Gladiator II opens in PH cinemas Nov 20. Watch the trailer, out now

From director Ridley Scott, watch the new official trailer for Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger – only in cinemas November 20.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/aE3ktl1CNNY

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HONOR 200 Named Official Smartphone of the Historic Esports World Cup

Esports World Cup and HONOR Sign Technology Partnership for Mobile Competitions 

The Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) and HONOR, a global technology leader, have announced a main partnership for the Esports World Cup (“EWC”), the world's largest gaming festival this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The HONOR 200 Pro will be the official smartphone of the EWC, leveraging the device’s cutting-edge technology to power esports competitions in popular mobile games like Free Fire, Honor of Kings and Women's ML:BB tournament. 

As the ultimate smartphone for mobile gaming enthusiasts, the HONOR 200 Pro offers a suite of outstanding new features that appeal to both Esports athletes and casual players. 

Fil-Am actor Brandon Perea is extreme meteorologist Boone in epic disaster film “Twisters”

After his starring in the sci-fi saga The OA, and his big-screen breakout in Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed horror film Nope, Brandon Perea chases storms along with Tyler Owen (Glen Powell) as Boone in Twisters. A modern chapter to the 1991 blockbuster, Twister, the new epic adventure follows a group of storm chasers as they try to predict and possibly tame one of nature’s most destructive forces.

Watch Perea and the rest of the cast in the “A Look Inside” featurette: https://youtu.be/tDo9QnmBaEM

Boone and the rest of Owen’s squad hail from Arkansas, and the group of adrenaline junkies are in it for the thrills. “They’re a diverse group of fun and crazy hooligans who work efficiently together, but there’s a higher purpose in what they do,” Perea says. “They’re cool because everyone's just being their genuine honest self, no false fronts. Their goal is to help people and have fun while doing it, and as they reveal themselves to the audience, they will earn  everyone’s respect.”

New Documentary Shows Margie Didal’s Lasting Legacy in the Skateboarding Community

“Woman In Action: Beyond the Board” Details Margie Didal’s Origin Story, Rising Above Challenges and Inspiring Generations

On June 21, Gretchen Ho’s Woman in Action releases “Beyond the Board” documentary which chronicled the journey of young Filipina skateboarding sensation, Margielyn “Margie” Didal. The screening, held last June 21 at the Powerplant Mall Cinema, gathered esteemed guests to witness the story of resilience and determination that defines Didal’s career.

“Woman In Action”, a travel-documentary program hosted by Gretchen Ho, took the viewers from the bustling streets of Cebu, where Didal first discovered her passion for skateboarding. Didal’s journey is one of trials and triumphs, marked by her indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to her sport.

Ariel Querubin Announces Senate Bid with Support from Generals and Officers

After quite a while, retired Colonel Querubin finally makes his statement of his Senate bid for 2025 with an event called "A Gathering of Warriors: A Call for Unity and Heroism." This was attended by various former Chiefs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) from the past administrations.

These AFP and PNP Chiefs who are close to around two thousand Generals and officers back Querubin for his Senate candidacy. This was held at Club Filipino which is a historical venue in Philippine politics and history.

His announcement comes with the support of military and police officers who showed full support to Querubin who has gone into many predicaments which were very risky and has also been detained for his ideologies and personal stand. 

Modern Minimalist Dream Come True! TCL Set To Unveil Its First Free Built-In Refrigerator

Refrigerators have also become a way of lifestyle and are essential kitchen companions. This ingenious invention keeps food fresh, saving us time and money. Today's models offer a multitude of sizes and features, ensuring optimal food preservation and catering to various family needs. 

With this in mind, leading consumer appliance brand TCL is set to launch its newest innovation revolutionizing your kitchen. Meet TCL Free Built-In Refrigerator that promises to blend seamlessly into your kitchen, offering a sleek, ultra-thin design coupled with state-of-the-art technology. 

“We’re very excited with this upcoming launch! At TCL, we have always aspired to create something that can give our customers equally great experiences for their homes and for different demands of their everyday living in this day and age. The TCL Free Built-in Refrigerator is perfectly tailored to your minimalist kitchen,” TCL Brand Manager Joseph Cernitchez shares.  

Let's explore the features that make this innovative refrigerator a must-have for your modern kitchen.

“It's a movie you don’t see get made anymore,” says Channing Tatum of his new comedy with Scarlett Johansson, “Fly Me to the Moon,” in cinemas July 10

“This movie is so much fun and, in my opinion, smart and big,” says Channing Tatum of his new comedy drama Fly Me to the Moon. “And mounting a movie of this size is kind of like shooting a rocket to the moon.”

Fly Me to the Moon is a stylish, multi-faceted comedy drama with a hint of romance set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Scarlett Johansson, who also produces the film, plays marketing maven Kelly Jones, tasked by the White House to stage a fake moon landing as back-up – and this mission does not sit well with launch director Cole Davis, played by Tatum.

Allianz PNB Life Supports Food Sustainability with Scholars of Sustenance Sponsorship

One of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. In the Philippines food security has been a long-standing problem, with millions of children going hungry due to poverty and lack of access to food. Conversely, food waste is an environmental problem, as food materials that are thrown into the landfills decompose and release carbon dioxide, thereby contributing to the climate crisis.  

Allianz PNB Life (AZPNBL) seeks to be part of the solution towards Zero Hunger by partnering with Scholars of Sustenance PH, a non-profit organization that rescues good quality surplus food to make nutritious meals available for the most vulnerable communities. Through this partnership, AZPNBL donated a food truck named “KaGat”, which the nonprofit was able to use for collecting and distributing meals to the communities. “KaGat”, which means 'bite' in Filipino—reflects the company’s unwavering dedication to taking a substantial "bite" out of food waste and hunger. 

Ayala Malls Cinemas Exclusively Brings Compelling Filipino Originals With Queer Comedy-Thriller “Marupok A+,” Starring Ej Jallorina, Royce Cabrera And Maris Racal

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings another acclaimed Filipino film to the theaters with “Marupok A+.” Directed by Quark Henares and starring EJ Jallorina, Royce Cabrera, and Maris Racal, the film centers around the use of catfishing in the online dating world.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/VU1IybYtGDo

When Janzen Torres (EJ Jallorina), a transgender woman, matches with Theo Balmacenda (Royce Cabrera), it seems that love is right around the corner, but she soon learns that not everything is what it seems, and Theo might be luring her into something dangerous.

The cast includes EJ Jallorina, who started out as a child star in the hit TV show "Goin’ Bulilit", and star of the tv shows and films such as "Marry Me, Marry You" and "Mamu, and a Mother Too". Identifying as a transgender person, she was part of Preview’s iconic Pride cover for June 2024.

Glen Powell rides into the eye of the storm as tornado wrangler Tyler Owens in “Twisters”

Glen Powell has always had an interest in joining the disaster thrill-ride, “Twisters,” since he caught wind of it. He’d been keeping close tabs on the project while working with Joseph Kosinski for “Top Gun: Maverick,” as Kosinski was developing the story for “Twisters.” “Joe told me what an exciting movie this was going to be, with all these vivid characters, including a certain wild tornado-chasing cowboy, and all these amazing action sequences with different tornadoes,” Powell says.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/qxxgOTQKpck

The opportunity arose as he was working on another film, Powell recalls. “I was filming ‘Anyone But You’ in Australia when I got a call asking if I’d be interested in ‘Twisters’ and whether I would be open to doing a chemistry read with Daisy, who was already cast,” he says. 

Director Lee Isaac Chung thinks Powell is perfect for playing the charming rodeo star-turned-viral stormchaser. “Glen is so charismatic, interesting, and funny, you end up loving him even when he’s playing characters like Tyler who are cocky and big showboats,” Chung says. “But he’s also an extraordinary actor with great depth and he’s so good at letting that seep through and reveal itself almost effortlessly, without forcing it,” Chung explains.

What sealed the deal was an episode of the morning show Today that revealed another side of the veteran actor.  “Glen was on ‘Today’ with his parents, talking about his parents and their impact on his life, and I saw this layer of him that I wanted for this character, someone with real heart,” Chung says. “I knew then I wanted him on board.”

Powell also drew inspiration from another personal connection: the late Bill Paxton, who starred in the original ‘Twister’ film. Powell and Paxton worked together on the 2013 western “Red Wing.” “When I was first getting to know Bill, the two movies I talked with him the most about were Apollo 13 and ‘Twister’, both of which pushed the limits of practical effects and visual effects and required a lot from their actors in terms of research,” Powell says. “Bill helped me understand what it takes to make characters like Tyler feel grounded and real, but also cool and fun and interesting, all at the same time. I thought about Bill Paxton often while making ‘Twisters.’ It’s an impossible task to follow in his footsteps. But I hope people can see a little bit of his light emanating through the movie.”

All this experience and research led Powell to find the real strength in his character.  “I wanted to start out with my character presenting as exactly the guy you think he is, this self-promoting adrenaline junkie,” Powell says. “But then you realize there’s real depth to him. His team of storm chasers seem like this traveling circus of thrill seekers, but they share this complicated fascination with the unexplainable phenomenon that are tornadoes. They seem to have a casual, devil-may-care attitude, but they’re no dummies. They have deep respect for the awesome power of tornadoes and care about the people affected by the destruction they cause. They’re a band of misfits that have grown into a family that works together and takes care of each other … and those they find on their way.”

Catch heart-racing action as “Twisters” storms across Philippine cinemas on July 17.

Credit: “Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.”