List of cinemas screening Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha: The Right to Kill’ released

The red carpet premiere of Brillante Mendoza’s film “Alpha: The Right to Kill” took place at the new Director's Club Cinema at The Podium in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on January 11, 2019. Joining the Cannes Film Festival 2009 Best Director at the event were the film’s scriptwriter Troy Espiritu and lead actors Allen Dizon and Elijah Filamor.

“Alpha: The Right to Kill” will be released in select theaters in the Philippines on January 16, 2019. Among the screening venues are Cloverleaf, Fairview Terraces, Gaisano, Gateway Cineplex, Glorietta 4, Market Market Cinema, Robinsons, SM Supermalls, Sta. Lucia, Starmall, Trinoma and Vista Cinemas. 

Film Development Council of the Philippines chairman Liza Diño-Seguerra attended the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” red carpet premiere with former National Youth Commission chairperson Ice Seguerra. Directors Joselito Altajeros and Louie Ignacio and former Tourism Promotions Board chief operation officer Cesar Montano also graced the event.  

Baron Geisler was given warm welcome by members of the press during the event. “Alpha: The Right to Kill” marks the third time the actor starred in a full-length film directed by Mendoza. 

Joining Dizon, Filamor and Geisler in the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” cast are Jalyn Taboneknek Perez, Angela Cortez, Apollo Abraham, Richard Manabat, Nikko de los Santos, JC Tan, Jim Libiran, Dexter Macaraeg, Raymond Rinoza, Xixi Maturan and Cataleya Surio. They were all present during the red carpet premiere. 

Other special guests included Kiko Matos and Ketchup Eusebio, who are set to star in Mendoza’s upcoming film “Mindanao” with Dizon and Judy Ann Santos. The trailers of “Mindanao” and Mendoza’s collaboration project with Lav Diaz and Kidlat Tahimik titled “Lakbayan” (Journey) were shown during the “Alpha: The Right to Kill” red carpet premiere.

Before making its Philippine premiere, “Alpha: The Right to Kill” was screened in several film festivals abroad. It made its world premiere in September 2018 at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain where it won the Special Jury Prize.

In October 2018, “Alpha: The Right to Kill” was shown at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea and the Warsaw International Film Festival in Poland. It was then screened in November 2018 at the Minsk International Film Festival in Belarus, Shaken Aimanov International Film Festival in Kazakhstan, Tokyo FilmEx in Japan, Cairo International Film Festival, Torino Film Festival in Italy and Singapore International Film Festival in Singapore and in December 2018 at the Kerala International Film Festival in India. 

Meet the Cast & Characters of "Mary Poppins Returns"

Bringing Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, an original film musical, to the big screen was a massive undertaking. From developing a new story about the next generation of the Banks family to creating new music that feels fresh but with nostalgic elements, director Rob Marshall and his team faced numerous challenges.

But without the right actors to bring that magic to life, the work would be in vain.  An impressive array of acclaimed actors, led by Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth and Meryl Streep, helped Marshall accomplish his mission.

“Mahal namin kayo” - Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell, the stars of the new Netflix Original Series, YOU

Penn Badgley and Shay Mitchell, stars of the new Netflix Original Series YOU, are in town to talk about their buzz-worthy new show, and to interact with their fans. They kicked off their two-day visit with a panel, “In Conversation with YOU,” held on January 14 at The Peninsula Manila. 

Speaking about the global success of the show, Badgley, who plays Joe Goldberg in the psychological thriller based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, said, “We are happy with the response the show has received worldwide. We have managed to entertain, thrill and scare… the show has highlighted conversations around consent, victim blaming, stalking and privacy - disturbing things that Joe does, which shouldn’t be considered normal”.

Rob Marshall Creates an Original Musical for the Big Screen with "Mary Poppins Returns"

It has always been a dream of Rob Marshall’s to conceive an original musical specifically for film. The Oscar®-nominated (Chicago), Emmy® and DGA Award-winning director, who began his career on the Broadway stage as a choreographer and director, is responsible for the successful screen adaptations of Chicago, Nine, and Into the Woods, and understands the world of film and the world of Broadway musicals in a unique and personal way. Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to the 1964 classic Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews as the beloved nanny, was a chance for Marshall to create an homage to the classic movie musicals of his youth.

"Happy Death Day" Sequel's Trailer Promises More Twists, Scares

This Valentine's Day, death makes a killer comeback.  Watch the first official trailer of Universal Pictures’ upcoming suspense thriller Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to the 2017 acclaimed box-office hit Happy Death Day.  Original director and screenwriter Christopher Landon and star Jessica Rothe are back for more scares.

Check out the teaser poster and trailer below and watch Happy Death Day 2U in Philippine cinemas February 13.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/IeXqWDFJZiw 

About Happy Death Day 2U

Jessica Rothe leads the returning cast of Happy Death Day 2U, the follow-up to Blumhouse’s (Split, Get Out, The Purge series) surprise 2017 smash hit of riveting, repeating twists and comic turns.  This time, our hero Tree Gelbman (Rothe) discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead.

"Moana" Songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda Stars in "Mary Poppins Returns"

He earned an Oscar® nomination and a GRAMMY® Award for the composing the original song, “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s Moana.  Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda stars opposite Emily Blunt in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns.

Miranda plays Jack, an old friend of Mary Poppins (Blunt) and is a charming and eternally optimistic lamplighter. Together, they take the Banks’ children on a series of whimsical adventures and introduce them to colorful characters, bringing life, love and laughter back into their home.

Xiaomi, Maybelline, and The SM Store Named The Most Popular Brands on Shopee Philippines in 2018

Kickstart the new year at Shopee with the best brand deals at the first Payday Sale of 2019

Building on the buzz of the new year, Shopee Philippines unveils the top categories and brands in 2018 ahead of the first Payday sale of 2019 from 10 to 18 January. Electronics, Health & Beauty, and Home & Living emerged as the top categories for 2018, with Xiaomi, Maybelline, and The SM Store topping the charts for each category.

"Men in Black International" Drops First Official Trailer

This year, the universe is expanding.  Watch the full trailer now of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Men in Black International from the director The Fast and the Furious 8 and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson and Liam Neeson.

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe.  In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

Check out the trailer below and watch Men in Black International in Philippine cinemas June 12, 2019.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y7Kj9v1gl0M 

Directed by F. Gary Gray, Men in Black International is written by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway, based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham. Produced by Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald.  The executive producers are Steven Spielberg, E. Bennett Walsh and Barry Sonnenfeld.

"Bumblebee" Acclaimed by U.S. Critics as Best "Transformers" Movie Ever

Paramount Pictures’ new action-adventure Bumblebee has been hailed by US critics as “best Transformers movie ever,” boasting a certified fresh 93% in Rotten Tomatoes’ scale.  This thanks to director Travis Knight who’s added charm, playfulness and a big heart to a coming-of-age story.

Check out the film’s new Spot below and watch Bumblebee in Philippine cinemas Tuesday, January 8.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4XsrXyd1cOQ 

A producer, director and animator, Knight’s 2016 film, Kubo and the Two Strings, had won multiple awards, including a BAFTA for Best Animated Feature Film, and nominations for a slew of others, among them two Oscars® and a Golden Globe®.

"Possession of Hannah Grace," "Escape Room" Thrill With New Posters

Columbia Pictures has just revealed the brand new posters for its two upcoming suspense thrillers, The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and Escape Room

Check out the brand new posters below!

The Possession of Hannah Grace opens in Philippine cinemas January 23, to be followed by Escape Room on February 2019.  They are distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  

About The Possession of Hannah Grace

In The Possession of Hannah Grace, a shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a teenage girl. Months later, ex-cop Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell) is attempting to get her life back on track after failing to prevent her partner’s murder and turning to drugs and alcohol to manage her grief. Working the graveyard shift at the morgue in the Boston hospital where she got sober, Megan finds an unlikely peace in the extreme solitude of the cavernous facility.