Cause Everything is RENT: Reasons Why RENT Still Resonates as the Story of Our Times

“And we’re hungry and frozen / some life that we’ve chosen / How we gonna pay last year’s RENT?”

Imagine the gritty-but-feisty New York in the 80s and 90s. Imagine a group of young adults trying to navigate poverty, the loss of love, the discovery of romance, and the pursuit of their dreams in the city. Now imagine them yearning to truly seize the day–with the constant shadow of HIV/AIDS looming over them. 

You might think that the moment has passed for the Broadway musical, RENT. But it remains as powerful as when it was first staged in 1993. Thankfully, 9 Works Theatrical is mounting its much-anticipated revival this April in celebration of its 15th Anniversary. With its incredible storytelling, combined with its award-winning cast and crew, you can be sure to remember the story RENT tells for years to come. 

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lead the hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller “The Fall Guy,” in PH cinemas May 1

He’s only the stuntman, but he’s stealing the show.  

Fresh from his Oscar®-nominated turn as Ken in “Barbie,” Ryan Gosling stars as a stuntman coming out of a brief hiatus and straight into a crazy conspiracy in “The Fall Guy,” a new action thriller with the perfect dose of comedy, irreverence and romance, from director David Leitch. Not only does Leitch’s directorial credits boast of hits such as “Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2,” “Atomic Blonde” and “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”; he himself used to be a stunt performer. 

Smart partners with Lionsgate Play for most affordable binge-watch deal for its wireless subscribers

From Left to Right: Rohit Jain (President of Lionsgate Play Asia), Cecille Marino (General Manager of Lionsgate Play Philippines),

Alex O. Caeg (Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart), Kristine A. Go (SVP for Consumer Wireless Business at Smart)

Premium streaming platform Lionsgate Play has announced its groundbreaking partnership with mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) aimed at redefining the landscape of digital entertainment for Filipinos. Starting today, all Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers may enjoy affordable premium streaming subscriptions as they dive into Lionsgate Play’s expansive library of blockbuster franchises and innovative original series. Whether they’re movie enthusiasts or binge-watchers, Smart customers can take advantage of the best rates to access Lionsgate Play’s curated library.

Young ballerina vampire "Abigail" tiptoes with bloody mayhem in cinemas starting April 17

Alisha Weir and Kathryn Newton in “Abigail”

Kathryn Newton, who starred in “Lisa Frankenstein” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” is up against a young hungry ballerina vampire in “Abigail” with Alisha Weir (“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”) in the titular role for the latest horror hors d’oeuvre movie from Radio Silence, the makers of “Scream” (2022) and “Scream VI.” 

“Abigail” begins with a high-stakes heist, a dangerous mission that, if all goes according to plan, could net six strangers a staggering $50 million. Newton’s character, a hacker named Sammy, is recruited by a sinister fixer along with a ragtag group of strangers that includes a driver, sniper, medic, muscle and the thin man, aka head of ops. Their real identities are kept secret from each other as a kind of insurance – should one of them be caught, that person would be unable to implicate her or his co-conspirators. Together, they must infiltrate the well-appointed home of a reclusive kingpin who presides over a vast criminal empire. After sedating and abducting his pre-teen ballerina daughter, Abigail, they must safely transport the girl back to a remote mansion, then settle in to wait for the sun to rise and the cash to turn up.

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” smashes its way to the top with a roaring $194-M global opening weekend

The Titans are on top of their game as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gathered a monstrous $194 million worldwide on its opening weekend. The epic monster mash sets the record for second-highest opening of the year, and stands as the third highest grossing movie of 2024 so far. A hit with fans, the film also garnered a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

A team-up for the ages, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire introduces a new threat to Hollow Earth: the villainous Skar King. Only the combined forces of the fearsome Godzilla and the massive Kong can hope to defeat Skar King and save mankind. Returning to helm the project from Godzilla vs. Kong is director Adam Wingard, and it stars Rebecca Hall, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens.

Be among the first to see “YOLO”! Catch sneak previews of the global box office sensation on April 8 and 9

The global box-office sensation, YOLO, is punching its way to Philippine cinemas! See it first in sneak previews on April 8 and 9, and find out why YOLO is highly rated. Regular cinema run starts April 17. 

YOLO tells the story of Le Ying who has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular. After graduating from college and working for a while, Le Ying chooses to withdraw from society, closing herself off from social circles, which she believes is the best way to “reconcile” with herself. Then one day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun (played by Lei Jia Yin), who just may change her life. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/DMN7iPSsB6I

The film was written and directed by lead star Jia Ling, who became the highest-grossing female director in China in 2021 with her directorial debut film Hi, Mom, which, like YOLO, she also wrote and starred in.  

HONOR and EMCOR Seal Successful Partnership in Bukidnon and Davao!

LOOK! EMCOR just welcomed the complete HONOR X Series in March! 

First Photo: Ronnie Briol, Emcor Regional Manager for Bukidnon, Lilibeth Hanasan, Emcor Territorial Manager for Mindanao, Janece Dawis, Store Manager for Emcor Valencia Branch, Queen Somoza, HONOR Philippines National Key Accounts Manager for Visayas and Mindanao Pao Oga, HONOR Philippines PR Manager; Second Photo: Ayrene Gascal,Branch Manager of Emcor Digos, J Vinci Villaflor, Regional Manager of North Cotabato, Blake Garcia, HONOR Philippines National Sales Head. 

The leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, and EMCOR, a prominent retailer of electronic products and appliances in the Philippines, have joined forces to extend their market reach beyond Luzon. The collaboration culminates in the opening of two new HONOR stores in strategic locations; one in Digos City, Davao del Sur, and the other in Valencia, Bukidnon.