After years of earning acclaim for her dramatic performances, Nadine Lustre returns to the romance genre with Love, Siargao, an upcoming Viu Original series opposite Alden Richards. Having spent the last several years taking on emotionally complex and unconventional roles, Love, Siargao marks a refreshing return to a genre that has long been part of... Continue Reading →
VMX’s July gets hotter with ‘Bagong Tukso 2.0’, original thriller ‘Lunok’
VMX Introduces the Next Generation of Hotties in Bagong Tukso 2.0 BAGONG TUKSO 2Cast: Shalanie De Vera, Shannon Sizon, Akira Takamura, Angel Castro, Kim YashiiDirector: Rodante Pajemna Jr.Streaming on VMX: July 14, 2026 New fantasies await the ever-loyal VMX community in Bagong Tukso 2.0, a sizzling 70-minute special that serves as the ultimate introduction to... Continue Reading →
CMB Film Services renews Puregold CinePanalo partnership, raises support to ₱1.25M
CMB Film Services has renewed its partnership with the prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival to provide full-length filmmakers access to industry standard, high quality equipment. In line with this continued partnership, CMB have even raised the rental grants on offer to the Puregold CinePanalo’s filmmakers to PhP 1.25 million, up by PhP 250,000 from last... Continue Reading →
VMX fires up back-to-back must-watch premieres with ‘Hibla 2’, ‘Kainan’
Two of VMX's Biggest Stars Set to Ignite ‘Hibla 2’ Cast: Margaret Diaz, Aliya Raymundo, Albie Casiño, Ghion EspinosaDirected by: Topel LeeStreaming on VMX: JUNE 30, 2026 The country's no. 1 streaming platform VMX is showcasing two of its biggest stars with Hibla 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the hit erotic drama. Leading... Continue Reading →
OG is back: Robin Padilla revives an action classic in ‘Bad Boy 3’
The return of an icon marks the return of an era. Robin Padilla, one of the most celebrated action stars in Philippine cinema history, is set to revive the legendary Bad Boy franchise in Bad Boy 3, a film that promises action, excitement, and nostalgia for audiences old and new. Known as the original Bad... Continue Reading →
Benedix Ramos hopes more Filipino stories embrace regional languages
When asked about the relevance of their Ilocano movie All the Things I Leave You, Benedix Ramos welcomed what he described as the continuing evolution of the BL genre, particularly in terms of representation and cultural identity. “Nakakatuwa kasi yung sinasabi nilang evolution ng BL (boys’ love)...” he said during the film's press conference on... Continue Reading →
After decades away, ‘Home Along Da Riles’ makes its long-awaited cinema comeback
Decades after redefining Philippine television comedy, the country's most iconic family is returing to the tracks, proving that home isn't just a place, but the family who accepts your loudest, messiest, most chaotic sides and chooses to stand by you. This time, they are making their highly anticipated comeback on the big screen! The journey... Continue Reading →
Jenn Rosa, Shalanie De Vera heat up VMX in ‘Helena’ & ‘Latina’
Jenn Rosa is the mysterious Helena on VMX Cast: Jenn Rosa, Lea Bernabe, Aya Fortes, Van Allen Ong, Jio Yoshida, John Mark Marcia, Basti FloresDirected by: Omar DerocaStreaming on VMX: July 3, 2026 VMX continues its streak of bold, genre-defining fulms with the upcoming erotic drama, Helena. Stepping into the titular role is VMX's current... Continue Reading →
Gather your barkada: Global horror hit ‘Backrooms’ opens in select PH cinemas
After dominating the global box office and becoming the No. 1 movie in the world, BACKROOMS arrives in Philippine cinemas beginning June 3. But unlike most major Hollywood releases, the horror phenomenon will only be shown in a limited number of cinemas nationwide, making every screening one of the most sought-after movie events of the... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘Backrooms’ turns empty spaces into haunting nightmare
Filipinos love horror films, and it wouldn't be a surprise if A24's 'Backrooms' becomes a phenomenon at the Philippine box office. One caveat, though, is that it focuses heavily on so-called "liminal spaces"—ordinary places that feel strangely empty, unfamiliar, or suspended between one place and another, such as vacant hallways, offices, waiting rooms, and corridors.... Continue Reading →
