FDCP Announces Accepted Feature Projects For First Cut Lab 2019

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has selected a lineup of seven (7) feature projects for the First Cut Lab Feature happening from April 11 to 17, 2019.

The First Cut Lab, an international project development and editing lab, is designed to help filmmakers improve their film projects in development and in the post-production stage.

Accepted feature projects for this year’s First Cut Lab under projects in the development stage include Dancing the Tide by Xeph Suarez, Everybody Leaves by Phyllis Grande, Fan Girl by Antoinette Jadaone, Purple Sun by Carlo Catu, Karaoke News by John Paul Su, Thanatos by E. Del Mundo, Babae at Baril (The Girl and the Gun) by Rae Red, and The Perilous Odyssey to Mount Gulsuk by Jordan dela Cruz. On the other hand, selected feature projects in post-production are Hayop Ka! (You Son of a Bitch!) by Avid Liongoren and John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez.

Red Bull Cliff Diving Champions Embark on Diving Safari in South Africa

On the lead up to the upcoming Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series – Season 11 kick-off in El Nido, Palawan, World Series Champions Rhiannan Iffland (AUS) and Gary Hunt (GBR) have embarked on a cliff diving safari in South Africa.

The record-breaking duo, Iffland and Hunt, scouted a number of locations that included majestic cataract falls and what is regarded as the greenest canyon on Earth at the Drakensberg escarpment in eastern Mpumalanga, South Africa. Iffland and Hunt found themselves particularly taken by Bourke’s Luck Potholes as an untouched diving spot.

Get Electrified with “Shazam!” in IMAX at SM Cinema!

DC superfans, say the word as SM Cinema brings you an exciting and electrifying IMAX experience with the newest superhero in town, the magnificent "Shazam!"

As Billy Batson lives what he thinks is a normal 14-year-old’s life, shouting out “Shazam!” changes all that as he turns into an adult Super Hero, Shazam. Given by an ancient Wizard, Billy tries to discover Shazam’s superhero abilities with the help of his foster brother, Freddy. Now that there is a great danger approaching them, Shazam has to master his abilities to fight evil brought by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.

The film features Zachary Levi as Shazam, Asher Angel as Billy Batson, Djimon Hounsou as the Wizard and Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.

The origin story of Shazam becomes more electrified and more action-filled in SM Cinema’s IMAX theatres as it will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality for the complete The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, will create an immersive movie experience for the Super Hero fans and feel like they are part of the adventures of Shazam.

Catch Shazam! starting April 3, 2019 at IMAX theatres, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!

Eton Centris Unveils Giant Mural along EDSA

Eton Centris is known for its offices, restaurants, events, transportation hubs, and its Sunday market. It’s a place you’ll go to when you want to do things that you enjoy, like good food, events, and music. Now, Eton Centris is paving its way to becoming a go-to place for public art enthusiasts in Quezon City.

As part of its revitalized branding, Eton Centris commissioned renowned artists Dee Jae Pa’este and Archie Oclos of Kapwa Studios to paint a huge, bright, and evocative mural on the wall of Centris Station mall along EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

Enemies Join Forces in "The Angry Birds Movie 2" Trailer

Enemies become frenemies. See the Birds and Pigs team up in the newly released international trailer of Columbia Pictures’ comedy adventure The Angry Birds Movie 2.

A hilarious all-star cast of new and returning talents are brought together in the film as the flightless birds and scheming green pigs take their beef to the next level.

Check out the trailer below and watch The Angry Birds Movie 2 in Philippine cinemas August 21.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jg6sazKNLp0

The Angry Birds Movie 2 is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Use the hashtag #AngryBirdsMovie2

(Video download link of trailer file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NRKW1tyXjShoqslSXcLCg0RXxipuMh7H)

Paramount Pictures Collabs with U.P. Graduate for "Pet Sematary" Alternative Poster

In celebration of the release of its upcoming suspense thriller Pet Sematary, Paramount Pictures has collaborated with a Caloocan-based Filipino artist via Talenthouse (a leading online open-source creative platform), to create the film’s alternative poster for the Philippines.

The Pet Sematary tribute poster was done by Don Suratos, 39, a graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, and now working as a successful freelance illustrator.  His illustration may be used for the film’s marketing campaign.

"IT" Standout Jack Dylan Grazer is Fanboy Freddy in "SHAZAM!"

Popularly known for starring as the Losers Club’s asthma-afflicted Eddie in the global horror blockbuster “IT,” Jack Dylan Grazer now stars in New Line Cinema’s action-adventure “SHAZAM!” in the role of Freddy, a geeky foster kid who has had a tough young life but who definitely hasn’t lost his sense of humor…or mischief.  

In the film, superhero enthusiast Freddy helps out his bunkmate, Billy (Asher Angel) who’s freaked out by what’s just happened and who—or what—he’s become.  By shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—Billy can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard.