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‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ grosses P464-M in PH, now all-time biggest Columbia Pictures film
The phenomenal success of Spider-Man: Far From Home is far from over as the latest Peter Parker adventure has just become Columbia Pictures’ all-time biggest grossing movie in the Philippines, and showing no sign of slowing down. Far From Home has amassed a victorious P464.07-million box-office gross in its first two weeks of release in 720 screens. The…
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‘The Lion King’ (2019) review: Photorealistic Disney remake means no worries
Jon Favreau’s remake of ‘The Lion King’ does not liberate itself from the shackles of the Disney classic but the nostalgia it brings should be enough to make this an easy crowd-pleaser. On a strict technical level, Disney’s 2019 version of The Lion King counts more as a retelling than a reimagination: the story and…
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Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion show dancing prowess in dance musical ‘Indak’
Multimedia Princess, Nadine Lustre fresh from her back to back win as best actress in Famas and Gawad Urian, and Total Performer, Sam Concepcion will bring the beat on the big screen in the most epic Dance Movie of the Year, INDAK. INDAK is about a simple island girl named Jen (Nadine Lustre), who loves…
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‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ breaks PH records with P292.5-M in 5 days
Filipino audiences just gave Peter Parker his best box-office numbers to-date as Spider-Man: Far From Home swung past major records and opened at No.1 in the Philippines. The latest adventure of your friendly neighborhood super hero delivered a stunning P292.5-million debut from 678 screens during its first five days of release (July 3 to 7). That box-office…
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WATCH: Unravel the secrets and lies in ‘The Good Liar’ trailer
From Bill Condon comes a story about the secrets we keep and the lives we live. Watch the official trailer for “The Good Liar” below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas November 2019. The New Line Cinema drama “The Good Liar” pairs Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen…
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WATCH: ‘Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw’ unveils final trailer, recap video
Universal Pictures has just released the final trailer for Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba and Vanessa Kirby. As a companion piece to the trailer, the studio has also shared a recap video in which Johnson explains where Hobbs & Shaw sits in the entire Fast & Furious timeline. Check out the videos below…
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Taron Egerton transforms into Elton John in ‘Rocketman’
Where do you even begin when you’re enlisted to play Elton John, one of the most famous people on the planet? Not just that, but one who the planet itself already has an acutely ingrained idea of? How, in other words, do you find the real man underneath all those spectacles, sequins, tantrums and tiaras?…
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WATCH: Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ awakens with creepy teaser trailer
The world will shine again. Watch the official teaser trailer now of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming supernatural thriller “Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to the classic horror film, “The Shining.” “Doctor Sleep” continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining.” Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and…
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SM Director’s Club Cinema offers complete X-Men experience for the family
Almost two decades ago, movie-lovers and comic fans alike first witnessed Stan Lee’s X-Men come to life in the silver screen. Since then, the movie adaptation the superhero comic series has established a cult following making it an enduring superhero film franchise. After eleven movies, this sci-fi array concludes its action and drama-packed storyline with…
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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ review: Fiery finale of overly familiar franchise
X-Men: Dark Phoenix may follow a predictable storyline but its fiery conclusion should surprise you at the last minute. X-Men Dark Phoenix is the twelfth installment to the X-Men franchise, and it serves as a direct sequel to X-Men: Apocalypse. The film is set in the early 90’s, a time in history where normal humans…
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‘Godzilla II: King of the Monsters’ rules PH box office with P83.6-M in 5 days
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla II: King of the Monsters roared at the box office this weekend, debuting on top of new titles. This was announced today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines. The film stomped the competition, earning P83.6-million, and topping the P77.8-million bow of 2018’s Kong: Skull Island, its most recent predecessor…
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Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal star in action-thriller ‘KontrAdiksyon’
After over 23 years, film outfit Bell Films is ready to make a comeback with its political action thriller ‘KontrAdiksyon,’ which stars a multitude of actors led by Jake Cuenca, Kris Bernal, Ritz Azul, Katrina Halili, and many more. Directed by two-time Palanca award winning writer-director Njel de Mesa (co-writer of the award-winning film ‘Respeto’),…
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WATCH: Story of a boy’s stolen life revealed in ‘The Goldfinch’ trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios have released the first trailer for their highly anticipated film adaptation of the globally acclaimed best-selling novel, “The Goldfinch.” Check out the trailer below and watch “The Goldfinch” in Philippine cinemas this October. The drama is directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (“Brooklyn”) and features a multigenerational cast…
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Filming underway on ‘Tenet,’ new film from Christopher Nolan
Filming has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Tenet,” being directed by Christopher Nolan. “Tenet,” which is being filmed on location across seven countries, is an action epic evolving from the world of international espionage. Nolan is directing from his own original screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story…
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Deep bond between families, pets in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
Illumination’s tenth animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter explores the emotional lives of our pets, the deep bond between…
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‘Aladdin’ review: Classic tale brings pure nostalgia
Director Guy Ritchie creatively helms an enjoyable retelling of a classic Disney film that takes us to a whole new world of Aladdin. Aladdin is a live-action remake of Disney’s 1992 animated film of the same name. It tells the story of a kindhearted, thieving street urchin, Aladdin (Mena Massoud), who falls in love with…
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WATCH: ‘Once upon a Time… in Hollywood’ reveals brand new trailer
In this town, it can all change…like that. Watch the brand new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, the 9th film by Quentin Tarantino. In Philippine cinemas August 28, Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. #OnceUponATimeInHollywood About Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a…
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Yara Shahidi races against time for love in ‘The Sun is also a Star’
Actress, model, activist and breakout star of ABC’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated comedy series “Black-ish,” Yara Shahidi now headlines Warner Bros. Pictures’ new romantic drama “The Sun Is Also a Star,” based on Nicola Yoon’s acclamed YA bestseller. In the film, college-bound romantic Daniel Bae (Charles Melton) and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley (Shahidi) meet—and fall…
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This X-Men saga comes to a close in ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’
The culmination of a superhero saga nearly two decades in the making is upon us when 20th Century Fox’s take on Marvel’s “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” opens in Philippine cinemas on June 5. The spectacular new blockbuster is part science-fiction thriller, part character-driven drama, posing intriguing questions about identity and destiny. The emotional story of a…
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Devil doll possesses ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ teaser poster
SINISTER DOLL POSSESSES “ANNABELLE COMES HOME” TEASER POSTER Annabelle is hell-bent to possess them all in the brand new official poster of New Line Cinema’s “Annabelle Comes Home” which has just been revealed by the studio. Check out the one-sheet artwork below and watch “Annabelle Comes Home” in Philippine cinemas on June 27. “Annabelle Comes Home” is distributed in the…
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Josh Gad back to lend voice to Bailey in ‘A Dog’s Journey’
Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast, Frozen) brings incredible wit, humor and depth to his role of Bailey in Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global blockbuster A Dog’s Purpose. In the film, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and…
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Animal lover Dennis Quaid returns in ‘A Dog’s Journey’
Star of the 2017 box-office hit A Dog’s Purpose, seasoned actor Dennis Quaid reprises his character in Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global blockbuster. In the film, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to…
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‘Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon’ review: Exquisite, heart-rending execution
Nestor Abrogena Jr.’s ‘Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon’ picks up five years after its first film yet it still manages to teem with poignant authenticity. Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon follows the story of aspiring filmmaker Sam (Nicco Manalo) and writer Isa (Emmanuelle Vera), five years after their breakup in Ang Kwento Nating…
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WATCH: Evil resurfaces in teaser trailer for horror film ‘IT Chapter 2’
Director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club—young and adult—in a return to where it all began with “IT Chapter Two.” Check out the film’s official teaser trailer below and watch “IT Chapter Two” in Philippine cinemas September 5th. “IT Chapter Two” is Muschietti’s follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit “IT,”…
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‘The Sun is also a Star,’ from YA best-seller novel to movie adaptation
Can a poet and a pragmatist fall in love? What if they only have 24 hours to find out? Something like love at first sight has struck Daniel Bae (Charles Melton), but he soon learns he has just one day to not only get Natasha Kingsley (Yara Shahidi) to fall for him, but to convince…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ reveals Peter Parker after ‘Avengers: Endgame’
It’s time to step up. Watch the new trailer of Spider-Man: Far From Home from director Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out the trailer below and watch Spider-Man: Far From Home in Philippine cinemas July 3rd. Spider-Man: Far From Home is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.…
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Ryan Reynolds voices quirky, fast-talking ‘Detective Pikachu’
Pikachu speaks! And that’s just for starters in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.” As fans everywhere know, Pikachu is a Pokémon, and no matter how expressive Pokémon can be with their features, actions, body language and special powers, they are linguistically limited to stating their own names. Inexplicably, such is not…
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After playing Hawkeye’s wife, Linda Cardellini takes on ‘La Llorona’
Most recently seen in “Avengers: Endgame” as the wife of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Linda Cardellini now stars in New Line Cinema’s “The Curse of La Llorona.” Produced by James Wan, the film brings the iconic Latin American legend to terrifying life in an original horror film. Cardellini plays Anna Tate Garcia, a social worker…
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‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ to open November 2021
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced the release date for the third “Fantastic Beasts” film—inviting audiences to return to the cinematic Wizarding World on November 12, 2021. The release date marks the opening of the next installment of one of the Studio’s key properties. The announcement was made today by Ron Sanders, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution…
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Bailey finds new destiny in sequel ‘A Dog’s Journey’
In Universal Pictures’ new inspiring drama A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined. “The first movie was about our dog going from person to person…
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WATCH: Son of evil looms in superhero horror ‘Brightburn’ clip
Columbia Pictures has just released a clip from its highly anticipated Brightburn: Son of Evil, producer James Gunn’s new superhero horror movie. Check out the clip entitled “Wrecked” below and watch Brightburn: Son of Evil in Philippine cinemas on May 29. Brightburn: Son of Evil is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing…
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WATCH: New ‘Men in Black International’ trailer hypes action-packed adventure
The world’s not going to save itself. Watch the brand new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Men in Black International from the director The Fast and the Furious 8 and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson. The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure,…
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25th ‘James Bond’ film set to start principal photography
James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ earns P205-M on its first day; now the highest-grossing opening in PH cinema
Much like how Thanos snapped his fingers to wipe out half of the population of the entire universe in an instant, the much-awaited release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame obliterated Philippine box-office records on its opening day. Bringing a decade’s worth of action and storytelling to an epic conclusion, Avengers: Endgame smashed local opening day…
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New Director’s Club Cinema in SM Southmall opens with ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Get ready to experience movies like no other as SM Cinema’s premier movie theatre opens in Las Piñas. Each Director’s Club Cinema has 48 Ferco leather recliners, strategically-situated pods for improved privacy, an in-house butler service, and an exclusive food menu for the utmost comfort, luxury, and convenience to keep you glued to your seat. …
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Paramount Pictures collabs with UP grad for ‘Pet Sematary’ alternative poster
In celebration of the release of its upcoming suspense thriller Pet Sematary, Paramount Pictures has collaborated with a Caloocan-based Filipino artist via Talenthouse (a leading online open-source creative platform), to create the film’s alternative poster for the Philippines. The Pet Sematary tribute poster was done by Don Suratos, 39, a graduate from the University of the Philippines…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to run for 24 hours starting at 6:01 AM on April 24
Before the much-awaited grand conclusion of the Avengers franchise, cinemas nationwide are gearing up to open their doors to Marvel fans with screenings starting as early as 6:01 am on its opening day on April 24. Excited moviegoers who want to be the first ones to witness the epic finale of the Avengers’ battle against…
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Horror film ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ ascends to no.1 in US box-office
Warner Bros. and New Line’s horror thriller “The Curse of La Llorona” spooked US audiences to open at No.1, conjuring $26.5 million when it opened in North America. Based on the Mexican folklore about the Weeping Woman, “The Curse of La Llorona” also launched this weekend in 71 international markets, where it collected $30 million…
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WATCH: Final trailer reveal for ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’
With Jean Grey aka Phoenix (played by Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner) out of control in the final trailer reveal of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, her fellow mutants unite to save her from wreaking havoc on earth and to the rest of the X-men force. “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” is adapted from the classic storyline during the…
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‘IT’ standout Jack Dylan Grazer is fanboy Freddy in ‘Shazam!’
Popularly known for starring as the Losers Club’s asthma-afflicted Eddie in the global horror blockbuster “IT,” Jack Dylan Grazer now stars in New Line Cinema’s action-adventure “SHAZAM!” in the role of Freddy, a geeky foster kid who has had a tough young life but who definitely hasn’t lost his sense of humor…or mischief. In…
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NBA superstar Stephen Curry scores greatest win in faith-based movie ‘Breakthrough’
NBA’s multi-awarded All-Star player Stephen Curry, also known for being outspoken about his faith scores his latest win as one of the executive producers in the incredible faith-based movie “Breakthrough”. In one of his many speeches when he won MVP, he professed that pounding his chest and pointing up remind him that he plays for…
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WATCH: New trailer for ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ gets animals emotional
Just when you think you have them all figured out, discover the secret emotional life of pets in the brand-new trailer for Universal Pictures and llumination’s The Secret Life of Pets 2. Check out the trailer below and watch The Secret Life of Pets 2 in Philippine cinemas June 5. The Secret Life of Pets 2 is distributed in the Philippines by United International…
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Bailey shares tender moments in new posters of ‘A Dog’s Journey’
Universal Pictures has revealed two new adorable posters for its heartwarming drama A Dog’s Journey, the highly awaited sequel to 2017’s A Dog’s Purpose. The cast is led by returning stars Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger and Josh Gad as the voice of Bailey. With the tagline, “Some friendships transcend lifetimes,” the posters show the dog Bailey sharing…
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WATCH: Meet the animated ‘Addams Family’ in their first trailer
They’re creepy and they’re kooky! Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures’ (MGM) has just unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming animated feature The Addams Family with a voice cast led by Oscar Issac, Charlize Theron and Chloe Grace Moretz. Check out the trailer below and watch The Addams Family in Philippine cinemas October 23. The Addams Family is distributed in the…
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Supernatural horror ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ to hold sneak previews in PH April 22, 23
The curse comes to life sooner than you think as New Line Cinema and producer James Wan’s “The Curse of La Llorona” holds special, whole-day sneak previews on Monday & Tuesday, April 22 & 23 in selected cinemas nationwide. This gives horror fans an early treat as the suspense thriller is due to open wide…
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Stop-motion animated film ‘Missing Link’ shows fun-filled adventure for all ages
From the studio that released the dark fantasy comedy horror film Coraline and the epic samurai action-adventure Kubo and the Two Strings, comes another spectacular animated movie, Missing Link, that will take Filipino viewers on a globetrotting heartwarming quest. This 2019, stop-motion animation studio, LAIKA, returns with its fifth and biggest feature film to date…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to open in 333 SM Cinema screens nationwide
The coming of the most anticipated movie of the year is fast-approaching and SM Cinema is gearing up for the massive battle about to come! After more than a decade, everyone is anxious to watch the epic finale to this story that we have been following since 2008. This is why from April 24 to…
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‘Friend Zone,’ Thailand’s highest-grossing film of 2019, hits Philippine cinemas
Everyone has a best friend. But what happens when you fall in love with your BFF? What happens if she just wants to stay friends? And what happens if she gets a boyfriend? Friend Zone is the place that answers all these questions. Palm has been stuck in the friend zone with Gink for 10 years.…
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‘Shazam’ grosses P79.6-M in 5 days, tops PH box-office at no.1
The country’s fanboys and moviegoers shouted the magic word “Shazam!” last weekend, catapulting Warner Bros.’ latest DC superhero to the top of the Philippine box-office at No.1. The comedy adventure starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero arrived with a five-day opening weekend of P79.6-million, dominating with more than 50% market share and gave Warner…
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Reboot of superhero film ‘Hellboy’ brings horror, blood, gore
“Hellboy”, the legendary half-demon superhero is back this April, but not as a continuation to the 2004 and 2008 fantasy-heavy Hellboy films by visionary writer/director Guillermo del Toro. Instead, this movie reboot has a darker tone, much more grounded in horror (Rated R in America and Rated R-13 in the Philippines), and is composed of…
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WATCH: ‘Joker’ teaser trailer puts spotlight on Batman’s nemesis
Watch the teaser trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker,” starring Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips. Check out the trailer below and watch “Joker” in Philippine cinemas October 3. “Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and…
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‘Maria’ review: Cristine Reyes astounds in a well-executed badass film
Pedring Lopez’ ‘Maria’ almost gives Hollywood action flicks a run for their money. When a former BlackRose cartel assassin, Lily (Cristine Reyes), deliberately betrays her team by refusing to complete a certain mission, the cartel orders her execution. Unbeknownst to them, she fakes her own death and proceeds to create a new life of her…
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‘Captain Marvel’ earns over P613-M in PH, making it 7th all-time highest-grossing movie
Carol Danvers’ first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has Marvel Studios soaring to another box office success in the Philippines! On its fourth week in theaters, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” created a new record as it now holds the 7th highest-grossing movie in Philippine history with USD11.7 million at the box-office. Indeed, “Captain Marvel” has…
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Get electrified with new superhero comedy ‘Shazam!’ in IMAX at SM Cinema
DC superfans, say the word as SM Cinema brings you an exciting and electrifying IMAX experience with the newest superhero in town, the magnificent “Shazam!” As Billy Batson lives what he thinks is a normal 14-year-old’s life, shouting out “Shazam!” changes all that as he turns into an adult Super Hero, Shazam. Given by an…
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‘Dumbo’ review: Tim Burton presents whimsical, safe adaptation
Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ takes flight with wonder in its midsection, but euphoria runs dry quickly that you’ll hardly be pressed to remain for the encore. It’s only until the last few minutes of the 1941 animated classic, Dumbo, when the eponymous elephant with oversized ears finally discovers his ability to fly. In Tim Burton’s live-action…
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WATCH: Enemies join forces in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ trailer
Enemies become frenemies. See the Birds and Pigs team up in the newly released international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ comedy adventure The Angry Birds Movie 2. A hilarious all-star cast of new and returning talents are brought together in the film as the flightless birds and scheming green pigs take their beef to the next level. Check out the trailer…
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Soar high with Disney’s ‘Dumbo’ at SM Cinema
Hold on to your feathers and get ready to soar as SM Cinema presents Dumbo, a live-action remake of the beloved Disney classic. In this heart-wrenching fantasy, struggling circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) hires former circus star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children to take care of Dumbo, a baby elephant who is…
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WATCH: Trailer for ‘Dora the Explorer’ live-action movie unlocks mystery of ‘The Lost City of Gold’
Get ready to unleash your wild side! Watch the official trailer for Paramount Pictures’ family adventure Dora and the Lost City of Gold, based on the popular Nick Jr. animated series Dora the Explorer. The live-action adaptation comes from director James Bobin (The Muppets) and stars Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight) as Dora. Check out…
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‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ reveals first posters with DiCaprio, Pitt, Robbie
Columbia Pictures has unveiled the first posters for Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, the ninth film from writer/director Quentin Tarantino. Check out the one-sheet artworks below and watch Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood in Philippine cinemas soon. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio)…
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New take on ‘Pet Sematary’ pulses dark, terrifying supernatural thriller from Stephen King
Stephen King’s 1983 novel Pet Sematary has riveted generations of enthusiastic readers as a prime example of the writer’s gift for melding the everyday with the extraordinary to create supernatural thrillers that explore our darkest impulses. Poignant, petrifying and impossible to put down, the saga of the Creed family is a dark and terrifying parable about love…
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Horror-thriller ‘Us’ puts Lupita Nyong’o front and center of shocking tale
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o stars in Universal Pictures’ new horror thriller Us, playing the film’s central character is Adelaide Wilson, a woman hiding an inexplicable childhood trauma from her past. She discovers that her attempts to push down and suppress the incident now threatens to destroy not only herself, but her husband and her children. For such an expansive…
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‘Neomanila’ review: Mikhail Red blurs the lines of innocence and guilt
If you’re brave enough to be left on a bleak and desolate state, Mikhail Red’s ‘Neomanila’ might just be your form of awakening. I’ve been meaning to see Neomanila since it first debuted in QCinema back in 2017 – the year when President Duterte’s “tokhang”/war on drugs operations are at a peak heat of discussion.…
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Fall in love with new romantic drama ‘Five Feet Apart’ at SM Cinema
Witness a love that will break barriers as romantic drama Five Feet Apart premieres at SM Cinema! Cystic Fibrosis patients Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse) feel an instant connection when they meet at the hospital, but their life-threatening disease demands that they always maintain a distance of at least six feet from…
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Witness the impossible in faith-based movie ‘Breakthrough’
An extraordinary and timely feature before Easter from 20th Century Fox, “Breakthrough” is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds in recent history. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses…
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Ha Jung-woo tries to stop new world war in action film ‘Take Point’
Korean superstar Ha Jung-Woo (Along With the Gods franchise) brings a different kind of action in “Take Point.” The movie is set in the year 2024, on the day of the US Presidential election. Ahab (Ha Jung-Woo) and his team of elite mercenaries were ordered by the CIA to take on the secret mission of…
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‘Ulan’ review: Nadine Lustre’s best performance yet
In a world filled with hopeless romantics, Irene Villamor’s Ulan encapsulates the meaning of ‘finding yourself before finding love.’ Ulan tells the story of Maya (Nadine Lustre) who grew up believing her Lola’s myths of finding true love against all odds, so much that it came to an extent that she shaped her life and…
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‘Jumanji 3’ reveals ‘lean & mean’ first-look cast photo
The gang is back in this sequel to Columbia Pictures’ runaway hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Dwayne Johnson has shared through his Instagram the first-look photo of the returning cast for the highly anticipated (but yet untitled) Jumanji sequel. Check out the photo below, which he captioned with, “Yes, you’re favorite band is back ~ lookin’ lean (ish)…
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WATCH: Second trailer for ‘Shazam’ relishes comedic tone
The official trailer 2 of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action adventure “Shazam!” has just been revealed! Check out it below and watch “Shazam!” in Philippine cinemas April 4. A New Line Cinema production, “Shazam!” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros., a WarnerMedia Company. #SHAZAM About “Shazam!” David F. Sandberg (“Annabelle: Creation”) directs New…
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Horror shocker ‘Us’ unveils creepy banners
Universal Pictures has just unveiled three brand new banner artworks for its highly awaited thriller Us, the new nightmare from the mind of Academy Award Winner Jordan Peele, (Get Out). Check out the banner artworks below and watch Us in Philippine cinemas March 20. Us is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures. About Us After sending shockwaves across contemporary culture and setting…
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‘Captain Marvel’ review [1 of 2]: Marvelous embodiment of 90’s heroine
‘Captain Marvel’ brightens up the future of MCU with its refreshing take on the superhero origin story. The first ever female-led MCU film follows the unconventional and retrospective journey of a Kree-human hybrid Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one of the mightiest heroes in the galaxy. In her past human life, Carol is…
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Hello Kitty to have movie adaptation for the first time
BURBANK, CA – March 5, 2019 – New Line Cinema, Sanrio and FlynnPictureCo. announced today that they will be teaming up to develop an English language Hello Kitty film for a worldwide audience for the first time in her 45-year history. The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty…
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Jude Law says Marvel Studios’ ‘Captain Marvel’ will give audiences ‘great sense of hope’
Jude Law has been secretly waiting to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Academy Award®-nominated actor, who has two other successful film franchises in his film resumé, says of being invited to join the MCU: “It kind of felt like a party you’ve heard about for years, and you know and admire all…
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WATCH: Plot thickens in new ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ trailer
The brand new trailer and poster for “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” have just been revealed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out the trailer and poster below and watch “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” in Philippine cinemas May 9. “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. #DetectivePikachu #PikaPika About “POKEMON Detective Pikachu”…
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‘Captain Marvel’: A spoiler-free character guide
For casual moviegoers, we can’t blame you if you have little or no idea on what’s going on with Captain Marvel. After all, this first female-led Marvel film initially caught buzz during the post credits scene of Infinity War, where everyone just assumed that the said heroine is the solution to beating Thanos. Anyway, it…
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Female superhero franchise takes flight in ‘Captain Marvel’
With the release of “Captain Marvel,” Marvel Studios launches its highly anticipated, female-led franchise into the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Commenting on what made Captain Marvel the right choice for the newest member of the cinematic universe, producer Kevin Feige says, “We thought it was the right time to finally introduce Captain Marvel to the…
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WATCH: Sophie Turner rises as most dangerous mutant in ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ trailer
S20th Century Fox just dropped the official trailer and latest poster of “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” unleashing Jean Grey’s aka Phoenix (played by Sophie Turner) mammoth of power that threatens the existence of the rest of the X-Men force. In “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean…
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#LizQuen’s ‘Alone/Together’ earns P265-M in two weeks
Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil’s movie “Alone/Together” has locally earned over P265,228,810.89, two weeks since it opened in cinemas. READ MORE: “Alone/Together” review: #LizQuen plays idealiasts in an imperfect world Black Sheep under ABS-CBN Films announced the new milestone via its Twitter on Wednesday: “Thank you for giving us the BEST reason to celebrate our…
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Magic realism, romance in Nadine Lustre-starrer ‘Ulan’
After VIVA Films released the official trailer of Ulan on Friday, 8th of February, the outpouring of support from netizens was instantaneous. #UlanTrailer hit the no.1 spot in the country’s trending topics, followed closely by Maya, Nadine Lustre, Carlo Aquino, and Direk Ayrin – all major players in what already appears to be a much-awaited…
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Play for your life in the suspense thriller ‘Escape Room’
In Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Escape Room, directed by Insidious: The Last Key’s Adam Robitel, six strangers (Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine, and Nik Dodani) who have chosen to be part of an escape room experience find themselves in a room — no windows, only one door — and it’s locked. The…
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Taron Egerton as Elton John, photographed by David Lachapelle for the ‘Rocketman’ poster
Photographer David LaChapelle has photographed Taron Egerton as Elton John for the first official poster for “Rocketman.” Visionary David LaChapelle has created some of the most iconic imagery in Elton John’s career, and now turns his lens on the “Rocketman” film poster, with Taron Egerton as Elton John. This image captures the originality and cinematic…
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Brie Larson embodies the humanity of Carol Danvers in Marvel studios ‘Captain Marvel’
Academy Award winner Brie Larson steps into role of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most powerful force, Carol Danvers aka “Captain Marvel.” “When we found out that Brie Larson might be interested in joining the MCU, we had numerous meetings and pitched her the idea for the film,” recalls producer Kevin Feige. “She was a huge fan of the character…
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‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ opens at #1 with P91.5-M, franchise’s biggest opening ever
MANILA, Feb. 25, 2019 — Filipino fans bade a heartfelt farewell to the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise as its last chapter “The Hidden World” opened at No.1 at the Philippine box-office with a soaring P91.5-million in a five-day opening weekend (Feb. 20-24). “The Hidden World” bested the P85-million bow of 2014’s “How to…
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‘Happy Death Day 2U’ review: A risky genre-bending exercise
Happy Death Day 2U as a go-for-broke sequel has a bunch of hit or miss ideas under its belt. The following review contains major spoilers from Happy Death Day and minor spoilers from Happy Death Day 2U. One of Blumhouse’s low-budget breakout films in 2017, Happy Death Day, is a high-concept, black-comedy slasher flick that…
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Jay Baruchel lends voice to Hiccup one last time in ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
Jay Baruchel, who voices Hiccup in the beloved How to Train Your Dragon series, is feeling nostalgic. “I’ve played this character through hundreds of hours and over 10 years,” says Baruchel about voicing the young Viking Hiccup in the How to Train Your Dragon film trilogy and TV series. “Most people work their whole lives and are never lucky…
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X-Men’s Nicholas Hoult in the midst of royal rumble in ‘The Favourite’
Nicholas Hoult dons outlandish outfits and puts on heavy wig in this year’s frontrunner Oscar contender and entertaining royal rumble movie “The Favourite” as Robert Harvey, chief minister to Queen Anne played by Best Actress nominee, Olivia Colman. Apart from the top nominations at the Oscars this year, “The Favourite” has so far opened…
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‘Abominable,’ ‘Ma,’ ‘Yesterday’ launch new posters
Universal Pictures has just unveiled the new one-sheet artworks for three of its highly anticipated films of the year — the suspense thriller Ma starring Octavia Spencer, the rock-and-roll comedy Yesterday and the animated comedy adventure Abominable. Check the posters below and watch Ma in Philippine cinemas on June 19, followed by Yesterday on June…
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America Ferrera inspires in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ finale, ‘The Hidden World’
America Ferrera is proud to lend her voice to Astrid, one of the most popular characters in the How To Train Your Dragon film series, one last time. Ferrera returns on the big screen as the voice of Astrid in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the final film in the celebrated Dragon franchise. While Hiccup (Jay Baruchel)…
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Solve the puzzle and survive ‘Escape Room’ at SM Cinema
Get ready for a mind-blowing psycho thriller as the latest SM Cinema offering, Escape Room, showcases puzzles, screams, and deaths. Everyone definitely loves to join a game with a huge cash prize, but what if in the middle of the game, you discover that your life is at stake, and there is no way out?…
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WATCH: New ‘Rocketman’ trailer teases cinematic spectacle
The only way to tell Elton John’s story is to live his fantasy. Paramount Pictures has just launched the new trailer of “Rocketman” which gives fans a real taste of the cinematic spectacle that they can anticipate. Check out the trailer below and watch “Rocketman” in Philippine cinemas June 19. “Rocketman” is distributed in the…
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ director elevates horror genre in ‘Escape Room’
Adam Robitel, the director of Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller Escape Room, sure knows a thing or two about creating horror hits for the big screen. After all, Robitel directed the record-breaking Insidious: The Last Key, which has grossed a whopping $167 million worldwide. Escape Room began when producer Ori Marmur first tried out an escape room with his family and saw a potential for…
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Emma Stone amidst royal love triangle in award-winning ‘The Favourite’
Reimagining period films for today’s audience, the multi-awarded “The Favourite” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos breaks the tropes in the genre as it introduces the audience into Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) unusual reign, England’s least known ruler who has suffered from health problems throughout her life. By the time she became Queen in 1702, she was…
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‘The Favourite’ review: Elegant spoof on period piece
‘The Favourite’ director Yorgos Lanthimos beautifully crafted a film that shows three remarkable women twisted in different ways. The Favourite is set in the early 18th century where England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close…
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‘Aquaman’ hits $800-M worldwide, P582-M in PH box office
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” has hit new heights at the international box office, with tickets pushing the DC Super Hero past the $800 million mark. The announcement was made February 19 by the head of Warner Bros. Pictures International Distribution, Tom Molter. The impressive box office run overseas has propelled the film to become the highest…
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‘To All The Boys’ star steps into another love triangle in ‘Happy Death Day 2U’
Hot-off the smash success of Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before where he played the boy-next-door Josh, Israel Broussard now reprises the role of Carter in Universal Pictures’ new suspense thriller Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to the 2017 acclaimed box-office hit Happy Death Day. In the film, no sooner has Tree (Jessica Rothe) said goodbye…
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Toothless finds love in the final ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
When director-writer Dean DeBlois considered the engine of change for DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, he began to wonder what coming-of-age would look like for the Night Fury aka Toothless…as the dragon grows to yearn for a life beyond humans. “For so long, he has been Hiccup’s constant companion,” says the director. “But he has begun to stray from that…
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‘Alone/Together’ review: #LizQuen play idealists in an imperfect world
Despite being built around the confines of a romance story, Antoinette Jadaone’s ‘Alone/Together‘ works best as a tale of self-actualization. I couldn’t blame Black Sheep for choosing to market this film as a romance drama. After all, the so-called formula for box-office success includes having a ‘bankable cast’—and by local industry standards, that often translates…
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Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks return as Emmet & Lucy in ‘The LEGO Movie 2’
Power couple Emmet and Lucy famously clicked despite vastly different personalities and skill sets in 2014’s “The LEGO Movie.” What keeps them together is that amazing history and their real affection for each other. But, what threatens to separate them now is Lucy’s concern that Emmet isn’t tough enough for this harsh new reality…and…
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