ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Antoinette Jadaone’s acclaimed film “Sunshine”—following a gymnast facing an unplanned pregnancy—was acquired by inDrive’s new nonprofit label, Alternativa Distribution, to expand its global reach for its honest portrayal of reproductive rights.
With his striking looks and natural charisma, showbiz newcomer Jayson David seems tailor-made for the entertainment industry. While acting has been his long-held dream, Jayson first stepped into the spotlight through male pageantry in 2024. A year later, he graced the runway at one of the country’s biggest fashion shows in 2025—laying the groundwork for a promising career in showbiz.
Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon, a heartwarming Filipino comedy-drama starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Agot Isidro as an estranged mother and daughter reconnecting after 27 years.
Written and directed by Cholo H. Laurel, this highly anticipated film explores love, family, and second chances—premiereing globally on August 13, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.
Rein Entertainment has released the final trailer for its crime-thriller series Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence, which premieres for free on YouTube on July 30. The show follows a priest and a policewoman who uncover a deadly conspiracy while investigating a murder, offering a multi-layered look at one of the country’s most polarizing eras.
Fresh off its acclaimed world premiere in the Berlinale Panorama section of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, Dominik Locher’s latest feature film, Enjoy Your Stay, has been officially selected to open the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in collaboration with Belgium-based sales agent Be For Films, the film boasts a compelling screenplay penned by Honeylyn Joy Alipio. Local audiences can catch the film’s grand Philippine Premiere on August 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Red Carpet Cinemas 1 & 2 in Shangri-La Plaza, with admission offered completely free to the public.
HBO Original Call My Manager, starring Judy Ann Santos, is set to debut on Thursday, August 13 on HBO Max, with new episodes on subsequent Thursdays.
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is bolstering its support for Filipino filmmakers by introducing—for the first time ever—the new Panorama Shorts Section, which will feature previously completed short films from both professional and student filmmakers.
After a sudden health scare, global style icon Heart Evangelista makes a triumphant, intentional return to Paris Haute Couture Week. Embracing a “YOLO” mindset, the unstoppable Filipina star shines at exclusive fittings, bringing immense pride home.
In a room filled with fellow law enforcers, friends, and members of the media, the public got a closer look into the life of one of the country’s most controversial and resilient police officials. The successful book launch of Beneath the Badge tells the chaotic yet triumphant and deeply human journey of Police Brigadier General Hansel M. Marantan, a story defined by truth, betrayal, and ultimate redemption.
Disney has announced that Filipina actress and singer Kai Montinola will sing “Hangganan Ko,” the Filipino version of “How Far I’ll Go” for the upcoming live-action reimagining of “Disney’s Moana.” Fans can listen to the local rendition when it drops digitally on July 3.