'The Batman,' starring Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson, is among films whose Russian release has been shelved in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine (Tolga Akmen/AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Hollywood is joining the blockade of Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, with Paramount on Tuesday...
Starting the year with short feature films The Cinemalaya logo put on view at the CCP Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2022 is now open for submissions for its Short Film Category. The Short Film Category is open to Filipino filmmakers...
Let the binging begin! As the pandemic stretches out, we continue to stay within the comfort and safety of our homes. What better way to reward yourself after a hard day’s work in front of the computer than to lay down on your couch and browse endlessly on Netflix? Kidding aside, here are some...
“The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure,” starring Kang Ha-neul and Han Hyo-joo, set a record by becoming the first movie to sell one million tickets among all films released in South Korea this year. The adventure movie also stars Lee Kwang-soo, Kwon Sang-woo, EXO’s Sehun, Chae Soo-bin,, Kim...
PARIS (AFP) - Director Roland Emmerich knows a thing or two about the ingredients needed for a good disaster flick, having given the world "Independence Day", "2012" and "The Day After Tomorrow." He is back in cinemas next week with "Moonfall" starring Halle Berry, in which the moon starts to act...
Fans waiting to see Cristine Reyes appear in bold films should not hold their breath. The 32-year-old mother vowed never to go that route again. These include posing as calendar girl or appearing in films that seemingly advocates affairs. This is what she divulged in Liza Soberano’s podcast,...
Set to make movie history, DC Films and streaming platform HBO Max cast Fil-Am actress Ivory Aquino to play the first trans character in DC Extended Universe (DCEU) in a feature film. Aquino will be portraying Alysia Yeoh opposite Leslie Grace as the titular character Batgirl. In the “Batgirl”...
Video streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it will launch more than 25 Korean dramas and movies this year, “To do that, we always ask ourselves: what are the kinds of stories that only Netflix can help these creators tell? You’ll find the answers in the more than 25 compelling Korean...
Many are bothered with award-winning filmmaker Brillante Mendoza coming out with several sexy films of late. Some have accused him of having supposedly sold-out. Has he? Brillante shrugged off the accusations in a recent interview. He explained his impetus doing sexy films "Palitan" and "Sisid" for...
Define American’s guide to creating genuine immigration TV and movie flicks We got hold of Telling Authentic Immigrant Stories: A Reference Guide For The Entertainment Industry from Define American, a non-profit organization committed to humanizing immigrants through media. Why do genuine...
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez succumbed to stroke Monday, Jan. 3, at the Philippine Heart Center. The filmmaker-writer-actor was 46. His wife, Kaye, told ABS-CBN News Tuesday that he was in coma 11 days prior. Among Barros-Sanchez’ more popular efforts include “Lasponggols,” which he wrote and...
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” climbed its way to the spot as the No. 1 top-grossing film in South Korea in 2021. The Korean Film Council (KOFIC), which tracks box office receipts, released the ranking of the top movies released in South Korea in 2021. In the top 10 movies of 2021, seven came from...
