Apple TV has unveiled a first look at Star City, the highly anticipated eight-episode drama from award-winning creators Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore. Expanding the acclaimed world of For All Mankind, this bold new chapter shifts perspective and intensifies the stakes of the global space race.
The series premieres worldwide on Friday, May 29, launching with its first two episodes. New installments will roll out every Friday through July 10, building momentum week after week.
Rewriting History—From the Other Side
At the heart of Star City lies a fascinating “what if.”
In this alternate-history retelling, the Soviet Union becomes the first nation to land a man on the moon. But instead of revisiting familiar ground, the story unfolds from behind the Iron Curtain—offering a suspenseful and emotionally charged look at the people who made that historic leap possible.
Brilliant cosmonauts chasing glory. Determined engineers racing against time. Intelligence officers embedded within the program, navigating secrecy and suspicion. All of them risking everything to propel humankind forward.
Layered with paranoia and political tension, Star City is more than a space drama. It’s a character-driven thriller about loyalty, ambition, sacrifice, and the human cost of progress. Suspended between triumph and fear, its characters confront impossible choices in a world where one misstep could alter history forever.
A Dynamic Ensemble Cast
Bringing this powerful story to life is a remarkable international cast led by:
Rhys Ifans (House of the Dragon)
Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland)
Agnes O’Casey (Black Doves)
Alice Englert (Bad Behaviour)
Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon)
Adam Nagaitis (Chernobyl)
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (I, Jack Wright)
Josef Davies (Andor)
Priya Kansara (Bridgerton)
With commanding performances and emotional depth, the ensemble captures the intensity of a nation racing toward the stars while navigating political shadows at home.
From Award-Winning Visionaries
Star City is created by Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore—the acclaimed team behind For All Mankind. Wolpert and Nedivi serve as showrunners and executive producers alongside Moore and Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions. Andrew Chambliss and Steve Oster also executive produce.
Produced for Apple TV by Sony Pictures Television, the series continues the platform’s commitment to cinematic storytelling and ambitious world-building.
Apple TV’s Growing Legacy of Originals
Since its global launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV has rapidly established itself as a destination for premium original content. As the first all-original streaming service to debut worldwide, it has earned 713 wins and 3,255 award nominations—and counting.
Its celebrated lineup includes multi-Emmy Award-winning comedies The Studio and Ted Lasso, as well as the Oscar Best Picture winner CODA. From groundbreaking documentaries to compelling dramas and family entertainment, Apple TV continues to deliver critically acclaimed and audience-favorite programming across genres.
With Star City, the platform adds another ambitious and gripping entry to its growing slate—one that promises suspense, spectacle, and a striking new perspective on a defining moment in history.
Denny’s Philippines is bringing its NEW Flavored Pork Belly Crunch, now available for a limited time only.
Featuring a generously sized, ultra-crispy pork belly served with hearty sides, this limited-time offering comes in exciting flavors: Garlic Parmesan, Barbecue Rub, and Raspberry Barbecue — each designed to match different taste personalities.
Adding to the fun, Denny’s is rolling out an interactive personality quiz menu that helps guests discover which flavor fits them best, turning every order into a personalized dining experience. Crunchy, flavorful, and made for sharing — the NEW Flavored Pork Belly Crunch is a must-try before it’s gone. Visit participating Denny’s stores nationwide and experience the crunch for yourself.
Bob and Clint Moffatt are a Canadian brother duo. Professionally performing from the early age of 4 with over 6,000 live performances, Clint and Bob certainly fall within the category of seasoned entertainers.
In years past they performed with their brothers, Scott and Dave in“The Moffatts” and were signed to Polydor Records in Nashville. At that time, they became the youngest band to ever sign a major label recording contract.
Over the course of their career, they’ve sold in excess of seven million records (another 6 million via the Asian black market), recorded 11 albums, have Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries, performed at one of the first ever paid concerts in China, performed at the first ever outdoor stadium concert in Vietnam and, to this day, hold album sales records for an international act in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore!
November of 2018, the duo began releasing a series of traveling videos, which they titled Music, Travel, Love. Combining their love for music, travel and family, Bob and Clint headed out across the world to find the most beautiful destinations to film videos featuring nostalgic love songs and their own originals.
Music Travel Love is now recognized as an incredibly, POWERFUL social media presence; a global force with which to be reckoned, and a rare phenomenon, which appeals to all generations from Gen X and Millennials all the way up to Baby Boomers.
Music Travel Love’s YouTube channel fosters an intimate relationship with millions of loyal followers, allowing them a chance to be whisked away to beautiful destinations or ensconced in exotic locales, all while being serenaded with the soothing harmonies of their favorite songs. Music Travel Love literally provides followers with a soundtrack for their lives.
These videos combined with their social media platforms have now garnered a fan base of more than 25+ million followers, which puts them in the TOP 1% of social media influencers and TOP 1% of musical streaming artists world-wide.
MUSIC TRAVEL LOVE – PHILIPPINE TOUR 2026.
Tickets for MUSIC TRAVEL LOVE – will go on sale starting Wednesday, 4th March 2026, at 12 noon.
Available at all SM Ticket & TicketNet outlets or log on to www.smtickets.com or call 8470-2222 / TicketNet outlets or log on to Ticketnet.com.ph or call 8911-5555 for more details.
WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL & CASINO, Saturday 27th June 2026 (8PM)
The internationally acclaimed revival of Jesus Christ Superstar is heading to The Theatre at Solaire from May 2 to 31, 2026, and here’s the headline fans have been waiting for: multi-awarded Filipina performer Gab Pangilinan will star as Mary Magdalene.
Gab Pangilinan (Mary Magdalene)
Originally slated to close on May 24, the Manila season has officially been extended until May 31 due to overwhelming demand. If your group chat has been buzzing about this production, now you know why.
A Filipino Star Joins an International Powerhouse Cast
Gab Pangilinan has steadily built one of the most impressive theatre résumés in the country. Known for standout performances in The Last Five Years, Side Show, Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical, and Mula Sa Buwan, she has become a fixture in Manila’s thriving stage scene.
A three-time Philstage Gawad Buhay nominee for Pingkian: Isang Musikal (2024), The Last Five Years (2023), and Mula Sa Buwan (2022), Gab also won Best Leading Female Performance in the Digital Category at the 27th Asian Television Awards for Still: A Musical Narrative Series. She has collaborated with respected theatre companies such as PETA, Tanghalang Pilipino, Atlantis Theatrical, and Full House Theater Company, and most recently appeared in We Aren’t Kids Anymore and Othello.
Now, she steps into one of musical theatre’s most emotionally charged roles.
Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions, shared, “We are incredibly happy to have Gab Pangilinan in the international company of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Gab is a respected and accomplished artist, and her casting as Mary Magdalene highlights the strength of Filipino theatre talent. The excitement from audiences has been truly remarkable, and this extension allows even more theatre fans to experience this production.”
For Filipino audiences, this casting feels personal. It is a celebration of homegrown talent standing shoulder to shoulder with global performers.
Meet the International Company
Gab joins principal cast members who have toured the UK, North America, and Australia with this award-winning production.
Luke Street as Jesus
Javon King as Judas
Ethan Hardy Benson as Pilate
Grant Hodges as Caiaphas
Kodiak Thompson as Annas
Luke Street (Jesus)
Luke Street, who has previously alternated as both Jesus and Judas on tour, now takes on the role of Jesus full-time for global audiences. A UK-based actor and singer, best known for his work in musical theatre across the UK and London’s West End. His theatre credits include Ledoux / Alternate Strat in Bat Outof Hell (UK Tour, 2024–2025); Simon / Alternate Judas / Alternate Jesus / Cover Pilate in JesusChrist Superstar (UK Tour, 2023–2024); Alternate Strat / Cover Ledoux in Bat Out of Hell (UK&International Tour, 2022–2023); Hollander / Cover Falco / Cover Ledoux / Cover Jagwire in BatOut of Hell (UK & Ireland Tour, 2021–2022); Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (International Tour, 2018–2019); Logan Carter in Out There (Union Theatre, 2017);and Little Rock in Gypsy (Savoy Theatre, 2015–2016). Luke is thrilled to be touring internationally once again, following his international tour with Jersey Boys back in 2018–2019. Having previously alternated the roles of both Jesus and Judas, Luke is delighted to now be playing Jesus for audiences around the world.
Javon King (Judas)
Javon King, a Green Room Award winner, reprises his acclaimed portrayal of Judas following successful runs in Australia. The company brings serious musical firepower to Manila. He was last seen as Goldie Wilson/ Marvin Berry in Back to the Future: The Musical at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre. Notable Australian tours and other theatre credits include; Judas in the Jesus Christ Superstar Australian tour, Tristan/Young Man 6 in The Inheritance at forty five downstairs, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at Chapel off Chapel (Green Room Award winner for Best Supporting Actor), and Seaweed J. Stubbs in the Hairspray Australian Tour, where he received a Green Room Award nomination for his performance. Javon received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Rider University in New Jersey. Professionally back home in the US, Javon has toured internationally and across the United States as Angel Dumott Schunard in the 20th & 25th Anniversary Tour(s) of RENT. Other credits include, Henry/Jack understudy in Newsies and Mereb in Aida. He was also in a commercial for “Hairspray Live!” back in 2016 during the airing of the show! He is so grateful for this opportunity and to all of his friends and family back home for their continuous support of his dreams.
Ethan Hardy Benson (Pilate)
Ethan Hardy Benson. Training: University of Michigan, BFA Musical Theatre. Theatre includes: Principal Standby in Rolling Thunder (Off-Broadway), Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (The Rev), Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar (The Ordway), Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Broadway Sacramento), Pvt. Clark in From Here To Eternity (Skylight Music), Joseph in JosephAnd The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Red Mountain TC), Tarzan in Tarzan (Olney CC) Endless gratitude to the entire JCS team, Craig at Avalon Artists, Zoë, and his friends & family.
Grant Hodges (Caiphas)
Grant Hodges Training: Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program at UCLA. Theater: Sweeney u/s in Sweeney Todd (Jason Alexander) Nick Massi in Jersey Boys (MTW), Caiaphas in Jesus ChristSuperstar (50th Anniversary National Tour), Kenickie in Grease (La Mirada), Chuck in Footloose (The Rev), Kristoff/Hans in Frozen – Live at the Hyperion (DCA. )Film/ TV: Voice of Simon/Maxxie in Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super Shero. Various Netflix voice over projects, Bones guest star on FOX. So incredibly grateful to be putting the robes back on and sharing this story with the world alongside some of my favorite human beings. All the love to my family, friends, and everyone at ATB.
Kodiak Thompson (Annas)
Kodiak Thompson grew up in America’s chocolate capital, Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is thrilled to step in to the priest robe across the world after touring the U.S. and Canada with this special production. Kodiak also performed in the Broadway tour of Chicago as Harrison, understudying Billy Flynn and Mary Sunshine. Off-Broadway: DRAG: The Musical. Other favorites: La Cage Aux Folles(Chantal), Head Over Heels (Musidorus), Gypsy (Tulsa), Kinky Boots (Referee Angel), Burn the Floor (NCL Lead Vocalist). Thanks to About Artists Agency, Temple University, and family.
Further casting announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
An Olivier Award-Winning Revival
This is not just another staging of the beloved rock musical. Originally created at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this bold reimagining of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classic won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. It sold out consecutive engagements in London before launching major tours across the UK, North America, and Australia.
The Guardian called it “A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.” The Daily Telegraph declared, “Hallelujah! An almighty revelation.”
Now, Manila gets its turn.
The North American Tour company of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Why This Musical Still Resonates
Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the show first exploded onto the scene in the 1970s as a concept album before opening on Broadway in 1971. The original London production ran for over eight years, becoming the longest-running musical in West End history at that time.
Told entirely through song, the story explores the final days of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. It examines loyalty, power, faith, and doubt, all set to a rock score that still feels urgent decades later. Iconic songs like “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” and “Gethsemane” continue to captivate new generations of audiences.
Jesus Christ Superstar Jack Hopewell and the company of the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Under the direction of Timothy Sheader and choreography by Drew McOnie, this production strips the story down to its emotional core while amplifying its theatrical intensity. Design is by Tom Scutt, with lighting by Lee Curran and sound design by Nick Lidster, ensuring a visually arresting experience inside Solaire’s state-of-the-art theatre.
The Manila engagement of Jesus Christ Superstar runs from May 2 to May 31, 2026 at The Theatre at Solaire. No further extensions will be added.
Tickets are available exclusively through TicketWorld.
Presented by GMG Productions, the Manila season forms part of the major 2026 international tour produced by GMG Productions and David Ian for Crossroads Live and Work Light Productions. The original production was produced by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book, this is it. A globally celebrated revival. A powerhouse international cast. And a Filipino star stepping into one of musical theatre’s most beloved roles.
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) officially announces the headlining cast of Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It’s Live Sa Cheter! running from June 19 to August 16, 2026, at the PETA Theater Center.
From two iconic films to a hit series, Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank has become beloved for its hyperreal, meta commentary on arts, culture, and society. The first film skewered the indie movie scene, the second tackled mainstream cinema, and the third confronted historical revisionism. This fourth installment turns its sharp gaze toward theater, but it doesn’t just peek behind the curtain; it tears it down entirely, exposing the messy, hilarious, and painfully relatable process of making theater in the Philippines today.
At the center of the mayhem is Eugene Domingo, returning as a gloriously amplified version of herself—navigating ego, ambition, and the beautiful absurdity of mounting a live show. Long celebrated for her fearless comedic brilliance, Domingo once again anchors the franchise with razor-sharp wit and impeccable timing.
Joining her is a powerhouse lineup of theater-makers, all portraying exaggerated reflections of their real-life roles in the industry. Meann Espinosa, Stella Cañete-Mendoza, Andoy Ranay, and JC Santos step in as unapologetic artistas caught in the whirlwind of creative clashes and theatrical excess.
Behind the scenes—but very much in front of the live audience—is Melvin Lee as the ever-resourceful (and ever-stressed) producer attempting to keep the production afloat. Marlon Rivera, who directed the franchise’s first three installments, steps into the chaos as the director within the play, while Joshua Lim So takes on the role of the resident playwright caught between revisions, rewrites, and relentless creative debates—desperately trying to keep his script, and his sanity, intact.
The show is written by Chris Martinez, the creative force behind the first three Septic Tank installments. It will be directed by Maribel Legarda, who helmed PETA’s hit productions Rak of Aegis and One More Chance The Musical, with assistance from up-and-coming director Johnnie Moran.
Set and costume design is by Gino Gonzales, with music and sound design by Teresa Barrozo.
Metrobank credit cardholders will enjoy exclusive first access to tickets from February 27 at 10:00 AM to March 3 at 11:59 PM via TicketWorld. A Waitlist Sale follows from March 4 at 10:00 AM to March 5 at 11:59 PM for patrons who signed up last December 2025, with the General Public Sale beginning on March 6 at 10:00 AM.
Ticket prices are P3,500 (VIP), P2,800 (Orchestra and Balcony Center), P2,500 (Orchestra Side), and P1,800 (Balcony Side). Audiences are encouraged to create their TicketWorld accounts in advance, as tickets are expected to sell out fast.For more updates, follow @petatheater on social media.
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have unleashed the electrifying new trailer for “Mortal Kombat II,” and it promises a bigger, bolder, and more brutal cinematic spectacle. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the highly anticipated sequel storms into cinemas and IMAX beginning May 6, 2026 (May 8 in North America).
And this time, it’s showtime.
Watch the New Trailer here:
Johnny Cage Takes Center Stage
Stepping into the spotlight is Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, the fan-favorite Hollywood action star finally making his long-awaited entrance into the Mortal Kombat universe. Confident, charismatic, and ready to trade punches, Urban’s Cage injects swagger and star power into the high-stakes tournament.
Returning and joining him in the arena are:
Adeline Rudolph
Jessica McNamee
Josh Lawson
Ludi Lin
Mehcad Brooks
Tati Gabrielle
Lewis Tan
Damon Herriman
Chin Han
Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
Joe Taslim as Bi-Han
Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion
With such a dynamic ensemble, the battle lines are drawn—and no one is backing down.
A Relentless Fight Against Shao Kahn
From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes chapter in the blockbuster video game franchise, presented in all its unapologetic, bone-crushing glory.
This time, Earthrealm’s champions—now strengthened by Johnny Cage—must face a terrifying threat: the dark and ruthless rule of Shao Kahn. As his power looms over the realms, the warriors are forced into the ultimate no-holds-barred confrontation.
Alliances will fracture. Rivalries will intensify. And only the strongest will survive.
With the fate of Earthrealm hanging in the balance, every strike carries consequence, and every decision could mean annihilation.
The Creative Force Behind the Chaos
Simon McQuoid returns to direct the sequel to his explosive 2021 hit, raising the scale and intensity to new heights. The screenplay is penned by Jeremy Slater, based on the iconic video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.
The film is produced by Todd Garner, James Wan, Toby Emmerich, E. Bennett Walsh, and McQuoid, with executive producers Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Slater, and Lawrence Kasanoff.
Behind the scenes, a powerhouse creative team brings the spectacle to life:
Director of Photography: Stephen F. Windon
Production Designer: Yohei Taneda
Editor: Stuart Levy
Costume Designer: Cappi Ireland
Casting Director: Rich Delia
Music by: Benjamin Wallfisch
New Line Cinema presents an Atomic Monster/Broken Road Production and a Fireside Films Production, “Mortal Kombat II.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, exclusively in theaters and IMAX®.
Experience the Ultimate Showdown on the Big Screen
Designed for a larger-than-life viewing experience, “Mortal Kombat II” demands to be seen in cinemas and IMAX. Every clash hits harder. Every flame burns brighter. Every moment feels monumental.
Mark your calendars.
“Mortal Kombat II” opens internationally on May 6, 2026, and in North America on May 8, 2026.
Join the conversation and use the hashtag #MortalKombatMovie.
The countdown has officially begun. Apple TV has unveiled the gripping new trailer for Season 5 of its award-winning, globally celebrated space drama For All Mankind—and it’s nothing short of spectacular.
Set to premiere worldwide on Friday, March 27, the 10-episode season will launch with one episode, followed by new installments every Friday through May 29. Buckle up. The Red Planet is about to enter a bold new era.
Mars in the 2010s: Progress Meets Pressure
Years after the audacious Goldilocks asteroid heist, Season 5 transports viewers to the 2010s, where Happy Valley has evolved into a bustling Martian colony. No longer an experimental outpost, it now houses thousands of residents and operates as a strategic base for missions pushing humanity farther into the solar system.
Impressive? Absolutely. Peaceful? Not quite.
As Earth’s governments attempt to impose law and order on Mars, tensions flare between those who call the Red Planet home and the nations they left behind. Ideological lines sharpen. Loyalties fracture. And in the vacuum of space, even the smallest spark can ignite powerful consequences.
While progress marches forward, unrest quietly builds—threatening everything the colony has worked so hard to achieve.
Familiar Faces and Dynamic New Talent
Season 5 welcomes back its powerhouse ensemble, including:
Joel Kinnaman
Toby Kebbell
Edi Gathegi
Cynthy Wu
Coral Peña
Wrenn Schmidt
Joining the acclaimed cast are exciting new series regulars:
Mireille Enos (The Killing, Hanna)
Costa Ronin (The Americans, Homeland)
Sean Kaufman (The Summer I Turned Pretty)
Ruby Cruz (Bottoms)
Ines Asserson (Royalteen)
With fresh energy and compelling new dynamics, the series promises emotionally charged performances and high-stakes drama that will keep audiences on edge.
Visionary Storytelling Continues
Created by Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore alongside Emmy nominees Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, For All Mankind remains a benchmark for ambitious storytelling. Wolpert and Nedivi serve as showrunners and executive producers, joined by Moore and Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions, as well as Kira Snyder, David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, and Seth Edelstein.
Produced for Apple TV by Sony Pictures Television, the series continues to redefine alternate-history sci-fi with heart, depth, and astonishing scope.
A Streaming Powerhouse
Since launching globally on November 1, 2019, Apple TV has swiftly become a leader in premium original programming. The platform made history as the first all-original streaming service to debut worldwide simultaneously—and it hasn’t slowed down since.
With 704 wins and 3,259 award nominations to date, Apple Original films and series have earned widespread acclaim. From multi-Emmy Award-winning comedies like The Studio and Ted Lasso to the Oscar Best Picture-winning film CODA, Apple TV consistently delivers compelling and celebrated content.
All four previous seasons of For All Mankind are currently streaming, making now the perfect time to catch up before the highly anticipated Season 5 premiere.
Mars is thriving. Earth is watching. And the future hangs in the balance.
It’s New Movie Wednesday again, and six fresh titles are unleashing big-screen thrills in Philippine cinemas. From the claustrophobic terror of Iron Lung and the return of Ghostface in Scream 7, to the crowd-thrilling concert film Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined, this week’s lineup packs serious variety. Add family-friendly chaos in Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe, romantic soul-searching in Solo Mio, and heartfelt reflection in Until She Remembers, and you’ve got a movie menu worth planning around.
Ready to pick your next big screen obsession? Here’s what’s opening today.
Iron Lung throws viewers into a bleak future known as The Quiet Rapture. On a barren moon, an ocean of blood has been discovered, and a desperate expedition is launched. A convict is sealed inside a submarine and sent into the depths with no forward view and no guarantee of survival. This is the 13th mission. Mark Fischbach, Caroline Kaplan, and Troy Baker anchor this horror-mystery-sci-fi plunge into isolation.
Claustrophobic, intense, and deeply unsettling, this sci-fi horror experience is built for those who love tension that tightens by the minute. Atmospheric and deeply unsettling, Iron Lung leans into isolation and dread in ways that feel tailor-made for a dark cinema.
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe follows Huhu the panda, who is about to move into a brand-new enclosure when chaos erupts. International robbers interfere, a cliff fall changes everything, and Huhu awakens in a mysterious tribe.
What follows is a colorful adventure packed with action and humor. With Jacky Chan lending star power, this one’s a lively choice for families and fans of energetic escapades.
Concert films hit differently in cinemas, and this one captures a defining moment for Twenty One Pilots.
Filmed during their massive Mexico City headline show at Estadio GNP Seguros in front of 65,000 fans, More Than We Ever Imagined blends explosive live performances with behind-the-scenes access. It showcases not just the music, but the humor and heart behind the band’s global success.
If you’ve ever screamed along to their hits, this is your chance to feel that arena energy again.
Ghostface returns, and this time the terror hits closer to home. Sidney Prescott has built a new life in a quiet town, but when a new killer emerges and targets her daughter, the past refuses to stay buried.
Neve Campbell steps back into the role that defined a generation of horror fans, facing fresh bloodshed and unresolved trauma. Expect sharp suspense, shocking twists, and that signature self-aware edge the franchise is known for.
Why see it opening week? Because horror fans know the screams are louder in a full theater.
After being left at the altar, Matt heads to Italy alone on what was supposed to be his honeymoon. Instead of canceling the trip, he embraces the journey, immersing himself in the beauty, culture, and unexpected connections he finds along the way.
Warm, funny, and gently romantic, this is the kind of feel-good film that pairs perfectly with a relaxed movie night.
For viewers craving something reflective, Until She Remembers offers a tender exploration of family and growth.
A struggling high school student escapes the noise of her fractured home and finds comfort with her grandmother and an old friend. Through quiet moments and heartfelt realizations, she begins to understand life in ways that no classroom could teach.
Anchored by powerful performances from Charo Santos, Boots Anson-Roa, and Barbie Forteza, this Filipino drama is intimate and moving.
Which One Tops Your Watchlist
Space horror, slasher suspense, romantic soul-searching, musical spectacle, family adventure, or heartfelt drama? There’s no single mood at the movies this week, and that’s exactly what makes it exciting.
Planning a barkada scare fest? A kilig-filled date night? A wholesome family outing? Or a much-needed solo cinema escape? Whatever your vibe, now’s the perfect time to lock in your pick.
Stay tuned for next week’s fresh batch of releases and updates. Keep ClickTheCity bookmarked for the latest showtimes, your next movie is a click away!
While attending a party, Academy Award nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal noticed a tattoo of the Bride of Frankenstein. Instantly, a question formed: How had a character with barely any screen time become such a lasting symbol in pop culture?
“I saw this tattoo of the Bride of Frankenstein at a party and I thought, “Something about this character has captured our culture,’” says Academy Award nominee Gyllenhaal. “And I then went back and watched the movie [“Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)] for the first time, because I had never seen it, and I found it really interesting that she’s not really in it. I will say Elsa Lanchester makes a real impact. I mean, she’s in it for three minutes, but she has somehow taken the culture by storm. But to be honest, she doesn’t talk. She doesn’t speak. She doesn’t get an opportunity to express herself. And I thought it was an interesting puzzle. This guy [Frankenstein] understandably is so lonely looking for a mate. But then, just anyone will do, and bringing someone back who doesn’t have any agency herself. So, what happens if you take that same format, that same story, but you give her a huge amount of agency, and give her a huge amount of need, and intelligence, and soulfulness, and vulnerability, and power? Then what happens? That seemed like a puzzle worth getting into.”
That absence became the seed of something bold.
What if the Bride had agency? What if she possessed intelligence, vulnerability, longing, and immense power? What if she wasn’t simply created to cure someone else’s loneliness—but had desires of her own?
With The Bride!, Gyllenhaal transforms that compelling question into an electrifying cinematic experience.
Watch the trailer here:
A Revolution Born in 1930s Chicago
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1930s Chicago, The Bride! follows a lonely Frankenstein (Academy Award winner Christian Bale) who seeks the help of groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious, played by five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening.
Together, they revive a murdered young woman.
And the Bride is born.
But what unfolds is far from the obedient companion Frankenstein imagined. Instead, she emerges as a force—complex, searching, alive with purpose. What follows spirals into murder, possession, a radical cultural movement, and a volatile romance between two outsiders trying to define love on their own terms.
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film is a daring reinvention that pulses with urgency and emotion.
Jessie Buckley’s Fierce Transformation
Taking on the titular role is Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley, whose magnetic performance promises to leave audiences shaken and inspired.
“It’s intense. It’s a wild abandoned life force. It’s passion on the brink. It’s a revolution. It’s a new language!” Buckley says.
This Bride refuses to settle for half-truths or half-love. Reborn into a fractured world, she demands autonomy and authenticity. She seeks not just connection—but the full story.
“It’s giving voice to The Bride who has never been given a voice before. She’s not satisfied to just be reinvigorated as mate. She wants autonomy of the self. And goes on a journey to discover herself in this world so she can be fully in a relationship with Frank. She wants the full story. She can’t be in a relationship that’s half-full. She wants the whole truth, because I think once she’s reborn, she demands absolute life, and absolute love. And it isn’t perfect. It’s a risk, y’know to live and love like that! Our potential to do all sorts of things is huge, and the bride and frank do some fucked up things. But it isn’t without consequence.”
And that kind of living? It comes with risk.
Flawed, unpredictable, and fiercely human, the Bride’s journey becomes a powerful exploration of identity, desire, and consequence.
Crafted for IMAX, Designed for the Heart
Though epic in scope, Gyllenhaal made one thing clear: spectacle would serve emotion—not overshadow it.
“Instead of having it be only this big world-building set piece, or this big action sequence, we instead decided to grow where it made sense emotionally,” says Gyllenhaal in a new IMAX featurette for the film.
The film’s expanding frame mirrors the emotional shifts of its characters, creating a visceral experience that feels deeply immersive.
“We built the expanding of the frame to coalesce with emotional shifts and changes. You feel it, like in your chest. It’s got the roller coaster aspect that I think IMAX offers. But then it has this other aspect of cracking open your heart… It’s trippy.”
Christian Bale echoes the excitement: “I can’t wait to see that.”
Watch “The Bride! – The IMAX Experience” here:
A Visionary Team Behind the Scenes
From the Academy Award-nominated writer-director of The Lost Daughter, The Bride! is supported by an extraordinary team of film artisans.
Director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Karen Murphy, editor Dylan Tichenor, music supervisor Randall Poster, Academy Award-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, and costume designer Sandy Powell all contribute to the film’s distinctive visual and emotional language.
The film also stars Peter Sarsgaard, Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Oscar winner Penélope Cruz.
Produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Talia Kleinhendler, and Osnat Handelsman Keren, with executive producers Carla Raij, David Webb, and Courtney Kivowitz, the film is presented by Warner Bros. Pictures in collaboration with First Love Films and In The Current Company.
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Written by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, Spring Awakening is a rock musical that grapples with the collision of the youth’s awakening to maturity – questioning authority, discovery of sex and desire, and finding one’s own strength and identity in a society that demands conformity. Set in the late 19th-century Germany, in a town with very conservative traditions and beliefs. It’s rebellious. It’s in-your-face (with songs titled The Bitch of Living and Totally Fucked). It’s angry. It’s bleak, though it ultimately ends with a song of hope.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The play follows a group of teens in 19th-century Germany – Melchior, Wendla, Moritz, Martha, and Ilse – as they hit puberty, begin to discover their own sexual awakening, and start questioning authority. Melchior is well-read and a model student. He helps Moritz, who is having difficulty focusing in class, understand the changes in his body and explains sex to him. Wendla and the other girls their age are beginning to develop crushes on boys.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The grown-ups, however, would prefer the teens to do just as they say while the school heads would rather push Moritz out for lowering the school’s standards. As Melchior and Wendla grow closer, Moritz is kicked out, which sends him spiraling into a dark path similar to that of Ilse, who has left home to join an artist community. As the teens wake up to the darkness of their town, everything comes crashing down in an explosive way.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta ArroyoThe Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The Sandbox Collective’s production, directed by Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan, takes that energy and stages Spring Awakening with delightful verve.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
I saw the open rehearsal a week before opening and then returned for the February 14 show, and they were very different productions.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
Unlike the rehearsal, the performance felt very “performed,” probably due to having over-rehearsed. Many of the cast members sang beautifully, but their riffs and vocal prowess felt more suited to a concert than to a show. During the rehearsal, there was less bravado and more intention, each song sung to tell a story.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
It’s probably opening weekend energy, but many were singing concert-style, and found myself missing the acting of it.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The women of the cast, however, were the stronger unit throughout the run. Led by Sheena Belarmino as Wendla, they moved in sync, creating some of the production’s strongest moments.
The giddiness of their sexual awakening as they talk about boys later flips into something when they sing about their desire for physical intimacy in the song Touch Me. In these moments, the women of the cast really bring out the tone and effect that the play feels like it is gunning for.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
Aside from Belarmino, Angia Laurel is breathtaking as Martha. Her gorgeous voice stands out during her featured number The Dark I Know Well, right after nailing her scene when Martha admits that she is physically abused by her father. It’s a chilling performance that truly makes Laurel stand out.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The men seemed like a mixed bag. Some members of the ensemble played it young while others played it older, which felt off since many of the discoveries are those of teens just entering puberty. Others take a more mature approach and so, as a whole, they don’t feel as connected. Omar Uddin, who plays Moritz, is incredible. I’ve seen him both in the rehearsal and during the show run, and he grounds the entire play, as Moritz’s descent serves as the fulcrum for the play’s message. He captures the awkwardness and uncertainty of puberty, singing and dancing with his whole body. This is the third show I’ve seen him in, and he has consistently delivered a strong performance, each different from his last role. Uddin’s alternate, Nic Chien, I have not seen, but I’ve heard equally good things.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The show’s grownups are played by Audie Gemora and Menchu Lauchengco (with Ana Abad Santos as the alternate). All three (I saw Abad Santos at rehearsal and Lauchengco at the show) are superb, seamlessly shifting between roles as overprotective parents to strict and rigid teachers. While they do not have song numbers, their very presence in all their scenes elevates the moment.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
The show really amplifies the tension between conservative authority and a growing, progressive youth. It’s so perfect for these times as our world still suffers under the threat of outdated traditions and beliefs. Nunoy Van Der Burgh’s choreography mirrors that, creating movements that almost feel modern but not, creating a link between 19th-century Germany and the present. Wika Nadera’s gorgeous set design is both stylistic as it is symbolic. An uprooted tree is suspended in the air, giving the impression that the foundations are not as solid as it seems. A platform, also suspended in the air, is lowered for certain scenes. It’s only as it lowers that you realise it’s in the form of a cross. The metaphor isn’t lost, though I wished the lighting could have hit it more from above so that the shadow would stretch across the stage throughout the scenes.
The Sandbox Collective | Spring Awakening | Photo Credit: Loreta Arroyo
This was my first time seeing Spring Awakening, despite it being a well-known, multi-award-winning show (the original Broadway production won eight Tony Awards), and I’m quite fascinated with the show and its straightforward portrayal of teenage angst and rebellion. It’s a dark, challenging play, and this production has what it takes to bring it to where it has to go. I’d love to see it again to watch the cast fully settled into their roles and hear their amazing harmonies all over again.
My Rating: 3 Stars
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