Lav Diaz's Award-Winning Epic "Mula sa Kung Ano and Noon" at the FDCP Cinematheque this Sunday

This sunday, June 28, 2015 (1:00 PM), the FDCP Cinematheque will bring us a one-time screening of Lav Diaz's five-hour award winning epic "Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon" this screening is part of the World Premieres Film Festival featured by the Film Development Council of the Philippines for this week. Admission is only P 100. The FDCP Cinematheque is located at the B&C Square Building, Solis Street, Iloilo City (near BPI and East West Bank). The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Jason Statham will Return for Furious 8

We already know that an Eighth Fast & Furious movie will be made and is already slated for release on April 14, 2017. We already know that Dwayne Johnson is returning and the central “family” will likely remain intact—though sadly without Paul Walker—but what of the villains? Well, we now know that Jason Statham will be back for the new movie. [hit the jump to continue]

Tom Holland is Spider-man; and Jon Watts is its director

The wait is over. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios are proud to announce that after a full worldwide casting search, Tom Holland will play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the next Spider-Man film, set for release on July 28, 2017.  The film will be directed by Jon Watts, director of “Cop Car,” the upcoming thriller that made its debut earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival. [hit the jump to continue]

World Premieres Film Festival at the Cinematheque this week

This week, the World Premieres Film Festival will be featured at the FDCP Cinematheque, and will be screening various films from the fest. The screening of the WPFF Films will run from June 24 to 30, 2015. Admission is only P 100. The FDCP Cinematheque is located at the B&C Square Building, Solis Street, Iloilo City (near BPI and East West Bank). The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Vin Diesel is Kojak

News is out that "Fast & Furious" actor Vin Diesel is developing a film adaptation based on the 1970's cop show, "Kojak", being set up as starring vehicle for Diesel. Universal Pictures has hired screenwriter Philip Gawthorne to write the screenplay. Gawthorne had recently signed on to pen a remake of the sci-fi thriller "Cube" for Lionsgate.

The original "Kojak" starred actor Telly Savales as Detective Theo Kojak who worked out of the New York Police Department bringing criminals and drug dealers to justice. [hit the jump to continue]

Rupert Wyatt will direct Gambit

We already know that 20th Century Fox's X-Men spin-off movie for "Gambit" has already locked on to Channing Tatum for the title role, now it is also finally getting its director, and it's going to be "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt. [hit the jump to continue]

Fil-Am Actor Ernie Reyes Jr Faces Serious Kidney Condition

Filipino-American action superstar Ernie reyes Jr. has entered the hospital for treatment due to a kidney failure, and his family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to get the help that he needs. [hit the jump to continue]

The 2015 Gawad Urian Winners

The 2015 Gawad Urian Awards winners have been announced, and Lav Diaz's "Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon" was a grand slam, winning four major awards with Best Picture, and a Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Director for Lav Diaz. [hit the jump to continue]

Disney working on a Maleficent 2

Disney is developing a sequel for "Maleficent" which was a surprise box office hit for Disney in 2014, bringing in more than $758 million worldwide. [hit the jump to continue]

"Dagitab" screens at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

The film "Dagitab" which topbills Eula Valdes will be screened this week at the FDCP Cinematheque. "Dagitab" is the story of a marriage falling apart, meanwhile the man is haunted by illusions and delusions of a supernatural being in the guise of an old flame. "Dagitab" will run from June 16 to 21, and June 23, 2015 (Tues-Thurs 3:30 & 5:30, Fri-Sun 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30). Admission is only P 100. The FDCP Cinematheque is located at the B&C Square Building, Solis Street, Iloilo City (near BPI and East West Bank). The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

Pitch Perfect 3 is in the works

As expected, with the success of "Pitch Perfect 2", Universal is planning to move on with a third Pitch Perfect movie. "Pitch Perfect 3" is scheduled for a 2017 release. [hit the jump to continue]

A Farewell to the Late Great Christopher Lee

The great Christopher Lee passed away recently. The screen legend famous for roles in Hammer Horror films, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars passed away after suffering heart and respiratory problems. Lee died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on 7 June 2015, shortly after celebrating his 93rd birthday there. His wife delayed the public announcement until 11 June, in order to break the news to their family. He was 93. Now, it's time to look back at the career of the legendary performer. [hit the jump to continue]

Sony Plans A Female-Led "21 JUMP STREET" Spin-Off; and Sony's Desperate Moves

Aside from a "23 Jump Street" starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, having already green-lit, Sony is branching out its "21 JumpStreet" franchise with a female-led spin-off. And it's going to be given a dual-track development in terms of the script. [hit the jump to continue]

Joe Carnahan eyed for Bad Boys 3

The "Bad Boys" movies had always been Michael Bay's most definitive work. It's the kind of franchise that perfectly fits his overall style. But since part 2, Bay has seemingly had neglected the franchise. Despite the fact that we really want him to return to the thing that best fits him (and pray he'll finally gets his filthy hands off the Transformers franchise), those wishes may not be coming true anytime soon. Because now, it looks like Joe Carnahan will be writing and directing "Bad Boys 3". [hit the jump to continue]

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Official Synopsis Revealed

We cant deny that "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is one of the most higly anticipated movies for 2016. And while we've just been seeing the teaser and the trailer, Warner Bros has now unveiled the official synopsis of the movie. [hit the jump to continue]

The ChopShots Southeast Asia Documentary Film Festival at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

Along with the Chinese Film Festival which will be showing this week, the FDCP Cinematheque will be screening "ChopShots Southeast Asia Documentary Film Screening" which will be screened from June 10 to 14, 2015. And admission is free. The FDCP Cinematheque is located at the B&C Square Building, Solis Street, Iloilo City (near BPI and East West Bank). The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema.[hit the jump to continue]

Chinese Filmfest at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

A Chinese Film Festival will be gracing the FDCP Cinematheque this week, featuring various beautiful and award-winning films from China. The festival is scheduled from June 9 to 14, 2015. Admission is free for the festival this week. The FDCP Cinematheque is located at the B&C Square Building, Solis Street, Iloilo City (near BPI and East West Bank). The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema.[hit the jump to continue]

Independence Day 2 Synopsis Revealed

Ever since the big sci-fi spectacle "Independence Day" came out in 1996, its fans have long been eagerly awaiting for a sequel. Now, a sequel is finally being developed, almost two decades since the first. Today, we take a peek at its synopsis. [hit the jump to continue]

Michael Bay will adapt the sci-fi novel TIME SALVAGER

Michael Bay may recently be best known for his obnoxious and idiotic "Transformers" movies. But while he's still involved (in one way or another) with the continuation of that franchise, he is also targeting to adapt the sci-fi novel "Time Salvager" [hit the jump to continue]

James Wan will direct Aquaman and Robotech

Insidious and The Conjuring director James Wan just recently proved that he could be a versatile filmmaker with the success of "Furious 7" which he directed. Now, he's taking on two gigantic genre projects; he will be directing the DC superhero movie "Aquaman" and he will also be directing the live-action adaptation of the popular anime "Robotech." [hit the jump to continue]

Dwayne Johnson to get into Big Trouble in Little China Remake

Dwayne Johnson is in talks to star in and produce the "Big Trouble in Little China" remake. Johnson will be playing the main character Jack Burton. Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, who wrote "X-Men: First Class" will write the script, which will have Johnson taking on the role of Jack Burton. [hit the jump to continue]

Harry Potter Spin-Off “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” moves ahead with Eddie Redmayne to play the lead

Looks like Warner Bros. Pictures is indeed moving ahead with its much-anticipated wizarding world adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” which is a spin-off from the Harry Potter universe, because now, Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been cast as Newt Scamander. [hit the jump to continue]

Disney Pulls the Plug on TRON 3

Just last month, there was an announcement that TRON 3 is being developed. Now, it looks like Disney has pulled the plug on the project, and TRON 3 is no more... [hit the jump to continue]