Oscar-Winner Robert Zemeckis Takes the Helm for "Allied"

From Oscar® winner Robert Zemeckis, the innovative director behind Forrest Gump, Cast Away and Flight, comes Allied, at once a mesmerizing espionage thriller, sweeping war drama and passionate romance between two assassins who may be fated soulmates or deadly enemies – or both.

In a sumptuous, visually evocative production that roams from Casablanca to London’s Blitz days to German-occupied France, Zemeckis creates the kind of grand tale that flourished in Golden Hollywood – full of mystery, thrills and romantic heat – yet told with all the richly immersive power of 21st Century cinema.

Janella's Music Video of "Moana" Song "How Far I'll Go"

Walt Disney Studios Southeast Asia has chosen fast-rising, multi-talented star Janella Salvador to sing and appear in the music video of “How Far I'll Go,” the lead song from Walt Disney Animation Studios' 56th animated feature “Moana.”

The music video of Janella Salvador's cover version will be launched on Friday, November 18 simultaneously in Disney Channel and Disney Philippines's social media accounts. (A teaser may be viewed at http://youtu.be/cVsILwD-umM.)

Maroon 5 Performs Their Hit Single "Don't Wanna Know" Featuring Kendrik Lamat At 2016 American Music Awards

Pop music superstars Maroon 5 will be joined by platinum-selling artist Kendrick Lamar to perform their hit single, “Don’t Wanna Know” finale at the “2016 American Music Awards.”  They join hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, as well as previously announced performers including James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, and Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting.  The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, November 21 at 9:00am (8am JKT/BKK), first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment.

Gigi Hadid & Jay Pharoah to Host the “2016 American Music Awards”

LIVE on November 21, Monday 9am (8am JKT/BKK) on RTL CBS Entertainment

Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor/comedian Jay Pharoah will co-host the “2016 American Music Awards.” These hosts join previously announced performers including James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, and Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting. The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, November 21 at 9:00am (8am JKT/BKK) with primetime encore at 9:55pm (8:55pm JKT/BKK) first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment.

Forest Whitaker in Consecutive Sci-Fi Adventures "Arrival," "Rogue One"

Oscar Best Actor winner Forest Whitaker casts a giant shadow in the science-fiction genre as he stars in back-to-back sci-fi thrillers in December: Columbia Pictures' Arrival and Lucasfilm's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

In Arrival, when a mysterious spacecraft touches down across the globe, an elite team - lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) - are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

"Office Christmas Party" Sends Out Character Posters

You're invited! Paramount Pictures has just unveiled three new character posters for its upcoming holiday comedy, Office Christmas Party. The one-sheets highlight castmembers Jennifer Aniston, T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon and Rob Corddry.

Check out the posters below and watch the movie when it opens in the Philippines on Dec. 07.

In Office Christmas Party, when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.

The latest comedy from directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck (Blades of Glory) co-stars Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung, and Courtney B. Vance in the funniest movie of the holiday season.

Office Christmas Party is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

Bosch brings sought-after innovations to PhilConstruct 2016

Dremel Ambassador Kenny Ansis (right) displays
some of his woodworking crafts in the 2016 PhilConstruct Expo
German industrial and technology solutions provider Bosch showcased its extensive portfolio of innovative products for construction and security systems in the recently concluded PhilConstruct

2016 held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Pasay City. Power tools from Bosch Professional and Dremel, as well as Video Surveillance systems, Fire Alarm & Evacuation systems, Public Address and Conference systems were on spotlight in the country’s biggest construction convention that gathers industry professionals, construction dealers and global brands.

"Blood Wars" Gets First Woman Director for "Underworld" Franchise

To bring Columbia Pictures' epic action thriller Underworld: Blood Wars to the big screen – the latest instalment in the blockbuster franchise -- the producers turned to their first-ever female director, Anna Foerster.

Besides directing several episodes of the hit TV show Outlander, Foerster has also served as the second unit director on the sci-fi films Alien: Resurrection, The Day After Tomorrow and Æon Flux among others. Underworld: Blood Wars is her feature debut.

Globe pre-registration for Coldplay concert tickets closed in 6 minutes

Globe Telecom thanks its customers for their phenomenal reception of the Coldplay concert happening on April 4, 2017 at the SM MOA Concert Grounds.  Exclusive Coldplay tickets allotted for Globe customers for pre-registration was closed within 6 minutes, a record-breaking feat for the mobile operator known for bringing to the Philippines top international artists from all over the world.

This pre-registration qualifies Globe customers to reserve a maximum of 2 tickets on a first come first serve basis by just sending GLOBECOLDPLAY to 2363. They will be able to purchase and claim during the pre-sale on November 20, 2016, four days before the tickets officially go on sale.

Globe assures customers that they can continue to purchase tickets starting November 24, 2016 at any SM Ticket outlet.  After bringing Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour concert earlier this year, Globe creates more wonderful experiences for its customers by co-presenting the Coldplay concert for the first time in the Philippines with MMI Live.

A Hero is Reborn in Payoff Trailer of "Underworld: Blood Wars"

Underworld lead character Selene must undergo a transformation if she wants to save her kind in the payoff trailer of Columbia Pictures' “Underworld: Blood Wars,” the latest installment in the blockbuster franchise.  

Check out the trailer here at https://youtu.be/8j43WCOevJw and watch the action-thriller when it opens nationwide on November 30, 2016.

Directed by Anna Foerster, “Underworld: Blood Wars” stars Kate Beckinsale, Theo James (the “Divergent” franchise) and Charles Dance (“Game of Thrones”).

“Underworld: Blood Wars” follows Vampire death dealer, Selene (Beckinsale) as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (James) and his father Thomas (Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.