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Wizard of Oz Spinoff Wicked Gets Two-Part Film Release

February 13, 2024

For viewers who haven’t seen the musical, this is their chance to see the world of Oz and Emerald City. This time, Dorothy is not the main focus (or is she?). The film offers a more personal view of Emerald City’s characters and their relationship. Elpheba, who is traditionally known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is getting a spotlight in this film as the focus shifts away from the classical protagonist and more into her personal journey.

The trailer also revealed big personalities. While Ariana Grande plays Glinda, much of the singing comes from other vocalists. Jeff Goldblum (Thor: Ragnarok) will play the sinister Wizard of Oz and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Madame Morrible.

In addition to the spectacular cast, the teaser also shows intricate major set design which would be a feast for the eyes. In comparison to the Broadway Musical, the film fleshes out the environment of Oz in greater detail. Some glimpses in the trailer also showed iconic objects from the World of Oz, including the iconic ruby slippers Dorothy receives from Glinda.

Wicked will be the first of a two-part film. However, viewers will still have no clue of how the story is cut. The film is an adaptation of a musical adaptation. This musical adaptation draws inspiration from the 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” written by Gregory Maguire.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked will premiere on November 27, 2024.

Below are the casts of Wicked;

  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Ariana Grande
  • Michelle Yeoh
  • Jeff Goldblum
  • Jonathan Bailey
  • Bowen Yang
  • Bronwyn James
  • Ethan Slater
  • Keala Settle
  • Marissa Bode

Watch the Official Trailer of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

February 13, 2024

20th Century Studios just release the official trailer of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film will serve as the sequel to the to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) and is the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise.

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison, and produced by Joe Hartwick Jr., Jaffa, Silver, and Jason Reed. The film stars Owen Teague in the lead role alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is scheduled to hit the big screen on May 10th.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Movie Poster

Deadpool 3: Deadpool & Wolverine the film that will reset the MCU and that is a Good Thing!

February 12, 2024

Marvel Studios just released the teaser trailer for “Deadpool 3: Deadpool & Wolverine.” After mixed critical reception for some Phase 4 and early Phase 5 films, the “Deadpool & Wolverine” project presents itself as a potential breath of fresh air and the film the MCU might need to reinvigorate itself. It could also pave the way for full introduction of mutants, the X-Men, and other Marvel properties.

From the trailer itself, we get to see that the Time Variance Authority (TVA) will be featured in the film, which means that Deadpool and in some capacity, Wolverine will have the ability to go to different Marvel timeline and change the course of that particular timeline be it the past, present and future. Just imagine, the duo joining the avengers with their fight against Ultron or Thanos, or Deadpool snatching the Nano Gauntlet from Tony Stark and the one snapping his fingers. That will surely “change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe”.

Until we watch the fholeIt’s unclear which timeline the duo will “mess-up” and how but one thing is for sure, as the premise of the film goes “Deadpool will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Wolverine.”

Deadpool & Wolverine is the 3rd Deadpool film and first under Disney/Marvel Studios. It is directed by Shawn Levy, who also directed a number of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman films like Free Guy, the Adam Project and Real Steel. Deadpool & Wolverine is written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. The film will star Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their role as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. Aaron Stanford will also returns as Pyro, from the X-Men films and Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios.

Watch the Official Deadpool & Wolverine Teaser Trailer

February 12, 2024

The duo we’ve all been waiting for in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is out!

Marvel Entertainment has released an official teaser for the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine.

Watch the trailer below;

In the teaser video, it shows Wade Wilson’s birthday party and his subsequent abduction by the TVA. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe would know that the organization was officially introduced in Disney’s limited series Loki.

The teaser also reveals Wolverine, however, it’s not positive if this iteration of Wolverine is the X-Men version from Fox Studios. Disney’s acquisition of Fox gives them rights over the X-Men characters, so this should not be an issue.

Deadpool 3: Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Poster

Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool, Green Lantern) and Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Logan).

Supporting cast members also include: Matthew Macfadyen as Mobius, Karan Soni as Wade’s driver, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, and more.

Other notable cameos in the teaser included X-Men members Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, as well as previous X-Force team members.

Deadpool & Wolverine will be out in theaters by July 26 this year.

Sonic’s Knuckles Limited Series on Paramount Plus

February 11, 2024

Paramount has announced the Knuckles Limited Series on Paramount Plus. When Knuckles the Echidna’s first appeared in the Sonic film franchise, it didn’t indicate a separate series. However, fans will be happy to know that the red echidna will be getting his own series on Paramount Plus by April 26th of this year.

In contrast to Sonic’s hero archetype and Tails’ more peaceful composure, Knuckles’ warrior instincts will entertain the audience with superpowered fistfights and flashy action. Knuckles was first introduced in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), after aiding Dr. Robotnik escapes the mushroom planet as they go in search of Sonic.

Series poster;

Knuckles series poster

After Knuckles’ change of heart and the following conversation with Sonic, the characters’ lines about “finding a family” did suggest a fate befitting the red echidna. Knuckleswill be exploring this scenario. The timeline for Knuckles is set between the second and upcoming 3rd Sonic film this December 2024.

Idris Elba will be voicing Knuckles the Echidna. Knuckles Limited series will have 6 episodes and will start streaming on Paramount+ on April 26th.  

Watch the trailer below:

The new live-action series will follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.

Disney announces Moana 2 with release date of Nov. 27, 2024

February 8, 2024

Disney just announced that there will be a Moana 2 which will be release later this year. Disney originally announced that they will release a Moana series for Disney Plus but it was later redeveloped into a film.

The company also released a 16-second teaser that shows Moana, going to a new island and then blowing her “shell trumpet,” hinting that the film will pickup where the first movie left, she and her people embracing their voyaging heritage.

Here is the premise of the film;

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

The film will be directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. No word yet on who voice-cast are but it’s safe to say that Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) and Dwayne Johnson (Maui) will be returning to reprise their role.

“Moana 2” opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.

Watch the Official Trailer of “A Quiet Place: Day One”

February 8, 2024
Watch the Official Trailer of “A Quiet Place: Day One”

Discover why our world went quiet. Watch the new trailer for #AQuietPlace: Day One – only in theatres June 28.

Paramount just release the official trailer of A Quiet Place: Day One. It’s the spin-off prequel to the first two “A Quiet Place” film. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn and Alex Wolff, with Djimon Hounsou reprising his role from second A Quiet Place film.

The trailer shows New York City on “the day our world went quiet,” as mentioned on the description of the video, marking the day extraterrestrial creatures with no sight but with acute hearing came to Earth, terrorizing and killing much of the Earth’s population, which lead to the world living in silence as portrayed in the first movie, “A Quiet Place.”

A Quiet Place: Day One will be the third movie of the A Quiet Place franchise. Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, and based on an original story by John Krasinski and Michael Sarnoski. The film is scheduled hit the big screen this 28th June 2024.

Peacock Is Releasing a Megamind Sequel

February 8, 2024

Megamind is returning after more than a decade. The eccentric, blue-skinned villain Megamind will be facing new enemies… in the form of old friends?

In the trailer, the supervillain-turned-hero will need to pick up his old villain mantle. As an evil group returns to his past, he will pick up some old habits to try to appease their villainous sides.

Here’s the trailer:

Dreamworks Animation Studios produced the first Megamind animation film which received positive ratings. Will Ferrel voiced the protagonist, while Brad Pitt voiced Metro Man. Tina Fey and Jonah Hill voiced Roxanne the news reporter, and Hal Steward, her assistant.

Aside from missing a number of characters, Megamind and Roxanne Ritchi will have a different voice actor, to the dismay of fans. Voice actor Keith Ferguson will take on Ferrel’s role, while Laura Post is cast as the voice of Roxanne Ritchi, Megamind’s love interest, Tina Fey was the voice of Roxanne from the original film.

Below are the rest of the voice-cast;

  • Keith Ferguson as Megamind
  • Laura Post as Roxanne Ritchi
  • Josh Brener as Ol’ Chum/Minion
  • Maya Aoki Tuttle as Keiko Morita
  • Emily Tunon as Lady Doppler
  • Talon Warburton as Lord Nighty-Knight
  • Scott Adsit as Pierre Pressure
  • Chris Sullivan as Behemoth
  • Tony Hale as Mel/Mr. Donut
  • Jeanine Mason as Christino Christo
  • Adam Lambert as Machiavillain

Film Poster;

In addition, Michael Beattie, Eric Fogel, Todd Haberkorn, Eric Murphy, Joey Rudman and Roger Craig Smith have been cast in undisclosed roles.

The Megamind sequel titled “Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate” is available for streaming on Peacock on March 1, 2024.

Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver will on Netflix this 19th of April

February 7, 2024
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver will on Netflix this 19th of April

Netflix just announced that second part of Rebel Moon – The Scargiver will be out this 19th of April. The teaser trailer of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part 2 – The Scargiver is included in the recently release trailer by Netflix for its upcoming titles this 2024, which also includes the new season of Squid Game Season, among others.

The announcement was also made using the social media account of the film and Netflix, which featured the new look of Sofia Boutella as Kora holding two pistols, with her shirt covered in blood. The short hair hints that the image could be from a flash back when Kora as an Imperium officer.

Here’s the official trailer of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, which was release on Christmas day;

REBEL MOON – PART TWO: THE SCARGIVER continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their own in the fight against the Motherworld. On the eve of their battle the warriors must face the truths of their own pasts, each revealing why they fight. As the full force of the Realm bears down on the burgeoning rebellion, unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge, and legends are made.

From Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead, REBEL MOON is a 2-part movie event decades in the making.

Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is available for streaming on Netflix.

Celebrity Couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque calls off wedding as per veteran host Boy Abunda

February 6, 2024

Veteran host Boy Abunda just confirmed that celebrity couple Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have split up and calls off their wedding. In the opening of the February 6 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” sharing he was in Hong Kong over the weekend for work reasons when he received two devastating news.

First is the death of ABS-CBN’s Dreamscape Entertainment head Deo Endrinal, whom Boy quickly paid tribute to. Then he immediately went to the Bea and Dominic’s break-up.

Boy Abunda said “Ako’y nalungkot talaga dahil madalas kami nagkikita ni Bea, nagkukuwentuhan kami sa buhay, sa kanila, their marriage plans, et cetera.” Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque got engaged last July 2023 after Dominic proposed to Bea in Las Casas.

Abunda’s statement verified the accuracy of Ogie Diaz’s report that Bea and Dominic had indeed parted ways, video below.

As of this posting, Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque have not spoken about the details and have not made any changes to their social media accounts in relation to their engagement.

Argyle’s Mid-Credits Scene Reveals Spy Universe in the Works

February 6, 2024

Kingsman fans have a reason to celebrate as a potential crossover between Argylle and Kingsman might not be too far off.

Movie goers who stayed behind will enjoy a Marvel-esque scene bonus. When the credits roll, it’s interrupted by a flashback 20 years ago. Shown in the mid-credits is a young Aubrey Argylle entering what looks like a bar from the Kingsman movie.

Just after the Kingsman reveal, the customer orders a “cosmopolitan with a twist”. While the barkeeper and the young Aubrey exchange codewords, the former hands him a box with a weapon.

In an interview with Yahoo UK, Director Matthew Vaughn stated that he wanted the movies to intersect. Consequentially, the crossover was a possibility as MARV Studios produced the two films.

Theory-crafters are also insisting similarities between Elly Conway’s cat to the pop singer’s Scottish Fold. However, Matthew Vaughn clarified that Elly Conway is not Taylor Swift.

Spoilers ahead: Argylle’s plot revolves around introverted spy novelist Elly Conway, played by Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World).

Foundationally, the story focuses on how Elly survives a deadly game of spies and assassins as she discovers that her stories coincide with real-life events.

Some big names were cast for Argylle – Henry Cavill (Superman, The Witcher), John Cena, Dua Lipa, Samuel Jackson (Avengers), and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), just to name a few.

The director hasn’t overtly stated a shared cinematic universe for the two movies. However, former Kingsman: The Secret Service cast member Sofia Boutella makes an appearance in the film. The actress’ appearance contributes to reinforcing the idea that there is indeed a shared spy universe.

Here’s the official trailer of Argylle;

House of Dragon star Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl in James Gunn’s DCU.

February 3, 2024

It’s official, Milly Alcock star of HBO’s House of Dragon will be Supergirl in James Gunn’s DCU.

The Australia-born Milly Alcock have been acting since 2013 and known for her roles in Foxtel comedy-drama Upright, where she received an AACTA Award nomination. Alcock is also known for her role as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon.

To confirm her casting, James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios on his social media accounts;

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Milly Alcock also confirmed her casting as the new Girl of Steel on her IG account, saying “So excited to be a part of the DC fam – thank you so much to @jamesgunn for trusting me with Kara / Supergirl”

Watch the Trailer for Despicable Me 4

January 29, 2024
Watch the Trailer for Despicable Me 4

Gru is back with his league of yellow minions and their misadventures in Despicable Me 4. Watch the trailer below.

In this new installment of the Despicable Me franchise, Gru has settled down with Anti-Villain League agent Lucy Wilde. The trailer reveals the fan-favorite minions, and sisters Agnes, Edith, and Margot. The newest addition to the family is Gru’s baby, aptly named Gru Jr.

The family is on the run as new enemies come back for revenge. Voice actors Joey King and Sofia Vergara take on the role of Maxime and Valentina as the antagonists. The duo will pursue the Gru family relentlessly on their quest for payback.

The heinous but comical protagonist will be facing off similarly evil grandmothers and a badger with a penchant for violence, all the while demonstrating to his son the works of a supervillain.

Steve Carell (The Office, The 40-year-Old Virgin) plays the voice actor for Gru, a villain turned family man for three kids. Actress and SNL comedian Kristen Wiig voices Lucy Wilde.

The movie will premiere in theaters on July 3, 2024.

CCN Philippines to shut-down this 31st of January 2024

January 29, 2024

After all the reports, CNN Philippines has confirmed that the network will shutdown its operations on all media platforms this January 31, 2024. The company released their official statement on all their social media accounts as well an official statement published on cnnphilippines.com.

Here’s the full text of CNN Philippines’ official statement;

It is with deep regret that the management of Nine Media Corporation (NMC) announces the discontinuation of its news and production operations on all media platforms, branded as CNN Philippines (CNNPH), effective 31 January 2024. The decision follows significant financial losses sustained over the past years, despite rigorous efforts to adapt and innovate in a rapidly evolving and challenging media landscape.

We are aware of the impact of this closure on our valued employees and talents, we assure all affected staff will be provided with severance packages.

We express our deepest appreciation to our dedicated team for their unwavering commitment over the years that has elevated CNNPH as a trusted source of news and information in the Philippines.

With the conclusion of CNNPH’s operations, we would like to extend our profound gratitude to our partner, CNN Worldwide/Turner Broadcasting Corporation for their support and understanding.

To our loyal viewers, thank you for giving us purpose. We are honored to have served you.

Again, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to our employees, partners, and stakeholders. Thank you for the trust.

It’s unclear what will happen to its employees and talents, but it will be a big blow to the country’s “the future of journalism in the Philippines”, as well as the news media landscape.

Sofia Vergara’s Acting Chops in Netflix’s Griselda

January 26, 2024

Sofa Vergara’s new Netflix Series Griselda follows the story of a Colombian woman who comes to the United States as she leads her double life as the Godmother of Cocaine and a mother to three kids.

Sounds cliche? The big twist is that this series is based on a much darker story. Griselda Blanco did exist, and her family still lives

Griselda Blanco’s journey from Colombia wasn’t easy – she grew up in an extremely abusive household. There are accounts of her by an outdated Britannica. The encyclopedia purportedly showed that she helped in a kidnapping when she was just 11 years old. 

Blanco died on September 3, 2012, when she was gunned down by a motorcycle rider – a method she employed herself onto her enemies.

The big screen has featured the infamous Colombian drug leader before. Catherine-Zeta Jones’ portrayal in the movie Cocaine Godmother (2017) received praise amidst a rushed plot and a few factual inconsistencies.

In the exclusive interview with Sofia Vergara by Entertainment Tonight, the actress spoke about snorting fake cocaine, aside from her unrecognizable transformation.

The Blanco family has filed legal action to stop the release of the series, to which the director responded “lightheartedly”.

Watch the New Trailer for Avatar The Last Airbender

January 24, 2024

Netflix’s new and upcoming series Avatar The Last Airbender will premiere on February 22 this year.

The new Avatar of the four elements will be played by half-French, half-Filipino Canadian actor Gordon Cormier (Lost in Space). Anne with an E actress Kiawentiio Tarbell will be playing Katara, while Ian Ousley plays her brother Sokka. Dallas Liu will be playing Aang’s archnemesis (for the first few seasons, at least), and Elizabeth Yu will act as the power-crazed firebender Azula.

The trailer for the series will differ from the M. Night Shyamalan movie released in 2010, with the main difference being the coverage of the events. The 2010 movie showed select scenes in the first season of the animated series. The highlights of the film were Episodes 19 and 20, The Siege of the North.

This time, however, fans of the much-beloved children’s show will see all important characters and events from Episode 1 until 20 of Book 1:Water.

Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Revenge Party Almost Didn’t Make It to Netflix

January 18, 2024

Tina Fey is back with a new spin on the popular teen comedy movie. This time, Cady Heron, the role formerly held previously by Lindsay Lohan, will be taking on “new” friends and enemies.

In this remake of a musical remake of the film, Angourie Rice (Every Day, Honor Society) will take on Lindsay’s mantle as she goes through the hellscape of high school, aptly represented by a trio of ladies called “The Plastics”.

Fey’s new take on the film is a combination of the Tony nominated Broadway musical and the first film. The comedian-actress who also worked as SNL’s senior writer aims to capture the popularity of the first movie. In a separate interview, she talks about how she approached Paramount and their initial disbelief to her pitch.

Fey further elaborates that the movie isn’t purely comical, and that there will be moments the audience can connect to the characters.

Tina Fey also makes an appearance in the movie. Mean Girls Revenge Party is streaming on Netflix.

Watch Tina Fey’s interview from TODAY below:

Complete list of the 75th Emmy Awards Winners

January 17, 2024

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards just concluded, with Succession and The Bear dominating the Emmys, each snagging six major wins. The Bear topped the charts with 10 awards overall, including Creative Arts Emmys. While Beef reigned in the Limited Series category with five awards, several other shows shined: Last Week Tonight, Abbott Elementary, Black Bird, Dahmer, The Daily Show, Elton John’s Farewell, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and The White Lotus.

Here are the complete list of winners in this years Emmy;

  1. BEST DRAMA SERIES – “Succession”
  2. BEST COMEDY SERIES – “The Bear”
  3. BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – “Beef”
  4. BEST COMEDY ACTOR – Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”

  5. BEST COMEDY ACTRESS – Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
  6. BEST DRAMA ACTOR – Kieran Culkin, “Succession”
  7. BEST DRAMA ACTRESS – Sarah Snook, “Succession”
  8. BEST ACTOR, BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Steven Yeun, “Beef”
  9. BEST ACTRESS, BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Ali Wong, “Beef”
  10. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, DRAMA – Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
  11. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, DRAMA – Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus”
  12. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, COMEDY – Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
  13. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, COMEDY – Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
  14. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Paul Walter Hauser, “Black Bird”
  15. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Niecy Nash-Betts, “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
  16. BEST DIRECTING, DRAMA – Mark Mylod, “Succession”
  17. BEST DIRECTING, COMEDY – Christopher Storer, “The Bear”

  18. BEST DIRECTING, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Lee Sung Jin, “Beef”
  19. BEST WRITING, DRAMA SERIES – Jesse Armstrong, “Succession”
  20. BEST WRITING, COMEDY – Christopher Storer, “The Bear”
  21. BEST WRITING, LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE – Lee Sung Jin, “Beef”
  22. BEST WRITING, VARIETY SERIES – “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
  23. BEST TALK SERIES – “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah”
  24. BEST SCRIPTED VARIETY SERIES – “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
  25. BEST VARIETY SPECIAL (LIVE) – “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium”
  26. BEST REALITY COMPETITION – “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

Did any of your favorite program won the Emmy? Tell us what you think about the winners and the awards show.

Ahsoka Season 2 in Development

January 11, 2024

It’s confirmed, there will be Ahsoka Season 2. This was mentioned in their announcement of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” film.

Considering where Ahsoka season 1 concluded, we can assume that the cast of the 1st season will return to reprise their role; Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine Wren), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Hera Syndulla), Ivanna Sakhno (Shin Hati), Eman Esfandi (Ezra Bridger), Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma) and Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn. We can also expect some cameo by Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader.

The 1st season of Ahsoka is available on Disney+.

Netflix release first look trailer of Arcane Season 2

January 7, 2024
Netflix release first look trailer of Arcane Season 2

After teasing fans of the series last November 2023, Netflix released the first look trailer for the 2nd season of Arcane.

Arcane is based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, was developed and released by Riot Games in 2009.

The Arcane season 1 was constructed by co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee and was produced by the French animation studio Fortiche in partnership with Riot Games. Both Fortiche Studios and Riot Games will remain as the producer of the series. Voice Actors of season 1 will be returning; Hailee Steinfeld as Vi, Ella Purnell as Jinx, Katie Leung as Caitlyn, and probably a rest of the voice-cast.

Season 1 of Arcane is now available on Netflix.

Here are the winners of MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal

December 29, 2023

It’s that time of the year again, where we recognize the best and brightest actors, filmmakers, and films in the country at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal. The event was held last Wednesday, December 27th, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.

From the usual 8 film, this year a total of 10 films for the went head to head for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night and they are not your “usual suspect.”

Firefly took home the Best Picture and Best Screenplay. Euwenn Mikaell won the Best Child Performer award under Firefly, as well. But Pepe Diokno’s GomBurZa won the most number of awards, taking home a whopping 7 awards; Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, Best Director, Best Actor and 2nd Best Picture.

Here is the full list of winners:

  1. Best Float: When I Met You in Tokyo
  2. Best Child Performer: Euwenn Mikaell, Firefly
  3. Best Sound: Melvin Q. Rivera and Louie Boy Bauson, GomBurZa
  4. Best Score: Von de Guzman, Mallari
  5. Best Original Theme Song: “Finggah Lickin,” Becky & Badette
  6. Best Visual Effects: Gaspar Mangarin, Mallari
  7. Best Production Design: Ericson Navarro, GomBurZa
  8. Best Editing: Benjamin Tolentino, K(Ampon)
  9. Best Cinematography: Carlo Canlas Mendoza, GomBurZa
  10. Gender Sensitivity: Becky & Badette
  11. Marichu Vera-Perez Maceda Memorial Award: Lily Monteverde
  12. Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: GomBurZa
  13. Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence: When I Met You in Tokyo
  14. Best Screenplay: Angeli Atienza, Firefly
  15. Best Director: Pepe Diokno, GomBurZa
  16. Best Supporting Actress: Miles Ocampo, Family of Two
  17. Best Supporting Actor: JC Santos, Mallari
  18. Best Actor: Cedrick Juan, GomBurZa
  19. Best Actress: Vilma Santos, When I Met You in Tokyo
  20. 4th Best Picture: When I Met You in Tokyo
  21. 3rd Best Picture: Mallari
  22. 2nd Best Picture: GomBurZa
  23. Best Picture: Firefly

IF you still have not seen any of the movies for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, you still have until January 7, 2024.

Jokoy to host the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards

December 25, 2023

Here’s another win for Filipinos, stand-up comic and actor Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr. a.k.a. Jo Koy will host the highly-anticipated 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards. This will be Jo Koy’s first hosting gig.

Aside from his Netflix Originals, Jo Koy is known for his stand-up comedy, where he shares stories about his mother and Filipino culture in his comedy shows. He also has a podcasts with comedian and TV host Michael Yo, called The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show. Jo Koy has also appeared on over 100 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular guest as well as appearances in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, VH1, World’s Funniest Fails, The Joy Behar Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call with Carson Daly and Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.

Watch the My Hero Academia Official Season 7 Trailer with Release Date of May 4, 2024

December 17, 2023

My Hero Academia Season 7, one of the most anticipated anime series now has a release date and to start the hype an official My Hero Academia Season 7 Trailer was released with key visuals.

The first episode of the seventh season of Hero Academia (Episode 139), will be broadcast on Saturday, May 4th 2024. There will be 4 recap episodes for the whole month of May 2024, regular programming starting June 3, 2024. Studio Bones will once again produce the animation for Season 7, under general director Kenji Nagasaki and supported by director Naomi Nakayama. Season 7 will cover the 34th volume of the Japanese manga series of the same name, that is written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi.

My Hero Academia Official Season 7 Visuals

Netflix to remake One Piece Anime Series starting from the East Blue saga

December 17, 2023

Netflix just announced that they produce a remake of the One Piece anime series that will start from the East Blue saga. The streaming giant added that the series will be called “THE ONE PIECE,” and “will be produced by the renowned WIT Studio,” known for their work on hit anime such as SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan. No other details like voice cast, director and release date was mentioned but we can be sure that Netflix will provide more details in the coming days.

The East Blue saga is the Season 1 of the original One Piece series, covering the first twelve volumes of the manga by Eiichiro Oda, it aired on Fuji Television from October 20, 1999 through March 14, 2001, which is more than 20 years, so a remake will make sense specially if the aim is to gain more fans for the title.

Complete list of Asia Artist Awards 2023 Winners

December 17, 2023

The 8th edition of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) was a night to remember and a historic one. Held last 14th of December at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan, Philippines, the event was a star-studded affair, with the crème de la crème of the Asian entertainment industry in attendance. The ceremony was hosted by the Jang Won-young, Kang Daniel and Sung Han-bin.

Wikipedia;

The Asia Artist Awards select winners by recognizing notable contributions and achievements by South Korean artists in Asian television, film, and music made throughout the past year. Winners are selected based on data gathered from global fans in South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines in Asia; Argentina in South America; Mexico in North America; and Europe.

Here is the complete list of Asia Artist Awards 2023 winners:

  • AAA Focus: HORI7ON, LUN8, YOUNGHOON, Ahn Dong Gu
  • AAA Potential: Lapillus, ATBO, Paul Blanco, Yoo Seon Ho
  • AAA New Wave: Yaochen, KINGDOM, Ash Island, Jae Chan
  • AAA Best Creator: 3RACHA (Stray Kids producers and hip-hop subunit composed of CB97, SPEARB, and J. ONE)
  • AAA Best Producer: Seo Hyun Joo
  • AAA Icon: TEMPEST, NMIXX, Kep1er, Cha Joo Young
  • AAA Popularity Award: Lim Young Wong, Sakurazaka46, Lee Jun Ho, Kim Sejong
  • AAA Hot Trend: NewJeans, SB19, Lim Young Woong, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Jun Ho
  • AAA Emotive: ONEUS, BOYNEXTDOOR, &Team, EXO’s Suho

  • AAA Asia Celebrity: NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Jang Wong Young, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Kim Seon Ho
  • AAA Rookie: ZEROBASEONE, Moon Sangmin, Lee Eun Saem
  • AAA Best Choice: Ben&Ben, NMIXX, Dreamcatcher, Lee Young Woung, DINDIN, Kang Daniel, Lee Young Ji, BOYNEXTDOOR, &Team, NewJeans, Kim Jae Joong
  • AAA Acting Performance: Kim Young Dee, Lee Jun Young, EXO’s Suho, Mun Ka Young
  • AAA Fabulous: NewJeans, Stray Kids, Lee Young Woung, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla
  • AAA Best Musician: KARD, STAYC, ZEROBASEONE, Kwon Eun Bi, Sakurazaka46
  • AAA Scene Stealer: Jung Sung Il

  • AAA Best Actor: Melai Cantiveros, Kim Sejeong, Lee Dong Hwi, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Jun Hyuk
  • Top of K-Pop Record: Kim Jae Joong
  • AAA Best Performance: LE SSERAFIM
  • AAA Best Artist, Singer: SB19, AKMU, ITZY, THE BOYZ, LE SSERAFIM, IVE
  • AAA Best Artist, Actor: Kentaro Sakaguchi, Kim Seon Ho, Kim Ji Hun
  • AAA Grand Prize, Fandom of the Year, Star Ranking King of Kings: Lim Young Woung
  • AAA Grand Prize, Performance of the Year: SEVENTEEN – BSS (subunit composed of DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan)
  • AAA Grand Prize, Stage of the Year: Stray Kids
  • AAA Grand Prize, Song of the Year: NewJeans, “Ditto”
  • AAA Grand Prize, Album of the Year: SEVENTEEN, “FML”
  • AAA Grand Prize, Singer of the Year: NewJeans
  • AAA Grand Prize, Actor of the Year: Lee Jun Ho

‘A Very Good Girl’ will on Netflix this 27th of December

December 2, 2023

If you were not able to catch Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon’s ‘A Very Good Girl’ in cinema, you will be able to stream it on Netflix starting this 27th of December, the film’s theatrical release was on September 27, 2023. The announcement was made on Netflix Philippines Social media account.

A Very Good Girl is a dark comedy film directed by Petersen Vargas, and written by Marionne Dominique Mancol, Daniel Saniana, and Jumbo Albano, based on a story by Mancol. It stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon, with the supporting cast includes Kaori Oinuma, Jake Ejercito, and Angel Aquino.

Produced and released by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released nationwide in the Philippines on September 27, 2023.

The film is based on a story by Mancol, which follows Philomena Angeles on how she exact revenge against retail mogul, Mother Molly and destroys her empire.

Here’s the official trailer of the film;

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Director Post First Look at Shadow the Hedgehog

November 30, 2023

Director Jeff Fowler has revealed a new behind-the-scenes image for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, teasing a first look at Shadow in the upcoming movie.

The image was shared on his X account and shows a clapperboard with the movie’s logo on it, the image also includes two clenched fist and a pair of boots that are clearly Shadow’s, confirming his appearance in the film. Shadow was first teased as a post credit scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where we can see him opening his eyes, indicating that he would appear in the next installment of franchise.

Jeff Fowler will return as the director of the film, after directing the previous 2 Sonic movies. Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington did the screenplay. Ben Schwartz will return as the voice of Sonic with Colleen O’Shaughnessey and Idris Elba will reprise their roles as the voices of Tails and Knuckles, respectively. It’s clear who will voice Shadow the Hedgehog, since the showing is still a long way to go, we’ll surely get more details about the movie by then.

James Marsden, Tika Tumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, and Lee Majdoub will be returning to reprise their role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. No word yet if Jim Carrey will return as Dr. Robotnik, so his status in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is still unclear.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 20, 2024.

Watch the first 12 mins of Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human

November 25, 2023
Watch the first 12 mins of Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human

Watch the first 12 mins of Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human, which is currently showing in theaters in Japan. The video is part of the promotion for the film which is currently showing in theaters in Japan.

Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human is a directly followup to the 2002’s Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and will continue following the Public Security Section 9’s role in preventing societal collapse brought about by terrorism and government corruption.

Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human is based on the original manga of Shirow Masamune with the same name “Ghost in the Shell.” The new film is directed by Michito Fujii and the animation is produced by Production I.G × SOLA DIGITAL ARTS and distributed by Bandai Namco Film Works.

The first 12 mins of Ghost in The Shell SAC_2045 The Last Human is on a limited-time preview on YouTube until Dec. 14.

Miss Universe 2023 is Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios

November 19, 2023

This year’s Miss Universe is none other than Ms. Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua. Ms. Palacios is the first contestant from Nicaragua to win the Miss Universe pageant. Before joining the pageant circle, the 23-year-old, worked as a TV host and model, she beat first runner-up Anntonia Porsild from Thailand and second runner-up Moraya Wilson from Australia.

What did Ms. Sheynnis Palacios won?

Via Marca;

…the winner will take home several prizes, in addition to cash and the coveted Mouawad crown, an iconic jewel that is valued at $5 million, and is made of diamonds and gold.

The winner will be gifted, almost immediately, a year of commitments, purposes and many objectives that support her participation in the contest, for which she will have an annual salary of around $250,000.

In addition, they will have access to first class products such as makeup, skin care, exclusive clothing, jewellery and all the necessary products to look like a true beauty queen with trips around the world.

Disney announces new theatrical release of 4 Marvel films

November 16, 2023

Disney/Marvel Studios just announced that they’ve reschedule 4 of the upcoming Marvel films, while are part of phase five and phase six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The 4 MCU films are; Deadpool 3, Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts and Blade.

MCU Phase 5

  • Deadpool 3; from May 3rd, 2024, it was changed at a later date to July 26th, 2024.
  • Captain America: Brave New World; from July 26th, 2024, it was moved to Feb 14th, 2025.

MCU Phase 6

  • Thunderbolts: from Dec. 20th, 2024 to July 25th, 2025.
  • Blade: from Feb 14th, 2025, it was move to Nov. 7th, 2025.

Disney/Marvel Studios did not provide any reason for the rescheduling but it could be related to the recently concluded 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.