Filipina-American actress Mary Rivera, who won the hearts of Marvel fans worldwide with her memorable role as Ned Leeds ' grandmother in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," has died. She was 82. Playing Ned 's "Lola," she shared the screen with Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, Tobey Maguire and Andrew...
If you thought the action in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" felt different, you 're not alone. The film 's fight scenes are faster, more fluid, and packed with practical martial arts choreography that stands out from the usual superhero spectacle. The reason? Director Destin Daniel Cretton...
After years of multiverse chaos, universe-ending stakes and Avengers-sized responsibilities, Spider-Man: Brand New Day finally remembers what makes Spider-Man special: he doesn 't always need to save the world to be compelling. Sometimes, all he needs is New York, a handful of bad guys, and a...
As "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" opens in Philippine cinemas, fans are urging moviegoers to avoid sharing spoilers online after a viral red carpet interview involving Filipino-American singer Steve Lacy sparked widespread speculation about the film. The latest "Spider-Man" installment continues Peter...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival, which will feature film screenings, a student short film competition and events on Korean webtoons. The festival, themed "K-Story: Stories that Move Us," includes three main activities scheduled from...
Fans have been asking to see Maricel Soriano and Fyang Smith in the same movie for months. They 're finally getting their wish. Regal Entertainment has paired the two actresses in "Haunted Carnival," one of the first four official entries to the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival. It 's the...
Do you know that you can watch Japanese films for free online? I am not talking about bootleg or pirated sites, but an official one sanctioned by the Japanese government. And all you need to do is sign up for free. The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which regularly hosts movie screenings in certain...
National Artist Nora Aunor continues to prove that her influence on Philippine entertainment extends far beyond her lifetime. The late screen legend is set to receive the 2026 World-Class Icon of Philippine Cinema and Performing Arts Award, a posthumous recognition that adds to the growing list of...
For millions of fans, Robin Padilla will always be the original “Bad Boy,” the hard-edged action icon who defined Philippine cinema in the 1990s. The look is still there. The attitude is still there. The legend, apparently, is not done. But Padilla himself admits the label hasn’t aged quite...
Fresh off a historic Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 for "Call Me Mother," Vice Ganda is already stirring excitement hinting that his planned entry for this year’s iteration of the f estival will be unlike anything he has done before. During a recent encounter, the...
NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far. The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring Ryan...
Seasoned entertainment journalist Jo-Ann Maglipon has made a significant mark in showbiz. (ako hanggang seasoning na sawsawan lang!) Many people will agree that her name is synonymous with credible showbiz reporting. (at parang ang sosyal ng showbiz pag siya ang nagsulat o namamahala ng isang...
