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‘Fantastic Beasts’ trilogy to begin with ‘History of Magic in North America’
Leading up to the November 18th release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated feature “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” J.K. Rowling has crafted a collection of new original writing entitled Magic in North America, to introduce audiences to a new place and time in the wizarding world that she has created. The first…
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Zack Snyder pits Batman against Superman in ‘Dawn of Justice’
Certified fanboy and acclaimed director Zack Snyder pits the Dark Knight against the Man of Steel in a Super Hero face-off for the ages, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new epic, action-adventure, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The film stars Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent. To Snyder,…
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‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau helms Disney’s all-new ‘The Jungle Book’
Acclaimed director Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) takes audiences on a wild ride back to the jungle, in Walt Disney Pictures’ all-new live-action epic adventure, “The Jungle Book.” Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel, “The Jungle Book” tells the story of Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he…
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Filming begins on ensemble drama ‘Collateral Beauty’ with all-star cast
Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema’s and Village Roadshow Pictures’ thought-provoking drama “Collateral Beauty,” being helmed by Oscar-winning director David Frankel (“Dear Diary,” “The Devil Wears Prada”). “Collateral Beauty” features an all-star cast, including Will Smith (upcoming “Suicide Squad”), Edward Norton (“Birdman”), Keira Knightley (“The Imitation Game”), Michael Peña (“The Martian”), Naomie Harris…
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WATCH: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ soars high with teaser trailer
“Pete’s Dragon,” the live-action reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, has just eleased its teaser trailer which may be viewed below. “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend rElliott, who just so happens to be a dragon. The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World”), Oakes Fegley…
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Cap enlists allies in new character posters for ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Cap’s trusted allies stand by his side in all-new posters for Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Check out the posters below and see the action adventure when it lands in Philippine theaters April 27. Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard…
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Program (2015)
An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong’s performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.
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Chris Pine, off to a daring sea rescue in ‘The Finest Hours’
When Chris Pine is considering upcoming projects with which to become involved, a clear indication for the actor is a screenplay he can read in one sitting. With Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Finest Hours,” he couldn’t put it down. “The Finest Hours” is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small boat rescue…
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True-to-life story inspires ‘Miracles from Heaven’
Based on the inspiring book and astonishing true story of the girl rescued by an out-of-the-blue accident, comes Columbia Pictures’ “Miracles from Heaven,” the rousing portrait of a family suddenly discovering joy and promise in the most tumultuous moment of their lives. Golden Globe® winner Jennifer Garner stars as Christy Beam, a tenacious, devoted mother…
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Midnight Special’ shares new images
Take for your first look at the newly-released images from Warner Bros. Pictures’ new sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” from acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols. In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a…
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Oscars 2016 Best Picture ‘Spotlight’ returns to PH cinemas
For a limited time you may now watch “Spotlight,” the Oscar pick for Best Picture, back at select cinemas: Eastwood, Gateway, Powerplant, Robinsons Galleria, and the newly opened Cinema ’76. The movie won two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture in the recently concluded 88th Academy Awards. It also had four other nominations…
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Netherlands embassy, Dakila launch Dutch-Filipino filmfest
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has recently launched a partnership with DAKILA, an organization of artists and advocates building a movement of heroism towards social transformation, through a Dutch-Filipino film festival happening from May to October around key cities in the Philippines. The film festival is part of the celebration of Netherlands’ 65…
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’10 Cloverfield Lane’ TV spot goes outside the cellar
Universal Pictures has launched a new TV spot for producer J.J. Abrams’ “10 Cloverfield Lane,” the mystery thriller that’s been described by Abrams as a “blood relative” to the 2008 hit “Cloverfield.” The spot may be viewed below. The film stars John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr., and so far the official…
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‘Arrow’ star Brandon Routh aboard plane mayhem in ‘Lost in the Pacific’
The high-flying and non-stop thrilling action movie “Lost in the Pacific” starring Arrow’s Brandon Routh aboard on the maiden flight of a giant, luxury aircraft called The Titanic in the Sky. Unfortunately, just like its historical ocean counterpart, the plane hits an abandoned aircraft carrier on its first voyage and its pilot, played by Chinese actress…
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MOVIE REVIEW: London Has Fallen (2016)
“LONDON HAS FALLEN” REVIEW DIRECTED BY BABAK NAJAFI STORY BY CREIGHTON ROTHENBERGER AND KATRIN BENEDIKT “Prepare for Bloody Hell.” Not exactly original. Or witty. But the imagery and the line would already give you an idea what to expect, more so if you were able to watch the first film. London has Fallen is the…
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‘Pitch Perfect’ star Anna Kendrick pairs up with assassin in ‘Mr. Right’
Produced by hit movie makers, the upcoming romantic action comedy “Mr. Right” sees a hyperactive at the best of times, Martha (Anna Kendrick) has gone full-on manic since her latest breakup. She babbles, parties like a monster, cooks everything in sight — and is looking to do something terrible when she meets Francis (Sam Rockwell;…
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WATCH: New trailer sets up story of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Columbia Pictures has just revealed a new trailer for the animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie” which finally sheds light on why the birds are so angry. The trailer may be viewed below. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason…
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After 3 major Oscar wins, ‘The Revenant’ returns to PH cinemas
“The Revenant,” which bagged this year’s plum awards at the Oscars – Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Best Director (Alejandro Iñarritu) and Best Cinematography (Emmanuel Lubezki) will return in select Philippine cinemas starting March 2. DiCaprio’s Best Actor award for his winning performance which the domestic and global audience have been rooting for in his work…
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‘Miracle from Heaven’ launches ‘Share Your Miracle’ website
Sony Pictures’ inspiring new film “Miracles from Heaven” has launched a website to let moviegoers share who their everyday miracles in life are. Users can visit www.ShareYourMiracle.com to create a customized digital image of someone who is a miracle in their life, whether it is an encouraging family member, a loving spouse or partner, motivating…
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Oscars 2016: Full list, Academy Awards winners
The winners of Oscars 2016 were announced at the 88th Academy Awards ceremony as presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on February 28, 2016 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Actor Chris Rock hosted the show for the second time, having previously hosted the 77th ceremony in 2005. Here…
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Real-life champs star in hip-hop movie ‘Born to Dance’
Born to Dance is a movie about Auckland teenagers with dreams of hip-hop dance stardom, and its shot through with dance sequences that tell the story of their desires in vivid, explosive fashion. Director Tammy Davis, making his feature debut, says he was drawn to the script of Born to Dance because of the way…
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Olympics’ triumphant underdog soars in ‘Eddie the Eagle’
Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton, recently seen in an impressive lead performance in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” team up in the upcoming highly-inspirational true-to-life comedy in “Eddie The Eagle.” Inspired by true events, “Eddie The Eagle” is a feel-good story about an underdog with a never say die attitude, Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Egerton), an unlikely…
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Po becomes teacher of Furious Five in ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
The student is now a teacher in “Kung Fu Panda 3” where Po (voiced by Jack Black), the dragon warrior had been tasked by their master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) to take on the responsibility of further training the Furious Five. As Po faces the insurmountable challenge of training his idols, the “best of the best”…
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‘Miracle from Heaven’ book now an inspiring family film
Based on the non-fiction book by Christy Beam, Columbia Pictures’ faith-affirming drama “Miracles from Heaven” brings to the screen the incredible true story of the Beam family. The film is directed by Patricia Riggen, from a screenplay by Randy Brown, and stars Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah. When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her…
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Meet the returning and new cast of action-packed animation ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
One of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, “Kung Fu Panda 3” that will open March 9 nationwide (2D, 3D and IMAX 3D screens). The film marks the return of the plump black-and-white bear who has only one aspiration – to become an expert in a…
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Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’ to touch new generation in new Disney film
Disney’s “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to…
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Robert Pattinson returns to big screen via ‘Queen of the Desert’
Robert Pattinson, best known for his role in the highly-successful young adult blockbuster “Twilight” films, essays a more mature role starring with Nicole Kidman and James Franco in the true-to-life story of trailblazing woman in “Queen of the Desert” directed by award-winning Werner Herzog. Nicole Kidman plays Gertrude Bell aptly referenced as the “Queen of…
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‘Kung Fu Fanda 3’ sneak previews in PH cinemas Feb 29, Mar 1
Invading cinemas earlier than expected, “Kung Fu Panda 3” will have sneak previews (whole day) on February 29 (Monday) and March 1 (Tuesday) nationwide in the Philippines, in 2D and 3D screens. The latest and third instalment in the global phenomenal franchise, “Kung Fu Panda 3” ruled the US box-office for weeks and is tracking…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Zoolander 2 (2016)
“ZOOLANDER 2” Review Co-written and directed by Ben Stiller Zoolander 2 is the disaster sequel that should not have been. Dressed as the sequel to the 2001 film Zoolander, it offers nothing fresh as it ridiculously tries to exude the same wackiness of the original’s satirical inspection of the fashion industry and fails all the time.…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Triple 9 (2016)
“TRIPLE 9” Review Directed by John Hillcoat and written by Matt Cook Triple 9 starts out with a question: What is a Triple 9? For the uninitiated, a Triple 9 is police code for “officer down,” and essentially diverts the majority of the force from any other activity so they can rush to the scene. And…
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Eric Bana makes toughest choices in rescue tale ‘The Finest Hours’
Australian actor Eric Bana (“Hulk,” “Lone Survivor”) plays Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff, the commanding officer of the Coast Guard station when the storm hit, in Walt Disney Pictures’ gripping sea rescue tale, “The Finest Hours.” The film is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history in…
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Chadwick Boseman plays man on mission in ‘Message from the King’
In the first-look photo from his new action-thriller Message from the King, Chadwick Boseman is a man on a mission. The movie, directed by Fabrice Du Welz, stars Boseman as a man from South Africa who has suddenly lost all contact with his younger sister, and travels to Los Angeles only to find evidence that…
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‘The Other Side of the Door’ breaks balance between life and death
The balance between life and death was disturbed in the horror film “The Other Side of the Door” when an inconsolable mother, Maria (Sarah Wayne Callies) disobeyed a sacred ritual when she opened the door that separates the living and the dead in a desperate move to talk to her son who died in an…
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‘The Divergent Series: Allegiant’ heightens pulse-pounding escape, survival
Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q and Ansel Elgort return in the most awaited book-to-film franchise in “Allegiant” where Chicago is on the verge of an all-out civil war. The young warriors and heroes with Tris (Woodley) leading the troop -Four (James), Christina (Kravitz), Peter (Teller), Tori (Q) and Caleb (Elgort)…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Always Be My Maybe (2016)
ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE never veers away from the cinematic universe of familiar hugot where Arci Muñoz is that exploding star that lives. “Always Be My Maybe” Review Starring Gerald Anderson and Arci Muñoz Directed by Dan Villegas As Star Cinema’s latest offering, released just four weeks after Everything About Her (which stars Vilma Santos,…
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‘Breaking Bad’s’ Bryan Cranston plays titular role in biography drama ‘Trumbo’
American actor-director Bryan Cranston is known for his role as Walter White in the crime thriller TV series Breaking Bad. He has also directed some episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, The Office, Modern Family and Breaking Bad. He is also known for his roles in Argo, Drive, John Carter and the recent reboot of…
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ marks biggest adventure comedy in blockbuster franchise
One of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, “Kung Fu Panda 3.” When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across…
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WATCH: All hell breaks loose in ‘Batman v Superman’ final trailer
The epic final trailer of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is now online and may be viewed below. From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. Fearing the actions of a…
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Mother brings son back from the dead in ‘The Other Side of the Door’
Alexandre Aja, known for horror genre films such as “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Horns” and “Piranha 3D” produces yet another spine-tingling thriller in “The Other Side of the Door” where a mother who lost her son and can’t bear to lose him has done something terrible that is about to destroy her family just to…
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‘Cinderella’s’ Holliday Grainger weathers ‘The Finest Hours’
She most recently delighted audiences as one of the cruel stepsisters in director Kenneth Branagh’s “Cinderella” opposite Lily James and Cate Blanchett. Now, British actress Holliday Grainger stars in Disney’s sea rescue tale “The Finest Hours” as the headstrong fiancée of Chris Pine’s character, who has no problem speaking her mind, especially when it comes…
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Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig play evil villains in ‘Zoolander 2’
Comic geniuses Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig band together as the fabulous evil villains Jacobim Mugatu and Alexanya Atoz, respectively, in Paramount Pictures’ hilarious comedy sequel, “Zoolander 2.” So iconic that he can be identified by silhouette, Jacobim Mugatu stands alongside some of the most revered and reviled villains in cinema history. With a penchant…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ reveals Southeast Asia exclusive art features
“Zootopia,” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, features a team of filmmakers from all over the world. From Southeast Asia, there are five hometown heroes, specifically from Singapore and Thailand, each of them with different roles in the production of the movie. From lighting artists to modeler, these hometown heroes are based in Burbank, California, working…
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WATCH: Terrorist attack looms ahead in ‘Bastille Day’
France’s “Bastille Day,” the country’s national holiday commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the attack on The Bastille. The Bastille is a medieval fortress and prison in Paris. Many people in France associated it with the harsh rule of the Bourbon monarchy in the late 1700s. On July 14, 1789, troops stormed the…
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Jack Black, Jolie’s kids, Hoffman’s grandson voice ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
It’s definitely a family movie affair in the upcoming “Kung Fu Panda 3” as the lead actors’ voices along with their brood’s voices are in the movie too! In recent interviews, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie Pitt and Dustin Hoffman shared that their children recorded voices in the latest installment of the blockbuster family global franchise.…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ shares character posters
Each ninja turtle gets his chance to shine in the newly released character posters from Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” See Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello in their moody, solo one-sheets below. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” is the sequel to the 2014 hit film…
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Jennifer Lawrence reunites with Bradley Cooper in ‘Joy’
Based loosely on the life and rise of inventor and home shopping star Joy Mangano, starring Jennifer Lawrence in the titular role for which she is nominated in the Best Actress category in this year’s Academy Awards, the genre-blurring story of “Joy” follows the wild path of a hard-working but half-broken family and the young…
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‘Ghostbusters’ teaser poster features iconic logo
The teaser poster for Columbia Pictures’ “Ghostbusters” reboot is now up online, featuring the iconic No Ghosts Allowed logo, coupled with the original’s catch-phrase, “Who You Gonna Call?” The studio also unveiled an image of the Ecto-2 motorcycle which is rumored to be the ride of Chris Hemsworth’s character, plus the date the teaser trailer…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Room (2015)
Room can be perceived in countless ways. One, it could be anything but a claustrophobic look at the lives of a mother and her five year-old son who has been living in a ten-by-ten feet enclosed, windowless, sound-proof space for several years—a harrowing idea of imprisonment and deprivation liberty and sanity. In another hand, it…
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WATCH: Main trailer for Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
The main trailer of Walt Disney Pictures’ new, imaginative take on the classic children’s adventure “The Jungle Book” roars online and may be viewed below. Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli…
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‘Batman v Superman’ releases exclusive poster for IMAX
The battle is bigger in IMAX! Take your first look at exclusive IMAX poster of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” which has just been unveiled by Warner Bros. The one-sheet also nicely reminds viewers that “select footage” were filmed using IMAX cameras. From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring…
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Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Robert Pattinson star in ‘Queen of the Desert’
Opening on March 2 exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas is “Queen of the Desert” starring Nicole Kidman, James Franco and Robert Pattinson, a true story of the life of British explorer and adventurer, Gertrude Bell (Kidman). “Queen of the Desert” chronicles Bell’s journeys of love and loss in the Middle East during the early 20th…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ starts production
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VIII, which began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on February 15, 2016. Star…
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Academy Award frontrunner ‘Room’ relates unbreakable mother-son bond
This year’s strong contender and frontrunner in the 88th Oscars, “Room” being nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress takes the audience on a visceral experience as we are introduced to the cramped world of the five-year-old Jack (Jacob Tremblay) and his Ma named Joy (Brie Larson), where he was…
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ co-head of story is a Filipino!
Another Filipino artist rises atop the global animation stage with the release of Disney’s new animated feature, “Zootopia” whose Co-Head of Story is Filipino-American Josie Trinidad. She oversees the story team, which is responsible for translating the script to its first visual form. Trinidad joined Disney Animation Studios in 2004 as a story apprentice. Once…
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Nicholas Sparks spreads love anew in ‘The Choice’
Nicholas Sparks has kept the flame of love burning for his millions of readers with his bestselling novels. He has authored 18 books that feature male characters which he calls “Joe Average” or “guys who build furniture, high school students, and soldiers”. Yet he makes them stand out because of how deeply they fall in…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Zootopia (2016)
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
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R-rated superhero film ‘Deadpool’ tops PH box-office weekend at P145-M
The hyper-hero “Deadpool,” the latest Marvel superhero everyone’s talking about and can’t get enough of has landed number one at the Phils.’ box-office with an impressive haul of P 145 million on its first five days of release (opened Feb. 10). Dominating a crowded week and despite its R-rating, “Deadpool” has seen new and repeat…
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WATCH: Sister queens war in new ‘The Hunstman: Winter’s War’ trailer
Discover the story that came before Snow White in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from “Snow White and the Huntsman,” joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. Watch the film’s newly-released trailer below. Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who…
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Shakira sings theme song, voices Gazelle in ‘Zootopia’
International superstar Shakira lends her Grammy®-winning voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in the animal city of Disney’s “Zootopia.” She also sings the all-new original song, “Try Everything,” written for the film by GRAMMY®-winning singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate. Watch a featurette about Shakira and the song below. Performed by Shakira, “Try Everything”…
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ images show cast up-close
Columbia Pictures has just released new cast images from its highly anticipated “Ghostbusters” reboot, giving fans their first look of Chris Hemsworth in-character as the Ghostbusters’ secretary. This was quickly followed by the rollout of new photos of the main cast – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Thirty years after the…
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‘Gods of Egypt’ rouses action, stunning visual effects
The power of ancient myths and the imagination of today’s most gifted storytellers have come together for the action fantasy adventure movie “Gods of Egypt,” a grandly entertaining spectacle that transports audiences into a vivid universe of larger-than-life figures locked in epic battle. In this “Gods of Egypt,” the survival of mankind hangs in the…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Spotlight (2015)
SPOTLIGHT (2015, US): The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
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‘Allegiant – Part 1’ trailer, character posters released
The feature film adaptation of “The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1,” the third installment of the blockbuster “Divergent” action adventure franchise takes Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than before. Starring Golden Globe® nominated Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer, and Academy Award® nominated…
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‘The Dark Knight’s’ David S. Goyer produces horror thriller ‘The Forest’
David S. Goyer is probably best known as the man who helped revive comic-book movies by writing the “Blade” films, the “Dark Knight” films, and most currently “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Now, for a change, he’s worn the producer’s cap for Columbia Pictures’ “The Forest,” a horror thriller which sends “Game of Thrones’s”…
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WATCH: First trailer for ‘The Purge 3: Election Year’
Universal Pictures has just rolled out the first trailer of its upcoming suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” which 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 next terrifying…
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Disney’s tradition of talking animals lives on with ‘Zootopia’
In its 92-year history, Walt Disney Animation Studios has created a long and storied legacy of talking-animal films—from Mickey Mouse’s debut short “Steamboat Willie” to “Bambi,” “Dumbo,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood” and “The Lion King.” Now, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the wild with the feature film “Zootopia.” “We all grew up watching…
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‘Game of Thrones’ star Natalie Dormer bound to ‘The Forest’
British actress Natalie Dormer has parlayed her huge popularity for playing the devious seductress, Margaery Tyrell, on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” into a blossoming career in the big screen. Following her stint in “The Hunger Games” franchise, she now takes the lead in Columbia Pictures’ new terrifying horror-thriller, “The Forest.” In the film, a young…
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Academy Award-nominated film ‘Room’ opens Feb 17 in PH
The highly-acclaimed tearjerker film “Room” where the audience rooted for the mother and son’s chance at freedom who were imprisoned in a sound-proof shed for seven years will now open in local cinemas on February 17. Based on the international bestselling book written by Emma Donoghue of the same title, director Lenny Abrahamson brings the…
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Jason Bateman lends voice to con artist fox in ‘Zootopia’
Nick Wilde is a very charming and very sly small-time, con-artist fox with a big mouth and a lot of opinions. Golden Globe-winning actor Jason Bateman (TV’s “Arrested Development,” “Horrible Bosses”) provides the voice of Nick Wilde in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” In the film, Zootopia is a place where no matter what you…
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LIST: 10 upcoming Disney movies in 2016
Coming off an undisputed blockbuster 2015 – when practically every movie it released was a box-office hit — Walt Disney Studios Philippines has just announced that will roll out ten films in 2016, led by the charming animated feature “Zootopia,” Marvel’s super hero collision “Captain America: Civil War,” Pixar’s eagerly awaited sequel, “Finding Dory” and…
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‘Trolls’ movie adds Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake to voice cast
DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox’s recent reveal (via Twitter) of the full voice cast for DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” as well as pics showing the actors off with their respective fuzzy-headed onscreen counterparts have followed it up with the latest trailer reveal below. DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From…
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Ginnifer Goodwin lends voice to rookie rabbit officer in ‘Zootopia’
She gained fame and recognition for the hit fairy tale-style series “Once Upon a Time” in which she plays Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard. Now, Ginnifer Goodwin breathes life to rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps in Disney’s new comedy adventure “Zootopia.” Judy Hopps, who believes that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything, becomes the first bunny…
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Penelope Cruz plays sexy fashion police agent in ‘Zoolander 2’
Penélope Cruz has proven herself to be one of the most versatile actresses by playing a variety of compelling characters, and becoming the first actress from Spain to be nominated and win for an Oscar. Her versatility comes to the fore anew as she tries slapstick comedy with Paramount Pictures’ hilarious sequel, “Zoolander 2” in…
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Natalie Portman relates feminism, men of ‘Jane Got a Gun’
Natalie Portman is an inspiration to women everywhere. As a highly in demand actress, she has given life to many important women’s stories that span from the lives of a young, struggling orphan in New York City to a woman struggling to fight an authoritarian, post-apocalyptic Britain. Portman is an undoubtedly intelligent, activist fixture in…
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‘Love is Blind’ offers fun, romance for Valentine’s season
Regal Entertainment, Inc.’s “Love is Blind,” tagged as this year’s riotous love story couldn’t be shown at a more opportune time, February 10, four days short of love day, Valentine’s Day The film’s trailer alone is an instant favorite among netizens what with hunk actor Derek Ramsay falling for the charm of petite and plain…
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WATCH: First trailer, poster for Matt Damon’s ‘Jason Bourne’
Universal Pictures has just revealed the first trailer and poster of the highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” marking the return of Matt Damon to his most iconic role. The trailer may be viewed below. Paul Greengrass, the director of “The Bourne Supremacy” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” once again joins Damon for the next chapter of…
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‘Lost in the Pacific’ is China’s first feature film in English
Brandon Routh stars in his latest action movie in “Lost In The Pacific,” China’s first ever feature film in English which also stars Zhang Yuqi, Russell Wong, Bernice Liu. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vincent Zhou, “Lost In The Pacific” finds Routh playing vthe role of a mysterious chef aboard a luxury airline on its maiden…
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Ryan Reynolds plays antihero ‘Deadpool’
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts…
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Natalie Portman plays badass cowgirl in ‘Jane Got a Gun’
Natalie Portman is the heroine in her new movie “Jane Got a Gun,” the feminist western directed by Gavin O’Connor. “Jane Got a Gun” centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She…
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Dakota Johnson, curious and looking for love in ‘How To Be Single’
She has become one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars after landing the coveted role of Anastasia Steele in the box office record-smashing “Fifty Shades of Grey” for which she received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. Now,, the film follows a host of singles at various stages of—and with varying opinions on—the single state. Returning to…
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GUIDE: ToFarm Film Festival 2016
The 1st ToFarm Film Festival Philippines will kick off in Metro Manila for its run from July 13 to 19, 2016 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. It will then tour across the Philippines from August to October in the key cities of Pampanga, Cabanatuan, Cebu and Davao. This…
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Controversial film ‘Spotlight’ probes sex scandals in church
“Crime does not pay” — an adage that holds the truth, even in this 21st century. Spotlighting a decade-long and numerous sexual abuses inflicted upon the youth, altar boys or helpers, became a recurring sickening diseases within the darkened walls of the Catholic Church. Not only the innocent minors suffered, but also their parents and…
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Brandon Routh sets in cutthroat survival race in ‘Lost in the Pacific’
Brandon Routh best known for his lead role in “S.” stars in his latest futuristic sci-fi thriller “Lost in The Pacific” with Yuqui Zahng. The movie is set in 2020 where a group of elite passengers who are on a transoceanic flight aboard a brand new luxurious jumbo jet find themselves stranded on a remote…
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Casey Affleck plays accidental hero in ‘The Finest Hour’
Academy Award® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar,” “Oceans 13”) stars in Disney’s daring sea rescue tale “The Finest Hours” as Raymond Sybert, the mid-level crew member aboard the ill-fated Pendleton who suddenly becomes the man to whom everyone looks for guidance. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is based on the extraordinary true story of the…
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Shoot and slice as ‘Deadpool’ invades PH cinemas with R-16 rating
Manila, Philippines – “Deadpool” has been rated by the MTRCB (local censors board) with an R-16 rating due to the movie’s strong violence and language throughout including sexual content and graphic nudity. “Deadpool” director Tim Miller couldn’t agree more as with all other R-ratings from across the globe. Along with Deadpool fighting in the buff,…
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Cast, crew share real dangers in shooting ‘The Revenant’
The history of the American fur trade is brief, yet pivotal, full of tales of daring but also grave destruction. Though the fur trade forged the romantic image of the mountain man – idealized loners purportedly as rugged as the wilderness they felt beholden to tame — the fur trade was also very much a…
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‘Chicago Fire’s’ Taylor Kinney braves the haunted set of ‘The Forest’
Popularly known for the hit TV series “Chicago Fire” now on its fourth season, American actor Taylor Kinney has consistently crossed over to the big screen: from the gripping “Zero Dark Thirty,” to the wacky comedy “The Other Woman.” As 2016 begins, Kinney’s stepping into a lead role opposite “Game of Thrones’s” Natalie Dormer for…
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Stiller, Wilson pose in Valentino shopping windows in Rome for Zoolander 2
ROME, January 31, 2016 – Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson continue boosting their career as supermodels. The actors, who attended the premier of “Zoolander 2” in Rome on Saturday night, along with colleagues Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, posed in the shopping windows of Valentino flagship on Sunday afternoon. The Roman-based fashion house collaborated with…
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Rebel Wilson plays party animal in ‘How to Be Single’
Fresh from reprising her breakout role as fan-favorite Fat Amy in the smash comedy “Pitch Perfect 2,” Rebel Wilson now stars opposite Dakota Johnson in New Line Cinema’s “How to Be Single.” Based on the book by Liz Tucillo (TV’s “Sex & the City,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”), the film follows a host…
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Zac Efron, Robert De Niro star in buddy road trip comedy ‘Dirty Grandpa’
Zac Efron and Robert De Niro go on a wild familial bonding in “Dirty Grandpa,” where Edron plays young, buttoned-up, conservative lawyer Jason Kelly who is in the final stages of preparation for a picture-perfect wedding to his seemingly ideal fiancée Meredith Goldstein (Julianne Hough) when Jason’s beloved paternal grandmother passes. Though it’s the week…
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Japan’s infamous suicide ‘Forest’ now subject of new horror film
Rising with terrifying grandeur at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of Columbia Pictures’ new supernatural thriller “The Forest.” In the film, a young American woman, Sara (Natalie Dormer), journeys to the Aokigahara Forest in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In…
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Sony Pictures to distribute ‘Blade Runner’ sequel in PH
LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 25, 2016 – Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute Alcon Entertainment’s follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece “Blade Runner” in all overseas territories (including the Philippines) in all media; with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing in North America and Canada through its output agreement with Alcon, it was announced by Alcon co-founders…
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Time to kill with Brandon Routh in sci-fi thriller ‘400 Days’
In the new sci-thriller film “400 Days,” Brandon Routh plays Theo, one of four astronauts (with Dane Cook, Ben Feldman and Lotz) who are on a simulated space mission, kept underground, to explore the effects of being isolated for a long period of time. Brandon Routh soared into the media limelight when cast as “The…
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Alicia Vikander shines with Oscar-worthy performance in ‘The Danish Girl’
One of the most promising actors of her generation, Alicia Vikander has been a talent to watch in cinema in 2015, gaining international recognition, one film after another. After receiving acting prizes from several critics groups for her breakout role in “Ex Machina,” Vikander starts 2016 in style – copping her first Academy Award nomination…
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‘The Revenant’ to have advance screenings on Feb 2 last full shows
Leonardo DiCaprio’s award-winning and acclaimed film, “The Revenant” from Academy Award winning director Alejandro Iñarritu holds its public advance screenings in Philippine theatres (2D and IMAX screens) as last full show nationwide on February 2, Tuesday – hours ahead of its opening (following) day on February 3. Based on true events from legendary Hugh Glass’…
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New ‘Spider-Man’ to be released worldwide in IMAX 3D cinemas
CULVER CITY, Calif., January 26, 2016 – Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once again come to IMAX® Theatres for a network-wide event run when the film is released in theaters on its new worldwide date on July 7, 2017, it was announced today by Josh Greenstein, president of Worldwide Marketing and…
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Real ‘Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ discuss ’13 Hours’
Director Michael Bay’s new action-thriller, “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” was based on a real-life, controversial incident in Libya. Consulting the production were three of the actual participants in that tense battle, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Mark “Oz” Geist and John “Tig” Tiegan. At the time of the battle on September 11th, 2012, the…
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‘Deadpool’ to paint the town red on Feb 10, also in IMAX
Expect plenty of wry humour in “Deadpool,” directed by Tim Miller and at Reynolds’ own experiences in the comic book world. Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated…
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WATCH: Trailer for Inspirational drama ‘Miracles from Heaven’
Columbia Pictures presents the faith-affirming, inspirational drama “Miracles from Heaven” starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah. Watch the film’s first trailer below. “Miracles from Heaven” is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes…
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‘Iron Man 3′ star James Badge Dale sees action anew in ’13 Hours’
“Iron Man 3” star James Badge Dale sees action anew in the big screen as ex-Navy SEAL Tyrone “Rone” Woods in director Michael Bay’s new epic action-adventure “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” from Paramount Pictures. “13 Hours” is the gripping true story of six elite ex-military operators assigned to protect the CIA who…
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