Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal are out to steal hearts in “Materialists”

After finding the perfect Lucy in Dakota Johnson, director Celine Song set her sights on completing her leading trio in Materialists. For Lucy’s broke, soft-hearted ex John,  Song met an immediate match with Chris Evans after meeting with him. “I walked away from that conversation knowing that in his humility, his passion, his dedication to his craft... there was something about the way he was talking to me about his love and his work, his ambitions, the places he felt certain and the places he felt uncertain. It was very moving to me, it's a feeling that doesn’t leave you.”

A New MMORPG Experience with LORDNINE: Infinite Class Now Online in the Philippines

Want to try a new experience with MMORPG? LORDNINE: Infinite Class was recently launched in the Philippines now open to players to try an elevated style of gaming. Developed by NX3GAMES and serviced by Smilegate Megaport, LORDNINE has their a launch event on July 29 at the SM Makati Cyberzone.

Filipino gamers were called to step into a new world as the SM Makati Cyberzone was transformed into an immersive universe, featuring PC and mobile displays for hands-on gameplay, various booth activities, and LORDNINE characters sprawled around the venue, allowing players to truly visualize themselves within the continent of El-Sera.

Palawan Group of Companies further strengthens its financial services as it celebrates its 40th year; launches Cash In and Cash Out ng Bayan in collaboration with GCash

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Palawan Group of Companies marks a major milestone by strengthening its financial services through a new partnership with GCash.

The Palawan Group of Companies continues to make financial services more accessible to every Filipino with the rollout of its service for GCash’s Cash In and Cash Out. This service will be available in more than 3, 500 Palawan Express Pera Padala (PEPP) branches nationwide.

With this partnership, customers can conveniently convert their digital money into physical cash through Palawan Pawnshop for a minimal fee. As a trusted name in serbisyong mura, mabilis, walang kuskos-balungos (service that is affordable, fast, hassle-free), this initiative is another testament to Palawan Group’s commitment to expanding access to essential financial services, especially in underserved and remote areas.

The Thursday Murder Club is on the case.

Launching this August 28, only on Netflix.

Four retirees. Countless cold cases. And now, a real murder.

Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film is the latest to be produced through the Netflix and Amblin Entertainment partnership.

PP Invasion Wins Big At PGDX 2025 Indie Game Stars Awards

The spotlight shined bright on the indie game development scene at PGDX 2025, as PP Invasion was officially crowned the People’s Choice Award winner under Indie Game Stars (IGS). Garnering the highest number of public votes during the 3-day showcase, the game earned a grand prize of ₱100,000.

Indie Game Stars (IGS) is PGDX’s flagship platform dedicated to up-and-coming Filipino indie game developers—providing a stage to exhibit original games, connect with fans, and gain exposure to publishers, investors, and collaborators. It’s a celebration of raw creativity and innovation that lies at the heart of the local game dev community.

Netflix Announces Early Season 3 Renewal For One Piece, Unveils First Look At Season 2

Out of today’s annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the highly-anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026. 

The series has also been given an early Season 3 renewal, which will begin production in Cape Town, South Africa later this year. Ian Stokes is set to join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for Season 3.

ONE PIECE is a live-action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. 

Westlife Announces Ultimate Flyaway Fan Campaign

Win a trip to see them live at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and unforgettable moments, Westlife is giving fans in the Philippines the chance of a lifetime to join them in London for their 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October.

As part of this exclusive fan campaign, two lucky fans will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to London including round-trip flights, hotel accommodation, exclusive Westlife merchandise, and tickets to see the band live at one of the world’s most iconic venues.