ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Are you ready to play the game of hunter and prey? What begins as a simple acquaintance turns into a race for survival as GMA Pictures and Viva Films unveil their latest collaboration via the suspense-thriller “Playtime,” which opens in theaters nationwide on June 12. Starring Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, Faye Lorenzo, and Xian Lim, “Playtime” is under the helm …
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 …
VIVA Films lets all hell break loose in this newest horror film BAHAY NA PULA, directed by award-winning director Brillante Mendoza; and starring Xian Lim, Marco Gumabao and Julia Barretto. BAHAY NA PULA is about the newlyweds Jane (Julia Barretto) and Marco (Xian Lim), who travel to Mindoro to sell the ancestral house that Jane …
As Vivamax celebrates its first anniversary on January 29, 2022, the no.1 Pinoy streaming platform continues to reach milestone after milestone, setting a gold standard for the growth of digital entertainment in the Philippines. In 2021, Vivamax racked up a total of 14 million views on the platform on the strength of a veritable treasure …
“Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story” with all the songs and music written, and the movie, by director Joven Tan is all set to bring on the silver screen, the aspirational and inspirational life of Francisco Domagoso, popularly known as Isko Moreno. Director Joven Tan begins: “It has always been a dream of mine to direct …
Viva launched Vivamax last January 29, 2021 to fulfill Boss Vic del Rosario’s dream of bringing entertainment directly to Filipinos here and abroad which they can enjoy anytime, anywhere. The presence of global streaming platforms and local broadcast and telecommunication giants did not deter Boss Vic from pursuing his vision. Six months later, we are …
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With the help of a spunky, lonely-in-love psychic, a deceased wife tries to get her grieving husband to move on. In the process, sparks begin to fly. Love The Way U Lie stars Alex Gonzaga, Xian Lim, and Kylie Verzosa and is directed by RC delos Reyes. The film is part of Netflix’s diverse new …
Manila, July 30, 2020 – Netflix is back with a brand new slate of 15 Filipino films coming on to the service starting this August, including Netflix Original Love The Way U Lie. Staying true to their commitment to bring more Filipino content to the service, Netflix is announcing new films from Viva Communications, Regal …
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Manila, May 25, 2020 – Netflix today announced a new slate of beloved and critically-acclaimed Pinoy films across a variety of genres – from horror, comedy, to critically-acclaimed drama. Partnering with leading production studios, including Viva, ERJ Found Films, Black Cap Pictures and Changhe Films, the latest lineup opens Netflix members to a world of …
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UNTRUE (2020) Review Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo There’s danger in love, yes. But at times, those dangers make you feel alive. But what are the limits of the dangers in love and how can you tell if it’s still love or you’ve been trapped into something else? Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s ‘UnTrue’ is as complex to …
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