Don’t Miss 2023’s Biggest Sci-fi Epic in 20th Century Studios’ “The Creator”, Now Showing in Cinemas and IMAX

Experience a different kind of future and witness the bitter clash between man and artificial intelligence in 2023’s best sci-fi film, 20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” now showing in cinemas and IMAX starting today.

To celebrate the film’s premiere in the Philippines, a special screening event was held at SM Megamall last September 30. Avid moviegoers and sci-fi fans were greeted with an immersive themed set-up that took them straight to the distant AI-led future of “The Creator.”

“The Creator” is set in the distant future where humans and artificial intelligence are engaged in a bitter war. On the brink of victory, the humans discovered the Creator, the mysterious AI architect behind a weapon that can change the fate of the conflict. To prevent this weapon from being used, the humans recruit ex-special forces agent Joshua (John David Washington) to track it down. After discovering the weapon is in the form of a young child (Madeleine Yuna Voyles), Joshua begins to question the mission and the war itself.

FEU presents TUTTI HARPI concert set on Oct. 9

Get ready to string your hearts as the FEU (Far Eastern University) Center for the Arts (FCA) continues the 2023-2024 season with an All-Harp Concert featuring twelve (12) Filipino Harpists led by Madeline Jane Banta on October 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the FEU Auditorium. 

The concert will feature a variety of musical pieces from classical to OPM with the special participation of the FEU Dance Company and the FEU Chorale.  

Don't waste the opportunity to witness and hear the performances of these twelve Filipino harpists in a rare and unique music concert brought to you by the FEU Center for the Arts for free! 

This concert is on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 200 seats will be allotted for guests outside the FEU Community.  

Meet The Performers

Disney+ New Teaser Trailer and Images For ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

The Highly-Anticipated Series from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television Premieres December 20

Disney+ recently released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” This latest teaser begins to lift the veil on the heroic quest Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) are about to embark on when the series debuts December 20 on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes weekly.

The epic eight-episode series features exciting guest stars, some of which can be seen in this teaser trailer, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hermes”), Megan Mullally (“Alecto” aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens ("Poseidon"), Virginia Kull (“Sally Jackson”), Jason Mantzoukas (“Dionysus” aka “Mr. D”), Jay Duplass (“Hades”), Glynn Turman (“Chiron” aka “Mr. Brunner”), the late Lance Reddick ("Zeus"), Adam Copeland (“Ares”), Charlie Bushnell (“Luke Castellan”), Dior Goodjohn (“Clarisse La Rue”),  Jessica Parker Kennedy (“Medusa”), Olivea Morton (“Nancy Bobofit”), Suzanne Cryer (“Echidna”), Timm Sharp (“Gabe Ugliano”), Timothy Omundson (“Hephaestus”). The first two episodes are written by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg and directed by James Bobin. Steinberg and Dan Shotz serve as executive producers alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström and Jet Wilkinson.

Ang Unang Aswang All Set To Open On October 4

The most awaited production to end the FEU Theater Guild (FTG)'s 89th season, along with the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) is the return of "Ang Unang Aswang".

The play takes place in a dangerous forest ruled by the wilderness written by Palanca awardee playwright Rody Vera and directed by a respected member, director, and actor of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and the appointed Artistic Director of FTG, Mr. Dudz Teraña.

Wander where the Aswang dwells! With sharp teeth, venomous stares, and the rabidness of a wild animal, the Aswang searches for her identity in a village she has not been to before. Will her curiosity towards her origin urge her to search for her identity? Will a gut-wrenching deed done by a boy bring out her true nature to consume her own offspring? Join the exploration of fear and hesitation. Hear the songs and the voices of the chorus that whisper like winds through the forest, and the chants of elements in the woods that sway to the sound of the bamboo.

Japanese Psychothriller "Gannibal" Renewed For Second Season

Following a dramatic first season that left audiences on a blood-curdling cliffhanger, stars Yuya Yagira, Show Kasamatsu and Riho Yoshioka return for the spine-chilling conclusion to this unmissable story

After a breathtaking first season that saw Yuya Yagira receive a Best Actor nomination at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival’s Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, and which saw the show become the most watched locally produced original series on Disney+ in Japan in the month since its premiere (based on hours streamed), Gannibal will return for its second season exclusively on Disney+.

Starring some of the biggest names in the Japanese creative industry, season two will see the return of Yuya Yagira as police officer Daigo Agawa; Show Kasamatsu as Keisuke Goto, the head of the Goto family; and Riho Yoshioka as Yuki Agawa, Daigo’s strong and supportive wife. Season two will also see the return of screenwriter and Academy Award-nominee Takamasa Oe; director Shinzo Katayama; and producer Teruhisa Yamamoto, the producer of the 2022 Academy Award-winning Drive My Car.

Steel Magnolias Re-Run On Oct 7 & 8

2TinCans Philippines Brings Back Steel Magnolias in Cebu 

— Brace yourselves as 2TinCans Philippines, Inc.’s production of the heartwarming classic, "Steel Magnolias" is back, and this time, it's promising to be even more captivating with a perfect blend of seasoned talent and fresh faces. 

The restaging of “Steel Magnolias” is set on October 7 to 8, 2023 at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts, V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City. 

Directed by Vincent Paul Diez Gaton, the cast is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience. Reprising their iconic characters are Charlene Virlouvet as Truvy Jones, Liana San Diego as Annelle Dupuy, Clariza Mae Sevilla as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Yvette Yntig as M'Lynn Eatenton, and Marlinda Angbetic Tan as Clairee Belcher. 

2TinCans Producing Artistic Director and producer of Steel Magnolias, Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson, is thrilled to introduce two dynamic additions to the cast. JoAnn Zaldumbilde will alternate as Clairee Belcher, and Che Solon as Ouiser Boudreaux. 

Filipino singer-songwriters raven and Angela Ken teams up on “Pangako,” a song about life-long commitment and everlasting love

The song is co-produced by acclaimed young artists Tim Marquez and Zild, and written by raven himself

Angela Ken and raven, two of the most promising singer-songwriters in the country, have recently linked up on a new song that expresses the joy of feeling secure about one’s relationship and wanting to make life-long plans with the person you love.

Aptly titled “Pangako,” the soaring ballad finds the two Filipino artists exchanging vows of commitment with earnestness that speaks to an entire generation of listeners—young or old, and everything in between. 

*NSYNC releases first song together in 20 years with “Better Place”

It serves as the lead single of the Trolls Band Together: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

*NSYNC has finally released their first song together in two decades, “Better Place,” from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together—out on October 20,, 2023.

Multi-award-winning artist Justin Timberlake returns as the soundtrack’s executive music producer alongside GRAMMY award-winning producer/songwriter Mike Elizondo. Timberlake wrote and performed new original music for the film, which also includes music from the cast and some of today’s top artists including Kid Cudi, Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Anna Kendrick and more. Through a collection of 14 tracks, the soundtrack stays true to Trolls’ signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits. 

#GreatTokyoAdventure: Pokémon Center Tokyo DX Nihombashi

As part of the Great Tokyo Adventure experience, let's go to a Pokémon Center in Tokyo. Actually, there are 3 known locations in Tokyo, but as I went through my Ginza tour, I decided to go to the Pokémon Center Tokyo DX which is nearby.

Located in Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center in Chuo City Tokyo, this is one of the biggest Pokémon centers I have ever been and definitely a place any Pokémon fan should never miss when in Tokyo. The Pokémon Center can be reached by walking from  Nihombashi train station of Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tozai Line.

BECKHAM Launches 4 October on Netflix

BECKHAM, a four-part documentary series, tells the inside story of a global football star and cultural icon. David Beckham is one of the most known names on the planet, yet few people know who he really is. From his humble working-class beginnings in east London, his drive and determination to win, and the battle to find balance between ambition, love and family, David’s story is one of immense ups and downs. The series takes you on that rollercoaster and builds a surprising, personal and definitive story of one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time.