Company behind the biggest horror franchise in the world to distribute MMFF 2023 movie ‘Mallari’

“Ang favorite line ni Bryan (of Mentorque Productions) during our meeting, “the stars have aligned.” My version is, “some things are meant to happen.” So when my bosses from the regional office came over a few months ago, the new directives given to me was to look out for local movies that will be worth …

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.

‘Replacing Chef Chico’: First Filipino-Produced Netflix Series puts love on the menu 

For Filipinos, romance and food make a sizzling combination, and the first local Netflix production in a series format serves up a zesty love triangle set against the backdrop of a high-end fine dining restaurant.  Replacing Chef Chico is the brainchild of director Dan Villegas, assistant director Joi Bayan, and showrunner Antoinette Jadaone. It stars three …

Piolo Pascual to play three different characters from three different periods in his first horror film ‘Mallari’

“So ‘yung tatlong periods, 1801 and then, 1942 during World War II or post World War II and the last one is 2023,” shares Mallari director Derick Cabrido. Piolo Pascual will be playing Juan Severino Mallari, the first and only documented serial killer in the Philippines which happens to be also a priest, in his …

Piolo Pascual to star in Derick Cabrido’s horror movie ‘Mallari’

One of the Philippines’ leading male actors, Piolo Pascual, returns to the big screen in his newest film, Mallari, teaming up with multi-awarded director and independent film veteran Derick Cabrido. Inspired by true events, Mallari tells the horrific story of Fr. Severino Mallari, a 19th century priest during the Spanish occupation and his descent into …

ABS-CBN partners with Viu to bring Philippine adaptation of ‘Flower of Evil’ across 16 markets 

PCCW (SEHK:0008) – The Philippines, 27 May 2022 – ABS-CBN and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today the expansion of their partnership to adapt the hit South Korean thriller drama “Flower of Evil” in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. This much-anticipated series is the first Viu …

Piolo Pascual joins TV5’s ‘Niña Niño’ as New Sitio Santa Ynez Mayor

After weeks of teasing, TV5’s primetime series Niña Niño welcomes multi-awarded actor Piolo Pascual to its cast as New Sitio Santa Ynez mayor. Starting October 19, Piolo Pascual will be joining Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. in TV5’s hit comedy-drama series Niña Niño as Mayor Christopher Charles Juarez, a young and indefatigable public servant …

HBO Original crime thriller series ‘On The Job’ streams on HBO Go via SKY

Intense action and drama shake up home viewing as the HBO Asia Original series from the Philippines, “On the Job,” starring Joel Torre, Gerald Anderson, Joey Marquez, Piolo Pascual, John Arcilla, Dennis Trillo, and Christopher de Leon, begins streaming September 12 (Sunday) on HBO GO via SKY.     The six-part crime thriller from highly acclaimed veteran …

Netflix unveils official trailer and poster for ‘My Amanda’ starring Alessandra de Rossi and Piolo Pascual

Netflix today unveiled the official trailer and poster for My Amanda, a film starring Alessandra de Rossi and Piolo Pascual. The main poster shows Amanda tightly hugging TJ from behind. Both have big smiles on their faces. Netflix also revealed an alternative poster where Amanda is holding TJ’s gaze as she keeps a lighter between …