Netflix has released a romantic and emotional trailer for the upcoming limited series From Scratch. It stars Zoe Saldaña of Avatar and The Guardians of the Galaxy fame, opposite Italian star Eugenio Mastrandrea. The show centers on the romance that bloomed between two people from different parts of the world.
Watch the trailer for From Scratch below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHKSQ4MrJE
From Scratch is adapted from the memoir of Tembi Locke, whose sister, Attica Locke, serves as the TV adaptation’s showrunner. The series follows the African American woman Amy who goes to Italy to study and finds herself falling in love with the Sicilian chef Lino. As the trailer teased, Amy and Lino’s relationship is faced with many challenges, including those involving their different cultural backgrounds. But when Lino is afflicted with serious health conditions, the pair and their families will come together and prove that love crosses all borders.
The series also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Keith David, Kellita Smith, Judith Scott, Lucia Sardo, Paride Benassai, and Roberto Rigano. It drops on Netflix this October 21. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Bruce Willis is heading back to the big screen in the upcoming action film Detective Knight: Rogue! The first trailer for the film was revealed, giving viewers a glimpse of the Die Hard star as he gets back into action as Detective Knight.
Watch the trailer for Detective Knight: Rogue below:
Detective Knight: Rogue is set to be the first of a trilogy of action thrillers. It follows the veteran detective James Knight whose partner gets critically wounded by armed robbers following a heist that led to a shootout. After fleeing Los Angeles, the bandits head to New York with Knight in pursuit. But Knight’s own past will collide with his present case threatening to tear his world apart.
Directed by Edward Drake, the film also stars Lochlyn Munro, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Corey Large, Michael Eklund, and Johnny Messner. The film is scheduled for a US release in theaters and on demand this October 21.
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The first trailer for Netflix’s Halloween movie The Curse of Bridge Hollow has dropped! Starring the Stranger Things actress Priah Ferguson and Scary Movie star Marlon Wayans, the film will pit a father and daughter against Halloween decorations that are brought to life.
Watch The Curse of Bridge Hollow trailer below:
When an ancient and mischievous spirit gets unleashed on the eve of Halloween, it’s up to the duo of Wayans and Ferguson to save their town. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the many Halloween decorations that were brought to life by the spirit, causing chaos wherever they go. These include creepy clowns, zombies, a giant spider, and a flaming pumpkin head!
Directed by Jeff Wadlow, the film also stars Kelly Rowland, Lauren Lapkus, Rob Riggle, John Michael Higgins, and Nia Vardalos. The film drops on Netflix this October 14. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Repertory Philippines (REP) is reopening its theater doors with the reimagining of the Broadway hit Carousel. The musical is set to run from November 26 to December 18,2022 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, making it one of the first shows to run at the Cultural Center of Philippines’ Black Box Theater.
With Music by Richard Rogers and Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Carousel was an instant hit to both critics and audiences alike and proceeded to win the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical. It was also dubbed the greatest musical of the 20th century by Time Magazine, and its revivals won several Tony Awards.
Carousel tells a romantic tale between the carnival barker Billy Bigelow and millworker Julie Jordan. In REP’s Carousel, Billy will be played by Gian Magdangal and Julie will be played by Karylle Tatlonghari. It is directed by Toff De Venecia who brings a bold, brave vision for the new generation of theatergoers.
“Today, we stand on the shoulders of giants and take on the challenge of reimagining this classic musical for contemporary Filipino audiences,” said De Venecia in a statement. “Featuring new artistic voices and talent as well as post-modern perspectives, the team boldly dreams up what ‘the best musical of the 20th century’ might look like today. It’s a radical departure from previous iterations, even from what we set out to do in 2020. We draw inspiration from Filipino creativity and the words of the original choreographer and dancer Agnes de Mille – that is, ‘taking leap after leap in the dark.’ This will be the ultimate 21st century test for a 20th century text.”
REP’s Carousel was originally scheduled for a May 2020 debut, and was set to signal REP’s transition to more progressive, dynamic, and culturally relevant theatrical productions under the leadership of Artistic Director Liesl Batucan-Del Rosario.
“I am ecstatic for Repertory Philippines as we return to the live stage and bring the fulfillment of a promise to our REP audiences and communities. It is doubly exhilarating to be able to present Carousel at the newly unboxed Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez CCP Black Box Theater, through a generous venue grant from the Cultural Center of the Philippines no less. I am beyond excited for Toff’s innovative post-modern contemporary take on Carousel that I know will connect and link this absolutely timeless and deeply relevant material to a new audience,” stated the Artistic Director.
Catch Carousel starting November 26 at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. Tickets will be available through the CCP Box Office, TicketWorld, and SM Tickets. Ticket prices are P3,000 for VIP seats, P2,500 for rows 1 & 3, P2,000 for row 4, P1,500 for row 5, and P1,000 for row 6. For queries, you can message Repertory Philippines on its Facebook and Instagram pages, or email info@repphil.org.
Netflix has released the first trailer for their live-action movie adaptation of the bestselling books series, The School for Good and Evil.
The upcoming fantasy film comes from Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call director Paul Feig, and will bring the beloved characters of Sophie and Agatha to life. Watch the trailer for The School for Good and Evil below:
Based on the book series of the same name by Soman Chainani, The School for Good and Evil follows the best friends Sophie and Agatha. While Sophie dreams of becoming a princess, the grim Agatha has the makings of a real witch. One night under a blood-red moon, the two were swept away and brought to the School for Good and Evi– where stories of the great fairy tales begin.
However, the two find themselves in the wrong schools– with Sophie in the School for Evil and Agatha in the School for Good. As they try to correct this mistake and switch schools, a dangerous figure with mysterious ties to Sophie emerges, threatening to destroy the school and the world beyond entirely.
The series stars Sophia Anne Caruso as Sophie and Sofia Wylie as Agatha. Also joining the cast are Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney, Mark Heap, Patti LuPone, and Rachel Bloom.
The film will start streaming on Netflix on October 19. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for their new anime series, Exception. Tagged as a sci-fi horror set in space, the trailer also teases some emotional tidbits from the upcoming series, as it begs the question– what is a human?
Watch the official trailer for Netflix’s Exception below:
Featuring an original story, the series is set in the far future where Earth is forced to move its population to another galaxy. To do this, a scouting team comprised of biologically 3D-printed crew members are sent to space to search for a planet suitable for terraforming. However, a system malfunction creates a “misprint” of the crew member Lewis, and the deformed creature compromises the mission.
The anime series has an all-star staff including writer Hirotaka Adachi aka Otsuichi (Stare, Summer Ghost), character designer Yoshitaka Amano (Vampire Hunter D, Sandman: The Dream Hunters), composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (The Revenant), and director Yuzo Sato (Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge, Akagi).
Exception is coming to Netflix on October 13. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
Marvel Studios is set to release a horror special this Halloween on Disney+! Titled Werewolf By Night, the special’s first teaser trailer gave us a glimpse of its scenes in black and white that emulate the classics, a gimmick akin to what WandaVision pulled off in its first episodes.
What sets it apart though, is that instead of a sitcom, the special will follow the formula of classic horror– from the musical score to the camera framing, and even the practical effects. Check out the teaser trailer for Werewolf By Night below:
A monster feature and superhero story in one, this special revolves around the werewolf Jack Russell, who debuted on 1972’s Marvel Spotlight #2 and soon got his own comic book series, Werewolf By Night. As the teaser has revealed, the new show will also feature the Man-Thing and Elsa Bloodstone.
Check out the official synopsis for the Disney+ special below:
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader,” the synopsis reads. “In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
Directed by composer Michael Giacchino, Werewolf By Night stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Laura Donnelly. It is set for release on Disney+ this October 7.
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One of the biggest anime series, One Piece, is set to release a new film this week! Aside from bringing us into another large-scale adventure with the Straw Hat Pirates, One Piece Film: Red also teases a closer look into the life of Red-Haired Shanks who, despite having a huge role in Luffy’s life and the world of One Piece in general, has remained mysterious for the most part of the series.
Watch the trailer for One Piece Film: Red below:
Below are some facts about One Piece Film: Red that you might want to know before you see it on the big screen!
1. Shanks has a daughter.
The official trailer and synopsis of the film revealed that the plot will center on Uta, the daughter of Shanks. Uta is the most beloved singer in the world whose identity remained a mystery to the public until it was announced that she’ll be holding her first live concert, which will draw pirates from different parts of the world, including the Straw Hats. The story will also reunite Uta and Luffy, as it is revealed that the two have already met 12 years ago.
Photo: One Piece Film: Red trailer
2. Eiichiro Oda works with Goro Taniguchi and Tsutomu Kuroiwa again.
There have been 14 films before Red, but this is only the second time that the manga creator, Eiichiro Oda, is serving as a producer after One Piece Film: Strong World. Also serving as supervisor for the film, Oda is joined by Goro Taniguchi who directed the film and Tsutomu Kuroiwa who wrote it.
Prior to Red, Taniguchi worked on the One Piece special One Piece:Defeat The Pirate Ganzack while Kuroiwa wrote One Piece Film: Gold and the special One Piece: Heart of Gold.
3. Oda got tired of drawing old men so he made Uta.
In a statement on the film’s website, Eiichiro Oda jokingly wrote: “I’m tired of drawing legendary old men in movies LOL! Let me draw a girl!” Adding that it was how the character of Uta was created. Oda is most likely talking about Shiki, Z, Gild Tesoro, and Douglas Bullet who headlined some of the most recent One Piece films.
Photo: One Piece Film: Red trailer
4. Uta is voiced by a famous singer who also hides her face.
Bringing Uta to life is the voice of Ado, a real-life singer who, like her character in the film, hides her identity from the public. In 2020, the 17-year-old Ado made her debut with the digital single Usseewa which garnered 100 million views on YouTube in less than five months. The new film’s soundtrack album, Uta No Uta, contains Ado’s performances of the seven songs Uta sang in the movie.
5. The film adds another huge milestone for the franchise.
This year marked multiple milestones for One Piece. Aside from celebrating its 25th anniversary, the series has also released its 1000th episode. One Piece Film: Red also adds to these milestones, being the first film from the franchise to surpass 10 billion yen box office and number 1 in ticket sales.
Photo: One Piece Film: Red trailer
— One Piece Film: Redopens in cinemas nationwide this Saturday, September 17.
Penlab has finally released its app for Android and iOS devices!
Founded by the creative content group Kalabaw Kolektib, Penlab is an online reading platform exclusive to quality Filipino comics, or komiks. Aside from one-shots and series from both independent and well-known creators in the industry, Penlab also offers previews of some of the most sought-after titles in the local comics community such as Trese, The Mythology Class, Patay Kung Patay, and Twinkle Twinkle just to name a few.
Two years of komiks and community. Nasa susunod na kabanata na tayo! #PenlabDay
Now you can navigate Penlab’s library much easier on your phone with their new app, which has a nice, clean interface. Start reading now by downloading the Penlab app from the Google Play Store for Android users, and the App Store for iOS users.
You can also read and publish your work on Penlab.ink. For updates, follow Kalabaw Kolektib on Facebook.
Fans of the classic Disney flick The Little Mermaid are finally given a glimpse of its live-action iteration. Revealed at this year’s D23 expo, the teaser trailer features Halle Baile as Ariel, singing the iconic song Port of Your World.
Watch The Little Mermaid teaser trailer below:
A tale familiar to almost everyone, The Little Mermaid follows the mermaid Ariel who wishes to discover the fascinating life on land. Despite being forbidden by her father, King Triton, Ariel makes visits to the surface, and here she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with him, the little mermaid strikes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula so she can have human legs for three days. But the deal will not go without consequences.
The film also stars Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Art Malik as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina; Javier Bardem as King Triton; and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.
The movie is set for release in US theaters on May 26, 2023. It is directed by Rob Marshall and written by David Magee. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!
