THE RUNNING MAN Film Review: Glen Powell goes all-out to prove he is Hollywood's Next Big Movie Star

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 

Ben Richards is down on his luck and desperate to save his sick daughter, but nothing prepares him—or the audience—for the wild ride that unfolds in THE RUNNING MAN. Forced into a deadly reality show where survival means outlasting 30 days while being hunted by ruthless professional assassins, Ben’s journey is a pulse-pounding spectacle from start to finish.

 

Glen Powell shines in the lead role, using every ounce of his charm, charisma, and undeniable acting talent to stake his claim as Hollywood’s next big movie star. It’s clear he took Tom Cruise’s advice on how to run cinematically—every chase scene is both thrilling and visually stunning. Powell commands the screen with an energy that makes you root for Ben at every turn.

The supporting cast elevates the film even further: Josh Brolin brings gravitas and cunning as the manipulative TV producer orchestrating the chaos behind the scenes, while Colman Domingo delivers a magnetic performance as the show’s vibrant host. Both actors add layers of complexity and intensity that keep viewers focused on the big screen.  

While this may not be Director Edgar Wright’s very best work, it still bursts with his signature blend of great action sequences, sharp humor, and wildly inventive set pieces. THE RUNNING MAN doesn’t just entertain—it gives audiences a reason to cheer at every twist and turn. For those seeking fun times at the cinema filled with adrenaline-fueled antics and memorable performances, this film absolutely delivers ! 

#RunningManMovie

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BRAND-NEW TRAILER FOR “THE END OF AN ERA,” THE 6-EPISODE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DOCUSERIES CHRONICLING THE RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS OF “TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR”

 

First Two Episodes of “The End of an Era” (6-Episode Docuseries)

Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ Starting December 12

Trailer:  https://youtu.be/BuxxrWzpPnQ?si=9183yRwZpuGfvrzH 

PHILIPPINES. – A brand-new trailer for “The End of an Era,” the 6-episode docuseries event chronicling the development, impact, and inner-workings of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour,” is now available. “The End of an Era” is an illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, along with her band, dancers, crew, and family members – offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon. Two episodes will debut each week beginning December 12. 

“Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show,” filmed in Vancouver, B.C., is the full concert film, captured during the final show of the tour, which features – for the first time – the entire set of “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” which was added to the tour following that album’s release in 2024. It also debuts on Disney+ December 12.

“The End of an Era” is directed by Don Argott, co-directed by Sheena M. Joyce, and produced by Object & Animal. “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show” is directed by Glenn Weiss and produced by Taylor Swift Production in association with Silent House Productions. 

 

HOTLY ANTICIPATED KOREAN SERIES “PERFECT CROWN” CONFIRMED TO BE COMING TO DISNEY+ IN 2026

 

Starring IU And Byeon Wooseok, This Upcoming Series About A Prince, An

Heiress And A Marriage Of Convenience Will Debut Early Next Year On Disney+

PHILIPPINES (NOVEMBER 13, 2025) – After months of anticipation following their starring roles in some of Korea’s biggest series to date, IU and Byeon Wooseok will debut exclusively on Disney+ in 2026 in an all-new Korean series called Perfect Crown.

Announced just moments ago at the Disney+ Originals Preview at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Perfect Crown is set in a reimagined modern-day Korea that operates under a constitutional monarchy. A touching romantic comedy, the series follows the people’s favorite royal, Grand Prince Wan, as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle with other members of the royal family. With pressure on the prince to marry, he strikes up a marriage of convenience with Heeju, the heir to a Korean conglomerate, but while the pair will work together to advance their own ends, things don’t go quite as smoothly as planned.

Previously titled Wife of a 21st Century Grand Prince, Perfect Crown stars IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines, My Mister) as Heeju, the second in line to inherit one of Korea’s biggest conglomerates, and Byeon Wooseok (Lovely Runner, Strong Girl Nam-soon) as Grand Prince Wan. The series is directed by Park Joonhwa (Alchemy of Souls, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim) and is written by Yu Ain.

Held on November 13 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the 2025 Disney+ Originals Preview showcased the creative momentum of The Walt Disney Company, giving all in attendance an unprecedented glimpse at some of the Japanese, Korean and Global series set to debut on Disney+ through 2026 and beyond. Featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest creative names in the world of entertainment from Hollywood, Korea and Japan, the event underscored the Company’s deepening commitment to bold, award-winning storytelling on Disney+.

Stay tuned for more information about Perfect Crown, coming soon to Disney+. 

Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda creates an animated adventure that transcends time and space in “Scarlet”

 

Coming to PH cinemas on Dec 10

From visionary filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Mirai) comes Scarlet, a powerful, time-bending animated film about a princess seeking revenge for her father’s death, but fails and awakens in a mysterious afterlife.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/8D4-ZihpaC4

Director Hosoda began envisioning the story of Scarlet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the period of isolation kickstarting his inspiration. “Looking at the geo-political state of the world after COVID was a big point of inspiration for me. The idea that people can’t forgive these days still continues to this day and that brings a lot of worry. That influenced the start of this project for me, and I would like to pass on a positive message to the younger generation. In terms of revenge stories, Shakespeare's Hamlet is a masterpiece. There’s this cycle of revenge that is still relevant today, which is why I weaved Shakespearean elements into the story and characters.”

He has also been pursuing a blend of different art styles to give Scarlet unique visuals that complement the themes of travelling to different timelines. “The tools in animation are constantly evolving and improving. Until recently, style of animation was rooted in the country of origin, for example there’s this CG style of animation with Pixar in the US whereas in Europe it’s more artistic and, of course, Japan is known for anime (cell look). Through COVID and streamers, people were exposed to different animations. Disney and Pixar used to dominate the stage of animation. More recently, different styles have mixed and we’ve elevated the industry. Scarlet is much heavier on the CG which enables me as a director to get more into the character expression. There’s lots of CG, of course, but I wanted the hand drawn to still be  preserved. If you look at Spider-Verse, they found a way to mix different styles to have a huge visual impact. I wanted for my film to have a shift in visual style. It feels and looks new and it allows us to show these bigger themes.”

Director Hosoda hopes that Scarlet would start dialogue between moviegoers, and audiences would find their own point of relatability within the film. “Looking at the present-day conflicts, this movie is intended to be a thought-provoking experience. I hope it becomes an entry point for conversation. I think many moviegoers will relate to this idea of revenge. For me, it’s a romantic idea to many people all over the world. There’s always a revenge story. Everyone has someone they can’t forgive. Scarlet too suffers from this but there’s a transformation. I want the audience to feel the process of change and what helps her realize there’s something more important than revenge.”

A journey awaits as Scarlet arrives in Philippine cinemas on December 10.

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

AYALA MALLS CINEMAS BRINGS MAGIC WITH THE HORSEMEN IN THEIR GREATEST HEIST — “NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T” ILLUSION BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 12

 

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films / Ayala Malls Cinemas

Get ready for illusions, heists, and jaw-dropping stunts like never before. ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't’ brings back the world's boldest illusionists. Witness their new grand illusion performance at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide on November 12.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), the film reunites the Four Horsemen, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco with Morgan Freeman as mentor Thaddeus Bradley. Joining them are the young illusionists Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, along with Rosamund Pike as the cunning and powerful villain, Veronika Vanderberg.

Check out the character posters: 

Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Dave Franco as Jack Wilder

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Morgan Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Dominic Sessa as Bosco

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Ariana Greenblatt as June

Photo Credit: Pioneer Films

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3lMRx7HRQ

A decade later, after the Four Horsemen vanished from the public eye, three talented young illusionists; Charlie (Justice Smith), June (Ariana Greenblatt), and Bosco (Dominic Sessa) quietly followed in their heroes’ footsteps, performing underground shows and daring street performances. Their acts became too public online that they caught the attention of J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), the leader of the original Four Horsemen. 

In a pitch that is part dressing down and part recruitment, Atlas challenges the young talents to take on a high-risk, high-reward mission, testing their skills while pushing them to their limits. But before the “new” Horsemen can succeed, the original Horsemen including Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) rounded up after drifting apart into their own separate lives. 

Ayala Malls Cinemas takes movie magic to the next level with its premium cinematic experience, inviting audiences to witness the Four Horsemen and a new generation of illusionists pull off their most daring and grandest illusion from New York and France to the Arabian Desert and Abu Dhabi, as they deliver the biggest heist and a thrilling dose of karmic payback.  

With Dolby Atmos sound, moviegoers can feel every pulse, twist, and stunts as if they are part of the action. Experience it in the wonder of their Specialty Cinemas, including A-Giant, and A-Luxe Cinemas, for an immersive viewing like no other! 

Now You See It. Now You Do. See the twist of magic and heist come alive at Ayala Malls Cinemas. 

'Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas starting November 12. Book your tickets now at www.sureseats.com, and follow Ayala Malls Cinemas on Facebook and Instagram for their latest updates. 

COMCO Mundo appoints new Managing Director for TARO AOX Inc., names VPs for Business Development, Operations, and Excellence

 NEWS RELEASE 

Ms. Roselynn Jane Villa, the newly appointed Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner of TARO AOX Inc. - a COMCO Mundo company

As another step towards its interregional growth and expansion, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly announces the appointment of Ms. Roselynn Jane Villa as the new Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner of TARO AOX Inc. – a COMCO Mundo company, the specialist Digital and Integrated Communications Agency of the global award-winning and powerhouse communications group.

A respected figure in the public relations and communications industry, Ms. Villa brings over two decades of leadership, stakeholder relations, and strategic communications experience across diverse sectors, from corporate and consumer PR to partnerships and brand strategy.

A seasoned communications professional, Ms. Villa has led numerous successful campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Samsung, Netflix, Nike, Uniqlo, VISA, AstraZeneca, HP, Nissan, P&G, GSK, Wyeth, Shell, Diageo, BMW, as well as leading local brands such as Ligo, PSBank, and FEU. She brings skills that align perfectly with TARO AOX Inc.’s mission to create impactful and meaningful storytelling in the digital and integrated communications space.

“I’m thrilled to join COMCO Mundo and lead TARO AOX Inc. during such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” said Ms. Villa. “I’ve long admired COMCO’s passion for meaningful storytelling and its commitment to shaping the future of communications in the region. I look forward to working with this talented team to continue building brands that make a positive impact.

Joining her in strengthening the organization’s leadership in COMCO Mundo are Ms. Rachel Syfargo,  

the newly appointed Vice President for Business Operations / Partner, Ms. Joan Icotanim-Maslang, recently named Vice President for Business Excellence / Partner, and Ms. Tricia Cusi-Jimenea, the officially designated Senior Vice President for Business Development and Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Middle East & Africa. 

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Leadership Team and some of its next-in-line homegrown leaders united to shape the future of the group of companies.

This expansion of COMCO Mundo’s senior leadership team is spearheaded by Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, alongside Ms. Joyce Yu, Managing Director & Business Administrator of COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas; Ms. Ampy Corpus, Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner of COMCO Southeast Asia - Singapore; Mr. AC Recio, Associate Director for Digital, Content & Emerging Platforms and Deputy Business Administrator / Partner of SEA Wave & Spice Storytelling Studio; Mr. Harvey Llamosa, Chief of Staff to the Interregional President & Group CEO and Associate Director for Executive Initiatives & Strategic Communications / Partner of COMCO Mundo; Ms. Queenie Resmundo-Orbista, Associate Director for New PR & Smart Social / Communications and Deputy Business Administrator / Partner of COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas; and Mr. Arnel Bien Francisco, Associate Director for Corporate Services & Business Administrator of Sundaica Shared Services & Enterprise Community. 

“We are elated to welcome Roselynn to our COMCO Squadron. Her depth and length of experience and passion for the practice of public relations and communications perfectly align with our vision to craft purposeful and impactful campaigns. Alongside the leaders, we are reinforcing our leadership bench to further drive operational excellence, creativity, and growth across the group of companies in different markets,” Mr. Bondoy shared.

To know more and stay updated with TARO AOX Inc. – a COMCO Mundo company, visit taroaox.com or follow fb.com/taroaoxinc on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/taroaoxinc on LinkedIn, and @taroaoxinc on Instagram. For COMCO Mundo, please visit comcomundo.com or fb.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo on LinkedIn, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

“Crushed it!” Tom Cruise praises Glen Powell’s new movie “The Running Man,” in cinemas November 12

 

The “Top Gun: Maverick” costars reunited at the London premiere of 

“The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright and based on the novel by Stephen King. Watch the FINAL TRAILER! 

Glen Powell and his Top Gun: Maverick costar Tom Cruise at the London premiere of Powell’s new action thriller The Running Man

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Tom Cruise enjoyed The Running Man. 

Cruise recently joined his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell at the London premiere of the latter’s new action thriller The Running Man, and according to Cruise, Powell and the rest of the team “crushed it”! 

Posted Cruise on his Instagram: “Another great night out with my friends at the movies! You guys crushed it, congratulations! I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and ate way too much popcorn.”

(From left) Glen Powell, director Edgar Wright, Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, Tom Cruise and Lee Pace at the London premiere of The Running Man

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Running Man is a dystopian story about Ben Richards (Powell), a working-class man desperate to save his sick daughter. Out of options, Ben joins the top-rated show on television called The Running Man – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. It is a competition that no one has survived. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. The movie is directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead) and also stars Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera and William H. Macy. 

Watch the newly released final trailer: https://youtu.be/E-o1p3sqbHE 

At Cinema Con in April, Cruise and Powell also shared a fun moment at the red carpet with Wright, Brolin and Domingo. While posing for photos with the team, Cruise joked, “See, I’m in The Running Man, too.” To which Powell quipped: “I will say that all of my running technique did come straight from Tom.”

Get ready for the hunt to begin when The Running Man opens only in cinemas November 12. #RunningManMovie

About The Running Man:

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction Production 

An Edgar Wright Film

“THE RUNNING MAN”

Executive Producers Stephen King, George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, 

Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

Based on the novel by Stephen King

Screenplay by Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

Directed by Edgar Wright

Cast: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra,

Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

Synopsis: In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a

deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days

while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a

bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save

his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the

show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game

as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected

fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the

danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching

him fall.

#RunningManMovie

@paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures”