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Vice Ganda to launch own digital network
He already conquered Television, the Movies and even the world of Cosmetics. Now, he’s ready to conquer the universe and be on the same level as Oprah Winfrey as one of the country’s funniest comedians, Vice Ganda opens his own network! Be the first to have an exclusive access of anything and everything Vice Ganda…
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VIVA not harassing Nadine Lustre — statement
31 January 2020 Statement to the Press: REYNO TIU DOMINGO & SANTOS LAW OFFICES This is to address the press statements of Atty. Lorna Kapunan involving Nadine Lustre and her Exclusive Agency and Management Agreement with VIVA Artists Agency, Inc. (“VIVA”). At the outset, we share Atty. Kapunan’s position that the court of law is…
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Nadine Lustre, from Multimedia Princess to FAMAS Best Actress
Nadine Lustre, dubbed the Multimedia Princess for her success in movies, TV, music, and online, has just cemented her status as the best actress of her generation with her recent victory at the 2019 FAMAS Awards where she bagged the trophy for Outstanding Performances by an Actress in a Leading Role for her acclaimed blockbuster…
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Hello Kitty to have movie adaptation for the first time
BURBANK, CA – March 5, 2019 – New Line Cinema, Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. announced today that they will be teaming up to develop an English language Hello Kitty film for a worldwide audience for the first time in her 45-year history. The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty…
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ vies for Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards
Walt Disney Pictures’ heartwarming musical Mary Poppins Returns has solidified its status as a strong awards contender as the Rob Marshall film has collected major nominations at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. At the Globes, Mary Poppins Returns is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical…
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ABS-CBN Films, T-REX Entertainment ink co-production agreement
Film production company T-REX Entertainment inked an exclusive partnership with ABS-CBN Films earlier today, October 23. Headlining the contract signing were T-REX Entertainment president Rex A. Tiri and ABS-CBN Films managing director Olivia M. Lamasan. Also present for T-REX Entertainment were its vice president Sonny Fortuna, sales and operations manager Rico Gonzales, and creative head…
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Chito S. Roño’s ‘Signal Rock’ is PH’s Foreign Language Film entry to Oscars 2019
Chito S. Roño’s ‘Signal Rock’ has been selected by the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) as the Philippine entry to the Foreign Language Film category of the 2019 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. This was confirmed by the production team of CSR Films PH and its distributor Regal Entertainment on Wednesday, September…
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FDCP sends off six Filipino films to New York Asian Film Festival
In celebration of the lineup of six (6) Filipino genre films to be featured in this year’s New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), the Film Development Council of the Philippines held a Send-Off Press Conference for Filipino delegates last July 10, 2018 at Cocoon Hotel, Quezon City. BuyBust directed by Erik Matti, Neomanila directed by…
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GUIDE: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018
Here are the eight official entries to the 2nd edition of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, as announced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). These films will be screened in all cinemas in the Philippines from August 15 to 21. ANG BABAENG ALLERGIC SA WI-FI by Jun Robles Lana for The IdeaFirst Company.…
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Pixar Animation Studios’ Bryn Imagire led animation workshop for Filipinos
To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2 in the Philippines, Pixar Animation Studios Shading Art Director Bryn Imagire visited Manila and led an animation workshop. Besides talking about the evolution of the animation process from 2004’s “The Incredibles” to this year’s “Incredibles 2,” Imagire, who has been with Pixar Animation Studios since 1996, also…
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Robin Wright returns as US President in final season of ‘House of Cards’
Netflix has released two new images from the sixth and final season of House of Cards, the streaming service’s first new original drama. For the series’ last hurrah, Robin Wright returns as Claire Underwood, newly sworn in President of the United States. Academy Award® nominees Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear as well as Cody Fern…
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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Cloak and Dagger’ air on HOOQ
“Black Panther,” which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and is the second highest grossing film of 2018, is now available for rental on HOOQ, the largest Video on Demand service in South East Asia. “Black Panther” is the 18th film released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has been acclaimed by critics the world over.…
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Prolific film producer Baby Go launches new film outfit, talents
There’s no stopping prolific film producer Ms. Baby Go in her “passion” of doing movies. BG Productions International has been in the film production business for five years but Ms. Baby Go decided to expand her business by putting up another film outfit—Global Film Production International, Inc. According to the President of BG Productions, “BG…
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‘Never Not Love You’ trailer hits 2 million views in 27 hours on Cinema Bravo
The new Jadine movie ‘Never Not Love You’ has already reached 2 million views on Facebook via Cinema Bravo in just 27 hours. As of 6:40 PM today, March 16, the trailer for Antoinette Jadaone’s latest romantic film has passed the 2 million mark in terms of Facebook views, with more than 83,000 reactions and 65,000 shares, a day…
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Uncensored ‘Call Me By Your Name’ to hold paid previews Jan 22 & 23
Sony Pictures Classics’ Call Me By Your Name, hailed as the Best Picture of 2017 by the L.A. Film Critics, and likely to garner major Oscar nominations next week, will hold special sneak previews exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 22 & 23. Rated R-16 With No Cuts by the MTRCB,…
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ returns to PH cinemas
The Force makes a spectacular return as Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi finds its way back to Philippine cinemas starting yesterday, January 8. The film bounces back after a two-week hiatus to give way for the annual Metro Manila Film Festival, giving fans and moviegoers an opportunity to catch the action-adventure again or for…
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‘The Post,’ ‘Darkest Hour,’ ‘Call Me By Your Name’ ready for Globes glory Jan 8
Three critically acclaimed films that will soon be shown in the Philippines are expected to reap honors in the 7th Golden Globe Awards on Monday morning, January 8. They are Steven Spielberg’s The Post, Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name and Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour – all distributed locally by Columbia Pictures. Starring Tom…
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ first screenings on Dec 13 to start at 5PM
Opening three days earlier than in the US, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi begins its roll-out in Philippine cinemas on Wednesday, Dec. 13 with screenings starting at 5 in the afternoon. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets in now at their favorite theaters to avoid missing out to be one of the first…
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Mccoy de Leon, Elisse Joson to star in first movie together
The promising love team of Elisse Joson and Mccoy de Leon will headline their own movie in 2018. This was announced by Atty. Joji Alonso of Quantum Films, who posted on Twitter a photo of the teen icons with director JP Habac. The helmer of ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’ also posted a photo on…
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MMFF entry ‘Deadma Walking,’ Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board
The 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry ‘Deadma Walking’ is graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), the highest merit given to a film submitted for evaluation. Starring reliable actors Joross Gamboa and Edgar Allan Guzman, the film is based on the screenplay of the same name which won the 2nd Prize in…
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is now the most watched trailer of all time
Marvel Studios has announced that the trailer for Avengers: Infinity War is now the most watched trailer ever with a gargantuan count of 230 million views in 24 hours. The trailer stands ahead of Warner Bros.’ IT with 197 million views in 24 hours. Ten years into the cinematic universe of Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War…
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‘Birdshot’ is PH entry to Foreign Language category of Oscars 2018
Mikhail Red’s coming-of-age mystery-thriller film ‘Birdshot’ has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 90th Academy Awards, more popular as the Oscars. This was announced by the Film Academy of the Philippines’ director general Leo Martinez as tweeted by Inquirer Entertainment. This is the official statement of the director as sent to Cinema Bravo:…
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FDCP National Registry to offer basic social services to active film workers
After announcing the creation of the FDCP National Registry last August 2 at Limbaga 77, the Film Development Council of the Philippines will now be holding on-site registration for all film workers who wish to avail of the benefits and services of the Registry. As a database of all active film workers, the FDCP National…
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4-minute footage from horror film ‘It’ to play in front of ‘Annabelle: Creation’
Warner Bros. Philippines has just confirmed that an exclusive four-minute footage from the upcoming horror thriller It has been attached to play before Annabelle: Creation when the latter opens in cinemas across the country on Wednesday, August 23. The fresh footage will only be seen in theaters and won’t be officially released online. Audiences of…
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CineFilipino 2018 bares eight full-length finalists
The finalists for CineFilipino Film Festival 2018 Feature-Length Category were announced August 17 during a press conference at Lazat Restaurant, Tomas Morato, Quezon City. The following feature films will compete under Feature-Length Category: • Delia & Sammy by Therese Cayaba • Mata Tapang by Rod Marmol • The Eternity Between Seconds by Alec Figuracion • Excuse Me Po by…
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Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino offers student discounts, promos for Aug 16-22 nationwide run
August will truly be an exciting month for lovers of Filipino films. Counting down days to the official screening of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino films on August 16-22, 2017 in all theaters nationwide, the Film Development Council of the Philippines has announced more promos offered in the cinemas. As audiences will have their pick…
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TBA Studios announces exciting lineup of upcoming movies
From TBA Studios, the independent film company that brought highly-acclaimed movies such as ‘Heneral Luna,’ ‘Sunday Beauty Queen,’ and ‘Bliss,’ comes an exciting lineup of upcoming movies as formally announced on its grand launch Wednesday, July 26, at the Marquee Tent of EDSA Shangri-La Manila. TBA Studios executive producers E.A. Rocha and Fernando Ortigas opened…
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‘The Emoji Movie’ sets world record of largest crowd dressed as emoji faces
In anticipation of World Emoji Day, and the upcoming worldwide release of The Emoji Movie, emoji fans around the world celebrated by setting the world’s first Guinness World Records™ title for the Largest gathering of people dressed as emoji faces simultaneously across multiple venues. Spanning three continents, the record saw emoji faces inspired by the…
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Chimpanzee protection campaign launched in honor of ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
In honor of the upcoming release of War for the Planet of the Apes, 20th Century Fox has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to provide care for rescued chimpanzees, many of whom are victims of the illegal commercial bushmeat and pet trades. Housed and cared for on three forested island sanctuary sites and…
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QCinema 2017 announces eight full-length feature finalists
The QCinema International Film Festival has announced the eight finalists for this year’s Circle Competition (full-fength feature category). Chosen from 135 submitted screenplays and down to 25 semifinalists are the following: “Gugu” by Khavn “Neomanila” by Mikhail Red “Medusae” by Pam Miras “The Ashes and Ghosts of Tayug 1931″ by Christopher Gozum “The Write Moment”…
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FDCP, SM Cinema to screen indie films year-round via Cine Lokal
Strengthening its commitment to support Philippine cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and SM Cinema launch Cine Lokal—a new cinema line that will house independent, award-winning films and FDCP programs in the following SM Cinema branches across the country starting April 2017: SM Megamall • SM North EDSA • SM Fairview •…
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‘2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten’ trends on social media due to MTRCB’s R-18 rating
The youth gay film “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten,” Best Picture winner in the most recent Cinema One Originals Film Festival, trended on Twitter recently because it received an R-18 rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. The film stars young actor Khalil Ramos as Felix, a quiet high school achiever whose…
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‘Goyo’ prequel short to screen with ‘I’m Drunk, I Love You’
Filipino moviegoers are in for a treat. This coming February 15, fans and followers of the blockbuster biopic “Heneral Luna” are going to see a short film spinoff that serves as a bridge to the upcoming feature “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,” the second installment of Jerrold Tarog’s historical trilogy. The short film entitled “Angelito” is being…
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Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ earns six Oscar nominations including Best Picture
Hacksaw Ridge, a true story of a World War II hero – Desmond Doss, a “non-combatant” medic who singlehandedly saved the lives of 75 fellow comrades, has earned its rank with a total of six Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor (Andrew Garfield), Best Director (Mel Gibson), Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing…
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Award-winning film ‘Sakaling Hindi Makarating’ gets ‘A’ rating from CEB
A week ahead of its commercial release on February 1, acclaimed Filipino indie film “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” gets a unanimous ‘A’ rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). Its citation will be released next week. Directed by Ice Idanan, “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” (In Case They Don’t Arrive) tells the story of a young woman named Cielo (Alessandra…
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Oscars 2017: 10 films advance in visual effects race
10 films make it to the shortlist for the visual effects race as announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Here are the films in contention (in alphabetical order): “Arrival” “The BFG” “Captain America: Civil War” “Deepwater Horizon” “Doctor Strange” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” “The Jungle Book” “Kubo and…
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Oscars 2017: Nine foreign-language films make it to shortlist
Nine films will advance to the next round of voting for the 89th Academy Awards foreign-language film category. Selected from 85 submissions around the world, the shortlist is as follows: Australia, “Tanna” — directors Bentley Dean, Martin Butler Canada, “It’s Only the End of the World” — director Xavier Dolan Denmark, “Land of Mine” —…
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Theme song of Disney’s ‘Moana’ released in Southeast Asia local languages
Disney’s latest animation title, Moana, will feature the lead song, “How Far I’ll Go” and the track will be adapted into five Southeast Asia local languages – Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Melayu, Thai, Vietnamese and English. Five singers from Southeast Asia, namely Janella Salvador from the Philippines, Maudy Ayunda from Indonesia, AydaJebat from Malaysia, Myra Molloy…
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Disney welcomes ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ back for a smashing sequel
Wreck-It Ralph is heading back to the big screen, and this time, he’s wrecking the internet. The Oscar®-nominated Walt Disney Animation Studios team from the original film is reteaming for the follow-up, including director Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “The Simpsons”) and producer Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Bolt”). Phil Johnston (writer, “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia,” “Cedar Rapids”) joins Moore…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ swings into San Diego Comic-Con 2016
Spidey swung into Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con recenty with some of his pals to show off the first-look footage and new concept art of the Vulture, the villain in Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in cinemas July 2017. Joining Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man) on stage were director Jon Watts, producer Kevin…
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Ricky Lee to hold 15th film scriptwriting workshop for free
Application to the workshop is open to everyone, including those who do not have prior experience in writing. The selection process is tentatively scheduled on September 4 at the new film studio in UP Diliman. Those who are interested to join may fill up this form or email rickyleebatch15@gmail.com. After more than 14 years, award-winning screenwriter Ricky…
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‘The Legend of Tarzan’ partners with NGO to save forest elephants
Leading up to the June 30 release of “The Legend of Tarzan,” Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and the filmmakers and stars of the film are teaming up with international non-government organization (NGO) Stop Ivory to tackle one of our world’s greatest conservation challenges – the fight to protect Africa’s rare forest elephant and,…
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Filipino sketch artist for ‘Finding Dory’ comes home
MANILA, June 20, 2016 – Paul Abadilla, the US-based Filipino animator from Pixar Animation Studios received a warm homecoming welcome by his family and animation fans in Manila, Philippines. Parallel to the story of Dory finding her way home in the new Pixar film, “Finding Dory” — Abadilla made his way home to share more…
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Marvel reveals ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘Doctor Strange’ synopses
Now that Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Doctor Strange have just wrapped, fresh plot descriptions have been released in anticipation for the San Diego Comic-Con in just a few weeks. Here is the new Doctor Strange synopsis: “Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic…
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‘Patintero,’ ‘Heneral Luna’ Deluxe DVD launch invade ToyCon 2016
The cast of the films “Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo” and “Heneral Luna” treated legions of pop culture fans with a special Independence Day presentation at the recently concluded ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience. John Arcilla and Mon Confiado of “Heneral Luna” were greeted with loud cheers from the crowd as they officially…
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‘Smurfs’ invade Skypark, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
Singapore, June 16, 2016 – To celebrate the birth month of Peyo, the creator of The Smurfs, Sony Pictures Animation has mounted a Smurfs Invasion of the Skypark of the Marina Bay Sands – with some 5,000 Smurfs figurines! Rendering the Skypark practically blue, the invasion was part of Smurfs Night which concluded the highly…
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‘Ghostbusters’ fans set Guinness World Record for largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2016 – “Ghostbusters” fans have set a new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Ghosts at a Single Venue. The event was organized by Sony Pictures Entertainment in anticipation of the release of “Ghostbusters,” the hotly anticipated reboot of the classic film, which will be on…
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WATCH: ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ cast salutes Cannes filmfest
The US and international voice actors of Columbia Pictures’ new comedy adventure “The Angry Birds Movie” held a photo call on the eve of the 69th Festival du Cannes opening as a tribute to the famed film festival. Watch “The Angry Birds Movie” – Cannes Festival featurette below. The event featured actor Josh Gad (“Chuck”)…
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‘Money Monster’ stars grace gala at Cannes filmfest
The cast of one of Columbia Pictures’ most anticipated films of year – the hostage actioner “Money Monster” – have taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. The Croissette sizzled with incredible glamour and star power as “Money Monster” stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts and director Jodie Foster descended on Cannes for a…
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‘Money Monster’ director Jodie Foster finally gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jodie Foster has been honored with the 2,580th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Watch highlights of the ceremony below.) “We have been waiting for a long time for Jodie Foster to set a date for her star and are thrilled that the time has come. She is a great role model for women…
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‘The Angry Bird’ Red goes green on Earth Day
RED (THE ANGRY BIRD) GOES GREEN ON EARTH DAY (New York, NY – April 22, 2016) – In honor of Earth Day and the historic signing of the Paris agreement on climate change today, Red continues to support the United Nations as part of their “Angry Birds for a Happy Planet” campaign. To commemorate the…
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Warner Bros. Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
Warner Bros. Pictures showcased an impressive lineup of talents and highly anticipated films at this year’s CinemaCon, which generated tremendous excitement for the Studio’s wide-ranging slate. Chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara opened the program and announced that Ben Affleck—who will again play the role of Batman in the upcoming Justice League movie—will direct, as well…
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‘Money Monster’ named official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2016
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 14, 2016 – Money Monster, the upcoming film from TriStar Pictures starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts and directed by Jodie Foster, has been named an Official Selection – Out of Competition at the 69th Festival de Cannes, which will be held from May 11 – 22, 2016. The gala presentation…
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Cannes Film Festival 2016 lineup announced
The Official Selection for the 69th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées. 2016 Festival de Cannes will be held from May 11 to 22, 2016. Full list of entries below: Opening Night Film Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen Competition Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade Julieta – directed by…
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PH’s first MX4D Motion EFX theater opens in Vista City, Daang Hari
People from the Metro South, rejoice! You can now experience the best cinema experience available in the world as Vista Cinemas opened its second location at Lifestyle Center in Vista City after opening the first branch in Taguig. Evia Lifestyle Center is located in Vista City, Daang Hari (Las Piñas-Muntinlupa-Cavite Road / LAMUCAR). The four new movie theaters equipped…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ tours Singapore with cast, director
Singapore, 28th March 2016 – Cast members and one of the directors of Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” will be making their way to Singapore in April, where Marina Bay Sands will welcome Chris Evans (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and director Joe Russo. As part of the promotion for the…
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U.N. names ‘Angry Bird’s’ Red honorary ambassador for Int’l Day of Happiness
New York, NY – March 18, 2016 – Red, the starring animated character voiced by US star Jason Sudeikis in the upcoming “The Angry Birds Movie,” was named Honorary Ambassador for Green on the International Day of Happiness today at the United Nations. (Watch the public service announcement for the International Day of Happiness titled…
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‘Bwaya,’ ‘OTWOL’ director Francis Xavier Pasion, 38, found dead in QC unit
Award-winning film and television director Francis Xavier Pasion was found dead in the bathroom of his house in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City on Sunday afternoon. Joji Alonso, producer of Pasion’s Cinemalaya entries “Sampaguita, National Flower” (2010) and “Bwaya” (2014), said that the director has not been answering texts and calls since last night. The director’s family…
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