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Toby Kebbell betrays his brother ‘Ben-Hur’ in new action adventure
British actor Toby Kebbell has built an impressive career as one of the more versatile young actors working today, moving effortlessly from one genre to another with every project he takes on. He recently starred as lead Orc, Durotan, in Legendary’s feature film “Warcraft,” and as the sinister ape Koba in “Dawn of the Planet…
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Disney reveals characters, voice talents for animated film ‘Moana’
July 26, 2016 – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” which opens in theaters across the Philippines on Nov. 30, 2016, features a dynamic roster of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who were behind “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” “Moana” showcases the life-changing journey…
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Worst heroes ever in ‘Suicide Squad’
Is it ever a good thing to be the bad guy? In Warner Bros. Pictures’s “Suicide Squad,” the most improbable crew of crazy criminals ever thrown together will find out when they are united on a mission to save the world that turns into the wildest, weirdest, wickedest ride of their already insanity-filled lives. “The…
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WATCH: Comic-con trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts’ explores new era of magic
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official Comic-Con trailer of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” which may be viewed below. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne stars in the central role of wizarding world…
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Killer shark film ‘The Shallow’ holds sneak previews Aug 1, 2
IndieWire calls it “the best shark movie since ‘Jaws,’” while the New York Daily News hails it as a “much-needed escapist summer fun.” They’re talking about Columbia Pictures’ “The Shallows” – the critically acclaimed thriller that took America like a tidal wave, and now, Philippine audiences can catch it in sneak previews on Monday and…
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WATCH: Ben Affleck is ‘The Accountant’ in action thriller’s main trailer
The main trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new suspense thriller “The Accountant” starring Ben Affleck has just been released and may be viewed below. In the film, Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant…
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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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WATCH: Batman raises Robin in new trailer for ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’
Warner Bros. Pictures unveiled a new trailer for “The LEGO Batman Movie” during the film’s Comic-Con panel last Saturday, July 16, and the studio has now made it available online. The new trailer introduces Robin, who in this version, was mistakenly adopted by Bruce Wayne in a charity auction. “The LEGO Batman Movie” is the…
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Mean girls grow up as mean mothers in comedy film ‘Bad Moms’
In the latest totally relatable movie for mothers all over the world, “Bad Moms” brings together three overworked and under-appreciated moms who ditch conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence when pushed beyond their limits. The most hilarious authentic comedy of the year, “Bad Moms” stars Mila Kunis, Kristen…
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Oscar winner Mark Rylance inspires love, friendship as ‘The BFG’
Three-time Tony Award® and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies”) stars as the Big Friendly Giant in Disney and Amblin Entertainment’s new fantasy adventure “The BFG.” Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and…
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Alicia Vikander vows to bring in rogue agent ‘Jason Bourne’
Oscar® winner Alicia Vikander (“The Danish Girl,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) stars in Universal Pictures’ new action thriller “Jason Bourne” as Heather Lee, a prodigy hacker in the CIA, whose talents lie in her ability to analyze and predict, through social media, possible conflicts in different parts of the world—and then to exert influence or…
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Historical film ‘Ignacio de Loyola’ takes pride as a Filipino production
An inspiring epic film has been made about the amazing life of Ignacio de Loyola better known as St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus. The movie entitled Ignacio de Loyola chronicles Ignatius’ transformation from a brash young soldier to a man of God. It is a production by the Jesuit Communications Foundation (JesCom),…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Wonder Woman’ deals with superhero’s fascinating origin
“Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters around the world June 2017 when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Below is the film’s first trailer which was unveiled during the Comic-Con panel Saturday. “Wonder Woman” marks the character’s first time headlining a feature. Before she was Wonder Woman,…
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Social media addicts vie for top spot in thriller film ‘Nerve’
Voyeurism is at its peak in this year’s most awaited movie on social media and the virtual reality people live today in “Nerve” starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. A shy, high school girl Vee (Roberts) is suddenly catapulted into the limelight when she breaks out of her comfort zone and impulsively signs up for…
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‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ director Gavin Hood helms thriller film ‘Eye in the Sky’
Acclaimed filmmaker Gavin Hood, known for his works in worldwide hits ““X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “Tsotsi” and “Ender’s Game” brings together Award-winning actors Helen Mirren (Oscar® and Golden Globe Award® for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen”) and three-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) in the contemporary international thriller “Eye in…
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Discover ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ when you’re not home
Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not around? For their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present “The Secret Life of Pets,” a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Comedy superstars Louis C.K. (TV’s “Louie”), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s “Modern…
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WATCH: Untold story about miracle landing in first trailer for ‘Sully’
The first trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ real-life airborne thriller “Sully” has just taken off and may be viewed below. From Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sully,” starring Oscar winner Tom Hanks as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully”…
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U.S.S. Enterprise crew turns divided in ‘Star Trek Beyond’
In Paramount Pictures’ “Star Trek Beyond” a disaster strands the U.S.S. Enterprise crew on an unexplored alien planet, throwing crewmembers in different directions and forced to survive separately. Says producer J.J. Abrams, “It’s wonderful because we get to see how well these separate pairs work together towards a common goal.” Thus, the script paired characters…
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Horror fan Teresa Palmer relishes scary scenes in ‘Lights Out’
One of the most globally recognized actresses today, Teresa Palmer (“Warm Bodies,” “The Choice,” “Point Break”) now stars in New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller “Lights Out,” in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 21. When Rebecca (Palmer) left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and…
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WATCH: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt invite fans for ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt went out of their way to engage fans as they introduce the new international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ upcoming action-adventure “The Magnificent Seven” which may be viewed below. Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven.” With the…
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Newcomer Ruby Barnhill walks tall with ‘The BFG’
The central heartbeat of Disney and Amblin Entertainment’s new fantasy adventure “The BFG” is the relationship between the Big Friendly Giant and young girl, Sophie. Director Steven Spielberg has selected newcomer Ruby Barnhill to play Sophie, the curious and compassionate young orphan who is whisked out of her bed and taken to Giant Country. The…
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Get to know the baddies around ‘Suicide Squad’
You’ve met the members of “Suicide Squad” last week, now get to know the baddies around them in director David Ayer’s epic, mad adventure “Suicide Squad.” AMANDA WALLER (Viola Davis). A hard-as-nails career U.S. intelligence officer who makes bad things happen to bad people, Amanda Waller is the secret commander of the Suicide Squad and…
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Creating the lethal shark in ‘The Shallows’
Columbia Pictures’ suspenseful tale “The Shallows” presents the breathtaking story of Nancy (Blake Lively), a surfer who finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. In creating the shark, director Jaume Collet-Serra wanted to create a worthy adversary that would keep audiences on the edge of their seats. “I wanted the shark…
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How new director turned viral his short film ‘Lights Out’ into full-length horror feature
Barely two years ago, 35-year-old Swede David F. Sandberg was a debt-ridden wannabe filmmaker who had never held a steady job, let alone made a feature. He had been rejected by the Swedish Film Institute even for a relatively modest shorts investment. He and his wife, Lotta Losten, got by in part on her salary…
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Kristen Wiig, from ‘The Martian’ to ‘Ghostbusters’
Coming off an acclaimed turn in the Oscar-nominated “The Martian,” top American comedienne Kristen Wiig stars as Erin Gilbert, a particle physicist, academic firebrand and spectral warrior in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the…
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‘The Purge: Election Year’ welcomes world to join bloodbath
A great American tradition welcomes the world to participate in Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year.” In the trailer, the annual Purge has now been opened to foreigners, triggering the arrival of “murder tourists” eager to take part in the bloodbath. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned…
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WATCH: Tom Hanks must stop global plague in new trailer for ‘Inferno’
“Dark days of hell isn’t fiction. It’s prophecy.” So starts the latest trailer of Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment’s new action-thriller “Inferno” starring Tom Hanks as symbologist Robert Langdon who must solve a deadly puzzle to avert a global plague. “Inferno” is the third film in the studio’s Robert Langdon series (including “The Da Vinci…
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‘The Purge: Election Year,’ now the biggest-grossing movie in the franchise
Performing beyond expectations at the Philippine box-office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” opened to a jaw-dropping P25.8-million weekend, easily outgrossing the final total receipts of its two predecessors – combined! The previous films in the violent suspense-thriller franchise – 2013’s “The Purge” and 2014’s “The Purge: Anarchy” – posted a combined cumulative gross of…
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Thriller film ‘Nerve’ exposes sinister side of social media
Emma Roberts and Dave Franco star in “Nerve,” a timely edge-of-your-seat thriller and a razor-sharp examination of the seductive power of social media. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, best known for their work on “Catfish” and the “Paranormal Activity” series, who have created an action-packed urban adventure that also offers keen insights into…
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Filming underway for highly anticipated horror film ‘Annabelle 2’
She’s back! Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle 2,” with David F. Sandberg (upcoming “Lights Out”) helming the follow up to 2014’s hugely successful “Annabelle,” which scared up nearly $257 million at the worldwide box office during its run in theaters. The new film is once again being produced by Peter Safran…
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Meet the super villains assembled for ‘Suicide Squad’
Meet the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains assembled by the U.S. government on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity, in director David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” (in Philippine cinemas August 04). DEADSHOT (Will Smith) —aka Floyd Lawton—is a career mafia hit man and possibly the best marksman in the world. A stone cold…
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‘The Shallows’ offers non-stop, pulse-pounding suspense
From Jaume Collet-Serra, director acclaimed thrillers “Unknown” and “Non-Stop,” comes Columbia Pictures’ suspenseful tale “The Shallows” where a female surfer finds herself in the feeding ground of a great white shark. In “The Shallows,” Nancy (Blake Lively) is seeking solace after the death of her mother. Though she’s been a driven medical student, Nancy has…
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Four principal ‘Ben-Hur’ actors get own character posters
The four principal actors of Paramount Pictures’ “Ben-Hur” are featured in the newly-released character posters for the film. They are Jack Huston as Ben-Hur, a wronged man seeking revenge and redemption; Toby Kebbell who plays Messala, Ben-Hur’s adopted brother and best friend who sets him on his path for vengeance; Morgan Freeman as Sheik Ilderim,…
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‘Ghostbusters’ to be released in PH IMAX 3D cinemas
July 14, 2016 – IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated summer tentpole “Ghostbusters,” from director Paul Feig, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released into IMAX® theatres in the Philippines on Friday, July 15 (simultaneous with the nationwide opening in 2D and 3D…
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Action film ‘Marauders’ features modern day Robin Hood
“Marauders” reels into action when a bank is hit by a brutal heist, all evidence points to the owner (Bruce Willis) and his high-powered clients. But as a group of FBI agents (Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista and Adrian Grenier) dig deeper into the case — and the deadly heists continue — it becomes clear that…
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Bruce Willis stars in bank heist film ‘Marauders’
Iconic action star Bruce Willis of “Die Hard” franchise and Dave Bautista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) star in the frenetic heist film “Marauders” about an untraceable group of elite bank robbers chased by a suicidal FBI Agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Montgomery (Christopher Meloni) is on the…
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WATCH: Big reveal of Jesus marks new trailer for ‘Ben-Hur’
The new trailer of Paramount Pictures’ new epic, action-adventure “Ben-Hur” is now online, and proudly showcases its Christ-centric tone. The trailer may be viewed below. Written by Keith Clarke and John Ridley, “Ben-Hur” stars Jack Huston (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”), Toby Kebbell (“The Prince of Persia”), Morgan Freeman, and also starring Rodrigo Santoro (“300”) as Jesus,…
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‘Jason Bourne’ returns out of revenge
Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Supremacy,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) reunite for “Jason Bourne,” the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows. Almost two decades ago, a brilliant young soldier volunteered for an experimental special-ops program after he was told…
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Roald Dahl’s beloved book ‘The BFG’ comes to life
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Roald Dahl’s seminal tale of the friendship between a young…
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Happy world with overly optimistic creatures awaits in ‘Trolls’
From DreamWorks, creators of highly successful animation such as “Kung Fu Panda,” “How To Train Your Dragon” and “Madagascar” comes “Trolls,” the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year. “Trolls” takes the audience to a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic creatures (Trolls),…
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‘Ghostbusters’ taps comedy chops of Chris Hemsworth
One of the most sought after actors in Hollywood today, Chris Hemsworth (“Thor” and “The Avengers” series) takes on the role of receptionist Kevin, a clueless man with a sweet simple attitude that both charms and confounds his female bosses to no end, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted…
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Shark lurks in ‘The Shallows’ main poster
The international main poster art of Columbia Pictures’ new, edge-of-your-seat thriller “The Shallows” starring Blake Lively has been released by the studio, ominously showing the dangers that await star Blake Lively. In the taut thriller “The Shallows,” Nancy Adams (Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach when she finds herself in the feeding ground of…
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‘Zombie Under Siege’ blasts horror in full-battle action with the undead
Also, known as “Navy Seals vs. Zombies,” the upcoming horror action “Zombie Under Siege” springs into full-battle action when the government loses contact with the Vice President during a campaign stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Soon, a team of battle-hardened Seals who just came back from Afghanistan is immediately sent for the rescue mission. But…
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Tim Burton turns ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ from bestselling novel to film
Highly acclaimed director Tim Burton brings Ransom Riggs’ bestselling young adult tome “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” to the big screen with the same title starring an ensemble of talented actors headed by Eva Green, Dame Judi Dench, Terence Stamp, Samuel L. Jackson, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Finlay Macmillan and Lauren McCostie. With millions…
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‘SNL’ star Kate McKinnon invents spirit-capturing gadgets in all-new ‘Ghostbusters’
“Saturday Night Live” standout Kate McKinnon stars as Jillian Holtzmann, a nuclear engineer, munitions expert, and proton wrangler, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh…
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‘The BFG’ serves as first Steven Spielberg film for Disney
Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Walden Media, present the fantasy adventure film “The BFG,” the first-ever motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s resonant tale of childhood, the magic of dreams and the extraordinary friendship between a young girl and a big friendly giant. Directed by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, the film…
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Enchanted rose takes spotlight in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teaser poster
Disney has just revealed the teaser poster of its live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” shining a light on the magical rose that’s pivotal to the story. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary…
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Kiray Celis paired with Enchong Dee in romantic horror-comedy ‘I Love You to Death’
Kiray Celis is overwhelmingly excited over the release of her latest movie, “I Love You To Death,” from Regal Entertainment, Inc. The immeasurable trust the mother and daughter tandem of Lily and Roselle Monteverde inspired the petite comedienne to deliver her best in the Miko Livelo project. Her outstanding performance in her most recent blockbuster assignment, “Love…
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YouTube sensation Lilly Singh lends voice in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
Lilly Singh, one of today’s top YouTube talents and digital influencer with more than 1 billion views across the globe, conquers another digital platform as she lends voice to two characters in “Ice Age: Collision Course” starring alongside returning voice cast Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Dennis Leary, John Leguizamo, Keke Palmer and Wanda Sykes.…
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Alexander Skarsgård is the wild one in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård maintains a fearless pursuit of challenging roles, evolving with each new project, and is fast becoming one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors for both the big and small screen. He headlines his biggest studio film yet with Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure, “The Legend of Tarzan.” Skarsgard plays John Clayton III,…
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Scam invites dark spirits in first trailer for ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’
The first trailer of Universal Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Ouija: Origin of Evil” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, “Ouija: Origin of Evil” tells a terrifying new tale as the follow-up to 2014’s sleeper hit that opened…
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Melissa McCarthy takes on the paranormal in all-new ‘Ghostbusters’
Oscar-nominated comedienne Melissa McCarthy (“Spy,” “The Heat”) is Abby Yates, a scientist who believes in the paranormal and she won’t let the non-believers grind her down, in Columbia Pictures’ new action-adventure “Ghostbusters.” “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world…
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Music video for ‘Star Trek Beyond’ song premieres in PH IMAX cinemas
The video for Rihanna’s new single “Sledgehammer,” written for director Justin Lin’s highly anticipated film “Star Trek Beyond” from Paramount, Skydance and Bad Robot, has premiered exclusively in IMAX theatres in the Philippines. “Sledgehammer” marks the first music video shot entirely with IMAX® cameras. Director Floria Sigismondi used the new ALEXA IMAX® camera, the same…
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Cebu-born Galen Tan Chu, co-director in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
Cebu-born Galen Tan Chu helms the latest installment of the global “Ice Age” hit franchise – “Ice Age: Collision Course” as co-director with acclaimed filmmaker Michael Thurmeier. Galen Tan Chu spent his early (11) years in the Philippines before migrating to the US where he studied illustration and animation at Pratt Institute. Chu is a…
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‘Ringgo: The Dog-Shooter’ bags four awards at World Premieres fest
“Ringgo: The Dog-Shooter” has won a total of four awards at the 3rd World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) 2016: Second Best Picture (Olive Oteyza, producer), Best Actor (Sandino Martin), Best Actress (Janice De Belen), Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee). It is one of the six finalists in the Filipino New Cinema section. Organized by the Film Development Council…
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Dave Franco, Emma Roberts star in thriller ‘Nerve’
It’s an all-or-nothing online game in the exhilarating thriller “Nerve” set on the streets of New York City, where amateur daredevils competes for the highest payoff that mines their online information, exploiting their wildest dreams—and their deepest fears. “Nerve” stars Dave Franco, Emma Roberts, Emily Meade, Kimiko Glenn, Marc John Jefferies, Brian Marc, Samira Wiley…
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MOVIE REVIEW: EDSA (2016)
(Disclaimer: This is not a political article, this is a film review!) In recent times there has been a false dichotomy setup by the lesser informed that if you say you are anti-Martial Law then logically you would fall into the category of someone supporting the yellow family–this, in truth, is quite a terrible analysis.…
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Q&A with Anne Hathaway for ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
Anne Hathaway returns as Mirana, the mild-mannered, kind White Queen, and the beautiful younger sister to the spiteful Red Queen, in Disney’s fantasy adventure “Alice Through the Looking Glass” in Philippine cinemas July 6th. In the film, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the…
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Margot Robbie plays tougher Jane in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Australian actress Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street, Focus) emerged as a breakout star with her captivating onscreen presence and has quickly become one of the busiest actresses in the industry. Now, she stars as a feisty Jane to Alexander Skarsgård’s “king of the jungle” in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action-adventure, The Legend of…
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Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander wield guns in new poster for ‘Jason Bourne’
Universal Pictures has just unveiled a new international poster for the highly anticipated sequel, “Jason Bourne.” Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in “Jason Bourne.” Paul Greengrass, the director of “The Bourne Supremacy” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Blue Bustamante (2013)
Miko Livelo’s comedy film Blue Bustamante tells the story of OFW George Bustamante’s (Joem Bascon) travails in Japan where he is accompanied by his sleazy friend Roger (Jun Sabayton) in his quest to find the perfect job. Because of a lack of opportunity, eventually George settles for a stuntman job for a children’s TV show…
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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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Guatemalan legend becomes horror story in ‘Worry Dolls’
The Guatemalan Indians teach their children an old story. If you have worries, you share them with your Worry Dolls at bedtime. You put the dolls in a box and come dawn, the worries have been taken away. In the upcoming horror movie of the same title, Worry Dolls is set in a peaceful town…
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Enchong Dee excited for acting comeback in ‘I Love You to Death’
Swimmer-turned-celebrity Enchong Dee expressed excitement for making a comeback in his acting career, in a press conference held June 27 at 38 Valencia Events Place for Regal Entertainment and The Idea First Company’s upcoming romantic horror-comedy film I Love You to Death. After recording a self-titled album for Star Records and doing work outside the movie industry,…
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Conjuring 2 (2016)
“The Conjuring 2” Review Written and Directed by James Wan Three years after the first film’s inception, The Conjuring 2 arrives with a fresh new face. A Marilyn Manson, demon general kind of face. And if you think the first one was scary… Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprises their roles as professional demonologists Ed and Lorraine…
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‘Ben-Hur’s’ Jack Huston wins Rising Star of the Year Award
Jack Huston, who will be seen this August in Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ Ben-Hur, received this year’s “CinemaCon® Rising Star of the Year Award.” Huston was presented with this special honor at the “CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards” ceremony held recently at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace. CinemaCon is the official convention of The National…
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‘Fantastic Beasts’ featurette introduces Newt Scamander
For its upcoming adventure Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Warner Bros. Pictures has just shared a new featurette titled “Newt Scamander: A New Hero for a New Era of Magic.” In this featurette, we learn more about Scamander and his personality. We also learn a bit about how the magical world operates in…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Finding Dory (2016)
“Finding Dory” Review Written and Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane One of the most anticipated sequels of the 2016, Finding Dory takes us back to the lives of beloved characters Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), Marlin (Albert Brooks), and Nemo (Hayden Rolence), a year after they crossed the ocean to rescue Nemo from a horrid and mundane…
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Samuel L. Jackson plays real-life unsung hero in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson stars in Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Legend of Tarzan as George Washington Williams, a real-life but relatively unsung hero from 19th-century American history who becomes Tarzan’s unexpected ally in the film. “George Washington Williams was a man of so many talents and such bravery – to be this 14-year-old kid 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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The aliens are back in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The latest epic battle “Independence Day: Resurgence” by director Roland Emmerich is set twenty years after the alien invasion that nearly decimated the planet and presents an alternate reality to our world today. The backstory of “Independence Day: Resurgence” begins in 1996, during an ordinary summer day when, without warning, something extraordinary happened. All eyes…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ team answers call of the haunted
More than 30 years after the first film debuted… more than 25 years after ghosts were last busted on screen… the long wait is finally over. “Ghostbusters” is returning to theaters, with a new team and new characters in a new adventure. The new film began with director Paul Feig, who, as the creator of…
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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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‘Finding Dory’ finds glory at No. 1, grosses P101.7-M in 4 days in PH
MANILA, June 20, 2016 – Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” brought its big-hearted optimism to the Philippine box-office and swam away with P101.7-M in only four days, shattering the biggest opening weekend record for a Disney-Pixar film. This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt Disney Studios Philippines which distributed the film. “Dory’s” four-day opening weekend…
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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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‘The Legend of Tarzan’ brings Alexander Skarsgård as lord of the apes
First appearing in the 1912 story Tarzan of the Apes, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan has remained one of the most enduring characters of 20th-century popular culture. The legendary “lord of the apes” has inspired films, TV serials, radio plays, stage productions, comics and video games. But what the filmmakers of the upcoming action adventure “The…
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‘The Purge 3: Election Year’ campaigns with new posters
Choose your side with newly-released brand new posters from Universal Pictures’ suspense thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” and declare whether you purge for the Nation, the People, Liberty, Glory or Power. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, “The Purge: Election…
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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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Five more character posters up for ‘Star Trek Beyond’
Paramount Pictures has released five more character one-sheets for “Star Trek Beyond,” the third installment of the J.J. Abrams-produced “Star Trek” film franchise. The film opens across the Philippines on July 20, 2016. Featured in their own posters are fan favorites Kirk (Chris Pine), Sulu (Jon Cho), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Scotty (Simon Pegg) and new…
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Tom Hanks, Irrfan Khan, Ron Howard grace ‘Inferno’ red carpet event in Singapore
Hollywood legends Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard led the red carpet event for Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment’s new action-thriller “Inferno” in Singapore June 14, taking the film’s promo tour to Asia. Joining them is acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan who also stars in the film. (Watch the video of the red carpet event…
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WATCH: ‘Storks’ race to deliver last baby in new trailer
The new trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new animated feature “Storks” has just been unveiled – together with a brand new poster (see below). “Storks” stars Andy Samberg (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Hotel Transylvania”), Kelsey Grammer (“Toy Story 2,” “The Simpsons”), Katie Crown (Cartoon Network’s “Clarence”), Keegan-Michael Key (“The Angry Birds Movie,” “Keanu,”…
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Time for a little madness in ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
In Disney’s “Alice through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created…
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WATCH: Maui tries to impress Disney’s ‘Moana’ in teaser trailer
The teaser trailer for Disney’s new animated adventure “Moana” has been released and may be viewed below. Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast South Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one today knows why. From…
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Dwayne Johnson, from bullied kid to lethal agent in ‘Central Intelligence’
Dwayne Johnson has solidified himself as a global box-office powerhouse with film revenues exceeding $2 billion worldwide. After doing consecutive action thrillers (“San Andreas,” “Fast & Furious 7”), he returns to the action comedy genre for Universal Pictures’ “Central Intelligence,” opening in Philippine cinemas June 15th. “Central Intelligence” follows Bob (Johnson), a one-time bullied geek…
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‘The Nun’ to star in ‘The Conjuring 2’ spinoff
Just when we all thought the terrors of The Conjuring 2 will remain inside the movie, here comes reports on a spin-off on the works. The terrifying Nun in The Conjuring 2, Valak, is apparently having her own spotlight for the next James Wan haunter. Who could even forget about that creepy painting by Patrick Wilson’s…
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‘The Conjuring 2’ scares off competition worldwide, grosses P106-M in PH
One of the most anticipated movies of the summer, James Wan’s sequel to 2013’s record-breaking supernatural thriller summoned up $90.350 million at the worldwide box office, making “The Conjuring 2” #1 in its opening weekend in North America and expecting to be #1 internationally, outside of China. The announcement was made June 12 by Veronika…
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Thomas Jane, Laurence Fishburne star in edge-of-your-seat thriller ‘Standoff’
Thomas Jane, known for his role in “The Punisher” and Laurence Fishburne, known for his works in the blockbuster action trilogy “The Matrix” star in the latest thrilling action film “Standoff.” “Standoff” pits Carter (Jane), a troubled veteran against a deadly assassin named Sade (Fishburne) trying to kill a 12 year-old girl after she witnesses…
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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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Ellen DeGeneres returns to voice blue tang in ‘Finding Dory’
Dory is a bright blue tang with a sunny personality. She suffers from short-term memory loss, which normally doesn’t upset her upbeat attitude—until she realizes she’s forgotten something big: her family, in Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Of course, she’s found a new family in Marlin and Nemo, but she’s haunted by the belief that someone out…
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Unsuspecting couple tackles unlikely marital woes in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris star as a married couple thrown in the obscure world of espionage and dirty politics in “Our Kind of Traitor.” Based on the acclaimed tome by John le Carré’ of the same title, the movie finds ordinary English couple Perry (McGregor) and Gail (Harris) on holiday in Marrakech, Morocco who meet…
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Sam Claflin plays quadriplegic in romantic drama ‘Me Before You’
Last year saw him star as Finnick Odair for the last time in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.” Now, British heartthrob Sam Claflin stars as Will Traynor, the complicated, wheelchair-bound patient of Emilia Clarke’s Louisa, in New Line Cinema’s deeply moving romance, “Me Before You.” Claflin shares what attracted him to the project:…
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‘Ghostbusters’ team strikes a pose for new poster
The four female leads plus lone male Chris Hemsworth pose tall in the new poster for Columbia Pictures’ adventure comedy “Ghostbusters” in Philippine cinemas on July 15. “Ghostbusters” makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig…
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‘We’re the Millers’ director helms action comedy ‘Central Intelligence’
With the hit comedies “Dodgeball” and “We’re the Millers” to his credit, Rawson Marshall Thurber, director of Universal Pictures’ new action comedy “Central Intelligence,” was looking to expand his filmmaking repertoire by incorporating a run of action in his next film. “I’ve loved action movies my whole life and I’ve been wanting to make one…
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Sia provides ‘Unforgettable’ music for ‘Finding Dory’
Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen Dory, friends Marlin and Nemo—and composer Thomas Newman. “To me, he was one of the cast members of ‘Finding Nemo,’” says director Andrew Stanton. “We formed a close relationship ever since, and now that he is behind the score for ‘Finding Dory,’ it fees like the…
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‘The Conjuring 2’ marks Patrick Wilson’s fourth film with James Wan
Boasting two James Wan horror film franchises – “Insidious” and “The Conjuring” — in his belt, Patrick Wilson marks his fourth collaboration with the master director with New Line Cinema’s “The Conjuring 2” opening in Philippine cinemas June 9. “I’ll do anything with him,” Wilson affirms his admiration of Wan. “He has such a passion…
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Kevin Hart reluctantly must save the world in ‘Central Intelligence’
If there’s one thing Kevin Hart can do, it’s sell shoes. If there’s one thing Kevin Hart can do better than sell shoes, it’s explode into one of the foremost comedians and entertainers in Hollywood today. After an electrifying performance at amateur night in a Philadelphia comedy club, Hart quit his shoe salesman job and…
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Ewan McGregor charged with money laundering in ‘Our Kind of Traitor’
Money moves the world in the espionage thriller “Our Kind of Traitor” starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Harris based on the hit novel of the same title by celebrated novelist John le Carré. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Susann White, “Our Kind of Traitor” is a taut thriller about an unsuspecting married couple, Perry (Ewan McGregor) and…
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Aaron Paul plays trusted CIA agent in action comedy ‘Central Intelligence’
A three time Emmy Award winner, Aaron Paul is one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. For five seasons, Paul portrayed the role of the beloved Jesse Pinkman, opposite Bryan Cranston in AMC’s critically acclaimed Emmy Award-winning series “Breaking Bad.” Now, Paul stars opposite Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in Universal Pictures’ new…
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‘Me Before You’ original motion picture soundtrack features popular songs
The music in New Line Cinema’s sentimental romance “Me Before You” was carefully interspersed with the film’s score, created by composer Craig Armstrong, to evoke the romantic and provocative sensibilities of the story. Among the popular songs that can be heard on the soundtrack are Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and “Photograph,” “Unsteady (Erich Lee…
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Horror film ‘The Conjuring 2’ to hold midnight screening on June 9
MANILA, June 6, 2016 – As a treat to horror fans, Warner Bros. has announced that the year’s most eagerly awaited horror thriller “The Conjuring 2” will have special midnight screenings on Thursday morning, June 9 at 12:01AM in selected theaters at regular admission prices. “Fans of the horror genre are one of the most…
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