Showing posts with label Columbia Pictures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Columbia Pictures. Show all posts

The impossible is possible in “Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s hit sci-fi novel

In PH cinemas March 18

Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller as Ryland Grace and Eva Stratt in Project Hail Mary

A journey light years away from our own galaxy awaits in Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s (The Martian) hit sci-fi novel of the same name. Long time collaborators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are at the captain’s seat as producers and directors of the film. The duo received the manuscript for Weir, and consumed it in record time. “We read it in 24 hours,” Miller says. “I stayed up all night. I think I went to bed at 5am because I had to find out what happened.”

“Project Hail Mary” shines as first reactions call it “the first great blockbuster of 2026”

In PH cinemas March 18

An early screening of sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary has garnered praise from press and critics, calling the film “imagination unleashed.” Project Hail Mary is the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel of the same name.  Christopher Miller and Phil Lord co-helm the project as producer and director.

The film stars Ryan Gosling as science teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up onboard a spacecraft with no memory of his past or how he ended up in space. As he gets his bearings, he deduces that he is on a last-ditch effort to save humanity and the earth from destruction. Project Hail Mary also stars Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, Ken Leung, Liz Kingsman and James Ortiz.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/tvd7UUHzdhA

“Crime 101” stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry steal the show at the World Premiere in Los Angeles. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Liam Hemsworth arrive in support of the film

Now showing in PH cinemas

Bart Layton, Halle Berry, and Chris Hemsworth attend the Amazon MGM Crime 101 World Premiere on February 10, 2026 at The United Theater in Los Angeles.

Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry turned up the heat at the film’s World Premiere at The United Theater in Los Angeles last February 10. Director Bart Layton accompanied the actors as they walked along the red carpet. Also in attendance to support the film are members Chris Hemsworth’s mother and father, Leonie and Craig, and Chris’ brother Liam. 

A jewel thief, a broker, and a detective. Meet the lineup of characters in “Crime 101,” starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, and Mark Ruffalo

In PH cinemas Feb 18

Fates collide in the high stakes crime thriller Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo. An elusive jewel thief prepares for the job of a lifetime, while a disillusioned insurance broker stands at the precipice of her career, and as they cross paths, a detective hot in pursuit gets closer and closer to unraveling who is behind all the high-profile jewel heists along the Southern California coast. Crime 101 is written, directed, and produced by Bart Layton, based on the hit novella of the same name by Don Winslow.

A heart-pounding crime thriller awaits in “Crime 101,” starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan

In PH cinemas Feb 18

High stakes, higher returns. Crime 101, a crime thriller with a dazzling all-star cast consisting of Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan. The film is adapted from Don Winslow’s acclaimed novella of the same name, and helmed by Bart Layton as writer and director. 

Layton is no stranger to stories of people living outside the shadow of the law, and he saw the perfect setting for his next endeavor in Crime 101. “I felt like many of the characters are slightly trapped in that sense of ‘I'm never going to feel good about my place in the world unless I have this,’” Layton says. “L.A. is a place that really nurtures that sense of: if you want to really be somebody and feel like you are of value, you need to have all the external trappings of great success. I think status anxiety is a constant thing.”

“Mercy” rises to no. 1 in its US debut, plus watch this special video of Chris Pratt greeting his Pinoy fans

Mercy rises to the top of the American box office in its debut, the futuristic action thriller dethroning Avatar: Fire and Ash’s five-week reign. Mercy is set in a not too distant future, where Det. Chris Raven (Chris Pratt)  stands accused of killing his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the A.I. judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson), or face the death penalty.

Watch Chris Pratt’s greeting: https://youtu.be/md_6ZdEWNfI

The cast talks about how the film makes use of the current rise of AI, with Chris Pratt explaining the progression of Judge Maddox’s character. “Chris Raven’s story is his attempt to establish he’s not guilty while being forced to come to terms with his demons,” says Pratt, “but an equally incredible arc is the character of Judge Maddox, who feels like a cold, calculating computer program but through the course of the film actually becomes more sentient. She’s a character who essentially is trying to hide the humanity creeping up inside of her programming.”

Chris Pratt and Kali Reis receive a warm welcome from fans in the Mexico premiere of “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

Chris Pratt takes a selfie with fans at the premiere of Mercy, localised to Sin Piedad, on January 17 at the Cinépolis Mitikah in Mexico City, MX 

Actor Chris Pratt received a warm welcome from his fans in Mexico City as he made an appearance at the red carpet premiere of his latest film, Mercy (localised as Sin Piedad), last January 17. He was joined by director Timur Bekmambetov, and co-star Kali Reis. The trio greeted the crowd, and took time to pose for selfies and interact with fans.

Get fully immersed with the unique Screenlife style of “Mercy,” a futuristic action thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson

Coming in PH cinemas on Jan 28

The intensity  is cranked up to the max as director Timur Bekmambetov’s signature Screenlife style evolves in his dystopian action thriller Mercy. Known for his work in Unfriended and Searching, his fusion of traditional cinematography and onscreen filming pulls the audience into the story. Bekmambetov’s goal has always been to let moviegoers have the most immersive experience possible. “The Screenlife genre requires believable performances and very grounded storytelling,” says Bekmambetov. “When I began Mercy, I thought, ‘In real life I live in two realities at once — the physical world, and a world of windows, buttons, clicks, messages. I work, I fight with people, forgive people, all not in the physical world. So why are we not telling stories about that?’”

Ralph Fiennes takes on a larger role as Dr. Ian Kelson in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”

In PH cinemas Jan 14

As the world of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reels at the onslaught of  the Rage virus, humanity is left to adapt to the dangerous environment. As the future remains bleak, survivors have found their own ways to cope and carry on. Three-time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes returns in the second installment of the 28 Years Later trilogy as Dr. Ian Kelson, a survivor that finds comfort in tending and honoring the dead, with his massive ossuary nickname The Bone Temple. 

“The Bone Temple reminds us that everything seems hopeless,” director Nia DaCosta says. “But at the same time, if you’re still alive, you can accomplish something meaningful with your life. For Dr. Ian Kelson, it’s building this monument to death, which inversely, is what gives him the energy to live.”

“It’s just so extraordinarily intense.” Take a look behind the scenes of “28 Years Later” in the new featurette with Danny Boyle, Nia DaCosta, and Ralph Fiennes

In PH cinemas Jan 14

In a world ravaged by infected, the greatest threat to survival might just be humanity. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland take us back into the twisted world of 28 Years Later, and turning the world on its head is director Nia DaCosta with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The newest featurette has Danny Boyle talking about the impressive direction DaCosta has taken, and actor Ralph Fiennes on how humanity evolves in the face of danger and desperation.

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/iz_5yoUZQDo?si=JxDRkSonCWALGZvu

Jack Black and Paul Rudd get goofy at the world premiere of original comedy adventure “Anaconda” in Los Angeles, and continue the fun at the London photocall with matching outfits

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black strike a pose together at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ANACONDA at the United Theater on Broadway on December 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The cast and filmmakers of the original comedy adventure Anaconda shined at the film’s world premiere last December 13 at the United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles, California. A giant anaconda also made its appearance at the premiere, peeking at the top of the photowall, with the cast having fun posing with the figure. Stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black were all smiles for the premiere, accompanied by Daniela Melchior, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, and Selton Mello.

A 90s cult classic is turned on its head as Jack Black and Paul Rudd join forces in comedy adventure “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

Best friends forever, or until one of them gets eaten. Get ready for a hilariously good time in Anaconda, a comedy adventure starring genre superstars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Anaconda is directed by Tom Gornican, and also stars Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello.

Childhood best friends Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) are going through a shared midlife crisis, pushing them into fulfilling a lifelong dream: shooting a remake of their all time favorite film: Anaconda. Heading deep into the Amazon, all bets are off once an actual giant anaconda appears, and comedy ensues as they try to escape a deadly situation.

Comedy superstars Paul Rudd and Jack Black are let loose deep in the Amazon jungle in “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 8

One of the core components for co-writer Kevin Etten and co-writer-director Tom Gornician in making the comedy adventure Anaconda is getting actors who can face a truly terrifying situation while still keeping things fun.  “Tom and I have done this kind of ‘comedy under duress’ before, in which we take people who are wildly unequipped to handle the situations in which they land. We throw the craziest obstacles at them, and let them be idiots, while letting them play the real fear of the situation. We wanted to stay as far away as we could from winking at the danger and not feeling the stakes, and to feel as real as possible,” Etten explains.

They felt that they truly hit the jackpot with Jack Black and Paul Rudd, with Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello to support them. “Jack, Paul, Thandiwe, Steve, Selton, and Daniela all have such great comedic instincts,” Etten continues. “They always played it real but knew how to tweak that just a little bit to get a big laugh.”

Chris Pratt races to prove his innocence to an A.I. judge in the new trailer for “Mercy”

Coming in PH cinemas Jan 28

A detective is on a ninety minute timer to prove his innocence or face the death penalty in sci-fi thriller Mercy. Starring Chris Pratt as disgraced detective on trial for the murder of his wife, and Rebecca Ferguson as the A.I. judge Mercy. The film is directed and produced by Timur Bekmambetov, who popularized screenlife films with his work on Unfriended (2015) and Searching (2018).

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/TSCQGx4IF5w

Find out if justice prevails as Mercy is coming to Philippine theaters on January 28, 2026, including IMAX and 3D. Mercy is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #MercyMovie @columbiapicph

Change is upon them. Watch the new “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” trailer In PH cinemas Jan 14

From the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland more than two decades ago comes 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The next chapter in the 28 Years Later story sees survivors Spike (Alfie Williams) and Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) forging new paths ahead, and with it revelations that could change the fate of humanity. Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his strange group of misfits turn dark. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are not the only threat to mankind. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

An impossible mission. An unlikely friendship. Watch the new trailer for “Project Hail Mary,” starring Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling

In PH cinemas soon

An ordinary science teacher has the fate of humanity resting on his shoulders in Project Hail Mary. Based on the novel by The Martian author Andy Weir, the film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub. At the helm of the film are director-producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who are the Academy Award-winning creators of the Spider-Verse franchise.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/tvd7UUHzdhA

Get ready as Project Hail Mary is out in Philippine cinemas soon.

Paul Rudd and Jack Black are hilarious in the official trailer of “Anaconda”

In PH cinemas Jan 2026

Big stakes. Bigger snakes. Chaos is imminent as Paul Rudd and Jack Black star in the comedy film, “Anaconda.” In the film, the duo are childhood best friends who set out to fulfill their dream: doing a remake of the classic “Anaconda” film. A trip to the Amazon, midlife crises, and an actual giant anaconda make for a comical, yet deadly situation.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/SvfxOesLpf4

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“Anaconda” slithers into Philippine theaters in January 2026. “Anaconda” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #AnacondaMovie @columbiapicph

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline are an eccentric duo in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” in PH cinemas Sept 17

Every journey has a beginning, and the beginning of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a car rental agency run by a strange cashier and a mechanic, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Kevin Kline respectively. The odd pair offers character David (Colin Farrell) a 1994 Saturn GL, a car way past its prime, insistent upon adding a retro GPS with the package. It’s this vehicle that propels David, joined by Sarah (Margot Robbie), a stranger he met at a mutual friend’s wedding, on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

Watch the newest featurette here: https://youtu.be/mrBGb2fmxIQ

Ready for more? Watch the official trailer for “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” In PH cinemas Jan 2026

The story continues as the audiences are plunged back into the infected world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Directed by Nia DaCosta, the second chapter of the “28 Years Later” storyline sees the return of Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, and Alfie Williams as young survivor Spike. The film also stars Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/1l4Xf7Bw764

“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” arrives in Philippine cinemas on January 2026,

About 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple:

Expanding upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later - but turning that world on its head - Nia DaCosta directs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. In a continuation of the epic story, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's (Alfie Williams) encounter with Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) becomes a nightmare he can't escape. In the world of The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival - the inhumanity of the survivors can be stranger and more terrifying. Directed by Nia DaCosta. Written by Alex Garland. Produced by Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, Bernard Bellew, Danny Boyle, and Alex Garland. Executive Producer Cillian Murphy. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, and Chi Lewis-Parry.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell’s chemistry is electric in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” In PH cinemas Sept 17

“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it,” is what producer Youree Henley describes the chemistry between Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell as they play the main characters in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.  “I mean, Colin and Margot were just connected, and their chemistry was there from the first scene they shot together,” he adds.

Robbie and Farrell star as Sarah and David, two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding in Kogonada’s latest romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. The film takes the pair on an unexpected adventure, where their car rentals take them to mysterious doors, opening to important moments of their past. 

Watch the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/sR4HeG6dzRU