ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
The verdict is in. The reckoning is coming. Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning.” Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film is inspired by the actual events surrounding “The Facebook Files,” and the whistleblower that started it all
TWO Filipino films received R-13 ratings from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), while three other movies were also approved for public viewing this week.
As an official Media Partner for NBA House Philippines held on August 29 and 30 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City, Prime Video presented the inaugural NBA House Celebrity Showcase—a high-energy 5-on-5 exhibition game headlined by NBA Hall of Famers Jason Kidd and Tony Parker alongside popular Filipino personalities like SB19, Khalil Ramos, and RK Bagatsing, which ended in a 97–76 victory for Team Parker. Beyond the showcase, the two-day fan experience featured interactive basketball challenges, pop culture activities, NBA memorabilia, merchandise, and exclusive meet-and-greets with Jason Kidd and WNBA legend Lauren Jackson, setting the stage for Filipino fans ahead of the upcoming 2026–27 NBA season on Prime Video.
JAPS Collectives, in partnership with World Theater Productions Guam/Manila, announces the run of LAST DANCE – HUBO’T HUBAD, an original queer ensemble play running on select dates from September 29 to October 29, 2026, at Halxyon Club in Poblacion, Makati.
MasterChef Asia returns Sept 22 on HBO Max and TLC, and Sept 23 on Discovery. Filmed in Macao, 10 returning alumni compete under judges Edward Lee, Pam Pichaya S., and Kelvin Cheung, with guest appearances by Mark Wiens and Abi Marquez.
There is nothing quite like canceling plans, settling into your favorite spot on the couch, and finding the perfect screen companion for the evening. Whether you are winding down after a relentless workday, looking for a mid-week escape, organizing a movie night with friends, or bringing the whole family together, Netflix Philippines has lined up a fresh slate of titles for September.
Time-traveling hero Takemichi Hanagaki returns this fall in Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, streaming exclusively on Disney+ Philippines starting October 3.
Puregold Teatro Panalo invites Filipino playwrights (18+) to submit up to 2 original scripts. 12 works (8 plays, 4 musicals; no AI writing) will win ₱100,000 each, full production support, and staging in early 2027. Apply online by 11:59 PM, Sept 11.
Families across the Philippines can soon enjoy Disney and Pixar’s latest box-office hit at home when Toy Story 5 streams exclusively on Disney+ starting September 23, 2026.
THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued today a stern warning against the use of falsified or tampered permits following the discovery of a fake Permit to Exhibit (PTE) linked to Tanajuan Pelikula Production and the film, “Tatsulok Trilogy.”