ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at Kuko is the Filipino fantasy-adventure we’ve been waiting for. Blending rich folklore, great voice acting, and a gritty war-on-drugs backdrop, it’s a thrilling ride that leaves you eager for Ella’s next chapter.
MMFF 2026 entry Little Hope, starring Pepe Herrera and Yassi Pressman, draws from the director’s real-life struggles as a single dad. The team promises “happy tears” this Christmas through a quiet, emotional script that moved Pepe even without dialogue.
Award-winning Filipino drama Apol of My Ai hits cinemas nationwide Dec. 2. Starring Zion Cruz, Zanjoe Marudo, and Rochelle Pangilinan, the CinePanalo winner follows a boy discovering kundiman, first love, and family reconciliation through music.
Andrea Brillantes won Best Acting Performance at London’s 2026 Women and the World International Film Festival for LAYA, where it premiered as the sole Southeast Asian entry. Co-starring JC Santos and directed by Sigrid Bernardo, it hits PH cinemas Nov 25.
The 14th QCinema International Film Festival (Nov. 13–22, 2026) highlights Filipino cinema, opening with the animated feature Ella Arcangel. The lineup also showcases works by Lav Diaz and Isabel Sandoval alongside 4K restorations honoring Pete Lacaba.
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.