Ben Whishaw brings his bear-y best as he returns as the voice of Paddington in “Paddington in Peru”

Showing in PH cinemas on Jan 29

Stepping back into Paddington’s iconic red Wellingtons is no mean feat, but actor Ben Whishaw has been more than happy to reprise the role that has been a household name for generations. “He always brings joy,” says Whishaw. “Paddington always brings optimism. He's unfailingly kind. He's never knocked down for very long, and he bounces back up. I just think that there's such a spirit in the films of the acceptance of difference, kindness, and respect. I think that is really valuable.”

What's New On MAX This February

This February, catch the highly anticipated third season of HBO’s Emmy®-winning original series The White Lotus, alongside A Quiet Place: Day One and Suits LA on Max. Kids can look forward to all-new episodes of Bugs Bunny Builders and Batwheels.

An exciting lineup of reality series awaits viewers, featuring new seasons of Guy’s All-American Road Trip, Building Roots, and many more all available to stream on Max.

Academy Award-nominated "A Real Pain" opens January 29, exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings another award-winning film to Philippine cinemas with “A Real Pain,” the Jesse Eisenberg-directed comedy-drama that has been racking up multiple accolades this awards season, opening January 29.  

Written and directed by Eisenberg, the movie stars Eisenberg, Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, and Kieran Culkin, who won the Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in the film. Besides the Golden Globes, other accolades received by “A Real Pain” include nominations for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Screen Actors Guild Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards and the recently announced Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Culkin and Best Original Screenplay for Eisenberg. “A Real Pain,” co-produced by Emma Stone’s Fruit Tree (“Poor Things,” “I Saw the TV Glow”), is part of Ayala Malls Cinemas’ lineup of critically acclaimed awards-season films, which this year also includes “Anora.”  

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in February 2025!

#BridgetJonesMadAbouttheBoyPH

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

February 12 - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Isla Fisher

Directed by: Michael Morris

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher (Leo Woodall).

The The Official Rupaul's Drag Race “WERQ THE WORLD” 2025 Tour is Coming To Manila and Cebu with a Glamorous Journey Through Iconic Award Shows

Announcement – You are invited to a night of stars, where the red carpet meets the spotlight at RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD 2025 World Tour coming to MANILA and CEBU! Manila will be on April 30 at the Araneta Coliseum and Cebu will be on April 29 at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu. Presented by Voss Events and Wilbros Live, in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV.

The 2025 show will be an all-new stage production with more glitz and glamour than you have ever seen before!  Sasha Velour will host; Derrick Barry, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous, Roxxxy Andrews and Vanessa Vanjie will star, plus an all-star line-up featuring iconic Drag Race PH queens to be announced soon!

“WERQ THE WORLD, the largest drag show on earth, is celebrated for its elaborate themes and stunning production quality. This year, audiences are invited to relive iconic moments from award show history in an intimate setting. This fresh production honors classic drag and the art of impersonation, delivering an experience that rivals a front-row seat at the Grammys.” says Brandon Voss, the show’s producer. 

Zedd Returns to Manila for &FRIENDS Festival

Prepare for an unforgettable celebration of pop culture and music as &FRIENDS Festival makes its debut in Manila, bringing together the world’s top creators and music artists on May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Parañaque. 

Kicking off its star-studded lineup of guests is Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd. Known for chart-topping hits like Clarity, Stay, and The Middle, Zedd’s highly-anticipated return to the archipelago will be an unforgettable moment for fans in the Philippines.

Spring Blooms with ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’, Premiering on March 7

When Life Gives You Tangerines follows the adventures of Ae-sun, “the remarkable rebel,” and Gwan-sik, nicknamed “unyielding iron,” through four vibrant seasons on Jeju Island.

About When Life Gives You Tangerines

On March 7, When Life Gives You Tangerines invites viewers on a vibrant journey through the four seasons of life. The newly released key art and date announcement trailer offer a sneak peek into this much-anticipated drama series, which follows the adventures of Ae-sun, “the remarkable rebel,” and Gwan-sik, nicknamed “unyielding iron,” through four vibrant seasons on Jeju Island.

Created by renowned director Kim Won-suk (Misaeng: Incomplete Life, My Mister) and versatile screenwriter Lim Sang-choon (When the Camellia Blooms, Fight for My Way), the series features a stellar cast including IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon and more.

HBO Renews The White Lotus For A Forth Season

The Emmy®-winning HBO Original series The White Lotus, from Mike White, has been renewed for a fourth season, ahead of the season three debut. 

The eight-episode third season of the Emmy®-winning HBO Original series The White Lotus, from Mike White, debuts Monday, February 17 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. 

The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

Season three of The White Lotus will star Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood. Additional cast include Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Scott Glenn, Dom Hetrakul, Julian Kostov, Charlotte Le Bon, Morgana O’Reilly, and Shalini Peiris.

REVIEW: A Real Pain

Written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, this comedic drama has a simple plot of cousins going on a tour to Poland to see where she grew up and survived the holocaust.  With an intimate group going through different historical spots, the fact and brutal history of those day was indeed a very sensitive topic to depict in film. However, they did give justice on how to show them without giving way to their own story.

It was good that they kept the group small yet each having unique charm and stories, yet it also paves way for the cousins David and Benjie (Jesse & Kieran) to shine in times of tension and calmness. Both show polar opposite personalities which causes conflict and mishaps in their trip.

Yet we also see the bond between family which leads them to forgive and connect with each other. There is also the feeling on how moving the remnants of the genocide was, even with silence speaks out the horrors of those days and should never happen again.

Palawan Group of Companies Team Up with Xpress Money for Accessible and Efficient Remittances from UAE

Palawan Group of Companies executives Bernard Kaibigan, Group Marketing Head; Rebecca Badayos, Head, International Remittance; Lilian Castro-Selda, Chief Financial Officer, Kassey Lynn Policarpio, Account Specialist, International Remittance, alongside Samir Vijay Vidhate, Senior Executive Officer at Xpress Money Services Limited at the contract signing.

Palawan Group of Companies has partnered with Xpress Money Services Limited, a leading global money transfer company, to provide Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a more accessible and reliable way to send money to their loved ones in the Philippines.