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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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,”…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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?…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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’),…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • ‘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.…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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)…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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?…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • WATCH: Nadine Lustre’s ‘Ulan’ full movie trailer

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  • ‘Second Act’ stars Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens prove everyone deserves another chance

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  • All the Valentine feels with Japanese romantic film ‘Snow Flower’

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  • ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Motorball clip to premiere Feb 1 at 6:15 AM in PH

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  • Pre-Valentine romantic film ‘Snow Flower’ features temporary relationship

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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,…

  • ‘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…

  • Liam Neeson’s vengeance fuels hard-pounding action in ‘Cold Pursuit’

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  • Goku, Vegeta face off against legendary Super Saiyan in ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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.…

  • 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.…

  • ‘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,…

  • VST Productions’ first feature film ‘Boy Tokwa’ stars Jose Manalo

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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…

  • ‘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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…