Don’t Miss Out! Smilegate Launches ‘HELENA,’ the New LORDNINE Server, Offering Unprecedented Rewards to Support Player Growth

Smilegate today announced the launch of "Helena," a new server for its MMORPG LORDNINE developed by NX3GAMES, along with a series of special events celebrating both the game's first anniversary and the opening of the new server.

The new Growth Boost Server, Helena, will open at 7:00 PM (UTC+8) on July 29.

Helena is designed to accelerate character progression by granting 50% additional EXP from Mastery Buffs compared to existing servers.

To help players progress more quickly during the early stages, Smilegate will provide rewards that enhance character Combat Power.

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in August 2026!

#EndofOakStreet

August 12 - The End of Oak Street (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery 

Directed by: David Robert  Mitchell

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle l Now on Netflix

Record-breaking anime film arrives in 23 APAC markets, including Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines

After a historic theatrical run as the highest-grossing anime film in history globally, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle l is now available on Netflix across 23 markets in Asia-Pacific, including Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. 

The film set national box office records in several of the markets now welcoming it to Netflix: it became the highest-grossing anime film ever released in Thailand,  and posted the biggest grossing Japanese anime film of all time in the Philippines and Indonesia. During its opening weekend in the Philippines, the film garnered approximately $4.2 million (PHP 238 million)—making it the biggest anime opening of all time in the country, outperforming blockbusters across genres including horror and superhero titles. (Seasia.co)

Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge in “EBENEZER” coming soon only in cinemas. Watch the trailer, available now!

Prepare to be Humbugged. Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer, directed by Ti West (X trilogy). The holiday film also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen, and is coming soon only in cinemas. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TqRFSEj0_dQ

Check out the teaser poster below:  

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures


REVIEW: Spider-Man Brand New Day

The character of Spider-Man is probably the most loved and profitable character of the Marvel Universe (cinematic and other media) and that is why we now have a fourth film for Tom Holland’s character now moving past the “home” trilogy as we are now in a “brand new day.” This film feels refreshing for Spider-Man who has gone through a lot of love and loss from the last film. 

Spotify Invites A’TIN to celebrate SB19’s Global Festival Tour with “My SB19 Setlist”

As SB19 prepares for a milestone global festival run, Spotify is inviting A’TIN to join the celebration through “My SB19 Setlist,” a personalized in-app experience that turns fans’ listening habits into their own festival-ready SB19 playlist.

Now available on Spotify, “My SB19 Setlist” highlights the songs that have shaped every fan’s journey with the group—from chart-topping hits to beloved B-sides. The experience offers A’TIN a unique way to revisit their favorite SB19 moments while celebrating the group’s latest global milestone.

Here’s how to access My SB19 Setlist:

To start, A’TIN can search for “My SB19 Setlist” on Spotify to access their personalized SB19 setlist. Spotify Premium users can also unlock all five members’ share cards and video messages. Meanwhile, top listeners can show off their Top Fan badge on their additional share cards.

The stage is all ready for SB19, so A’TIN, are you ready to make some noise? My SB19 Setlist is available starting July 23, exclusively on Spotify. 

Canon Launches Creator Camp and Campus Tour at Creator Experience Day

Canon Philippines brings together the country’s growing creator community for Creator Experience Day, a hands-on launch event on July 16, 2026 in Mandaluyong City. Built around the theme One Canon. Many Stories., the event marks the official launch of two new initiatives, Canon Creator Camp and the Canon Campus Tour, both designed to support Filipino creators from passion to profession.

As a total imaging brand, Canon places two of its newest creator tools at the center of the experience. The Canon EOS R6 V, a hybrid camera built for content creation, features a 32.5-megapixel sensor, open-gate recording, and active cooling for longer shoots. The Canon PIXMA MegaTank printers deliver versatile printing with ink- and paper-saving technology, wireless printing, smart app connectivity, and touchscreen displays, making them well suited to schools, homes, studios, and offices. Both are open for guests to try firsthand across the event’s experience zones.

5 Reasons to Binge-Watch The East Palace This Weekend

Join Nam Joo-hyuk in an adventure of slaying spirits and uncovering secrets!

Still figuring out your next binge-watch worthy series for the weekend? Let Nam Joo-hyuk himself guide you through the Realm of Gwi with The East Palace! The dark-fantasy series  feels like an adventure that will get you hooked in more ways than one, and here are five reasons why you shouldn’t miss it:

The Stellar Cast

If you missed watching Nam Joo-hyuk on screen, his acting comeback as the spirit-slayer Gu-cheon makes all the wait worthwhile. He travels to the Realm of Gwi with the help of the Court Lady Saeng-gang, portrayed by Roh Yoon-seo, to solve the mystery behind the deaths of the King’s (Cho Seung-woo) sons. Kwak Dong-yeon and Jang Young-nam also take on the roles of the Crown Prince and Lady Dowager—two characters that you should also watch out for!

All roads lead to Raccoon City. Watch the official trailer of Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil”

In PH cinemas September 16

An all new Resident Evil story awaits as Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger reimagines the iconic franchise. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who is going through the motions of his routine. As the night progresses, he finds himself in a non-stop race for survival as he encounters monstrous beings out to get him.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA

Survive the night as “Resident Evil” arrives in Philippine cinemas, including IMAX, on September 16.

PalawanPay Drives Inclusive Growth for Filipino MSMEs at BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival 2026

From left,  Lilian Castro-Selda, Chief Financial Officer of the Palawan Group of Companies, and (2nd from right) Rich Watanabe, Founder of the Coffee Heritage Project and BIYAYA Festival, together with partners, distinguished guests, and local coffee farmers recognized as awardees of the AVPA (Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products) during the opening of the BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival 2026.

PalawanPay participated in BIYAYA: Sustainable Living Festival 2026 as the event's Official E-Wallet Partner, powering convenient and accessible digital transactions throughout the celebration. Held on July 17–19, 2026, at SM Megamall, BIYAYA brought together sustainability advocates, businesses, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations to promote conscious living, responsible innovation, and community-driven initiatives. Through its participation, the Palawan Group showcased the role of digital innovation in advancing financial inclusion and creating more opportunities for Filipinos, particularly MSMEs, to thrive in an increasingly connected economy.