ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Independent horror film SHROUD has entered post-production in Tokyo. Starring Stefanie Akashi, the film follows two Filipino siblings whose high-stakes heist uncovers sinister supernatural forces, highlighting the isolated lives of migrants in Japan.
An original “Kingdom Hearts” anime series is officially greenlit for Disney+! Developed with Tetsuya Nomura and SQUARE ENIX, the series will feature a brand-new story expanding the iconic universe. The news was announced at Disney’s D23. 🔑👑✨
NEW MOVIE ALERT: McCoy de Leon, Mon Confiado, Polo Laurel, Gold Aceron, Arron Villaflor, Mark Neumann, JR Velasco, Chris Leonardo & Yves Flores star in ‘Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa’yo’—a military thriller set on the BRP Sierra Madre in West Philippine Sea.
Collaborations from different networks are a thing today, but who would have thought that Liezel Lopez, known for Zandra in GMA Network’s live-action adaptation of Voltes V: Legacy, would be paired with McCoy de Leon, who was recently praised for his portrayal of the villain of the hit ABS-CBN series, Batang Quiapo.
From the creators of Ignacio de Loyola and GomBurZa comes a new historical epic. 🎬
Jesuit Communications unveils Los Salvajes Bravos (The Brave Ones). This powerful drama-adventure follows the journey of Igorots brought to the 1887 Madrid Exposition. Starring an elite ensemble including Romnick Sarmenta, Ruru Madrid, Michael de Mesa, and Andreas Muñoz.
The bridge between Hallyu and P-Pop culture is about to get a lot stronger. In a recent intimate media conference, Tristan Cheng of Trifecta Brand Lab, together with director Nam Ki Hoon, officially announced an ambitious new project: a feature film that serves as a creative marriage between South Korean and Filipino talents.
“We have way too much fun on set, so anytime I can work with this man, I will” – Katherine McNamara on working with Alden Richards
BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce, Four-time Academy Award Nominee and Golden Globe Award winner Saoirse Ronan, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning Anna Sawai, and Emmy Award nominee and BAFTA TV winner Aimee Lou Wood are confirmed to star in Sony Pictures, Sam Mendes, and Neal Street’s The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.
In a surprising turn of events, three of the country’s biggest names in the film industry – Coco Martin, Erik Matti and Dondon Monteverde, announce their epic collaboration projects. First is the prequel to ‘On The Job’ featuring the story of Joel Torre’s Tatang character – ‘On The Job: Maghari.’ Second is Matti’s first time doing an action-biopic of a Filipino hero, ‘May Pagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio.’
Every love story has risks — but some are more dangerous than others. In Pretty Thing, Alicia Silverstone steps into a role that twists desire into something deadly. Coming soon to Lionsgate Play, the film is a slow-burn erotic thriller that shows how quickly passion can spiral into obsession.