ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Making a feature film just got a lot easier for this year’s Puregold CinePanalo filmmakers. CMB Film Services is officially back on board as a festival partner, and they are bringing a massive budget boost with them by raising their equipment rental grants to a cool PHP 1.25 million per project—marking a PHP 250,000 bump from last year.
After a dramatic ending to an adrenaline-fueled first season that left audiences shocked and excited for more, the eagerly anticipated second season of A Shop for Killers returns July 22 exclusively on Disney+.
The long-awaited independent biopic “EDJOP” has finally secured a path to the big screen. Chronicling the life of Edgar “Edjop” Jopson, the iconic student leader and Martial Law–era activist, the film is set to open in cinemas nationwide on September 16, 2026. This wide release comes courtesy of a major distribution deal with Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines, marking a massive win for a project that spent half a decade in development.
A new player has officially entered the digital entertainment arena. Star Sinemax, the newest streaming platform, has officially launched its services in the Philippines, promising to deliver fresh films, fearless storytelling, and a diverse library of original content.
Veteran action star Jeric Raval didn’t hold back during a recent visit to Maddox Jewelry, sitting down with Charo Cordial for a remarkably candid conversation about his showbiz journey, his family life, and the hard-learned lessons of his past.
After more than a decade of silence, the country’s most iconic queer celebration officially made its triumphant return. White Party Manila: Reignite took over the World Trade Center, gathering thousands of partygoers, advocates, and celebrities in a massive sea of white to celebrate Pride with a profound sense of purpose.
Senator Bam Aquino, a certified movie buff, showcased his love for the silver screen during his latest appearance on “Good Times with Mo,” where he listed his favorite film trilogies of all time.
The newly opened STARtista Gallery inside Star City offers park-goers a world-class celebrity figure exhibition inspired by a family trip to London, where founder Fred Elizalde watched his wife, legendary prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, pose with international wax figures. Macuja-Elizalde served as the ultimate pioneer and first 3D-scanned test subject for the project, which now displays hyper-realistic statues of beloved Filipino icons spanning entertainment, sports, and public service at no additional cost to visitors.
More than just a heavy dose of nostalgia, Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion is a touching tribute to Dolphy’s legacy that beautifully explores how the iconic TV family moves forward in his absence. While the classic, over-the-top sitcom humor gets a bit chaotic at times, the film’s massive heart shines through, anchored by the immense screen presence of Nova Villa, Smokey Manaloto, and Claudine Barretto. It’s a warm, emotional embrace for everyone who grew up with the Cosme clan.
The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them. The new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defending a world where no one remembers him, not even his closest friends.