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Mother and daughter haunted by evil spirits in ‘The Conjuring 2’
Every parent’s greatest fear is seeing their child in pain. But what if that child’s source of pain is indescribable, unreachable, and may not even be real? In Warner Bros. Pictures’ new horror thriller “The Conjuring 2,” it becomes clear for Peggy Hodgson, that something supremely evil has permeated her London home and infiltrated her…
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ gears for full-throttle defense vs aliens
After “Independence Day” redefined the event movie genre and became a worldwide hit, its follow-up epic chapter, “Independence Day: Resurgence” delivers a new global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. The most anticipated event movie of the year “Independence Day: Resurgence” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, Bill Pullman, Jessie Usher and Sela Ward directed…
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Tom Hanks faces recession in comedy-drama film ‘A Hologram for the King’
Award-winning actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks stars in “A Hologram for the King” set in recession-ravaged 2010 as an American businessman named Alan Clay adapted from the book of the same title by acclaimed author Dave Eggers. Hanks’ role in the movie is a broke, depressed and freshly divorced man who arrives in Jeddah, Saudi…
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Winning the war against zombies in horror film ‘Generation Z’
“Generation Z” (also known as The ReZort in other territories) introduces a new kind of recreation when humans have won the war against zombies. Considered as the ultimate therapeutic revenge, “Generation Z” brings humans face to face with zombies for a shooting spree in an exclusive island to release one’s rage after being deeply damaged…
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‘The Accountant’ teaser poster shows Ben Affleck gunning for action
The teaser poster for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new suspense thriller “The Accountant” has been released, showing Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) holding a rifle, but “blinded” by numerical data. Directed by Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior”), “The Accountant” tells the story of Christian Wolff (Affleck), a math savant with more affinity…
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Master magicians return beyond limits of illusion in ‘Now You See Me 2’
The surprise worldwide hit caper “Now You See Me” which grossed over $300 million worldwide and earned the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Thriller, made the Horsemen’s return to the screen inevitable for their most astounding magic act in “Now You See Me 2.” After starting out in New York City, where the first…
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Vera Farmiga combats demons anew in ‘The Conjuring 2’
Returning in her iconic role as demonologist Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring” is Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga (“The Judge,” TV’s “Bates Motel”). “It was really joyful for me to step into Lorraine Warren’s Mary Janes and sprint another 20 miles,” Farmiga smiles. “It requires you to bring your A+ game,…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Monster Trucks’ revs up
Start your engines for Paramount Pictures’ new comedy adventure “Monster Trucks” whose trailer has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. Directed by “Ice Age’s” Chris Wedge, “Monster Trucks” stars Lucas Till (“X-Men: First Class,” “X-Men: Apocalypse”), and Jane Levy (“Evil Dead”). Looking for any way to get away from the life and town…
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The boys are back in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’
The young actors who played the Turtles via performance-capture in the 2014 hit film return in the eagerly anticipated sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” that opened June 1 in Philippine cinemas. Reprising their roles are Pete Ploszek as Leonardo, the stoic, disciplined leader of the foursome; Alan Ritchson as Raphael, the…
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Romantic Korean comedy movie ‘My New Sassy Girl’ follows funny married life
The story of the hapless Gyeon-woo (played by Cha Tae-Hyun) in the fall-of-your-seat Korean romantic hit movie “My Sassy Girl” continues in the highly-awaited sequel “My New Sassy Girl” where he is now married to an unpredictable tough woman played by Victoria Song. In “My New Sassy Girl,” Gyeon-woo has trouble forgetting his “old” sassy…
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Emilia Clarke finds love in romantic drama ‘Me Before You’
British actress Emilia Clarke takes a 180-degree turn from her famous Mother of Dragons character, Daenerys, in “Game of Thrones” to portray the wide-eyed, endearing Louisa, in New Line Cinema’s heart-tugging romance, “Me Before You.” “What drew me to this movie were the words of Jojo Moyes, the book first and then the script,” explains…
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MOVIE REVIEW: A Hologram for the King (2016)
“A Hologram for the King” Review Written and Directed by Tom Tykwer Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Dave Eggers. Uniting Hanks and Tykwer once again four years after Cloud Atlas, A Hologram for the King comes forth as another attempt at interpreting into film a book brimming with existentialism. The film lack depth and gravitas, but Hanks’ acting and…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ opens in IMAX theaters
Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and IMAX Corporation announced recently that “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in all IMAX® 3D theaters across the Philippines beginning June 1st (simultaneous with its bow in 2D and 3D…
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‘The Girl King’ presents contemporary queen of LGBT
For the first time, a transgender, Geraldine Roman, is elected to a post at The House of Representatives. Ms. Roman is the duly elected congressman of the first district of Bataan. In Spain, she worked as a senior editor of a newspaper and speaks Spanish, French and Italian. A Catholic practitioner while married to her…
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Award-winning actor Tom Hanks stars in novel-to-movie dramedy ‘A Hologram for the King’
Adapted from the novel by Dave Eggers, “A Hologram for the King,” starring Tom Hanks is set in a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter’s college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the King,…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila holds free screenings of Spanish thrillers
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Spanish Thrillers”, a series of Spanish movies to be shown every Saturday in June at the FDCP Cinematheque. With the arrival of the Democracy to Spain in 1976, these thrillers reflect a fresh…
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‘Me Before You’ gets support from stellar, reliable cast
Lending creative and emotional support to the lead stars of New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” are three actors: one on the verge of stardom, two are established stars on their own right. They are Stephen Peacocke (“Hercules”), Charles Dance (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) and Janet McTeer (“Insurgent”). “Me Before You” is based on the…
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Timeless classic story told in latest ‘Pinocchio’ adaptation
The most rewarding family bonding experience is about to happen at SM Cinemas with its latest Family Movie Day weekend promo on May 28 and 29 featuring the latest version of the timeless story of “Pinocchio.” “Pinocchio” is the latest recipient of the Gold World Medal at the recently concluded New York Festival from Carlo…
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WATCH: Enterprise crew explores the unknown in new trailer for ‘Star Trek Beyond’
The new trailer for “Star Trek Beyond” has been unveiled by Paramount Pictures and may be viewed below. “Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise)…
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Fil-Am stunt experts choreograph fight scenes in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
Action is the operative word when it comes to the four brother Turtles, but the filmmakers of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” are careful to intersperse every skirmish with humor. “Fun energy,” as director Dave Green likes to call it. “It’s important that the audience feels that the Turtles are always in…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ reigns supreme at PH box-office with P230-M opening weekend
20th Century Fox’s “X-Men: Apocalypse” reigns supreme at the box-office with its PhP 230 million opening weekend (first five days) in the Philippines in 476 screens. It also dominated and opened number one on its first day of release (opened May 18) in the country with PhP 45 million in box-office receipts. In the Philippines,…
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‘Finding Nemo’ filmmakers dive again with ‘Finding Dory’
Story is king at Pixar Animation Studios. Whether a film introduces new characters or revisits old friends, it all starts with a story that needs to be told. And this special practice is also true with the production of “Finding Dory.” Watch the main trailer of “Finding Dory” below. While the conclusion of the 2003 Oscar®-winning…
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Tarzan, Jane join apes in main poster for ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) and his wife, Jane (Margot Robbie) join the ranks of the mighty apes in the newly released main one-sheet for “The Legend of Tarzan.” From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan,” starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2016
Now on its 21st year, the French Film Festival in the Philippines presents the best of contemporary French film and honors the excellence of Philippine cinema. It has long since been offering an alternative venue for Filipinos to discover and appreciate a different kind of cinema, culture and language. While a loyal audience of cineastes and Francophiles…
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Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld team up for multi-million heist in ‘Term Life’
Vince Vaughn (“The Internship”) and Hailee Steinfeld (“Pitch Perfect 2”) play father and daughter who are out of options and out of time in the crime thriller “Term Life.” Directed by Peter Billingsley (who served as executive producer of Marvel’s “Iron Man”), “Term Life” is based on the graphic novel by A.J. Lieberman and Nick…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ teases Emma Watson as Belle
Disney has just released the teaser trailer of its live-action “Beauty and the Beast” from director Bill Condon. Watch the trailer below. 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 audience, staying true to…
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Megan Fox returns as April O’Neil in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ sequel
Known to worldwide audiences for her break-out starring role of Mikaela in the first two “Transformers” blockbusters, Megan Fox has successfully jumpstarted another beloved film franchise, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Now, she reprises her lead character of April O’Neil in Paramount Pictures’ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (in Philippine cinemas on…
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Characters go deep in Disney-Pixar’s animated film ‘Finding Dory’
“Finding Nemo’s” Dory, Marlin and Nemo embark on a new adventure—this time to the California coastline—on an uncertain search for the family Dory thinks she left behind, in Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Their journey leads them to the Marine Life Institute, where they meet a diverse array of sea creatures. “It really is a whole new…
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Fimmel, Cooper, Foster lead Azeroth heroes in ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Three of today’s most compelling actors – Travis Fimmel (TV’s “Vikings”), Dominic Cooper (TV’s “Preacher,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Ben Foster (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) lead the charge of Azeroth heroes in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” (in Philippine cinemas May 25). In the human world of Azeroth, the pivotal…
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WINNERS: Cannes Film Festival 2016
The 2016 Cannes Film Festival concludes Sunday, May 22 with the presentation of the awards for this year. The top prize was awarded to Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” among the 21 films in competition. Here is the complete list of this year’s winners at Cannes Film Festival as announced at the Palais des Festivals in…
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‘Harry Potter’s’ Neville Longbottom plays jealous boyfriend in ‘Me Before You’
Best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the “Harry Potter” film series, Matthew Lewis now stars in New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” as Patrick, the one individual who is not exactly happy about the obvious camaraderie between his girlfriend, the caregiver Louisa (Emilia Clarke) and accident survivor Will (Sam Claflin). Matthew Lewis says, “Patrick…
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Fan hijacks George Clooney’s TV show in ‘Money Monster’
George Clooney (“Gravity,” “Up in the Air”) stars in Columbia Pictures’ new film “Money Monster” as Lee Gates, the host of a financial news program who comes face-to-face with one of those regular guys who’s determined to hold someone accountable, by any means necessary. “The world of money has gotten out of control,” warns Clooney.…
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WATCH: Strange happenings prevail in new ‘Conjuring 2’ featurette
New Line Cinema has just released a new featurette for its eagerly anticipated sequel “The Conjuring 2.” Watch the featurette titled “Strange Happenings in Enfield” below. With director James Wan (“Fast & Furious 7”) once again at the helm, the supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists…
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WATCH: ‘Ninja Turtles 2’ highlights ‘Arrow’ star Stephen Amell in Casey Jones clip
“Arrow” superhero Stephen Amell plays the hockey masked vigilante Casey Jones in Paramount Pictures’ action-adventure sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Check out the newly-released “Casey Jones” clip below. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to Philippine cinemas this season in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” to battle bigger, badder…
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Intergalactic adventure awaits in animated film ‘Ratchet and Clank’
The latest out-of-this-world family movie “Ratchet and Clank” stars award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone along with a talented voice cast including Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Bella Thorne, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, James Taylor and David Kaye. In “Ratchet and Clank,” two unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile villain named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet…
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WATCH: Raw violence reeks in new trailer for ‘The Purge 3: Election Year’
A new, more chilling trailer for its suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” has just been released by Universal Pictures and may be viewed below. Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the…
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WATCH: More supernatural mayhem arises in new ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer
A new trailer for Columbia Pictures’ adventure comedy “Ghostbusters” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. “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 take to the supernatural comedy, joined…
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Zombie world breaks out as ultimate blood sport in ‘Generation Z’
Following a near apocalyptic zombie outbreak in “Generation Z” (aka “The ReZort”), humans now have the upper hand and life has returned to relative normality with only an occasional reminder or mention of recent horrific events. Most people wouldn’t even blink at seeing a zombie now. They know how to handle them. It’s no big…
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Visual effects play essential role in origin story ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
In Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the filmmakers went back into the past to introduce the origins of Warcraft and then took a giant step forward with their use of special effects, computer generated imagery, and motion capture technology to tell that story in the most believable way. (Watch the featurette on…
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Spy action-comedy ‘Central Intelligence’ gets new poster
“Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.” That’s the witty tagline of the new one-sheet art of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart’s new action-comedy “Central Intelligence.” “Central Intelligence” follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high-school reunion. Claiming to…
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Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ holds George Clooney, Julia Roberts hostage
One of the screen’s finest actresses, Oscar-winner Julia Roberts stars in Columbia Pictures’ new hostage thriller “Money Monster” as Patty Fenn, the unflappable, steadfast and longtime producer of a financial TV show called Money Monster. “Patty Fenn is the uber-producer. She can multi-task like nobody’s business – she is amazing,” says director Jodie Foster. “She…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to hold midnight screenings on May 18
The most awaited epic battle of mutants in “X-Men: Apocalypse” is about to unfold on the big screen on May 18, Wednesday in the midnight screenings of select cinemas.
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Devout gamer Duncan Jones directs ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Finding the perfect storyteller to direct “Warcraft: The Beginning” proved to be so much easier than the producers first imagined. Best known for his BAFTA award-winning masterpiece “Moon,” as well as the twist-a-minute “Source Code,” director Duncan Jones had another valuable asset to bring to the table: his intimate understanding and deeply personal love for…
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WATCH: Disney launches new trailer for fantasy adventure ‘The BFG’
The big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” has just been launched a new poster and trailer, which may be viewed below. Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Disney and Amblin Entertainment, in association…
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WATCH: Suspense thriller ‘Don’t Breathe’ reveals first trailer
From the filmmakers of “Spider-Man” and “Evil Dead” comes the new suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe” where a group of young friends break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong. Catch the film’s first trailer here below. Directed by Fede Alvarez, written by Fede Alvarez &…
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Face your fears in zombie theme park of horror-thriller ‘Generation Z’
Welcome to a vacation spot like no other in the horror-thriller “Generation Z,” (also known as “The ReZort”) where an unusual kind of theme park is created to entertain visitors interacting with zombies as its main attraction. But all hell breaks loose when a zombie- rights activist hacks into the park’s security system and uploads…
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‘The Shallow’ star Blake Lively takes Cannes filmfest by storm
Blake Lively of Columbia Pictures’ highly-anticipated shark thriller “The Shallows,” has taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. “The Shallows” lead star Blake Lively cemented her reputation as the festival’s most stylish celebrity when she showed up for her photocall in a dreamy mini dress. The actress has been seen in…
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High-stakes thriller ‘Money Monster’ stars George Clooney, Julia Roberts
UNRAVEL THE MYSTERY IN HIGH-STAKES THRILLER “MONEY MONSTER” In the real-time, Columbia Pictures’ high-stakes thriller “Money Monster,” George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O’Connell) forcefully takes over their studio.…
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Romantic bestseller ‘Me Before You’ transitions to big screen adaptation
“You only get one life. It’s actually your duty to live it as fully as possible,” says Will Traynor (Sam Clafin) in New Line Cinema’s new romantic drama “Me Before You.” His advice is directed at his effervescent yet seemingly settling caregiver Louisa “Lou” Clark (Emilia Clarke), 26, who claims to be happy in the…
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WATCH: P!nk sings ‘Just Like Fire’ for ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’
Just like magic, P!nk’s music video for her hit new single “Just Like Fire” from Disney Studios’ “Alice Through The Looking Glass” has premiered and may be viewed below. The video was directed by Dave Meyers and features special guest appearances by members of P!nk’s family! Walt Disney Studios has partnered with three-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter…
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Discover magic within your flaws in comedy adventure ‘Finding Dory’
Disney•Pixar’s new comedy adventure “Finding Dory” welcomes back to the big screen everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang Dory, who is living happily in the reef with Nemo and Marlin. When Dory suddenly remembers that she has a family out there who may be looking for her, she recruits Marlin and Nemo for a life-changing adventure…
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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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WATCH: Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant’ debuts first trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures presents Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo,” “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) in the title role of “The Accountant,” from director Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior”). Watch the first trailer from the new suspense thriller below. In the film, Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind…
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WATCH: ‘Warcraft’ heroes Durotan, Lothar in character videos
Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures have released two character videos from “Warcraft: The Beginning,” profiling the two lead characters: Durotan the orc (Toby Kebbell) and Lothar the human (Travis Fimmel). View the “Durotan” Character Video at http://youtu.be/-VjRo3gnVJU and the “Lothar” Character Video at http://youtu.be/wG1-gz1WQ7A. From Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures comes “Warcraft: The Beginning,” an…
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‘The Magnificent Seven’ to be released worldwide in IMAX theatres
May 11, 2016 – IMAX Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that “The Magnificent Seven,” starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format. The film, which Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures present in association with LStar Capital and…
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Cinemalaya 2016 names ten short film finalists
The Cinemalaya Foundation has announced the finalists for the Short Feature category for the 2016 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The ten films will be screened from August 5 to 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and UP Town Center. The ten short film finalists are the…
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Academy Award-winning director Mike van Diem returns to the big screen via ‘The Surprise’
Mike Van Diem won an Oscar for his debut feature film entitled “Character” back in 1997. This was in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 70th Academy Awards. And in that same year, “Character” was also presented in the “Critics Week” section of the 32nd Cannes Film Festival. Despite many offers from Hollywood,…
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Derek, Iza, Shaina give romantic twist to election season in ‘My Candidate’
Showbiz hunk Derek Ramsay, Iza Calzado and Shaina Magdayao give us a different tale of love and romance this election season via “My Candidate” from Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productions at Butchi Boy Films, producers of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed romantic-comedy films, “English Only, Please” and “#Walang Forever.” The film is set against…
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WATCH: ‘Jason Bourne’ is back in new behind-the-scenes featurette
Universal Pictures has just released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the highly anticipated sequel, “Jason Bourne.” Watch the featurette “Jason Bourne Is Back” below. The video not only reveals some fantastic new footage from the action-thriller, but also has Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass talking about the character’s legacy and teasing where we find…
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Peter Dinklage towers as The Mighty Eagle in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
The House of Lannister’s own Tyrion, Peter Dinklage (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) provides the voice of The Mighty Eagle in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” The Mighty Eagle is a towering legend on Bird Island. Literally – his statue dominates everything else on the island. But no one has seen him…
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Aliens come back in sci-fi disaster film ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
The aliens are back with a vengeance for “Independence Day: Resurgence,” which represents director Roland Emmerich’s huge return to the genre that made him famous. A sequel to “Independence Day,” the 1996 original sci-fi groundbreaking film that captured the public imagination with its vistas of destruction, its memorable characters and huge impact on both science…
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WATCH: Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in new ‘Inferno’ trailer
Columbia Pictures & IMAGINE Entertainment have just unveiled the worldwide trailer of the new action-thriller “Inferno” starring Tom Hanks, which may be viewed below. “Inferno” is the third film in the studio’s Robert Langdon series (including “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons”), which has taken in more than $1.2 billion worldwide to date.…
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Celebs attend red carpet PH premiere of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Top celebrities graced the Philippine gala premiere of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” May 7 evening at SM Megamall. Popular family endorser Team Kramer (husband and wife Doug and Cheska Kramer and their three adorable children) led the guests. Rock singer Yeng Constantino, who is featured in the…
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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ offers visually ambitious cinematic experience
Set a decade after the events of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the latest “X-Men: Apocalypse” that will open on May 18 in Philippine cinemas finds the mutants in 1983 living their own lives. Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) has his school for gifted youngsters up and running, and has some promising new students he’s guiding…
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WATCH: Meet the Turtle Family in new trailer for ‘TMNT: Out of the Shadows’
Michaelangelo (or Mikey as he wants to be called) reintroduces his three brothers, their roles on the team and their particular skills in the newly released full trailer for Paramount Pictures’ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” (Watch the trailer below.) Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in “Teenage…
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WATCH: ‘Ghostbusters’ team welcomes new member Chris Hemsworth
MEET KEVIN, THE NEW MEMBER OF THE “GHOSTBUSTERS” TEAM! Who you gonna call? Chris Hemsworth! Watch below the very first vignette on “Ghostbusters,” focusing on Chris Hemsworth’s character, Kevin, the new assistant for the Ghostbusters team. The vignette features comments from director Paul Feig and actors Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Kristen…
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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart team up for ‘Central Intelligence’
Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart flip up the buddy action-comedy genre in Universal Pictures’ “Central Intelligence.” (Watch the film’s trailer and check out the the teaser poster below.) “Central Intelligence” follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high-school reunion. Claiming to be on 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 Birds Movie’ premieres in 34 countries on May 7
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 5, 2016 – To celebrate the imminent release of Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animation’s 3D CG-animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie,” Sony Pictures will host 42 “Red’s Carpet” premiere events in 34 countries around the world on Saturday, May 7. Image above: March 18, 2016: Red visits Rizal Park for Columbia Pictures…
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X Ambassadors shares ‘Unsteady’ music video for ‘Me Before You’
The music video for the remix of “Unsteady” by the band X Ambassadors, which includes clips from the upcoming romantic film “Me Before You,” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” is based on the critically acclaimed, bestselling novel by Jojo Moyes. The romantic…
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‘Mother’s Day’ gathers A-list cast for heartwarming tribute to moms
Expectant moms, single moms, stepmoms, gay moms, estranged moms, long-lost moms and mothers of all kinds get their due in an emotional tribute to the tie that can’t be broken in “Mother’s Day,” an endearing and entertaining romantic comedy about everyone’s first love, our mothers. Director and producer Garry Marshall once again brings together an…
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Stephen Chow’s blockbuster hit ‘The Mermaid’ screens exclusively at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls
The Mermaid is currently making waves as China’s biggest blockbuster to date with box office sales surpassing the half billion dollar mark. It is the first movie to ever do so in mainland China and in Hong Kong, and has even outperformed Hollywood heavy weights like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Furious 7, Avatar and…
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WATCH: Black Lively is trapped in new trailer for horror film ‘The Shallows’
Columbia Pictures has just unveiled the new trailer for “The Shallows,” the edge-of-your-seat horror film starring Blake Lively (TV’s “Gossip Girl”). Watch it below. What was once in the deep, is now in “The Shallows.” In this taut thriller, Nancy (Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in May 2016
In honor of National Heritage Month this May, the Cinematheque Centre Manila, in partnership with the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP), will screen classic Filipino films that are widely considered to be some of the best that Philippine cinema has to offer. The films in this month’s line-up are milestones that have had a significant…
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Romantic comedy ‘My New Sassy Girl’ awaits funny misadventures
From the surprise romantic blockbuster South Korean film “My Sassy Girl,” the comical and lovable Cha-tae Hyun is back in his latest romantic misadventures in “My New Sassy Girl.” Following the sincere, funny and hapless Gyun-Woo (Cha-tae Hyun), he is now married in “My New Sassy Girl” to his childhood sweetheart played by Victoria Song.…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Mother’s Day (2016)
“Mother’s Day” Review Directed by Gary Marshall Written by Tom Hines, Lily Hollander, Anya Kochoff, and Matthew Walker From the creators of Pretty Woman and Valentine’s Day comes another movie about another bloody holiday, since their writers must be having trouble with creativity these days, and holidays seem to be an easy enough material to…
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Experience PH’s first MX4D Motion EFX Theater at the Evia Lifestyle Center
When Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered March 26, 2016 in the Philippines, long lines of die-hard fans of the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton formed in theaters. But for many, watching the movie once was not enough. The MX4D experience now available in the Philippines let moviegoers double the fun…
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Comedians Josh Gad, Danny McBride breathe life to ‘Angry Birds’
Joining Red on his campaign against the bad piggies in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie” are Chuck and Bomb – also outcasts with anger issues on an island where it seems that almost every bird is happy – all of whom have ended up in an anger management class. Chuck is…
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Nicholas Hoult, Kristen Stewart dare to fall in love in ‘Equals’
In the romantic science fiction drama “Equals,” Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult play star-crossed lovers being watched closely by a Big Brother in a future where emotions are disabled to achieve a peaceful society. Produced by Ridley Scott’s production house, Scott Free and directed by accomplished filmmaker Drake Doremus, “Equals” is an emotionally and visually…
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‘Just the 3 of Us’ unites John Lloyd, Jennylyn, Cathy Garcia-Molina for the first time
John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado team up for the first time with director Cathy Garcia-Molina in one movie – summer’s much-anticipated romantic film “Just the 3 of Us.” The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina from a script written and developed by the collaboration of Kiko Abrillo, Gillian Ebreo, Katherine Labayen and Vanessa R.…
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ posts biggest PH opening weekend ever with P362-M
MANILA, May 2, 2016 – Box-office records fell as Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” opened to a historic P362-million in its first five days nationwide, capturing the crown for the Biggest Opening Weekend of All-Time (surpassing the P339.8-M of Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” last year). This was announced today by a spokesman of Walt…
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James Reid, Nadine Lustre star in light, feel-good summer movie ‘This Time’
THE country’s hottest reel and real-life love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, returns to the big screen via the light, feel-good summer movie This Time opening May 4, 2016 in theaters nationwide from VIVA Films. In an interview on the film’s last shooting day, James expressed how excited he and Nadine are about doing a…
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WATCH: Barkada movie ‘Bar Boys’ explores friendship in law school
Bar Boys is a drama-comedy about four best friends who enter the difficult world of law schools where they are forced to make sacrifices for success: sleep, relationships, family and one another. The film stars Rocco Nacino, Kean Cipriano, Carlo Aquino and Enzo Pineda. It is written and directed by Kip Oebanda (‘Tumbang Preso’) and produced by…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila presents Spanish comedies in May
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Those Funny Spaniards. Four Spanish Comedies”, a series of Spanish films to be shown during the Saturdays of May at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. Entrance is FREE ADMISSION on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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WATCH: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin fall deeply in love in new trailer for ‘Me Before You’
New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” has just released a new trailer with the characters of Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games” series) falling deeply in love. The romantic movie is under the direction of Thea Sharrock, making her feature film directorial debut. This adaptation is based on the critically-acclaimed…
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New ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’ clip shows Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob Kazinsky
One of the iconic places in World of Warcraft – The Lion’s Pride Inn got its incarnation in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” and star Rob Kazinsky gives us a brief look into the movie set of the famous tavern in Elwynn Forest. (Watch the featurette “The Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob…
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Bill Hader plays evil pig leader in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Hot off voicing the emotion Fear in the Oscar-winning “Inside Out” and starring in the hit comedy “Trainwreck,” actor Bill Hader now takes the role of the porcine principal, Leonard, in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” Leonard is the leader of the pigs, the one who launches the birds’ beef against…
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Hyper-kinetic action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot on GoPro cameras
Prepare for a mind-blowing immersive cinematic encounter in “Hardcore Henry” as it gives the audience a chance to experience the entire film through the point-of-view of its main character (cyborg) named Henry. First time director Ilya Naishuller helms “Hardcore Henry” wherein Henry remembers nothing and his wife Estelle (played by Haley Bennett) has been kidnapped…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Just a couple of months after the release of the lackluster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice comes the emergence of yet another superhero movie that puts into test the essence of such genre as a character piece. We’ve seen the worst in Batman v Superman after expecting too much from DC Comics’ attempt to at least…
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Diyos-Diyosan reveals timely look at Pinoy faith, politics
dIYOS-DIYOSAn is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country’s current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders. The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for…
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New ‘Money Monster’ character posters trick the eye
The new character posters for Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Money Monster,” have just been released, and they are interesting to look at. By cutting the characters’ faces in unexpected ways, the one-sheets have conveyed the chaos and tension of the story, and at the same time, echoed the visual disturbance of analog-era TV sets.…
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Team Iron Man bats for responsibility in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Robert Downey Jr. returns as the godfather of all Super Heroes, Tony Stark and leads Team Iron Man in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Tony Stark is a different man—he’s made an honest assessment of the recent events with Ultron and, in a shocking conservative turnaround, is in agreement with world governments that the Avengers…
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WINNERS: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016
The winners of Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016 were announced April 24 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premiere, Taguig City. (READ: Guide to Sinag Maynila 2016) Here is the full list of winners of Sinag Maynila 2016: Best Film: MRS. Best Actress: Elizabeth Oropesa for MRS. Best Actor: Alvin Anson for EXPRESSWAY Best Director: Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr. for…
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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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Box-office hit director Garry Marshall brings big-hearted movie ‘Mother’s Day’
Garry Marshall, who moved everyone to tears of joy with his classic and endearing romantic comedies such as “Pretty Woman,” “The Princess Diaries,” “Beaches,” “Dear God,” “New Year’s Eve” and “Valentine’s Day” connects the world once again with his latest star-studded movie “Mother’s Day” starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis in…
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WATCH: High-octane action reigns in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer
The new, explosive trailer of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. 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’…
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Team Cap fights for Avenger’s freedom in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” begins and ends with its lead character Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans). After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Unlucky Plaza (2016)
“Unlucky Plaza” Review Written and Directed by Ken Kwek In Unlucky Plaza, debt-ridden restaurateur Onassis Hernandez (Jeffrey Quizon) struggles with his finances after a salmonella scandal caused by a disgruntled cook ruined his once prominent Filipino restaurant’s reputation. With eviction from his apartment as an added burden, and with no assistance from his estranged wife,…
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WATCH: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ remake launches first trailer
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven” starring . Watch the film’s first trailer that has just been launched below. With the sleepy town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection…
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Irreverent viral video expands to immersive videogame film ‘Hardcore Henry’
Ilya Naishuller is a Russian-born filmmaker and front man for the Moscow punk band Biting Elbows. His band’s groundbreaking, irreverent video “Bad Motherfucker” became a viral sensation, catching the attention of fans around the world, attracting over 120 million views. Producer/director Timur Bekmabetov was one of those fans and he encouraged Naishuller to expand his…
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