‘Marita’ director Roni S. Benaid on his latest horror movie: “Every 10 minutes mananakot”

Scares are one of the most integral parts of making a horror movie. I mean besides a good story and of course, acting, people go to horror movies because they want to be scared. Whether it’s the good old jump scares or scenes that will leave an effect even after watching a movie or a …

Nationwide Block Screenings of Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels” Take Fans to the Biggest Superhero Team-up of the Year

Thousands of Marvel fans across the country were hyped to witness the return of the most powerful Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Marvel Studios’ “The Marvels,” now showing in cinemas nationwide. To mark the film’s Philippine release, super-powered block screenings were held across different cities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These screenings show …

Five life lessons from Puregold Channel’s ‘My Plantito’

The best stories are those that make us feel warm and fuzzy—and impart meaningful life lessons. This was affirmed by Puregold Channel’s latest digital series, My Plantito, when it hit the Tiktok scene as the first-ever boy-love series on the platform. My Plantito swiftly ensnared the hearts of viewers, gaining a multitude of fans and …

FX’s ‘The Bear’ renewed for a third season exclusively on Disney+

Philippines. November 10, 2023 – Disney+ announced that the critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series FX’s “The Bear” has been renewed for a third season. The first two seasons are available to stream now on Disney+ in the Philippines.  “’The Bear,’ which wowed audiences in its first season only to achieve even greater heights in season two, has become a …

Warner Bros. Discovery announces new HBO Asia Originals drama ‘Fired Up!’ in collaboration with Damou Entertainment

PHILIPPINES, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 – Warner Bros. Discovery today announced new HBO Asia Originals, Fired Up! (working title), a coming-of-age drama series by production house, DaMou Entertainment in Taiwan. In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, DaMou Entertainment announced a slate of projects – including their upcoming collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery – during the 2023 …

Trailer for “Madame Web,” the first female-led superhero movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, released

Her web connects them all.  Dakota Johnson is the titular superhero in Madame Web, the first superhero movie with a female lead in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Also starring Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott, Madame Web is coming soon exclusively to cinemas.   Watch the new trailer:  About Madame Web “Meanwhile, in another universe…” In a switch from the typical …

The Aces of P-Pop BGYO records chorus of ‘Trolls Band Together’ single ‘Better Place’

I’m so excited to see you excited… goes the chorus of “Better Place,” lead single from the official soundtrack for Trolls Band Together, and the first musical release in two decades by one of the most successful boy bands in pop music history, *NSYNC. Well, P-pop fans, get ready to be even more psyched! Popular P-pop …

Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival announces shortlisted entries in full-length, student shorts categories

The highly anticipated Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival officially announced on November 6 a total of 55 shortlisted entries out of 270 submissions it received on its inaugural run. Puregold CinePanalo is a film festival that aims to showcase the triumph and resilience of the Filipino spirit and the beauty of everyday wins in life. Retail …

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.