Snow White and the Hunstman sequel planned; Frank Darabont eyed to direct

Yes, folks, there's going to be a "Snow White and the Huntsman 2" though it's going to be likely just "Hunstman 2" because the sequel will not be having its focus on Kristen Stewart's character anymore, but to Chris Hemsworth's Huntsman character. And The Green Mile, The Mist, and walking Dead (and TV series developer, season 1) director Frank Darabont is set to direct this sequel.[hit the jump to continue]

ABS-CBN's New DARNA Movie in Development

Angel Locsin's first run as Darna on GMA's 2005 TV series of the same title

ABS-CBN and star cinema has recently confirmed that they are indeed developing a new "Darna" movie with Erik Matti as director and Angel Locsin to reprise her role as the Filipina superheroine. Last April 2013, the property rights to Darna and along with 12 other Mars Ravelo properties have gone into ABS-CBN's wing. ABS-CBN immediately launched their recent Dyesebel TV series and have since been developing a Darna movie. [hit the jump to continue]

Pacific Rim 2 is a Go; set for April 2017

We have not seen the last of spectacular Kaiju vs Giant Robots in the big screen, because Pacific Rim 2 has indeed been greenlighted and has been assigned a target date set on April 7, 2017.[hit the jump to continue]

Predator Returns with Shane Black at its helm

The Predator will return in a new movie to be helmed by the great Shane Black, director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3, and is the screenwriter of such classics as Lethal Weapon, Monster Squad, and The Last Boy Scout. Early reports state that the movie would be a reboot, but it was later clarified that that was not the case, and it would be a sequel. Why fix something that's not broken, right? Monster Squad co-writer and director Fred Dekker would be penning the script for this Predator sequel. [hit the jump to continue]

Live-Action ATTACK ON TITAN Movie Confirmed for 2015

Looks like the ATTACK ON TITAN live-action movie adaptation is moving forward, and is set for release in Japan on November 22, 2015 (no details yet about a Philippine release). Special effects supervisor and storyboard artist Shinji Higuchi, who is best-known for his work on the 1990 series Gamera and the anime Evangelion, will be directing the movie. [hit the jump to continue]

Syowing this Week [June 25, 2014 to July 1, 2014]

Well, the new Transformers movies seems to be the only new movie that opens in cinemas this week, with the exception of the Cinematheque screenings. At least 22 Jump Street is still showing in one theater. Our opinion? go for the Cinematheque's Chinese Filmfest instead. Or check out 22 Jump Street. Well, you kids are gonna go check out that robot flick anyway...

Transformers: Age of Extinction
is the fourth installment of the live-action Transformers film series directed by Michael Bay and stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role. This sequel to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the film takes place four years after the invasion of Chicago. The screenplay is written by Ehren Kruger, who served as screenwriter since Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 1 [3D] = 12:05 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:45 PM
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 2 = 12:35 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:15 PM
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 3 = 1:35 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:15 PM
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 4 = 11:00 AM | 2:10 PM | 5:20 PM | 8:30 PM
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 5 = 1:05 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:45 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 1 = 10:45 AM | 2:10 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:00 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 2 = 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 3 = 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 4 = 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM
SM Iloilo D-Cinema = 12:10 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:20 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 6 = 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 7 = 1:10 PM | 4:35 PM | 8:00 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 8 [3D] = 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM
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Chinese Film Festival 2014 at the FDCP Cinematheque this week

This week, the Film Development Council of the Philippines in cooperation with The Cultural Office of the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China, brings us the 2014 Chinese Film Festival. This year's films feature some interesting films, some of them are martial arts packed with Donnie Yen, yes, the star of Ip Man himself. We also get to see an epic action comedy produced by and stars Jackie Chan, and a drama movie which has Jet Li in the lead; an all-drama Jet Li movie, I bet youre curious now. Especially that admission for this festival is Free. Check it out this week at the FDCP Cinematheque, Solis Street, Iloilo City. [hit the jump to check out short details and screening skeds]

Will Nathan Fillion be Nova in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Basically, the answer is No. For quite a while now, there had been reports that Nathan Fillion will have a role in the upcoming Marvel sci-fi adventure "Guardians of the Galaxy" and most of the geek community is rooting for him to play the superhero Nova or Nova Prime. Well they just have to rest that idea, and be happy enough with the idea with him being on the movie for a "fun" cameo.

James Gunn himself, who worked with Fillion on Slither, Super, and PG-Porn, confirmed the debunk, via twitter, stating:
"The rumors of my pal Nathan Fillion playing Nova in "Guardians of the Galaxy" have been greatly (and entirely) exaggerated. Sorry, humans." he continues "He (Fillion) has a very small fun cameo he did as a favor to me."
Guardians of the Galaxy opens in Philippine cinemas July 30, 2014.

Sam Raimi developing and possibly direct Afghanistan War movie The Outpost

Inasmuch as we still grieve the fact that Sam Raimi is not in control of the Spider-man movies anymore, and that we still wish for him to make a new Evil Dead movie, once in a while Raimi has got to spread his wings outside of genre films. That's why it's a rather nice to hear news that Raimi will produce and supervise development of an adaptation of Jake Tapper’s book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor with an eye towards possibly directing.  The nonfiction book chronicles the 2009 battle in Afghanistan, 14 miles from the Pakistani border, where 53 Americans were overrun by 400 Taliban fighters.  The conflict resulted in two Medal of Honor recipients, marking the first time the award has been given to two living soldiers for the same battle since 1968. Raimi will produce with Rob Tapert, and Paul Merryman will be co-producer. [hit the jump to continue]

Rian Johnson will write and direct Star Wars Episode VIII and Episode IX

Now here's some big Big news... While the JJ Abrams directed Star Wars: Episode VII is on its way, the next two Star Wars movies (Episode VIII and IX) will be written and directed by Rian Johnson (who directed Brick, The Brothers Bloom, and Looper). Rian Johnson is one of those extremely masterful directors working in Hollywood right now, and this is such a huge positive movie for Disney for picking him to helm the next two movies. [hit the jump to continue]

First Photo of Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey in FIFTY SHADES OF GREY released

Now here's something fangirls have been waiting for. Focus Features has released the first Fifty Shades of Grey image of Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey.  E.L. James‘ best-selling erotic novel centers on Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and her introduction to a whole new world of sexual discovery and risqué activities in the hands of billionaire Christian Grey. [hit the jump to continue]

"Feng Shui" Sequel Set for December 2014

The 2004 Pinoy movie "Feng Shui" was one of those horror movies which struck a nerve in mainstream audiences, making it one of the most iconic and fan favorite horror films in Pinoy mainstream cinema. Its director Chito Roño is returning, along with Kris Aquino, for a sequel. The screenplay for "Feng Shui 2" is by Chito Roño and Roy Iglesias (both also wrote the first movie). Aside from Kris, the film will also star Coco Martin, Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. In the first movie, Kris's character possesses a good luck charm called a 'bagua' which is an 8-sided mirror, but it turns out the charm is cursed, and causes death. This sequel is poised to continue the story & end the curse. The film is set for release in December, and is set to enter as Star Cinema's official entry for the 40th Metro Manila Film Fest.
Check out and purchase the Feng Shui DVD...
Feng Shui - Kris Aquino - Philippines DVD OR Star Cinema 2-in-1 Collection: Sukob , Feng Shui

Syowing this Week [June 18, 2014 to June 24, 2014]

Third Person
This romantic drama film tells three inter-connected love stories that take place in Paris, New York and Rome. It is directed and written by Paul Haggis, who also wrote and directed "Million Dollar Baby" and "Crash". It stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde, Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, Kim Basinger, and Maria Bello.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 3 = 12:10 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:10 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 1 = 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM
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22 Jump Street
This action-comedy movie is the sequel of the 2012 comedy "21 Jump Street" which was an adaptation of the late 80's TV show of the same title. This movie follows the story of 2 young cops who went undercover in a high school to bust campus-based drug syndicates, in this sequel, the two cops are sent to college. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 4 = 1:00 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:40 PM | 8:00 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 6 = 1:00 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:20 PM | 9:00 PM
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Babagwa (The Spider's Lair)
An internet scammer begins to question his way of life when he falls in love with one of his victims. This indie film written and directed by Jason Laxamana stars Alex Medina, Joey Paras, and Alma Concepcion.
SCREENING SKEDS:
FDCP CINEMATHEQUE ILOILO = June 17, 2014 to June 22, 2014
Tuesday to Friday - 3:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday - 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM
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The Raid 2: Berandal
This Indonesian martial arts crime action film, written and directed by Gareth Evans, is the sequel to the phenomenal 2012 action masterpiece The Raid: Redemption Iko Uwais reprises his role as Rama. The movie is set moments right after the events of the previous movie, and Rama must dig deep into the corruption in the police force and expose the crime syndicates.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 6 = 12:00 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:15 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 3 = 5:50 PM | 9:00 PM
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In The Blood
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible. This action film is directed by John Stockwell, and stars Danny Trejo and Gina Carano as the film's femme fetale lead.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 5 = 1:05 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:45 PM | 8:05 PM
SM Iloilo Cinema 7 = 6:20 PM | 9:00 PM
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Is Jason Momoa playing Aquaman in Batman v Superman?

Jason Momoa will be playing Aquaman. Yet another superhero addition to appear in the upcoming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" so much so that it's already (obviously) an open secret that this is in order to fast track into a Justice League movie. [hit the jump to continue]

Viva Films set to adapt Talk Back and You’re Dead

Viva Entertainment Office has announced that their next movie "Talk Back and You’re Dead". Based on a best-selling romantic-comedy teen novel, of the same title, written by Alesana Marie for Wattpadd and was released in paperback format by PSICOM Publishing. Viva Films has hired the same team behind "Diary ng Panget: The Movie" with James Reid and Nadine Lustre on lead and Andoy Ranay as director. "Talk Back and You’re Dead" tells the story of rich and beautiful teenager named who fell in love with a gang leader named Timothy Odelle Pendleton. It's described as a "Good Girl Meets Bad Boy love story". According to the press release, the author of the novel will be present during production and can witness the process from story to film, emphasizing that the essence of the story can still be kept alive. No release date has yet been set.