Author: Jayson Laniba

Synergy88 recently launched their newest app, iKwento. The app aims to help in reviving the comic book industry, specially with the current generation. Synergy88, the company behind the hit mobile gaming apps “Barangay 143” and “Ang Panday” which was inspired by the Panday remake that starred Coco Martin, has recently launched it’s latest app on the market. Joining the festivities of this year’s Free Comic Book Day last May 5, 2018 at Filbar’s, SM Megamall, Synergy88 has finally unveiled the game development company’s new app, “iKwento”. Comic book fanboys, cosplayers and everyone else who flocked the Filbar’s store were able to experience…

ABS-CBN’s latest romcom drama series “Since I Found You” is currently everyone’s newest Primetime favorite. Here are 10 reasons why everyone seems to be falling in love for this new television series. ABS-CBN’s latest romcom drama series “Since I Found You” is currently everyone’s newest Primetime favorite. The series, which replaced the highly successful mystery drama “The Good Son” premiered on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on April 16, 2018. It stars Piolo Pascual, Arci Muñoz, Empoy Marquez, JC de Vera and Alessandra de Rossi, written by Benedict Mique Jr., Allan Cuadra, John Anthony…

Charo Santos-Concio and Bea Alonzo stars in the upcoming horror film “EERIE” from “Birdshot” director Mikhail Red. The first official trailer for the film has been released online… and it is eerily creepy!  The first official trailer for Mikhail Red’s “EERIE”, the upcoming period horror movie starring Charo Santos-Concio and Bea Alonzo, has finally been released online. “Eerie” is the 4th feature film of award-winning director Mikhail Red and also marks his first under Star Cinema. It will feature Charo Santos-Concio as the headmistress of an all-girls school, while Bea Alonzo plays the school’s guidance counselor. The film is a mystery horror flick set in an exclusive all-girls Catholic school in the late 1990s, and follows the investigation after one…

JM De Guzman and Barbie Imperial will topbill Precious Hearts Romances Presents “Araw Gabi”. This marks the big return of “Precious Hearts Romances Presents” and JM De Guzman to television. Everyone’s already excited for ABS-CBN’s upcoming romance drama “Araw Gabi”. The series is to be top-billed by JM De Guzman and Barbie Imperial, together with an ensemble cast. The series’ official teaser has just been released and we can’t wait to see the series itself. Here are 10 Reasons Why Were Excited for ABS-CBN’s “Araw Gabi”. 10. The series is an adaptation of a Martha Cecilia novel. The serial is based on the…

After 26 years, one of Philippine cinema’s most memorable films featuring the one and only Diamond Star Ms. Maricel Soriano, returns to the big screen. Celebrating it’s 26th anniversary, Carlos Siguion-Reyna’s 1992 classic “Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal” is brought back to life in glorious digitally restored and remastered form by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration. The restored classic had it’s premiere night last April 18, 2018 at Trinoma Cinema 7. The premiere night was graced by the film’s director Carlos Siguion-Reyna; writer Raquel Villavicencio; cast members Guila Alvarez, Richard Reynoso, and Maricel Soriano; musical director Ryan Cayabyab; production designer Raymond…

Love teams have been a staple in Philippine cinema. Once in a while, we get some unlikely pairings that we unexpectedly fall in love with. Love teams are very prominent in the Philippines, from television to movies. Every year, we get at least one movie per love team with a huge fandom, from KathNiel, Jadine and LizQuen. But last year, we fell in love with some of the most unexpected love teams that starred on the big screen. From the likes of JC Santos and Bela Padilla in Jason Paul Laxamana’s “100 Tula Para kay Stella”, to Empoy Marquez…

Irish Band The Script Rocks Manila for the Fourth time. This was part of the Asian leg of their Freedom Child Tour. Back in 2015, they made a promise with their Filipino fans that they will be back. And they sure did kept their promise as the Irish pop rock band The Script rocks Manila for the fourth time last April 14, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The band stopped by the Philippines as part of the Asian leg of their Freedom Child Tour. The Irish band, led by vocalist and keyboardist Danny O’Donoghue with lead guitarist Mark Sheehan,…

Everyone’s been talking about the phenomenal love team of Joshlia. What exactly makes their pair so adorable and irresistible? Let’s find out. One of the biggest surprises of 2016 was the breakout love team of Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, more popularly known as JoshLia. They shot to prominence after their first movie together under Theodore Boborol entitled “Vince & Kath & James”. The film, based on the viral social-serye, Vince & Kath, written by Queen Elly, was Star Cinema’s official entry to 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was a critical and commercial hit, and it paved way for the…

James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s first film in almost two years, “Never Not Love You” started screening in cinemas last March 31, 2018. The film has earned praises and rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Everyone’s been talking about “Never Not Love You”, the latest film featuring the phenomenal love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film is directed by Antoinette Jadaone, who is known for her acclaimed romcoms like “Relax, It’s Just Pag-ibig”, “That Thing Called Tadhana” and last year’s tearjerker, “Love You to the Stars and Back”. “Never Not…

Everyone’s already excited to see Liza Soberano play the iconic superhero in Star Cinema’s ‘Darna’ reboot. But the actress who will play the film’s iconic villainess named Valentina is still a mystery. Here are our top picks of actresses who could play the most coveted archrival role. Everyone is already excited for the upcoming reboot of the beloved superhero ‘Darna’, with Kapamilya star Liza Soberano taking over the iconic role under the helm of acclaimed director Erik Matti, produced by Star Cinema. We already know who’s playing the superhero yet we are still clueless as to who will be playing…

This Holy Week, the whole country will be busy recollecting about their lives and strengthening their faith; cinemas will be back by Black Saturday. Here’s a list of the movies to watch out for after this Lenten Season! This Lenten Season, the whole country will be busy recollecting about their lives and past sins as malls and theaters close down for the holidays. But this coming Black Saturday, cinemas will soon open it’s doors to moviegoers as these new films hit the big screen. Can’t decide what movies to watch this coming Black Saturday? Well, we’ve got you covered as…

ABOMINATION starts off pretty interesting, with a shocking and intriguing mystery to propel the story. Unfortunately, once it reveals the twist behind it all, you’d end up asking yourself “Is that it?” I’m a sucker for mysteries with some great plot twists. From M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense to Wes Craven’s Scream movies, I always longed for a jaw-dropping twist in films. I also love Yam Laranas’ previous film efforts like Sigaw, it’s American remake The Echo and The Road. So when I first heard about Yam Laranas’ new project three years ago, a psychological mystery/ thriller entitled ABOMINATION,…

“Tale of the Lost Boys” isn’t just another gay film, just like what director Jay Altajeros said. It’s a story about how one person can find friendship and solace with someone from a completely different culture and walk of life. At one point of the film, one of the protagonists tells the other: “We were fucked for so long. We don’t know who we truly are.” This quote perfectly summarizes the theme of this touching drama from director Joselito “Jay” Altarejos. Director Jay Altarejos has been known for his award-winning LGBT oriented films like UNFRIEND and Kasal which depicts the…

This March, we are celebrating the International Women’s Month. In lieu of the celebration, Hollywood celebrities Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes called out Cosmo PH for “distorting” their bodies. “Riverdale” stars Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes called out Cosmopolitan Philippines for photoshopping their bodies in the February 2018 issue of the said magazine. The two Hollywood actresses were offended after Cosmopolitan Philippines published images of the two women with significantly slimmed-down waistlines. Lili Reinhart took her sentiments through her Instagram story. Here’s the text of her message: Today is International Women’s Day. Over the last year, we’ve seen an unprecedented movement for…

Sinag Maynila 2018 has finally started. Can’t decide what movies to watch in the festival? We got you covered with this article! Last March 7, 2018, this year’s Sinag Maynila Film Festival has officially kicked off after it’s opening ceremony held at the iMax lobby of SM North EDSA. The festival had opened this year’s edition with the special screening of the French film “Les Derniers Parisiens” also known as “Paris Prestige”, the feature debut of Mohamed Bourokba and Ekoué Labitey, two of France’s best-known rappers who as Hamé and Eboué. Back on its fourth season, this year’s edition is…

Charo Santos-Concio and Bea Alonzo are set to star in an upcoming horror film from director Mikhail Red. The award-winning indie director shares our first look on the horror pic. Director Mikhail Red has posted our first look on the upcoming period horror movie starring Charo Santos-Concio and Bea Alonzo. He is the creative force behind the acclaimed films “Neomanila” and “Birdshot”, the latter became the Philippines’ submission to the Foreign Language Film Award of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. “Eerie” is the 4th feature film of award-winning director Mikhail Red and also marks his first under Star Cinema. It will…