Patrick Stewart As Merlin In the Action Fantasy Movie “THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING”

Best known globally for his role in the blockbuster X-Men franchise as the powerful Professor Charles Xavier aka Professor X, Patrick Stewart takes on another mighty role from literature and children’s favorite as the wizard Merlin in the family movie “The Kid Who Would Be King.”

Based on one of the most famous myths of all time, “The Kid Who Would Be King” approaches the legend of King Arthur and his knights in a completely new way, bringing it into the modern world and making it relevant for contemporary audiences.  The thrilling family adventure starts when average school kid Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) draws Excalibur, the magical sword of King Arthur, from a building site and go on a magical quest — with pals old and new — to save Britain from the forces of darkness.

Shay Mitchell Takes On the Demon in "The Possession of Hannah Grace" (Opens Jan 23)

The Exorcist, The Exorcism of Emily Rose—these are masterful studies in creeping psychological horror that served as important inspirations for director Diederik van Rooijen’s The Possession of Hannah Grace, which sees Pretty Little Liars’ star Shay Mitchell come into her own as a feature film star.

In the new horror film, the recent Manila visitor and Filipina-Canadian actress brings to the screen a highly competent heroine, ex-cop Megan Reed, who has fallen on hard times but is determined to regain her footing. To do so, though, Megan will have to overcome challenges unlike any she might ever have imagined as a series of supernatural events prompts her to doubt her own sanity. A demonic force has set its sights on her and will stop at nothing to see her dead and defeated.

"Instant Family" is the "Feel-Great" Movie You Cannot Miss

From the filmmaking team behind global box-office hits Daddy’s Home and Daddy’s Home 2 comes Paramount Pictures’ new comedy Instant Family starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne.

(Watch the trailer at YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdKL_UsTP2M)

Instant Family is inspired by the real events from the life of writer/director/producer Sean Anders. When Pete (Wahlberg) and Ellie (Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of adoption.  When they meet a trio of siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves unexpectedly speeding from zero to three kids overnight.  Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a family.  

A mission to find one’s true identity in ABS-CBN series “The General’s Daughter”

Angel Locsin gets caught in the middle of the battle between two nemeses that will change her life and identity in the action-drama series “The General’s Daughter”, seen outside the Philippines via TFC

ABS-CBN opens the year with the much-awaited union of generations of grand slam actors in the upcoming series “The General’s Daughter”, which is seen in most countries outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC), with its pilot episode streaming via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) on January 21.

TFC at the Movies brings Philippine Festival films to the world

Start the year celebrating the Philippine cinema by catching some of the 2018 MMFF entries

The celebration of the Philippine Cinema continues as TFC at the Movies brings five of the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entries to the world.

Kicking off the celebration were the screenings last December of the films “Fantastica” and “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles” which will also soon screen in other regions worldwide.

The comedy-fantasy film “Fantastica” which stars Vice Ganda is about the life of Belat (Vice Ganda) who hopes to bring back the life in their carnival for her mother Fec (Jaclyn Jose). She will then meet Prince (Richard Gutierrez) who asks for her help to save the world of Fantastica, and in return will help her restore the life of their carnival that is at the verge of being in possession of the family of her former best friend Dong Nam (Dingdong Dantes).

Turner Channel, Warner TV Kick Off 2019 in #1 Position And Top Ratings In December

Warner TV dominates English GE channels on Jan 1 in Singapore and Philippines

Turner Asia Pacific brand Warner TV started the new year in pole position after dominating ratings in December 2018. The sterling performance comes off the back of multiple programming and marketing stunts that were developed for the festive period.

In Singapore and the Philippines, Warner TV topped the English General Entertainment (GE) channels on January 1, 2019, for both Pay TV young adults 25-44 and 4+ during all time and primetime 7-11pm; and remained undisputed among English GE channels on January 1 for both Cable young adults 25-44 and 2+ during all time and primetime 7-11 pm in Mega Manila, respectively.

"The Possession of Hannah Grace" Out to Terrify Audiences Jan 23

A pulse-pounding horror-thriller, Columbia Pictures’ The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Filipina-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell, is sure to terrify audiences when it opens in Philippine cinemas January 23.

(Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/9X9hKyf0qYQ)

The Possession of Hannah Grace came to life when producers Todd Garner and Sean Robins began brainstorming for inspiration for a one-of-a-kind premise that could anchor a truly terrifying horror film. “We began to develop ideas and settings that we thought were scary—this particular movie actually came from an article we read about someone who had to do community service in a morgue,” Robins says.

"Mary Poppins Returns" Special Advance Screening Attracts Celebs

Magic, optimism, hope and joy held court when Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns held its special advance screening January 5 at the SM Aura.

Celebrities, social media personalities, members of the press and fans made up the evening’s guests, snapping selfies against spectacular photo walls before being uplifted by the film’s heart-tugging message.

Guests alternately laughed and cried and laughed some more during the film, as Mary Poppins Returns reminded viewers that amid this delicate time for the world, there is still whimsy and wonder.  As the iconic nanny would say, “Everything is possible, even the impossible!”

Watch "Instant Family" in Sneak Previews Jan 21 & 22 Nationwide

Critics call it the feel-good mashup of This Is Us and Modern Family. Now, Filipino audiences can cry their eyes out earlier than expected as Paramount Pictures’ Instant Family starring Mark Wahlberg will have whole-day sneak previews on Monday and Tuesday, January 21 & 22 in selected cinemas everywhere.

Tickets will be at regular admission prices. Moviegoers are advised to check the social pages or websites of their favorite theaters for the screening schedule.

Wish Ko Lang Celebrates Sweet Sixteen Years Of Fulfilling Dreams

Wish Ko Lang, now on its 16th year, is one of the longest running legacy programs of GMA News and Public Affairs.

Host Vicky Morales takes pride that the program has changed the lives of hundreds of Filipinos --- from ordinary people with special conditions, victims of abuse and poverty, and even celebrities. 

“Imagine 16 years ago, dumarating sa amin ang kahun-kahon ng sulat. Ngayon, email na., Facebook messages, mga Instagram. Ang daming nagbago over the past 16 years but what will never go out of style is spreading kindness and that’s what the show wants to do.”