CREED III reveals adrenaline-fueled trailer

There’s no enemy like the past. From director Michael B. Jordan, watch the official “Creed III” trailer now and see the movie in cinemas and IMAX March 1, 2023. Two character posters featuring Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors headlining "You can't run..." and "...from your past" were released as teasers before the trailer.

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures presents “Creed III,” with Michael B. Jordan making his directorial debut and returning in the role of Adonis Creed in the third installment of the hit franchise. The film also stars Tessa Thompson (“Creed” franchise, “Passing”), Jonathan Majors (“Da 5 Bloods,” “Lovecraft Country”), Wood Harris (“Creed” franchise, “Blade Runner 2049”), Florian Munteanu (“Creed II,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), newcomer Mila Kent, and Phylicia Rashad (“Creed” franchise, “Soul”). Watch the trailer below.

Jordan directs from a screenplay by Keenan Coogler (“Space Jam: A New Legacy”) & Zach Baylin (“King Richard”), from a story by Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Keenan Coogler & Zach Baylin. It is produced by Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Jonathan Glickman and Sylvester Stallone. The executive producers are Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Nicolas Stern and Adam Rosenberg.

Jordan is joined behind the camera by director of photography Kramer Morgenthau (“Creed II,” “Thor: The Dark World”), production designer Jahmin Assa (“mid90s,” “Angelyne”), editor Tyler Nelson (“The Batman,” “Rememory”), costume designer Lizz Wolf (“Creed II,” “Pacific Rim: Uprising”), with a score by composer Joseph Shirley (“Jackass Forever,” “The Book of Boba Fett”).

Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Presents A Chartoff-Winkler Production, “Creed III,” which will be distributed internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures including the Philippines.

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Dumbledore's first army

Weeks before we dive into the darker Wizarding World, let's meet the good guys who will fights against Gellert Gindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) to protect the worlds of wizards and muggles. The new featurette narrates how Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and Dumbledore (Jude Law) forms their army of light before we finally see Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore on Black Saturday, April 16.

The launch of the featurette also coincides with the release of character posters of the cast.

More character posters here

Featuring the images of Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, and Mads Mikkelsen.

Watch the featurette here and I'm also getting quite excited with the action and effects.

Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore is directed by David Yates based on the screenplay of JK Rowling. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines, only in theaters and select IMAX theaters nationwide.

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The Batman main trailer released in DC Fandome

Last weekend's DC Fandome was filled with exciting upcoming releases starting with the main trailer of The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne aka the Dark Knight.

We're picking up a few more characters here, Zoë Kravitz (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Mad Max: Fury Road”) as Selyna Kyle aka Catwoman, Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”) as Edward Nashton; Jeffrey Wright (the “Hunger Games” films) as the GCPD’s James Gordon; John Turturro (the “Transformers” films) as Carmine Falcone; Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Black Mass”) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson; Barry Keoghan (“Dunkirk”) as Officer Stanley Merkel; Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”) as mayoral candidate Bella Reál; with Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”) as Alfred; and Colin Farrell (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Dumbo”) as Oswald Cobblepot. Watch the trailer below.

This Batman does not know how to dodge a bullet!

“The Batman” is set to open in theaters soon in select 3D and 2D and IMAX theaters and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Check out also the new posters featuring The Batman and Riddler.

 

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BLOODSHOT movie review

What would you do if you can heal yourself if you're crushed to your cells and molecules but you unknowingly know that you're being controlled? Columbia Pictures, in association with Valiant Comics, presents Bloodshot, based on the comic book starring Vin Diesel that is now showing in cinemas.

Bloodshot is about a soldier who was resurrected with superpowers, and reintegrates when damaged due to his hi-tech bloodstream. Sent by his creator for mission after mission, he then discovers that his mind has been altered.

The amazing CGI and unsuspecting turn of events is what I really liked about this movie. Can't refrain to compare references based on comic competitors on this. Vin Diesel is ok but I also cannot connect on the actors, except for Eiza Gonzalez or KT. Even the IT experts Wigans (Lamorne Morris) and Eric (Siddharth Dhananjay) are more interesting because of their ingenuity in technology. Guy Pearce made a good villain out of Dr. Emil Harting who was a "good guy and savior" in the beginning.
 
 
You can watch Bloodshot in IMAX, but for now, you have to wait until the quarantine is over. Keep safe everyone. :)

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FANTASTIC BEASTS: CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD movie review

Following the Fantastic Beasts franchise is the Crimes of Grindelwald opening today in cinemas.

The movie itself it a visual spectacle and if you see in IMAX, there are some elements that amazingly float from the aspec ratio of the screen. It gives you a larger-than-life visual of than the other films in the universe created by JK Rowling. The imagery and special effects are quite remarkable for Fantastic Beasts 2.

We again meet Newt's friendly beasts and introduced to new ones that made it more magical. The water horse was grand and the Chinese dragon dog was enchanting but dangerous. It is also amazing to know the origins of Nagini and how she came connected to the story and how she is rather good than evil in the Harry Potter movies is quite interesting.

However, the story has a lot of plots which I think made The Crimes of Grindelwald very complicated. I also got confused and need to check all Wizarding World references but following the story while watching it is easy for me. Good thing they provided origin stories that will assist yo us why the characters appear as they are. There are also unexpected rise and fall of emotions makes you think if you want it to be part even.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second of 5 movies in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Check it in a cinema near you today.

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT movie review

Make time to watch Ethan Hunt's newest mission in Mission: Impossible Fallout in theaters starting tomorrow, July 25. Tom Cruise proves himself invincible in his latest death-defying stunts that you will have your mouths open as you munch your popcorn.

Don't miss any scene and make sure to pee before it starts playing. Each scene is as action-packed as the next so you cannot leave your seat. The return of Ethan and his IMF gang is more powered and I think Benji (Simon Pegg) will take a greater credit in this movie. The tactics and plans to take on the bad guys had leveled up and makes it greater than the original series.

The women of MI6 are also equipped with good fighting skills especially Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) that holds a secret to the mission. I had to look at IMDB about the other casts and surprised about Princess Margaret, Vanessa Kirby, as White Widow who showed her knife skills and maintained her composure and elegance in the movie. I almost didn't recognize her, really.

Fallout also gave very interesting twists like how Henry Cavill appeared primarily as an ally then turned out to be Hunt's enemy. He was one tough antagonist for Ethan and the plot twist is riveting.

Seeing Mission: Impossible Fallout in IMAX will be very exciting and also scary for the thrilling and explosive actions.

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Deadpool plays in SM Aura

Making way for the long weekend is Marvel's merc with the mouth Deadpool, invading the SM Aura Sky Park last May 11 to promote Deadpool 2. A sea of Deadpool cosplayers with their team mates in the X-Force grace the event for a fun-filled night of activities and freebies. Right after the event, we were treated by 20th Century Fox to a special exclusive screening at SM Aura Cinema 1. Can't post a review yet because of embargo.

The X-Force is Deadpool's ally of mutants with Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Bedlam (Terry Crews), Shatterstar (Lewis Tan), Domino (Zazie Beets) and nuisance members Peter (Rob Delaney) and Vanisher (???), teamed up against all powerful soldier from the future Thanos Cable (Josh Brolin). Promise, I just realized that it was him a few days ago. LOL

Deadpool 2 is best experienced at IMAX theater and will be in theaters, SM regular cinemas, 3D and SM Director's Club starting May 16. Book your tickets in advance via www.smcinema.com.

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READY PLAYER ONE movie review

A total nostalgic experience set in the future is Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, showing in cinemas starting March 31. Childhood video game and pop culture memories come to life but this makes you feel really old.

Timeline is at 2047 when a game called the Oasis was at the peak of its performance and would be an economic foundation for people like Wade Watts. Making the Oasis the definite escape from the real world, Wade and everyone else discovers the goal to a fortune that a required adventure will not be easy for them and may cost them their life.

I say that this movie makes you really old because of the references it has that came from video games that were around 30-40 years ago. Music and movies also played a vital role that shaped the generation that could easily recognize the imagery that Ready Player One has. Steven Spielberg has developed a great adaptation of the book by Ernest Cline and brings so much nostalgia to everyone that are watching it. Spot your favorite thing around 30 years ago and you can easily relate to it.

It also puts you to agree that you should not believe everything you see online. One big example is using an avatar that you might fall prey for when you give so much information to. It kind of slaps you to wake up to a better view of reality that people might also be hiding their own problems in their avatars and try to impress or retaliate to their problems by excelling in the game.

Ready Player One opens in cinemas starting March 31 and best viewed in IMAX.

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Watch the Maze Runner: The Death Cure teaser trailer

20th Century Fox won't let us wait for the finale of the Maze Runner saga as it releases its teaser trailer for The Death Cure.

Contrary to first rumors that the international release will be delayed because of an accident, Dylan O'Brien is back as young hero, Thomas, as he embarks on a mission to find a cure to the deadly disease known as "Flare."
Directed by Wes Ball, Maze Runner: The Death Cure also brings back Kaya Scodelario as Teresa, Walton Goggins as Lawrence and more.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure opens in theaters, and in IMAX, January 2018.

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DUNKIRK movie review

You may just shrug off historical accounts during the War but when you see emotions and events unfold from the eyes of the veterans, you will be immersed in the situation as what Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk has revealed to us. Dunkirk is indeed a masterpiece that will tell you most of the story by our veterans during the war.

The small dialogue text is supplemented by strongest human reactions to every situation that makes Dunkirk one of the best war movies this year. Via air or land, you will see how intense the action was in every scene. It's an intense story of survival when you're almost helpless; a roller coaster for lead Fionn Whitehead's character which has been very difficult alike to everybody else on land and sea. Tom Hardy's aerial fight was breathtaking like a Top Gun stunt. It would have been cool to have this shown in 4D entertainment.

The movie is great to be seen on IMAX for a better immersive experience.

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xXx: The Return of Xander Cage movie review

Vin Diesel comes back as Xander Cage in the latest installment of xXx entitled "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" now showing in cinemas. Thank you Jam 88.3 and Columbia Pictures for the special movie screening invite at IMAX theater.

When the world knows he is already dead, Xander Cage surfaces and takes on a mission with a new team that will save everyone from control of greed and terror. On assignment, he meets another members of the xXx program and teaming up with them would be a tough job -- as what his handles, Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson), wants them to do.

The movie is still as action-packed from the previous installments with elements that seem very familiar to everyone. Some stunts are a surprise and never before seen I think. However, I got some issues on some continuity in scenes so I find it odd that they have passed it to the last edit. I guess Vin Diesel has enjoyed doing this a lot and trying to squeeze in some jokes but I think he is better with the serious tone. Ruby Rose and Deepika Padukone are really serious bad-ass ladies and ready to pull the trigger on anyone.

If this movie could have been more hi-tech in surveillance equipment and all, Nina Dobrev would be another serious genius in the movie. Making her a sweet looking nerd.

There is a very special appearance of Miss Universe 2015 first runner-up, Miss Colombia herself at the beginning of the movie. The role might have been more interesting when they got her as the leading lady and they come to the Philippines (oops spoiler!) to shoot the movie.

xXx: The Return of Xander Cage is also available in 3D while I suggest you can be all right to watch it in 2D. Directed by DJ Caruso. Also starring Donnie Yen, Kris Wu, Tony Jaa, Toni Collette, Rory McCann and a special comeback by Ice Cube.

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DEADPOOL movie review

Finally after a lot of superheroes-saving-the-world movies, DEADPOOL is right on time for the Valentines Day to save the one he loves.

And this is just no other movies, it now gives character than those other righteous superheroes fighting against each other. Deadpool is a breath of fresh air from all other superhero movies with his antics with acceptable extreme violence and fleshly scenes. Plus, Ryan Reynolds redeemed himself from his previous superhero fiasco and successfully looked natural in this film.

Deadpool soundtrack comes in handy too wherever you are. Great selections from "Angel in the Morning", "Shoop", "Calendar Girl" and more that give a catchy experience on your phone or any music player. You will not get tired of the playlist as it can cater to the R16 audience.

There are a lot of "things" that will be "exposed" from Ryan Reynolds. Watch it all through after the end credits as he will tell you a secret that will have you look forward to the sequel. This could be the most entertaining movie of the year.

Deadpool is now playing in theaters and IMAX while munching on chimichangas. From 20th Century Fox.

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STAR WARS countdown: The Villains

3 days before Star Wars: The Force Awakens, let me give you a glimpse of who will be the new enemies and will destroy the universe. That's a bit exaggerated but I know you get it.

Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson and Gwendoline Christie (HBO's “Game of Thrones”) who play the evil triumvirate Kylo Ren, General Hux and Captain Phasma, respectively.

Adam Driver: [Director] J.J. Abrams had ideas very clear in his mind about the conventions that he wanted to upturn and things that grounded Kylo Ren as a character. Actually, character was something that he talked about the most. I feel like some of the movies are so heavy on special effects or visuals and lot of things get lost as far as two people talking to one another. And that was something that J.J. stressed from the beginning; it was all character, there was hardly any talk of special effects. When we first originally met and talked, it was all about grounding these people in a reality, even though it’s a long time ago in a galaxy far away. If no one cares about what’s happening or no one believes that these are people are real, then you won’t care about any of it.

Domhnall Gleeson: General Hux is probably one of the bad guys, depending on your point of view. He works with Kylo Ren and General Snoke, and is in charge of the military operation. He isn’t a particularly nice fella. J.J. Abrams is a very skilled director, and he’s got this unusual combination of doing big movies in terms of scale and budget, but also working well with actors and telling real stories. All those things together are very unusual to get in the same person. A lot of people are good at one or two of those things. This is large-scale filmmaking that feels like a real story and isn’t just effects. There’s a real energy in the performances. They really get everyone going before a take and you’re reminded that this is “Star Wars,” and that it requires a step up. So I hope the energy will be in the right place. I hope the story will move forward in a very interesting way. So, in the same way you’d watch one of the original three and not know what’s coming next, I hope we can do that as well.

Gwendoline Christie: Captain Phasma is the captain of the Stormtroopers. She is a malevolent force. She is not a force for good and she takes particular pleasure in her cruelty. I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that Captain Phasma is the first female Stormtrooper of any rank, and of course I’m even more thrilled to be playing that part. It’s exciting that something as iconic as “Star Wars” has embraced the future and has embraced the world’s need for gender balance and female empowerment. It’s incredibly thrilling for me to be playing that part and I hope it inspires generations of women everywhere to go forward.

Joining in are Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt.

Opening across the Philippines on Thursday, Dec. 17, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow the official social media accounts of Star Wars in the Philippines, namely, (FB) StarWarsPH, (Twitter) @starwarsph and (Instagram) iamstarwars_ph and use the hashtag #TheForceAwakensPH.

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STAR WARS releases character posters

Other than the screenshots for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we are happy to see the first five character posters of the movie.

They are Harrison Ford (as Han Solo), Carrie Fischer (as Leia), John Boyega (as Finn), Adam Driver (as Kylo Ren) and Daisy Ridley (as Rey).
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, and features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.

The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk, and John Williams returns as the composer. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is Episode VII in the Star Wars Saga.

I'm starting the countdown to this year's biggest movie event. STAR WARS: The Force Awakens will be released earlier this year, December 17, and will be available in 3D and IMAX experience. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow the official social media accounts of Star Wars in the Philippines, namely, (FB) StarWarsPH, (Twitter) @starwarsph and (Instagram) iamstarwars_ph. #TheForceAwakensPH

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SEVENTH SON off to thrill January 8

Raised from a farm and totally innocent from his legendary powers, the seventh son (Ben Barnes) fulfills his prophecy after being found by the remaining warrior of the mystical order (Jeff Bridges) to put an end to the curse of a dark queen (Julianne Moore). United International Pictures gives us a vision based on the novel by Joseph Delaney, Seventh Son takes us to the adventure starting January 8.

The final trailer shows more fantasy, dragons and epic battles which opens a great opening for 2015.
Seventh Son also features Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue, Djimon Hounsou and is directed by award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov, director of the Oscar®-nominated foreign language films “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” and “Prisoner of the Mountains.” It will also be released in IMAX 3D.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies character posters unveiled

Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the character posters for the third installment in the JRR Tolkien epic, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies. Click on the link below this collage to view the full images.

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We see the characters in close up whereas they are like in the verge of a fight where ashes fall down on them. Galadriel keeps her immaculate image in that fierce look.

The Hobbit is a prequel to the Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings Trilogy marks the end of Bilbo Baggins' adventures with Thorin Oakenshield and a company of Dwarves. Reclaiming the Lonely Mountain from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unleashed a deadly threat to Middle Earth.

The Hobbit is an epic history before JRR Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings whereas Bilbo Baggins narrates his adventures 60 years before the danger of the One Ring which will be his nephew Frodo Baggins' tale.

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies releases in cinemas December 12 in 2D, 3D and Imax formats. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Philippines).

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GODZILLA movie review

it's been a long time since i get to see monster creatures in the movies. in this latest production of Godzilla, i was refreshed to see gigantic creatures fighting and smashing little cities and killing thousands. by far improved and somehow this interest me about the monster.

a part of me takes a little pride in watching Godzilla. we raised the monster, i mean it was raised here in the Philippines. look out for many mentions of the country within the movie and surprisingly didn't damage much of our natural resources, haha! Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the lead role somehow moved forward to the scene with his new looks.

as the movie refreshed my thoughts on Godzilla's enemies, i remember watching Japanese flicks such as Ultraman with giant creatures fighting against each other, while one is saving the humans. that's what i didn't know about Godzilla, and that it has a superpower of emitting blue flames to kill the enemy.

overall it is a good movie and leaves you thinking if there's part 2. i don't know. let's hope that Aaron's character and Godzilla would be friends? hehe

Godzilla is showing today in cinemas. distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines, also seen on IMAX.

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THE HOBBIT: Desolation of Smaug movie review

moments get more exciting in the sequel of The Hobbit franchise: Desolation of Smaug. whereas Bilbo and his army continues their quest to the Erebor mountain so that Thorin can reclaim what was his and kill the dragon guarding it. but as they get nearer to their destination, an army of orcs are behind them trying to kill Thorin and the gang and the army or darkness are increasing and getting stronger.

the second installment is better to see in IMAX in the newest format HFR 3D. the picture is very much close to reality and even the fine details are seen. just like how it would be seen in video games, and others.

in this movie, there are additional characters whom Bilbo will encounter that may benefit or harm him in a way. a lesson he would learn on who to trust or distrust when he goes along way. Kili, Thorin, Gandalf and others have their moments of their own. the dragon Smaug itself has some trickery insights in store making itself the fiercest. you'll notice a rise and fall on the excitement but there is more exciting parts that will come before you know it.

THE HOBBIT: Desolation of Smaug opens today in theaters, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, directed by Peter Jackson.

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