A whimsical and emotional journey awaits as “The Wild Robot” reveals a new trailer. Featuring the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, and more

Lupita Nyong’o (best known for her roles in Star Wars, Black Panther, and most recently A Quiet Place: Day One) goes on an unexpected adventure in the latest animation from Dreamworks, The Wild Robot. The film is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name from Peter Brown, and directed by Chris Sanders, whose works include beloved films such as Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon.

Watch the trailer here: https://tinyurl.com/3r39p8zp

The robot Roz (voiced by Nyong’o), finds herself stranded in the wilderness and unsuited for the journey as a machine for futuristic city life. . “I hope that audiences relish the beauty, adventure and emotion of this movie,” Nyong’o says. “It’s not afraid to pull at your heartstrings, and I hope audiences enjoy that ride. Ultimately, the message of The Wild Robot, both the book and the film, is that kindness is an innate quality we should hone, and there’s value in staying true to yourself while embracing change.”

The Wild Robot is ultimately a story of life, loss, and unexpected bonds, as Roz is thrust into the role of a parent when a baby gosling, Brightbill, hatches and bonds with her. Voicing Brightbill is Heartstopper actor Kit Connor, with him bringing complexity to the role. “Brightbill is on a journey of self-discovery,” Connor says. “At the start of the film, Roz is an unfeeling robot. Brightbill teaches her about kindness and love, and in turn, their mother-son relationship continues to grow stronger as the story progresses. Their evolving connection not only brings warmth to the story but also emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in overcoming challenges. And that love and kindness that Roz learns eventually helps them both succeed. Throughout the film, we see him growing more confident and learning to love the things that make him different.”

Step into the world of The Wild Robot as it opens in Philippine cinemas on October 9.

About “The Wild Robot”

From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. 

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. 

The Wild Robot stars Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, The Black Panther franchise) as robot Roz; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as fox Fink; Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek, Best in Show) as opossum Pinktail; Oscar® nominee Bill Nighy (Living, Love Actually) as goose Longneck; Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) as gosling Brightbill and Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, this summer’s The Fall Guy) as Vontra, a robot that will intersect with Roz’s life on the island. 

The film also features the voice talents of Emmy winning pop-culture icon Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise, The Boy and the Heron), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows, The SpongeBob Movie franchise) and Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible films, Pulp Fiction). 

Opens in Philippine cinemas on October 9. Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG) and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates on “The Wild Robot.” Join the conversation with #TheWildRobotMoviePH

Photo and video credit: “Universal Pictures International”

By Request: Dessa, Troy Laureta, DK Tijam together on stage at the Music Museum

Three Filipino talents – Dessa, Troy Laureta and DK Tijam – will share the stage for the first time in a one-night concert, “By Request: Your Playlist Live Onstage,” August 16, 8PM at the Music Museum.

The concert will be mounted by DK Talents and Orange Magazine in cooperation with Backstage Entertainment.

This is not the first time for Dessa to perform with DK. Aside from doing online shows with him in Kumu, she was able to invite him to Las Vegas (Nevada) when she had a show in one of the Filipino bars there. She again performed with DK in her recent show in Los Angeles (California).

“I have met DK Tijam during the pandemic days,” admits Dessa. “We were both streaming online and we became very close in Kumu. Now we’re best of friends.”

With Troy, Dessa has done shows with him also in LA and his recent successful big show, “Harana,” with Martin Nievera. Pia Toscano, Loren Allred, Morissette Amon, Jay R, Wendy Moten and Josefina in Las Vegas.

Rising Star XYVRL Releases Liberating Single “Ako Lang ‘To”

Universal Records PH is proud to announce the debut release of one of its newest artists, XYVRL, with her captivating single "Ako Lang 'To."

“Ako Lang 'To” is a song about how it gets lonely at the top. The song delves into the challenges of finding equally driven and passionate individuals when one is focused on personal goals. It also sheds light on the misunderstood nature of quiet people, emphasizing that their silence often stems from conserving energy for meaningful interactions rather than shyness. (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO HERE)

XYVRL's journey into music began almost as soon as she could talk. By the age of 2, she was already singing the full melody of "Alone" by Heart, and by 3, she was crafting and humming her own tunes. Her passion for music continued to blossom throughout her childhood, leading her to write acoustic songs and perform at school events. Self-taught on the guitar and keyboard, and with basic violin mentoring, XYVRL's early years were marked by a deep, self-driven musical education.

Ryan Reynolds And Hugh Jackman Turn Up At The “It Ends With Us” Ny Premiere, And Do A Hilarious Ambush Interview With Blake Lively’s Co-Star Brandon Sklenar

From left to right: Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, his mother Tammy Reynolds, and Brandon Sklenar cozying up at the New York premiere of “It Ends With Us”

Actor Ryan Reynolds, along with his mother Tammy Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, made an appearance at the New York premiere of It Ends With Us, to support Reynolds’s wife Blake Lively who stars as the main character Lily Bloom. They also unexpectedly dropped in during the cast interviews and did an unscheduled surprise interview with Brandon Sklenar, who plays Lively’s onscreen love interest, Atlas Corrigan.

Channing Tatum as Slater King and director Zoë Kravitz on the set of #BlinkTwiceMovie

Prepare for the perfect get[away] in “Blink Twice,” the feature directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, starring Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie. 

“I’m a huge fan of the psychological thriller, horror genre,” says the first-time director, known for her roles in popular movies such as “X-Men: First Class” and the “Fantastic Beasts” films, and the Emmy-winning TV series “Big Little Lies.” “You have to try to find out what’s going on.”

Watch Kravitz and her cast talk about “Blink Twice” in the "First Look featurette" here: https://youtu.be/lXS6o6FHGK4?si=On2t0vG9rDe8_Ja1

The Best Maya Features for Your Financial Diet

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Still undecided about where to park your money? Look no further. Maya is your best bet for growing your wealth securely! Maya Savings boasts an impressive annual interest rate of up to 15% p.a., letting you earn daily on every spend with interest credited daily. 

PLDT Home rolls out new Fiber Unli All plans with unli mobile calls and 2x faster speeds

PLDT Home is revolutionizing family connectivity with its new Fiber Unli All Plan1399. This plan has unlimited mobile calls and double internet speeds, ensuring everyone stays connected effortlessly.

PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plans now have enhanced Unli Fam Call, a feature that lets the whole family enjoy free calls and texts from mobile to mobile, unlimited calls from mobile to landline, landline to landline, and landline to mobile. To enjoy this feature, customers cannominate five (5) Smart or TNT numbers as part of the Unli Fam Call.

SB19 and Gloc-9 join forces on uplifting new single “KALAKAL”

The collaborative track pushes their artistry in a bold direction

OPM is abuzz with excitement as P-Pop kings SB19 and legendary rapper Gloc-9 drop their joint single “KALAKAL” today on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

The monumental collaboration finds both music titans taking their creative direction to previously uncharted places and harnessing their gifts with a balance of star power and dynamism. 

According to SB19, they reached out to Gloc-9 first for a potential partnership after performing together on the well-received PAGTATAG! Finale concert, which was held at the Araneta Coliseum a few months ago.

LOOK: A Couple Shot Their Prenup Using HONOR 200!

You wouldn’t believe these shots were taken using just a smartphone! 

Prenup shoot of Florence Moises and fiance taken by Migz On-onod using HONOR 200 Pro. 

Official prenup photos taken using a smartphone? The newest AI Portrait Master got you covered. The leading global smart devices provider HONOR just released HONOR 200 in July, and it has been a sensation for mobile photographers, enthusiasts, and alike. 

A Beloved Children’s Classic Comes To Life In The Fantasy Comedy Film “Harold And The Purple Crayon,” Starring Zachary Levi

(From left to right) Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, and Zachary Levi set off on an adventure in Harold and the Purple Crayon

Countless families have enjoyed Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon since its publication in 1955. The book tells the story of an adventurous toddler who can create entire worlds with his purple crayon. The adaptation puts a twist on the story, as in the movie Harold has grown up in his fantastical world, and decides to draw a door into the real, modern world.

Producer John Davis talks about the adventure that Harold is thrust into in Harold and the Purple Crayon. “Harold and his friends are transformed from characters on the page to adventurers on a journey of self-discovery,” Davis says. “Their story is brimming with passion, imagination, and a sense of heart.”