Film
September declared as Film Industry Month
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday declared September of every year as the “Philippine Film Industry Month, according to a report by GMA News. The activities and programs will be spearheaded by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), according to Proclamation 1085. &ldquo...
Pokémon celebrates 25th year
Pokémon is turning 25 this year, according to a report by GMA News. The Pokémon Company International seems to have a bunch of fun stuff planned to celebrate the milestone, and it started by releasing a nostalgic video that's sure to take fans to a walk down memory lane. "...
Disney to cast Filipino in new film
Walt Disney Studios is in search of a Filipino or Filipino-American woman who will play a grandmother in an upcoming film, according to a report by GMA News. As shared in a casting call, renowned casting director Sarah Finn is looking for a female between the ages of 50 and 90 years old who ca...
'Fan Girl' big winner in 2020 MMFF
"Fan Girl" bagged the most awards at the the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night Sunday, according to a report by ABS-CBN. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, "Fan Girl" --a film about an obsessed teenager who spent a night with her celebrity idol-- bagged the awards for Be...
'Through Night and Day' 'tops Netflix PH 2020 viewing charts
Filipinos went through a phase earlier this year where they were very into "Through Night and Day", according to a report by GMA News. Apparently, the hype around the tear-jerking 2018 film starring Paolo Contis and Alessandra de Rossi was enough to make it the most popular roma...
MMFF lists 10 official entries for 2020
The 10 entries to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has been revealed, all available digitally through streaming beginning Christmas Day, December 25. In a statement on Tuesday, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said instead of the usual eight entries, the MMFF will sh...
QCinema unveils lineup for hybrid edition
QCinema International Film Festival stages a hybrid festival with an edgy line-up for its special edition for 2020. Known for its well curated films in this side of Southeast Asia, QCinema Special Edition returns with a slate that will either be streamed online or physically scree...
QCinema agrees to support indie films
The QCinema International Film Festival will provide financial grant to independent films affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by GMA News. On Monday, festival organizers announced the QCinema Completion Fund for indie films which were forced to stop production amid the commu...
MMFF 2020 goes online
This year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will push through amid the ongoing pandemic. MMFF spokesperson Noel Ferrer announced on Instagram that the film entries can be viewed through a partner streaming service in December, which will be announced soon. “Pinakamalaking balita na m...
'Doraemon' actor passes away at 84
"Doraemon" Japanese voice actor Tomita Kosei passed away at 84 years old, according to a report by GMA News. According to The Star, his agency announced that the voice actor died from stroke last September 27. "Our company’s Tomita Kosei (age of death, 84) passed away on Septe...