Thursday, July 9, 2026

All paths have led to this moment. Watch the new trailer for “DUNE: PART THREE,” opening in cinemas and IMAX December 16

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“Forgive me for all I’ve done.” Experience the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” trilogy. “Dune: Part Three” opens in cinemas and IMAX December 16. The highly anticipated film stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem. #DuneMovie #FilmedforIMAX


Watch the full trailer: https://youtu.be/pjMmvOmZexw?si=Airis3vR-Ge0RcN- 


Check out the new poster: 


                #DuneMovie #FilmedforIMAX

                Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures


Official synopsis: 


“Dune: Part Three” is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.



About “Dune: Part Three”


From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes “Dune: Part Three,” bringing Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s epic trilogy to a breathtaking conclusion. 




“Dune: Part Three” is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.


The film stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.


Villeneuve directs from a screenplay by Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan, based on the novels written by Frank Herbert. The film is produced by Oscar nominees Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve and Tanya Lapointe, and Joe Caracciolo, and executive produced by Joshua Grode, Thomas Tull, Herbert W. Gains, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Richard P. Rubinstein, John Harrison and Jessica Derhammer.


Joining Villeneuve behind the camera are Oscar-winning director of photography Linus Sandgren, Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette, Oscar-winning editor Joe Walker, Oscar nominated costume designer Jacqueline West, Oscar-nominated casting director Francine Maisler, and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer.


Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present A Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Denis Villeneuve, “Dune: Part Three,” only in theaters and IMAX® across North America on December 18, 2026 and internationally beginning 16 December 2026. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and in China by Legendary East.  

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Director Destin Daniel Cretton, Kevin Feige talk about the importance of community in a world where Peter Parker/Spider-Man feels all alone in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” out in PH cinemas on July 29

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures


In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Peter Parker is living in a world that does not know of his existence. 


To save the world in No Way Home, Peter had to erase himself from everyone’s memory, including those to whom he is closest – the love of his life, MJ (Zendaya), and best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon). In Brand New Day, Peter is all alone, living in the aftermath of his sacrifice. 


Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 


Peter’s journey leads him to realize that he can’t do it all alone. And it is that sense of community, of belongingness, that resonated with director Destin Daniel Cretton. “It’s the first time that Peter is operating alone,” says the filmmaker. “Peter has always had a wonderful community around him, but now, because of the world-changing events at the end of No Way Home, he must do everything by himself. It’s quite emotional but it’s also a lot of fun. It’s a more mature Peter Parker, but in other ways it’s the same Peter that everybody knows and loves.”


Cretton adds that that balance of work – no matter how passionate one feels about it – and community and personal connection “is the most important thing to try to find in life. Who you really are is defined by the people who love you and the people you love.” 


The filmmaker takes the helm from Jon Watts, who directed the previous trilogy and laid an exceptional foundation for this new era of the beloved Marvel figure. Watts captured the heart of Peter Parker – his awkwardness, optimism, and humanity – while weaving him into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe.


But with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the world has shifted as does the person behind the camera. Cretton, who’s known for grounding spectacle in emotion and character work, brings a bold vision to the Spider-Man mythos, one that isn’t afraid to explore a more grounded and mature hero, in a resonant story that never loses sight of the person at its center. 




Producer Kevin Feige, who, as the president of Marvel Studios, has been the principal architect of its cinematic universe, calls Cretton “an artist who is also a fan. Destin has created some of the best fight sequences in any Marvel movie. At the same time, he’s incredibly character-oriented and has brought Spider-Man into a new direction.”


Feige emphasizes that this direction includes Cretton’s focus on community. “Destin conveys the dangers of isolation,” he notes. “Peter Parker, who’s lived by the credo, ‘With great power comes great responsibility,’ initially believes that this responsibility is only to others, when, in fact, there must be an element of it that encompasses being responsible for yourself, so that you can be your best for others.”


Amy Pascal, who is nothing less than a curator of the evolving saga, having served as producer on the previous Spider-Man films, also praises Cretton, whose work on Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Short Term 12 she has long admired. “Destin can combine action and heart and isn’t afraid of earnest emotion,” she points out. “With Brand New Day, he has made a film about Peter thinking that the past is buried and that he can move on from his previous life. But he cannot, even though he’s living in complete denial when we meet him in this story. Brand New Day is about Peter growing up.” 


Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and also starring Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman and Mark Ruffalo, Spider-Man: Brand New Day dawns in Philippine cinemas on July 29. Tickets available now!



About Spider-Man: Brand New Day


It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.


Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton


Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, and Justin Kuritzkes


Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko


Produced by: Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor, p.g.a.

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo


Credits not final

MARVEL and all related character names: © & ™ 2026 MARVEL



Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

Friday, July 3, 2026

Meet the family: take a look at the cast of characters that will fight to survive in “Evil Dead Burn” Opens in PH cinemas July 8

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LUCIANE BUCHANAN as Thya in “Evil Dead Burn”


Evil Dead Burn, the newest and most intense installment of the iconic Evil Dead franchise, keeps the horror intimate as the nightmare unfolds on a grieving family. Director Sébastien Vaniček wants to treat audiences with a brand new set of characters and dynamics. “I wanted to immediately introduce a new generation of characters, and have the audience quickly understand their connections to each other: two brothers, a wife, a girlfriend, a birthday, a cake, a party. There’s a lot of dynamism in that scene, which I think prepares the audience for the energy of what’s coming next,” says Vaniček.


Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/Q_sJqu-bYiA


In Evil Dead Burn, a widow stays with her in-laws to cope with their collective loss. One by one, they are transformed into Deadites, demonic corrupted spirits, and turn the family reunion into a gathering from hell. 




SOUHEILA YACOUB as Alice in “Evil Dead Burn”


At the center of the story is Alice, played by Souheila Yacoub. Grieving her deceased husband Will and trapped with a family she barely knows, she is forced to survive a curse from beyond the grave. Yacoub empathises with her character, speaking on the trials Alice goes through in the film. “I remember how I felt after the reading… I was really exhausted and tired. There was a lot going on, especially for my character. I couldn’t stop reading. It was like ‘When does it end?… again, again, again, again, action again, blood again!’ I felt bad for Alice!”


She also praises Vaniček for the originality of the script, saying “There are so many things I’ve never seen before. I really admire Sébastien’s boldness. It doesn’t feel like a conventional horror movie. It’s rough, it’s hard, and it’s full of surprises.”


Tandi Wright plays Susan, Alice’s mother-in-law whose composure buries a shameful past. “As a child, growing up, Susan and Polly (Susan’s mother) were dealing with her father in the story, who was like the local crazy man. There’s such deep shame, embarrassment and a lifetime of mortification. So, I think she spent so much of her life trying to be as normal as possible and to be in control of everything as much as possible,” Wright shares.




HUNTER DOOHAN as Joseph in “Evil Dead Burn”


Joseph, the younger brother of Will, is tied to a cursed legacy that seemingly can’t be stopped. Played by Hunter Doohan, the actor shares his character’s ties to an earlier Evil Dead film. “Our family falls victim to the Evil Dead—it’s kind of tied into our family history. Joseph’s grandfather worked with Professor Knowby from Evil Dead II and was researching this evil. It’s just been following us for generations.”


Doohan also loved working with Vaniček, and how he collaborated with the cast through the challenging film. “Séb is amazing as a director. His storytelling is so visceral. As crazy as the situation in the script was, it really focused on the genuine horror and pain and loss that these characters are going through. So, I just completely trusted him in guiding us in this one.”


Luciane Buchanan plays Joseph’s girlfriend Thya, who is also pulled along for the ride with the untimely death of her boyfriend’s brother. Buchanan talks about Thya’s perspective as an outsider from the family, “As Joseph's girlfriend, she’s a newcomer. Early on, one of the family members goes through an unfortunate event, which then trickles throughout the family. It does not discriminate as it finds its way through them, and all hell breaks loose.”




LUCIANE BUCHANAN as Thya in “Evil Dead Burn”


Edgar is the father of Will, and his grief sets things in motion for Evil Dead Burn. Erroll Shand plays the distraught father, and he shares the moment everything starts to go downhill. “Edgar goes to see his son in the crematorium, and that kinda sets everything in motion. On day one, it was me cracking open the coffin lid without any idea what was going to come out… You’re in the world of imagination and you just have to.”


Maude Davey plays the 85-year-old matriarch of the family, Polly. Her story with her late husband shapes the rocky foundations the family is built upon. “Polly’s late husband is the link to the other films – he became the family embarrassment, the local loonie, and I think Polly’s been driven mad by the Evil Dead as well,” says Davey.


The death that started it all. Will’s demise haunts the family in different ways, most notably his wife Alice. “We were careful not to make Will just a one note. He’s extremely controlling, somewhat manipulative, sometimes without even realizing it. Sometimes being in a relationship can actually be a hell of its own making,” says George Pullar, who plays Will.  


See which one survives hell on earth as “Evil Dead Burn” arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 8, rated R-18 with no cuts. 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Science Bros: Peter Parker seeks Bruce Banner’s help in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” out in PH cinemas on July 29

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It’s a brand new day for Peter Parker. 


In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Peter Parker is fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him. That and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him spark a change in Peter he may not have the power to control.


Tom Holland, who plays the dual role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, calls the film “a fresh start, where Peter Parker is experiencing something profound and unique in the super hero genre. It’s a movie about when young people find their identity and become adults. Peter is embarking upon a new chapter.” 


Director Destin Daniel Cretton says that Peter goes through many changes in the film. “A huge part of the story is watching Peter undergo an emotional and physical transformation,” says the filmmaker. “The two are linked.”


Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw 


While Peter has his own ways of trying to deal with the emotional, he needs help to try to understand the changes he’s going through physically. As Peter begins a startling physical transformation, he seeks answers from a former fellow Avenger who’s now a distinguished scientist and professor – Dr. Bruce Banner, who of course doesn’t recognize Peter. 



Peter seeking out Dr. Banner for answers sets the stage for an epic confrontation between Spider-Man and Banner’s monstrous alter-ego, Savage Hulk. Gone is the Smart Hulk character, which brought intelligence and depth to the Hulk in Avengers: Endgame; Banner now is back to basics as the towering figure fans know so well from the comics and the earlier films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). 


Says Cretton, “To many, the most iconic pairing in the comics is Spider-Man and The Hulk. When we brought back Mark Ruffalo, we gave careful consideration as to what iterations of the character we would see and how to put these two icons together, and what – or who – would cause Bruce to become savage again.”


Ruffalo, who made a brief but memorable appearance in Cretton’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, was eager to work again with the director. Additionally, he relates, “I think the fans will love the idea of Hulk and Spider-Man finally meeting up in the cinematic universe. Their pairings in the comics are iconic and legendary.”


In Brand New Day, “Banner and Peter really hit it off as science bros,” Ruffalo shares. “But things happen…”


Producer Kevin Feige says the long anticipated cinematic pairing of Spidey and Hulk “was something that really excited all of us, especially that he’s again played by the great Mark Ruffalo, who’s brought out so many unforgettable facets of the character.”


Also starring Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Tramell Tillman and Michael Mando, Spider-Man: Brand New Day dawns in Philippine cinemas on July 29. Tickets available now!



About Spider-Man: Brand New Day



It’s a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.


Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton


Written by: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, and Justin Kuritzkes


Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko


Produced by: Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Avi Arad, Rachel O’Connor, p.g.a.

Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, David Cain

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo


Credits not final

MARVEL and all related character names: © & ™ 2026 MARVEL



Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

JULY 2026

 


Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in July 2026! 


#Minions&Monsters 

Photo credit: Universal Pictures



June 30 - Minions & Monsters (Universal Pictures)


Cast: Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, with Trey Parker and Pierre Coffin


Directed by: Pierre Coffin


Trailer: https://youtu.be/vl8sXMP17ew 



Official synopsis: 


“Minion & Monsters” is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created. 


#EvilDeadBurn

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures



July 8 - Evil Dead Burn (Columbia Pictures)


Cast: Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, Maude Davey, George Pullar, Greta Van Den Brink


Directed by: Sébastien Vaniček


Trailer: https://youtu.be/Q_sJqu-bYiA  


Official Synopsis: 


“Evil Dead Burn” unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites – turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell – she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death. 





#TheOdyssey 

Photo credit: Universal Pictures



July 15 - The Odyssey (Universal Pictures)


Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron


Directed by: Christopher Nolan


Trailer: https://youtu.be/mEai4dnvh8o 



Synopsis: 


The legendary tale begins as Christopher Nolan takes us on an adventure across the world in “The Odyssey.” Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king, and chronicles his journey home after the Trojan War, in a sweeping cinematic event of monumental scale. 


#SpiderManBrandNewDay

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures



July 29 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Columbia Pictures)


Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo


Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton


Trailer: https://youtu.be/WMSNBV12MYs   



Official synopsis: 


Four years have passed since the events of “No Way Home,” and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city – a full-time Spider-Man – but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced. 



*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.*




Saturday, June 27, 2026

It’s the season of the witch. The full trailer for “PRACTICAL MAGIC 2,” starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is now available! “Practical Magic 2” opens in cinemas September 9

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(From left) Sandra Bullock, Maisie Williams, Joey King and Nicole Kidman in “Practical Magic 2”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures


Midnight margaritas ready? Summon your coven and watch “Practical Magic 2” in cinemas starting September 9.


Watch the newly released full trailer: https://youtu.be/KD5O7Y5jJkM?si=AKFEqblZQayzzTho 


Sequel to the beloved 1998 film, “Practical Magic 2,” once again starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem. Joining Bullock and Kidman are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing. Susanne Bier directs from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel, based on the novel “The Book of Magic” by Alice Hoffman.


Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, In Association with Alcon Entertainment, A Di Novi Pictures / A Fortis Films / A Blossom Films Production, A Susanne Bier Film: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters in North America on September 11, 2026, and internationally beginning 9 September 2026. #PracticalMagic2 

Friday, June 26, 2026

My Honest Review of SUPERGIRL: Mostly Enjoyable. Milly Alcock soars high as Kara Zor-El !

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 



SUPERGIRL, based on the comic book Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, offers a fresh and compelling take that sets it apart from any previous film or TV adaptations. This is definitely not just a female version of Superman. Instead, Kara Zor-El is portrayed as a messy party girl—often drunk and far from the typical role-model archetype. Yet, beneath that chaotic exterior lies a tough, super-strong heroine carrying a heavy emotional burden.


Milly Alcock shines brilliantly as Supergirl, bringing a likeable, brave, and unpredictable energy to the character that truly soars. Her portrayal captures the complexity of Kara Zor-El in a way that feels authentic and engaging. David Corenswet’s Kal-El adds depth to the story, embodying the noble traits of Superman with genuine warmth, and their interactions create some of the film’s most memorable moments. Eve Ridley delivers a powerful performance as Ruthye, a character driven by trauma and revenge, while Jason Momoa embraces the role of Lobo with infectious enthusiasm, clearly enjoying every moment. And let’s not forget Krypto—the cutest companion who deserves even more screen time. The fight scenes are well-executed and thrilling, and the flashbacks to Krypton add a visually delightful layer to the narrative.




However, the film isn’t without its flaws. The main villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Mathias Schoenaerts, feels disappointingly generic and lacks the impact one would expect from a comic-book antagonist. Additionally, director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Ana Nogueira’s departure from the source material results in a story that misses some of the profound emotional depth found in the original comic.


Despite these shortcomings, SUPERGIRL remains a mostly enjoyable experience. It successfully introduces a complex, flawed, and compelling new version of Kara Zor-El, anchored by Milly Alcock’s standout performance. Fans and newcomers alike can look forward to seeing this Supergirl rise to even greater heights in future installments.


#SUPERGIRL


Photo credits: Warner Bros Pictures 

All paths have led to this moment. Watch the new trailer for “DUNE: PART THREE,” opening in cinemas and IMAX December 16

 WARNER BROS. PICTURES “Forgive me for all I’ve done.” Experience the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” trilogy. “Dune: Part Thre...