“VENOM: THE LAST DANCE” trailer unleashed

Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the Venom trilogy. Venom: The Last Dance comes to theaters this October.

In Venom: The Last Dance, Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. Watch the trailer here:

Venom: The Last Dance stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach and Stephen Graham. The film is directed by Kelly Marcel from a screenplay she wrote, based on a story by Hardy and Marcel. The film is produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy and Hutch Parker.

In cinemas October, Venom: The Last Dance is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Venom @columbiapicph

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VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE movie review

I wasn't able to watch Venom in 2018 so I had to see it before I got out to see Venom: Let There Be Carnage in theaters which opened last December 8 here in the Philippines. So I am glad that I did it to follow the events of the latter.

In Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) interviews Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) from confinement. And when things heated up, because we know Venom tends to get offended easily, he accidentally infects Cletus and becomes a host himself. Brock and Venom's relationship is breaking up, both wishing that they could live freely without one another but in the end tends to be they are depended to each other. The Lethal Protectors are about to fight a new symbiote, Carnage, that owns Kasady terrorizing the city.

Tom Hardy's screenplay is shorter but it gives you anticipation for the next movie. It gave lots of parallels with Spider-Man, from symbiote's weaknesses and saving their love interests, giving a nod to former Spider-Man movies from climax through the end of the movie. May I also add you really have to watch until the end. An exciting reveal will have you on the edge of your seats.

Andy Serkis' director had made it more interesting with his better understanding on the Jekyll & Hyde persona of Eddie Brock. His many credentials on puppetry on LOTR, The Hobbit, Planet of the Apes used more help in this movie masterpiece.

Catch Venom: Let There Be Carnage in theaters. From Sony Pictures and distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

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Woody Harrelson plays pure evil Carnage in VENOM sequel

After the epic breakup of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy), and the alien symbiote in Venom: Let There Be Carnage, part of the symbiote leaps into serial killer Cletus Kasady moments before his execution. Kasady becomes host for Carnage, an even-larger, even-deadlier, and much-more-malevolent spawn of the alien, ruthless and pure evil.

Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady

The dual role of Cletus Kasady and Carnage is played by Academy Award-nominated actor Woody Harrelson who director Andy Serkis says “is exceptional in everything he does.”

Kasady – a killer even before gaining Carnage’s powers – doesn’t feel Eddie’s need to try to restrain the symbiote. To stop Carnage, Eddie and Venom will have to find a way to make their relationship work.

“Cletus is twisted, devious, manipulative, and damaged as anything, but in Woody’s portrayal, you can’t help but love him,” says Serkis. “He could have been just quips and arch, but Woody sits him on a tightrope – a child in one moment, and a deep, dark killer in the next, a real vulnerability underneath it all.”

“He’s a psychotic killer,” says Harrelson. “He had a nasty upbringing, and now feels compelled to take revenge on the people he felt were responsible for the state he was in.” 

Which means there’s a method of sorts to Cletus’ madness, a driving force that makes him so dangerous. “Even before he meets Eddie, Cletus has a sense that Eddie is going to be a friend – a lifeline, a guy who believes in him,” says Harrelson. Of course, the feeling is all in the mind of the deranged murderer – and when he finds Eddie might not be the friend he’s looking for, Eddie (and Venom) will be on a collision course with Cletus (and Carnage).

“Woody is one of the coolest people I have ever met,” says Tom Hardy. “As a human being and as an actor, he is just formidable. There is nothing that you can present him with that will shock him; he has an answer, a solution to everything and he has a story to tell. As an artist, he is just wonderful, with such a brilliant, talented playful creative mind, that it’s an absolute joy to work with him.”

Venom: Let There Be Carnage opens in PH theaters on December 8. Distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. Watch the latest trailer here:

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VENOM: Let There Be Carnage opens in theaters December 8

The relationship of Eddie Brock and the symbiote Venom nears to an end in the Venom: Let There Be Carnage that will be released in Philippine theaters on December 8.

Tom Hardy, playing both characters agrees that it's an unlikely relationship and Venom and Eddie learned to live with each other. Venom is up to munch heads off evildoers and Eddie's career is firmly on the upswing, getting the career-defining last interview with serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Director Andy Serkis describes the two in a marriage that have ups and downs, with one causing the problems but definitely they have a need for each other even without the harmonious relationship. He thinks Tom Hardy gives an extraordinary performance and working with Serkis reveals professional pride and admiration together.

Tom Hardy also contributed his writing creativity in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. His first writing gig for the feature film was "a fun and exciting experience and where anything felt possible for these characters that we have grown so fond of,” says Kelly Marcel, who also wrote the screenplay.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage also casts Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris and Woody Harrelson, in the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage.

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage holds fan first screening event in London

How we all miss cinemas here especially in the Philippines. But in London, they are already experiencing the theaters with the sequel of Tom Hardy's Venom: Let There Be Carnage in the fans first screening event. Watch the sizzle reel covering the event below.

 

Lead actor Tom Hardy and director Andy Serkis graced the event at Cineworld Leicester Square. Fans also come along with their cosplays.

Andy Serkis and Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy returns to the big screen in Venom: Let There Be Carnage as the lethal protector Venom, one of MARVEL’s greatest and most complex characters. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film also stars Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham and Woody Harrelson, in the role of the villain Cletus Kasady/Carnage.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will be distributed in the Philippines by Sony Pictures International, coming to theaters really soon. Watch the trailer below.

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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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THE REVENANT movie review

You can describe The Revenant more than intense, just as how Leonardo DiCaprio endured all physical challenges in the movie -- from extreme weather conditions, including a bear attack and more wounds that were almost impossible to heal. The worst feeling of it all was a betrayal from your own confidant and leaving you with almost nothing behind. That's why it's up to you how to survive, just how Hugh (DiCaprio) showcased his survival skills in this flick.

Grab a hold of anything you can bite on with the strong and violent scenes from start to finish. Make sure that you are strong to take on all blood squirts and blade cuts to and from our characters. The sight of bleeding wounds and piercing cuts were so real, it's really up to you to cover your eyes or not. The location totally gives the opposite of the scenes in every story. The very serene and cold location somehow blankets the violent and bloody action happening among its dwellers. Quite a beautiful view with a dark story to tell.

The Revenant is also can be considered the most physically challenging role for Leonardo DiCaprio. Unlike his other acclaimed movies, Wolf of Wall Street, The Great Gatsby and more, his The Revenant role is more hard-hitting and quite adventurous and very much apart from his glamorous image. His nomination for Best Actor can give way to his most-awaited win at the Oscars. But I'm not quite sure yet. Let's think positive and I'd still be happy otherwise.

The Revenant mainly focused on Leo's struggles to survive and to take revenge to his confidant Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). With side stories that are based on true events, director Alejandrino Iñarritu successfully was able to get the people immersed in the story and feel with the characters.

Showing starting February 3 in theaters from 20th Century Fox, The Revenant is also available in IMAX format.

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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD movie review

Warner Bros. Pictures' MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is an intense action movie that made me think about the times when water supply has become very limited. Opening tomorrow, May 14 in theaters nationwide, I was in mixed emotions while watching the movie.

Set in the driest regions of the planet in its apocalyptic stage, I was already cringing of what I saw. Almost indescribable and almost lost for words, it was really mad and crazy. I am selective with action movies but MAD MAX gets me more than any other gore films I watched. In fact, I love how it's made. Visual effects are stunning and costumes and make up and prosthetics are amazing.

You also have to watch out for the vehicles and the minions of Immortan Joe and how they play along in the movie. They may be the fun part of this film. MAD MAX Fury Road is one of my new favorite action packed and it will never disappoint.

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD is directed by George Miller and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Philippines).

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MAD MAX: Fury Road action-packed trailer

Watch the highly-anticipated trailer for Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth in the film franchise.

Haunted by his turbulent past, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron).

They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane Road War that follows.

“Mad Max: Fury Road”—the fourth in the franchise’s history—stars Tom Hardy (“The Dark Knight Rises”) in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Charlize Theron (“Monster,” “Prometheus”) as the Imperator, Furiosa. The film also stars Nicholas Hoult (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”) as Nux; Hugh Keays-Byrne (“Mad Max”, “Sleeping Beauty”) as Immortan Joe; and Nathan Jones (“Conan the Barbarian”) as Rictus Erectus. Collectively known as The Wives, Zoë Kravitz (“Divergent”) plays Toast, Riley Keough (“Magic Mike”) is Capable, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (“Transformers: Dark of the Moon”) is Splendid.
They are joined by supermodel Abbey Lee as The Dag and Courtney Eaton as Fragile, both of whom are making their big screen debuts. Also featured in the movie are Josh Helman as Slit, Jennifer Hagan as Miss Giddy, and singer/songwriter/performer iOTA as Coma-Doof Warrior. The cast is rounded out by well-known Australian actors John Howard and Richard Carter, supermodel Megan Gale, Angus Sampson, Joy Smithers, Gillian Jones, Melissa Jaffer and Melita Jurisic.

Opening across the Philippines in 2D and 3D theaters on May 2015, “Mad Max: Fury Road” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Meet the cast of DC's Suicide Squad

An all-star roster of actors has joined Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure “Suicide Squad,” bringing DC Comics’ super villain team to the big screen under the direction of David Ayer (“Fury”). The announcement was made December 2 by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.

The film will star two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali,” upcoming “Focus”) as Deadshot; Tom Hardy (“The Dark Knight Rises,” upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road”) as Rick Flagg; Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” upcoming “Focus,” the “Tarzan” movie) as Harley Quinn; Oscar winner Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club,” “Alexander”) as the Joker; Jai Courtney (“Divergent,” upcoming “The Water Diviner”) as Boomerang; and Cara Delevingne (“Anna Karenina,” upcoming “Pan”) as Enchantress.

In making the announcement, Silverman said, “The Warner Bros. roots are deep on this one. David Ayer returns to the studio where he wrote ‘Training Day’ and brings his incredible ability to craft multidimensional villains to this iconic DC property with a cast of longtime Warner collaborators Will Smith and Tom Hardy, and other new and returning favorites: Margot, Jared, Jai and Cara. We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under Ayer’s amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.”

Ayer is also writing the script for “Suicide Squad,” which is being produced by Charles Roven (“The Dark Knight” trilogy, upcoming “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) and Richard Suckle (“American Hustle”). Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers.

The film is slated for release beginning on August 5, 2016.

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES movie review

the epic conclusion of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is a really must-watch for all of us who look out for something big established in the trilogy. Christopher Nolan didn't fail us to be more excited and i wanted something more -- a new sequel probably.

this last film focused on "what would Batman do?" after his retirement with the last movie where he fought Joker. tension and civil war arises after Bane (Tom Hardy) escaped his arrest and came up with a plan to put down the bureaucracy in Gotham City. on the other hand, Bruce Wayne gets a new problem with Selena Kyle (Anne Hathaway) where his fingerprints were copied to gain access to Gotham's big resources.

what i like about this series is the way it was presented in a more realistic way rather than very cartoony. though the bat gear is not shown as how it works, but it was used in a high-class but aided with primary human reaction to defend himself like as how Batman used it.

Blake (Joseph Gordon Levitt), is in store for a big revelation in the movie.

it's great to watch it if all people pay attention to the movie. opening today in cinemas, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, in regular and IMAX format.

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES character posters

now i have to refresh myself with the first two movies before i meet them in the concluding movie. Anne Hathaway, as mentioned before, will be playing Catwoman and Tom Hardy is Bane. i just got to have to read the profiles of these villains right now.

Bane, Batman and Catwoman

i was not a fan that much of the latest Batman series when Christopher Nolan teamed up with Christian Bale. until i saw the features especially with The Dark Knight. i was late to realize that it was the best Batman series ever with the realistic action sequences and not too childish like the previous franchises.

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