Character posters unveiled for "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning"

The countdown begins. Paramount Pictures and Skydance have revealed the official character posters for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the highly anticipated final installment in the legendary spy-action saga led by global superstar Tom Cruise. Set to explode onto the big screen in theatres, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Premium Large Formats, and IMAX starting Saturday, May 17, the film promises to be the most thrilling and emotional mission yet.

The new character posters spotlight the ensemble cast that brings this epic finale to life:
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Rolf Saxon, and Lucy Tulugarjuk. Each poster carries the message: Everyone Plays a Part—a nod to the global stakes and deeply personal choices each character must make as the story races to its conclusion.

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning picks up as Ethan Hunt (Cruise) confronts the consequences of a lifetime of impossible choices. As the line between loyalty and betrayal blurs, Hunt and his IMF team face their most dangerous mission yet—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

With a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes, the film is a cinematic event directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Erik Jendresen. The film is based on the television series created by Bruce Geller.

Produced by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, and executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Chris Brock, the film represents the culmination of one of cinema’s most celebrated franchises.

Don’t miss Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — only in theatres beginning Saturday, May 17.

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Turn Ideas into Action: Submit Your Entries for the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge

Building on its strong commitment to driving positive change in communities since 2022, LG is excited to announce that entries for the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge have officially opened on March 13, 2025. Led by LG Philippines in partnership with Korean Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), and Community Chest of Korea (CCK), this global program reflects LG’s dedication to empowering local communities and supporting sustainable growth.

The LG Ambassador Challenge is all about working together to make a real difference. It encourages individuals, groups, and organizations to come up with innovative ideas that can solve important social issues and improve lives. Since its launch, the program has empowered local changemakers by providing financial support and resources to help bring their projects to life, making a lasting impact on communities.

Originally launched in Bangladesh in 2017, the LG Ambassador Challenge has grown across Asia, encouraging individuals and organizations to propose solutions for key societal issues. The program provides financial grants to selected projects, empowering changemakers to drive meaningful and sustainable change in their communities.

The LG Ambassador Challenge has also delivered outstanding results since its local launch in the Philippines. In 2024, the Life's Good Library On the Go visited seven barangays in Nagcarlan, Laguna, offering learning opportunities to children in underserved communities with limited access to education and structured learning. The children and teachers also received free eye checkups from a local optometrist. Previous winning programs include the 2023 winners—Life is Good, When Life Has Light in Calauan, Laguna which installed solar-powered light posts that contributed to the community’s safety and security. Paliparan Community Livelihood in Dasmariñas, Cavite enabled housewives and out-of-school youth with a means of support for their families. Flowing Water for Growing Future in Lawaguin, Laguna—provided potable water which continues to make a positive impact by improving lives and empowering communities. The 2022 winners include Ride for Hope by Bahay Aruga in Quezon City, which provided ambulance transport for children cancer patients, and Roof for Siargao by Red Charity Gala, which supported home reconstruction after thousands were left homeless during the Typhoon Odette in December 2021.

This year, LG, KFHI, and CCK are focusing on key areas that can create meaningful change:

• “No Poverty” - End poverty in all its forms everywhere
• “Quality Education” - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• “Climate Action” - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

By making use of LG's products and technology, participants have the opportunity to develop practical solutions that can make a lasting, positive impact on their communities.

Interested applicants can simply submit the items below.

All project entries shall include the Entry Form Format which you can also download here or visit https://bit.ly/2025LGACEntryForm.

Email Subject: LG Ambassador Challenge - (Project Entry Name and Location)
Name:
Designation:
Organization:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Program location:
Project description:
What is the biggest social problem in your community and how can it be resolved?
Why should LGE and KFHI select your project:
Budget (Detailed 100-day implementation plan required, including unit price, quantity and timeline):

For supporting documents, put all photo and photo captions into a single Microsoft Word file format and landscape orientation for video attachment/s

Submit the digital format entry in not more than 20MB to email address: joaquin.espiritu@lge.com

Mr. Nakhyun Seong, Managing Director of LG Philippines, expressed his excitement for the upcoming program: "The LG Ambassador Program reflects our ongoing commitment to the 'Life's Good' philosophy. It’s an honor to support Filipino changemakers who are working hard to uplift their communities. Through this program, we aim to embrace new ideas, support innovative solutions, and create a lasting positive impact on Filipino lives.”

Take the first step toward creating a lasting impact — be part of the change and help make Life's Good for your community. Submit your entries today and turn your ideas into meaningful action!

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Restart Healthy in 2025 at SM Malls in the East Metro

Kickstart the new year with a focus on health and wellness at SM City Marikina, Masinag, San Mateo, and SM Center Antipolo Downtown! These malls are your ultimate destinations for fitness finds, activewear, and energizing activities that set you up for a healthy 2025.

Step into Style with Athleisure Fits
Upgrade your fitness wardrobe with the latest sneakers and activewear from top brands like Adidas, Anta, and multi-brand shops in Sports Central and SM Store. Whether you’re a runner, a gym enthusiast, or simply embracing athleisure for everyday comfort, you’ll find a variety of options to match your style and fitness goals.

Energize Your Routine with Fitness Dance Classes
Feel the rhythm and burn those calories with weekly fitness dance classes for all ages at the 10 o’ Clock Habit in SM City Masinag, San Mateo, and SM Center Antipolo Downtown. These high-energy sessions are perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike, offering a fun and effective way to stay active while meeting new friends. Check the schedule at each mall and join the fitness fun!

All-in-One Sports Facilities at SM Center Antipolo Downtown

Take your fitness game to the next level at SM Center Antipolo Downtown as it features multi-purpose courts perfect for badminton, pickleball, basketball, and volleyball clinics. Whether you’re honing your skills or just trying something new, these facilities are great for sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Fuel Your Fitness Goals

Stay nourished and energized with healthy dining options available. From fresh fruits, yogurts, smoothies, and salads to even dietary supplements, there’s something for every health-conscious foodie for guilt-free indulgences.

Shop Smart, Live Healthy

Start 2025 on the right track by exploring wellness essentials at these East Metro malls. From fitness gear to health supplements, SM Malls have everything you need to support an active and balanced lifestyle. Don’t miss out on seasonal promotions and discounts to make your health journey even more rewarding.

Make SM Malls in the East Metro your partner in health this 2025. Visit today and embark on a year of wellness and vitality!

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 gets 96% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

Plus, two Robotniks are better than one! Watch Jim Carrey play two roles in the “Two Robotniks” featurette

Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Moviegoers have spoken, and they love Sonic the Hedgehog 3!

The latest big-screen adventure of Team Sonic has earned a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which opened in the US December 20, has so far earned upwards of $230 million at the global box office. It opens in Philippine cinemas January 15.

Reviews from critics have also been mostly positive. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” currently holds a Fresh 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than its two predecessors.

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is way better than it has a right to be: as a video game adaptation, as a threequel, as a family-friendly movie coming out [on Christmas season],” wrote RogerEbert.com, which also praised Jim Carrey for “giving not one but two gleefully deranged performances that harken to his rubber-faced comedic greatness of three decades ago.”

Find out more about Jim Carrey’s evil genius performance of the two Robotniks in this “Double Your Villain” featurette:
Forbes magazine also enjoyed the film, saying “it’s fun, it’s silly, it’s visually different enough and interesting enough to look good on a big screen, and most important of all it has Jim Carrey providing not one but two performances inspired enough and funny enough to make it worth watching the whole movie.”

“Clever jokes, a noticeable reverence for the source material, and some fantastic antagonists make the Blue Blur’s latest race an entertaining ride from start to finish,” raved Collider.com.

Variety was also impressed. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is wired-up synthetic fun,” they wrote. “It’s a trivial kiddie flick that moves at the speed of your mind playing video games. Video-game films seldom have that quality – they tend to be overproduced and lugubrious. But Sonic 3 gives hyperactivity a good name. Jeff Fowler, who directed all three of these movies, is a quicker and wittier flimflam magician of energy than he was when he made the first Sonic in 2020.”

Jim Carrey with director Jeff Powler on the set of Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow (Keanu Reeves), a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2025.

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Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey and Idris Elba, voicing Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

An icon playing an icon. Keanu Reeves is Shadow. Get ready for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, opening in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2025.

“For 50 years, Shadow’s been in a state of suspended animation. He’s coming out of it seeking revenge,” says Keanu Reeves, who voices Shadow, a fan favorite villain in the Sonic universe.

Says Idris Elba, who plays Knuckles, another popular character: “Keanu, whatever he does, he kind of brings icon status to it.”

Reeves, well-loved for his Matrix and John Wick characters, adds, “Sonic’s no match for me.”

Watch the “Casting a Shadow” featurette:

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens in Philippine cinemas January 15, 2025.

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Marvel Studios releases Captain America Brave New World trailer and poster

Following the Captain America saga from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, Marvel Studios gives a glimpse as Sam Wilson takes the shield to Captain America: Brave New World, coming to theaters on February 14, 2025. Below is the initial poster showing the Red Hulk crushing the shield which gives us the major villain in the movie.

Watch the trailer here:

In the new trailer, Sam meets Harrison Ford’s U.S. president Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who wants to recruit Captain America as a U.S. agent. The action intensifies rapidly as the superhero thwarts an assassination attempt at the White House. The trailer concludes with a glimpse of the new character Red Hulk, another gamma-irradiated monster, who is the alter-ego of “Thunderbolt” Ross in the Marvel comics. It remains uncertain if the fourth “Captain America” movie will adhere to the comic book storyline.

Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross

Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America

“Captain America: Brave New World” marks Mackie’s return to the Marvel universe. The cast features his “Falcon and Winter Soldier” co-stars Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon and Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley; Shira Haas as the Israeli superhero Sabra; Giancarlo Esposito as a mysterious villain; and Ford stepping into the role of “Thunderbolt” Ross, previously played by the late William Hurt. The movie also includes a nod to the MCU’s past by bringing back Liv Tyler as Betty Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as the Leader from the “Incredible Hulk” movie.

Julius Onah directs “Captain America: Brave New World,” with the screenplay by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Matthew Orton.

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