TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JAMES GUNN’S “SUPERMAN”, STARRING DAVID CORENSWET! “SUPERMAN” OPENS ONLY IN CINEMAS AND IMAX JULY 9

 

#Superman

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On July 9, the entire world will look up. Get tickets now for “Superman” – only in cinemas and IMAX. “Superman” is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as the new Superman / Clark Kent, together with Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor). 

Watch: https://youtu.be/Vy_x4DV9XBE?si=WSjWGYbjXdHXAF2X 

To check schedules and book your tickets, visit https://www.superman.com.ph/ 

#Superman

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

About “Superman”

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).

“Superman” is executive produced by Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther. Behind the camera, Gunn is joined by frequent collaborators, including director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors Craig Alpert (“Deadpool 2,” “Blue Beetle”), Jason Ballantine (the “IT” films, “The Flash”) and William Hoy (“The Batman”).

“Superman” will be in theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 9, 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #Superman

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Watch your step 🔥. The main trailer for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” trailer is finally here!

 

Opens in PH cinemas on August 20

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, released the main trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to the Philippines on August 20, 2025, including in IMAX®. The film includes official themes from legendary music artists Aimer and LiSA.

Watch the main trailer here: https://youtu.be/2eQFygoJBZI

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

Coming in 2025 in Philippine cinemas, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

M3GAN 2.0 Review: The A.I. doll is back - better, faster, and stronger !

By: Edgar Allan Yu 

M3GAN 2.0 is here, and it’s clear that the A.I. doll has undergone quite the transformation --- she's done a complete 360! In this sequel, the antagonist we once feared has now stepped into the role of protagonist, shifting the narrative from horror to an exhilarating blend of sci-fi, action, and comedy. This change brings with it a fresh dynamic that keeps viewers on their toes.

The stakes are higher than ever as we’re introduced to Amelia, a new and deadlier robot that poses a significant threat to humanity. Faced with this formidable adversary, Gemma finds herself with no choice but to resurrect M3GAN. But this time around, she’s not just bringing her back; she’s giving her some serious upgrades—making her better, faster, and stronger than before. 

Fans of high-octane action will appreciate the numerous thrilling sequences reminiscent of iconic films like Terminator 2 and 3. However, I must admit that I miss some of the horror elements that defined its predecessor; they added an edge of suspense that is somewhat lacking in this installment. Nevertheless, M3GAN 2.0 delivers plenty of entertainment and fun moments that make it worth watching. If you’re looking for an engaging ride filled with action-packed scenes and clever humor, this sequel is definitely one to check out!

Photo credits: Universal Pictures 

These Awesome Intelligence essentials will complete your next adventure!

 

The Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G are your adventure-approved companions

Get ready to step up your next adventure with Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G, now powered by Awesome Intelligence to help you plan, slay, and stay on top of it all. Whether you are discovering new music like #TeamGalaxy’s Belle, showing the best face like Ashtine, or creating next-level content like Donny and Andres, these phones are your go-to for unlocking awesomeness in every scroll, snap, and story.

Vibe to Fresh Finds with Belle’s AI-Powered Soundtrack

Ever had a song stuck in your head but did not know the title? With the upgraded Circle to Search with Google, finding it is easy, just like Belle Mariano does. She shares, “As someone always on the go, whether I’m on set or scrolling during a break, it helps me stay curious and productive without losing focus. One time I had LSS from a TikTok, and instead of typing lyrics, I just used the Circle to Search, and boom, I got the song! It’s so quick and seamless, like the phone just gets me.” 

Want to do it like Belle? Simply long press the home button, tap the music note icon, and hum or let it listen. In seconds, you’ve got your answer. But that’s not all—Circle to Search goes beyond music. You can circle anything on your screen to search it instantly, or even use it to translate signs and menus while you are traveling.

Snap, Slay, and Repeat with Selfie Perfection Like Ashtine

With the Best Face feature on the Galaxy A56 5G, you can easily pick everyone’s best look from a Motion Photo—just like Ashtine Olviga! Say goodbye to awkward blinks and missed smiles. Tap through the frames, choose the perfect expressions, and snap that flawless group shot. Ashtine said, “I love using the Best Face feature on my Galaxy A56 5G because it seriously saves my selfies — and my time! It’s super helpful, especially when I’m working on content or capturing memories from our shoots. It lets me focus on the moment, knowing I can fix the shot after.”

Want more flair? Add drama with custom filters and effects that match your awesome vibe. Just pick a photo from your gallery and create a custom effect to make your shots truly unique!

Donny’s Trick? Erase the Chaos, Keep the Aesthetic

You finally get the perfect shot—but there is clutter in the background messing with the vibe. With the enhanced Object Eraser, you can clean up your photo in just a tap. Just like Donny Pangilinan, you can instantly remove anything from photobombers to stray wires, leaving behind nothing but clean, scroll-stopping content every time. 

Sharing how he edits on the go, Donny puts it simply, “You know those moments when you take a great photo but there’s a random person or some mess in the background? With just a few taps, I can clean it up and keep the focus on the moment. It makes my adventure photos look way better without needing complicated edits.”

Turn Moments into Loop-Worthy GIFs à la Andres

With AI Select, your phone becomes more than just a phone—it is your creative sidekick. Just ask Andres Muhlach, who uses it to turn fun moments into loop-worthy GIFs straight from the edge panel. Andres shares here, “I’m a big fan of the AI Select feature, it’s perfect for making the most out of your phone, like creating content without needing editing apps–it keeps everything fast, fun, and super smooth.”

Whether you are capturing a reaction, a dance move, or a funny face, AI Select helps you make it GIF gold. But it's not just for fun—AI Select also keeps things efficient. It can spot phone numbers for quick calls or copying, add events to your calendar, scan QR codes on the fly, search places on maps, and even let you write or draw without switching apps. By recognizing what’s on your screen, AI Select suggests smart actions so you can do more, faster—no app-hopping required.

Check out how #TeamGalaxy Belle, Ashtine, Donny, and Andres step up their adventures in this video.

Time to gear up with your next Galaxy upgrade! The Galaxy A26 5G drops in three bold shades—Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, and the online-exclusive Awesome Peach Pink—priced at just ₱15,990 (6GB+128GB) and ₱17,990 (8GB+256GB). Snag one now and score a free travel adapter worth ₱1,190!

Level up with the Galaxy A36 5G, available in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, and Awesome White. You can grab it for ₱19,990 (8GB+128GB, online exclusive) or ₱21,990 (8GB+256GB). Or go all-in with the Galaxy A56 5G in Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, and Awesome Pink—priced at ₱23,990 (8GB+128GB, online exclusive) and ₱25,990 (8GB+256GB). Plus, get an e-voucher worth up to ₱1,500 with every A36 or A56 5G purchase!

Even better—score up to 20% off on select Galaxy Buds and Watches with any Galaxy A56, A36, or A26 5G. Pro tip: Pay easy with 0% installment via Samsung Finance+ and start your summer the awesome way.

Learn more about these awesome devices! Visit the following for more information:

Galaxy A56 5G: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a56-5g-awesome-lightgray-128gb-sm-a566bzasphl/buy/. 

Galaxy A36 5G: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a36-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a366bzksphl/buy/

Galaxy A26 5G: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a26-5g-mint-256gb-sm-a266blghphl/buy/.

You can also check this story at the Samsung Newsroom: https://news.samsung.com/ph/these-awesome-intelligence-essentials-will-complete-your-next-adventure 

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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is on a Jurassic tour for “Jurassic World Rebirth”

 

Plus roar with the dinos with the Jurassic World Rebirth TikTok effect

The Philippines’ own Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, will be on a Jurassic adventure as she travels to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth. Sharing a sneak peek of her upcoming experience, Gray writes “A New Era Begins....in Thailand 🇹🇭 Excited to take you along for this journey 👀.”

Follow Catriona’s Jurassic journey: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLZqNFWpSTK/?hl=en

Universal Pictures also released a fun TikTok effect where users can try and roar like a dinosaur. The effect will flash photos of the various dinosaurs from Jurassic World Rebirth and fans can try to match their roar with what the creatures would sound like.

Try the TikTok effect: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZP8rMwVEU/

Jurassic World Rebirth ushers in the new era of dinosaurs as it arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 2. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About Jurassic World Rebirth:

A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. 

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

 

Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer. 

THE “SMURFS” CAST IS SMURFIN’ EPIC! CHECK OUT THE CHARACTER POSTERS FOR “SMURFS”, IN CINEMAS JULY 16

 

Who’s your favorite Smurf? The character posters for the new Smurfs movie are now available! Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/EMOBqPpfyes?si=lH3UC_6aRYqTteFf  

Synopsis:

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

 

Paramount Animation Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Ty Ty and Jay Brown Production

“SMURFS”

  

Executive Produced by

Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

 

Produced by

Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo

 

Written by

Pam Brady

 

Directed by

Chris Miller

 

Cast:

Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

#SmurfsMovie

@paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in July 2025!

#JurassicWorldRebirth

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

July 2 - Jurassic World Rebirth (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend

Directed by: Gareth Edwards

Trailer: https://youtu.be/tsZDuJ1Y5vY?si=iyxx0jjpDyMB3aok 

Five years after the events of “Jurassic World Dominion,” the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Scarlett Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.

#Superman

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

July 9 - Superman (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult

Directed by: James Gunn

Trailer: https://youtu.be/KRCa-7ck7uM?si=nJVbobSw2-nds47u

“Superman” is DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen. In his signature style, Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. Gunn is producing the film with his fellow DC Studios head Safran. Joining Corenswet, Brosnahan and Hoult in the cast are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell.

#SmurfsMovie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

July 16 - Smurfs (Paramount Pictures)

Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman

Directed by: Chris Miller

Trailer: https://youtu.be/EMOBqPpfyes?si=MUOs8IBshCFoK5sv 

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. “Smurfs” features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman. 

Bring Her Back

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

July 16 - Bring Her Back (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips

Directed by: Danny and Michael Philippou

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Mu1-DTIBirI?si=4st6pLVRKx03eYHW

“Bring Her Back” tells the tale of a brother Andy (Billy Barratt), and his low-vision sister Piper (Sora Wong) as they enter the care of their new foster mother. Slowly they uncover a terrifying ritual in their new secluded home.

#TheBadGuys2PH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

July 30 - The Bad Guys 2 (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Danielle Brooks, Maria Bakalova, Natasha Lyonne

Directed by: Pierre Perifel

Trailer: https://youtu.be/TY1lWh20VSw?si=1NJbPuW4TyzMwqV-

Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. 

#IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

July 30 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt

Directed by: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Trailer: https://youtu.be/1sAcsCW1Zjw?si=5rsR3PIbI5mUjpk4

When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer… and is hell-bent on revenge. As one by one the friends are stalked by a killer, they discover this has happened before, and they turn to two survivors of the legendary Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.*

F1 Movie Review - Fast Cars and Great Cast: The Ultimate F1 Movie Experience

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu

In the exhilarating world of motorsport cinema, the latest F1 movie delivers a thrilling ride that is not to be missed. Brad Pitt shines as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising race car driver from the 1990s whose career was nearly derailed by tragedy. Now, he’s back in the driver’s seat, tasked with revitalizing a struggling Formula 1 team. At 61, Pitt still exudes that unmistakable cool vibe that made him a household name in his 30s, captivating audiences with his charisma and depth.

The supporting cast elevates the film even further; Kerry Condon brings an impressive performance, while Damson Idris and Javier Bardem round out the ensemble with their own compelling portrayals. But what truly sets this film apart are its breathtaking race scenes. The cinematography immerses you in the heart-pounding action of F1 racing, making you feel as if you're inside those fast cars hurtling down the track.

The sound design and soundtrack deserve special mention—each rev of an engine and screech of tires is meticulously crafted to create an electrifying atmosphere reminiscent of being at a live race. Directed by Joseph Kosinski—known for his work on "Top Gun: Maverick"—this film can easily be described as Top Gun on wheels! With its combination of stellar performances and adrenaline-fueled racing sequences, this F1 movie is poised to become a classic in its own right. Don't miss your chance to experience it!  

Photo credits: Warner Bros Pictures

#F1TheMovie 

Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold

SEOUL, Korea – June 24, 2025 – For years, Samsung Electronics has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes beyond what devices can do — it’s about how people interact with them.

As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it’s redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation – where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes instant.

The next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be unveiled.

On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York – a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it’s only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity, and collaboration. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 10 PM PH Time.

Stay tuned and make sure to visit https://news.samsung.com/ph/ for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025.

Complete your registration to get a ₱5,000 e-voucher and a chance to win a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Be the first to discover the new Galaxy Foldable. Sign up now: https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/

#Galaxy Unpacked #Galaxy Unpacked 2025 #Galaxy Invitation #Samsung Unpacked #Foldable 

#Galaxy AI 

Make-A-Wish® Partners with GMG Productions’ “Come From Away” to Support Children with Critical Illnesses

Press Release 

Nonprofit organization Make-A-Wish® Philippines has partnered with GMG Productions for a special fundraising performance that aims to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Through a local production of the award-winning Broadway musical, “Come From Away,” the partnership aims to bring a lifetime of hope to children in need with this special night of entertainment.

Based on real events, “Come From Away” is set in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were grounded right after the September 11 attacks. Despite growing tension in the country, the local townsfolk offered their homes and hospitality to the stranded strangers, welcoming them as neighbors in their time of need.

In real life, one of the grounded planes was a Make-A-Wish flight, carrying children with critical illnesses and their families on the way to Disney World, Florida. Due to the postponement of the much-anticipated trip, the town came together to throw a party for the children, complete with mascots, music, cakes and clowns. This is just one of many stories from Gander that inspired the musical, showing how kindness can help change people's lives.

Under the direction of Michael Williams, “Come From Away” has been adapted to a local audience, celebrating the power of community and generosity. And with its upcoming staging on June 27 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati, limited tickets will be available for the VIP section, with proceeds going towards bringing hope, strength and joy to the children who need it most.

“We are happy to partner with GMG Productions for this acclaimed musical, and to share the same values of kindness and generosity as the story that people will see on stage. Like the town of Gander, Newfoundland coming together to help strangers, we also believe in the power of community and wishes to help change the lives of our beneficiaries,” shared Ms. Aleah Ortiz, Executive Director of Make-A-Wish® Philippines.

In its 25th year of making wishes come true, Make-A-Wish® Philippines continues to be a beacon of hope to children with critical illnesses. On the road to achieving its goal of making 525 wishes come true this year, the foundation recently granted the wishes of Kiv (5, diagnosed with a Neuroectodermal Intraabdominal Tumor) and Betsy (13, living with neuroblastoma) to meet SB19. Make-A-Wish® Philippines has also partnered with COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises to amplify its message of hope for its 25th anniversary celebration, inviting donors, volunteers and partners to support this important milestone.

Become a Wishmaker and secure your spot at the Make-A-Wish VIP section of “Come From Away” this June 27 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Tickets are available at wishes.ph, where you can learn more about how you can help transform lives, one wish at a time.

“IT’S FUNNY, AGGRESSIVE, DRIVING, AND SURPRISINGLY HEARTWARMING. THIS FILM IS SO DAMN ENTERTAINING ON SO MANY LEVELS,” SAYS BRAD PITT ABOUT “F1 THE MOVIE,” NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS

Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. 

Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films

“I still don’t know how we got away with it,” says Oscar winner Brad Pitt about how he, alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski, made “F1 The Movie,” which Pitt describes as “the most visceral driving experience that’s ever been put on film.” 

And what they got away with was putting Pitt and his fellow actor Damson Idris into professional race cars and filming them at top speeds. “The forces in these cars – the high-speed corners – the physics of it all want to rip your head from your shoulders. It’s shocking what these cars can do – and it’s a high unlike any high I’ve ever experienced before. We just couldn’t capture it any other way.”

In “F1 The Movie,” Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, dubbed “the greatest that never was” and FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition – and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/upI1T1NeqSY 

Pitt says that the magic of the movie is the way it will appeal equally to longtime fans of the sport and to anyone who’s never even heard of Formula 1. “Threading that needle was the biggest challenge, but I think we’ve done that – made it enlightening enough and understandable for newcomers without dumbing it down for ultra fans. It’s funny, it’s aggressive, it’s driving, and it’s surprisingly heartwarming. I love all these characters. I think this film is so damn entertaining on so many levels.”

Kerry Condon and Damson Idris in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. 

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Before Pitt and Idris learned to drive at nearly 200 miles per hour, and before the film production fully integrated itself into multiple global races comprising one of the biggest traveling sports in the world, “F1 The Movie” began when “Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski approached legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer with the idea. “What Joe wanted was authenticity. He wanted to make the best racing movie ever made,” says Bruckheimer. 

For Kosinski, the idea was sparked by two ideas that came together for him. The first was his fanship of “Drive to Survive,” the hugely successful F1 docuseries. “What really struck me about the first season was that it focused not on the most famous names and teams, but the teams at the back of the pack. That was a story that was very ripe for a film – underdogs who are struggling to get into the top ten, or even survive as a team,” he says. 

Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. 

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The second idea involved a driver a little further up the field. “I happen to have the email of Lewis Hamilton,” he says. Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, a legendary figure who inspires on the track and off, had briefly considered taking a role in “Top Gun: Maverick.” “I sent an email to Lewis just saying, ‘I want to make a film in this world. I want it to be the most authentic racing film ever. Would you be interested in helping me to do that?’ And he said yes.”

That authenticity was what intrigued Hamilton. “From the beginning, Joe and Jerry talked about how important the authenticity is,” recalls Hamilton, “not only for the new fans that we’ll gain from this movie, but for old fans, like myself, who have grown up with it since we were walking. The focus has been to make sure that it is as authentic a racing movie has ever been.” With Hamilton’s yes, they were literally off to the races. 

Feel the thrill of Formula 1 racing and watch “F1 The Movie,” now showing in cinemas. 

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            From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind Barbarian, comes a

new horror/thriller: “Weapons.”   

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

Cregger directs from his own screenplay, and also produces alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, with Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin executive producing. The filmmaker’s creative team behind the camera includes director of photography Larkin Seiple, production designer Tom Hammock, editor Joe Murphy and costume designer Trish Summerville. The music is by Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay and Zach Cregger.

New Line Cinema Presents a Subconscious/Vertigo Entertainment/Boulderlight Pictures Production, a Zach Cregger Film, “Weapons.” It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and released in theaters and IMAX nationwide on August 8, 2025, and internationally beginning August 6, 2025.

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Century Tuna welcomes back Mt. Everest summiteer Jeno Panganiban

 

Jeno Panganiban brandishes the Philippine flag at Mera Peak in Nepal, which offers a view of Mount Everest.

Century Tuna officially celebrates the return of mountaineer and Superbod athlete Jeno Panganiban to the Philippines after successfully reaching the top of Mount Everest, the world’s highest summit.

Through a couple of months of relentlessly climbing the unforgiving terrain and enduring the frigid climate of Mount Everest, Jeno has etched his name in Philippine history as the youngest male Filipino who has reached its summit in almost two decades, inspiring a new generation of Filipinos to embrace the challenge of facing their own summit with strength and proper nutrition.

Century Tuna honors his monumental achievement and welcomes Jeno home, shining a spotlight on his triumphant ascent. He embodies strength, endurance, and resilience in his pursuit to reach the summit of the world. 

Youngest male Filipino Mount Everest summiteer, Jeno Panganiban, shares stories about his journey climbing the highest mountain in the world.

“When we were approaching the summit, I approached it with pride because by that time, we knew that the whole nation was watching us. And I felt emotional because I was able to carry the Philippine flag to the top of the world,” Jeno shared as he recounted the once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

Jeno’s summit to the world’s peak is a testament to years of hard work and dedication to fueling his passion for mountaineering and optimizing his lifestyle. He transitioned from a former software engineer, working a 9-to-5 job, to owning a distribution business, supplying healthy produce to restaurants across Metro Manila, which has given him the flexibility to control his own time. 

When he set his sights to finally achieving his long-time dream of conquering Mount Everest, Jeno knew that it required singular focus and relentless drive. It wasn’t only about rallying together all his previous mountaineering experiences. It was also about actively choosing to go through extreme preparation and intentionally nourishing his body with the right nutrition that can push him to become one of the Philippines’ national prides.

From high altitude sickness, hazardous weather, to the looming threat of avalanches, Jeno persisted through the life-threatening challenges. He endured temperatures reaching below freezing, extreme sun exposure burning, and loss of oxygen as he was reaching the summit while pushing through exhaustion. 

Jeno Panganiban pushes through climbing the Khumbu Icefall, a treacherous shifting terrain of ice and snow near the Mount Everest Base Camp.

“You have to be comfortable in being uncomfortable,” says Jeno. “So every day, we made sure that our bodies were in the right condition. I made sure my body and mind were ready for the push.”

With Century Tuna as his partner, Jeno was able to bring his A game to his climb. His remarkable resilience to climb to an elevation of 8,849 meters is nourished by his favorite

Century Tuna meal, the classic combination of Century Tuna Hot and Spicy with saltine crackers, a comfort food that’s easy to prepare but packed with protein to keep him energized throughout his arduous training and long ascent.

Jeno Panganiban holds up the Century Tuna flag at the summit of Mount Everest (left) and at the Mount Everest Base Camp (right).

His journey perfectly embodies Century Tuna’s “Fit for Any Role” campaign, highlighting the brand’s celebration of the multi-faceted image of fitness and its part in helping individuals face any role. 

Century Pacific Food, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Greg Banzon speaks about Century Tuna’s partnership with Jeno Panganiban.

“Century Tuna is proud and honored to support Jeno’s journey because he is a living testament that anyone can face their own summit. He has shown us that through properly nourishing the body and building up strength, everyone can go after their dreams — a pursuit that Century Tuna has always championed. He is an inspiration, not just to his fellow athletes, but to all of us who take on life’s challenges every day,” said Century Pacific Food, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Greg Banzon.

Century Tuna challenges every Filipino to define their own summit. Whether they want to achieve a fitness milestone, a personal goal, or a monumental accomplishment, being fit with Century Tuna means being ready to take on the challenge.

For more information, please visit https://centurytuna.ph/ or follow Century Tuna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.