How Danny Trejo and Bea Alonzo were cast in ‘1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom’

After months to years of waiting, ‘1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom’ will finally be showing in Philippine cinemas starting June 5, 2024. “Sabi ko sa direktor, as much as possible ‘wag tayong gagamit ng computer graphics (CGI), as much as possible ‘wag green screen. So kapag naghahanap ka ng lugar for 1521, saan …

Experience Princess Diana’s Tumultuous Journey as ‘Spencer’ Streams on Lionsgate Play PH, starring Kristen Stewart

Pablo Larrain’s critically-acclaimed film ‘Spencer’ starring Oscar-nominee Kristen Stewart is now streaming on Lionsgate Play. Set over three days during the 1991 Christmas holidays at the Sandringham estate, Pablo Larraín’s Spencer gives the audience a glimpse into the tumultuous mind of Diana, Princess of Wales (Kristen Stewart). Her once beautiful marriage to Prince Charles is …

Highly-anticipated new original series FX’s “Shōgun” premieres February 27 exclusively on Disney+

Philippines. December 4, 2023 – Disney+ revealed FX’s “Shōgun,” the much-anticipated global event series, will premiere on Tuesday, February 27 on Disney+. The premiere of the 10-episode limited series will include the first two episodes, followed by a new episode each week. Disney+ also released new “Shōgun” art. “Shōgun,” an original adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling novel, is set in Japan …

The Biggest Historical Film of the New Decade: ‘GOMBURZA’ To Reignite the Fire in Filipinos’ Hearts

Over the past decade, a cinematic tapestry of epic historical narrative has left a spellbinding connection with a majority of Filipino audiences. As the curtains rise on the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, anticipation rises for a new historical masterpiece destined to rekindle the flames in the hearts of its audiences — ‘GOMBURZA.’ 

In cinemas December 25, 2023 from JesCom Films, CMB Film Services and MQuest Ventures.

“It was such a privilege to learn about Josephine,” says Vanessa Kirby about playing the one true love of “Napoleon”

Before playing Josephine in Ridley Scott’s action epic Napoleon, Vanessa Kirby took a deep-dive into the character by reading and studying as much as she could.    “I was actually quite astonished that I knew so little,” she says. “So it was a pleasure: I locked myself away and just read every book I could, about her …

Adored by some. Scorned by others. Watch the new trailer for Ridley Scott’s action epic “Napoleon”

Joaquin Phoenix takes the crown. Watch the new trailer for Napoleon, from acclaimed director Ridley Scott, and starring Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Josephine. The highly anticipated action epic opens in cinemas November 29. Also in IMAX.  Watch the new trailer:  Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon Bonaparte in Napoleon About Napoleon Napoleon is a …

Joaquin Phoenix is victorious as “Napoleon” in new featurette

The authenticity and passion of Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix is what makes him the perfect Napoleon. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott and starring Phoenix, Napoleon opens in Philippine cinemas November 29. Watch the “Unique Genius of Joaquin Phoenix” in this newly released featurette:  About Napoleon Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall …

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at PH box-office, highest-grossing IMAX release for 2023

From waves of raves among local fans and critics, Christopher Nolan’s latest star-studded and explosive cinematic masterpiece “Oppenheimer” opened with a big bang at the local (PH) box-office at P 57.7M in just five days. Fiery from its first five days of release in the Philippines, it grossed P19.018M alone in just 9 IMAX screens, …

Official trailer for Ridley Scott’s new action epic “Napoleon” released

He came from nothing. He conquered everything. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott and starring Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix, Napoleon is coming soon to cinemas. Watch the action epic’s official trailer now. About Napoleon Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a …

Must-see scenes in cinemas from Christopher Nolan’s latest epic ‘Oppenheimer’

Universal Pictures has just released the latest photos of Christopher Nolan’s latest epic film “Oppenheimer” that will open in cinemas (PH) nationwide on July 19. The photos are so stunning that one can’t help but get excited on how it will finally roll in cinemas! But first let’s meet the characters of “Oppenheimer” played by actors …