Just in time for the much-awaited launch of Disney+ here in the Philippines, Marvel Studios is set to release The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special this November 25. To excite fans of the MCU, Marvel has released the first trailer for the upcoming special presentation.
Watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special below:
As the trailer reveals, Peter Quill or Star-Lord had been sad ever since Gamora’s death, while it seems that the Gamora from the past who has traveled to the present time in Avengers: Endgame, did not join the Guardians of the Galaxy.
To try and cheer up their captain, the naive Mantis and Drax decide to bring him a special present– Kevin Bacon who starred in Quill’s favorite film, Footloose. But of course, the two Guardians do not realize that they’re literally kidnapping the actor. Meanwhile, we also get to see a new look at Groot, who seems to have grown up some more since Thor: Love and Thunder, and the cute Cosmo who could very well be a new member of the GOTG family.
James Gunn’s holiday special promises to be a fun and heartwarming presentation that naturally comes with the beloved MCU franchise. Filipino fans can finally watch Disney+ exclusives starting this November 17. Learn more about the new streaming platform here.
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Superman is back! British actor Henry Cavill has officially confirmed that he will be returning to the role of Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in the DC Comics’ extended cinematic universe (DCEU).
In a social media post, Cavill announced that he will be donning the iconic suit and cape once more. This comes after Superman was teased in Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s new superhero movie, Black Adam where the Man of Steel appears in a mid-credit scene.
Cavill confirmed that there’s more to come for Superman in the DCEU through social media, saying “the image that you see in this post, and what you saw in Black Adam, is just a very small taste of things to come.”
Henry Cavill last appeared as Superman in 2021’s Zack Snyder’s Justice League, director Snyder’s cut of the 2017 Justice League. Superman was also teased in 2019’s Shazam! movie, although the superhero only appeared from the neck down.
More details about Henry Cavill’s Superman are yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, the DCEU continues to release movies, with Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, and Blue Beetle making up their lineup of upcoming films.
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After the return of their beloved Garlic Pepper Beef, Jollibee is also bringing back their Crisscut Fries just in time for this holiday season!
The well-loved snack is back in its fun and flavorful crisscross form with a lightly seasoned taste, perfect for diners who like to indulge in its unique fries experience that one can enjoy with friends and loved ones!
“We are delighted to bring back the Crisscut Fries at a time when people are anticipating and gearing up for a bustling and exciting holiday season,” said Pam Reyes, AVP for Jollibee marketing. “The Crisscut Fries is a must-try for those who look for other snack flavors and textures to level up their experience. It’s a great snack and also goes well with your favorite Jollibee meals.”
Available starting today, October 25, the Crisscut Fries can be purchased in all Jollibee branches nationwide. But be quick, because this delicious treat for fries fans is available for a limited time only.
You can now order the Crisscut Fries Solo (Large) for only P75 and the Crisscut Fries Bucket for P280 at your nearest Jollibee branch via dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. You can also have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda.
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The first trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, is finally here! Aside from the introduction of Cassie Lang into the Ant-Family, the trailer also reveals the next big villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole: Kang The Conqueror.
Watch the trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania below:
In the trailer, Cassie’s attempt to contact the Quantum Realm goes south, and the group including her father Scott, Hope, Hank, and Janet were sucked into the machine and they find themselves lost in the Quantum Realm. As they find their way out of this perilous place, they are met by Kang, who offers them a way out– a deal that comes with a price.
Jonathan Majors first appeared as Kang in the Marvel series Loki, where he noted that there are variants of him in the multiverse that are more unforgiving, and it seems that Ant-Man is meeting one of them. In July, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige also announced one of the next two Avengers films to be Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, teasing Kang’s bigger role in the MCU.
Peyton Reed returns to direct the third installment of the Ant-Man films. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer are reprising their roles in the film, while Kathryn Newton and Bill Murray are also joining the cast alongside Jonathan Majors.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is set for release in US theaters on February 17, 2023. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
The Fabulous, Netflix’s new K-drama that centers in the fashion industry, has dropped its official trailer! As the trailer teases, the new show will follow four best friends trying to chase their passions that put them alongside the fashion elite as they navigate their careers and relationships.
Watch the trailer for The Fabulous below:
In the series, four friends pursue their dreams in the fashion industry, and at the same time, romance buds between two of them– the handsome photographer Ji Woo-Min and Pyo Ji-Eun, who has always dreamt of working in the fashion industry but is always met with hardships in her job.
The Fabulous stars Chae Soo-bin, Choi Min-ho, Lee Sang-woon, and Park Hee-jung. It is directed by Kim Jeong-hyeon from a script by Kim Ji-hee. The series will start on Netflix this November 4. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Disney+ is finally coming to the Philippines this December! Carrying a vast selection of films and shows from iconic brands such as Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Star, and of course, Disney, making your pick right away could be a struggle. But if you’re a big fan of the magic that Disney has given viewers across generations, then this list has you covered!
Below are eight Disney movies that you might want to watch when Disney+ becomes available!
1. Encanto
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of the Madrigals, who live in a magical house in a town hidden in the mountains of Colombia. Magic has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when the magic that gives her family power is put in danger, it will be up to Mirabel to save it.
2. Pinocchio (2022)
Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis directs this live-action and CGI retelling of Pinocchio. Follow the adventure of the wooden puppet Pinocchio who was brought to life and treated by his creator and the woodcarver Gepetto as his real son. This adventure takes Pinocchio on a journey to becoming a real boy.
3. Disenchanted
A sequel to Enchanted, Amy Adams returns as Giselle who has just moved her growing family with Robert to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville. Longing for that happily ever after, Giselle accidentally turns the suburbia into a real-life fairy tale and must correct her mistake before it compromises her family’s future happiness.
4.Hocus Pocus 2
Another Disney classic that recently got a sequel, Hocus Pocus 2 brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem. When someone lights up the Black Flame Candle once again in the present day, it’s up to three high school students to stop the witches from spreading more chaos.
5. Raya and the Last Dragon
Raya and the Last Dragon takes viewers to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together in harmony long ago. But when an evil force threatened the land, dragons sacrificed themselves to save the humans. Five hundred years later, this evil returns and the lone warrior Raya embarks on a journey to find the fabled last dragon to save the day.
6. Frozen II
The sequel to the hit Disney animated film follows Elsa, Anna, and the gang as they venture into the unknown to find answers about Elsa’s past. The perilous journey takes them to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle, to track down the mysterious force that calls out to Elsa.
7. Aladdin (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foyufD52aog
The live-action remake of the classic Aladdin revisits the story of the charming street rat Aladdin as he seeks a brighter future with the help of the Genie he finds hidden inside the magic lamp. His adventures will lead his to cross paths with the courageous Princess Jasmine, who is also determined to find her place in the world.
8. Beauty and the Beast (2017)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Nl_TCQXuw
Another live-action and CGI remake of a beloved Disney film, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle who enters the mansion of the monstrous Beast after her father gets imprisoned inside. Soon, Belle discovers that the Beast has a heart, and she may be his only chance to return to his human form.
Besides these Disney movies, fans in the Philippines can look forward to a variety of original feature-length films, live-action and animated series, short-form content and documentaries from Hollywood to Hallyu including our iconic brands Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star.
Finally, this is the first time in years that we finally get to enjoy this spooky season outside of our homes and be part of the crowd as we celebrate Halloween! And if you’re pumped up to have a fun time around the metro, then we’re here to cater to your spooks-seeking souls. On this list, we’ve rounded up some of the exciting parties and events that will be happening in Metro Manila this Halloween!
Events for the Family
Diamond Fun Zone at Diamond Hotel
October 30, 10 AM to 5 PM (Diamond Ballroom, Diamond Hotel Manila)
Kids can enjoy hours of playing high-energy inflatable and arcade games, as well as go trick or treating around the hotel. Tickets are available for P750 per person at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com or by visiting the hotel lobby from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Okada Manila has prepared some spooky Halloween adventures and activities for families this October 29. Parents and kids can wear costumes for a trick-or-treat at the Crystal Pavilion and there will also be a Human Claw Machine experience for a chance to win exciting prizes. Buy your tickets here for P2,888 nett.
October 29, 2 PM to 5 PM (The Grand Ballroom, The Bellevue Manila)
Join the fun Halloween and dress up as your favorite video game character at the Belleboo Arcadia, where the family can enjoy a buffet treat, fun activities, game booths, arcade machines, themed live shows, a raffle, and loot bags with goodies. Buy your tickets for P1,888 here.
Spookfest 2022 at DreamPlay, City of Dreams Manila
October 29 to 30 (DreamPlay, City of Dreams, Manila)
DreamPlay has lined up some Halloween-themed freebies and events for the whole family, such as the “Shrek or Treat” Scavenger Hunt; pumpkin cookie-making at Cooking with Gingy; Poke-a-pumpkin game; Halloween paper mask-making session; and a trick-or-treat activity with Shrek & Fiona at The Shoppes at the Boulevard. The Spookfest VIP Package for P2,999 net. Call 02 8808 0909 or 02 8800 8080 for more details.
October 30, 4 PM (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila)
Dubbed as “A Tuneful Fiesta at Filharmonia,” this year’s family concert features 10-year-old pianist Ella Gabrielle Gaw and 7-year-old marimba player Gioia Francesco M. De la Cruz, who will perform with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera. The show will be hosted by theater actress-director Liesl Batucan-del Rosario. Buy your tickets here.
Spook Street at Bonifacio High Street
October 29 (Bonifacio High Street, BGC)
Get ready for day-long fun and treats this Halloween at Bonifacio Global City! One Bonifacio High Street on 5th Avenue will turn into Spook Street, all decked up with creepy surroundings and friendly monsters, pleasantly “scaring” kids with treats and surprises.
Parties for Adults
Hallyuween Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Arena
October 29, 6 PM (SM Mall of Asia Arena)
Enjoy a night filled with KPop and K-Culture on a spooky yet exhilarating stage this Halloween. Enjoy Korean acts such as CL!, KARD, GAHO, and Epik High, together with BGYO and DJ SODA. Ticket prices range from P2,650 to P12,720. Buy your tickets now via SM Tickets.
Forests & Terrible People Live at Mandala Park
October 29 (Mandala Park, Mandaluyong)
Watch Singaporean acts Forests and Terrible People perform in Manila for a Halloween party happening at Mandala Park this October 29. Online reservations are P500 per ticket, while the venue price is P600. Book your tickets here.
Halloween Howlers at Circuit Makati
October 31 (Circuit Makati)
Have a rocking Howl-loween and join the Halloween Howlers packed with haunting activities and 12 hours of non-stop music from artists like Bamboo, Gloc 9, Shanti Dope, Mayonnaise, Marc Marasigan, and more. Get your tickets from P600 to P5,000 from www.halloweenhowlers.com or at smtickets.com.
Oka Tokat Soupstar Halloween Night at 19East
October 31, 6 PM (19East, Sucat, Manila)
Enjoy a night of live performances from an exciting lineup of artists such as Sandwich, Moonstar88, 6 Cyclemind, Pedicab, Gracenote, and more! The door charge is P800 plus P800 consumables.
Halloween View Deck Party at Arcovia City
October 29, 7 PM (The View Deck, Arcovia City, Pasig)
Arcovia City in Pasig City is leveling up the Halloween celebrations with fun parties, booze galore, and good music. Come in your spookiest costume and join Thriller Night at The View Deck. Halloween revelers can party with other guests while enjoying scrumptious fare and live music from the city’s hottest DJs.
Halloween Party at the O2 Rooftop Bar
October 29 (O2 Rooftop Bar, Penthouse, The Residences, BGC)
Ready your costumes and celebrate a spooktacular Halloween at O2 Rooftop Bar! Enjoy some sickening music that’ll make you want to stay up ‘till dawn and prizes you wouldn’t want to miss. Book your tickets here.
Halloween Party at The Canary, Taguig
October 31 (The Canary, Taguig)
Be part of The Canary’s Halloween Party with DJ Buddah and Budweiser as their official partners. Enjoy unlimited beer and pica pica from 9 PM to 12 midnight. Book your reservations here.
More Halloween Events
Halloween Trick or Treat: KPOP Flash Mob 2022 at MET L!vE
This event teases a K-Pop flash mob, K-activities, K-Cosplay, and more for fans to enjoy! Admission is free. Learn more.
Runaway This Halloween at Ortigas Malls
October 29, 5 PM (Estancia Mall) & October 30, 6 AM (Greenhills)
Get ready to sprint away the fear of zombies with the exciting Zombie Run at the GStrip Parking, Greenhills Mall, and the Neon Run happening at the G/F East Wing & Capitol Commons Park. Register for the Neon Run and Zombie Run here.
Wakey Wakey at Uptown Bonifacio
October 28 to 30 (Uptown Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig)
This October 28, join Terror in the Theater with Mystery Manila and face your fears as you try to escape a horror cinema by finding clues and objects that will help solve the mystery. On October 29, kids can join a Scavenger Hunt and from October 29 to 30, Uptown Bonifacio’s Tipple, Trick & Treats offer deals on booze, food, and activities. Visit Uptown Bonifacio on Facebook to learn more.
Ozine Fest Halloween Special at Promenade, Greenhills
October 29-30 (Upper Box Events Space, Promenade, Greenhills)
Anime fans, make your Halloween more awesome with Ozine’s upcoming event, featuring a cosplay competition, acoustic bands, anime merch, and more! Learn more.
Halloween Circus at Araneta City
October 30, 2 PM (Gateway Mall and Ali Mall)
The City of Firsts has lined up some fun events and activities this Halloween, including a circus parade, magic show, costume contest, and more! Click here to learn more.
The complete lineup for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2022 has just been announced! With a total of eight official entries, this year’s MMFF has selected four finished films from 22 submissions, in addition to the first four entries picked based on script submissions.
The Selection Committee headed by the multi-awarded figure from our film industry, Boots Anson-Rodrigo, chose the finalists based on the following criteria: Artistic Excellence – 40%, Commercial Appeal – 40%, Filipino Cultural Values – 10% and Global Appeal – 10%.
The four new films to complete the lineup includes Deleter, a horror film from Viva Films and director Mikhail Red starring Nadine Lustre; Family Matters from Cineko Productions and Nuel Naval; Mamasapano by Borracho Film Production and Lester Dimaranan; and My Father, Myself from 3:16 Media Network and director Joel Lamangan.
The other four films that have been earlier confirmed for this year’s MMFF are Labyu with an Accent by ABS-CBN Film Productions and Rodel Nacianceno; Nanahimik Ang Gabi by Rein Entertainment Productions and director Shugo Praico; Partnersin Crime by Cathy Garcia-Molina; and The Teacher by TEN17P and Paul Soriano.
The 48th MMFF will run from December 25 to January 7, 2023, in theaters nationwide while observing the required health protocols. The Gabi Ng Parangal will be held on December 27.
Disney+ is finally coming to the Philippines this November! Disney has officially announced that the streaming platform is coming to the Philippines this November 17. They have also revealed the subscription plans which start at P159 per month.
Check out the pricing for Disney+ below:
The Mobile Plan is for P159 monthly or P1,150 annually while the Premium Plan is available for P369 monthly or P2,950 annually. Depending on the plan, subscribers can enjoy their favorite titles on different devices, including smartphones and tablets (Android or iOS), smart TVs such as Samsung and LG, and connected TV devices including Google TV and other Android TV OS, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, and Chromecast.
Disney+ is now home to numerous pre-existing titles from Disney, as well as original shows and movies exclusive to the platform. Aside from your Disney favorites, Disney+ also streams titles from other big franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar movies. They also have compelling documentaries from National Geographic and Korean titles for fans of K-dramas.
Check out some of the titles you can enjoy on the platform soon:
• Disney+ Originals and exclusives like Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Moon Knight and Loki; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor; Hocus Pocus 2 and the upcoming Willow and Disenchanted
• Korean content such as Big Mouth, Snowdrop, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, IN THE SOOP : Friendcation, Soundtrack #1 and Doctor Lawyer
• Blockbuster films from Marvel Studios including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther, Thor: Love and Thunder, and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
• All 12 Star Wars movies including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
• Access to iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios’ movies including the Oscar-winning Encanto, the live action reimagining of Pinocchio, as well as animated classics including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon, The Lion King, Zootopia and more.
• Heartwarming and powerful storytelling from Disney and Pixar, including Lightyear, Turning Red, Soul, Luca, Coco, and more
• Documentaries and specials from National Geographic including Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and more
• A specially curated Star content selection including Emmy Award® winning series Grey’s Anatomy, Dopesick, NCIS and reality TV hits The Kardashians and more
• Other movies from franchises including the X-Men, Predator, Night at the Museum, Home Alone, and well-loved animated series like The Simpsons and Family Guy
• Premium live events and video-on-demand from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
• The newest season of Emmy award-winning singing competition series, The Voice
You can now pre-register for Disney+ here. For the latest updates, follow Disney+ Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Konami is reviving the Silent Hill franchise with a full lineup of exciting titles fans could look forward to!
The Silent Hill Transmission streamed today, running for 48 minutes and unwrapping multiple announcements including new games, a new movie, and a Silent Hill 2 remake. Watch the full video and check out the list of upcoming titles below:
Silent Hill 2 Remake
Konami and the Bloober Team are revamping Silent Hill 2 which will be available on the PlayStation 5, made with new technology, and will be playable in 4K. It will also be made with the help of the original Team Silent artist Masahiro Ito and composer Akira Yamaoka.
Silent Hill 2 follows James Sunderland who receives a letter from his late wife and finds himself on a trip to the terrifying town of Silent Hill in order to find her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqict_j0C8
Silent Hill Townfall
This spinoff game from No Code Studios and Annapurna Interactive promises a new take on the horror game franchise. More details about the game are yet to be revealed.
Silent Hill F
This Silent Hill game is set in the ’60s in Japan, with a story written by Japanese writer Ryukishi07 who created the visual novels Higurashi and Umineko. The brief trailer for the upcoming game featured some disturbing imagery as a girl gets enveloped by flowers. Further details about the game are still under wraps.
Silent Hill: Ascension
Silent Hill: Ascension is expected to be an immersive and interactive live experience for Silent Hill fans. The interactive experience promises to recreate the feeling of being scared together among the audience, and the decisions made in the game will shape the Silent Hill canon forever. Silent Hill: Ascension is set for release in 2023.
Return to Silent Hill
The third movie from Silent Hill‘s film series is now in the works, with director Christophe Gans helming the project. Gans also directed the first film in the franchise. More details about the film are soon to be revealed.
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