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Fall in love with new romantic drama ‘Five Feet Apart’ at SM Cinema
Witness a love that will break barriers as romantic drama Five Feet Apart premieres at SM Cinema! Cystic Fibrosis patients Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse) feel an instant connection when they meet at the hospital, but their life-threatening disease demands that they always maintain a distance of at least six feet from…
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Witness the impossible in faith-based movie ‘Breakthrough’
An extraordinary and timely feature before Easter from 20th Century Fox, “Breakthrough” is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds in recent history. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses…
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Ha Jung-woo tries to stop new world war in action film ‘Take Point’
Korean superstar Ha Jung-Woo (Along With the Gods franchise) brings a different kind of action in “Take Point.” The movie is set in the year 2024, on the day of the US Presidential election. Ahab (Ha Jung-Woo) and his team of elite mercenaries were ordered by the CIA to take on the secret mission of…
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Female superhero franchise takes flight in ‘Captain Marvel’
With the release of “Captain Marvel,” Marvel Studios launches its highly anticipated, female-led franchise into the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Commenting on what made Captain Marvel the right choice for the newest member of the cinematic universe, producer Kevin Feige says, “We thought it was the right time to finally introduce Captain Marvel to the…
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WATCH: Sophie Turner rises as most dangerous mutant in ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ trailer
S20th Century Fox just dropped the official trailer and latest poster of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” unleashing Jean Grey’s aka Phoenix (played by Sophie Turner) mammoth of power that threatens the existence of the rest of the X-Men force. In “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean…
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Magic realism, romance in Nadine Lustre-starrer ‘Ulan’
After VIVA Films released the official trailer of Ulan on Friday, 8th of February, the outpouring of support from netizens was instantaneous. #UlanTrailer hit the no.1 spot in the country’s trending topics, followed closely by Maya, Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino, and Direk Ayrin – all major players in what already appears to be a much-awaited…
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Play for your life in the suspense thriller ‘Escape Room’
In Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Escape Room, directed by Insidious: The Last Key’s Adam Robitel, six strangers (Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine, and Nik Dodani) who have chosen to be part of an escape room experience find themselves in a room — no windows, only one door — and it’s locked. The…
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Solve the puzzle and survive ‘Escape Room’ at SM Cinema
Get ready for a mind-blowing psycho thriller as the latest SM Cinema offering, Escape Room, showcases puzzles, screams, and deaths. Everyone definitely loves to join a game with a huge cash prize, but what if in the middle of the game, you discover that your life is at stake, and there is no way out?…
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Toothless finds love in the final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
When director-writer Dean DeBlois considered the engine of change for DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, he began to wonder what coming-of-age would look like for the Night Fury aka Toothless…as the dragon grows to yearn for a life beyond humans. “For so long, he has been Hiccup’s constant companion,” says the director. “But he has begun to stray from that…
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Fly high with ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ in IMAX at SM Cinema
IMAX at SM Cinema takes you to greater heights as it brings the immersive movie experience to the audience to witness the epic conclusion of one of the most beloved animated franchises, “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”. Now the new chief of Berk, Hiccup has created a safe haven for humans and…
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Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway are ex-lovers in ‘Serenity’
VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment proudly present “Serenity”, a film filled with thought-provoking scenes that will give its viewers more sense of mystery than serenity. It opened in cinemas last February 13 and is now showing in Philippine cinemas. Matthew McConaughey (Academy Award Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club) plays Baker Dill, a fishing…
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Liam Neeson takes on a vengeance spree in ‘Cold Pursuit’
Vengeance knows no boundaries, Liam Neeson’s latest action thriller “Cold Pursuit” bleeds the drug cartel dry as the man known with a unique set of skills takes on the role of Nels Coxman, a snowplough driver whose only son was murdered by a powerful drug cartel in their town. This twisted revenge story swirls around…
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‘The Hidden World’ concludes ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy
As the trilogy based on the world she created comes to an end, no one has deeper feelings about saying goodbye to this chapter of Toothless and Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World than their creator, author Cressida Cowell. “It sounds very unlikely, but it’s based on my own childhood,” reflects Cowell, “and…
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WATCH: Nadine Lustre’s ‘Ulan’ full movie trailer
Viva Films has just released the full movie trailer for Nadine Lustre’s first-ever solo movie project, ‘Ulan.’ Watch the trailer for ‘Ulan’ below. Mixing romance and Philippine mythology, ‘Ulan’ is written and directed by Irene Emma Villamor, who also hemmed and penned ‘Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story’ and ‘Meet Me in St. Gallen.’…
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‘Second Act’ stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens prove everyone deserves another chance
Jennifer Lopez (Maid in Manhattan, Monster-in-Law) ignites a new fire of girl power and inspires women to dream and believe in themselves and take second chances in her new movie, SECOND ACT. SECOND ACT is the story of Maya (Lopez), a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations stemming from her unfulfilled dreams. Until she gets…
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All the Valentine feels with Japanese romantic film ‘Snow Flower’
Opening on February 6, the super kilig Japanese movie “Snow Flower” is a hit in the making. Loved the movies The Fault In Our Stars, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Kita Kita? Here’s a new Japanese YA film that’s bound to melt your heart this Valentine’s Day. Opening on February 6, Snow Flower is about Miyuki…
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‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Motorball clip to premiere Feb 1 at 6:15 AM in PH
20th Century Fox releases a high-adrenaline clip from the upcoming sci-fi epic action adventure movie “Alita: Battle Angel” where Alita, played by Rosa Salazar tries out for the dangerous motorball sport. Follow these links for the motorball clip debut: 20th Century Fox PH – FB and 20thcenturyfoxph YouTube. With an intro message from producer James Cameron, the Motorball…
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Pre-Valentine romantic film ‘Snow Flower’ features temporary relationship
Calling all hopeless romantics! You’ll surely fall for this Japanese love story, coming out February 6 in cinemas nationwide that spans four beautiful seasons. This love month, dive into a puddle—no, an ocean of feels with Snow Flower, a Japanese YA movie that is almost too precious for this world. Out on February 6 in time for…
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‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ review: Fun, friendly retelling of old tale
The Kid Who Would Be King adapts the old tale and excels by the modern cinematic standards of creative story and charm. The Kid Who Would Be King tells an old tale that meets the modern world. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone,…
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‘A Dog’s Way Home’ explores power of unconditional love
Based on the bestselling novel by the beloved author of A Dog’s Purpose, Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home is an emotionally charged and uplifting spiritual odyssey that follows one dog’s journey home that highlights the power of unconditional love between a dog and her owner. A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks…
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Liam Neeson’s vengeance fuels hard-pounding action in ‘Cold Pursuit’
Blood in the snow will flow in Liam Neeson’s (known for the highly successful Taken franchise) latest thrilling action film “Cold Pursuit” where he plays Nes Coxman, a snowplough driver in Kehoe, a 10 degrees and counting glitzy ski resort in the Rocky Mountains. Liam Neeson is no stranger to reinvention. But even by his…
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Goku, Vegeta face off against legendary Super Saiyan in ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’
The most anticipated and latest in the anime action Dragon Ball franchise starts January 30 as “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” opens exclusively in SM Cinemas. “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is a new legend penned by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, the first film in the new Super series, and the 20th anniversary film. Because of this bounty of importance, the…
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Get free popcorn at SM Cinema’s celebration of Int’l Popcorn Day
Get ready for a popcorn-filled day at SM Cinema as they celebrate the beloved and classic movie snack that completes our every movie experience! Exciting activities await at SM Megamall for those who wish to join the festivities on January 19! Challenge yourself in the popcorn eating contest or choose a team and vote for…
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WATCH: Teaser trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is here!
Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the international teaser trailer of its upcoming action adventure Spider-Man™: Far From Home from director Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland. Check out the trailer below and watch Spider-Man™: Far From Home in Philippine cinemas July 2019. About Spider-Man™: Far From Home Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man™: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man™: Homecoming series! Our…
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PG-rated ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ features 20-min new footage
Reimagined for the younger movie audience, Deadpool 2’s “Once Upon a Deadpool” is now rated PG by the local censors board (MTRCB) featuring an additional 20 minutes of new footage. Kids below 13 years old can now watch the world’s favorite disreputable superhero on the big screen and enjoy it with the whole gang. Fred…
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SM Cinema presents M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero movie ‘Glass’
Master storyteller M. Night Shyamalan is back to shatter you with disturbing revelations and shocking plot twists in his latest masterpiece “Glass”. Feel the thrill and experience the intensity of this action and suspense-filled film at SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country. One of the most anticipated sequels of 2019, the superhero…
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‘The Possession of Hannah Grace’ out to terrify audiences
A pulse-pounding horror-thriller, Columbia Pictures’ The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Filipina-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell, is sure to terrify audiences when it opens in Philippine cinemas January 23. The Possession of Hannah Grace came to life when producers Todd Garner and Sean Robins began brainstorming for inspiration for a one-of-a-kind premise that could anchor a truly terrifying horror film. “We…
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‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ is PG version of ‘Deadpool 2’ with never-before-seen footage
From the studio that brought you “A Miracle on 34th Street” and “Home Alone,” everyone’s favorite disreputable superhero returns to the big screen with a fairytale twist on Deadpool 2 that the whole family can enjoy. With over 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage, “Once Upon A Deadpool” is jam-packed with festive surprises that will open…
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SM Cinema welcomes 2019 with blockbusters ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ ‘Bumblebee’
SM Cinema welcomes 2019 with a bang as it brings you adventure, action and excitement in upcoming blockbuster flicks Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns and Paramount Pictures’ Bumblebee! A sequel to Walt Disney’s 1964 classic, Mary Poppins, the world’s favorite magical nanny is back and will surely drive us again to an adventure of a lifetime.…
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WATCH: ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ new trailer further reveals heartwarming tale
““The greatest adventure is the one that guides you home.” Watch the brand new trailer of A Dog’s Way Home now which has just been launched by Columbia Pictures. A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the screenplay is by W.…
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‘Bumblebee’ acclaimed by US critics as best ‘Transformers’ movie ever
“Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure Bumblebee has been hailed by US critics as “best Transformers movie ever,” boasting a certified fresh 93% in Rotten Tomatoes’ scale. This thanks to director Travis Knight who’s added charm, playfulness and a big heart to a coming-of-age story. Check out the film’s trailer below and watch Bumblebee in Philippine cinemas Tuesday, January 8. A producer, director and animator,…
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VST Productions’ first feature film ‘Boy Tokwa’ stars Jose Manalo
Comedian and Eat Bulaga dabarkads Jose Manalo stars in VST Productions’ first feature film presentation “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” directed by Tony Y. Reyes. Based on a true story, from the accounts of Rodrigo Morelos’ (aka Boy Tokwa) friends, the movie sees Boy’s grandson, Andy Morelos Woods, head back to the Philippines to search…
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‘Aquaman’ review: Energetic ride under the sea
James Wan captures us with a new look on the DC Universe by bringing us a superhero spectacle through Aquaman as it delivers energetic action. Aquaman tells the origin story of a half-human, half-Atlantean named Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa). Born to a human father (Temuera Morrison) and Atlantean-queen mother (Nicole Kidman), Arthur takes on the…
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‘Aquaman’ takes in P230.4-M on its opening weekend in PH cinemas
Warner Bros. Pictures’ first-ever Aquaman standalone feature is making huge waves at the box office, coming in at #1 internationally for the second week in a row, and taking in an impressive Php 230.4-million in its opening weekend in the Philippines. The epic action adventure, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa in the title role, opened on approximately 643 screens on December 12,…
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Nicolas Cage is Spider-Man Noir in ‘Spider-Verse’ film
The character of Spider-Man Noir is finally in a Spider-Man film. In the new animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Oscar®-winning actor Nicolas Cage (Moonstruck, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation) voices the role of Spider-Man Noir. “He is from a dimension that is literally black and white,” explains Cage. “Spider-Man Noir is hard boiled, he’s probably the edgiest of the Spider-Men — think…
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Gonzaga sisters set fun, sisterhood, love in MMFF entry ‘Mary, Marry Me’
Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 is a few days away and TEN17P presents a TINCAN production that brings Toni and Alex Gonzaga together in their first movie together this Christmas. After only being seen together in guestings, endorsements and on TV projects in the past, Toni and Alex are debuting in the big screen with…
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Peter Jackson on adapting ‘Mortal Engines’ from novel to film
Peter Jackson, director of the critically acclaimed The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, wasn’t exactly looking to make another world-building fantasy film when Scholastic Media president and Mortal Engines’ producer Deborah Forte first sent him the Mortal Engines book around 2005. After all, Jackson and his fellow filmmakers Fran Walsh and Philippa…
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Discover the ‘Three Words to Forever’ at SM Cinema
Laugh, cry and swoon with your loved ones as you watch Three Words to Forever at SM Cinema! Having fallen out of love, Rick (Richard Gomez) and Cristy (Sharon Cuneta) decide to end their marriage. However, they are forced to delay their separation and keep up pretenses to preserve the joyful celebrations of their family,…
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It’s Momoa at MOA: ‘Aquaman’ to touch down in Manila for epic fan event, Asian premiere
As part of their whirlwind, four-continent tour, stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Director James Wan will visit Manila to attend Asian premiere and Fan Event in support of the upcoming film “Aquaman.” MANILA, November 30, 2018 – Director James Wan and stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action-packed…
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Michael B. Jordan: On family, fatherhood, and fight of his life in ‘Creed II’
From Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures and Chartoff Winkler Productions comes Creed II, with Michael B. Jordan, three-time Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson reprising their leading roles in the next chapter of the Adonis Creed story, which follows the young boxer’s life inside and outside of the ring as…
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Anyone can wear the mask in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind 21 Jump Street and the BAFTA and Annie-Award winning feature, The LEGO Movie, bring their unique sensibilities to a fresh version of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales,…
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Left with nothing, ‘Widows’ become capable of anything
Based on the popular U.K. television series of the same name, created by Lynda La Plante, “Widows” is directed, co-written and produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen, whose 12 Years a Slave won the 2013 Academy Award® for Best Picture. When McQueen approached renowned screenwriter Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) to co-write the script, she…
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Empress Schuck, Kristel Fulgar, Andrea Brillantes star in ‘Kahit Ayaw Mo Na’
Three total strangers are forced to face a past… a past that will change their future forever. Bona Fajardo, the writer and director of romantic drama movies such as “Iliw” and “I Found My Heart in Santa Fe,” is back with another heart-warming movie in KAHIT AYAW MO NA. KAHIT AYAW MO NA tells story…
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‘Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap’ offers gritty humor served in an all-Pinoy platter
What do you get when three bumbling “holdaper”-wannabes aspire to get a piece of the biggest heist of their lives? It’s an hour and a half of laughing out loud and more — with “Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap”! Set in the imaginary Barangay Husay, right at the heart of Tondo Manila, we convene among best…
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Vanellope meets the Disney princesses in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’
When the trailer showing Vanellope Von Schweetz meeting the Disney Princesses in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 was released in June, it became such a viral sensation it was a miracle that it didn’t, well, break the internet. It was a scene that the filmmakers always felt was a keeper. Says co-director Phil…
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Illumination brings Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ to the big screen
No one, it’s fair to say, was better equipped to adapt The Grinch into a 3D animated film than Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri. Not only had he successfully adapted two other Seuss books into feature films – 2008’s Horton Hears a Who! and 2012’s The Lorax – but his company, Illumination, has dominated the world…
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John C. Reilly is back as Ralph in animated comedy ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’
In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ much-anticipated sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, actor John C. Reilly steps back into the character of Ralph, the ham-fisted video-game bad guy with a heart. And despite the six-year difference between the original and the sequel, getting back into it was a piece of cake for the…
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Join The IMAX Experience in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’
This November, IMAX at SM Cinema will transport you to the Internet world as Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz return for more adventure in Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2! Set six years after Ralph and Vanellope saved the arcade from Turbo’s vengeance, the Sugar Rush game was unplugged as the steering wheel…
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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’ takes arcade friendship to the Web
Are you ready, internet? On November 21, video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz will be back on the big screen in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. In this follow-up to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, the best pals leave the video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive, and fast-paced…
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Meet the four regents of ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’
The filmmakers behind Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” relished the idea of reinventing a time-honored story. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and “The Nutcracker,” “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” showcases the wondrous journey of Clara, who finds herself in the mystical world of the Four Realms, home to a host of…
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WATCH: Angel Aquino, Tony Labrusca’s ‘Glorious’ trailer gains 9 million views in 2 days
There’s no stopping the virality of the first teaser for the upcoming movie ‘Glorious’ as it gained over 9 million organic views in 48 hours since its release last Sunday noon. Angel Aquino and Tony Labrusca are both steamy in the video as they present a complex May-December love affair—a 50-year old woman falls for a guy…
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WATCH: Trailer for Tony Labrusca, Angel Aquino’s ‘Glorious’ reaches 5.6M views in 24 hours
The first teaser for the upcoming sizzling movie ‘Glorious’ has reached over 5.6 million organic views in 24 hours since its release yesterday. ‘Glorious’ stars Tony Labrusca and Angel Aquino who has a May-December love affair in the story. It is directed by Connie S. Macatuno and produced by Dreamscape Digital for the new iWant…
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The fate of one, the future of all in ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’
Two years ago, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” transported audiences back to the wizarding world that has captured their hearts and ignited their imaginations. Set in America in the mid-1920s, the film enticed fans with just a few fleeting allusions to the Harry Potter stories: a brief mention that Magizoologist Newt Scamander was…
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‘Black Mirror’ star Wyatt Russell leads ragtag soldiers in ‘Overlord’
He is best known for playing the lead role in the highly regarded Playtest episode of BBC/Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Black Mirror (directed by 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg). Now, emerging actor Wyatt Russell stars in Paramount Pictures’ new suspense thriller Overlord (in Philippine cinemas November 7). From producer J.J. Abrams, Overlord is a…
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Brave, smart kids save their town in ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’
Following the huge success of the first Goosebumps film, the filmmakers behind Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween decided that instead of limiting themselves to the stories in the 200 books in the Goosebumps library, they would bring an original story to the screen, an adventure inspired by the cherished series. The story begins with three regular…
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New ‘Creed II’ poster shows Rocky in Adonis’ corner
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released the new one-sheet art for “Creed II” highlighting the unbreakable bond between Rocky and Adonis Creed. Check out the poster below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas November 28. About “Creed II” In “Creed II,” life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and…
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‘Overlord’ mashes up WWII, monster horror film
With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion’s success, in Paramount Pictures’ new suspense thriller Overlord (in Philippine cinemas November 7). Tasked with destroying a radio transmitter atop a fortified church, the desperate soldiers join forces with a young…
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ review: An easy come, easy go biopic
Bohemian Rhapsody rocks well as a safe and mildly scandalous musical biopic. Bohemian Rhapsody treats the life of Freddie Mercury with a cautious affection. The film starts in London 1970, when Freddie (Rami Malek), still known in his birth name Farrokh Bulsara, is a young man who works as a baggage handler at Heathrow Airport,…
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Gerald Butler, Gary Oldman star in submarine film ‘Hunter Killer’
From the producers of “Fast & Furious” and “London Has Fallen” comes an action thriller set deep under the Arctic Ocean, “HUNTER KILLER.” Starring Gerard Butler, the movie will open on October 31 in Philippine theaters, proudly presented by VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment. Hunter Killer refers to a naval vessel, especially a submarine,…
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Rami Malek relives Queen’s historic performances in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
If you have ever been moved by the mesmerizing operatics of the song Bohemian Rhapsody or have been singing along to the soaring choruses of We Are the Champions and We Will Rock You in music halls, stadiums or arenas, then you shouldn’t miss “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie when it comes opens in cinemas. The film…
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‘To Love Some Buddy’ review: It’s harmless to fall in love with your best friend
Jason Paul Laxamana’s To Love Some Buddy posits that it’s harmless to be in love with your best friend. To Love Some Buddy revolves around best friends, Faith (Maja Salvador) and Julius (Zanjoe Marudo), who chose to give in to love and live with the consequences of choosing to cross the line and risk their…
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2nd Maginhawa Film Festival calls for entries
This coming December, Cinema Centenario celebrates its first anniversary dedicated to pay tribute to the core foundation of its existence, the one hundred years of Philippine Cinema, by launching the 2nd Maginhawa Film Festival. MFF is the biggest annual event along the food hub in Quezon City which started in 2017 as a platform to…
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Witching hour starts with R-16 horror film ‘Suspiria’ on Oct 31
A ballet company secretly houses witches in the latest horror movie “Suspiria”. Starring an all-women ensemble lead that includes Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Chloe Grace Moretz and Mia Goth, “Suspiria” introduces the audience to a coven of a world-renowned dance company engulfed in darkness where there are only two options: succumb in darkness or wake…
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Remake of iconic slasher film ‘Halloween’ gets R-16 rating without cuts
After making a killing with its $77.5 million No.1 debut in the US — the second-biggest opening ever for a horror film — Universal Pictures’ “Halloween” is set to slash its way to the Philippine box-office as it opens in selected cinemas Weds, October 24. Audiences can rejoice with the news that the Movie &…
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ movie explores the making of legendary band Queen
The ground-breaking and iconic band Queen have defied the odds, remaining vanguards of music and pop culture over the decades. In the trendiest clubs around the world, DJs frequently play Queen hits, along with music from many contemporary artists whom Queen inspired. Meanwhile, until today, in football stadiums round the globe, fans stomp-stomp-clap in unison,…
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Andi Eigenmann stars in home invasion horror film ‘All Souls Night’
VIVA Films and ALIUD Entertainment proudly present “All Souls Night,” an ImaginePerSecond production starring Andi Eigenmann, showing in cinemas on October 31. From the imagination of Yam Laranas, the movie follows the story of Shirley, an all-around house helper who answered an ad for a quick three-day job to take care of a sick man.…
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Mark Wahlberg, director Peter Berg collaborate anew via action-thriller ‘Mile 22’
VIVA International Pictures and MVP Entertainment proudly present “Mile 22”, the fourth film collaboration between director Peter Berg and two-time Academy award nominee Mark Wahlberg after their blockbuster movies “Patriots Day”, “Deepwater Horizon” and the Oscar-nominated “Lone Survivor”. “Mile 22” follows an elite paramilitary team called the “Ground Branch” who must travel 22 miles in…
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New cut of ‘Liway’ to screen in cinemas nationwide
A new cut of “Liway” will be presented to viewers when it commences its nationwide run on October 10. Audiences have been awaiting this theatrical release ever since the movie premiered at the Cinemalaya Film Festival where it emerged as the highest-grossing film of the filmfest’s 14-year history. Based on director Kip Oebanda’s childhood experiences,…
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Marcelo Santos III’s best-selling novel, ‘Para sa Broken Hearted,’ is now a movie
The much-awaited movie adaptation of “Para sa Broken Hearted”, the best-selling book by renowned young “hugot novelist” Marcelo Santos III, is all set to stir emotions on October 3, its nationwide theater release from VIVA Films and Sari-Sari Films. Yassi Pressman, Shy Carlos, Louise Delos Reyes, Sam Concepcion and Marco Gumabao give life to the…
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GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2018
The 14th annual Cinema One Originals Festival runs October 12-21 with the tagline “I Am Original.” Venues Trinoma in Quezon City Glorietta in Makati Gateway Cineplex in Araneta, Cubao Powerplant Cinema in Rockwell, Makati Powerplant Cinema in Santolan Town Plaza SM Megamall in Mandaluyong SM North EDSA in Quezon City SM Sta. Mesa in Manila…
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Cinemalaya’s highest-grossing film, ‘Liway,’ gets nationwide release
After a very successful premiere at the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the film “Liway” begins its commercial run in cinemas across the country on October 10. Quantum Films is the distributor of this stirring motion picture. The story, which is set during Martial Law, is about a young mother who uses storytelling to…
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Mend your broken hearts via ‘Exes Baggage’ with Angelica Panganiban, Carlo Aquino
Would you take a chance on someone new when you’ve just had your heart broken? Ready your tissues as SM Cinema features the much awaited reunion movie of real life ex-lovers Carlo Aquino and Angelica Panganiban, Exes Baggage. Fans of CarGel can see one of the biggest 90’s love teams once again after their last…
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Curiosity leads four girls to conjure ‘Slender Man,’ the mysterious bogeyman
“It’s a classic story of four girls who become curious about the mysterious bogeyman, Slender Man, and end up falling down the rabbit hole,” explains director Sylvain White of his new horror thriller Slender Man, opening in Philippine cinemas September 26. “The night starts off as an ordinary slumber party, a get together like the…
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Six LGBT-themed films featured in RainbowQC of QCinema 2018
QCinema International Film Festival 2018 gives visibility to noteworthy cinematic craftsmanship with a wide array of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) international films. Co-presented by The Film Development Council of the Philippines, RainbowQC presents a stellar lineup of films on experiences of the LGBT community. Featured this year at QCinema 2018 are “1985”, “Hard Paint”,…
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Relentless action amps thrilling hunt in ‘The Predator’
From veteran action director Shane Black and producer John Davis (who also produced the original and subsequent Predator films), man’s most formidable adversary once again reaches Earth in “The Predator”. In the latest movie, Predators have been coming to Earth and hunting humans for some time now, and it’s no longer quite the secret it…
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‘La La Land’ duo Ryan Gosling, Damien Chazelle reteam for ‘First Man’
On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account…
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Internet sensation ‘Slender Man,’ now a big-screen horror-thriller
Once you see the Slender Man, you cannot unsee him. In Columbia Pictures’ new terrifying horror-thriller Slender Man, small-town best friends Hallie, Chloe, Wren and Katie go online to try and conjure up the Slender Man — a tall, thin, horrifying figure whose face has no discernible features. Two weeks later, Katie mysteriously disappears during…
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Zombies are looming in teen horror-thriller ‘Class of 2018,’ starring Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro
T-Rex Entertainment has just released the first teaser for the teen horror-thriller film Class of 2018, which is slated for release on November 7, 2018. (You can watch the teaser below.) Here is the synopsis of Class of 2018: When a classmate contracts a mysterious virus during an excursion, students of Section Zamora are quarantined…
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Find your magic in ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’
In the tradition of Amblin classics where fantastical events occur in the most unexpected places, Jack Black (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Goosebumps) and two-time Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine, Thor: Ragnarok) star in The House with a Clock in Its Walls, from Amblin Entertainment. The magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of…
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‘A Star is Born’ takes on timeless romance with Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper
Putting his own stamp on the tale with his contemporary take on “A Star Is Born,” director/writer Bradley Cooper strove to make something that speaks to the timeless nature of human feelings and failings, mixed with today’s diverse world of music. In the film, a powerful soundtrack of original songs underscores every emotion, and an…
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WATCH: JM De Guzman, Rhian Ramos paired in ‘Kung Paano Siya Nawala’ teaser
The first teaser trailer for the new romantic film ‘Kung Paano Siya Nawala’ was exclusively launched at Cinema Bravo’s Facebook page. ‘Kung Paano Siya Nawala’ tells the story of Lio (JM De Guzman), who has the condition called ‘face blindless,’ a brain disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces, and how she romantically connects…
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Latest car racer ‘Wheely’ from Asian animation studio comes to Philippine cinemas
Meet the fast and hilarious Wheely, a three-time champion street racer in Gasket City who attempts to be king of the road in his hometown until he discovers that staying true to oneself is a greater pursuit than personal glory. After breaking down during the most important race of his life, Wheely then takes a…
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Judgment finally decided in Korean hit sequel ‘Along with the Gods 2: The Last 49 Days’
Before they became guardians, they were humans. The secrets of their past and the memories of the guardians’ previous lives are finally unlocked in the record-breaking final chapter of ‘Along with the Gods 2: The Last 49 Days.’ If they assist 49 souls get their reincarnations in a millennium, the three Afterlife Guardians Gang-lim (HA…
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Highly-upgraded, deadliest ‘The Predator’ returns in fourth installment
Thirty-one years since Arnold Schwarzenegger first faced down a lethal alien creature hunting him and his comrades through the jungles of Central America, the Predator franchise is being brought up-to-date by one of the people who suffered at the hands of that original extra-terrestrial. This time, though, Shane Black is in charge, and the Predators…
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Witness the origins of the demon Valak in ‘The Nun’
The unholy evil in holy guise is back in the horror thriller “The Nun,” the latest chapter stemming from James Wan’s “Conjuring” universe, with an entire film dedicated to the origin of her horrifying visage. Audiences got their first frightful glimpse of the demonic Nun Valak, who plagued Lorraine Warren’s visions and filled her with…
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All-women crew got balls in intense heist action-thriller ‘Widows’ latest trailer
Academy Award winner filmmaker Steve McQueen and writer Gillian Flynn (author of Gone Girl) team up to give the audience a gripping intense action thriller in “Widows” starring a heavyweight cast – Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Jon Bernthal, Daniel Kaluuya and Brian Tyree Henry. Four…
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SM Cinema celebrates 100 years of Philippine Cinema with ‘Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral’
In time with the Centennial Anniversary of Philippine Cinema, SM Cinema proudly presents the Philippines’ biggest cinematic epic to date, “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral”. The second installment to the TBA Studios’ historical trilogy, “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” follows the events happened after “Heneral Luna” focusing to the life of one of the youngest Filipino generals…
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‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ movie reveals official title logo
At the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company, along with its partners from Legendary Entertainment, unveiled the official title and logo for the first-ever live action Pokémon movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara, president of The Pokémon Company, welcomed the movie’s director, Rob Letterman, and actors Justice Smith and…
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Philippine remake of ‘Miss Granny is a box-office hit as it grosses this much in two days
Viva Films has just announced that the Philippine adaptation of “Miss Granny,” starring Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, Xian Lim, and Ms. Nova Villa, has earned P13.8 million in its box office gross. Miss Granny earned P7.8 million on its opening day yesterday. The lead cast of Miss Granny, together with director Bb. Joyce Bernal and the…
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Contance Wu, Henry Golding steal your hearts in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Warner Bros.’ new romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” takes a fun, engaging and hilarious look at what can happen when young love collides with old money. Singapore’s favorite son, Nick Young (Henry Golding), proudly brings his beautiful and successful New Yorker girlfriend Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) home for a meet-and-greet, but the family dynamics aren’t…
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Production begins on Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’
Production on Disney’s “Mulan,” a live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1998 animated feature, has begun. The film will shoot on locations in New Zealand and China and will open in Philippine theaters on March 27, 2020. Liu Yifei (“The Forbidden Kingdom,” “Once Upon a Time”) was cast as Hua Mulan following a year-long global casting…
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Giant shark film ‘The Meg’ earns P63.4-M in 5 days, opens at no. 1 in PH
Warner Bros. Pictures’ giant shark thriller “The Meg” took the biggest bite off the Philippine box office this weekend to open at No.1. The Jason Statham actioner grossed a splashy P63.4-million for the five-day opening weekend (Aug. 8 to 12) in only 274 screens, becoming Warner’s best opener for the year todate after “Rampage” (P59.7-M)…
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New action-horror film traces how ‘The First Purge’ was born
It’s been five years since the world first experienced the provocative concept of The Purge, when, for one night during the year, all crime—including murder—became legal. Electrifying the culture with its dystopic premise, the home-invasion thriller The Purge spawned a franchise that explored the madness that seeps into our everyday lives. Unleashed in the streets…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018
Here are the winners of Cinemalaya 2018: Best Film (Full-length): KUNG PAANO HINIHINTAY ANG DAPITHAPON by Carlo Catu Best Film (Short Feature): JODILERKS DELA CRUZ, EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH by Carlo Francisco Manatad Special Jury Award (Full-length): Pan De Salawal by Che Espiritu Special Jury Award (Short Feature): SI ASTRI MAKA SI TAMBULAH by Xeph…
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SM Cinema rekindles your childhood imagination in ‘Christopher Robin’
This August, bring back the playfulness, wonder, and imagination of your childhood days as Walt Disney Studios gives Winnie the Pooh his own live-action movie treatment via Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin has grown up and is stuck in a demanding job that not only overworks and underpays him but has also dimmed his adventurous and…
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SM Cinema unlocks abysmal horror of the Internet through ‘Unfriended: Dark Web’
This August, be ready to get terrified with the latest SM Cinema Exclusive offering Unfriended: Dark Web, a stand-alone sequel to the 2015 film Unfriended. In a computer-mediated world, and as technology connects us to the World Wide Web, our curiosity is being wired further in discovering the deeper and anonymous side of the internet—the…
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‘The Nun’ director on contributing to ‘The Conjuring’ universe
Director Corin Hardy (“The Hallows”) collaborates with James Wan, director and producer of the record-setting horror hits “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2,” to explore another dark corner of that universe with New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller “The Nun.” When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with…
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Sarah Geronimo is back on the big screen via Pinoy version of ‘Miss Granny’
After her successful concert tour in the US, and in celebration of her 15th anniversary in show business, Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo is back on the big screen via VIVA Films’ newest release, the drama comedy, “MISS GRANNY.” Co-starring with Multimedia Prince, James Reid and Kapamilya Heartthrob, Xian Lim under the able direction of certified hit…
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