PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE review --- A delightful, heart-warming, visual treat for the whole family !

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 

Photo Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

When the Paw Patrol’s ship crash-lands on a vibrant tropical island hidden from the rest of the world, the heroic pups  find themselves surrounded by a whole new world of giant, gentle neighbors: dinosaurs!

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Unlike the terrifying, predators found in Jurassic Park or Jurassic World, these dinosaurs are distinctly tailored for younger audiences—they're friendly, expressive, and far more curious than scary. The film delivers a steady stream of clever, action-packed rescue missions that keep the story moving at a fun, brisk pace. Visually, the animation is top-notch, bursting with brilliant colors, lush jungle landscapes, and high-tech rescue gadgets. And, of course, the pups themselves are as charming and cute as ever.

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is a cheerful, heartwarming, and visual treat that will delight young kids, and any kid-at-heart looking for a fun, feel-good escape. It’s an easy recommendation for young fans and a fun, wholesome watch for the whole family! 

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Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster and Jameela Jamil talk about their Dino-Loving Adventurer Characters in “PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE”, opening in PH cinemas August 26! Plus, meet PAW Patrol pup Marshall in his own featurette!

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The pups, dinos and humans in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

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Cal Brunker, back once again in the director’s chair for the latest PAW Patrol movie, loves dinosaurs. Working on PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie has been one of the most fun experiences he’s had while working on the franchise, because he got to learn more about dinosaurs! 

“We all love dinosaurs,” shares Brunker. “But animating dinosaurs is not easy! We wanted our dinosaurs to move in a way that felt authentic, believable, and realistic, pulling everyone even deeper inside the story. So one of the coolest things about making this movie was talking to real dinosaur experts to learn exactly how the bones and muscles fit together.”

Meet the dino-loving adventurers in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. But first, get to know more about pup favorite Marshall in his own featurette: https://youtu.be/ynSnTuXXzm0 

Marshall in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

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Portraying a dinosaur-loving reporter called Lilian Ledes is Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson (Goat). Lilian soon gets wrapped up in the adventure on Dino Island when she not only reports on the dinosaurs – the biggest story of her career – but she also ends up on top of one of the dinosaurs. Thankfully, the PAW Patrol is there to save her.

“It is beyond a dream to be a part of the PAW Patrol,” raves Hudson. “You didn’t have a childhood unless you grew up watching PAW Patrol! My son did. He is 16, and he is still in love with it to this day. It is an inspiring story because it has so many heroes in it, and everyone has a superpower. It teaches kids that they have one, too, and there’s always an answer and a solution by the time you get to the end.” 

Meanwhile, Eugenia Bunsen (Fortune Feimster, Zootopia 2) and Heidi Pothesis (Jameela Jamil; Elio, The Good Place) have come to the island to study the miraculous dinosaurs. “I am so pumped to be in PAW Patrol,” shares Feimster. “It’s one of those films that is for everybody. It’s such a feel-good movie, and I’m finally a hit with my nephews! It is something they can watch and tell their friends about.” 

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Feimster also loved seeing the way her voice informed the final look of her character in the film. “When I saw Eugenia, I immediately noticed she had big, curly blond hair and resembled my essence,” she says. “That was pretty cool. I couldn’t believe this animated character was physically inspired by my voice!”

Heidi, meanwhile, works at the Paleontological Institute where she’s studying dinosaurs. “It’s so cool to be part of PAW Patrol, partially because I’m obsessed with dogs,” laughs Jamil. “Dogs are the best, and dogs are genuine heroes!” 

Heidi’s on the island trying to help the pups understand the dinosaurs, but she’s flying a little close to the sun, so she, too, soon finds herself needing the pups to come to her rescue. “They become a big crew together because they’re all fighting for survival under these insane circumstances,” she says. 

It is the clever combination of all the things kids love and find stimulating that makes PAW Patrol so special, according to Jamil. “Kids feel seen, and they feel as though they can see themselves in these really fun adventures,” she says. “They’re saving people as a group, and so it’s not about ego, and there’s not one superstar. Everyone has their own moment at their own separate time. It’s a lovely and important thing to demonstrate the power of people coming together, and how much more powerful the outcome is. PAW Patrol is such an iconic franchise, and all my friends, especially the ones who are parents, now think I’m very cool. Finally!”

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie roars into cinemas August 26. The song “Bottle Up,” performed by the Backstreet Boys and co-written by Ed Sheeran, is now out! Watch the official music video and learn the dance! #PAWPatrolMovie 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE

In Cinemas August 26

Paramount Animation and Spin Master Entertainment Present 

A Spin Master Entertainment Production 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE

 

Executive Producer

Ronnen Harary

 

Produced by 

Jennifer Dodge, p.g.a., Laura Clunie, p.g.a., Toni Stevens, p.g.a.

 

Based on the Television Series Created by 

Keith Chapman

 

Written by 

Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen

 

Directed by 

Cal Brunker

 

Cast:

Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Meredith MacNeill, Ron Pardo, Jennifer Hudson, Hayden Chemberlen, Fortune Feimster, Jameela Jamil, Rain Janjua, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers, Nylan Parthipan, and Snoop Dogg, introducing Henry Bolan 

 

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“Insidious: Out of the Further” takes over the box office with a record-breaking 51.7-M PHP, the biggest horror opening day of all time in PH

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August 20, 2026 – “Insidious: Out of the Further” scared up a record-breaking opening at the local box office, setting a new record for biggest opening day of all time for a horror movie in the Philippines. 

Horror fans flocked to cinemas, including for sold-out midnight screenings, to be among the first to watch the latest installment in the cult favorite “Insidious” franchise. On its first day, “Insidious: Out of the Further” generated 51,682,703 PHP, beating the record set by its predecessor, “Insidious: The Red Door,” in 2023, and making “Out of the Further” the record-holder for the biggest opening day for the “Insidious” franchise. 

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Insidious: Out of the Further.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/b0vevY6iVRw

Below are the top 30 highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:

1. SM NORTH EDSA

1.82 m

2. SM MEGAMALL

1.35 m

3. SM FAIRVIEW

1.31 m

4. SM CLARK

1.10 m

5. SM MALL OF ASIA

1.03 m

6. ROBINS

ONS ANTIPOLO

924.00 k

7. SM SANTA ROSA

856.73 k

8. SM CDO DOWNTOWN

833.57 k

9. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TRINOMA

819.66 k

10. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CENTRIO MALL

807.69 k

11. SM BAGUIO

790.88 k

12. SM SEASIDE

783.94 k

13. ROBINSONS GALLERIA

767.32 k

14. SM DASMARIÑAS

746.52 k

15. SM BACOOR

742.98 k

16. SM MANILA

703.65 k

17. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MANILA BAY

686.63 k

18. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CIRCUIT

653.07 k

19. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GLORIETTA

631.74 k

20. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CEBU

628.27 k

21. SM CALAMBA

627.52 k

22. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CLOVERLEAF

618.36 k

23. ROBINSONS ERMITA

602.25 k

24. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MARKET! MARKET!

587.68 k

25. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CENTRAL BLOC

583.27 k

26. POWER PLANT CINEMA

574.60 k

27. SM DAVAO

568.48 k

28. SM SAN MATEO

535.15 k

29. SM LANANG

534.58 k

30. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GREENBELT

530.92 k

Producer James Wan believes that people love horror because of the relatable and universal themes, amidst all the fright and terror. “The reason a lot of filmmakers really love playing in this particular playground is that horror allows us to say a lot of things we can’t otherwise say with other films,” says Wan. “We can make social commentary on the world, talk about the political climate. We can disguise it as a metaphor, an analogy. But people aren’t offended by it because at the end of the day it’s a scary movie – it’s supposed to confront you and offend you.”

Producer Jason Blum says of director Jacob Chase, “‘Insidious’ keeps going because every few years a filmmaker walks in with a reason to make it personal, not just a reason to make it scary. Jacob had that from the first meeting. Once I heard his take, the only job left was to get out of his way and let him build it.”  

“Insidious: Out of the Further” is now haunting Philippine cinemas. Head to your local cinema or check out their ticketing websites to find out more. For more news and updates, check out Columbia Pictures PH’s Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

About "Insidious: Out of the Further"

Having earned over $740 million at the global box office, the Insidious franchise returns with a new family and a terror that redefines what The Further is capable of.

In “Insidious: Out of the Further,” Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground. 

With Lin Shaye reprising her iconic role as Elise Rainier and Jacob Chase (Come Play) directing, “Insidious: Out of the Further” opens August 21, 2026. Screenplay by Jacob Chase. Story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase.      

Directed by: 

Jacob Chase  

Screenplay by: 

Jacob Chase

Story by: 

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase

Based on characters created by: 

Leigh Whannell                                                                  

Produced by: 

Jason Blum

Oren Peli

James Wan

Leigh Whannell

Executive Producers: 

Steven Schneider

Ryan Turek

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Cast: 

Amelia Eve

Brandon Perea

and Lin Shaye

INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER review - A Fun Scary Watch for the sixth installment of the franchise

 By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 

Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures 

From the very first "Insidious" movie, this franchise has taken us on a chilling journey through supernatural horrors, with two sequels and two prequels expanding the terrifying world of the Lambert family. Now, with the sixth installment, INSIDIOUS OUT OF THE FURTHER, begins a new era. This time, the focus shifts to Gina, a dentist with the rare and haunting ability to travel to the Further—and the terrifying power to bring back entities into our world. Alongside her is her daughter Maya, who shares this dangerous gift, making them prime targets for relentless demons desperate to cross over.

This film delivers exactly what fans crave: plenty of heart-pounding jump scares and demons that are genuinely scary. The leader of these malevolent forces, Cyrus Lam, is a formidable and truly terrifying presence, supported by his three eerie acolytes who add an unsettling depth to the horror. One standout scene is the claustrophobic couch tunnel, where Gina must crawl through tight, confined spaces, only to encounter demons lurking in the shadows—an intense sequence that will have you gripping your seat. Another unforgettable moment is the dental clinic scene—gruesome and disgusting, yet perfectly crafted for a horror movie that knows how to push boundaries. 

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The performances by Amelia Eve, Sam Spruell, and the ever-iconic Lin Shaye—the face of the Insidious series—are remarkable. Directed by Jacob Chase, this installment arguably stands as the best sequel yet, breathing new life into the franchise while honoring its roots. The audience in my cinema was screaming and laughing throughout, a testament to the film’s ability to entertain and frighten simultaneously. Filipino audiences, known for their love of horror, were especially thrilled.

  

Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures 

If you’re a fan of horror movies, INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER is a must-watch. Gather your friends, family, or even co-workers for a night of scary fun that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This movie proves that the Insidious franchise still knows how to deliver spine-tingling excitement with every chapter. 

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Brad Pitt and dog Odin brave the harsh elements together in the new international trailer for “HEART OF THE BEAST,” directed by David Ayer. Only in cinemas SEPTEMBER 23

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Survival depends on their bond. Find out more about Special Forces officer James Belmont’s (Brad Pitt) relationship with his combat dog, Odin, in the new trailer for Heart of the Beast, from acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer. Also starring J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe, the film opens in Philippine cinemas September 23. 

Watch the newly released international trailer: https://youtu.be/VrbczgDt-Wo 

In Heart of the Beast, after a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From director David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

About Heart of the Beast:

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures

A Wild Chickens / Temple Hill / Kino World Production

A Film by David Ayer

Brad Pitt 

“HEART OF THE BEAST” 

 

SYNOPSIS

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet. 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Damien Chazelle, Scott Lumpkin, Cameron Alexander, Chris Long, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Sophie Cassidy, Zack Conroy

 

PRODUCED BY

Olivia Hamilton, p.g.a., Marty Bowen, David Ayer, p.g.a., Brad Pitt, p.g.a.

 

WRITTEN BY

Cameron Alexander

 

DIRECTED BY

David Ayer

 

CAST

Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe

 

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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GLOBAL VIDEO GAME PHENOMENON ‘KINGDOM HEARTS’ GREENLIT FOR FIRST-EVER ORIGINAL TELEVISION SERIES ON DISNEY+

 

Legendary Video Game Creator Tetsuya Nomura To Contribute to the Anime Series

PHILIPPINES (August 15, 2026) — “Kingdom Hearts” (working title), an original anime series inspired by the globally beloved video game franchise, has been greenlit for Disney+. 

Developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at SQUARE ENIX, the series reimagines the iconic adventure with a brand-new story that will expand on the universe of Kingdom Hearts while celebrating the characters that have captured he hearts of millions of fans around the world. The news was announced today at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

“Kingdom Hearts has captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “There’s something really exciting about taking a world fans have spent years exploring through the games and bringing it to life in a completely new way. And with a creative team that is working closely with the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, our new series will be unmistakably ‘Kingdom Hearts,’ while giving fans a whole new way to experience the world they love.”

“Kingdom Hearts” (WT) joins the growing slate of original animated series for Disney+ Philippines, alongside series that include “Dragon Striker,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Big City Greens” and the upcoming “Messi and the Giants,” “Warrior Cats” and “Journey.” The series reflects the platform’s continued focus on creating stories filled with magic, wonder, adventure and heart for a new generation of kids and families. 

Critics call “The End of Oak Street” a crowd-pleasing popcorn movie, the best dinosaur movie since the ’90s Don’t miss “The End of Oak Street”, now showing in cinemas!

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(From left) Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, Maisy Stella and Anne Hathaway are the Platts in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Critics are enjoying “The End of Oak Street,” praising the direction, style and performances, with one even calling it “a callback to classic sci-fi adventure.” 

In their review, Collider, besides describing the film as a callback to sci-fi adventure classics, described the film as a lot of fun. They’re particularly impressed with director David Robert Mitchell’s work on the movie and, of course, Anne Hathaway. “It’s 90 minutes of edge-of-your-seat entertainment that commits to its concept and entertains throughout,” they wrote. “Big, loud, and guaranteed to make you jump at least once, it’s another eye-catching performance from the always-busy Hathaway, and proof that blockbuster entertainment doesn’t need to follow a franchise formula.” 

Set in ’80s suburbia, “The End of Oak Street,” directed by David Robert Mitchell (“It Follows”) and co-produced by J.J. Abrams (“Super 8,” “Lost”), tells the story of the Platt family, played by Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella (“My Old Ass”) and Christian Convery (“Sweet Tooth”). After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

IndieWire felt they were truly back in the ’80s, a time when Amblin Entertainment (founded by Steven Spielberg) released many of their now beloved classics, including “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Poltergeist” and “Back to the Future.” “A crowd-pleasing but winkingly mean-spirited Amblin homage that perfectly captures the sweet menace of movies like ‘Gremlins’ and ‘The Goonies’ (so perfectly, in fact, that it almost feels like you’ve been sucked through a hole in space-time yourself), ‘The End of Oak Street’ is what multiplexes have been missing from recent summers,” they wrote. “Lean, clever, original, cheer-at-the-screen entertainment that will traumatize 10-year-olds for life and make their parents feel like they’re kids again.”

Ewan McGregor as Greg, and Anne Hathaway as Denise, wield their weapons of choice in their fight for survival against dinosaurs in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

For JoBlo.com, “The End of Oak Street” is the best dinosaur movie since the ’90s, when dinosaurs first became a massive movie phenomenon. And ComingSoon.net wrote that the film is “an extremely entertaining popcorn movie that feels designed to be experienced with a packed theater, complete with jump scares, big thrills, audience screams, and plenty of moments that practically beg you to shout at the screen.”

Ever since he was a kid, director David Robert Mitchell always wanted to make a dinosaur movie. “My dad was obsessed with dinosaurs, he had always dreamed of being a paleontologist and was always reading dinosaur books. So, I grew up around it,” shares the filmmaker. “I fell in love with the idea of doing it, but I didn’t know what would be my version of a dinosaur film. Then a few years ago I was walking through my neighborhood, just a casual stroll, and I was passing by this really interesting house and this alleyway. And I just imagined that there was a dinosaur there digging through the trash. I just could see it, and I stopped and I looked at this interesting tableau of this fantastical thing in this mundane place in a middle-class neighborhood. And I thought, I want to write something that feels like this. I want to make a movie that feels like this image in my mind.” 

Run for your life! Christian Convery as Brian, and Maisy Stella as Audrey, flee from a dinosaur in “The End of Oak Street.”

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Producer J.J. Abrams says that there are amazing sequences in “The End of Oak Street.” “One in particular I think could be a classic terror scene,” he shares. “But I think the big takeaway is the thrill of seeing dinosaurs in a suburban setting. The contrast of these wild creatures in an absolutely mundane neighborhood is spectacular. The insane story becomes far more relatable than you might expect.”

Run towards the cinemas and catch “The End of Oak Street,” now showing nationwide. #EndofOakStreet

About “The End of Oak Street”

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, THE END OF OAK STREET also stars Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. The film is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper. The executive producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee and Leeann Stonebreaker. 

Mitchell’s team behind the camera includes director of photography Michael Gioulakis, production designer Maya Shimoguchi, editor John Axelrad, composer Michael Giacchino and costume designer Erin Benach.  

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Bad Robot Production, A Jackson Pictures Production, A David Robert Mitchell Film: THE END OF OAK STREET. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX in North America on August 14, 2026, and internationally beginning 12 August 2026.