ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Award-winning J-horror CURSED MEME arrives in Philippine cinemas Nov 25, 2026 via Mockingbird Pictures. The BIFAN-selected film follows students haunted by AI videos predicting their gruesome deaths through a cursed smartphone.
Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa is taking full control of LKS Beauty and Wellness Corp as founder on Nov 9, 2026. Actress Kiray Celis ends her partnership on Dec 1 to focus on family. Born from Wiji’s health journey, LKS will rebrand its product lines under VGOTG.
One For The Road has wrapped filming in Manila, with Regal Entertainment and Mocha Chai moving production to provincial locations. Directed by Kip Oebanda, the comedy-drama stars Elijah Canlas and explores grief and friendship on an emotional road trip.
The 14th QCinema Film Festival (Nov 13–22, 2026) elevates animation across its lineup. Features include opener Ella Arcangel, Cannes debut We Are Aliens, satire Jim Queen, short Sana’y Nandito Ka, and Satoshi Kon’s restored classic Perfect Blue.
In How to Rob a Bank, starring John C. Reilly and Zoë Kravitz, an FBI agent and a coder hunt viral livestreaming robbers. Directed by David Leitch, the action film hits Philippine cinemas Nov 11.
Anton Vinzon wraps Kamao and steps into a new chapter for the GEN Z Heartthrobs concert on Jan 15, 2027. Moving past talks of his dad, Roi Vinzon, Anton credits family, Cornerstone, and prayer for his musical dream with Michael Sager and Kelvin Miranda.
Isha Ponti released a special-edition vinyl of her 10-track debut album, LIKAS, via Ponti Entertainment Production. Written entirely by Ponti, the album precedes her 2027 duet with Kelvin Miranda and a live performance at the Music Museum in Dec 2026.
Independent agency Lunchbox ends a breakout 2026 by securing the marketing deal for GMA and Columbia Pictures’ MMFF entry Amir. Following major wins with A24, ACFM, and top Kidlat awards, Lunchbox continues expanding its film distribution and marketing reach.
Kelvin Miranda, Michael Sager, and Anton Vinzon lead the Gen Z Heartthrobs pre-Valentine concert on Jan 15, 2027, at New Frontier Theater. Organized by Happy Events, expect surprises, solos, and unique vibes. Tickets via TicketNet or venue box office.
The MTRCB reviewed 99,689 film and TV materials from Jan–Oct 2026, including 90,424 TV shows and 490 movies. Chair Lala Sotto assured all content was evaluated to ensure age-appropriateness and protect young viewers under contemporary Filipino values.