Coming Soon: Doctor Strange

It's no surprise that one of the most anticipated movies of 2016 is a Marvel superhero movie. And this time, it's not your usual superhero; coz this time we're dealing with a story that's more closer to the horror genre or horror-supernatural-fantasy genre. We're talking about the mysterious mystical tale of "Doctor Strange" which will come out in Philippine theaters October 26, 2016. [hit the jump to continue]

Bryan Cranston is The Infiltrator

Multi-awarded actor Bryan Cranston, whose popularity is still fresh off his Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in "Trumbo" and is widely known for his lead role in the TV series "Breaking Bad" is returning to the drug scene in "The Infiltrator" wherein he plays an undercover federal agent. The film is directed by Brad Furman and written by Ellen Brown Furman, based on the autobiography of the same name by Robert Mazur, a federal customs and excise agent. Mazur helps bust Pablo Escobar's money-laundering organization by using his alias, "Bob Musella". The film also stars Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo, and Amy Ryan. [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]

Tikoy Aguiluz's Controversial Film "Tragic Theater"

In February 1999, a group of spirit communicators attempted to exorcise the then-abandoned Manila Film Center of ghosts. These supernatural beings were believed to be those of the victims from a fatal accident during its hasty construction. Unknown to them, something had long ago taken sanctuary inside the building feeding on the anger and misery of the victims' souls. They learned this secret too late and walked into a horrifying encounter. "Tragic Theater" is based on a book of the same title by G. M. Coronel who also wrote "Tomb Keeper". "Tragic Theater" is directed by Tikoy Aguiluz, and stars Andi Eigenmann, Christopher de Leon, and John Estrada. It is set to be shown this week, specifically opening on January 8, 2015.
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Upcoming Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy

One of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2014 is Guardians of the Galaxy. Not only does this movie promise to be a highly spectacular epic space adventure, but it's also part of the Marvel universe. [hit the jump to continue]

The Legend of Hercules set to face challenges

The upcoming movie THE LEGEND OF HERCULES is, most certainly, a movie that is set out to achieve an (appropriately coined) Herculean task: to be in contest with an upcoming similarly-themed Hercules movie as well (the other one stars Dwayne Johnson), to slingshot Kellan Lutz into an action superstar, and to redeem Renny Harlin's career.

The Legend of Hercules (formerly known as Hercules: The Legend Begins and Hercules 3D is an upcoming 2014 American action film directed by Renny Harlin and co-written with Daniel Giat, Giulio Steve and Sean Hood. The film stars Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins, Roxanne McKee and Liam Garrigan. It is one of two Hollywood-studio Hercules movies scheduled for 2014, with Paramount Pictures / MGM's Hercules: The Thracian Wars. [hit the jump to continue]

Schedules of Highly-Anticipated Movies for the First 4 Months of 2014 [updated]

There's a lot of movies to watch out for this 2014. Strictly speaking, the movie year begins with the second week of the MMFF movies, but for many of us, the movie year officially begins after it. We have here the Philippine release dates for the most-anticipated movies of the first four months of 2014. Before the regular change-picture day comes. Three big movies come out January 8; 47 Ronin, The Legend of Hercules, and Lone Survivor. On the other hand, Philippine release dates for other anticipated movies have not yet been released as of writing time. These movies include: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (which comes out January in the US), Pompeii (set for February in the US), Need for Speed, Divergent, Raid 2: Berandal, Noah, and the Veronica Mars movie (all set for March in the US), Sabotage (set for April in the US), and Maleficent (set for May in the US). Philippine release date for these movies will surely be updated soon...
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Upcoming Movies: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

One of the biggest anticipated movies of the year is the second movie in The Hunger Games movie franchise; THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE. Based on Suzanne Collins' novel, Catching Fire, the second installment in The Hunger Games trilogy, this is the sequel to the 2012 adaptation of the same title THE HUNGER GAMES which was successful, so much so that its studio Color Force and distributers Lionsgate and Entertainment One are set to adapt the entire series as a movie franchise, hopefully, as successful as the Harry Potter movies.  Francis Lawrence, director of Constantine, I Am Legend, is directing this movie and will also direct the next two movies THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 and 2 as well. Catching Fire's screenplay is written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is set for release in the US November 22, the film lands in Philippine theaters November 21, 2013.[hit the jump to continue]

Matt Reeves' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is Now Filming

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES was an epic success that it put to motion the rejuvenation of the Planet of the Apes series; it was most certainly a reboot that fuels further Apes movies. The newest movie in the series, DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES continues the Apes saga with Andy Serkis coming back to portray the ape Caesar, and director Matt Reeves (Let Me In) helming the movie. It will also star Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Gary Oldman, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kirk Acevedo, Toby Kebbell, Enrique Murciano, and Judy Greer. This movie is currently filming. It is set to be released on July 18, 2014.[full article after the jump]

Upcoming Movies: ENDER'S GAME

ENDER'S GAME is one of the most popular and highly successful sci-fi novels around. This novel by novelist Orson Scott Card now been adapted into a motion picture with the same title. ENDER'S GAME is directed by Gavin Hood, and stars Asa Butterfield as Andrew "Ender" Wiggin,Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Aramis Knight, Hailee Steinfeld, Jimmy Pinchak, Viola Davis, and Abigail Breslin. It is set for a November 1, 2013 US release. [full article after the jump...]

Prepare for THE WORLD'S END

The team of writer-director Edgar Wright, producer Nira Park, writer-actor Simon Pegg, and actor Nick Frost compose the team that has been responsible for the comedy cinema gems SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ, and the underrated TV series SPACED. Now, the team is back for a new movie entitled THE WORLD'S END. [full article after the jump]

"All You Need Is Kill" has been retitled to "Edge of Tomorrow"

The Japanese sci-fi novel titled ALL YOU NEED IS KILL by Hiroshi Sakurazaka is being adapted into a movie directed by Doug Liman (Bourne Identity, Jumper) and stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton. This adaptation which had the same title as the novel, has recently been retitled as EDGE OF TOMORROW. The film is scheduled to be released on June 6, 2014. The poster for the film has also recently been released, ready for their panel in the upcoming comic-con in the US. Hit the jump to check out the synopsis of the movie.

The Wolverine Redefined

One of the highly-anticipated movies this year is THE WOLVERINE starring Hugh Jackman, reprising his role as the savage mutant, directed by James Mangold, screenplay written by Christopher McQuarrie, Scott Frank, and Mark Bomback, and based on the 1982 limited series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.

One of the reasons why this is highly anticipated is the fact that this movie seeks to revitalize the character with a treatment designed to correct the wrongs of the previous movie, one that will render it "done right this time" [full article after the jump]

Get Ready for PACIFIC RIM!

Warner Bros. are bracing themselves for the upcoming July 11 release of the Guillermo Del Toro directed robots-versus-monsters movie: PACIFIC RIM. Anticipated and forseen to be one of the gigantic movies this year, PACIFIC RIM hopes to attract the fans of big destructive monster flicks like Godzilla, and fans of flashy robot movies like the Transformers movies, as well as fans of mecha-sci-fi, and mecha anime, from the classic mecha anime of the 1970's Voltes V and Daimos, to the recent Gundam generations. [read the full article after the jump]

Upcoming Movies: The Purge

Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse Productions are gearing up for the upcoming release of a horror-thriller entitled THE PURGE. Directed by James DeMonaco, the film stars Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey (best known as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones). This movie boasts a very intruiging, and very scary plot idea, that every year, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period where everything—including murder—becomes legal. Of course this film is rated R by the US MPAA. The film is due for release on May 31, 2013 in the UK and June 7, 2013 in the US. No release skeds for the Philippines have been announced as of yet. [details & trailer after the jump]

Upcoming Movies: Blood Ties

Studio Canal and Rogue Pictures are gearing up for the release of BLOOD TIES, which is a remake of 2008 French thriller Les liens du sang by Jacques Maillot, adaptation of the French novel of the same name by Bruno and Michel Papet. This action-thriller is directed by French director Guillaume Canet, and will star  Clive Owen, Zoe Saldana, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis, James Caan, and Matthias Schoenaerts.
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Universal now plans a KICK-ASS sequel

While comic creator Mark Millar has been touting the “greenlight” for Kick-Ass 2 for years now, it turns out that production may finally get started this year.  Deadline reports that Universal is in talks to make a sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s excellent 2010 pic Kick-Ass.  Vaughn is currently busy developing a sequel to X-Men: First Class, so Jeff Wadlow will be taking over directing duties this time around.  Wadlow, who wrote and directed 2005’s Cry_Wolf and directed the 2008 fighting-centered Never Back Down, wrote the script for Vaughn who I’m assuming will be producing.

THE BOURNE LEGACY poster & first teaser trailer has been released online

The first teaser poster and the first official teaser trailer for THE BOURNE LEGACY have recently been released online.

Filming for THE BOURNE LEGACY may still be going on in Metro Manila, Philippines, but the early teaser poster for the movie, and an early teaser trailer has already hit the net.

THE BOURNE LEGACY is the fourth film to the Bourne series which began with THE BOURNE IDENTITY (2002), then THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (2004) and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2007). THE BOURNE LEGACY is considered a spin-off to the original series because it will not feature the main character of the first three movies, Jason Bourne. It will, however, be set in the same universe of the first three movies, and will feature many of the characters of the first three movies as well.
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