LOOK UP! WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR JAMES GUNN’S “SUPERMAN”, STARRING DAVID CORENSWET! “SUPERMAN” OPENS ONLY IN CINEMAS JULY 9

 

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Your choices, your actions, that’s what makes you who you are. Watch the newly released trailer for James Gunn’s Superman,” starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. Only In Cinemas and IMAX July 9.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/KRCa-7ck7uM 

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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The legends are back. Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan team up for “Karate Kid: Legends”

 

Arriving in PH cinemas on May 28

It’s only a matter of time that legends Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan come together for the ultimate martial arts film, and time has finally come in Karate Kid: Legends. “Bringing these two legends together is beyond a producer's dream,” says producer Karen Rosenfelt. “What’s fresh and unique about this movie is that both Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso are training a Chinese, Mandarin-speaking boy. It's a story about family and recovering what's important. And it works as a standalone if you have never seen a Karate Kid film, and it’s also a love letter to those who were there for The Karate Kid in 1984.”

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/BtACuGrq2uA

In Karate Kid: Legends, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) has moved across continents to New York City. Adjusting to his new home, he finds himself attracting unwanted attention from the local karate champion. Preparing for the ultimate martial arts showdown, Li’s kung fu mentor Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists the help of Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to merge the two unique disciplines together.

The filmmakers have taken care to honor the franchise and bring in exciting new concepts to appeal to new and longtime fans, and none has brought in more effort into Karate Kid: Legends than actor and executive producer Ralph Macchio. “I’ve been careful over the years with protecting this franchise, protecting this character,” Macchio says. “The evolution of these characters, the themes in the original movie, they still stand the test of time and win over each generation.”

Jackie Chan was eager to get back into the franchise, reprising the role of Mr. Han. “I wanted to come back to this role because the audience wants to come back,” he says. “We’ve been looking for a good story. We’ve been waiting.”

Having the martial arts icon with decades of films under his belt was a unique learning experience for Macchio. "I have so much respect for him as an artist and entertainer,” he says. “He's a legend in the field, whether it be motion pictures and martial arts or even comedy. He cares very much, and he's very involved in every take, certainly in the martial arts takes. He's like, ‘No, no, this is how it's done!’ I kind of just say, ‘Okay!’”

The feeling was mutual with Chan, who felt like he had immediate chemistry with Macchio. “Our first time meeting was the premiere of The Karate Kid ten years ago. He's an actor like me—so experienced,” says Chan. “He knows what a film needs. Immediately we just melded together. Whatever I’d say, he was already thinking.”

Watch the two legends foster the new generation of martial arts fighters as Karate Kid: Legends arrives in Philippine cinemas on May 28. Karate Kid: Legends is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #KarateKidMovie @columbiapicph

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures” 

MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED ALDEN RICHARDS FLIES TO SEOUL FOR THE RED CARPET PREMIERE OF “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING,” MEETS TOM CRUISE

 

“Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” opens in PH cinemas Saturday, May 17

Tom Cruise and Alden Richards at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Seoul, May 8, 2025 - Alden Richards was a man on a mission. 

The newly crowned Philippine Box Office King recently flew to Seoul, South Korea, to join the red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and there he met Hollywood superstar and action legend Tom Cruise. 

“Ethan meets Ethan… I have no words!” wrote Richards on Instagram where he posted a video of his meet-and-greet with Cruise. Ethan is the name of Richards’s character in the box-office breaking “Hello, Love, Goodbye” and “Hello, Love, Again” movies. In the Mission: Impossible franchise, Cruise’s character is named Ethan Hunt. 

Alden Richards shaking hands with Tom Cruise at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

At the film’s premiere, Richards and the other guests got to watch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Cruise and the rest of the cast in attendance – Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis, as well as with director Christopher McQuarrie. 

Check out more photos from the premiere! 

Hayley Atwell and Alden Richards at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Alden Richards / Sam Sanciangco

Simon Pegg and Alden Richards at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Alden Richards / Sam Sanciangco

Alden Richards was all smiles while standing beside Greg Tarzan Davis and his fellow VIP guests at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Alden Richards / Sam Sanciangco

Tom Cruise signing autographs at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

(From left) Pom Klementieff, director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell and Greg Tarzan Davis at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

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(From left) Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, director Christopher McQuarrie, Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise take a selfie inside the theater at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

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Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie outside the cinema at the Seoul red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning on May 8.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

At the Tokyo premiere two days before, Cruise shared his excitement about the latest film in the popular Mission: Impossible series. “This film is a culmination of the last 30 years of making this franchise,” he said. “And I’m telling you, everything has led to this.”  

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/2GRPetxj1mc 

Don’t miss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, in cinemas starting Saturday, May 17. #MissionImpossible @paramountpicsph 

“A MINECRAFT MOVIE: BLOCK PARTY EDITION!” The Year’s BLOCKbuster Phenomenon gets Lyrical—Beginning Friday May 9, Audiences can Sing (and Meme) Along with 2025’s Biggest Hit!

Burbank, CA, May 6, 2025 – Calling all Steves! In the middle of its record-smashing run in theaters, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures invite fans back to the theater to experience “A Minecraft Movie” together in a whole new way! You know the moments. You know the lines. You love the songs! Now it’s time to get loose, laugh out loud and belt out those lyrics like a true diamond-tier fan.

On Friday May 9, fans across the Philippines can embrace the film anew by singing—or meme-ing—along with their favorite moments from the movie. “A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition!” is made for those who yearn for the mines, so get ready to (re)enter the Overworld this weekend!

Tickets are on sale now in select theaters for “A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition!”—visit https://www.minecraftmovie.com.ph/ for schedules and tickets!

About “A Minecraft Movie”

 From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie,” directed by Jared Hess, is the first-ever big screen, live-action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time.  

The film also stars Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, with Jennifer Coolidge.

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. 

Hess directed from a screenplay by Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer and Neil Widener & Gavin James and Chris Galletta, story by Allison Schroeder and Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer, based on the Minecraft video game. Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Jill Messick, Torfi Frans Ólafsson and Vu Bui produced, and Todd Hallowell, Jay Ashenfelter, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jon Spaihts executive produced.

The director’s creative team behind the camera includes director of photography Enrique Chediak, production designer Grant Major, editor James Thomas, VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon and costume designer Amanda Neale. The music supervisors are Gabe Hilfer and Karyn Rachtman, and the music is by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present A Vertigo Entertainment/On The Roam/Mojang Studios Production, A Jared Hess Film, “A Minecraft Movie.” The film is be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures worldwide and by Legendary East in China.

“I want that thrill. To deliver that level of immersion and excitement.” The mythical world of Vikings and dragons comes to life in the new “How to Train Your Dragon” featurette

In PH cinemas June 11

For How to Train Your Dragon book series author Cressida Cowell, seeing the animated world based on her best-selling novels transform into live-action was nothing short of magical. Walking through the village of Berk or into the blacksmith’s forge was like stepping into a dream,” Cowell says. “The attention to detail—the wear on the tools, the weathered wood of the buildings—made everything feel alive. It was extraordinary.”

Watch the “Bringing Berk to Life” featurette: https://youtu.be/r3FYFOuke0I

Every aspect of production was meticulously crafted to translate the sense of wonder into realism, and at the head is original director Dean DeBlois, who’s excited to show everyone the Isle of Berk, and all its inhabitants. “I decided to revisit How to Train Your Dragon because it presented a remarkable opportunity—not only to direct a live-action film, but to return to a world I’ve genuinely missed,” DeBlois says. “These characters and this universe have stayed with me, and now we can bring them back with such authenticity and conviction that, when audiences enter this world, they’ll never want to leave.”

In How To Train Your Dragon, Vikings and dragons are embittered in a generations-long feud. When Hiccup, a young Viking, befriends the Night Fury Toothless, they defy centuries of tradition, and their unlikely friendship might be the key to saving the island from a looming threat.

The heart and soul of the film was rooted in the characters and the dragons, and realism was key in capturing all the emotional moments of How to Train Your Dragon. “The key is grounding the dragons in familiar animal behaviors,” DeBlois says. “By drawing inspiration from cats, dogs, horses and other animals, we’ve created creatures that feel authentic even though they’re fantasy creatures. Each dragon has a unique personality, and they live within a real, grounded world. Our goal was to make audiences believe in dragons as completely as they believed in the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park.”

In crafting this rich world, the filmmakers keep to heart what makes the film resonate with audiences. “My hope is that audiences who loved these characters in animation will discover them all over again, both with familiar warmth and surprising new depth,” DeBlois says. “We approached this adaptation with profound respect for what came before, while daring to imagine what could be. It’s a story that captures the magic of flying, the courage to question what we’re taught and the wonder of discovering something extraordinary within yourself. That’s what How to Train Your Dragon has always been about—and what this film delivers in a way audiences have never seen before.”

Soar to new heights as How to Train Your Dragon arrives in PH cinemas on June 11. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About How to Train Your Dragon:

Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

Written and directed by: Dean DeBlois

Producers: Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Credit: “Universal Pictures” 

#THUNDERBOLTS* review - These B-listers and C-listers deliver a top tier movie !

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu

 I went to the cinema on opening day with low expectations, considering this film is made up of assasins and anti-heroes from previous projects. And boy was I pleasantly surprised! "Thunderbolts" is a breath of fresh air that offers something new to the genre. After 17 years and 35 films, we've had ups and downs with the Marvel movies, but the MCU has finally delivered a project to be proud of.

The film gathers a bunch of misfit anti-heroes to form a new group, tackling themes like depression, self-worth, and mental health in a way that feels both relevant and refreshing. Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova undoubtedly is the star of the show; she carries both the action-packed sequences and emotional moments with remarkable skill. David Harbour’s portrayal of the Red Guardian brings humor through his impeccable delivery while also excelling in more serious scenes—his father-daughter conversation with Yelena during their time in the void is truly heartbreaking.

Wyatt Russell continues his role as John Walker with an entertaining blend of charm and arrogance, though I wish The Ghost and Taskmaster had been utilized more effectively. Sebastian Stan delivers one of the coolest action scenes in the movie as Bucky Barnes, but perhaps the biggest surprise comes from Lewis Pullman as Bob/Sentry. His introduction stands out as one of Marvel's best ever; he’s quickly become my favorite new hero in the MCU.

"Thunderbolts" proves that Marvel can still create exceptional films even after years of storytelling fatigue. Kudos to director Jake Schreier, writers Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, and the whole cast and crew. This movie is character-driven and grounded by emotions and relatable characters. As a huge fan of this superheroes/action genre, I'm genuinely excited for what lies ahead in the Marvel universe! If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you catch this gem - it's one of the best !  

#MARVEL  #DISNEY

#THUNDERBOLTS*

#TheNewAvengers 

“IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO BRING A BREATHTAKING LOCATION LIKE SVALBARD TO AUDIENCES,” SAYS TOM CRUISE IN A NEW FEATURETTE FOR “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING.” IN CINEMAS SATURDAY, MAY 17

 

Go behind-the-scenes with Tom Cruise and the cast and crew of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as they prepare to film in the Arctic.

VIEW THE FEATURETTE

https://youtu.be/mYtfOTpX1eQ?si=d_tqckJK_Z5_n2xd 

#MissionImpossible The Final Reckoning. In cinemas starting Saturday, May 17

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING IS ONLY IN THEATRES, DOLBY CINEMA, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS, AND IMAX STARTING SATURDAY, MAY 17

Paramount Pictures and Skydance Present

A Tom Cruise Production 

Tom Cruise

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

SYNOPSIS

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Chris Brock

PRODUCED BY

Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie

BASED ON THE TELEVISION SERIES CREATED BY

Bruce Geller

WRITTEN BY

Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen

DIRECTED BY

Christopher McQuarrie

STARRING

Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman and Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, with Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

#MissionImpossible 

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