It’s a battle for survival between man and Beast, where Idris Elba’s character, Dr. Nate travels back to South Africa with his daughters only to face the most insurmountable challenge of their lives, to make it out alive from fangs of the rogue and most lethal lion in the savannah.
In Beast, Dr. Nate Daniels (Elba) met his wife in South Africa and both moved on to build a life in the US until the death of his wife. Determined to pick up the broken pieces, Dr. Nate brings his daughters Meredith (Iyana Halley) and Norah (Leah Jeffries) back to Africa to honor their mother. They are welcomed by Dr. Nate’s long-time friend Martin (Sharlto Copley), a game reserve manager who is also a wildlife biologist and ardent anti-poacher.
The apex predator’s attack on Dr. Nate’s family may have been expected, but through the decades of tending to preservation of the wildlife, Martin has never seen a lion attack people with the relentless fury that Dr. Nate’s family is experiencing. It seems that the lion is bent on seeking revenge upon the humas who have encroached their territory and slaughtered his pride instead of just fighting to survive.
From the moment they were born, Nate has loved his two daughters with everything he had and knew how to give. When she was diagnosed with cancer, the physician who had long used his hands to heal others could not save the one he cherished the most. Now, trapped in a game reserve with only his instincts to guide them, Nate has to survive for his girls to live. If that is to happen, Meredith and Norah must learn to trust him again.
Elba, for his part is eager for audiences to experience a new kind of thrill that Beast has to offer. “I think it’s a first,” Elba says. “We’ve seen films where the antagonist is a beast or an animal and our heroes are being chased, but this has a dynamic that merges both a family dynamic that we are invested in…alongside the thriller aspects. The thrill ride doesn’t stop.”
A Universal Pictures International release, Beast will open in Philippine cinemas on August 10, ahead of its US release.
Exciting new episodes drop every Wednesday and for the first time ever, spin-off and after-show, Drag Race Philippines: Untucked, premieres August 19, 2022 with new episodes every Friday.
Who has what it takes to reach new heights, impress host Paolo Ballesteros and judges Jiggly Caliente and Kaladkaren, and race to the very top? Meet the queens vying to snatch the crown:
Brigiding
Brigiding is one of the most prominent names in the Philippine drag scene. She is known for her extravagant looks and show-stopping performances and has been featured in Pride parades and drag events both in the Philippines and abroad. She is also one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH, a local drag content and entertainment provider.
Corazon
A crowned pageant queen with a list of titles on her sash, Corazon has jumped from one beauty contest to another competing in both male bikini contests and provincial Miss Gay events and talent shows. In addition to drag, Corazon is a makeup artist and a designer; creating looks for fellow drag and beauty queens alike.
Eva Le Queen
Eva Le Queen worked as an OFW in Singapore for eight years before giving up her corporate profession to follow her dream of becoming a drag artist. During the day she would work corporate, but at night she worked as a drag queen. Eva won 1st runner-up in Singapore’s Drag It Out All-Stars competition, only four months after she started doing drag. Eva’s Drag is inspired by literary and cinematic villains. Her strengths are in being both a comedy queen and her looks. Eva is a resident queen at Nectar Nightclub and is also one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH.
Gigi Era
Gigi Era is the Diva from Down Under. Hailing from Melbourne, she is popular in the Australian drag scene for her death-defying stunts and fabulous real hair wigs. Gigi was a former dancer and airplane cabin crew member based out of Dubai. She is now back in the Philippines representing her hometown, Davao.
Lady Morgana
Marina Summers
Marina Summers is a fierce tropical queen known for her fish looks, hot body, exceptional dancing, and all-around performances. Her drag name stems from her love for the beach. Marina left her bucolic hometown of Nueva Vizcaya and moved to Manila to create content for one of the biggest film companies in the country. She began performing as a drag queen in 2019 and recently released her debut single I Have Arrived on Spotify and iTunes. She performs regularly at Nectar Nightclub and is another one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH.
A proud Davao Queen who has been doing drag for more than 15 years, Lady Morgana is a true classic drag queen. With her spider lashes, high brows, creative wigs, and out-of-the-box costumes, Lady Morgana is known for her comedic and hosting skills, always making sure that her performances are sprinkled with love, laughter, and feelings. She works as a financial advisor during the day.
Minty Fresh
Minty Fresh serves looks that kill all day, every day. She is a model, designer, pop singer, make-up artist, and performer. A staunch supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights, she slays the stage weekly at Nectar Nightclub. Ariana Grande reposted Minty’s Lipsync performance on her Instagram story as she led hundreds of thousands of people in an election sortie in Manila.
Precious Paula Nicole
Precious Paula Nicole is one of the most known Filipino drag queens, having been in the drag scene for more than 11 years. She is a professional dancer and is also known for her comedy shticks and impersonation of divas such as Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez. A STAR performer at O Bar, the premier drag club in the Philippines, she is a mother to a host of other popular drag queens.
Prince
Prince is known on social media for her make-up transformations. Before joining Drag Race Philippines, Prince was a Social Media Strategist and is relatively new to the Philippine drag scene. Prince’s drag is heavily-influenced by sci-fi and anime and believes that “extraterrestrial” looks have a space in Philippine drag. Prince is also one of the co-founders of Drag Playhouse PH. Aside from doing drag, she manages her own make-up and merchandise line.
Turing
Turing has been a professional drag artist for more than seven years, performing in one of the most known drag bars in the Philippines, O-Bar. A Broadway fan and a theater kid who used to be a cheerleader in college, Turing is known in the drag scene as a fierce dancer and a lip-sync slayer. She has openly discussed how drag has made her feel more comfortable in her skin, and is a strong advocate for body positivity.
Viñas DeLuxe
Viñas DeLuxe is a triple threat and an all-in-one package. She started doing drag while at university with a background in theatre that helped harness her sharp wit, performance skills, and knack for comedy. Viñas DeLuxe owns a wig business and has built a strong social media presence. She is also in a drag group called “the Divine Divas”, who gained popularity during the pandemic, mounting digital performances and live streams worldwide.
Xilhouete
Xilhouete is respected in the drag scene in Manila. She is the Creative Director and one of the owners of Nectar Nightclub. Xilhouete is considered a drag mother of many queens, especially those who are regular performers at Nectar. An entrepreneur, director, and artist, Xilhouete advocates for the legacy of the drag queens who have paved the way.
Who will have the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to win it all? Catch the first-ever Drag Race Philippines and enjoy an ever-growing library of exclusives, originals, and more with discovery+.
Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.
New lies are made, new secrets surface, and a new generation of Liars must uncover the truth behind the bloody murders committed by the new A in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, streaming on HBO GO this July 28.
Instead of a full reboot, Original Sin is set in the universe of the original Pretty Little Liars series, with the events taking place in the town of Millwood where new characters face a mysterious menace familiar to fans. This time, the teens are pursued by a new killer taking the alias of A, for the secrets that their mothers have kept since they were teens themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnXgKHt—w
What’s no longer a secret about Original Sin is that our very own Lea Salonga stars in the show as Elodie, the mother of one of the latest Liars, Minnie “Mouse” Honrada. Elodie is described as an overbearing mother who is trying to keep her daughter safe from past trauma.
Salonga’s on-screen daughter Mouse is played by Filipino-American actress Malia Pyles. The cast also includes Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Eric Johnson, and Alex Aiono.
We recently had a chat with Salonga and Pyles in a virtual roundtable interview where the two stars shared details about the show, their characters, and more. Check out the highlights of the interview below:
Malia, how excited were you when you heard that Lea was playing your mother in the series?
Malia: I’ve been gushing about her in all of these interviews. But seriously, you can go back on my Instagram– I don’t know if I’ve shared this with you, Lea– I made a post for International Women’s Day, I would say in 2016 or 2017. And in that post, where I was posting pictures about the women that inspire me, one of those photos was of you.
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I definitely didn’t have to have a lesson about who Lea was. First of all, I’m a huge Disney princess fan. Also, [Les Miserables] was the soundtrack of my childhood. My parents didn’t raise me on normal music, they raised me on [theater music]. So Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, those two roles, they meant everything to me. And to get to a point in my career where I had the opportunity to work with her, especially to work so intimately with her, it’s just a dream come true, really.
Lea, were you able to inject your own parenting style into the role of Elodie?
Lea: It’s not so much that I have a lot of the freedom to do whatever I wanted, because the character is the character. I think her parenting is a result of this character’s circumstances and what she has been through as a younger person. So all of that will be made much more clear, and I think then we will understand why all of these characters are the way that they are, as a result of things that happened in their lives as younger people[…] But I think there will always be some sort of instinctive maternal thing anyway that will just kick in regardless of whatever this character is doing.
Malia, how did it feel to transition into the thriller or horror genre?
Malia: I am a huge fan of horror and slasher, and so I was so ready to sink my teeth into this. And I felt so supported by our creative team. We came into rehearsals and our director for episodes 1 and 2, she had a storyboard for us and it depicted a lot of different elements of horror as well as different references to horror films, and so it was clear to me that this was a very visual medium that I was getting myself into.
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In tandem with the delicate and nuanced issues that we cover, there’s also this huge external horror that follows and terrorizes these girls and their families, and so it’s really lovely to find the balance of that. I think when exploring trauma so intimately, it’s been helpful to have the horror medium as the backdrop because it almost makes that internal horror that these girls are experiencing more tangible.
I know growing up and coming of age in high school, everything feels so big and impossible at times, and so it was just a testament to how smart our creative team was, exploring this known IP with a different lens. I think it just heightened all the drama so much so in a really beautiful way. And it’s really fun as an actor, and also just as a viewer of drama and horror.
Lea, what made you decide to join the project and how did you get the role of Elodie?
Lea: In this case, I had to actually audition, so it was not like ‘Would you like to take this role?’ It wasn’t like served on a plate. I don’t know how many actors were up for this, but I know it was the beginning of September, I auditioned for it, and sent everything to my manager who then sent everything to the creative team to see if I would be the right person for it.
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There might have been something that I did [when I was a teenager] that had some mystery and some detective work and some horror in it, but that was so long ago. Certainly nothing like this, for something like HBO. This is something, I guess, new, and I don’t think I’m an actor that’s necessarily associated with scary things? As I’m normally associated with things made for families or for children, or big musicals where there is a tragedy but not necessarily something like this. I think it’s just one of those things that I just totally left out when I auditioned for it.
And I’m somebody that tends not to choose horror as an audience because I watched The Ring, and that kept me up for so many nights that it ruined the horror genre for me. So it’s kind of karmic, that I ended up on an HBO show that’s horror, slasher, and frightening. It just happened that way, and I just feel very very fortunate.
Lea, aside from the original series, and you and Malia’s involvement in the series, what do you think will make the show appeal to Filipino viewers?
Lea: First of all, there are four of us Filipinos in the show. Besides myself and Malia, we have Emily Bautista and Sharon Leal who is actually one of the mothers– she’s not playing Filipino but she is Filipino. She’s really Filipino, and in our conversations on set, it’s very obvious that she’s Filipino, at least it’s obvious to me.
Second, even though this is a horror-slasher show, at the center of it, there are these five young women, and how their own families figure in this show. We see mother-daughter dynamics from all of them, from all of these young women, and their mothers are very much involved.
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We see that there’s dysfunction within families. That there are secrets that mothers keep from their children and vice versa. You know when you’re growing up and you’re a teenager, I remember thinking there are things that I have to keep from my mom. And as I get older and as I’m having conversations with my mother, I’m like ‘How on Earth did I not know this?’
So I think what’s going to appeal to us Filipinos, is watching how these families and how the members of each of these families interact with one another. And how one member of the family affects another, and how trauma affects one generation versus another, and how each of these families deals with this common enemy, that they have to figure out how to combat[…] We love family drama, and there’s an abundance of that here.
Malia, were you able to watch the original series, and did you pick up any pointers when working on this new show?
Malia: I was a big fan, it came out when I was 10. So I was definitely at an age where maybe I should not have been watching it? But I think what the original show does really well is that it does deliver truth and adult themes among these teen girls who are discovering things about themselves and there’s something deeply relatable about that for all ages.
So I remember growing up and watching it, and just thinking how beautiful and iconic these girls were. Also for me in particular, I’m queer and I’m also Filipino, so Shay Mitchell had a huge impact on me, being a Filipina and also playing a queer character. I think it resonated so deeply with me and so it’s been incredible to be able to fill those shoes, in one way or another– continue that Filipina representation in this show, in this universe in particular. And now it’s not [like before when] Shay was the only person of color onscreen in that show. We have such a diverse cast, and we’re representing so many different stories, and it’s been really lovely to not only be able to be something for my people but then also learn from these other girls, and their backgrounds, and where they come from.
It’s really cool, and also just getting to call myself a Liar, it’s just been a dream of a lifetime.
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Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin streams on HBO GO this July 28. All seven seasons of the original series are also available for streaming on the platform. Subscribe to HBO GO now at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as P99.70 per month.
To celebrate Nutrition Month, the Mama Sita’s Mga Kuwentong Pagkain (MKP) spotlights the stories of inspiring Filipinos, whose creativity in the kitchen proves one can enjoy healthy, wholesome meals and at the same time appreciate the value of living sustainably.
Deliciously vegan
Filipino influencer Jeeca Uy (@thefoodietakesflight) on creativity in the kitchen
Jessica “Jeeca” Uy is a 24-year-old influencer who started an Instagram account in 2015. Today, she has over 800,000 followers, a website, a book, and more posts up her sleeve. What makes her different from other influencers her age? Her insta is about cooking—vegan cooking!
Scallion Buns
“I learned to cook when I was younger, but it was when I went vegan that I really got to apply what I learned growing up,” shares Jeeca, who went vegan in the same year she started her social media handle, @thefoodietakesflight. “I wanted to create vegan versions of my favorite food. I learned a lot from simple stir-frying, braising, pan-frying, baking techniques that I get to apply to plant-based food and alternative protein, like my favorite tofu, today.”
Going vegan
The young cook shares that going vegan “overnight” and being vegan through college had its challenges, but she wouldn’t have wanted it another way. “I think being vegan made me see vegetables in a different light. I saw them as more than just a side or an accompaniment to another main ingredient, and instead saw the potential of tofu and vegetables as the main star of the dish. There are so many different vegetables with varying textures and tastes that I really love to work with.”
Kung Pao Tofu
This new perspective inspired Jeeca to spend hours in the kitchen experimenting with ingredients, flavors, textures, and techniques. Her style is not to focus on salads and wraps, but to re-imagine the food she grew up with as vegan dishes.
Healthy and wholesome eating
Veganism is often associated with healthful living, and one reason why is the use of fresh and wholesome ingredients. Jeeca shares that she doesn’t “do big grocery shopping days,” but buys her fresh produce from a vegetable vendor who passes by her house. “His name is Rey and I usually just get what I need for the day (and the upcoming 3-5 days) from him and work around what I want to cook from there. So, if today he comes selling bell peppers and eggplants, I’d usually buy a few and make an eggplant dish and something with bell peppers for the week.”
Tofu Sisig
Her menu revolves around what’s fresh and available. Tofu and fresh shiitake and king oyster mushrooms are always in stock, as well as dry good like rice, noodles, beans, and dried mushrooms. She buys from her local Chinese or Korean stores. Her freezer keeps frozen noodles, dumpling wrappers, and ready-to-eat vegan food (which she enjoys occasionally as a treat). “I could say my menus are very dependent on what product and ingredients I have access to and work around those,” says Jeeca.
Seasonings, oils, and sauces
Of course, there’s the seasonings and sauces she uses to create different flavor profiles. Some of her go-to options include soy sauces, vinegars, sesame oil, vegetarian oyster sauce, sake, mirin, fermented bean pastes, and chili sauces. She even makes her own chili oil!
For Filipino cooking, Jeeca shares, “I love Mama Sita’s Coconut Vinegar, Sukang Iloko, and Pinoy Ensalada for vinegars—I have an ever-growing stash of vinegars at home that I use for cooking and making different sauces for dipping or marinades. Vinegars are a key ingredient in Filipino cooking, so I really can’t live without them. I really love the different sinigang mixes, from the classic Sinigang sa Sampalok to Sinigang sa Bayabas. I love how these are vegan by default! I use Mama Sita’s Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, Barbecue Marinade, Sisig, and Adobo Marinade for my recipes. They’re super handy to have in my pantry and are staples for my cooking.”
What’s interesting is that this vegan cook’s creativity led her to use the Sinigang Mix in a different way: “I’ve actually made sinigang fried rice using the sinigang powders. It’s actually so good to sprinkle the powder over anything and everything, but that fried rice was just on another level with a mix of vegetables!” she shares.
Seven years since her lifestyle change, Jeeca can say that her food choices go beyond the plate: this young cook’s healthy cooking is also her way of living a more sustainable lifestyle. With her creativity, influence, and relevant message, Jeeca has shown that foodies like her can not only take flight, but also soar.
Come experience Nordic heritage, cuisine, and culture all in one night at SKÅL: Viking Party Manila. On September 24, 2022 at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Manila, enjoy a rich and sumptuous buffet of Nordic delicatessen, accompanied by free-flowing drinks. Think rivers and rivers of aquavit, schnapps, and vodka.
Feast Like A Viking
Our culinary highlight for the night is the irresistible crayfish—a freshwater lobster cooked in spices and herbs, served the traditional Nordic way. A little fun fact for you: the Crayfish Party tradition has been celebrated in the Nordic countries for centuries.
Every August, Danes, Finns, Norwegians, and Swedes gather to enjoy crayfish and other Nordic delicacies and schnapps while singing along to fun songs and just having a good time. Now, we’re bringing all of that to Manila!
Party Like A Viking
We can’t forget about the non-stop entertainment on stage, of course! Dance all night to the hits from the 70s, 80s, and our favorite Swedish band, ABBA.
We’re not done yet! We have lined up some awesome surprises for you with a grand raffle. Get a chance to win exclusive resort stays, worldwide air tickets, and other exclusive prizes from our sponsors.
Celebrate Like A Viking
Not only will you have the time of your life, you will also be putting a smile on the faces of kids from Chosen Children Village Foundation—a home for mentally handicapped and orphaned children. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the foundation.
So dress up like a Viking and head on over to Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Manila on September 24, 2022. Bring out your inner Viking and eat, sing, and dance like one!
Actor Joshua Garcia, one of the biggest stars of his generation, recently signed up with Koomi, Manila’s favorite natural drinking yogurt, as its new endorser and Koomikada in time for the opening of its 100th store at the SM Mall of Asia Square in August.
Joshua, who currently co-stars in the new adaptation of the popular Darna television series, has captured the hearts of the public with his endearing roles onscreen. He rose to prominence for his critically-acclaimed performance in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser Vince, and Kath and the James, and in the primetime series The Good Son. He has starred in various TV series such as Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (2015), The Greatest Love (2016), Ngayon At Kailanman (2018), and The Killer Bride (2019).
The flagship brand of Visum Ventures Group, Koomi’s guiltless goodness drinks have taken the country by storm since opening its first store in 2019. The now widely-popular brand has branches all over the country, fast expanding in major cities and provinces nationwide.
Shown in photo during the contract signing are from left: Visum Ventures Group’s Hyacinth Luansing, Chief HR Officer; John-Michael Hilton, President and Chief Executive Officer; Joshua Garcia; Adrian Luansing, Chief Finance Officer and Andrew Neri, Chief Marketing Officer.
Visum Ventures believes that healthy eating need not be bland and boring. This resonates in the other brands under its expanding portfolio: Oh My Greek, Meraki by Oh My Greek, Zig, Sante by Zig, and T2 Tea. They recently launched Salt and Ice Oyster Bar and Craft Cocktails at the Uptown Parade in BGC.
Make sure to drop by and have your favorite #GuiltlessGoodness treats at any #KoomiPH store or order via Grab Food, Food Panda, Pick-A-Roo, and Toktok.
If you feel like spending some of your free time this month of August on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!
Check them out below:
Hanggang Kailan
Schedule: August 13, 4:30 PM | August 18, 3:15 AM | August 23, 7:30 PM
Kath (Louise de los Reyes) and Donnie (Xian Lim) are celebrating their 2nd year anniversary in Japan and decides to end their relationship when the trip ends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8jiBpshxVY
Darkroom
Schedule: August 3, 11:45 PM | August 19, 5:30 AM
A group of teenage friends seeks the thrill of ghost-hunting and stumbles upon an old camera. As they carelessly play with it, they unknowingly summon the demon that exists inside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYUwVUpAA2M&t
Indak
Schedule: August 5, 7:15 PM | August 15, 11 AM | August 24, 9:30 PM
Vin (Sam Concepcion) invites a simple island girl, Jen (Nadine Lustre), to join Indak Pinas, a dance group, after her dance video goes viral. The two not only find their groove, but also slowly fall for each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtMtUEftrbc&t
Death of a Girlfriend
Schedule: August 8, 1:30 PM | August 20, 4:15 PM | August 26, 11:30 PM
When Christine was found brutally killed in the woods, her boyfriend, a forest ranger, and a farmer are summoned for an inquest. Each has a version to tell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPCN9TZiWk&t
The Trigonal
Schedule: August 5, 11:30 PM | August 9, 11 AM | August 21, 8 AM
An underground fighting circuit run by an international crime syndicate invades a retired MMA champion’s small, idyllic island hometown. Syndicate thugs brutally assault his wife and kill his best friend, leaving him with no other choice but to fight for justice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTeSQQkxR1g
On Vodka, Beers, & Regrets
Schedule: August 10, 11:30 AM | August 21, 5:30 PM | August 29, 7:30 PM
A washed up actress and former child star Jane Pineda (Bela Padilla), battles with love, chances, and alcoholism as her career plummets to rock bottom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2-XgxQRJ8w&t
All Souls Night
Schedule: August 11, 11:45 PM | August 15, 3:30 AM | August 23, 9 AM
Shirley (Andi Eigenmann) is a caregiver and finds herself working for a strange family living in fear of her father.
HRNA (The Digital Experience)
Schedule: August 20, 9:30 PM | August 21, 11 AM | August 24, 3 PM | August 26, 8:45 PM | August 30, 12:45 PM
Be wooed as the new generation of Digital Hitmakers Adie, Arthur Nery, Rob Deniel, and Unique Salonga, captivate your hearts and serenade you with a one-of-a-kind digital concert experience.
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For more Movies on PBO Channel this August and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.
[Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]
Randy’s, known for its fluffier, airier and larger donuts, is creating quite buzz in the local food scene since it opened last May at the Uptown Parade in BGC.
Get your hands on these iconic donuts from LA and enjoy all-time favorites like the Classic Glazed Raised and deluxe, fancy and premium varieties such as S’mores, Fruit Loops Raised, Apple Fritter, Butter Crumb, Jelly Raspberry and Cake Sprinkles.
Randy’s Donuts can be spotted in movies such as The Avengers where Tony Stark was seen inside a Randy’s donut hole. Its exterior has been used in Arrested Development, Masked Rider, Entourage, The Golden Child, Get Shorty, Problem Child 2, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, The Kissing Booth and Runaways among other movies.
In the village of Gavaldon, two misfits and best friends, Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie), share the unlikeliest of bonds. Sophie, a golden-haired seamstress, dreams of escaping her dreary life to become a princess, while Agatha, with her grim aesthetic and offbeat mother, has the makings of a real witch. One night under a blood-red moon, a powerful force sweeps them away to the School for Good and Evil — where the true stories behind every great fairy tale begin. Yet something is amiss from the start: Sophie is dropped into the School for Evil, run by the glamourous and acid-tongued Lady Lesso (Charlize Theron), and Agatha in the School for Good, overseen by the sunny and kind Professor Dovey (Kerry Washington). As if navigating classes with the offspring of the Wicked Witch (Freya Parks), Captain Hook (Earl Cave), and the dashing son of King Arthur (Jamie Flatters) wasn’t hard enough, according to the Schoolmaster (Laurence Fishburne), only true love’s kiss can change the rules and send the girls to their rightful schools and destiny. But when a dark and dangerous figure (Kit Young) with mysterious ties to Sophie reemerges and threatens to destroy the school and the world beyond entirely — the only way to a happy ending is to survive their real-life fairytale first.
Based on the epic international best-selling series by Soman Chainani, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is directed by Paul Feig, stars Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney, Mark Heap, Patti LuPone and Rachel Bloom, with Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron.
Also starring Earl Cave, Demi Isaac Oviawe, Freya Parks, Kaitlyn Akinpelumi, Holly Sturton, Emma Lau, Briony Scarlett, Ally Cubb, Rosie Graham, Joelle, Chinenye Ezeudu, Oliver Watson, Ali Khan, Myles Kamwendo and Misia Butler.
The adorable Guardian of the Galaxy, Baby Groot, is setting out on an adventure of his own in a series of shorts in Disney+’s I Am Groot!
In its first trailer revealed over the weekend during the San Diego Comic-Con 2022, we get to see Groot back in his “baby” stage, encountering other life forms that are just as adorable as him! Watch the trailer for I Am Groot below:
Baby Groot first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, grown from a sapling that was left of the original Groot’s body. The tiny tree-like creature then turned into “Teen Groot” in Avengers: Infinity War, and assisted Rocket Raccoon and Thor in their mission to forge a new weapon in Nidavellir.
I Am Groot is comprised of five original shorts streaming on Disney+ starting August 10. The much-awaited arrival of Disney’s streaming platform here in the Philippines is still yet to be announced.
