingsley (Yara Shahidi) to fall for him, but to convince…
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Ryan Reynolds voices quirky, fast-talking ‘Detective Pikachu’
Pikachu speaks! And that’s just for starters in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” As fans everywhere know, Pikachu is a Pokémon, and no matter how expressive Pokémon can be with their features, actions, body language and special powers, they are linguistically limited to stating their own names. Inexplicably, such is not…
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WATCH: Will Smith’s epic action thriller ‘Gemini Man’ drops teaser trailer
The official teaser trailer for Paramount Pictures’ Gemini Man has just been unveiled. Will Smith stars as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin in the epic action-thriller, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee. Check out the trailer below and watch Gemini Man in Philippine cinemas October 2019. Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an…
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‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ to open November 2021
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced the release date for the third “Fantastic Beasts” film—inviting audiences to return to the cinematic Wizarding World on November 12, 2021. The release date marks the opening of the next installment of one of the Studio’s key properties. The announcement was made today by Ron Sanders, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution…
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Bailey finds new destiny in sequel ‘A Dog’s Journey’
In Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined. “The first movie was about our dog going from person to person…
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WATCH: Son of evil looms in superhero horror ‘Brightburn’ clip
Columbia Pictures has just released a clip from its highly anticipated Brightburn: Son of Evil, producer James Gunn’s new superhero horror movie. Check out the clip entitled “Wrecked” below and watch Brightburn: Son of Evil in Philippine cinemas on May 29. Brightburn: Son of Evil is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing…
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25th ‘James Bond’ film set to start principal photography
James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his…
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Paramount Pictures collabs with UP grad for ‘Pet Sematary’ alternative poster
In celebration of the release of its upcoming suspense thriller Pet Sematary, Paramount Pictures has collaborated with a Caloocan-based Filipino artist via Talenthouse (a leading online open-source creative platform), to create the film’s alternative poster for the Philippines. The Pet Sematary tribute poster was done by Don Suratos, 39, a graduate from the University of the Philippines…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to run for 24 hours starting at 6:01 AM on April 24
Before the much-awaited grand conclusion of the Avengers franchise, cinemas nationwide are gearing up to open their doors to Marvel fans with screenings starting as early as 6:01 am on its opening day on April 24. Excited moviegoers who want to be the first ones to witness the epic finale of the Avengers’ battle against…
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Horror film ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ ascends to no.1 in US box-office
Warner Bros. and New Line’s horror thriller “The Curse of La Llorona” spooked US audiences to open at No.1, conjuring $26.5 million when it opened in North America. Based on the Mexican folklore about the Weeping Woman, “The Curse of La Llorona” also launched this weekend in 71 international markets, where it collected $30 million…
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‘IT’ standout Jack Dylan Grazer is fanboy Freddy in ‘Shazam!’
Popularly known for starring as the Losers Club’s asthma-afflicted Eddie in the global horror blockbuster “IT,” Jack Dylan Grazer now stars in New Line Cinema’s action-adventure “SHAZAM!” in the role of Freddy, a geeky foster kid who has had a tough young life but who definitely hasn’t lost his sense of humor…or mischief. In…
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‘Ina ng Bayan’ Ai-Ai Delas Alas back with Ex Battalion in family comedy musical ‘S.O.N.S.: Sons of Nanay Sabel’
Ai-Ai Delas Alas is back on the big screen again with her extraordinary motherly love that will surely tickle and touch your heart in ‘S.O.N.S. (Sons of Nanay Sabel).’ This time, Ai-Ai plays the role of Sabel, a former Bartender who was supposed to be married to a Prince. Unfortunately, the Prince found out about…
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Stop-motion animated film ‘Missing Link’ shows fun-filled adventure for all ages
From the studio that released the dark fantasy comedy horror film Coraline and the epic samurai action-adventure Kubo and the Two Strings, comes another spectacular animated movie, Missing Link, that will take Filipino viewers on a globetrotting heartwarming quest. This 2019, stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA, returns with its fifth and biggest feature film to date…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to open in 333 SM Cinema screens nationwide
The coming of the most anticipated movie of the year is fast-approaching and SM Cinema is gearing up for the massive battle about to come! After more than a decade, everyone is anxious to watch the epic finale to this story that we have been following since 2008. This is why from April 24 to…
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‘Friend Zone,’ Thailand’s highest-grossing film of 2019, hits Philippine cinemas
Everyone has a best friend. But what happens when you fall in love with your BFF? What happens if she just wants to stay friends? And what happens if she gets a boyfriend? Friend Zone is the place that answers all these questions. Palm has been stuck in the friend zone with Gink for 10 years.…
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Reboot of superhero film ‘Hellboy’ brings horror, blood, gore
“Hellboy”, the legendary half-demon superhero is back this April, but not as a continuation to the 2004 and 2008 fantasy-heavy Hellboy films by visionary writer/director Guillermo del Toro. Instead, this movie reboot has a darker tone, much more grounded in horror (Rated R in America and Rated R-13 in the Philippines), and is composed of…
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‘Captain Marvel’ earns over P613-M in PH, making it 7th all-time highest-grossing movie
Carol Danvers’ first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has Marvel Studios soaring to another box office success in the Philippines! On its fourth week in theaters, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” created a new record as it now holds the 7th highest-grossing movie in Philippine history with USD11.7 million at the box-office. Indeed, “Captain Marvel” has…
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Jay Altarejos returns to Sinag Maynila filmfest via erotic drama ‘Jino to Marī’ (Gino and Marie)
Acclaimed director Joselito “Jay” Altarejos—whose “Tale of the Lost Boys” won the Sinag Maynila 2018 Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Box-Office and Best Editing awards—returns to the celebrated festival with a new film, Jino To Mari (Gino and Marie). Altarejos’ new work takes an inside look into the pornographic film industry. It tells the story of a…
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Get electrified with new superhero comedy ‘Shazam!’ in IMAX at SM Cinema
DC superfans, say the word as SM Cinema brings you an exciting and electrifying IMAX experience with the newest superhero in town, the magnificent “Shazam!” As Billy Batson lives what he thinks is a normal 14-year-old’s life, shouting out “Shazam!” changes all that as he turns into an adult Super Hero, Shazam. Given by an…
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Horror fans rejoice as ‘Pet Sematary’ is rated R-16 with no cuts
The Movie & Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has just given Paramount Pictures’ new horror thriller Pet Sematary a rating of R-16 With No Cuts, which means only movigoers sixteen-year-old and above will be allowed to watch the film in cinemas. This also means the dark tale will arrive in Philippine theaters April 3 in…
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WATCH: ‘Annabelle 3’ to wreak havoc in first trailer
Welcome to the home of The Conjuring Universe. Check out the brand new official trailer of New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home” and watch the film in Philippine cinemas on June 27. “Annabelle Comes Home” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. About “Annabelle Comes Home” “Annabelle Comes Home” is the third…
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Soar high with Disney’s ‘Dumbo’ at SM Cinema
Hold on to your feathers and get ready to soar as SM Cinema presents Dumbo, a live-action remake of the beloved Disney classic. In this heart-wrenching fantasy, struggling circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) hires former circus star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children to take care of Dumbo, a baby elephant who is…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘Dora the Explorer’ live-action movie unlocks mystery of ‘The Lost City of Gold’
Get ready to unleash your wild side! Watch the official trailer for Paramount Pictures’ family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold, based on the popular Nick Jr. animated series Dora the Explorer. The live-action adaptation comes from director James Bobin (The Muppets) and stars Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight) as Dora. Check out…
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Westlife returns to Manila on July 30 via The Twenty Tour
WESTLIFE is back and in full swing with The Twenty Tour! Celebrating their 20th anniversary with 14 number one hits, the band brings their much-awaited reunion tour to Asia including MANILA on July 30, 2019 at the Araneta Coliseum. ‘The Twenty Tour’ is Westlife’s fastest selling tour of all time. The band sold an incredible 400,000 tickets in just 48 hours. The shows will…
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‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ reveals first posters with DiCaprio, Pitt, Robbie
Columbia Pictures has unveiled the first posters for Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, the ninth film from writer/director Quentin Tarantino. Check out the one-sheet artworks below and watch Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood in Philippine cinemas soon. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio)…
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New take on ‘Pet Sematary’ pulses dark, terrifying supernatural thriller from Stephen King
Stephen King’s 1983 novel Pet Sematary has riveted generations of enthusiastic readers as a prime example of the writer’s gift for melding the everyday with the extraordinary to create supernatural thrillers that explore our darkest impulses. Poignant, petrifying and impossible to put down, the saga of the Creed family is a dark and terrifying parable about love…
