Free for streaming: 23 Japanese films, 2 shows
The online version of this year's Japanese Film Festival (JFF) will be available for free streaming for a whole month on the festival's official website......»»
Voltes V, Slam Dunk, Detective Conan lead Japanese Film Festival 2024 lineup
14 films will be screening for free at the 2024 Japanese Film Festival, which will take place in Manila, Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo and Davao......»»
MMFF 2024: 50th year to accept 8 films, show past entries for P50
The City of Manila will be the host for this year's milestone 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival as the annual event expects to accept eight entries (four based on scripts, while the other remaining four films as finished products) and screen past films in select cinemas for P50. .....»»
8 short films ng mga estudyante, isasabak sa Manila Film Fest
May walong short films mula sa 69 entry ang napili na sumabak sa Manila Film Festival sa darating na Hunyo 4, 2024. The post 8 short films ng mga estudyante, isasabak sa Manila Film Fest first appeared on Abante......»»
Sylvia Sanchez’s Nathan Studios acquires animation films, partners with international producer
Nathan Studios, which is headed by actress-turned producer Sylvia Sanchez, recently acquired six animation films for distribution in various platforms — whether theatrical or streaming — in the Philippines after attending the film market at the recently-concluded Cannes International Film Festival in France......»»
Spotify Set to Release High-Fidelity Audio Feature
Music streaming giant Spotify is poised to introduce a new premium tier dubbed Music Pro, offering high-fidelity audio to audiophiles subscribed to the music and podcast streaming platform. This comes after a leak was published by The Verge, confirming the streaming giant’s plans after years of speculation. Music Pro promises to deliver a significant boost […].....»»
Lolong, First Yaya, other Kapuso shows now available for streaming
GMA-7 hit teleseryes “Lolong,” “Widows’ Web,” “First Yaya” and other Kapuso programs are now available for streaming online via Viu. .....»»
Quezon City Public Library resumes free Japanese language classes
The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has relaunched its offering of free online basic Japanese language classes for 2024......»»
Japanese boxers to add flare in Kumbati 16 slugfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-caliber Japanese boxers spice up the undercard bouts of the upcoming “Kumbati 16” fight card of the Omega Sports Promotions on January 26, 2024, at the plush NUSTAR Resort and Casino, here. The Japanese pugs will be headed by Keita Kurihara, who is on a mission to dethrone the reigning Oriental.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
British Council celebrates 10 years of sharing LGBTQIA+ stories
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The British Council kicks off the first in-person screening of the Five Films For Freedom programme to live audiences in Cebu on Wednesday, March 13, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival The Five Films For Freedom, launched by the British Council and the British Film Institute in 2014,.....»»
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition.....»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Korea s Oscars entry Concrete Utopia with Park Seo Joon now available for streaming
The South Korean disaster thriller movie "Concrete Utopia," which grossed nearly $29 million (P1.62 billion) and was the country's entry to the 2024 Oscars, is now streaming on Viu Philippines.....»»
[Only IN Hollywood] Cannes climaxes with historic honors for films celebrating sisterhood
Female-centric films win big this year in the most prestigious film festival – a night that celebrated sisterhood stories, the first Indian woman and the first trans woman to bag major awards, and the main female cast of a film collectively won the best actress award.....»»
Ina Alegre manages to make films again
Since she made her big-screen debut in director Joseph Villamor’s 1995 film “Uubusin Ko ang Tapang Mo,” with action star Jess Lapid Jr. in the lead, actress-turned-politician Ina Alegre (Jennifer Cruz in real life) thought she would pursue making films for a long time......»»
LIST: Mga ‘movie marathon’ na pak na pak ngayong Mayo
EXCITING ang mga bagong Hollywood films na inilabas para sa buwan ng Mayo! Iba’t-ibang genre ang pwede ninyong pagpiliian –may horror, comedy, romantic, drama at action. Narito ang listahan na tiyak na mag-eenjoy ang moviegoers: Baka Bet Mo: Hollywood thriller films ‘Blink Twice’, ‘Trap’ magpapakaba sa mga Pinoy The Fall Guy Showing na sa mga.....»»
Hollywood thriller films ‘Blink Twice’, ‘Trap’ magpapakaba sa mga Pinoy
DALAWANG Hollywood films ang nakatakdang magbigay ng nerbyos at kaba sa moviegoers sa darating na Agosto! Una na riyan ang psychological thriller film na “Blink Twice” ng engaged couple na sina Channing Tatum at Zoë Kravitz. Si Channing at English actress na si Naomi Ackie ang ang bibida sa upcoming movie, habang ito naman ang.....»»
4 international films na babandera sa big screen ngayong Abril
MOVIEGOERS, excited na ba kayo sa mga bagong pelikula na ipapalabas ngayong buwan ng Abril? Nako, mala-roller coaster ride ang naka-lineup dahil iba-ibang genre ang mapapanood sa mga lokal na sinehan. Narito ang apat na international films na tiyak na hindi dapat palampasin: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sa darating na April 10, magbabalik sa big screen.....»»
4 international films na babandera sa big screen ngayong Abril
MOVIEGOERS, excited na ba kayo sa mga bagong pelikula na ipapalabas ngayong buwan ng Abril? Nako, mala-roller coaster ride ang naka-lineup dahil iba-ibang genre ang mapapanood sa mga lokal na sinehan. Narito ang apat na international films na tiyak na hindi dapat palampasin: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sa darating na April 10, magbabalik sa big screen.....»»
PODCAST | Departure, return: The region as liminal space in 3 Filipino films
Minda Salida #13: Departure, return: The region as liminal space in 3 Filipino films The term regional cinema was coined, or became a wave in the landscape of Philippine cinema, with the inception of the Cinema Rehiyon, an annual exhibition and gathering of regional cinemas and filmmakers all over the Philippines, led by the National […].....»»