The teaser trailer of "How to Train Your Dragon" arrives

Get ready to take flight as the world of Hiccup and Toothless gets reimagined in the live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” starring Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, and Nick Frost.

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

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On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.

Cast includes Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, and Murray McArthur.

Written and directed by Dean DeBlois with producers Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel for DreamWorks Pictures.

Set off on a Viking adventure as “How to Train Your Dragon” arrives in Philippine cinemas on June 11, 2025.

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BOSS BABY movie review

This is the cutest thing that you'll have this Easter. Alec Baldwin voices the cute Boss Baby which opens April 15. I guarantee that the movie will have tons of cuteness that you will enjoy from start to finish.

It was an adorable sight to see lots of babies and do corporate grown up things. His expressions are so adorable that you won't forget or regret it. As the Baby Company CEO, he is a pretty good leader to the other babies -- especially while having the conference with them.

I like the sibling rivalry between him and Timmy that are exaggerated to an action sequence while they are just using household and baby items -- a successful merging of concepts to project a very good aspect in the relationship of the two boys which is very relatable among siblings.

In any sibling rivalry, there will come a point where they will deal on protecting each other just not to get caught by the parents or adults. It also very sad that they have to part ways after their mission. There's a Peter Pan situation here that we don't want Boss Baby to suffer. But since the boys have bonded in a very special way, I liked how things have ended in this movie.

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KUNG FU PANDA 3 movie review

Probably the best in the Kung Fu Panda series yet, Kung Fu Panda 3 is a great completion of Po in pursuit of his identity and sealing his affirmation of being the Dragon Warrior as prophesied by Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim). This iconic family animated masterpiece will be in Philippine theaters starting March 9 and here are the big reasons why you should see it.

With the existing antics by Po (Jack Black) and the powerful Furious 5: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Viper (Lucy Liu), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Monkey (Jackie Chan), together with Master Shi Fu (Dustin Hoffman), you will still be served with more comedy, more inspiration, more action and more!

The reunion between Po and Li is an emotional roller coaster and you will also have the feels for the goose father, Mr. Ping. Po's search for his identity is really had its good and sad sides but then you'll understand both of them.

It's cuteness overload! From the little bunnies from the Valley of Peace, we will travel to the secret Panda Village where you will see more pandas popping from everywhere! You will be all eyes on the young pandas and be more surprised that when I learned that Team Brangelina voiced these little dumplings!

secret Panda Village

Lastly, there are very deep teachings that Master Oogway has shared to us that will Po help us to realize. It will make Po level up his potentials and upgrades himself as a Dragon Warrior. He is more glorious and I like it. Now that he is not just a protector of the physical world, but also the spirit realm where he is the most amazing thing that happened in the movie! I literally cried when I see Po glowing with power and all and mastering new kung fu techniques, haha! It was definitely a glorious action scene against Kai (JK Simmons) in saving kung fu.

You definitely have to see Kung Fu Panda 3 and just enjoy it. I still hope that the story will continue now that he finds another Panda in the village. Would you like to see him have a child? I do. :)

Kung Fu Panda - Trailer 3
Po reunites with his family and will save kung fu once more!Kung Fu Panda 3 opens March 9 in theaters. Distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Posted by Ohmski on Friday, February 26, 2016

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Po meets new panda in Kung Fu Panda 3

It's another sequel for Kung Fu Panda fans out there! And this time, Po is faced with his biggest challenge yet, finding his own father! Remember that we are introduced by the end of Kung Fu Panda 2 that there are species like him in the other side of the world.

Now he will come face to face with one of them, finally! And this is the most awkward moment for Po yet and the release is just in time for Father's Day. Let us all meet Li Shen:

Is he Po's father?

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Kung Fu Panda 3 - Teaser Trailer

Watch the brand new trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3!

Posted by Kung Fu Panda on Thursday, June 18, 2015

I share the same sentiments with these people.

Kung Fu Panda 3 marks the comeback of the Furious 5: Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross) equipped with the power and training of Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) with the Dragon Warrior himself Po, played by Jack Black. Bryan Cranston, Rebel Wilson and JK Simmons also voice over new characters.

Kung Fu Panda 3 opens in theaters, January 2016!

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the world's eyes to RIO 2

it will be a great time to visit Brazil in the coming months. if not only of its distance from the country and the expenses it would entai, i would be doing it very soon. but instead, i'll be having a piece of it, on the big screen.

the birds of Rio flies back with Blu and Jewel now together with 3 kids. with the musical tandem of Nico and Pedro, people will again have a glimpse of Rio aside from the preparations to the Olympics, Rio will be again more fun to see with RIO 2.

the sequel just had its teaser trailer released while the birds are dancing. we're sure that Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx and Will I Am reprises the roles playing the voice of the birds. this new adventure of the Blue Macaws takes them to a family tour at the Amazon where the little ones will learn to live as big birds. an adventure in the wild where Blu has to protect his family from the dangers of the forest.

RIO 2 is expected to be showing on April 2014. distributed in the Philippines by 20th Century Fox.

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Beyonce voices Queen Tara in Dreamworks' EPIC

Beyonce's first project after giving birth, EPIC, will be out in theaters this May. the artist, not only taking the world by storm in the music hit charts, also encourages people in the protection of nature.

EPIC, the newest animation from Dreamworks, features Beyonce's voice as Queen Tara, the leader of the Leafmen. as Queen Tara, she protects a special flower pod that would keep the forest alive from the evil forces of nature. the battle of good and evil has caught our lead, MK (Amanda Seyfried) in the middle of the ecological war.

EPIC also features the voices of Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Colin Farrell and Pitbull in this colorful environment-awareness movie. directed by Chris Wedge under Dreamworks Pictures, opening May 22 in the Philippines.

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TURBO: rushing to the dream

from the makers of family entertainment, like Rise of the Guardians and The Croods, Dreamworks Animation presents another racing comedy that all ages would love. TURBO -- a story of a snail that always dreamed of a fast-paced life in his slow environment and to emulate a dream he always dreamed of.

TURBO is a snail that got sic of his normal slow life and environment and would like to take on a new lifestyle. fast and easy, he tries to feed his desire by sneaking in to a garage by watching a French racing idol Guy Gagne, race to victory. all his dreams did come true after having a freak accident that caused him to have extraordinary powers.

featuring the voices of Ryan Reynolds (Turbo), Paul Giamatti, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz and Samuel L. Jackson, TURBO is a fast-paced, action-packed 3D comedy and is set to have audiences around the world root for a super-charged snail to use his incredible powers to win the ultimate race against his idols so that he can prove once and for all that no dream is too big and no dreamer is too small.

DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox brings TURBO in 3D starting July 19 in cinemas nationwide.

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THE CROODS movie review

a movie for the whole family, THE CROODS takes you on an adventure of survival and making your life worthwhile for everyone around you. the roller coaster journey of the first family is a combo of laughter, drama, courage, and love.

THE CROODS are just your average family, an over-protective father, an open-minded mom, a granny that doesn't believe much of his son-in-law, a teenage daughter, a meat-head son, and a wild child. together they were confined in a cave and gets out in fear looking for their means of survival. but when their cave got destroyed from the continental drift, the Croods finds it hard to adjust themselves.

in every family, the teenage child always gets into the curiosity and urges to take some new adventure. Eep (Emma Stone) opens her world into new thinking that her father would not sink in. adding to Grug's (Nicolas Cage) own fear is Eep's separation to his domain by meeting Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a smart boy that has relatively experienced many things in survival.

being stuck in an evolving world, THE CROODS is a colorful journey through earth's change. notice that accepting change is a subliminal subject in the movie. close family ties is also very prominent that everyone can relate to, especially fathers to their daughters. relationships should be reciprocative though it entails sacrifices. every action takes a noble character.

THE CROODS is also a visually-enticing movie for kids. with weird creatures that are ongoing evolution, kids and adults alike think on identifying these creatures and even so the animals they resemble currently. it's a great watch in 3D.

THE CROODS opens March 22, 2013 in Philippine cinemas. distributed by 20th Century Fox Philippines.

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the CROODACEOUS family

in this pre-historic comedy, we are about to meet the world's first family that were confined into a cave for many years. after their cave was destroyed, their journey into a spectacular landscape has changed their outlook forever.
the dynamic family of the Croods is lead by the head, family patriarch Grug (Nicolas Cage) who supplies, protects and secures the kin up to its boredom. his over protection to his wife and three kids has concealed the family from the outside world. the eldest, Gran (Cloris Leachman) is the feisty mother-in-law who never gets tired of needling, and even sometimes assaulting, Grug. the matriarch Ugga (Catherine Keener) supports, and follows her hyper-vigilant husband, Thug (Clark Duke) stays and enjoys the static status quo as he does nothing. Eep (Emma Stone) is the rebellious teenager, who strives to look for new adventure, curious of what's out there and collides with his father's rules.
at the outside landscape, they meet Guy (Ryan Reynolds) who has survived the dangers. with him, the Croods discover the extraordinary world with amazing creatures and life essentials -- like fire and shoes. Guy attracts Eep's glance and will be any father's fear to his teenage daughter.
opening March 22, THE CROODS features the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. directed by Chris Sanders & Kirk DeMicco, and produced by Kristine Belson and Jane Hartwell. distributed by 20th Century Fox (Philippines).

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Meet THE CROODS

Dreamworks Pictures, distributed by 20th Century Fox, brings us back in time in the adventure of the first family, THE CROODS.

as their home got destroyed after many years of dwelling, the Croods find their way out and discover a new world of fantastic creatures they never thought of. we now wonder how they will adapt and survive this incredible scenery and keep the family intact.

featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone, THE CROODS' adventure will also give us a new perspective on life and the world.

THE CROODS opens March 30 2013 in the Philippines from Dreamworks Animation and 20th Century Fox.

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PEOPLE LIKE US movie review

in People Like Us, Sam (Chris Pine) rediscovers a new segment of his life just as he knew that his father died. he had a sister which she never knew about as his father hid it from him. so as to fulfill his father's wishes, he looks for the lost sister and tries to learn how to love her like they belong for a long time.

when his father left him with a huge amount of money, he was ecstatic feeling that the money was his. greed empowered him to claim the money himself by trying to brainwash his "sister" with good deeds. but what keeps him intact is his family duties, bit by bit he had things that took him sometime to make up and cope up for the lost time with his family, so much to his mother (Michelle Pfeiffer).

in this comedy/drama, everyone will be addressed that a family makes you complete. and it makes you search for something good in everyone. and yes, the title itself puts to note that whether what you're doing in your life, it's not the money that can make you happy but the people around you, especially your family.
image credits: Dreamworks Pictures

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RISE OF THE GUARDIANS character posters

when i saw the trailer of this new animated film from Dreamworks, i remembered all the legends and stories from childhood that i once believed. and this movie Rise of the Guardians will make us believe more of the legends and what they can really do. i was ecstatic to see how Santa, the Toothfairy, the Easter Bunny and the Sandman will reunite in one adventure that the young and the young-at-heart should not miss.

meet the characters of this exciting family film:

North and E. Aster Bunnymund

derived from religious beliefs, North, or as we call him Santa Claus, leads the pack of the legends. he lives in the North Pole and as the saying goes, he knows whether the kid is naughty or nice. he is dubbed by Alec Baldwin. E. Aster Bunnymund, voiced-over by Hugh Jackman, is present in the egg-hunting occasions and giving surprises in those colorful eggs.

the Sandman and Tooth

these two characters mostly work on our sleep. the Sandman, the only character who doesn't talk in the movie. he does his work through sand creating possibilities. some say that his sand puts back time or anyone to sleep. Tooth, or the toothfairy, collects fallen teeth from children and gives them a dime or a coin in exchange of it. Isla Fisher dubs Tooth in this film.

Jack Frost and Pitch

our white and black characters, Jack Frost (Chris Pine) and Pitch (Jude Law). Jack Frost, as legend says, is responsible for the chilly winter. he pinches on noses and toes giving them frost bites and makes them red or blue. Pitch, as our antagonist here in the movie, wants to rule over the world. taking all the children's dreams away and replacing them with fear. now it's our heroes' task to reverse Pitch's plan and bring the happy dreams alive again.

the Rise of the Guardians will be in theaters starting November 21, 2012. directed by Peter Ramsey under Dreamworks Pictures. available in 2D and 3D formats.

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MADAGASCAR 3 movie review

the unlikely pack of animals, a lion, a giraffe, a hippo and a zebra will once again gets on an adventure while finding their way back home. Alex the Lion, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and Marty the Zebra gives us more laughter in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
homesick and eager to get back to New York, Alex (voice by Ben Stiller) makes way out of the jungle with the help of the penguins. joined by his pack, they accidentally went down from their improvised airplane to London where they are chased by an agile animal officer, Captain Chantel DuBois. she also has the desire to collect animal heads that's why she mainly aimed for Alex.
escaping the police, the 4 animals get themselves to a travelling circus where they have redefined and remodelled -- Madagascar style. there they have discovered that they have been free and home, different from a caged environment in New York City. they appreciated more of what they had on their paws.1
the directorial treatment for this sequel is very shallow but very entertaining for the kids. still, the story of friendship and doing things beyond your limits is shown in this movie. King Julien XIII is as funny as ever. it's better to see this in 3D to enjoy the picture.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted opens June 8 in Philippine theaters. produced by DreamWorks Pictures International, distributed by Solar Entertainment Corporation.

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PUSS IN BOOTS movie review

before Shrek, there is a one fierce feline with humble beginnings that lives as an outlaw like Robin Hood. his name is Puss and this new movie from Dreamworks Pictures dedicated to Puss in Boots opens in theaters, October 28 in the Philippines. we are taken into a whole new fairy tale history with high-adventure scenes worthy of nine lives.

in this movie, Puss traces his roots on how became an outlaw. making friends with an egg on crack, Humpty Dumpty, may not be the best decision he made in his life. although they were just of the best and only friends on the planet, greed dominated Humpty and made him deceive Puss to steal from the people. and after a long time after his release from jail, his next adventure awaits.

here you will find Puss' alternate, Kitty Southpaw who will be his partner to fulfill their mission. together with Humpty, they will discover a legend of the magic beans guarded by kids then, Jack and Jill who are now notorious bastards after Jack broke his crown. but that's just my theory. magic beans is believed to transport anyone to the giant's castle in the skies.

characters are exceptionally cute. especially when Puss was still a kitten. and showing very-kitty actions. watching it in 3D gets even more exciting because of nice graphics. humor never fades out from the characters especially when you have Antonio Banderas playing Puss in Boots.

see Puss in Boots in theaters starting October 28.

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KUNG FU PANDA 2 movie review

in sequel to the action packed beginnings of the Kung Fu Panda, Po (Jack Black) fulfills another destiny as the Dragon Warrior fighting against the greed of an evil peacock, Lord Shen (Gary Oldman), who's up to use the power of the great invention of fireworks.

Lord Shen wants to rule over China with the amusement of fireworks. and he will use this to break those who wish to stop him. prophecies foretold that a creature in black and white will destroy him and will bring back peace in all of China.

as much as our hero is capable to defeat the forces that protect Lord Shen, Po struggles in the memory of his origins. from this segment, we are traced back on how he was left in the custody of Mr. Ping (James Hong). he wants answers to be given to him and that stops him from fighting the only source which is Lord Shen himself.

but Master Shifu's (Dustin Hoffman) teaching are just in time. focus and inner peace are the key to victory of the defenders of justice. this helped Po in accomplishing his destiny. with the help of the Furious 5 Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Crane (David Cross) and Viper (Lucy Liu), they have saved the Masters of Kung Fu (Jean Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber) and all of China.

we will be amazed by new Kung Fu moves by Po and touched by his life story. the cutest panda you will ever see stuffing his mouth with more food and awesomeness. for a short running time of just 90 minutes, you will be completely satisfied on the pacing and story lines. you will be asking for PART 3!

Kung Fu Panda 2 will be shown in Philippine theaters and IMAX 3D starting May 26, 2011 by Dreamworks Pictures. distributed by United International Pictures.

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I AM NUMBER FOUR movie review

I AM NUMBER FOUR is sci-fi action suited for teens who like Heroes. also very much like Superman where a boy is raised in an alien atmosphere by his mentor (Timothy Oliphant) and tries to cope up living in our environment. then a pile of another aliens are set to kill him and sooner destroy our planet. of course, any teen movie is not complete with a bit of romance (Dianna Agron) and a kick-ass babe (Teresa Palmer as Number 6). to add to the very cartoon-ey casting is a geeky boy (Callan McAuliffe).

like Heroes, Number 4 learns his powers under hard circumstances and sometimes like Superman, torn between saving the planet or his loved one. he appeared very weak and vulnerable. i even admired Number 6's character than him even though she appeared towards the end.

this movie had a lot of cute elements, not really necessary to the point of the film. actually, it was a weave of different movies and miniseries, Heroes, Superman, even Cloverfield. watch it and spot each scene.

but if you want to check it out, it will hit theaters this February 23 20111.

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hunt NUMBER 4, hunt ALEX PETTYFER!

DreamWorks Pictures takes a big gamble on young actor Alex Pettyfer and gives him a star-making lead role in the new sci-fi action-adventure “I Am Number Four.”

Based on the best-selling book by Pittacus Lore, “I Am Number Four” revolves about an extraordinary young man, John Smith (Pettyfer), who is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Timothy Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events—his first love (Dianna Agron), powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.

For the role of John Smith, aka Number Four, director D.J. Caruso (“Eagle Eye”) knew he had to find someone with a strong personality who also had a sensitive side to portray the character. “John’s extraordinary abilities make him very different from the other kids in school, which in turn makes it very hard for him to fit in,” Caruso says.

“A lot of teenagers can relate to that, particularly those who have to move to a new town at that age,” he adds. “Trying to integrate into high school is tough for anyone. There is a universal aspect to his character that the audiences can hang on to because even though he is superhuman, the emotions that he has are something that a normal teenager would be experiencing.”

Many weeks went into the selection process as the filmmakers looked for that one actor who would have the attitude and physical prowess to bring John Smith to life. When Alex Pettyfer had his first read, D.J. Caruso knew that he had someone special on his hands. “I feel that Alex has a really special gift,” Caruso says. “As interesting, attractive and dynamic as he is, he has an incredible vulnerability that really works for the character. I think it will make audiences fall in love with him.”

Producer Michael Bay (“Transformers”) says of Pettyfer: “I’ve been watching Alex for a long time. He’s got a ton of charisma and physicality. As Number Four, he brought a mix of strength and vulnerability that not a lot of young actors can pull off.”

Alex Pettyfer was delighted to land the lead role of John Smith for two reasons. The first was Pettyfer’s desire to work with D.J. Caruso. “D.J. is incredible,” he explains. “I came onto this movie because I think he’s got an amazing vision. He brings something different to the table. He brings science fiction into a world and makes it real,” says Pettyfer.

The second was the story and the role. “It’s a really cool premise,” explains Pettyfer. “John Smith is at a point in his life where he has a choice and his dilemma is that he wants to be a normal kid but he has been given this destiny of becoming a warrior. He is initially very reluctant and has a James Dean ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ outlook. He has the kind of temperament that you feel could explode at any moment.

“John is trying to find out who he is and what he wants to do with his life,” Pettyfer concludes. “A lot of kids are going to relate to what he is going through in the story—being an outsider and trying to fit in.”

Opening across the Philippines on Feb. 23, “I Am Number Four” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

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