The Complete Selection of Films for the CineKasimanwa Announced

One of the most anticipated film festivals in the country is now on its third year and will open with three short films and with the four trailers of the Philippines' first regional Film Grants Program. CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Film Festival, with this year's theme "Lokal is International". A couple of days ago, the opening films were announced. Now, we have the full list of all the films joining the CineKasimanwa. And without a doubt, it stands as THE regional film festival with the most number of participating films, with a number reaching a hundred.[hit the jump to continue]

Fast & Furious Spins Off

Can't get enough of the Fast & the Furious? Well, they're now expanding to more than just the existing franchise. Universal Pictures is developing spinoffs and prequels based on the characters of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. [hit the jump to continue]

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK

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Paraiso at the FDCP Cinematheque

This week at the FDCP Cinematheque, the documentary by Nash Ang about the child survivors of Typhoon Yolanda entitled "Paraiso" will be  screened. Scheduled to screen from November 17 to 22, 2015 at the FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo, B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. Admission is only 100 pesos. The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

The CineKasimanwa 2015 Opening Films Announced

The CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Season is almost here! From December 8 to 14, 2015 go visit the venues The FDCP Cinematheque, the UPV Cinematheque, and SM City Iloilo Cinema, because we will be celebrating Western Visayas and its cinema scene. The three opening films have just been announced today. They are namely: "TNT" by Roberto Reyes Ang,  "Kagat" by Fatima Mae Villarta, and "One Week Earlier"by Allyn May Canja and Eric Barbosa Jr. [hit the jump for the official announcement]

Hollywood Adapting Live-Action "Death Note"

Hollywood is taking a crack at adapting a live-action version of the popular anime/manga "Death Note" and they have been eyeing Adam Wingard (who directed the terrorizingly underrated slasher film "You're Next") to direct this adaptation. [hit the jump to continue]

Universal Eyes Little Mermaid with Chloe Grace Moretz

While Disney is busy working on their projects which are live action remakes of their successful animated classics based upon popular fairy tales (such as the upcoming "Beauty & the Beast" and "Mulan"), Universal is also working on a live-action adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen tale "Little Mermaid" and they set their sights on Chloe Moretz to don the fins and flippers as the title character. [hit the jump to continue]

Upcoming Philippine Releases: November to December 2015 & January 2016

December is just around the corner, and we have major cinema events coming up; there's the inevitable Metro Manila Film Festival which annually runs from Christmas week till the end of the year; and the bigger event which is the CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Film Festival which will be held from December 8 to 14, 2015. But aside from these two big events, I'm sure many of you may want to find out what's slated for release from Late November till Early January. Well, we got updates for you to check out... [hit the jump to continue]

In Nomine Matris at the FDCP Cinematheque

This week at the FDCP Cinematheque, the dramatic film about a young dancer on a quest, entitled "In Nomine Matris" by writer-director Will Fredo, will be screened from November 10 to 15, 2015. Admission is only 100 pesos. The Cinematheque is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. [hit the jump to continue]

The Archbishop and the Antichrist up for adaptation

Forest Whitaker and Vince Vaughn are set to star in Roland Joffe's The Archbishop and the Antichrist. The film will be based on the play of the same name by Michael Ashton, which follows a fictionalized account of Archbishop Desmond Tutu's (Whitaker) meetings with brutal murderer Piet Blomfield (Vaughn). [hit the jump to continue]

Heneral Luna International Screenings Announced [updated 11.5.15]

The monumental Filipino indie film "Heneral Luna" has been crossing into international screens since early this month. Check out the international screens with the links after the jump...